Archive for September, 2007

Sensor Size and Depth of Field

The smaller the aperture , the greater the depth of field . The aperture designated by the very small f-stop f/64 provides much greater depth of field than the far larger aperture of f/1.4. Small apertures with … via Photoblog 2.0

Lumenera releases new 5 megapixel network camera

Attention News/Business/Technology Editors: Lumenera releases new 5 megapixel network camera Le575 provides 16X the detail of analog cameras LAS VEGAS, NV, Sept. via Canada NewsWire

10 businesses facing extinction in 10 years

Determining which industries aren’t long for this world may seem easy enough. But some types of businesses, such as telemarketing, are surprisingly hard to kill. via MSNBC

Digital photos detail lives of kids, but will data survive?

NEW YORK: For Lindsay Nie’s 30th birthday, while she was still pregnant, she received from Mom an album filled with her baby and childhood photos. via Ohio.com

Best Digital Camera

What is the best digital camera to buy? That depends if you are looking for a big camera with great picture quality or a camera small enough to fit in your pocket. via Tips and Answers

Casio Exilim EX-V8 Digital Camera Review

“Battery becomes warm after long use, and is not a sign of malfunction.”

Following the V7, which Casio called the “world’s slimmest digital camera with a 7x optical zoom” is the sophomore edition of its highest optical zoom camera, the Exilim EX-V8. Introduced in August 2007, the … via DigitalCameraInfo

Digital Camera - Choosing the Right Pixel Count

If you are buying a digital camera for the first time and are confused about the right megapixel size, here is all the information you need! The article gives you an understanding of what a pixel is and how the … via Buzzle.com

Pink and Blue Polaroid digital camera for the Kids

Polaroid releases two new digital cameras for the Kids. The Blue and Pink are built for growing hands and growing minds. via DCVIEWS Digital camera and photograph…

Woman charged with robberies says she is innocent

“I expect to be found not guilty”

A Salisbury woman charged earlier this week in connection with several break-ins was arrested again as she stood proclaiming her innocence Wednesday outside the Rowan County Courthouse. via Salisbury Post

Ramp up your laptop sound with Audiohub

The Logitech AudioHub notebook speaker system doesn’t just improve the quality of the sound coming from your laptop. via Guam Pacific Daily News

Mio Adds Digital Camera to New GPS Device

“We are confident that the C720t will dramatically alter the perception of GPS technology”

At the DigitalLife technology tradeshow, Mio Technology unveiled its newest portable navigation and entertainment device designed for those looking to maximize their travel experience. via Telematics Journal

Digital Cameras Sales Continue Strong Growth: NPD

Digital camera unit sales were up 20 percent through the first half of 2007 vs. the same period in 2006 thanks in large measure to repeat buyers, according to The NPD Group. via Twice

Sanyo Introduces Xacti HD700 Pocket-Sized 720p HD Camcorder

“At 16% smaller and 10% lighter than our popular HD2, the HD700 combines a host of new features in a sleek, affordable and easy-to-use camcorder.”

SANYO, a world leading digital camera manufacturer, debuts the Xacti HD700, a pocket-sized, 720p high-definition digital camcorder. via Cameratown.com Digital Imaging News

Canon 40D review

The differences between Canon 20D and Canon 30D were relatively minor, and in most cases, not significant enough to warrant an upgrade. The 40D is a totally different beast, though. Read on and find out.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 6: Digital Photography Review

Adobe has released version 6 of Photoshop Elements, improving ease of use and featuring new tools such as Photomerge to combine the best parts of several group shots. There is a new Quick Selection tool and three edit modes aimed at different skill levels. This latest release is available now for Windows - a Mac version will follow in early 2008 - for US$99.99 (upgrade $79.99) or $149.99 bundled with Adobe’s Premiere Elements 4 video-editing software.

Read the most recent Tech.view column

Sep 21st 2007 From Economist.com Face recognition is only the beginning DOES that new feature increasingly found in pocket-sized digital cameras - face-recognition technology - really work? It’s actually a lot … via Economist

Imation Debuts Npower CE Brand For Kids

“We want to be with the Click for the lowest price on dmnobieblank mp3 ‘);”

‘ Imation made good on its promise to extend its portfolio beyond storage by launching a lineup of CE products under its new Npower brand. via BroadcastNewsroom

Atheros ROCm Technology Teams With Eye-Fi to Unleash the Future of Wireless Photo Sharing

“By integrating Wi-Fi with an SD memory card, Eye-Fi will accelerate the adoption of wireless capabilities in cameras by making it simple for users to share their photos automatically.”

Atheros Communications, Inc. , a leading developer of advanced wireless solutions, today announced that its single-chip AR6001GL ROCm mobile WLAN solution was chosen to provide 802.11g connectivity in the … via Wireless Developer Network

Digital shutterbugs face dilemma: Infinity

“I don’t really delete any. Years from now, I want to remember the bad face she made”

Amy Short poses for a photo with her 5-month-old son Jordan as Jordan is seen on the back of his mother’s camera Wednesday, Sept. via Denver Post

Canon Printers Lead J.D. Power Rankings

Canon took top honors from a J.D. Power and Associates study on the photo printer market. via Twice

The downside of digital snaps

“I don’t really delete any. Years from now, I want to remember the bad face she made”

For her 30th birthday, while she was still pregnant, Lindsay Nie’s mother gave her an album filled with her baby and childhood photos. via The Age

Nikon Coolpix S200

Here is another review of the Nikon Coolpix S200 , this one from Imaging Resource. via Camera-news.com

BenQ E1000 digital camera

Jimmy Hsu, Taipei; Adam Hwang, DIGITIMES [Thursday 20 September 2007] BenQ expects global sales of digital cameras under its BenQ brand name to reach one million units in 2007, according to general manager Hank … via DigiTimes

Printer market shows steady growth

“The [inkjet] market was dragged down in particular by weak sales of small photo printers in the US and Europe”

Sales of laser printers grew 8.2 per cent in the second quarter, as vendors cut prices and introduced higher performance products, according to market analysts. via Vnunet

General Electric A830 Digital Camera Review

“Auto Focus Zoom Lens, 3x 36-108mm 1:2.8-4.8.”

The GE A830 is one of two digital cameras in the manufacturer’s A-series and one of a small handful of premiere models from GE. via DigitalCameraInfo

Kodak jumps back into less-pricey digital market

“Our sense is there’s not a lot of money to be made in that category”

The Kodak EasyShare C513 camera fits easily in the palm, takes five-megapixel images, has a 3x optical zoom, and even shoots up to 80 minutes of video, depending on the memory card - all in all, fairly typical … via Democrat & Chronicle

Colour me perfect

A balanced approach By ANDRE BOILY For the keen amateur and the professional photographer alike, calibrating colours prior to taking a series of pictures is a necessity. via 24 Hours Toronto

BenQ announces new DC-C840 Digital Camera

BenQ introduces the DC-C840 digital camera, successor to the C740i model, and featuring an 8 megapixel CCD sensor, an smc PENTAX lens, Face Tracking function, Shake-Free mode, high ISO options, optical zoom in … via DCVIEWS Digital camera and photograph…

BenQ C840 digicam

Posted in Digital Cameras , BenQ , Cameras by Matt on September 21st, 2007 This week BenQ announces an upgraded version of their C740i camera with the C840. via Slippery Brick

Cameralabs review the Canon EOS 40D

Canon’s EOS 40D is the company’s latest DSLR designed for enthusiasts and semi-pros. Announced in August 2007, it’s the successor to the EOS 30D, and continues Canon’s 18 month cycle for this product line…