Samsung is dead serious about the new PL10. Their 2-page press release about the product justifies that. Not that we are complaining, the dubbed multimedia camera is packed with features.

Samsung PL10 sports a 9 megapixel and has a 7 inch LCD screen and PMP (Personal Multimedia Player) with integrated MP3 player. Yes it is a camera and a music player in one. Perhaps Samsung wants us to listen to some cool sounds while taking pictures, or vice versa.

The camera features Face Recognition, Perfect Portrait System, Smart Auto and Frame guide which aren’t really surprising.

The MP3 function allows you to create slideshows with music, plug it into an external video device and you have a hell of a good visual show.

The Smart Auto Screen Recognition optimizes picture settings for ease of use. There are different modes including Portrait, Night portrait, Macro and Macro Colour.

Smart Album allows extended management of photos while Face Detection and Recognition, well are pretty self explanatory.

It will be available in camera stores this April in colors such as, royal black, arty red, candy pink and purple. The tag mark would be around £179.

Source: Photography Blog

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No, we’re not sure if this is for scientists turned photographers, but we’re pretty sure that this is not for ordinary camera handlers. The new Nikon Fabre Photo EX DSLR-based Stereoscopic Microscope can surely bring out either your fear of science or fear of microbes.

This new camera with up to 66 times from a 1.5 crop factor image sensor is certainly for hardcore users.

This is the not the first Fabre Photo camera, but Nikon decided to beef up the already sturdy chassis of the camera. Nikon applied new coating on optics department to enhance image quality at the same time improving the rigidity and general look of the camera.

The unit uses AA batteries that will last up to 10 hours of continues use (we don’t know which battery brand they tested tho). The camera has an adjustable inner tube system that allows 3 level of magnification.

You can have this really geeky looking camera for ¥108,150 or around $1,200. As expected, it will initially be released in Japan.

Source: SlashGear

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Digital Foci, a manufacturer of digital frames came up with a new device that will perhaps change the way you look into photo manager. This is the Picture Porter 35, and it has a few features that will very well make you smile even you’re not in front of the camera.

The new Picture Porter 35 is powered with a 160GB internal hard drive while boasting a 3.5-inch LCD monitor. The capacity is obviously decent as it also packs a multi-format card reader in it. It has a transfer rate of 120 seconds for 1GB data so that means transferring your entire photo portfolio will not take forever with this device.

It also has video and audio inputs so if you think this its only use is for still pictures, then you’re wrong. There is a built-in speaker, audio recorder with a built-in mic to handle these things.

The new device targets both amateur photo enthusiasts as well as professional photographers. The press release boasts that the device removes you of worrying about limited memory card space and 160GB surely justifies that.

Picture Porter 35 also supports DSLR & IPTC Support for Pro and Travel Photography functions. Its card supports CF, MMC, SD/HC Card, miniSD, Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS Duo, and xD-Picture card types.

Picture Porter 35 will appear in CES 2009. Its price will be available very soon.

Source :Thomas PR

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Olympus released a rare camera that sports Swarovski crystals. This camera will surely appear to girls who want a rare combination of glamour and technology. Olympus bared a limited edition digital camera that is accentuated with Swarovski crystals.

The camera which goes perfect in black casing has ornaments of white Swarovski beads, the very same that you will find in belts, earrings, bracelets, bangles and other ladylike accessories. Don’t be fool tho as this camera doesn’t come with nothing flashy case. The camera’s specification is surely one that many camera enthusiasts couldn’t refuse.

The Limited Edition Olympus 1040 Crystal camera first impresses like it was a rip from the past. The camera boasts 10-megapixel lens. It has 3x optical zoom and a high 30 fps shooting speed. The camera’s image engine is run by TruePic II image processor. It also has Auto Mode which makes the camera intelligent the predicting whether you are taking a macro shot or portrait shot. Either way, this camera combines fashion and intelligence very well.

Source: ShinyShiny

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Panasonic unleashed the world’s smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera. The mouthful title actually means that the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G1 is a hybrid between digital single lens reflex cameras and traditional point-and-shoot digital cameras.

The LUMIX DMC-G1 employs the unique Micro Four Thirds system that eliminates the internal mirror structure of the camera therefore making it lightweight and more compact without losing superb image capturing capability.

The 12.1-MP camera can render images of up to 1.44 million pixels.

Aside from being the first of its kind, the camera also showcases other amazing features. It has a Live MOS Sensor which allows it to capture images in superb brilliance and clarity.

It also has an HDMI output and Venus Engine HD system, a technology that reduces noise in pictures while allowing customization of R, G and B colors of images.

It has the Supersonic Wave Filter Dust Reduction System that prevents dust accumulation in the image sensor, thereby protecting one of the most delicate parts of the camera.

The only sad news is that you will have to wait until October if you want to grab this camera.

Source: MarketWatch

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Tamron, makers of quality camera lenses unveiled a unique ultra high power zoon lens that is hyped as the world’s first 15x stabilized zoom lens for Nikon and Canon SLR cameras.

While the category as to which the new lens belongs may not appeal to the general public, hardcore camera enthusiasts had long called for a high resolution and high magnification stabilized lens for modern digital SLRs.

The Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO (Model B003) is the first lens in the world to combine high zoom ratio and effective Vibration Compensation (VC) mechanism. This allows capturing of super detailed images without leaving a long telephoto setting.

Taking pictures in long distances is also made easier with the lens’ vast zoon-range and wide angle capability. Photographers will only need to turn on the zooming control.

The new lens also sports Tamron’s tri-axial Vibration Compensation system that reduces the effect of camera shakes in images. This makes taking pictures without the use of a tripod a breeze. The technology also has a strong implication on candid, sports and news photography.

The lens’ price is not yet disclosed.

Source: CameraTown

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Nikon unveiled a new digital SLR camera that is said to be the first digital single-lens reflex camera that can be used to shoot high-definition video clips.

The new camera, labeled as Nikon D90 sports 12.3-megapixel lens that has the Nikon’s Expeed, an image processing technology that enhances the captured digital images.

The new camera carries the D-movie function, a video recording mode that allows users to created HD movie clips with sound from the D90. Nikon D90 can capture videos with 1280-by-720, 320-by-216 or 640-by-424 resolutions. It can record videos with speed of 24 fps. Any compatible lens can be used in video mode.

The D90 also sports the face detection technology. There is also a Live View mode for seeing images without the need to peek through the viewfinder. It also has an 11-point digital autofocus system.

This high-tech camera will go on sale this September. The standard package will cost $1,000. Upgraded version that carries the AF-S DX Zoom- Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-/56G ED VR lens will cost an increase of $300.

Source: MacWorld

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