Archive for the ‘Cameras & Imaging’ Category
Get a new angle from the Canon EOS 60D DSLR
The Canon 60D is the third similar camera that Canon has released in the past year, so what makes it worth the £1,099 price tag? Well, probably one of the most obvious new features is the articulated screen, which makes it easier for the photographer to be more creative with their angles, and which is also a bonus for filming video or when you’re waiting for that perfect shot when…
Aiptek 3D HD camcorder: 3D technology gets up close and personal
Once upon a time 3D in the home was an outlandish and fantastical idea best suited for the year 3000. The popularity of 3D cinema however, with the likes of Avatar mopping up billions of dollars, has led to 3D television in the home – meaning that you can now get freaked out when things jump at you in the safety of your own home where no-one is looking at…
TWIG: StumbleUpon, FaceBook Places, Action Cam
The Week In Gadgets This week saw a number of interesting announcements centring about the Internet. And a Head camera. Wired editor Chris Anderson did a Nas and proclaimed that the Web was dead, before a number of companies and columnists rose to dispute his claim. At the same time StumbleUpon released a mobile app for Android and iPhone handsets, which I found pertinent as the original incarnation of StumpleUpon…
Camcorders in focus: HMX E10, HDC-SDX1H, Xacti CA100 and iPhone 4
Camcorders have long been a family favourite and manufacturers are constantly looking for new features to set themselves apart from the competition. We thought we’d look at a few recently released camcorders to see some of these new features. Firstly, why buy a camcorder at all when you have a smartphone like the iPhone4, which can shoot HD video? The iPhone 4 shoots video in 720p and has a pretty…
Currys and PC World Christmas range preview
LatestGadgets were invited to a preview of the new Christmas ranges for Currys and PC World. 3D is very much in demand for TVs, gaming and cameras with an explosion of products set to launch this year and it is expected that 25% of TVs at Currys and PC World will be 3D by December. Sky are launching their 3D channel this year. The PS3 has the capability for 3D…
Sanyo takes the plunge into high-def, 14mp underwater shooting with the Xacti CA100
Whether you’re snorkelling, on the beach, or just plain stuck in your average Great British summer scenario (ie. wet), the latest offering from Sanyo will let you take high-def video and 14mp still shots at depths of up to 3m (that’s about 10ft). The Sanyo Xacti CA100 has come out just in time for the school holidays, ready to be taken on holidays both abroad and in the great British…
Style wins over substance with GE’s Create by Jason Wu
Unless you’re up there in the Hollywood ranks of Natalie Portman, Drew Barrymore and Diane Kruger, your only hope of getting hold of something designed by fashion designer Jason Wu is the latest GE digital camera to hit the catwalk – the Create by Jason Wu. Promising simplicity and style, and launched during Graduate Fashion week, this good-looking machine has a 12mp sensor and can store more than 1,000 images…
Sony takes aim at the novice snapper with A390 and A290 DSLRs
Hot on the heels of Sony’s NEX range of interchangeable lens compact cameras comes a more traditional pair of DSLRs aimed at the novice snapper. These 14mp entry-level DSLRs are pretty much the same, although the A390 features an LCD screen that tilts and folds, while the A290’s screen is fixed to the body. The A390 also features Quick AF Live View, which avoids squinting through the viewfinder – a…
Toshiba makes a splash with the waterproof Camileo BW10 camcorder
It’s not only snorkelers and action fans who will benefit from Toshiba’s latest baby – a waterproof camcorder. If you’ve ever ruined a gadget by dropping it in the water getting off a boat on holiday, or even if your rugrat has managed to drop it in the bath or a paddling pool, the Camileo BW10 could be the answer to your prayers. Following on from Sony Ericsson’s announcement of…
Olympus gives E-P2 a facelift
Earlier in the year the Olympus unveiled its new E-P2 compact digital camera. With a jet black styling it was supposed to continue the brand’s march into the competitive micro four thirds sector. Now, it has another look – something its manufacturer call ‘stylish silver’. It certainly looks very nice, but is there anything beneath the gloss? The aim behind this camera is to improve upon the previous E-P1 model…
