Hamburg, 26 January 2006 – The Olympus µ 810 delivers cutting-edge technology in an ultra-compact form. It convinces in terms of style, presenting itself in a weatherproof*, stainless steel body that is resistant to water, dust and snow. Performing as good as it looks, users benefit from a precision 3x zoom lens and can draw on 8.0 million pixels for images that sparkle with sharpness and detail. Moreover, thanks to BrightCapture Technology, outstanding results are assured – even in low light situations. Framing in the dark is also made easy with an exceptionally bright LCD. And the µ 810 even has a solution to image blur in store by easily compensating for the negative effects of camera shake.
Hamburg, 26 January 2006 – It will take the knocks, bumps and other trials of daily life with ease to give complete peace of mind. The exceedingly tough Olympus µ 720 SW heralds a brand new era in digital photography. Waterproof to 3m* and resistant to falls from up to 1.5m*, this uniquely robust model offers protection against life’s small misfortunes and also provides for unparalleled shooting versatility. Of course, the µ 720 SW also impresses in terms of its photographic performance. The power of 7.1 million pixels and a precision 3x zoom lens ensure images are captured in stunning detail. Meanwhile, atmospheric compositions in low light are a cinch to record thanks to the incorporation of BrightCapture Technology. As well as providing a significantly brighter view on the 6.4cm LCD, by boosting sensitivity considerably, it reduces the need to use the flash and thereby can capture night scenes much more faithfully. The metal-bodied camera is available in a choice of three sharp colours: Dusky Pink, Polar Blue and Steel Silver. And despite its rugged durability, it boasts surprisingly compact dimensions to truly make it a camera that can be taken anywhere.
Make transferring your movie collection to your PSP an easier task with Makayama’s
PSP Media Studio 2.0. The company promises a 300% increase in conversion speed from DVD to PSP, clocking about 45 minutes per DVD transferred. The software is compatible with the following formats: - AVI, MPEG1, DivX, XVID, VOB, ASF. Purchase the PSP Media Studio 2.0 for $32.95 while existing users may upgrade for only $14.95. Via
Pocket Lint
The SatuGO web/digital camera will not fall with a sickening thud when you knock it over accidentally from your desk to the floor. The digital camera comes with 1GB of NAND memory that fit within several protective layers. The moment the SatuGO falls to the ground, it will take a 3-megapixel photo. Timer and flash functions are included for webcam purposes. The SatuGO is expected to retail for $69 or so. Via
Gadget Review
The Olympus E-330 claims to be the first DSLR camera with a live color LCD preview function. Long available in regular digital cameras, it is now the turn for mighty DSLR cameras to enjoy the benefits. The E-330 offers a tilt-and-swivel 2.5” LCD screen, a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 3fps shooting capability and ultrasonic dust-removal system. The E-330 should be available sometime in March for a retail price of around $1,100. Check out the specs after the jump. Via
Mobile Mag
Sony’s new Handycam DCR-SR100 comes with a mammoth 30GB HDD, capable of holding up to 7 hours and 20 minutes of HQ video (9Mbps). This gives you the freedom to take as many scenes as you want without wrecking your head to delete a few when the memory limit is reached. The advanced shock proof design offers unprecedented protection to the HDD even during recording. The CCD sensor can take still pictures of up to 3-megapixel resolution while video has an effective resolution of 2-megapixels. Via
Portable Gadgets
