Ricoh releases firmware version 1.50 for the GX100. This update offers these improvements: 1. Under certain conditions, in manual exposure mode, even if you press the function button for automatic exposure adjustment, it will fail to select the appropriate exposure settings 2. Improvement of flash control in dark environments. 3. Modified the format of JPEG files from a RAW format file that produced an incorrect file format in case you set the [RAW/JPEG setting] to [N640], and the [Pic Quality / Size] setting to [RAW 3:2]…

Ricoh unveils 12 megapixel GX200 digital camera
Ricoh releases the 12 Megapixel GX200, successor to the compact digital camera introduced in April last year. The GX200 inherits popular features such as a 24 to 72 mm high-performance wide-angle optical zoom lens on a 25 mm thin body, and a removable tilting electronic viewfinder. The GX200 achieves increased resolution via its 12 megapixel CCD and noise reduction via its new image processing engine. The GX200 will be available in July for 499.99 euro, the model with electronic viewfinder included for 599.99 euro…

Samsung shows the Omnia smart camera phone
Samsung will unveil its much rumored Omnia SmartPhone at the CommunicAsia, Singapore tomorrow. Heated debates have already started on the Internet, comparing Apple’s latest iPhone with this latest Samsung model. Judging from the published specs, the built-in 5Mp digital camera seems to be a step up from the 2Mp iPhone camera and offers extra features including auto-focus, face and smile detection and auto-panorama shot. The Omnia will be launched in Southeast Asia this week, and in the European market from July…

Carl Zeiss Velvet projector shows darkest night
At the International Planetarium Society meeting in Chicago, Carl Zeiss presented a novel type of video projector which by far surpasses the contrast offered by all existing projector solutions. The new VELVET projector has been designed for use in planetarium domes and other dome theaters. It is based on the DLP chip technology from Texas Instruments, and while projectors from other manufacturers feature a contrast ratio of only 30.000:1, the new projector achieves a ratio that is larger by a factor of 83, i.e. 2.500.000:1…

Sony announces versatile HVL-F58AM flash unit
Sony expands its a alpha system of accessories with the new HVL-F58AM flash unit. This new flash features a Quick Shift Bounce system. The flash head can pivot 90 degrees left and right on a horizontal axis in addition to the conventional up and down vertical adjustment, thus the camera and flash unit can keep the same orientation regardless of portrait or landscape shooting. A powerful performer, the flash unit features a maximum guide number of 58 at 105mm and ISO 100. The HVL-F58AM will ship in September for about $500…

Firmware ver. 1.22 for Ricoh R8 digital camera
Ricoh releases the second firmware update - version 1.22 - for the R8 digital camera. This update should improve the accuracy of white balance. The first firmware update, released a month ago, provided improved accuracy of exposure at continuous shooting with full-press. Ricoh releases its firmware with an unrivaled rate and I’m still puzzled whether this is a good or a bad thing, even more because firmware update can be a tricky process for the inexperienced user…

TI shows protoype Lamp-Free DLP projector
At the InfoComm 2008, Texas Instruments has introduced the industry’s first Home Theater lamp-free projector, utilizing a PhlatLight LED light source and a BrilliantColor DLP. In addition to expanded color and contrast performance, the illumination system has an incredibly long life and offers up to 30% lower power usage and, most significantly, hundreds of dollars in savings from lamp purchases. Several manufactures have plans to develop DLP lamp-free LED-based projectors with units expected to ship in late 2008…

Motorola launches Motozine ZN5 camera phone
Motorola launches the Motozine ZN5 mobile phone, combining a phone and high-quality camera experience. The new ZN5 is the first mobile phone to combine Motorola’s ModeShift Technology and Kodak’s imaging technology. To launch the camera, simply slide open the Kodak lens cover to transform the phone into a 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, a Xenon flash, 4GB of optional external memory and optimized settings for low-light environments. The ZN5 will be available in China in July and worldwide during the rest of the year….

HP breakthrough DreamColor LP2480zx display
At HP’s Connecting Your World event in Berlin last week, HP introduced the world’s first affordable color-critical computer display, the HP DreamColor LP2480zx. This new display generates the industry’s first combination of true 30-bit color (enabling a range of 1 billion colors) in a widescreen, LED-backlit LCD at a fraction of the cost of most high-end, studio-quality LCD displays. The LP2480zx is now available at a price of 3299 dollar, a bargain for professionals when accurate color management is crucial…

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