FujiFilm Instax Mini 50S Instant Camera

FujiFilm has added another instant camera to its range by bringing you the Instax Mini 50S. Coming in a shiny black finish, this sleek and compact camera features two shutter release buttons (1x front, 1x side), a macro lens for close-up shots up to 30cm away, ISO 800 film speed (20 exposures) and a handy self-timer that takes one or two pictures at once. The Instax Mini 50S is now available for purchase in the US via Amazon for $106.
source: TechFresh

Zune HD firmware update released

Wait a minute here, let me check my calendar. Are we in 2011? Yes we are, so why the heck is there a firmware update released for the Zune HD from Microsoft? All right, all five of you Zune HD owners out there, chillax! I'm just kidding – the Zune HD is more than a decent portable media player, but somehow it never really picked up its mojo in the fight against the iPod from Apple. As for the latest firmware update that pushes it from 4.5(109) to 4.5(114), you will get a bunch of changes that seem to point towards minor bug fixes and security issues.

Someone did comment that the latest update messed up his artist backgrounds and Pin tiles, so go ahead and make that update if you are willing to take the chance. For the full list of update changes and security fixes
source: Ubergizmo

Sony Handycam HDR PJ50 Comes With A Built-in Projector

Recording home videos no longer becomes a problem with many camcorders now available in the market. But while choices abound, not all may have the same features that most people may consider quite useful. Having unique features like a built-in projector can make new camcorders like the Sony Handycam HDR PJ50 stand out from the rest.

The new Sony Handycam HDR PJ50 is more than just a regular camcorder. It can be considered even as a mobile theater with its built-in projector able to project recorded videos for up to 60 inches and with powerful built-in stereo speakers for audio. That is enough to enable users to share videos with a greater number of people at any one time.

This Sony camcorder features a 29.8mm Sony G wide angle lens which allows the camcorder to capture and record Full HD videos. Its Exmor R CMOS image sensor also allows capturing 7.1MP still pictures. A built-in 220GB HDD ensures that there is more than enough storage space for lengthy videos. The Sony Handycam HDR PJ50 is available at Sony for around US$1,200.
source: Gadget.com

Twin-Lens Holga Sees Double

Holga's TIM looks like an alcoholic Englishman after a particularly nasty Friday-night brawl, eyes half closed and all but a single tooth knocked from his stupid grinning mouth. And like that violent drunk, TIM will also stumble through life seeing double.

TIM stands for Twin Image Maker, and to this end the camera's “eyes” are a pair of identical lenses. Shoot with both open and you can make 3-D photos. Shoot with either one closed and you get half-frame images, allowing you to put the same image on either side off the photo, or make a diptych of any two images.

TIM's single tooth slides around in his smiling mouth to set the aperture for correct-ish exposure, and the camera also comes with an optional ($15 standalone) flash with color filters. Combine this with the half-frame and multiple exposure options and you have enough image-bending tools to make even a sober viewer dizzy.

All of these shenanigans are recorded on 35mm film.

TIM, from Holga, is available now and will cost you a very reasonable $50 or $60, depending on whether you opt for the flash or not.

Twin Lens Holga with Color Flash [Photojojo]
source: Gadget Lab

Capture App, a ‘Record Button For Your Home Screen'

Capture: Launch the app and you're already shooting video

Capture is an app that does just one thing. And if that thing is useful to you, this could be the best 99 cents you'll spend today. Capture is a video-shooting app that starts recording as soon as it is launched.

Hit the icon on your home screen or — even better — the dock, and you'll be shooting one second later. No fiddling to switch between still and video, no adjusting settings, and no missing the moment you want to record.

Once you get going, you can make a few adjustments. You can tap to shift focus, hit another button to toggle the rear LED flash, and of course start and stop recording.

The app also works on the iPad 2, although not with a native interface. I tried it out and it does just what it says it does, saving the captured footage direct to the camera roll. It's like having a dedicated video-record button on the home screen. You'll never miss a skateboarding dog ever again.

Capture - The Quick Video Camera [iTunes via MacStories, an Apple enthusiast site]
source: Gadget Lab

Sony Alpha SLT-A35 DSLR Camera (Body Only) Available For Pre-Order At Amazon

Amazon has begun taking pre-orders for Sony's upcoming DSLR camera ‘Alpha SLT-A35 (body only)' via its online store. In case you didn't know, the Alpha SLT-A35 sports a large 16.2MP APS-C size CMOS sensor, a 3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD monitor, Sony's BIONZ image processor, RAW image capture support, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, an HDMI output and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities (60fps). The Sony Alpha SLT-A35 sells for $599.99.
source: TechFresh