Posts in Digital Cameras

Total 11 pages : First ... « [11]

Sony unleashes superzoom with full-HD video-recording feature

Leonard Goh | Mar 03, 2009

According to Sony, the HX1 uses a CMOS sensor which delivers better image quality. (Credit: Sony)

With the rise of small shooters with interchangeable lens system such as the Micro Four Thirds and Samsung's hybrid system, we wonder if there is still a market for superzoom cameras. Sony probably thinks so, which explains its announcement of the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1.

Before you think of it as just another 20x optical zoom shooter, the 9-megapixel HX1 is actually more like a dSLR trapped in a compact chassis with a non-removable lens. Typically, cameras of this class use CCD sensors, but Sony has opted for the Exmor CMOS chips used in its Alpha dSLRs. Also, this has a mechanical shutter which rattles off at 10 frames per second (fps) in full resolution.
Read more »

Filed under: Digital Cameras
2 Comments | Bookmark | Share

Slashdot

Digg

Facebook

Twitter

Delicious

Google

StumbleUpon

close this

Add tag

To add tags, you need to become a member. It's FREE.

Cancel

Log in or sign in

iPhone app for EOS 5D Mark II

Leonard Goh | Mar 02, 2009

(Credit: Y.O. Design LLC)

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a wonderful dSLR but its multitude of features can be quite intimidating for amateurs. Often, the problem that most shutterbugs face is that they cannot find the specific functions on the camera such as adjusting the exposure compensation or changing the color style. Well, if you have an iPhone or iPod touch, you're in luck. There is an application developed exclusively for users of this Canon camera.

The Handi 5Dmk2 is a useful app to carry around in your iPhone (or iPod touch) if you own the EOS 5D Mark II. It breaks down the various functions of the camera into different sections such as basic control, image settings and menu settings so navigating the electronic manual is easier. Since it doesn't require any connections to work, you can use the application even if you are outdoors with no network coverage.

We found the Handi 5Dmk2 retailing for US$1.99 at the Apple App Store.

Filed under: Digital Cameras, Handhelds, Mobile Phones
Leave a comment | Bookmark | Share