HD Spy Camera Light Switch From Chinavasion

The HD Spy Camera Light Switch from Chinavasion is designed to look like an ordinary light switch. The camera can record video in 320 x 240 resolutions at 30fps or capture photos at 1280 x 960 resolution. This spy camera features a USB port, a microSD card (up to 32GB) and a SIM card slot that allows it to send an SMS message to your cell phone when someone enters the room. The Chinavasion HD Spy Camera Light Switch is priced at $80 each. [Chinavasion]

GE G100 Power Pro Superzoom Digital Camera

GE has just showcased their newest superzoom digital camera at the annual PMA expo in Sydney. Called the G100, this compact camera sports a 14.4-megapixel Aptina A-Pix CMOS sensor, a 15x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch LCD screen, 10 frames per second continuous shooting mode, an HDMI port and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities. The G100 will hit the market in October 2011 for unannounced price yet. [CNet]

Additional Pentax Q Lenses

Pentax has introduced five interchangeable lenses, which are designed for the new Pentax Q compact digicam. Each lens features an optimized image circle to match the size of the Q's CMOS image sensor. The five lenses are the “Pentax-01 Standard Prime” unifocal standard lens (47mm), the “Pentax-02 Standard Zoom” standard zoom lens (27.5-83mm), the “Pentax-03 Fish Eye” unifocal ultra-wide-angle lens (160 degree view), the “Pentax-04 Toy Lens Wide” unifocal wide-angle lens and the “Pentax-05 Toy Lens Telephoto” unifocal telephoto lens. These lenses are priced at between $79.95 to $299.95. [FarEastGizmos]

Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3) coming in 4 assorted colors

It started with the traditional "professionally" black and the "striking" red, and now 2 more new colors are joining the happy-go-lucky bandwagon of the 1100D newbie DSLR. The company was clearly in an experimental mood, and got the harebrained idea that consumers just might snap up red and brown DSLRs the way they do its candy-colored point-and-shoots. The outfit is now selling its beginner-friendly EOS Rebel T3 in red, brown, and metallic gray — all in addition to your garden-variety black, of course.

Sure, that's tame by Pentax's wacky standards, but for Canon it's pretty… outlandish. Since the camera went on sale this spring, its price has dropped from $599 to a promotional $549 for the kit, which includes an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom II lens. As for the body, if you'll recall, it has a 12.2 megapixel sensor that records 720p video (a rarity for an entry-level model), a nine-point autofocus system, ISO 100 to 6,400, and a 63-zone dual-metering system.
source: 2DayBlog.com

Leica Super-Elmar M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH Lens

The Leica Super-Elmar M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH is a compact ultra-wide angle lens for the M system. As a successor to the legendary Leica Super-Angulon-M 21 mm f/3.4, the new lens delivers outstanding rendition of details and optimum contrast up to its closest focusing distance. The lens is supplied with a metal, screw-mounted lens hood to prevent flare effects and ensure perfect image sharpness. The suggested retail price of the lens is £2,025 or around $3,289. [Leica]

Leica M9-P Full-Frame Digital Rangefinder Camera To Be Available In The UK This June

Leica is set to release their newest full-frame digital rangefinder camera ‘M9-P‘ in the UK this June. This re-styled variant of the Leica M9 will retail for 5,395 GBP (about $8,745). [PhotographyBlog]

Canon EOS Rebel T3 DSLR Camera Receives 3 New Color Options

Canon has rolled out 3 new color options for its EOS Rebel T3 DSLR camera line-up. These colors include Red, Brown and Metallic Grey. If you're interested, the camera will set you back $549.99 + EF 18-55 IS II Lens (normal price $599.99).
source: TechFresh

Magnasonic Covert Alarm Clock Spy Camera

The Magnasonic Covert Alarm Clock Spy Camera allows you to keep track of what's going on in your home or office. The gadget comes equipped with a built-in pinhole camera and DVR, which are cleverly hidden inside the alarm clock's body. This spy camera also has an SD memory card slot that supports up to 32GB of storage space. You can purchase the Magnasonic Covert Alarm Clock Spy Camera for $249.95 each.
source: TechFresh

Aluminum Alpininst Camera Case Is as Tough as it Is Ugly

This hideous looks like a stoned hippy took to carving his airline seatbelt buckle with a Dremel, but if you're a climber, you're probably going to love it anyway. It's called the Alpinist Case, and it protects your camera from mountains.

The case is machined from aluminum held together with stainless steel screws and filled with low-density foam. Should your camera fall, or get whacked by a passing cliff, then there's a good chance it will survive.

But protection is pointless if you can't get the camera out to take photos. To this end, the flip-up, clamp-shut lid can be locked down, but popped open easily. And you hang the case from your belt by a carabiner, so access is easy and fast. You can also leave the lid un-clamped and it will be held closed by magnets.

There are three sizes, from a tiny case for slim point-and-shoots up to a larger one for bigger compacts like the Leica D-Lux. You won't be carrying an SLR in there, but then you probably don't want to schlep a big heavy camera up a mountain anyway.

Available now (but on back order until late July), from $60 to $120.

Alpinist cases [Betashell via PetaPixel]

Leica M9-P announced

The Leica brand name is said to carry plenty of weight when it comes to the world of digital cameras, and we are greeted yet again with a new model – the Leica M9-P, touted to be the smallest, full-frame digital system camera in the world. What's so special about the Leica M9-P? This will keep the current Leica M9 company as part of the company's rangefinder portfolio. Boasting an alternative, even more discreet and resilient design which will definitely make it a classic in the long run, the M9-P is no stranger when it comes to performance, being confident of meeting the needs of professional photographers without batting an eyelid.

You will be able to choose from a classic silver chrome or subtle black paint finish, where this compact size, full-frame, 18-megapixel shooter will boast a scratch-resistant, sapphire crystal cover on the LCD display, making sure it is extremely resistant to wear and nigh unbreakable. That doesn't mean you can have a truck run over it multiple times just to check it out, no? Anti-reflective coating is also included on both sides of the cover, helping you improve the review of images on the display right after capture, even in unfavorable lighting conditions.

Expect to pick up the Leica M9-P from the beginning of next month onwards.
source: Ubergizmo

Tiny Olympus Micro Four Thirds Camera Body Leaked

This looks like a pretty solid leak from Olympus, showing a new slimline Micro Four Thirds camera to be launched on June 30th. The camera is called the EPM1, and it looks to be an answer to Panasonic shrinking GF series of Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Like the GF3, the EPM1 is tiny, more in line with compacts like the XZ1 (also pictured above) than Olympus' previous PEN cameras. It has a touch screen for control (losing some mechanical buttons in the process), stero mics for video recording and apparently has super-fast AF.

According to 43 Rumors' source, there will be two more PEN cameras launched along with the EPM1, as well as some new lenses: a 12mm ƒ2.0 and a 45mm ƒ1.8. I can't wait.

First E-PM1 image and hands-on report [43 Rumors via Electronista]

Logitech HD Webcam C615 for PC and Mac

Compatible with PC or Mac, the Logitech HD Webcam C615 comes with fold-and-go design, coupled with autofocus capabilities and a 360-degree swivel rotation. Featuring built-in autofocus, the portable webcam lets you make video calls in HD 720p on Skype, FaceTime, Windows Live Messenger, as well as video calls on Yahoo! Messenger, iChat, AIM and other popular instant messaging applications. It also includes one-click HD video and photo upload to Facebook™, as well as HD video upload to YouTube™ and Twitter. Other highlights: 3-foot USB cable with an extender and tripod-ready design.
source: Trendy Gadget

Nauticam NA-EPL2 Housing For Olympus E-PL2

Nuaticam today released the NA-EPL2 housing for the Olympus E-PL2 digital camera. This underwater camera case features a removable optical mount, allowing the user to easily switch between shooting with a strobe or shooting with a built-in flash. Strobes can be attached to the housing via optional strobe mounting balls on the handle or a single strobe mounting ball point on the housing. The Nauticam NA-EPL2 also features a cold-shoe mount for even more mounting options. The Nauticam NA-EPL2 housing for Olympus E-PL2 is priced at $1,750.

source: TechFresh

SVP MP300 Pocket HD Camcorder

Capture all the memories you want while on the go with this MP300 Pocket HD Camcorder from SVP. This compact device sports a 5.0-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 3x digital zoom, a 2.4-inch LTPS LCD screen, an SD card slot (up to 32GB), a pop-up USB connector and can capture both 720p HD video at 30fps as well as up to 8.0-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode). The SVP MP300 can be yours for just $51.49.

source: TechFresh

Our Photo and Video compare tools now feature real digicams

Ever wondered how the Nokia N8 compares to a Canon 5D MkII? Well, we just finished adding this and other juicy reference digicams to our photo and video compare tools so you can get a better idea how a certain phone or tablet pits against a real, full-time camera in terms of image quality.

As you guys know, here at GSMArena we're very fond of comparative testing. We like to pit one device against another (be it a phone, a camera, a tablet or else). We test performance, audio quality, camera quality, video quality and just about everything you can think of. It's a professional thing, we like to keep it informative, up-to-date and unbiased (within reason).

Mobile phones are really taking some of the digicam's bread and butter. The only ones that still stand their grounds are the professional DSLRs, or are they? Now you can verify that for yourselves. And yes, you will be surprised. Knock yourselves out!

Here's a direct link that compares the Nokia N8 to the Canon 5D MkII DSLR in our Photo Compare Tool.

Nokia N8, Canon 5D MkII and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc in our Photo Compare Tool

And here's another comparison between a still from the Canon 5D MkII 1080p footage pitted against the HTC Sensation and Samsung Galaxy SII.

HTC Sensation, Canon 5D MkII and Samsung Galaxy S II in our Video Compare Tool

Another small change is that we have added the megapixels for each device right next to its name in the list, so it's now easier to pick the right devices to compare.

Hope you like the changes. You can bet we'll continue to improve our website and the roller coaster ride is just getting fired up. Stay tuned.
source: GSM Arena

Leaked Photos Of The New Olympus PEN Mini

Camera and photography enthusiasts should be familiar with Olympus's PEN series which is part of their micro-four-thirds line up and was supposed to bridge the gap between compact point and shoot styled cameras and the bigger and sometimes heavier DSLR cameras.The new model, the Olympus PEN Mini or better known as the E-PM1 is supposed to be comparable in size with the Olympus XZ-1 although being slightly larger in width, and it's supposed to bring about new features such as a touchscreen display, a brand new imaging engine and sensor and improved circuitry that should deliver reduced power consumption and increased battery life.

It is also said to bring about ultrafast autofocus that the company claims beats out the Panasonic GH2 AF and many DSLR cameras out in the market today which is a rather bold and impressive statement, although it would be a welcome feature and upgrade as the older Olympus PEN E-P1 which while producing great looking images, was also criticized for having a slow autofocus system which meant that the photos you could take with it was pretty much limited to landscapes and scenery, with action shots and wedding shots (which requires quick shooting to capture those moments) being out of the question (although not entirely impossible, just perhaps not so ideal).

Word has it that come June 30th all will be revealed, but until then we'll have to contend with that particular leaked photo.
source: Ubergizmo