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There is a new FujiFilm printer aimed at the mobile market. The new printer will interface with a mobile phone via IR (what - no Bluetooth?!) and produce a credit card sized image for all your devious mobile printing needs. The printer features Fuji Image Intelligence, which will supposedly help correct for dark photos normally associated with the camera phones it is designed for. Retailing for $129, this miniature printer will be available in September. I’m glad to see a 1st gen product like this - hopefully someday the technology will exist to provide onboard printers of some sort for high end digital cameras - obviously a high quality print will involve a photo lab, but for your quick snap instant prints would be fantastic.
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| Gizmodo
Gallery: FujiFilm Mobile Printer
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I know we have been raving about Canon the past couple of days, but you just can’t deny their expertise in this field. Here’s another beauty set to be released later this year in October. The S80 will be part of the high end models at 8 megapixels and will retail at $600.
8.0 Megapixel, 1/1.8 inch charge coupled device (CCD)
Focal Length Lens - 5.8-20.7mm f/2.8-5.3 zoom lens (equivalent to 28-100mm in 35mm format)
4x Digital Zoom
TTL Autofocus (continuous/single)
Optical Viewfinder
Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
2.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle
Maximum Aperture - f/2.8 (W) - f/5.3 (T)
Shutter Speed - 15-1/2000 sec.; Slow shutter speed operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.
Built-in Flash
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))
Still Image: 3,264 x 2,448 (Large), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 1), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3), 640 x 480 (Small)
Movie: 1,024 x 768 (15 fps), 640 x 480/320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps), 160 x 120 (3 min. at 15 fps)
Gallery: Canon PowerShot S80
Canon will be releasing these PowerShot SD series this October. The SD550 is for the more serious picture taker at 7.1MP. Retailing at $550 here are its details:
7.1 Megapixel, 1/1.8 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Focal Length Lens - 7.7 - 23.1mm f/2.8-4.9 (35mm film equivalent: 37-111mm)
4x Digital Zoom
Focusing Range
Normal AF: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity
Macro AF: 2.0 in.-1.6 ft./5-50cm (WIDE), 1.0-1.6 ft./30-50cm (TELE)
Digital Macro: 2.0 in. - 1.6 ft./5-50cm (WIDE)
Autofocus System
TTL Autofocus (continuous/single)
Viewfinders
Optical Viewfinder
Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
2.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD - Approx. 115,000 pixels
Maximum Aperture - f/2.8 (W) - f/4.9 (T)
Shutter Speed - 15-1/2000 sec.; Slow shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.
Built-in Flash
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Still Image: 3,072 x 2,304 (Large), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 1), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3), 640 x 480 (Small)
Movie: 640 x 480/320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps) available up to 1GB, 320 x 240 (1 min. at 60 fps), 160 x 120 (3 min. at 15 fps)
For those of you looking for quality on a smaller budget may consider the SD450 which will retail at $450:
5.0 Megapixel, 1/2.5 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Focal Length Lens
5.8-17.4mm f/2.8-4.9 zoom lens (equivalent to 35-105mm in 35mm format)
4x Digital Zoom
Optical Viewfinder
Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
2.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD - Approx. 115,000 pixels
Maximum Aperture - f/2.8 (W) - f/4.9 (T)
Shutter Speed - 15-1/1500 sec.; Slow shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.
Built-in Flash
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Still Image: 2,592 x 1,944 (Large), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 1), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 2), 640 x 480 (Small)
Movie: 640 x 480/320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps), 320 x 240 (1 min. at 60 fps), 160 x 1
20 (3 min. at 15 fps)
Finally, there’s the ultra sleek SD30 also at $450 for its 5MP Quality. It is available in a variety of colors as well.
5.0 Megapixel, 1/2.5 inch charge coupled device (CCD)
Focal Length Lens - 6.3-14.9mm f/3.2-5.4 zoom lens (equivalent to 38-90mm in 35mm format)
4x Digital Zoom
1.8 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD. - Approx. 118,000 pixels
Maximum Aperture - f/3.2 (W) - f/5.4 (T)
Shutter Speed - 15-1/1600 sec.; Slow shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec. is only available in select modes
Built-in Flash
Activates shutter after an approx. 2 sec./10 sec. delay, Custom
Wireless Control - Available for playback and printing via Camera Station CS-DC1
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Gallery: Canon PowerShot Cameras: SD550, SD450, SD30
Cannon will release a new line of PowerShots “A Series” for all those looking for a simple out-of-the-box experience. The A620 (pictured above) will retail for about $400 and sports the following specs:
7.1 Megapixel, 1/1.8 inch charge coupled device (CCD)
Focal Length Lens
7.3 - 29.2mm f/2.8-4.1 (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm)
4x Digital Zoom
TTL Autofocus (continuous/single)
Optical Viewfinder
Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
2.0 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD (vari-angle)
Approx. 115,000 pixels LCD Pixels
Maximum Aperture - f/2.8 (W) - f/4.1 (T)
Shutter Speed - 15-1/2000 sec.; Slow shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.
Recycling Time - Approx. 10 sec. or less (battery voltage=6.0V)
Shooting Modes - Auto; Creative: P, Av, Tv, M, C; Image: Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), My Colors, Stitch Assist, Movie
Photo Effects - Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard readers
Movie: 640 x 480/320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps), 320 x 240 (1 min. at 60 fps), 160 x 120 (3 min. at 15 fps)
The A610 is the 5MP version of the A series and it will retail at $300. Here are some of its specs:
Powered by 4 AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards (16 MB card included)
5-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
2.0-inch vari-angle LCD display; 4x optical zoom
Shoot high-quality movies at up to 60 frames per second
20 shooting modes including My Color settings for customization while shooting
Lastly, this is for those who do more casual picture taking. The A410 is the smallest, lightest in these releases and will retail at $150. Here are its features and specifications:
Features:
Direct downloads and printing made easy with the new Print/Share button
4- Megapixel Digital ELPH with 3x optical and 4x digital zoom (12x combined zoom)
Sleek, ultra-compact metal body for the ultimate in style and durability
Exclusive Canon “DiG!C” imaging processor and iSAPS technology for superior image quality and faster processing speed
Full range of print features including ID Photo Print and Movie Print
Print direct to any Canon Direct Printer or any pictbridge enabled printerSpecifications:
Image capte device: 4.0 MP 1/1.8” CCD
ISO sensitivity: Auto, or User Set ISO 50, 100, 200, 400
Image quality modes (JPEG): Normal, Fine, Superfine
File format: Design rule for Camera File System, DPOF Ver. 1.1 (Digital Print Order Format)
Image recording format: Still Image: JPEG or RAW; Movie: AVI. Exif 2.2 compliant
Recording media: CompactFlash (CF) Card, Type I
Shooting modes: Auto, Manual, Stitch Assist, Movie, Continuous (Approx. 2.2 fps)
Photo effects: Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpness, Sepia, B/W
Playback modes: Single, Index (9 Thumbnails), Magnification (Approx. 2x~10x) or Slide Show, Movie
Erase mode: Single Images, All Images
Interfaces: USB; AV Output (NTSC/PAL Selectable, monaural audio) & CF Card slot (Complied w/ Type I Standard), Direct Connection to Canon Direct Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible Printers
Lens: 3x Optical, 3.6x Digital. 11x Combined Zoom (equiv. to 36-108mm in 35mm format)
Shutter speed: 15-1/2000 sec. slow shutter of 1.3 sec. and more operates w/ noise reduction
Focus range: Normal AF: 18 in. (46cm)~infinity; Macro AF: 2~18 in. (5~46cm) (WIDE), 12~18 in. (30~46cm) (TELE)
Light metering method: Evaluative Metering, Center-weighted average metering or Spot metering
Exposure control: Program AE; AE Lock is available
Compensation: +/-2.0 EV in 1/3 step increments
White balance control: TTL Auto White Balance, Preset White Balance (Avail. settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H), & Custom White Balance
Optical viewfinder: Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
LCD: 1.5” low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
Power: Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NB-1LH) or AC Adapter Kit ACK500, Car Battery Carger CBC-NB1
Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.4” x 2.2” x 1.1”/ 87.0 x 57.0 x 27.8mm
Weight: Approx. 6.5 oz./185g (camera body only)
Gallery: New Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras: A620, A610, and A410
For all of you photographer types who have been waiting for it, Canon has finally made the EOS 5D official, proclaiming it to be the smallest and lightest full-frame digital SLR on this planet we call Earth - with 12.8 megapixels to boot. Of course, these things don’t come without a price. Canon says it will drop later this year for “under” $3,300.
Read More | Canon EOS 5D Press Release
Gallery: Canon Announces EOS 5D Full-Frame SLR
Logitech has yet another new product coming down the pipeline in the form of an update to their QuickCam line. The QuickCam Fusion is a funky-looking USB 2.0 webcam that features 1.3 megapixel resolution for snapping images (nice!) along with improvements for low-light conditions and audio quality. The camera also boasts a wide-angle 78 degree lens, providing a nice field of vision for those on the other end. This one hits retail at $99.99 USD, which includes a monitor clip, headset, and Video Effects software that allows you to create 3D avatars which will replicate your facial expressions. Freaky.
Read More | Logitech Press Release
Gallery: Logitech QuickCam Fusion
Details leaked out today about the Canon 5D - an update to their 20D platform. The 5D will feature a 13 megapixel full frame sensor (35mm equivalent so EF mount lenses will not have a crop or magnification factor), 3 frame per second shooting speed, and a giant 2.5” LCD on the back. Like the rest of Canon’s pro series of cameras the 5D will feature a magnesium body, USB 2.0 and a DIGIC II processor for near instantaneous image processing with stunning detail and color. With a 13 megapixel sensor images taken in RAW format, the images will be able to be printed at poster size with very little post processing. While the 5D is not aimed at the average consumer (the 20D body with a cheap lens costs a minimum of $1200) any aspiring amateur or semi-pro looking for truly professional results will find the 5D an appealing choice. As a current owner of a 10D this is looking like an attractive upgrade for official Gear Live photo shoots.
Read More | TopMac via DPReview forums
Gallery: Canon To Update D Series Cameras to 13MP
Hack your CVS Disposable Digital Video Camera
Posted by Edwin Soto Categories: Cameras, Mods / Hacks,
A few months back, the CVS drug store chain introduced the first “disposable” DV recording device. The idea around it is to sell you the camera for 30 bucks, you get about 25 minutes of compressed video, bring it back to CVS, and they put it on DVD/CD for you. This is a great alternative if you don’t plan to purchase a DV camera anytime soon, yet want to capture special moments on film. Why not exploit the drug store giant and hack the videos from the camera yourself? I-Hacked.com has taken the time to splice up a USB cable, integrate that with a Palm III cradle - which is apparently hard to find (sadly, I own one) - and use a few Windows commands to format the camera. There you have it.
Read More | I-Hacked.com via Make
Gallery: Hack your CVS Disposable Digital Video Camera
More and more people are buying digital cameras. Ask the average person, and they couldn’t tell you exactly why they selected their camera to begin with. Some people purchase a camera because it’s small, looks pretty, or is from a manufacturer they know is popular. That certainly isn’t the way we should be purchasing high tech equipment. We should be looking at features and pricing to see if our purchase will be worthwhile. However, with all the complex specs released by manufactures who the heck understands all of it? How can we determine if we are being ripped off? This guide written by Walter S. Mossberg should help you determine which one is right for you.
Read More | BargainFindsOneBay
Gallery: A Casual User’s Guide To Selecting A Digital Camera
Chalk up a victory for people the world over who spend an hour picking a spot to hang a picture, hammering in the nail, then staring at it to be sure it is even. The Picture Wall Company sells the Perfect Picture Wall - basically a lifehack comprised of a one sheet template that you affix to your wall with adhesive. Follow the template instructions which show you where to place ten included frames, and you are set. You can score one for $349 USD shipped.
Read More | Perfect Picture Wall via Cool Hunting
Gallery: Perfect Picture Wall
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