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November 30, 2004
- The NHJ Che-ez V:U2 MPEG-4 movie camera announced back in July 2004, we will finally see the light of day -- at least in Japan anyway. Expected early December - speculation 12,800 yen - (125US). Features of the Che-ez V:U2 include records mpeg-4 movies at 640x480 dot/12fps and 320x240 dot /20fps, 16MB of built-in Memory, SD memory slot for additional memory, 3MP CMOS sensor, picture resolutions 2,048x1,536/ 1,600x1,200/ 800x600 dot, 4x Zoom, 1.4inch LCD display, USB 1.1 interface & supports TV output.
Now for the good stuff it will be available in black & silver and there is a Hello Kitty version. yeah, ah add 6,000 more yen for the Kitty one. The Che-ez V:U2 measures 86x34x74mm and weighs 109 g.
Say Cheese. that was my cheesy attempt at making a joke
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November 29, 2004
The Mju-40 is a new compact digital camera from Olympus set for release in Japan on Dec 10. Big brother of sorts to the Mju-30 released in march. The new camera is expected to be priced within the 40,000 Yen range. The new camera adopts special names relating to color, The diamond dust (the silver), the eclipse knight (the navy), & the lead moon (the lead-lead).
The Mju-40 features a 2.5 inch LCD, JIS (waterproof) -- , 3x zoom, 5MP, includes album function for image navigation & a calendar -- continuing the trend of having one device do multiple things, images can captured at 2,560x1,920/ 2,048x1,536/ 1,600x1,200/ 1,280x960/ 1,024x768/ 640x480 resolutions. 64 - 400 ISO Sensitivity ISO400, ability to record video in QuickTime Motion JPEG at 320x240 pixel -- 15fps, USB 1.1 interface, uses XD picture cards available in 16MB / 32MB / 64MB / 128MB / 256MB / 512MB sizes. (comes with 32MB)
The Mju-40 measures 99x31x55.5mm & weighs 165 g
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November 24, 2004
Rollei has announced two new digital cameras, the four megapixel DK4010 and the five megapixel wideangle DR5100.
Features of the DK4010 include a 10x zoom lens, 1.5-inch LCD display, 3.3 fps burst capture and 640 x 480-pixel movie mode. The DR5100 features a 1.8-inch LCD display, aluminum-body & 16MB of internal storage. Th DK4010 & DR5100 use SD/MMC cards for storage.
DR5100 - $448
DK4010 - $524
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November 18, 2004
 The AXIS 213 PTZ is a Network Camera that enables remote monitoring with pan, tilt and zoom control over IP networks. So you can keep an eye on the nanny as he or she runs around your house breaking stuff & blaming it on the kids. The AXIS 213 PTZ features a 26x optical zoom, auto focus lens and an IR mode for nighttime conditions. The device delivers Motion JPEG and MPEG-4* video streams simultaneously. The camera provides 20 preset positions and 1 preset sequence (auto patrol) to monitor specific areas. It also offers pre- and post-alarm image buffering and advanced event management features.
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November 16, 2004
Rollei has announced the versatile new compact Rollei Prego dp5200 digital camera. Features include 1/2.5" Type CCD, 5.2 million pixels total, 2.5-inch LCD screen with high resolution movie mode, 3x optical zoom and a 32 - 96mm focal range.
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 24 (3.5 x 2.1 x 0.9 in) & Weight (without battery 30 g (4.6 oz)
It is available now priced €329 (approx $424).
Rollei Prego dp5200 digital via dpreview
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November 14, 2004
The HVR-Z1U is a new HDV 1080 camcorder from Sony that can record HDV, DVCAM and DV images at 60i, 50i, 30, 25 or 24 frames per second, in either SD or HD.
I mentioned Sony's HVR-Z1J Nov 10 which was announced with the HVR-M10J, from my limited translation skills I believe the HVR-Z1U is the HVR-Z1J (did I get a letter wrong). Just in case it is not, other features of the HVR-Z1U camcorder include use of three Super HAD, 1/3-inch, 16:9 native CCDs. Combined with a 12X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens and Sony's new 14 bit A/D with Digital Extended Processor (DXP.
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I conclude the HVR-Z1U is the HVR-Z1J
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November 10, 2004
SONY has announced a new HDV cam coder (HVR-Z1J) and new HDV recorder(HVR-M10J) bundle. Both the HVR-Z1J & HVR-M10J adopt the HDV1080i system which allow for High definition recording to the dv tape -- making HD playback possible, in addition to that playback SD environment, DVCAM system and, DV (SP) record playback are also possible.
The HVR-Z1J features both NTSC & Pal capabilities, F = 4.5 - 54mm, 6 mm (1/3 types) 3CCD image sensor, 112 000 pixels. The HVR-M10J key features include 3.5-inch widescreen LCD, i.Link, Component, Composite, S-Video, and analog audio connectors, NTSC & Pal capabilities. The HVR-Z1J measures 180x219.4x72.7mm and weighs approximately 1.8kg.
The HDV cam coder 'HVR-Z1J' will be available January 21st 2005 for about 630,000 Yen & the HDV recorder 'HVR-M10J' will be available February 4th 2005 for about 420,000 Yen
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November 8, 2004
If you happen to be caught out in the wilderness on one of your little hiking trips and something happens like a big snow ball just rolls over you -- say you have absolutely no cell phone signal and need help -- if you have the TerraFix 406 Personal Locator Beacon by ACR Electronics you could be so saved. The TerraFix 406 is a 12 ounce, pocket-sized Locator with GPS. In the event of an emergency - (being lost in the Central Park does not qualify as an emergency), you simply push a button to activate the PLB, and search-and-rescue crews will be notified that you need help like yesterday.
The beacon transmits a distress signal to the orbiting COSPAS-SARSAT satellites, which will include your location with information that would lead recuers withing 100 yards of you.
Lithium battery that lasts for 5 years
$640, the Terrafix 640 PLB will be available from the ACR Web site and through selected dealers.
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Zoom X - not the raunchy site -- is a new 12x variable-focus mini zoom that you can attach to your camera lens -- which will ensure the next time you see Britney doing something crazy from 1 mile away you can get better shots to sell to the enquirer. The Zoom X will work with your camera as long as it has a threaded tripod hole underneath.
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November 7, 2004
New York times writer IAN AUSTEN drives deep head first into the world of offloading your huge image files from your 8 megapixel camera phone to a handle device so you can fill it up again.
- Making the cut of nyt worthy - The P-2000 from Epson which features a 3.8-inch VGA LCD, 40GB hard drive and MP3s and MPEG-4 video files playback, also mentioned Nikon's CoolWalker which features a 2.5-inch LCD, a 30GB hard drive, and USB 1.1 protocol for file-transfer.
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