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01 September 2010
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| LensAlign PRO |
If you're dealing with shallow depth of field photography, you've probably come across certain photos that you swear were focused on the right point, but seem to be slightly out? That's where LensAlign from Michael Tapes Design comes into play,
They've developed the LensAlign Focus Calibration System.
This is a tool that will allow you to set your Microfocus adjustment extremely accurately on higher-end DSLR cameras (ie. the Canon 5D Mark II etc), we hope to get our hands on a review unit it shortly, so stay tuned!
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01 September 2010
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| Viewsonic Viewpad 7 |
ViewSonic has previously announced here some basic information regarding their new ViewPad 7, their answer to Apples iPad, but in a more compact form factor, running the new Android 2.2 FroYo operating system, but today Androidandme have provided the details on the unit, which appears to be a re-branded OlivePad.
Check details below.
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Written by Colbey
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31 August 2010
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| Cannon PowerShot SX130 IS |
Well it's obviously that time of year, Canon are announcing products left, right & centre.
This time around we're focusing (pun intended) on their compact range of consumer cameras... bit of a tongue twister that one, anyhow the new PowerShot SX130 IS and PowerShot S95 as shown below are targeted towards two different markets, but both are sure to be excellent value for money, and we hope to be able to review both of these new compacts at some point after their September release date.
Click read more for pictures & detailed specifications.
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Written by Colbey
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31 August 2010
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| Cannon's Latest Fisheye Lens |
Canon's latest announcements also include their new
EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye lens which includes the world first ability to function as both a circular fisheye and full-frame fisheye for their full-frame SLR/DSLR camera range.
Unfortunately you won't be able to get your hands on this baby for at least a few more months, as it's scheduled for January 2011.
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Written by Colbey
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31 August 2010
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| Canon 60D |
After being officially announced just days ago (26th August 2010) we're now seeing pre-orders appearing on various popular photography websites for canon's newest prosumer SLR camera, the 18 Megapixel Canon EOS 60D.
The press release goes on to mention availability from dealers nationally in September 2010.
"Replacing the popular EOS 50D camera, the EOS 60D sits between the EOS 550D and EOS 7D and is perfect for users stepping up from an entry-level DSLR, as well as for compact users desiring more creative options and higher image quality."
Stay tuned for a detailed review on this fantastic new SLR.
See Specs below.
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Written by Colbey
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20 August 2010
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| HTC Desire HD |
Yes the rumour has been around for a while, but it's finally been outed in
video thanks to the guys over at
247android.com (italian) confirmed specs include: 4.3" WVGA Screen, 8 Mpixel Camera, 720P Video Recording, XviD Playback, and of course Android 2.2 FroYo... this places the Desire HD as HTC's answer to an Evo 4G for GSM/HSDPA Networks.
Slated for an October release.
Read on to watch the video and more tech specs...
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Written by Martin Regtien
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12 August 2010
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| Star Trek |
If you think the iPad is an exciting new device set to revolutionise how we work with computers, you're right.
Except for one thing: it ain't necessarily NEW...
Here's a very interesting article about how Star Trek artists came up with theiPad grand daddy...
How Star Trek artists imagined the iPad... 23 years ago
By Chris Foresman
One interesting characteristic of Star Trek: The Next Generation—one that separated it from the original series and most of the early films—was its widespread use of smooth, flat, touch-based control panels throughout the Enterprise-D. This touch interface was also used for numerous portable devices known as PADDs, or Personal Access Display Devices. These mobile computing terminals bear a striking resemblance to Apple's iPad—a mobile computing device largely defined by its smooth, flat touchscreen interface.
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Written by Martin Regtien
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03 August 2010
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| Asus Android Tablet |
Good news for Google Android but bad news for Windows as Asus has decided on choosing the Google Android platform instead of Windows.
Asus was reported to have decided on Google Android instead of Windows for its upcoming EP101TC tablet computer.
For more details on this iPad contender check NetbooksHeaven out here.
