Oct/090
FinePix S 3 Pro: Fujifilm top of the range
FinePix S3 Pro 12 million effective pixels enclosed in a new cutting edge design. The essential tool for those who want to get serious with photography. The new digital SLR Fujifilm FinePix S3Pro is dedicated to all professional photographers who demand the most from the photograph. Sull 'wave of the enormous success of the previous model FinePix S2 Pro, the new FinePix gathering their main characteristics, but has other interesting innovations that make it ideal for those who want the perfect image. Equipped with sensor 4th generation Super CCD SR 12 million effective pixels (6.17 million pixels S + 6, 17 million pixel R), the S3 Pro delivers stunning images of the size of 23×15 cm characterized by brilliant colors and sharp clarity both in the light in the shadows. The new SR sensor has a new configuration that produces a dynamic range about four times wider than previous sensors. The Super CCD SR is in fact, contains large pixel high sensitivity (of type "S") and smaller pixels for a wider dynamic range (of type "R"). By combining information from both of these sensitive according to the composition of the scene, the Super CCD SR is able to guarantee both a high sensitivity is a greater dynamic range. The camera body of the FinePix S3 Pro is very similar to the previous model, but for a more comfortable and safe grip, has been further rounded and made more solid and ergonomic. An 'another advantageous feature of the new camera body is the presence of two shutter designed to take advantage of the camera being able to decide whether to portray the scene horizontally or vertically depending on whether you are photographing a landscape or you are making a portrait. The FinePix S 3 Pro lets you use interchangeable lenses. The bayonet lens is of the Nikon F, which is fully compatible with the objectives of the series AF Nikkor D-type, but is also able to mount different lenses from the set D. In addition, the ability to set ISO values equivalent to 100/160/200/400/800/1600 that allow you to take excellent photographs even in light conditions are more difficult to manage. The intelligent flash system on the FinePix S3 Pro with D-TTL exposure allows photographers to achieve outstanding results using the flash of the Nikon DX. To meet the needs of photographers who need to make several shots at high resolution, the FinePix S 3 Pro has two memory slots, one for xD-Picture Card and the other for the Compact Flash and Microdrive. This peculiarity also benefits those who want large storage space to save large files in CCD-RAW format, so you have raw data from the camera's internal algorithms, thus leaving a very free image management. Once stored, Files may be reviewed on the large LCD monitor 2 "divided into two zones: one to view the subject being photographed, the other to keep a provision shooting settings and optionally change them immediately, without ever losing an eye scene. When you want to transfer images to a PC, thanks to faster dual interface you can optimize your workflow thanks to the rapid transfer via IEEE 1394 (FireWire) or USB 2.0. The FinePix S 3 Pro is the digital SLR camera that photographers were waiting for more experienced and demanding, a technological jewel which gives the opportunity to photograph freely, leaving room for the imagination of people more creative and original. New features and performance in relation to the already popular FinePix S2 model, give the new "professional camera" the title of queen of the range that can meet all your needs thanks to the enormous attention to the smallest detail that Fujifilm's engineers home They have been reserved. The FinePix S 3 Pro will be available from next summer 2004. The recommended retail price will be communicated when available.
Oct/090
Double Punch, innovative printer that reproduces the image of the perforated sheet
At dell'Intel University Design Expo, an international event organized by Intel in which students from different schools compete to design shots of innovative applications, the designer Matty Martin submitted to a printer from the publication of these technical details, we refer the Punch House. The Punch House has a similar size to a compact camera and is characterized by the fact that they deploy a sensor that lets you take the pictures you want printed. The truly innovative feature on printing these images is done through the use of punches that are located within the device. In essence, immortalized in the photo is converted into a monochrome and punches provided in the machine are positioned so as to reproduce this image. At this point, simply insert a very ordinary piece of paper inside the slot and press the appropriate device to obtain a paper riddled with the image immortalized. Best of all, the room does not require any ink Punch It works by making tiny holes on the sheet in order to obtain the image previously taken. An innovative accessory that could really get a good success with the public. We just have to wait to see if this idea will be exploited by any major manufacturer.
Sep/090
TGtech September 3, 2009: Canon EOS 7D and news in sight for Intel and ATI
It is the new online episode of TGtech, weekly appointment with the most important news appeared in the pages of Hardware Upgrade. In this episode we discussed the blackout for two hours that Gmail has created heavy disruptions on 1 September because of an incorrect estimate of system resources by the same Google. Are also expected next week, important novelties in the field of the CPU by Intel and in the field of video cards from ATI, in the words of Paolo Corsini's what's cooking. It was officially announced the sale of 65% of Skype to venture capital by eBay. A 'transaction cost 1.9 billion dollars by some accounts the total value of Skype and then wanders around $ 2.75 billion, a figure not much higher than $ 2.6 billion paid by the most famous auction service online. RIM retire the trackball, a tool much loved by its users, and with the BlackBerry Curve 8520 is debuting on the touch sensitive trackpad on a smartphone with a clear vocation consumer, even given the presence of direct keys on the management of multimedia resources . Canon sharpen their weapons and return to woo the audience of semi-defined hours Advanced Mid Range.
Sep/090
Instant photo sharing Now you can with the Sony DCS G3
It 'Cyber Shot G3, the compact made by Sony at CES, which makes it possible to share real-time network, the photos you just took. Thanks to Wi-Fi technology, the camera finds hot spots present and automatically links enabling l 'upload pictures you just took. Through link page Sony Easy Upload, leads to several of the most popular services, sharing of network as Picasa, Shutterfly, YouTube, Dailymotion and Photobucket. The integrated browser allows browsing, l 'authentification and also the ' access mail address to notify your friends when you add a new item. From a purely technical level, the G3 is a compact 10.1-Mp accompanied by a 4x optical zoom Zeiss Vario-Tessar. Many of the most popular features of recovery as Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition and Super Steady Shot to be in support of a slim camera body for the time available in black with the target price of $ 500.
Sep/090
Sony W series compact and S950
For those who approach from novice to photography, Sony is the S950, a compact camera series Cyber Shot HAD CCD sensor that mounts a 1 / 2, 3 "by 10.1 effective Megapixels. The S950 is accompanied by a zoom lens Sony 4x, which is unfortunately highlighted the focal angle of only 33 mm equivalent. The image stabilization is via a tracking algorithm of recorded pixels and increasingly in software, other competing algorithms to automate the shooting settings. Behind the LCD screen 2 , 7 "acting features such as face detection and shooting at high sensitivity (ISO 3200). The methods of recovery are reduced to 6 to facilitate the operations in step without losing time all 'internal menu otherwise processed. One of the interesting accessories for the S950 is l 'GPS-CS3KA that adds data to geotag pictures taken. For those who want to go further, the W series is enriched by the W210 and W220 models: the differences between the two are minimal and the distinctive features they see a zoom lens Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x HAD CCD sensor and a 12-Mp effective. The stabilization is still digital model W210 and W220 buy the stabilizing mechanics 's perspective. If the S950 supported SD memory cards, the two W adopt the standard established by Sony Memory Stick, in 'underlying image is visible the W210 model with small panel to access the battery and card in the open position. In addition to software capabilities adopted by the S950, Both models adopt the W Intelligent Scene Recognition System that allows the camera to set the optimum parameters by one step in otherwise difficult situations such as backlight and portrait at sunset. L 'autonomy of the three cameras can see in first place with 430 shots, the W220, W210 and S950 followed respectively with 370 and 330 shots.
Sep/090
New Panasonic compact, from entry level to waterproof
Start the New Year, when people thought that the CES09 had exhausted the novelty of the first quarter on the front of the compact, exposing l 'now coming PMA in Las Vegas, here's Panasonic introduces six new models: DMC-FT1, TZ7, TZ6 , FX40, FX550 and FS4. The DMC-FT1EG-D is a compact, sporty, durable all 'water up to 3 m deep, and falls from 1.5 m. Allows you to record HD movies with Dolby Digital Creator AVCHD standard. Mounts a 12.1 effective Megapixels CCD sensor on a size 1 / 2, 33 "4x optical Leica DC 28-128 mm equivalent. Mega OIS and features like Face Detection and Intelligent Scene Recognition now are implemented across the range. On the back sits an LCD display 2.7 "." TZ Both are characterized by a zoom down 'high 12x zoom range, wide-angle is very general and covers the equivalent focal length of 25 mm, a real achievement in a body less space. rear screen from 3 "and advanced features in line with other models. The differences between the model TZ6 and TZ7 about the sensor size: 1 / 2, 33 "for TZ7 and 1 / 2, 5 " for TZ6, both with a resolution of 10.1 MP, Face Recognition active stills and video on TZ7 while being reduced to only feature photo on the TZ6. The images just above refer to the FX series, the new FX550EGS and boast too FX40EG-K 'them with 5x zoom wide angle 25 mm, sensor A 12.1 mp and V Venus Engine processor that enables you to recognize human faces with accuracy and speed. FX550EGS The model uses the touch screen technology to make more usable and fast 't access to the machine settings through the LCD 3 ". ' S latest model is presented by Panasonic DMC-FS4EG-K, a compact by simple lines. Dedicated to those who approach to photography for the first time, mounting a 8.1 MP sensor and 4x zoom from 33-132 mm focal length equivalent. 's use of advanced algorithms has been reduced on this model, for battery life and ease d 'use. The LCD screen of 2.5 "automatically adjusts its brightness according to ambient light to save power. Auto Scene mode allows you to automatically set the camera depending on the shot you want (landscape, portrait, night, etc.). Despite FS4 can also record movies, unlike the sisters, does not support HD quality.
Sep/090
Panasonic Lumix FS series renews the compact cameras
Panasonic has since mid-January to start the 'latest series of compact cameras FS, derived from the well-known series FX. We're talking about models FS7-DMC, DMC-FS5 and DMC-FS15. Common features seen l 'adoption of sensors, 1 / 2, 5 "for FS5 and FS7 models and 4x zoom, equivalent to 33-132 mm. Face detection, stabilizer d ' image and functions iA, Intelligent Auto, which allows the camera to choose the best shooting settings according to lighting conditions, type of subject and shot. Some of the potential offered by LSI Venus Engine IV. The LCD screen detects the amount of ambient light and adjusts its brightness eleven layers to always ensure maximum readability while reducing fuel consumption. All models in the FS series have dedicated lithium-ion battery, 50 MB internal memory and supports memory cards SD / SDHC.
Aug/090
Panasonic Lumix G1, the first Micro QuattroTerzi
The name under which Panasonic presents the market with its new Lumix DMC-G1 is First Full-time Live View Digital Interchangeable Lens Camera. It is the first camera to take the new Micro Four Thirds standard, recently was launched by Olympus and Panasonic itself.
Aug/090
System medium format Phase One P65 + video
Expressions such as Photokina is a greedy opportunity for fans to see and touch live some cameras often not within reach, such as medium format.
Phase One at the booth we had the opportunity to learn more about the digital medium format Phase One P65 +, which is intended to users of photography by a professional studio.
Aug/090
News from Fujifilm, including a redesigned Super CCD EXR
Fujifilm has renewed Photokina in this part of its range of compact, which go to support this in 2008, the important news that had been revealed to the PMA in Las Vegas.
Among the compact for those who want great photos, but without having to set too many parameters, we find the FinePix F60fd with SR AUTO intelligent scene recognition function, technology that interprets the frame by calculating distance of the subject, brightness of the background and possible presence of a person, adjusting the parameters of conseguneza shooting scene and choosing the most suitable.