Panasonic 1080-30p High Definition Mobile Camcorder $99

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Upload your favorite movies. It’s a snap!Easy Web Uploading. (HD Write PE 1.0 Embedded Software*)Upload your movies onto YouTube, Facebook or anywhere you want. As soon as you plug the TA1′s built-in USB terminal into a PC, the embedded HD Writer PE 1.0 application launches automatically. With operation this easy, you can instantly share your movies with the world.* For Windows OSIntuitive operation makes it easy. No confusion here!Simple OperationJust press the Rec button to record. Then press the Play button to see what you’ve got. Operation is easy because each button has a single function. So you can enjoy shooting as soon as you pick up your new camera.Ideal for Mac and PC Users.iFrame ModeThe TA1 lets you record movies with iFrame. When using iMovie, the iFrame video data in your camera is the same format as the one you’ll be using to edit, so importing is fast and file sizes are small. You’ll be able to edit and upload movies to the internet and portable devices right away.

	35mm Film Camera Equivalent – Motion Image – 49mm (16 – 9), 59mm (4 – 3); Still Image – 49mm (16 – 9), 39mm (4 – 3)
	Compression – MP4, iFrame – MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; (MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4))
	Digital Zoom – 4x
	Even with its compact size and super mobility, the TA1 lets you shoot full-HD movies
	F2.8 Lens
	Features -
	Focal Length – 4.1mm
	Focus – Automatic
	Give the image some warmth with Sepia mode, make it extra cool with Monochrome mode, or capture beautiful skin tones with Soft Skin mode
	Interfaces – AV, USB (2.0 Hi-Speed)
	LCD – 2.0 LCD (153,600 dots)
	Media – SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
	Rechargeable Battery Pack – min. 940 mAh
	Record high-quality full-HD (1920 x 1080/30p) movies / 8 MP Stills
	Save memories as high-quality images with 8-megapixel resolution
	Shutter Speed – Motion Image – Auto (1/30-1/4000); Still Image – Auto (1/20-1/4000)
	Specifications -
	The built-in LED lets you capture bright, crisp images even in dark situations, like indoors or during nighttime events
	The E.I.S. (Electrical Image Stabilization) system helps to correct handshake blurring
	Unit Dimensions – 2.09 W x 4.09 H x 0.70 D, Weight – 0.21lbs.
	White Balance – Auto
	You can cut out and save a still image by simply pressing the Still Picture button right when the desired image appears on the TA1′s LCD monitor

	Records onto: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory cards
	Recording format: JPEG
	Image sensor (total): 1/4.1” MOS
	Total pixels: 5.33 megapixels
	F Value: F2.8
	Digital zoom: 4x
	Focal length: 4.1mm
	35mm film camera equivalent: 49mm (16:9), 59mm (4:3) [Motion Picture]; 49mm (16:9), 39mm (4:3) [Still Image]
	Image stabilizer: Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)
	Still picture recording (4:3): 0.3 megapixels Still picture recording (16:9): 8.0 megapixels (3264×2448), 1.9 megapixels (1600×1200)
	Shutter speed (motion image): Auto (1/30-1/4000)
	Shutter speed (still image): Auto (1/20-1/4000)
	Minimum illumination: 12 lx
	Standard illumination: 1400 lx
	Focus: Auto
	White balance: Auto
	LCD monitor: 2.0” LCD (153,600 dots)
	Microphone: 1ch, Monaural
	Speaker: Dynamic type
	On-screen display language: English/French/Spanish
	LED video light: Yes
	Media remaining indication: Yes
	Signal system: 1080/30p, 720/30p, 540/30p, 480/30p
	Recording mode (MP4): 1920 x 1080 30p (12Mbps / VBR); 1280 x 720 30p (9Mbps / VBR); 640 x 480 30p (3Mbps / VBR); iFrame 960 x 540 30p (24Mbps)
	Playback mode (MP4): 1920 x 1080 30p (12Mbps / VBR); 1280 x 720 30p (9Mbps / VBR); 640 x 480 30p (3Mbps / VBR); iFrame 960 x 540 30p (24Mbps / VBR)
	Image sensor (effective)-motion image: 2.93 megapixels [16:9]; 2.19 megapixels [4:3]
	Image sensor (effective)-still image: 2.93 megapixels [16:9]; 5.08 megapixels [4:3]
	Audio compression: AAC (monaural)
	USB: 2.0 Hi-Speed
	AV: Yes (cable included)
	USB: Yes (40” USB cable extender included)
	Included software: HD Writer PE 1.0 (built-in type)
	Rechargeable battery pack: min. 940 mAh/Normal
	Power supply: Power supply (battery/USB) DC3.6V / 5.0V
	Power consumption: Max. 2.5W (recording/charging)
	Weight (without battery): approx. .21lbs.
	Dimensions (W x H x D): 2.09” x 4.09” x 0.70”
	Compress (Recording format): MP4, iFrame MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4))
	Continuous recording time: MP4: 29 minutes 59 seconds; iFrame: approx. 20 minutes
	In the box:
	(1) Panasonic HM-TA1 1080/30p High Definition Mobile Camcorder
	(1) Rechargeable Battery
	(1) USB Cable Extender
	(1) AV Cable

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Product Description

New Canon Rebel T2i Digital SLR

As the new flagship in Canon’s Digital Rebel line, the Canon EOS Rebel T2i complements the Canon EOS Rebel XS and the Canon EOS Rebel T1i.

The existing Canon Rebel XSi will be retired to make room for the new model, which has a variety of new features that will appeal to photo enthusiasts already using a digital SLR, and to those looking to move from a point-and-shoot digicam to a more advanced model that will enable greater creativity.

What’s notable here is that Canon has taken features from its recent Canon EOS 7D — an $1800 model-and brought those features downstream to a model half that price. The Rebel T2i uses the same 18 megapixel sensor as the 7D, but its channel reader is lower (four-channel for T2i, versus eight for 7D). Both models use the Digic 4 engine, and both have a 63 zone, dual-layer metering system. However, the T2i makes some concessions — it can shoot at 3.7 frames per second, with a burst rate of 34 large fine jpegs, and 6 RAW images; and it has a 9-point autofocus system that’s on a par with the T1i (the 7D, by contrast, has 19 focus points).

ISO handling is similar to the 7D: It supports ISO 100-6400, and you can expand that to 12,800 in the settings.

The T2i comes in a similarly designed, fairly compact chassis, much like the T1i in weight and size. The T2i uses a new, slightly smaller but more efficient battery to handle movie mode and improve battery life over the T1i. Canon says the battery should last for 550 shots, 50 more than on the T1i.

Video has very quickly become a must-have feature on the SLR circuit. And one of the other big improvements here is to video handling: Video resolution has been amped up to be more l like the 7D, with up to 1080p at 24, 25, and 30fps (you can capture up to 12 minutes at a time at 1080p, 24 minutes in standard definition). You also get manual exposure capability in video, and there’s a jack for an external microphone-handy for amplifying audio during your recordings. A new movie crop mode uses central portion of the sensor, and magnifies view seven times if you’re capturing video in standard definition. Also new: a dedicated movie/live view on/off switch, as found on the 7D.

The T2i supports SDHC and SDXC memory card formats, for up to 64GB of storage per card. It’s the first SLR with SDXC support; Canon was first to announce an SDXC-capable camcorder, the HF S21, in January as well (that model will ship in April, just after the T2i’s expected late-March availability).

One other new and interesting development is HDMI-CEC support. By supporting this HDMI feature, Canon underscores its expectation that consumers will attach the camera to an HDTV to view images directly from a card. HDMI-CEC lets an HDTV remote control the camera’s playback features.

At $899 (in a kit with an 18-55mm IS EF-S lens; $799 body only), the T2i carries an attractive price that positions this model well against the competition — and opens up new avenues to creativity for SLR shooters.

How would you change Nikon’s D300S?

Nikon's D300S isn't exactly tailor made for D300 owners, but for those waiting patiently to jump into the semi-pro DSLR game, it offers up a pretty delightful array of specs. Boasting SD and CF slots, a 720p movie mode and 12.3 megapixels of sharp shooting goodness, this here cam received overwhelmingly positive reviews late last year. Strategically positioned between the full-frame D700 and the lesser-specced D90, we're sure the D300S found its way into quite a few hearts (and under quite a few trees) between then and now. If you've been firing off snaps with one of these for a few months now, we're curious to know how you'd tweak things if the power were yours. Does the "S" really add enough to the D300 package to warrant the boost in price? How's the image quality? Is the video mode a-okay for your purposes? Spill your heart out in comments below -- we're here to hold your hand if necessary.

More New Lenses From Nikon This Year

Nikon's new 35mm DX lens, released this week, is not the last lens announcement Nikon will be making this year. "This is not the last lens announcement we'll be making this year." said Robert Cristina, Nikon's head of pro products in Europe.

Speaking to the excellent DP Review, Cristina and his colleague Ludovic Drean outlined the reasons for releasing the rather odd and seemingly specialist 35mm ƒ1.8 DX lens. Summary: The 50mm is insanely popular and this new 35mm lens brings a fast, 50mm-equivalent lens to DX owners, and it does it on the cheap.

But of course we're more interested in the new lenses hinted at here. What will they be? Nikon seems to be on a roll right now, knocking out crowd-pleaser after crowd-pleaser. In which case I'd like to offer some suggestions from the crowd -- us.

I want more fast and cheap-ish prime lenses. I love primes because they have wider maximum apertures than zooms and therefore give a sweet, shallow depth of field. The trouble is, these are usually specialty lenses and cost a lot of money. My hope is for a range of ƒ1.8 objectives, from 35mm up to around 100mm. and I want them full frame, FX, not cropped frame DX. Nikon now has three FX cameras and the full frame lenses available are all getting old now. Added bonus -- you can use these full frame lenses on the DX cameras, which is not true in reverse.

What about y'all, readers? Lens wishes in the comments. Weird and wonderful suggestions are especially encouraged.

35mm F1.8 for DX? What is Nikon up to? [DP Review]

See Also:

• Nikon Announces Hot, Fast 35mm "Standard" Lens
• DSLR Lenses on the Cheap: A Guide to Second Hand Glass

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Review

If you've been waiting for SLR quality pics out of a camera you can slip into your pocket (and we're not talking cargo pants here), Panasonic's 14 megapixel Lumix DMC-FX150 is sadly not your product. However, if you've been looking for something that can take shots approaching the quality of something like a Canon G10 but do so in a more slender form factor, keep reading. PhotographyBLOG's review of this higher-end of the point 'n shoot range finds it to be quite good, capturing great images in bright light with very few chromatic aberrations. However, darker shots (bane of the pocket cam market) are still somewhat problematic, as the built-in optical IS fails to keep images sharp and noise appears at ISO 800 and above. Despite those annoyances the $399 camera (yours for about $100 less if you don't mind bargain hunting) scored overall high marks, becoming one of the best quality shooters you can buy and have a hope of fitting in your skinny jeans.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware update cures ‘black dot’ ailment

Those equipped with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II might've noticed a few continuity errors between their shots and real life, such as light from a building window missing its right side. The company has released firmware update 1.0.7 to eradicate this "black dot" phenomenon -- which can affect any point light source -- as well as fix a problem with vertical banding noise that appears when recording in sRAW1 format. Hit up the read link for patch instructions. You can go now resume your regularly-scheduled Mark II lovefest.

[Thanks, Jonathan]

Video: CES Preview Includes Dancing Robots, Dual-Screen Notebook, Cheap Thrills

LAS VEGAS -- It's the day before the Consumer Elecronics Show officially opens, and the Wired crew is already hard at work getting a sneak peek at some of the hottest gadgets from the show floor. http://feedproxy.google.com/mobileburn/rss2 In the video below, I take a look at some CES 2009 highlights, from a press preview event called CES Unveiled. Highlights include a laptop with two -- count 'em, two! -- screens; an ultralight, ultra-thin Macbook Air competitor; a wisecracking, breakdancing robot; and some inexpensive and quite distinctive-looking wireless speakers from a reborn Sharper Image. Video: Producer -- Annaliza Savage, Camera -- John Ross, Editor -- Michael Lennon.

Pentax’s Optio P70 and E70 digicams won’t break banks, hearts, or kneecaps

Pentax is kicking its CES festivities into medium gear with a pair of cheapo point-and-shoot digicams that we expect will be a tipping point to a great avalanche of affordable shooters. The $199.95 Optio P70 features a 12-megapixel sensor, can capture 720p video at 15 FPS, ISO from 64 to an astounding 6400 (though only at 5-megapixels), has a 4x zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD display, and comes in silver, white, or red. The E70, meanwhile, sports a 10-megapixel sensor, a 2.4-inch display, 3x zoom, but delivers the same staggering ISO range as the P70 for a slightly more affordable $129.95. Both models feature "Pixel Track Shake Reduction" and face-detection, will be available in February, and have put at least one editor to sleep.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 ships to consumers

Panasonic had us fooled with that press release dating its micro Four Thirds camera, the Lumix DMC-G1, for mid-November. We're not sure what Panny was trying to pull, but when we took a gander at its online store today we discovered that the G1 has already started shipping. The price is $799.95 as expected, so your time has come if you've been dying to try this slim and sexy micro Four Thirds thing out -- though we might wait for a few reviews to drop to confirm that the performance matches the price. Panasonic's Lumix DMC-G1 ninja-ships to consumers originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:56:00 EST.

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