If you always have trouble in finding gifts for your loved ones, why not let them select what they want. Simply give them this $50 gift card and you’ll put a large smile on their face. This Target gift card also works as digital camera with specs include 1.2MP sensor with 50MB storage capacity, not to mention you’ll also get a USB cord, driver disk and a voucher that grants you to print up to 40 photos at Target. Sounds pretty good to me! [TechEBlog]
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Microsoft has announced its new Photosynth application that can turn normal digital pictures into 3D, 360-degree experiences. By providing large collections of photographs in the number of hundreds, Photosynth analyses each photo you upload for similar characteristics, and uses that data to recreate and map the environment digitally. Anybody else who sees your “synth” is put right in your shoes, sharing in your experience, with detail, clarity and scope impossible to achieve in conventional pictures or videos. Excellent program you can use, right before you bring down the home for renovation - or move to a nicer apartment, incase you get nostalgic someday! [Photosynth]
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Olympus has announced a new model to its mju line-up yesterday. Mju 1060 also features the same 7x optical zoom lens as Mju 1010. The camera includes functions such as Advanced Face Detection, Perfect Shot Preview, Dual Image Stabilization, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Noise Reduction and also an Intelligent Auto Mode for newbies. The intelligent Auto (iAuto) function detects different scenes and automatically optimize the settings for the shot. The 2.7-inch LCD seen on the Mju 1010 has now been upgraded to 3 inches on the Mju 1060. This is useful for viewing photos with a group of friends, as well as for framing shots. It is excellent point and shoot camera with long zoom range, but if you already have 1010, there might not be enough motivation to purchase 1060 as a replacement. 1060 has several colors to select from, like Starry Silver, Midnight Black, Cyan Green and Pink. The Mju 1060 will be available in Asia from end August, but pricing is TBD. [CNET]
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Olympus has announced the addition of FE-370 and FE-360 to its line of FE series digital compacts. The new models, the Olympus FE-360 and FE-370 feature 3x and 5x optical zoom and 8 megapixel sensor. Both also offer Face Detection, Image Stabilization, a number of shooting modes, as well as video capture. The FE-360 will come with a 2.5-inch LCD screen and in silver, black, blue, and pink, while the FE-370 has a slightly more massive LCD size of 2.7-inch. In addition, FE-370’s Intelligent Auto Mode makes it simple to take great images – it can automatically detect a range of common shooting scenes and then adjust settings accordingly. The new Olympus FE cameras will be available in September for £129.99 for the FE-360, and £179.99 for the FE-370. [DP-Review]
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Casio has revealed a line of new compact cameras today. Three of the new four models, EX-Z19,EX-Z85, EX-Z250 all offer 9.1 Megapixel capture resolution, while the last, Ex-Z300 offers 10 Megapixel. The Ex-Z300 features make-up mode, removing the blemishes on faces, and it also comes in three colours; black, silver and gold. All new EXILIM models have a video option, which lets users record H.264 movies at the touch of a button. The new models will be available in September and prices will be £179.99 for the EX-Z100, £229.99 for the EX-Z300, £199.99 for the EX-Z250, £149.99 for the EX-Z85, and £129.99 for the EX-Z19. [PocketLint]
[Source : The Digital Camera Blog]