Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Pivothead video glasses offer impressive quality, we go hands-on (sample video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/pivothead-video-glasses-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/pivothead-video-glasses-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/pivothead-video-glasses-hands-on/#comments There's a new adventure video capture company in town, and both Zeyez and GoPro would have good reason to be afraid. You may not have heard of Pivothead -- the company has had a remarkably quiet push to market over the last few months -- but the video recording eyewear startup could very well become a household name after its first products hit the market this April for $349. Aurora, Durango, Moab and Recon may offer distinct exterior designs, but they're virtually identical under the hood. Each model includes an eight-megapixel Sony sensor (that reportedly captures higher quality images than the iPhone 4S cam), a four-element glass lens, 8GB of built-in storage, a 440mAh battery (with about an hour of shooting time) and three video modes: 1080/30p, 720/60p and 720/30p. We had a chance to go hands-on with Pivothead earlier today, and took the glasses for a spin on the streets of New York City. You'll find that sample video, along with our impressions, just past the break.

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Pivothead video glasses offer impressive quality, we go hands-on (sample video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourcePivothead  | Email this | Comments]]>AuroraDurangoeyeglasseseyezglasseshands-onMoabpivotheadpivothead glassesPivotheadGlassesReconspy camspy cameraSpyCamSpyCameravideovideo capturevideo capture glassesvideo glassesvideo recordingvideo recording glassesVideoCaptureVideoCaptureGlassesVideoGlassesVideoRecordVideoRecordingVideoRecordingGlasseszeyezzion eyezzioneyezWed, 22 Feb 2012 13:06:00 EDT<![CDATA[Microsoft files EU antitrust complaint against Motorola Mobility, claims unfair licensing practices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/microsoft-files-eu-antitrust-complaint-against-motorola-mobility/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/microsoft-files-eu-antitrust-complaint-against-motorola-mobility/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/microsoft-files-eu-antitrust-complaint-against-motorola-mobility/#commentsEarly last week, the European Commission gave Google its blessing regarding the purchase of Motorola Mobility. But the honeymoon has been anything but relaxing for the search giant and its latest power-play acquisition, after Apple filed an antitrust complaint, claiming a breach of the company's FRAND obligations. Now Microsoft is waiving the antitrust flag as well, claiming that the company is reportedly abusing its standard-essential patents, impeding fair access to patents that are fundamental to regular device function -- this time dealing with video streaming and wireless connectivity. Microsoft Deputy General Counsel Dave Heiner has posted an appeal to the company's TechNet blog, outlining the issue and explaining that "Motorola is attempting to block sales of Windows PCs, our Xbox game console and other products," further claiming that "Motorola is on a path to use standard essential patents to kill video on the Web, and Google as its new owner doesn't seem to be willing to change course." The key issue at hand is patent pricing -- Microsoft claims that Motorola is demanding an impossibly high royalty of $22.50 for a $1,000 laptop, and that only covers fees for H.264 licensing. It's no secret that Motorola's patent portfolio was a key component of Google's acquisition, and so far it doesn't appear that the company is making any suggestion that Motorola ease up on licensing fees. As always, we'll be keeping an eye on the process, but hit up the source link below for the full scoop from MS.

Microsoft files EU antitrust complaint against Motorola Mobility, claims unfair licensing practices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink FOSS Patents  |  sourceMicrosoft  | Email this | Comments]]>applecourtcupertinoetsieuropeEuropean CommissionEuropeanCommissionFRANDgoogleinfringementlawlawsuitlegalmicrosoftmotorolamotorola mobilityMotorolaMobilitypatentpolicystandardstransparencyumtsWed, 22 Feb 2012 09:19:00 EDT<![CDATA[Nokia Siemens HSPA+ Multiflow lets one device connect to two cell sites simultaneously]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/nokia-siemens-hspa-multiflow/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/nokia-siemens-hspa-multiflow/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/nokia-siemens-hspa-multiflow/#comments If you've ever used a cell phone while moving, then you've probably experienced the depressed network connectivity that becomes more of an issue as you move further away from any given tower. Some of us are even unfortunate enough to reside or work right at the edge of a cell, forced to live with poor connectivity for much of every day. A new feature called HSPA+ Multiflow may offer some relief, "delivering double the data speed and up to 50 percent faster response compared to existing HSPA+ networks," according to Nokia Siemens, which will be demonstrating the technology at Mobile World Congress later this month. Essentially, Multiflow allows compatible devices on the edge of a cell to connect to two sites simultaneously, letting your device send and receive data between two base stations at once. Multiflow will be available as a software update for Single RAN systems, so it could make its way to a cell site near you just after Nokia Siemens flips the switch during the second half of 2013. Full PR is just past the break.

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Nokia Siemens HSPA+ Multiflow lets one device connect to two cell sites simultaneously originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Phone Scoop  |  sourceNokia Siemens  | Email this | Comments]]>cellcell networkcell phonecell phonescell sitecell sitescell towerCellNetworkCellPhoneCellPhonesCellSiteCellSitesCellTowerconnectivityHSPA+HSPA+ MultiflowHspa+Multiflowmobile networkmobile networksmobile world congressmobile world congress 2012MobileNetworkMobileNetworksmobilepostcrossMobileWorldCongressMobileWorldCongress2012Multiflowmwcmwc 2012Mwc2012networknetworksNokiaNokia SiemensNokia Siemens HSPA+ MultiflowNokiaSiemensNokiaSiemensHspa+MultiflowSiemenssmartphonesmartphonestowerwirelessMon, 20 Feb 2012 18:38:00 EDT<![CDATA[The Engadget Interview: Duracell President Stassi Anastassov on future battery tech (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/duracell-president-stassi-anastassov/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/duracell-president-stassi-anastassov/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/duracell-president-stassi-anastassov/#comments It's 2012, and we're connected to the web every second of every day. And then, near the end of each daily cycle, it all stops. "My battery is dead." Is it really your battery that's become depleted? Of course it's not, though it certainly feels as though it might as well be. Stassi Anastassov experiences that daily setback just like you and I and the rest of the world. But the Duracell President and long-time Procter and Gamble executive is in a position to find a way around it, and that's exactly what he plans to do. We sat down with Anastassov in our New York City office to chat about the past, present and future of battery tech, and we even had a chance to meet the Duracell Bunny (yes, that furry hare was property of the "Trusted Everywhere" company long before it made its move to Energizer). So how does P&G plan to transform the portable power industry, and what's that Duracell Powermat joint venture all about? You'll find the answers to those questions and more in our interview just past the break.

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The Engadget Interview: Duracell President Stassi Anastassov on future battery tech (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>duracellengadget interviewEngadgetInterviewinterviewpgpowermatprocter gambleprocter and gambleprocter gambleProcterAndGambleProcterGamblestassiStassi AnastassovStassiAnastassovvideowireless chargerwireless chargingWirelessChargerWirelessChargingThu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EDT<![CDATA[Apple drops the 'Mac' from OS X Lion, Mountain Lion (update: began at WWDC)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/apple-drops-the-mac-from-os-x-lion-mountain-lion/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/apple-drops-the-mac-from-os-x-lion-mountain-lion/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/apple-drops-the-mac-from-os-x-lion-mountain-lion/#comments Clearly, cats are in. But Mac, it seems, is out. Apple has quietly dropped the Mac name from its latest OS X Mountain Lion operating system, while also retroactively changing the Lion branding on its website. While it's clearly a marketing move and won't affect the user experience, it looks like Cupertino is further defining the line between hardware and software -- Mac is hardware, OS X is software, and that's the end of that. Apple purists will need to download the developer preview of Lion to see the change reflected on the OS side of things, though that could always change with 10.7.4. Hit up the source link to see for yourself.

Update: After reviewing our WWDC coverage, it looks like Apple began referring to its latest operating system as "OS X Lion" last summer, as you can see in the banner just past the break.

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Apple drops the 'Mac' from OS X Lion, Mountain Lion (update: began at WWDC) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink The Verge  |  sourceApple  | Email this | Comments]]>app storeappleapple mac osapple mac os xapple os xAppleMacOsAppleMacOsXAppleOsXAppStorelionmacmac osmac os xMacOsMacOsXminipostoperating systemoperating systemsOperatingSystemOperatingSystemsosOS XOS X 10.8os x lionOS X Mountain LionOsXOsX10.8OsXLionOsXMountainLionsoftwareThu, 16 Feb 2012 11:39:00 EDT<![CDATA[Nintendo Wii joins the Hulu Plus watch party]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/nintendo-wii-joins-the-hulu-plus-watch-party/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/nintendo-wii-joins-the-hulu-plus-watch-party/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/nintendo-wii-joins-the-hulu-plus-watch-party/#comments Sure, we knew it was coming, but now Hulu Plus has officially arrived for the Nintendo Wii, letting you stream "current-season hit TV shows such as... New Girl and Vampire Diaries" in all their high standard-definition glory. We know, you're already caught up on all that New Girl action, but The Biggest Loser's latest win will look even juicier in gorgeous 480p SD resolution, so head on over to the colorful Wii Shop Channel to get your $7.99 monthly Hulu fix. Or, if you're not keen on paying for your teevee, you can download a two-week free trial of the service anytime within the first month of availability. And what about that 3DS version? You'll need to wait until "later this year," unfortunately. Full PR is just past the break.

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Nintendo Wii joins the Hulu Plus watch party originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Joystiq  |  sourceBusiness Wire  | Email this | Comments]]>3d video3ds3dVideohdpostcrosshuluhulu plusHuluPlusnintendonintendo 3dsnintendo wiiNintendo3dsNintendoWiisoftware updateSoftwareUpdatestop motionStopMotionstreaming videoStreamingVideoupdateupgradewiiThu, 16 Feb 2012 11:18:00 EDT<![CDATA[Apple unleashes OS X Mountain Lion Preview to Mac Developer Program]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/apple-os-x-mountain-lion-developer-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/apple-os-x-mountain-lion-developer-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/apple-os-x-mountain-lion-developer-preview/#comments You may still be purring your way through our in-depth preview, but Mountain Lion is now officially out of the bag, with Apple releasing a preview version of its latest OS X to the members-only Developer Program. If you're up to date on those $99/year dues, you can head on over to the Member Center to get your OS 10.8 fix, and start checking out those shiny new Messages, Reminders, Notes and Notification Center apps. Or kick up your feet and bring your desktop to the big screen with AirPlay Mirroring. If you have the Apple-approved credentials to proceed, you can find all that and more by making your way over to our source link just below.

Apple unleashes OS X Mountain Lion Preview to Mac Developer Program originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceApple  | Email this | Comments]]>10.8airplayairplay mirroringAirplayMirroringappleApple OS XApple OS X Mountain LionAppleOsXAppleOsXMountainLionchinesedeveloperdeveloper centerdeveloper previewDeveloperCenterDeveloperPreviewflickrgatekeeperhands-onicloudimpressionsioslionmacmac osmac os xMacOsMacOsXmessagesMountain LionMountainLionnotesoperating systemoperating systemsOperatingSystemOperatingSystemsosOS XOS X 10.8OS X Mountain LionOsXOsX10.8OsXMountainLionpreviewreminderssafarishare sheetsShareSheetsThu, 16 Feb 2012 09:54:00 EDT<![CDATA[Former Olympus chairman Tsuyoshi Kikukawa comes down from the mount, into police custody]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/olympus-tsuyoshi-kikukawa-arrested-in-tokyo/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/olympus-tsuyoshi-kikukawa-arrested-in-tokyo/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/olympus-tsuyoshi-kikukawa-arrested-in-tokyo/#comments If you've been following the latest camera industry accounting scandal, then you're probably well aware that all is not well at Olympus. The Japanese company took its latest blow today when former chairman Tsuyoshi Kikukawa was arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of having falsified financial statements. The Tokyo prosecutor's office released a statement saying that two other former execs were also brought into police custody, including Hisashi Mori, a former executive vice president, and Hideo Yamada, a former auditor. Olympus is also faced with the possibility of being delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange -- the decision has been deferred awaiting further evidence. So what does all this mean for the scandal-ridden camera maker's position in the industry? Little, perhaps, from a consumer perspective, considering that Olympus has continued to announce and ship new products, including the well-received EM-5. The fate of its former executives, however, is less auspicious.

Former Olympus chairman Tsuyoshi Kikukawa comes down from the mount, into police custody originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceThe New York Times  | Email this | Comments]]>accountingarrestarrestedbusinessfraudillegalindustryjapanlegalmoneyolympuspoliceproblemraidraidedscamscandalShuichi TakayamaShuichiTakayamatokyoTsuyoshi KikukawaTsuyoshiKikukawaThu, 16 Feb 2012 09:27:00 EDT<![CDATA[Satellite web surfing at 40Mbps with ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/viasat-surfbeam-2-pro-40mbps-satellite-broadband/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/viasat-surfbeam-2-pro-40mbps-satellite-broadband/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/viasat-surfbeam-2-pro-40mbps-satellite-broadband/#comments If you've been relying on a satellite modem for your daily dose of the Internet, you're probably all too familiar with sub-1Mbps download speeds and an overall painful experience. That's exactly why we've been so impressed with ViaSat and its new 12Mbps down, 3Mbps up Exede residential satellite broadband product. Yesterday, we journeyed deep into Camp Pendleton near San Diego to test out those 12/3Mbps speeds on the go-anywhere SurfBeam 2 Pro Portable, and now we're back to play around with the enterprise setup's more stationary sibling, the SurfBeam 2 Pro. The modem functions in much the same way as ViaSat's less-expensive household version, though there's a bit more horsepower under the hood.

The sample we saw at the company's Carlsbad, CA headquarters is also provisioned for faster service, delivering throughput in excess of 40Mbps down, letting you transfer files from the web at speeds you'd typically only be able to meet with a fiber connection. That may be a bit excessive for regular web use, but if you need to download software, movies or other large files in remote areas, that extra speed will likely be more than welcome. Join us past the break for a quick look a Exede, followed by a demo of the enterprise version and its 40Mbps downloads.

Gallery: ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro hands-on

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Satellite web surfing at 40Mbps with ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>broadbandcaliforniaconnectionconnectivityhands-oninternetka bandka-bandKaBandlaunchPro PortableProPortableremoteremote broadbandRemoteBroadbandruralrural broadbandRuralBroadbandsatellitesatellite internetSatelliteInternetSurfBeam2SurfBeam2 Pro PortableSurfbeam2ProPortableviasatViaSat SurfBeam2 Pro Portableviasat-1ViasatSurfbeam2ProPortablevideowildbluewirelessxplornetTue, 14 Feb 2012 15:41:00 EDT<![CDATA[Live from Camp Pendleton with ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro Portable (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/viasat-surfbeam-2-pro-portable/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/viasat-surfbeam-2-pro-portable/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/viasat-surfbeam-2-pro-portable/#comments There's no power outlet, land-based internet connection or even a decent cell signal in sight, yet we're posting this live, at fast broadband speeds. We're miles deep into Camp Pendleton, connected to ViaSat's SurfBeam 2 Pro Portable mobile satellite transceiver and sending data to and from ViaSat-1 located more than 20,000 miles above our heads. SurfBeam 2 wasn't designed for us to kick back and surf the web in the middle of nowhere at speeds that we could barely achieve while tethered to a cable connection just a few years ago, but we're doing just that, with ViaSat's roughly $20,000 go-anywhere satellite broadband rig. We first heard about Pro Portable last month at CES, which the company is marketing towards military, emergency management personnel and even broadcasters -- that's right, the sat truck of the future fits inside a hand-carry suitcase, and sends HD video from the world's most remote locations right back to broadcast centers at record speed, nearly eliminating that lag that makes certain CNN reports painful to watch.

Pro Portable really can go anywhere -- disassembled, it fits inside a fairly modest suitcase, but screw it together and you have a full-size dish. There's also a four-port Ethernet router and an optional battery pack, which provides up to four hours of juice. Think of it as Exede broadband for far-off-the-grid types. Sadly, Pro Portable isn't priced low enough to make its way into your on-the-go blogger kit, but it costs a small fraction of the million dollars you can spend on a sat truck, which rents for thousands of dollars a day. It's also far more transportable and discrete, offering consistent 12 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds nearly anywhere in North America. How can SurfBeam 2 hold up during a bandwidth-intensive HD upload? See for yourself just past the break -- our 230MB hands-on video made its way from the ground to space and back to Viddler in just shy of 13 minutes, and our Skype video call looked fantastic, without any noticeable lag.

Gallery: ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro Portable hands-on

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Live from Camp Pendleton with ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro Portable (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: CP+ 2012 wrap-up

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CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show wrap-up originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>cameracamerascp pluscp plus 2012cp+cp+ 2012Cp+2012cp-plusCpPlusCpPlus2012digital cameradigital camerasDigitalCameraDigitalCamerasjapanphotographytokyotrade showtrade showsTradeShowTradeShowswrap-upyokohamaFri, 10 Feb 2012 08:47:00 EDT<![CDATA[Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM lens hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/sony-500mm-f-4-g-ssm-lens-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/sony-500mm-f-4-g-ssm-lens-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/sony-500mm-f-4-g-ssm-lens-hands-on-video/#comments You don't see many lenses pop up 'round these parts, but Sony's new 500mm f/4 G SSM optic is impressive enough to warrant some hands-on attention. We spotted the new A-mount telephoto mounted on an Alpha A77 at Sony's booth at CP+ 2012, and queued up for a chance to take some shots. The lens focused surprisingly quickly, especially given its massive 500mm fixed focal length. Moving from subject to subject at varying distances, we were typically able to achieve focus in a fraction of a second. Long lenses have traditionally been tricky on the focus front, but this guy handled it like a champ, with speeds that appeared to rival far shorter primes. The SAL500F40G, as it's to be known, will be hand built to order beginning in March, with a yet-to-be-confirmed (likely sky-high) price tag. Click on past the break to see just how quickly we can zero in on some wild CP+ show floor action.

Gallery: Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM lens hands-on

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Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM lens hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>A-mountA77alphaAlpha A77AlphaA77cameracamerascp pluscp plus 2012cp+cp+ 2012Cp+2012cp-plusCpPlusCpPlus2012digital cameradigital camerasDigitalCameraDigitalCamerashands-onjapanlenslensesphotographysonysony alphasony alpha a77sony lenssony lensessony SAL500F40GSonyAlphaSonyAlphaA77SonyLensSonyLensesSonySal500f40gtokyotrade showtrade showsTradeShowTradeShowsvideoyokohamaFri, 10 Feb 2012 08:11:00 EDT<![CDATA[Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS WiFi iPad transfer hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/canon-powershot-elph-530-hs-wifi-ipad-transfer-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/canon-powershot-elph-530-hs-wifi-ipad-transfer-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/canon-powershot-elph-530-hs-wifi-ipad-transfer-hands-on-video/#comments Sure, your iPad 2 has a camera, but that doesn't mean you should be using it to take pictures. One of the biggest point-and-shoot trends to pick up speed in 2012 is built-in WiFi, letting you capture higher quality stills and videos with your dedicated imaging device and transfer them directly to the web, or to a smartphone or tablet on the same WiFi network. The PowerShot ELPH 530 HS is Canon's latest pocket shooter to employ this feature, and the company had a few samples on hand at CP+ 2012 in Yokohama, Japan to demonstrate how it works.

We took the 530 HS for a cordless spin, connecting the iPad to the camera's Ad-Hoc (point-to-point) network and launching the Canon CameraWindow app. After a few seconds (and quite a few taps on the 10-megapixel cam's 3.2-inch LCD), we had the two devices communicating, with a final click sending the image from the ELPH directly to the iPad's screen. That seconds-long connection delay may be inconsequential when transferring a day's worth of photos, but it's a slight inconvenience if you're only trying to transfer a single image. The camera also includes built-in Twitter and Facebook upload functionality, though, bypassing the Apple middleman entirely. The $349 ELPH 530 HS won't be shipping until April, at which point you may be refreshing your tablet as well. Jump past the break for a quick video demo.

Gallery: Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS hands-on

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS WiFi iPad transfer hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We spent a few minutes with the D20 at Canon's booth at CP+ 2012 in Yokohama, Japan, and were quite impressed with the improved design. Naturally, it's a solid-feeling point-and-shoot, with protected components and airtight port covers. Company reps didn't bat an eye when we unintentionally tested the camera's durability with a mild drop. There's a standard-issue PowerShot interface, with a fairly straightforward menu structure, and the camera felt plenty snappy, focusing and firing off an image almost instantaneously. It's noticeably larger than the company's more compact land-limited models, but there's no reason you wouldn't feel just as comfortable using this to shoot your child's first birthday party as you would their first scuba lesson. The $349 PowerShot D20 won't be hitting stores until May, but you can jump past the break for a quick look in the meantime.

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Both Canon and Nikon have yet to allow us to take away samples shot with the 1D X or D4 -- the companies even taped CF card slots shut to prevent show attendees from slipping their own card in -- but we were still able to get a fairly good idea of high-ISO performance from reviewing images on the built-in LCDs. At the cameras' top sensitivity of ISO 204,800, noise was visible even during a full image preview. Zooming into the image revealed significant noise, as expected. However, within each camera's native range of ISO 100 to 25,600, noise was barely an issue at all. Both cameras are still pre-production samples at this point, so we'll need to wait for production models to make their way out before we can capture our own samples, but based on what we saw when reviewing ISO 204,800 images on the built-in LCDs, that incredible top-ISO setting may actually be usable. Scroll on through the gallery below to preview some top sensitivity shots on the Canon EOS-1D X (camera poster) and the Nikon D4 (Japanese model), and join us past the break for an even closer look in our video hands-on.

Gallery: Canon EOS-1D X and Nikon D4 high-ISO shooting

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Sadly, there aren't any plans to sell this iteration outside of Japan, and Sony's mum on pricing and availability. The camera transferred images and charged without issue during our demo (the Charge indicator lit up, at least -- we didn't stick around to watch it charge the camera). We went hands-on with the TX300V and its charging dock at CP+ in Yokohama, and you can check the camera kit out in all its glossy black glory just past the break.

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The K-01 is a bit hefty for a mirrorless camera -- it dwarfs the near-pocketable Pentax Q -- and has a weight to match its rather large footprint. The cam actually feels quite durable, though we're definitely not sold on its "fun" Michael-Graves-meets-Fisher-Price design (think smooth corners and bright colors). There's a built-in pop-up flash, along with a hot shoe positioned just over the lens. There's also -- much to our surprise -- a microphone input. We can't imagine pairing this thing with a pricey external mic rig, but if you're not too embarrassed using this for professional applications, the included audio input may come in handy. Jump past the break for a quick video walkthrough from Japan, and keep an eye out for the camera closer to home -- the $750 (body only) K-01 is expected to hit stores next month.

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If having the ability to capture mural-size images ranks fairly low on your digicam wish list, you may take comfort in some of the NEX-7's other features, such as its gorgeous and durable magnesium alloy body, built-in XGA OLED electronic viewfinder, 3-inch, 921k-dot articulating LCD and unique tri-navi control interface that enables direct access to key settings adjustments, including both aperture and shutter speed in manual mode. There's also 1080/60p HD movie capture with full manual control and microphone input support, a 10 frames-per-second continuous shooting mode (with exposure and focus locked) and a BIONZ image processor that's capable of delivering low-noise images all the way through ISO 16,000. These features combine to make the NEX-7 one of the most powerful mirrorless cameras to date, but are they enough to justify the $1,200 body-only price tag? Join us past the break to find out.

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>eyeglasseseyezglassesmobilepostcrossspy camspy cameraSpyCamSpyCameravideovideo capturevideo capture glassesvideo glassesvideo recordingvideo recording glassesVideoCaptureVideoCaptureGlassesVideoGlassesVideoRecordVideoRecordingVideoRecordingGlasseszeyezWed, 01 Feb 2012 10:07:00 EDT<![CDATA[Nikon unveils Coolpix P510 42x superzoom, P310 with f/1.8 lens]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/nikon-unveils-coolpix-p510-42x-superzoom-p310-with-f-1-8-lens/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/nikon-unveils-coolpix-p510-42x-superzoom-p310-with-f-1-8-lens/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/nikon-unveils-coolpix-p510-42x-superzoom-p310-with-f-1-8-lens/#commentsThis evening's Nikon post is presented in partnership with the letter P. The Coolpix P-series welcomed a new pair today, with point-and-shoots that "pack a potent punch... and powerful performance" -- and a plentiful portion of P, as you'll notice in the press release past the break. The Coolpix P510 "breaks the zoom barrier" with a 42x 24-1000mm optically stabilized lens. It features a 16.1 megapixel BSI (backside illuminated) CMOS sensor, a 921k-dot 3-inch vari-angle LCD, can shoot 1080p HD video with stereo sound and supports ISO 100-3200 shooting with Hi1 (ISO 6400) and Hi2 (ISO 12800, monochrome) options. GPS functionality is also included, with support for tracking and photo geotagging.

Those of you seeking a more-pocketable P-series may want to consider the Coolpix P310, which offers the same 16.1 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, a 921k-pixel 3-inch LCD, a native sensitivity range of ISO 100-3200 (Hi1 of ISO 6400) and a 4.2x 24-100mm f/1.8 (maximum) optically stabilized zoom lens. As Nikon's high-end pocketable model, the P310 offers advanced exposure modes, including program, shutter- and aperture-priority, along with a full manual mode. There's also 1080/30p video capture with stereo sound and in-camera editing. Both cameras will be available in February, with the Coolpix P510 shipping in black and red for $430 and the black-only P310 running you $330. Oh, and don't forget about that plenary P-PR past the break.

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Nikon unveils Coolpix P510 42x superzoom, P310 with f/1.8 lens originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>cameracamerasCoolpixCoolpix P310Coolpix P510CoolpixP310CoolpixP510digital cameradigital camerasDigitalCameraDigitalCamerasnikonnikon coolpixnikon Coolpix P310nikon Coolpix P510NikonCoolpixNikonCoolpixP310NikonCoolpixP510P310P510photographypoint and shootpoint-and-shootPointAndShootsuperzoomsuperzoom camerasSuperzoomCameraszoomTue, 31 Jan 2012 23:01:00 EDT<![CDATA[Panasonic introduces Lumix DMC-ZS20 and ZS15 compact superzoom cameras]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/panasonic-lumix-dmc-zs20-dmc-zs15/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/panasonic-lumix-dmc-zs20-dmc-zs15/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/panasonic-lumix-dmc-zs20-dmc-zs15/#comments We've seen Panasonic's 2012 lineup of ruggedized and entry-level point-and-shoot cameras, but now the Japanese-based manufacturer is unleashing a pair of compact "Traveler Zoom" cams to the 2012 mix. The Lumix DMC-ZS20 and ZS15 include 20x (24-480mm) and 16x (24-384mm) optically stabilized zoom lenses, respectively, 3-inch 460k-pixel LCDs, 1/2.3-inch High Sensitivity MOS sensors and a 10 fps burst shooting mode (5 fps with continuous AF). The higher-end ZS20 features a 14.1 megapixel sensor and 1080/60p video shooting while the ZS15 captures 12.1 megapixel stills and 1080/60i HD clips. Both cameras include 0.1-second "Light Speed Autofocus" and top sensitivity levels of ISO 3200, though you'll need to opt for the ZS20 to take advantage of GPS with map logging and a noise-canceling stereo mic. The pair will ship in March, with a black, red, white or silver ZS20 running you $350, compared with a $280 price tag on the black or silver ZS15. As always, you'll find the full PR after the break.

Gallery: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and DMC-ZS15

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Panasonic introduces Lumix DMC-ZS20 and ZS15 compact superzoom cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>cameracamerasdigital cameradigital camerasDigitalCameraDigitalCamerasDMC-ZS15lumixLumix DMC-ZS15Lumix DMC-ZS20LumixDmc-zs15LumixDmc-zs20panasonicpanasonic lumixPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Panasonic Lumix ZS15Panasonic Lumix ZS20Panasonic ZS15Panasonic ZS20PanasonicLumixPanasonicLumixDmc-zs15PanasonicLumixDmc-zs20PanasonicLumixZs15PanasonicLumixZs20PanasonicZs15PanasonicZs20superzoomsuperzoomsZS15ZS20Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EDT<![CDATA[Panasonic adds Lumix DMC-TS4 and DMC-TS20 to ruggedized camera line]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/panasonic-lumix-dmc-ts4-dmc-ts20-ruggedized-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/panasonic-lumix-dmc-ts4-dmc-ts20-ruggedized-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/panasonic-lumix-dmc-ts4-dmc-ts20-ruggedized-cameras/#comments Panasonic has helped lead the market for ruggedized cameras, which have been a hit among adventurous photographers for years, and now the company has two new additions to add to its water/shock/freeze/dustproof cam line. Described as "the optical outdoor companion," the Lumix DMC-TS4 is Panasonic's new ruggedized flagship, replacing the TS3 and packing a 12.1 megapixel CCD sensor, 1080/60i HD video capture, a 4.6x 28-128mm optical zoom lens and 2.7-inch LCD. Naturally, it can withstand just about everything you'll throw its way, considering that it's waterproof to depths of 40 feet, shockproof to 6.6 feet and freezeproof to temps as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit. The TS4 also includes GPS, compass, altimeter and barometer functionality, logging all this data to supplement your photos with a full weather and location readout. Panasonic has also added full manual control, letting you adjust both aperture and shutter speed when shooting in manual mode.

The TS4 may offer a respectable spec list, but it doesn't come cheap. The TS20 is an attractive alliterative, however, with a slim profile, 16.1 megapixel sensor, 720p HD shooting, a 4x 25-100mm optically stabilized zoom lens and a 2.7-inch LCD. It's waterproof to 16 feet, freezeproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit and can survive drops from up to five feet. There's no manual option on this lower-end model, but it does include Panasonic's Intelligent Auto mode for more accurate shooting. The TS20 will ship in late-February in orange, blue, black and red for $180, while the flagship TS4 will be available in orange, blue, black and silver for $400 when it ships in mid-March. You'll find both press releases after the break.

Gallery: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and DMC-TS20

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>cameracamerasDMC-TS4dustprooffreezeprooflumixlumix ts20lumix ts3lumix ts4LumixTs20LumixTs3LumixTs4panasonicpanasonic DMC-TS4panasonic lumixpanasonic lumix ts20panasonic lumix ts4panasonic ts3panasonic ts4PanasonicDmc-ts4PanasonicLumixPanasonicLumixTs20PanasonicLumixTs4PanasonicTs3PanasonicTs4point and shootPointAndShootruggedizedruggedized cameraRuggedizedCamerashockproofts20ts3underwaterwaterproofTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EDT<![CDATA[Panasonic announces pricing for entry-level Lumix CES point-and-shoots]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/panasonic-announces-pricing-for-entry-level-lumix-ces-point-and/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/panasonic-announces-pricing-for-entry-level-lumix-ces-point-and/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/panasonic-announces-pricing-for-entry-level-lumix-ces-point-and/#comments Panasonic's slew of low-end Lumix point-and-shoots may have slid in under your radar during CES, but now the Japanese camera maker is back to refresh your memory -- this time with pricing and availability in tow. We'll outline the models just below, which are all set to ship in March, but feel free to jump past the break for the Panasonic press release.
  • Lumix DMC-S2 - $109.99
  • Lumix DMC-FH6 - $129.99
  • Lumix DMC-FH8 - $149.99
  • Lumix DMC-SZ1 - $179.99
  • Lumix DMC-SZ7 - $199.99

Gallery: Panasonic's Lumix line gets a lot more crowded

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>compact cameraCompactCameraDMC-FH6DMC-FH8DMC-S2lumixminipostpanasonicpanasonic lumixPanasonicLumixpoint and shootPointAndShootsz71Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EDT<![CDATA[Samsung brings us more to love, offers Galaxy Note engraving in South Korea]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/30/samsung-galaxy-note-engraving-south-korea/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/30/samsung-galaxy-note-engraving-south-korea/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/30/samsung-galaxy-note-engraving-south-korea/#comments Sure, you can draw whatever the heck you want on the front of your Galaxy Note, but what about that blank blue or white canvas 'round back? With north of a million 5.3-inch pocketable slates in circulation around the world, you'll need to get a bit more creative to truly make it yours -- and Samsung is willing to help. If a trip to South Korea is on the books between now and March 31st, you can now deck out your Note with custom messaging on the back, with the company letting customers "engrave wished letters on the backside of their own device with laser beams." And we can all agree that laser beams boost the appeal of any device -- even the Note. So what would you tattoo on your Note's backside? We'll share a few staff picks just below, but let us know your plans in the comments.
  • "Large is just a matter of perspective"
  • "Yes, I can make phone calls"
  • "It's not a STYLUS"
  • "Size DOES matter"
  • "More to Love"
  • "Wide Load"

Samsung brings us more to love, offers Galaxy Note engraving in South Korea originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Android Community  |  sourceSamsung (Flickr)  | Email this | Comments]]>cellphonesengraveengravinggalaxygalaxy noteGalaxyNotehandsethandsetsmobilepostcrossmobilepostmininotepersonalizationpersonalizephonephonessamsungsamsung galaxysamsung galaxy notesamsung noteSamsungGalaxySamsungGalaxyNoteSamsungNotesmartphonesmartphonessouth koreaSouthKoreaMon, 30 Jan 2012 23:04:00 EDT<![CDATA[MicroOLED viewfinder delivers 5.4 megapixels in 0.61-inch monochrome display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/30/microoled-viewfinder-delivers-5-4-megapixels-in-0-61-inch-monoch/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/30/microoled-viewfinder-delivers-5-4-megapixels-in-0-61-inch-monoch/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/30/microoled-viewfinder-delivers-5-4-megapixels-in-0-61-inch-monoch/#comments Photographers who've spent years looking through the window of a high-end optical viewfinder may never find an electronic version that fully satisfies them. But this new MicroOLED EVF may get us closer than ever to an acceptable digital replacement for the TTL OVF, which will never find a home in modern-day compacts and mirrorless ILCs. Developed with military and medical-industry heads-up displays and digital camera viewfinders in mind, the new microdispay is able to deliver a 5.4 megapixel (2560 x 2048) monochrome image, or 1.3 megapixels in full 16-million color -- all in a 0.61-inch diagonal panel. The display boasts a top contrast ratio of 100,000:1, 96-percent uniformity and 0.2 watts of power consumption. There's no word yet on when the new tech will start popping up in enterprise devices and digital cameras, or how much of a premium it'll carry for electronics manufacturers, but it looks like we're closer than ever to having an excellent electronic alternative to the optical viewfinder. Jump past the break for the full PR from MicroOLED.

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Permalink The Verge  |  sourceMicroOLED  | Email this | Comments]]>displaydisplaysevfhdtvheads up displaysheads-up displayHeads-upDisplayHeadsUpDisplaysledMicroOLEDoledoptical viewfinderOpticalViewfinderOVFviewfinderMon, 30 Jan 2012 07:18:00 EDT<![CDATA[Sony grows Cyber-shot family by three with DSC-WX50 and WX70, ultra-thin TX200V]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/29/sony-cyber-shot-tx200v-wx50-wx70/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/29/sony-cyber-shot-tx200v-wx50-wx70/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/29/sony-cyber-shot-tx200v-wx50-wx70/#comments Far more svelte than its lengthy product name, the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V is Sony's new point-and-shoot flagship, packing an 18.2 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, 26mm 5x optical zoom lens, 1080/60p video capture and a 3.3-inch Xtra Fine TruBlack OLED touchscreen. Sony claims that the cam's BIONZ processor can help it capture stills and video with extremely low noise, and an improved focusing system can deliver speeds of about 0.13 seconds in daylight and 0.25 seconds in lower-light conditions. Its reflective durable housing enables waterproof shooting down to 16 feet, and can protect the camera from dust and freezing temperatures of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.

If price is more important to you than an ultra-thin design and top-of-the-line spec list, then the DSC-WX70 and DSC-WX50 might be of interest. Both cameras include 16.2 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensors, 25mm 5x optical zoom lenses, 12 megapixel stills during video capture, and 1080/60i HD shooting. There are nine "Picture Effects" options, adopted from the NEX series and also found on the TX200V. Both the WX50 and WX70 have a nearly identical list of features, though the first model includes a 2.7-inch display, compared to a 3-inch touchscreen on the WX70. All three cameras are expected to ship in March in a variety of colors. The TX200V will be available in silver, red and violet finishes with a retail price of $500, while the WX70 and WX50 will run you $230 and $200, respectively. Hit up the press release just past the break for the full list of colors and specs.

Gallery: Sony Cybershot TX200V, WX50 and WX70 eyes-on

Gallery: Sony Cybershot TX200V, WX50 and WX70

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Sony grows Cyber-shot family by three with DSC-WX50 and WX70, ultra-thin TX200V originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>cameracamerascyber-shotCyber-shot DSC-TX200VCyber-shotDsc-tx200vcybershotdigital cameradigital camerasDigitalCameraDigitalCamerasDSC-WX50DSC-WX70hands-onsonysony cyber-shotsony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200Vsony cyber-shot DSC-WX50sony cyber-shot DSC-WX70sony cybershotsony cybershot DSC-WX50Sony DSC-TX200Vsony DSC-WX50sony DSC-WX70sony tx200vSonyCyber-shotSonyCyber-shotDsc-tx200vSonyCyber-shotDsc-wx50SonyCyber-shotDsc-wx70SonyCybershotSonyCybershotDsc-wx50SonyDsc-tx200vSonyDsc-wx50SonyDsc-wx70SonyTx200vtx200vSun, 29 Jan 2012 23:00:00 EDT<![CDATA[The Love Box is an analog video mixer, house of mirrors for your iPhone (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/27/the-love-box-is-an-analog-video-mixer-house-of-mirrors-for-your/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/27/the-love-box-is-an-analog-video-mixer-house-of-mirrors-for-your/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/27/the-love-box-is-an-analog-video-mixer-house-of-mirrors-for-your/#comments There's something romantic about hacking the iPhone, especially when it means finding ways to personalize the massively popular handset. Apps like Instagram may help you realize artistic talent, but software just doesn't get those creative juices flowing like an old-fashioned piece of hardware can. Despite its taboo-sounding name, The Love Box isn't an adult toy in the traditional sense, instead serving as an analog video (and stills) mixer for your iPhone 4 or 4S. Consisting of a wooden box and an angled sliding mirror, the homegrown contraption lets you simultaneously capture the action in front of and behind you in a single image. It was originally designed in Barcelona to capture two people conversing for a documentary called "The Love Box Conversations," hence the name. The "lowest-tech accessory for the highest-tech phone" is available now as part of a very limited initial run of 100 units, and can be yours for €57.63 (about $77.50) if you hit up the source link below.

Continue reading The Love Box is an analog video mixer, house of mirrors for your iPhone (video)

The Love Box is an analog video mixer, house of mirrors for your iPhone (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink MAKE  |  sourceEtsy  | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple iphoneAppleIphoneartisticcameracamerashackhackinghacksinstagramiphoneiphone 4iphone 4sIphone4Iphone4slove boxLoveBoxmobilepostcrosssplit camsplit camerasSplitCamSplitCamerasthe love boxTheLoveBoxvideoFri, 27 Jan 2012 13:39:00 EDT<![CDATA[PowerPad 16 USB station charges your iPad and 15 others]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/powerpad-16-usb-station-charges-your-ipad-and-15-others/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/powerpad-16-usb-station-charges-your-ipad-and-15-others/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/powerpad-16-usb-station-charges-your-ipad-and-15-others/#comments So you've found the perfect solution for staying juiced up during your month-long African safari, but how are you possibly going to keep all 16 iPads powered until just before it's time to go? Why the Datamation Systems PowerPad 16 ES-IP-PP16 USB Charging Hub, of course! Sure, there's no practical household application for the PP16, even in the most gadget-obsessed of families, but it'd be more than welcome in an enterprise environment or even an airport (especially an airport). The PowerPad's maker claims that it was "designed for charging Apple devices," though there's no reason you wouldn't be able to put 16 2.1-amp USB ports to use with other battery-powered devices. And we do need to address the elephant in the room -- that rather beastly fan-sporting housing -- but as Datamation points out, the thing can always live under a counter and out of view. Hit up the source link for a closer look.

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PowerPad 16 USB station charges your iPad and 15 others originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceDatamotion Systems  | Email this | Comments]]>applechargechargerchargingDatamationDatamation SystemsDatamationSystemsES-IP-PP16powerusbusb chargerusb chargingusb hubusb portusb portsusb powerUsbChargerUsbChargingUsbHubUsbPortUsbPortsUsbPowerThu, 26 Jan 2012 03:26:00 EDT<![CDATA[Insert Coin: 50-Dollar Follow Focus]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/50-dollar-follow-focus/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/50-dollar-follow-focus/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/50-dollar-follow-focus/#commentsIn Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line.

If you've watched HD video footage captured by a DSLR, you've probably wondered why, despite the fact that you own the exact same model, your clips lack the fluid feel of a professional production. One culprit may be the lack of a steady support system to maintain balance as you shoot, like the rather complex Steadicam. That's just part of the equation, however. What you're also missing is the precision handling of an external follow focus. As its simplistic name implies, the 50-Dollar Follow Focus is a cheap and effective solution.

Made of CNC-machined aircraft-grade aluminum, the 50-Dollar Follow Focus includes two belts and two pulleys to accommodate a variety of lenses, and with the exception of your DSLR and a pair of support rails, everything you need to get started ships in the box. Author Wiley Davis teamed up with The Robot, his in-house CNC mill, to develop some early prototypes, before bringing the project to Kickstarter and launching a campaign to raise $10,000 in order to buy supplies in bulk and invest in a more efficient production system. The result looks very slick, and while it adds some bulk to your DSLR rig, the size tradeoff seems to be worthwhile. Ready to buy your own? Hit up the Kickstarter link below to make your pledge, and keep an eye on that mailbox -- these are expected to ship in March. You'll find a video demo just past the break.

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Insert Coin: 50-Dollar Follow Focus originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>50-Dollar Follow Focus50-dollarFollowFocuscamerafeaturefeaturesfollow focusFollowFocusfundfundinginsert coinInsertCoinkickstarterlenslensesproject fundingProjectFundingvideoWiley DavisWileyDavisWed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:00 EDT<![CDATA[Canon EOS C300 to hit Japanese stores on the 31st, PL version coming in March]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/24/canon-eos-c300-to-hit-japanese-stores-on-the-31st-pl-version-co/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/24/canon-eos-c300-to-hit-japanese-stores-on-the-31st-pl-version-co/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/24/canon-eos-c300-to-hit-japanese-stores-on-the-31st-pl-version-co/#comments Do you have deep pockets? And do those pockets happen to be located in Japan? Well if you're also in the market for Canon's EOS C300 cinema camera, you might be in luck. The company has confirmed that its motion-picture-shooting flagship will be available in Japanese retail stores by January 31st -- exactly one week from today. As the story goes with expensive electronics in Japan, pricing is "open" at this point, meaning you might have to hit up a retailer for an amount before making two dozen trips to the ATM. But if money's no object (just that pesky release date), you should be on your way to making Cinema EOS magic before the month is out. And if your kit is best suited for the PL-mount version, expect that to ship in late March, "open" pricing in tow.

Canon EOS C300 to hit Japanese stores on the 31st, PL version coming in March originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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