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Samsung announces pricing for Android-based Galaxy NX camera

29 Aug

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As the first hybrid smartphone and interchangeable lens camera, the Samsung Galaxy NX certainly cut a unique profile when we first looked at it in June. The Galaxy NX merges the features of Samsung smartphones, including a huge 4.8-inch touch LCD and 3G/4G/Wi-Fi connectivity, with a NX-mount ILC with a 20.3MP APS-C sensor, hybrid AF system, and 8.6 fps burst mode. At long last, the Galaxy NX has been given a price: $ 1,599.99 body only, or $ 1,699.99 bundled with an 18-55mm lens. 

News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Nikon and Microsoft sign an Android-based camera patent deal

22 Feb

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Nikon has signed a licensing deal with Microsoft to cover the use of patented technologies in its Android-based cameras. The deal is the latest instance of Microsoft pursuing makers of Android devices, claiming patent infringement. Despite free access being one of the founding ideas of Google’s Android operating system, Microsoft has been increasingly successful in convincing manufacturers of Android devices that they need to strike licensing deals for some of its technologies.

News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Sakar launches Android-based, modular, Polaroid-branded camera system

09 Jan

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Sakar International has formally announced the distinctly Nikon-esque iM1836 – a modular camera system wearing Polaroid branding. Details are scarce – with the company able to give little information (and some of that being improbable), but the first model is said to be an Android-based, Wi-Fi-connected camera with Ricoh GXR-style interchangeable modules with the sensor built into the lens. Further bodies and adapter modules are promised to allow use of Pentax K, Nikon F and Micro Four Thirds lenses.

News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Samsung doesn’t deny Android-based camera

15 Mar

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Samsung has refused to confirm reports that it is working on an Android-based camera, only to say it is looking at the idea. The non-denial, which says ‘it is something we are monitoring,’ comes in response to reports from tech website Engadget that it is considering an ‘open’ camera operating system. However, while the site goes on to speculate that Android makes sense, based on its parent company’s use of the OS on its smartphones, we think there are other reasons for Samsung to use Android.

News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Polaroid shows remarkably phone-like Android-based 3x zoom camera

13 Jan

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CES 2012: Lifestyle photo brand Polaroid has been showing an Android-based camera with a 3x zoom on its stand. The company insists the device is a camera or, when pushed, says it can be thought of as a small tablet computer with a camera. This is despite its apparent similarity to a smartphone shown by Taiwanese contract manufacturer Altek late last year. The 16MP Wi-Fi compatible Polaroid camera features a 3x, 6.5-19.5mm lens and 1/2.33″ CCD sensor to give a 36-108mm equivalent lens range.

News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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