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New Optios on the loose

Damian Koh  |  Sep 14, 2006

Pentax has today announced three new digicams--the Optio T20, Optio E20 and the K10D dSLR. Nothing surprising here as both Optios are upgrades to the current lineup. The 10-megapixel K10D looks slightly more promising with a CCD-shift shake reduction and dust removal system.

The Optio T20 has a larger 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD, higher resolution of 7 megapixels and maximum sensitivity level of ISO 800 compared with its predecessor--the T10. For the budget-conscious, Pentax offers the 6-megapixel Optio E20 which runs on two AA-sized batteries.

Other features on the new dSLR comprise a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, 11-point autofocus system and SDHC card support. According to Pentax, consumers can expect the trio to be available in Asia Pacific around end October 2006.

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Zigview's finder goes the extra mile

Damian Koh  |  Sep 12, 2006

dSLR users have it easier now especially if they're required to shoot frequently at difficult angles, for example, in a pool of mud or on tree tops. They can attach Zigview's new S2 Digital Angle Finder on their viewfinder which displays a live video feed to a 2.5-inch high-res LCD.

If the ability to tilt and rotate the LCD display for viewing at almost any angle isn't enough, you can also shoot from as far as 10m (with extension cable) or relay the video feed live to a remote monitor using the TV-out connection. Like the earlier R model, this new Zigview S2 comes with a nine-area TTL motion sensor and interval timer features.

A must-have accessory--if you engage in photography that requires reconnaissance techniques. We're not sure about the pool of mud, though.

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More Cyber-shots coming your way

Damian Koh  |  Sep 11, 2006

Nothing massive like the spew of cameras from Canon, Nikon and Olympus pre-Photokina. Instead, Sony is keeping it small with the announcement of two new Cyber-shots--the T50 and the N2--both with 3-inch touchscreen LCD monitors.

Also available in red, the additional color on the Cyber-shot DSC-T50 is a welcome relief from the standard shades of black and silver, while maintaining the sleek design of the Cyber-shot DSC-T30.

Other than a resolution upgrade from 8 to 10-megapixels, the Cyber-shot DSC-N2 also has a boost in sensitivity from ISO 800 to a maximum of ISO 1,600. Of course, you can still draw wings on your colleagues like we did on this shooter.

Both cameras will be available some time in October for the Asia-Pacific region.

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EOS 40D rumored to launch at Photokina

Damian Koh  |  Sep 08, 2006

One of the many cameras rumored to be unveiled during the biennial Photokina tradeshow is Canon's EOS 40D. Here's what we heard.

According to a reader post on Fosfor Gadgets, the EOS 40D is speculated to be unveiled on September 26, which falls on the first day of the biennial photo imaging tradeshow. There aren't many concrete specs yet but this successor to the EOS 30D sports a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with a 1.6x crop factor and comes with the anti-dust feature which was first introduced on the entry-level EOS 400D.

Sounds logical for the resolution upgrade and the inclusion of the anti-dust function but the rest of the rumored details are similar to the current 30D: 2.5-inch LCD, nine focus points, a five-frames-per-second continuous shooting mode and uses CompactFlash cards.

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5-in-1 digital frame

Damian Koh  |  Sep 08, 2006

This multifunction digital photo frame and clock should please the most demanding working executives. But that's not the only trick up its sleeves.

The Digital Photo Frame & Clock comes with a 1.4-inch LCD screen that's capable of displaying a series of 22 pictures. Wait till you tell your colleague that this frame is also a digital clock, calendar, alarm and can read room temperature--useful to tell the office air-conditioning is too cold or warm, though we're quite sure your body would be able to tell the difference just as accurately.

This device doesn't runs on two pieces of AAA-sized cells and a CR2032 battery. Alternatively, you can power it by connecting to your PC via the USB connection.

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