Sony QX Series Lens-Style Cameras Announced

At IFA 2013 Sony also announced its innovative QX Series lens-style cameras, including DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10 models. If you’re curious, let’s go on checking the smartphone attachable cameras.

No doubt, QX Series is a revolutionary camera series. As we can see from the images, both DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10 cameras feature ultra-portable, lens-style design. DSC-QX100 camera comes with a premium, high-quality 1.0 inch, 20.2-megapixel Exmor RCMOS sensor and a fast, wide-aperture Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 3.6x optical zoom and a powerful BIONZ image processor in order to bring you high quality photos.

Moreover, DSC-QX10 lens-style compact camera measures 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 inches and weights 4 oz. As a high-zoom model, the digital camera features a 18.2-megapixel Exmor RCMOS sensor, 10x optical zoom Sony G lens and built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for high-resolution and blur-free photos.
Apart from that, both DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10 lens-style cameras are able to pair with NFC-enable smartphone, and convert the smartphone’s LCD display into a viewfinder with the ability to release the shutter, start/stop video recording, adjust settings and etc, and you can also store your photos in your smartphone and the compact camera at the same time.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10 lens-style cameras will be available later this month for about $500 and $200 USD respectively. If you’re interested, jump to Sony official site (DSC-QX10 camera) for more details.

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Leica C Digital Compact Camera Announced

Leica Camera has announced its latest digital compact camera – Leica C. If you’re curious, let’s go on checking what features the new Leica camera will bring us.

Leica C is a premium compact digital camera based on LUMIX LF1 that measures 103 x 63 x 28mm and weights 195g. The Leica camera is designed by Audi Design so there is no reason to doubt of the catchy stylish design of the Leica camera. Leica C features a 1/1.7″ 12-megapixel MOS sensor and a Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens with f/2-5.9 aperture and 6-42.8mm ASPH equivalence of 28-200mm in order to capture high-quality photographs. Moreover, Leica C also comes with a 3.0″ TFT-LCD display, an integrated electronic viewfinder, a built-in LED flash, SD card slot and 87MB internal memory, apart from that, using built-in NFC and WiFi connectivity the compact camera is able to connect with your smartphone, tablet or computer for transmitting photos and videos.

Leica C compact camera is available in light-gold and dark-red, each one is priced at $699 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Leica official site for more details.

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E-Ball: PC Concept Coming From Future

E-Ball is a computer concept designed by Apostol Tnokovski. Its body is shaped like a sphere in which there are many normal features as a AIO computer.

Beside the sphere are two power buttons, pushing simultaneously will turn on the computer. Mouse integrates with sphere case. When you need, just pressing the mouse will detach it from case.
The special features of E-ball should be the display and keyboard. There is a external display beside E-Ball. As you see the following pictures, E-Ball uses a projector to focus the screen on anywhere. Even though putting a paper on the tray, you can see the content clearly.

There isn’t also a keyboard connecting the PC. Well, pressing the keyboard activation buton will activate the laser keyboard in front of PC case. You will see a green laser keyboard on the top of desk.

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Autographer The World’s First Intelligent Wearable Camera

OMG Life is about to release Autographer, the world’s first intelligent wearable camera. If you’re curious, let’s go on checking what features have been equipped in the compact camera.

This is an innovative wearable camera that measures 37.4 x 90 x 22.93mm and weights 58g. As we can see from the images, Autographer camera features ultra-compact, lightweight and stylish design so you can effortlessly clip it to your jacket, hang it around your neck, or place it on the table, while built-in 5 sensors help the intelligent camera when to take a photo using its 136° eye view lens,, and its GPS unit pinpoints the camera’s position. Moreover, using built-in Bluetooth the wearable camera is able to pair with your smartphone and allows you to browse and share your photos in Autographer camera, and you can also use your smartphone to set modes, adjust capture settings and check your battery level and memory capacity. Apart from that, the wearable camera also comes with 8GB internal memory, 5-megapixel low light sensor and glass hybrid wide angle precision optics.

Autographer wearable camera will be released today for about 400 GBP (approx $614 USD). If you’re interested, jump to Aotographer official site for more details.

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Canon VIXIA Mini Compact Personal Camcorder Announced

Canon has announced an all-new personal compact camcorder – VIXIA mini. If you want to be the focus of your own videos, the camcorder should be able to meet your requirements.

Canon VIXIA mini is a compact camcorder that measures 3.8 x 3.0 inches and weights approx 5.6 oz. As we can see from the images, the personal camcorder features compact and lightweight design for easy carrying, and comes with a Canon f/2.8 fisheye lens that can capture you and everything around you, and the DIGIC DV 4 image processor and 12.8-megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS sensor bring you outstanding images, even in low light, while the tilt 2.7-inch capacitive touch panel LCD and built-in adjustable stand allow you to more freely capture images. Moreover, the compact camcorder also features built-in WiFI in order that you can more conveniently share your videos with others via the Internet.

Canon VIXIA mini compact camcorder is priced at $299.99 USD, and will be available next month. If you’re interested, jump to Canon official site for more details.

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Pentax Q7 Mirrorless Camera Announced

Pentax has announced three new cameras including K-50 and K-500 DSLR cameras and Q7 mirrorless camera. If you prefer portable design, Pentax Q7 may be able to draw your more attention.

Pentax Q7 is a compact mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that measures 4.0 x 2.3 x 1.3 inches and weights 6.35 oz. As we can see from the images, the compact camera lightweight design and a wide range of optional color schemes, and comes with a 12.4-megapixel 1/1.7-inch backlit CMOS image sensor, Sensor shift Shake Reduction, 1/2000-30 sec lens shutter, fast AF, 100-12800 ISO in order to bring you high quality photos or Full HD 1080p videos. Moreover, the mirrorless camera also comes with 3.0-inch TFT LCD monitor, built-in retractable P-TTL flash, hot shoe mount and memory card slot supporting SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards as well a rechargeable battery.

Pentax Q7 mirrorless camera with 02 zoom lens is priced at $499.95 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Pentax official site for more details.

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Olympus PEN E-P5 Mirrorless Camera Announced

Several days ago Olympus announced its two latest cameras including Olympus PEN E-P5 and PEN Lite E-PL6. Now let’s go on checking its flagship model of PEN series – Olympus PEN E-P5 mirrorless camera.

Olympus PEN E-P5 is a flagship grade mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera that measures 112.3 x 68.9 x 37.2mm and weights 366g. As we can see from the images, the mirrorless camera features sleek compact deign along with leather surface for premium, stylish looks and comfortable grip experience, and also features Live MOS image sensor (16.10 million effective pixels) , 60-1/8000 sec high-speed shutter, high-speed FAST AF, 35-point Smart AF Target, 100-25600 ISO, and built-in LED flash in order that you can use it to take high quality photographs in various situations.

Moreover, the compact camera also features 2×2 dial control and 3-inch tilt-type touch panel LCD screen for convenient operation. Apart from that, its built-in WiFi connectivity allows it to connect with your smartphone in order that you can easily share your awesome photos with friends.

The Olympus PEN E-P5 mirrorless camera is available in three colors, each one is priced at approx $1000 USD, while the camera with a 17mm f/1.8 camera lens and a VF-4 electronic viewfinder will set you back approx $1540 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Olympus official site for more details.

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eXcanvas Digital Camera Design Concept

You can depend on a passer-by or a tripod to capture yourself and your friends or family. But in the near future, maybe eXcanvas digital camera will bring us a more easy way to take self portraits.

eXcanvas is a practical digital camera design concept designed by Junyoung Jang, and designed for those who like taking self portraits. As we can see from the images, the concept camera features an elegant design, and the separable construction allows you to separate the compact camera into a sub camera and a tripod, with the help of the integrated timer function, you can conveniently take a group photo including yourself, you even can strap the camera on your wrist for self portraits.

Unfortunately eXcanvas is just a design concept at present. We have no idea whether the versatile compact camera will become reality. But if you want other solution, you might like to check Pose camera case.

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Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera Powered by Google Android

Want to know what will happen when smartphone meets digital camera? For the moment, Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera powered by Google Android should be a reasonable answer.

Polaroid SC1630 is a revolutionary, high definition 16.0 megapixel compact digital camera. Maybe we can call it as the first smart camera. Why? Because Polaroid has packed Google Android mobile operating system into the compact camera. In addition to capturing and recording those wonderful moments, Polaroid SC1630 will provide you an easier way to share your photos and videos with friends over WiFi, while the capacity of access to Android Market allows you to download various apps and games, so you can more conveniently improve your photos, add geo-tags or enjoy your favorite games, songs, videos and more with the Android-powered smart camera. Apart from that, other specs of the Android camera also include built-in 3x optical zoom, a 3.2-inch touch screen display, WiFi and microSD card slot supporting 32GB.

So far, we just know Polaroid SC1630 smart camera will be available in 2912, while the price and specific release date haven’t been unveiled officially. We have to wait patiently. If you’re interested, jump to Polaroid official site for more details.

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Tortilla Shaped Lens Wrap

We have various ways to protect our precious DSLR camera lenses. But if you want a creative and interesting way, the tortilla shaped lens wrap may be more suitable for you.

This is an interesting and practical DSLR camera lens wrap that measures 15-inch across. As we can see from the images, the lens wrap is shaped as a delicious tortilla, and comes with realistic details and colors. The tortilla-style protective sleeve is made of super-tough Tyvek and cushioned with neoprene in order to protect your camera lens from shocks, scratches and drops, while the built-in band can hug your lens to keep it in place. Apart from that, the tortilla styled protective sleeve is compatible with various camera lenses in sizes from 24mm – 200mm.

The tortilla shaped lens wrap is priced at $20 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Photojojo for more details.

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Hard, Clear and Waterproof Camera Case

We have features several nice waterproof iPhone 4 cases that allow you to take your iPhone underwater. But if you prefer professional DSLR camera, the hard, clear and waterproof camera case may be more suitable for you.

This is a practical waterproof protective case series for various digital cameras, and designed to offer you an easy way to use your DSLR camera to capture photos or record videos underwater. The camera case is available in 6 different sizes in order to fit for various cameras such as Canon EOS, Sony Nex and more. As we can see from the images, the camera case is constructed of clear plastic, and features rubber gaskets in order to seal your camera into the clear, hard case for use underwater up to 40 meters water deep. Of course, it also protects your camera from shocks and dust. Apart from that, the waterproof camera case comes with a piece of anti-fog fluid, a hand strap and a neck strap for portability.

The waterproof camera case is available in 6 sizes, the prices range from $111 to $138 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Brando for more details.

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Timelapse+ Time Lapse Intervalometer for DSLR Camera

We can use the digital time-lapse camera to create wonderful time-lapse videos. But if you want to use your own DSLR camera to make time-lapse videos, the time lapse intervalometer Timelapse+ should be able to help you.
Timelapse+ is an innovative intervalometer developed by Elijah Parker living Minneapolis, and designed to offer you a convenient way to control your SLR or DSLR camera during time-lapse photography. As we can see from the images, the intervalometer features a lightweight, portable design, and come with a mini USB port for charge and a 2.5mm jack to connect with your SLR camera, via the integrated LED display and control panel, you can set a delayed start, the interval, length of exposure in tents of a second, how many exposures per interval (for HDR) with a different duration for each exposure. Apart from that, the built-in Bluetooth interface allows for future expansion.
At present, the designer of Timelapse+ is raising fund on Kickstarter. Pledge $129 will let you own the intervalometer with Bluetooth. If you’re interested, jump to Kickstarter official site for more details.

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Thumb Spy Camera with Audio Recorder

We have featured many awesome mini cameras. But if you just need a mini camera to execute some special tasks, the thumb spy camera with audio recorder may be more suitable for you.

This is a practical spy camera that measures 4.2 x 2.1 x 1.8cm. Using the integrated pinhole lens, the mini camera allows you to take photos or record videos with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution at 30 FPS, while the built-in audio recorder records sound round the spy camera. You can also freely switch modes between video, photo, audio and motion detection. Moreover, the spy camera comes with a built-in 300mAh rechargeable battery and a card slot supporting microSD (HC) and TF memory cards, apart from that, the metallic casing effectively protects the internal components.

The thumb spy camera with audio recorder is priced at $49 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Brando online store for more details.

Additionally, if you need other options, you might like to check the gum container spy camera and more via “spy camera” tag.

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DSLR Shaped Mini Camera

It’s very hard to capture professional photos with the minimalistic DSLR camera. But if you just want to record your daily life in a handy way, the DSLR shaped mini camera may be able to catch your eyes.

This is an interesting mini digital camera that measures 6.5 x 5.2 x 4.8cm. As we can see from the images, the mini camera is shaped as a mini-size DSLR camera, and comes with subtle details. Of course, the mini camera don’t have those professional capture functions, but the built-in CMOS sensor allows you to capture images with 2560 x 1960 pixels resolution or record videos with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution at 30fps. Moreover, the built-in 300mAh rechargeable battery provides you approx 300 minutes of recording time. Apart from that, the mini camera shops with a car mount with suction cap.

The DSLR shaped mini camera is priced at $96 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Brando online store for more details.

Additionally, if you need other options, you might like to check the 8mm styled retro mini camera, Chobi Cam Classic mini camera and more via “mini camera” tag.

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Sony Waterproof Boggie Sport HD Camera

Summer is not far away. Want to use a waterproof compact camera to capture those wonderful moments on the beach or even underwater? Take a look at Sony Bloggie Sport HD camera, maybe the new waterproof camera can meet your requirements.

Sony’s Bloggie Sport is a rugged compact camera that measures 59.6 x 116.5 x 21mm and weights 148g. The HD camera features rugged design and intelligent Underwater Mode that supports capturing and recording underwater up to 16 feet, and automatic adjustment of white balance and contrast for underwater environment. Moreover, the compact camera also features an Exmor CMOS sensor in order to deliver high quality still photos at 5-megapixel resolution or 1080p HD videos, and comes with a 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD display, HDMI output, SteadyShot image stabilization, Face Detection technology and 4x digital zoom and auto macro. Apart from that, the waterproof camera is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery.

Sony Bloggie Sport HD camera is available in three colors including black, blue and red, each one is priced at $179 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Sony official site for more details.

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JTT Chobi Cam Retro Mini Camera

Following Chobi Cam Pro mini camera, JTT released a new mini digital camera again: Chobi Cam retro. If you like those old-school cameras, Chobi Cam retro should be able to catch your eyes.

Chobi Cam retro is an ultra compact camera that measures 44 x 35 x 18mm and just weights 17g. As we can see from the images, the mini digital camera is shaped as an old-school 135 camera with subtle details and classic color scheme in order to show your love to those retro cameras, but the built-in advanced COMS sensor allows you to use the mini camera to take still pictures in 1280 x 1024 pixels resolution or record videos at 720 x 480 pixels resolution at 24fps. Moreover, the mini camera also comes with a built-in rechargeable battery and a microSD/SDHC card slot supporting up to 32GB. Apart from that, the integrated magnet allows you to easily attach the mini camera on the fridge door.

Chobi Cam mini camera is priced at ¥3,980 (approx $48 USD). If you’re interested, jump to JTT official site for more details. We believe the retro mini camera should be available soon on Japanese gadgets online stores so let’s stay tuned.

Update: the retro mini camera has been available on GeekStuff4U for $98.95 USD.

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Polaroid Z340 Digital Instant Camera

Not only want an instant photo, but also need a digital photo for further edition modification? Take a look at Polaroid Z340, the digital instant camera may be able to meet your requirements.

Polaroid Z340 is the world’s first digital instant camera that measures 5 x 6 x 2.5 inches. As we can see from the images, the digital instant camera features portable design, and allows you to take glorious 14-megapixel digital photos, while using the integrated LCD display and control panel, you can also crop, edit or add borders for your photos. The instant camera is able to print out 3 x 4-inch images, and the matching ZINK inkless paper is more affordable than instant film. Apart from that, the instant camera also features an integrated SD card slot supporting up to 4GB storage capacity and the capability to shoot videos, and is powered by a rechargeable battery.

Polaroid Z340 digital instant camera is available in two types including w/10 Exposures and w/100 Exposures, the prices are $299 and $349 respectively. If you’re interested, jump to Photojojo online store for more details.

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