New generation of Carl Zeiss Compact Prime lenses
Saturday, April 17th, 2010
Optics specialist Carl Zeiss has introduced the world’s first set of cine lenses designed especially for HDSLR cameras at the NAB show in Las Vegas. These new Compact Prime CP.2 lenses are fitted with mounts that allow the lenses to be used with a wide range of cameras, from traditional cine to HDSLR systems. The new lenses will be available with three different mounts - PL, EF and F - from June 2010. Prices are not given but the current line of CP lenses ranges from $3.800 for a single lens up to $28.000 for the full set…
LG Europe has introduced its 15-inch EL9500 OLED TV, a display technology first introduced with the Sony XEL-1. The new OLED TV comes with an unusual stylish design and boasts a spectacular, brighter picture from any angle with superior contrast ratio (10,000,000: 1) compared with traditional LCD displays, whilst also being more energy efficient. The screen offers a - less spectacular - HD Ready 720p 1366 x 768 resolution and comes with built in digital freeview and USB 2.0 input. The EL9500 is planned to be available this month…
Canon releases firmware update version 1.2.1 for the EOS 7D digital SLR camera, offering the following improvements: • Extends the timing at which the temperature warning is displayed and the timing of automatic shut down of the camera due to a rise in internal temperature during Live View or EOS Movie functions • Optimizes program shift when the ISO setting AUTO • Corrects a misspelling in the French-language menu • Corrects a phenomenon in which vertical magenta-colored banding appears in still images …
Microsoft announces KIN, a new Windows Phone designed for shooting and sharing everyday moments. There are two models: KIN ONE and TWO, featuring a touch LCD screen and slide-out keyboard. The ONE is small and compact; the TWO has a larger screen and keyboard, in addition to more memory, a higher resolution camera, and the ability to record high-definition video. The 5 and 8 megapixel cameras in ONE and TWO, respectively, are designed for use in low light with image stabilization and a bright LumiLED flash…
Panasonic announces the AG-AF100, the first Pro micro 4/3-inch video camcorder optimized for high-definition video recording. The AF100 delivers the shallow depth of field and wider field of view of a large imager, with the flexibility and cost advantages of use with a growing line of professional quality, industry standard micro 4/3-inch lenses, filters, and adapters. The full 1080 and 720 production camera offers native 1080/24p recording, variable frame rates, professional audio capabilities, and compatibility with SDHC and SDXC media…
Sanyo further expands the Dual Camera line with the CG100 and GH1. The cameras offer Full HD video and 14 megapixel photo capture in a slim design. The video format is “MPEG-4 AVC / H.264″, which enables videos to be handled on a computer or the Internet using a single file, just like a still photo. Furthermore, these models are equipped with the “Double Range Zoom” feature for zoom operation while filming video. This technology allows you to switch between a Wide Mode (40 to 240 mm) and a Tele Mode (80 to 480 mm)…
HP announces advancements in their research on the “Memristor” that changes the way computer systems are designed, equipping them to process the “information explosion”. Memristors require less energy to operate and are faster than present solid-state storage technologies such as flash memory, and they can store at least twice as much data in the same area. So there is still light at the end of the tunnel and eventually we will be able to store all megapixels from our digital cameras without the usual memory card hassle…
Fujifilm releases a new firmware for the W1 3D camera. Firmware version 2.00 solves this issue: Image size with S 16:9, is added in the menu option at “F-MODE” selection. Then captured image with 16:9 can be displayed with full screen by 16:9 size monitor without side black bars. Ricoh releases the second firmware update for the CX digital camera. Firmware version 1.8 improves the phenomenon where HD movies (1280) may not be correctly played back in the camera due to the effect of readout speed of the movie…
SAPPHIRE Technology, best known for its ATI technology based graphics cards, launches the Mini Projector 101. This pocket sized projector houses the latest super bright multi-chip LED technology, with a lamp in the is good for 20,000 hours. The Mini Projector 101 weighs only 103 grams and a protective slide covers the lens to avoid damage in transit or when not in use. The pico package comes complete with charger, tripod, video leads for PC VGA, composite video and an approved iPod / iPhone adapter…
Nikon releases a new firmware upgrade for the Coolpix S640 and S4000 digital camera. Version 1.2 for the Coolpix S640 resolves an issue that, in some rare cases, prevented accurate recording of photos taken with digital zoom enabled. Version 1.1 for the Coolpix S4000 changes the frame rate for HD 720p in the movie option menu from 24 fps to 30 fps…
For those in need of serious and speedy color photo printing capacity, Mitsubishi releases the CP-9810DW photographic printer. Expanding on performance and low operating cost found with the CP-9800DW, the new 9810DW is even faster than its predecessor. It offers an additional picture size of 3.5 x 5″ (89 x 127mm) and includes a new setting for high-quality, matte finish picture output. Of course, this hefty workhorse has a serious price tag: $2499 list price; but as always, some Internet shopping will get you a much better deal…
Sony Japan has announced the Cyber-Shot DSC-W350D model, an exclusive design version of the W350 digital camera, available in pink and white and decorated with sparkling rhinestones. The new W350D features a 14.1 megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor, a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x optical zoom lens starting at 26mm wide-angle, and a 2.7-inch1 Clear Photo LCD display with 230K pixels. Furthermore, the camera offers 720p MP4 movie mode and shoots 1280 x 720 high definition movies at 30 fps…
ION entertainment technology will release the ION TWIN VIDEO, the world’s first video recorder with front and back lenses this quarter. The innovative video recorder was first introduced at the CES Las Vegas in January. The camera is equipped with front and rear lenses that you can control independently. While recording, you can select and swap which picture is being recorded, split the screen to view both video feeds and even inlay picture in picture to create exactly the desired effect. The TWIN records onto a standard SD or SDHC card…
Leaf announces the availability of the new Aptus-II 10R 56 MP medium format digital camera back with an internal rotating sensor. The Aptus-II 10R 56 MP sensor is 56×36 mm, and can capture the full width for either landscape or portrait. Whether shooting handheld or with the camera mounted on a tripod, there is no need to remove the back to change camera orientation. The system offers a choice of connecting to over 80 camera platforms, ISO 80-800, a capture rate of 1 sec/frame and a largest file size 345 MB 16 bit TIFF…
Sony Europe has released version 3.2 for the Image Data Converter. This new version now features new algorithms that significantly reduce image noise at high ISO settings when converting RAW data to JPEG files. Processing is most effective starting at ISO 800, delivering impressively natural results with minimized color noise right up to ISO 12800 (depends on model). Registered Alpha users can download the English version of the upday from 31st March 2010. Other languages will be available within the next 10 working days…
Sigma has released the fourth firmware update for the DP2 digital camera. The update appears to address one of the performance issues that has been mentioned in several reviews. This firmware - version 1.04 - will offer you the benefit of a higher auto focusing speed.
Earlier this month Rollei has introduced the Compactline 350, a new entry level 12 Megapixel digital camera for photography beginners. The compact camera features 5x optical zoom (starting at 28 mm wide-angle), a 2.7-inch display, 30 shooting modes and HD video (720×1280) quality. The camera has a USB port and TV output. It supports SD and SDHC format with capacities of up to 32 GB. The CL-350 will be available in shops from April 2010 in silver, violet, red, pink and an aluminum/titanium look and is priced €99.95…
SanDisk will begin shipping the world’s highest-capacity removable memory card for mobile phones - the 32 gigabyte microSDHC card. This new card allows you to store large volume of photos, videos or enough music to outlast 35 round-trip flights between San Francisco and New York before repeating a single song. The new 32GB SanDisk microSDHC card is available now on SanDisk.com U.S. and European e-commerce sites, with worldwide retail availability to follow next month. The card carries a retail price of $199.99…
Hama has launched a new digital photo frame with a built-in DVB-T receiver as the ultimate window on the the World Cup in South Africa. Even if the office is holding you up a little longer than expected, you’ll never have to miss a single goal. The high-resolution TFT LCD with a screen size of 8″ (20.3 cm) supports JPG, Motion JPEG, AVI and MPEG1/2 and can read files from a memory card. It comes with built-in speakers and a headphone jack. An infrared remote control, holder and DVB-T antenna are included. For about €120 it’s yours…
InVisage Technologies today announced the QuantumFilm image sensors, the world’s first commercial quantum dot-based image sensors, replacing silicon. These QuantumFilm image sensors deliver 4 times higher performance and 2 times higher dynamic range. InVisage, based in Menlo Park, was founded in 2006 and has received more than $30 million in funding. The first QuantumFilm-enabled product, due out later this year, solves the crucial challenge of capturing stunning images using mobile handset cameras…
