Review: Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U
Panasonic’s new 50″ plasma 1080p HDTV Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U with increased native contrast ratio, THX mode that can reproduces deep black levels and highly accurate color and offers relatively effective anti reflective screen and excellent uniformity with little false contouring.The Viera TH-50PZ800U is also featured with PC Input, Deep Color Technology, Game Mode, Built-In SD Card Slot, 4 HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link HDAVI Control.
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U comes in styling with single-pane design along with great black-level performance and its the best-performing HDTVs available in market now a days.
Features:
* 1920 x 1080 Resolution
* 1000000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for the Brightest whites and darkest blacks
* 5120 Shades of Gradation for spectacular Color Reproduction
* Viera LinK™ HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control
* GalleryPlayer® allows you to enjoy the world’s finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U Specifications:
General:
Product Type: 50 in Plasma TV
Series: VIERA
Digital Television Certification: HDTV
TV Tuner: 1x analog, 1x digital
Video Interface: HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
PC Interface: VGA (HD-15)
Dimensions: With stand
Width: 50 in
Depth: 15.2 in
Height: 33.3 in
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Display:
Diagonal Size: 50 in – Widescreen
Technology: Plasma (PDP)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Display Format: 1080p (FullHD)
Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Total Pixels: 2,073,600
Progressive Scan: Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Widescreen Modes: Full, Just, Zoom, Conventional 4:3
Max V-Sync Rate: 86 Hz
Max H-Sync Rate: 69 KHz
Display Menu Language: French, English, Spanish
Comb Filter: 3D-Y/C digital
V-Chip Control: Yes
Color Temperature Control: Yes
Additional Features: Game mode, X.v.Color, 3D Color Management, Video noise reduction, Contrast auto tracking system (CATS)
TV Tuner:
Analog TV Tuner: NTSC
Channel Coverage: UHF:2-69, Cable:1-135
Digital TV Tuner:
Digital TV Tuner: ATSC
Video Features:
HDTV Ready: Yes
Analog Video Input Signals: NTSC
Input Video Formats: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Supported Computer Resolutions: 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Closed Caption Capability: Yes
Memory Card Reader:
Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card
Remote Control:
Remote Control: Remote control – Infrared
Supported Devices: TV
Audio System:
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Surround Mode: Yes
Sound Effects: BBE, BBE ViVA HD3D
Speakers Included: Woofer, 2 speakers
Output Power / Total: 31 Watt
Speaker(s): 2 x Right/left channel speaker – Built-in – 2.5 Watt, 2 x Subwoofer – 13 Watt
Network & Internet Multimedia:
Functionality: Digital photo playback
Connections:
Connector Type: 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) – Front, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Front, 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) – Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) – Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) – Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) – Rear
Slot Provided: 1 x SDHC Memory Card
Compliances:
Compliant Standards: ICES-003, FCC Class B certified
Power:
Power Device: Power supply – Internal
Power: AC 120 V
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep: 0.2 Watt
Power Consumption Operational: 692 Watt
Review: Gateway T-6836
Gateway T-6836 a standout among budget midsize laptops with its strong performance and battery life. The T-6836 is an attractive, stylish and sturdy designed midsize notebook.
The Gateway T-6836 offers 14.1-inch screens with 280×800-pixel native resolution and beautiful display that’s great for video without being too reflective. Its case finish easily picks up fingerprints and smudges.The Gateway T-6836 comes with editions and configured with Core 2duo with 2.0 Ghz, Intel PM965/GM965/GL960 chipset, 250 GB hard disk and Intel GMA x3100 graphics card.
Features:
* Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5750
2 MB L2 Cache | 2.0 GHz | 667 MHz FSB
* 14.1-inch Ultrabright™ WXGA TFT display
* Intel® GM965 chipset
* 4096 MB 667 MHz DDR2 memory
* Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
* 1.3 Megapixel webcam
* 250 GB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive
* 8X Multi-format Double Layer DVDRW with DVD-RAM and LabelFlash™
* 5-in-1 Memory card reader
* 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem
* 802.11g Wireless LAN
* 10/100 Ethernet LAN
* Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit with SP1
Gateway T-6836 Specifications:
General:
Platform Technology: Intel Centrino
System Type: Notebook
Built-in Devices: Wireless LAN antenna
Width: 13 in
Depth: 9.8 in
Height: 1.3 in
Weight: 5.7 lbs
Color: Pacific blue
Notebook type: Budget, Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
Screen type: High-gloss/Anti-glare screen, Wide-screen
Wireless capabilities: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Processor:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 / 2 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology: Dual-Core
64-bit processor: Yes
Data bus speed: 667 MHz
Chipset type: Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Cache Memory:
Type: L2 cache
Cache size: 2 MB
RAM:
Installed Size: 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology: DDR2 SDRAM – 667 MHz
Memory specification compliance: PC2-5300
RAM form factor: SO DIMM 200-pin
RAM configuration features: 2 x 2 GB
Storage Controller:
Storage controller type: Serial ATA
Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface: Serial ATA-150
Storage:
Hard Drive: 250 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm
Hard drive type: Portable
Optical Storage:
Type: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
CD / DVD read speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed: 24x (CD) / 5x (DVD-RAM) / 2.4x (DVD+R Double layer) / 2x (DVD-R Double layer)
Disc Labeling Technology: Labelflash Technology
Card Reader:
Card reader type: 5 in 1 card reader
Supported flash memory cards: Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display:
Display Type: 14.1 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution: 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display: Yes
Features: Ultrabright
Video:
Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Max Allocated RAM Size: 384 MB
Audio:
Audio output type: Sound card
Notebook Camera:
Camera Type: Integrated
Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution: 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s):
Input device type: Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom:
Modem: Fax / modem
Max transfer rate: 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications: ITU V.92
Networking:
Networking: Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless NIC: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Data link protocol: Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
Networking standards: IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity:
Expansion Slots Total (Free): 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, Memory – SO DIMM 200-pin
Interfaces: 1 x Modem – Phone line – RJ-11, 1 x Network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45, 3 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Miscellaneous:
Features: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Wireless LAN, Camera
Power:
Power device form factor: External
Battery:
Technology: 6-cell Lithium ion
Installed Qty: 1
Battery capacity: 4400 mAh
Operating System / Software:
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Software: CyberLink Power2Go, Microsoft Works 9.0, Microsoft Money Essentials, Norton 360 (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Manufacturer Warranty:
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty – Parts and labor – 1 year, Limited warranty – Battery – 1 year
Review: LG Voyager – VX10000 (Verizon Wireless)
LG’s new Verizon Wireless and high-end messaging cell phone -LG Voyager, which is also known as the LG VX10000.The LG Voyager VX10000 join the series of LG cell phones succeeding the LG VX9800 and the LG enV VX99000. The LG Voyager VX10000 has a cutting-edge design with a brilliant a huge external touch screen, V Cast Mobile TV, and spacious keyboard.
The LG Voyager – VX10000 (Verizon Wireless) is featured with EV-DO support, V Cast Mobile TV Bluetooth, a top-notch Web browser, and an integrated GPS application as well as offers you, its excellent call quality. LG’S Voyager – VX10000 excellent performance has made it the best LG messaging and multimedia phone (Verizon Wireless).
Features:
* External touchscreen navigation and input, opens to reveal full QWERTY keyboard and second screen
* Access Verizon’s V Cast Music and Video services via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions
* 2-megapixel camera with video capture; MicroSD expansion; Bluetooth connectivity with music streaming
* Up to 4 hours of talk time, up to 480 hours (20 days) of standby time
* Includes: Standard Li-Ion Battery, AC Travel Charger, USB Cable and User’s Guide
*VZ Navigator
*Picture, text, video and instant messaging
*Bluetooth stereo for headsets and speakers
*Built-in stereo speakers
LG Voyager – VX10000 Specifications:
General:
Cellular technology: CDMA2000 1X
Band / mode: CDMA 800/1900
Weight: 4.69 oz
Height: 4.64 in
Antenna: Integrated
Wireless Interface: Bluetooth (A2DP)
Color: Black
Combined with: With digital camera / digital player
Phone:
Service provider: Verizon Wireless
Vibrating Alert: Yes
Voice Recorder: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Polyphonic Ringer: Yes
Alarm Clock: Yes
Calendar: Yes
Additional Features: QWERTY keyboard layout, Built-in stereo speakers
Digital Camera:
Camera highlights: With a resolution of 2 megapixels, this model will give you higher quality pictures than other phones.
Messaging / Data Services:
Voice Mail Capability: Yes
Short Messaging Service (SMS): Yes
Internet Browser: Yes
Messaging / Data Features: Text messages, Multimedia messages (MMS)
3G Services / Included Services: VCAST, VZ Navigator
Digital Player / Recorder:
Digital player/recorder type: Digital player/voice recorder
Display:
Display Type: LCD display
Color Support: Color
Power:
Talk time: Up to 240 min
Cellular:
Phone style: Folder type phone
Automatic Redial: Yes
Call Divert: Yes
Call Barring: Yes
Call Timer: Yes
Caller ID: Yes
Call Waiting: Yes
Volume Control: Yes
Ringer Control: Yes
Conference Call Capability: Yes
Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
Sony launches its new stunning and marvelous featured Cyber-shot DSC-W120. The Sony CyberShot DSC-W120 is a 7.2 Megapixels point-and-shoot digital camera which offers good picture quality, quick performance and broad feature set.The Cyber-shot DSC-W120 comes is attractive and stylish four different versions: black, silver, blue, and pink.It also handles most snap shot situations well but its hard for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 to impress as as higher-end models.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 offers smart technology to capture better photos i.e. the W-series cameras is Sony’s “smile shutter” mode, which automatically captures an image when you smiles and face detection technology which can distinguish between the faces of children and adults.The Cyber-shot DSC-W120 is also featured with Carl Zeiss 4X Optical Zoom Lens, Sony’s D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos and Super SteadyShot image stabilization up to ISO 3200.
Features:
* 7.2 MP Super HAD CCD
* Carl Zeiss® 4X Optical Zoom Lens
* 2.5” TFT LCD Display
* Face Detection
* Smile Shutter Mode
* Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution
* Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization
* High Sensitivity (ISO 3200) Mode
* Dynamic Range Optimization Standard
* Convenient Photo Modes
* MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode
* Automatic Macro Shooting
* 9-Point Auto Focus
* Smart Zoom Feature
* Burst Mode
* Simple Setup Controls
* Easy Shooting Mode
* Function Guide
* Optical Viewfinder
* 15 MB Internal Memory
* Memory Stick Duo Media Convenience
* Stamina Battery Power
* HDTV Compatibility
* PhotoTV HD
* 16:9 High-Resolution Mode
* Wide Zoom Display
* Photo Music
* Picture Motion Browser Software
* BIONZ
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 Specifications:
General:
Product Type; Digital camera – Compact
Color: Silver
Weight: 4.4 oz
Width: 3.6 in
Depth: 0.9 in
Height: 2.3 in
Main Features:
Resolution: 7.2 megapixels
Image stabilizer feature: Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom. This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.
Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
Optical Sensor Type: Super HAD CCD
Effective Sensor Resolution: 7.2 megapixels
Optical Sensor Size: 1/2.5 in
Light Sensitivity: ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
Digital Zoom: 2 x
Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode
Shooting Programs: Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Soft snap, Smile shutter, Twilight mode, High sensitivity, Twilight portrait
Special effects: Sepia, Vivid, Black & White
Max Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec
Min Shutter Speed: 1 sec
Exposure Metering: Multi-segment
Exposure Modes: Program, Automatic
Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
White Balance: Presets, Automatic
White Balance Presets: Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
Digital video format: MPEG VX
Still Image Format: JPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed: 1.5 frames per second
Color support: Color
Image Stabilizer: Optical (Steady Shot)
Face Detection: Yes
Video Capture: MPEG – 640 x 480, MPEG – 640 x 480, MPEG – 320 x 240
Memory / Storage:
Flash Memory: 15 MB Flash – Integrated memory
Supported Flash Memory: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Lens System:
Type: Zoom lens – 5.35 mm – 21.4 mm – F/2.8-5.8
Focal Length: 5.35 mm – 21.4 mm
Lens Construction: 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
Lens Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss
Additional Features:
Self Timer: Yes
Self Timer Delay: 2 sec, 10 sec
Additional Features: Face detection, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction
Camera Flash:
Effective Flash Range: 8 in – 13 ft
Type: Built-in flash
Flash Modes: Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode
Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Effective flash range: 8 in – 13 ft
Features: AF illuminator
Viewfinder:
Viewfinder Type: Optical – Real-image zoom
Color support: Color
Display:
Type: LCD display – TFT active matrix – 2.5 in – Color
Mounting: Built-in
Microphone:
Type: Microphone – Built-in
Connections:
Connector Type: 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot(s): 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Lens Systems:
Auto Focus: TTL contrast detection
Type: Zoom lens
Focal length: 5.35 mm – 21.4 mm
Focus adjustment: Automatic
Auto Focus Points (Zones): 9
Lens Aperture: F/2.8-5.8
Optical Zoom: 4 x
Zoom Adjustment: Motorized drive
Lens construction: 5 : 6
Features: Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Miscellaneous:
Cables Included: 1, 1 x A/V cable, USB cable
Included Accessories: Wrist strap
Power:
Power Device: Battery charger – External
System Requirements for PC Connection:
Operating system: MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS 9.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.0 – 10.4
Battery:
Supported Battery: 1 x Sony NP-BG1 Li-ion rechargeable battery – 960 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty:
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty – 1 year
Type: 1 year warranty, – Limited warranty
Full contract period: 1 year
Software:
Type: Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
Review: Vox BlackBox (1 TB)
The Vox BlackBox a affordable dual-drive Network Attached Storage device has 1TB of storage.The Vox BlackBox offers easily accessible hard-drive bays while it act as confusing network device for the desktop application and the Web-based interface.
The BlackBox is the first two-bay NAS device with built-in power supply.The BlackBox comes outfitted in a silver aluminum casing as well as it is very sturdy, well-built, and compact.The Vox BlackBox featured with USB ports for additional storage, supports RAID 0 and RAID 1, and also includes iTunes server.This Blackbox lacks in various factors such as its noisy, no print-serving capability, high latency, least flexibility in file-sharing management and fuddling setup softwares.
Vox BlackBox Specifications:
General:
Device Type: Hard drive array
Width: 4.8 in
Depth: 8.1 in
Height: 4.1 in
Installed Devices / Modules Qty: 2 (max)
Weight: 3.7 lbs
Cabinet (Chassis):
Supported Devices / Modules Qty: 2
Hard Drive:
Type: Hot-swap
Capacity: 2 x 500 GB
Interface type: Serial ATA-300
Spindle speed: 7200 rpm
Storage Controller:
Type: RAID – Integrated
Storage controller interface type: Gigabit Ethernet
Controller interface type: Serial ATA-300
Storage Controller / Supported Device Type: Disk array (RAID)
RAID level: RAID 0, RAID 1
Expansion / Connectivity:
Expansion Bays Total (Free): 2 ( 0 ) x Internal – 3.5″ x 1/3H
Interfaces: 1 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type B, 1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – RJ-45
Power:
Power device type: Power supply
Power Device: Power supply – Internal
Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V
Power Provided: 70 Watt
Review: Canon Selphy CP770
The Canon Selphy CP770 is a new product by Canon succeeding CP760, with its fun design and handy integrated storage solution like a bucket that fits underneath the printer for convenient storage of paper and ink, in addition to a built-in handle. The Selphy CP770 offers excellent photo quality and rapid prints along with its very travel-friendly design.
The SELPHY CP770 with his user-friendly features puts the fun into photo printing and can print instantly from your camera, camcorder or memory card without a computer.The Canon Selphy CP770 offers a bright, angled 2.5” TFT color display screen and also supports 7 different languages.The SELPHY CP770 can deliver great photo quality prints in as little as 52 seconds.We can use the Canon Selphy CP770 as a wireless device with the help of either built-in infrared connectivity or the Bluetooth adaptor.
Features:
* Handy integrated storage solution
* Compatible with PictBridge cameras or any memory card
* Easy to see 2.5” colour LCD
* Red-Eye Correction
* Dry coated prints in an instant
* Prints that last 100 years
* Prints in your hand in 52 seconds
* Print your photos wirelessly
* Optional NB-CP2L battery
Canon Selphy CP770 Specifications:
General:
Printer Type: Compact photo printer – Dye sublimation – Color
Form Factor: Portable
Width: 10.9 in
Depth: 6.9 in
Height: 8.1 in
Weight: 3.3 lbs
Printer:
Built-in Devices: Preview screen
Preview Screen Size: 2.5″
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Interface: USB, Infrared, Direct print USB
Max Resolution ( Color ): 300 dpi x 300 dpi
Direct Printing Specifications: PictBridge, Canon Direct Print
Printer Features: Red eye reduction, Borderless printing
Card Reader:
Type: Card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards: MiniSD, RS-MMC, MiniSDHC, Microdrive, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro, SDHC Memory Card, CompactFlash Card, MultiMediaCardplus, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Media Handling:
Media Type: Photo paper, Business cards, Photo stickers, Photo postcard paper
Max Media Size (Custom): 4 in x 8 in
Media Sizes: 4 in x 6 in, 4 in x 8 in, 3.4 in x 2.13 in
Card / Label Sizes: 4 in x 6 in, 4 in x 8 in, 2.13 in x 3.4 in
Expansion / Connectivity:
Connections: 1 x USB – 4 pin USB Type B, 1 x Direct print port – 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Infrared – IrDA
Power:
Power Device: Power adapter – External
Power Consumption Operational: 60 Watt
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep: 4 Watt
Software / System Requirements:
Software Included: Canon ImageBrowser, Drivers & Utilities, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Ulead Photo Express LE
OS Required: Apple MacOS X 10.5, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 – 10.4.x
Environmental Parameters:
Min Operating Temperature: 41 °F
Max Operating Temperature: 104 °F
Humidity Range Operating: 20 – 80%
Manufacturer Warranty:
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty – 1 year, Technical support – Phone consulting
Review: Fujifilm FinePix S5800
The Fuji film new 8 megapixel Fine Pix S5800, is full professional photographer camera who wants a compact, lightweight camera the versatility of SLR-like operation and huge 10x optical zoom. The camera features unique Fujifilm technologies such as Intelligent Flash, Fujinon optics, movie recording with sound, ISO 1600 light sensitivity and anti-blur technology, for pin-sharp shots even when shooting moving subjects. It’s also perfect for holiday-makers, especially backpackers with the limited space they have for kit, who will benefit from its tiny, lightweight but robust proportions and the huge zoom range, from wide-angle to telephoto.
The camera’s fixed lens housing also ensures super-fast start-up time of just 1.1 seconds, ensuring even unexpected action can be captured easily and quickly. Not only is the lens capable of picking out detail in the distance with its 10x optical zoom, it also features a Super Macro mode. With this mode selected the FinePix S5800 is able to focus on objects down to just 1cm so that everything from close-ups of flora and fauna to wide, sweeping landscapes are within its reach.
Main Features:
* ISO 1600 light sensitivity for flash-free shooting, even in low light, which means photos will look much more natural with balanced background and foreground exposure. On-board flash can sometimes leave the foreground looking over-exposed, whilst losing the background altogether thanks to the limited range and the harsh effect of direct flash
* Unique Fujifilm lighting systems such as Intelligent Flash, which assesses the scene and sets power output accordingly, and Natural Light plus Flash, which takes one shot with, and one without flash and pops both up side-by-side for easy comparison (for those times when you do want to shed a little more light on your photo)
* Continuous shooting, which keeps shooting until the shutter button is released, then retains either the first or final three frames, for action sequence photography
* Dual compatibility for xD-Picture Card™ and Secure Digital memory card formats
* Integrated lens so users never have to invest in more lenses or worry about dust on the sensor (a common problem with SLR cameras and detachable lenses). Plus a huge 10x zoom range, with 1cm Super Macro shooting capability, so that everything from close-ups of loved ones to landscapes of honeymoon beaches is in range, and pin-sharp thanks to the unrivalled quality of Fujinon, Fujifilm’s renowned lens division, optics
* Fujifilm’s unique Anti-blur technology, which assesses the scene and optimises the ISO sensitivity setting so that the camera can use a fast shutter speed, even in limited light, freezing even fast-moving action without blur
* Movie recording, with sound, for those times when a still image isn’t enough. Electronic Image Stabilisation ensures handheld movies do not suffer from blur caused by camera shake
* Bright 2.5-inch, 230,000-pixel screen with 60fps refresh rate and Wide View filter for easy framing, reviewing and sharing of images, even in bright sunlight
* 12 scene position modes
* Powered by 4 AA batteries
* 26MB internal memory
Specification
Sensor
• 1/2.5″ CCD
• 8.0 million effective pixels
Image sizes
• 3264×2448
• 3264×2176
• 2304×1728
• 1600×1200
• 640×480
Movie clips
• 640 x 480 @ 30fps
• 320 x 240 @ 30fps
• Monaural sound
• Electronic image stabilization
File formats
• JPEG Exif v2.2
• DCF / DPOF
• AVI (Motion JPEG)
Lens
• 10x optical zoom
• 38 – 380 mm (35 mm equiv)
• F3.5 – 3.7
Image stabilization ISO boost
Conversion lenses No
Digital zoom up to approx 5.1x
Focus distance
Wideangle: Approx. 30cm/1.0 ft. to infinity
Telephoto: Approx. 1.0m/3.3 ft. to infinity
Wide macro: Approx. 4cm/1.6 in. to 3.0 m/9.8 ft.
Telephoto macro: Approx. 60cm/2.0 ft. to 3.0 m/9.8 ft.
Super Macro: Approx. 1cm/0.4 in. to 1.0 m/3.3 ft.
Metering TTL 256-zone metering
ISO sensitivity
• Auto
• Auto (ISO 800)
• Auto (ISO 400)
• ISO 64
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600
Shutter speed
4sec. to 1/1000 sec. (depends on shooting mode)
Aperture
F3.5 – F13.6, 7 steps in 1/3 EV increment
Modes
• Auto
• PS (Picture Stabilization)
• Natural Light
• Natural Light & with Flash
• SP1
• SP2
• P, A, S, M
• Movie
Scene modes
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Sport
• Night
• Fireworks
• Sunset
• Snow
• Beach
• Museum
• Party
• Flower
• Text
White balance
• Automatic scene recognition
• Fine
• Shade
• Fluorescent light (Daylight)
• Fluorescent light (Warm White)
• Fluorescent light (Cool White)
• Incandescent light
• Custom
Flash
• Auto
• Red-eye reduction
• Forced On
• Forced Off
• Slow Sync
• Flash range: 0.5 – 6.2m (1.6 – 20.3 ft)
• Macro range: 0.3 – 0.8m (1.0 – 2.6 ft)
Other features
• High speed shooting
• Best framing
• Post shot assist windows
• Frame No. memory
• Automatic playback
• Histograms
Review: Fujifilm FinePix S100FS
The Fuji film launched a new camera Fuji film Fine Pix S100FS camera. This is new highly equipped camera that comes with lots of exciting feature for professional photographer. This cameras lens covers a 14.3x zoom range (with wide-angle 28mm equivalent), and the eighth generation of Fujifilm’s Super CCD sensor technology. There’s some photography-related features that have been added too, such as presets designed to mimic the behavior of specific Fuji films and a dynamic range expansion mode.
Main features
* 14.3X optical zoom (28-400mm equivalent)
* 2/3″ sensor with 11.1 million effective pixels
* Eighth generation Super CCD HR sensor
* 2.5″ tiltable LCD screen
* Film simulation modes (imitate the behavior of Fuji films)
* Dynamic range expansion mode
* Exposure, dynamic range and film simulation bracketing
Specifications
Sensor
• 2/3″ Super Type CCD
• 11.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes
• 3840 x 2880
• 4032 x 2688 (3:2)
• 2816 x 2112
• 2048 x 1536
• 1600 x 1200
• 640 x 480
Movie clips
• 640 x 480 @ 30 fps
• 320 x 240 @ 30 fps
• AVI Motion JPEG with WAVE monaural audio
Lens
• 28 – 400 mm (35 mm equiv)
• F2.8 – F5.3
• 14.3x optical zoom
Focus
• TTL contrast-type autofocus
• Single / Continuous AF
• Manual focus
• Center / Moveable area / Multi
Focus distance
• Normal: 50 cm (wide) / 2.5 m (tele) – Infinity
• Macro: 10 cm (wide) / 90 cm (tele) – 3.0m
• Super macro (28mm equiv. only) 1 cm – 1.0 m
Metering
• TTL 256-zone metering
• Multi-area
• Average
• Spot
Shutter speed
• 30-1/4000 sec (extremes depending on exposure mode)
Aperture
• F2.8-F11 (wide), F2.8-F8 in automated modes
• F5.3-F11 (tele), F5.3-F8 in automated modes
Shooting mode
• Auto
• Program
• Aperture Priority
• Shutter Priority
• Manual
• Film simulation bracketing
• Movie
• 2 custom modes
• Scene modes
Scene modes
• Nature
• Nature soft
• Nature vivid
• Flowers
• Portrait
• Portrait soft
• Baby mode
• Portrait enhancer
• Night
• Sunset
• Snow
• Beach
• Sport
• Fireworks
Sensitivity
• Auto
• Auto (Max ISO 400)
• Auto (Max ISO 800)
• Auto (Max ISO 1600)
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600
• ISO 3200
• ISO 6400 (up to 6MP)
• ISO 10000 (up to 3MP)
White Balance
• Auto
• Fine
• Shade
• Fluorescent (daylight)
• Fluorescent (warm white)
• Fluorescent (cool white)
• Incandescent
• Custom
Image parameters
• Film simulation modes: Provia, Velvia, Soft, Portrait
• Color, Tone and Sharpness controls
• Dynamic range expansion
Continuous
• 3 fps, max 7 JPEG, 3 RAW (Top-3 or Final-3)
• 7 fps, 50 shots at 3MP
• 1 fps until card is full
Flash
• Built-in pop-up
• Range (Auto ISO): 7.2 m (w), 3.8 m (t)
• Modes: Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, all with Red-eye reduction option.
Storage
• 25 MB internal memory
• SD/SDHC memory card (not included)
• xD-Picture Card (not included)
Viewfinder
• 0.2″ electronic viewfinder (EVF)
• 200,000 pixels (each pixel shows R,G and B consecutively)
• Approx.100% coverage
LCD monitor
• 2.5″ TFT LCD
• 230,000 dots
• Approx. 100% coverage
Power
• NP-140 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
• Charger included
Other features
• DPOF
• PictBridge
• Index view
• Histogram
• 2 and 10 sec self-timer
• Hardware-based Face Detection AF/AE
Optional accessories
• Leather case
• Compact AC Power Adapter AC-84V
• RR-80 Remote Release cable
Weight (no batt) 968 g (34 oz) inc memory card and batteries, 918g without.
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 150 mm (5.3 x 3.7 x 5.9 in)
Review: Sony Refreshes Vaio Ranges
The new range of Sony Vaio aims to offer a much clearer split between business and consumer notebooks or laptops .
The changes made around the business side, the full details on the Z-series are here. The specific details are as follows:
Intel Core 2 Duo processor
4GB DDR2 800MHz
nVidia GeForce 9300M GS or GeForce 9600M GS and Intel integrated graphics (switchable graphics chips.)
13.1in, (16:9 aspect ratio) 1,366 x 768 CCFL or 1,600 x 900 LED-backlit screen
200GB or 320GB hard drive
HSDPA (Mobile broadband) option (up to 7.2Mbit)
Under 1.5Kg weight
The Z-series will probably cost around £1,100 for the base model and closer to £1,500 for the higher-resolution, HSDPA-packing system.
Also on the business side, Sony has a new 15.4in offering, called the BZ-series. This is the company’s entry level system in Vaio range , but the base specs are still quite impressive given the prospective pricing.
Specification
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU (with vPro)
4GB DDR2 RAM
1,440 x 900 LED-backlit screen
Intel integrated graphics (4500-series)
Hard disk shock protection
200GB hard drive
2.7Kg weight.
Magnesium alloy construction.
Review: Sigma DP1
The DP1 Sigma is basicallya camera that is devoted to professional photographers. The company created a camera that could translate an irreplaceable instant into a work of art of the highest order. So has Sigma succeeded in living up to its own hype. This is a new highly featured camera with lots of feature that is excellent for professional photography.
Main Features
14.06 million (4.69 million x 3) Foveon X3 CMOS sensor
28mm equiv, F4 lens
RAW capture
Full manual control
TRUE image processing
230,0000 pixel, 2.5-inch LCD
Movies in 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) @ 30 fps
Specification
Sensor
• FOVEON X3(R) Direct Image Sensor (CMOS)
• 20.7 x 13.8 mm Foveon CMOS sensor
• Direct image sensor
• 14.06 million effective pixels (4.69 million x 3)
Image sizes
• JPEG: 2640 x 1760 pixels (High)
• JPEG: 2640 x 1485 pixels (16:9)
• JPEG: 1872 x 1248 pixels (Medium)
• JPEG: 1312 x 880 pixels (Low)
• RAW: 2640 x 1760 pixels
Movie clips
• QVGA: 320×240
• 30 Frames Per Second
File formats
• RAW ?12-bit uncompressed)
• JPEG (Three quality levels, Exif 2.21)
Lens • 16.6mm (28mm equiv.)
• F4
• 5 Groups 6 Elements
Digital zoom Yes, up to 3x
Focus
• Contrast detection AF
• Dial type manual focus
AF area modes • AF point selection (out of 9 points)
AF assist lamp No
Focus distance 30cm to ?
Metering
• Evaluative Metering
• Center-Weighted Average Metering
• Spot metering
ISO sensitivity
• Auto
• 100
• 200
• 400
• 800
Exposure compensation
• +/- 3EV
• 1/3 EV steps
Exposure bracketing
• 1/3EV stop increments up to ±3EV
• 3 frames
Shutter speed
• 1/1000sec to 15sec (between F4 and F5.0)
• 1/1250sec to 15sec (between F5.6 to F7.1)
• 1/1600sec to 15sec (between F8.0 to F9.0)
• 1/2000sec to 15sec (between F10 to F11)
Modes
• Auto Mode
• Program AE
• Shutter Priority AE
• Aperture Priority AE
• Manual
White balance
• Auto
• Sunlight
• Shade
• Overcast
• Incandescent
• Fluorescent
• Flash
• Custom
Image parameters
• Contrast
• Sharpness
• Saturation
• Color Space
Flash
• Pop-up (Manual)
• Guide number: 6 (ISO100/?)
• Flash range: 30cm?3m(Auto ISO)
• Forced on
• Red-eye Reduction
• Slow Sync.
• Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
• Flash exposure compensation
LCD monitor • 2.5″ TFT LCD Display
• 230K dots
Connectivity
• USB 2.0
• AV Output (NTSC/PAL)
• Audio out (monaural)
• DC Input
Storage
• SD Memory Card
• SDHC Memory Card
• MultiMedia Card
Power
• Li-ion Battery BP-31
• Battery Charger BC-31
• optional AC Adapter
• Approx.250 shots capacity
Weight (excl batt) 250g / 8.8oz
Dimensions 113.3mm/4.5″(W)×59.5mm/2.3″(H)×50.3mm/2″(D)