PENTAX Unveils Customizable Optio RS1000 and Optio RZ10 with 10x Zoom

by jessica on Thu, 2010-09-09 05:00


PENTAX Optio RZ10

PENTAX just announced two new compact cameras that, as the company says, "allow owners to be themselves" – the Optio RS1000 and Optio RZ10.

The new Optio RS1000 is a 14 megapixel camera that you can personalize with interchangeable skins. Skins are changed via a removable faceplate. There are four ways personalize it:

  1. Dress the camera in a choice of 11 (three plus eight) standard skins that ship with the product.
  2. Use the included SKINIT gift card to design and order a free, high quality, pre-cut, 3M vinyl skin from www.skinit.com.
  3. Use an included stencil to trace cutout lines onto printed photos, wrapping papers, drawings, and more to use as a skin.
  4. Download the PENTAX PERSONAL SKIN DESIGNER Adobe Air-based software from www.pentaximaging.com (availability to coincide with product shipping). Use the digital designer to import a photo or digital image, saving a skin as a PDF for printing on a color printer.
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LG Intros First THX Certified 3D TV

by jessica on Wed, 2010-09-08 14:38


LG Infinia PX950 Plasma HDTV

LG announced the availability of the first 3D TV to be THX Certified – the LG Infinia PX950 Plasma HDTV series.

The PX950 first had to gain THX Certification for 2D, and then had to pass more than 400 laboratory tests to earn THX 3D Display Certification. Left and right eye images for color accuracy, cross-talk, viewing angles and video processing performance were all evaluated.

Available in 60- and 50-inch sizes and measuring just 2.1-inches thin, the PX950 features NetCast Entertainment Access (Netflix, VUDU, Yahoo Widgets, YouTube, Picasa) as well as DLNA connectivity. The PX950 also supports the Multi Picture Format (MPF) function, allowing you to connect 3D cameras to the TV. Read more

Nikon's COOLPIX S80 Touch Screen Digital Camera Delivers Fun and Function


Nikon COOLPIX S80

September 8, 2010 – Integrating stylish design with intuitive operation, Nikon Inc. introduces the new COOLPIX S80, equipped with a beautifully bright 3.5-inch ultra high resolution organic LED (OLED) touch screen with an enhanced interface for a more enjoyable user experience.

With a user-friendly interface, the COOLPIX S80 gives the photographer easy touch control over the camera’s key functions for smooth operation, including touch shutter shooting, zoom and playback. To help users better compose their photos, the S80 employs tab-type graphics to maximize screen space without cluttering it with icons. When the camera is rotated for vertical shooting, display tabs and controls also automatically rotate for smoother shooting. Read more

Nikon COOLPIX P7000 Delivers Incredible Image Quality and Advanced Creative Control


Nikon COOLPIX P7000

New COOLPIX Camera Gives Enthusiasts Full Manual Controls and Superior NIKKOR Optics in Addition To Advanced Photo and Video Features in a Package That Evokes SLR Familiarity

September 8, 2010 – With advanced functions and features similar to those found in Nikon’s line of award winning and critically acclaimed D-SLRs, Nikon Inc. today introduced the COOLPIX P7000, the ultimate compact camera that’s ready to take on most any photo assignment. At home in a pro’s gadget bag or in the hands of a spirited enthusiast, passionate photographers of all levels will benefit from the P7000’s high performance, extensive manual controls, stunning image quality and advanced shooting functions.

The 10.1-megapixel COOLPIX P7000 features a large 1/1.7” CCD sensor coupled with a 7.1x Wide Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens for consistent superior image quality that explodes with vivid color and sharpness frame after frame. Taking Nikon’s commitment to image quality a step further, the P7000 adopts Nikon’s new EXPEED C2™ high performance digital image processing engine to ensure high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness. Read more

Nikon's New COOLPIX S8100 Touts High-Speed Shooting and 10x Zoom


Nikon COOLPIX S8100

The S8100’s Compact Design Includes 12.1 MP CMOS Sensor to Capture Amazing Photos Up To 10 FPS

September 8, 2010 – Nikon Inc. today announced the COOLPIX S8100, which offers a 12.1-megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor to provide consumers with enhanced performance and outstanding image quality for high-speed shooting and low-light conditions. Fast, responsive and versatile, the Nikon COOLPIX S8100 with an incredible 10X zoom will capture fast-moving subjects in still images and HD (1080p) movies.

To help capture moments that are gone in an instant, the COOLPIX S8100 not only features high-speed shooting at five full resolution frames at up to 10 frames-per-second (fps), but a pre-shooting cache that records up to two shots before the shutter-release is fully pressed. For extremely fast action shots, the S8100’s Sports Continuous mode records up to approximately 120 fps. With Subject Tracking, the S8100 automatically tracks a designated subject by activating autofocus (AF), enabling the user to capture the best moment confidently. The S8100 also adopts Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED C2™ image processing engine, which is customized to each COOLPIX model to further drive enhanced performance, outstanding image quality and HD video.Read more

Nikon Adds Three Cameras to COOLPIX Line – P7000, S80 and S8100

by jessica on Wed, 2010-09-08 11:29


Nikon COOLPIX P7000

Nikon on Wednesday announced three new COOLPIX digital cameras, the P7000, S80 and S8100.

The COOLPIX P700 was made with the photo enthusiast in mind, with features including full manual controls, RAW / NRW capability, 7.1x, 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 NIKKKOR lens and ISO sensitivity from ISO 100 to 6400 (expandable to ISO 12,800 in low noise Night Mode). This 10.1 megapixel camera also has a 3-inch LCD screen and records HD video at 720p at 24 fps with optical zoom and autofocus control.

The Nikon COOLPIX P7000 will be available in late September 2010 for $499.95. Read more

LEICA Hits the Road on Second North American Road Show

by jessica on Wed, 2010-09-08 09:13


Leica M9

Earlier this year Leica introduced its first North American Road Show, giving photographers a chance to experience the Leica M and S Systems first-hand. The company is hitting the road again with its second North American Road Show beginning October 5, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. Leica will be traveling across the United States and Canada, hosting a series of shooting workshops for the Leica M-System and X1 Camera. The Road Show concludes on December 11, 2010 in Tampa/St. Pete, Florida.

Topics covered during the Leica M-System and X1 Camera Events will include camera and lens orientation; troubleshooting and maintenance; understanding the digital imaging process; configuring your computer; organizing and storing your images; Adobe Lightroom introduction; color management introduction and methods to produce better work in less time. Two-hour on-location field trials at each of the workshops will further enhance the experience. Read more

Samsung Fascinate Arrives at Verizon Today

by jessica on Wed, 2010-09-08 05:00


Samsung Fascinate

There's a new Android-based Galaxy S smartphone hitting Verizon stores, the Samsung Fascinate. Available online today and in Verizon Wireless stores on Sept. 9, it is priced at $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate (with a new two-year agreement, of course).

The Fascinate is powered by Android 2.1 and features Super AMOLED Screen Technology, touch screen capabilities, Samsung 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor, and a virtual QWERTY keyboard with SWYPE technology.

Accessories are also available for the Fascinate:

  • Charging Cradle – Doubles as a phone charger and includes a micro USB wall adapter. It can also be used as a desktop speakerphone and it comes preloaded with the Samsung "Desk Home" application, allowing you to switch brightness levels from day to night. It aslo provides one-touch access to Samsung Widgets and Bing Voice Search. The charging cradle is available for $29.99.
  • Car Dock – Attachable to the windshield or dashboard, the car dock displays turn-by-turn GPS instructions, rotates between landscape and portrait modes, and features a preloaded Samsung "Car Home" application, targeted towards vehicle operation such as contacts, maps and navigation..The car dock is available for $39.99.
  • Backup Battery Charging System – Includes a 1500 mAH battery, battery charger and Y-cable for charging a phone and spare battery simultaneously. It is available for $39.99

For more information visit www.verizonwireless.com.

Datacolor to Launch SpyderLensCal at Photokina

by jessica on Tue, 2010-09-07 14:15


SpyderLensCal

Datacolor has a new autofocus calibration tool that lets photographers save lens profiles for reuse. Called SpyderLensCal, it can store lens autofocus corrections on recent DSLR cameras, allowing photographers to change from lens to lens without needing to recalibrate.

Until now, lens calibration inaccuracies were corrected by shipping the camera and lenses to the manufacturers for servicing. But thanks to SpyderLensCal, photographers can calibrate interchangeable lenses on their own, saving both time and money.

"Autofocus inaccuracy can exist on even the most high-end lenses, and can negate an entire day's worth of shooting or other assignments if left unaddressed," said Christoph Gamper, Vice President, Consumer Business Unit. "Professional photographers today are using a variety of lenses, differing in focus depending on the combination being used with the camera body. The SpyderLensCal gives photographers a tool that allows them to correct discrepancies on their own while improving the quality of their work by increasing the number of usable shots." Read more

ORIGIN Unveils The Big O PC/Xbox 360 Hybrid

by jessica on Tue, 2010-09-07 11:47


ORIGIN The Big O

Gaming console or PC? With ORIGIN's latest you don't have to choose. The "Big O" is not only a gaming PC, it features a built-in Xbox 360 Slim!

Packed with power, The Big O touts Intel's Xeon X5680 processors, with each X5680 featuring six-cores, twelve threads, ECC memory support—and that's before ORIGIN adds a second CPU and overclocks it to 4.3GHz. Up to 24GBs of Corsair GT 2000MHz memory can also be added. It uses EVGA's GeForce GTX 480 FTW graphics cards and features a liquid cooling system.

"The Big O will satisfy the demands of even the most power hungry gamer, but when you create the ultimate personal computer system it has to be designed to go above and beyond gaming" said Kevin Wasielewski, CEO and Co-Founder of ORIGIN. "From the hottest games on the market to digital video editing and 3D rendering you will have the power to perform at every level. To have the best you have to build using the latest in computer technology that guarantees unmatched performance and that is exactly what you get with the Big O."Read more

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