Archive for Accessories

Camlink Z1 Universal Car and Mains ChargerThe Camlink Z1 Universal Charger really is a neat piece of kit. It is small and compact and boasts the ability to charge all Litium-ion, AA and AAA batteries. That means that you would only need one charger to take on holiday to charge your camera, camcorder, mobile phone and any AA devices. Also, if you find yourself driving a lot,…

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High-speed memory stick “ideal upgrade”

Sony has just released a new high-speed memory stick to deal with the increasing demands of high-performance digital cameras and camcorders.

The firm describes the item as the “ideal upgrade” stating that its 20 MB per second read speed will prove to be “more than capable of coping with the strain”.

Sony’s Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX comes with a USB adaptor…

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Memory card reader ‘could be essential’

One of the first extras consumers should consider when entering the realm of digital cameras is a memory card reader, one expert has suggested.

In an article this week for the American PC World website, Dave Johnson offers a number of tips on how to become a more efficient digital photographer and states buying a reader could be the first step.

Mr…

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Sigma Macro receives award

The Sigma Macro 70mm F2.8 EX DG lens has been awarded with the prestigious European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) award in the macro lens section.

The EISA awards are chosen annually by a panel representing close to 50 photo, video, audio, home theatre and mobile electronics magazines from over 18 different European countries. Each of the panels operates independently but…

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Samsung launches ‘lifestyle accessory’

Samsung has launched a new model of digital camera with PMP functionality and startling versatility – the 8.1 megapixel i85.

Despite being roughly the size of a credit card, the camera feature at large high resolution LCD screen that allows people to compose and review their shots in detail.

In addition, there are several improvements to previous models, such as the 5x…

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Motorola patents solar charger

A new technology recently patented by Motorola could result in mobile phone users being able to charge their phone while on the move.

The LCD has solar cells which would enable mobile phones or other portable devices to be charged by sunlight, resulting in a solution to an annoying problem that affects many mobile users.

In technical speak, a screen is placed…

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