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Ricoh demonstrate Omnidirectional camera at CP+. Takes 360° photo, sends it to you smartphone

By DigInfo TV - [4/2/2013 - 01:38] - 0 - Cameras

This omnidirectional camera, currently under development by Ricoh, takes a full 360° panoramic image in one shot. “It has two fish-eye lenses, each of which covers 180 degrees. The camera combines the two pictures, and sends them[...]

Ricoh demonstrate Omnidirectional camera at CP+. Takes 360° photo, sends it to you smartphone

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[Hands-On] Pentax K-01 MILC Camera Designed by Marc Newson

By DigInfo TV - [14/2/2012 - 08:54] - 2 - Cameras

Pentax Ricoh Imaging have developed the Pentax K-01, a mirrorless interchangable lens camera, designed by the world-famous Australian industrial designer, Marc Newson. “In most mirrorless cameras, the fact that there’s no m[...]

[Hands-On] Pentax K-01 MILC Camera Designed by Marc Newson

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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] The Babes!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/2/2011 - 03:34] - 12 - Cameras Offbeat

There is no trade-shows or event in Japan without babes, and despite the fact that this year CP+ was not really as amazing as we hoped it will be we decided that we would also give you the chance to enjoy some of the cutest Babes that [...]

[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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[CP+ 2011] Kenko shows-off C-Mount based point and shoot with interchangeable lenses

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/2/2011 - 05:04] - 0 - Cameras

Not sure if you remember these C-Mount based film camera that we were using in the past, but if do and still owns some of them you will be glad to know that Kenko, the Japanese manufacturer has introduced its first prototype of Digital[...]

[CP+ 2011] Kenko shows-off C-Mount based point and shoot with interchangeable lenses

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[CP+ 2011] Nikon introduces the Coolpix P500, P300, L120, S9100, S6100, S4100, S3100 and L23 in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/2/2011 - 04:46] - 1 - Cameras

Today and almost around the world, Nikon has decided to announced its new line-up of Coolpix camera by introducing eight new models. Coolpix P500. The P500 is a compact bridge (115.5×83.7×102.5mm), with a 12.1Mpix censor a 1c[...]

[CP+ 2011] Nikon introduces the Coolpix P500, P300, L120, S9100, S6100, S4100, S3100 and L23 in Japan

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[CP+ 2011] JVC GC-PX1 High-speed Camera and Compact 4k2k Concept

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/2/2011 - 03:27] - 2 - Camcorder

JVC Stunning new little High-Speed Camera GC-PX1 has on display today at CP+ 2011, and after spending some time playing with it I have to admit that I’m deeply in love and need to book a sample to review ASAP! Despite its “cheap” plast[...]

[CP+ 2011] JVC GC-PX1 High-speed Camera and Compact 4k2k Concept

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[CP+ 2011] Pentax K-5 Silver, K-r Bonnie Pink in Video and WG-1

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/2/2011 - 02:43] - 1 - Cameras

Announced before CP+ 2011, Pentax’s latest models, including the K-5 Silver, funky K-r Bonnie Pink and WG-1/WG-1 GPS were all in display on the manufacturer’s booth. Despite being a Canon fan boy, I have to admit that Pentax has recent[...]

[CP+ 2011] Pentax K-5 Silver, K-r Bonnie Pink in Video and WG-1

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[CP+ 2011] First shots and Video of Ricoh’s GRX first Leica M Mount

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/2/2011 - 02:13] - 2 - Cameras

Last week Ricoh made the front page of most Tech Blogs and Photo Magazine by announcing its future CMOS module for Leica M Mount, and today we had the chance to see this new module in Action at CP+. Unfortunately not available yet for [...]

[CP+ 2011] First shots and Video of Ricoh’s GRX first Leica M Mount

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[CP+ 2011] Sigma’s DP2x in action

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/2/2011 - 01:32] - 1 - Cameras

Announced yesterday ahead of CP+ we had the chance to play for a while with Sigma’s latest DP2x and its improved AF. Of course we did not had the chance to really go deep into our quick test, but we have to admit that the DP2x AF is no[...]

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[CP+ 2011] Sony Advance Model, NXCAM prototype, PMW-F3 and other NEX Wonders

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/2/2011 - 01:16] - 1 - Camcorder Cameras

Today at CP+ Sony had one of the most interesting booths with many products that were yet been made available to the public and the general press. Nothing really we did not heard about in the past or during CES, but we couldn’t resist [...]

[CP+ 2011] Sony Advance Model, NXCAM prototype, PMW-F3 and other NEX Wonders

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Canon introduce two new EF F4 L IS II USM Lens in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/2/2011 - 06:27] - 2 - Press Conference Cameras

Looking for a nice 500mm or 600mm Zoom lens prime lenses for your 7D or 5D MK II? Well it seems that you are in luck, Canon has introduced today two new prime lenses with the EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM and EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM. With the first model [...]

Canon introduce two new EF F4 L IS II USM Lens in Japan

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Canon will exhibit at CP+ its new EF 200-400mm F4 L Zoom

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/2/2011 - 06:13] - 0 - Press Conference Cameras

Still under development but here you are the first official shot we took during today’s Canon press conference of the company upcoming EF 200-400mm F4 L Lens, so let’s wait until Wednesday to shoot some live footage (Photo and Video) of this new lens.

Canon will exhibit at CP+ its new EF 200-400mm F4 L Zoom

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[In Da House] Pentax 645D Medium Format

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/5/2010 - 11:47] - 4 - Camcorder In Da House

The highly anticipated all new medium Format 645D by Pentax just arrived at the office this morning for almost a 2 weeks long test. We received the monster just a few minutes ago, so we won’t be able to go too much into details right n[...]

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[CP+ 2010] Retro SLR and Cameras on display at CP+ 2010

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [12/3/2010 - 04:38] - 0 - Cameras

Alongside many nice little cameras and other DSLRs, the CP+ 2010 had on display some vintage cameras ranging from your most common Leica M3 or strange Gami 16 with its Zoom (1955) to some pretty heavy underwater models or aerial Camera[...]

[CP+ 2010] Retro SLR and Cameras on display at CP+ 2010

[CP+ 2010] Nikon and NASA, a long and fruitful love story

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [12/3/2010 - 04:02] - 2 - Cameras

Back in 1971 on the Apollo 15 Mission, Nasa already proved its love to the Japanese Camera manufacturer by using one of their models, a modified Nikon Photomic FTn to get stunning pictures from the Moon, and since then, the US-based Na[...]

[CP+ 2010] Nikon and NASA, a long and fruitful love story

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[CP+ 2010] Casio Exilim line-up

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [12/3/2010 - 01:06] - 0 - Cameras

Among the latest Casio announcement made during last PMA was the presentation of 2 new Casio compact point and shoots with the Casio EX-G1, a ruggedized and waterproof 12.1Mpix Camera (Official announcement here) and the EX-10HG a 12.1[...]

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[CP+ 2010] Fujifilm HS10 and 3D Camera were a big hit

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/3/2010 - 05:50] - 0 - Cameras

No need to go back on what we think about Fujifilm 3D camera especially when you happen to know that Panasonic will release a 3D Lens for its Micro Four Thirds cameras in the coming future (some prototypes have already been spotted at [...]

[CP+ 2010] Fujifilm HS10 and 3D Camera were a big hit

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[CP+ 2010] Pentax Medium-Format 654D in the Flesh

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/3/2010 - 05:02] - 5 - Cameras

Introduced to the world yesterday, new amazing Medium-Format 645D of Pentax was displayed at CP+ today in Yokohama. There is not much we can say since we did not have the chance to have a lot of time with this beast… However please enj[...]

[CP+ 2010] Pentax Medium-Format 654D in the Flesh

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[CP+ 2010] Sigma SD15 Hands-On

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/3/2010 - 03:49] - 0 - Cameras

Announced last February, the Sigma SD15 is the long awaited upgrade of the good old SD14 introduced in 2007. Our 14Mpix DSLR features the manufacturer’s awesome Foveon X3 technology that will literally blow your mind on any DP1 a[...]