Canon PowerShot G11

Canon Powershot G-series has represented a fairly strong presence at the top of the tree compact camera. From the viewpoint of the photographer, there is little in the market that blend zoom range, lens flexibility, quality and level of manual control can fit. Somehow the Ricoh GX and the Nikon P series has never had the same effect, but the Panasonic LX3 enough to withdraw a number of potential customers, with the lens clear and convincing (to compact) low light performance.

The G11 seems determined to wrestle back his position as a champion who did not need from the market, though, that what Canon describes as 'high sensitivity' of a CCD. In what may be the first, the company reduced the number of pixels compared to previous models. In principle there is no downside to having more pixels when the entire image (other than a larger size that can slow down the camera and quickly fill your memory card and extra complication of having noise reduction before demosaicing to implement something that not many people willing or able to do it .) But the larger image sensor site is often a lower pixel density tended to receive more light in the same exposure, making it easier to get images that look clean at the pixel level to produce. Almost as if to Canon's flagship compact for comfortable all-to be.

Body-style derived from the G7, which many overstuur existing G-series owners by eliminating a number of functions they will become accustomed. These features are missing, one-by-one, which was reintroduced as the range has grown, brings us to the G11, which eventually fold-out swivel screen that disappears after G6. There is no denying it is well equipped with cameras and style that attracts many photographers.

However, because the G10 comes, Olympus and Panasonic have Micro Four Thirds compact camera with interchangeable lenses release of P2, E-P1 and E-GF1 Powershot G series looks like a less obvious choice. Examples Panasonic GF1, no larger than the G11 offers the same level of external control (though without calling retro cool metal), but is built around a sensor with more than

five-and-half times the size. So even though GF1 and Olympuses can not compete with the range of 28-140mm equivalent lens G11 (at least while the rest is so compact package), they tend to provide greater image quality and control over depth of field than a small sensored Canon can.

Headline features

* 10.0 megapixel CCD sensor

* Wide-angle 5x (28-140mm equivalent) zoom lens with optical image stabilizer

* 2.8 "tilt / swivel LCD screen (461k dots)

* RAW image recording

* 2-stop advantage in low light compared Claimed G10

* Dedicated Exposure Compensation and ISO call

DIGIC 4 processor

* I-Contrast enhance brightness and maintain detail in dark areas

26 shooting modes with manual control and custom settings

* Accessories include tele-converter, its lights flashing and waterproof housing

* VGA movies at 30 fps

The change from G10

* 10 megapixel sensor 'High Sensitivity', a decrease of 14.7 megapixels

* Gain ISO 3200 standard as an institution (not a Scene mode options are limited)

* White balance fine-tuning

* Tilt and swivel LCD 2.8 "(instead of 3" screen equipment)

* New Mode Shot Fast and Low Light

* HDMI connectors

* Not Superfine JPEG compression (Fine selection is the most compressed)

* There is no sound or voice annotation function

* No remote (tied) shooting

Canon G11 specifications

Street price

• US: $440
• UK: £390

Sensor

• 1/1.7" Type CCD
• 10 million effective pixels

Image sizes

• 3648 x 2736
• 3648 x 2048
• 2816 x 2112
• 2272 x 1704
• 1600 x 1200
• 640 x 480
• 320 x 240

Movie clips 

• 640 x 480 @ 30fps
• 320 x 240 @ 30fps

Maximum clip length 

• Up to 4GB or 1 hour

File formats 

• Still: JPEG (Exif v2.2)
• RAW
• Movie: MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (monaural)]

Lens

• 28-140mm (35mm equiv)
• f = 6.1 - 30.5 mm
• 5x optical zoom
• F2.8-4.5
• Construction: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspherical element)

Image stabilization 

• Yes (Lens-Shift)

Conversion lenses 

• Yes

Digital zoom 

• up to 4x

Focus

• Auto focus :TTL
• Face Detection / 9-point AiAF
• 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track)
• Fixed centre or Face Select and Track
• Manual focus

AF area modes

• Single
• Continuous
• Servo AF/AE

AF lock 

• Yes (on/off selectable)

AF assist lamp 

• Yes

Focus distance 

• Closest focus distance 1 cm

Metering

• Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame)
• Center-weighted average
• Spot (center or linked to Face Detection)

ISO sensitivity

• Auto
• ISO 80
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600
• ISO 3200*

AE lock 

• Yes (on/off selectable)

Exposure compensation 

• +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments

Shutter speed

• Auto (1 - 1/4000 sec)
• 15-1/4000 sec

Modes

• Auto
• Program AE
• Shutter Priority AE
• Aperture Priority AE
• Manual
• Custom (2 modes)
• Special Scene
• Stitch Assist
• Low Light*
• Quick Shot*
• Movie

Scene modes

• Portrait
• Landscape
• Night Snapshot
• Kids & Pets
• Night Scene
• Indoor
• Sunset
• Foliage
• Snow
• Beach
• Fireworks
• Aquarium
• Underwater
• Color Accent
• Color Swap

White balance

• Auto (including Face Detection WB)
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent H
• Flash
• Custom1
• Custom2
• Underwater
• White Balance Correction*

Self timer

• 2 or 10sec,
• Custom or FaceSelf Timer

Continuous shooting 

• Approx. 1.1 shots/sec.
• AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.
• LV: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (until memory card becomes full)

Image parameters (My colors)

• My Colors Off
• Vivid
• Neutral
• Sepia
• Black & White
• Positive Film
• Lighter Skin Tone
• Darker Skin Tone
• Vivid Blue
• Vivid Green
• Vivid Red
• Custom Color

Flash

• Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Red-eye reduction
• Slow Sync Speed : Fastest speed 1/2000 sec
• +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments
• Face Detection FE compensation
• Safety FE
• Flash exposure lock
• Manual Power Adjustment
• Second Curtain Sync
• Range (Auto ISO):50cm - 7.0m (wide) / 4.0m (tele)

External Flash 

• E-TTL with EX series Speedlites, 
• Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, 
• Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, 
• Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1

Viewfinder 

• Real-image zoom
• Optical Viewfinder

LCD monitor

• 2.8 inch Vari-angle PureColor II VA (TFT)
• 461,000 pixels
• 100% coverage
• Adjustable

Connectivity

• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• HDMI mini connector*
• AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable)

Print compliance 

• PictBridge

Storage

• SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus , HC MMCplus compatible

Power Rechargeable 

• Li-ion Battery NB-7L

Weight (no batty) 

• 355g

Dimensions 

• 112 x 76 x 48 mm

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Tiffany Watch Co. Ltd - Atlas Cocktail Watch ( new Luxury Watch 2011 )

Tiffany Watch Co. Ltd. has just announced the launch of a new look black Cocktail Atlas.

2011 Atlas Cocktail luxury watch has a dial that beautiful glossy black lacquer, plus a full and distinctive diamond-cut Roman numerals. Views Atlas Cocktail is very elegant and radiates sophistication.

Similar to the iconic Tiffany & Co. clock above the entrance of his 5th Avenue flagship store in Manhattan, the Atlas line of watches, including the Roman numeral XII characteristics of the clock, III, VI and IX it.

Classical Figures are in circular tracks on the anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Coated with full cut diamonds, and track the Roman numeral chapter ring concentric a dizzying.

Framework of surface-diamond encrusted provide dial, black glossy lacquered adorned with the logo of sleek, polished, hand cut triangles and Tiffany & Co., which is located below the hour XII.

The Cocktail Atlas black polished case is presented in a beautiful 18 carat gold and white. Full-cut diamond in the crown of the chapter ring, and buckle number 197 in all for the model of 36 mm. The Cocktail black Atlas is available in three sizes, 26 mm, 30 mm and 36 mm cases.

Tiffany Atlas Cocktail Watch crown 2011 and buckles from 18 carat white gold buckle beautiful, high-end diamond too. Atlas is a sin Cocktail different colors including white gold, red or yellow with a dial mother of-pearl white and a white satin ribbon.

Offer available sizes are: 26 mm, 30 mm and 36 mm.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

For gamers who like devices that combine phone functionality with gadgets like the Sony Ericsson Xperia play worth waiting for his presence. Rumors also say that this device can be called a PlayStation Phone, as it combines the function of the game as a maker Sony Playstation and also functioning as a phone.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play with 4-inch 854x480 screen which has multi-touch function. Rumors are also aware of the potential use of technology in the Sony Bravia screens that can show improvements in the video.

In front there are 4 main buttons that serve as key access back (again), menus, house, and searches. This device also supports microSD external memory. Stamina to power the device uses 1500mAh battery.

For convenience in the game, the slider is available on the left, the position on the screen in landscape mode to change. The shape is still the key to a position with the same controls on the Playstation in the same position the cursor, even using the Left-Right, which is accessible with your index finger in the back (if they closed on the right).

For video, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play capable of displaying up to 720p H.264 video click. And for the camera, there is a possibility that the camera unit is an 8-megapixel camera like the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc or even adopt an older version which is 5 megapixels.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play specifications and features :

• Snapdragon 1Ghz processor, optimized with enhanced graphical processor unit the Adreno 205
• Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• 480 x 854 pixels, 4.0 inches multi-touch Display
• 400 MB, 380 MB RAM
  
• microSD, up to 32GB, 8GB included
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n,3G
• microUSB v2.0 and Bluetooth v2.1
• 5.1 megapixel camera with Autofocus
• Colors available: Black,White
• Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate,Proximity sensor
• Play station certified
• Google,Android Apps Package
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh
• Size: 119 x 62 x 16 mm
• Weight: 175 grams

It's a little news about Sony Ericsson Xperia play can be useful for you.

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BlackBerry PlayBook

RIM has announced its first tablet PC, Blackberry guidelines. BlackBerry Naming Playbook beyond belief of many who expected a Tablet PC or RIM will be called the Book of Surf surfboard Blackpad. In fact, facts tell, different Playbook is the name chosen and announced by RIM CEO Mike Lazaridis yesterday at their annual developer event in San Francisco Blackberry 2010.

Like most Tablet PCs, slim and thin as a board - then a slate as well - with a weight of 400 grams and is size 7 Inc. as the ideal screen size Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Naming the "Play" for this tablet is a little interesting, because the word is sometimes played a negative impression, Playboy and Playgirl. Surfbook actually the most appropriate name, because the use of tablets, such as reading a book (books) that are characteristic of a tablet computer and Surf's words indicate that with the owner of the tablet, large sea surf the internet and communication. In addition, RIM, the target company as a buyer, so the naming seems inappropriate.

But also the names of objects on the Tablet PC is not without reason. Info I can, because these tablets "full support" to all Flash-based content. All flash games. IPAD satire is not all that flash, except for support by changing the first, and even then the results are not optimal.

Besides getting a warm welcome, Playbook will also be a ripple in disappointment. Because of (yet) support for BlackBerry applications. This may be understandable, because the OS is being used rather than the Blackberry OS, QNX and OS but later changed its name to the Tablet OS on Blackberry. So take time for all applications that are compatible with the tablet this BB.

Therefore Playbook will be officially released to the public in early 2011, the time for all application developers BB to sync as possible. At the same time giving RIM the opportunity to market the tablet to learn and begin to explore the possibility of competition with Samsung with his Galaxy Tab, IPAD Android second generation and tablet computers in those days.

Do you think the BlackBerry Playbook able to conquer its rivals?

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Nokia Windows Phone7

A few days ago, a remarkable internal memo fair from Nokia CEO Stephen Elop show that in crossing the road and that the new smartphone strategy is needed.

Today, Nokia and Microsoft have officially signed a strategic alliance which primary smartphone platforms Windows 7 Phone Nokia makes, but also extends to many other Microsoft services, such as Bing, Xbox Live and Office.

In addition, the two companies combine many additional services such as Nokia and store content will be integrated into the Microsoft Marketplace, while the Nokia Maps will become - as the press release Nokia said - in the heart of Bing and adCenter.

Nokia also will experience significant changes in operational structures and leadership. From April 1, Nokia will have two main business units: Smart Devices, led by Jo Harlow, and mobile phones, led by Mary McDowell.

Of course, with such a dramatic change in the Nokia strategy, one must wonder what will happen to the other smartphone platforms. Symbian, Nokia says, a "platform franchise, increase investment formerly with the harvest," and MeeGo will become open-source, mobile operating system project. "

While Nokia said it expects about 150 million Symbian devices to sell more in the future, it is clear that from now, some people will buy Symbian devices because they are running Symbian software. Possible strength of mid-range Nokia smartphones and feature phones with the Nokia flagship mobile phone with Windows 7.

leaders Microsoft and Nokia enthusiastic partnership. "We will be an opportunity to create something that currently exists,"said Nokia CEO Stephen Elop.

How do you think? Does collaboration with Microsoft the right move for Nokia, and vice versa? Please, give us your opinion in the comments.

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