Sanyo Xacti HD1000

The new Sanyo Xacti HD1000 weighs only 9.5 ounces and has a total volume of only 16.6 cubic inches, making it the world’s smallest and lightest Full HD recording digital camcorder. It records video in the full high definition resolution of 1920 pixels by 1080 pixels. It incorporates advanced MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video compression, enabling up to approximately 85 minutes of Full HD (1920 x 1080) video recording or up to five hours, 14 minutes of TV-quality (640 x 480) video recording onto an 8GB SDHC Memory Card.

Sanyo developed a new high-speed image processing engine to handle the high capacity demands of Full HD data. This engine utilizes Sanyo’s proprietary codec, enabling Full HD compatibility with the AVC/H.264 format, and makes it possible to do with one simple yet powerful chip the complex processing which previously required two separate chips.

It is new ergonomic designed for easy, one-handed operation with all key conveniently functions thumb-operable, the HD1000 is comfortable to hold, even for extended periods. As part of its stylish and thoughtful new design, the HD1000 also adds a distinctly useful feature frequently requested by users of previous Xacti camcorders — the ability to have the lens level with the ground when the device is used with a tripod.

Incorporating the latest high-definition CMOS sensor, the Sanyo Xacti HD1000 camcorder captures full 1080i high-definition video (1920×1080) at 60 frames-per-second. Designed to record the rich and vibrant colors of real life, the HD1000 also captures the subtle tones to provide a natural-looking result. The HD1000’s CMOS sensor provides the quick responsiveness needed to capture fast moving subjects and Sanyo’s noise reduction technology helps obtain the cleanest signal from each pixel.

The HD1000’s new “Xacti Library” feature makes it exceptionally easy to save video and image files by simply connecting the included USB cable from the docking station to an external hard disk drive. After connecting the docking station to an external hard drive and to a television (via an HDMI cable), the user places the camera into the docking station and — using the menu that appears on the television screen — can search through the thumbnails and choose either to play the file or save it to the external hard disk.

At the front of the HD1000 is a commanding 10x all-glass HD lens. The HD1000’s fast f/1.8-2.5 lens is capable of allowing almost four times more light through to assist in lower light venues. Consisting of eight groups and eleven total lenses with a built-in neutral density filter, the HD1000’s lens provides a spectacular field-of-view with a 38-380 mm range (35 mm equivalent). Combined with the 10x digital zoom, the HD1000 provides up to 100x total zooming capability.

The HD1000 features a large 2.7 inch widescreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The display flips out from the camera and rotates up to 285 degrees on axis, allowing you to take great video or still images even from difficult-to-view positions, which is especially useful when shooting in large crowds or in small rooms.

High-definition can’t hide shaky or erratic camera movement. That’s why Sanyo’s HD1000 comes with a sophisticated image stabilizer for both stills and video. This handy feature operates in both wide-angle and telephoto modes, giving every shot a solid, professional-looking feel. For video-compatible anti-shake correction, Sanyo further developed the digital stabilizer based on previous proprietary image stabilizer technology, and advanced the technology to be more accurate in its correction, increasing the image area detection function. Also, Sanyo newly developed its proprietary “Superposition function” for higher still image quality. This function allows for clear pictures of the subject even when moving or rotation occurs.

The HD1000 includes a new “Face Chaser” function that automatically detects and isolates faces to assist the camera’s exposure and auto-focus. The HD1000 is capable of detecting up to 12 independent faces at a time.

Kodak Easyshare V705

You don’t have to yell “Compress!” when you use the new Kodak EasyShare V705.

The world’s smallest ultra-wide-angle optical zoom digital camera is now here. Wide angle shots are often difficult with point-and-shoot cameras, but with the entry of the EasyShare V705 and its Schneider-Kreuznach optical zoom lens this limitation has been solved. But this is not all that this camera offers: it also features the patented Kodak Retina Dual Lens Technology, which touts two 7 MP sensors, anti-blur technology and Kodak Perfect Touch Technology. With the V705, consumers can get closer and see the intricate details of their photo subjects with 5X optical zoom range, and automatically adjust its setting when choosing from 22 scenes and three color modes.

Picture takers can even capture the most expansive shots in just seconds with the camera’s panorama stitch mode, capturing up to 180 degrees with only 3 shots. The powerfully simple video features include the ability to record VGA video (640 x 480) at 30 fps with sound, while convenient on-camera video editing tools offers consumers the option to trim clips and create prints from video (4, 9 or 16 up), plus view and share single frames.

PINK AND SHOOT!!!

Available as a limited edition, the Kodak Absolute Pink V705 is a camera meant for a worthy cause. A portion of its sales will go to a breast cancer foundation. Unlike the regular V705 which is available in black and silver, this special edition camera comes in, you've guessed it pink.

Better Than Film

Digital photography is better than film. There, we said it. You want proof?

There's a lot of a very scary, very expensive selection of professional digital cameras. Unfortunately, it costs as much as a car. Cameras like these are already in use by the majority of sports, news and paparazzi photographers. They have been for a couple of years, despite the fact that the image quality is only now starting to rival 35mm film.

"It's all about speed", says some professional photographer. With a film camera you have to shoot off a whole roll of film, find a lab and get it developed before you know whether you have got anything. That can take hours and is an expensive endeavour. With digital, you know immediately if the exposure and framing is right. If it is, you can download your images straight to a laptop and send them to the picture desk with in seconds.

Developments in the last year -- such as Nikon D40 digital SLR ( single lens reflex) - have meant that digital camera is arriving even in areas where quality is more important than speed, such as portrait studios. Photographers are able to show the client an immediate preview, and retouch with them. Coz Nikon D40 is highly versatile in camera editing features, include nikon D-lighting, red-eye correction, image trimming, image overlay, mono chrome along with skylight, warm tone and color balance filter effects. And these features provide greater creative freedom without the need for a computer, for those who prefer to send pictures directly to a printer.

As a matter of fact, Nikon D40 is my husband's favorite camera. His job is not a photographer. But his hobby is taking a good view while he is on top of a mountain. And Nikon D40 makes it easy. Coz of its..... Easy operation - intuitive controls makes the D40 point- and - shot simple, enabling even first time SLR users to capture beautiful memories perfectly.
Fast start-up combined with super-fast shutter - response and rapid - action shooting at up to 2.5 frames per second, makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly. Like capturing high-quality action sequences of our kids in sporting activities such as soccer, baseball and even on sliding on a pool.

Extra ordinary Nikon image quality - The D40's high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance 6.1 megapixel Nikon Dx format CCD imaging sensor delivers vivid color and sharp details, great for making beautifully detailed enlargements of 16 x 20 inches and beyond!

Digital Imaging

Capture the most beautiful moments in life forever......!!!!

Ask someone what sort of camera they own, and 9 times out of 10 they will name a digital camera. That's not surprising as they aren't only simple to use and cater to the beginner, they come in many shapes and sizes to suit many people. Someone who's using a digital camera for the first time can pick it up and take his/her first shot with nothing more than a press of the button. Simple? You bet, but you can do more with your digital camera. Like my digital camera.....it is Sanyo Xacti VPC-C6! Here's how....

Yap!!! It is able to connect to a TV, VCR, PC or DVD recorder. It means you can easily play back recorded images and stills on a large screen, or make back-up copies of your recorded content while you're playing it back. After playing the Xacti C6 in the docking station, you can save recorded video clips and still images onto your computer's hard disk, where they can be edited freely.

And not only my Xacti C6 is ultra thin - it's also ergonomically designed. The hand - grip and lenses are angled to enable a natural shooting style. It also comes in a variety of attractive colors (mine is a red one!). It has a shape and size you can carry around with you everyday, anywhere......just like a tasteful fashion item!

Image is Everything

Digital photography isn't just cheap and convenient - it opens up a whole new realm of communication. It is clear that photography is currently going through its more radical change since its birth. Although the invention of 35mm film made cameras lighter and cheaper, the convulated process of getting prints is still expensive, time consuming and, for all but the most hardened enthusiast, a mystery. Digital technology has removed the dark arts of the darkroom - and turned photography into an incredibly powerful way to converse and exchange ideas.

Before the invention of the digital camera, you couldn't see the face of your new nephew within seconds of his birth. You couldn't tease your colleagues with shots of cocktail - fuelled holiday antics. And you certainly couldn't 'impress' girls with late-night shots of the contents of your trousers. A picture really is worth a thousand words, even if many of them are expletives.....

THE LOWDOWN:

Like film cameras, digicams work by focusing the light from a lens onto a surface - but rather than light - sensitive chemicals on film, which can be used only once, digital cameras use an image sensor chip that turns light into electrical signals.

CCD - Charge-Coupled Device. The most common type of image sensor.

CMOS - Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. Less common sensor.

Megapixel - A digital image is divided into pixels. The more pixels, the better the picture - so cameras are rated by millions of pixels, or megapixels.