Title: DXG DXG-569V HD Video Camera Reviewed @ TestFreaks.com

Review Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/dxg-dxg-569v-hd-video-camera/

Review Snipit:
“The DXG-569v can record in HD up to 1280, it’s got a 5mp CMOS sensor, and a 3? TFT screen as well and it includes a nice bundle of software from ArcSoft so you can edit and create your own movies. So read on to find out if it’s worth your hard earned cash… “

Title: DXG-595V HD High-Definition Video Camera Reviewed @ TestFreaks.com

Review Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/dxg-595v-hd-high-definition-video-camera/

Review Snipit:
“One such company that makes HD video cameras and sells them at very inexpensive prices is DXG, most people balk at the quality vs price with these cameras, they can’t believe that a sub-$200 camera can produce a quality video. I’ve got the DXG-595V HD camera for review today, it’s DXGs flagship camera, and by the HD in the name we can see it’s a hi-def camera, and it can record up to 1080p resolution “

Title: Olympus SP-570UZ Digital Camera Review
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/618
Category: Reviews

Summary:
Our review of Olympus SP-570UZ camera, a camera that looks line an SLR but doesn’t have interchangeable lenses. Is this a good solution? Check it out.

Here is a snippet:
“The Olympus SP-570UZ (Ultra Zoom) is an unusual breed in the camera lineup. Because it doesn’t have interchangeability of lenses like a SLR (single lens reflex) camera, it is technically a point-and-shoot camera. Yet it offers many features that are commonly found in more expensive digital SLR cameras. We set out to find out whether a half-breed of this type would be valuable.”

It seems everyone has a video camera, a still camera and a portable media player, sometimes tow or more of all of the above, wouldn’t it be nice to have a decent, inexpensive product that that does it all for you?

Today for review I’ve got the Jazz Elite HD Video camera and not only does it film videos in HD, but it’s also a fully featured multimedia player as well so you can take videos, take stills, listen to music and even watch movies on it. In my time with it I’ve used it quite a bit, I’ve found it’s easy to use, takes good videos and it has a great battery life. Did I mention it’s inexpensive? So read on to check out the Jazz Elite HD Video camera from Geeks.com…

Read Review HERE

Title: Nikon Coolpix S600 Camera Review
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/607
Category: Reviews

Summary:
Our review of Nikon S600 10 Mpixel digital camera.

Here is a snippet:
“Nikon boasts their Coolpix S600 as the camera with the world’s fastest start-up time and the world’s most compact design. We set out to check out these claims as well as to test the capabilities of this small point-and-shoot camera. We will look at the S600 from the view-point of the everyday photographer.”

InsideHW.com has posted review for Canon FS11 digital camcorder. You can read a clip from review:

“At the moment we saw it, we knew that this was the love at first sight. Canon FS11 is in true sense of word, compact digital camcorder with innovative and attractive functions, futuristic design and 16GB of memory for storing recorded video material. Canon Company revived camcorder market with FS11 model. It uses built-in memory instead of MiniDV tape or CD/DVD media. Canon FS11, beside low power consumption and small dimensions, brings completely new approach in recording home videos…”

If you are interested to read some more, we present you link:

http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Digital-cameras/Canon-FS11.html

Title:

Canon FS11 @ InsideHW

InsideHW.com has posted review for Olympus E-520 digital camera. You can read a clip from review:

“Olympus E-520 is considered as ticket to D-SLR world and its price speaks for itself. When you take this model into your hands you really got the feeling that you are holding a quality pro model that can accomplish a lot. For testing purposes we’ve got two additional lenses: Zuiko Digital ED 50 mm Macro and telephoto lens Zuiko Digital 50-200mm (equivalent of standard 100-400mm). Olympus E-520 is available in two variants: kit with zoom lens Olympus Digital 14-42mm (we got this one also on test) and variant without this lens (just body)…”

If you are interested to read some more, we present you link:

http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Digital-cameras/Olympus-E520.html

Title:

Olympus E-520 @ InsideHW

“HP’s df750a2 (around £65) is a relatively high resolution 7-inch digital picture frame that displays your digital photos (JPEG) and video clips (MPEG-1/4) without a computer. Furthermore, two built-in speakers let you listen to audio files (MP3 and WMA) and the supplied remote control allows you to conveniently access your content.”

http://www.biosmagazine.co.uk/rev.php?id=778

“Sony’s DSC-W130 is a good all-rounder, though image quality is quite run of the mill with softening around edges and noise at ISO 800 and higher. Colours are vibrant and shots are generally acceptable, though aren’t quite as sharp as they could be - but they’re more than suitable for respectable A4 prints, e-mailing, and posting on the Web. The DSC-W130 doesn’t set the world on fire, but its build quality, fast shutter, longer-than-normal lens, and handy in-camera editing and slide show functions make it a well-rounded offering for the asking price.”

http://www.biosmagazine.co.uk/rev.php?id=768

“With five eye-catching colours to choose from we are sure the FinePix Z20fd will suit inexperienced digital camera users looking for a sub-£100 camera. This fun, affordable and metal-bodied model could also make the perfect gift for teenagers looking for their first camera. The only disappointments are the average photo (purple fringing is evident and colours are oversaturated) and video quality, as well as the annoying lens cover which adds a little bulk and tends to slide open when travelling.”

http://www.biosmagazine.co.uk/rev.php?id=764

Article Name: Samsung SC-HMX10A High Definition HD Solid State Memory Camcorder Review @ Tweaknews.net
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/samsung_sc-hmx10a_hd_solid_state_camcorder_review/

Article Snippet:

“Samsung’s first foray into solid state HD recording can be easily summed up to be a success. Everything works perfectly, controls are easy to use and video/photo quality are excellent for an all-in-one product. With the rise in HDTV sales, HD camcorders are going to get more and more popular. Consider an HD camcorder as future-proofing your purchase so it will be compatible with the new TV standard for several years.”

We all love taking pictures and showing them off to our friends and family, be it a special occasion or just having some fun, but digital pictures are hard to take with you as they are not tangible, material things, they’re just data after all. One of the reasons sites like Flickr are extremely popular is because of the popularity of taking photographs and sharing them, but people can’t always access the site, and it’s not always worth it to print out every photo we take. Digital Photo Keychains are an inexpensive and easy way to take our photos with us to share them, and they also make great gifts to give away to family and friends. You can easily load your pictures on them, share them, and then just put more pictures on when need be, it’s very simple and easy to do, they make a great temporary photo storage and display device.

Today for review I’ve got another Digital Photo Keychain from our friends at Wholesale Keychain, it’s called the TAO and it features a 1.4 inch Lcd screen, large memory capacity, and even an included AC adapter to make charging the battery easier.

Read full review HERE

For Immediate Release
20 June 2008

Focus on Digital SLR Market Movements

According to Futuresource Consulting’s weekly price tracker system, the average selling price (ASP) of Digital SLR cameras across EMEA has witnessed a decline of 1.6% (20 Euros) in the past ten weeks, dropping to just over 1,250 Euros as of last week.

“Our price tracking system shows that some of the largest decreases in ASP appear in the 6-7MP pixel segment,” says Adam Cox of Futuresource Consulting. “This group has seen a decline of nearly 8%, just short of 50 Euros, over the past 10 weeks.

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he prices on digital cameras have dropped drastically over the years and while they’re very nice to have there’s not much you can do with a digital picture once you take it. Sure you can transfer it to your computer and look at it, or even upload it to share, but there’s just something nice about having a picture in your hand that’s on paper to show, share and give away. Yes, you can have them printed for you or you can invest in a digital photo printer to print your own pictures but the cost of ink these days is ridiculous, and of course the cost of quality photo paper is outrageous as well. When you combine the costs of a good quality photo printer, the special photo ink and high quality paper is it even worth it to print your own pictures?

Today for review I’ve got a quick and easy way to take your digital photos with you to share with friends and family, it’s a Digital Photo Keychain from Wholesale Keychains . It’s got a 1.5 inch display that has a 128×128 pixel resolution and it can hold up to 43 pictures and even includes software built into it to transfer and crop your pictures easily.

It can make a great gift, or even a nice give away for a company to show off their products and for a few dollars more they’ll even engrave it for you to make it more personal.

Read Full Review HERE

InsideHW.com has posted an article about Accessible Digital Cameras Roundup. You can read a clip from review:
…”This time we have tested accessible digital cameras with price tag below 160€. We couldn’t test all cameras in this price range so we tested only models that we found interesting. On the market you can find cameras with similar specifications to those that we have tested which very often mean just different number of megapixels. Since summer vacations are approaching we hope that this round-up will help you in making decision for your new camera.”…

If you are interested to read some more, we present you link:
http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Digital-cameras/Accessible-Digital-Cameras-Roundup.html

We have taken a look at the tidy little Samsung SC-HMX20C Full-HD Camcorder in our latest review.  This little unit uses flash storage and a 6.4MP CMOS sensor to capture video at 1080p and still pictures at 6.4MP.  If you’re looking for a multi-function video/still camera to take on holidays and capture your memories, this one should do nicely and won’t break the bank.  It retails for under $900.  Catch our review for all the details.

Title: Samsung SC-HMX20C Full HD Camcorder - HD Video Recorder for Under $900
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=5693&Itemid=40


Quote:

-eh.. mines bigger than yours?

BEIJING, China (AVING Special Report on ‘CHITEC 2008′) — <Visual News> Panasonic showcased its 150-inch HD PDP TV and its HD players during CHITEC 2008 held in Beijing, from May 21 to 25.

via AVING- more pics HERE

Title:
10+ Things I Learned With my First DSLR @ TheTechLounge

Quote:
“It strikes me as pure poetry that the acronym for point-and-shoot is POS. Wait, no, it’s not. That would have been apt. The first time I borrowed a friend’s Canon 20D, I was hooked. Taking product shots went from a detestable any-excuse-to-put-it-off event to something… simple? Fun? Remarkably, taking pictures changed from something that I sucked at to something I could really get into. And, just like that, I started shopping around for DSLR bodies.”

Article URL:
http://www.thetechlounge.com/article/513/10+Things+I+Learned+With+my+First+DSLR/

Many property owners are victims of property break-ins and therefore would spend a fortune on surveillance systems to protect their properties. Normally, these equipments involve complicated operations and are always confusing to users, not to mention they are always expensive. It would not be economical to home owners. Thecus has brought a low-cost but effective alternative by incorporating network camera on to Thecus N5200 series products. The setup and operation are an ease. With a few simple configuration steps, users are able to link network cameras (maximum of five cameras) to Thecus N5200. The still images captured by these cameras are stored in the NAS and compressed into MPEG for easy viewing. The entire operation therefore generates an image log of the monitored environment. Supported camera models are:

- Afreey ANC-818G
- Axis 207
- SparkLan CAS-370W
- Panasonic BL-C10
- Vivotek PT-7137.

Network camera function on Thecus NAS presents a simple, economic and productive property surveillance solution. With only the cost of the network cameras, Thecus N5200 series provides the basic monitoring system at home or office without additional expenses. It is one of the attractive features users praise Thecus NAS.

Olympus Mju Stylus 1030SW Review Online!

We’ve just uploaded our review of the new Olympus Mju Stylus 1030SW - a compact 10 megapixel digital camera that is shockproof to 2 metres, waterproof to 10 metres, crushproof to 100kg, dustproof, scratchproof and freezeproof. It also features a wide angle 3.6x optical zoom lens, 2.7″ screen, 24 scene modes, and VGA movie mode at 30fps. It is available in black, silver and green from £215:

“If you want a rugged digital camera then this is it - it’s probably the toughest digital camera currently available. If you have children who want to play with all your toys, but you don’t want to worry about them breaking them, then this camera is perfect. In fact, if you just want an ultra compact digital camera then this would also be a very good choice… especially as it’s priced on par with other ultra compact cameras.”

Read our Olympus Mju Stylus 1030SW Review
View our Olympus Mju Stylus 1030SW Sample Photo Gallery

We’ve just published our review of the new Ricoh Caplio R8 - a 10 megapixel update to the R7 - it features a newly designed body available in black or silver, a wide angle 7.1x optical zoom lens (28 - 200mm equivalent), image stabilisation, ISO 1600, 2.7″ screen with 460k pixels, and a 1cm macro mode. The camera is available in Silver, Two-tone Silver and Black or Black for £235:

“Announced on the 19th of February 2008, the Ricoh R8 is Ricoh’s latest pocket zoom digital camera - and features a wide angle 7.1x optical zoom, image stabilisation, a 2.7″ screen, VGA video recording, and a 10 megapixel sensor. The camera has moved more upmarket with a new, more professional design, and improved rubberised grip, whilst still remaining almost ultra compact in size.”

Read our Ricoh R8 Review
View our Ricoh R8 Sample Photo Gallery

Title: Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital-SLR Camera @ Techgage

Link: http://techgage.com/article/nikon_d60_102mp_digital-slr_camera/

Quote: Targeting newer photographers, the Nikon D60 is priced right and includes a fantastic feature set. On top of the 10MP sensor, the D60 includes an automatic sensor cleaner, a vibration reduction kit lens, fast 3FPS performance, high ISO modes and a lot more.

Swann Introduces Notebook Computer Based Surveillance System

New USB 2.0 DVR Guardian™ converts any notebook computer into a digital video recording surveillance system 

Santa Fe Springs, Calif. – (March 27, 2008) – Swann Communications, the global leader in security monitoring solutions, is proud to announce their latest innovation in DIY security: USB 2.0 DVR Guardian™. This compact, portable system turns any notebook computer into an advanced surveillance system capable of monitoring any home, office or retail space.

The USB 2.0 DVR Guardian™ has a MSRP of $99.99 and is available from Brandsmart USA, MicroCenter, J&R Music, Amazon.com, B&H Photo, London Drugs and more.

3 MSI Webcam Models Compared

“MSI Starcam Racer, Genie and Clip II webcams are tested and compared in this article. How do they perform under different lightening conditions? Read on to find out.”

http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=651

By Scott Nesbitt
Sunday, January 27, 2008

Megapixels: Myth or Reality?

When it comes to technology, more is always better, isn’t it? More memory, more hard drive space, more screen resolution. In the case of digital cameras, you keep hearing – from manufacturers, sales people, and friends and family – that more megapixels are the measure of a camera’s quality.

But is this true? Or are we being sold a bill of goods? Well, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Megapixels are an important factor when choosing a digital camera. But they shouldn’t be the deciding factor, nor are they the most important.

What is a megapixel, anyway?

First off, let’s look at what a pixel is. It’s short for picture element, and is a single colored square in the mosaic that makes up a photograph. Each pixel represents a bit of light that sensors in your camera picks up when you click the button to take a picture.

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