Oct/090
Canon Easy-PhotoPrint: new application for iPhone and iPod Touch
Looking back at the photo applications for the iPhone, smartphone photo supplied by no means exciting, but that goes for the greatest among the young, and iPod Touch with the latest released by Canon, we’re talking about the Canon Easy-PhotoPrint.
Oct/090
PictureMate Charm: Epson has a new portable photo printer
Epson has announced in the last hours, the future availability of a new photo printer specifically designed for moving in absolute comfort, we’re talking about the model that we PictureMate Charm features the compact size and the presence of a convenient carrying handle.
Oct/090
Canon Powershot Pro1: Preview
(See also Comparison of compact 8-megapixel Canon pro1Uno limits for a professional, in 'use of the Canon G5 was the maximum print size allowed by the 5-megapixel CCD: 21.95×18, 96 cm. With a print resolution of 300 dpi – dots per inch – is typical of the magazines. The 8-megapixel CCD of Canon PowerShot Pro1 does much more, arriving at a print size of nearly l 'A4 (21×29, 7 cm) which is the "full page . But it 's only the resolution for the Canon Powershot Pro1. Canon has mounted on the "small " a zooming magnification optical (ie real, not digital) 7x.
Oct/090
Comparison: Canon Pro1, Minolta A2, Nikon 8700, Olympus C-8080, Sony 828
Alternative to professional digital SLR to the latest super compact compensate for the lack of interchangeable lenses with easy handling, high resolution (8 megapixels) and zoom functions pro increasingly interesting. Put it in comparison … Canon Pro1, Minolta A2, Nikon 8700, Olympus C-8080, Sony 828: are now well 5 to 8 megapixel digital cameras on the market, five compact, for resolution and features, they may gorge thousands of fans and even many professional photographers. Having a CCD (sensor) 8 megapixels means being able to deliver photos to the magazines printed in a format just under A4 (21×29, 7 cm.) At 300 dpi (dots an inch). Well, photos are suitable for "full page" professional. For Prints "housewives" with an inkjet printer, the 8-megapixel digital sensor is sufficient for the A3 (29,7 x42 cm). The resolution, however, not all. We try to pull the four cameras and compare features point by point.
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.
Oct/090
Sony DPP-F700: digital photo frame that incorporates a dye sublimation printer
The philosophy of all-in-one seems to have infected even the field of digital photo frames, a relatively new field that has met with some success among the public. Sony has, in fact, officially the future availability of a new digital photo frame that incorporates a small dye sublimation printer, we refer to the Sony DPP-F700. The device in question is characterized by relatively small size and a sober and straightforward. The large Clear Photo LCD display features a 7-inch diagonal color rendition and ensures always optimal. When viewing the photos, you can choose different templates (21 available) that allow you to display the time and exact date on which the image was taken. As anticipated, the frame has at its base a small dye-sublimation printer that is practically invisible. This allows you to print in less than a minute in size photos up to 10 x 12 cm. Prints, according to the company, are sustained over time as resistant to scratches, fingerprints and even water. 1GB internal memory allows storage of at least 2000 images, for the more demanding there is also a slot compatible with most common formats of memory cards currently available. The menu is simple and intuitive and offers many editing features that allow you to eliminate the most common defects of the photos before making the print. There's also the "Auto Orientation" which is particularly useful as it automatically rotates the photo in the right direction. Available from November, the new Sony DPP-F700 has a suggested retail price is not official yet but rumors are certainly not claiming to be above 200 euros including VAT.
Oct/090
HP Photosmart A646 Compact: compact printer with touchscreen display and creative
HP expands its range of photo printers in the Photosmart A646 Compact, as the name implies, compact size makes one of his strengths as it can be easily carried everywhere with ease. The new printer does not need a computer to function as it is equipped with PictBridge technology for direct connection with the new generation of cameras, and there will then slot compatible with most popular formats of memory cards, USB port and also the Bluetooth connectivity that allows, among other things, to print photos taken with the phone. The large display allows you to preview envelope images and make numerous changes using the touchscreen technology which is fitted. E 'possible, for example, add captions to photos using the virtual keyboard on the screen or the special pen included that allows you to make drawings or write freehand. The Photosmart A646 Compact is specially designed for creative users as implements several features that allow you to creatively customize their photos (they are available, many layouts, frames, clipart, etc..) or to eliminate common flaws including the annoying red-eye problem that occurs when the Photos are taken with the flash turned on. The HP Photosmart A646 Compact comes in specialized centers from the month of October at a suggested retail price of 149 euros including VAT. Hp recommended for printing photos using HP Advanced Photo Paper sheet 13×18 cm in size, which are priced at $ 7.49 in the package which includes 25.
Sep/090
New firmware release for the camera Ricoh CX1
The Ricoh CX1 compact camera had some problems connecting to external devices such as printers compatible Pict Bridge. The abnormalities found were translated into printing problems. With the new update version 1.24 the problem was solved as the errors in the information that the camera image orientation introduced using long exposure times. Version 1. 24 is the third update that affects the firmware Ricoh CX1, a compact camera that falls within the area very well maintained in terms of image quality provided: dynamic range and reduce noise strengths that are played also, for example by Sigma DP2 and Fujifilm F200EXR.
Jul/090
Surface: digital picture frames with built-in printers
As we have been able to tell during the past weeks, the differentiation of the proposed trade is a strategy which is working surface with particular attention. In addition to the motherboard with P45 chipset that we have seen a few days ago, the company has submitted to the Taiwanese Computex a series of new products, slightly outside the core business of historic surface.
Jul/090
Return prints from Polaroid snapshots
Almost a year ago, we happened to mention the printers Zink (Zero-Ink), that without the use of ink cartridges, and promises to provide good photographic prints on the move, thanks to their small size. At that time we called the Polaroid brand, which for years was synonymous with point-shoot-print.