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Taiwan-based NU Inc introduces the EBC100 Blu-ray combo external drive. At 155 x 141 x 17.6 mm and 400g weight, it claims to be the world’s slimmest external Blu-ray drive. The NU EBC100 is powered via a USB connection instead of a traditional power adapter. Just insert its USB connector to your laptop and you’re …
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Samsung has introduced new media processors for digital photo frames that can display 15-megapixel JPEG images in less than 3 seconds. Samsung said the S5L2010 series of media processors are cost-effective, high-performance processors that enable DPF developers to offer compelling next-generation multimedia functionality to optimize the photo and video viewing experience. Tests indicate that Samsung’s …
Matrox Graphics Inc has rolled out its PowerDesk for the Mac, a new multi-display software to manage Graphics eXpansion Modules (GXMs) used with Apple Mac systems. PowerDesk for Mac improves how—and where—windows are arranged, making it easier to use multiple applications on a Matrox DualHead2Go or TripleHead2Go multi-monitor set up, according to the company. Matrox …
Canon USA has issued an official statement regarding the black dot problem with the EOS 5D Mark II DSLR reported by some users under certain circumstances. Canon said they are “currently investigating and analyzing the causes, and examining measures to reduce or eliminate these phenomena by providing correction firmware. An announcement will be made on …
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Breeze Systems introduces two new software apps, the D90 Remote and D300 Remote, for controlling Nikon D90 and D300 DSLRs respectively. Here’s what the apps can do: • Control Nikon D90 or Nikon D300 cameras from a PC • Display live images on a PC screen • Autofocus and manually control focus from a PC …
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Phil Bradon, product manager for Sekonic light meters and Pocket Wizard wireless triggering systems speaks with Bill and Ed about his career and his work.
The TiltShift app for the iPhone, a $2 download from the iTunes store, purports to mimic the tilf-shift lens effect of architectural photography via software: you mask the area you want to keep in focus and feather the edges of the selection; TiltShift then adds the lens blur. Easy. But is that tilt-shift photography? Not …
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Giroptic is introducing what it calls a one-shot 360-degree panoramic digital camera. It uses a 360-degree lens; you place the camera on its special tripod, set the timer and that’s it. The picture is ready to use instantly, according to the company; it can be uploaded to the Giroptic servers to help create interactive virtual …
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Nikon has released Version 2.4.0 of its Camera Control Pro software, which allows users to remotely control a camera from a computer via wired or wireless connection with a Nikon Wireless Transmitter. Enhancements in this version include: • Support for the D3X. • Support for Mac OS X version 10.5.5. • Time lapse photography was …
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Verbatim has a new recordable BD-R 2x Dual Layer with 50GB of storage capacity with 2x burning rate. The disc is suitable for recording films in high definition, backing up large amounts of office data and the long-term archiving of photos and music. The Verbatim BD-R 2x DL 50GB is now available in a 5-pack …
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