Nikon has rolled out a new firmware update ‘version 1.1′ for its Coolpix S230 digital compact camera. The update fixes “an issue that, in some rare cases, prevented accurate recording of pictures taken in Night landscape or Dusk/dawn scene mode has been resolved.” You’ll be able to download the update starting today via Nikon’s official website. [Nikon]
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The Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA100 is claimed to be the first Full HD camcorder in the world. This video recorder can be used to a depth of 3 meters underwater for up to 60 minutes. It is able to record Full HD videos (1920 x 1080 pixels) and capture 14-megapixel still pictures. The video recorder has the “High-Speed Sequential Shooting” mode that allows the camera to capture up to 22 photos at 7 frames per second. Other features include Digital Image Stabilizer, Face Chaser Function, a Mini HDMI Terminal and an Eye-Fi card compatibility. [Sanyo]
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Word has it that the Panasonic Lumix FX75 compact digital camera will be launched very soon. The camera has a 14-megapixel sensor, a Leica 24mm ultra-wide-angle Summicron f/2.2 lens and a 5x optical zoom. The Panasonic Lumix FX75 also supports HD video in AVCHD Lite format. Stay tuned for more updates. [Ubergizmo]
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To celebrate England’s place in the World Cup, Flip Video has rolled out a limited edition version of the Flip Mino camcorder in the UK. Dubbed as the Flip Mino St George’s Flag Edition, this pocket-sized camcorder sports a 1.5-inch LCD screen, a 2GB of onboard memory, a 2x digital zoom lens, a flip-out USB connector, a rechargeable battery and has the ability to record 640 x 480 VGA video. The Flip Mino St George’s Flag Edition retails for 109.99 GBP (about $159). [PhotographyBlog]
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Casio has recently released another special edition camera ‘EXILIM EX-Z330 Ultraman Special Edition’ in Japan to celebrate Ultraman’s 40th Anniversary. Limited to just 600 units, this compact camera is packed with a special Ultraman startup screen and photo shooting effects. Meanwhile, the rest of the specs remain unchanged as the original version, you’ll find a 12.1-megapixel image sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, an SD/SDHC memory card slot, ISO up to 1600 and 720p HD video recording (30fps). The Casio EXILIM EX-Z330 Ultraman Special Edition is now available in Japan for 29,000 Yen (about $317), and is bundled with an Ultraman camera case.
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