JVC to Release the GC-PX1, a Mold Breaking High Speed Camera Hybrid
02.03.2011

The JVC GC-PX1 was first introduced as a concept at this year’s CES, but this concept will soon become a reality when it is released in Japan later this month. The GC-PX1 is touted as the hybrid that brings together the best of both the video and still photography worlds. Powered by JVC's new FalconBird Image processor, the GC-PX1 can shoot 1080p video at a very fast 60 frames per second, reaching a peak 36Mbps bandwidth quality. Furthermore, with its 10.6 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor and full manual controls, JVC claims it can produce still images on par with DSLRs. While the...

Sony to Release a Unique Clip-on 5-Inch LCD Monitor for DSLR’s
01.31.2011

The ever increasing use of DSLR's for shooting high quality video has brought to focus the issue of LCD screen size. While not a noticeable issue while shooting stills, when shooting video a small viewfinder may not be sufficient. With that thought in mind Sony has announced the imminent release of the CLM-V55, a portable external LCD monitor. This clip-on monitor is an external high-resolution 5 inch WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) LCD panel which tilts and swivels to any angle. The CLM-V55 can be easily attached to most interchangeable lens digital cameras and HD camcorders with the supplied...

Panasonic Announces the Release of the New Super-Tough Lumix DMC-TS3
01.25.2011

Panasonic has announced their newest update to the rugged Lumix TS series cameras. The announced Lumix DMC-TS3 is the third generation in this line of Panasonics rugged and capable outdoor point-and-shoot cameras. With the TS3, Panasonic has enhanced the waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, and dustproof capabilities of this series of Lumix cameras, taking their toughness to the extreme. Further enhancing the cameras pedigree as the perfect, rugged, 'take anywhere' camera, Panasonic has equipped the TS3 with features such as a compass, built-in GPS capabilities, an altimeter, and...

Samsung TV App Downloads Exceed 2 Million
01.24.2011

Samsung recently announced that TV App downloads from its App store reached the 2 million mark.  Everyone loves Apps, and the news from Samsung's TV App Store shows that Apps for TV's are catching on with consumers as application downloads are steadily picking up steam. Samsung's App Store was the first App store specifically designed for TV, and while it has been online for almost a year it took a full nine months to exceed a million downloads and only two additional months to double that amount.
Samsung is focusing on expanding its list of available Apps and has reached two million...

Nikon Releases Firmware Update for COOLPIX P7000
12.16.2010

Nikon's released a firmware update for the high-performance COOLPIX flagship model the P7000 digital camera. The firmware update labeled, "Firmware Version 1.1", fixes many of the bugs that have been found with the camera's original firmware.

The specific technical details for the update include:

• Reduced image recording time for RAW images.
• Optimized lens control to reduce the frequency of the camera from displaying the error message, "Initializing lens. Cannot focus."
• Eliminates a known issue that occasionally prevented zoom operations from functioning.