http://www.dcviews.com AAA-Views BV 2009 Daily news about digital photography, digital imaging and digital cameras. en-us http://www.dcviews.com/artlib/dcv_white.jpg http://www.dcviews.com 96 48 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 07:15:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns1208700.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/sanyo-s1275.htm ]]> Sanyo Europe launches two new compact digital cameras, the 12 megapixel S1275 and the 10 megapixel E1090. Both cameras feature a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, internal memory of 16 megabytes, and offer support SDHC cards up to 16 GB. Furthermore, the S1275 is equipped with two AA batteries; the E1090 is with a lithium-ion battery. The S1275 is available in classic black, the VPC-E1090 in a silver metal from early August. The suggested retail price for the S1275 is 109 euros and 119 euros for the E1090... Wed, 1 Jul 2009 07:45:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns1208600.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/ricoh-cx1-24.htm ]]> Ricoh releases firmware update version 1.24 for the CX1 digital camera. The update incorporates following improvements: • When you connect a camera to some PictBridge compatible printer, you may have trouble printing pictures. • When using long time exposure, the orientation information (horizontal or vertical) of the image may not be recorded correctly ... Wed, 1 Jul 2009 07:29:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns1207300.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/nikon-l100-1.htm ]]> Nikon announces rechargeable NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries: one set of four Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4, and a set that includes the battery charger MH-73. The battery charger MH-73 allows you simultaneous charging of sets of four batteries. In addition, a firmware update will be released for the Coolpix L100 camera (supports four AA batteries) that adds support for these NiMH rechargeable batteries. The firmware update is scheduled for this Summer. Update: The US firmware is available now... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:20:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2185000.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/sanyo-flashlight.htm ]]> On my news quest this morning I came across a press release on this new Sanyo flashlight. Closer examination however revealed that it wasn't a digital camera product (maybe digital imaging?), but a rechargeable interior light that doubles as a regular flashlight when lifted. As we're now entering the "Big Gooseberry season" I decided to share this breaking news with you anyway, as it's kind of interesting to see what creative minds can do. The lamp features a flickering healing? mode and is your ultimate tool when hit by "a midnight earthquake"... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns1208500.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/agfa-600uw.htm ]]> AgfaPhoto announces the DC-600uw underwater and outdoor camera. The DC-600uw can withstand pressures of up to two bar, and is water-resistant at depths of up to 10 meters. A red quick selection button allows for quick change from land mode to underwater mode, while the 2.4 inch display helps select what to shoot. The camera offers six megapixel resolution, only digital zoom, and the face tracking function automatically recognizes (fish?) faces. The Agfa DC-600uw will be available in July and can be purchased for €149... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:45:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2184800.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/google-tricycle.htm ]]> A pedicab-like vehicle has been rolling around the pedestrian walkways of the University of Pennsylvania to collect panoramic images of the campus for Google Maps Street View feature. The 250-pound vehicle resembles the pedicabs that carry tourists around Philadelphia and other cities, has the cyclist up front, and the camera mounted on an 8-foot high tower in the back. On the rear is a red generator along with a large chest that looks like an ice cream dispenser but actually contains the computer recording the digital images... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:15:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2184700.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/lg-55lh95.htm ]]> LG unveils the new 55" 55LH95 and 55LH93 ultra-slim "full LED" LCD TVs. These new ultra-slim TVs employ patented technology that keeps the chassis thickness down to 24.8mm. The technology allows the LEDs to be spread-out horizontally and minimizes the distance between the LEDs and the screen. Another innovation in the new LED LCD TV is the enhanced wireless feature which eliminates the need for image compression. Content can be sent from a DVD player, game console or home-theater unit wirelessly without any degradation... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:15:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns1208300.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/pentax-w80.htm ]]> Pentax launches the Optio W80 digital camera that withstands depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters) to protect from rain and spills, as well as allowing full underwater photos & video for up to 2 hours. The shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet to protect the camera from hard use and occasional spills. The 12.1 Mp W80 features a 5x internal optical zoom, wide-angle lens (28mm) in a slim one inch body that will be available in Cardinal Red, Azure Blue and Gunmetal Gray. The W80 is available in July for $299.95... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2184600.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/sandisk-32gb.htm ]]> SanDisk introduces the fastest 32-gigabyte SDHC card on the market. The new 32GB Extreme SDHC card reads and writes at speeds up to 30 megabytes per second. The card adheres to the new SD Association Class 10 specification, which exceeds requirement for today's high definition (AVCHD) video recording. The card offers a sustained write speed fast enough to ensure high-definition video recording and capacity capable of storing 160 minutes of full HD 1920x1080 pixels at 24Mb/s data transfer rate... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:50:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns1208200.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/sigma-dp2-2.htm ]]> Sigma releases the second firmware update for the Sigma DP2 digital camera. This firmware update version 1.02 brings the following improvements to your DP2 digital camera: • The accuracy of the Auto Focus has been further improved (Firmware 1.01 improved focus too). • The magnification display function can be selected by pressing the OK button when in Manual Focus mode. ... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:30:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2184500.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/akvis-artsuite.htm ]]> Akvis announces update version 5.0 of ArtSuite, is a collection of versatile effects for decoration of photos. The Standalone version offers new Hand Painted Photo Frames. These frames have been designed by artists especially for ArtSuite. Also new to version 5.0 is a new interface design; improved compatibility of the plugin with Photoshop CS3, CS4 on Macintosh computers; improved texture generation options in the Texture effect; new interface language added - Italian. Upgrade for registered users is free... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2184400.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/kodak-s730.htm ]]> Kodak announces an innovative digital picture frame: the Kodak EasyShare S730. The new frame features a built-in rechargeable battery that enables you to take it into the hands of family and friends for a closer look at your pictures. The frame also boasts a new Picture Finder feature, enabling you to easily and quickly bring to life images and videos from special moments in time. The new S730 Picture Frame will be available throughout Europe for € 149 in June, and in the United States and Canada for US $139 in September... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:30:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns1208100.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/panasonic-g.htm ]]> Panasonic releases a firmware update for the Lumix G Micro System cameras and a lens. Firmware version 1.1 for DMC-GH1 allows faster burst shooting and improves control of shutter speed and stability of AF in movie recording. It also enhances performance and compatibility of the camera in other points. Firmware version 1.3 for DMC-G1 improves the compatibility of Micro Four Thirds lens. Firmware version 1.1 for Lumix G Vario HD 14-lens improves O.I.S. in movie recording mode and compatibility of Micro 4/3 cameras.... Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2184200.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/sharp-memory-lcd.htm ]]> Sharp announces a new type of LCD with built-in memory in each pixel, thus reducing the energy consumption by a factor 130 compared to normal LCDs of the same size. In these LCDs each pixel is equipped with memory circuitry to save the image information uploaded to the display. Therefore the image information has to be rewritten only in the pixels where content has changed in comparison to the previous picture frame. The Sharp 934SH camera phone, introduced in Japan last month seems to be equipped with a memory LCD... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2184100.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/casio-xj-s68%20.htm ]]> Casio launches world's brightest Micro Portable projectors, the XJ-S68 and XJ-S63 achieving 3,500 ANSI lumens output. Both models offer DLP projection technology, and are equipped with wide-angle 2x power zoom providing the highest magnification in a data projector. All of this fits in Casio's Super Slim body, measuring only 1.26" at its thinnest point with an overall thickness of 1.69". The XJ-S68 and XJ-S63 projectors will be available in September and pricing will start from $1,299 - $1,399 MSRP... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2184000.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/olympus-pen-lens.htm ]]> Together with the E-P1 digital PEN camera, Olympus launches two Micro Four Thirds lenses, the M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f2.8 wide-angle pancake lens and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens. Both new lenses feature an exterior design that complements the E-P1 digital PEN camera body, imparting a classic, high-end feel. These new lenses will be available in July, included in the Olympus E-P1 camera kits, the 17mm pancake lens in silver, the 14-42mm zoom lens in silver and black... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:30:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns1207900.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/olympus-e-p1.htm ]]> The introduction of the Olympus E-P1 digital camera turned out to be bumpy road with many holes, but with this new "digital PEN camera", Olympus has really created an exceptional camera, both in terms of design and technology. The 12.3 megapixel camera, with its retro, yet functional look fits easily in a jacket pocket or a handbag. The Olympus E-P1 - in either silver or white - will be available in July. The E-P1 body goes for $749; with a Zuiko 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 lens for $799 and with a Zuiko 17mm f2.8 with optical viewfinder for $899... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2183800.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/samsung-omnia-ii.htm ]]> Samsung introduces its latest Smartphones at CommunicAsia 2009. The new Omnia II (I8000) is for you if you need enhanced and convenient multimedia experience with Windows Mobile. It features the world's largest 3.7" AMOLED display with 480x800 resolution for DVD-like(480p) video recording/playback and smooth internet browsing. The new OmniaPRO (B7610) and the OmniaLITE (B7300) are different flavors of the new Omnia generation. Also launched is the Samsung Jet, launched with the motto "‘Impatience is a Virtue"... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2183900.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/panasonic-batteries.htm ]]> Panasonic releases a firmware update for a numer of their digital cameras that can identify genuine Panasonic batteries. Panasonic has developed this technology - for your protection - after it was discovered that some aftermarket 3rd party batteries did not meet the safety standards Panasonic uses. Some of these batteries are not equipped with internal protective devices to guard against overcharging, internal heating and short circuit. Note that your camera cannot be operated by 3rd party batteries any longer after this firmware update... Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns1207800.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/fuji-z300.htm ]]> Fujifilm Japan announces the Finepix Z300 slim digital camera that features a 3.0-inch touch screen to shoot and focus your images. A feature we have first seen on the recently announced Sony-Ericsson Satio camera phone. In addition, you can use the touch screen to drag and drop images in their appropriate folders. The camera offers 10 megapixel resolution, 5x optical zoom, and supports SD(HC) cards. The new Finepix Z300 will be available in Japan on June 20th in the colors pink, white, purple and black... Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:40:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2183600.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/kopin-viewfinder.htm ]]> Kopin announces a breakthrough in further shrinking the size of its color displays. By shrinking the color dots to a mere 2.9 x 8.7 µm from the previous 3.75x 11.25µm, they have achieved a full-color VGA display (600x480) in a 0.27" diagonal size. This dot size, enables Kopin to create SVGA (800x600) displays in 0.34, XGA (1024x768) in 0.44" and SXGA (1280x1024) displays in 0.56" diagonal size. These ultra-compact displays should be ideal for high-end digital still cameras requiring high-resolution electronic viewfinders... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:30:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns1207600.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/mamiya-m31.htm ]]> Mamiya announces the new M series digital backs, consisting of three new models: the M18, M22 and M31. The model M18 has a resolution of 18 Mp and a CCD size of 44.2 x 33.1mm. The M22 has a resolution of 22.1 Mp and a CCD size of 48.9 x 36.7mm while the M31 has 31.6 Mp and a 44.2 x 33.1mm CCD. The large sized CCDs make the digital backs ideal for medium format photography. Each digital back can be purchased separately or in a system kit with the Mamiya 645AFD camera and Sekor 80mm F2.8 D lens... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2183500.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/eye-fi-pro.htm ]]> Eye-Fi unveils the 4GB wireless memory Pro card. This new Eye-Fi Pro lets you wirelessly upload more file types, including JPEG and RAW images and videos. The Eye-Fi Pro card also allows you to create an ad hoc connection through your computer or any other mobile device to wirelessly upload media files while away from a wireless router. Furthermore, Eye-Fi's newest feature, Selective Transfer, gives you more control over which photos and videos to upload, using the standard "protect" or "lock" feature in any camera... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns1207500.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/casio-h10.htm ]]> Casio unveils the Exilim EX-H10 Hi-Zoom digital camera. Casio has found a way to pack a 10x optical zoom lens (wide-angle starting at 24 mm), a 3.0-inch monitor and a CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism into a slim, compact camera body, just 24.3 mm thin. Furthermore, Casio has reduced energy consumption to enable you to take 1,000 shots on a single full charge. Also new is the advanced Dynamic Photo function to create composite moving images using the in-camera high-speed image processing... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:30:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns1207400.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/praktica-12-03.htm ]]> Praktica introduces the luxmedia 12-03 compact digital camera, a special model available in July to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Praktica. The camera features 12 megapixel resolution, a 3.0 inch TFT monitor, 22 shooting modes, a panorama function, voice recording, face tracking, smile detection, and SDHC-Support. Praktica will also introduce the DVC 5.4 HDMI digital camcorder with photo function, 5.0 Mp, 5x optical zoom, and 1080p support with HDMI. To mark the occasion, Praktica will establish its virtual camera museum... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:15:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2183400.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/canon-cp790.htm ]]> Canon Europe launches the new Selphy CP790 and CP780 photo printers. The CP790 is an easy to use printer with a large 3.0" LCD display and Canon's Easy-Scroll Wheel for simple, quick and easy set-up and navigation. Postcard sized prints are produced in as little as 47 seconds. The compact printer comes in a green storage basket with an integrated carrying handle. The new Selphy CP780 - already launched in the US in February - comes with a 2.5-inch TFT color LCD screen and is available in pink, blue, silver or white... Tue, 9 Jun 2009 18:50:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2183300.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/fantasea-remora.htm ]]> Fantasea announces the new Remora Slave Flash, especially designed for compact digital cases. The Remora Flash slave features four different pre-flash settings, to cover the needs of all compact digital cameras in the market. The flash features a guide number of 20, and therefore is compatible for both macro and wide angle shots. The Flash features a built in Y-S mount to accommodate a focus light and eliminate the need for an additional flex arm. It uses 4 AA batteries for approx. 240 flashes per set... Mon, 8 Jun 2009 10:15:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2183200.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/trust-slimline.htm ]]> Trust introduces the All-in-1 pocket sized SlimLine Card Reader. The Trust card reader supports all the popular memory cards, including the latest generation of SDHC cards. The high-speed USB 2.0 technology guarantees a fast connection, so that photographs can be opened and transferred within a couple of seconds. The Trust All-in-1 Slimline Cardreader will be available in the shops from the middle of June. It's yours for only €15.99... Mon, 8 Jun 2009 08:30:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2183100.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/benq-w30000.htm ]]> Benq will unveil a series of new projectors at InfoComm 2009. The flagship W30000 Full HD Home Cinema projector, successor to the W20000, features an LED light source and delivers 128% NTSC color gamut, 100,000:1 contrast ratio and a very impressive 20,000 hours of projection lighting. The full HD W6000, successor to the W5000 comes with a regular light source, 2500 ANSI lumens and a 50,000:1 contrast ratio. With a 0.6 throw ratio and 3500 ANSI lumens, the MP776 ST ultra short-throw projector will replace the MP771... Sat, 6 Jun 2009 09:20:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2182900.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/samsung-unpack.htm ]]> Samsung has put a teaser page online for the launch of their ultimate mobile phone. The teaser shows an unrevealing X-ray of the mobile phone interior, but the accompanying text might allow us some educated guesses. The new phone will be a speedy, compact performer that will feature a large high-res OLED dsiplay, a 12Mp digital camera, advanced Internet access and full multimedia entertainment. No clues on the Operating System yet, so it's not known whether the phone is a more potent Omnia follow-on... Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2182800.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/nec-crv43.htm ]]> With the launch of the CRV43, NEC has given a new meaning to word flatscreen. The 43" CRV43 ultra-widescreen curved desktop monitor provides a gigantic field of view. The monitor resembles the Alienware DLP - LED illuminated monitor (shown at CES 2008), which would explain the bulky depth of the screen of more than 10 inches. The resolution is 2880x900, slightly less than you would need for full HD, and the street price is $7999, slightly more than the promised $6499. But then again, it's aimed at those for which money is no object... Wed, 3 Jun 2009 07:30:00 GMT http://www.dcviews.com/news/ns2182700.htm http://www.dcviews.com/press/hypoled.htm ]]> Scientists at Fraunhofer Institute with their hypoled partners have developed a beamer that is so small that it can be integrated in cellphones. Unlike conventional projectors it does not need extra illumination. Because the system can operate without a light source it takes up little space (prototype is 2.5x1.8 cm) and needs very little energy. The key component is an OLED display which produces a monochrome image with a brightness of 10,000 candelas per square meter; for color images the brightness is about half that level...