Along with the waterproof Optio WG-2 camera, PENTAX also announced the Optio VS20 compact camera with D-SLR like feature: vertical shutter-release button with zoom lever. I have never found such feature in the compact camera category, or even an advance D-SLR camera such as Sigma S1 Merill needs an extra vertical grip to add such feature with extra cost of course. And I never use vertical grip for my Nikon D7000 D-SLR camera, I don’t think I need it. I always use the standard button to capture everything, landscape or portrait oriented shooting. Along with this unique button, Optio VS20‘s key feature include 20x optical zoom lens, a vertical tripod socket, and new Hadnheld Night Snap mode.

The Optio VS20 camera is offered in black and white casing, and is available for $249.95 at Amazon.com. This 16MP camera enhanced with mechanical sensor shift Shake Reduction to reduce blur. Other advance features you can expect include: a large 3.0 inch, wide view (approx. 170 degrees) LCD; Auto Picture mode; and new scene modes including Fish-eye, Sketch modes and a Stretch filter. The Triple Shake Reduction (SR) mechanism eliminate blur images while shooting in slow speed such as at sunset or indoors with low-lighting.

Regarding movie recording, the Optio VS20 is equiped with a dedicated button to capture HD movie clips at 1280×720 pixel resolution. Users can use any shooting mode mentioned above. When the Optio VS20’s AV output terminal is used, movie clips are output as normal image-size data. If the user wishes to play back movie clips at high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels), the data must be transferred to a personal computer for playback. And user can use VLC Media Player to play the movies, or use the included MediaImpression software for both Windows and Mac.
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I think photography hits the highest momentum nowadays as a direct impact of online social network. The easy of online sharing through social network forcing people to share more photos. Based on my life story, I started to enter the photography world seriously since I found my friends share their nice pictures on Facebook. Now I have two D-SLR cameras, an IR camera and a standard camera. I want to add a rugged and waterproof camera to my collection. I want to learn how to take photograph underwater. Actually there two option in doing underwater photography, using dedicated waterproof camera and utilizing underwater camera housing. Talking about waterproof camera, there is a new product from PENTAX, the Optio WG-2 that’s introudced last week in America.

As the successor of WG-1, the rugged Optio WG-2 digital compact camera is waterprood to depths of 40-feet or equal to 12-meters. Designed for adventurers, the WG-2 also shockproof, coldproof, and dustproof. Users don’t need to worry if the camera drops up to 5 feet or taking picture at minus 10 degrees C. Equipped with 16 megapixel CMOS image sensor, the camera is able to make a 1080p HD movie recording at 30 fps. The WG-2 also features Digital Microscope mode with macro LED for macro lighting of subjects as close as 1 cm.
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Remember when Sony revealed its E-mount specification? Sigma needs less than a year to come up with its new E-mount lenses. In early January 2012, from the CES 2012 in Vegas, the company introduced two new Digital Neo (DN) lenses for Micro Four Thirds mounts for Olympus and Panasonic, and E-mount for Sony NEX-series cameras. The lenses include the 30mm F2.8 EX DN and the 19mm F2.8 EX DN.

I’m a D-SLR user and not yet a Micro Four Thirds camera user. I have a plan to add my camera collection with this one, but I’m not sure when. I love D-SLR camera but sometimes it’s too heavy for travelling. Designed exclusively for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, the Sigma DN line are equipped with Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating and linear autofocus (AF) motor making it suitable for video recording as well as still photos.
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Coming with fun features, the new Samsung ST66 compact camera boasts 16.1 Megapixel CCD sensors, 5x optical zoom, F2/5, 25mm wide angle lens, and records 720p HD Movie at 30fps. So what kind of fun features it has? Just like what we can do on the web, this compact camera enable you to turn your common friend into a Hollywood celebrity by putting her photo on a giant billboard. And the fun continues with the magic frame feature which allows you to put the subject in front of the pre-loaded background galleries including Wall Art, Full Moon, Magazine or Holiday. The fun is not over yet, you can find Picture-in-Picture and Funny Face features.

Ok let’s continue with the more serious features. The ST66 compact camera features Live Panorama. With this unique feature, capturing panoramic scene is very easy. What users need is simply holding down the shutter button and sweeping the camera across the scene, and that’s it! In addition to the Live Panorama, the S66 also features Smart Auto 2.0 that’s capable to determine the lighting condition and sets the right exposure for the best possible result.
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The newest trend in the world of digital camera and camcorder is built-in Wi-Fi feature. Have you read CAMILEO AIR10 from Toshiba? Now I want to post another product from Samsung. Along with the DV300F DualView camera, Samsung also produces WB850F Wi-Fi-enabled camera featuring a 21x optical zoom. Using the new SMART Wi-Fi technology, this camera allows users to share any pictures they take easily, only a few steps needed. What is your favorite place to share your photos through the net? Facebook? Picasa? Or you want to save the pictures into private cloud storage? it’s also possible, thanks to the Samsung’s AllShare Play and Microsoft Sky Drive.

The WB850F also has GPS and Digital Compass functionality which enable users to get better overview what’s on their surroundings and explore new places. What else you can expect from this camera? As stated by Samsung on the press release, the WB850F‘s key features include BSI CMOS sensor technology, 3.0″ VGA AMOLED screen, Full Manual Control setting (feel like a pro?), and various creative editing features such as Motion Photo, Live Panorama, and Split Shot. Regarding motion picture, the Samsung WB850F is able to capture your favorite moments in 1080/30p Full HD and 1080/60i.
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Have you tried to upload a video to YouTube? Many of lucky persons earn so many dollars from their YouTube videos. And some of them become celebrities suddenly, I think you’ve ever heard about this. And if you want to upload your first video recording directly without a PC connection, the Toshiba’s new CAMILEO AIR10 1080p Full HD camcorder may help you, thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi feature.

Expected to hit the streets in the first half of 2012, the CAMILEO AIR10 can also be deployed as a wireless webcam and users have an option to broadcast online via USTREAM. The pricing will be settled at $149, and the rest of key features include a two-inch diagonal TFT LCD screen, 5MP CMOS with back side illumination technology and 16X digital zoom.
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Hi everybidy, happy New Year, how’s your holiday? I wish you all the best for the entire 2012. So what is the new camera for this January? I know PMA@CES comes in a week, but now I have something to buzz just to make your day more excited. It comes from Samsung, yes you’re right, it’s the DV300F DualView camera. Featuring Dual LCD and Wi-Fi, the DV300F will make your photo session more fun and easy.

Coming with a 1.5″ front facing LCD screen, the DV300F allows users to capture theirself easily. And combined with the Wi-Fi connectivity, users are now able to upload and share their photo and video works to Facebook and other social media sites such as Flickr, Picasa, and YouTubu in more instant way. The DV300F is also equipped with microSD memory card, but moving the data to PC or laptop is possible without wire, thank to the Auto PC Backup feature.
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Designed for photographers and other creatives, the Wacom Cintiq 24HD Pen display will take a stage at CES 2012. The tablet boasts a 24-inch HD (1920 x 1200) widescreen display and offer realistic color for color-critical work. It also allows users to adjust the incline and height for multiple working postures. For convenient, the Wacom Cintiq 24HD provides easy access to the Touch Ring and shortcut and modifier Express Keys which are located on both sides. And last but not least, The Cintiq 24HD features 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity and 40 degrees of tilt control. Price: $2,599 USD.
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