5 Wi-Fi-enabled cameras you can buy

by vinayak mathur

1) Samsung Galaxy Camera

Price: Rs. 26,520

The Samsung Galaxy Camera was unveiled at IFA 2012 and reached India by November 2012. The camera features a 16.3-megapixel sensor with a f/2.8 aperture and 23mm-480mm lens that has 21x of optical zoom. Under the hood, the camera is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Exynos processor, as found in the Galaxy S III smartphone. Samsung Galaxy Camera runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).

It features a 4.8-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 1280X720 pixels translating into 308 ppi. It has 1,650 mAh battery that Samsung claims can last up to seven hours. The camera comes with 8GB of internal storage, 32GB of expandable memory with microSD support. Connectivity options include 3G (HSPA+ 21Mbps), HDMI 1.4, WiFi a/b/g/n, WiFi HT40, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. Samsung Galaxy camera also supports 3G connectivity via a micro-SIM but does not have calling features.

The company has recently launched just Wi-Fi variant of this camera, but that is yet to make its way to India.

2) Nikon Coolpix S800c
Price: Rs. 20,950

Just like Samsung, Nikon too is offering an Android-based camera in India. However, this one runs on the dated Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Nikon Coolpix S800C features a 10x optical zoom lens, 16-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 3.5-inch OLED WVGA touchscreen. The camera comes with 1.7GB of internal storage.

Nikon Coolpix S800C supports downloading Android apps via Google Play Store and also comes bundled with Nikon’s ‘My Picture Town’ app for uploading images directly to its cloud storage.

The Coolpix S800c comes with 18 filter effects, including the new Toy Camera effect, Pop and Super Vivid color filters, as well as Cross Process and Peripheral Darkening filters.

3) Panasonic Lumix DMC SZ5
Price: Rs: 13,500

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 comes with is 14-megapixel CCD sensor. The camera sports a slim, metal-built design. It features 10x optical zoom and can record 720p HD videos at 30p in MP4 format. The Lumix DMC-SZ5 supports SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards.

Of course, it comes with built-in Wi-Fi and you can use your smartphone as a controller to zoom, focus and shoot from a distance – all over Wi-Fi.

4) Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX200
Price: Rs. 14,990

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX200 Wi-Fi-enabled camera features 18-megapixels Exmor R CMOS sensor and comes with 10x zoom. As per the company, as this camera comes with the Optical SteadyShot feature of Exmor R CMOS models, it is able to reduce the effects of camera shake for crisp, blur-free images. One can record full-HD movies with the help of this camera. It is just mere 17.5mm thick and weighs105 grams (without the battery and memory card).

5) Samsung NX1000
Price: Rs. 34,900

The Samsung NX1000 is a mirror-less compact system camera, which comes with 20.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and in-built Wi-Fi. NX1000 features a high speed capture and fast auto focusing. The camera is capable of recording 8 frames per second in a continuous shooting mode. You can also record 1080p HD movie with this camera. Samsung NX1000 comes with what the company dubs as ‘i-Function button,’ which allows users to control the camera functions such as shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO using the focus ring. It is powered by 1,030mAH battery. Samsung NX1000 has a plastic-bodied and a 3-inch LCD screen and weighs 222 grams (without the battery and memory card).

It is noteworthy, that Olympus and Cannon are both looking at launching a slew of new cameras in the near future and have indicated that a few of these models may come with Wi-Fi capabilities. So this is one segment that is going to see a lot of action in the times to come.

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Panasonic prices their camcorders for the masses

by Shipra

Panasonic knows that the right price ought to be enough to entice even the most hardened consumer, and they decided to do something about it by announcing the different prices for their new range of full High Definition mobile cameras and camcorders, where the latter comprise of the HM-TA20 and HM-TA2, with the HX-WA10, the HX-DC10 and the HX-DC1 making up the former.

All of these five new models will arrive at the US market from early next month onwards, at price points that ought to keep most people happy – the HMT-TA20 will cost $199.99 while the HM-TA2 goes for $169.99. Other prices include $349.99 for the HX-WA10; $279.99 for the HX-DC10; and $199.99 for the HX-DC1. With that in mind, you can see that not one of them cost more than $350, letting it fall under the magical $500 impulse purchase limit for most folks.

First of all, a quick refresher course on just what these devices are capable of – the HM-TA20 is a full-HD mobile camera, where it will come with a rugged design which will be able to help you live the active lifestyle, including watersports (but not scuba diving, of course). Waterproof to approximately 10 feet, it is also shockproof if you decide not to let it fall for more than 5 feet, while being dustproof with the Night View Mode helps you shoot exceptional video and photos, even in low-light conditions.

With a tiny form factor that is compact to tote around anywhere, working with a tough exterior, this is the ultimate video camera when you take portability into consideration. Other hardware features include a relatively large, 3″ Touch LCD display, full HD recording capability in MPEG-4 AVC file format (MP4), built-in software that requires no CD to install and a webcam function when connected to your computer.

As for the Panasonic HM-TA2, this is also a compact and mobile camera that has all the same features as that of the HM-TA20, although it isn’t waterproof, dustproof and shockproof, so you would do well to be a whole lot more careful when carrying this around.

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Sony Announces World’s Smallest and Lightest Interchangeable-Lens Camera

by Shipra

As far as we know, there weren’t many people out there complaining that the existing Sony NEX interchangeable-lens compacts were too big, but Sony went and made the NEX-C3 smaller anyway. The NEX-C3, pictured above, slims down the already teeny NEX-5 (which we reviewed here) to become the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable-lens camera. Then there’s the A35, a full-sized DSLR that usurps lots of the features and hardware of the A55, the recipient of PopPhoto’s coveted Camera of the Year Award last year–only at an entry-level price. Read more at PopPhoto.

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Nikon unveils world’s first projection camera

by Shipra

The S1000pj will project images onto any available flat surface and allows you to choose how large, or small, you want the image to appear – the minimum size being 5in and the maximum projection being 40in.

Nikon will also throw in a remote control with the S1000pj, so you won’t have to pick up the camera each time you change images. A projection stand will also be included, the firm promised.

In terms of photographic features, the S1000pj is a 12.1Mp compact with a top ISO sensitivity of 6400 – fairly decent for a compact camera – and wide-angle 5x zoom. The camera also features a 2.7in display and all images are stored onto SD memory cards, Nikon said.

Several pre-set shooting modes are included, as are options for reducing the impact of image blurring and ways to “ensure you get those ‘red carpet smiles’ every time” – which sounds like smile and facial detection, to us.

The camera also comes with free access to Nikon’s Picturetown – an online digital photo storage and sharing service where the firm will put aside 2GB of online storage capacity for every S1000pj buyer.

Nikon’s S1000pj will be available to buy in the UK next month, priced at £400/€485 ($678).®

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USB Cartridge For 35mm Film Camera

by Shipra

For photographers who are attached to their analog equipment but can no longer resist the pull of the digital age, RE35 proposes a solution: a digital cartridge that fits into any 35mm camera and connects to your computer via USB.The RE-35 cartridge, in place of film, has a pull-out “sensor” that captures the images and saves them to flash memory within the cartridge. When plugged in to a computer, the cartridge charges and transfers images with built-in software.

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Waterproof Digital Camera

by Shipra

The Hero 3 Waterproof Digital Wrist Camera is an amazing little camera that can go with you anywhere and stands up to the elements including water and a little falling or bumping into rocks. The Hero 3 can do all this and more because it is protected by a durable exoskeleton. This protective covering allows you to take your camera under water, up to 100 feet and prevents it from getting scratched. This digital camera is also small enough to go anywhere and you can take it everywhere by simply attaching it to your wrist, just like a watch. When not in use the camera folds down and locks into place flat against your wrist. But when you’re ready to capture that breathtaking moment simply fold it up and take sharp clear digital photos or video. This waterproof digital camera, powered by 2 AAA batteries, has a Glass f2.8 Lens and 3 Mega pixels. It holds an amazing 16 MB of internal memory but can be expanded to 2GB with an SD card. Other features include auto exposure, dual shutter buttons, 3X Sequence Photo Burst, and a self timer.

So whether you’re an adventure lover and need a camera you can take anywhere or a person who simply loses their digital camera if it’s not attached to your body, the Hero 3 Waterproof Digital Camera is a must have for you!

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Drone Hummingbird

by Shipra

Matt Keennon, program director at AeroVironment, demonstrates a tiny, drone aircraft known as the “nano-hummingbird,” during a briefing , the remote-controlled hummingbird plane
,this tiny aircraft has a wingspan of 6.5 inches and weighs in at 19 grams and has a video camera. it carries its own energy source and has wings for propulsion and control. Hummingbirds are one of the most maneuverable birds and they are the only birds that can fly backwards. The Nano Hummingbird can climb, descend, as well as fly left and right, forward and backward. It can also rotate clockwise and counter-clockwise, and have an airspeed of 11 miles per hour.

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Olympus Tough TG-610 Digital Compact Camera

by vm

The Olympus Tough TG-610 was announced in January 2011.As the name suggests, the TG-610 is made to survive conditions which cameras are not normally designed for. Available in black, silver, blue and red, the camera is currently available for £188.00.

Key Features

Waterproof to 5m
Shockproof to 1.5m
Freezeproof to -10°C
5x wide optical zoom (35mm equiv: 28-140mm)
Dual Image Stabilisation
TAP Control Menu
Eye-Fi Card compatibility
3D photo shooting mode
14 megapixel sensor
720p HD movies and remote operation by HDMI control
Automatic Underwater White Balance
3.0 inch 920,000 dot HyperCrystal III LCD screen
In-camera panorama function
Intelligent Auto Mode
Advanced Face Detection
AF tracking
Magic Filters for images and HD movies
LED illuminator to lighten up underwater or macro sceneries
Pet Detection Mode
Beauty Mode
Battery charging via USB-cable
In-camera manual
TruePic III+ image processor

Olympus Tough TG-610: Pros

Waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof
Good image quality
Solid build
LED illuminator
TAP control
Good value for money

Olympus Tough TG-610: Cons

Quite heavy for a compact

Olympus TG-610 Digital Camera – Red (14MP, 5x Wide Optical Zoom) 3 inch LCD available from Amazon UK for £185.00

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Sigma DSLR SD1 to land in Japan on June 10th!

by vm

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new SIGMA SD1 Digital SLR Camera, incorporating a 46 megapixel 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor.

The SIGMA SD1 is Sigma’s flagship digital SLR model, adopting a lightweight yet solid magnesium alloy for its body and O-ring sealing connections to make a weather-resistant design throughout for use in harsh conditions.

46 megapixel 24×16mm APS-C sensor
Lightweight yet solid magnesium alloy body
Weather-resistant O-ring sealing connections
Dual ‘TRUE II’ image processing engines
11 Point Twin Cross AF Sensor

The SIGMA SD1 incorporates a 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor and dual “TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II” image processing engines.

The SD1 is SIGMA’s latest digital SLR camera which meets high requirements of professional and enthusiast photographers for all types of photography.

Product Summary

46 megapixel 24×16mm APS-C X3 Full-colour image sensor

The 46 megapixel (4,800×3,200×3 layers) 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor featured in the Sigma SD1 captures all primary RGB colours at each and every pixel location, ensuring the capture of full and complete colour.

Using three silicon-embedded layers of photo detectors, stacked vertically to take advantage of silicon’s ability to absorb red, green and blue light at different respective depths, it efficiently reproduces colour more accurately, and offers sharper resolution, pixel for pixel, than any conventional image sensor.

Since colour moiré is not generated, the use of a low-pass filter is not required, meaning light and colour, generated by the 46 megapixel APS-C X3 direct image sensor, is captured with a three-dimensional feel.

Dual TRUE II image processing engine

The SD1 incorporates a dual “TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II” image processing engine which improves the processing speed and overall quality of the final image. The unique image-processing algorithm provides high resolution power and reproduces high definition images with richly graduated tones.

CF card

The SD1 adopts the TYPE I CF Card. This camera is compatible with UDMA Mode6, enabling fast processing of large amounts of data.

* It is not possible to use Microdrives and TYPE II CF cards.

11 point twin cross sensor

The autofocus system features an 11 point twin cross sensor. The shifted twin cross type sensor improves AF accuracy.

Magnesium body

The Sigma SD1 adopts a lightweight yet solid magnesium alloy body designed to withstand rough use and shocks in harsh conditions.

Weather-resistant design

Buttons and connections benefit from O-ring sealings to prevent dust and water getting inside the camera body.

Large, highly visible 3.0” TFT colour LCD Monitor

The SD1 camera features a 3.0 inch TFT colour monitor. This 460,000 pixel resolution LCD monitor benefits from a wide viewing angle, making it easy to check focusing and composition.

Optional lenses

The SD1 can be used with over 40 Sigma lenses such as ultra-wide, ultra-telephoto, macro and fisheyes which adopt the latest technology such as FLD and SLD glass, Aspherical lenses, Sigma’s unique Optical Stabiliser function, Hyper Sonic Motor and Sigma’s Super Multi Layer Coating. They meet the various and demanding requirements of all types of photographers.

Excited? Well yes you should be, but before rushing to the nearest travel agency to book your flight to Japan to grab one of these, we have to warm you that this SD1 won’t be cheap! Indeed Sigma is asking around 700,000 Yen (3.5x time the price of a Canon 5D MK II in Japan) or $9,700 in the USA for such monstrous sensor and Camera!