Monday, October 15, 2007

Panasonic Develops Next-generation Image Sensor

Panasonic today announced the development of a lightfast image sensor for the next generation.

BenQ Sells Its Digital Camera Business

BenQ and Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd., a Taiwan-based manufacturer of digital cameras, today announced that they have entered into an agreement for the acquisition of BenQ?s digital camera-related R&D and manufacturing facilities.

Ultra-sensitive Camera Sensor May Eliminate Flash


Kodak said on Thursday it has developed digital camera technology that nearly eliminates the need for flash photography.

BenQ Introduces New E820 and C740i Digital Cameras

BenQ today expands its digital camera lineup with two upgrade additions, the BenQ E820 and C740i, both featuring new user interface with a 2.5-inch LTPS screen, and Pentax lens.

Kodak Announces First EASYSHARE Camera to Incorporate KODAK CMOS Image Sensor


Eastman Kodak announced today the first digital camera in its EASYSHARE line to incorporate the company?s new CMOS image sensor technology.

Panasonic Introduces Three New LUMIX Cameras

Panasonic unveiled today three new models in its LUMIX digital still camera line.

Fujifilm Announces 12 Megapixel Compact Digital Camera


Digital photographers can now take advantage of the latest in Fujifilm's F-Series digital cameras with the 12 megapixel FinePix F50fd.

Kodak Sues Matsushita Over Digital Camera Patents

Eastman Kodak sued Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., claiming infringement of four U.S. patents on digital-camera technology.

Samsung Launches Next Generation NV Digital Cameras

Samsung Camera today introduced three new models to its NV series of advanced point & shoot digital cameras - the eight mega pixel NV8, 10 mega pixel NV15 and 12 mega pixel NV20.

BenQ Introduced 10 Mega Pixels E1000 Digital Camera


The E1000 features a metallic casing and an a solid metal grip with brushing treatment on the front of the camera, along with matted black finishing case to boost up the overall taste.

Sony Recalls 350,000 Digital Cameras

Japanese electronics giant Sony said Thursday it would recall 350,000 Cyber-Shot digital cameras worldwide because the metal coating could peel off and scratch the user's hand.

New Night Vision Modules Bring HD Cameras Out of the Dark


Night Vision now available for a host of Sony HD Cameras including HVR-Z1, HVR-A1 and HDR-SR1


Canon to offer new SLR Cameras for Amateurs


Canon said on Monday it will launch a new digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera for advanced amateur users to better compete with Nikon in the fastest-growing segment of the digital camera market.

Sony Commercializes CMOS Image Sensor With 12.47 Effective Megapixel Resolution

Sony today announced the commercialization of "IMX021", an APS-C size (diagonal: 28.40mm/Type 1.8) 12.47 effective megapixel ultra-high speed, high image quality CMOS image sensor designed for digital SLR cameras.

Nikon Unveils New Cameras in Battle Against Canon


Nikon's newest advanced cameras and a lineup of fresh faces will help it outrun rival Canon Inc in a scramble for loyal fans throughout Asia, Nikon executives said on Thursday.

Panasonic Introduced LUMIX DMC-L10 SLR with Face Detection


Beside Face Detection, the DMC-L10 also offers an advanced 2.5 inch Live View LCD which can rotate 270 degrees, enabling versatile shooting options, and making it easy and convenient to shoot from high or low angles.


SanDisk Boosts Capacities in High-Performance SanDisk Ultra II Line


SanDisk Corporation today introduced two new capacities in its high-performance SanDisk Ultra II line: a 4-gigabyte (GB)1 SDHC Plus card and an 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo card.

Sony to Launch Second Alpha Digital Camera to Take On Canon

Sony said it would launch a new digital single lens reflex camera for advanced users in November, broadening its product lineup in a move to take on industry leaders Canon and Nikon.

Fujifilm to Shift Digital Camera Output to China

Fujifilm Holdings said on Wednesday it plans to shift its remaining digital camera production to China and cut an unspecified number of jobs as it restructures its struggling camera operations.

BenQ Launched C840 8 Mpx Digital Camera

The successor to the C740i, C840 is featuring an 8 mega pixel CCD sensor, smc PENTAX lens, Face Tracking function, Shake-Free mode, ISO up to 1600, optical zoom in video recording and 3:2 and 16:9 special output sizes.

BenQ Introduces Super Slim 8.0 Megapixel Camera


BenQ today expanded its digital camera lineup with the super slim BenQ T800, an upgrade to the T700.

BenQ Extends Ultra-slim Lineup with X735

Featuring 7 megapixels resolution capabilities with 3x optical zoom in both static and video mode, the BenQ X735 offers great functionality in a slim stainless-steel body at a mere 12.5mm.