Mother’s Day special: Kodak EasyShare C813 8.2MP Compact Digital Camera!
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Kodak EasyShare C813
- 8.2 megapixels for stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches
- More megapixels means you can crop and still get a great picture
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- However you choose to print–at home, at retail, or online–trust Kodak for picture quality that’s truly exceptional and for memories that will last
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Mother’s Day Special: Canon Selphy CP760 Pink Compact Photo Printer
A pinky thermal-dye printer, the Canon Selphy CP760
Like most of Canon’s dedicated photo printers, it can print from a computer, from your memory cards via the card slots, a PictBridge camera or its built-in infrared port.
Canon also sells an optional Bluetooth adapter ($49.99 direct) for printing from phones and other Bluetooth devices.
The LCD for the built-in menu and for previewing photos is 2.5 inches and the menu offers a few editing commands, including red-eye reduction, the ability to print a color image as sepia or black and white, and an image optimizer that you can turn on or off.
The Canon Selphy CP760
As with most thermal-dye output, the photos are reasonably waterproof and scratch resistant, thanks largely to a protective coating the printer adds as the last step in printing.
You don’t have to worry about passing a batch of photos out for people to look at and having them come back ruined.
Canon also claims a reasonably long lifetime for the photos, at 100 years for photos kept in dark storage, as in an album, 30 years for photos kept behind glass, and 10 years for photos exposed to the air.
Mother’s Day is May 10th, order now the Canon Selphy CP760
Three 12MP ultrazoom compact-cameras: Pentax X70, Olympus SP-590UZ and Nikon Coolpix P90
Ultrazoom compact cameras have come a long way, really long if you consider that two out of three of these sport a 24x zoom lens.
This means, in 35mm jargon, an equivalent 26-624mm zoom. The Olympus SP-590UZ, goes even further, up to 26x (676mm equiv.)!
All three have image stabilization and vibration reduction features; they all reach the 12 megapixel peak and may give you something to think about when choosing your next camera: an ultrazoom compact with DSLR-level features.
Which is the best? Fair bet… each one has its own strong points, so check out for yourself!
Photographers using the latest Olympus Ultra Zoom can further increase the power of its lens to 130x using the optional TCON-17N Teleconverter.
Luckily, Dual Image Stabilisation is on hand to protect photos from blur caused by camera shake, and Shadow Adjustment Technology has been included to bring out details hidden in darker areas of the picture.
So when photographers view their results on the camera’s 6.9cm/2.7” HyperCrystal II LCD, they know that they’ll be picture perfect.
The camera has approximately 12 effective megapixels and utilizes a 1/2.33-inch CCD image sensor.
Its lens focusing distance is 4.6 – 110.4mm (approx. 26-624mm in 35mm format) with an aperture range of F2.8(W)-F5.0(T). The X70 is able to record up to 1280 resolution video and has an ISO sensitivity of up to 6400.
It has Motion Blur Reduction, Hi-sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR), and Movie shake reduction mode (Movie SR).
The camera has a 33.6 MB built-in memory with support for SD/SDHC Memory Card expandibility.
The Pentax X70
The Nikon Coolpix P90 12.1MP Digital Camera with 24x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 3 inch Tilt LCD
Shooting Modes for All
Two new shooting modes on the P90 seek to expand the camera’s utility for different user groups. Aimed at soccer moms and serious shooters alike, the Nikon P90
In the interest of enthusiast appeal, the P90 also packs in the typical P/A/S/M manual exposure modes, as well as an electronic viewfinder.
The Nikon P90
Articulating Screen: in this case, though, the big news is that the P90’s screen is articulating (Nikon calls it “Vari-Angle”), allowing the display to be tilted “as much as 90 degrees upward or 45 degrees downward,” according to the manufacturer.
The best three ultrazoom compact cameras around: now it’s up to you to choose!
The new Nikon D5000: it’s here, at last (stopping endless rumors)!
Where to place it?
It’s likely to be placed in between the D60 and the D90… and eventually in front of just launched Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i!
Features?
Nikon’s EXPEED CMOS sensor, 12,9 Megapixel (quite a standard for Nikon’s DSLR lineup) and HD 720p video recording @24 fps.
Among the (long) feature list the Nikon D5000
The LCD display tilts and swivels which, along with the enhanced Live View functions, extends shooting opportunities to new (practical) levels.
Live View, by the way, can be switched on with a single dedicated button.
Moreover, the Nikon D5000 gives us ISO sensibility 200 up to 3200, 11-points autofocus with 3D focus tracking and set of retouch tool for in-camera photo adjustments.
An added gadget comes with the Nikon GP-1 GPS Unit
One minor note comes from lenses compatibility: just like the D40/D40X/D60 crop, the Nikon D5000
Availability is for May 2009, pricing as follows:
Price (Nikon D5000 body only
- US: $ 729
- UK: £719
- EU: EU 699
- US: $ 850
- UK: £ 799
- EU: EU 799
Price (Nikon D5000 with 18-55 VR
The new Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i: hd video, 15 mp and much more
It goes like this: the new Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i
It’s not exactly an entry-level camera – take a look at the Canon Rebel XS
- 15MP sensor – similar, but not the same as the 50D (slower readout for one thing)
- Video – 1080p, but only at 20 FPS
- Anti reflection coated display
- Digic IV – menu layout similar to 50D/5D2
- Auto lighting optimiser – now adjustable
- Quick control setting mode
- ISO to 12800
- Variable high ISO noise setting adjustment
- Face detect in Liveview
- Peripheral Illumination Correction – brighten the corners of images to correct for lens vignetting
- Sensors under viewfinder to blank screen when the camera is raised to the eye.
The Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i
What’s inside? What comes from 50D/5D MkII?
Fast processing, fast focusing, and the Digic 4 Processor.
Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor drives continuous shooting speeds of up to 3.4 fps in bursts of up to 170 JPEGs . Using Canon’s wide area AF system – which features 9 individual sensors, including a central cross type point with a high precision sensor for f/2.8 or faster lenses– makes capturing split-second action sequences possible.
DIGIC 4 works in conjunction with the CMOS sensor to deliver exceptional noise reduction and 14-bit image processing for smooth gradation of tones and natural-looking colours. In addition, DIGIC 4 enables the ultra-fast start-up times and near-instant image review after shooting that photographers demand.
Why we like it?
The Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i
It’s a serious (and price-aware) competitor to the widely-acclaimed Nikon D90
Along with the Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i
The new Speedlite 270EX uses only two AA batteries and enables bounce flash shooting with four position steps from 0 degrees to 90 degrees.
Like Canon’s high-end Speedlite flash models, the 270EX allows users to control flash functions and input settings using the camera’s LCD monitor.
The best and world’s smallest Full HD camcorder: Sony HDR-TG5, now with GPS
Sony HDR-TG5V
Record brilliant, 1920 x 1080 high definition video on the go with the ultra-portable Sony HDR-TG5V Handycam camcorder. With a strong and lightweight pure titanium body and a built-in GPS receiver that maps where you shot your videos and photos and can display your current location, the Sony HDR-TG5V
Sony HDR-TG5V
An optional travel kit (Sony ACC-TCH5) with a battery, travel charger and pouch; and a wide angle conversion lens (Sony VCL-HGE07TB) accessory will also be available, both priced at $100.
What we love about it:
- 1920 x 1080 high definition video recording; 16 GB built-in memory
- Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver
- 4-megapixel still image capture; built-in flash
- 10x optical zoom; 120x digital zoom
- Hybrid recording to 16GB memory or optional Memory Stick media
Just for today: Sigma DP1 14MP Digital Camera lowest price ever!
In some way the new Sigma DP1
Use a small P&S like camera, insert a larger DSLR sensor (here the Foveon sensor of the Sigma SD14) and add a good lens.
Larger sensors can mean less noise and more image quality.
Sigma decided to use a fix focus 28mm f/4 lens which makes it a cool wide-angle compact camera.
Maybe to get a smaller lens the sensor could even be slightly smaller. Also the decision to have a good optical viewfinder (although optional with the Sigma DP1
The main reason for the attracting so much interest is its sensor: the controversial Foveon X3 sensor capable of 14MP resolution, and the first APS-C sized sensor in a compact digicam.
The sensor, last seen in the Sigma SD14 DSLR, has aroused criticism due to the way the image is captured by three layers of photocells buried within differing depths of the silicon substrate. One of silicon’s properties is the way it absorbs red, green and blue light at different depths and Foveon uses that property to build the pixels within three strata of the chip. Traditional CCD or CMOS sensors have the photocells on top of the chip, and use a Bayer RGB filter to separate the different colours.
It is possible to record images in RAW or the widely used JPEG in four resolution modes. It offers five Exposure modes and three Metering modes as well as being equipped with a built-in flash with the Guide Number of 6, hot shoe, neck strap and 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 pixels.
The DP1 has the high resolution and functionality of an SLR, plus adaptability in terms of accessories, all built into a small body. A wide range of accessories, optical viewfinder [VF-11], Lens Hood [HA-11], and Electronic Flash [EF-140 DG] are available for the DP1 camera.
Why today?
Because, there’s an offer for the Sigma DP1
Olympus Stylus Tough-8000: are YOU tough enough?
The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000
There’s really only one word to describe the new shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof and shakeproof Stylus Tough-8000
Unbelievable?
Olympus says the Olympus Stylus Tough-8000
Tech specs, for people in a hurry:
- 12-megapixel resolution for photo-quality, poster-size prints
- Waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, crushproof and shakeproof
- 3.6x wide-angle optical dual image stabilized zoom
- 2.7-inch Advanced HyperCrystal III LCD screen
- Compatible with xD Picture Cards and microSD memory cards
- Windows 2000, XP or Vista (32 & 64 bit) or Macintosh OS X 10.3.9+,
- available DVI or VGA connection
- USB port.
The bottom line? It goes for a whopping US$1,960.99 but you’ll get the very best drawing & editing tool around!
A cheaper alternative?
Wacom delivers and has the same proven technology of the bigger brother!
For US$899.10 you can get the Wacom Cintiq 12WX 12-Inch Pen Displaywith diagonal WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution which at just 4.4 pounds, combines the advantages of a wide-format LCD monitor with Wacom’s patented, professional pen technology.
The Wacom Cintiq 12WX
Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle And Dual Image Stabilized Zoom
The 12-megapixel Samsung HZ15W
offers one of the most powerful lenses on a compact point-and-shoot digital camera, featuring a 24mm ultra-wide angle Schneider lens coupled with a generous 10x optical zoom. For blur-free images, especially when using the HZ15W at its maximum zoom, Samsung includes both Optical and Digital Image Stabilization. Optical Image Stabilization can be used independently or shooters can choose Dual Image Stabilization, which combines the strengths of Optical and Digital Image Stabilization.
The Samsung HZ15W
Additionally, the HZ15WMain Samsung HZ15W
- 12mp 1/2.3″ sensor
- 10X optical zoom Schneider-branded lens
- lens starts at 24mm (24-240mm eq.) and is stabilized
- manual exposure
- 720p HD video
- 3″ LCD
- available for pre-order at Amazon
Some of the features we like the most.
The new “OR” (Olympus Recommended) button makes it easy to activate Olympus’ unique features, including In-Camera Panorama, Shadow Adjustment and Perfect Shot Preview. Simply press the new OR button to easily access these commonly used features.
The new Beauty Mode: it enables you to soften shadows and smooth wrinkles or blemishes on your subject’s face–all in the camera and as you capture the image! Additionally, subtle edits can be made post-capture using the Beauty Fix mode. Choose “Clear Skin” to smooth a person’s complexion, “Dramatic Eye” to slightly emphasize the eyes, and “Sparkle Eye” to brighten and enhance the contrast of the iris and pupils. You can also apply all three edits at once. Have fun customizing your brilliant images without a PC and costly image editing software.
Tap Control: the Stylus Tough series cameras can be controlled with a simple tap on their top, back or sides, which is made possible thanks to their internal 3D accelerometer that detects the direction of the force on the camera’s body. To turn on the flash or Shadow Adjustment Technology, all that is required is a couple of taps on the camera’s sides and top. In adverse climates Tap Control ensures fast adjustment of settings even if you are fighting frostbite wearing large gloves that make pressing traditional buttons nearly impossible.
Wide-Angle Optical Zoom: the Stylus Tough-8000 features a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-102mm equivalent in 35mm photography, f3.5-5.0) so that even more of the subject makes it into each shot–perfect for underwater photography. The lens does not protrude from its body so it is further protected from harsh conditions.
Versatile Memory: all Olympus digital point-and-shoot cameras accept xD-Picture Card media, they now also accept microSD memory cards to capture images.
In-Camera Panorama: the places you can take Stylus Tough series cameras are locations where you want to capture as much of the scene as you can.
In-Camera Panorama mode makes it possible by capturing three images and stitching them together to create one amazing panoramic picture.
Simply press the shutter button and slowly pan across a panoramic scene.
The second and third images will be captured automatically and stitched together with the first image–resulting in one seamless panorama-size picture.
To create the ultimate panoramic picture, just use the Olympus Master Software 2 to stitch up to 10 images together.
Wacom Techno Cintiq 21UX 21-Inch Interactive Pen Display
Think again.
Wacom Techno Cintiq 21UX
It’s a tablet sporting the well-known Wacom quality plus a 21-inch UXGA (1600 x 1200) Pixel LCD display.
That means you’re going to do PhotoShop editing like never before: a pen display that allows you to directly address each and every pixel on the screen.
Resizing and contour operations will be outrageously easy and powerful!
The user-defined keys on both sides allow for even more customisation of both PhotoShop and your workflow too.
We tested the Wacom Techno Cintiq 21UX
With a 21.3″ TFT diagonal display, the Wacom Techno Cintiq 21UX
System Requirements:
