The Eyes have it on the Digital Window

Sure, you could set up a security camera that has weak resolution and a static viewpoint, or you could set up the Digital Window from Scallop Imaging. The Digital Window uses five ordinary cellular phone cameras for a 180-degree panoramic view. Special software allows the device to graft the pictures together, so the footage is contained on one wide screen instead of five individual camera shots. You got to hand it for Scallop Imaging for creating a camera with multiple eyes, and they took

Pentax K200D Digital SLR Review

Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Pentax K200D Digital SLR - it's a 10 megapixel update to the K100D - and features a 2.7" screen, shake reduction, dust reduction, ISO upto 1600, 11 point AF, Expanded Dynamic Range function, plus a weather and dust resistant body. The Pentax K200D is available for £387 with kit lens: "The Pentax K200D is a capable digital SLR, a very good choice for consumers who are starting to chafe against the limitations of a point-and-shoot digital camera and want to

Kodak Easyshare M1093 Is Reviewed

As arguably the best-known name in photographic history, and one of the original innovators of digital imaging, it’s no surprise that Kodak offers a large range of digital cameras, with everything from big super-zoom models to stylish touch-screen ultra-compacts. Unfortunately, despite its long and illustrious history, some of Kodak’s recent models, particularly its budget-priced M-series, have been rather disappointing. However if one is to judge by specification alone then the M1093 IS, curre

Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Review

Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR - an update to the 40D - it features a new 15.1 megapixel sensor, 6.3fps shooting, Canon’s latest DIGIC 4 image processor, ISO upto 12800, 3" screen with live view, sensor cleaning, 9 point AF, and face detection. Body only is available for £864: "Excellent low-light performance, impressive printed output, very fast shutter lag times, solid build, superb customization, and excellent image quality all add up to make the Canon EOS

Samsung Techwin to spin-out camera division

Samsung Techwin, the Korean manufacturer, plans to separate out its camera division into an individual entity (under the same ownership), according to news agency Reuters. Samsung Techwin is part of the Samsung Group's machinery and heavy industry division and makes mobile artillery and gas turbines, as well as digital cameras. Tentatively named Samsung Digital Imaging, the new company will have a separate listing from Feb. 1, 2009, allowing its management to concentrate on the fast-moving consumer market into which its products are sold, without also having to also consider sales of aircraft engines.

Photokina wrap-up

Photokina is now over for another two years, so as we return to some semblance of normality it's time to reflect on what Photokina 2008 tells us about the state of the industry and to look at some of the emerging trends in digital cameras and digital imaging in general. We've updated our show report to include not only our thoughts on the exhibition itself but also our usual top 10 pick of the products on show.