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Pentax Optio W80 Rugged Camera

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PENTAX's new 12 megapixels rugged camera(5x internal optical zoom ), Optio W80($300; July 2009) features waterproof(under depths of up to 16 feet), dustproof, coldproof and shockproof(enough to withstand impact from a fall of more than three feet). It is compact design(one-inch body), has a 2.5 inch LCD screen and a wide-angle 28mm lens. Other feauturing includes face detection, shake reduction, HD-Widescreen video recording(1280 x 720) at 30fps. And it also comes with Gunmetal Gray and Azure Blue colors.
FEATURES
• 12.1 Megapixels for detailed images that can be printed in large sizes.
• 5X internal optical zoom in a slim 1 inch body is equivalent to 28-140mm.
• Wide angle 28mm lens gives an expanded perspective to images, ideal for indoor, landscape, or group shots.
• 2.5 inch LCD monitor features anti-reflective coating, making it easy to view, even in bright sunlight.
• Waterproof design withstands depths up to 16 feet (5 meters) to protect from rain and spills, as well as allowing full underwater photos and video.
• Rugged Shockproof design protects against drops of 3.3 feet, ensuring the camera is protected from hard use and the occasional "spills" on dry land.
• Coldproof design allows the camera to be used in sub-zero temperatures of -10¡ã Celsius (14¡ã Fahrenheit), ideal for cold weather activities such as skiing and snowmobiling.
• Widescreen, HD movie capture records resolutions up to 1280x720 pixels at full-speed 30 frames per second.
• Fast Face Detection technology sees up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds, with Smile Capture and Blink Detection, for perfect portrait shots.
• Pixel Track Shake Reduction (SR) ensures sharp images in any lighting condition, without adding high ISO noise. Digital SR and Movie SR are also available.
• Close focusing, Super Macro mode brings out the details in even the smallest subjects as close as 1 cm.
Price: $300   |   BUY

Olympus PEN E-P1

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Olympus's first Micro Four Thirds camera is on sale. "The world¡¯s smallest 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens system camera blends the high-quality still images of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) with High Definition (HD) video, stereo Linear PCM audio recording and In-Camera Creativity within an ultra-portable body." This compact Olympus PEN E-P1($700-$900) features In-body Image Stabilization, a 3-inch LCD with Live View function, 20 shooting modes (5 exposure, i-Auto, and 14 automatic scenes), Dust Reduction system, Record HD video with high-quality audio, an SDHC slot. Priced at $749 (body only), $799 (with 14-42mm lens), and $899 (with 17mm pancake lens and viewfinder).
Price: $700-$900   |   BUY

The Holga 120-3D Stereo Camera

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The Holga 120-3D Stereo Camera($120) has 2 lens and uses 120mm slide film to take 2 photos at once(giving it the ability to create dreamy, in-your-face 3D images). You can also develop photos with the film: each print will have the same image twice, side-by-side. Including a standard tripod mount (1/4-20), single mask, bulb setting, built-in threaded shutter release button and built-in color flash with rotating color filter wheel.
Price: $120   |   BUY

Polaroid PoGo 5MP Instant Digital Camera available June 2009

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Polaroid PoGo is available June 2009. Polaroid PoGo Instant Digital Camera is a 5 megapixel digital camera(no optical zoom) packed a built-in printer, featuring a 3.0" color LCD, SD compatible for expanded memory, 60 seconds per print. It prints pictures on a 2¡åx3¡å heat-activated photo paper called Zink(Zero Ink). Zink paper is ¡°smudge-proof, water-resistant, fade-resistant and tear-proof¡± and environment-friendly as well. Now The PoGo is available at Amazon(Pre-order) for $199.95 (USD). Extra sheets of Zink paper are also $12.99 for a pack of 30.
Price: $200   |   BUY

RS DR-1 Double Strap

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Are you a press-photographer? You will like this strap. The RS DR-1 Double Strap($130; Mid June 2009) is designed to long days of shooting with two cameras. And you can shoot two lenses at once.
Price: $130   |   BUY

Sony a230, a330 and a380 DSLR Cameras

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Sony's three new easy-to-use DSLR cameras - a230($550), a330($650) and a380($850) are officially annouced. These cameras are are lighter than previous models. The a230 is most compact and lightest in three models. The a230 weights 15.9oz (450g), and features a 10.2 megapixel sensor. The ¦Á330 has a 10.2 megapixel sensor and 14.2 megapixel ¦Á380 is smaller and lighter than their predecessor models (the DSLR-A300 and DSLR-A350). All models features include a 2.7-inch swivel LCD, SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization, 9-Point AF Sensor, Up to 2.5 fps continuous shooting, Quick AF Live Views system (quick auto focus and a live preview on the LCD display), HDMI out and a graphical user interface (GUI).
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Price: $550-850   |   BUY

TALCS - Nikon D200 On a Rifle Stalk

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A Nikon D200 on a rifle stalk - the Tactical Camera Assault Long Range Stock (TALCS) features
- Fully functional "trigger" operates the shutter and auto focus
- Two Standard m1913 rail sections
- Optional Left Hand Panning Section (Tested)
- Optional Auto-Focus assist Light (Not Tested)
- Two Sling attachments for optional single point sling
- One Sling Stud for Harris Bipod
- One Hook and Loop Fastener Attachment Section.
" Nikon D200 on a rifle stalk is great combo of a weapon¡¯s modularity with conventional camera¡¯s abilities that even transforms well for a left-handed photographer¡¯s needs. The rifle camera uses three-contact switches activated in two stages of trigger movement. First pull of the trigger activates the auto focus, while the final pull activates the shutter to click images in low light conditions as well."
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Voigtländer Bessa III Folding Bellows Camera

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The Voigtländer Bessa III Folding Bellows camera(EUR 2000) can switch between two film formats 6¡Á6 and 6¡Á7, on either 120 or 220 roll film. And the most important, which fold out to put the lens in place that can be a compact box. The camera comes with an 80mm f/3.5 lens and powered by a CR2 (3V) lithium battery. Other features include a shutter speed of 4 ¨C 1/500 sec, center-weighted metering, manual and aperture priority auto modes... With many 'old' and 'unknow' features for the photographer, I just want a digi camera, :-).
Price: EUR 2000   |   BUY

Nikon D5000 DSLR is Official

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Maybe you have seen the leak of Nikon D5000's photos. Today the Nikon D5000 is official, this Nikon's new Digital SLR camera features include a 12.3MP sensor and ISO up to 6400, a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD monitor, EXPEED image processing system, Lione-button Live View, D-Movie video capture with up to 1,280x720px HD videos, record 720p HD movie clips, 19 Scene Modes, continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames-per-second and GPS geo-tagging. Now the Nokon D5000 is Pre-order in Amazon for $850 with a 18-55mm VR kit lens, $729 for the body. [ link ]
Price: $850   |   BUY

KODAK eyeCamera 4.1 is the April Fool...

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On April 1, 2009 Kodak had introduced a KODAK eyeCamera 4.1... The 4.1 version, obviously it is the April Fool, but I like this product or concept... It looks like super cool! Click 2 enlarge!
"What you see is what you get" Viewfinder - Now you can take that photo at the exact moment you see that special scene.
Facial Recall Assistant - Handy for parties and reunions.
Image Stabilizer - After a glass of wine or two, this feature will ensure that all of your photos are razor sharp, maybe even sharper than you remember.
Selective Auto-Focus & Zoom - See something you like? Just look, focus, zoom & snap! This is a new feature so use it wisely. It might get you in trouble at the beach so practice at home first.
Wink and Shoot Shutter - Taking photos is now as easy as a winking! We use our patented eyeVu technology to activate only on a wink, not a blink. When you have a cold and are sneezing it is advised you not wear your KODAK eyeCamera 4.1 or you will get pictures of your feet (think about it).
Digital X-Ray Vision - No way? Yes way! In partnership with the Superman Corporation located in the Fortress of Solitude, we co-developed this amazing feature at a bargain price. But remember, even though you will be able to see through walls and closed doors you will not be able to walk through them.
Panoramic Mode - Achieved merely by employing classic Kodak ease-of-use and turning one's head 360- degrees
The KODAK eyeCamera 4.1 is social media compatible so you will be able to stream your life 24x7! Easy photo uploads to Facebook, Flickr, KODAK Gallery, and Twitter are a snap. Now you can impress your friends with an endless stream of photos to accompany the running commentary of text updates you currently provide.
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Olympus E-450 DSLR

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Today Olympus has announced E-450 DSLR($700).They claims it is World's Smallest Digital SLR with Art Filter. It features three Art Filters functions (Pop Art, Soft Focus and Pin Hole), 10 Megapixels, a 2.7" screen, ISO 100 to 1600 and 3.5fps continuous shooting. It also includes 28 shooting modes, wireless control for up to three groups of flash, TruePic III+ image processor, Live View (with contrast AF). And Olympus's Supersonic Wave Filter will help protect the Live MOS imaging sensor against dust. The camera will price at $699 and bundled with both the ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 and ED 40-150mm f4.0/5.6 Zuiko lenses.Start shipping from May.
Price: $700   |   BUY

Demekin Pocket Fisheye Camera

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A portable and cute pocket fisheye camera, Demekin Pocket Fisheye Camera($65).
"it's literally not much bigger than a roll of film! " You can also check out from Urban Outfitters for $38.
Price: $65   |   BUY

Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera

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Today the Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i is official. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i is a 15.1 MP Digital SLR HD Camera. It features include all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD, Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and an HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs. At video, featuring 16:9 720p HD video capture at 30 fps as well as a Full HD 1080p(1920 x 1080 pixels) video capture at 20 fps, and a third option to record 4:3 standard TV quality (SD) video capture at 640 x 480 pixels and 30 fps. The EOS Rebel T1i is scheduled for delivery by early May. You can also check out it on Amazon.
Price: $800   |   BUY

SuperHeadz Plamodel DIY 35mm Camera

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DIY a 35mm flash-less camera yourself! This SuperHeadz Plamodel DIY 35mm Camera($28) includes all parts in a big plastic frame to create a fully functional flash-less camera. It also comes with a wide angle 28 mm lens, assembly kit, wrist strap and screw driver that you can put all together.
Price: $28   |   BUY

GE G3Wp Waterproof Camera

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GE's new G3Wp waterproof digital camera($TBA). Waterproof to 10 feet, the G3WP is perfect for backyard pool parties or weekends at the lake. It features a 12.2 Megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom and with a 2.7-inch LCD with an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts its brightness. Other features including Auto Scene Detection and Pan-Capture Panorama and supports up to ISO 3200.
Price: $TBA   |   BUY