January 2007

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January 2, 2006
 
Sony DCR-HC96

Sony News Release Excerpt:
All the MiniDV models deliver a powerful combination of precise image detail and vivid color reproduction thanks to Carl Zeiss optics and Sony's high-resolution CCD imaging technology. They feature top-side tape loading so it's effortless to replace tapes while shooting from a tripod, and wide LCD screens on select models to address the growing demand for 16:9 video. The high-end MiniDV models, the DCR-HC96 and DCR-HC46, are supplied with Handycam Station ™ cradle, a tabletop cradle that charges the camcorders and connects them conveniently to a PC or television.          Full Review

January 2, 2006
 
Sony DCR-HC46

Sony News Release Excerpt:
On the digital tape front, four new MiniDV models aim to please cost-conscious video enthusiasts with prices beginning at about $350. DCR-HC46 includes the above-mentioned features and adds a one-megapixel Advanced HAD CCD, one-megapixel stills, 2.7-inch wide (16:9) touch panel SwivelScreen LCD with 123,000 pixels, and supplied Handycam Station cradle. Available in February of 2006 for about $500.          Full Review

January 2, 2006
 
Sony DCR-HC36

Sony News Release Excerpt:
DCR-HC36 has the above capability and adds a Memory Stick Duo media slot and supplied remote. Available in February for about $400. The top-of-the-line DCR-HC96 model offers advanced performance with its three-megapixel Advanced HAD CCD imager and Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens to capture vivid video and three-megapixel still images in both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios. The camcorder is equipped with a wide 2.7-inch Hybrid SwivelScreen Touch Panel LCD screen, built-in flash, an intelligent accessory shoe, and Memory Stick Duo media slot.          Full Review

January 2, 2006
 
Sony DCR-HC26

Sony News Release Excerpt:
The DCR-HC26 features a 680K-pixel Advanced HAD ™ CCD, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, 2.5-inch hybrid SwivelScreen touch panel LCD, and color viewfinder. Available in February for only about $350.           Full Review

January 3, 2006
 
Release of the Lexmark X5470

Lexmark News Release Excerpt:
Users can also create borderless 4-by-6 inch photos via memory cards or PictBridgeTM cameras, or work directly from a memory card to print a photo proof sheet by selecting images and scanning the proof sheet to print their photo selections. For those seeking even higher-quality results, the Lexmark X5470 can create stunning six-colour photos at resolutions up to 4,800 x 1,200 dots-per-inch on photo paper with an optional photo cartridge.           Initial Review

January 3, 2006
 
Staples "Hometown Views" Photography Contest

Staples Press Release Excerpt:
The world's largest office products company is offering amateur photographers a chance to have their photos viewed and sold to countless customers in Staples stores throughout the country.
Approximately 40 regional finalists will be selected and will receive prizes, which may include Staples gift cards and royalties of up to $5,000 from photos sold in over 1,300 Staples stores. One grand prize winner will receive an "Ultimate Photo Vacation to Iceland." Each contest entrant will receive a coupon for one free big color poster redeemable at any Staples Copy & Print Center inside every Staples store.          Full Article

January 3, 2006
 
Samsung Samples First 50-nanometer 16 Gb Flash

Samsung Press Release Excerpt:
By nearly doubling the overall performance of Samsung's MLC NAND, mobile consumers will enjoy faster data transfer speeds when storing or reading large data files whether they're using an external memory card, or a handset with a built-in flash solution such as Samsung's moviNAND TM. Early market introduction of 16Gb and higher density NAND flash memories is expected to accelerate the adoption of non-volatile memory applications such as flash-based solid state disks.         Full Article

January 3, 2006
 
Sony DCR-DVD405

Sony News Release Excerpt:
Leading the pack are two high-end DVD models and Sony's first hard disk drive camcorder. All models feature built-in Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound and a unique center-channel microphone capability. DCR-DVD405 adds built-in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and supports an optional Bluetooth microphone for enhanced center channel sound. Three-megapixel Advanced HAD CCD, three-megapixel digital stills, built-in flash, and Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens. Available in February for about $900.         Full Review

January 3, 2006
 
LG KG920

LG KG920 News Release Excerpt:
At only 18.9mm, the KG920 is the slimmest phone to incorporate a 5-megapixel camera - the same quality as most consumer-targeted digital cameras. It has a auto focus CCD camera that boasts a VGA-level video at 30 fps (frames per second) packed together with other features including a strobe flash effective up to 1.5 meters for shooting in low lighting conditions, 6 different shot modes (auto, close-up, portrait, landscape, sports & dusk), 6-frame consecutive shots, up to 15 second timer shot, a half shutter, and lens cover.           Full Review

January 4, 2006
 
Depth of Field in Group Portrait Photography

Andrea Ghilardelli writes, "When you are shooting a group of people, you should always make sure to have the necessary depth of field so that important details do not fall out of focus. This is not trivial to achieve. Therefore, you must pay particular attention when using telephoto lenses and when shooting particularly close to your subject, as both cases lead to a reduced depth of field. The same holds true for wide apertures, too. A good photographer knows that the depth of field of a lens is both behind and in front of the point of focus; besides, it is usually greater behind than it is in front."          Full Article

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