Tag archive: HD video

Announced earlier today, GoPro released details on the launch of the HD Hero2 digital video camera. This camera is the successor to the HD Hero, a 5-megapixel camera that shot 1080p HD video. The HD Hero2 has been bumped up to 11-megapixels and can also shoot at eight or five megapixels to save on memory space. GoPro claims that the camera has an image processor that's twice as fast at the original HD Hero. They also claim that the lens… Read More

This isn't just any old scuba mask you might find in the toy bin at your local community pool. Take a second look and you'll realize that this beast of a mask has an attached camera that sits right between the lenses. Unlike most underwater cameras and recording devices, this mask records what you see without requiring the user to constantly frame the shot by moving a camera around. This makes the mask easy fun for recording your… Read More

Although smartphones and other mobile devices are pretty much the dominant devices in casual photography these days, camera companies are still aiming to prove stand-alone cameras have a lot to offer. Sony's latest effort is the Cyber-shot DSC-TX55, offering a 16.2 megapixel resolution coupled with a 5× optical zoom and the ability to snap 3D images by taking two rapid-fire shots through a single lens. The camera can also shoot… Read More

Intel debuted its Thunderbolt technology last month, and now the 10-gigabit-per-second transfer system is making its way to more and more consumer devices. Canon recently announced it will begin integrating support for the blazingly fast transfer tech in its products. Apple notoriously jumped on board first with Thunderbolt I/O, putting the new interface in its new MacBook Pro models. According to Apple, the addition is 12 times faster than… Read More

CES is a time for unveilings, big and small. Preceding the show, Samsung has announced two new camera's for 2011, the NX11 and WB700. Both are sequels to the expectedly named NX10 and WB650, but have a few new upgrades that should satisfy camera enthusiasts. NX11 The NX11 is Samsung's sequel to its first mirrorless, large-sensor camera, the NX10, but is now compatible (and will come) with the company's 18-55mm i-Function lens,… Read More

Pentax has taken the wraps off its new entry-level K-x DSLR, and in addition to offering a 12.4 megapixel resolution, the ability to shoot HD video, and a consumer-friendly price tag, Pentax plans to appeal to first-tiem DSLR buyers buy offering the camera in a range of body colors: red, navy, white, and the traditional DSLR black. The K-x builds on last year's K-2000 DSLR, offering design that enables one-handed shooting and simplified… Read More