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It's widely known that the pixels inside a digital camera are nothing but a complex light sensor, which is able to decode the wavelengths of visible light that hits them, and to convert them into electrical signals, in a process roughly similar to what happens inside the human eye. However, since the digital cam... |
20 June 2009
05:51 GMT |
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We've been hearing rumors regarding Nikon's D3X, the successor to the company's famous (and very successful) D3 model, for the past couple of weeks, but it would seem that this "mystery" DSLR has finally become official, Nikon officially announcing its availability just in time for photographers to mak... |
1 December 2008
05:21 GMT |
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It would seem that, with the arrival of the Nikon D90 and the Canon 5D Mark II, the world's most important manufacturers of Digital Single-Lens Reflex cameras have ushered in the age of high-end digital cameras that can also shoot high-definition videos. However, while having their merits, the videos shot with D... |
24 October 2008
16:01 GMT |
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The Japan-based Mamiya company is a very well-known name among photographers, introducing, over time, numerous professional film cameras, as well as the 645 format. And now, Mamiya has come up with yet another camera system, this time a digital one, which has been dubbed DL28, and which offers a set of advanced featu... |
22 October 2008
12:41 GMT |
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Remember all those spy movies in which secret agents used to take quick photos of top-secret documents with some ultra-small cameras, often disguised within some type of mundane object? Well, at least part of those devices were Minox, a brand of ultra-small photo cameras that have been used both on set and in real li... |
20 October 2008
08:22 GMT |
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Pimping up one's electronic devices with Swarovski crystals seems to be quite a popular trend nowadays, although the taste of those who actually "adorn" their gadgets in such a manner is rather debatable. We've seen all sorts of products being covered in crystals, but Pentax went a bit too far with this pro... |
26 September 2008
05:43 GMT |
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Connecting a digital camera to a computer without using any wires seems to be quite an important issue nowadays, and several solutions for this problem have been provided until now. One of them is the EyeFi wireless memory card, another one is incorporating a wireless module in the camera itself, but Samsung has deci... |
23 September 2008
14:11 GMT |
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We've talked on several occasions about Canon's rather unusual habit of making a large number of announcements in single day, followed by long periods of inactivity. And, once again, the company has proved that old habits die hard, since it came up with a very large number of cameras, targeting various mark... |
17 September 2008
15:51 GMT |
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Even if the "cherry" on today's cake of announcements from Canon was represented by the EOS 5D Mark II, the company has also unveiled several other devices, targeting, however, other market segments. Two of these products are the PowerShot SD990 IS and the SD880 IS compact digital cameras, which combine a fashio... |
17 September 2008
13:11 GMT |
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The old saying "When it rains, it pours" seems to be one of Canon's favorite mottos, since the company doesn't really feel "content" until it floods the market with a large number of products, all in one day. And that's exactly what happened today, when Canon rolled out quite a few interesting cameras ... |
17 September 2008
05:33 GMT |
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Ever since Canon's EOS 5D arrived on the market back in 2005 and proved its worth, photographers have been waiting to see what its successor would look like and what innovative features it would provide users with. And now, the company has finally decided to put an end to all that waiting and officially announce... |
17 September 2008
03:11 GMT |
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Leica's digital cameras are quite well-known for their very high level of quality (after all, they're handmade in Germany), but also for their extremely high price tags. And that's also the case with one of the latest models released by the company, namely the M8.2 rangefinder, which adds a few interes... |
16 September 2008
15:01 GMT |
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Leica has been a household name in optics and photography for many years, so it's no wonder that, just like most of the other major players in the industry, it is preparing its "bag of goodies" for Photokina. Over the past few days, the company has made quite a lot of announcements, one of the most interesting b... |
16 September 2008
08:01 GMT |
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Everyone knows only too well that Leica is more of a luxury brand, providing high-end products especially for those for whom money isn't exactly an object. And that's also the case with the latest few lenses released by the company, which provide some top-of-the-range features, but at the same time sell for... |
16 September 2008
05:46 GMT |
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Since one of the most important annual events in digital photography, Photokina, is just around the corner, the biggest names in this particular segment are coming out with all sorts of new models or updates to previous ones. We've already seen Panasonic, Sony and Canon do it, and now Casio has also come up with... |
16 September 2008
02:48 GMT |
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For the past fifty years or so, photo camera viewfinders have been optical-only systems. However, times have changed, and one of the most important innovations in this field has just been announced by Panasonic, namely the DMC-G1, which, according to the company, is the world's first interchangeable-lens camera ... |
12 September 2008
04:27 GMT |
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Photokina is just around the corner, so it's about time for the big boys in the imaging industry to start rolling out the big “guns” in preparation for this very important show. Thus, today, Sony has just announced the release of its first full-frame DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera, the &alp... |
9 September 2008
10:46 GMT |
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The Japanese company Sony has come up with a truckload of novelties at this year's IFA show in Berlin, most of them related to the A/V market segment. Beside its advanced, ultra-thin LCDs, the company has also unveiled a device that will allow users to take full advantage of the respective HDTVs' features, ... |
29 August 2008
01:45 GMT |
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Rumors regarding Nikon's upcoming digital single-reflex camera, the D90, have been going around the Internet for the past few weeks, the device popping up (and then being immediately withdrawn) on various websites, online vendors in particular. So, in order to put an end to this long streak of leaks, Nikon has f... |
27 August 2008
19:10 GMT |
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It's not the first time that Canon chooses one particular day for launching a huge number of products, and the company seems to have done it again. Thus, beside the EOS 50D DSLR, Canon has also introduced four new PowerShot compact digital cameras, namely the PowerShot A1000 IS, A2000 IS and SX110 IS, as well as... |
26 August 2008
13:26 GMT |
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Rumors regarding the EOS 50D have been "floating" around the Internet for quite a while now, the most important confirmation being a more or less "accidental" leak on Canon's Chinese website, a few days ago. However, Canon has finally decided to put an end to speculations and officially announced the launch of E... |
26 August 2008
04:18 GMT |
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Compact digital cameras equipped with touchscreen displays are not exactly something very new, but what happens when the amateur photographer is trying to shoot something in very difficult conditions (as for example, in winter, while wearing gloves)? Generally, the results are less than satisfactory, but that will ce... |
25 August 2008
14:31 GMT |
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Looks like the digital camera manufacturers are quite keen on rendering Adobe Photoshop obsolete, at least at the mainstream consumer level, since more and more companies are including in their products all sorts of advanced image processing technologies. These technologies are meant to produce very clear images, whi... |
20 August 2008
08:46 GMT |
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Since camcorders capable of shooting videos in full high-definition resolution tend to become the standard nowadays, it was to be expected that HD recording would soon be implemented in digital cameras as well. And one of the first companies to go down this road is FujiFilm, which has just announced the FinePix S2000... |
12 August 2008
08:24 GMT |
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Since Blu-ray has officially won the format war earlier this year and camcorders capable of recording onto optical media are not exactly a great novelty, Hitachi has decided to put two and two together and launched its DZ-BD10HA Blu-ray Disc Hybrid Camcorder, a device capable of recording high-quality videos directly... |
12 August 2008
02:23 GMT |
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Although the summer holiday season is almost over (unfortunately), it would seem that various manufacturers of digital cameras are decided to keep our interest levels up. So, following Nikon's announcement regarding the P6000, Sony has also unveiled two new Cyber-shot models, the T77 and the T700, designed espec... |
8 August 2008
03:22 GMT |
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Following some more or less disappointing financial results for Q1 posted yesterday, the Japanese company Nikon has decided that it's about time to boost its sales and launched no less than 6 new models, most of them targeting especially mainstream photographers. The new digital cameras are all members of the CO... |
7 August 2008
09:01 GMT |
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Ricoh's Caplio GX100 digital camera was never a simple "point and shoot" device, as it incorporated a few features that really differentiated it from the rest of consumer-level digital cameras. And since this model was getting kinda old (it was launched around 1 year ago), the company has decided that it was abo... |
24 June 2008
08:34 GMT |
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Underwater pictures are a dream for quite a lot of digital photographers, but also one of the most interesting memories one can bring back home after a scuba-diving holiday. However, most people are not looking for a high-quality, noise-free photos, so they'll be quite happy with the device you're about to ... |
12 March 2008
05:31 GMT |
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In the "good" fashion of coming out with countless models of digital cameras, Kodak has announced at CES 2008 new point and shoots to suit the tastes of many consumers. Moreover, the company behind the Brownie camera also announced an All-in-One Printer that comes with an interesting Facial Retouch feature.The Kodak ... |
10 January 2008
06:30 GMT |
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Shorty after announcing that the DP1 is back on track, Sigma has quietly announced today the updated versions APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM and APO 50-150mm F2.8 II EX DC HSM. Don't expect anything grand though because the update is rather modest. The 35mm full-frame 70-200mm model has an extra ELD (Extra... |
3 December 2007
05:59 GMT |
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SeaLife, makers of an affordable amateur-oriented underwater camera, have announced a new waterproof flash model that will shed some light when you're playing Jacques Cousteau. Such a unit becomes a must in underwater photography, especially when diving to higher depths. The new unit is compatible with any SeaLi... |
20 November 2007
06:54 GMT |
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There have been many discussions concerning the future of digital cameras and the possible advancements that could make these devices even better. Manufacturers have been improving just about everything related to digital cameras with one exception: the materials themselves. For example, autofocus systems rely on thr... |
12 November 2007
09:34 GMT |
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Hewlett Packard is not the proud manufacturer of the most capable digital cameras on the market, but they sure aren't making the worst products either. Their models usually offer good features at a reasonable price, but apparently manufacturing your own cameras has lost its profitability (How do Canon, Nikon and... |
8 November 2007
12:21 GMT |
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Aside from the 18-250mm lens for DSLRs, Pentax also announced yesterday two compacts, the Optio A40 and the Optio V10. The A40 boasts more features and a higher resolution, while the V10 is a more stylish model aimed at users who care more about the looks than the specs. Equipped with a 1/1.7-inch CCD, the A40 is the... |
2 October 2007
04:20 GMT |
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To regular users who only take candids or such the optical low pass filter means absolutely nothing. It's just another difficult photographic term, but to those who are obsessed with image quality and spend thousands of dollars on cameras and lenses Epson's new low pass filter is not something to overlook. ... |
7 September 2007
04:54 GMT |
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If you want a premium point and shoot go with Canon, but if you want a DSLR go with Nikon. Wait a second, don't start cursing just now, because it's only a study. And a strange one too, I might add. According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Digital Camera Usage and Satisfaction Study released today, ... |
30 August 2007
09:48 GMT |
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Nikon is not the only one to refresh its compact lineup as Kodak also has some new models in store. The Eastman-Kodak company is playing the high definition card, all of the new models being able to show images on your HD TV set, if of course, you have one. Aside from this trick, which by the way can be performed by ... |
30 August 2007
08:26 GMT |
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After announcing the D3 and D300, Nikon is now refreshing the compact segment with no less than 8 new models, most of them featuring the new Expeed processor and the vibration reduction technology. We'll start off with the entry level models. The L14 and L15 boast seven and eight megapixels, respectively and hav... |
30 August 2007
05:39 GMT |
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Ricoh is not hurling dozens of new models at us like other bigger manufacturers. Instead, the company is putting all the resources into a single camera. That's not to say that it's the best compact ever, but at least you don't get mixed up in models. The new Caplio R7 boasts an 8.15MP CCD and a 7.1x op... |
29 August 2007
04:23 GMT |
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Casio has announced today the latest cameras in the Exilim lineup, the EX-V8 and the EX-Z1080, both with an interesting feature pack, but nothing you haven't seen before.The EX-V8 boasts an 8.1 effective megapixel CCD with a 7x optical zoom lens, which covers a generous focal range. Moreover, the CCD-shifting me... |
28 August 2007
10:51 GMT |
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A day after Canon came out with their new models of digital cameras, including the professional EOS 1Ds Mark III and the advanced EOS 40D, Sony announces three new Cyber-shot compacts.Let's start with the long-zoom model. The new Cyber-shot DSC-H3 boasts a 10x optical zoom lens that benefits from the Super Stead... |
22 August 2007
09:58 GMT |
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With all the rumors on the new Nikon and Canon DSLRs 'floating' around, you might not remember that Sony is also expected to announce its latest models of digital single lens reflex cameras. Sony first showcased the two models at the PMA 2007 show, but the company's representatives were not allowed (or... |
15 August 2007
04:33 GMT |
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Sony's got quite a long history with recalls, especially after last year's massive laptop battery scandal. However, it would seem that the Japanese giant will have to go through that ordeal once again (albeit at a smaller scale), but this time no batteries are involved. No, this time they're recalling ... |
3 August 2007
08:41 GMT |
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Casio has been lately more concerned with new hilarious modes than with actual photographic innovations and the latest two models are the living proof. You might remember the classic "Ebay mode" found on the EXILIM EX-Z850. If you actually own one of those, you can now improve your collection with a new YouTube captu... |
11 July 2007
03:38 GMT |
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When will manufacturers ever get rid of this annoying habit of announcing dozens of models of compact cameras that basically have the same features and are just differentiated by the number of megapixels and by the optical zoom? They probably never will. Wouldn't it be easier to focus their marketing efforts on ... |
22 June 2007
05:43 GMT |
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A while ago nobody thought that the geographical coordinates of a place you're taking pictures of could have any utility. And since Flickr had a brainstorm and associated maps with photos, everybody started talking about geo-tagging or GPS photo-tagging. Here it goes (and I'm referring to the Geo-photo-tag... |
25 April 2007
13:21 GMT |
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If you're a detective that uses hidden cameras in order to capture "the amorous" action, then you might want to check this thing out. I bet they used it in the Cheaters TV Show. The Baseball Cap Camera Digital VCR/ Monitor has a color CCTV camera and a microphone inside. Unlike other cheap cap cameras, this one ... |
5 April 2007
04:22 GMT |
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Underwater photography is a very interesting domain, for both experts and amateurs. All of those people who go scuba-diving or snorkeling are awed and amazed by the beauty of the underwater scenery, but it's quite difficult for someone to take back home some vivid proofs of that wonderful experience. Not anymore... |
10 March 2007
02:06 GMT |
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