img src=http://photoworld.cc/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/52814.gif /Field-test Canon EOS 5D Mark 2 : For my trip to a paradise called Bali, the Canon retailer gave me one of the very first Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera models, to take with me on my journey. I went through tropical rain showers, soggy primary forest, smoking craters and burning hot beaches to find out how the Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR camera performs. Have the good features, such as noise-free images and the wide viewfinder of the primary EOS 5D, been enhanced?
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Garmin-Asus Nuvifone G60 cell phone : Garmin and ASUSTeK Computer announced a strategic alliance that will leverage the companies’ navigation and mobile telephony expertise to design, manufacture and distribute co-branded location-centric mobile phones. Garmin and ASUS have already begun joint development on a diverse mobile phone product line, which will be known as the Garmin-Asus Nuvifone mobile phones.
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Fujifilm camera preview : Last year marked the 10th anniversary of the Fujifilm FinePix digital camera, and to celebrate these 10 years of FinePix cameras, Fujifilm introduced a new image sensor during the Photokina; the Super CCD EXR. Fujifilm has already built up a good reputation in the field of sensor innovation. The corporation has often endured a lone yet in the end, quite successful battle to try and get the advantages of the Super CCD concept through to the consumer.
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Fujifilm A150 digital camera : Fujifilm are proud to announce the launch of a new �A’ series compact digital camera - the A150 - continuing the success of the hugely popular A-series range of fun, easy-to-use compact cameras. Many people want a camera that’s easy on the wallet, high on performance and user-friendly, but don’t want to be confused by too many functions and settings. Fujifilm’s new �A’ series compacts provide just that; basic, but highly-effective technology and great image quality, all within an elegant and stylish shell.
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Samsung ML-2855ND Laser printer : Samsung Electronics, the world’s second largest manufacturer of laser printer engines, introduced the Samsung ML-2855ND mono laser printer with network-ready connectivity designed to increase workgroup productivity, with print speeds of up to 30 ppm, a 400MHz processor and 64MB memory (expandable to 192MB max.). The Samsung Laser printer is now available at an MSRP of $358.
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Vue 7 Infinite is one of the professional versions of E-on Software’s Vue 3D product line. Vue is the software product line which is used to create realistic 3D environments. In total, there are seven versions of Vue. Pioneer is the entry-level version for newcomers to 3D graphics. Esprit is designed for artists and illustrators. Pro Studio is geared for the advanced artist, and Complete is for the small studio. Vue Infinite is designed for the professional 3D animator and production studio.
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Panasonic Lumix FX550 digital camera : Panasonic is pleased to announce a new touch-screen interface model for its Lumix slim and stylish FX series as a successor to the DMC-FX500. The new Panasonic DMC-FX550 (in the USA known as Lumix FX580) features a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom while increasing the recording image size from 10.1-megapixel to 12.1-megapixel. Popular touch-screen operation on a large, 3.0-inch LCD brings great enjoyment to the digital photography and enables easy manual operation.
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Anybody can pick up a camera and snap off a bunch of photos that will serve as a memento of an occasion. However doing that has a much in common with the work of a photographer as the scribbles of a five-year-old have with the writings of William Shakespeare. For while the digital age has given us unprecedented access to the means to take pictures, it hasn't changed the fact that only a few of us have the ability to see and capture something special in a moment in time.
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Internet connected digital photo frames : Samsung Electronics, the world’s leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, and chumby have teamed up to provide a reference design built on Samsung’s award-winning S3C6410 application processor for Internet-connected digital photo frames (DPFs). The new Samsung / chumby reference design provides developers with powerful Web - connected digital photo frames that offer drag-and-drop photo and video sharing, social networks, multimedia messaging, games, Internet radio, animation, video clips, constantly streaming news, weather information, RSS feeds and much more.
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Panasonic DMC-FS15 camera : Panasonic introduces the new 12.1 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FS15 camera of 29mm wide angle Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 29mm to 145 mm on a 35mm film camera) as a member of Lumix new FS series. The new FS series, a sister line of the world-acclaimed FX series, pursues easy and simple operation with its high-grade profile for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures.
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