Sailing on the coattail of the iPad’s success, here comes the eRoll which let the screen retain its natural flexibility so that it can be rolled up as a scroll. When you need it, just pull it out to its full size...
Archive - May 2010
Photomatic – Automatic Photography in a Social Context
Also from the brillant mind of Jasper Dekker comes the Photomatic camera. The Photomatic is a camera that is able to shoot photos automatically, triggerred by human body motion. See more at: Jasper Dekker. Share on...
Hand Gestures for a more hygenic Tap
If you think about it, you probably pick up more germs after you wash your hands — by touching the dirty tap handle to close off the water flow — than before you washed them. This is especially true if you...
Casio EX-FH100 Review @ Steve’s Digicams
“The Casio Exilim EX-FH100 is a powerful, full-featured compact digicam…. Its only drawback is the amount of imager noise seen in photos.” We’ve added another Casio EX-FH100 [QuickPrice Check]...
Ken Duncan Video Tutorials
Professional Australian photographer Ken Duncan shares his Lumix photo tips in this video tutorial taking at Norah Head Central Coast, NSW. Practical tips in choosing a tripod, what to wear and how to shoot in low...
Sony W370 Review @ Imaging Resource
“[The Sony Cyber-shot W370] took some lousy pictures (see the Gallery). I’ve gotten such better quality images with other Sonys.” We’ve just added another Sony DSC-W370 [Specs] Review to our...
Pentax Firmware Updates
Pentax has released four firmware updates to fix Eye-Fi and other memory card related problems: Firmware Update Software Version 1.01 for Optio H90 Firmware Update Software Version 1.01 for Optio I-10 Firmware Update...
Nikon Coolpix S230 Firmware Update Ver 1.1
Nikon has released firmware update ver 1.1 for the Coolpix S230 to resolve an issue that, in some rare cases, prevented accurate recording of pictures taken in Night landscape or Dusk/dawn scene mode. Download the...
Touchable Holograms
Touchable holograms bring Star Trek’s Holodeck a tiny step closer. Japanese researchers at ShinodaLab, Tokyo University, have presented their concept of Touchable Holography. Previously a hologram could only be...
Researchers analyze performance of first updatable holographic 3D display
Back in 2008, researchers from the University of Arizona created a holographic 3D display that could write and erase images, making it the first updatable (or rewritable) holographic 3D display ever demonstrated. Now...
Nikon S8000 Review @ DigitalCameraReview
“The Nikon Coolpix S8000 would be an almost ideal choice to replace an aging first digital camera, an excellent choice as a family camera, and a very good choice for travelers who want a small tough, easy to use...
Canon IXUS 300 HS / SD4000 IS Review @ PhotographyBLOG
“Noise doesn’t rear its ugly head until ISO 800, with even the fastest 3200 setting proving usable, something that you can’t say about too many compact cameras.” We’ve added a new Canon...
Sigma DP2 and DP2s Firmware Updates
Sigma has released two firmware updates that “improves image quality at ISO 400”: Sigma DP2 Version 1.05 Sigma DP2s Version 1.01 Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in...
Sony H55 Review @ Imaging Resource
“For a $250 compact, the Sony H55 is a good basic snapshooter with a very wide and long lens.” We’ve added a new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix. Imaging...
May 25, 2001: Towel Day Honors Hitchhiker Author Adams
Happy Towel Day! Fans of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy [QuickPrice Check] will be paying tribute to the author Douglas Adams by carrying a towel prominently displayed over their shoulders today...
LEICA Announces its new CAMERA BLOG
NEW: LEICA CAMERA BLOG Blog Offers New Avenue for Company News and Updates Allendale, NJ (May 25, 2010) – Leica Camera, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the official Leica Camera Blog (). This interactive...
Apple iPhone with Video Chat
The next Apple iPhone will have a video chat, a no-brainer after the leaked iPhone was found to feature a front-facing camera. Apparently Sam Mendes has been tapped to film a series of commercials to show us all why we...
Samsung, Canon and Fujifilm Firmware Updates
We saw three firmware updates this week from Samsung, Canon and Fujifilm. Samsung NX10 Firmware (Ver. 01.15) addresses the following improvements: New EVF selection function in menu New MF Asist On/Off selection...
Panasonic DMC-G2 Review @ PhotoRadar
“Its design is excellent – and the rotating, touch-control screen is a luxury feature that other manufacturers could do with looking at closely.” We’ve added another Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 [Specs]...
Space Shuttle Time-Lapse
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Sony NEX-5 First Impressions @ Luminous Landscape
“For the newcomer to photography, or someone stepping up from a point-and-shoot, the NEX-5 is a terrific camera, offering small size and weight, very good image quality, and ease of use.” We’ve added...