Sony’s recently introduced the new A9 Camera which is exactly what a professional photography camera demands. The new A9 is the most advanced full-frame mirrorless camera that replaces the heart with a 24.2 Megapixels full-frame stacked CMOS sensor with integrated memory. The sensor gives it the ability to shot at 20x faster speeds. which means you can do high speed 20fps continuous shooting in RAW (AF/AE lock for up to 241 RAW/ 362 JPEG images). The good thing about the electronic shutter is that it won’t blackout/lag between taking pictures. The camera shoots upto 1/32000 seconds which is far better than the mechanical shutter. Furthermore, it features 4K videos recording with full HD recording (120 fps), 3,686k resolution, 5-axis in-body stabilization, Ethernet port, dual SD card slots. Expected to launch at May 25th.
Category: Cameras
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Polaroid Socialmatic Camera
Polaroid Socialmatic combines the nostalgic appeal of vintage Polaroid instant print cameras with the ability to share using the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi and Android™ interface. From now on you can share and physically print out your social images at the same time. The shape and color of the camera looks like the Instagram app logo. The camera specs includes 4.5-inch touchscreen LCD display, 2MP camera on the back and 14MP camera on the front, built in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to pass-on the photos to smart phones, optical zoom, built-in 4GB Internal Storage and a micro SD slot for extra memory(expandable up-to 32GB), zero-ink heat activated printing system to print 2 x 3 inches smudge free & water-resistant picture with sticker on the back to stick them anywhere. Moreover, QR code which will allow other Socialmatic players to scan in order to follow your Instagram feed.
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The World’s Smartest 360fly 4k Camera
The 360fly 4k Camera looks small but it can capture huge things. Recording a 360° video at 4k resolution is no big deal for this tiny. Unlike other 360° and VR cameras, 360fly 4k records all the action with one Ultra Fisheye Lens combined with 16-megapixels image sensor and innovative smart features. Such as, First-Person POV, Motion/Audio Active, Time-Lapse Mode and a lot more. (more…)
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Olympus 9mm F8 Fisheye Body Cap Lens
Olympus’ newly designed Olympus 9mm F8 FISHEYE Body Cap Lens may look like an ordinary body cap but it is a valuable camera piece as the result of a clever combination of a lens and a body cap. The body cap lens is for Micro 4/3 Cameras with 35mm equivalent focal length, 140 degree viewing angle and it’s very similar to its forerunner the original 15mm f8 body cap lens but with an f8 aperture, a manual focusing (MF) lever and a multi-use Lens barrier for particularly wide shooting. It comes in Black and White colors and weighs only 1 ounce.
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Revl Arc is Smallest 4k Camera With Hybrid Stabilization
Action cameras that record 4k videos are no longer new gadgets to us. Yet, this Revl Arc 4k Camera becomes our next best thing in hunt for the gadget list. Just like any other Action Camera, Revl Arc is capable of recording 12-megapixel stills, includes G-force, accelerator data and can pair with GPS and heart-rate monitor devices. It’s waterproof up-to 3 meters underwater. The AI assisted editing system, through a smart video editing app, gives you a highlight of videos based on data collected from its sensors.
The only difference is its size and awesome stability mechanism. The Arc is more than an action camera and better gimbal you’d ever imagine in your bag. The Arc Camera combines both electronic and physical stabilization mechanism to eliminate the shakiness and keep the horizon leveled. There are videos out there comparing both with and without this gimbal Check Out Here.
In comparison with GoPro Hero 4 + Feiyu Gimbal and GoPro Hero Session + Feiyo Gimbal, we can clearly see it beats them easily in many ways. You may add extra accessories with the Revl Arc to increase its functionality. Like, sticky mount, bar mount, kite surfing strut mount etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=helKtdl9N6U
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Samsung Debuts its First Gear 360
Samsung debuts its first VR Camera, Gear 360. The dual lens technology allows you to record 360-degrees field of view. Either use one or both at the same time, each of those wide angle lenses give you 180-degrees field of view. With just a single click of a button it may record 3840 x 1920 pixels high resolution video (4k) and 30MP photos. The Gear 360 is made to shoot, stitch & edit, view and share the media on the go.
Pairs up with a Galaxy smartphone via bluetooth and by using Wi-Fi Direct, it transforms the large screen into very handy remote viewfinder. For storage purposes, it can take upto 120 GB of microSD card. The VR Camera is dust and splash resistant at any angle up to 60˚ from the vertical.
Equipped with bright F2.0 lens that gives you bright and captivating pictures, Gear 360 can easily be setup to work with Google Street View App. Checkout the VR Gallery to see more 360 Videos and photos.For now, watch the following video in 4k Resolution to see the Samsung’s new gear 360 in action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hocIatxuddk
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Leica XU (Typ 113) Waterproof Camera
Leica has released a very interesting compact XU (Type 113), which is waterproof to a depth of 15 meters. The camera is equipped with a large APS-C chip, high luminous f/1.7 lens.
The Leica XU (Type 113) is based on the already well-known compact Leica X (type 113). The camera meets the IP68 standard and the manufacturer promises the possibility of shooting at depths of up to 15 meters for 60 minutes. The camera also can survive a fall from the height of 1.22 meters. The shape of the camera has been developed in collaboration with Audi Design.
The camera comes with an APS-C sensor with the resolution of 16.5 megapixels (effective 16.2 million pixels). The camera can shoot movies in Full HD (1920 × 1080 pixels) or HD (1280 × 720 pixels) at 30 frames per second in MP4 format. The XU (Type 113) gets 3″ display has the resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. You can use SD Memory Card, SDHC and SDXC. To power it, a 1600 mAh Li-Ion battery from Sanyo has been used.
All this comes for $2,950, which is not much for a “water, dust, and shockproof Leica”.
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netatmo Presence Security Camera with Smart Activity Detection Technology
Netatmo, a well-known manufacturer for its connected home devices presented its smart home security camera called “netatmo Presence”. The camera is able to distinguish between animals, cars, and people. The Presence constantly communicates with the connected iOS devices, for example, when an animal prowling around the house, when a car stopped in front, or when a person approaches the place.
With a viewing angle of 100 degrees and a detection distance of 20m, the Presence is not only effective in the day time but also at night. The infrared sensors and a projector automatically enable to record better images in condition low light or to flee intruders.
The recordings are saved on an SD card, but the Presence also supports live streaming on iOS device via Wi-Fi home network.This new Netatmo surveillance camera will be available in Q3 2016 and the price is still unknown. Watch the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFAqGiIxQNc
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TomTom Bandit Action Camera for 4K Videos
TomTom is a Dutch brand famous for its GPS. The company now aims to take on famous action cam GoPro with its TomTom Bandit action camera. In this sector where GoPro reigns supreme, TomTom hopes to get a place with his camera capable of shooting 4K.
The Bandit is waterproof to 50 meters depth, incorporating a 16 megapixel sensor that can shoot in 4K theoretically. The problem is that the 4K image could be choppy because the speed is limited to 15 fps. For more fluid sequences it is possible to shoot in 2.7K (2704 x 1528 pixels) at 30 fps in full HD at 60 fps or 120 fps at 720p.
The camera hosts a MicroSD port and a USB 3.0 port to make transferring images and also to recharge its 1900 mAh battery. It supports WiFi and Bluetooth. Motion sensor and a GPS are integrated into the TomTom Bandit, coupled to the integrated pulse indicator, the camera is able to “mark” the highlights in the video.
The TomTom Bandit Action Camera($397) works in conjunction with mobile TomTom Sport app, which is currently available only on iOS. The frame of the video will be sent directly on your smartphone and you can control the camera from it. Editing can be done directly from the tablet or smartphone connected to the camera via WiFi. This allows editing media without transferring to other devices.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpA0FjqcgcE
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ZEISS ExpoLens for iPhone 6/Plus and Samsung Galaxy S6
ZEISS the long known German company to supply camera lens for Nokia phones now jumps into smartphones market with their line of snap on lenses called ExoLens. Perfect for photography enthusiasts the set includes three lenses – a wide-angle, a telephoto, and a macro. The size of lenses is small enough to fit easily in a pocket so you can make professional staff at any time.
Lens with 3-x zoom allows you to capture objects in the distance. You can get bright panoramic photos with a field of view of 165 degrees. Wide-angle lens is ideal if you need to capture a wide range of covering long distances. Of course, even the best lens of this kind will not turn the iPhone into a full-fledged camera. Nevertheless, compact lenses ExoLens allow us to make better quality photos.
ExoLens are made of soft plastic combined with a metal iPhone 6 casing, and the lenses are made from matte optical glass. The accessory is priced at $129. Lenes for Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 Edge are also available.
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Nikon KeyMission 360-Degree Video And Virtual Reality Camera
In addition to the APS-C format, the new flagship D500, Nikon also bring a newly developed KeyMission 360 panoramic camera on CES 2016, entered the motion of the camera and virtual reality field. The compact body of the camera combines two independent lenses. The pictures automatically synthesized into 360-degree panoramic images in the camera and also the camera supports 4K UHD video capture.
Of course, as a sports camera, KeyMission 360 without protective cover is waterproof up to 30 meters depth, 2 meters drop resistance, dustproof and anti-low temperature solid performance. Moreover, the electronic damping system can effectively reduce the impact of camera shake for sharp and user is presented with more clear video quality. It is reported that this KeyMission 360 panoramic camera will be officially on sale this spring, will also introduce more interesting and useful exclusive accessories for your choice.
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Cinema Mount – Universal Smartphone Stabilizer Rig Mount
Cinema Mount is a versatile smartphone stabilizer rig with a 2 in 1 lens and a filter kit. The smartphone is clamped on a vigorous clip in the rig. The wide-angle lens provides a wider angle than the lens of the smartphone. Capture more of your subject, e.g. ideal for landscapes or indoors.
Stunning shots of fascinating details that are not visible to the naked eye are therefore possible. A special extra is the Filter Kit consisting of 2 graduated filters and 1 filter adapter bracket is included for those shots. With the filters you retain control over the exposure and increase the dynamic range of your designs. The Cinema Mount Rig is made of polycarbonate and aluminum. Additional features like a spirit level, a hot shoe adapter, a tripod mount and straps can make the Cinema Mount ($125) flexible and versatile to use.
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The Phase One XF 100MP Camera
Phase One the company committed to the development of ultra-high-pixel camera recently released the world’s first 100 million pixel CMOS sensor-powered camera dubbed as “XF 100MP”. The Phase One collaborated with Sony to develop this medium format sensor, which not only supports 16-bit color but also the pixel as high as 100 million (101,082,464).
The other specs include ISO sensitivity 50-12800, dynamic range with 15 stalls, 60 minutes long exposure, 1/1600s flash sync rate. The Phase One XF 100MP camera is now officially on sale, priced up to $48,990 dollars.
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Axis VIDIUS – The World’s Smallest Camera Drone
There are dozens of drone available in market but none of them is like Axis VIDIUS because the title of being world’s smallest drone with built-in camera only goes to Axis VIDIUS. This mini drone measures only 4.3cm x 4.3cm x 2.5cm. Being in this size limits some features; for example 15mAh batter lasts for only 5-7 minutes of flight. But thankfully it takes only 20 minutes to recharge. Also the camera records at 420p resolution. The video cab be live stream at smartphones.
The Axis VIDIUS ($75) has 6-Axis Gyro Stabilization which you’ll not get in smaller drones. The drone can be controlled via both Android and iOS devices or by included 2.4 gHz controller. Obviously not a thing for grown up but you can buy one to make your kid happy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-Lr-8BF1BY
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Snitch Flying Camera Ball Takes 360-Degree Photo/Videos
Earlier this month we posted about Fleye, a human-friendly flying drone with built-in camera. There is another set to launch in 2016. It is ‘Snitch” dubbed as a “flying camera ball”. Snitch goes a step further with its automatic shot-taking ability. Yes Snitch will follow you and will take shots of you automatically, upon your entrance into its frame. Don’t worry about perfect shots because before taking photos it will announce “3-2-1” Cheeeese! Furthermore it can take 360° panoramic photos with its 16-megapixel. The Gimbal (image stabilization) makes sure perfect “no-blurred” photos of you. Besides its shape and friendly look it matches the battery time with Fleye, which is 10 minutes in both cases. Expect getting Snitch in May 2016.
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Giroptic Full HD 360 Degree VR Camera
With three eyes and three ears, Giroptic 360 Cam captures the world around us. At the push of a button this VR cam captures incredible footage in 2K and 4K stunning photos in 360 degree view.
The Giroptic 360 Cam has three lenses, each of which has a 185-degree field of view with a fisheye lens. All of them overlap at the borders, and a special chip to process the image with each of them, combining the whole view of the sphere. In other words three video files will be developed into one.
This 360 degree camera is independent and can therefore be installed in various places around homes or offices. Its clever mounting system allows it to attach with regular light-bulb threads for surveillance purpose. You can program the camera for snapping photos every few seconds. The captured content can be transferred to your computer. Streaming will be also possible for a mobile application for smartphones. The content will be streamed to mobile devices via Wi-Fi. The Giroptic 360 Cam ($499) also has gyroscopic image stabilization and GPS for geotagging. The camera is rugged and fully waterproof.
Also visit: Luna 360 Degree Waterpoof VR Camera for Android/iOS
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YoCam is The Smallest Waterproof Camera
YoCam may be smaller but it packs big features. A cam designed for life logging records constantly everything from our perspective. YoCam wants to be uncompromising device to capture your life moments everywhere. The cam includes functions like bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity, remote recording, image stabilization and HDR mode as well. Yocam camera records 2.7k resolution at 30 frames per second for regular, 1080p at 60fps and 720p videos at 12fps. YoCam ($149) is IP68 certified for waterproofing up to 6 meters depth.
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Luna – 360 Degree Waterpoof VR Camera for Android/iOS
360 degree videos are increasingly become popular since Youtube and Facebook are also promoting this new technology via their social networds and VR(virtual reality) devices. The 360 degree VR camera market is yet to be tapped by big players in camera industry. But for now Luna wants you to fulfill your 360 degree video recording desire with its dual 190-degree fish-eye lens. The tiny Luna is also offer video stabilization.
The wifi connectivity passes videos in real-time to smartphone or tab. Thankfully the Luna is supported with both iOS and Android. The app allows full control over result so you can get 2D photos as well. The outer shell is made from aluminum and the lens of protected by scratch-proof glass. For technical side it features 5MP cam, Gyro, 32 GB storage and Magnetic Adapter for charging. You can get Luna Cam for $249 from Indiegogo.
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Mokacam – The World’s Smallest 4K Camera
Mokacam is the smallest high definition 4k camera in the world which will be available early in 2016. The other cameras have more or less all the same functions but because of size and price Mokacam outruns them in the race. Mokacam shots high definition 4k images and videos with a 16 mega pixel sensor by Sony and has a field of view of 152°.
The cube-shape Mokacam measures 45×45mm and weighs only 79g, making it easy to carry in pockets or bags. The built-in magnet allows attaching anywhere on pole, benches and even on cars The Mokacam is housed in waterproof shell that promises to protect up to 60 meters depth. Besides photos and videos, it features slow and accelerated motion function, a high performance microphone, microSD card slot and a USB port are integrated. Easy to use it has an on/off button and a steerable rotary screen 270°. A magnetic easy-to-stick 1100mAh battery powers it for 3 hours. A free iOS and Android app let you control Mokacam during shooting. The Mokacam available in 3 colors (black, gold and blue) and is available for pre-order on Indiegogo at the set price of $99 for the first 1,000 buyers and $129 for latecomers.
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Manfrotto D1 is Backpack for Drones and DSLR
The D1 Drone backpack according Manfrotto is first all-in-one solution for quick and easy drone strange. This strong backpack has plenty of room for a Quadcopter, a remote control, an DSLR camera with several lenses and accessories. Moreover, there is compartment for a 17″ laptop as well. Loops are fitted on the outside to be able to mount a tripod because Manfrotto itself is a tripod maker.
Manfrotto has this backpack designed for one DJI Phantom Drone, since its the most famous one, to take along on location, but obviously it fits other types Quadcopters well. Simply you take the disassembled drone along in the main compartment, with the remote control, accessories and propellers will be stored in the convenient, removable pouches between the four arms of the Quadcopter. Or the other way, you can store the drone in outer compartment and close the front cover with quick-release fasteners. Of course, the drone is more vulnerable in this case because the propellers stay outside of the backpack. You should also not be going on extended trip with propellers revealed but for short trips its ideal. Get D1 Drone Backpack for $199. (more…)
