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Free Blogger Templates: PingooIgloo

2009-07-11T11:04:00.000-07:00

PingooIgloo is an extremely flexible template based on The Professional Template. It has multiple columns that are flexible - it can either be a 3, 5, 6, or 8 column template without you having to do any coding. The basic color is white, but you can easily change all the colors and fonts without doing any coding. And you can change the header image to anything you want without any coding too.

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This free Blogger template is based on a professional template theme. It can be either a 3, 5, 6, or 8 column template. If you want a 3 or 5 column template, simply don't fill in the smaller sidebars on the right and the lowerbar widgets; then make its colors blend with the post column.

The left narrow sidebar is 120 px wide, and the main right sidebar is 300 px wide, perfect for vertical and square Adsense boxes. The two smaller rightsidebars are 132 px wide. All the 3 lowerbar columns are 278 px wide.

Comment Box

To have your comment box function properly, go to Settings > Comments, look for the Comment Form Placement and click on the 'Embedded below post' button. That's all you have to do if you use this template. The codes have already been modified for you. See this post for more detail.

Features

The "Read more..." function is available to shorten posts.
Almost all colors and fonts are easy to customize.
Blog Posts Edit buttons are fully functional.
Flexible number of sidebars.
Menubar below the header for easy navigation.
Header image can be easily changed.
Tested ok in all browsers using Browsershots.org.

Important: Change your template without loosing any sidebar widgets.
Help links: template installation guides and instructions.

Header Image
To put the header image in your blog, click on the image below to open up a larger size and save it into your computer. Then, upload the image using the Layout > Page Elements > Header Edit tab. If you want to use your own image for the header, the image width has to be 970 pixels (with any height).

mage Credit: Skeedz.

Terms of Use
This new XML Blogger template is free but please value our hours of design work by leaving the credit at the bottom of the screen to Ourblogtemplates.com intact. But you can label whatever you want at the blog footer.

Having Problems to Post Comments?

2009-07-11T08:29:00.000-07:00

Some of you using the templates here mentioned that visitors can't post comments on their blogs.

See our earlier post about a hack on how to turn on the Embedded Comment Form. This might solve the problem you have.

Free Blogger Templates: Starry

2009-07-10T19:21:00.001-07:00

Starry is an extremely flexible template based on The Professional Template. It has multiple columns that are flexible - it can either be a 3, 5, 6, or 8 column template without you having to do any coding. The basic color is white, but you can easily change all the colors and fonts without doing any coding. And you can change the header image to anything you want without any coding too.

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Comment Box

The "Read more..." function is available to shorten posts.
Almost all colors and fonts are easy to customize.
Blog Posts Edit buttons are fully functional.
Flexible number of sidebars.
Menubar below the header for easy navigation.
Header image can be easily changed.
Tested ok in all browsers using Browsershots.org.

Image Credit: Skeedz.

Free Blogger Templates: Blue Surfing

2009-07-08T15:37:00.000-07:00

Blue Surfing is an extremely flexible template based on The Professional Template. It has multiple columns that are flexible - it can either be a 3, 5, 6, or 8 column template without you having to do any coding. The basic color is white, but you can easily change all the colors and fonts without doing any coding. And you can change the header image to anything you want without any coding too.

Download Template | See the Demo | Newest Templates

Comment Box

The "Read more..." function is available to shorten posts.
Almost all colors and fonts are easy to customize.
Blog Posts Edit buttons are fully functional.
Flexible number of sidebars.
Menubar below the header for easy navigation.
Header image can be easily changed.
Tested ok in all browsers using Browsershots.org.

Image Credit: Skeedz.

Newest Blogger Templates

2009-07-06T23:41:00.000-07:00

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Free Blogger Templates: AutumnFall

2009-07-01T15:34:00.000-07:00

AutumnFall is an extremely flexible template based on The Professional Template. It has multiple columns that are flexible - it can either be a 3, 5, 6, or 8 column template without you having to do any coding. The basic color is white, but you can easily change all the colors and fonts without doing any coding. And you can change the header image to anything you want without any coding too.

Download Template | See the Demo | Newest Templates

Comment Box

The "Read more..." function is available to shorten posts.
Almost all colors and fonts are easy to customize.
Blog Posts Edit buttons are fully functional.
Flexible number of sidebars.
Menubar below the header for easy navigation.
Header image can be easily changed.
Tested ok in all browsers using Browsershots.org.

Terms of Use
This new XML Blogger template is free but please value our hours of design work by leaving the footer credit to Ourblogtemplates.com intact.

Blogger Templates: Cooozie

2009-06-23T15:03:00.000-07:00

Cooozie is an extremely flexible template based on The Professional Template. It has multiple columns that are flexible - it can either be a 3, 5, 6, or 8 column template without you having to do any coding. The basic color is white, but you can easily change all the colors and fonts without doing any coding. And you can change the header image to anything you want without any coding too.

Download Template | See the Demo | Newest Templates

Comment Box

The "Read more..." function is available to shorten posts.
Almost all colors and fonts are easy to customize.
Blog Posts Edit buttons are fully functional.
Flexible number of sidebars.
Menubar below the header for easy navigation.
Header image can be easily changed.
Tested ok in all browsers using Browsershots.org.

Header image adapted from dmb (credit accordingly if use).

Terms of Use
This new XML Blogger template is free but please value our hours of design work by leaving the footer credit to Ourblogtemplates.com intact.

New iPhone OS 3.0 Final Review

2009-06-16T15:53:00.000-07:00

Bravo Obama for the Cairo Speech!

2009-06-04T15:58:00.000-07:00

A well-thought-out speech to restart a stained relationship. He is by far the smartest, most sincere and learned US president since Kennedy. It's a pity that his biggest task is to repair the damage of 8 years of blunders from the previous guy.

Problems Downloading Templates

2009-03-06T12:19:00.000-08:00

If you have problems downloading the templates here, follow these instructions:

Download the XML file of the template that you want.
Open the XML file in a text editor, like WordPad or Notepad++.
Using the editor search function, find the text 'widget id'.
All the widget id texts have lines that look like this: '<b:widget id="'example1'...'
Change all the numbers to double digit numbers. E.g., change 'example1' to 'example11', 'example2' to 'example 22', and so on.
Once you're done changing all the numbers in the widget id lines, save the template.
Then upload the template into your blog from the Layout > Edit HTML > Upload button.
You're done. Hopefully this works.

The idea is by changing the numbers to bigger numbers, you'll avoid having the widget numbers conflicted with the existing widgets with the same number.

We tried it ourselves and it worked! Good luck.

If it doesn't work, see this instructions.

How to put an Embedded Comment Form?

2009-02-15T06:05:00.000-08:00

Here's what an Embedded Comment Form looks like below your posts and other comments.

If you don't have it in your blog yet but want to put it in your blog, follow these instructions:

1. Sign in to your blog from the Blogger web: http://www.blogger.com/.

2. Make sure you set the Enable Post Pages to 'Yes' in the Settings > Archiving tab.

3. Go to Settings > Comments tab for your blog. Look for the Comment Form Placement and click the Embedded below post button. Then save your settings.

4. Go to Layout > Edit HTML and click Expand Widget Templates.

5. Search for this line in the code:

<b:include data='post' name='comments'/>

and below that line add the following line:

<b:include data='post' name='comment-form'/>

6. Save your template and you're done.

If it doesn't work look at some more instructions here.

A British Channel 4 Documentary on Gaza

2009-01-16T14:42:00.000-08:00

Warning: The video below contains distressing scenes and is not for the faint hearted.

In this British Channel 4 News documentary, reporter Sandra Jordan investigated the miserable daily life condition for Palestinians living in Gaza under total occupation of the Israeli regime. Their story focused on detail events surrounding the deaths of an American peace activist Rachel Corrie who was deliberately crushed by an Israeli armored bulldozer and two British journalists who were directly shot at by Israeli soldiers. After the production of this documentary, Israeli government has made it more difficult and dangerous for journalists to uncover the real stories behind the misery and aggression in Gaza.

Link to the Channel 4 News related to the story on the video.

Another documentary on Gaza by an American research institute.

Full documentary on the historical perspective and expert commentaries to the conflict with a brief historical review by an Oxford University professor.

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This post is part of our effort to bring awareness and factual information, typically unreported in mainstream media, on the escalating Israeli-Palestine crisis and the unimaginable humanitarian catastrophy.

Please share these information to help grow informed public awareness on this issue.

Blogger Templates: The Professional Template

2009-01-08T22:34:00.000-08:00

The Professional Template is by far the best template we have ever produced for public use. It has multiple columns that are flexible - it can either be a 3, 5, 6, or 8 column template without you having to do any coding. The basic color is white, but you can easily change all the colors and fonts without doing any coding. And you can change the header image to anything you want without any coding too.

Download Template | Newest Templates

This free Blogger template webdesign is based on a professional template theme. It can be either a 3, 5, 6, or 8 column template. If you want a 3 or 5 column template, simply don't fill in the smaller sidebars on the right and the lowerbar widgets; then make its colors blend with the post column.

The left sidebar is 120 px wide, and the main right sidebar is 300 px wide, perfect for vertical and square Adsense boxes. The two smaller rightsidebars are 132 px wide. All the 3 lowerbar columns are 278 px wide.

Features

The "Read more..." function is available to shorten posts.
Almost all colors and fonts are easy to customize.
Blog Posts Edit buttons are fully functional.
Flexible number of sidebars.
Menubar below the header for easy navigation.
Header image can be easily changed.
Tested ok in all browsers using Browsershots.org.

Header image adapted from helmet13 (credit accordingly if use).

Terms of Use
This new XML Blogger template is free but please value our hours of design work by leaving the footer credit to Ourblogtemplates.com intact.

Blogger Templates 141 - 150

2009-01-08T21:33:00.000-08:00

Click for more templates below:

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Blogger Templates: ProBlogger Template

2009-01-08T14:21:00.000-08:00

The ProBlogger Template is an extremely flexible template based on The Professional Template. It has multiple columns that are flexible - it can either be a 3, 5, 6, or 8 column template without you having to do any coding. The basic color is white, but you can easily change all the colors and fonts without doing any coding. And you can change the header image to anything you want without any coding too.

Download Template | See the Demo | Newest Templates

The "Read more..." function is available to shorten posts.
Almost all colors and fonts are easy to customize.
Blog Posts Edit buttons are fully functional.
Flexible number of sidebars.
Menubar below the header for easy navigation.
Header image can be easily changed.
Tested ok in all browsers using Browsershots.org.

Header image adapted from dmb (credit accordingly if use).

Terms of Use
This new XML Blogger template is free but please value our hours of design work by leaving the footer credit to Ourblogtemplates.com intact.

Reality in Gaza

2009-01-07T23:12:00.000-08:00

The reality in Gaza after the 2005 Israeli Disengagement from Gaza.

This video is produced by IfAmericansKnew.org, an American-based independent research institute founded by the American journalist Alison Weir with a mission to "inform and educate the American public on issues of major significance that are unreported, under-reported, or misreported in the American media", particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on factual information and reliable sources. Among their Board Members are former Congressman and US Ambassador.

More on their mission statement and unreported facts on American influence to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.

Full documentary on the historical perspective and expert commentaries to the conflict with a brief historical review by an Oxford University professor.

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This post is part of our effort to bring awareness and factual information, typically unreported in mainstream media, on the escalating Israeli-Palestine crisis and the unimaginable humanitarian catastrophy.

Please share these information to help grow informed public awareness on this issue.

Understanding Gaza: The Israel-Palestine Conflict

2009-01-07T15:55:00.000-08:00

The critical event in Gaza has prompted us to provide our readers a brief review of the Israel-Palestine conflict written by a world-renown expert in the Arab-Israel relations.

The writer of the article below is an Oxford University professor and has served in the Israeli army in the mid-1960s.

Excerpts from the article, published in The Guardian 7 January 2009:

I write as someone who served loyally in the Israeli army in the mid-1960s and who has never questioned the legitimacy of the state of Israel within its pre-1967 borders. What I utterly reject is the Zionist colonial project beyond the Green Line. The Israeli occupation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in the aftermath of the June 1967 war had very little to do with security and everything to do with territorial expansionism. The aim was to establish Greater Israel through permanent political, economic and military control over the Palestinian territories. And the result has been one of the most prolonged and brutal military occupations of modern times.

Four decades of Israeli control did incalculable damage to the economy of the Gaza Strip. With a large population of 1948 refugees crammed into a tiny strip of land, with no infrastructure or natural resources, Gaza's prospects were never bright. Gaza, however, is not simply a case of economic under-development but a uniquely cruel case of deliberate de-development. To use the Biblical phrase, Israel turned the people of Gaza into the hewers of wood and the drawers of water, into a source of cheap labour and a captive market for Israeli goods. The development of local industry was actively impeded so as to make it impossible for the Palestinians to end their subordination to Israel and to establish the economic underpinnings essential for real political independence.

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This brief review of Israel's record over the past four decades makes it difficult to resist the conclusion that it has become a rogue state with "an utterly unscrupulous set of leaders". A rogue state habitually violates international law, possesses weapons of mass destruction and practises terrorism - the use of violence against civilians for political purposes. Israel fulfils all of these three criteria; the cap fits and it must wear it. Israel's real aim is not peaceful coexistence with its Palestinian neighbours but military domination. It keeps compounding the mistakes of the past with new and more disastrous ones. Politicians, like everyone else, are of course free to repeat the lies and mistakes of the past. But it is not mandatory to do so.

Click here for the full article.

Click here for a full 2006 documentary on the history of the Palestinian Occupation and factual commentary by academicians, experts, including Israelis. Clips from the 2006 documentary:

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This post is part of our effort to bring awareness and factual information, typically unreported in mainstream media, on the escalating Israeli-Palestine crisis and the unimaginable humanitarian catastrophy.

Please share these information to help grow informed public awareness on this issue.

Blogger Templates: Psi

2008-12-22T22:43:00.000-08:00

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This free Blogger template webdesign is based on the Blogger page color theme. It can be either a 3- or 5-column template. If you want a 3-column template, simply don't fill in the lowerbar widgets and make its colors blend with the post column.

The left sidebar is 120 px wide, and the right sidebar is 200 px wide, perfect for vertical and square Adsense boxes.

Features

The "Read more..." function is available to shorten posts.
Almost all colors and fonts are easy to customize.
Blog Posts Edit buttons are fully functional.
Flexible number of sidebars.
Menubar below the header for easy navigation.
Header image can be easily changed.
Tested ok in all browsers using Browsershots.org.

Header image adapted from wallpaperstock.net (credit accordingly if use).

Terms of Use
This new XML Blogger template is free but please value our hours of design work by leaving the footer credit to Ourblogtemplates.com intact.

XML Blogger Templates: Newspaper III

2008-12-22T21:50:00.000-08:00

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This free Blogger template webdesign is based on a newspaper theme. It can be either a 3- or 6-column template. If you want a 3-column template, simply don't fill in the lowerbar widgets and blend its colors with the post column.

The sidebars are 200 px wide, perfect for the large square Adsense box. The grey sections below the menubar and above the lowerbar are perfect to place text ads, image ads, or link ads.

Similar templates: Newspaper (right sidebar), Newspaper II (left sidebar).

Features

The "Read more..." function is available to shorten posts.
Almost all colors and fonts are easy to customize.
Blog Posts Edit buttons are fully functional.
Flexible number of sidebars.
Menubar below the header for easy navigation.
Header image can be easily changed.
Tested ok in all browsers using Browsershots.org.

Header image credit: adapted from David Niblack (credit accordingly if used).

Terms of Use
This new XML Blogger template is free but please value our hours of design work by leaving the footer credit to Ourblogtemplates.com intact.

Blogger Templates: Blogger Theme II

2008-12-22T20:33:00.000-08:00

Download Template | Newest Templates

This free Blogger template webdesign is based on the Blogger page color theme. It can be either a 2- or 5-column template. If you want a 2-column template, simply don't fill in the lowerbar widgets and make its colors blend with the post column.

The left sidebar is 230 px wide, perfect for the large square Adsense box.

Features

The "Read more..." function is available to shorten posts.
Almost all colors and fonts are easy to customize.
Blog Posts Edit buttons are fully functional.
Flexible number of sidebars.
Menubar below the header for easy navigation.
Header image can be easily changed.
Tested ok in all browsers using Browsershots.org.

Header image adapted from Wallpaperpimper (credit accordingly if use).

Terms of Use
This new XML Blogger template is free but please value our hours of design work by leaving the footer credit to Ourblogtemplates.com intact.

A must-watch statistics about world growth!

2008-12-22T12:12:00.000-08:00

Digital SLR Camera: Pentax K-m

2008-12-12T02:25:00.000-08:00

Pentax overview of the Pentax K-m model: "Designed primarily for beginning digital SLR photographers, this new entry-class model offers simplified, user-friendly operation, and an easy-to-maneuver compact, lightweight body. The PENTAX K-m was developed as an entry-class digital SLR camera offering simple, straightforward operation, making it possible for first-time digital SLR users and family photographers to enjoy high-quality digital SLR photography with little trouble or confusion."

User-friendly functionalities:

Compact, lightweight body for enhanced portability and maneuverability
Simplified operation system for easy camera handling
PENTAX-original Shake Reduction mechanism for sharp, blur-free images
Comprehensive Dust Removal system with prevention, removal and confirmation devices
Auto Picture mode for automatic selection of optimum shooting mode
High-quality image 10.2 effective Megapixels
High-speed continuous shooting at approx. 3.5 frames per second
High-precision 5-point AF system
Auto sensitivity control up to ISO 3200
Large, easy-to-view 2.7-inch LCD monitor
Digital filters for unique visual expressions

Pentax Detailed Description of Pentax K-m:

An Easy-to-Operate, Entry-Class Digital SLR Camera Featuring Shake Reduction, Scene-Specific Shooting Modes and an Array of User-Friendly Functions in a Compact, Lightweight Body.

HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-m digital SLR camera. Designed primarily for beginning digital SLR photographers, this new entry-class model offers simplified, user-friendly operation, and an easy-to-maneuver compact, lightweight body.

The PENTAX K-m was developed as an entry-class digital SLR camera offering simple, straightforward operation, making it possible for first-time digital SLR users and family photographers to enjoy high-quality digital SLR photography with little trouble or confusion.

It features an upgraded version of the PENTAX-original Auto Picture mode, which automatically detects the type of subject or scene, and sets the proper shooting mode for the photographer. It also features a host of advanced features and sophisticated functions — including the innovative in-body Shake Reduction mechanism — to assist the photographer. It also offers a compact, lightweight body, designed by incorporating PENTAX’s advanced downsizing technologies, accumulated over the years of digital SLR development, into different body parts. As a result, the PENTAX K-m assures simple operation and outstanding operability, even for inexperienced first-time digital SLR users.

Along with the PENTAX K-m, PENTAX will also launch two DA L-series interchangeable zoom lenses: the smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mmF3.5-5.6AL and the smc PENTAX-DA L 50-200mmF4-5.6ED. Designed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras, these DA L-series lenses are designed to be more compact and lightweight than conventional counterparts, without sacrificing any of the exceptional optical performance common to all PENTAX lenses.

Main Features

1. Compact, lightweight body for enhanced portability and maneuverability:
Despite the incorporation of a large-sized image sensor (23.5mm by 15.7mm), the PENTAX K-m offers a compact, lightweight body to assure remarkable portability and maneuverability. This was made possible by the development of a compact, lightweight and high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis, the downsizing of the Shake Reduction mechanism and circuit boards, the employment of latest high-density packaging technologies assuring most efficient positioning and layout of various parts, and the repositioning of the battery compartment. The camera grip has also been redesigned to assure firm, comfortable hold of the camera body.

2. Simplified operation system for easy camera handling:
The PENTAX K-m features a newly designed control system, which positions most of buttons and levers on the camera’s grip side, making it easier for first-time digital SLR users stepping up from their compact models to operate the camera. What’s more, the functions of each button or lever are instantly displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor with a single press of the help button to facilitate camera operation — especially for those who are unfamiliar with digital SLR cameras.

3. PENTAX-original Shake Reduction mechanism for sharp, blur-free images:
The PENTAX K-m comes equipped with the PENTAX-developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, which effectively reduces camera shake for sharp, blur-free images even under demanding shooting conditions — such as when using a telephoto lens, shooting in the dark or at night without supplementary flash illumination, or using extended exposures for sunset scenes. This innovative SR mechanism shifts the position of the image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed using magnetic force, while adjusting the shifting speed in proportion to the amount of camera shake detected by a built-in sensor. It offers an outstanding compensation effect — up to the equivalent of approximately four shutter steps. As a result, it does not require special anti-shake lenses, and can be used with almost all existing PENTAX interchangeable lenses.

4. Comprehensive Dust Removal system with prevention, removal and confirmation devices:
The PENTAX K-m features the user-friendly DR (Dust Removal) system to prevent dust from appearing on captured images. Applied to the CCD image sensor surface (or low-pass filter) through the vapor deposition process of a fluorine compound, the PENTAX-original SP (Super Protect) coating effectively removes dust and stains from the surface. In the next step, dust that still remains on the surface will be shaken off when the SR system shifts the image sensor at high speed. Finally, the dust that is shaken off the image sensor will fall onto an adhesive sheet positioned at the bottom of the SR unit, eliminating any possibility of it returning to the image sensor surface. This DR system even offers a Dust Alert function, which allows the user to confirm the dust-adhesion status of the CCD in advance.

5. Auto Picture mode for automatic selection of optimum shooting mode:
The PENTAX-developed Auto Picture mode is programmed to automatically select the most appropriate shooting mode — from such choices as Portrait, Landscape and Macro — for a given subject. With the PENTAX K-m, this user-friendly mode is further upgraded, with automatic detection of situations requiring the Night Scene Portrait mode. Since all camera settings, including aperture, shutter speed, white balance, saturation, contrast and sharpness, are automatically adjusted by the camera for optimum results, the user can concentrate on image composition and shutter opportunity.

6. High-quality image:
The PENTAX K-m combines a large, high-performance CCD image sensor (23.5mm by 15.7mm) with the sophisticated PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) as its imaging engine. With its approximately 10.2 effective megapixels, it produces beautiful, fine-detailed images with subtle gradations and delicate texture description. It also features a Custom Image function, which offers a choice of six finishing touches to help the user create intended images.

7. High-speed continuous shooting at approx. 3.5 frames per second:
The PENTAX K-m lets the user keep shooting images at the speed of approximately 3.5 frames per second (in the JPEG recording format), allowing the user to capture a sequence of a fast-moving subject with great ease.

8. High-precision 5-point AF system:
The PENTAX K-m incorporates a five-point wide-area AF system (SAFOX VIII with five cross-type sensors) to assure dependable, high-precision autofocusing. Using the five sensors positioned in a cross pattern over the image field (one in the middle, two at sides, and two at top and bottom), this system automatically and unfailingly selects the optimum sensor for a given subject. It also allows the user to fix the AF detection point at the middle sensor. Thanks to a thorough review of the AF algorithm, this AF system also offers improved autofocusing speed under poor-lighting conditions, in which conventional AF systems take longer to focus on the subject.

9. Auto sensitivity control up to ISO 3200:
The PENTAX K-m’s auto sensitivity control function automatically sets the optimum sensitivity between ISO 100 and ISO 3200, based on such data as the subject’s brightness level and the lens’ focal length. Since this function allows the user to take advantage of faster shutter speeds in poor lighting situations (such as indoor sports events and nighttime scenes), it helps the photographer to effectively reduce camera shake and subject shake and prevent blurred images.

10. Effective gradation compensation:
The PENTAX K-m’s dynamic-range expansion function allows the user to expand a dynamic range (or a range of gradation reproduction) to minimize white-washed areas in the image. On the other hand, its shadow compensation function minimizes pitch-black areas lacking details. Combined, they help the user to produce beautiful, rich-gradation images when shooting high-contrast subjects.

11. Large, easy-to-view 2.7-inch LCD monitor:
The PENTAX K-m features a large 2.7-inch color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots on its back panel. This monitor’s wide-view design allows the photographer to check the on-screen image from approximately 170 degrees both vertically and horizontally. It even offers digital zooming of playback images up to 16 times for easy confirmation of the image’s focusing status and details.

12. Bright, clear viewfinder:
Thanks to a combination of a lightweight penta-mirror prism, a PENTAX-original finder optics and the acclaimed Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, the PENTAX K-m’s viewfinder delivers a large, bright subject image with an approximately 96-percent field of view and an approximately 0.85-times magnification.

13. Digital filters for unique visual expressions:
The PENTAX K-m’s built-in digital filters let the user effortlessly add some creative and artistic touches to recorded images — without the use of a PC. The user can select one of 14 different digital filters — including the new Toy Camera and Retro filters — to create a desired visual effect.

Digital SLR Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

2008-12-12T02:04:00.001-08:00

The EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR is Canon's 21.1 Megapixel with full frame CMOS sensor. Canon writes that to be the "ultimate in creative shooting, the EOS 5D Mark II features a full frame CMOS sensor (36mm x 24mm). With no cropping or magnification effects, enjoy a true wide angle experience through the large, bright viewfinder. Redesigned pixels minimise noise, while a 21.1 Megapixel resolution surpasses the standards demanded by the leading picture agencies...The full frame EOS 5D Mark II combines outstanding resolution with 3.9 fps shooting and superlative high ISO performance. The addition of Full HD movie recording expands the boundaries of photography."

Main Features:

21.1MP full frame CMOS sensor
DIGIC 4 processor
ISO range expandable to 25600
Full HD (1080, 30fps) movie recording
High-res 3.0” VGA LCD with Live View
3.9fps JPEG shooting up to card capacity
9-point AF + 6 Assist AF points
Magnesium alloy body

Canon's Detailed Description of Canon EOS 5D Mark II:

21.1 Megapixel full frame CMOS sensor
For the ultimate in creative shooting, the EOS 5D Mark II features a full frame CMOS sensor (36mm x 24mm). With no cropping or magnification effects, enjoy a true wide angle experience through the large, bright viewfinder. Redesigned pixels minimise noise, while a 21.1 Megapixel resolution surpasses the standards demanded by the leading picture agencies.

DIGIC 4
Canon’s DIGIC 4 works with the EOS 5D Mark II’s image sensor to deliver outstanding reproduction of colours and subtle tonal gradations. DIGIC 4 also delivers split-second start-up times, Face Detection AF in Live View mode, and additional HD movie recording.

High ISO
For handheld shooting in low light, the EOS 5D Mark II offers ISO speeds of up to 6400. For dark scenes where using flash is undesirable, this can be expanded to an incredible ISO 25600.

Full HD movie recording
The EOS 5D Mark II complements outstanding still imaging capabilities with Full HD (1080) video recording. Users can even shoot video to memory card without losing the ability to capture still images. An HDMI connection allows High Definition playback of footage and images on an HDTV.

3.0” High Resolution LCD
The 3.0” Clear View LCD features 920,000 dot resolution, wide viewing angle and dual anti-reflective coatings – allowing ultra-detailed image review in a variety of conditions. Live View displays real-time images on the LCD, offering three types of auto focus: Quick AF, Live AF, and Face Detection Live AF, which locks onto faces detected in the frame.

Up to 3.9 frames per second
The EOS 5D Mark II offers continuous shooting at 3.9 frames per second. When shooting JPEGs to a UDMA card, maximum burst is limited only by card capacity.

9-point AF + 6 Assist AF points
Precision auto focus is assured by Canon’s AF system, which employs 9 selectable points and 6 Assist AF points.

EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Canon’s built-in dust prevention system offers three ways of guarding images against the effects of dust: reduction of internal dust generation; an in-camera sensor cleaning mechanism; and the ability to map stubborn dust spots for removal with Digital Photo Professional software (included).

Durable, compact design
With a magnesium alloy construction, environmental protection and shutter durability of 150,000 releases, the EOS 5D Mark II is equally suited to location or studio work.

Digital SLR Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

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Panasonic describes that the Lumix DMC-G1 is as "easy to use as a compact digital camera, with the stunning photo quality of a digital SLR camera. It's a new-generation digital interchangeable lens camera that does away with the mirror box and complies with the new Micro Four Thirds System standard. In short, the G1 writes an entirely new chapter in the evolution of the digital interchangeable lens camera...The G1's Full-time Live View is revolutionary. It lets you see in the LCD how adjusting the exposure, white balance, aperture and even the shutter speed will affect the photo. This kind of super-easy live view shooting has never before been possible with a conventional digital SLR camera."

Main Technical Specs:

Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode: MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector, Light Detection, AF Tracking
Camera Effective Pixels: 12.1 Mega Pixels
Optical Image Stabilizer: MEGA O.I.S.
Image Sensor: 13.1 Total Mega Pixels, Live MOS Sensor, Primary Color Filter
Image Sensor Size: 17.3 x 13.0mm
Dust Reduction System: Supersonic wave filter
Focal Length: f=14mm to 45mm (35mm film camera equivalent 28mm to 90mm)
Lens Construction: 12 elements in 9 groups (1 Aspherical lens)
Aperture Type: 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture Range: F3.5 (Wide) - F5.6 (Tele), Minimum Aperture F22

Additional Description for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1:

Micro Four Thirds: The open standard that led to the mirror-less body
The G1 adopts the Micro Four Thirds System standard, developed as an extended version of the Four Thirds System standard for digital camera systems. Using this standard, and developing a camera body that eliminates the mirror box and optical viewfinder unit, we managed to reduce the lens mount diameter by about 6 mm (compared with the conventional Four Thirds camera) and shorten the flange-back distance by about half. The result is a digital interchangeable lens camera that's both extremely compact and
highly mobile.

iA Mode automatically adjusts settings to fit the shooting condition
If you've hesitated to buy a digital SLR camera because you think they're hard to use, your wait is over. Intelligent Auto mode activates 6 detection and compensation functions that work automatically, leaving you free to just aim and shoot.

Shake detection - MEGA O.I.S.
Helps prevent blurring when the camera shakes.

Motion detection - Intelligent ISO Control
Helps prevent blur caused by subject motion.

Light detection - Intelligent Exposure
Adjusts the brightness of dark areas in the image.

Advanced Face - Detection Face Detection AF/AE
Helps deliver clear portraits.

Scene detection - Intelligent Scene Selector
Selects the optimal scene mode for the situation.

Subject detection - AF Tracking
AF Tracking follows moving subjects and adjusts accordingly.

3.0-inch free-angle LCD with high 460,000-dot resolution
The large 3.0-inch LCD rotates 180° horizontally and 270° vertically, making it easy for you to capture dynamic shots from extreme angles without getting into an awkward position. And when the lighting around you changes, the LCD backlighting level automatically changes too, so you get comfortable, easy-on-the-eyes viewing at all times.

My Color mode puts you in control of the color
In My Color mode you can freely adjust the color, brightness and saturation of an image, while checking it with Full-time Live View. This gives you the power to control how your image will look. You can even make dramatic color changes.

Film mode - To capture photos with a special mood or expressiveness
Much like changing the film type in a film camera, you can enjoy a wide range of expression based on six color modes and three monochromatic modes. When the multi-film mode is selected, you can record pictures having up to three different effects with each press of the shutter button.

1920 x 1080-pixel HD (high-definition) photo recording
The G1 shoots wide-screen, 16:9, full-HD images. These images are simply breathtaking when displayed on an HDTV, which handles about four times the data of a standard-definition TV. Enjoy a whole new style of HDTV viewing with family and friends.

HD output-ready for the HDTV age
Just connect your G1 to an HDTV and you're ready for high definition viewing. If your TV is HDMI compatible, a single HDMI mini cable (optional) is all you need. Even better, with a Panasonic VIERA HDTV, you can also operate the G1 with the VIERA remote control for even easier viewing.

Digital SLR Camera: Sony DSLR A900

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Sony's description of the new DSLR A900: "The new standard in digital photography has arrived with the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A900. Packed with features, this flagship DSLR is the first α (alpha) to incorporate a 35mm full frame image sensor and 24.6-megapixel resolution. It also incorporates the world's first body-integrated, full-size SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization technology.You'll also experience a larger capture area, improved wide-angle performance and tighter depth of field control with the new full frame Exmor™ CMOS image sensor. Equipped with Dual BIONZ™ imaging processors, the alpha A900 delivers continuous shooting up to 5 fps with superb image quality and ultra-low noise. The A900 also offers a large, ultra-bright glass pentaprism viewfinder with 100 percent coverage, a 3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD™ display and HDMI™ output with PhotoTV HD compatibility."

35mm full frame 24.6MP Exmor™ CMOS image sensor
The A900 features a 35mm full frame Exmor™ CMOS image sensor that is approximately 2.35x larger than the APS-C sized sensors found in many DSLR cameras. The result is a larger capture area, improved wide angle performance, and tighter depth of field control. In addition, its 24.6MP resolution maximizes the resolving power of your existing lenses and delivers sharper, higher contrast photos.

SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization:
Building on years of expertise, Sony has developed the world’s first body-integrated image stabilization solution for a full frame DSLR1. The SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilizer actually shifts the image sensor to compensate for camera shake without sacrificing image quality. The compensation effect is equal to as many as four shutter speed steps, giving you more creative freedom when shooting in low light. And, because it is integrated into the camera body, SteadyShot INSIDE technology works with all compatible ? (alpha)system lenses.
Dual BIONZ™ processors for up to fast 5fps performance:
The A900 harnesses the power of Dual BIONZ™ image processing engines to deliver true-to-life images with ultra-low noise and continuous shooting at up to 5 fps.

Ultra bright, 100% coverage glass pentaprism viewfinder
A large, ultra bright glass pentaprism viewfinder provides you with amazing clarity and high optical performance for tighter focus control. In addition, it offers viewfinder magnification of 0.74x, allowing you to see an image nearer to its actual size, as well as 100% field coverage for detailed framing work.

Intelligent Preview Function
The Intelligent Preview function allows you to see the effects of manual adjustments to exposure value, shutter speed, aperture, Dynamic Range Optimizer and White Balance before you take the shot, so you can determine the optimum settings before you take the shot, instead of losing time to trial-and-error.

3.0” Xtra Fine LCD™2 (921K pixels)
Review your images in stunning detail on the 3.0” Xtra Fine LCD™2 display (921k pixels). With photo-quality resolution of 270ppi(pixels per inch), you can identify any necessary focus or exposure corrections at the time of capture, rather than discovering them when you transfer your images to your PC.

PhotoTV HD viewing w/ HDMI™ output
The A900 provides direct HDMI™ output to your BRAVIA® HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens, so you can view and share photos in breathtaking clarity and detail3. Additionally, PhotoTV HD capable BRAVIA® HDTVs will automatically optimize display settings, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to display your images in a way that more closely matches the natural look of printed photographs3.

Precise and fast 9-point AF system w/ 10 point assist
A high-performance autofocus system uses 9 focus points (center dual-cross type) and 10 assist points to deliver fast and precise focusing.

Flagship design
The A900 features an impressive design befitting a premium flagship model. The simple form eschews ornamentation and exudes competence, while the iconic pentaprism design element conveys superior optical performance. The A900 also incorporates a distinctive cinnabar-colored ring circling the lens mount – a design element shared across every ? (alpha) DSLR camera.

Rugged magnesium alloy shell
The body of the A900 is entirely covered in a die-cast magnesium alloy shell, providing a rugged feel and surprisingly light weight.

Moisture/dust-resistant design
Sealed viewfinder optics and rubber gasket surrounds on all buttons, dials, and switches help resist the entry of dust and moisture into the camera, and allow for safe use in a wide range of environments.

Battery Performance
A supplied InfoLITHIUM® lithium-ion battery provides long-lasting performance, allowing you to capture approximately 880 images on a single charge7.

Durable Shutter Design
The shutter mechanism in the A900 is designed to achieve shutter speeds up to 1/8000 seconds and proven for 100,000 cycle operation.

Dual Card Slots
The A900 features a dual card slots and accepts both CompactFlash® and Memory Stick Duo™ Media (sold separately).

40-Segment Multi-Pattern Metering
A 40-segment multi-pattern metering system provides superior exposure control accuracy in a wide range of lighting conditions.

Dynamic Range Optimizer
To recover details in dark or bright areas of the image, the A900 provides multiple levels of Dynamic Range Optimization: Standard mode, to improve shadow detail using standard gamma curves; Advanced Auto mode, allowing you to select any of 5 DRO correction levels, or DRO Advanced Bracketing, which automatically takes three shots at different DRO levels with a single shutter press.

On-Chip Column A/D Conversion
Analog-to-digital signal conversion is performed by the full frame Exmor™ CMOS image sensor.

Dual Noise Reduction Processing
In addition to digitizing analog signals, the full frame Exmor™ CMOS image sensor also performs both analog and digital noise reduction. This on-chip dual noise reduction process aids in the high speed transfer of noiseless digital signals.

F2.8 Sensor
The autofocus system in the A900 features a highly accurate F2.8 sensor for improved focus precision when using lenses faster than F2.8.

Updated Image Data Converter SR3
Updated Image Data Converter SR3 software4 improves your workflow with faster RAW file processing and improved image correction.

APS-C Size Capturing
In addition to full frame image capture, the A900 can also crop images to the APS-C size format, allowing the use of lenses designed specifically for APS-C sized image sensors5.

Viewfinder magnification of 0.74x
Viewfinder magnification of 0.74x lets you see your subjects nearer to actual size.

Eyepiece Shutter
The A900 includes a built-in eyepiece shutter which can be shut to help shield against entering light and prevent exposure errors.

AF Micro Adjustment
AF Micro Adjustment allows you to fine tune focus for various lenses6. The A900 can store adjusted focus values for up to thirty lenses.
Optional Focusing Screens (sold separately)
User-replaceable focusing screens for shooting specific subject types can be purchased as optional accessories.

Mirror Lockup Mode
Mirror Lockup Mode raises the main mirror before exposure to reduce vibration at shutter release, resulting in better performance during long exposure shots of fireworks, stars, etc.

2EV Exposure Bracketing (3 exposures)
The A900 allows you to bracket up to three exposures in 2.0EV-step increments.

Rubberized Grip
Sony drew upon its extensive experience designing and building heavy professional broadcasting camcorders to develop a rubberized grip that allows you to hold the A900 with comfort and confidence.

Image Data Lightbox software
The Image Data Lightbox software4 included with your ? (alpha) DSLR helps you browse, rate, and compare your images, making it easier to select your favorites for further processing.

Remote Camera Control
Remote Camera Control allows you to control your A900 from your PC.

Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Software
Sony® Picture Motion Browser (PMB) software4 provides a simple and intuitive way to sort and archive your image collection, as well as perform common editing operations and output to data disc or the Web.

Convenient Button Placement
Concentrate on your shooting and make adjustments on the fly thanks to convenient button placement. The ISO and White Balance adjustment buttons are located on the top of the camera body near the shutter button for easy thumb operation.