Creative Japan has a new portable media player out called the Creative ZEN Mosaic. One half of the ZEN Mosaic is covered by the 1.8 inch LCD display while the other half is covered by a patchwork of square and rectangular patterns (which also double as control and navigational buttons).  Spec wise, this is a flash based media player with storage options ranging from 2GB,4GB, and 8GB. Other specs include:

• Measures 79.5 x 40 x 12.8mm
• Weighs 43 grams
• Supports MP3, WMA, WAV, JPG
• Built-in speakers
• FM tuner

The ZEN Mosaic will be due out in August.

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Panasonic announced a new addition to their FX Series of LUMIX cameras called the LUMIX DMC-FX150. The digicam comes with a 14.7 megapixel sensor, a 28 mm wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens and a 3.6x optical zoom. Here’s what you basically need to know about the DMC-FX150.

• 1/1.72 CCD with 14.7 megapixel resolution
• F2.8 DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens
• Manual Exposure mode
• Multi-Exposure function allows you to superimpose three consecutively shot images into one
• Intelligent Auto (iA) mode
• AF Tracking
• Face Detection technology
• MEGA O.I.S.
• Intelligent Scene Selector
• 24 different scene modes
• 3.6x optical zoom lens
• 4x digital zoom
• ISO sensitivity up to 1600 (6400 for high sensitivity mode)
• Record in 4:3, 3:2, or 16:9
• 2.5 frame/sec burst shooting mode in full resolution
• Digital red eye correction
• Intelligent Exposure
• 50MB built-in memory
• 2.7 inch TFT LCD monitor
• SD memory card
• Li-Ion battery pack
• Measures 2.12 x 3.8 x 0.98 inches and weighs 0.33 lbs

The LUMIX DMC-FX150 will be available in silver and black in August of this year for a suggested price of $399.95.

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Need a digital camera with a wide-angle lens and the ability to capture long distance shots? You might want to check out the newly announced Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ28 digital camera. The unit comes with a premium 27mm wide-angle LEICA lens with a whopping 18x optical zoom.

Features of the DMC-FZ28 include:

• 27 mm wide angle LEICA lens
• 18x optical zoom
• 10.1 megapixel
• Enhanced Intelligent Auto Mode
• New Auto Focus Tracking Function allows user to lock focus on moving subject
• Face Detection for up to 15 faces
• Intelligent Exposure
• Digital Red Eye Correction
• MEGA O.I.S. includes gyrosensors to detect hand-shakes
• Intelligent ISO
• Intelligent Scene Selector
• 2.7 inch LCD
• Records HD video at 1280 x 820 at 30 fps
• SD memory card slot
• Image Leveling rotates image to straighten image and crops unnecessary edges
• 37 scene modes
• flash reached distance of 8.4 meters at wide setting and 5.4 meters at telephoto setting

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ28 will be available in silver or black starting in August for a suggested retail price of $399.95.

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Panasonic announced a number of new LUMIX digital cameras on Sunday - we’ll start first with the LUMIX DMC-LX3 which is the successor to the DMC-LX2. According to Panasonic, the DMC-LX3 is “designed for easy creative shooting and high-performance in low-light conditions.” Features include the following:

• F2.0 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens
• 10.1 megapixel sensor
• 1/1.63 inch CCD
• 40 percent higher sensitivity and 35 percent higher saturation when compared to previous Panasonic 10MP cameras
• Supports three aspect ratios - 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9
• Multi-Aspect mode allows the camera to take an image in all three aspect ratios simultaneously
• 24 mm lens captures 213 % larger viewing angle than a normal 35 mm camera and 136 % larger compared to 28 mm wide angle lens
• Venus Engine IV
• Supports up to ISO 3200 at full resolution and up to ISO 6400 in high sensitivity mode
• 2.5 shots per second at full resolution and six shots per second in high speed burst mode
• Joystick operation
• Film mode with six color types and three types of monochrome selections
• Multiple exposure feature allows users to create photos by overlaying up to three consecutive images
• 3.0 inch LCD screen
• Intelligent Auto Mode
• AF tracking
• Intelligent Exposure
• Digital Red Eye Correction
• MEGA O.I.S.
• Intelligent ISO
• Intelligent Scene Selector
• Face Detection (up to 15 faces)
• Records HD video at 1280 x 720 at 24 fps

The new Panasonic DMC-LX3 will be available in silver and black starting in August for a price of $499.95.

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Samsung announced their second half digital camera lineup with the introduction of four new models today - the TL34HD, TL9, SL310W and SL201. Here’s the lowdown on thee four cameras:

Samsung TL34HD

• Most advanced digital camera from Samsung ever
• 14.7 megapixel sensor
• Schneider lens with 28 mm wide-angle focal length and 3.6x optical zoom
• Capture video at 720p
• All metal build
• Measures 3.68″ x 2.34″ x 0.80″
• Available in black or silver with red accent
• Three inch touch screen hVGA LCD
• Smart Touch 2.0 user interface
• SD/SDHC memory card slot
• DLNA compatible
• Face Detection AF and AE
• Smile Shot
• Blink Detection
• Available in September for $329.95

Samsung TL9

• Compact digital camera
• 10 megapixel sensor
• 2.7 inch LCD
• Internal 5x optical zoom lens
• Dual image stabilization
• MP3 and PMP capability
• Encased in silver metal body
• Measures 3.74″ x 2.36″ x 0.84″
• Dual analog gauges along the top of the camera for battery life and memory capacity
• Maximum ISO of 1600
• Face Detection Technology detects up to nine faces
• Smile shot automatically triggers the camera to take a photo only when camera detects a smile
• Blank Detection prevent shots from taken when a subject’s eyes are closed
• SVGA video recording at 20fps or VGA at 30fps
• SD/SDHC memory card slot
• Available in September for $279.95

Samsung SL310W

• Ideal for step-up shooter
• 13.6 megapixel sensor
• Dual Image Stabilization
• 2.7 inch LCD display
• 3.6x 28 mm wide-angle optical zoom lens
• 11 scene modes
• Auto red eye fix
• MPEG-4 video recording
• Self Portrait, Face Detection, Blink Detection, and Smile Shot technology
• Help in the form of Function Description and Photo Help Guide
• Up to ISO 3200
• Li-ion battery
• Available in September for $229.95

Samsung SL201

• 10.2 megapixel sensor
• 3x optical zoom lens
• 2.7 inch intelligent LCD with ambient light sensor
• Face Detection, Self Portrait, and Digital Image Stabilization technology
• 11 scene modes
• Function Description and Photo Help Guide
• Up to ISO 1600
• Multi Slideshow
• Li-Ion battery
• Slim design
• Available in September for $169.95

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Prices are set for the new Creative Technology ZEN X-Fi media player here in the U.S. The 32GB model has an MSRP of $279.99, the 16GB an MSRP of $199.99, and the 8GB goes for $149.99. Not familiar with the new ZEN X-Fi? It’s the first Creative media player to feature their X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity Audio technology designed to help restore the quality of compressed music. There are basically two models - one with wireless LAN and one without. The 16GB and 32GB models feature Wi-Fi while the 8GB lacks it. Here are the major specs to the player:

• Measures 3.3. x 2.2 x 0.5 inches and weighs 2.4 oz
• 2.5 inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240
• Video support includes MJPEG, WMV, MPEG-4, DivX, and XviD
• Audio support includes MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, Audible 2,3,4
• Picture support includes JPEG support
• 802.11 b/g for 16GB and 32GB models
• FM radio with 32 preset stations
• Equalizer with 8 presets and 5 band custom EQ
• Calendar, Contact, Task List
• USB 2.0

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OK.. so the final (YAY!) new Kodak product of the day is the EASYSHARE Z1015 IS Digital Camera.  As you can tell from the picture above, Kodak wants to make sure you realize the Z1015 IS has HD capabilities. What are these HD capabilities you ask? Well the camera can take HD still shots in 16:9 aspect ratios as well as 720p HD video. Other features include”

• 10 megapixel resolution
• SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH 15x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens
• Smart capture feature
• < 0.22 second click to capture speed
• Up to ISO 6400

Expect the camera in September for an MSRP of $349.95.

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Kodak added two new digital photo frames to their product line with the introduction of the new EASYSHARE W1020 and W820. Both models offer 800 x 480 resolutions and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The W1020 is a 10 inch display while the W820 has an 8 inch panel. Just like current Kodak digital photo frame models, the new W series models come with the Quick Touch Border which allows a user to control operations through touch or a slide of a finger.  Other features include:

• 512MB internal memory
• Two memory card slots
• Wi-Fi connectivity

Oh yeah - the Wi-Fi support also allows these frames to connect to photo sharing sites such as Kodak Gallery and Flickr. Nice touch.

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You want MAJOR megapixels? How about say.. FIFTY MEGAPIXELS!! Yes.. that’s right. You heard me.. 50.. that’s 5 0 megapixels! That’s what you get if you shell out god knows how much for the new Hasselblad H3DII-50. This digital camera features Kodak’s 50 megapixel 36 x 48mm sensor and is ideal for those of you out there who need the ultimate in image resolutions. Just how crazy is that 50 megapixel image sensor? Well Kodak states the following:

At 50 {megapixels] the sensor captures digital images with unprecedented resolution and detail. For instance, with a 50 megapixel camera, in an aerial photo of a field 1-½ miles across, you could detect an object about the size of a small notebook computer (1 foot by 1 foot)

Well alrighty then…

If the 50MP didn’t impress you, here are the other specs to the H3DII-50:

• 3 inch display
• Hasselblad Natural Color Solution
• Integrated CCD cooling sink for lower noise
• Direct ISO/WB control
• Thumbwheel control of digital menus
• GPS accessory option
• Full Digital APO Correction for improved image sharpness and detail
• Choice of eye level or waist level viewfinders
• Field FW upgrade of H3D cameras
• Easy sensor cleaning
• Un-tethered and tethered operations
• RAW or DNG export
• CF or SanDisk Extreme IV’s

According to ExtremeTech, the H3DII-50 can record at 1 frame per second with RAW files at around 65MB in size. No word on the price but I’m pretty sure it’s more expensive than my car.. or heck.. two of my cars.

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Canon has a new digital SLR for the entry level market and it’s called the EOS Rebel XS. With the Rebel XS, Canon brings to the market a fast, easy to use, lightweight camera that will satisfy both first time SLR photographers as well as advanced enthusiasts. The Rebel XS features the following:

• Optical Image Stabilized kit lens
• Canon’s DIGIC III image processor
• 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
• Live View
• Auto Lighting Optimizer
• 7 point wide-area autofocus (AF) sensor
• 3.0 frames per second continuous JPEG burst rate
• 2.5 inch LCD screen

The EOS Rebel XS is compatible with Canon’s lineup of 60+ EF and EF-S lens and will be available in black or silver colored bodies.The Rebel XS will ship in August with an estimated price of $699.99.

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