Vivitar 690HD Pocket Cam - - Enjoy Underwater Video Shooting Being Within Your Budget

It’s pretty easy to record video footage these days. Almost every phone can do it, and since most people aren’t more than a few feet from their cell at any time, you can bet that there’s always a camera around. However, if you want to shoot some video underwater, you’ll have a little more difficulty. After all, the worst thing you can do to a camera is drop it in water (well, a blender might be a little worse). For these times, you might consider the Vivitar 690HD Pocket Cam.

This rather boring-looking 720p camera would fall into the realm of “ordinary” if not for its amphibious nature. All you’ll need is an SD card (it only comes with a paltry 8MB of internal memory) and you’ll be ready to venture into the depths of the sea (or at least the pond out back). What’s really interesting is that you will only have to spend $60 on this gadget. If you’re wanting to shoot underwater without spending a lot of cash, I’d say this is the way to go.

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smartCAM by Denis Kalinin - - Fish-shaped Point and Shoot Camera

When you really think about it, the way that 99.9% of cameras are designed invites an awkwardness of use. It isn’t until you consider concepts like the smartCAM by Denis Kalinin that you really become aware that there may be a better way to take pictures.

Instead of holding your digital device, leveling it with your other hand and carefully pressing the button as not to upset the shot, this cutting-edge camera allows the user to embrace the artistry of photography once again. The fish-shaped gadget features a sensitive lens at the end and a tapering point where you can grip it between your fingers.

Essentially, you hold and move it as you would a paintbrush. Simply swipe the scene in front of you with the smartCAM by Denis Kalinin, and the image will instantly be registered by an optimized ergonomic fashion.

Dual Cam Dashboard Camera - - For Front and Rare View at the Same Time

This Dual Cam Dash Camera is designed to shoot and store video from both the front of your vehicle and the rear which means you should be totally covered in the event of an accident or road rage incident. As is usual with this sort of product, don’t expect awesome video quality, and I’m not sure I’d be totally comfortable using it to back up, but hey, it’s an interesting thing. $85.99.

 Find it difficult to prove you innocent during the traffic accident? This Dual CAM Car Dashboard Camera will help you a lot in this situation. With two camera lens installed, it will help you capture video both in front or back of the car. At the same time, you just watch the LCD screen while backing your car since the video will be showed.

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Leica's New Range of Digital Cameras: Look Expert With Your Ordinary Talent of Photography

I remember, in the golden days of my childhood, my uncle had a Yashica camera; which required manual focussing and lot of other manual settings to have a good result out of it. 

But in the modern world of technology; gone are the days when the excellence of a picture depended upon the ability of the photographer. These days a lot depends upon the quality of the camera. Whatever be the decade, Leica has always brought out excellent cameras. 

1.      Leica V-Lux 20:  It takes great pictures without being too complex to use. The 12.1 megapixel camera has HD movie recording and GPS tagging abilities as well. Priced at $699. 

2.      Leica D Lux 5: This is a daily use camera can capture extremely typical images. As compared to the other cameras in this class, it has edge in terms of faster lens and zoom, with practical range of focal lengths, plus memory saving and 720-pixel HD video features. 

3.      Leica M9: Quite contrary to Leica D Lux 5, it’s not a daily use camera. It happens to be world’s first model with a 24 by 36 sensor, making it very special of digital rangefinder cameras. Compatible with almost all existing M lenses, this camera comes with a price tag of $6,995.

Panasonic ZS10, ZS8, FX78, and TS3: Addition to The Lumix Range of Point And Shoot Cameras

Panasonic has announced four new point and shoot cameras that fall into the Lumix range. These four cameras follow on from eight that were announced just a couple of weeks ago at CES.

The new cameras are the ZS10, ZS8, FX78, and TS3 which have a number of features all of which are explained below.

The Lumix ZS10 and the ZS8 each have a zoom lens capable of an optical zoom of 16 times. Each has a 14.1 megapixel sensor with the ZS10 being capable of capturing video at 1080p while the ZS8 is restricted to 720p. The ZS10 has a 24mm wide angle lens and has a 3 inch touchscreen. A 3D mode is also included with this camera.

Release dates for the ZS10 and ZS8 will be sometime in March. No prices have been given just yet.

Next up is the Lumix FX78 which is a full HD camera. The lens is wide angle at 24mm and the sensor is 12.1 megapixels. This allows the camera to capture video in full HD at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 in the AVCHD format.

The FX78 has a 3.5 inch touchscreen on the back allowing you to control all the functions of the camera. This camera also has the 3D mode which also takes 20 shots and combines the best two to get a 3D image.

The launch date for the FX78 will also be March although no prices have been revealed just yet.

On to the Lumix TS3, this particular camera is designed to be rugged. The camera is completely waterproof as well as freeze proof, shock proof and dustproof. As it is aimed at the outdoors, it also has a compass built in along with an altimeter and a barometer. This camera is also capable of full 1080p video and has a 28 mm wide angle lens. As with the other cameras, there's no pricing, but the TS3 is also expected in March.

Eyeball Camera With 3.5 Optical Zoom Developed by Scientists Yonggang Huang and John Rogers

This featured eyeball camera with zoom features was developed by Scientists Yonggang Huang and John Rogers as a step up from previous camera models. The eyeball camera has 3.5 optical zoom, captures sharp images and can be helpful in situations where night-vision surveillance and robotic vision is required.

It may not be as advanced as the Terminator, but this eyeball camera with zoom will surely bring you a step closer to being more futuristic.

HD Goggles Produced by Liquid Image - - Hi-def full 1080p HD Movie Recording While You're Enjoying Skiing

If you’ve ever gone skiing, you’ve probably found it to be a pretty thrilling experience. Watching from the sidelines just doesn’t do the sport justice. The same can be said about taking footage of a run. Having someone point a camera at you won’t produce the same sort of thrill that a helmet cam would. That’s why the people at Liquid Image have produced these HD Goggles.

We’ve seen helmet cams in the past, but mounting a camera to the side of a helmet can be a hassle. This one has the camera mounted right on the goggles. This reduces the amount of time spent setting up the camera so that you can spend more time on the slopes. Also, with the camera right on your forehead, you’re going to eliminate the off-center video that you would otherwise get. The camera shoots in full 1080p HD, and stores the files on an SD card (up to 32GB). Unfortunately there is no word on pricing.

The Camera-Torch Can Record and Project Your Personal Productions

How would you like a handheld gadget that not only records video, but also plays it back with magnified sound and picture? The Camera-Torch is that device, and you’d really never guess just looking at it.

Designed with the form of an ordinary flashlight, the Camera-Torch houses eight LEDs for a 240-lumen light beam. Behind that is a sophisticated digital camera and camcorder that can also project its recordings on any flat surface for a big-screen experience. Perfect for action filming from your bike handlebars or just about anywhere else, the Camera-Torch is a steal for its $80 price tag.

Poco Pro: Credit Card Sized Digital Camera - - World's Smallest With Maximum Resolution of 14 Megapixels and Supports Video Recording in 1080p

Yesterday, December 22, Iain Sinclair showed that it can be considered the smallest digital camera ever made. Approaching the size of a credit card to Poco Pro surprised by the maximum resolution of 14 megapixels and supports video recording in 1080p.

According to the manufacturer, the camera is ideal for those looking for a compact with great sensitivity to light. Among the resources available is the ultra fast autofocus, the Super Macro (close to capturing the details), image stabilization and face recognition.

In addition, the unit includes some typical controls DSLR equipment such as manual control of focusing and adjusting the lens opening. To ensure the brightness of images, Poco Pro comes with two LED flash.

The Poco Pro is also capable of performing the recording and playing videos and music. For this, it has two microphone inputs and lateral 3.5 mm headphones. All in a compact body made completely of aluminum with textures that bring more security when holding the device – the total weight is only 65 grams.

The camera’s launch is scheduled for June 2011 at a suggested price of $ 300.

Ion Twin Video Camera: With Two Lens and Two Microphones - - To Record the Action And Reaction at The Same Time

We've featured many camcorders and cameras with amazing features but this Ion Twin Video Camera features something very special, you’ve guessed it, two lenses and two microphones, artfully arranged so you can record the action in front of you, while at the same time capturing your reaction to the event. Sound scary? Agreed. This is obviously great for happy gatherings like little Tommy’s birthday, but what about those dodgy moments when Gran falls into the Christmas trifle bowl? Yeeeew. Priced at £129.00.

 Not only does it have two camera lenses (one on each side, logically) that you can switch between while you record, it’s also got two microphones so that both sides of the conversation can be heard equally. This is a great tool for aspiring journalists bagging on-the-spot interviews, or anyone who thinks the human reaction to events is just as important as the event itself. All the standard features you’d expect on a modern video camera are present and correct – zoom, decent resolution and great frame rate – just to sweeten the deal.

BenQ DV S11: Camcorder-cum-pico Projector - - Ideal to Capture and Share the Videos and Images Instantly

DV S11 is the new addition by BenQ to its range of pocket camcorders; with a unique feature of built-in pico projector that allows you to view the recorded video instantly. 

This BenQ DV S11 pocket camcorder is ideal to shoot the videos in 1080p HD resolution and a five-megapixel stills with its 1/3.2 inch CMOS sensor. The pico projector can show you the recorded video or still images on a wall with a picture size of 50 inch. 

For an easy control of device, ten shooting modes are readily available for the user and a digital viewfinder is also available on the back of the device to help in recording and also for more discrete viewing of your captured footage. The DV S11 is powered by its built-in 800mAh Lithium-Ion battery and gets an SDHC memory card reader for storage. Outputs include USB 2.0, A/V RCA jacks and an HDMI output.

Currently BenQ DV S11 camcoder-cun-pico projector is available in Hong Kong for about U.S. $300 for those who love to capture their images and need to share the same instantly.

DOD F880HD High Definition Video Camcorder - - Experience Real Time Video Recording Features Water-proof Casing and Infra-red Vision

This DOD F880HD Camcorder not only ships with a 30 metre waterproof case, but also features infra-red vision for night time frolics, motion detection tech and a windshield mount if you want to use it as a car event monitor. Truly your flexible friend. We’re only talking 5 megapixel resolution though, but there is an HDMI out for large TV viewing. Priced at $175.99.

DOD F880HD High Definition Video Camcorder is equipped with high-resolution (1920×1080 @ 30fps) video recording feature, and uses the most advanced H.264 video compression technology to provide much longer recording time. At the same time, this F880HD Camcorder has IR LED Light which support recording and taking photos at dark environment

Panasonic Lumix GF2: Features a 12.1 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor - - Go on Sale in the US and Europe in January 2011

The new Panasonic Lumix GF2 is due to go on sale in the US and Europe in January 2011, but if you live in Japan you will be able to get your hands on it next month, as it will be available from December the 3rd.

The Lumix DMC-GF2 features a 12.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor, and it can record full HD video at 1920 x 1080/60i or 1280 x 720/60p in AVCHD, and an ISO range of 100 to 6400.

It will be available in Japan from December the 3rd for 60,000 YEN about $720 and for the camera and 80,000 YEN with the F2.5 14mm pancake lens, and will come in three colors, red, white and black.

Olympus PEN E-PL1s - - Features a Larger Capacity Battery And An Expanded ISO Range

Olympus has updated its Micro Four Thirds camera range, and the original Olympus PEN E-PL1 has had a bit of an upgrade, the new model is called the PEN E-PL1s.

The new Olympus Pen E-PL1s features a larger capacity battery than the previous model, and also an expanded ISO range from 6400.

Everything else remains the same as the previous version, with a 12.3 megapixel Live Mos sensor and a range of lenses which include a 14-42mm lens which is equivalent to 28-84mm, and there will also be two other lenses available for the Olympus PEN E-PL1, a superwide 9-18mm, which is equivalent to 18-36mm at 35mm and a 14-150mm lens, which is equivalent to 28-300m at 35mm.

There are no details on pricing or availability as yet on the new Olympus Pen E-PL1s.

Eco-friendly Gadgets' Family - - Solar Powered Camcorder: Endless Juice for Your Endless Passion of Photography

For all those who want to shoot videos without worrying much about the battery life, the solar-powered camcorder might be the perfect gadget. The little camcorder includes a built-in solar panel that charges the device’s onboard battery. The tiny flip-up solar panel extends the battery life of the camcorder by 12 minutes for every hour of sunlight exposure.

The technical spec list boasts some decent numbers as well. The camcorder is fitted with a 12MP CMOS sensor with 8X digital zoon, allowing the user to shoot videos at 720 X 480 resolution at 30fps. Videos are recorded in AVI format and stored on an SD memory card. Costing just $130, the camcorder can be connected to a PC via USB for data transfer and battery recharge.

Super Cool "Spy Camera T-Shirt" from ThinkGeek - - Camera Can Store Almost 1000 Photos in 640 x 480 Resolution

ThinkGeek has brought out some amazing geeky product in the past. Their latest innovation is the  Electronic Spy Camera Shirt. It is basically a t-shirt that has a spy camera on it. As you can see in the picture, the T-shirt looks like any other. There is a James Bond like figure on it. But the cool part is that there is a camera in it! Now that is super cool!

 Dont believe me? Take a closer look then. You will see an actual camera lens complete with a remote control that runs down to the wearer’s hand. The wearer just has to push the shutter button, and a photo will be taken of whatever is infront. To inform the user that the picture has been taken, the remote vibrates a little. This cool but sneaky camera can store almost 1000 photos in 640 x 480 resolution.

Three AAA batteries are required to get this camera running. It can also be connected to the computer via a USB drive to download or upload pics. You can get this T-shirt for $39.99 (USD). Seems like a perfect apparel for pervs. But it can also be used for some constructive purpose; a sting operation maybe.

CamBall SG Video Camcorder - - Comes With a Simple, Easy-to-use Stand and Works Great as a Surveillance Device

This CamBall SG video camcorder is around the same size as a golf ball, but twice as useful (unless you’re Tiger of course!). It captures reasonable quality video footage and comes with a range of mounting options, including car, security and sports models. You get 2.5 hours of life per charge, and hey, it’s got an integrated MP3 player for your music loving needs. Whoosh! From $149.99.

Comes with a simple, easy-to-use stand and works great as a surveillance/nanny-cam…shoot live action video hands-free with the included Sports Band, or get the optional accessories kits for driving, security, or extreme sports….even listen to music on the built-in MP3 player and upload your videos instantly to YouTube…uploading your videos to your PC is a breeze.

Polaroid Land Camera iPhone 4 Decal - - Make Your iPhone 4 Look Like a Camera

We have featured quite a few different decals which are designed to give your iPhone 4 a unique look, like the Leica iPhone 4 Decals, the latest one is also designed to make your iPhone 4 look like a camera, the Polaroid Land Camera iPhone 4 Decal.

Before the instant gratification of Digital photography and photoshopping your facebook profile picture, there was the semi-instant distinctly rectangular polaroid cameras. Polaroids were great for creating one moment in time in a “hard copy” form that could never truly be re created.

If you want one, the Polaroid Land Camera iPhone 4 Decal is available for $6.00 from ShortSleeveAlliance.

Sea and Sea Underwater Housing Excusively For Canon 7D Digital Camera

If you are the proud owner of a Canon 7D digital camera you can now venture under the waves using the Sea and Sea underwater housing. This impressive underwater camera accessory is constructed from a noncorrosive material and can be taken to depths of over 200 feet while diving.

The Canon 7D underwater case is fitted with a shutter button which can be fired by either your trigger finger or your thumb from the side grip and is fitted with a fiber optic cable that connects directly to the camera’s flash to an external strobe light if required. With 2 optical strobe ports for fiber optic compatible strobes.

The Sea and Sea 7D underwater housing is available to purchase for $800.

FaceVsion TouchCam N1 720p HD Webcam - - With H.264 Video Encoding For Full Screen, High Definition Video Streaming On Internet

FaceVsion has just launched its new Touchcam N1 HD webcamera that is the first of its kind to achieve Skype certification. The FaceVsion TouchCam N1 720p HD Webcam is capable of streaming full screen 720p high definition video over the Internet due its integrated H.264 video encoding.

The TouchCam N1 also has a massive 78° field of view lens is and is fitted with a dual microphones for extra audio clarity even if you are positioned a few feet away from the WebCam. Perfect for a large room with a Media System positioned near your TV.

The faceVsion TouchCam N1 requires a Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP PC with an Intel Core 2Duo or equivalent CPU, 1GB RAM, Skype 4.2 or higher, available Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, and an Internet connection with minimum of 1.2Mbit/sec “up & down” bandwidth capability.

The TouchCAm N1 is available to purchase for around hundred and $19