When I first handled the Canon PowerShot 500 HS, I wasn’t too pleased with the effectiveness of the touchscreen interface; however, the more I used it, the more fun I had with the camera. [Read more…]
JVC GC-PX1 High Speed Camera is for Real
After seeing the JVC GC-PX1 as a concept model at CES 2011, we were unsure of whether it would actually come to market. According to JVC’s Japanese website, the camera is real and will be available in Japan this month.
All of the previously reported key specs are for real. [Read more…]
JVC GC-PX1 High Speed Concept Camera
JVC introduced its GC-PX1 high speed concept camera at CES 2011 today. While there’s no word on whether or not this camera will ever come to fruition, it has a killer spec list that’s sure to turn some heads. [Read more…]
Nikon P100 Hands-On Review
At PMA 2010, I’ve had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with a number of cameras. One of the most impressive new cameras that I’ve seen has been the new Nikon Coolpix P100. To see what makes this camera special, check out the big hands-on review below. [Read more…]
Casio EX-S7, EX-Z35 and EX-FC150
The Casio EX-S7 and EX-Z35 are two 12.1MP point and shoot announced at PMA 2010. Additionally, Casio has brought the popular EX-FC150 to North America.
The Casio EX-S7 features a 3x optical zoom, 720p HD video capture and a 2.7-inch LCD. The EX-S7 should be available in Spring 2010 at an initial retail price of $139.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The Casio EX-Z35 features a 3x optical zoom, VGA video capture and a 2.5-inch LCD. The EXZ35 should be available in March 2010 at an initial retail price of $109.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The Casio EX-FC150 is a 10.1MP point and shoot camera with a 5X optical zoom and Casio’s popular high-speed video and image capture. The EX-FC150 is available immediately at an initial retail price of $349. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
High Speed Video Developed for Frame Rates of 250,000 FPS
Scientists at Oxford University have developed a method for capturing extremely high frame rates by expanding on existing consumer-grade photography and video camera technologies. The new capture method works by using a single sensor to capture images simultaneously. According to Dr. Gil Bub,
“This is done by allowing the camera’s pixels to act as if they were part of tens, or even hundreds, of individual cameras taking pictures in rapid succession during a single normal exposure. The trick is that the pattern of pixel exposures keeps the high resolution content of the overall image, which can then be used as-is, to form a regular high-res picture, or be decoded into a high-speed movie.”
The most interesting aspect to this new development is the relatively low cost. While the scientists developed the technology with medical and scientific applications in mind at macroscopic and microscopic levels, the underlying hardware is primarily what we use in consumer-grade cameras. As a result, patent licensing of this tech could see future consumer applications but, obviously, at lower than the extreme frame rates required for use by the scientific community.
[Nature Methods via Sideways and UPI]
Verizon FiOS Gives Photographers Some Wicked Fast Upload Speed
Photography often focuses on the camera, the lens, the artist’s eye—all very important. But there’s also the photographer’s technology infrastructure that is critical to his or her success and efficiency.
Today, digital photographers (amateurs or professionals) constantly share large files via their websites, e-mail, and social networks and these basic tasks require fast, reliable upload and download speeds. Typically, people focus on download speeds when selecting their internet service provider, but photographers should pay close attention to the upload speed. In fact, photographers opting for pure fiber to the home services, like Verizon FiOS, can share their work with clients, colleagues, and prospective customers up to 200% faster than is possible with cable internet. FiOS Internet boasts more bandwidth and faster speeds and is far more reliable than cable competitors (based on claims from Verizon). [Read more…]