Digital technology has, over the last decade, revolutionised the way in which we take, develop and distribute photos. The old argument still rages between digital photos and celluloid however due to the editing equipment available digital has dominated the commercial and domestic markets. This article examines some of the latest cameras to hit the digital market as celluloid moves towards obscurity.
First item up for review is the breaking news story of the next generation of webcams to hit the market. Elecom has released two webcams that can operate at 30 frames per second or 15 frames per second depending on which resolution is selected, obviously the higher the resolution the less RPS will be delivered. This will allow for smoother, clearer webcam images. Both models are compatible with the PS3 and boast 2 mega pixel resolution which makes them cutting edge as far as webcams go.
From live cyber streaming photographic images to 360 degree photo albums. Global daddy Microsoft has produced a software package for you to create your own virtual tour photo images. This is a technology already used on many websites to give clients a preview of their facilities. Photosynth is the name of the software and some pre-planning is required to create the synth background, as 20 to 300 photos can be required. This technology has already been optimised on the web however it is very complicated for standard domestic use.
If the aforementioned software is too much for you then why not check out the Kodak P520 Touchscreen digital frame. This will allow for the storage of multi-images and features a quick touch border feature that will allow you to browse the images saved. It introduces the brand new Kodak EasyShare digital display software, which has streamlined the process of transferring from your PC to this frame. A price has not been released for the UK but estimations are about 40GBP.
Even the most diehard celluloid-heads have to admit that the technology in digital is developing at an alarming rate and some of it makes capturing, developing and displaying photos user friendly and more effective. Yes it removes the elitist element of dark room operations but it allows for the sharing of photos around the world at the click of a button. The commercial sector has taken to digital like a duck to water because when it counts you can check your photos immediately and tweak the images in editing.
Every year all of the sectors of the electronics industry gear up for their trade show where they can flex their technological muscle. This year in Berlin it is expected that with HDTV hitting the mainstream, the latest models of HD ready TV sets will dominate the show. There has been some news on other fronts and this article delivers the latest audio news summarising the most recent developments from the IFA.
There have been several additions from Griffin technology the self proclaimed leader in iPod technology covering iPhones, iPods and anything related. Most of the models that have been unveiled are updates on previous models and they include the iTrip Universal, iTrip Auto and WindowSeat for iPhone 3G.
The iTrip universal allows any audio to be played through a 3.5mm connection including portable CD players, FM stereo and of course your iPod. Partnered with the iTrip Auto which has streamlined the process of charging and playing your iPod in car this is a great solution to those M25 traffic jams. For the full set the WindoSeat allows you to mount your iPhone or iPod on the dash board or windshield at eye level to make operations more user friendly and safer.
Although these developments might seem like a bit of an innovative anti-climax Sony has remedied this with the European launch of the Sony Rolly. This unusual piece of audio equipment is a speaker that can move certain parts in a choreographed performance to certain tracks. It has multi-coloured lights which flash as it, well rolls around and flaps extremities. It comes with certain memorised songs such as The Pretender by the Foo Fighters, which will show the Rolly at best.
At around 400 dollars you might be forgiven for thinking what an incredible waste of money, however it is a unique devise and after the initial launch the price might well drop considerably. Something audio with a bit more practical application a considerably lesser amount of flashing lights is the Plantronics Gamecom 777. This is fitted with 5.1 cinematic surround sound allowing the audio to exist in real proximity and gamers can pinpoint enemies via their audio movements.
There is a noise cancelling feature which is designed to lower frustrations when playing multi-player online games and the audio technology is Dolby Pro Logic II and digitally separates and amplifies multiple speakers to create a 360 degree audio effect. This sounds great on paper however it has just been launched and costs around 80GBP which as far as high spec gaming headphones go is not too bad. The IFA continues with most top electronic manufacturers represented so the audio news will continue.
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