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Canon EOS M Digital Camera Announced, Price and Release Date (product release/video)

noreply@blogger.com (saktivan) — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:55:00 +0000

The prospect of carrying around a DSLR is a daunting one. To say the least they’re cumbersome cameras, but on the upside they take amazing photos that put most if not all point and shoot cameras to shame. However, in recent years there has been an influx of pocketable DSLRs, thanks to the likes of Olympus, Nikon, and a few others. Now joining the ranks is Canon, who today officially introduced the EOS M Digital Camera.

The prospect of carrying around a DSLR is a daunting one. To say the least they’re cumbersome cameras, but on the upside they take amazing photos that put most if not all point and shoot cameras to shame. However, in recent years there has been an influx of pocketable DSLRs, thanks to the likes of Olympus, Nikon, and a few others. Now joining the ranks is Canon, who today officially introduced the EOS M Digital Camera.

It’s a mirrorless setup that promises stunning images, crisp HD video, and a depth of field that promises to take on its bigger brother. In fact, the EOS M Digital Camera boasts a comparable technical setup to that of Canon’s Rebel T4i. And by that we’re referring to Canon’s hybrid CMOS AF that is said to deliver fast autofocus speed for video and photos – it combines phase-difference AF and contrast AF to achieve operational stability, speed and precision. For those shooting in low light, or bright, the EOS M digital camera’s IOS can range from 100 – 12800 (expandable to 25600 in H mode) in still mode, or 100–6400 (expandable to 12800 in H mode) for video recording. There is also an 18-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and a 3-inch 1.04MP smudge resistant touchscreen that boast pinch to zoom and touch to AF (there is no electronic viewfinder, though one can be added using the built-in hot shoe).

The EOS M Digital Camera will ship with Canon’s newest pancake lens, the the EF-M 22mm, which is capable of reaching an f-stop of 2. That being said, the total weight will be 14.2 ounces, though you can probably adjust for some extra fat when you attach the optional EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, though that’s a caveat we’re willing to accept for a greater focal length.

Canon’s EOS M Digital Camera will ship this October with the EF-M 22mm lens for $799.99. It will be available in black or white. The optional 18-55mm kit will sell for $299.99, though you’ll be able to buy an adapter to use the EOS M with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

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Deal of the Day: Boris Cell Mate Cell Phone Holder $7

noreply@blogger.com (saktivan) — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:45:00 +0000

How cute are these Boris Cell Mate Cell Phone Holders that are only $7! They regularly retail for 17.99, but today drops them to only $6.99, plus only $2.99 for shipping. And you get to choose from three colors, including Red, White or Charcoal.

The Boris Cell Mate Cell Phone Holder works with any mobile phone or handheld music player and is great to use as an accessory at your desk. Boris is said to be resilient, reliable and will carry your phone while charging it. But Boris will also look after your charger cable while you’re away, helping to keep your desk free of wire clutter.

It’ll work with Androids and iPhones and will add a bit of style to your desk while charging your phone. Boris is 5” tall x 4” long x 2 3/8 wide, so he won’t take up too much room on your desk. You’re definitely get loads of compliments on Boris and at this low price, they’ll make perfect gifts for all our friends, family and co-workers!

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iGills SE-35 offers more than just waterproof protection

noreply@blogger.com (saktivan) — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:17:00 +0000

So you love going snorkeling, and while you are at it, why not snap some photos? After all, it makes perfect sense to capture the overall feeling of wonder whenever you are swimming a few feet below the sea’s surface, not to mention having that surreal environment which is a whole lot calmer (in most cases, unless you jump right into the middle of a feeding frenzy) than what we get up here on solid ground. For those who are wondering whether to purchase a waterproof case for your digital camera, you might want to consider an alternative – the iGills SE-35, where the name itself gives the game away.

Basically, the iGills SE-35’s primary function would be to make sure your iPhone remains nice and dry despite you being underwater, but it will also do far more than that. In fact, the iGills SE-35 is said to be able to transform your iPhone into a fully-featured dive computer. This is a waterproof scuba diving case that works great in protecting the iPhone nice and dry down to depths of 130 feet (40 meters), and it also makes life easy for you to use underwater thanks to half a dozen buttons that have been integrated into the design.

Not only that, you will be able to retain access to your iPhone’s camera to shoot underwater images, while the iGills SE-35 will also come with a complementary app that paves the way for you to take advantage of its navigation tools. Are your surroundings too dark? Not to worry, there is also a built-in torch to help you out here, with of course, an automatic dive log to boot.

Polycarbonate is the material of choice for the iGills SE-35’s housing, where it is said to feature similar material used to manufacture bulletproof glass, and it will place nice with all iPhones except for the original iPhone from 2007 and the iPhone 3G. Basically, anything from the iPhone 3GS and newer will work, although I do think that it will not work with the next generation iPhone. You cannot receive data transmission or make calls when underwater though, but that should not be an issue. The iGills SE-35 has a pre-order price of $329.99 a pop.

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Seidio announces Desktop Charging Cradle for HTC devices

noreply@blogger.com (saktivan) — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 17:20:00 +0000

The world of smartphone accessories is an interesting one, where many manufacturers zoom in on a particular make and model and start churning them out by the hundreds of thousands, be it cases or screen protectors as well as speaker add-ons. Of course, some third party manufacturers are even more daring, deciding to come up with a case for a yet unreleased device – as this had already happened with the iPhone 5 (or next generation iPhone, depending on how you want to call it). Seidio is much more conservative with their latest device release, announcing the Seidio Desktop Charging Cradle that caters for a range of HTC devices such as the HTC EVO 4G LTE, HTC One X, and HTC One S.

This would mean only the fairly recent and more powerful handsets from HTC are the ones being catered to here – if you are using a mid-range or entry level HTC device, then you can forget about it. Seidio hopes that the design philosophy of timeless and elegant products will be captured by the Desktop Charging Cradle, touting it to be an ideal accessory for the desk of the business professional. Is it really? Only those who have bought and used it are able to tell.

Sporting a unique design which enables one to synchronize and juice up your HTC smartphone simultaneously, it ensures your HTC device will always remain powered up at all times.

David Chang, CEO of Seidio, said, “This charging cradle is the final accessory to round out the full-line of products we [Seidio] offer for the HTC devices. Our goal is to provide our consumers with a complete system solution for their mobile device. The Desktop Charging Cradle works seamlessly with Seidio’s HTC cases and, of course, the smartphone itself.”

What makes the David Chang, CEO of Seidio so different from the other somewhat similar products on the market? For starters, it functions with or without a Seidio ACTIVE or SURFACE case, so you need not worry about removing a protective case while you dock the device, all thanks to a tiny albeit sturdy connector piece. The dock will also be able to hold your smartphone in a horizontal position to deliver a perfect viewing angle whenever you want to enjoy movies, pictures and other multimedia formats.

It comes in an all-black cradle with a smooth, matte finish, in addition to Seidio’s signature soft-touch coating. The external layer will ensure the cradle remains clean, resisting fingerprints, dirt and grime, while a discreet power LED light will be located on the back of the unit. You can pick up the Seidio Desktop Charging Cradle for $29.95 a pop.

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iHome iP76 LED color changing speaker tower

noreply@blogger.com (saktivan) — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 17:15:00 +0000

iHome iP76 LED color changing speaker tower - There are speakers, and then to jazz things up a bit in your humble abode, there are speaker towers. The iHome iP76 can be said to reside in the latter category, sporting a full name of the iHome iP76 LED color changing speaker tower. Well, what makes this speaker tower from iHome so different from the rest that you might want to check it out for yourself? For starters, the name itself gives the game away – you are able to experience a snazzy light show as you listen to your favorite tunes being played back over this particular speaker.

Not only does the light show dazzle the eyes, your ears, too, will be treated to quality audio although I would say this particular model will target the average home user and not an audiophile, who will surely have a thing or two (or perhaps far more) to criticize about. Those who want to spruce up your pad will certainly be able to do well with the iHome iP76 LED color changing speaker tower. After all, it does come with Bluetooth connectivity so that there will be far less cables for you to worry about in your home.

Standing proud at three feet tall, this décor-enhancing showpiece will come with 16 multi-color LED clusters which are more than capable of churning out exciting light effects while delivering smooth sounds thanks to the quartet of high performance speakers. Not only that, as mentioned earlier, the untethered audio experience will let you live a life of freedom thanks to Bluetooth connectivity.

Evan Stein, Director of Marketing, iHome, said, “With its unique design and color-changing capabilities, the iP76 is both a visual and audio delight that is as much fun to look at as it is to listen to. Most importantly, the speaker tower produces vibrant audio for your listening pleasure.”

The iP76 LED Color Changing Tower Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System is capable of turning any living room into a private disco alcove, thanks to its vibrant colors and streaming music from Bluetooth-enabled devices. It will be able to juice up power hungry iPhones and iPods when docked, and is also more than capable of sending video content from your device to your TV courtesy of its integrated component video outputs. The asking price for this puppy? $199.99. Too bad it isn’t even listed on the company page just yet.

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iPhone Fan – Call in some Comfort

noreply@blogger.com (saktivan) — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 17:11:00 +0000

Global warming? No kidding. This summer has been brutal. With temperatures in the hundreds for the last few days I am willing to try anything to stay cool. Luckily we have air conditioning in the house, but I can’t stay home just because its hot. We have places to go and people to see, whether I want to or not! Maybe it wouldn’t feel so darn miserable if there were a bit of a breeze…

Check out the iPhone Dock Fan from Talme, it simply plugs into the charging port of your iPhone and uses your power supply to keep the breeze blowing. Able to run for up to six hours on a full charge, the iPhone Dock Fan may be just what you need to get through your kids next 4 sessions of sports camp. The fan blades can be adjusted to work in two different directions, depending on how you ‘d like to hold the phone and the blades are made from a soft urethane material that won’t cut your nose off, or any other body parts you’re particularly fond of… very handy.

Although it doesn’t appear that you can actually use the phone to make a call and enjoy the cool breeze while you do so, its still a cute novelty item that could be a plus during whats left of this steamy summer. Designed to work with the iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4. It also works well with the Apple iPod Touch 1st through 4th generations and for only 9 bucks at amazon.com, it a fun little accessory to have, just don’t get your hair stuck in it!

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V Motion Project (video)

noreply@blogger.com (saktivan) — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:55:00 +0000

V Motion Project (video) - People are getting really creative with the the multi-faceted camera used in the XBox Kinect – a motion capturing technology that’s meant for video games. Both artists and techies have been experimenting with it, with the most interesting project from the folks over at Assembly, a collective of self-labeled “aesthetic thinkers” who work primarily to create high-end commercial products and demonstrations. They’ve created the “V Motion Project” that combines dance, computer programming, design, music and animation in a really unique, yet interesting, way.

The V Motion Project uses the Kinect’s many effects in real time, with live music and animations projected into a futuristic big screen for a virtual reality explosion of greenness inside of a huge warehouse. Creating music through motion is at the heart of this creation and uses the power of the Kinect to capture movement and translate it into music which is performed live and projected on a huge wall. They created and designed the live visual spectacle with a music video being produced from the results. According to their Vimeo page, “the interface plays a key role in illustrating the idea of the instrument and [they] designed it to highlight the audio being controlled by the dancer.” Design elements like real time tracking and samples being drawn on as they are played all add to authenticity of the performance. The visuals are all created live and the music video is essentially a real document of the night.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

noreply@blogger.com (saktivan) — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 07:51:00 +0000

If you are looking for a camera bag with a maximum shots in the premium class, the presence of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 can answer you desire.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 - Panasonic updates its camera in the LUMIX line of LUMIX LX LX7 the Brazilians is the successor of the LUMIX LX5. According to Panasonic camera LX7 is designed for machine processing of the lens completely, image sensors and image.

LX7 LUMIX cameras come with a 24mm ultra-wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX with 3.8x optical zoom lens and F1.4-2.3/Unit consists of 11 elements in 10 groups with five aspherical lenses with aspherical surfaces nine, including two-sided surface aspherical ED (Extra-low Dispersion) len brighter than F1.4 to F2.8 lens.

10.1-megapixel LUMIX LX7 support MOS Image sensor with S / N ratio and increase VENUS Engine image processor that would generate a combined high levels of clarity, color-rich images. This camera has Intelligent NR (Noise Reduction) system that rapidly detects the brightness in each part of the image and applies the optimal noise reduction in several steps. The camera is also capable of taking consecutive pictures at 11 fps in full resolution, and a 5fps continuous AF.

LX7 LUMIX cameras also include a control mode with 16 Creative Monochrome filter options Dynamic, Expressive, Retro, Radial defocus and defocus Smooth users to personalize photos. You can also find the HDR mode, Panorama Mode, 3D Photo Mode, Full Manual Control and Time Lapse Shot Function that will allow users to capture stationary observation records for the object.