| Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS
As I mentioned in my review of the PowerShot A710 IS last week, Canon launch a lot of new models every year, but even so I was astonished to learn that since its inception in June 2000 there have been no fewer than 27 different cameras in the Canon Digital IXUS range. Whats even more remarkable is that for the last six years, those 27 models have pretty much defined the market standard of ultra-compact digital cameras. They have consistently managed to combine stylish design, superior build quality, exceptional performance and cutting edge technology with ease of use and superb picture quality. Of course those advantages come at a price, and the Digital IXUS range has always been expensive compared to its market competitors. Take this IXUS 850 IS for example. Launched just last month in time for the Photokina camera show, its a 7.1 megapixel ultra-compact with a 3.8x optical zoom lens and a 2.5in monitor, which would put it on the same shelf in the camera shop as cameras like the Pentax Optio T7 (199), the Casio Exilim EX-Z70 (179), the Sony DSC-W70 (164) or the Olympus mju 700 (163).
20,000 expected at Johor's first digital camera fair
JOHOR BARU: More than 20,000 visitors are expected to throng the four-day digital camera fair to be held at the City Square here from Oct 19.
It is the first digital camera fair in Johor with over 50 promoters of leading brands such as Canon, Olympus, Sony, Nikon, Kodak, Panasonic, Pentax and Casio to showcase their latest products. Organising the event, Fotokem Sdn Bhd manager Thomas Liew said a large number of Singaporeans were expected to turn up at the fair. Liews optimism is based on the fact that Singaporeans can get the latest camera models and accessories at attractive prices due to the exchange rate. He said the fair was timely in view of the Deepavali, Hari Raya, Christmas festivals and the school holidays. Fotokem, which has 26 outlets nationwide, opened its first three outlets in Johor Baru at the City Square, Holiday Plaza and Jusco Permas Jaya in July.
Canon Camera's Pretty Picture
Few senior executives know more about digital cameras than Canon (CAJ) President, Tsuneji Uchida. The 64-year-old has spent over 40 years at Canon, most of it rising through the ranks of the company's camera division. That experience made Uchida a natural choice to succeed Fujio Mitarai in May, when the legendary chief stepped down after a decade at the helm. .
Free Photo, Lighting, and Audio
Join Gary Karlsrud from M-audio as he demonstrates M-Audio hardware and Ableton's Live 6 Software. Live 6 is the revolutionary music production software that allows you to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. New features in Live 6 include Movie Import, Deep Freeze editing technology, multicore/multiprocessor support, project management tools, and a comprehensive collection of instruments sampled at supreme fidelity. Live 6 is a complete music production system. If you haven't experienced Live 6, you owe it to yourself to see what all the buzz is about. Your music will never be the same.
Date: Monday, October 23rd
Location: B&H Customer Event Room
440 9th Ave, New York, NY 5th Floor
Times: 3:00PM
6:00PM
Canon NEW Canon Digital Rebel XTi Demo - FREE
Alyssa Cohen from Canon Cameras will be in the B&H Photo Video Pro Audio training room to explain the new features of the NEW Canon Digital Rebel XTi.
Hoodman accessories
Some of the new Hoodman accessories are the Hoodman H-RAV, a universal right angle viewer, and the Hoodman HoodLoupe Professional. Hoodman H-RAV for SLR camerasThe Hoodman H-RAV fits all Canon, Nikon and Fuji Digital SLR cameras. There is no need to crawl on your belly to line up an off the deck shot. The Hoodman H-RAV features include a built in diopter with 1X and 2.5X capability, full 360 degree rotation and universal mounting attachments for most Digital SLR cameras. The H-RAV comes with a compact, protective storage case. The suggested retail price of the Hoodman H-RAV is $129.99. Hoodman HoodLoupeThe new Hoodman HoodLoupe can be worn around your neck just like a normal loupe. When you capture your moment and review it on the back of your camera then it is time to bring the HoodLoupe up to your image and place your eye up to the eye cup for complete glare free viewing.
Learn from the World's Best Photographers at the Free SD Photo ...
POWAY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Second Annual San Diego Photo Expo (http://www.sdphotoexpo.com) is back at the Del Mar Fairground's Activity Center Saturday and Sunday, November 18th and 19th, with the world's most renowned photographers sharing trade secrets of their art - free! Douglas Kirkland, will talk about his love affair with photography over the past 50 years and the amazing opportunities he had photographing the world's most beautiful people like Angelina Jolie, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, and Audrey Hepburn. Non-stop seminars from Douglas Kirkland and more along with screaming deals on the latest photography gear make this year's San Diego Photo Expo the biggest and best yet. "Whether you are a professional photographer or are thinking about buying your first digital camera, you will not want to miss out on this rare and amazing opportunity to see Douglas Kirkland, Monte Zucker, and other famous photographers give free seminars on their experiences, expertise, and passion for photography," says Delkin Marketing Manager, Eric Richter.
Easy digital videos propel YouTube
Spend an hour browsing the videos posted on YouTube.com. Then ask why anybody would pay $1.6 billion for this collection of stupid pet tricks, fraternity pranks, garage bands, car crashes, natural disasters, amateur acrobats, soccer game snippets and hokey comedians demonstrating why their careers are on the express train to Palookaville.
That astronomical sum, by the way, is what the folks who run the Google search engine agreed to pay for the Web's favorite video site.
When I heard the news this week, my first thought was of H.L. Mencken's famous observation that nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.
My second thought: Where did all this stuff come from?
Actually, most of it comes from you and me, or at least from our kids.
First Look: Nikon D80
Ten-megapixel SLRs were once pricey cameras reserved for those with deep pockets. But since summer, when the groundbreaking Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 brought the price for this class of camera down to about $1,000, the market is heating up. One of the latest entries, Nikon's D80, offers features and performance that used to cost hundreds of dollars more. The D80 costs $1,299 with its 18-to-135-mm kit lens or $999 for the body alone.
As with other SLRs, the D80 has extensive manual controls, can shoot images in both JPG and RAW formats, and has excellent battery life (about 600 shots per charge). It has a large, 2.5-inch LCD, and can shoot continuously at 3 frames per second for up to 23 JPEG images at the highest resolution, highest-quality settings; 100 JPEG images at the highest resolution, middle-quality settings; or 6 RAW images.
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