DCViews Digital Camera and Photography News

Philips introduces a new line of PicoPix pocket projectors, all capable of projecting an image of 20 to 30 lumens, with a resolution of 800 x 600 and a contrast of 400:1. The miniature projectors are completely portable and are equipped with an integrated two-and-a-half-hour battery on the 1230 & 1430. The projectors will be available in October; the PicoPix 1020 for €199 (PC; USB powered), the 1230 for €269 (battery powered, stereo speakers) and the 1430 for €299 (integrated MP4 player, battery powered, stereo speakers, SD card slot)...

Sony introduces ten new digital photo frames from 7 up to 10.2-inch. Sony also debuts first ever photo frames with AVCHD video playback. The latest S-Frame range of Sony photo frames brings your precious memories to life like never before as you can now view your favorite moments with AVCHD video playback with stereo sound on range-topping models. The top models XR100 and VR100 will be available in November for about $250 and $200 respectively. The other models will be available in prices ranging from $70 up to $150...

Sony introduces the next generation Bloggie cameras, the all-new HD snap models offering new looks with a slim, rounded body and finely brushed aluminum finish. The new cameras shoot Full HD 1920x1080 video and in addition they shoot 12.8 megapixel still image, all to be viewed on the large 3-inch (7.6cm ) touch-screen. The built-in USB and Bloggie software should provide for easy upload. Available in silver or black, the MHS-TS20 and MHS-TS10 will be available in October for about $200 and $180 respectively...

Pandigital debuts the Pandigital Photo Mail Digital Photo Frame for Europe, through the KPN M2M network and is expected to be available in Q4 for €169.99. The new Pandigital Photo Mail Digital Photo Frame is simple to use. Each frame has its own dedicated email address. You can share that address with family and friends and send photos to the frame from your own email account. The frame comes with 300 photos emailed at no charge. Additional photo allotments: 100 for €11.99, 400 for €39.99 and 700 for €69.99...

Olympus pimps the PEN E-P2 by complementing its retro black metal body with a black M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm lens and a black FL-14 flash in a limited availability kit. The kit including USB Cable, Video Cable, Li-Ion Battery Pack, Li-Ion Battery Charger and Shoulder Strap will be available beginning in October for $999.99. At the same time Olympus announces two new lenses to its Micro Four Thirds lens family: the MM.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300 MM F4.8-6.7 and the 40-150MM F4.0-5.6. Available later this year for $899.99 and $299.99 resp....

Canon has developed the world's largest CMOS image sensor, with a chip size measuring 202 x 205 mm. The newly developed CMOS sensor is among the largest chips that can be produced from a 12-inch (300 mm) wafer, and it is approx. 40x the size of Canon's largest commercial CMOS sensor. Because its size, the new sensor allows more light to be gathered, enabling shooting in low-light environments. Potential applications for the new high-sensitivity sensor include the video recording of stars in the night sky and nocturnal animal behavior...

Kodak introduces the ESP 9250 All-in-One printer, an advanced printing system for professional-quality photos and documents. The printer features Kodak's proprietary pigmented inks for brilliant colors and permanence to last a lifetime. The prints dry instantly, don't smear or smudge and are water resistant, even when using a highlighter on documents. With the latest Wi-Fi and networking capability, you can print from anywhere in your home or even from an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. The 9250 is available in August for $249.99...

JVC introduces two new PICSIO pocket cameras, the GC-WP10 and GC-FM2. Both feature an image sensor that captures stills at up to five-megapixel resolution and record 1920 x 1080p, 30 fps Full HD video to be viewed at its 3-inch touchscreen. The FM2 includes a slide-out USB connector, so no connecting cable is needed. The WP10 is waterproof to a depth of 10 feet / 3 meters and comes with a MP3 audio recorder. The FM2 will be available in early September for $179.95, the WP10 in late September for $199.95...

Canon is developing two new telephoto lenses for use with its EOS digital SLR cameras, the EF500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF600mm f/4L IS II USM. These tough lenses are the successors to the EF500mm f/4L IS USM (introduced in July 1999) and EF600mm f/4L IS USM (introduced in September 1999. The new lenses target improved dust-proof and moisture-proof performance in the face of harsh shooting conditions to satisfy the demands of sports, news and nature photographers. The new lenses will be on display at Photokina...

Kodak expands its C-Series Point-and-Shoot digital camera line with two new entry level models. The 14 Megapixel EasyShare C195 features 5x optical zoom, a 3.0-inch 230K dots color display and with Kodak's Smart Capture feature, you'll be shooting top-notch pictures with ease. The 12 Megapixel EasyShare C143 comes with 3x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch 230K dots color display and Smart Capture mode too. Both cameras are available now for resp. $99.95 and $79.95, the cheapest of the Kodak pack todate....

Canon introduces four new EF lenses and two new accessory extenders. The new EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens is the world's widest fisheye zoom lens, providing you with a unique optical tool for capturing 180˚ angle-of-view shots. The EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens delivers outstanding sharpness, contrast and color fidelity in a compact, lightweight body. The EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM and EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM super-telephoto lenses are aimed at the pro photojournalists, sports and wildlife photographers...

Canon announces the new 18 Mp EOS 60D, replacing the 50D. The 60D is offering high performance, a series of creative features and enhanced ergonomics. The new 3.0-inch (7.7cm) Vari-angle wide 3-inch Clear View LCD screen with 1,040,000 dot/VGA resolution. The Canon EOS 60D will be available toward the end of September, and will sell in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $1,099.00. It will also be offered in a kit version with Canon's EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens for $1,399.00...

Canon has announced that it has successfully developed an APS-H-size (approx. 29.2 x 20.2 mm) CMOS image sensor that delivers an image resolution of approx. 120 megapixels (13,280 x 9,184 pixels), the world's highest level resolution for this size. The sensor also incorporates a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) video output capability. The sensor can output Full HD video from any 1/60th section of its total surface area. Images captured, even when cropped or digitally magnified, maintain higher levels of definition and clarity than ever before...

Ricoh announces the new G700 digital camera with water and dust resistance for safe and reliable use even in difficult environments such as those encountered in on-site work situations. The G700 has achieved shock resistance capable of withstanding a 2.0 m drop (1.5 m when wide conversion lens is attached) and it is also capable of underwater shooting for up to two hours at depths up to 5.0 m. The Ricoh G700 has a 28-140 mm wide-angle zoom lens and is equipped with a large 3.0-inch VGA resolution LCD monitor...

Sony introduces the new 14.2 Mp A560 and the 16.2 Mp A580, high performance DSLR cameras with Full HD video. At the heart of both cameras is a new generation Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor processor, allowing both cameras to freeze fleeting photo opportunities at up to 7 fps in Speed Priority Continuous Advance mode. Additionally, Sony expands its A-Mount lens line-up with three new lenses, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z), the DT 35mm F1.8 SAM (SAL35F18) and the 85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28)...

Sony unveils the 16.2 Mp A55 and the 14.2 Mp A33 cameras that are equipped with a newly-developed Translucent Mirror Technology that achieves the highest-level of auto focus speed for both still image (up to 10 fps) and movie shooting. Both cameras offer enhanced Quick AF Live View, a 3" (7.5cm) free-angle LCD and a "Tru-Finder" Electronic Viewfinder with 100% coverage. The α55 / α33 will cost $750 / $650 for the body only and $850 / $750 with an 18-55mm zoom lens. The α33 will be available in September, the α55 in October...

Kodak introduces the new sleek and stylish PLAYTOUCH Video Camera. The pocket-size camera features a 3-inch touchscreen so you can easily glide through your HD videos with the swipe of a fingertip. The camera features image stabilization, LCD glare shield, microphone jack and a built-in USB arm for easy sharing, charging, and transferring. The new PlayTouch video camera will be available in the colors Smoke Gaze (Black), Chrome, Wine Country (Magenta), Cabana (Orange) and Spa Blue (Teal) for $229.95 this fall...

It has been quiet for a while from the Kodak front, but today the company introduces the new stylish EasyShare M590, the world's thinnest 5x optical zoom digital camera. The new Kodak M590 comes with built-in image stabilization, Face Recognition, Smart Capture and a 2.7-inch bright LCD. The M590 will be available this fall for $199.95 in silver, red, purple and blue. At the same time Kodak introduces the new 10-inch version of its PULSE WiFi Digital Photo Frame that will be available this fall for $199.95...

THK introduces the SLIK PRO 340 QF for digital cameras that have HD video recording capability. The 504QF-II is a smooth-moving fluid effect 2-way pan head with quick release for easy mounting and removal of a DSLR, video camera or light-weight camera. THK also introduces the SLIK PRO 500 HD with the SH-736HD Dual Use Photo/Video Fluid Effect Pan Head. Furthermore, SLIK has released eight carbon fiber tripods and one new monopod to completely update the SLIK PRO CF line of tripods...

Sanyo introduces a new Full HD, 1920 x 1080 30p, Dual Camera (VPC-PD2BK). The camera is the only one of its kind that offers Full HD video recording, 10 megapixel photo shooting, and 3x optical zoom in a stylish form factor that is about the size of a deck of cards. The pocket-sized PD2 features Stereo Sound Recording, a Mini-HDMI port and comes with embedded software for easy use and sharing on social networks. The camera will be available for purchase in September with an MSRP of $169.99...