Here’s another affordable webcam ‘Dynex DX-WEB1C’ for you to grab, in case your laptop or netbook doesn’t come with a webcam. Priced at $39.99, this compact webcam is perfect for making two-way real-time video calls or attaching photos and video to email. It features a 1.3MP image sensor, a snapshot button, a built-in microphone, Smart Face Tracking for keeping the focus on your face, a USB 2.0 interface and has the ability to capture both 1280 x 1024 video as well as 5-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode). [Product Page]
Still remember the Fake Car Key Security Spy Camera from Brando? The company has released a new version of this spy gadget. The Fake Car Key Spy Camera features a pinhole camera that is able to capture 640 x 480 pixel resolution video at 29 frames per second. The spy camera can also capture pictures at a 1600 x 200 resolution. Other features include a microSD card slot, and a built in rechargeable Li-ion battery. Brando’s Fake Car Key Spy Camera retails for $63. [Brando]
Check out this cool spy gadget that comes in the form of a wristwatch. This unique timepiece will enable you to record interviews, meetings and on the scene discussions without intimidating anyone. It features a 4GB of storage, a built-in microphone, a rechargeable battery and is capable of capturing both 640 x 480 video in AVI format as well as 1600 x 1200 digital still images. The Chronograph Video Camera Watch will set you back $165. [Product Page]
Pentax today launched the firmware version 1.02 for the K-7 DSLR. The new update provides several improvements including:
- Added [Fine Sharpness 2] which makes image outlines sharper than [Fine Sharpness] on the Sharpness settings.
- Improved processing performance at the particular shooting condition or setting such as preview image quality at Water Color & Pastel of Digital Filter mode.
- Improved stability for general performance such as with Battery Grip D-BG4, the rear e-dial may become unstable in particular shooting condition.
You can download the firmware software here. [Pentax]
Panasonic has released a new firmware update version 2.1 for its Lumix DMC-LX3 digital compact camera, which is basically the corrected version of the recently released firmware update version 2.0. The update “supports several new functions and improves various aspects of performance to elevate shooting convenience and fun.” You’ll be able to download it starting today via Panasonic’s official website. [PhotographyBlog]
