12GB Micro Hard Drive From PNY Technologies

It’s called the PNY MaxFile Attache and it packs 12 gigabytes of storage. It’s only slightly larger than the usual USB flash drive but it can store thousands of documents, presentations, digital photos, and songs, games – or over 25 hours of video. You can leave your laptop behind and still carry all your important …

Canon Unveils Powershot G7

Canon today launched its much anticipated Powershot G7, continuing its highly successful G-series of compact cameras that began 6 years ago with the G1. The latest Canon Powershot G7 packs 10 megapixels, a new Digic III processor and a 6x image-stabilized zoom lens with an equivalent focal length of 35-210mm. Canon said Digic III delivers …

New Pentax K10D DSLR Is Weatherproof

Pentax has released its new flagship product: the K10D digital SLR camera featuring 10.2 megapixels and a host of other new advanced technologies. First, Pentax stuffed in 72 seals to keep dust and moisture out according to professional specifications. The K10D also has a Dust Removal system to shake any dust off the CCD that …

Tamron Announces 18-250mm Zoom Lens

Tamron has unveiled its new AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro (Model A18), a lightweight, compact and ultra high power zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C sized imager sensors. The new telephoto lens offers the longest focal length of 250mm among those that start with an 18mm wideangle. Tamron said …

Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI Now on the Market

Corel has released its Paint Shop Pro Photo XI, offering easy-to-use professional-quality image editing at an affordable $145 price. “Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI is a complete digital photography toolkit that allows users to edit, manage and share their photos as well as create stunning photo projects,” said the company’s announcement. Amateurs can use …

Lexmark Debuts P350 Portable Photo Printer

The Lexmark P350 prints 4 x 6-inch photos in 75 seconds and is the first to feature Lexmark’s new Evercolor II pigmented ink technology, for vibrant borderless prints. “With the Lexmark P350, photo enthusiasts and amateur photographers alike can produce lab-quality photos that are rich in colour and far more durable and lasting,” said Najib …

CIPA Forecast: 73 Million Digital Cameras in 2006

The Tokyo-based Camera and Imaging Products Association is projecting that the total shipment of digital cameras for this year will reach 72.97 million units, up 12.7% compared to 2005. CIPA is an organization in Japan made up of members engaged in the production or distribution of silver halide cameras, digital cameras, and related devices, instruments …

Hitachi 1-Terabyte Drive In 2007, 2TB In 2009

Hitachi today celebrated the 50th anniversary of the hard drive with the announcement of its plan to release a 1-Terabyte hard drive next year. Today also marks the company’s achievement of 345 gigabits per square inch using perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology. This means that by 2009, Hitachi can produce a 2-Terabyte 3.5-inch desktop drive, …

National Geographic Publishes Digital Photo Guide

National Geographic has published its Digital Photography Guide to help consumers through the maze and confusion of using a digital camera. It offers a complete understanding of “everything from taking the perfect photo to using your computer as a fully functional digital darkroom,” according to an announcement by the National Geographic. The complete guide is …

Apple’s New Video iPod Has 60% Brighter Screen, Lower Price

Apple has released the latest iteration of their popular video iPod for viewing photos, movies and playing music. The new iPod offers a screen that’s 60% brighter than before, resulting in a more vibrant display on its 2.5-inch LCD screen. Apple said the “new iPod features seamless integration with iTunes 7 and the iTunes Store …