Nikon D700 full-frame DSLR gets unboxed on video

It's easy enough to drool over the press shots of Nikon's luscious D700. Seeing someone unbox this full-frame beast on video is another experience entirely (bordering on spiritual, really). Unfortunately, the vid waiting after the break is just two minutes long and doesn't show any clicks being depressed, but those looking to get a better idea of the size and build have plenty of reason to click through.
[Thanks, Jon]

The Nikon D700 Unboxed from Jon Read on Vimeo

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: camera,D700,DSLR,nikon,unbox,unboxed,unboxing,video ]

Pentax Optio E60's 10 megapixels are easy on the wallet

In strict megapixel to dollar terms, the new Optio E60 from Pentax is a real steal, at a mere $140 for its absurd 10 megapixels. Of course, there's more to the story. The 3x zoom and lack of optical image stabilization -- "High Sensitivity Digital Shake Reduction" is little comfort -- won't be winning you any "best candid shot of whatever we did last night" awards, but there are some decent automatic perks like face recognition and a "Green" settings mode for absolute novices that should keep you from getting booted out of your Flickr pool. The E60, which is powered by AA batteries, will be available in October.

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: e60,optio,optio e60,OptioE60,pentax ]

Toshiba rolls out budget-priced Camileo H10 HD camcorder

It looks like those wanting to get some HD recoding done on the cheap but not willing to venture into some less familiar territory now have a new option to consider from Toshiba, which is set to release its new Camileo H10 camcorder. It'll give you the usual 720p recording, along with a 5x optical zoom, a 10-megapixel sensor, 64MB of memory, an SDHC card slot for expansion, image stabilization, motion detection and, of course, an HDMI output to let you view your low-budget masterpieces. No word on a release 'round these parts, unfortunately, but those in the UK can apparently get their hands on one at the end of the month for ?180 ($360, or less once the VAT and whatnot are taken out of the equation).

[Via: Tech Digest ]
[Tag: camcorder,camileo,camileo h10,CamileoH10,hd camcorder,HdCamcorder,toshiba ]

Finepix Z200fd has 10 Megapixels and a 'Love-Timer' [FujiFilm]

One for obsessive celeb-watchers, perhaps, Fujifilm's Finepix Z200fd has a kooky little feature that judges your loved up-ness by how close you're standing in the frame to your special friend/stalker/parole officer. As well as face recognition technology, a 5 x zoom, 52MB internal memory as well as space for all sorts of memory cards, and available in four colors (black, pink, silver and a black-red combo) the Z200fd is available in Japan from early next month for around $380.[Akihabara News]

[Via: Gizmodo, The Gadget Blog ]
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Hitachi's new DZ-BD10H camcorder pairs Blu-ray with a 30GB HDD

We're not saying it can't be done, but you should have some considerable trouble managing to run out of room for your expertly-shot, highly-narrative vacation antics with Hitachi's new DZ-BD10H camcorder, which records 1080p HD video to Blu-ray discs or to its built-in 30GB hard drive. There's even an SD slot, which we aren't positive you can record video to, but it's a fair guess. Other specs include a 2.7-inch LCD and a 10x optical zoom. Price should be around $1,500 when it hits Japan on August 9, but no solid word on a US berth just yet.

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: blu-ray,camcorder,dz-bd10h,hdd,hitachi,video camera,VideoCamera ]

Digital Foci's Photo Safe II takes the load off of your flash card

Digital Foci didn't go out of its way to drastically redesign the original Photo Safe, but we 'spose that's alright in the grand scheme of things. Essentially, the Photo Safe II picks up where its predecessor left off by including a multicard reader (now with 100% more MS Duo and miniSD support) which automatically transfers photos from your flash card onto the built-in 80GB / 160GB hard drive. The integrated display tells you at a glance how much space is remaining and how much battery life is left, though it won't show your stored photos in slideshow (or any other) fashion. A touch steep at $139 (80GB) / $189 (160GB), but that's convenience for you.

[Via: jkOnTheRun ]
[Tag: backup,backup drive,BackupDrive,Digital Foci,DigitalFoci,hard drive,HardDrive,photo backup,Photo Safe II,photo storage,PhotoBackup,PhotoSafeIi,PhotoStorage ]

Panasonic pushes out 14.7MP DMC-FX150 pocket shooter

Taking the wraps off of three cameras at once just isn't good enough for Panasonic, so how's about a fourth? The pocket-friendly LUMIX DMC-FX150 arrives in a trio of stylish hues (black, gold and silver) and features an admittedly absurd 14.7-megapixel sensor, 28-millimeter wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens, a 3.6x optical zoom and a host of manual controls to boot. This shooter can also capture shots in RAW format, and the usual suspects -- you know, red-eye correction, optical image stabilizer, face detection, intelligent ISO, etc. -- are all there. If this one fits the bill, expect to receive one of your own for $399.95 when picking it up next month.

[Via: Impress ]
[Tag: DMC-FX150,FX150,lumix,panasonic,point and shoot,point-and-shoot,PointAndShoot ]

Canon churns out HF11 / HG21 HD camcorders

No sooner did we have a chance to wrap our mitts around JVC's Everio GZ-HD40 and Samsung's SC-HMX20C than Canon comes out with a pair of its own. Kicking things off is the iVIS HF11 (which turned up in name back in April) -- an HD camcorder with 32GB of built-in memory, an SD / SDHC card slot, Full HD recording capabilities (using the polarizing AVCHD format) and a 12x optical zoom. The iVIS HG21 (pictured after the break) relates most closely to the aforementioned HD40, as it packs a capacious 120GB internal HDD, 2.7-inch flip-out LCD and most of the same specifications as its sibling. Expect 'em both to land next month (at least in Japan) for ?140,000 ($1,317) apiece.

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: AVCHD,camcorder,canon,hd camcorder,HdCamcorder,HF11,HG21,iVIS,VIXIA ]

Hack Your Point-and-Shoot into a Time Lapse Camera [Digital Cameras]

CamTim is a hack that'll let you use any digital camera with a remote control for time-lapse photography. It's not super-easy, but it won't make you cry (probably). It's basically a board you program to buzz the camera's remote button at whatever interval you want. Using a ZigBee module, you can also set it up to run wirelessly, which is pretty handy for long-term spying... on birds. [ZigGrid via MAKE]

[Via: Gizmodo, The Gadget Blog ]
[Tag: ]

Panasonic reveals DMC-FZ28 megazoom, DMC-LX3 and DMC-FX37

Shortly after Samsung unveiled its summer stable of cameras, along comes Panasonic with a new trio of its own. Kicking things off is the zoom-infatuated DMC-FZ28, which features a remarkable 18x optical zoom, 10.1-megapixel sensor, Intelligent Auto Mode, Auto Focus and a 27-millimeter wide-angle lens. Moving on, we see the DMC-LX2's rightful successor -- the unimaginatively named LX3 -- which lands in August alongside the aforementioned FZ28. Said shooter packs a 10.1-megapixel sensor, F2.0 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens and the ability to capture 720p movies at 24fps. Bringing up the rear is the pocket-friendly LUMIX DMC-FX37 (due in September), which touts a 25mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC lens, 10.1-megapixel sensor (are you sensing a trend?), a 5x optical zoom and 720p movie mode. Ready for the sting(s)? Try $449.99, $499.95 and $349.95 in order of mention.

[Via: LetsGoDigital ]
[Tag: DMC-FX37,DMC-FZ28,dmc-lx3,FX37,fz28,lumix,lx3,megazoom,panasonic,point and shoot,point-and-shoot,PointAndShoot ]

Chinavasion's HD camcorder is just as lame as you think

Okay, so we won't totally judge Chinavasion's "High Definition Great Value" camcorder before we get to know it, but we'll be frank, we ain't gettin' to know it. Those willing to give this heap a fighting chance can look forward to hope for 720p capturing at 30fps, 8-megapixel still shots, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, 19MB (and not a byte more) of internal memory, an SD / SDHC expansion slot and an HDMI output for showing off your adventures to friends and family (who will inevitably whisper behind your back about what camcorder you chose). Nah, we're not seriously riding this thing that hard, but do tell if you're the first soul to lay down $157.50 for one. Anyone, anyone?

[Via: Random Good Stuff ]
[Tag: camcorder,cheap,china,chinavasion,chinese,hd camcorder,HdCamcorder ]

D-Link's Internet Surveillance kit lets you see two rooms over

Okay, let's get this straight. If D-Link is marketing its new $499.95 Internet Surveillance Starter Kit (and $399.95 Expansion Kit, for the hardcore snoopers) as a method for spying on someone residing within your domicile (save for your infant), you probably need a family counselor -- not a gimmicky IP camera. Now, if D-Link is hoping to tickle the fancy of geeks who'd rather check out a room in low resolution rather than taking four or five steps down the hall, we're pretty terrified about the fate of humanity. Still, the weird(est) part about this thing is the D-Life website which it ties into. Video of your home piped through someone else's servers -- need we say more?

[Via: eHomeUpgrade ]
[Tag: D-Life,d-link,DHA-310,DHA-390,now shipping,NowShipping,Powerline,ship,ships,spy,spying,Surveillance ]

Fujifilm FinePix S100FS gets reviewed

FujiFilm has made some pretty bold claims about its FinePix S100FS "DSLR-styled" camera and, according to the folks at Photography Blog, it looks like it has mostly managed to live up to them. They seem to have been especially impressed by the camera's solid build quality, which they say leaves an "impression that stays with you" and, just as importantly, they had few complaints about the image quality, with the 14.3 x zoom delivering the goods and the resultant images boasting great colors and detail. On the downside, the camera is, as expected, more sluggish than a proper DSLR, it's battery life is only "average to poor," and it's $800 list price isn't exactly a bargain considering what you can get for just a couple of hundred bucks more. Of course, you can likely find it for cheaper than that if you do a bit of digging, which Photography Blog says makes it even easier to recommend.

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: finepix,finepix s100fs,FinepixS100fs,fuji,fujifilm ]

Phase One P65+ 60 megapixel digital back doesn't know the meaning of the word "excess"

Well, don't you feel silly now, Hasselblad. That 50 megapixel monstrosity of yours got barely a week of being the new hotness before Phase One made you look silly with its new P65+ 60 megapixel digital back. The full frame, 645 medium format back can shoot at a blistering 1 FPS, uses a proprietary sensor built by Phase One and Dalsa, offers up variable resolution, and carries a $39,990 pricetag. Now if you'll excuse us, we need to go throw a few 8 megapixel junkers of ours into a wall.
[Via 1001 Noisy Cameras]

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: 60 megapixel,60Megapixel,digital back,DigitalBack,p65,phase one,PhaseOne ]

Casio's EXILIM EX-Z150 makes the 3-inch LCD ordinary

It wasn't too long ago that you'd find a 3-inch LCD only on the backside of flagship, point-and-shoot cameras. Casio's new EX-Z150 features that biggie LCD plus CCD-shift image stabilization, a 28-mm wide angle lens, 4x optical zoom, an 8.1 megapixel 1/2.5-inch CCD, and face detection all from a camera that sits somewhere well south of the top of the EXILIM Zoom-series. And since this is the age of self-immolation by video humiliation, the EX-Z150 also features a YouTube capture mode -- branded marketing-speak for saying that it shoots 640 x 480 at 30fps for up to 10 minutes at a time. All this in a slim, 20.1-mm package tapering down to 18.9-mm. No date, price, or availability announced yet but we expect to hear more shortly.

[Via: Fareastgizmos ]
[Tag: 3-inch,casio,ccd shift,CcdShift,ex-z150,exilim ]

Flee digital camera concept promises to catch some air

We've seen bouncy cameras and cameras that can be lobbed ahead for surveillance purposes, but this new concept from Turkish designer Hakan Bogazpinar looks to take the idea of tossable cameras one step further, with it boasting a specially designed tail intended to help keep it properly oriented. According to Bogazpinar, the camera would also be able to be customized to take still images at various intervals (but no video, it seems), and it'd even boast built-in Bluetooth to transfer those images straight to the device of your choice. There doesn't seem to be any word on any plans to take this one beyond the concept stage, unfortunately, but this is one concept that certainly seems like it could attract some backing.

[Via: OhGizmo! ]
[Tag: concept,flee,tossable camera,TossableCamera ]

Kodak Theatre HD Player: at last, a reason to sit on your ass and stare at the TV

Many have tried to be that other box that sits under your TV. You know, the DVD player, the cable box, the TiVo, the consoles are all well and good, but somebody somehow needs to solve they mystery of getting web and PC content onto your TV, and Kodak might be on the cusp of cracking it. Kodak's new Kodak Theatre HD Player is a simple, slick little box with multiple flash card slots, a USB port, and all the requisite home theater outputs like HDMI, component and all that. The unit can naturally shuffle through photos like there's no tomorrow, and includes wireless access to pull stuff off of Flickr feeds or your PC's hard drive, but there's also 720p video playback, online radio and what have you. The real clincher is that you won't be interacting with all this via a clunky d-pad remote, but instead there's an amazingly great gyroscopic mouse that makes the whole thing a joy to use. The $300 price tag might turn some people off when this lands in September, especially with no built-in storage, but we still think Kodak might have a winner on its hands.

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: hd,kodak,theatre hd player,TheatreHdPlayer ]

Kodak's EasyShare Z1015 IS shooter packs 15x zoom, 10 megapixel sensor

Kodak's got a new one for the semi-casual point-and-shoot crowd, the EasyShare Z1015 IS. The 10 megapixel Z-series camera manages a 15x optical zoom, a 3-inch LCD, HD footage at 720p and 30 fps, and Kodak's Perfect Touch processing. Naturally the IS implies optical image stabilization, but the 6400 ISO should help out in the shaking department as well if grain is not an issue, and full manual controls should help out all the in-betweens. It'll go for $350 come September.
[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: 10 megapixel,10Megapixel,15x zoom,15xZoom,easyshare,hd,kodak,z1015 is,Z1015Is ]

AOC's 22-inch 2230Fm HD3 display includes integrated media player

AOC's 2230Fh LCD was fine and dandy, but if you're looking for something similar to pull triple duty as a media player and digital photo frame (its words, not ours), you'll need to refocus on the 2230Fm. Said display is apparently the first from the firm to boast HD³ technology, which alludes to its abilities to function as more than just an HDTV. The unit includes a proprietary menu and remote to play back clips loaded onto memory cards (there's a 4-in-1 reader), not to mention a 1,680 x 1,050 native resolution, 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, USB 2.0 socket, DVI / HDMI inputs, integrated speakers, 2-millisecond response time and a piano black finish. All that for $399.99. Full release posted after the jump.
AOC Introduces HD3 Technology with the Launch of their 2230Fm Display; a New Breed of Multi-functional High-definition Display Technology

A 22" HD Monitor, HD TV, Digital Picture Frame and Multi-media Player with NO PC REQUIRED
Fremont, CA., July 10, 2008 – AOC has launched HD3 Display technology with their 2230Fm; a multi-functional high definition platform that provides powerful performance and the ultimate in digital flexibility. The 2230Fm is a true HD monitor, HD TV, digital picture frame and Multi-media player all rolled into a light, sleek 22" frame.
HD3 defines a new category in high definition displays with its built-in media player, allowing consumers, for the first time, to view movies without the use of an external DVD player or PC. With the 2230Fm, simply load a film onto a memory device, plug it into the display and use AOC's proprietary, user-friendly menu and remote control to enjoy a movie PC-free. AOC's first HD3 Display is the 2230Fm, a combination of multi-functional high-definition video capabilities and stylish, 360Лљ design that provides a stunning array of features all developed to cater to the digital needs of today's consumers.
"While consumers are using cell phones for MP3 players, internet browsers, TVs, navigation devices, and phones, AOC determined that consumers deserved a display that would act as more than just an HD monitor or TV, so we developed HD3," said Robert Velez, Marketing Manager of AOC. "We're very excited to be the first to bring HD3 technology to the market with the 2230Fm. AOC has taken over 40 years of display manufacturing experience to create this new way for consumers to enjoy a wide array of video options with a built in media player, and top-level performance regardless of whether it's being used as an HD TV, monitor or Digital picture frame," added Velez.
The 2230Fm boasts an astounding 20,000 to 1 contrast ratio, 2ms. ultra-fast response time for extreme gamers and is compatible with a 4-in-1 memory card reader and USB 2.0 port all supporting jpg, bmp, png, gif, and tiff files.
[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: 2230Fm,all-in-one,AOC,digiframe,digital photo frame,DigitalPhotoFrame,hd monitor,HD3,HdMonitor,hdtv,lcd,media player,media streamer,MediaPlayer,MediaStreamer,streaming ]

RED delivers new rendering of Scarlet 3K camera

From the word go, amateurs and professionals alike were hot for RED's (relatively) minuscule Scarlet. After all, can you really go wrong with a 3K camera in one hand and a Dairy Queen dipped cone in the other? (No, no you cannot.) Nevertheless, those anxious to see more as the run-up to its early 2009 release continues can feast their eyes on an all new rendering. Oh, and if you're the talkative type, tag the read link and join in the 8+ page discussion about that image you're eyes are still fixated on above.
[Thanks, anonymous]

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: 3k,camcorder,camera,picture,pictures,red,rendering,scarlet,sneak peek,SneakPeek ]

Kodak EasyShare M1093 IS camera rolls in late

We're not sure why Kodak saw fit to announce the EasyShare M1093 IS camera separately from the slew of new gear it dropped early this morning, but here it is, all $199 and 10 megapixels of it. Nothing too spectacular here apart from Smart Capture, which intelligently adjusts settings based on the scene, but you're getting an image stabilizer, ISO 3200 sensitivity, and an optional HDTV dock for two bills, so it's not a bad deal -- just don't expect your socks to be rocked. Available in September.

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: 1093,easyshare,easyshare 1093,easyshare m1093 is,Easyshare1093,EasyshareM1093Is,kodak,m1093 is,M1093Is ]

Engadget HD reviews JVC's Everio HD40 HD camcorder

Finished digging through the gallery of hands-on shots, have you? If you've been hankering for a review of JVC's especially capacious GZ-HD40, Engadget HD has the goods. Head on over for the full spill.

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: camcorder,everio,everio hd40,EverioHd40,gz-hd40,hd camcorder,hd40,HdCamcorder,jvc,review,reviewed ]

Canon's EOS Rebel XS DSLR gets official, a price tag

We've already seen and heard a handful concerning Canon's new entry-level DSLR, but now the company has finally given us some hard facts and figures to tear into like the rabid animals we are. The camera -- which ships in August -- will clock in at $699.99, and comes bundled with the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens, rechargeable battery pack and charger, a handful of cables, and the assurance that your pictures will look markedly better than the ones you took with that camera you bought on vacation that was bright yellow and housed in cardboard. Check out the gallery below for a closer look at both the black and silver versions.

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: breaking news,BreakingNews,camera,canon,dslr,eos rebel xs,EosRebelXs,rebel xs,RebelXs ]

Transcend doles out 7-inch T.photo 720 digiframe

Last September, Transcend had the bright idea of cluttering up the digital photo frame market even further with its own ho hum offering. Apparently the idea went over okay -- or the brilliant suit who decided to go for it is to prideful to admit otherwise. Either way, today we're presented with the 7-inch T.photo 720, a much less traditional frame (in terms of design) with a 800 x 480 resolution display, 2GB of integrated memory, built-in stereo speakers / headphone jack and an obligatory multicard reader. You'll also find a USB socket, FM tuner, support for video playback and a customizable alarm clock. If you're down with the rounded corners, you can expect this one later this month (in black or white) for around $165.

[Via: AkihabaraNews ]
[Tag: digiframe,digital photo frame,DigitalPhotoFrame,frame,japan,photo frame,PhotoFrame,T.photo 720,T.photo720,Transcend ]

Hasselblad introduces the 50 megapixel H3DII-50

We haven't heard much from Hasselblad lately, but whenever the high-end cameramaker does make a peep, it's usually pretty impressive -- like the new 50 megapixel H3DII-50 back it just announced. Building on the H3DII-39 back, the 50 features a 36 X 48mm Kodak sensor twice the size of other full-frame DSLR sensors that generates 300MB files at 1FPS. Pricing hasn't been announced, but don't expect this bad boy to come in under the $37K pricetag of the 39 when it launches in October -- especially since Hasselblad says anyone who buys a 39 now can trade up to the 50 later for the difference in price and instructions on how to properly sleep on beds made of money.
[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: 50 megapixel,50Megapixel,h3d ii 50,h3dii,h3dii-50,H3dIi50,hasselblad,medium format,MediumFormat ]

Purported Nikon Coolpix P6000 turns up online

There's unfortunately nothing more than the image above to go on at the moment but, if it is to be believed, it looks like Nikon could finally be about to bust out a sucessor to its P5000 series, with this purported P6000 model boasting a revised design and some beefed-up specs. That includes a 13.5-megapixel sensor, a boost to ISO 6400, RAW image support, a new GPS module and, well, everything else you see listed above. Notably absent from that list, however, is any word of a price or release date, though we'd expect those details to be turning up before too long if this rumor does, in fact, turn out to be legit.

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: coolpix,coolpix p6000,CoolpixP6000,nikon,rumor ]

Casio EX-F1 gets "prerecord movie" function with new firmware update

Casio's EX-F1 camera already had a pretty solid claim to fame with its 60 fps burst mode and ability to shoot 1,200 fps SuperSloMo video, but it now looks like it's getting another solid boost with its new, slightly unnerving firmware upgrade. According to Casio, it adds a so-called "prerecord movie" function that apparently bends time and space to begin recording five seconds before the user actually presses the movie button. That feature will work will all movie modes, including the full high definition mode and the aforementioned 1,200 fps mode. Look for the English version of the update to land on Casio's site tomorrow, with additional languages following shortly thereafter.

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: casio,casio ex-f1,CasioEx-f1,ex-f1,firmware ]

Engadget HD goes hands-on with JVC's Everio HD40 camcorder

Engadget HD managed to acquire one of JVC's Everio HD40 camcorders -- you know, that HD shooter with 120GB of onboard storage. If you're interested in seeing it get unboxed and manhandled (along with comparison shots with Samsung's delightful SC-HMX20C), click on over and enjoy. For those wanting some serious impressions, keep a check on this space -- we'll be forming some opinions and penning a review here shortly.

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: camcorder,everio,hands-on,hd camcorder,HD40,HdCamcorder,jvc,unbox,unboxed,unboxing ]

Pentax K200D gets reviewed

Pentax's K200D has been out and about for a little while now, but if you're still undecided about taking the plunge on the mid-range DSLR, you may want to pay a visit to Photography Blog, which has just put the camera through its paces. On the whole, they seem to have come away pretty impressed with it, saying that it offers a "substantial number of improvements" over the previous K100D, which they say was already an excellent camera to begin with. In addition to the bump to 10-megapixels, the site seems to have been particularly impressed by the camera's new Sv shooting mode, "greatly improved battery life," and some new dust and water-resistant weatherproof sealing. On the downside, there's still no Live View mode, but considering the price (around $600 street), it seems like this one is a solid bet.

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: dslr,k200d,pentax,pentax k200d,PentaxK200d ]

Polaroid PoGo portable photo printer hands-on, Engadget reader style

Hold up! Polaroid may not be dead just yet! A trusty reader was nice enough to give us some hands-on time with his new Polaroid Pogo Zink-based printer. The diminutive device is clearly meant to give us that old-school insta-print social feeling with its 2 x 3-inch photos, but results were less than a barrel o' monkeys. Engadget reader David says that while the unit is "cute," there's nothing very instant about it as prints take at least 60 seconds -- not including connection in or Bluetooth pairing time. On the plus side, prints are sturdy and don't tear easily, but David couldn't resist burning one of them just to see how the thermal paper reacted. In the end, he says this is a decent gadget for those in the know, but you're not going to put this at the center of a party like you would an old-school Instamatic. Peep the gallery for David's hands-on goodness.

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: hands on,hands-on,handson,pogo,polaroid,printer,zink ]

Nikon D700 DSLR shows itself in German magazine

Nikon's D700 hasn't exactly been doing the best job staying under cover as of late, and it looks like Germany's ProfiFoto magazine has now pulled back whatever veil of mystery remained around the camera, with its current issue prominently featuring the high-end DSLR in a two-page spread. Among details discernable via the translation is confirmation of a 12-megapixel sensor, along with a sensor cleaning system, an end of July release date, and a €2,600 price tag -- or just over $4,000, although we're guessing that'll even out a bit with the North American release. Needless to say, we'd recommend staying tuned for more details on this one.
Update: User heavymeister at the dpreview forums has some way higher-res scans of the same issue -- anyone care to translate?
[Thanks, Albert]

[Via: Engadget ]
[Tag: d700, dslr, nikon, nikon d700, NikonD700 ]

Olympus announces 360-degree CCD sensor prototype, surveillance firms drool

Around this time last year, we got wind of CCD-based projectors and cameras from Olympus that were outfitted with a curious "axial symmetrical free curved surface lens." Now, said company is finally providing a few details about its current prototype, which essentially enables 360-degree photographs to be taken. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on perspective), the sensor isn't quite ready to be pushed out into the world, but as you can certainly imagine, it'll likely make a B-line for surveillance outfits just as soon as it's ready.

[Via: AkihabaraNews ]
[Tag: ccd, Olympus, prototype, sensor, spy, spying, surveillance ]

Lancerlink's DDV-1080HD HD camcorder lowers the bar

Watch out DXG, you've got a new rival in town, and it goes by the name Lancerlink. Just when we thought you had the cheap-o HD camcorder market all locked up, in comes this firm with a rather chintzy looking camcorder capable of logging clips at 1,440 x 1,080 (30fps) or 1,280 x 720 (60fps) in H.264 format. The 5-megapixel sensor can also snag stills, but considering that there's just 90MB of free memory within, you should probably keep an SD / MMC / SDHC card nearby. You'll also find a 3-inch LCD monitor, HDTV (component) output, USB connectivity and a rechargeable battery good for around four hours of use. The worst part, however, is the ¥49,800 ($474) price tag that's attached to the July-bound DDV-1080HD, which makes it a few hundies more than most of DXG's awfully similar collection.

[Via: AkihabaraNews ]
[Tag: 1080p camcorder, 1080pCamcorder, camcorder, DDV-1080HD, hd camcorder, HdCamcorder, Lancerlink, pocket camcorder, PocketCamcorder ]