Roundshot Livecam D2 HD has 66 million pixels

Webcams fall into two groups, those junky kind that are built into many notebooks and just don’t work well and the aftermarket kind that can be had in up to HD resolutions. If HD resolution isn’t enough for you, you can get a webcam called the Roundshot Livecam D2 HD with a whopping 66 million pixels giving it two times the resolution of 1080p.

The camera isn’t aimed at those looking to do video chats or video blog though; it is aimed at businesses that want to showcase their location or products online. The manufacturer of the webcam, Seitz Phototechnik AG from Switzerland is aiming the product at hotels, resorts, and other business users.

The camera is round, can scan a 360-degree panorama, and has a 9-stop dynamic range for good colors and high sensitivity. The camera can be programmed to start shooting at any time of the day or night and if you have to have one, you can get it now. The thing isn’t cheap with a price starting at 6,494 euros including the camera, lens, waterproof case, and software.

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Flip's MinoHD Adds More Recording Time, HDMI

Some have labeled the unveiling of the new iPod nano with video recording as the "death knell" for Cisco's Flip Video line of camcorders, which seemingly redefined handheld camcorders and has cemented a spot among the top sellers of camcorders. If so, Flip is not going down easily.

On Wednesday, the company announced the second version of their snazzy Flip MinoHD, doubling amount of recording time for the device to two hours, as well as adding an HDMI jack for direct input to HD televisions with an HDMI cable. It also adds a 2" diagonal screen, vs. the original's 1.5" diagonal screen.

Flip's camcorders have gained market share because they are easy to use, easy to carry, and just plain work. While the iPod nano's new functionality is, of course, a concern, Flip already has the sort of model in place that made the iPod nearly unassailable: its FlipShare software.

By the way, none of these new features are a surprise. You might recall that in April of this year Flip introduced the Flip Video UltraHD camcorder, which added the above features to the original Flip Video Ultra camcorder. Flip pretty much had to make this change to the MinoHD.

In June of this year, Flip also added sharing functionality to its software, which you use with the Flip Video camcorders. At that time however, you could only upload to Flip's owning sharing site, or to MySpace. My comment then was "No Facebook?" That hole has now been plugged, as Wednesday, they announced the FlipShare software now allows uploads to Facebook. They say the software will be available "soon."

The new Flip MinoHD is priced at $229, while the original Flip MinoHD, with one hour of recording time and sans HDMI, is priced at $199 and the standard Flip Mino sells for $149.

While the Flip UltraHD is nice, the MinoHD is (naturally) smaller. The Mino line also offers personalization, which the Ultra series does not. That allows users to get messages or artwork onto the back of their Minos. The UltraHD has a plus, however: a user-swappable rechargeable battery, which can be replaced with AAs in a pinch.

Here's the full list of Flip MinoHD, 2nd Generation Camcorder Features, from their press release:

• SRP: $229.99
• Now Available at leading retailers and online retailers
• Colors: Brushed Metal or personalized at theflip.com
• Video Resolution: High Definition, 1280 x 720
• Records: 2 hours (8 GB built-in memory)
• Screen: 2 inch – transflective (anti-glare); 960 x 240 pixels
• Audio: Built-in wide-range, omni-directional microphone; built-in speaker with software volume control
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable (Lithium Ion); up to 2 hours use
• TV Output: Widescreen with HDMITM output
• Zoom: 2 x Digital

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Flip's MinoHD Adds More Recording Time, HDMI

Some have labeled the unveiling of the new iPod nano with video recording as the "death knell" for Cisco's Flip Video line of camcorders, which seemingly redefined handheld camcorders and has cemented a spot among the top sellers of camcorders. If so, Flip is not going down easily.

On Wednesday, the company announced the second version of their snazzy Flip MinoHD, doubling amount of recording time for the device to two hours, as well as adding an HDMI jack for direct input to HD televisions with an HDMI cable. It also adds a 2" diagonal screen, vs. the original's 1.5" diagonal screen.

Flip's camcorders have gained market share because they are easy to use, easy to carry, and just plain work. While the iPod nano's new functionality is, of course, a concern, Flip already has the sort of model in place that made the iPod nearly unassailable: its FlipShare software.

By the way, none of these new features are a surprise. You might recall that in April of this year Flip introduced the Flip Video UltraHD camcorder, which added the above features to the original Flip Video Ultra camcorder. Flip pretty much had to make this change to the MinoHD.

In June of this year, Flip also added sharing functionality to its software, which you use with the Flip Video camcorders. At that time however, you could only upload to Flip's owning sharing site, or to MySpace. My comment then was "No Facebook?" That hole has now been plugged, as Wednesday, they announced the FlipShare software now allows uploads to Facebook. They say the software will be available "soon."

The new Flip MinoHD is priced at $229, while the original Flip MinoHD, with one hour of recording time and sans HDMI, is priced at $199 and the standard Flip Mino sells for $149.

While the Flip UltraHD is nice, the MinoHD is (naturally) smaller. The Mino line also offers personalization, which the Ultra series does not. That allows users to get messages or artwork onto the back of their Minos. The UltraHD has a plus, however: a user-swappable rechargeable battery, which can be replaced with AAs in a pinch.

Here's the full list of Flip MinoHD, 2nd Generation Camcorder Features, from their press release:

• SRP: $229.99
• Now Available at leading retailers and online retailers
• Colors: Brushed Metal or personalized at theflip.com
• Video Resolution: High Definition, 1280 x 720
• Records: 2 hours (8 GB built-in memory)
• Screen: 2 inch – transflective (anti-glare); 960 x 240 pixels
• Audio: Built-in wide-range, omni-directional microphone; built-in speaker with software volume control
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable (Lithium Ion); up to 2 hours use
• TV Output: Widescreen with HDMITM output
• Zoom: 2 x Digital

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SONY CYBERSHOT HDRXR500V

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

sony has Launched its new Cybershot HDRXR500v camcorder at the company's showroom.
Device to relased in February, boasts of the new 'EXmor R' CMOS sensor, 12X optical Zoom and a 120GB hard disk drive. The new sensor is enhanced to shoot FullHD images in low light, promising to deliver night scenes with greater clartiy(low noise).

For More Detail: CLICK HERE

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Sony Ericsson C905, Z780 and X1 hands-on

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We got our grubby mitts all over the latest and greatest from Sony Ericsson, including that new C905 8 megapixel monstrosity, and, of course, the Xperia X1. The C905 is certainly no slouch in the camera department, with that for-serious Xenon flash and dedicated camera keys, but you’ll pay for it in thickness — the C905 is a good deal thicker than its Walkman counterparts, though that does leave room for a nicely formed slide-out keypad. The C905 is capable of geotagging pictures, but can’t upload on the fly to photo services just yet like Nokia’s new phones, though such capability is in the works. While the C905 seems finely honed for a specific purpose, the Z780 flip phone seems much more plain jane in comparison, with a rather large size despite its “slim proportions” and a lack of detailing in styling to make it really pop.

This is a preview of Sony Ericsson C905, Z780 and X1 hands-on.

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Samsung HMX-U10 Full HD Camcorder

• Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 16:58
• Camcorders, Cameras, Gadgets, Misc, Portables, Technology
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Samsung’s gadget - SAMSUNG HMX-U10 camcorder, that is a finer recourse for the people, who are looking for a camcorder – that is a fusion of HD capabilities, like advanced video recording and so on, so this is a best choice for advanced users. And those who only are interested to opt for a low level, this is not something of their choice. Its price tag is USD 200.

Samsung’s latest designed pocket camcorder facilitates the comfort of use, having 10mp snaps capability either as well as point-and-shot capability either. Highly fast to upload any site, like Twitter, YouTube and so on. Besides, this also attaches a 1/2.3” CMOS sensor.

HMX-U10 is offering a 2” LCD display to see and appraise the photos and videos. Its dimensions are 56 x 103 x 15.5mm with 95g weight (including the battery), the HMX-U10 is fully compact and composed. This model claims enfolding along 10mp and 1920×1080 high class video capabilities.

HMX-U10 also supports a 2” LCD for framing, adding some primary provisions to control, like 1/2.3” CMOS, having a feature of fixed setting and also not having any feature like zooming.

By producing a distinctive camcorder, Samsung has aptly shown its knack that is reminiscent of high quality and standard. This HMX-U10 is also having an expandable SD storing capacity.

It is quite clear and what we are witnessing one thing, that mostly camcorders are tended to be produced of limited categories, so this may narrow the options for the punters, so there is need to review for capable imaging capacities of latest cell phones.

Right now, we can’t say which widget will lead and which may lag behind, yet the fact is that, whichever gizmo would carry maximum features and functionalities, that would won and make a higher niche in the open houses.

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Sony Cyber Shot DSC T900 Price And Specifications

Sony's new compact digital camera, the 12.1 megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-T900, promises a host of features in a 16.3mm-thin body. Equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens that offers 4X optical zoom, the gadget can click 4000X3000 pixel images at ISO 3200 sensitivity. The device sports a 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD that lets usres easily access a range of pre-loaded programs for editing photos.
The digicam features face detection, anti blur, smile shutter, anti blink, and image stabilisation technologies.
It is also capable of recording videos in high definiton(720p) at 30 frames per second( fps), and comes with a built in stereo microphone for audio capture. Fitted with a battery that boasts of clicking 200 shots for a single charge.

Cost In India: Rs 22,990

For More Detail Visit: sony.co.in.

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SONY CYBERSHOT HDR-CX120 CAMCORDER

Sony has launched its new high definition camcorder 'Cybershot HDR-CX120' at the company showroom in Tokyo on monday (21st January, 2009). The gadget is equipped with a 4 megapixel CMOS sensor and 10x optical Zoom.

The camera can record up to 13 hour of footage on its 16Gb of built in flash memory,, which can be expanded via a memory card.

Sony will put this gadget in the market this month.

For more Details: CLICK HERE

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Price and specifications

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 is a remarkable boost in the camera gadgets, produced by Panasonic – is having bundles of finer features in it. What we say, ultimately you will agree with us, that its excellent image clearly is overshadowing, few of its snappish defects.

Basically we were not that much eager to have the Limux DMC-ZS1’s interface or design, and the capabilities were not as extensive as we were expecting for. Nonetheless, the Lumix DMC-ZS1’s 12x optical zoom and 25mm wide-angle lens compelled us to smile, especially at a time when, we weren’t obligated to constantly back away into oblivion so as to fit an entire building into the frame.

Image quality in bright light was some of the best we’ve seen from a compact in this class, yet we endeavored with exposure in low light. If one the Lumix DMC-ZS1’s Starry Sky Scene mode permitted us to adjust the shutter pace in minor increments like Canon’s Long shutter mode.

For most casual shooters, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 seems to be a nice fit, though we’d strongly propose researching a little bit more, on other gadgets to get a best survey of rate, to guess the model is worth its features or not. Its price is USD 300.

Despite its one counter element, that is, its poor playback mode, this latest camera has a great bright light image quality, easy to use menus, excellent zoom and wide-angle lens fusion.

The purchase of this gadget would not prove a huge deal, of the Mode dial was solid and secure, but this thing moved, in case we breathed on it too convincingly. Every time we opened the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 from our bag, the Mode dial was set to a diverse position, mostly times residing in the unexplored horizons.

So, all the times, we tried to shoot up an image, our shutter button finger brushed up against the model dial, hauling us right out of the moment. This occurred all day, and it was beyond niggling. Lumix type of gadgets of the past highlighted an embedded Mode dial that lived away from the shutter button, and we keenly suggest that Panasonic slipped back to the success of those designs.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 is a remarkable boost in the camera gadgets, produced by Panasonic – is having bundles of finer features in it. What we say, ultimately you will agree with us, that its excellent image clearly is overshadowing, few of its snappish defects.

Basically we were not that much eager to have the Limux DMC-ZS1’s interface or design, and the capabilities were not as extensive as we were expecting for. Nonetheless, the Lumix DMC-ZS1’s 12x optical zoom and 25mm wide-angle lens compelled us to smile, especially at a time when, we weren’t obligated to constantly back away into oblivion so as to fit an entire building into the frame.

Image quality in bright light was some of the best we’ve seen from a compact in this class, yet we endeavored with exposure in low light. If one the Lumix DMC-ZS1’s Starry Sky Scene mode permitted us to adjust the shutter pace in minor increments like Canon’s Long shutter mode.

For most casual shooters, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 seems to be a nice fit, though we’d strongly propose researching a little bit more, on other gadgets to get a best survey of rate, to guess the model is worth its features or not. Its price is USD 300.

Despite its one counter element, that is, its poor playback mode, this latest camera has a great bright light image quality, easy to use menus, excellent zoom and wide-angle lens fusion.

The purchase of this gadget would not prove a huge deal, of the Mode dial was solid and secure, but this thing moved, in case we breathed on it too convincingly. Every time we opened the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 from our bag, the Mode dial was set to a diverse position, mostly times residing in the unexplored horizons.

So, all the times, we tried to shoot up an image, our shutter button finger brushed up against the model dial, hauling us right out of the moment. This occurred all day, and it was beyond niggling. Lumix type of gadgets of the past highlighted an embedded Mode dial that lived away from the shutter button, and we keenly suggest that Panasonic slipped back to the success of those designs.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 is a remarkable boost in the camera gadgets, produced by Panasonic – is having bundles of finer features in it. What we say, ultimately you will agree with us, that its excellent image clearly is overshadowing, few of its snappish defects.

Basically we were not that much eager to have the Limux DMC-ZS1’s interface or design, and the capabilities were not as extensive as we were expecting for. Nonetheless, the Lumix DMC-ZS1’s 12x optical zoom and 25mm wide-angle lens compelled us to smile, especially at a time when, we weren’t obligated to constantly back away into oblivion so as to fit an entire building into the frame.

Image quality in bright light was some of the best we’ve seen from a compact in this class, yet we endeavored with exposure in low light. If one the Lumix DMC-ZS1’s Starry Sky Scene mode permitted us to adjust the shutter pace in minor increments like Canon’s Long shutter mode.

For most casual shooters, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 seems to be a nice fit, though we’d strongly propose researching a little bit more, on other gadgets to get a best survey of rate, to guess the model is worth its features or not. Its price is USD 300.

Despite its one counter element, that is, its poor playback mode, this latest camera has a great bright light image quality, easy to use menus, excellent zoom and wide-angle lens fusion.

The purchase of this gadget would not prove a huge deal, of the Mode dial was solid and secure, but this thing moved, in case we breathed on it too convincingly. Every time we opened the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 from our bag, the Mode dial was set to a diverse position, mostly times residing in the unexplored horizons.

So, all the times, we tried to shoot up an image, our shutter button finger brushed up against the model dial, hauling us right out of the moment. This occurred all day, and it was beyond niggling. Lumix type of gadgets of the past highlighted an embedded Mode dial that lived away from the shutter button, and we keenly suggest that Panasonic slipped back to the success of those designs.

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