Sony’s new HDR-HC1 HDV 1080i Handycam Camcorder starter kit is going for $2,199.93. The HDV format is meant to bridge the gap, bringing high definition recording to the mainstream – thus the relatively low price. This relatively new format means that video editing software companies will be busy fixing the many issues concerning HDV. (features below)
[Via Ployer]
Canon showcased its prototype digital cameras that are powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells at an Expo in Japan recently. Currently, Canon fuel cells come with a similar volume energy density to that of the lithium ion secondary batteries of the same size. Canon is a relatively newcomer in the fuel cell development arena for portable devices, while its rival Toshiba is an old hand, having already developed a fuel cell powered MP3 player.
[Tech On! via I4U]
The Olympus Mju Digital 600 is a 6 megapixel compact digital camera with a weatherproof body that is resistant to water spray. Standout features on the Olympus Mju 800 include a large 2.5 inch LCD screen (although there is no room for an optical viewfinder), 23 different scene modes for the novice user, and a Super Macro mode that focuses as close as 7cm from your subject. Olympus have also incorporated some completely new ideas. BrightCapture Technology automatically brightens the LCD screen in dark conditions to enable better framing and better image results in low light. A new Image Blur Reduction mode reduces the possibility of image blur created by a moving subject or camera movement. The Red-Eye Fix editing function removes red-eye effects from photos already saved in the Olympus Mju Digital 600’s memory. So does all of this add up to make the Olympus Mju Digital 600 the perfect pocket camera for you? Read my extensive review to find out.
Panasonic’s latest in the Lumix line, the DMC-FZ30 has some pretty nifty features. It comes with an unlimited consecutive shooting option that allows you to shoot 3 frames per second at full resolution until you run out of memory. Great for those who don’t want to miss a critical moment. The DMC-FZ30 comes with many features that beats all other 5 megapixel zoom cameras out there, but in terms of a quantum leap over its predecessor, it failed to raise the bar by much. (features below)
[Review at Design Technica]
NEC’s new high-end video projector, the NC2500S is aimed at the professional market and comes with a DC2K DMD chipset for superior performance. It can display up to 2048 x 1080 resolution and has a worthy 2000:1 contrast ratio that goes along with it. Check out the press release here (Japanese).
[Via Akihabara News]
Hitachi’s CP-X443 network-ready LCD projector comes with a built-in DHCP client and its very own physical address that enables you to hook it up to a webserver, making it possible for you to log into the projector over the network via a web browser. Unfortunately, it cannot display images over the network. The CP-X443’s relatively cheap price reflects the fact that it is definitely not the brightest in its class nor does it possess extensive networking features. Overall an all-rounder with great color.
[via CNet]
