Snap with your phone? Be part of art
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If you’re an avid cell phone photographer, an Ohio art gallery want’s to make you part of it’s new exhibit. Daiv Whaley and the Brandt Gallery Cleveland, Ohio, are seeking submissions for a new instillation called At The Cellular Level - Cell Phone Photography as Art. The exhibit, which will open in November 2008, will feature cell phone photography from professional and amateur artists from around the world. But first, they need the photos. From the artist’s press release: “Considering that... Read Full Story
More on old lenses for new SLR cameras
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So, I’ve posted a few times on using older lenses with new digital SLR cameras, a feat thought to be impossible just a few years back. But now it seems everyone can do it, no problem. There are many tutorials out there on the Web, but the newest offering from Potojojo really explains the process well. Making it easy for you to go out and convert your digital SLR into a home for old school lenses. I’ve been over the benefits of using older lenses a few times, but really quickly: You save... Read Full Story
Nikon, Cannon share J.D. Power nod
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For the second year in a row, Nikon won the nod in J.D.Power and Assoc. 2008 “camera usage and satisfaction” study. More specifically, Nikon’s line of professional SLRs, the D series, took the top of the list by storm. However, Canon swooped up the list, as well, tying for the top spot. Both camera companies received high marks, with Nikon taking full points in overall rating, operation and performance, while Canon topped out on picture quality and overall rating. Canon got hit for it’s... Read Full Story
SanDisk launches new line of professional cards
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SanDisk announced it is now shipping a new line of professional-grade memory cards, the Extreme IV CompactFlash line. The company said the cards run 12.5% faster and a 16GB card will allow professional photographers the ability to shoot thousands of hig-quality images. A faster card means less time between shots and a faster upload-to-computer speed. That saves time and allows for better shots, especially when action is concerned. The new cards will allow professionals that shoot in RAW... Read Full Story
Odys DPF Touch
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This frame has video and picture playback, use various slots for memory and media cards. The seven inch display is good size for the type frame that is on offer here.   Display7” High Quality TFT Colour Display Resolution 480 x 234 pixel File formats JPEG, MP3, WMV, and MPEG-Video External Memory SD-, Multi Media Cards, Memory Stick, USB-Device Playback Modes Show Picture, Slideshow (adjustable interval time of showing the photo), Video playback, Music playback Connector’s USB-In, Power... Read Full Story
Kodack rolls out new camera, technology
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Kodak has always been associated with photography, but their cameras have always fallen short of wowing photographers. All that might change with the release of Kodak’s new M1093 IS digital camera. The point-and-shoot compact camera, which hits U.S. markets in November, is running on the platform that it’s Smart Capture technology can make photography creatively fun and high-quality, all at the same time. Well, most SLRs can do that too. So what? Let’s let Kodak tell us waht they mean... Read Full Story
ViewSonic DP701W4
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There is no need to connect with the family PC, this frame comes with all the latest ideas and equipment, which will provide excellent displays on the seven inch screen. The design is meant to ultra modern and in actual fact; this frame really does look like the business.     Manufacturer’s Specs SIZE 7” (17.8cm) colour TFT active matrix LCD DISPLAY AREA 152mm horizontal x 91mm vertical RESOLUTION 800 x 480 native (720 x 480 actual display area) CONTRAST RATIO 400:1 BRIGHTNESS 220cd/m ² (LED... Read Full Story
AG Neovo V-10
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The AG Neovo V-10 covers the high end of the digital photo frame market; this can clearly be seen with the colouring of the device, silver and shiny black.     Manufacturer’s Specs Panel Size7″Screen Resolution 800 x 480 Brightness 220cd/m 2 (Typical) Contrast Ratio 400:1 (Typical) Viewing Angle (H/V) 170 o / 160 o (Typical)Support Image Format JPG Up to 8k x 8k pixels Internal Memory 128 MB Internal Battery 1800m AhPower Consumption 12.5W Net Dimension 197 x 129 x 52 mm Source [Test... Read Full Story
The 10.2in Linx Memoire
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The ten inch plus frame has standard and mini USB ports, which makes the whole thing very practical indeed, there are also memory card slots and it will run off of the internal battery for up to two hours.     Specification Colour:  Black Screen Type:  10.2″ LCD Controls:  Full function remote Resolution (Native):  800×600 Contrast Ratio:  300:1 USB Ports:  1 x mini / 1 x full size AC Power:  YES Battery Life (Approx.):  2hrs Supported Media Cards:  SD/MMC/MS/XD Sound Audio Capabilities... Read Full Story
The 7in Linx Memoire
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Linx has come up with a brilliant range of digital photo frames, they are known as the Memoire range and this one comes with a seven inch display, takes four different types of memory card and has a 300:1 contrast ratio.     Price Guide SRP UK:  49.99 Specification Display Type:  7″ LCD Colour:  BLACK Resolution (Native):  480X234 Contrast Ratio:  300:1 USB Ports:  1 AC Power:  YES Battery Life (Approx.):  N/A Supported Media Cards:  SD/MMC/MS/XD Sound Audio Capabilities:  N/A Speakers:  N... Read Full Story