Nikon D90 released! First DSLR to support HD video recording

Dear photographers, Nikon has officially released the D90, the first DSLR that support HD video recording. This 12.3-megapixel camera shoots 1280×720p video at 24fps with a 16:9 aspect ratio for up to five minutes, producing around a 600MB file ouch!

Its 12.3-megapixel images sensor was developed in-house like the D3 and D700’s (the D300 uses a Sony sensor) and you can crank the ISO up to 6400.

It is priced at $999.95^*ESP. (Too cheap...... LOL)

Features:
• 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikon’s EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.
• Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second: Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily.
• D-Movie Mode—Cinematic 24fps HD with sound: Record cinematic-quality movie clips at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
• Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200: High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting.
• 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor: High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.
• Built-in image sensor cleaning: Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor’s optical low pass filter.
• 11-point AF system with Face Priority: Consistently fast and accurate autofocus, reinforced by the Nikon Scene Recognition System, delivers razor sharpness in a wide variety of conditions.
• One-button Live View: Easy to use Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF.
• Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System: Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates images, referencing an on-board database of over 30,000 photographic scenes, for unmatched exposure accuracy.
• Comprehensive exposure control: Five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual.
• Auto Active D-Lighting: Selectable and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time.
• Durable, high precision shutter: Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures shutter life and accuracy.
• In-Camera Image Editing: Creative freedom stems from exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Fisheye effect, Straighten and Distortion Control as well as D-Lighting, Red-eye Reduction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more.
• GPS geo-tagging: GP-1 GPS unit (optional) provides automatic real-time geo-tagging.

[via Gizmodo]

Microsoft “Say Goodbye to Laser”

Microsoft is going to release a new mouse on September 9th with there new technology to replace the laser mouse, known as the “Blue Track” technology. The tech will use blue LED in combination with a wide-angle lens. It means that the mouse will have better tracking that will work on more surfaces than laser or optical based mice. Hmm… Remember I posted the Fedex mouse the other day? It is with blue LED too. Thanks Louis!

[via guru3D]

HTC S740

HTC has announced their new smartphone, the HTC S740. This slider has both numeric keypad and the QWERTY keyboard. It features sleek and glossy design like the Touch Diamond, 7.2 Mbps download speeds, a 2.4 inch TFT-LCD with backlight LEDs and QVGA resolution, 3.2-megapixel camera with fixed focus, wifi connection, microSD slot, Bluetooth and FM radio. The phone will be available Europe starting September next month. Yeah it has the back similar to the Diamond too. Check out more pictures after the break.

HTC S740 Specifications:

- Processor: Qualcomm® MSM7225™, 528MHz

- Platform: Windows Mobile® 6.1 Standard

- Memory: ROM: 256MB / RAM: 256MB SDRAM

- Dimensions: 116.3 mm (L) X 43.4 mm (W) X 16.3 mm (T)

- Weight: 140g with battery

- Display: 2.4 inch TFT-LCD with backlight LEDs and QVGA resolution

- Network:
HSDPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz for Europe
(Up to 384 kbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps download speeds)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad-band 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
(The device will operate on frequencies available from the cellular network.)

- GPS: Standalone GPS / AGPS

- Connectivity: Bluetooth® 2.0, Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g, HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)

- Camera 3.2 megapixel color camera with fixed focus

- Audio: Built-in microphone and speaker, Ring tone supported formats: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, QCP, MP3, WMA, and WAV.

- Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery
Capacity: 1000 mAh
Standby time: Up to 400 hours for WCDMA / Up to 280 hours for GSM
Talk time: Up to 320 minutes for WCDMA / Up to 380 minutes for GSM
(The above are subject to network and phone usage.) AC Adapter AC input: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz

- DC output: 5V and 1A

Samsung Black Edition Q series HDD

Samsung has announced their credit card sized portable hard drive in China. Its minimum of 20GB should be enough for you to exchange porn with your friends. It is connected via USB and this Samsung Black Edition Q Series is available only at US$45 after conversion from RMB. The highest goes to 120GB which priced almost $300. This 6mm thick HDD is only available in Asia at the moment. You should get one if you got a MacBook Air. More pictures after the break.

iT168 has a gallery of it.
[via TechFresh]

Touchscreen Cell Phone with Projector Looks Familiar

What happens if you take a Nokia phone and an iPhone, mix them together, and then top it off projector? Well, you would probably end up with this tri-band smartphone.

Tri band multimedia cellphone with interactive touchscreen, WAP, bluetooth, and big 1800mAh battery for extra long talk time and phone usage between charges.

Among the multimedia features included in this phone are MP3 and MP4 player, 1.3mp Digital Camera, Image Viewer, Video Recorder, and rich media environment messaging options.

With the internal micro SD card slot already containing a 1GB card, the phone comes out of the box ready to start talking, listening to music, taking pictures, and watching videos.

Chinavision says that the Tri-Band Touchscreen Mobile Phone with Projector will be “available soon”. It’s probably not an Apple or Nokia approval that they’re waiting for.

Fish Finder Watch from Humminbird

The Humminbird RF35 watch features a 1.25-inch large screen and it is equipped with an advanced remote sonar sensor to allow you to look for fish within a 75 feet range.

Specifications:

• Display Size: 1.25″ diagonal
• Display Pixel Matrix: 48V x 32H
• Display Type: STN LCD
• Sonar Type: Single Beam
• Sonar Coverage: 125 kHz / 90˚ @ -10db
• Wireless Range: 75 ft
• Thermometer: Included
• Backlight: Yes
• Waterproof: Yes

The Humminbird RF35 is available from the official online store for $79.99.

(Via Chip Chick)

Smiley USB Mini Fan

If you think Mr. Construction looks too sad and Mr. @ is too evil, maybe this colorful and happy fellow is better suited to add a fresh breath of air to your workspace.

Features:

• Cute Cartoon Figure
• Perdue and Foldable Fan
• Powderful Motor
• Using USB Powered Cable
• Using 2 x AAA Batteries (Optional)
• Dimension: 72mm x 53mm x 85mm

Retro Wireless USB Microphone

This beautiful retro inspired USB microphone uses radio-frequency identification to allow you to wirelessly use the mic from a distance of up to three meters away from the USB port it’s currently connected to.

Features:

• Supports Windows XP, Vitsa, Mac OSX
• On/Off button design
• No driver require for Windows XP/Vista
• Dimension: 80 x 80 x 160mm (approx.) (Microphone)
• Weight: 149g
• The USB Retro Wireless Microphone is yours for $29 over at the USB Brando website.

Black Stealth R/C Helicopter

Looking for a radio-controlled helicopter to go with the cool looking R/C Stealth Boat? Maybe this black affordable 3-channel mini indoor chopper will be right up your alley.

The Black Stealth features 3-channels, allowing it to go up and down, rotate right and left and move forwards and backwards. Unlike most of the small 2-Channel copters on the market which are always moving forward with somewhat twitchy controls, the Black Stealth is a breath of fresh air.

The Black Stealth Helicopter has dual rotors on the top which spin in opposite directions. These opposite spinning blades cancel out uncontrolled torque making for incredibly stable flight. For forward and reverse motion the tail rotor then blows up or down, pitching the copter forward or backward and causing it to move in that direction. It’s a great control system and a pleasure to fly.

Here’s a video of the Black Stealth helicopter in action:

Features:

• Easiest to fly, most precise controlling R/C copter yet
• Three channel control gives you fully proportional up/down, right/left and forward/backward control
• Sleek black plastic body. No foam cockpit
• Choose from two different channels and fly with a friend
• Both channel copters are black in color, a flashing red or blue LED lets you know which is yours
• Dual counter-rotating blades give incredible hovering and stability
• Helicopter Charges from Remote
• Easy to adjust trim dial (rather than pushbuttons)
• 7 Minute fly time, 10 minute charge time
• Requires 6 AA batteries, not included
• Copter is 15.5 cm in length with a top blade diameter of 13.5 cm

The Black Stealth 3-Channel R/C Helicopter is available from ThinkGeek for $29.99.

(Via Geeky Gadgets, Dvice and Gizmodo)