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Pentax unveils a New Optio S1 Digital Camera and we have eyes-on!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [3/3/2011 - 02:02] - 0 - Cameras

Look at that cute little Optio S1 from Pentax… Sexy isn’t it? Announced below 200 USD, this new mid-range new compact camera comes with a 14Mpix Sensor, a 5x Optical Zoom a 2.7” LCD, 720p Video mode and even HDR. Sure this may not be a[...]

Pentax unveils a New Optio S1 Digital Camera and we have eyes-on!

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Olympus introduces the Tough TG-810 the world’s first 100kg crushproof Camera

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [3/3/2011 - 10:10] - 0 - Cameras

Announced yesterday in Europe here you are one of the “strongest” cameras available on the market. The TG-810 is indeed capable to resist to a maximum pressure of 100kg without breaking, add to this a waterproof body capable to allow y[...]

Olympus introduces the Tough TG-810 the world’s first 100kg crushproof Camera

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[CP+ 2011] What you might have missed

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [15/2/2011 - 03:43] - 1 - Camcorder Cameras

CP+ 2011 is now over, and even if it was a little bit smaller than last year’s one, there still was pretty nice stuff to be seen. So here is the list of the news related to this event, enjoy it! 1. Sony Advance Model, NXCAM prototype, [...]

[CP+ 2011] Casio’s Tryx in Video

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/2/2011 - 05:48] - 0 - Camcorder

Casio’s Tryx doesn’t need any introduction. Already introduced for the first time at CES this year, then announced in Japan just recently, Casio could not come to DP+ without this very particular camera. Anyway, if you never had the ch[...]

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[Hands-On - Video] Canon releases EOS Kiss X5 and Kiss X50 in Japan (Rebel T3i and Rebel T3)

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/2/2011 - 04:52] - 4 - Press Conference Cameras

We just came back from Canon’s press conference where the company introduced today two new entry level DSRLs with the Kiss X5 (Rebel T3i) and Kiss X50 (Rebel, T3). Both models don’t come with stunning improvements but just enough to ke[...]

[Hands-On - Video] Canon releases EOS Kiss X5 and Kiss X50 in Japan (Rebel T3i and Rebel T3)

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Ricoh’s new CX5 Digital Camera comes with High-speed focus and 10.7x optical Zoom

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [26/1/2011 - 09:50] - 0 - Cameras

Behold Ricoh’s new Point & Shoot the CX5 Digital. With a 10Mpix censor this new CX5 comes with a 10.7x optical Zoom, a new fast AF thanks to Ricoh’s latest hybrid AF capable to give you a correct focus in just 0.2 seconds. The CX5[...]

Ricoh’s new CX5 Digital Camera comes with High-speed focus and 10.7x optical Zoom

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CHOBi CAM ONE, your “Micro” DSLR

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [20/1/2011 - 01:34] - 2 - Cameras

JTT added another CHOBi CAM to its catalog today with the CHOBi CAM ONE, a micro replica of your average DSLR. Announced below 10,000 Yen and available in Japan only, the CHOBi COM ONE measure just 2.5×2.5×2.6cm for just 12g [...]

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[CES 2011] Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and EX-ZS5

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/1/2011 - 10:05] - 0 - Cameras

Casio latest entry-level Exilim point-and-shoot comes in the form of the EX-ZS10 and EX-ZS5. Announced respectively at $119.99 and $99.99, both models comes with a 14.1Mpix censor, with a 26mm wide angle, 5x optical zoom and 720p video[...]

[CES 2011] Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and EX-ZS5

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[CES 2011] Casio thinks the Tryx will do the trick!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/1/2011 - 09:45] - 1 - Cameras

What an interesting approach from Casio, the Tryx is not your average pocket camera, it is in fact a whole you concept that will let you finally enjoy taking video, well at least is what Casio thinks, and I have to agrees with them on [...]

[CES 2011] Casio thinks the Tryx will do the trick!

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[CES 2011] Five new Cameras from Samsung at CES 2011 with DualView ST700, PL170 and PL120 / WB210 and PL210

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [6/1/2011 - 10:01] - 1 - Cameras

Count on the Korean giant to make sure that CES will not be a waste of your time this year again, and the company introduced no less than five new models again with the usual DualViews ones including this year the ST700 and PL170, two [...]

[CES 2011] Five new Cameras from Samsung at CES 2011 with DualView ST700, PL170 and PL120 / WB210 and PL210

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The multifunction cap, you’ll wear it to sleep!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [21/12/2010 - 04:38] - 2 - Cameras DAP - PMP

Our good folks at Thanko released this week a new multifunction cap. It has a video camera with remote control and micro SD support, an MP3 player and a Bluetooth headset embedded inside a black spy-like anonymous cap. Also it protects[...]

The multifunction cap, you’ll wear it to sleep!

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Docomo F-03C Featurephone from Fujitsu

By Akihabara News Team - [10/11/2010 - 05:24] - 0 - Press Conference Phones

Third up in Fujitsu’s new cell phone lineup is the SMART series F-03C, another clamshell form factor cell phone with a waterproof body positioned more for business users (to the F-01C’s high specs, and the F-02C’s fas[...]

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[Canon Expo 2010] Birth of a Canon 7D

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/11/2010 - 02:18] - 0 - Cameras

Today Canon Japan hold at Shinagawa its Canon Expo 2010, where you will have the chance to check Canon entire line-up of products, including cameras but also printers, scanner and other medical products, and among many wonders that we [...]

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[Review] Sony NEX-VG10, Video with style and performance

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [29/10/2010 - 12:03] - 3 - Review Cameras

We had been using a “professional” broadcast P2 camera for a very long period of time at AkihabaraNews, but with the Canon 5D MKII, we have ditched these bulky and expensive cameras and now get along with cheaper and more versatile DLS[...]

[Review] Sony NEX-VG10, Video with style and performance

Canon G12 with HD Video now official

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [14/9/2010 - 10:37] - 1 - Cameras

Already impressive, the G11 has a nice little camera to play with but after seeing what Canon did with the S95, we were anxious to see what they had to offer on their new G12. Among the nice little upgrades like the 720/30p video capab[...]

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Pentax Optio RS1000 and NB1000, the first “Lego” like Point & Shoot

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/9/2010 - 06:03] - 1 - Cameras

Here you are: another series of Point & Shoot cameras from Pentax, the RS1000 and NB1000. Both are 14.1Mpix Camera with a 4x optical Zoom, capable of recording 720p video as well as offering several “Photo Modes”, our two cameras c[...]

Pentax Optio RS1000 and NB1000, the first “Lego” like Point & Shoot

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HMX-T10, Samsung new compact HD Camcoder

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/9/2010 - 07:14] - 0 - Camcorder

Here you are Samsung tiny full HD Camcoder, the HMX-T10. Announced at $299 USD, the HMX-T10 comes with a 5.1Mpix BSI CMOS sensor (4.7Mpix for Photo) or Back Side Illuminated that will offer you amazing photos at LOW ISO and in LOW ligh[...]

HMX-T10, Samsung new compact HD Camcoder

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Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR now also available in Silver

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [1/9/2010 - 03:38] - 1 - Cameras

The FinePix 300EXR, a nice little Point Shoot, set to be available later this September worldwide and that we already had the chance to test for you was until today only announced in Black. If personally we had nothing against the nice[...]

Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR now also available in Silver

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Thanko tires to overpass Exemode with their latest Full HD Camcorder.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [30/8/2010 - 04:40] - 0 - Camcorder

Well, I am not sure if we can qualify this as a good news, but Thanko as now an “Exemode” like camcorder to its catalog with the HDDV-506. Announced with a 5Mpix sensor (Photo), 1920x1080p H.264 video recording and with Auto-Focus (Yep[...]

Thanko tires to overpass Exemode with their latest Full HD Camcorder.

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Picsio, JVC latest compact HD Camera.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2010 - 03:25] - 0 - Camcorder

JVC has 2 new compact Camera for us today with the Picsio Series. Both capable to shoot HD 1080i or 720p Videos, in MEG-4 AVC/H.264 as well as shooting pictures thanks to a 5.13Mpix censor, JVC Picsio series also comes with SDXC and Ey[...]

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[Review] Fujifilm 300EXR a serious upgrade, but not a killer against other serious Point & Shoot

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2010 - 12:55] - 12 - Review Cameras

You may think that we love bashing Fujifilm, and my friends you are wrong. Sure we never been always “gentle” with the company, especially with their 3D W1, but we love the company’s recent commitment to improve things and to keep on w[...]

[Review] Fujifilm 300EXR a serious upgrade, but not a killer against other serious Point & Shoot

Nikon D3100 Now official with Video Autofocus.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [19/8/2010 - 02:15] - 0 - Cameras

Unlike the GH1 for example, the D3100 is a real DSLR, and while the GH1 offer AF in Video mode, the Nikon D3100 is the first real DSLR to shoot 1080/24p video with AF (Autofocus). Now rest assure if like many of us you are not too keen[...]