Westcott has finally launched the Spiderlite TD6 and 7-inch Parabolic Umbrella. The Spiderlite TD6 is a 1200 effective watt fluorescent light head that offers the ability to swap out lamps for daylight or tungsten (halogen) balanced options. The Westcott 7-inch Parabolic Umbrella is available in white shoot-through, silver reflective or white reflective options. The Westcott Spiderlite TD6 and 7-inch Parabolic Umbrella are priced at $1,090 and $99, respectively.
Zacuto USA has recently released the Point’n'Shoot Pro external camera grip. This camera accessory allows you to shoot steady video without mounting your camera on a tripod. It is perfect for shooting HD video with small cameras like the Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS or the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20K. The Zacuto Point’n'Shoot Pro is available for $89 a pop. [PhotographyBLOG]
Do you still remember the Sigma DP2x that we mentioned in February 2011? Sigma Corporation has finally announced the pricing of this compact digicam. As a reminder, the Sigma DP2x features a 14-megapixel FOVEON X3 direct image sensor, an Analog Front End (AFE) and a high-speed auto focus. The Analog Front End (AFE) converts full color data captured with the FOVEON X3 into digital signal, allowing for the reproduction of high-definition ad richly colored images. The Sigma DP2X will be available in April 2011 with an MSRP of $800. [Sigma]
The all new Kodak EasyShare Max Z990 12.0MP digital camera is now available for pre-order via Amazon for a retail price of $329.95. For your info, this compact camera sports a 12.0-megapixel BSI (back side illuminated) CMOS sensor, a 30x SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens, a 3.0-inch HVGA bright LCD screen, a 128MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC card slot and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities. [Product Page]
The Oceanographer’s Video Camera from Hammacher captures underwater activity in high definition down to 300 feet. The camera is encased in a marine-grade ABS and aluminum housing that provides a watertight seal to protect the included 1080i HD video camera. There are also a couple of 14-inch long flexible LED lights that will illuminate undersea objects with 2,200 lumens of brightness. The camera captures up to 6-hour of 1920 x 1080 24Mbps high definition resolution video using a 10X optical zoom, AutoFocus, and an advanced image stabilization that eliminates camera shake. The recorded video is stored as an MPEG-4-AVC/H.264 file onto its built-in 64GB memory. You can also use two SD card slots for storage expansion. The Oceanographer’s video camera is priced at $7,000. [Product Page]
The Olympus XZ-1 high-end digital compact camera has recently received a Red Dot Award. The design of the Olympus XZ-1 is both functional and classy at the same time. The camera has a multi-purpose click-stop dial around the lens housing and a rear control wheel encircling the four-way pad. The Olympus XZ-1 also has a 10-megapixel 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor, a fast f/1.8-2.5, 4x wide-angle i.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens, a 3-inch OLED screen and 720p HD movie recording capabilities. For your info, the Red Dot Design Award was founded in 1955. It is one of the most prestigious international design competitions in the world. [PhotographyBLOG]
The Fujifilm XP30 rugged camera is now available for purchase via Amazon. This compact digicam features a body that is dustproof, waterproof, freezeproof and shock resistant. The Fujifilm XP30 also supports a built-in GPS for you to geotag your photographs, a 14-megapixel sensor and a 5x optical zoom. What’s more, it has the ability to capture 720p HD videos at 30fps. The Fujifilm XP30 retails for $239 each. Watch the video after the jump.
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