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Pentax K-7: a smart choice and now a bargain too!

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

The Pentax K-7 is the new jewel in the company’s crown, with a long list of specs well beyond any previous Pentax DSLR. Existing Pentax users will be pleased to finally see a much-wanted pro-level upgrade, whereas those familiar with other manufacturers’ systems may also be drawn in thanks to an all-encompassing features list.

The Pentax K-7 has been built from the ground up by Pentax and, unlike the K20D and K10D which had Samsung GX20 and GX10 equivalents, is a standalone venture. The build quality is a key sell; ruggedly made, but following Pentax’s ultimately ‘classic’ design, the body is made from a magnesium alloy that’s both dust and weather-sealed at 77 points. Shooting in sand, getting splashed with rain or other treacherous conditions need not be a bother and, despite this upgrade, the whole camera is even marginally smaller and lighter than the previous K20D. The featured 18-55mm kit lens follows suit, as does the optional D-BG4 battery grip (which offers both AA and li-ion battery options) to complete a fully weather-and-dust-sealed unit in its entirety.

A high-resolution 14.6MP CMOS sensor is at the heart of the K-7’s body, which whilst not a step up over the K20D in terms of resolution, does double the number of output channels. The result? More information can speed through the K-7’s buffer for faster continuous shooting than ever before – a firm 5.2 frames per second sees the K20D’s 3fps barrier officially trounced; ideal for those looking to shoot sports or action photography.

Unlike its key competitors – namely the Nikon D300 and Canon 50D – the Pentax K-7, like many Pentax DSLRs before it, incorporates Shake Reduction (SR) into the camera body itself. Crucially this means even old K-mount bayonet-fit lenses can benefit from this function, and new lenses will not cost as much as their (hypothetical) stabilised counterparts.

A notable – and very much ‘flavour of 2009’ – feature is the inclusion of a 720p HD movie mode, plus the inclusion of a superior 1536×1024 capture that can be output at 1080i, though this is not ‘Full HD’ capture. Mono sound is recorded from the camera’s body, or there is the option to use the 3.5mm jack socket to plug in a microphone and record in stereo. Aperture can be set as fixed via the camera body for recording or there’s an automatic variable aperture mode, which adjusts the aperture according to the amount of light available throughout recording. Whilst in-camera shake reduction can also be used to full effect, it is not possible to autofocus whilst recording – though it is entirely plausible this will be possible in the future, if the clever bods at Pentax fix up the necessary firmware.

In keeping up with the competition, the Pentax K-7 adorns a 920,000 dot high resolution 3in LCD screen. Whilst it’s not a tilt and swivel screen as seem to be creeping into a number of camera bodies of late, it does auto-rotate images on the screen itself and, in keeping with orientation, has a virtual horizon level too – a really nice touch when in live view mode.

With customisable white balance settings, a shutter speed up to 1/8000th second, 77 segment metering system, the new SAFOX VIII+ 11-point AF system with AF illuminator lamp, in-camera HDR, and D-Range shadow and highlight adjustment options, the features list is certainly bulging. The K-7’s viewfinder has the much-sought after 100% field of view too, ensuring what you see is exactly what you’ll capture.

Now it’s your choice: which bargain are you going to take?
It’s either a Pentax K-7 with DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Weather Resistant Lens bundle priced at US $1,104.99 (saving up to 47% over regular price, that’s $979.11!) or the body-only Pentax K-7 priced at $979.00 that’s $320.95 (-25%)!

Nikon savings: purchase the new Nikon D300s and save 50% off the pocket-powerful Nikon Coolpix S710

Monday, September 28th, 2009

For a limited time, purchase Nikon’s next-generation D300s digital SLR and save 50% on the powerful, pocket-sized Coolpix S710.
Here’s some clue on this bast-Nikons-deal!

Nikon D300s

The Nikon D300s updates the excellent D300 as Nikon’s flagship DX format DSLR. It combines the performance and handling panache of its predecessor with high-definition video capability.

The Nikon D300 made a impressionable impact when it was first launched 2 years ago making it the semi-professional DSLR to beat. And in many respects it is still the camera to beat in that class. After 2 years, Nikon deemed it is time to up the ante, which most notably includes support for 720p video capture, and launched the D300S. The D300S will replace the D300 the same way the D70S replaced the D70 and it is looking to hold on to that high-end non-full frame slot for a long time.
Design

In line with tradition, the Nikon D300s
looks just like its older counterpart. The most notable addition is the three small holes just underneath the model number which is a microphone, a feature last seen in the D90.

Many of the new features on the Nikon D300s
are those that are already featured on recent Nikon DSLRs like virtual horizon from the D3 and movies from the D90. But one genuine new feature is the inclusion of contrast-detection autofocus that operates while in movie mode. This is a first for a Nikon DSLR.

There are some changes to the connection ports on the left. The HDMI output is now a mini HDMI port with a smaller Type-C specification.
Also new are twin card slots – one Type I CompactFlash and one SD/SDHC – with a full complement of write options. Either slot can be designated the primary one, with the secondary slot used for Backup (each photo is written to both cards) or Overflow (when the primary card is full the camera switches to writing to the secondary card). In addition, the Nikon D300s
can be configured to store NEFs on one and JPEGs on the other, plus photos can be copied between the cards too. Also interesting is the support for the newer Wi-Fi capable memory cards.

Many changes can also be found on the back where there is a repositioned “Lv” button which activates the Live view feature. Just below that is the “Info” which brings the Nikon D300s
up to the same level of usability as the D90. The dedicated “Info” button is extremely useful in that it lets you get to every camera setting and menu item using only your right hand.

Performance

The Nikon D300S is responsive and the improved frame rate is also a bonus. Still image focusing is fast and the AF viewfinder confirmation display is superb, the improved frame advance rate helps with fleeting subjects but seems to suffer when shooting uncompressed RAW files.

Metering and white balance are almost flawless. In terms of white balance, using auto WB setting seems to have a slight orange cast, but if you pick the correct WB setting for the picture by using a custom setting, the D300S renders natural looking images. Metering is excellent with the 3D Color Matrix.

In terms of image noise, shots in near darkness at ISO 1600 provide images with a good balance between image detail and noise. However, pushing ISO to 6400 results in images with an obvious level of noise.

Nikon Coolpix S710

The Nikon Coolpix S710 is a 14.5 megapixel digital camera. It has a 3.6x wide angle lens. One advantage it has over other smaller compacts is the fact it also has manual exposure modes. Other features include image stabilisation and a 3 inch LCD screen.

The Nikon Coolpix S710 is a compact that’s suited to night-time photography. Not only does it feature a 3-inch LCD screen that’s bright and easy to view in low light, but it also comes equipped with a generously high ISO of up to 12800 (allowing you to capture images in lower light without the need for flash) as well a Vibration Reduction feature to cut down on unsightly image wobble.

Nikon + Nikon deal: how to apply!

Simply add a qualifying D300s and Coolpix S710 to your Shopping Cart, and we’ll automatically apply the discount at checkout!

Flip UltraHD and Mino pocket-sized Camcorders: small, powerful and now with savings!

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

The Flip UltraHD Camcorder combines Flip Video’s signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of vivid, vibrant HD video. UltraHD could not be easier to use: just power on and press record, and you’ll be capturing high-quality HD video in seconds.

The Flip UltraHD features 120 minutes of record time and an included rechargeable battery pack, so you’ll never miss another minute of video again. And because it’s ultra-portable, UltraHD lets you capture spontaneous video anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s a lazy afternoon in the park; a family vacation; or simply an unplanned, everyday event, your UltraHD will be charged and ready to go. So you never have to say, “You should have been there.”

What we really love about the Flip UltraHD:

  • Shoots 720p HD video;
  • Captures 120 minutes of HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory;
  • high-quality video for its class;
  • Comes with Flip Video rechargeable AA battery pack (recharges when connected to USB); also supported by standard AA batteries
  • Large 2-inch anti-glare color LCD screen to play back and delete videos
  • HDMI output (mini-HDMI connector) makes it simple to watch video on your HDTV
  • Video: 16:9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per second (fps) progressive scan; recorded as MP4 files
  • snappy flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch FlipShare software
  • Pre-installed FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace
  • FlipShare software compatible with both Mac and Windows machines.

The bottom line?
The Flip UltraHD may not be the sexiest mini camcorder out there, but it offers a truly respectable feature set and some of the best video we’ve seen from this type of cheap, YouTube-friendly camcorder.

Priced at $161.98 (you Save $38.01 , -19%), the Flip UltraHD is available right now.

Price conscious? Looking for an even cheaper deal? Meet the Flip Mino!

The super-simple, super-portable Flip Mino makes it easy to capture and share high-quality video anywhere and everywhere. Mino weighs only 3.3 ounces and features a sleek, pocket-sized design, allowing you to take it with you everywhere you go. Flip Mino also boasts a rechargeable battery that powers up automatically while plugged into your computer. And while Mino is 40 percent smaller than its already-pocket-sized brother, the Flip Ultra, it’s got all the Flip Video features–simple user interface, one-touch recording, flip-out USB arm, built-in editing and sharing software, instant uploads to YouTube and MySpace–that folks have come to know and love.

While small in size, Flip Mino produces video that is unbelievably high in quality. Its 2 GB of on-board flash memory records up to 60 minutes of full-VGA-quality video that looks sharp when played back on your laptop or television (TV cable included). The built-in microphone captures crisp, detailed audio, whether you’re paddling down the Amazon or rockin’ out at your favorite club. When it’s time to edit or share videos from your latest excursion, flip out the USB arm and connect to any Mac or PC to launch the built-in FlipShare software.

Flip Mino is available now for $119.00 (you Save: $65.99 , -36%)!

Gran Turismo PSP Entertainment Pack (Limited Edition) available for pre-order now!

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

Sony has just announced its Granturismo PSP EntertainmentPack that will go to retail channels on October 20th for $199.99.
Sony talked about the game during its E3 press conference and the first rumors appeared in November of last year.
Here’s what’s in the box:

  • Mystic Silver PSP-3000 system
  • Gran Turismo PSP game on UMD
  • PlayStation Network downloadable voucher for a white Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, a color not available in the game and is exclusive to this entertainment pack
  • 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo
  • PlayStation Network downloadable movie voucher – title TBD
  • Sony Music Pass voucher good for 10 downloadable songs – available to U.S. residents only

The Granturismo PSP Pack is available for pre-order now for US $ 199.99!

Digital Storage problems? Three hard disk solutions from 0.5 to 1.5 TB!

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Gigabytes biting you from your PCs or Macs?
Discovering the (not so-) unique ability to fill every hard disk drive around?
Let’s consider three different solutions to the problem, three hard disk drives suited for every environment.

The bad guy: Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive

Ideal for adding capacity to your system, the stylish Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB drive offers sturdy aluminum construction along with a convenient stand.
It’s the easiest way to save photos, music, videos, and more. Plus the Prestige Desktop Hard Drive is powered by an Energy Star qualified adapter for a cleaner environment.

Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB’s weaponry:

  • Style and durability with sturdy aluminum construction and stand
  • Easy-to-use USB 2.0 interface; just plug and play
  • Secure–EMC Retrospect Express (Mac/PC) software license for easy file backup (software via download)
  • Free MozyHome Online Backup (2GB online capacity)
  • Energy efficient design with an Energy Star qualified adapter

The Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB price is now $149.95 (you save 25% on regular price): that’s slightly less than one dollar per Gigabyte!

The stealth guy: WD Caviar Black 1 TB 7200 RPM SATA II

You feel really bored about your internal drive or need to feed your beloved desktop: chances are you’re in need for the WD!

WD Caviar Black 1 TB drives combine a high performance electronics architecture with a rock solid mechanical architecture to deliver the perfect storage solution for your fully-loaded PC or maxed out gaming machine. Cool drive operation, no-touch head technology, and leading-edge vibration protection ensure enhanced reliability and sustained data throughput.

Features list:

  • 1TB Capacity
  • 3 Gb/s SATA
  • 32MB Cache/Buffer Size
  • 7200 RPM Spindle Speed
  • 145 Mbytes/s Buffer to Disk Transfer Rate

Grab the WD Caviar Black 1 TB now for US $ 99.99 and save up to 60% off regular price.

The stylish- (& party-) guy: Iomega Prestige 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive

Fast, elegant, and ultra-portable, the Iomega Prestige 500 GB Portable is an ideal storage solution for mobile professionals, busy students, and anyone else who needs documents and media files to be available at a moment’s notice. For your peace of mind, this drive is designed to be both rugged and flexible so your files stay safe faced with the rough realities of travel.

Half-a-gigabyte you’ll carry around easily with you and that’s fast and smart to connect with its single-cable USB 2.0-powered operation.

The Iomega Prestige 500 GB Portable goes for a mere US $ 99.99 (saving 33% off list price).

A powerful HP Printer trio: all-in-one, capable, reliable and… now affordable too!

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

What we really hate are cluttered printed pages, messy printer setup and sluggish feature set from Home- and Office- all-in-one printers.
Here are three multipurpose printers - one B/W laser, one color InkJet, one color laser - that may fit everyone’s need about small business printing.

They scan, fax and, of course, print!

By the way, they’re all from HP, they’re all compatible with any PC or Mac you may have around on your desk and they all come with substantial savings so you’ll be printing more spending less!

HP Laserjet M1319F: fast start, B/W laser printer with high performance scanner

The HP Laserjet M1319F Multifunction Printer (MFP) will print, fax, copy, and scan, and it does it fast and efficiently. HP’s Instant-on Technology gets this MFP ready to go within seconds of turning it on, and its solid feature-set will help take your office productivity to the next level.

The HP Laserjet M1319F prints and copies black and white documents fast at speeds up to 19 pages per minute (ppm). Create professional-looking 1200 x 1200 dpi B&W documents with ease, and use the manual duplex printing feature to print on both sides of the paper. Scan documents into your computer in full-color using the M1319f at resolutions as high as 19,200 dpi for superior image quality – even when enlarging the image. Fax at lighting-fast speeds as fast as 3 seconds per page, and the 32 MB of on-board memory will store up to 120 numbers for added convenience.

The HP Laserjet M1319F can handle its fair share of paper with ease. This MFP comes equipped with a 250-sheet input paper tray, 10-sheet priority tray, and 30-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF). This Energy Star qualified all-in-one can also handle a heavy workload of up to 8,000 pages per month.

Check the very latest price!

HP Photosmart C7280 All-in-One Printer: multipurpose, versatile InkJet with display and lots of features

If you’re looking for a single device that prints, faxes, copies, and scans, the HP Photosmart C7280 All-in-One Printer, Scanner, and Copier is your answer. The printer has a built-in 2.4-inch display you can use to easily print photos without a PC: Simply put your memory card into the memory card slot (compatible with Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card), preview it on the display, and print. Enhancing your photos and removing red eye is as simple as pushing the HP Red-eye Removal button.

The HP Photosmart C7280 produces lab-quality, fade-resistant photo prints by using a six-ink color system for accurate color reproduction. Photos will always print on the correct side of the paper with the right quality settings because of HP Auto Sense technology. And coupled with HP Advanced Photo Paper, the C6280 is sure to produce photos that are smudge and smear-resistant right from the printer. Print speed is outstanding as well, at up to 34 ppm black and 33 ppm color. For those looking to save paper, an included duplexer lets you print on both sides of the paper. Sharing the printer with everyone on your network is simple with both built-in wireless and Ethernet connectivity.

The fax functionality is performed by a 33.6 Kbps modem at speeds up to three seconds per page. The built-in memory can hold up to 90 pages and the fax is capable of color faxing, delayed sending, and auto-redialing with a maximum of 48 broadcasting locations. The scanner uses a Contact Image Scanner (CIS) for scans at up to 4800 dpi optical resolution with a scan size of up to 8.6 by 11.7 inches. The copier supports pages up to this size as well and you can make up to 50 copies in one pass. Color copies are supported and there are settings for enlarging and reducing from 50 to 400 percent. HP Photosmart C7280 supports Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP Home and Professional, and Windows Vista as well as Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.x.

Available for US $ 169.00 (that’s 54% off regular price!)

HP Officejet Pro L7680 Color All-in-One Printer:

Built on HP’s scalable printing technology, the HP Officejet Pro L7680 offers faster speeds, lower costs, and higher quality and reliability. Leveraging HP’s high-capacity, low cost-per-page print Vivera ink cartridges–which are uniquely optimized for plain paper office printing–the HP Officejet L7680 provides laser-quality text and consistent, brilliant images for brochures and marketing collateral. For even better results, and highly smear-resistant prints, use HP Everyday Papers with ColorLok Technology.

Print at breakthrough speeds
Produce professional-quality documents and bring color speeds and proven HP performance into your home or small office. Print at up to 35 pages per minute (ppm) black-and-white and up to 34 ppm color. Conveniently and efficiently create high-impact documents with laser quality speeds of up to 10 ppm color and up to 12 ppm black-and-white text.

Professional quality, low cost
With the HP Officejet Pro L7680 All-in-One you’ll spend less for a professional business color printer. Create color presentation materials, brochures, graphics, and color text for up to a 25 percent lower cost per page than laser all-in-ones–as low as 6 cents per color page and 1.5 cents per black-and-white page. You’ll also save ink and money since HP Vivera ink cartridges are designed for efficient ink usage. Print up to 2,450 black-and-white pages or up to 1,700 color pages before replacing your HP high-capacity ink cartridges.

Reliable innovations
Boost convenience for everyone in your office by sharing your HP Officejet All-in-One with up to 15 computers, thanks to built-in wired and wireless networking. Rely on enhanced faxing to keep you in touch. With memory for up to 125 pages, you will never miss a fax, even if you run out of paper or ink—or if the power is off.

You can also scan documents at up to 2400 dpi CCD optical resolution flatbed scanning into convenient digital files you can easily store, reprint, and share. With Direct Digital Filing, manage and route your documents quickly and easily without a PC. Innovative HP technologies let you scan, share, and archive your work without a PC or software using Direct Digital Filing. Scan your documents and photos directly to memory cards, USB storage devices, or a network folder from your All-in-One’s control panel. Your scanned documents can be saved as a JPG or a PDF for maximum flexibility in sharing.

Simply scan documents to a folder from your control panel–without the need of any special software or a PC. By converting your paper-based documents to a digital format and become more productive and less cluttered.

The built in wired networking allows user to share powerful all in one capabilities.

The HP Officejet Pro L7680 is now available for US $ 239.00 (check this out, it’s 51% off list price!)

Brother HL-2170W: a 23ppm Laser Printer with Wireless and Wired Network Interfaces for less than $100!

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Brother HL-2170W 23ppm Laser Printer with Wireless and Wired Network Interfaces: a great deal for less than $100!

Ever do a double-take when you see a low price? You read the specs and assume that something has to be wrong.
That may be your first reaction to the Brother HL-2170W laser printer. How can it be rated at 23 pages per minute, have built-in Wi-Fi, and sell for $149.99?
What’s the catch?

There’s no catch! The best news: The Wi-Fi feature is a breeze to set up and worked perfectly.
You’ll be able to use the Brother HL-2170W printer simultaneously with a USB-attached desktop computer and a notebook connected wirelessly.
If you’ve ever tried to configure an inexpensive printer to handle both simultaneously, you can appreciate the problem-free installation.

The Brother HL-2170W is a compact, budget-friendly monochrome laser printer that is ideal for printer sharing.
In addition, it includes 32MB of memory standard for faster processing and PCL6 emulation for greater compatibility. Up to 23ppm Up to 2400 x 600-dpi resolution; print speeds are impressive for such an inexpensive printer.
A 10-page text-and-graphics test document prints in 34 seconds, usually it takes a reasonable 19 seconds to go from cold start to printing a page.

The printing costs are competitive with other low-cost laser printers.
To keep the costs in check, you should follow up the low-yield starter cartridge with the $64.99 Brother HL-2170W toner cartridge (2.5 cents per page) rather than the $44.99 TN-330 toner cartridge (3 cents per page). Add in the price for replacing the $99.99 DR-360 drum approximately every 12,000 pages and the per-page costs increase to 3.3 cents and 3.8 cents, respectively.

Printing speed and Wi-Fi make the Brother HL-2170W an unusually good bargain!

The Brother HL-2170W it’s now available for US$ 96.98 (that’s 68% off the usual price)!

Nintendo Offering Mother’s Day DS Bundle: Lime green DS being released with Personal Trainer Cooking.

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Mother’s Day is May 10th.
And if you don’t have any idea what to get her (don’t worry, we have some clues), then Nintendo has a few ideas.
They always do.

Included in this limited edition bundle is a Nintendo DS Lite Green Spring Bundle including Personal Trainer: Cooking and Carrying Case: Cooking game. Personal Trainer: Cooking brings gourmet cooking from around the globe to your Nintendo DS. It features a DS Chef, your own private cooking instructor who talks you through 245+ recipes from more than 30 countries worldwide. It’s a combination of interactive cookbook and live cooking demonstration that’ll have you cooking like a pro, even if you’ve never lifted a ladle before.

Personal Trainer: Cooking is a training title that brings gourmet cooking from around the globe to your Nintendo DS Lite.
It features a DS Chef, your own private cooking instructor who talks you through 245+ recipes from over 30 countries worldwide. It’s a combination of interactive cookbook and live cooking demonstration that’ll have you cooking like a pro, even if you’ve never lifted a ladle before. Learn from the best. You and the chef will collaborate on a wide variety of recipes with videos of techniques, explanations of ingredients and expert advice. With its innovative interface and the interactivity that only the DS can provide, it’s a perfect learning tool for the budding chef.
Shop with the DS—as you browse recipes, just tap a box to mark ingredients you need to buy.
The Nintendo DS Lite will automatically store them in your in-game shopping list. Later you can take your DS to the store and check off the ingredients as you put them in your cart. What do you want to cook today? Search for recipes by ingredients, calorie count, cooking time, difficulty and more. Talk back to the chef. Hands covered in batter? Keep your DS clean using voice commands to continue to the next page, repeat a step, go back and more.

It’s available now for a limited time for $138.99!

Mother’s Day special: Kodak EasyShare C813 8.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Mother’s Day is almost here! Are you ready?

Get pink and give you Mom a Kodak EasyShare C813: easy to use, with digital stabilization and… pink!

The Kodak AF 3x optical aspheric zoom lens (35 mm equivalent: 36-108 mm) digital camera captures crisp details and gets you closer to your subjects without losing picture quality. We made sure it had the one feature you’ve come to expect - simplicity. Because if your camera is simple to use, you’ll love to take pictures. The C813 is part of the Kodak EasyShare System, so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press Share. Real Kodak pictures are just a touch away with our convenient home printing options.

Kodak EasyShare C813 features in a nutshell:

  • 8.2 megapixels for stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches
  • More megapixels means you can crop and still get a great picture
  • Capture bright, beautiful color with Kodak Color Science
  • However you choose to print–at home, at retail, or online–trust Kodak for picture quality that’s truly exceptional and for memories that will last

Buy now and save about 20%!

Just for today: Sigma DP1 14MP Digital Camera lowest price ever!

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

Why the Sigma DP1 is a new camera concept?

In some way the new Sigma DP1 is a great concept.
Use a small P&S like camera, insert a larger DSLR sensor (here the Foveon sensor of the Sigma SD14) and add a good lens.
Larger sensors can mean less noise and more image quality.

Sigma decided to use a fix focus 28mm f/4 lens which makes it a cool wide-angle compact camera.
Maybe to get a smaller lens the sensor could even be slightly smaller. Also the decision to have a good optical viewfinder (although optional with the Sigma DP1) is a good idea.

The main reason for the attracting so much interest is its sensor: the controversial Foveon X3 sensor capable of 14MP resolution, and the first APS-C sized sensor in a compact digicam.
The sensor, last seen in the Sigma SD14 DSLR, has aroused criticism due to the way the image is captured by three layers of photocells buried within differing depths of the silicon substrate. One of silicon’s properties is the way it absorbs red, green and blue light at different depths and Foveon uses that property to build the pixels within three strata of the chip. Traditional CCD or CMOS sensors have the photocells on top of the chip, and use a Bayer RGB filter to separate the different colours.

It is possible to record images in RAW or the widely used JPEG in four resolution modes. It offers five Exposure modes and three Metering modes as well as being equipped with a built-in flash with the Guide Number of 6, hot shoe, neck strap and 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 pixels.

The DP1 has the high resolution and functionality of an SLR, plus adaptability in terms of accessories, all built into a small body. A wide range of accessories, optical viewfinder [VF-11], Lens Hood [HA-11], and Electronic Flash [EF-140 DG] are available for the DP1 camera.

Why today?

Because, there’s an offer for the Sigma DP1 that is valid today only, April 9, 2009, and while supplies last, so hurry up!

Amazon Jumps Into Video Games Trade-ins

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

World’s largest online retailer offering gift cards in return for old video games.

E-commerce giant Amazon has unveiled a video game trade-in program, offering customers gift cards to the most popular store on the Web in return for old video games.

It’s a move that could position Amazon to better capitalize on one of the healthier media segments: games. Reselling used games also could be potentially lucrative for the world’s largest online retailer, considering that prices on pre-played titles can still remain fairly high while still representing a discount from the $50 and $60 cost of new products.

Amazon is accepting old games from the major console systems, including Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation. The online retail giant is not accepting PC games, however, a move that has garnered criticism in the site’s discussion forum.

Check here for Amazon’s video game trade-in program.

Canon A590 IS: a best-seller that still fits most photographers’ dreams!

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

It’s been around for a while, it may not have all the techno-features of the very latest competitors, but the Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom is still one of the very best compact cameras around.

Take a look at this chart from 1001noisycameras.com and spot which camera (not just compact models) is the best seller! :)

The raw data:

  • 8.0 effective megapixel CCD,
  • Canon’s Digic III processor,
  • 35-140mm 35mm-equivalent lens with 4x Optical image-stabilized zoom and up to 4x Digital Zoom,
  • 2.5-inch LCD screen; Face DetectionWhat’s more, compared to other (even newer) cameras:
  • sensitivity up to 1600
  • Face Detection AF
  • 13 shooting modes, 7 scene modes including Easy Mode
  • Program, Shutter-Priority and Aperture-Priority Exposure Modes
  • 32MB internal memory
  • DIGIC III Image Processor
  • 5cm macro (!)Last but not least, Canon offers optional accessories for the A590 IS, including Selphy Photo Printer and converter lenses!Why we do love it?

    Besides high-ISO ability, the Canon A590IS is one of the very few compact cameras featuring true photographic controls hidden within the 13 shooting modes: Aperture and Shutter Priority modes, the one that really give any amateur photographer the right tools to take control over photo shooting the good ol’ way and right the same way as DSLRs do.

    Don’t dismiss the Canon A590IS and give it a second look: it’s now even more affordable than ever at US$ 109.00!

  • iPod 120 GB vs. Zune 8 GB: you win (and save money!)

    Sunday, January 11th, 2009

    A sound advice? The best MP3 players around now with cool savings!

    We all know (and love) iPod classic!
    The Apple iPod classic 120 GB (6th generation) sports 120 GB capacity for 30,000 songs, 25,000 photos, or 150 hours of video.
    Up to 36 hours of music playback or 6 hours of video playback when fully charged.
    A huge 2.5″ color LCD with LED backlight and 320-by-240-pixel resolution will let you watch gorgeous videos as well.

    Price: $219.95 (12% off regular price)

    The other MP3 player: Zune 8 GB!
    This slim 8 GB Zune device is good to go with plenty of room for your favorite music, pictures, and video. It comes complete with a built-in FM tuner and buy-from-FM capabilities, wireless sync, Zune-to-Zune wireless sharing, video playback, and more.
    Listen to your favorite FM radio stations and click to tag the songs you like for later purchase when you sync your device with your PC.
    A wireless companion: connect to your home wireless network and remotely sync your Zune device with your PC collection from your dock, AC adapter, or speaker dock accessory.
    The Zune sports 8 GB capacity for up to 2,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 25 hours of video, 1.8-inch color LCD with 320 x 240 pixel display resolution.

    It’s now 30% off at $139.99!

    Compact Cameras cool savings: two tiny cameras from Canon and Pentax

    Friday, January 9th, 2009

    For a short period of time these two compact cameras will be available with a substantial saving off the original price.


    The Canon Powershot E1 feature list include:

  • 10-megapixel image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 19-inch prints
  • 4x optical image-stabilized zoom lens
  • DIGIC III Image Processor with Genuine Canon Face Detection
  • Red-Eye Correction; 17 Shooting Modes
  • Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

    It’s the perfect compact camera for easy shooting!
    In fact it has Easy Mode and Easy Playback mode for peace of mind shooting and simplified operation.
    When you’re taking pictures, the only thing you want to think about is your subject. That’s why the PowerShot E1 is equipped with Canon’s Easy Mode that works in the background to handle all the technical details for you. Now you can relax and concentrate on choosing just the right angle, capturing the perfect expression, framing your shot perfectly. To make showing off your images just as carefree, the E1 features the new Easy Playback mode that makes viewing single images and slideshows on the camera effortless — even if you’re new to digital photography!

    Price: $149.99 (off 54% List Price)

    The Pentax Optio V10 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom has a sleek & slim aluminum body equipped with a large 3-inch LCD monitor for enhanced usability and easy viewing.
    The Pentax Optio V10 also features 8-megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom, and easy operations in a slim, stylish, affordable body.

  • Ultra-thin design is achieved using a new compact battery and miniaturized circuit boards
  • Huge, 3-inch LCD monitor makes it easy to compose and review images
  • 8-megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom assure high resolution images
  • Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure assure properly exposed portraits
  • Digital Shake Reduction mode automatically selects higher ISO setting
  • Powerful flash captures images even in dark locations
  • Auto Picture mode quickly selects camera settings based on the scene
  • 16 additional capture modes offer versatility
  • Auto Macro mode allows close-up photography

    Price: $185.03 (26% off List Price)

  • iPod nano and iPod touch contribute to best-ever holiday season selling.

    Sunday, January 4th, 2009

    This year, despite economical troubles worldwide, Amazon.com finished the 2008 holiday season with over 6.3 million orders on December 15th.

    This season Amazon shipped to over 210 countries.

    More than 99-percent of the orders were shipped in time to meet holiday deadlines worldwide.

    Among top selling gifts in electronic and toy departments were Nintendo Wii, Apple’s iPod touch, and stealth goggles.

    Several sources suggest that iPod touch and iPod nano are among the top 10 best selling product for the end of 2008.

    Check here Amazon.com best selling iPods and MP3 players list.

    More details here:

    Wired.com
    CNN.com
    Arkansasmatters
    Reuters






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