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If you shoot for YouTube, you might want to take a look at Casio’s entry-level digital camera, the new Exilim EX-Z33. It has a YouTube capture mode that lets you save movies already optimized for uploading without going through a conversion process. The Casio EX-Z33 features a 10.1-megapixel image sensor, 3x zoom and a 2.5-inch …
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Epson America has unveiled the Artisan 710 and Artisan 810 inkjet photo printers designed for home use. The new printers feature built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking and automatic two-sided printing. Epson said the flagship Artisan 810 boasts a 7.8-inch smart touch panel and 3.5-inch color LCD that lights up only the buttons needed, while the …
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The new PanTouch Clear 8-inch digital floating frame utilizes Pandigital’s Clear ITO (Indium-Tin-Oxide) technology to enable a true touch screen frame. To create the floating effect, the new PanTouch Clear frame features an 800×600 high-resolution display that appears to be floating in the surrounding glass. In addition to the new styling, the company said the …
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Sony has issued a public notice to owners of their Cyber-shot DSC-W170 digital camera. The metal plating could peel off from the casing surrounding the lens. Sony is offering to replace the defective casing free of charge. “We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and your kind understanding and cooperation is much appreciated,†…
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The Microsoft LifeCam Cinema is the first consumer webcam on the PC to offer widescreen video with a native 720p sensor. It promises to deliver widescreen video capture at 16:9 aspect ratio. Microsoft said LifeCam Cinema provides 720p high-definition video and features Auto Focus to keep video sharp from across the room all the way …
Ricoh has launched the new CX2 compact digital camera, featuring a 10.7x (28-300mm equivalent) optical wide-angle zoom lens and a 9-megapixel 1/2.3-inch image sensor. The new camera refreshes its CX1 sibling with an expanded dynamic range and new features like full-resolution continuous shooting at 5 frames per second, Pre-AF and Continuous AF. Suggested retail price …
Adobe has released the Adobe Camera Raw 5.5 plug-in and DNG Converter 5.5 Release Candidates. Both are available immediately for download at http://labs.adobe.com. The update extends raw file support to four of the latest popular camera model releases, including the Nikon D300s, Nikon D3000, Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic DMC-FZ35. In addition, the Camera Raw 5.5 …
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For the second time in a month, Nikon has to recall some D5000 DSLRs from customers to service the defective units. Nikon explains that “subsequent to the publishing of the Service Notice and the adoption of the preventative maintenance, an additional and enhanced procedure was developed,†which really sounds like “Oops, we did not do …
The Transcend Anti-Shock USB Flash Drive JetFlash V70 boasts an outer shell of eco-friendly silicone rubber that makes it shock resistant as well as weather-sealed against water splashes and dust. Transcend said the JetFlash V70 fully meets rigorous U.S. military drop-test standards (MIL-STD-810F 516.5—Transit Drop), proving that it is one of the most robust USB …
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Canon USA today announced 4 new inkjet printers aimed at various levels of consumers. The Canon PIXMA iX7000 is for business owners seeking an in-house solution for their overall printing needs. It features built-in Ethernet connectivity, advanced paper handling, such as Auto Duplex Printing, a three-way paper feed, an extra large paper cassette and the …
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