Tech Gadgets Guide

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III the 21 MegaPixel Camera

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 21 MegaPixel Camera offers 21 Megapixels of full frame resolution with the flexibility that only an EOS SLR can offer. Benefit from DIGIC III processing, rugged build quality and technologies that redefine SLR performance.

 

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 21 MegaPixel Camera Features

• 21 MP full frame CMOS
• 14-bit A/D processing
• 5 fps, max. burst of 56 JPEGs
• Dual "DIGIC III" processors
• High precision wide area AF
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• ISO 100-1600 range (L:50 H:3200)
• 3.0" LCD with Live View mode
• EF lens compatibility

 

21 Megapixel full frame CMOS sensor
The full frame CMOS sensor of the EOS-1Ds Mark III provides a massive 21 Megapixels of detail – exceeding the standard quality demanded by leading photo agencies. Images are processed at 14 bit colour depth for finer tonal gradations. Picture quality is assured by effective noise reduction at high sensitivities and a low pass filter that combats false colour and moiré. The sensor’s wide dynamic range can be set to preserve more detail from bright areas with the Highlight Tone Priority function.

Dual "DIGIC III" processors
Dual "DIGIC III" processors drive the camera’s rapid performance, allowing near-instant start-up and response times.

5 fps with 56 frame burst
The EOS-1Ds Mark III delivers 5 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 56 JPEGs (12 in RAW).

Wide-area AF with 19 cross type points
A high precision AF system employs 19 cross type points with sensitivity up to f/2.8, spread out across the AF area to accommodate off-centre subjects. 26 AF assist points aid AF tracking for increased accuracy.

EOS Integrated Cleaning System

Canon’s built-in dust prevention and cleaning system uses a combination of technologies to reduce, repel and remove dust from the sensor. A Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit shakes dust from the sensor with each power on.

Wide ISO Range

A wide 100 to 1600 ISO range as standard is expandable to L:50 and H:3200.

3.0" LCD with Live View mode

The bright 3.0" LCD provides pin-sharp definition for checking focus and composition, with 10x magnification for finer details. When shooting from awkward positions, Live View mode gives you the option of framing your image from the LCD.

Picture Style
Picture Style presets provide easy image processing. Each style offers a different colour response – similar to the way film types are changed to achieve different effects. Picture Style presets are customizable in-camera or through the supplied Picture Style Editor software.

Weather sealed, magnesium alloy body
A magnesium alloy body with dust and moisture resistant sealing protects the EOS-1Ds Mark III from harsh weather and the rigours of daily use.

EOS system compatibility
The EOS-1Ds Mark III is compatible with all EF lenses (excl. EF-S lenses), EX Series Speedlite flash units, and the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2.

Pricing and availability info

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 21 MegaPixel Camera cost £5,199.00 and it is available at AJ Electronics Limited.

Pink Samsung Pixon the first pink 8 Megapixel camera phone will be available soon

Samsung released the first pink 8 Megapixel camera phone called Pink Samsung Pixon.

The Pink Samsung Pixon is a touchscreen mobile phone that’s big on looks and features.

The Pink Pixon features

• incredible 8.0 Megapixel camera with Autofocus, Flash, digital zoom, image stabiliser and face detection plus high quality video capture at 120 frames per second
• HSDPA connectivity for high speed web browsing and downloads
• Bluetooth v2.0
• MP3 player and movie player with high resolution video playback
• TFT touchscreen, 256K colours 107.9 x 54.6 x 13.8 mm
• TV output
• MMS
• MP3 ringtones
• WAP 2.0 / XHTML
• Quad band
• Video calling
• Video capture
• Java
• Built-in handsfree

Pricing and availability

Pink Samsung Pixon is available to pre-order, awaiting confirmation of stock dates. You can order it from Mobiles.co.uk

The "U" Stands for Über

Dare you go back to school with out some shelter for your laptop, ipod, cell phone, Digicam/SLR, PDA and any other goodies you cannot live without? We have found the solution with the Prism U Backpack. The bag has dual flap access to a divided main compartment that can be unzipped to create one large space. It also boasts a large upper section with securing Elasto-guard sleeves, organizer panel, and roaming media pocket.

The coolest feature we found was the interior of the bag. It is a bright yellow so you will be able to find anything quite easily in the light.

Kata Prism U Backpack Features

• Futuristic design
• Dual flap access
• Rear safe guard laptop compartment for up to 13" laptops
• 2 side pockets with double layered second zip pockets concealed underneath
• 2 media pounches intergrated into the shoulder straps for quick access
• Dimensions: 10.6" x 4.7" x 13.8"

Price $79.99 at ThinkGeek.com

quis custodiet ipsos custodes T-shirt

There is a special group of fanboys and fangirls whose purview is comparing the film adaptation to a seminal work of comic book genius.

These fans vet the choices made to bring a work to the big screen and declare them as worthy or unworthy interpretations of the original. These are the folks who do screen grabs of the trailers and compare them side by side to the comic book panels. These are the folks who worry about the fact that Alan Moore didn’t want his name on the movie but are relieved by Dave Gibbons’s involvement. These are the folks who get all wound up about the non-existence of giant, alien squids.

We know you. You are these folks. You are not a passive viewer; you are a keeper of the sacred text. You are the difference between specto, spectare and custodio, custodire. You do not look. You watch. You protect. You defend. You guard. Who watches the Watchmen to ensure it’s done justice? You do.

"quis custodiet ipsos custodes" (the quote from Juvenal printed at the end of the graphic novel, generally translated as "Who Watches the Watchmen?") printed large, vertically in yellow down the front of this 100% cotton, black t-shirt.

5 Tech gadgets under 100

If you are looking for tech gadgets under 100 you are on the right blog. We have put together are top with 5 cheap tech gadgets.

Top tech gadgets under 100

1. CD/DVD Repair Kit

 

Features

• Cleans and repairs all your CDs, DVDs, CD-RWs, CD ROMs
• Also repairs your XBox, Playstation, Nintendo Wii, Sega Dreamcast and GameCube game discs
• Repairs damaged discs to give them a new lease of life
• Fast and easy to use
• Simple Instructions

Price? £19.95.

2. Digital Photo Frame Keyring

A tiny 1.1-inch full colour LCD display panel linked to an in-built 4MB memory chip does the business, enabling an average of 56 pictures to be stored in complete safety and security, in a compact but bijou 96 x 64 pixel format. An in-built 3.7V lithium battery is all it needs to stay in tip-top form, while ever-faithful USB 1.1 technology takes care of the data transfer in a trice.

Manual or automatic slideshow? You choose.

Price? £11.99.

3. Wireless Weather Station – SmartWeather

Wireless weather station with remote sensor (100m range) provides accurate temperature readings for indoors and outdoors. It has loads of other features including weather forecaster based on barometer readings so it will give you an indication wether to take your sun hat or umbrella, when you leave the house. The SmartWeather will also store your record high and low temperatures, and feature as alarm calender and clock. Overall this is a great desktop gift for any occasion.

Price? £19.95.

4. Eco Button

We can all shut our eyes and jam our fingers in our ears for as long as we want – global warming is here to stay. You can still make a difference though. Have you ever wondered how much energy you waste leaving your PC sitting idle while you’re away from your desk? Quite a lot it would seem, and all of it adds up over the years creating a hefty carbon footprint that could only be rivalled by Bigfoot… if he used a PC, and drove a truck, and left his Sky box on standby in the cave all night. That’s where the Eco-Button steps in.

Plug this little gizmo into your USB port and give it a tap every time you have to leave your desk. Whether it’s for a long drawn out meeting with the boss or drinks at lunchtime the Eco Button makes sure that your PC and monitor draw as little power as possible. Not only do you get to see how many carbon units you’ve saved when you reactivate the PC, but, and this is the best bit, the Eco Button software will also show you how much cash would have been spent if you’d left the computer on – genius, and fun too.

Price £14.99.

5. USB Armageddon Hub

The Hub – there are four USB sockets on board – enables one to connect this sublime tension-relieving, mirth-creating device to one’s PC.

The hub looks frighteningly realistic.

Price? £39.99.