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Les vacances sont à peine terminées que déjà les nouveautés de ce second semestre apparaissent en force....et quelles nouveautés !!!! un nouveau réflex qui vient renforcer les 1000D, 450D et 40D, une nouvelle optique 18-200 mm !

Canon enrichit sa gamme EOS d’un nouveau et puissant reflex numérique : l’EOS 50D. Nouveau capteur CMOS 15,1 millions de pixels qui produit des images ultra-détaillées et pratiquement exemptes de bruit. Une cadence de prise de vues en continu à 6,3 images par seconde sur une rafale de 90 images en JPEG avec une carte UDMA, sensibilité étendue jusqu’ à 12 800 ISO. Nouveau processeur Canon DIGIC 4, pour assurer le traitement d’image sur 14 bits et produire des nuances subtiles et des couleurs naturelles. Nouvel écran Clear View 3‘’ 920 000 points avec mode de visée via l’écran, détection de visages et une connexion HDMI pour une lecture de qualité sur écran HD. L’EOS 50D se distingue vraiment par des performances de vitesse et de résolution exceptionnelles.

The Palm Treo Pro has been announced and it looks like a step-up from Palm. This Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional device has a touch screen and supports wireless HSDPA data connections (as well as WiFi). It is the most feature-filled device from Palm to date - more news on pricing and stock soon, in the meantime check out the Palm Treo Pro specifications!

 

Casio launches the PCP-1200 and PCP-250 touch screen photo printers with fold-down keyboards.

The PCP-1200 comes with a 7" widescreen touch screen display, and a fold-down keyboard enabling you to write text on postcard-sized prints.

It prints 2400 x 1200 dpi res on up to A6-size paper, and thanks to its availability of a multi-memory card reader  it is accepting nearly every memory card format and you can  print  also from digital cameras, cell phones, etc…. (CF, Memory Stick/PRO/Duo/PRO Duo, xD-Picture Card, SDHC/SD and MMC).

Disponibility is announced from end of september on.
Printers are available for pre-ordering.

 

 

Désireux de toujours garder leur avance en matière de téléphonie, Nokia se lance à corps perdu dans la recherche pour nous proposer une série de nouveaux produits tel que le N888 qui devrait aboutir à thermes au Nokia MORPH cité précédemment dans ce blog.
L’avenir est en marche.
Plus de détail ici http://www.nokia888.com/

 

 

La société OPTOMA annonce la sortie du PICO projecteur.

Le premier projecteur à intégré la technologie DLP associé à une lampe LED dans un format de poche.

Fait rare pour ce genre d’appareil, sa lampe a une durée de vie de  20.000 heures et peut projeter une image de 60’’ de diagonale.

Sortie prévue pour le mois d’octobre.

With the current phenomenal success for Team GB in the Beijing Olympics and the upcoming 2012 games to be held in the UK, interest in Olympic events has never been greater. For any athlete whether amateur or aspiring Olympian, the key word is preparation, preparation, preparation… being able to monitor progress daily, weekly, monthly of your fitness regime has never been easier thanks to Garmin & their cost effective Forerunner 50 FP.  

The Forerunner 50 FP is an interesting product, but not because it’s the company’s first non-GPS device or even that it’s the first Garmin watch that actually looks like a watch. Without a doubt, getting rid of the GPS receiver and antenna has allowed Garmin to create something that actually fits on most runners’ wrists. But, while it’s a much smaller training watch than the boxy Forerunner 305, it’s also much simpler. Its design is somewhat plain and overall it doesn’t offer the kind of advanced heart rate training options available elsewhere.

What makes it a compelling product; however, are the two accessories that come with it--the foot pod and the USB fob. The foot pod is about one-third the size of Garmin’s previous version, and it measures both stride rate (cadence) and stride length, which are extremely useful metrics to track in becoming a more efficient runner.

This new foot pod is also a heck of a lot easier to attach to a shoe. And you don't have to remember to turn it on before you go for a run. Like the HR monitor, it stays in standby mode until it senses movement. And it slips back into standby 30 minutes after you're done.

The USB fob is worth noting because it creates a wireless connection between your PC and the Forerunner 50. When you bring the watch within five metres of the USB fob, it automatically uploads the data from your last run--all you have to do is drop the watch in front of the PC. This may sound like a minor accomplishment at a time when you can use your mobile phone for everything even a boarding pass, but when you’ve just finished a grueling long run, the last thing you want to do is look for a USB cable.

Once it’s on your PC, each new workout is uploaded directly to Garmin Connect, the company’s new online training site. Garmin Connect is a slick version of Motionbased, the online training site that Garmin bought a while ago. Garmin Connect tracks your data, presents it in flashy charts and tables, and lets you share your runs with other users.

Maximize your productivity with the SAMSUNG 2263DX dual multimedia LCD display. This award-winning monitor includes a 22” screen and an additional 7” companion monitor which attaches to the main screen. Enjoy the extra space for IM, music/movie players, web browsers, photos and more. The 7” tandem screen is attached via a pivoting, swiveling arm which allows it to be positioned on either side or above the main display for a truly comfortable, customizable work environment. The SAMSUNG 2263DX is ideal for anyone who multitasks or wants to improve their efficiency.

Key specifications :
· Screen Size : 22" wide + 7" wide
· Resolution : [22"] 1680 x 1050 [7"] 800 x 480
· Brightness : [22"] 300 cd/m² [7"] 200 cd/m²
· Contrast Ratio : [22"] 1000:1 (Typ.) [7"] 400:1 (Typ.)

The FZ28 is the successor of the popular FZ18 and comes with a slightly increased resolution (10.1 vs 8.0 MP) and all the zoom range ever needed (27-486mm, 35mm equivalent).
eXpansys is expecting the delivery of the Lumix DMC-FZ28 for the 25th of August.

The DMC-FZ28 is joining Panasonic’s popular FZ series of cameras packing a high-powered zoom into a compact body. The FZ28 also features 10.1-megapixel resolution and adds a number of enhanced features that boost user fun and convenience through an advanced „Intelligent Auto“ mode, enabling users of any level to take high-quality pictures.

Also the „Auto Focus“ Tracking function, allows users to lock the focus on a moving subject. The camera then automatically tracks the subject as it moves, keeping it in focus without the need to hold the shutter halfway down.
AF Tracking enables to capture moving subjects and take your picture at the ideal moment. The AF Tracking technology also improves Face Detection (up to 15 faces), by providing continuous adjustment of the focus and exposure, even if the face is turned away from the camera.

In addition to the AF Tracking functionality, Panasonic's other iA technologies include:
- Intelligent Exposure The camera will automatically adjust the brightness according to the ligthness. 
- Digital Red-eye Correction
- MEGA O.I.S. – Gyrosensors detect hand-shake and the lens system shifts to compensate, helping to prevent hand-shake from creating a blurry image.
- Intelligent ISO – Determines if the photo subject is moving and changes the ISO setting and shutter speed accordingly, thus giving a blur-free photo. 
- Intelligent Scene Selector – Senses the ambient conditions, recognizes the shooting environment and will automatically select the appropriate scene mode from: Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode.  This helps the photographer to use the most common scene modes without making any manual adjustments.
- Quick AF (Auto Focus) – Starts focusing on the subject just by pointing the camera at the subject.
Image Leveling - When a captured image "leans" to the right or left because the camera was held at a slight angle when the photo was taken, the Image Leveling function rotates the image to straighten it and crops the unnecessary edges. No computer needed!
- Scene Modes - The DMC-FZ28 is offering 37 scene modes to respond easily to any shooting situation.
- Flash - Reaching a distance of 8.5 meters at the wide setting and 5.4 meters at the telephoto setting (ISO AUTO).
- SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 SE - Software application comes bundled with the DMC-FZ28 for editing and developing images in the RAW file format.

UPDATE: power has been restored and normal service has been resumed.