Archive for August, 2008

Waterproof solutions for underwater snappers

A swimming mask equipped with a digital camera has been created and is thought to be the first of its kind, Forbes reported this week.

Hammacher Schlemmer has incorporated a waterproof digital camera into the mask, so snorkeling or scuba diving fans can now take photographs hands-free while plumbing the depths.

According to Forbes, the camera weighs in at five megapixels with…

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Canon recommended for panoramic shots

A “decent amateur photographer” has discussed his use of a Canon ESO 450D for taking panoramic shots.

Writing on Gearlog, Geoff Fox said he recently snapped the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges in New York, producing what he thinks is the best photograph he has ever taken.

To do so, he took 11 shots using the Canon ESO 450D with a Sigma 30mm…

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Sony boosts Cyber-shot range

A new addition to the Sony Cyber-shot range offers “style and substance”, the manufacturer says.

The Sony Cyber-shot T500 includes 10.1 million pixels with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5x optical zoom lens, a 3.5-inch display and touch screen functionality.

However, the camera also enables users to capture video clips in high-definition quality – something fans of beautiful images might be excited about.

Clips…

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Following the announcement of a new range of digital cameras, Canon has unveiled a number of other related products.

Pocket Lint reports that the manufacturer’s Canon EOS 50D was the main announcement that will be “hogging a lot of the attention” in the digital camera sector but added that its new printers and scanners were also noteworthy.

In terms of printers, Canon…

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Panasonic TZ5 ‘in a class of its own’

The Panasonic TZ5 is an ideal companion for those looking for a travel camera, according to a new review.

Trusted Reviews notes that although there are a number of other compact cameras available that sport similar prices and specification – none can do both at the same time.

It states that the eight-megapixel Canon PowerShot SX100 IS is one model which competes with the Panasonic…

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Canon adds two models to the A-series

Canon has announced the launch of a new range of digital cameras, including two that are aimed at entry-level users.

In addition to the high performance, nine-megapixel Canon PowerShot SX110IS and the style-conscious Canon PowerShot E1, the manufacturer is to add to its range of A-series compact models, Trusted Reviews reports.

The site states that the Canon A1000 IS and Canon A2000…

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New digital camera software from Adobe

Adobe’s has boosted its cannon of digital photo enhancement software this week by announcing the launch of a new version of its Photoshop application.

The company’s Adobe Premiere Elements 7 has been unveiled and will be accompanied by an additional membership package that will be available to users on the Photoshop. com website.

It is noted that the new digital photo and…

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New Canon model ‘one for the teens’

Canon’s latest range of digital cameras continues the company’s dedication to providing young consumers an entry-level photography solution.

Commenting on the launch of its latest ten-megapixel model, the Canon PowerShot E1, the manufacturer said that the colourful model is designed to be simple and stylish.

Canon admits that the PowerShot E1 digital camera is targeted squarely at the “teen and tween markets”…

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New Olympus ‘is rugged and clever’

A new model from Olympus is as rugged as it is innovative, a new review has suggested.

The Olympus Stylus 1050 SW digital camera has been praised in a recent article for the Indian Tech Gadgets website for its tough exterior and range of interesting features.

It is noted that the Olympus 1050 SW is shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof and incorporates touch-sensitive…

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Three new PowerShots from Canon launched

Three new ten-megapixel compact cameras have been added to the Canon PowerShot range, according to reports.

Pocket Lint states that the manufacturer has boosted its range with units that are around 25 per cent slimmer than their predecessors and are expected to be available next month.

The Canon PowerShot A1000 IS is noted as a replacement for the A580 and the Canon PowerShot A2000…

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