Digital Cameras

Recently the information on Sony's new devices leaked on the Internet, confirming that the company looks forward to launch two cameras, dubbed Sony NEX-3 and Sony NEX-5.

It is worth mentioning that the concept designs of these mirrorless, interchangeable-lens compact cameras were showcased at the PMA show in February.

Both cameras feature Sony's Exmor APS-C sized sensor and can take 14.2-megapixel photos. You will also be able to use touchscreens for input.

The Movie Polaroid Camera was designed by Kim Hyun Joong, who though about a device that would display movies on a flexible screen with built-in touchscreen technology.

The designer's concept represents a mix of analogue Polaroid film and digital touch technology. In addition, the gadget incorporates a movie printer that instantly "prints" the scene as soon as the user filmed it.

Recently Sony presented its amazing 10.1 megapixel camera. The device is really great no only because it was created by Sony but also because it can be directly connected to the Internet without any aid from a computer of a mobile phone.

While at hone you simply plug your Internet connection into Sony's DSC-G3 Cybershot, while on the road you can use the AT&T WiFi or any other WiFi spot to open your Sony home page. After logging in you are free to send your images and/or videos to one or a number of different website, including YouTube, Picasa Web Albums, Photobucket, Shutterfly and DailyMotion. You may also consider sending note to your friends, letting them know that you have uploaded new stuff.

One of the most popular gadget developers in Japan, Thanko, recently unveiled a device called sophisticatedly UDGZDC8M, which combines binoculars and digital camera.

The gadget boasts a 4x digital zoom (8x zoom for binoculars). You can expand its memory using an SD/MMC card, with the device supporting up to 16GB.

The majority of the company's budget-friendly Coolpix digital cameras have stop-motion function. You have to activate it just once, and the camera overlays dim versions of the previous pictures on the LCD preview.

Recently Kodak announced about its idea to penetrate the "actioncam" market. The company presented its brand new compact, shockproof and waterproof HD Playsport video camera.

The new camera from Kodak records in full 1080p HD. In addition, Playsport is 3 meters (10 feet) waterproof. It boasts electronic image stabilization and a color LCD viewfinder/playback screen.

The first device from Panasonic was developed for those whose love to experience extreme conditions and enjoy recording on video during a rough trip. The new compact camcorder from Panasonic is called SDR-SW21. Its most impressive advantages are: it's dustproof; it's waterproof (up to 6.5 feet) in fresh and salt water; it's shockproof (it will work perfectly if you accidentally drop it from a 4-foot height).

Panasonic SDR-SW21 can record to SD/SDHC Memory Cards. It also features a 0.6 second quick start. The company will release its new gadget in April 2009 and its price is expected to be 0.

The famous Japanese company Fujifilm recently presented its handy digital camera that one can use to make 3D pictures and movie clips and watch them without wearing any special glasses.

The Japanese company called its device FinePix REAL 3D W1. It includes a revolutionary system that features two lenses. According to the company, the images from the two lenses mix to create a 3D image of video.

A new generation of camcorders was recently presented by Samsung. The tech giant's two new devices are HMX-U20 and HMX-U15. Both have 2-inch LCD screens and can capture 1920x1080 HD video at 30fps. The HMX-U20 model boasts an additional 3x optic zoon feature.

The two camcorders are rather slim and record to SDHC cards. They have a built-in USB unit that allows an easy upload of videos and pictures.

The HAN.DI Camera, designed by Zo Woo Geun, can be attached to your palm or wrist like a bracelet and allows you to take pictures of yourself using a detachable remote.

It is a nice alternative for traditional cameras that are sometimes difficult to manage when taking pictures of yourself.

AIPTEK has recently presented the world's first 3D HD-DV cameras.

It would be interesting to note that the company already managed to launch a number of products that incorporate 3D technology.

Some of the AIPTEC products include a 3D webcam and 3D digital photo frame. Now it launches the 3D HD-DV cameras.

Meet Muvi, the world's smallest 1.5-inch digital camcorder.

The device shoots 640×480 resolution images at 30 frames per second.

Muvi comes with a 2GB microSD card. The camcorder can also accept an 8GB microSD card.

It is worth mentioning that you can film in AVI format up to 1 hour on single charge.

Pathway Innovations and Technologies, a tech company with headquarters in California, has recently presented the HoverCam, an all-in-one scanner that can take a snapshot of a document in less than a second.

In addition, the USB-powered device occupies less desktop space and can be used to perform scanning, faxing and emailing, as well as archiving and managing files faster and more accurate.

You can use this gadget wherever you go - just throw it in your bag or put it in your pocket and you have yourself a $ 70 device for filming special moments.

Dubbed Easy Shot Clip, the device, developed by Concord Keystone, is only 2-inches long and one inch wide. Its weight is just 18 grams.