This Week
JVC camcorders connect to, controlled by phone
JVC launched seven new Everio camcorders, four of which have built-in WiFi to tether to Android and iOS devices, enabling wireless transfer to the smartphone for internet sharing — and for the phone to serve as a remote control for the camcorder’s video capture. “With Wi-Fi models, JVC fills the gap between a traditional camcorder and a smartphone by combining great image quality with advanced photographic features, such as a powerful zoom and excellent communication capabilities,” … [Continue reading...]
Casio speeds Exilim compact camera
The EX-ZR15 is a new high-speed compact camera from Casio that starts up in 0.99 seconds, focuses in 0.13 seconds, and has shot-to-shot times as low as 0.29 seconds. The fast performance also underlies multi-shot functions such as HDR, blurred backgrounds, and stitched-together panoramas. “The EX-ZR15 allows users to experience the pleasure of continuous shooting so no important moments are missed,” the company says, “even when using shooting modes that apply complex image processing … [Continue reading...]
More MFT support
Olympus announced three companies declared support for the Micro Four Thirds System standard, and will be introducing compliant products. Astrodesign develops advanced imaging equipment such as a 4K camera system; Kenko Tokina and Tamron each manufacture interchangeable lenses. “With the addition of exciting new products from these companies, the Micro Four Thirds lineup will become much more diverse,” Olympus adds, “further increasing the potential of this advanced digital imaging … [Continue reading...]
Canon updates six camcorders
Along with its new still cameras, Canon this month also debuted six new Vixia HD camcorders. The company announced three compact M-series models, the M52, M50, and M500, at $750, $650 and $550, respectively. The more budget-minded entry-level R-series models — the R32, R30, and R300 are $550, $450 and $350. The camcorders have improved functions and features to capture HD videos with high-resolution and superior quality, the company says, such as new CMOS sensor with improved low-light … [Continue reading...]
General Imaging bridges to long-zoom models
General Imaging says it is “redefining the bridge camera market” with its latest GE-branded cameras. The X600 has a 25x zoom that starts at 26mm wide. The 14-megapixel camera captures 10 frames per second in full resolution, and 1080p HD video. A High Dynamic Range + feature combines three consecutive exposures into an optimized image, and the Multi-Exposure function combines six successive action shots into one image “for further artistic expression and photo enthusiasts.” The camera … [Continue reading...]
RIM replaces co-CEOs
BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion replaced its co-chief executive officers with Thorsten Heins, now president and CEO. Those hoping for big changes at RIM might be left wanting, however: Heins joined RIM in 2007, and was last chief operating officer. As for the former co-CEOs: Mike Lazaridis is now vice chair of the board, and chair of the board’s new Innovation Committee; Jim Balsillie remains a director. Research In Motion was founded in 1984 and is based in Waterloo, … [Continue reading...]
Nokia Lumia 900 to debut on AT&T’s 4G LTE network
With the largest display available from Nokia — 4.3-inches — the Lumia 900 “delivers a rich content experience from a phone that still fits easily in your hand.” Nokia and AT&T announced the latest Lumia 900, saying it is the first of Nokia's Windows Phone-based line to feature high-speed LTE connectivity. The primary camera includes Zeiss optics, with an F2.2 aperture and 28mm wide angle focal length, the company says. AT&T adds that its 4G network “really amplifies … [Continue reading...]
Schneider adds optics to iPhone
iPhone 4 and 4S users can add a 2x telephoto lens from Schneider Optics to enable “professional quality photographic still and video imagery,” the company says. The new $100 tele lens narrows the iPhone’s field-of-view by half, bringing objects closer, Schneider says. “Especially useful for headshots, the new lens reduces perspective distortion resulting in more pleasing portraits than those taken with the iPhone’s native lens. The iPro Tele covers the full still and video formats … [Continue reading...]
Sony improves back-illuminated CMOS sensor
Saying they’re aimed at future camera phones, Sony developed next-generation “stacked” back-illuminated CMOS image sensors with RGBW coding and HDR movie functions to “realizes higher image quality and superior functionality in a more compact size.” Sony says its RGBW coding function “allows images to be captured with low noise and high picture quality even in low-light conditions,” thanks to a white pixel added to the conventional RGB array; its HDR function “allows brilliant … [Continue reading...]
New picture printing products from Fujifilm
Fujifilm’s latest addition to its line of dry minilabs, the Frontier DL650, has a 6-color ink system “to produce vivid images with enhanced grain and gradation.” The system prints from 3.5-by-5 inches up to 12-by-48, at speeds up to 950 4x6 prints per hour, and at resolutions up to 1440 dpi. The inkjet printer solution can be optimized for the diverse needs of retail, commercial, and professional markets, the company says. Also, Fuji adds, production flexibility is improved with the … [Continue reading...]
Greenscreen plug-in for Aperture Live Shoots
Digital Anarchy says its Primatte Event is the perfect choice for photographers who work in high volume or live environments, and often process thousands of greenscreen images for events, little league and school portraits. “Our new Primatte Event plug-in was designed specifically for Apple’s Aperture application, and opens new possibilities for photographers who shoot a lot of greenscreen images,” the company says. “The tethering and batch features in Aperture make productivity and … [Continue reading...]
Photodex updates ProShow
There are more than 300 updates to version 5 of ProShow Producer and ProShow Gold, says developer Photodex, “designed to improve the user interface and add unprecedented effects to users’ slideshows.” New features include 3D tilt effects, GPU acceleration, and new slide styles and transitions. ProShow is “an intuitive software tool that lets people easily mix photos, video clips and music together into polished video slideshows,” the company says. ProShow Gold 5 is $70; … [Continue reading...]
6Sight Magazine
Sharing Sights — in 6Sight Magazine
The December–January issue of 6Sight magazine, the voice of the Future of Imaging Conference, is now available. In this 32-page issue: Ericsson Advances Imaging: An interivew with engineer Mats Wernersson. Flixab Automates Edits: CEO David Slater’s algorithms analyze video. Trover … [Continue reading...]
The Shape of Cameras Today — in 6Sight magazine
The November issue of 6Sight magazine, the voice of the Future of Imaging Conference, is now available. In this 32-page issue: The Shape of Cameras Today An overview of the leading current models from the top manufacturers. All Photography is Mobile If camera phones are “mobile … [Continue reading...]
Debating Mobile Imaging — in The 6Sight Report
The September issue of 6Sight magazine, the voice of the 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference, is now available here. September 2011 6Sight Report In this 35-page issue: Coverage of the Mobile Imaging sessions at the 6Sight conference. • Camera Phone Hardware: Senior … [Continue reading...]
All about Social Imaging — in The 6Sight Report
The May-June issue of the 6Sight magazine, the voice of the 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference, is now available here. June 2011 6Sight Report In this 44-page issue: All about Social Imaging • Adobe Advances Social Imaging: Product manager Bryan O’Neil Hughes fills us in on … [Continue reading...]
Social Imaging — in The 6Sight Report
The June 2011 issue will focus on social imaging. In the meantime, we now offer here for free our first look at the topic, in the September 2009 issue of The 6Sight Report: September 2009 6Sight Report This report focuses discusses "Social Photography" – imaging in three new and … [Continue reading...]
Mainstream Mobile Imaging — in The 6Sight Report
The March-April issue of the The 6Sight Report, the voice of the 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference, is available for free download here: March-April 2011 6Sight Report This report focuses on Mobile Imaging, and includes: • The State of the Camera Phone Senior Analyst Tony Henning … [Continue reading...]
JVC camcorders connect to, controlled by phone
JVC launched seven new Everio camcorders, four of which have built-in WiFi to tether to Android and iOS devices, enabling wireless transfer to the smartphone for internet sharing — and for the phone to serve as a remote control for the camcorder’s video capture. “With Wi-Fi models, JVC … [Read More...]
Polaroid makes connected camera smarter with Android OS
Polaroid debuted an innovative camera that duplicates many of the capabilities of a camera-equipped mobile phone — because it’s a camera equipped with the Android operating system used in many phones. The Polaroid SC1630 “makes snapping and sharing high definition … [Read More...]
Fujifilm adds mirrorless ILC to X premium line
The X-Pro1 “is poised to deliver superlative image quality that will rival currently available mid- and high-end SLR models,” Fujifilm says. It’s “another decisive step into the premium camera market,” the company adds, a move started with its X-Series camera line. “Each element is … [Read More...]
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