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Nikon has revamped its D5000 DSLR to reveal the D5100, boasting an improved vari-angle screen smaller dimensions and Full HD movie mode.

The D5100 repleaces the D5000 and will deliver image quality on a par with the D7OO0, but in a smaller, less expensive body, claims Nikon.
Measuring around 10% smaller than D5000, it will sit the range between the D3100 and D7000 and cost £669.99.

The D5100 measures 128X97X79MM and weights around 560G (without battery or memory card).

The new monitor offers a 170′ angle of view and is 17% thinner than the D5000′s screen, according to Nikon. It carries a resolution of 921,000 dots, as opposed to 230,000 on the D5000. Read the rest of this entry »

The Pentax RZ10 is one of the latest mid-zoom compacts to arrive. It has a 14.1 MP sensor, HD video capture at 720p and a 28-280mm zoom lens. You also can get sensor-based and ISO-based image stabilization modes plus Face Recognition, Blink Detection and Smile Capture options.

The Pentax Optio RZ10 also has one of the fastest start-up times of any compact currently available. Read the rest of this entry »

For those with an adventurous heart this item is a must have.

The Action Cam has 1080 HD video capabilities and a 5 megapixel camera, and can be hooked up to your bike, canoe, headgear or fishing rod if you like.

It’s also shock resistant and water-proof up to 20 meters, making it perfect for all your outdoor thrills and spills.

Long-awaited update of the original full-frame workhorse, the mark II impressed us with stellar image quality, HD video, rugged construction—but not the older autofocus system recycled from the mark I. Film students—and cine pros—have taken to its video big time.

Let’s see what offers Canon EOS 5D Mark II:

Excellent image quality up to ISO 3200, 21.1MP CMOS, 14-bit RAW capture sensor, Lens-based image stabilization, 3-in., 920,000-dot LCD and from the point of video RES/Frame rate 1080p/30 fps, 720p/30 fps.

The 14.2-megapixel D3100 has powerful features, such as the enhanced Guide Mode that makes it easy to unleash creative potential and capture memories with still images and full HD video.

It is also the world’s first D-SLR to introduce full time auto focus (AF) in Live View and D-Movie mode to effortlessly achieve the critical focus needed when shooting Full HD 1080p video.

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With the Canon VIXIA HF R11 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder, you’ll find that high definition video has hit new levels of convenience, ease, performance- and value.

The VIXIA HF R11 has a 32GB internal flash drive, together with an SD memory card slot, Canon’s Relay Recording and Smart Auto.

A Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens and Dynamic IS works in combination with Canon’s sophisticated HD image processing to deliver the sharp, vivid, lifelike video you want to see on your HDTV.

Advanced Video Snapshot lets you create 2-, 4- or 8-second movie clips, with music, that are perfect for sharing.

Canon’s VIXIA HF M300 Flash Memory Camcorder records directly to an SD memory card.

A Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens and 3.89-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor help to deliver high definition video and 3.3 MP photos with incredible detail and lifelike color.

Smart Auto “reads” the visual components of the scene you’re shooting and chooses the best settings.

Touch & Track allows you to achieve sharp focus and precise exposure for any subject, simply by touching the 2.7″ Touch Panel LCD.

For the past couple of years, Olympus has focused mostly on its Micro Four Thirds line. But, as the new E-5 shows, the company hasn’t forgotten about regular Four Thirds at all.

The latest update of its flagship DSLR steps up to a 12.3MP Live MOS sensor (from 10.1MP in the E-3), adds a stop of sensitivity for a top of ISO 6400, and adds 1280×720- pixel 30-fps HD video capture.

Meanwhile, it keeps the super-rugged magnesium-alloy body with weathersealing that is the top of its class.

BlackBerry creator Research In Motion (RIM) has unveiled its answer to Apple’s iPad: the BlackBerry PlayBook.

The PlayBook is a 7in touchscreen device and is designed to be paired with an existing BlackBerry handset. Its operating system, BlackBerry Tablet OS, was developed by QNX, a company that was recently acquired by RIM. QNX has a lot of expertise in building operating systems for embedded devices, particularly in-car infotainment systems.

The new OS was designed specifically for the PlayBook, which RIM says helps to avoid the difficulties that come from taking a smartphone operating system to a larger form factor, hich Apple did when it took the iOS from its iPhone and iPod Touch devices to the iPad. Read the rest of this entry »

The almost fully automated Nikon Coolpix S8000 with a 10X optical zoom is the ideal high-zoom camera for anyone who doesn’t want to fuss with in-camera settings.

Advanced photographers won’t like the lack of manual controls, but people who are looking for a dead-simple pocket megazoom will appreciate this 14.2-megapixel camera. It has a wideangle–to–telephoto reach of 50mm to 30mm, 720p HD video, and a sharp 3-inch LCD.

Shooting modes include full auto, 15 scene modes, and an automatic scene selector that chooses the best scene mode.