Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

“The projector is much brighter, more vivid and can create a bigger projection than before.”

We’ve added a new Nikon COOLPIX S1200pj [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

PhotographyBLOG has just published their review of the Nikon Coolpix S1200pj, with 14.1MP (1/2.3-in. CCD) resolution, 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (460k-dot), P, Scene Modes, Smart Portrait, Filter Effects, HD 720p Movie 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, and a built-in projector (Projector Brightness: up to 20 lumens, Projector Image Size: 5 to 60 in., Projector Throw Distance: 0.26 to 3.1m). The S1200pj can now also project directly from an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, iPod nano or iPod photo. An optional wireless remote is also available for purchase.

You can read the Nikon S1200pj Review @ PhotographyBLOG.

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Canon PowerShot S100

“Superb handling, impressive image quality – particularly at high ISOs – slick, detailed Full HD video, plus a responsive, accurate GPS system, and you have the recipe for a pretty remarkable camera.”

We’ve added another Canon PowerShot S100 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

TechRadar has published his review of the Canon S100, with 12.1MP resolution (1/1.7-in CMOS), 5x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (24-120mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, bright f/2.0 maximum aperture, customizable Control Ring (around lens), large 3.0-in. LCD (461K-dot), PASM modes, Scene Modes, RAW, High Sensitivity System (ISO 6400), ND Filter, GPS, and Full HD 1080p Movie 1920 x 1080 @ 24fps with stereo sound, optical zooming during recording and high speed capture at 240fps (super slow motion playback).

Read the Canon S100 Review @ TechRadar.

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Olympus PEN E-P3

“Image quality of this digital camera is indeed good with low image noise up to ISO 800 and usable results up to ISO 3200 at reduced print sizes.”

We’ve added another Olympus PEN E-P3 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

Neocamera has published their review of the Olympus E-P3, a Digital Interchangeable Lens Compact System Camera with 12.3MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm High Speed Live MOS Sensor), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Reduction, an extra large 3.0-in. LCD (614k-dot), Full HD Movie (1920×1080/60i) with stereo sound, Intelligent AUTO (auto scene recognition), Scene Modes, AF Tracking, Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, PASM modes, Shutter speed range of 60 – 1/4000 sec. plus Bulb (up to 30 mins), Continuous Shooting at 5.5fps, RAW file format, Digital Level, MF Assist, a hot shoe, Live View Autofocus system with real time focus, Multiple Exposure, Wireless compatibility (using optional PP-1 Penpal or Eye-Fi card), and Art Filters.

You can read the Olympus E-P3 Review @ Neocamera.

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Ernie and Bert voices are now available for TomTom GPS devices. It’ll cost you, though, at $12.95.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has given the go-ahead to the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC)-led project to build the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope’s 3.2-billion-pixel camera — the largest digital camera in the world. It’s roughly the size of a small car and can take 800 panoramic images every night. Researchers will use these images to create a 3-D map of the entire southern sky .

[Editor's note: We're sure Google won't be too far behind with the StreetView shuttle ]

Read the article at: R&D.

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Sure, we all know that patents do not necessarily a product make, but a glimpse at some of the patents that Apple has filed reveals what some of the bright minds at Cupertino are working on. We know that Apple is very particular about its displays and the following patents point to what future display screens on Apple products may turn out to be. Very Minority Report like.

Read the article by Brian Roemmele at Quora.