Replacement Batteries

Let your battery life of HP Pavilion DV 6000 be better

2010-05-18T04:56:00.000-07:00

Now with the development of the technology and society,Business notebook are more and more widely used by many people from different country.But a pc of laptop battery normally has 300-500 cycles,So it means that you need to buy a new one to continue your work of laptop.But there are also some good ways for keping your battery work better.

There are some tips for Letting your battery life of HP Pavilion DV 6000 be better,

1.Turn your HP Pavilion DV6000 battery off! The first step is also the most simple: Turn your DV6000 laptop off when you’re not using it. Use hibernate or standby when you’ll be leaving the laptop turned on for a period of time.

2.Be stingy with the power. Set the power options to maximum by going to the control panel, clicking “power options” and choosing “max dell laptop battery“. Also try to and dim the screen to the lowest tolerable level.

3.Don’t charge everything. Though they seem small, portable devices like MP3 players can quickly drain HP pavilion DV6000 battery power. Avoid using your HP DV6000 laptop battery to charge these.

4.Use it up and recharge it. Use it until you get the “low battery” warning, then charge it fully. Also, don’t leave a charged DV6000 battery replacement dormant for long periods of time. The DV6000 series battery should be used at least every 2 weeks.

5.Choose your activities. Programs like word processing and email use far less power than playing DVDs or CDs and gaming. Avoid running non-essential programs while on battery power.

6.Resist the urge to multi-task. The more programs you have up and running, the more power the laptop will use. Close all the programs you’re not currently using.

7.Avoid extreme temperatures. HP DV6000 Laptop Replacement batteries are designed to function properly within a few degrees of room temperature. Avoid using or charging your laptop in hot or cold conditions. Likewise, try to keep the internal temperature down by keeping the fan free and clear for proper ventilation.

8.Add more RAM. Your hard drive will contribute to draining your dell inspiron XPSM 1210 battery. If you have insufficient RAM, the machine will be constantly writing information to the hard drive. Add more RAM to minimize hard drive access and power usage.

Five Video Cards(Video Adapter) Connect the Camera to Your PC

2010-03-11T01:32:00.000-08:00

Each family-owned wealth growing with the improvement of living standards, many people have their own luxurious homes, courtyard. But how to protect these assets has become a completely irritating thing, it is impossible for people to guard their own house or garage at all times.
You will find more and more security products like a video surveillance system in the life, it can help people to solve this problem. But the professional video surveillance system is too costly, the installation is complex and require someone to maintain, not suitable for ordinary families.
Here I will give you about a few low-end video capture card products, as long as you have a computer at home, and buy a few cameras installed in every corner of your yard, it can display the images around your house on your computer monitor to facilitate your understanding of the situation.

First introduce two kinds of PCI interface, this size of the video card is relatively large, the number of video you can switch-in is relatively large too:

PCI Surveillance Card 8 Channels Video + Audio

PCI Surveillance Card 8 Channels Video,The PCI Surveillance Card seamlessly turns your PC into a sophisticated digital video security monitoring system. The plug and play card and software allow you to observe and record 4 cameras simultaneously or add more cards to upgrade to 16 cameras. Other benefits include remote access via the web or network, motion detection with instant email notification, audio monitoring and fast display and recording times. It's never been easier to see what's happening, from anywhere in the world.
Monitor up to 4 cameras simutaneously.
Access your PC at work, home or on vacation, to monitor your office, warehouse, house, car park & more
Global web access - you see what your cameras see
Motion detection with instant email notification - sends you a picture of the movement seen by each camera
Plug & play software with easy to follow user manual
Upgradeable - 4 cards in a PC for 16 cameras
Fast display & recording rate

PCI Surveillance Card 4 Channels Video + Audio

The PCI Video Capture Card seamlessly turns your PC into a sophisticated digital video security monitoring system. The plug and play card and software allow you to observe and record 4 cameras simultaneously or add more cards to upgrade to 16 cameras. Other benefits include remote access via the web or network, motion detection with instant email notification, audio monitoring and fast display and recording times. It's never been easier to see what's happening, from anywhere in the world.

In addition, there are three video cards with USB interface, these three video card can direct use when not open the computer box:

USB 2.0 4CH Video 1Ch Audio CCTV Digital Surveilance Recorder DVR

4 CHANNEL USB2.0 DVR is the safety system of ideal design for home/office/shop guard or baby care purpose; users can do their own security by easy installation. It is the cost-effective solution to replace commercial VCR tape recorder, which also supports stable digitize video record and easy manages the recorded data via index of date and time. Thats it, makes your life more safety and easier. 4 channel video input in one device, the maximum display/recording rate is 25 fps under PAL format, and 30 fps under NTSC format

MPEG4 video compression format. 5 level recording quality options available, and the recording frame rate range from 1 to 30 fps adjustable for each channel.
Support remote surveillance and PTZ control through web browser, support dynamic domain name.
Configurable auto reboot function for preventing PC deadlock.

USB2.0 Video Adapter with Audio Capture Adapter Rev.2.0

The Easy CAP USB2.0 Video Adapter with Audio, it can capture High quality video and audio file direct by USB2.0 interface without sound card. Solution for laptop, we have enclosed the professional video editing software Ulead Video Studio 8.0 SE DVD then provide best editing function for you. Video Studio is video-editing software that makes editing your movies as fun as shooting them. The new Video Studio Movie Wizard helps novice users finish stylish movies in only three steps. Share finished projects on DVD, tape, the Web, and mobile devices. High-speed rendering and real-time performance mean less time waiting and more time creating. You can create many special effect and clip video files etc.The installation is very simple and the external power is unnecessary.

Powerhouse USB DVR- 4 Channel Video & 2 Channel Audio

Simple Digital Video Recorders can be hard to come by but you know you're getting the best available when you order this powerhouse of a USB DVR. With great capture in MPEG4 of up to 4 video inputs and 2 audio inputs you'll never miss any of the action. DIY DVR recording has become very popular in this day.

Pay Attention to The Interface When Buy TV

2010-03-08T23:08:00.000-08:00

These 10 kinds of video interfaces mentioned earlier, basically have been used in television except for three kinds(DisplayPort, IEEE 1394, BNC), and some TV sets may even have all of these seven kinds of interface, as a wise consumer, How we treat these interfaces when buy TV. To connecti with other electrical in the family, which interface is a must have one? Which interface is after elimination, and commonly less used out? Here we discuss these interfaces in three types.

1, RF, composite video and S-Video
These three interface developed along with the early analog TV technology, can only transmit "SD" video, which are essential in the era of CRT TVs, otherwise there is no way to watch TV, connect VCD, DVD machine. But now LCD TV has been so popular, and the cable television in family has access to digital set-top boxes, these interfaces have been largely useless.

From another point of view, we must guard against is that, with the "high-definition" concept of the popular now, many audio and video products promoted under the banner of the name of high-definition , which are bound inside some unscrupulous businesses, sold "SD" products in "high" price, how to judge it? There is a basic approach is: If this product's video input and output only these three kinds of interface (Part One), then this product must not support high-definition signals, the video display or output definitely not achieve the high-definition standard.

2, Chromatism
Chromatism interface is transfer analog video signals too, but the chromatism inputs support from the standard definition (480P, 576P) to HD (720P, 1080i, 1080P) video signal, so the basicly the DVD in the market are the preferred chromatism interface output, so we need to pay attention when buying TV, as far as possible to have this interface.

3, VGA, DVI and HDMI
These three interfaces are all high-definition interface, especially the HDMI interface, has been promoted as the only high-definition interface by the major TV manufacturers, seems as long as have a HDMI interface, the television immediately become a high grade! In terms of its
real effect actual use, the effect of DVI and HDMI is the same, VGA effect somewhat less certain, but this gap is not evident, especially work in resolution of 720P (1280X720), the three interfaces should not see any difference.

Taking into account fo the true high-definition products is gradually increasing, especially now that the LCD TV display resolution has been achieved even more than a computer monitor, you can easily connect the computer and television form a "high-definition" home theater, so we strongly recommended to purchase an LCD TV, be sure the TV has VGA, DVI and HDMI interfaces, especially the HDMI interface, the more the better.

Video Interface, How Much Do You Know?

2010-03-07T23:38:00.000-08:00

There are many kinds of video interface in common life, from the RF to VGA then HDMI, some can only transmit analog signals, some can transmit digital signals, some transmit video and audio signal in one line, and some transmit video and audio signals separately. The following is some introduction about it.

1, RF
The antenna and analog closed-circuit connect TV is used radio frequency (RF) interface. As the most common video connection, which can simultaneously transmit analog video and audio signals. RF interface transmit the mixed-encoded signals of video and audio, the circuit on display device output picture by a series of mixed-signal separation coding, decoding. Due to the need for video, audio, hybrid coding, the signal will be interfere with each other, so it's quality output quality is the worst of all interfaces. Cable and satellite TV receiving equipment is also commonly used RF connections, but in this case, they transmit the digital signal.

2, Composite Video
Unlike the RF interface which contain the audio signal, composite video (Composite) usually use yellow RCA (Lotus socket) connectors. "Composite" means analog signals that transmit the brightness and color signal in same channels , but if a TV can not separate these two signals, there will be a shadow. Composite video is the widely used video interface in household appliances as it were.

3, S-Video
S-Video connection using Y / C (luminance / chrominance) separation-output, use the four-wire transmit the signal, the interface is the four-pin interface. two-pin grounded, the other two needles were transmitted light degree and chrominance signals respective. Because the transmission luminance and chrominance signals respectively, S-Video results better than composite video. You also can find S-Video nowadays in many video device like this USB video adapter. However, S-Video anti-jamming capability is weak, so the length of S-Video cable is better not to over 7 meters.

4, Chromatism
Chromatism (Chromatism) are usually labeled as Y/Pb/Pr, use red, green, blue three colors to mark each cable and interfaces. Green cable (Y) transmit luminance signal. Blue and red cables (Pb , And Pr) is the color difference signal transmission. The effect of chromatism is better than S-Video, so a lot of DVD and high-definition playback devices are used the interface. If you use high-quality wire and interfaces, even if A 10-meter-long cable, component cable can transmit good picture also.

5, VGA
VGA (Video Graphics Array) has another name known as D-Sub. A VGA interface has total pins of 15, which is divided into three rows, each row of five holes, is the most widely used interface types on the graphics card, the vast majority of graphics card comes with such an interface. It can transmit red, green, and blue analog signals as well as the sync signals (horizontal and vertical signals). Using the VGA connect device, cable length is best not exceeding 10 meters, but also to Note that connector is installed firmly or not, otherwise may cause the image appears a shadow.

6, DVI
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) port and VGA are the most common computer interface, and the difference from VGA is that, DVI can transmit digital signals, without carrying out several analog converter, so picture quality is very high. At present, many high-definition television also provides a DVI interface. Note that, DVI interface has a variety of specifications often, DVI-D (Digital) and DVI-I (Intergrated). DVI-D can only transmit digital signals, we can use it to connect video cards and flat-panel TVs. DVI-I can interchange in the DVI-D and VGA.

7, HDMI
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) interface is a recent development interface, it is transmit all-digital signal the same as the DVI. The difference is that HDMI interface can not only transfer High-definition digital video signals, but also can simultaneously transmit high-quality audio signals. Has the same function with the radio interface at the same time, but thanks to all-digital signal transmission, unlike radio frequency interface that poor quality of picture occurs.

8, DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a display interface released by Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). As a successor to DVI interface, DisplayPort will add high-definition audio signals transfer support at the same time in transmitting video signals, while support higher resolution and refresh rate.

According to the design, DisplayPort supports both external display connections, and the built-in display connectivity. VESA want notebook manufacturers not only use DisplayPort to connect independent monitors but also use it directly connected LCD screen and motherboard for easy upgrades on notebook. To this end, DisplayPort interface is also designed to be very small, both to facilitate the use of laptops, but also allows the video card to configure multiple port.

9, IEEE 1394
IEEE 1394, also known as FireWire or iLink, it can transmit digital video and audio and machine control signals with high bandwidth, and very stable. Usually it is mainly used to connect digital video cameras, DVD recorders and other devices. There are two types IEEE 1394 interface: the 6-pin hexagonal interface and a small 4-pin square interface. Hexagonal 6-pin interface can provide power supply to device connected, while the 4-pin Of the square interface can not.

10, BNC
BNC (coaxial cable card ring interface) interface is mainly used to connect high-end home theater products, and professional video equipment like some BNC port CCD camera. BNC cable has five connectors, for receiving red, green, blue, horizontal synchronization and the vertical sync signal. BNC connector allows the video signal to reduce interference between each other can achieve the best signal response effect. In addition, BNC interface connect very tight due to specially designed, do not worry poor contact arising from interface loosening.

Five Watch Mobile Phones Wonderful Recommend

2010-03-05T19:49:00.000-08:00

At present, the mobile phone is no longer limited to the communication tools only use for call and send text messages. listening to MP3, cell phone camera, mobile office are unknowingly being integrated in a small cell phone. Various mobile phone makers are enhance differentiation between their products and other manufacturers for interests competing, professional players, famous camera continuously introduced into the cell phone, there are some manufacturers is playing cards of stylish appearance, or the pursuit of ultra-thin, or love slide, these models have been commonplace, then have you seen the band in the wrist watch mobile phone? You must keep high rate of second glance wearing such a phone on the street. Here we introduce several stylish watch phone:

CECT W100

As the biggest selling point for mobile phone, the CECT W100 appearance definitely left a deep impression to people , the wide generous body coordinate with engineering plastics and piano black paint, have an overall feeling of mature, stable without temperament losing, more suitable for men friend to wear. In the top of the screen, 130 pixel camera location is very hidden, in today's mobile phone market, 1.3 million pixel camera has no competitive edge to speak of, but as a pioneer people in mobile phones innovative, W100 configuration we can not insist too much .

Cool G108

Watch mobile phone called Cool G108 belonging to the famous cottage machine in China. However, from the point of view of appearance and functionality, Cool G108 is not cottage. Not only has a 51 × 51 × 20mm body size and 65g weight of compact shape, body material is also used high-grade polished metal materials. Open the clamshell can be seen, G108's keyboard is very unique, disk of metal drawing style, similar to keyboards of Motorola's RAKR series. Interestingly, the buttons in the disk around the circle, as the old-fashioned landline telephone, the internal disk is the navigation key, like a compass under the mapping of the backlight lamp.

CEC F88

Here's one of the most senior-level mobile phone watch mobile phone CEC F88, as China's first watch style mobile phone truly can be worn on the wrist , CEC F88 is equipped with plug type 30 million pixel digital camera. The standard ring-type headphones is that it's a big bright spot, not only play a certain decorative features, but also can be used to talk. Presented with the infrared headphones and a wired headset same time, more calmly at ease for call a variety of ways, . In addition, F88 with hands-free calling, voice dialing, any key answer function, 4 minutes recording, auto-response and comments, personal information management.

Alcatel OT-E220A

Alcatel has become more calm after the acquisition, just put up some of its mobile phone with used produce style, there is no intelligence, no entertainment, as an occasional appearance to join the fashion element. The watch phone biggest highlight is the handset microphone is placed on the dial, is very easy to talk, compared to similar models, such as the Sony M300, etc. to be more practical, but fashionable and exquisite appearance enough, but the final listing price and time is also questions remain. Alcatel's old fans excited about the whole thing can be rare.

SMS M500

M500 is launched by Australia's SMS Technology company last year after the launch of M300 mobile phone watch, this can be worn on the wrist on the phone using the metal case and leather strap, so that it texture and the traditional high-end watches are very similar. Although the screen, small size, only 2 inches, but this M500 watch phone is perfect support a variety of business functions, including Pop3 email and various instant messaging software.

You can also see more watch phones in speciality stores.

U.S. Telecom Operators

2010-03-01T02:08:00.000-08:00

As every on knows, the strength of several major U.S. operators are very strong, and we can often see their names appear on the world's top 500 list. Next, we will mainly introduce the three major U.S. telecommunications operators, namely AT & T, VERIAZON, SPRINT-NEXTEL.

First, we would like to introduce to the U.S. telecom operator, AT & T, that is, once monopolized the telecommunications market in the U.S. . American Telephone Telegraph Company (AT & T) is an American telecommunications company founded in 1877, had long monopolized the U.S. long-distance and local phone market. AT & T, formerly known as the United States Bell Telephone Company in 1877 created by bell, the inventor of telephone. AT & T established plants in Thailand, Germany, Singapore. Have subsidiaries or joint venture in Italy, South Korea, Japan and other countries. In September 1995, the company's breakup into three separate companies: communications services companies, telecommunications equipment companies, computer information services company, and quit the field of personal computers. AT & T in the past 20 years, has had many spin-off and restructuring. Currently, AT & T is the largest U.S. local and long distance telephone company, it headquartered is in San Antonio, Texas. The company attaches great importance to research and develop new products. April 9, 2009, "Forbes" magazine online edition assess latest Global 2000 enterprises according to firm size, profits, assets, market value of the , AT & T ranked No. 7

The next we want to say is the U.S. operator VERIAZON. Verizon operate telecom & wireless business in 45 countries in the U.S., Europe, Asia, the Pacific and other global areas, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Verizon is establish by this: two United States original region Bell operating companies - Bell Atlantic and Nynex merger, establish the BellAtlantic, after the establishment, BellAtlantic merge with the independent telephone company GTE in June 30, 2000 again, after the company merger, Verizon became the United States in one fell swoop the largest local phone company, the largest wireless communications company, the world's largest print Yellow Pages and online yellow pages information provider. February 2005, the second-largest U.S. mobile operator Verizon acquisition of the second-largest long-distance fixed-line telecommunications operator MCI, after the acquisition is completed, Verizon became the second full service operators. The acquisition lasted 11 months, during this period share price fell 13.4% (corresponding to the S & P500 index was up 7%), as of April 21, 2008 stock price than the tender offer Day (January 6, 2006) was up 17% (corresponding to the S & P500 index was down 9%).

Then we talk about U.S. operators SPRINT-NEXTEL which is already in third place.

Sprint is the fourth-largest U.S. wireless operator. Sprint is a global communications company provide service to 2,600 million commercial and residential customers in more than 100 countries. December 15, 2004, the United States third-largest mobile operator Sprint announced a 35 billion U.S. dollars acquisition of the fifth-largest U.S. mobile operator Nextel, the combined company named Sprint Nextel. Sprint Nextel is a place with 40 million customers in the United States the third-largest mobile operator.

What is a DECT Digital Baby Monitor

2010-02-22T17:31:00.000-08:00

Question: What is a DECT Digital Baby Monitor?

Answer: DECT digital baby monitors are slowly making their way into more homes, and at lower prices. Should you buy a DECT baby monitor, or will a regular digital baby monitor do?

DECT stands for Digital Enhanced Cordless Communications. It's basically a special frequency, 1.9 GHz, that is reserved for voice technologies. Other digital baby monitors might operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency. They're encrypted, so you have a layer of security versus an analog baby monitor, and the neighbors won't hear your baby crying when they pick up their cordless phone. However, there could be other devices in your home that use that same frequency that could interfere with the digital baby monitor. One common culprit? Wireless routers.

The uncommon frequency of the DECT digital baby monitor is its biggest advantage. It's really unlikely that you have other things in your home that operate on the DECT frequency. In a test by Consumer Reports, a DECT phone and a DECT baby monitor did not seem to cause interference with one another, though, so even if you have other DECT devices, you might not encounter a problem.

Should You Buy a DECT Digital Baby Monitor?

If you know that you want a digital baby monitor to take advantage of the security features, and you want to reduce the chances of any interference from other electronic devices in your home, a DECT digital baby monitor could be a good choice for you. Currently, there are only a few DECT baby monitors on the market, and the majority still cost more than $100.

Source Link: http://babyproducts.about.com/od/sleepbedding/f/DECT_digital_baby_monitor.htm

Digital and Analog Baby Monitors, What's the Difference?

2010-02-22T17:18:00.000-08:00

Question:
What's the Difference Between Digital and Analog Baby Monitors?

Of the two styles of audio baby monitors, analog and digital, each has their own advantages and disadvantages. Should you buy an analog baby monitor or a digital baby monitor? Surprisingly, some trial and error may be required to find the right answer!

Answer:
Analog Baby Monitors
Analog baby monitors are usually inexpensive, and they're widely available, so you're likely to be able to find one that meets whatever unique baby monitor need your family has. Analog baby monitors generally use the 49 mHZ or 900 mHz frequency, and it's a little like a radio channel in that you might get a lot of static and interference from other things nearby that are trying to use the same channel. There are plenty of electronic gadgets that share these frequencies, so analog baby monitors often come equipped with several channel options that you can change manually to find one that's clear, or the monitor may have an automatic channel scanner that tries to minimize electronic interference. Some analog baby monitors use the 2.4 GHz frequency, 2.4GHz baby monitor may offer a little less interference.
A second problem with analog baby monitors comes if you live in close proximity to other people. When your baby monitor is competing for frequency space with cordless phones or other baby monitors, those signals are going to cross paths. The result could be that someone else hears your baby crying in the middle of the night, or you get to hear the neighbors' awkward fights.

Analog baby monitors, in general, have a weaker signal and can't be used for long distances like some digital baby monitors can. Most can handle walking around the average home, though, so unless your home is very large, this may not be a problem.

Digital Baby Monitors
Digital baby monitors tend to cost more than analog baby monitors, sometimes by quite a lot. Digital baby monitors still operate on a frequency, often 2.4 GHz, (though you won't often see frequency listed on the package, strangely enough), but the signal is encrypted so that others can't hear what's happening in your household when those signals cross paths. Although the connection is secure in that no one can eavesdrop intentionally or accidentally, that doesn't mean you won't have any trouble with interference. Many parents report that their digital baby monitors wreak havoc with wireless routers. Others have trouble with cordless phones causing noises on their digital monitors.
The only way to have a secure connection plus a nearly interference-free guarantee is to purchase a DECT digital baby monitor. These baby monitors use a newer, less common 1.9 GHz frequency that doesn't seem to be prone to interference.

The final consideration with digital baby monitors is whether or not the pulsed signals are harmful. I have not seen any conclusive evidence on this topic, but most parents I know who've mentioned it feel that it's a "better safe than sorry" issue. The type of signal coming from the digital baby monitor is stronger, and different, than that of the analog baby monitor. To be clear, I do not think this is a reason to stay away from digital baby monitors. If for some reason you need to position the baby monitor right by your baby's head, consider an analog monitor. If you choose a digital baby monitor, allow at least a few feet between baby and the monitor, to be on the safe side.

Digital, Analog, or DECT?
Unless you live in a household that is totally free of other electronic devices, it's possible that you'll get some sort of interference with both digital and analog baby monitors. You may need to try several types to find the one that works best for you. If you're not up for the trial and error, the one sure thing in baby monitors is DECT digital technology, but be prepared to pay for it. Only a few DECT digital baby monitors are available now, and most start around $100.

Source Link: http://babyproducts.about.com/od/sleepbedding/f/analog_digital_baby_monitors.htm

2009 Mobile Phone Brands Ranking

2010-02-04T23:49:00.000-08:00

NO.1 Nokia
As the market's boss, Nokia's performance was the temper of the king last year , in addition to won 38.2% of the market share in the international community, Nokia's performance also remains strong in the domestic market, continued to lead the entire mobile phone industry with 36.2%. At the point of view of the current Nokia's complete product line, and phone model has released, Nokia market share in the mobile phone is expected to continue to expand in the future, while the good performance of assistant SymbianS60 system, we expect the the release of the S60 Touch version system in second half of this year, I believe Nokia will be more glorious.
Recommended Mobile: Nokia N95 8G version, Nokia N81, Nokia N82, Nokia N97

NO.2 Samsung
Samsung in 2009, while riding on a second site of the top spot, but we see much reason is the decline of moto, but does not lie in Samsung's strong rise. Samsung Group as a whole, taking into account the upstream and downstream industry chain advantages, Max are not satisfied with the performance of Samsung in mobile phones industry, in addition to launched a very successful U608 and F308 last year, other models have no highlights to speak of. A good enterprise will not to gain markets by marketing tool to value-added services , the strength of mobile phones is the magic weapon for winning, of course, a comprehensive listing of low-G808 last year, make I continue to appreciate the Samsung dance, and we hope that one day it will catch up with the pace of Nokia.
Recommended models: Samsung G808, Samsung U608, Samsung F308

NO.3 Motorola
A starved camel is bigger than a horse, moto accumulated strength is still very impressive, but for the poor performance in 2009, moto's market share has been less than 14% to the end, although is still some distance from 9% of Sony Ericsson , but the We have seen Sony Ericsson basically comeback after a brief pains, this year is very important for the moto, survival or Damnation, it only takes a minute
Recommended models: moto V8, moto Q8

No.4 Sony Ericsson
The series of moves in the beginning of last year, we see the Sony Ericsson's strong, Unfortunately, due to the international and domestic changes in senior management, Sony Ericsson badly weakened. But good strength, good R & D team and methodical production team, making the Sony Ericsson continues to maintain a reliable growth. Absorbing the personnel impact of last year, Sony Ericsson will soon be known as the third alternative of the moto by virtue of excellent product lines in this 3GSM Congress meeting.
Recommended models: Sony Ericsson P1c, W958c, K858c

No.5 LG
LG's performance is not much disappointed this year to people, although the follow-up models to "Shine" still only KG77, but look from the subsequent appearance of a variety of models and stars, LG's positioning for consumers this year more clearly, product launch for different consumer, I believe that after the market and customers segments, LG will make a difference in the domestic market.
Recommended models: KU990, KW838, KF600

No.6 Lenovo
From Lenovo's assets reorganization of the mobile phone division January, we can see this national industry giants, it will adjust its strategy in mobile phone industry, have the courage to challenge the world's giants. In the domestic market, the association's influence has been enormous, although the momentum in sales entirely covered up by the rise of new K-touch and Amoi, but the overall strength and mastery of core technologies, making Lenovo is still in a relatively good position in the phone industry. We are still very much look forward to the re-association Lenovo have better development in the mobile phone industry.
Recommended models: Lenovo S9, Lenovo i909, Lenovo P990

No.7 Amoi
The other sectoral performance in Amoi is not satisfactory last year, in addition of mobile phone division, so, after last year's mobilization of, Amoi will fully investment into the handset this year. In addition to maintain the current reputation in ordinary mobile phones, smart intelligent phones experience in the R & D and GPS positioning system concept in the development, Amoi should also continue to bring us more fresh choices. At present, Amoi and K-touch is most likely strength in China to challenge Lenovo.
Recommended Phone: N6, etc.

No.8 K-touch
The brand's development of K-touch is amazing, as one of the most competitive industries at present in the world, K-touch received a great deal of success in China by a good marketing model, from the little-known brands, to well-known present, K-touch is described as transformation. Even the IT editors has been used solely to play abroad models, have a lot began to focus on this brand. Prior to Nokia, and N6 relative to prefer using a variety of platforms, market positioning to the core procurement, K-touch have simplified a lot of costs and optimize production processes, and even the whole body design, these also makes the appearance of the K-touch A905 more pleasant.
Recommended models: A905, A906, V918, K-touch C800

No.9 CECT
CECT is the evergreens in China mobile phone industry, experienced many storms, no broken, nor blow down by the wind, still staring at you like a middle-aged man, we can say CECT used it's strength, with more orders in hand, this year, CECT will continues developing OEM Like last year
Recommended Phone: C6000, T200

No.10 Dopoda
Dopod as sub-brand of HTC, only appears in the asia-pacific region, but with S1 (Touch) this phone, Dopod reach million sale in 2009, this is very good results for PPc mobile, but due to the instability of the operating system, require long-term upgrades maintenance, so PPc momentum has been unable rival to Symbian. Fortunately S1 and subsequent strengthen edition and Dual let many netizens like this year, although not too much in the pace of attack, Dopod as a suppliers for stable PPC, we hope it have a better future price and service.
Recommended Phone: S1

The Phone with Maximum Camera Pixel: K-Touch C260

2010-02-03T01:18:00.000-08:00

3 million, 5 million, 8 million, camera on the phones has been in constant forward breakthrough, camera of this K-Touch C260 phone has finally broken through the 10 million pixels, reaching 10.3 million. At time the author writing this article, Samsung announced a 12 million pixel continent mainstream mobile phones in the 09 International Telecommunications Exhibition, once again, the mobile phone camera pixels referred to a higher level.

As another new the K-touch C series mobile phones focus on photofraph, C260 phone's camera ability upgrade to 10 million pixel. 10.3 million pixel camera become the king of camera phones at present. Professional Lens support 3x optical zoom, at the same time Xenon flash ensure an excellent image quality. In addition, the camera is also equipped with a 2.8-inch large screen with a resolution of 240x320 pixels, have a good showing effect.

We have been planning a comparison between mobile phones and digital camera, with the increase in camera phone pixel, many mobile phones can replace part of the digital camera card, I believe this is the trend of future. The K-Touch C260 has a 10 million pixel camera but the price is very modest, very high cost performance.

All Sorts Of Spy Equipment

2010-02-01T17:39:00.000-08:00

Some electronic systems has developed a new video communication technology, which can transfer real-time images of helicopter shot to a 3-inch LCD display. The watch-type receiver can give the soldiers an aerial view of the battlefield, UAVs send video signals directly to the receiver of the speed of 30 frames per second. V-Rambo shortens the time used to identify and fight against a target. Prior to that, to achieve this purpose takes about 10-12 minutes, now need only a few seconds.

If you have a "TeleSpy" campaign intrusion activate systems, home security problems will go away, you no longer need to worry for this. If built-in sensor detects the surrounding activities, detecting phone will automatically call a preset number, so you can enhance the microphone listening what happening at that time for 30 seconds. Infrared sensors can detect the room internal heat changes caused by activity of the intruders. Monitoring range of the device is about 30 feet long, 20 feet wide area. Then, it will enable around 45 degrees in the monitoring range of the probe.

CJAM 1000 is designed for the Government, the portable device can intercept, all of the mobile phone, Wi-Fi, or any other microwave frequency signal within one kilometer. Fingerprint reader on the phone jammers can guarantee you the greatest security. Its practical applications include reporting on the disaster, electronic anti-theft, and site control. CJAM 1000 using our antenna technology to transmitted interference signals to the control area, while at the same time, it allows other non-related parts to maintain normal communications.

SuperCircuits production PC208 Mini CMOS camera broke its own the "Guinness Book of World Records." The size of the camera small than 0.33 inches, smaller than a dime. The equipment has a 55-degree field of view, 1 / 4 inch color CMOS chip, 380 lines, 1.5 lux resolution, as well as plug and play cables. In short, view from the size, PC208 is definitely a fascinating camera, its 150 dollar price tag is not too high.

Please take care the computer use CP-1 USB Spy Mouse, which hidden in this seemingly ordinary mouse is the condenser microphone, can be recorded any conversation in the vicinity. Spy mouse volume in 53 x 95 x 35 cm, weighs just 75 grams. As long as you open the computer, CP-1 will transmit conversation. Once you close the computer, CP-1 will continue to record sound.

Planon DocuPen RC800 is a new type of scanner in pen-size, have a memory of 8 MB, priced 300 U.S. dollars, to be useful for shooting in particular classified documents. Scanner also has a built-in microSD card slot for memory expansion. Can easily transfer files via USB interface. By the way, there are some similar spy pen in the market which is use a micro camera.

If you have all the secret files on the electronic suitcase have a voltage of up to 80000 volts, security foolproof. Through the remote control device, just click the button you can activate the box electric shock alarms. And a built-in 107 db alarm will make the thieves at a respectful distance. This e-suitcase have brown and black two colors to choose from, with the box there are 16 batteries and two remote controls. No one can rob the suitcase away from your hands, so your valuables will be perfectly safe.

Estes introduced the XB-30 is a radio-controlled digital camera plane. This plane has a built-in digital camera, simply click the button on the transmitter, the digital camera can capture up to 26 aerial photographs. To transfer these images to your computer is a breeze: simply remove the camera, connect to the USB port. XB-30 RC digital camera plane's wingspan is the 55 inches, length is 34 inches, powered by an electric fan motor.

ARES Defense Systems Company has developed a "Mag-Lite" flashlight, this flashlight is a 410-caliber shotgun. But its price and time to market is not clear. The bolt is designed to grenade type, flashlights will be launching a 410 caliber bullets. Mini Mag-Lite can fire 380 caliber bullets.

Cell phone gun design originality, not only cool, but also unique, they allow the security officials have a unprecedented pragmatic sense. From the outside, there is no difference with other phones , but lurking inside is a point of 22-caliber pistol, can be fired four shots in an instant.

What is Waterproof Digital Camera

2010-02-01T00:30:00.000-08:00

What is a waterproof digital camera?
It's believed that most consumers know that the ordinary camera is can not be water invaded, especially the lens. But all this is no longer a dream with the emergence of waterproof DC, in particular the emergence of water-proof equipment, equipped with a waterproof device, no matter how you roam the water. The so-called waterproof camera, which is achieve its own moisture-proof, anti-rain and even some time underwater through a dedicated sealed waterproof housing or its own airtight workmanship.

The main features of waterproof digital camera:
there are two kinds of waterproof DC at present, one is itself have waterproof performance, this camera is not afraid of the rain, and some can also be carried out shooting at a depth of 1 meter under water, but have only 30 minutes time limit. The other is to install water-proof devices, once with a diving case specifically designed for digital camera, all the general digital camera can be film in the depth of 30-40m. Diving box principle is in the use of transparency housings slightly larger than the volume of the camera, with complete waterproofing treatment in buttons, cracks, while the jacket thickness sufficient to withstand the water pressure in maximum depth marked, under watertight protection in a waterproof cover, it can be fully submerged underwater to photograph scenic beauty.

Waterproof digital camera four levels:
1, Ordinary type. Suitable for ordinary tourists, underwater enthusiasts. Waterproof cover price from $250-$280.
2, Sub-professional level. Suitable for photography enthusiasts. Waterproof cover price of $340 below.
3, Professional-grade. Some waterproof cover for the price of around $382.
4, Digital SLR. Suitable for professional underwater photographer or a professional business image producers. Waterproof prices level is $1500, generally up to $3000.

Mobile Phone Telescope Tips

2010-01-20T20:14:00.000-08:00

Mobile phone telescope, is plug-in products attached to the front of the mobile phone lens through a specific cell phone shell, can be easily installation and removal.

1. Phone Telescope Features:
Overcome the shortcomings camera phone can only be myopia can not hyperopia, this universal telescope is a clear reproduction of the distant figures too.

2. Phone Telescope Advantages:
Novel optical design, effectively avoiding the screen varicose deformation, super wide-angle, large light transmission,
High-resolution, good color reduction degree, make the mobile phone image quality significantly improved .

3. Phone Telescope Purposes:
Applicable to watch the matches, concerts, travel, animal observation lovers, journalists, long-distance shooting,
Private detective take evidence, geological exploration, forestry management, railway port scheduling,
Traffic control management and evidence collection.

4. Phone Telescope Usage:
1) First put on the phone attached back shell for the telescope.
2) Then adjust the focus with the naked eye. (If your phone's screen resolution is high enough, you can also adjust the focus with the cell phone screen.)
3) Fixed the product like N73 telescope, N95 telescope in the particular case and take pictures.

What is Sciphone - Chinese Iphone

2010-01-20T01:00:00.000-08:00

Brand Interpretation
Ipod rage era, a topic about it is really too numerous to mention, in which the chinese phone brand Sciphone is a myth, ultra-thin, giving the appearance of large open-hearted style.
Relative compare to ipod, the unique and exquisite handwriting pen is more of a finishing touch. Sciphone have their own creativity, swinging for pictures change, songs change, film changes, that you can do as your wishes ...
Sciphone i68 formed by the leading-edge condensation with the most advanced technologies, and show the dazzling side before the eyes through continuous innovation.

Official Description
China Sciphone mobile phone launched standard products Sciphone i68 phone, China Sciphone mobile phone i68 main features and functions are: Quad-band Palm PDA, GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900MHz, support handwriting input, flat panel touch-screen virtual keyboard motion sensor (vibration for standby picture change, the screen image rotation, etc.) to be dual-card single standby, camera, phones film, WAP MMS, FM radio, JAVA function, MP3 function, MP4 movie playing, voice recording, 3.2" large color display screen, Polyphonic ring tones music, support T-Flash card, missed call, incoming or outgoing call number automatic memory, standby screen image, calculator, games, calendar, and alarm clock, phone book browsing, Quick Find numbers, voice volume, set the scene mode, selection ring volume, on / off music, set phone lock.

Mobile Parameters
【Phone model】 sciphone i68+, I69
【Color】 Silver Black color
【Screen parameter】 3.2-inch TFT 26 million color; Resolution: 240 × 320 pixels
【Telephone bell ring】 64 chord; supported formats: mp3, wav, midi
【Music Player】 Mp3 and background play, support lyrics synchronization, support for Bluetooth songs
【Video playback】 3GP, mp4 format, and supports full-screen video playback, fast-forward and rewind
【Videography Function】 30-megapixel camera; the maximum output of 640 * 480 resolution image. Support video with sound, the time determined by the memory size
【Memory size】 500K / 1G cards give as a present, support expansion
【Data Transfer】 USB / U disk function, Serial interface,
【Image formats】 JPG, gif
【Sliding Menu】 3 grade sliding menu

Basic Functions
【Fuselage Address List】300 group of card phone book, you can set video playback for call
【SMS / MMS】 100 / support MMS
【Switch machine】 custom switching machines, and can customize the machine switch screen
【Alarm clock】 4 groups, arbitrary definition clock each day from Monday to Sunday, may set MP3 for ringtones
【Built-in Game】 2 games, support java games download, support java office software .
【Other functions】 MP3 function, MP4 functions, speakerphone, MassSMS, recording function, WAP function, GPRS download, MMS MMS, memory expansion, incoming calls firewall, IP dialing, web camera, call recording, calendar, calculator, alarm clock, dual card dual standby, bluetooth, e-books

Basic Parameters
【Applicable Network】 GSM
【Applicable Frequency】 900/1800/850/1900MHz
【Talk Time】 100-300 minutes
【Standby Time】 100-150 hours
【Time to Market】 2008.4
【Shape】 straight
【Size】 11.5MM
【Weight】 95G

Basic Configuration:
Two battery (1200mah) charger / headset / data cable / 1G TF card / Car Charger / Handwriting pen (built-in)

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Baby Monitor Tips

2010-01-18T19:26:00.000-08:00

1. Some baby monitor is too sensitive that all the voice around can be hear from the receiver, then you can't judge which is the you baby, some times you can turn down the voice to solve this problem.

2. The interference signal. if baby monitor's frequence is the similar to other device, they will interfere each other, you can hear the radio from it.

3. Generally speaking, we need a baby monitor in the night, so you must by a night vision baby monitor.

4. If you have a plan to add a camera to you baby monitor system in the future, you can buy a multi-channel monitor like some 4 CH video baby monitor, this type product can receive 4 video signals from 4 cameras.

5. Baby monitor have many style: common style baby monitor, flower baby monitor, toy baby monitor, or multi-camera baby monitor with professional look. Thinking which you baby will like and won't scream to grab it in his hands.

6. Baby monitor screen: baby monitor screen is the critical factor decided the price, 1.5 inch baby monitor mark a price between $80 -$90, 1.8 inch baby monitor more or less $95-$100, and the 2.5 inch baby monitor nearly need $140, all monitors here refers to the wireless video baby monitor.

7. Distance: Many baby monitor told us it can use in 100m, be careful, the 100m lenght here is in direct line condition and without block. Most of the baby monitors effective distance is shorter than this by far.

8. Baby monitor can use three type power source，DV in, AA battery or Lithium battery. The type use li-ion battery is better.

How Captured a Clear Image in The Environment with Very Poor Light Conditions

2010-01-16T00:07:00.000-08:00

Surveillance cameras demand captured clear picture in very poor light conditions at night, or no light environments. In the camera's indicators, we often can see the item: low illumination level .

1, the concept of illumination level

Illuminance is a unit to measure the sensitivity of the camera, represent by unit:Lux, that is to say, How dark lighting conditions the camera can capture the image. Indicating the lower the value, a lower light conditions the camera can take images. We know that the camera generated video signal by a nominal value of 1v, the standard value is 700mv, such as using the lens with aperture of F1.2, when the scene's illuminance values being photographed is 0.02Lux, the camera outputs a video signal amplitude is 33%-50% of the standard value of 700mv, when the lowest illumination lever for this camera is 0.02Lux/F1.2. Test the value of the illumination level should be noted that the size of the lens aperture, the smaller the F value, the bigger the aperture, the lower illumination need. The illumination values are different for different aperture.

2, The program to achieve low-light videography

We know that CCD camera can be divided into color and black/white cameras, the lowest illumination of ordinary cameras is in the table below.

The lowest illumination level of common cameras

The wave length range of visible light is 380nm ~ 780nm, wavelength of visible light is divided into red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple from long to short, wavelength shorter than purple's wavelengths is known as UV, longer than red light is called infrared light. there is a layer of transparent electrode can absorb UV in the surface of CCD sensor, the CCD can not accept UV. Common color CCD camera chip have red, green and blue color filters, so color camera can not feel the infrared light . While the ordinary black/white CCD camera spectral range is very wide, not only can feel the visible light, but can feel the infrared light.

Based on the above principle, in the environment light conditions are very poor , engineers have often taken the following programs to get the clear images.

(1) general low illumination black and white CCD camera + IR Light

Install infrared light radiation "light" in monitoring site, generate infrared light ordinary camera can capture while the human eye can not see, can achieve night shooting through the black and white CCD camera.

(2) color to black and white camera + IR Light

The color to black and white video cameras means it is a color camera in the day, in the poor lighting conditions at night time, the use of the characteristics black and white images have a high sensitivity to the infrared , automatically switch to black and white mode, shooting in conjunction with infrared. Low-light cameras must be met to the lowest illumination the infrared light support.

(3) IR Illumination Color Camera

Infrared sensitivity of infrared low-light color camera is 4 times higher than the average the common camera, you can work at zero illumination (0Lux).

(4) low-speed shutter camera

Low-speed shutter camera also known as the cumulative picture camera, via store continuous multi-frame (up to 128 ) blurred picture due to insufficient light in computer memory, to build up a clear picture, with the help of SLOWSHUTTER technology to achieve shooting under 0.008LUX/F1 .2 illumination. This low-light video camera apply to museum, night observation of biological activity at night, the military coastline monitoring prohibit red, UV damaged.

(5) ultra-low-light cameras

Ultra-low-light camera use EXVIEWHAD technology to enhanced sensitivity greatly, its color illumination is up to 0.05LUX, black and white is up to 0.003-0.001LUX. When equipped special infrared devices, can get high-resolution black and white images, to achieve 0Lux shooting.

PTZ(Pan/Tilt/Zoom) For Monitoring

2010-01-15T02:10:00.000-08:00

In fact, PTZ is a installation platform composed of two AC motors, can move horizontal and vertical direction. However, please note that the PTZ we talk about is different from the PTZ in camera equipment. Camera PTZ equipment is general just a tripod, can only adjust the position through the hands; while monitoring system PTZ can control the rotation and movement direction through the remote control system.

There Are Various Types of PTZ
* PTZ is divided into indoor and outdoor type by the environment used in, the main difference is the outdoor-type have good sealing performance, waterproof, dustproof and heavy load.
* By installation is divided into side-loading and lifting, that is to say, where PTZ is installed, on the ceiling or mounted on the wall.
* According to shape is divided into common type and ball type, ball PTZ is placed PTZ in a hemispherical, spherical shield, besides prevent the dust from interfering the image, it is hidden, beautiful and fast.
* According to motor function PTZ can be divided in to the level PTZ and all-round PTZ.
* In accordance with working voltage is divided into fixed-speed AC and DC high-speed variable-speed PTZ.
* In accordance with load capacity is divided into light-load PTZ, moderateduty PTZ and heavy-load PTZ.
* In accordance with the load installation is divided into top-mounted and side mounted PTZ.
* According to use environment is divided into general-purpose and special-type. Universal one refers to the use in non-flammable, non-corrosive gas or no dust atmospheric environment, can be divided into the use type and outdoor-type. The most typical application for special type PTZ in explosion-proof PTZ.

In the selection of PTZ we must consider installation environment, installation, operating voltage, load size, also have to consider cost performance and the aesthetic appearance and other factors.

The Internal Structure of PTZ
There are two motors within the all-round PTZ, respectively control the up-down direction and left-right direction rotation. The different voltage also determines the overall work voltage of the PTZ, generally the AC 24V, AC 220V and DC 24V. when receive the up-down action voltage, vertical motor rotate, the rotate transmission through the gear box drive wheel rotation; When receive the left and right horizontal move voltage, the horizontal motor rotation drive the horizontal gear at the bottom of the PTZ through gear box.

Be noted that PTZ has a horizontal and vertical spacing restrict bolt, PTZ achieve spacing restriction function by two micro-switches respectively. When the rotation angle achieve a pre-set limit bolt, micro-switch moves to cut off power supply, PTZ stop turning. Limit device can be located outside of PTZ, adjustment process is simply, and can also be located in PTZ inside, adjust through peripheral adjustments, the adjustment process is complexity relatively. But the tightness of the external limit device is not better then the PTZ's limit PTZ devices built-in.

Indoor PTZ and Outdoor PTZ broadly is similar with each other generally, but because the weight of a larger outdoor protective cover, so that the load of capacity the PTZ must increase. Meanwhile, hot and cold changes is obviously in outdoor environment, vulnerable to erosion by rain or moisture. Outdoor PTZ therefore are generally designed as seal water-resistant type. Outdoor PTZ also features a high torque and choke protection circuits to prevent burned by PTZ motor force starting in the freeze. Under the harsh conditions at low temperature can also install the temperature control PTZ-type heater.

Definition and TVLine

2010-01-14T23:33:00.001-08:00

Definition refers to the clarity of the detailed pattern and its borders video images.

Definition, generally from the the point of view of VCR, compare the image quality by the clarity of the image replayed, so the term commonly used the world definition. While The camcorder generally used resolution to measure it ability: "decompose the details of scene photographed". Unit is the "TV lines (TVLine, TVL)" also known as line. Means that , equivalent to erect each line of scan lines the horizontal direction from the point of view, and then multiplied by 4 / 3 (Aspect Ratio), Constitute the total number of lines in horizontal direction, saying the horizontal decomposition force. It changes with the number of CCD Pixels, and the video bandwidth, the more pixels and the wider bandwidth is, the higher the decomposition ability is. The 625-line of PAL system is the the nominal vertical decomposition ability, except the the 50 lines in reverse process, the actual effective vertical decomposition ability is 575 lines. The level of decomposition ability up to 575x4/3 = 766 lines. But one of the major factors restricting the lines number is bandwidth. Empirical data shows that use 80 lines / MHz to calculated to reproduce the TV lines (line number) is available. Such as can use 6MHz bandwidth to transmit image quality have 480 line decomposition ability. Low-end home use video recorder, such as VHS, can have up to 240 lines of resolution. Digital camera record data in digital signal format, resolution up to 500 lines or more. (Normal TV resolution is about 280 TVLines, VCD's resolution is 230 TVLines).

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480TVL IR Weatherproof Dome Camera

How the IR Camera Work

2010-01-14T19:39:00.000-08:00

Infrared camera has an addtional active infrared emission devices, receiving systems have a similar principles as natural light camera.

Natural light camera is reflect imaging after received natural light.

So in a dark environment, there is no natural light, we'll turn on the lights to let the camera get light.

Active infrared emission opened the equivalent of a infrared light, illuminated the shooting area, and then accept the reflective infrared to imaging.

While the human eye can not see infrared light, but the infrared camera can get the message.

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Multi-point Touch Screen

2010-01-13T19:04:00.000-08:00

Multi-point Touch Screen Description:
Different from the traditional single-point touch screen, the most prominent feature of multi-point touch screen is that it can use multiple fingers of two hands even multiplayer control the contents in screen simultaneously, more convenient and user-friendly. Multi-point touch technology also known as multi-touch technology. Multi-touch is divided into two levels in practical applications: one is the master chip can capture multi-point signal simultaneously; the other is able to judge the significance of each way finger touch signal. In other words, is the ability to provide users with gesture recognition. In the products already listed on Apple's iPhone and the MacBook notebook can basically achieve the purpose of this application, but the iPhone is currently only allows two fingers to complete the rotation , zooming and other functions simultaneously, is at best a a double touch, the Microsoft's Surface Computer is even more amazing, and that it can simultaneously generate multiple contacts to reflect. Compared with the small amount of signal lines of 4pin or 5pin in traditional single-point touch screen, the multi-point touch screen, carved out a lot of touch units on the conductive layer, each unit connect to external circuitry through a separate wire. Since all of the touch cell distributed in matrix-shaped row so regardless part of where the user finger access to, the system can react against the corresponding finger movement.

Multi-touch Can Be Divided Into Two Kinds:
Multitouch gestures and Multitouch all point, As our applications in Multitouch gestures, like the rotation, zoom and so on in pictures browse. Multitouch all point such as a game control, gps starting point and end-point control.

The difference between Multi-touch and Normal touch?
Common touch, usually only achieve single-point operation, for the button control, multi-touch can achieve the basic gestures operations, such as parallel move, zoom, rotate, and then by identifying the absolute position of multiple touch points to achieve user-defined gestures operation, more user-friendly operation. There are many factors to consider in design of multi-point touch screen, has a relationship to the number of touch sensor, touch screen controller chip selection, as well as the size of the touch screen, and with the calculation capacitive in touch screen design, touch sensor shape, size, structure, arrangement, the thickness of various materials, the spacing between LCD screen and touch screen, as well as the layout of the. He and finger touch CF related, such as touch-screen surface, the thickness of the thicker protective layer, then the thicker the protective layer is, the worse you touch sensing, also related with the operating position, depending on the touch screen controller chip performance.

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Begin Treasure Hunt with Metal Detector

2010-01-12T23:31:00.000-08:00

People will associate it with mine detectors when talking about metal detectors, engineers use it to detect buried mines. Metal detector is an instrument designed to detect metal, except for the detection of the mine have a metal or metal parts, it can also be used to detect the wires concealed in the walls, pipes and cables buried in underground, even underground treasure-hunting and found metal objects buried in the ground, of course, more metal detectors are now used in industrial purposes, such as food metallic contamination detection - Food metal detector, machine factory security metal detector - metal detector door, security door, Textiles metal impurities Broken Needle Detection - Needle detector and so on. Metal detectors can also serve as the equipment for youth national defense education and science activities, of course, after all is a fun entertainment device.

Theory of Metal Detector
Metal detectors use electromagnetic induction principle, using a coil with alternating current through, to produce a rapidly changing magnetic field. The magnetic field can be induced eddy currents in the metal object. Eddy currents will produce magnetic field, the magnetic field upside down affect the original magnetic field, triggering an audible warning signal in detector.

Underground Metal Detector
Is the application of advanced technology production, it have features like wide degree of detection, positioning accuracy, strong discernibility, ease operation and so on. Metal detector is mainly used to detect and identify hidden metal objects buried underground. besides used in military applications, is also widely used for: security checks, archeology, mineral prospecting, looking for scrap metal. Againreferred to as "Iron Exploration" is a good helper of waste recycling.

Hand-held Metal Detector
Hand-held metal detectors are designed to detect metal objects carried by people or objects. It can detect weapons, explosives or small metal objects in parcels, baggage, letters, fabric, etc carried by person. Its special appearance of the sensitive surface to make the operation simple and easy. Better than the ring-type hand-detection sensors. Ultra-high sensitivity, use for specific applications, such as prisons, chip plants, archaeological research, hospitals.

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Video Doorbell, Let Me See Who Is Knocking The Door

2010-01-12T19:11:00.000-08:00

The other name of the video doorbell is "video door phone"

In nowadays, the visual bell as a convenient and practical product, ranging from the late nineties to now, mainly used in commercial , the scale development is rapid, of universal applicate in high-rise residential buildings now in the urban district. when use, household heard the ring, receive the call visitors through the door host downstairs and engage in dialogue like video phone calls, while the host camera to receive video images in the visual extension through the downstairs, households observe the image display on the monitor extension to confirm the identity of visitors and finally decide whether to press the unlock button on indoor extension connect the host electric door locks to open the door, to allow visiting guests to enter.

Visual doorbell, using in one or more buildings in a residential building, when a number of households shared a door host, usually known as video intercom systems, building visual intercom systems; and used in single households, such as villas, often known as single-family video door phone or villa video doorbell.

Video doorbell already widely used in urban housing around the world current, its manufacturers concentrated in cities with relatively well-developed industry in security precautions, Guangzhou in Guangdong Province, Shenzhen of China, and Xiamen in Fujian Province and other cities in China.

Mobile Phone Signal Jammer

2010-01-12T02:01:00.000-08:00

Mobile Phone Signal Jammer primarily for various groups of place like examination room, schools, gas stations, churches, courts, libraries, Conference Center (Room), theaters, hospitals, government, finance, prisons, police, military areas and other places prohibit the use of mobile phones.

It is understood that cell phone signal jammers on the market can limit cell phone signal which 500M meters away from the launch pad, and the radius larger then 20-meter. Shielding radius adjustable, it just block mobile phone signals, without an impact on other electronic devices. Save energy, power 20W - 480w.

When Mobile phone work, mobile phones and base stations connected via radio waves in a certain frequency range, complete the data transfer of data and voice via a certain baud rate and modulation manner. Contrapose this communication principle, cell phone signal jammers scan from the lower end of the channel frequency to the high-end in a certain speed in the course of their work. The scanning speed can form a garbled signal interference in the mobile phone when receive messages, the phone can not detect normal data sent from the base station, so that phone can not establish connection with the base station. Mobile perform a phemomenon like search network, no signal, no service system and so on.

The cell phone signal jammers in common market, its role frequency: 869 ~ 894MHz; 825 ~ 960MHz; 1805 ~ 1880MHz and 1900 ~ 1990MHz and so on. Role in Band of CDMA800, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900. Can control a range of about 40 meters in diameter, using DC-DC converter input voltage, 5V output voltage.

Basic functions:
1 slow-start function
Blocker in the power, the working power from zero up to stability in 4 seconds.
2 shielding function
Start after 35 seconds the role of cellular phones shield within the role range.

Basic properties:
Launch frequency range :860-960MHZ 1.800-1.990GHZ
Transmit Power: 1W ± 200mA
Ambient temperature: -20 - +55 ℃
Relative humidity :30-95%
Role of the band: CDMA800, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900, PHS.
Control range: 40 meters.

WIFI Advantages

2010-01-12T01:02:00.000-08:00

WIFI is a wireless networking technology, we connected to a computer via network cable previously, but now it is through radio waves to connect internet; common situation is a wireless router, then in the effective range of radio coverage of the wireless router the WIFI connection can be used to interconnect, if the wireless router connected to an ADSL line, or other device access to the Internet, the wireless router is also known as "hot spots."
The common speed of wireless router now mostly 54M in the market, and then the higher level is the speed of 108M, of course, this speed is not the Internet speed, Internet speed depends mainly on the WIFI hot point internet line.

WIFI outstanding advantages
First, the radio waves have a wide range coverage, radio coverage based on Bluetooth technology is very small, only about 50 feet radius, about 15 meters, while the Wi-Fi is up to 300 feet radius, about 100 meters around, Needless to say the office, it can also be used in the whole building. A new switch launched by the Vivato recently, it is learned that this products can extend the current WIFI communication distance which close to 300 feet to 4 miles (about 6.5 km).

Second, although the wireless communication transmission quality under Wi-Fi technology, is not very good, data security performance worse than the Bluetooth，transmission quality also needs to be improved, but the transfer speed is very fast and can reach 54mbps, in line with personal and social information needs.

Third, the threshold firms entering the field is relatively low. Manufacturers only need to set up "hot spots" in the airport, railway stations, coffee shops, libraries and other densely populated place, and connect internet by high-speed access lines. In this way, because "Hot point" radio waves emitted from the access point can reach a radius of few tens of meters to 100 meters, the user in the region with notebook computer or WIFI mobile phone support the wireless LAN can high-speed access internet. In other words, Manufacturers do not have to spend money to carry on the network cabling, thus saving a lot of costs

No wiring
The main advantage of WiFi is does not require wiring, can be exempted from wiring constraints, so it is very suitable for the needs of mobile users, and has broad market prospects. Currently, it has been open up to to more other special sectors industries from the traditional health care, inventory control and management services, and even begun to enter the family, as well as educational institutions and other fields.

Health and Safety
IEEE802.11 required transmit power can not exceed 100 mW, the actual transmission power is about 60 ~ 70 mW, what this mean? Phone transmission power is about 200 milliwatts to 1 watt, the hand-held walkie-talkie up to 5 watts, and wireless networks is not direct contact with the human body like mobile phone, is absolutely safe.

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Mobile Phone Operation System

2010-01-11T22:20:00.000-08:00

Mobile phone operating system is generally only used in high-end smart phone. At present, in the smart phone market, the major part is personal information management-type mobile phone, as more manufacturers join the competition in the overall market has begun showing a decentralization trend. View from the market capacity, competition, status and application status point, the whole market is still in start-up phase.

Is currently used in mobile phone operating system, mainly refers six: PalmOS, Symbian, Windows CE, Linux, and Android, iPhoneOS.

Palm OS operating system

Palm OS operating system, self-developed by Palm Inc. and licensed to Handspring, Sony and Qualcomm, and other equipment manufacturers, the operating system is more inclined to PDA operating system.

Palm OS share dominance in the PDA market . Palm's product line itself including smart phones, then announced the merger with first smart phone developers Handspring, while establish the independent software sector.

Symbian system

Symbian is a real-time, multi-tasking pure 32-bit operating systems, with low power consumption, small memory occupation and other characteristics, very suitable for mobile phones and other mobile devices, through continuous improvement can support GPRS, Bluetooth, SyncML, and the 3G technology . The most important thing is that it is a standardized open platform, anyone can develop software for devices support Symbian . The difference with Microsoft products is, Symbian separate the mobile device common technology, which is the operating system kernel, with the graphical user interface technology , can be good adapt to platforms with different ways of input, can also enable manufacturers to produce more user-friendly operating interface for their products, in line with the trend of personalization, which is the the main reason user can see different look symbian system. Now the java process for this platform has begun to flourish on the Internet. Users can install the software, extended phone functions.

In the Symbian development stage, there have been three branches: namely, Crystal, Pearl, and Quarz. The first two principal directed towards the communications devices markets, also appear in the largest number of mobile phones, is the main force in the future smart phone operating system. The first mobile phone based on Symabian system in 2000, an Ericsson mobile phone models. But the real mature one and draw attention to the listing in 2001 at the same time is the Nokia 9210, which uses a Crystal branch system. Nokia 7650 and 3650 launched in 2002 is the Symbian Pearl sub-system models, in which 7650 is the first smart phone based on the 2.5G network products, they all belong to the 6.0 version Symbian. Sony Ericsson introduced a model also used the Pearl branch of Symbian, the version has been developed to 7.0, is designed for 3G network development, can be said to represent today's most powerful mobile operating system. In addition, Symbian support external storage devices started from version 6.0, such as MMC, CF card, making it full play the powerful expand capability, so that store more software and a variety of large-capacity multimedia files is possible.

Windows CE System

Windows CE system, including Pocket PC and Smartphone, the former focuses on the wireless PDA, the latter designed for mobile phones, a number of new mobile phone from the IT industry vendors to use, growth rates is fast.

Pocket PC 2002 launch of the Phone Edition (Phone Edition) application on the phone, the Chinese OEM machine Dopod 686 used this system. But it functions in mobile communications is not very comprehensive. In view of this situation, the end of 2002 Microsoft released an operating system SmartPhone2002 developed specifically for mobile phones , like the symbian Pearl, is a system designed for mobile communication devices .

From the reaction of a number of handphone manufacturers, only Samsung bought Microsoft's software licenses in the global top five handset makers, so its share of the cell phone market is still very low.

Linux Mobile Phone System

Linux system parts is an open source operating system, there are already many versions in vogue. But has not yet received wider support.

What is IPTV?

2010-01-11T18:40:00.000-08:00

IPTV or Interactive network TV, is a new technologies which using broadband cable television network, set the Internet, multimedia, communications and other technologies in one, provide a variety interactive services including digital television for home users.

At home, users can enjoy the IPTV services in two ways: (1) Computer, (2) Network + ordinary TV set-top boxes). It can well adapt to the trend of rapid development of today's networks, make full and effective use of network resources. IPTV is different from the traditional analog cable TV, but also different from the classic digital TV. Because the traditional and classic digital TV has a frequency-division system, timing, one-way radio and other features; While digital TV has many technological innovations as opposed to the classic analog TV, but only the change of signal, but does not touch on media content mode of transmission.

IPTV is the use of a computer or set-top box + TV programming to complete receive video on demand, video broadcasting and Internet surfing functions. It uses highly efficient video compression technology that enables video streaming bandwidth 800Kb / s can be close to DVD television ratings (typically DVD video streaming bandwidth requirements is 3Mb / s), is a strong advantage to carry out the future class of video business, such as live video on the Internet, Long-range true video on demand, program source in terms of production, etc., is a new technical concepts.

The problems of traditional television is the one-way broadcast, it greatly limits the interaction between the audience and television service provider, and limits the individuation and real-time of the program. If an audience is not interested for all the channels content being broadcast, he (she) will have no choice. This is not only a loss of time for the viewers but also a waste of resources for cable TV service providers. In addition, the current implementation of the specific content of programs broadcast in a specific period of time for many viewers is inconvenient. The audience on night work might want to sometime in the early morning watching the news, but one ready to take a particular train passengers want to watch a soccer match scheduled for the evening broadcast video before leave home. Now appears to be impossible.

Use the IPTV will solve this problem, in addition, We have some cell phones built in the IPTV module, it is IPTV phone.

Mobile Phone Frequencies

2010-01-10T23:02:00.000-08:00

Mobile phone tri-band generally refers to 900MHZ, 1800MHZ, 1900Mhz.

1900MHz is the U.S. GSM band.

900MHZ band is the frequencies of G mobile network, 1800MHz is the D-band network.
Therefore, 3-band phone will switch between 900 and 1800 frequency bands.
Which band specific choose will depend on network parameters at that time.
British bands are now using WCDMA and GSM, China's GSM is imported from Europe. Phone frequency divided into dual, tri-band, quad-band. Dual-band is not only use in China, you can also use dual-band GSM phone in the UK. Tri-band cell phone can be used in most of the parts of the world, the United Kingdom are also allowed. While the 4-band frequency added another frequency on the basis of the tri-band frequency, the signal will be better in some countries.

1900M band only in the Americas, such as the United States (the United States is 900M/1800M/1900 co-exist), New Zealand 900M/1900M, there is a network of 1900M band in Paraguay, so if we go abroad to these countries must take a tri-band mobile phone, like Triband Camera Cell Phone, Unlocked 2.4" M188 Tri-Band GSM PDA Cell Phone, GPS IPTV Tri-band PDA Mobile Phone and so on.
Currently Ecuador Conecel company uses 850M band need to use a quad-band phone to connect with others, such as the HTC Quadband PDA Cell Phone with Windows Mobile Phone 6.0, HTC Quad Band GPS/MSN/Emial/WiFi PDA.

Universal Mobile Phone Telescope - 6x zoom cell phone telescope

2010-01-07T19:28:00.000-08:00

Said in principle, mobile phone telescope, is a kind of the hand-held monocular telescope ruled out the normal focusing function. So, not suitable for use with eye, can only be used in mobile phones.

The reason for not include focusing function is very simple, that if we adjust the focal length - cell phone camera is not autofocus, and that the image will appear blurred.

Talk about the meaning of fixed focal length, in the digital camera lens, the fixed-focus means that the enlargementfactor can not be changed when shooting - in the telescope, this is not called "fixed focus", this is called "fixed zoom"! Note that this distinction.

In the telescope, fixed-focus refers to the very low-grade, there is no focusing mechanism on the product, such products are rare. Adjust focus refers to the sharpness adjustment, the general product by formal manufacturers will equipped, unless it is too low-end.

(On the telescope, as opposed to changeable zoom, corresponding called "fixed times."

Zoom-changeable certainly not good, it don't need to choose. Otherwise, it is impossible for military hand-held binoculars active-duty, all using structure of fixed zomm, there is no one using (continuous) zoom structure.

Zoom-changeable cell phone telescope, there are some inherent flaws, such as poor resolution, field of vision is also extremely narrow. )

Dual Card Dual Standby Cell Phone

2010-01-07T18:14:00.000-08:00

The definition of dual sim dual standby

Dual sim dual standby is a new Noun now in mobile phone industry, Dual sim dual standby means you can insert two SIM Card in mobile phone, and two SIM cards standby at the same time .
On the market, dual sim dual standby generally refers to dual sim dual standby in the same network standard, that is, GSM network dual sim dual standby, CDMA network dual sim dual standby, PHS network dual sim dual standby; Dual sim dual standby mainly referring to the first kinds of situation: GSM Dual sim dual standby. At present, Dual sim dual standby phone in CDMA and PHS standard is hard to see in the market, and even not exist.
More simply, consumers use GSM dual sim dual standby mobile phone, you can use two GSM network numbers in one mobile phone. Use the CDMA dual sim dual standby mobile phone, you can use two CDMA networks mobile phone number.
Dual card dual standby cell phones can be set to the following conditions in general: 1, only SIM1 card open; 2, only SIM2 card open; 3, two cards open. With the dual sim dual standby mobile phone, the busy person no longer have to have two phone in hand, simple and convenient. In an oligopoly market structure of telecommunications industry, the production of dual card dual standby take a great convenience to the business people make trip around the world, and greatly reduces the communication cost.

Classification of Dual SIM Dual Standby

Dual card dual standby also can be divided into Dual-mode dual standby, Dual-network dual standby etc.

The characteristics of Dual card Dual standby

The first: telephone charge, you can choose the cheapr card to call.
The second: convenient to be used, two numbers, but only need to bring one cell phone.
The third: full-contact, suitable for occasions like outdoor adventure that need for close liaison.
The fourth: most people can save long distance charges while they have two cards in two different cities.

Wireless Video Door Phone Intercom

2010-01-05T19:25:00.000-08:00

The product's have luxury, fashion, unique design, is a new type wireless video intercom doorbell system for the safety of high-grade villas, court houses.

According to the realization of function points, Two-way wireless video door phone intercom can be divided into two parts, machines outdoor unit and indoor unit.

Using this system, indoor unit can monitor all thing outdoor by audio, vide, also take voice communication with guests visit, achieve unlock control function, all the outdoor machine and indoor communications use wireless transmission to achieve, simply equipment installation , high system sensitivity, wide use range.

The system can reach 50-200 meters transmission distance, the actual distance dicided by the system design and component choice.

Adoption of wireless technologies, systems without wiring, easy installation, avoiding the problems caused by wiring, achieved indoor surveillance outdoor intercom functions at the same time, this filled the market
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How To Sell in Bing Cashback

2010-01-04T17:17:00.000-08:00

How Does it Work?

The cashback program is on a CPA basis (Cost Per Action). This means as an advertiser you only pay when a user takes an action in this case that means buys a product from you. Meanwhile to be listed you have "bid" on where you will be listed. The higher the bid the higher the CashBack that shows for the customer and the higher you show for that product in the results. Remember you do not have to pay for views or even clicks only when the customers buys the product. Cashback takes your bid and pays the customer a percentage of it and a percentage is kept by Microsoft. We of course don't know what percantage kept and what is passed to the customer.

Can Anyone Join?

Unfortunately not anyone can joing the CashBack program. There is a list of requirements to join Cashback as an Advertiser! In order to advertise in Live search using the Cashback service you have to meet several qualifications. First you must be headquartered in the United States.

Second you must have a retail site with e-commerce capabilities and be able to "fulfil" the physical shipment of the product. Basically you have to have an online store and be able to ship the product you are advertising. My guess is if your reading this an your not an affiliate you probably already have both.

Third you must be able to create and maintain a product data feed. CashBack needs this to be able to list your products with other competing products when users use Live Search. Depending on the e-commerce software package you are using most likely already have this. If you sell over 50 items I'd be pretty sure that you have it, if not get it not just for CashBack but for your sanity.

Fourth you have to be able to implement a standard tracking pixel on your website's order confirmation page. You should already have some type of tracking if you have an e-commerce site. If your not sure never fear most of the pre-built e-commerce software packages have this capability.

I'm Qualified How do I Join?

Currently most of the major vendors are already on the Cashback program like Borders, Tigerdirect, Ebay, etc. If you want to joind the service and you qualify you just have to fill out an Interest Form. See our screen shots for the type information you will need to fill it out. Or if you already advertise with MSN contact your representative and they will walk you through the rest of Microsoft Live Search Cashback signup.

Once your signed up you still need to bid on key words. Unlike Google Adwords you aren't bidding per click for each keyword which can take a lot of maintenance. Instead you're bidding per action in this case per purchase. Yes, you will be bidding against the "big companies" like Borders, Ebay, Tiger Direct, etc. Like Google adwords the key is to find good overlooked keywords and then get near the top of the search results by bidding higher. The higher you bid the more money that customers will get cashback.

What Is A Digital Photo Frame

2010-01-04T00:21:00.000-08:00

What Is a Digital Photo Frame?

(1) Digital photo frame is a frame to demonstrate the digital photo instead of paper photo. Digital photography inevitably promote the development of the digital photo frame because less than 35% digital photo printed now in
the world . Digital photo frame is usually directly plug in the camera memory card to show photos, of course, it will provide more internal storage space in order to access external memory card.

(2) Digital Photo Frame is a frame, but it is no longer used the way put into a photo to show image, but by a LCD screen to display, which can get photos from the SD Card through a card reader interface, and set the way of cycle to show,
the frame is more flexible and variable than ordinary frame, also give a new exhibition space to the increasing using of digital photos now.
In short, the digital picture frame is the special equipment to view and share digital photos.
　　

Supplement to "What Is a Digital Photo Frame?"

(1) digital photo frame is a new frame can directly display digital photos without printing out the photo and then display.
(2) It uses the traditional frame (appearance) modeling of the common frame, the photo in the middle part of the traditional common frame replaced by liquid crystal displays, coupled with power supply, storage media and other components, can show (broadcast) digital photos, Meanwhile, different photos can be displayed within the loop (play) in the same frame, provide a better platform and space for photo display to the growing number of digital photos and pictures of people.
(3) digital photo frame have a same shape with the traditional ordinary frame (of course, also can be varied choice in size and style as with the traditional ordinary frame ), but unlike the traditional ordinary photo frame print photos then loaded into frames to display, but through direct plug in the camera's memory card or directly copy the digital photo to the digital picture frame memory to immediately display, and it can store and display (playback) hundreds or even thousands of photos.
(4) The above three points described a single digital photo frame (that is, can only display digital photos), in addition, there are multi-functional digital photo frame, which can also play MP3/MP4 / slide images, film / video / TV, you can also look atEBook, Set the alarm clock and calendar, and even network to download photos, browse the Web and so on except show digital photos; different types of digital photo frames can meet people have different needs in more options.

Hav You See Chewing Gum Camera

2009-12-27T22:38:00.000-08:00

Sony annouced ultra-small / light-weight digital camera on July 26, to show the most advanced technology owned by the company world insmall / light-weight device . The camera's weight is only 26g, size of 62.6mm × 21.5mm × 13mm. According to Sony this is the configuration of the world's smallest LCD displays for digital cameras.

The camera uses a bare IC chip package, minimum chip pin spacing in which is 67μm. Cameras use Memory Stick Duo storage media memory cards, lenses with 330,000-pixel CCD element. Fuselage configuration 0.55 inches high temperature silicone polymer liquid crystal, and configure a small battery. The LCD display uses advanced technologies such as thin-shaped light guide plate so that its thickness is only 4mm. Battery with dimensions of 38mm × 21mm × 6mm, weight of 7g lithium-ion polymer rechargeable batteries. As the battery electrolyte using a new type of colloidal substances, in order to achieve the 210mAh performance. Sony will these technologies bring a variety of devices used in communication terminals.

Image clarity for the 640 × 480 dot-matrix, using a capacity of 64MB of Mermory Stick Duo memory card can store about 1000 standard JPEG images. Unfortunately, Sony is currently no commercial intentions to push the digital camera into market, may be they are scruple the application like this small camera, after all, many chewing gum camera in the market are used for surveillance device, this is not allowed in a lot of nation.

Know More About Baby Monitor

2009-12-24T01:10:00.000-08:00

There are dozens of styles of baby monitors available for purchase at baby products stores. When you're buying a baby monitor, you should look for one that fits your lifestyle and the home in which it will be used. The following suggestions will help you find the perfect baby monitor so that you can keep a closer eye on your baby for safety and peace of mind.

Baby Monitor Range
If you only want to monitor your baby from a few rooms away, or in a small house, almost any baby monitor will do. If you have a large or multi-story home, or you'd like to be able to take the receiver outside to a large yard or detached garage, look for a baby monitor with a longer range, so you can be sure you'll hear baby from far away.

Interference
If you have close neighbors with children, keep in mind that other families may have baby monitors that use the same channels, meaning that you may hear what happens in other homes, and they may hear you. Cordless phones may also pick up baby monitor sounds. If interference is a concern for you, look for a baby monitor that has added security features or no-interference technology.

Baby Monitor Types
All types of baby monitor, like baby sound monitor, video baby monitor, toy baby monitor, wireless baby monitor, multi-camera baby monitor, 2.4gHz baby monitor, multi-channel baby moniotr.

Monitoring Sounds, Sights and More
Basic baby monitors let you hear what's happening in baby's room. Modern baby monitors also let you watch baby on video, and even to monitor baby's breathing and movement. Video monitors are helpful, but you won't want to watch the screen constantly, so be sure the monitor also has good sound. Movement sensors add peace of mind, but the AAP warns that parents may gain a false sense of security from movement monitors. Checking your baby personally is still the safest option.

Multi-Room Monitoring
Most baby monitors have one transmitter for the nursery and one or two receivers that let parents listen to baby. If you want transmitters in more than one room, or for more than one child, there are fewer choices. Some parents buy two or more video baby monitor systems to monitor different children, but with this option you must choose systems that don't interfere, or you'll only hear annoying electronics screeches. A few baby monitors today have multi-room monitoring options, though.

Baby Monitor Portability
The majority of baby monitor receivers today have at least a belt clip that allows parents to carry the receiver with them around the house. If you want to move the receiver around a lot, check the belt clip or attachment method to be sure it's sturdy enough to withstand daily use. Also check the power source and battery life. Will you need to plug it in constantly? Some new baby monitors have ultra-small receivers on a lanyard or belt-clip for great portability, too.

Mobile Phone Will Become The Next Generation of Computer?

2009-12-23T19:56:00.000-08:00

Computer World Net reported that the world's total of 1.5 billion mobile phones. You may have already begun to use mobile phones to the Internet, take pictures, send e-mail and play games. Very quickly, your current PC may be eliminated.
The development of mobile phones around the world
1900 hours 41 minutes 16 seconds, the figure is worked out by a person who named Adam Rappoport of Philadelphia high school students last year, Hanukkah (Jewish Day 1) received one as a gift of silver Verizon LG cell phones, he spend lot of time on it, he said, "I am familiar with the phone's touch-screen more than PC keyboard " He said: "I am a cell phone boy."
side of the globe in Tokyo, Satoshi Koiso is also staring at his cell phone. Koiso was studying third year of college, living in the capital of the world's fresh Wanyi Er - 20% of Tokyo were connected to the world's fastest mobile phone network, people are using mobile phones to watch television, read books and magazines, as well as play games. However, Koiso always uses phone to do some simple and meaningful things, for example, each morning on a small screen pops up an anti-tobacco message. This is an activity which designed to help students quit smoking part of the activities. "Teachers are also working to quit smoking while you are there, hesitant." One day an e-mail that said.
While in Frankfurt, Germany, Chrisoph Oswald was rushed to that his favorite bars, to search for his favorite woman: high, thin, and the frank. This 36-year-old software consultant is staring at his cell phone screen to complete the search. When reached the bar, Oswald's Nokia cell phone began to shake, and then an attractive blonde appeared in his color display. She said: "Hey, I'm Susan, come to see me!" Oswald scan a bit about the crowd, and found that girls on the screen. In fact, both of their cell phones are close to each other, the phone has been activated a service called "Symbian Dater".The service will compare two people's profiles and determine their suitability to each other. Very quickly, they both laughed, and then Chrisoph bought a glass of wine for Susan.
scientific and technological revolution occurred in two kinds of modes: surprisingly quickly and imperceptibly slow. The kind of fast, such as the iPod's popularity, or the proliferation of music-sharing Web site, and soon changed the cultural landscape. And Those that changes are slow and need to take several decades to change our way of life and work. In contrast, the popularity of mobile phones is relatively slow, but significant. In 1977, AT & T in Chicago established the world's first mobile network has only a few 2000 users, at that period ,the phone in terms of shape and weight is like a brick.
These handsets have been put into the museum collections, at present, our world every year sales of cell phones is more than 500 million, they look smooth, and color-bright. Sales of mobile phones have caused the compressed sales of television, radio and even personal computer. A total of 1.5 billion mobile phones around the world, more than double the number of PC. Mobile phone has been so deeply embedded in our lives, so if we do not have them, then it is difficult to imagine how we will do in future.
the dispute for Mobile phone can replace PC or not?
When our phone is becoming increasingly intelligent, smaller and faster, and they can allow users to connect to high-speed Internet, then an obvious problem: the mobile phone will become the next generation of computer? In fact, in a sense, it is already is. Most advanced mobile phones have processing power equivalent to the mid-nineties of the last century's PC, while the energy consumption is only one percent of the latter. Moreover, an increasing number of cell phones with computer features, such as sending e-mail, browsing the Web or even shooting pictures. Last year, shipment of camera phones reached 84 million. However, whether the development of mobile phones will make the PC bleak and even to replace the PC is still controversy. PC's supporters said the phone's size is too small, too slow to connect to the network and thus can not effectively complete the current computer keyboard and expensive displays can accomplish those tasks. Supporters of cell phones responded to: wait and see, the upcoming innovations will lift the restrictions on mobile phones. Palm Pilot inventor and PlamOne's CTO Jeff Hawkins said: "One day, there are 2 billion to 3 billion people have mobile phones at the same time, and there is no PC. Handset will become our entire digital lifestyle."
PalmOne is the one of those trying to keep the cell phone has all functions of the computer. Hawkins The latest product has a smooth appearance, and only pocket-size Treo 600. Treo has a small size keyboard, a built-in digital camera and additional memory slot. Other equipment suppliers have also introduced their unique functionality of the phone. Nokia launched last fall, N-Gage, and plans to be able to play this month will launch a new version of video games cell phone in this month. Motorola's upcoming MPx will have a perfect "double rotation" design: When the phone is open in one direction, it looks like an ordinary phone, but when it is time to open along the other axis , it is an e-mail device, while the telephone keypad at this time will be extended into a small standard keyboard. There are also some smart phones being developed will come with digital cameras, GPS antennas, as well as to the local Wi-Fi hot spots (a kind of in the office, airports and coffee shops can often be seen in ultra-high-speed wireless network) interface.
At present, according to Gartner research, smart phones accounted for only 5% of the total mobile handset sales, but this figure doubling every year. In the United States, business people are the major customers smart phone. Has 80 employees, a Baltimore law firm Gordon Feinblatt has recently started to release Treo 600 rather than the laptop to his own lawyers. It is a member of the Jeff Hackett said: "The smart phones greatest benefit relative to the computer is that it is always accompanied by you."
the favorable gifts of South Korea 1 / 2 children, Children on Children's Day is cell phone!
While in Asia, not those boring professionals drive the latest innovation of mobile phone market, but the Japanese so-called "Keitai-crazy kids". There are many teenagers sitting in a crowded Tokyo shopping malls, busy with each other to send messages, read e-mail magazine or playing "Dragon Quest" games. In Korea, young people are so fond of cell phones, so a recent survey of primary school students, half of the children said they most wanted in the Children's Day gift is a cell phone. In contrast, dogs received 22% of the vote, while the PC has only 10% of supporters. Many Asian handset manufacturers believe that, for these children is already 75-year-old TV will be the next one will be liked. In May, Samsung announced that it would launch a television cell phones can watch more than 40 TV programs.
Mobile Observers say that in next few years, flash memory capacity of mobile phones will be more than 1G, so you can become a great album or a music player, and may supply their own storage device iPod (Apple's a digital music player electronic equipment) use. Over the years, the industry in discussion "location-based services", ie mobile phone anywhere in the world can detect its exact location, to provide driving directions services, showing the discount information on nearby shops, or dating services - like Frankfurt's Christoph enjoyed.
But not all experts believe that it will be the end of the development of mobile phones. Your cell phone one day will actually run most of the features of PC, such as word processing and web browsing? PalmOne's Hawkins thought it will be. The Palm Pilot and the Treo inventor in his office equipped with a desktop machine and a Sony VAIO notebook computer, but he often without them, as if they are just relics of history only. He predicted that in the next few decades, all the phones will become mobile phones, and all the networks are able to receive voice and Internet access at broadband speed signals. When the mobile operators to recover their investment in the new network after all phone charges will be reduced to only a few dollars. Hawkins predicted: "the equivalent of your own pocket to have a T1 line interface." He also said, the computer will not disappear, but they will have to retire next station, because people prefer a more portable, and can be opened immediately for using and need not to activate the machine.
PC defender of violations responded to this belief. They pointed out that laptops can offer another way to mobile computing. Particularly over the last few years, with tens of thousands around the world, Wi-Fi networking, this trend is more pronounced. To the end of this year, notebook shipments in nearly half equipped with Wi-Fi, making their owners can set up a temporary office in a coffee shop or a park. Moreover, there is a simple problem: that is, the size of mobile phones will become smaller and smaller, but the size of the volume of people has not changed. Intel's executive vice president Sean Maleny, said: "There are billions of people will not stare at the small screen with a way to back replace them for the screen, keyboard, cell phone experience." Intel the same time, will put a large number of investment in Wi-Fi and mobile phone technology.
However, the cell phone innovators are working to resolve this difficult problem. Scientists have carried out decades of research in the speech recognition, the recent introduction of this technology into PDA, allowing users through a simple voice commands to control these devices. Although the phone is still a lack of sufficient capacity to accomplish this functionality, but Moore's Law will help it to do so soon. There are some people are working to improve the keyboard. Canesta is a has been a five-year-old company in San Jose, California that is developing a called "projection keyboard" products - mobile phones, laser equipment, will project an ordinary keyboard layout onto a large screen, and then use the camera of cell phones to capture the user’s finger movements.
In any case, cell phones will not follow the fastest path to achieve their bright future. Since there is no single company can fully control such devices, the mobile phone industry where innovation is often full of twists and turns and mistakes. Sprint and AT & T that is responsible for telephone operators to sell phones to users and provide billing and operation of telephone networks , Hua Fei; Sony, Nokia and Samsung devices such as phone manufacturers are only responsible for the design, while outsourcing the actual production to Chinese factories. Another challenge is, not the same as the Internet, mobile phone does not exist open, and the only agreement. This means that software developed as a mobile phone does not run on other mobile phones. Non-commercial programming on the Internet has led to the rapid evolution, but in the cell phone world, it does not apply.
However, if you can overcome these commercial barriers, but only by the constraints of imagination and technical feasibility, then what will happen then? Frog Design is a 34-year-old company, it has helped Motorola, Nextel had designed many types of mobile phone. Now, it tried to answer this question. Four professional technical design staff spent a month at the time, formulated a "petfrog" specifications. petfrog is a smooth, attractive phone, it is touch-screen can display, including keyboard, mouse, or game console to any interactive interface. In addition, its high-resolution video screen can provide video dialogue and surfing online. It also has a thin-style, pluggable storage devices, allowing to transfer a phone into an MP3 player or a digital camera.

Dental Camera Use for Teeth Health or Surveillance

2009-12-08T03:06:00.000-08:00

It is perfect for teachers giving lessons, for dentist and even for people who need to be persuaded that a trip to the dentist is inevitable for them. The dental camera has a resolution of 320*240 pixels, has six built-in bright LED illumination lights and one touch picture taking that will be saved to the computer's hard drive.

This dental camera that enables users to examine their teeth, ears,hair and other body parts on their own,you also could use it to look into cotton fibre,inset,leaf,rock and mini-size eletron element so on.Operation is easy. Just plug the av dental camera cable into any TV video input or connect the usb dental camera to computer USB port and aim the lens at the part you want to see. Roughly 26mm wide and 199mm long, this wired dental camera uses four AA batteries. It has three types, namely PAL/CMOS, NTSC/CMOS and CCD.

Wired Dental Camera Specifications:
Camera Specification:
Imaging Sensor: 1/4 inch OMNIVISION Color CMOS
Horizontal Resolution: 380TV Line
CMOS Total Pixels: 628 x 582 (PAL) / 510 x 492 (NTSC)
View Angles: 62 degrees
Minimum Illumination: 0.5Lux / F1.5
Gain Control: Automatic
Consumption Current: 80 mA
Operating Range: 10 ~ 20mm
Operating Temperature: -10℃ ~ +40℃
Operating Humidity: 85%RH
Dimension(WxLxH): 200x20x22 mm

Beside the wired one, wireless dental camera is also a popular gadget for the moveable strong point

Buy Your Own Portable Cell Phone Jammer

2009-12-08T02:58:00.000-08:00

Provide portable cell phone jammer, professional cell phone jammer in wholesale factory direct price. www.espow.com offer portable mobile phone jammer, high power cell phone jammer and gps jammer to world around range. Buy cell phone jammer in best price from China.

Mobile Phone Jammer can be applied at meeting room, conference room, museum, gallery, theatre,concert hall, church, temple, restaurant, classroom, training center, factory, bank, train, bus, etc. For some locations of special purpose such as hospital, gas station, etc., please do field test first to make sure no interference happened to the normal operation of their equipment and instrument. It’s easy to install and operate the device.

Broad Spectrum Cell Phone Jammer has complete spectrum interference function with a wide range of up to 10m distance. It comes with a built-in rechargable Li-battery for 2-3 hours signal jammering. This jammer product can block all signal of GSM,CDMA,DCS,PHS,3G systems. With this jammer, you will be very easy to keep your meeting room and immediate surround annoyance free!

2gb 4gb 8gb Spy Pen Using Guide

2009-12-08T02:46:00.000-08:00

How to Use Mini Spy Pen Camera
Step 1:
Press the switch on the smart 4gb camera pen, it begins to kinescope as soon as being turned on. The blue light will turn on during kinescoping.
Step 2:
Press the switch again, it will begin to save data and then turn off, at this time, the light turns to yellow, reflect that the 4gb pen DVR is at sleeping status(that means do not kinescope or shut down neither).
Step 3:
If need to kinescope again, press the switch once more, then can come back to kinescope , during this time ,the light will turn to blue again.
Step 4:
Hold down the switch for 5s , then the power switch is off ,after shutting down the pen camera DVR , there is no guide light.
Step 5:
When finish charging the battery , the light stops glittering and the yellow light keeps on ,which means that battery is fully charged.
Step 7:
The 4gb spy pen camera will turn off itself when the battery has been used up. And will save the kinescoped files before automatically shutting down.

Spy Pen FAQ
Q : Can the video file which is recording be stored if the battery is out suddenly during using?
A : Don’t worry . if the battery use off suddenly this spy pen will store the recording video files before it turns off.

Q : How to deal with the situation of system halted?
A : Please use “RESET” button then push the on/off switch , so it will work again.

Q : Which form can be chosen to format?
A : Please use form “FAT” to format.

Q : What's the spy pen camera time set operation(How to setup the spy pen record time)?
A : Insert the disk accessory in you pc and run the time modify sofeware in it, or just ask our seller for sending the time set up software to you, then you can change the record time.

T200+ DUAL SIM CAMERA MOBILE PHONE

2009-04-21T19:30:00.000-07:00

T200+ DUAL SIM CAMERA MOBILE PHONE with 2.0MP COMS Camera(max enlarged to 5.0MP by software) inside, with Dual SIM Dual Standby,stereo speaker/NES Game. Equiped 3.0 Inch 260,000 color TFT,Touch Screen, Bluetooth 2.0 Support with A2DP, you can have a good enjoy by the high configuration. .

built-in ANALOG TV Function and FM Radio
Supports GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Can't work with 3G network
3.0 Inch 260,000 color TFT
Touch Screen 2.0MP COMS Camera
(max enlarged to 5.0MP by software)

Specifications
Network SystemGSM 850/900/1800/1900Mhz
Screen3.0 Inch 260,000 color TFT,Touch Screen
Camera2.0 Mega Pixels Camera, 1600*1200,(max enlarged to 5.0MP by software. ),3x Zoom,FlashLight (genuine:2.0MP)
Ringtone64 Poly / MP3 Ringtone
MusicMp3 Player
MovieMp4 Player, Support 3GP/Mpeg-4/MP4,Support Full Screen Play
BluetoothBluetooth 2.0 Support with A2DP
GameNES Game Emulator
Internt connectionWAP/GPRS/MMS/SMS
InterfaceBluetooth/ USB2.0 /U disc
Memory1GB TF (Max Suport 16GB<8gb+8gb>)
LanguageEnglish, Turkish, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Persian
Telephone directories300 groups,incoming ringtone,MP3 as ringtone
SMS & MMS200 messages, MMS
Schedule power on/offsupport auto start/close, can set user-defined photo of start/close
Alarm clock3groups,MP3 as ringtone
Standby Photojpg, gif
styleBar
ColorGolden
Talking time120~180 minutes
Standby Time3-5 days
Dimensions 115 59 235mm
Weight125g

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2008 Top 10 Digital Cameras

2009-01-24T20:00:00.000-08:00

Top 10 Digital Cameras

1. Canon IXUS 80 IS
User Attention: 10.31%

Reference price：$206
Total pixels：8M
Screen size ：2.5Inch
Optical zoom ：3.0 X
Photosensitive components：CCD
Photosensitive size：1/2.5Inch
Wide-angle lens：NO
Reduction Performance：IS

2. Sony T300
User Attention: 9.97%

Reference price：$334
Total pixels：10.3M
Screen size ：3.5Inch
Optical zoom ：5.0 X
Photosensitive components：Super HAD CCD
Photosensitive size：1/2.3Inch
Wide-angle lens：NO
Reduction Performance：IS

3. Nikon D80
User Attention: 5.97%

Reference price：$676
Total pixels：10.20M
Screen size ：2.5Inch
Optical zoom ：NO
Photosensitive components：CCD
Photosensitive size：23.6×15.8mm
Wide-angle lens：Depending on the lens
Reduction Performance：NO

4. Sony T700
User Attention: 5.52%

Reference price：$371
Total pixels：10.30M
Screen size ：3.5Inch
Optical zoom ：4.0 X
Photosensitive components：Super HAD CCD
Photosensitive size：1/2.3Inch
Wide-angle lens：NO
Reduction Performance：IS

5. Sony T70
User Attention: 5.52%

Reference price：$371
Total pixels：8.28M
Screen size ：3Inch
Optical zoom ：3.0 X
Photosensitive components：CCD
Photosensitive size：1/2.5Inch
Wide-angle lens：NO
Reduction Performance：IS

6. Canon IXUS 860 IS
User Attention: 3.67%

Reference price：$293
Total pixels：8M
Screen size ：3Inch
Optical zoom ：3.8 X
Photosensitive components：CCD
Photosensitive size：1/2.5Inch
Wide-angle lens：Yes
Reduction Performance：IS

7. Sony T2
User Attention: 3.67%

Reference price：$235
Total pixels：8.28M
Screen size ：2.7Inch
Optical zoom ：3.0 X
Photosensitive components：Super HAD CCD
Photosensitive size：1/2.5Inch
Wide-angle lens：NO
Reduction Performance：IS

8. Sony T200
User Attention: 2.85%

Reference price：$324
Total pixels：8.28M
Screen size ：3.5Inch
Optical zoom ：5.0 X
Photosensitive components：CCD
Photosensitive size：1/2.5Inch
Wide-angle lens：NO
Reduction Performance：IS

9. Canon EOS 450D
User Attention: 2.76%

Reference price：$574
Total pixels：12.4M
Screen size ：3Inch
Optical zoom ：NO
Photosensitive components：CMOS
Photosensitive size：22.2×14.8mm
Wide-angle lens：Depending on the lens
Reduction Performance：NO

10. Sony W170
User Attention: 2.39%

User Attention(Information from www.163.com)

Reference price：$244
Total pixels：10.3M
Screen size ：2.7Inch
Optical zoom ：5.0 X
Photosensitive components：Super HAD CCD
Photosensitive size：1/2.3Inch
Wide-angle lens：Yes
Reduction Performance：IS

Top 10 Digital Camera Brands

User Attention Chart(information from www.163.com)

1. Sony 39.25%
2. Canon 38.36%
3. Nikon 12.42%
4. Fijifilm 2.85%
5. Samsung 2.79%
6. Panasonic 2.30%
7. Kodak 0.68%
8. GM 0.31%
9. Sigma 0.31%
10. Casio 0.28%

Reprint from http://zillionpark.blogspot.com/2009/01/top-10-digital-camera-in-2008.html

Olympus IR-30 and S-DVD-100 DVD/CD

2009-01-23T21:01:00.000-08:00

Olympus IR-300 Announcement

Olympus is proud to announce that the new IR-300 Digital Camera and S-DVD-100 DVD/CD Reader/Writer have been added to its Total Imaging Solution family of products. When Olympus first announced the development of the Total Imaging Solution in 2004, it showed consumers a revolutionary way to experience digital photography. Rather than involve a PC in the digital imaging process, the Total Imaging Solution enables users to take, organize, print, and store photos quickly and hassle-free virtually anywhere with compact, high-performance components.

Model IR-300 Camera for the Easy Imaging System
Type Digital camera with 5.1cm / 2” Sunshine colour TFT LCD monitor.
Image sensor
Image sensor 1/2.5” CCD solid-state image pickup with 5.19 million pixels.
Effective pixel number 5 million pixels. (The actual number of pixels used in image processing.)
Filter array Primary colour filter (RGB).
Media
Storage media type Removable xD-Picture Card (16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB and 1GB) and 15MB internal memory
Lens
Optical zoom 3x.
Structure 11 lenses in 9 groups. 3 aspherical lens elements.
Focal length 6.3 – 18.9 mm (equivalent to 38 – 114 mm lens in 35 mm format).
Maximum aperture 1:3.3 (W) – 4.0 (T).
Digital zoom 4x (up to 12x combined with optical zoom).
LCD monitor 5.1cm / 2’’ Sunshine colour TFT LCD monitor with 206,000 pixels.
Focusing
System TTL system iESP auto focus with contrast detection.
Mode Auto iESP autofocus, spot autofocus.
Working range Standard mode 0.3m (Wide) / 0.6m (Tele) – infinity.
Macro mode 0.1m – 0.3m (Wide), 0.5m – 0.6m (Tele).
Super Macro mode From as close as 5 cm.
Light metering
Mode iESP metering.
Exposure
Exposure control Programme AE, spot metering.
Scene Programmes (Landscape, Landscape and Portrait, Night Scene, Portrait at Night, Indoor, Fireworks, Sunset, Self Portrait, Portrait, Cuisine, Documents, Sports, Beach & Snow, Candle, Available Light Portrait, Behind Glass, Vivid).
Shutter speed 4 – 1/2,000 sec.
Compensation Yes, up to +/- 2 EV in ½ EV steps.
White balance
Mode Auto iESP auto.
Preset Overcast, Sunlight, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent.
Flash
Built-in flash Modes Auto (automatic activation in low and backlight),Red-eye Reduction, Soft, Fill-in (forced activation), Off (no flash).
Working range 0.3m – 2.6m (Wide) / 0.5m – 2.1m (Tele).
Guide number 6.0.
Sequence shooting 1.2 frames per second for up to 4 frames (with highest quality setting).
Processing
Image processing TruePic TURBO, high image quality processing, noise reduction.
Function shooting Panorama (with optional Olympus xD-Picture Card), 2 in 1, frame selection.
Movie processing Digital image stabiliser.
Viewing
Still image view Slide-show, Calendar function, Album function.
Motion picture Frame by frame, index jump, reverse playback, variable speed playback, voice playback.
Editing
Still picture edit Sepia, black and white, resize, trimming, rotation, red-eye reduction, correction of brightness and saturation.
Motion picture edit Index, edit.
Recording System
Still image JPEG (DCF: “Design rule for Camera File system”), Exif 2.21 support,
Print Image Matching III support, DPOF support, DPS.
Motion picture QuickTime Motion JPEG®* with sound.
Voice recording Wave format, PCM, ADPCM.
Number of storable frames (Approx., with 15 MB internal memory)
Still picture mode 2,560 x 1,920 SUPER HIGH: 10
2,048 x 1,536 HIGH 2: 16
1,600 x 1,200 HIGH 1: 25
1,024 x 768 BASIC: 45
640 x 480 Email: 111
Motion picture mode Up to memory capacity. With the 15MB internal memory this is:
320 x 240 Standard 37 seconds.
160 x 120 Extended 166 seconds.
Voice processing mode Up to memory capacity. With the 15MB internal memory this is:
Fine Approx. 9 min.
Standard Approx. 26 min.
Extended Approx. 53 min.
Power supply
IR-30 battery Li-Io rechargeable battery, LI-40B to be charged inside the camera. Optional charger LI40C available.
AC adapter AC adapter A511;
AC 100V-240V, 50-60Hz; 5V.
Interface via docking station DC input terminal and A/V output, USB AutoConnect interface (storage class), Easy Imaging System connector.
Other features
DPOF setting Date and time, single-frame print reservation, all print reservation, number of prints, date/time display, automatic transfer to Easy Imaging System printer.
Direct printing (DPS ) PictBridge support allows direct printing with compatible printers.
Easy Imaging System Support via cradle. Direct printing on PS-100 and storing on S-HD100 and S-DVD-100 is supported.
Multilingual menu English/ French/ German/ Spanish / Russian / Italian (additional languages can be downloaded via Internet).
Self-timer Yes.
Remote control Optional remote control RM100.
Date/time/calendar system Up to year 2099.
Size
Dimensions 99 (W) x 53 (H) x 22 (D) mm.
Weight 112g (without battery and card).
Box contents Strap, docking station, USB cable, A/V cable, rechargeable Li-Ion battery, AC adapter A511, OLYMPUS Master 1.2.

Fujifilm FinePix Z5fd

2009-01-22T20:46:00.000-08:00

The FinePix Z5fd is the first 'Z' series camera to feature hardware-based Face Detection Technology. Available from January in Raspberry Red (call 0870 084 1310 for availability), the range will be completed in March with the addition of the Mocha Brown and Silver. The FinePix Z5fd becomes the flagship in Fujifilm's ultra-slim, style-compact line-up alongside the FinePix Z3 and Z2. With a 3x optical (internal) zoom, a 6.3 megapixel sensor, ISO 1600 sensitivity, Intelligent Flash and a new Blog Mode; plus Fujifilm's unique Super CCD HR and RP Processor II, the camera's diminutive size and chic outer-shell looks at odds with the amount of technology at its heart.

Specification
Sensor
• 1/2.5 " Type Super CCD HR l
• 6.3 million effective pixels

Image sizes
• 2,848 X 2,136
• 3,024 X 2,016 (3:2 format)
• 2,048 X 1,536
• 1,600 X 1,200
• 640 X 480 pixels

Movie clips
• 640 X 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
• 320 X 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
• With monaural sound, AVI format (Motion JPEG)
File formats JPEG
Lens
• Fujinon 3.0 X zoom lens , F 3.5 - 4.2
• Equivalent to 36 - 108 mm on a 35 mm camera
Image stabilization No
Conversion lenses No
Digital zoom 6.2x
Focus Auto Focus
AF area modes n/a
AF assist lamp n/a
Focus distance
• Normal : approx. 60 cm / 2.0 ft. to infinity
• Macro : approx. 8 cm /3.1 in.(W) / 45 cm / 1.5 ft.(T) to 80 cm /2.6 ft.
Metering 256-zone TTL metering
ISO sensitivity AUTO / Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400/800/1600
Exposure compensation Yes
Exposure bracketing No
Shuttter speed 4 sec. to 1 / 1000 sec. ( depending on the shooting mode)
Aperture F 3.5 / 5.0 / 8.0, 3 steps
Modes Normal : Auto, Anti-blur, Scene Position , Macro, Movie, Burst/Continuous
Scene modes Natural Light , Natural Light & Flash, Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower close-up, Text
White balance
• Automatic
• Manual (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light
White balance fine tune no
Self timer Approx.10sec. / 2 sec. delay
Continuous shooting
• Continuous : 1.Top-3 ( max.2.2 frames/sec., up to 3 frames)
• 2.Final-3 ( max.2.2 frames/sec., up to 3 frames )
• 3.Long-period ( max.0.7 frame/sec., up to memory card size)
Image parameters B&W / CHROME / STANDARD
Flash
• Auto
• Effective range : Wide angle: Approx.0.3 m -3.5 m / 1.0 ft.- 11.5 ft.
• Telephoto:Approx.0.6m - 2.8m / 2.0 ft - 9.2 ft.
• Flash mode : Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro.
Viewfinder no
LCD monitor 2.5-inch TFT ( approx.230,000 pixels), approx. 100 % coverage)
Connectivity USB 2.0 High-Speed
Print compliance DPOF
Storage
• Internal memory (approx. 26MB)
• xD-Picture Card ( 16MB - 2 GB )
• No card supplied
Power
•Fujifilm FinePix Z5fd battery use NP40 Lithium Ion battery
• Charger included (Picture Cradle CP-FXZ3)
Other features Intelligent Face Detection, Infrared communication, Trimming for web, Voice Memo, Trimming, Slideshow
Weight (no batt) Approx.148 g / 5.2 oz.(excluding batteries and xD-Picture Card )
Dimensions 92.8 (W) X 55.0 (H) X 19.4 (D) mm / 3.6 (W) X 2.2 (H) X 0.8 (D) in.

In the Box
The FinePix Z5fd ships with the following items in the box:

The FinePix Z5fd digital camera
Rechargeable NP-40 battery
Wrist strap
AC power adapter AC-5Vz
AV cable
USB cable
Software CD
Owner's Manual

Nikon Coolpix S1 Digital Camera

2009-01-18T19:17:00.000-08:00

Nikon Coolpix S1 Digital Camera
The Nikon Coolpix S1 is the latest in a long line of Coolpix digital cameras whose popularity stretches back to the original Coolpix 900, Nikon's first "breakthrough" digicam. The new Nikon S1 is the first in such a small, slim package. (Just slightly larger than a credit card, and only about 0.8 inch thick.)

Feature-wise, the Nikon Coolpix S1 falls somewhere between the recent Coolpix 5600 and 5900. Physically, however, the Nikon S1 is compact and extremely pocketable. It has no protruding lens parts, and as a result is unlikely to get snagged anywhere. Its 5.1 megapixel imager means it can capture relatively high resolution images, and its 3x zoom lens gives you the focal length flexibility you need to frame your subjects well. All in all, it's an excellent "take-with-you-everywhere" digital camera. With its range of user-friendly, point & shoot exposure modes, the Nikon Coolpix S1 can handle just about any photo opportunity you're likely to throw at it.

Coolpix S1 Features at a Glance:
5.1 effective megapixels for prints up to 13 x 19"
Internal 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens, equivalent to 35-105mm in 35mm format
Compact, light weight and durable aluminum alloy body
Large 2.5-inch color LCD monitor
Macro focus as close as 1.6"
AF-assist illuminator for accurate low light autofocus
Quick response: Less than 2 second startup time, 1.8fps continuous shooting
Best Shot Selector, White Balance Bracketing, Blur Warning
VGA size 640x480 movies with sound at 15fps, Timelapse movies too!
17 Scene Modes, 4 with Scene Assist (Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape)
Voice-only recorder functions
Easy to understand icon-based or text menu system
In-camera HELP at the touch of a button
Date and time stamping on the image
Record up to 20 seconds of sound that can be attached to an image
Face Priority AF, In-Camera Red Eye Removal and D-Lighting
Choice of Single AF and Continuous AF
Playback options: Single, 4- and 9-image thumbnail, Slideshow, 10x magnification
Built-in Speedlight with settings for Auto, Red-eye Reduction by pre-flash, Anytime flash, Flash cancel and Slow sync.
World Time function allows local time to be set easily anywhere
USB Direct-Print PictBridge compatibility
COOLSTATION MV-11 cradle included for easy downloading and recharging the battery en-el8
12MB of internal memory plus SecureDigital card slot
Optional WP-CP5 underwater case

In the Box

The Nikon Coolpix S1 ships with the following items in the box:

Coolpix S1 digital camera.
Wrist strap.
USB cable.
Power adapter.
A/V cable.
Cool-Station MV-11 Cradle.
Nikon Coolpix S1 battery is Li-ion rechargeable battery EN-EL8.
CD-ROM loaded with Nikon Picture Project software and drivers.
Quick start video CD
Instruction manuals and registration kit.

Canon PowerShot SD750

2009-01-16T00:41:00.000-08:00

The Canon PowerShot SD750 almost qualifies as a flat screen TV with its 0.77-inch width and enormous 3-inch LCD screen. The features are otherwise fairly basic: 7.1 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens, and automatic exposure modes that make the SD750 very easy to use.

7.1 Megapixels
3x optical zoom 35-105mm (35mm equivalent) with UA lens
DIGIC III with Face Detection AF/AE/FE and Noise Reduction Technology
Red-Eye Correction in playback
3.0” PureColor LCD (Digital IXUS 75); 2.5” PureColor LCD ( Digital IXUS 70)
ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift
17 Shooting modes plus My Colors photo effects
30fps VGA Movies and Time Lapse Movie function

Model Name: Canon PowerShot SD750 Digital ELPH
Check Prices: Check Now!
Photo Gallery URL: Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL: Forum
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website
General
Model Number: SD750
Camera Format: Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured: No
Retail Price: $349.95
Street Price: $154.95
Date Available: 2007-03-30
Tripod Mount: Yes
Weight: 130g
4.6oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size: 92 x 57 x 20 mm
3.6 x 2.2 x 0.8 in
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3072x2304, 3072x1728, 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1600x1200
Continuous-mode frames/second: 1.6
Movie Resolution: 640x480, 320x240, 160x120
Movie Frame Rate: 30/15, 60/30/15, 15
Movie Audio: Yes
Imaging Sensor (Megapixels): 7.40
CCD Size (inches): 1/2.5
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type: CCD
Effective Megapixels: 7.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 35 - 105 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Digital Zoom: Yes
Digital Zoom Values: up to 4x
Auto Focus: Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Manual Focus: No
Normal Focus Range: 30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 3 - 50 cm
1.2 - 19.7 in
Aperture Range: f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele)
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder: No
LCD Viewfinder: Yes
LCD Size (inches): 3.0
LCD Resolution (pixels): 230,000
Max Playback Zoom: 10x
Exposure
ISO Settings: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Shutter Speed Range: 15 - 1/1500
Exp Adj Range (EV): +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)
Aperture Priority: No
Shutter Priority: No
Full Manual Exposure: Yes
Self Timer: 1-30 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Auto w/ Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters): n/a
Flash Range Description: Auto ISO: 1.6-11 ft./50cm - 3.5m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (T)
Ext Flash Connection:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SDHC / SD
Memory Included (MB): 32.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format: No
Movie File Format: AVI (Motion JPEG)
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL): Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:
Included Software: ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, Drivers
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS
Power
CANON SD750 Battery Form Factor: Proprietary NB-4L
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary NB-4L lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included: Yes
Notes & Features:

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-G1 Digital Camera

2009-01-14T19:27:00.000-08:00

SONY FIRST WIRELESS CYBER-SHOT G1 DIGITAL CAMERA

The G1 model is Sony’s first digital camera with the ability to view photos wirelessly on other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-enabled devices, such as another camera or a PC.

The G1 model features a 3.5-inch LCD screen with resolution of 921,000 pixels. Lubell said that’s four times higher than the average compact digital camera and all previous Sony Cyber-shot models. The new camera’s slide show with music function makes sharing photos directly on the camera even more enjoyable.”

Sony Cyber-Shot G1 Digital Camera
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 2816x2112, 2816x1872, 2048x1536, 1920x1080, 1632x1224
Continuous-mode frames/second:
Movie Resolution: 640x480, 320x240
Movie Frame Rate: 30, 30
Movie Audio: Yes
Imaging Sensor (Megapixels): 6.00
CCD Size (inches): 1/2.5"
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 3:2
Sensor Type: CCD
Effective Megapixels: 6.00
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 38 - 114 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Digital Zoom: Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 2x Precision
Auto Focus: Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Manual Focus: Yes
Normal Focus Range: 50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 1 - infinity cm
0.4 - infinity in
Aperture Range: f/3.5 - 5.6 (wide) / f/4.3 - 7.1 (tele)
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder: No
LCD Viewfinder: Yes
LCD Size (inches): 3.5
LCD Resolution (pixels): 921,000
Max Playback Zoom: 5x
Exposure
ISO Settings: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash
Shutter Speed Range: 1 - 1/1000
Exp Adj Range (EV): +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Aperture Priority: No
Shutter Priority: No
Full Manual Exposure: No
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, On, Slow Sync, Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters): n/a
Flash Range Description: Auto ISO: W:0.3-9.2ft (0.1-2.8m), T:0.8-7.2ft (0.25-2.2m)
Ext Flash Connection: n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: MS Duo / MS PRO Duo
Memory Included (MB): 2000.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:
Movie File Format: MPEG1?
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL): Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed, WiFi
Other Connection: Cradle
Included Software: Picture Motion Browser v2.0, Music Transfer, USB Driver
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS
Power
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary NP-FR1
Usable Battery Types: NP-FR1 is Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary NP-FR1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included: Yes
Notes & Features: WiFi connectivity. Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization.

Sony CyberShot W300 Digital Camera

2009-01-09T20:29:00.000-08:00

Sony CyberShot W300 Digital Camera
13.6 megapixel, 2.7" Clear Photo LCD Display, 9 point auto focus, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter™ technology, Super SteadyShot and HD output

Sony CyberShot W300 Features
Sony 13.6 Megapixel effective Super HAD CCD image sensor
Carl Zeiss 3x Zoom (35-105mm equivalent in 35mm photography)
Zoom-coupled optical viewfinder
Sony BIONZ high-speed image processing engine
MPEG Movie: 640x480 VX Fine w/audio at 30fps (Memory Stick Duo Pro required)
Auto, Program AE, Manual, plus 13 Scene modes (including Easy mode)
New Extra High ISO (High ISO+) and Extra High-Speed Burst modes
Burst at 1.9fps (up to a max of 100 frames) at full resolution
Burst at 5.0fps using Extra High-speed Burst mode (3-megapixel resolution)
Live histogram display in capture and playback
9 Area Multi-point AF system with 1.96 in. minimum focus distance
Face Detection and Intelligent Scene (iSCN) technology
"Smile Shutter" mode
2.7" Clear Photo (230,000 pixels) LCD Screen with Auto Brightness
ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (High ISO+ mode only)
User-selectable Noise Reduction: Low, Normal and High settings
Adjustments for Color Saturation, Contrat, and Sharpness: Low, Normal and High settings
Built-in flash with Auto, Fill, Red Eye Reduction and Slow Synch
USB 2.0 Auto-Connect to host computer
Powered by Li-ion rechargeable battery
15MB internal memory plus Memory Stick Duo / Duo Pro compatible (up to 16GB)
DPOF and PictBridge direct-print USB compatible
Sony Cybershot W300 battery is rechargeable lithium-ion battery np-bg1

Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS Digital Camera

2009-01-09T00:35:00.000-08:00

Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS
A compact, curved design
8.0 Megapixels
3x zoom with optical Image Stabilizer
2.5” high resolution PureColor LCD II
Colour variations : Classic Silver, Candy Pink, Chocolate, Caramel

The Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS (SD1100 IS Digital Elph in America - IXY Digital 20 IS in Japan) includes brand-new blur-reducing Motion Detection Technology, plus new technology evolutions. Canon’s Face Detection Technology now features Face Detection White Balance, and Red-Eye Correction, can now remove red-eye automatically as the user shoots. The Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS also has a Face Select & Track function and include Canon’s leading lens-shift optical Image Stabilizer lens for additional blur reduction and low-light shooting capability.

In the Box
Scheduled to be in stores beginning in March 2008, the five color versions of the PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH camera kit each include a battery pack and charger, a 32MB SD Memory card, a USB interface cable, an AV cable, a wrist strap, and Canon's software suite.

CANON IXUS 80 IS Battery use a lithium rechargeable battery NB-4L
NB-4L is rechargeable li-ion battery pack especially for camera use
More NB-4L info visit: Canon NB-4L

CANON EOS 350D DSLR

2009-01-09T00:23:00.000-08:00

CANON EOS 350D DSLR
Switch to the future with the EOS 350D Digital and take your creativity to a new dimension. Compact, lightweight and intuitive; delivering results to captivate the most discerning audience.

CANON EOS 350D Features

8.0 MP
3 fps with up to 14 image burst
E-TTL II flash system
DIGIC II
7-point AF
DPP RAW image processing software
Separate RAW/JPEG image recording
USB 2.0 Hi-speed/Video Out
Compatible with EF/EF-S lenses/EX Speedlite flashes
PictBridge compatible

Feature Details

Quality
The EOS 350D Digital employs Canon’s acclaimed CMOS technology, for outstanding image quality and 8.0 Megapixel resolution. Always be primed for the next shot with responsive 3 frame per second, 14 frame burst performance and instant 0.2 second start up time. Powerful DIGIC II architecture taken from Canon’s pro-series cameras ensures no compromise on sophisticated, effective and super-fast image processing.

Focus
7 auto focus points are distributed across the frame for fast, accurate focusing, even with off-centre subjects. Lock focus before the shot with One Shot AF, or switch to AI Servo AF for predictive tracking of moving subjects - great for wildlife and sports photography.

Perfect light
The powerful pop-up flash (guide no. 13) offers plenty of lighting flexibility. E-TTL II distance-linked flash reads lens distance information and ambient light for accurate flash metering: perfect for recomposed shots and difficult reflections. The camera is compatible with the entire EX Speedlite flash range, including the Speedlite 580EX, which transmits colour temperature information for improved colour stability.

Lenses
The EOS 350D Digital is compatible with more than 60 Canon EF lenses, including Canon’s EF-S lenses. Built with the EOS 350D Digital photographer in mind, the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM and EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM cover an exciting range of popular focal lengths, while the EF-S 60mm f/2.8mm Macro USM lens lends a new dimension to the world of insects and plants.

Ultimate flexibility
Before shooting, choose to optimise JPEG images either for direct printing or post processing. For ultimate flexibility, JPEG and RAW images write simultaneously. Canon’s Digital Photo Professional RAW image processing software gives you post-shoot control over valuable RAW images.

Connectivity
A USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface ensures rapid image uploads and fast direct printing. Once connected direct to any PictBridge compatible printer, simply hit the ‘Direct Print’ button for an instant print of the displayed image; automatically sized and correctly aligned. The EOS 350D Digital takes both CF and CF-II cards, including cards of over 2GB capacity.

Online sharing
Membership is included to Canon's CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, with 100 Mb of online space for album storing and sharing. Upload images and direct your friends and family to secure online 'albums'.

Power supply
Canon EOS 350D DSLR use a rechargeable lithium-ion battery NB-2LH
A nb-2lh battery pack have a power rating of 7.4V(Compatible with 7.2V),750mAh.
NB-2lh battery also could use for other canon digital cameras like EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Canon IXUS i7 zoom Digital Camera

2009-01-06T18:44:00.001-08:00

Canon IXUS i7 zoom Digital Camera

The Canon IXUS i7 zoom is a seven megapixel digital camera with a 2.4x optical zoom lens. In this case that basic description only tells a small amount of the story. The IXUS i7 zoom looks completely different to any other digital camera I can think of. Available in four colours (Steel Grey, Denim Blue, Sepia and Sizzling Pink) it has a striking design that really does make it stand out from the rest. It is also small enough to slip into a pocket.

Canon IXUS i7 zoom Specification

Sensor

• 1/2.5 " Type CCD

• 7.1 million effective pixels

Image sizes • 3072 x 2304

• 3072 x 1728

• 2592 x 1944

• 2048 x 1536

• 1600 x 1200

• 640 x 480

Movie clips • 640 x 480 @ 30 / 15fps

• 320 x 240 @ 60 / 30 / 15fps

• 160 x 120 @ 15fps

File formats • JPEG Exif 2.2

• DCF

• DPOF

• AVI Motion JPEG with WAVE monaural

Lens • 38-90mm (35mm equiv)

• F3.2-5.4

• 2.4x optical zoom

Image stabilization No

Conversion lenses No

Digital zoom up to 4x

Focus TTL

AF area modes • AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point)

• 1-point AF (fixed center)

AF assist lamp Yes

Focus distance Closest 10cm

Metering • Evaluative

• Center-weighted average

• Spot

ISO sensitivity • Auto

• ISO 80

• ISO 100

• ISO 200

• ISO 400

• ISO 800

• ISO 1600

Exposure compensation +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments

Shuttter speed 15-1/1600 sec

Aperture F3.2-5.4

Modes • Auto

• Manual

• Portrait

• Landscape

• Night Snapshot

• Color Accent

• Color Swap

• Stitch Assist

• Movie

• Scene

Scene modes • Kids & Pets

• Indoor

• Foliage

• Snow

• Beach

• Fireworks

• Aquarium

• Underwater

White balance • Auto

• Daylight

• Cloudy

• Tungsten

• Fluorescent

• Fluorescent H

• Custom

Self timer Yes

Continuous shooting approx 1.6fps

Image parameters My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, B&W, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)

Flash • Auto, Manual Flash on / off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction

• Range: 30cm - 2.0m (wide) / 1.3m (tele)

Viewfinder No

LCD monitor

• 1.8-inch P-Si TFT

• 118,000 pixels

Connectivity

• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

• AV out

Print compliance

• PictBridge

• Canon Selphy / Pixma

Storage

• SD / SDHC / MMC card compatible

• 16 MB card supplied

Power

• Rechargeable Li-ion battery NB-4L ( Universal NB-4L Pack)

• Camera stationincluded

Weight (no batt) 105 g

Dimensions 96.1 x 45.1 x 23.9 mm

Box Contents

Digital Camera

Strap

Battery Pack NB-4L

Camera docking station

Compact power adapter (plugs into docking station)

Wireless controller / Remote control (used when camera docked in playback mode)

USB Cable (connects docking station to computer)

AV Cable (connects docking station to TV)

Software CD Rom

Full Manual on CD Rom

32-page Basic User Guide

16mb SD Memory Card

Canon IXUS V Digital Camera

2009-01-06T18:31:00.001-08:00

Canon IXUS V Digital Camera

Canon have taken the popular Digital IXUS and added a "v" for video. The Digital IXUS v (known as the S110 Digital Elph in the US and IXY Digital 200 in Japan) builds on the original Digital IXUS platform by firsty adding the ability to take short movie clips of either 160 x 120, 320 x 240 or 640 x 480 resolution. And secondly support for direct printing (to Canon compatible printers). The only visual difference between last years Digital IXUS and the Digital IXUS v is the small gold coloured microphone on the front case.

Canon IXUS V Camera Specification

Body Material Stainless Steel

CCD pixels 2.11 megapixels (1.92 megapixels effective)

CCD size** 1/2.7"

CCD Colour Filter Array G - R - G - B

Max resolution 1600 x 1200

Lower resolutions • 1024 x 768

• 640 x 480

Image ratio w:h 4:3

Image formats JPEG (EXIF)

Quality Levels • Super-Fine

• Fine

• Normal

Sensitivity equiv. ISO 100

Lens Thread None

Zoom wide (W) 35 mm

Zoom tele (T) 70 mm (2 x)

Lens Aperture F2.8 - F4.0

Lens Construction 7 elements in 5 groups

Digital zoom 2.5x

Auto Focus TTL AiAF

3 focusing points (auto selected)

AF Illumination lamp Yes

Manual Focus None

Normal focus range 57 cm (2 ft) - Infinity

Macro focus range Wide: 10 cm (4 in) - 57 cm (2 ft), Tele: 27 cm (11 in) - 57 cm (2 ft)

Min shutter 1 sec

Max shutter 1/1500 sec

Noise reduction Automatic for exposures slower than 1/6 sec

Metering Evaluative, linked to AF area

Exposure adjustment -2EV to +2EV in 1/3EV steps

Aperture priority None

Shutter priority None

White Balance • Auto

• Daylight

• Cloudy

• Tungsten

• Fluorescent

Continuous 2.0 fps @ 1600 x 1200 (10 frames @ FINE)

2.3 fps @ 640 x 480 (51 frames @ FINE)

Movie clip Yes, AVI Motion JPEG format, 20 fps, including audio:

• 640 x 480, max 4 secs

• 320 x 240, max 10 secs

• 160 x 120, max 30 secs

Built-in Flash Yes, fixed

Flash Range Wide: 3 m (9.8 ft)

Tele: 2 m (6.6 ft)

Flash modes

• Auto

• Red-Eye Reduction

• Flash On

• Flash Off

• Slow Sync

Flash sync speed 1/30 sec (Slow Sync: 1 sec)

Tripod mount Yes, metal

Self-timer Yes, 10 sec delay

Video out Yes, selectable NTSC / PAL

Storage media Compact Flash Type I

Storage included 8 MB Compact Flash card

Viewfinder Optical, no dioptre adjustment

LCD 1.5" TFT

Playback zoom Yes, 2.5x, scrollable

Operating system Proprietary

Connectivity USB

Direct Print Yes, Canon direct print compatible (eg. CP-10 card photo printer)

Battery Included rechargeable battery NB-1L /NB-1lH (Lithium-Ion)

NB-1L Battery charger Yes, included

Weight (inc. battery) 225 g (7.9 oz)

Dimensions (inc. grip) 87 x 57 x 27 mm (3.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 in)

NIKON D90 DSLR

2009-01-06T00:02:00.001-08:00

With a 12.3-megapixel sensor, the Nikon D90 rises to the resolution of the more professional D300. It also shares the same sensitivity as the D300, ranging from ISO 200 to 3,200, plus L1 (100) and H1 (6,400).

It's not just the high end models that have lent features and technology to the D90; the user interface has been given the same user-friendly treatment as the D60, as have the retouching options. As it was explained to us the D90 is intended to appeal to the broadest audience of any Nikon SLR, from first-time 'step up' customers moving from a compact to serious amateurs wanting comprehensive photographic control without the cost and weight of a D300. Whether the D90 is as capable as its feature set suggests, we'll see as the review unfolds.

Image Sensor Format
CMOSImage Sensor Type
15.8 x 23.6mmSensor Size
12.9 millionTotal Pixels
12.3 millionEffective Pixels

DX-format
(L) 4288x2848
(M)3216x2136
(S)2144x1424Image Area (L) DX Format
4.5 frames per secondTop Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution

DX-format
CH: Up to 4.5 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per secondContinuous Shooting Options (CH)
3 in. diagonalLCD Monitor Size
Super DensityLCD Monitor Type
920,000 DotsLCD Monitor Resolution
170-degree wide-viewing angleLCD Monitor Angle of View
Brightness,7 levelsLCD Monitor Adjustments
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeShutter type
30 sec. in steps of 1
1/2
1/3 EVSlowest Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1
1/2 EVFastest Shutter Speed
YesBulb Shutter Setting
200 in steps of 1/3
1
1/2 EVLowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
3200 in steps of 1
1/3
1/2 EVHighest Standard ISO Sensitivity
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
SD
SDHCStorage Media
AVI
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)Storage System
Compliant with DCF 2.0
EXIF 2.21
DPOFFile System
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Auto
Manual (M)
Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene ModesExposure Modes
Sports
Night Portrait
Close-up
Portrait
LandscapeAdvanced Scene Modes
Center-weighted
420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
SpotExposure Metering System
1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)Metering Range
CPUExposure Meter Coupling
±5EVExposure Compensation
YesExposure Lock
Yes
2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EVExposure Bracketing
Live View [LV] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames-per-second
Single-frame [S] mode
Self-timer mode
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 4.5 Shutter Release Modes
Movie with sound
HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fpsMovie Modes
Shade
Sun
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
Auto
Preset
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Flash
Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning; Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin Color temperature settingWhite Balance
Yes, 2 or 3 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3White Balance Bracketing
2 exposuresD-Lighting Bracketing
yes
yesLive View Shooting
Auto image rotation
Histogram
Zoom
Shooting data
Slideshow
Highlight point display
Full frame
Sound playback
Pictmotion
D-Movie playback Thumbnail (4, 9, 72 segments) Calendar Playback Functions
HDMI
NTSC
Hi-speed USBInterface
Nikon F bayonet mountLens Mount
1) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
2) D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR)
3) AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure modes A and M but exposure meter does not function. Electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is 5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user providesCompatible Lenses
1.5Picture Angle
-2.0 to +1.0 m-1Viewfinder
Approx. 96%Viewfinder Frame Coverage
(-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
19.5Viewfinder Eyepoint
Quick-return typeReflex Mirror
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid linesFocusing Screen
NoInterchangeable Focusing Screens
Approx. 0.94Viewfinder Magnification
YesDepth-of-field Control
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9ft.10 in.) Autofocus System
11Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
-1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°FAutofocus Sensitivity
Continuous-servo (C)
Single-servo AF (S)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Live View autofocus; Face-priority, wide area, normal areaFocus Modes
YesSingle-point AF Mode
YesDynamic AF Mode
YesAuto-area AF Mode
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
AE-L/AF-L buttonFocus Lock
Vivid
Portrait
Landscape
Monochrome
Standard
Nine User-customizable settings
NeutralPicture Control
Filter Effects
Color Balance
Monochrome
Image Overlay
D-Lighting
Trim
Distortion Control
NEF (RAW) processing
Color Balance
Quick retouch
StraightenIn-Camera Image Editing
YesBuilt-in Flash
56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200mBuilt-in Flash Distance
YesDust-Off Reference Photo
YesSave/Load Camera settings
Yes
Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A/B 4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual modeNikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility
up to 1/200Flash Sync Speed
up to 1/4000FP High Speed Sync
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow syncFlash Sync Modes
1) i-TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash
2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 used with CPU lens
3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S
4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900 and SB-800Flash Control
YesAccessory Shoe
2, 5, 10, 20 seconds durationSelf-timer
YesWorld Time Setting
YesDate, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
RechargeableBattery Type
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion BatteryBattery / Batteries
EH-5a AC AdapterAC Adaptor
MH-18a Quick ChargerBattery Charger
YesImage Comment
850 shots (CIPA)
EN-EL3e Battery Life (shots per charge)
¼-20Tripod Socket
Width 5.2 in. (132mm)
Height 4.1 in. (103mm)
Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
Approx. Dimensions
22 oz. (620g)Approx. Weight
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, SwedishSupported Languages
Software Suite CD-ROMSupplied Software
MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack, ML-L3 wireless remote control, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2Optional Accessories
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.Other
EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-18a Quick Charger, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-21 Rubber Eyecup, UC-E4 USB Cable, EG-D2 Audio Video Cable, AN-DC1 Camera Strap, BM-10 LCD Monitor Cover, Body Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, Software Suite CD-ROM Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area

Sony Cybershot DSC-W170 Digital Camera

2009-01-05T22:38:00.001-08:00

Sony Cybershot DSC-W170 Digital Camera

Sony have announced the new Sony Cybershot DSC-W170 - the 10 megapixel digital camera features a wide angle 5x optical zoom lens, 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD, BIONZ processor powers Smile Shutter and Face Detection, Super Steady Shot, Intelligent Scene Recognition, and ISO 3200.

Sony Cybershot DSC-W170 Specifications

Lens

Optical Zoom
5x

Precision Digital Zoom
10x (Total)

Smart Zoom
up to 28x (with VGA)

F
3.3-5.2

Focal Length (f= mm)
5-25

Focal Length (f=35mm conversion)
28-140

Macro (cm)
Wide: 10-infinity, Tele: 50-infinity

Filter Diameter (mm)
46

Conversion Lens compatibility
YES

NightShot
NO

NightFraming
NO

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
YES

Image Sensory

CCD Type
Super HAD CCD

Size (Inches)
1/2.3

Camera

Effective Pixels (Mega Pixels)
10.1

Bionz Processor
YES

Face Detection
YES

Smile Shutter
YES

A/D Conversion (DXP) (Bit)
14

Clear RAW NR
YES

Auto Focus Method (Single)
YES

Auto Focus Method (Monitoring)
YES

Auto Focus Method (Continuous)
NO

Auto Focus Area (Multi Point)
YES

Auto Focus Area (Centre weighted)
YES

Auto Focus Area (Spot)
YES

Auto Focus Area (Flexible Spot)
NO

Manual Focus
NO

Focus Preset
NO

Aperture Auto Mode
YES

Aperture Priority Mode
NO

Aperture Manual Mode
NO

Shutter Speed Auto Mode (sec)
1/4-1/1600

NR Slow Shutter
YES

Hand Shake Alert
YES

Exposure Control
+/- 2.0 EV, 1/ 3 EV step

White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash

Automatic White Balance
YES

Light Metering (Multi Pattern)
YES

Light Metering (Centre weighted)
YES

Light Metering (Spot)
YES

Sharpness Setting
NO

Saturation Setting
NO

Contrast Setting
NO

ISO Sensitivity (REI)
YES (Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200)

Scene Selection
Twilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Smile shutter, Underwater

AF Illuminator
YES

Flash Mode
Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash

Distance limitations using Flash (m)
0.1-4.2m (wide), 0.5-2.7m (tele)

Pre-flash
YES

Red-eye Reduction
YES

Auto Daylight Synchronized Flash
YES

Super SteadyShot

Super SteadyShot capability
YES

Auto Focus System

AF Illuminator
YES

Built-In-Flash

Flash Mode
Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash

Red-Eye Reduction
YES

Auto Daylight Synchronized Flash
YES

LCD/ Viewfinder

LCD Screen Size (inches)
2.7

LCD Total Dots Number
230.000

LCD Monitor Type
TFT

Auto Bright Monitoring
YES

LCD Field of View (%)
100

Optical Viewfinder
YES

Electrical Viewfinder
NO

LCD screen

LCD Field of View (%)
100

Recording

Recording Media
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo. Memory Stick PRO Duo High Speed, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo (same speed as PRO Duo). Internal memory (15MB)

Recording Format
JPEG, MPEG1

Memory Stick Pro Interface
Parallel

DCF (Design rule for Camera File System)
YES

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
YES

Burst Mode (shots)
100

Burst Interval (approximately sec)
0.48

Still Image size (10 Mega 3648 x 2736)
YES

Still Image size (5.0 Mega, 2592 x 1944)
YES

Still Image size (3.1 Mega, 2048 x 1536)
YES

Still Image size (VGA, 640 x 480)
YES

Still Image size (3:2 mode 3648 x 2432)
YES

Moving Image Size (MPEG VX Fine, 640x480, 30fps)
YES

Moving Image Size (MPEG VX Standard, 640x480, 16.6fps)
YES

Moving Image Size (QVGA: 320x240 30fps)
YES

Playback/ Edit

HD (High Definition) Playback
YES

Slideshow Playback
YES

Slideshow with Music
YES

Trimming
NO

Resize
NO

Playback Zoom
NO

Divide (MPEG)
NO

Cue & Review (MPEG)
YES

Index Playback
YES

Image Rotation
YES

Auto Image Rotation
YES

General

Battery Remaining Indicator
YES

Histogram Indicator
YES

Exposure Warning Indicator
YES

Disk / Memory Stick remaining indicator
YES

PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)
YES

Print Image Matching
YES

PictBridge
YES

Shop Front Mode
YES

Start up time (approximately sec)
1.5

Menu Language
Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Bluetooth Function
NO

Jacks

Multi use Terminal with HD
YES

Multi use Terminal
YES

AV Out
NO

Digital I/O (USB)
NO

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
YES

Power/ Others

Battery System
Lithium N

Supplied Battery
NP-BG1

Stamina (battery life) with the supplied battery(s) in normal shooting condition
390 shots, 195min (CIPA standard with LCD screen on)

Battery for Clock
Manganese-Silicon (MS614)

Weight (g)
142

Weight with Accessories (g)
175

Supplied Software
Windows: Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0 + USB Driver + Picture Package Music Transfer

Supplied Accessories
Rechargeble battery pack (NP-BG1), Battery charger, Multi connector cable, Power cord, Wrist Strap, CD-ROM

Dimensions

Width (mm)
93.7

Height (mm)
58

Depth (mm)
24

In the Box
The Sony W170 ships with the following items in the box:

NP-BG1 rechargeable battery
BC-CSG battery charger
A/V and USB multi-connector cables
Wrist strap
Software CD-ROM

Nikon Coolpix S6 Digital Camera (EN-EL8 Battery)

2009-01-05T04:45:00.001-08:00

Nikon Coolpix S6 Digital Camera

The Nikon Coolpix S6 is compact and stylish in its metallic silver or black body with chrome accents and S-curve "Wave Design." It is one of the few digital cameras that features built-in Wi-Fi technology for transfer of images from camera to PC. It is super slim at 21mm (0.8in.) and easily slips into a jeans pocket.

The Nikon S6 features 6.0MP resolution and users will love the huge 3-in. LCD monitor with a high 230,000 pixels resolution. The 3x optical high-quality Zoom-Nikkor ED lens gives a 35mm equivalent of 35-105mm with all lens movement inside the body.

Nikon Coolpix S6 Basic Features
6.0-megapixel (effective) CCD delivering image resolutions as high as 2,816 x 2,112 pixels
3.0-inch color LCD display with 230,000 pixels of resolution and wide viewing angle
3x, 5.8-17.4mm zoom lens (equivalent to a 35-105mm lens on a 35mm camera)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-f/5.4, depending on lens zoom position
Shutter speeds from 1/500 to two seconds
4x digital zoom
Automatic exposure control
Built-in flash with five modes
Built-in mic and speaker for recording and playback of sound in videos, plus voice recording
20MB internal memory
SD memory card storage
Power supplied by lithium ion rechargeable en-el8 battery, or optional AC adapter
USB cable for quick connection to a computer from the dock
Video cable for connection to a television set from the dock
Nikon Picture Project software for both Mac and Windows
Nikon Wireless Setup Utility software for both Mac and Windows

Nikon Coolpix S6 Special Features
Nikkor ED Glass lens
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face Priority AF and D-Lighting
One-Touch Portrait button combines Face Priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting
Auto Image Rotation in playback
Rotary jog dial for swift scrolling
Pictmotion slide show feature
Adjustable graphic user interface allows icon view or traditional text menus
Voice recording mode
QuickTime movies (with sound and digital zoom)
Continuous Shooting, Multi-Shot, Multi-Shot 16, and Interval Timer mode.
11 preset Scene modes, plus four Scene Assist modes.
Self-timer for delayed shutter release
Best Shot Selector mode
Macro (close-up) lens adjustment to 1.6-inch from lens
White balance (color) adjustment with seven modes, including a manual setting, and bracketing over three exposures
256-Segment Matrix metering
ISO equivalent sensitivity range of 50 to 400
PictBridge compatibility

Nikon Coolpix S6 In the Box
The Nikon Coolpix S6 ships with the following items in the box:

Coolpix S6 digital camera
Cool-Station MV-15 cradle
EH-64 AC adapter for the cradle
PV-11 dock insert
Wrist strap
USB cable
A/V cable
Li-ion rechargeable battery EN-EL8
EN-EL8 Battery Charger
WiFi Setup/PictureProject installer CD
PictureProject reference manual CD
Instruction manual, Quick Start Guide and registration kit

Canon PowerShot SD770 IS Digital Camera

2009-01-05T04:31:00.001-08:00

Canon PowerShot SD770 IS Digital Camera

The Canon PowerShot SD770 IS is an ultracompact point-and-shoot with a 3x zoom lens and a 10.0 megapixel CCD imager. Functionally, the camera builds on Canon's legacy of placing lower-cost, lower-spec SD models in the 700 series. Stylistically, the camera is hyped as a return to the classic "box and circle" look of Canon's long-running ELPH compacts – a series of cameras that has roots all the way back in the dark ages of APS film (or, if you missed the irony, the mid-1990s).

Canon PowerShot SD770 IS Features
Sensor • 1/2.3" CCD
• Approx.10.0M effective pixels
Image sizes • (L) 3648 x 2736
• (M1) 2816 x 2112
• (M2) 2272 x 1704
• (M3, Date Stamp)
• 1600 x 1200
• (S) 640 x 480
• (W) 3648 x 2048
• Resize in playback (M3, S, 320 x 240)

Movie clips • (L)640 x 480, 30fps/30fps(LP)
• (M)320 x 240, 30fps
• (S)160 x 120, 15fps
• (Time Lapse)640 x 480, 0.5/1fps (Playback 15fps)
File formats • JPEG
• AVI [Motion JPEG compression + WAVE (monaural)] WAVE (monaural)
Lens • 6.2 – 18.6 mm (35mm equivalent: 35 – 105mm)
• Optical 3x.
• f/2.8 – f/4.9
• 6 elements in 5 groups (1 double sided aspherical UA element, 1 single sided UA element)
Image stabilization Yes (shift-type)
Conversion lenses No
Digital zoom Yes, up to 4x
AF area modes • AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point)
• 1-point AF (fixed to center or Face Select and Track)
AF assist lamp Yes
Focus distance • 3cm (W) from front of lens in macro
Metering • Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame)
• Center-weighted average
• Spot (center)
ISO sensitivity • AUTO
• High ISO Auto (incorporating Motion Detection Technology)
• 80
• 100
• 200
• 400
• 800
• 1600
Exposure compensation ± 2EV, 1/3EV steps
Shutter speed • 1/60 - 1/1500 sec (factory default)
• 15 - 1/1500 sec (total range - varies by shooting mode)
Aperture f/2.8 – f/4.9
Modes • Auto
• Manual
• Digital Macro
• Portrait
• Night Snapshot
• Color Accent
• Color Swap
• Stitch Assist
• Special Scene
Scene modes • Kids & Pets
• Indoor
• Sunset
• Foliage
• Snow
• Beach
• Fireworks
• Aquarium
• Underwate
• ISO3200

White balance • Auto (including Face Detection WB)
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent H
• Custom
Self timer 2, 10 sec
Continuous shooting Approx. 1.4 shots/sec.(until memory card becomes full)
Image parameters My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
Flash • Auto
• Manual Flash On / Off
• Slow Sync Speed
• Red-Eye Reduction
• Flash Exposure Compensation
• Flash Exposure Lock
• Flash range: 30cm - 3.5m (W) / 2.0m (T)
Viewfinder Yes
LCD monitor • 2.5" PureColor LCD II (TFT)
• approx. 230,000 dots
Connectivity • Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible)
• A/V output, dedicated connector (PAL/NTSC)
Print compliance • PictBridge
• DPOF
Storage • SD
• SDHC
• MMC
• MMCplus
• HC MMCplus
• 32MB memory card supplied
Power
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-6L (battery and charger supplied)
NB-6L Battery and NB-6L Battery charger are in accessories pack
• optional AC adapter
Weight (no batt) 130 g
Dimensions 86.0 x 54.0 x 20.4mm (excluding protrusions)

Canon EOS - 0 DSLR

2009-01-02T22:53:00.001-08:00

I 'm a digital fans in cameras, all my hobbies are find and collect information about fashion digital camera and camera accessories like camera batteries.

Today when i surfing on the web, a pic attrack my attention, a DSLR with a wide screen and a DVD Driver, it's look so cool, more or less we can say it's a small notebook conbain with a advance digital camera.

This EOS-0 digital camera use a OS of windows Vista, we can use all the software espacially the Graphics processing software like photoshop, corldraw in this machina.

Around the screen, there are many buttons we can make the EOS-0 DSLR Change to a MP3,MP4,Mobile Phone, Radio, TV. Whooh, so many fuctions this camea have, it do is a "all in one camera".

CANON EOS 5D DSLR ( BP-511 Battery )

2008-12-30T23:47:00.000-08:00

CANON EOS 5D Digital Camera Outline

Canon's EOS-5D is the first 'affordable' digital SLR with a full-frame sensor. Launched in October 2005, it represented a new product category for Canon, delivering 12.8 Megapixel resolution and the full-frame benefits of the high-end EOS-1Ds Mark II, while enjoying a price much closer to the consumer range.

CANON EOS 5D DSLR Specifications

Type
Type
Digital AF/AE SLR
Recording Media
CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I and II
Image Sensor Size
1.41 x 0.94 in./35.8 x 23.9mm
Compatible Lenses
Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses)
Lens Mount
Canon EF mount

Image Sensor
Type
High-sensitivity, High-resolution, Single-plate CMOS Sensor
Pixels
Approx. 12.8 megapixels
Total Pixels
Approx. 13.3 megapixels
Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
Color Filter System
RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter
Fixed position in front of the image sensor

Recording System
Recording Format
JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording provided. Backup image recording enabled (Same image recordable on CF card standards)
Image Type
JPEG, RAW
File Size
(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 4.6MB (4,368 x 2,912) (2) Large/Normal 2.3MB (4,368 x 2,912) (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.7MB (3,168 x 2,112) (4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.4MB (3,168 x 2,112) (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 2.0MB (2,496 x 1,664) (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 1.0MB (2,496 x 1,664) (7) RAW: Approx. 12.9MB (4,368 x 2,912)
Folder Setting
Folder creation/selection enabled
File Numbering
(1) Continuous numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset
Color Space
Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB
Picture Style
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1, 2, 3
Interface
Hi-Speed USB (Print/PTP/PC connect, selectable)
Video output (NTSC/PAL)

Image Processing
Type
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy/Twilight/Sunset, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash), Manual (Custom, Color Temperature)
Auto White Balance
Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color Temperature Compensation
White balance bracketing: +/-3 stops in full-stop increments
White Balance Correction: Blue/Amber bias +/- 9 levels
Magenta/Green bias +/- 9 levels

Blue/Amber bias and Magenta/Green bias cannot be set together during White Balance Bracketing
Color Temperature Information Transmission
Provided

Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level SLR with fixed pentaprism
Coverage
Approx. 96% horizontally and vertically (coverage against JPEG Large)
Magnification
0.71x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint
20mm
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment
-3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focusing Screen
Standard focusing screen: Ee-A
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF 600mm f/4 or shorter lens)
Viewfinder Information
AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, spot metering circle, exposure level, AE lock, exposure compensation, AEB level), Flash (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, FEB shooting, flash exposure compensation, insufficient flash warning during FE lock), White balance correction, Maximum burst, CF card full warning, CF card error warning, No CF card warning
Depth-of-Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button (with Speedlite 580EX, 550EX, 430EX, MR-14EX, or MT-24EX, pressing the depth-of-field preview button fires a modeling flash)
Eyepiece Shutter
None (eyepiece cover provided on strap)

Autofocus
Type
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor
AF Points
9 AF points (plus 6 invisible Supplemental AF points)
Metering Range
EV -0.5-18 (at ISO 100 at 20&degC/68&degF)
Focusing Modes
Autofocus, (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (automatic switching between One-Shot/Predictive AI Servo AF)), Manual Focus (MF)
AF Point Selection
Manual selection, Automatic selection
Selected AF Point Display
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD screen
AF-assist Beam
Emitted by the dedicated Speedlite

Exposure Control
Metering Modes
Max. aperture TTL metering with 35-zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (link to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 8% of viewfinder)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 3.5% of viewfinder)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range
EV 1-20 (at 68&degF/20&degC with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control
Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Full Auto, E-TTL II autoflash program AE, Manual exposure
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index)
Equivalent to ISO 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 50 and 3200
Exposure Compensation
(1) Manual, (2) AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)Bracketing range: Â±2 stops in 1/2- or 1/3-stop increments
AE Lock
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button

Shutter
Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled
Shutter Speeds
1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer
10 sec. delay
Remote Control
Remote control with N3 type terminal

External Speedlite
EOS Dedicated Speedlite
E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series Speedlite
Zooming to Match Focal Length
Provided
Flash Exposure Compensation
±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE Lock
Provided
PC Terminal
Provided

Drive System
Drive Modes
Single, Continuous (approx. 3 fps), Self-timer
Continuous Shooting Speed
Approx. 3 fps (at 1/250 sec. or faster for all recording quality settings)
Maximum Burst
JPEG: Approx. 60 frames (JPEG/Large)
RAW: Approx. 17 frames
RAW+JPEG: Approx. 12 frames

LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size
2.5 in.
Dots
Approx. 230,000
Coverage
100% for JPEG images
Brightness Adjustment
5 levels provided
Interface Languages
15

Image Playback
Display Format
Single image, 9-image index, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Auto play, Auto play right after shooting, Rotated, Jump
Highlight Warning
In the single image (INFO) mode, the highlight portions containing no image information will blink
AF Point Display
Enabled
Histogram
Brightness, RGB

Image Protection and Erase
Protect
A single image can be protected or unprotected
Erase
A single image or all images stored in a CF card can be erased if they are unprotected

Direct Printing
Compatible Printers
CP Direct, Bubble Jet Direct, and PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable Images
JPEG images (DPOF printing possible)
Easy Print feature
Provided

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF
Version 1.1 compatible

Customization
Custom Functions
21 Custom Functions with 57 settings
Register Basic Camera Settings
Under Mode Dial's setting

New Features
Dust Delete Feature
None
Picture Style
N/A
Recording Time
N/A

Power Source
Battery
One Battery Pack BP-511A/BP-514/BP-511 /BP-512
Battery Life
Approx. 800 (68&degF/20&degC), approx. 400 (32&degF/0&degC)
* The above figures comply with CIPA standard and apply when a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511 A is used.
Battery Check
Automatic
Power Saving
Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 min.
Date/Time Battery
One CR2016 Lithium Battery

Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD)
6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 in./152 x 113 x 75mm
Weight
28.6 oz./810g (Body only. Battery: 2.9 oz./82g)

Operating Environment
Working Temperature Range
32-104&degF/0-40&degC
Working Humidity Range
85% or less

Battery Pack
Type
For BP-511 A
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated Voltage
7.4 V DC
Battery Capacity
1390 mAh
Dimensions (WxHxD)
38 x 21 x 55mm/1.5 x 0.8 x 2.2 in.
Weight
Approx. 82g/2.9 oz.

Battery Charger
Type
For CG-580
Compatible Battery
Battery pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512
Recharging Time
BP-511A, BP-514: Approx. 100 min.
BP-511, BP-512: Approx. 90 min.
Rated Input
100 - 240 V AC
Rated Output
8.4 V DC
Working Temperature Range
0°C - 40°C/32°F - 104°C
Working Humidity Range
85% or less
Dimensions (WxHxD)
91 x 67 x 31mm/3.6 x 2.6 x 1.2 in.
Weight
Approx. 115/4.0 oz.

CANON EOS 10D Digital Camera (BP-511)

2008-12-30T23:42:00.001-08:00

CANON EOS 10D DSLR Overview

Canon's new EOS 10D digital SLR camera is an incredible 6.3 megapixels of resolution and Canon's exclusive DIGIC-based imaging processor, you'll start taking the pictures you've been dreaming of: images full of lifelike detail and stunning depth, with color that's utterly natural. Canon's EOS 10D is a high-performance tool, with a high-speed, wide-area 7-point AF system that stops action cold and lets you put your subject anywhere in the frame, 3 frames-per-second shooting with 9 continuous shots at any resolution, an ergonomic design and high-grade rigid magnesium alloy body for superb durability. The Canon EOS 10D captures simultaneous RAW and JPEG images for ultimate flexibility, and gives you control over multiple processing parameters including color space. Print direct from compatible printers, with image-optimizing Exif 2.2 and DPOF 1.1 support. Best of all, the EOS 10D is compatible with Canon's full line of world-renowned EF lenses and many EOS system accessories. Canon USA's 1-year limited warranty included.

CANON EOS 10D DSLR Specification
List price • US: $1,999 (street around $1,499)
• EU: €2,200
• UK: £1,499
Body material Magnesium alloy
Sensor • 22.7 x 15.1 mm CMOS sensor
• RGB Color Filter Array
• Built-in fixed low-pass filter
• 6.5 million total pixels (3152 x 2068)
• 6.3 million effective pixels (3072 x 2048)
• 3:2 aspect ratio
Image sizes • 3072 x 2048
• 2048 x 1360
• 1536 x 1024
File formats • RAW (JPEG embedded, selectable size / quality)
• JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
File sizes (approx.) • 3072 x 2048 JPEG Fine: 2.4 MB
• 3072 x 2048 JPEG Normal: 1.2 MB
• 2048 x 1360 JPEG Fine: 1.3 MB
• 2048 x 1360 JPEG Normal: 0.7 MB
• 1536 x 1024 JPEG Fine: 0.8 MB
• 1536 x 1024 JPEG Normal: 0.4 MB
Color space • sRGB
• Adobe RGB (no parameter adjustment available)
Lenses • Canon EF lens mount
• 1.6x field of view crop
Focusing • 7-point TTL
• CMOS sensor
• AF working range: 0.5 - 18 EV (at 20°C, ISO 100)
Focus modes • One shot AF
• AI Servo AF
• AI Focus AF
• Manual focus
AF point selection • Auto
• Manual
• Home position
AF assist • Stroboscopic flash
• 4.0 m range (at center)
Metering • TTL 35 zone SPC
• Metering range: EV 1.0 - 20 EV (at 20°C, ISO 100, 50 mm F1.4)
Metering modes • Evaluative 35 zone
• Partial (9% at center)
• Center-weighted average
AE Lock • Auto: One Shot AF with evaluative metering
• Manual: AE lock button
AE Bracketing • +/- 2.0 EV
• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
Exposure compen. +/-2.0 EV in 0.3 EV or 0.5 EV steps
Sensitivity
• Auto (100, 200 or 400)
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600
• ISO 3200 (Enhanced H)

Shutter • Focal-plane shutter
• 30 - 1/4000 sec (0.3 or 0.5 EV steps)
• Flash X-Sync: 1/200 sec
• Bulb
Aperture values • F1.0 - F91 (0.3 or 0.5 EV steps)
• Actual aperture range depends on lens used
White balance • Auto (3000 - 7000 K)
• Daylight (5200 K)
• Shade (7000 K)
• Cloudy (6000 K)
• Tungsten (3200 K)
• Fluorescent (4000 K)
• Flash (6000 K)
• Custom (2000 - 10000 K)
• Kelvin (2800 - 10000 K in 100 K steps)
WB Bracketing +/-3 levels
Processing params • Standard (sRGB)
• Adobe RGB
• Set 1 (sRGB)
• Set 2 (sRGB)
• Set 3 (sRGB)
Custom params • Contrast (+/-2)
• Sharpness (+/-2)
• Saturation (+/-2)
• Color tone (+/-2)
Viewfinder • Eye-level pentaprism
• 95% frame coverage
• Magnification: 0.88x (-1 diopter with 50 mm lens at infinity)
• Eyepoint: 20 mm
• Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
• Fixed laser matte screen
Viewfinder info • AF points
• Focus confirmation light
• Shutter speed
• Aperture
• Manual exposure
• AE Lock
• Exposure compensation amount
• AEB level
• Partial metering area
• Flash ready
• Red-eye reduction lamp on
• High-speed sync
• FE Lock
• Flash compensation amount
• Warnings
• Maximum burst for continuous shooting
• Shots remaining
LCD monitor • 1.8" TFT LCD
• 118,000 pixels
• 5 brightness levels
• 10x zoom playback
Record review • Off
• On
• On (Info, inc. histogram)
• 2 / 4 / 8 sec / Hold
Flash • Auto pop-up E-TTL auto flash
• Guide number approx 13
• Flash compensation +/-2.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.5 EV steps
• X-Sync: 1/200 sec
External flash • E-TTL auto flash with EX-series Speedlites
• PC Sync
Shooting modes
• Auto
• Program AE (P)
• Shutter priority AE (Tv)
• Aperture priority AE (Av)
• Manual (M)
• Depth-of-field
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Close-up
• Sports
• Night portrait
• Flash off

Drive modes • Single
• Continuous: 3 fps up to 9 frames *
• Self-timer 10 secs
* at 1/250 sec or faster
Direct printing • Canon Card Photo Printers
• Canon Bubble Jet Printers with direct print function
Other features • Orientation sensor
• Automatically writes FAT16/FAT32 depending on capacity
• LCD panel illumination
Auto rotation • On (playback uses orientation data in file header)
• Off
Playback mode • Single image
• Single image with info (inc. histogram)
• Magnified view (1.5 - 10x in 15 steps, browsable)
• 9 image index
• Auto play
• Image rotation
• Jump
Custom functions 17 custom functions with 61 settings
Menu languages • English
• French
• German
• Spanish
• Italian
• Dutch
• Swedish
• Norwegian
• Danish
• Finnish
• Chinese
• Japanese
Firmware User upgradable
Connectivity
• USB 1.1
• Video out
• N3 type wired remote control
• PC Sync flash terminal

Storage • Compact Flash Type I or II
• Microdrive supported
• FAT 12/16 and FAT 32 support
• No CF card supplied
Power • Lithium-Ion BP-511 /512 rechargeable battery (supplied & charger)
• CR2025 Lithium battery (date/time backup)
• Optional AC adapter
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75 mm (5.9 x 4.2 x 3.0 in)
Weight (no batt) 790 g (1.7 lb)
Box contents Canon EOS 10D camera body, Eyecup Eb, Battery Pack BP-511 , Battery Charger CB-5L, Power cord for battery charger, Interface cable IFC-300PCU, Video cable VC-100, Neck strap EW-100DB. EOS Digital Solution Disc, Adobe Photoshop Elements Disc. EOS 10D Instructions, EOS 10D Software Instructions, Battery Pack BP-511 Instructions, Warranty card, Quick Operation Guide, EOS 10D Accessories Guide.

CANON EOS 5D DSLR Camera and CANON BP-511

2008-12-30T23:38:00.000-08:00

Canon EOS 5D DSLR Overview

Canon's EOS-5D is the first 'affordable' digital SLR with a full-frame sensor. Launched in October 2005, it represented a new product category for Canon, delivering 12.8 Megapixel resolution and the full-frame benefits of the high-end EOS-1Ds Mark II, while enjoying a price much closer to the consumer range.

Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 22 August, 2005 - Canon, a leader in photographic and imaging technology, announces the 12.8 Megapixel EOS 5D, creating a new D-SLR category combining a full frame CMOS sensor with a lightweight, compact magnesium alloy body. Weighing just 810 grams, it features a second generation 35.8 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor, 3 frame per second, 60 Large JPEG frame burst and 0.2 second start up time operation.

Canon EOS 5D Specifications

Type
Type
Digital AF/AE SLR
Recording Media
CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I and II
Image Sensor Size
1.41 x 0.94 in./35.8 x 23.9mm
Compatible Lenses
Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses)
Lens Mount
Canon EF mount

Image Sensor
Type
High-sensitivity, High-resolution, Single-plate CMOS Sensor
Pixels
Approx. 12.8 megapixels
Total Pixels
Approx. 13.3 megapixels
Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
Color Filter System
RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter
Fixed position in front of the image sensor

Recording System
Recording Format
JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording provided. Backup image recording enabled (Same image recordable on CF card standards)
Image Type
JPEG, RAW
File Size
(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 4.6MB (4,368 x 2,912) (2) Large/Normal 2.3MB (4,368 x 2,912) (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.7MB (3,168 x 2,112) (4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.4MB (3,168 x 2,112) (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 2.0MB (2,496 x 1,664) (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 1.0MB (2,496 x 1,664) (7) RAW: Approx. 12.9MB (4,368 x 2,912)
Folder Setting
Folder creation/selection enabled
File Numbering
(1) Continuous numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset
Color Space
Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB
Picture Style
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1, 2, 3
Interface
Hi-Speed USB (Print/PTP/PC connect, selectable)
Video output (NTSC/PAL)

Image Processing
Type
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy/Twilight/Sunset, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash), Manual (Custom, Color Temperature)
Auto White Balance
Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color Temperature Compensation
White balance bracketing: +/-3 stops in full-stop increments
White Balance Correction: Blue/Amber bias +/- 9 levels
Magenta/Green bias +/- 9 levels

Blue/Amber bias and Magenta/Green bias cannot be set together during White Balance Bracketing
Color Temperature Information Transmission
Provided

Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level SLR with fixed pentaprism
Coverage
Approx. 96% horizontally and vertically (coverage against JPEG Large)
Magnification
0.71x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint
20mm
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment
-3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focusing Screen
Standard focusing screen: Ee-A
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF 600mm f/4 or shorter lens)
Viewfinder Information
AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, spot metering circle, exposure level, AE lock, exposure compensation, AEB level), Flash (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, FEB shooting, flash exposure compensation, insufficient flash warning during FE lock), White balance correction, Maximum burst, CF card full warning, CF card error warning, No CF card warning
Depth-of-Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button (with Speedlite 580EX, 550EX, 430EX, MR-14EX, or MT-24EX, pressing the depth-of-field preview button fires a modeling flash)
Eyepiece Shutter
None (eyepiece cover provided on strap)

Autofocus
Type
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor
AF Points
9 AF points (plus 6 invisible Supplemental AF points)
Metering Range
EV -0.5-18 (at ISO 100 at 20&degC/68&degF)
Focusing Modes
Autofocus, (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (automatic switching between One-Shot/Predictive AI Servo AF)), Manual Focus (MF)
AF Point Selection
Manual selection, Automatic selection
Selected AF Point Display
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD screen
AF-assist Beam
Emitted by the dedicated Speedlite

Exposure Control
Metering Modes
Max. aperture TTL metering with 35-zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (link to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 8% of viewfinder)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 3.5% of viewfinder)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range
EV 1-20 (at 68&degF/20&degC with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control
Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Full Auto, E-TTL II autoflash program AE, Manual exposure
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index)
Equivalent to ISO 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 50 and 3200
Exposure Compensation
(1) Manual, (2) AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)Bracketing range: Â±2 stops in 1/2- or 1/3-stop increments
AE Lock
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button

Shutter
Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled
Shutter Speeds
1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer
10 sec. delay
Remote Control
Remote control with N3 type terminal

External Speedlite
EOS Dedicated Speedlite
E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series Speedlite
Zooming to Match Focal Length
Provided
Flash Exposure Compensation
±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE Lock
Provided
PC Terminal
Provided

Drive System
Drive Modes
Single, Continuous (approx. 3 fps), Self-timer
Continuous Shooting Speed
Approx. 3 fps (at 1/250 sec. or faster for all recording quality settings)
Maximum Burst
JPEG: Approx. 60 frames (JPEG/Large)
RAW: Approx. 17 frames
RAW+JPEG: Approx. 12 frames

LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size
2.5 in.
Dots
Approx. 230,000
Coverage
100% for JPEG images
Brightness Adjustment
5 levels provided
Interface Languages
15

Image Playback
Display Format
Single image, 9-image index, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Auto play, Auto play right after shooting, Rotated, Jump
Highlight Warning
In the single image (INFO) mode, the highlight portions containing no image information will blink
AF Point Display
Enabled
Histogram
Brightness, RGB

Image Protection and Erase
Protect
A single image can be protected or unprotected
Erase
A single image or all images stored in a CF card can be erased if they are unprotected

Direct Printing
Compatible Printers
CP Direct, Bubble Jet Direct, and PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable Images
JPEG images (DPOF printing possible)
Easy Print feature
Provided

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF
Version 1.1 compatible

Customization
Custom Functions
21 Custom Functions with 57 settings
Register Basic Camera Settings
Under Mode Dial's setting

New Features
Dust Delete Feature
None
Picture Style
N/A
Recording Time
N/A

Power Source
Battery
One Battery Pack BP-511A/BP-514/BP-511 /BP-512
Battery Life
Approx. 800 (68&degF/20&degC), approx. 400 (32&degF/0&degC)
* The above figures comply with CIPA standard and apply when a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A is used.
Battery Check
Automatic
Power Saving
Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 min.
Date/Time Battery
One CR2016 Lithium Battery

Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD)
6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 in./152 x 113 x 75mm
Weight
28.6 oz./810g (Body only. Battery: 2.9 oz./82g)

Operating Environment
Working Temperature Range
32-104&degF/0-40&degC
Working Humidity Range
85% or less

Battery Pack
Type
For BP-511A
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated Voltage
7.4 V DC
Battery Capacity
1390 mAh
Dimensions (WxHxD)
38 x 21 x 55mm/1.5 x 0.8 x 2.2 in.
Weight
Approx. 82g/2.9 oz.

Battery Charger
Type
For CG-580
Compatible Battery
Battery pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511 , or BP-512
Recharging Time
BP-511A, BP-514: Approx. 100 min.
BP-511, BP-512: Approx. 90 min.
Rated Input
100 - 240 V AC
Rated Output
8.4 V DC
Working Temperature Range
0°C - 40°C/32°F - 104°C
Working Humidity Range
85% or less
Dimensions (WxHxD)
91 x 67 x 31mm/3.6 x 2.6 x 1.2 in.
Weight
Approx. 115/4.0 oz.

Fujifilm Finepix F30 Digital With Camera NP-95

2008-12-30T00:13:00.001-08:00

The Fujifilm Finepix F30 is a 6 megapixel digital camera that comes with a 3x Optical Zoom lens and 2.5inch LCD screen.
The F30 features shooting at up to 3200 ISO for low light shooting and also has a 'intelligent flash' system which helps combat those terrible flash shots that so many point and shoot cameras get where you foreground, background and subject are in real contrast to one another.
There has been no mention of price on the Fujifilm Finepix F30 yet but it will be in stores by May of 2006.

FinePix F30 Features
* 'Real Photo Technology' with new Super CCD HR and Real Photo Processor achieves a new standard for high sensitivity and low noise
* Offers best-in-class ISO 3200 sensitivity at full resolution (6.1 Mega Pixels).
* Exceptional image quality made possible by enhanced low-noise technolog
* New flash exposure modulation program 'Intelligent-Flash' prevents washed-out overexposure of people or other main subject, while high- sensitivity ensures bright, adequately exposed background detail.
* New PS shooting mode on the mode dial makes it possible to capture rapidly moving subjects without blurring; also minimizes effects of camera shake with fast shutter speed setting.
* 3.0x optical zoom lens (F2.8 ˆ F5), 36-108mm
* Extra-large 230,000-pixel 2.5-inch LCD surface is coated with Fujifilm´s proprietary CV film, minimizing glare and reflections for enhanced ease of viewing.
* Long-life battery np-95 (up to 500 shots)
* Fujifilm Finepix F30 battery use a NP-95 Lithium-ion battery pack 3.7V 1800mAh

* 15 selectable scene positions.
Existing scene positions: Natural/People/Landscape/Sports/Night scene
* New scene positions
* Internal memory equipped
* Quick response times (0.01 second shutter lag* and 1.5 second start-up) *After AF/AE lock
* 3:2 image format option
* VGA movie capture of 30 frames per second with sound
* xD-Picture Card˙, providing large storage capacity, lower power consumption, and fast write speeds (16MB to 1GB capacities currently available)
* PictBridge˙ compatible for direct printing without a PC

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M1 Digital Camera and NP-FT1

2008-12-29T23:54:00.001-08:00

Sony new Cyber-shot DSC-M1 camera
A picture may say a thousand words, but with Sony's futuristic new Cyber-shot DSC-M1 digital camera and its extraordinary video features, it's what happens before and after the picture is taken that says the most."Capturing that one special moment in time is, of course, the reason why cameras exist," said Steve Haber, senior vice president for Sony Electronics' Personal Mobile and Imaging Division. "But what led up to that moment, and what happened just after is an important story to tell too." Enter, the Cyber-shot DSC-M1, a 5.1-megapixel digital still camera that also pays particular attention to the role moving images play in preserving memories, and even more attention to making it easy to use.

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-M1 Digital Camera General Features:
5.1 megapixel Effective Super HAD CCD
1/2.4-inch CCD imaging device
2.5-inch TFT Hybrid Color LCD Screen w/123K pixels
MPEGMovie4TV mode
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
Enhanced control layout
Real imaging processing technology
Free angle LCD
Hybrid Recording
Built-in microphone and speaker
Audio/Video out
Built-in flash
USB interface
Memory Stick slot up to 512 MB (32 MB Memory Stick DUO with adapter included)
Comes with Cyber-Shot Station for quick and easy connection between TV and camera.
Power Support sony np-ft1 lithium-ion battery
SONY NP-FT1 is a replacement Li-ion rechargeable battery pack, It has a power rating of 3.7V (compatible with 3.6V),680mAh.

Olympus MJU-800 Digital Camera - Olympus li-12b Battery

2008-12-28T23:54:00.001-08:00

The Olympus MJU 800 is an eight megapixel digital camera with a three times optical zoom lens. It is a stylish camera with a good build quality. Its metal body also has a weatherproof finish that should stop rain and spray from damaging the camera.

Name mju 800
Image sensor 1/1.8'' CCD with 8.3 million pixels.
Max output resolution 3264 x 2448
Other resolutions 2560 x 1920, 2272 x 1704, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
Zoom 3x optical, 5x digital
Optical focal length (35mm) 8.0 � 24mm (equivalent to 38 � 114mm)
Maximum lens aperture f/ 2.8 - f/ 4.9
Shutter speeds 4 sec. to 1/2,000 sec.
ISO rating Auto/64/100/200/400/800/1600
LCD screen 2.5" HyperCrystal TFT LCD, 215,000 pixels
Viewfinder N/A
Flash range 6.5 m
Flash modes Auto, red-eye reduction, fill-in, off
Exposure control Programme AE, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, 20 scene modes
Exposure metering Digital ESP metering, spot metering
Exposure Compensation ± 2 Ev with 1/3 Ev step
White balance modes Auto, tungsten, overcast, sunlight, fluorescent light 1,2,3
Auto-Focus iESP autofocus, spot autofocus, AF lock
Manual focus N/A
Macro focus distance 20 cm
Recording Modes Single, Continuous, Movie
Image formats JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2), AVI (Motion JPEG), WAV
Compression SQ, HQ, SHQ
Picture Adjustments N/A
Video (max res/format) 640 x 480, 15fps with sound.
Movie Length Up to card capacity
Self-timer 10 seconds
Memory card slot xD Picture
Supplied Memory 21MB internal
Batteries supplied LI-12B 3.7V 1230mAh rechargeable
Recharger supplied Yes
A/V output PAL and NTSC
Ports USB/AV/DC in
Accessories Charger, audio/video cable, USB cable, strap
Dimensions (W x H x D) 103 x 57.5 x 33mm.
Weight (Body Only) 181.5g
Software Full manual, Olympus Master software
Warranty 24 Months
It has one or two advanced controls that you are not typically found on this type of digital camera. The MJU 800 is likely to appeal to anyone who is looking for a well made camera, offering extra protection against the weather and with a higher than normal resolution (number of megapixels).

Olympus Li-12B Battery
Olympus li-12b is a high capacity rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. A replacement li-12b battery could be found in UK, US, CA market now.

Website Collection for Digital Camera Replacement Battery

2008-12-26T18:58:00.001-08:00

As a traveler out door fraqutenly, there are a lot of opportunities to discover the nature live beautiful moment, digital cameras - our best partners, will record them as a constituent part of their life, and everyone could share these beautiful things.
But away from home, the most inconvenient is that all kinds of supplies, digital camera battery determines how far you can go, the number of beautiful pictures you can leaving . When encounter a very amazing scenery when the camera is power off by low battery, you would think that this is the world's most regrettable.
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In http://www.canon-digital-camera-battery.co.uk/batteries/canon-bp-511.htm I bought two bp-511 batteries for the my Canon 300D
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Canon Powershot 800 IS Digital Camera( NB-5L)

2008-12-26T00:43:00.001-08:00

After the Canon PowerShot SD900 lets now look at the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH which has been tagged as Simple, Sophisticated and Image Stabilized. The new SD800 IS the top model in the Canon Digital ELPH IS series and offer users a more than satisfactory Seven Megapixel resolution. The new SD800 has the shift-type stabilization system which has designed keeping in mind the diminutive size of the digicam.

The SD800 IS includes a 3.8x optical zoom lens with a focal length of 4.6"17.3 mm (35 mm film equivalent 28"105 mm), f/2.8"f/5.8 and the DIGIC III Imaging Processor ensures top notch performance. The digicam promises to shine through in low light and other difficult shooting conditions via the onboard optical IS and a top ISO speed of 1600.This one too sports the Canon perpetual curve design and the camera just measures 2.28 inches high and 3.52 inches long! So small is not always bad!

Specifications Canon PowerShot SD800 IS / IXUS 850 IS Digital Camera
Type of Camera

Compact digital still camera with built-in flash and the lens shift-type image stabilizer (IS) system, 3.8x Optical / 4x Digital / 15x Combined Zoom
CCD Type
7.1 Megapixel, 1/ 2.5 inch type
Total Pixels
Approx. 7.4 Megapixels
Effective Pixels
Approx. 7.1 Megapixels
Focal Length 4.6-17.3mm f/2.8-5.8 (35mm film equivalent: 28-105mm)
Start Up Time Approximately 1.3 sec
Shutter Release Lag 0.1 sec or less
Digital Zoom 4x
Focusing Range

Normal: 1.5 ft./45cm-infinity
Macro: 1.2 in.-2.0 ft./3-60cm (WIDE), 1-2.0 ft./30-60cm (TELE)
Digital Macro: 1.2 in.-2.0 ft./3-60cm (WIDE)
Autofocus System
TTL Autofocus
Optical Viewfinder
Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor

2.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
Brightness adjustment: 15 levels
LCD Resolution
Approx. 207,000 pixels
LCD Coverage 100%
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8 (W) - f/5.8 (T)
Shutter Speed 15-1/1600 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.
ISO Sensitivity Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 (Standard Output Sensitivity/Recommended Exposure Index)
Light Metering Method Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot** Metering frame is fixed to the center
Exposure Control Method
Program AE; AE Lock is available
Exposure Compensation +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
White Balance Control Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom
Built-in Flash Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Auto w/ Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Flash Range Normal: 1.6-13 ft./50cm - 4.0m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (T)
Macro: 1-1.6 ft./30-50cm (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Recycling Time 10 sec. or less
Shooting Modes

Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie
Photo Effects

My Colors
Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom Color
Self-Timer Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom
Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.7 fps
Storage Media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
File Format Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1
Image Quality Settings
Normal, Fine, SuperFine
Image Size Settings

3,072 x 2,304 (Large)
2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 1)
2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2)
1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3)
640 x 480 (Small)
3,072 x 1,728 (Widescreen)

Movie:

640 x 480 / 320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps) available up to 4GB, 320 x 240 (1 min. at 60 fps), 160 x 120 (3 min. at 15 fps)

Playback Modes File

Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume Playback, My Category, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show
Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing
Computer Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
Video Out NTSC/PAL
Other

Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SElphY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
Power Source

1. Rechargeable Lithium Battery NB-5L included
2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30
Shooting Capacity

Still Image: approx. 270 shots (NB-5L/LCD on)* approx. 600 shots (NB-5L/LCD off)
* The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when a fully-charged battery is used.
Playback Time Approx. 360 min. (NB-5L)
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
3.52 x 2.28 x 0.99 in. / 89.5 x 58.0 x 25.1mm
Weight
Approx. 5.29 oz. / 150g (camera body only)
Language Menu Support
25 display languages provided (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian)

Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Features:

3x Optical Zoom
Image stabilization
2.5 inch LCD screen
Face detection technology
Wide angle lens (28mm)
ISO of up to 1600
30 frames per second movie mode

Nikon Coolpix S550 Digital Camera

2008-12-26T00:12:00.001-08:00

When Nikon revealed its Fall 2007 lineup, something was missing: a 10-megapixel camera. The S-Series models jumped from 8 (S510) to 12 megapixel (S700). This oversight has now been addressed with not one but two new 10-megapixel cameras, the S550 and the S600. They are different enough that we'll dedicate a separate page to each.

The S550 is a small and handy little camera that will appeal to those who like to get close. That's because it, unlike any other S-Series Coolpix, has a 5X optical zoom. Depending on the kinds of pictures you like to take, that can make a huge difference. Following the trend of offering cameras in different colors, the S550 comes in plum, cool blue and graphite black. And with a list price of just US$229, it's a bargain.

Nikon S550 - Features
• Improved Face-priority AF
• In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
• Nikon D-Lighting
• Active Zoom allows smoother zooming for close-ups
• Macro shooting from as close as 10 cm (4 in.)
• Three movie modes with sound, plus time-lapse movie mode
• Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations
• SDHC card compatibility
• Approx. 50 MB of internal memory
• USB connectivity
• PictBridge support

Specifications

Effective pixels
10.0 million

Image sensor
1/2.3-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 10.34 million

Lens
5x Zoom-NIKKOR; 6.3-31.5mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 36-180mm); f/3.5-5.6; 8 elements in 6 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 720mm)

Focus range (from lens)
35cm (1 ft. 2 in.) to infinity (∞), Macro close-up mode: 10cm (4 in.) to infinity (∞) at wide-angle

Monitor
2.5-in., approx. 230k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating

Storage media
Internal memory (approx. 50 MB), SD memory cards

Image size (pixels)
3648 x 2736 (High: 3648/Normal: 3648), 2592 x 1944 (Normal: 2592), 2048 x 1536 (Normal: 2048), 1024 x 768 (PC: 1024), 640 x 480 (TV: 640), 1920 x 1080 (16:9)

Vibration Reduction (VR)
Electronic VR

ISO sensitivity
ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain ISO 64-800), High-Sensitivity mode (ISO 64-1600)

Interface
Hi-Speed USB

Power sources
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied), AC Adapter EH-62E (optional)

Battery life
Approx. 200 shots with EN-EL11 battery (based on CIPA standard)

EN-EL11

EN-EL11 is a 500mAh 3.7V li-ion battery pack

Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 90 x 53.5 x 22 mm (3.6 x 2.1 x 0.9 in.) excluding projections

Weight
Approx. 120 g (4.2 oz.) without battery and SD memory card

Olympus E-330 Digital Camera Olympus BLW-1 Battery

2008-12-25T03:14:00.001-08:00

On January 26th 2006 over a year since the introduction of the E-300 Olympus revealed the 7.5 million pixel 'live view' successor, the E-330. The E-330's biggest differentiator to any other digital SLR is its capability to deliver a live view on the LCD monitor (in the same manner as a prosumer / consumer all-in-one digital camera). For those new to digital SLR's this is difficult to achieve because of the mirror / shutter mechanism, the mirror is in the light path in view mode to provide an image to the viewfinder, this means that no image can be projected onto the main sensor. Additionally most large D-SLR sensor don't have video out capability. Other changes over the E-300 include a flip-out LCD screen and a range of feature improvements inherited from the E-500.

Olympus E-330 Technical Specs

Type	Type	Interchangeable Lens Live View Digital SLR Camera
	Media	Compact Flash Card (Type I, II), Micro Drive, xD-Picture Card (Dual Slot)
	Imager Size	17.3mm x 13.0mm
	Lens Mount	Four Thirds Mount
	Compatible Lens	Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens
Image Sensor	Type	Live MOS sensor, (4/3 type MOS solid-state image sensor)
	Effective Pixel Number	7.94 million pixels
	Aspect	4:3
	Filter Array	Primary color filter (RGB)
Filter	LPF	Fixed type
	IR Cut Filter	Hybrid Type
	Dust Protection Filter	Supersonic Wave Filter
Recording System	Type of Recording Format	DCF (JPEG), TIFF, RAW
	Type of File Format	JPEG, TIFF Ver. 6.0 (Exif 2.2), RAW (12bit)
	RAW + JPEG Recording	Yes
	File Size	RAW \| 3136 x 2352 \| Uncompressed \| Approx. 12.9MB TIFF \| 3136 x 2352 \| Uncompressed \| Approx. 21.6MB SHQ \| 3136 x 2352 \| 1/2.7 \| Approx. 5.7MB HQ \| 3136 x 2352 \| 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12 \| Approx. 4.0/1.8/1.2MB SQ \| 2560 x 1920 \| 1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12 \| Approx. 4.0/2.4/1.2/0.8MB SQ \| 1600 x 1200 \| 1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12 \| Approx. 1.4/0.9/0.5/0.3MB SQ \| 1280 x 960 \| 1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12 \| Approx. 0.9/0.6/0.3/0.2MB SQ \| 1024 x 768 \| 1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12 \| Approx. 0.6/0.4/0.2/0.1MB SQ \| 640 x 480 \| 1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12 \| Approx. 0.2/0.2/0.1/0.1MB
Viewfinder	Type	Eye level Porro Mirror type Optical View Finder
	Viewfinder coverage	Approx. 95%
	Magnification	Approx. x 0.93 with 50mm Lens set to infinity on -1 [m-1]
	Eye Point	18.0 mm (-1 [m-1])
	Diopter Adjustment	Built-in type -3.0 to +1.0 [m-1]
	Focusing Screen	Fixed type
	Mirror	Side Swing Quick Return Mirror
	Viewfinder information	AF frame, Shutter speed, Aperture value, AF confirmation mark, Flash, White balance, AE lock, Number of storable still pictures, Exposure compensation value indication, Metering mode, Battery check, Exposure mode, Record mode
	Eye Piece Shutter	Built-in type
	Depth of Field Preview	Possible (Drive Button Customization). Selectable in optical viewfinder or on LCD monitor.
LCD Monitor	Type	HyperCrystal LCD (TFT Color LCD)
	Size	2.5 Inch
	Pixel Number	215,250 pixels
	Viewfield coverage	Approx. 100%
	Brightness Control	+/- 7 steps
Live View		A mode: Full Time Live View with AF function. B mode: Macro Live View with MF
Auto Focus	Type	TTL Phase Difference Detection System
	Focus Mode	Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus / S-AF + MF/ C-AF + MF
	Focus Area	3 points
	Detection Range	EV 0 to 19 (ISO 100)
	Focus Area Selection	Automatic Selectable/Manual Selectable
	AF Assist Lamp	Built-in Flash type
	AF Lock	Locked by first position of Shutter Button/ AE/AF Lock Button (Customizable)
Exposure Control	Light Metering System	TTL Full Aperture Light Metering by 49 Zones Multi-pattern Sensing System
	Light Metering Mode	Digital ESP / Center Weighted Average / Spot / Highlight Spot / Shadow Spot (Approx. 2% Spot)
	Detection Range	Digital ESP / Center Weighted Average; EV 1 to 20 (50mm F2, ISO 100) Spot; EV 3 to 17 (50mm F2, ISO 100)
	Exposure Mode	Program with Program Shift / Shutter Priority / Aperture Priority / Manual / Scene Program AE / Scene Select AE
	Scene Program AE	Portrait / Landscape / Macro / Sports / Nigh Scene & Portrait (Underwater Macro and Underwater Wide selectable)
	Scene Select	Portrait / Landscape / Landscape & Portrait / Night Scene / Nigh Scene & Portrait / Children / Sports / High-Key / Low-Key / Reducing Blur / Macro / Nature Macro / Candle / Sunset / Firework / Documents / Beach & Snow / Underwater Macro / Underwater Wide / Panorama
	Exposure Compensation	Up to +/- 5 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step
	AE Lock	Locked by first position of Shutter Button / AE/AF Lock Button (Customizable)
	Exposure Bracketing	3 Frames in +/- 1, 2/3, or 1/3 EV step
White Balance System	WB mode	Auto WB, Preset WB, One-touch WB
	Preset WB	Lamp1(3000k) / Fluorescent 1 (4000k) / Fluorescent 2 (4500k) / Fluorescent 3 (6600k) / Daylight (5300k) / Cloudy (6000k) / Shadow (7500k)
	WB Compensation	R-B/G-M up to +/- 7 step in each 2 mired step for each Auto / Preset setting
	WB Bracketing	3 Frames with +/- 5/10/15 mired steps
Color System	Color Space	sRGB / AdobeRGB
	Picture Mode	Vivid / Natural / Flat / B&W / Sepia
	Color Saturation	5 levels in each Vivid, Natural and Flat mode
	Sharpness	5 levels in each Picture mode
	Contrast	5 levels in each Picture mode
	Filter	Yellow / Orange / Red / Green in B&W mode
	Toning	Sepia / Blue / Red / Green in B&W mode
	Gradation	3 levels
Shutter	Type	Electronic Controlled Focal Plane Shutter
	Shutter Speed	Auto,P,Ps: 1/4000 to 2 Sec, S: 1/4000 to 60 Sec, M: 1/4000 to 60 Sec and Bulb (up to 8 minutes)
	Self Timer	12 or 2 Sec. (possible to cancel)
	Remote Control	Wireless with bulb function by RM-1 (Optional)
Drive System	Drive Mode	Single/Sequential Shooting
	Sequential Shooting Speed	Frame Rate Approx. 3 fps.
	Max. Frame Number on Sequential Shooting	RAW; TIFF; SHQ JPEG: 4 Frames JPEG HQ, SQ: 15 Frames minimum, Max. number of frames depends on compression ratio and pixel number
Built-in Flash	Type	TTL Auto/Manual
	Built-in Flash	Yes. Flash Guide Number: 13
	Pop-up	Manual
	Synchronization Mode	Auto/Red-eye Reduction/Slow synchro/Fill-in
	X-Sync Speed	X = 1/180 Sec
	Intensity Control	Up to +/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step
	Syncro Timing	1st curtain and 2nd curtain selectable
	Hot Shoe	TTL Auto with FL-20/FL-36/FL-50
Playback	Display Mode	Single / Zoom ( 2 / 3 / 4 /6 / 8 / 10 / 14x) / Index (4 / 9 / 16 /25 frames) / Calendar View / Slide Show / Light Box View
	Information	Exposure Mode, Metering Mode, Shutter Speed, F-Stop, Compensation level, ISO, Color Space, WB Mode, WB Compensation Level, Focal Length, Focus Area, File type, Picture Mode
	Exposure Level View	Y,R,G,B Histograms, High Light Point Warning
	Video Signal Output	Yes
Menu Information		Image, Camera, Play Back, Custom, Setup
Menu Languages		English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean
Erase/Protection Function	Erase Mode	Single/All/Selected
Erase/Protection Function	Image Protect Mode	Single/Selected
PC Interface		USB 2.0 Full Speed
Power Supply	Battery	Rechargeable Li-ion battery Pack BLM-1/Optional 3x CR123A with LBH-1
Size/Weight	Dimensions	5.5 x 3.4 x 2.8 inches (140 x 87 x 72mm)
Size/Weight	Weight	Approx. 19.4 oz. (550g); Without Batteries and CF Card
Environment	Temperature	Operating Range: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage Range: 4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Environment	Humidity	Operating Range: 30% to 90%, Storage Range; 10% to 90%

All capacity figures are approximate.

BLW-1 Battery Replacement

Chemistry LI-ION

Voltage 7.4V

Capacity 1600mAh

Dimension 55.80x39.60x21.00 mm

blm-1 in uk

blm-1 in us

blm-1 in ca