Features:

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The Panasonic Lumix FZ28 has a wider 18x lens which was absent in all of its predecessors, and it is optically stabilized via Panasonic Mega O.I.S technology. With the new advancement in the AF technology, Panasonic has made this digital camera to lock focus on the objects and capture the picture even if the object is not stationary.

Modes:

The Panasonic Lumix FZ28 is equipped with the following capture modes.

• Intelligent Auto.
• Programme mode.
• Aperture Priority
• Shutter priority
• Custom Mode.
• Motion Picture.

Built and Body:

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The FZ28 is built in “mini SLR” style which is mostly used in the ultra zoom digital cameras, with a long zoom and a firm hand grip. It has a plastic body which may not look attractive amongst the dashing metallic cameras, but certainly not look bad. It has mini joystick controller which can be used along with the directional pad for menu.

Display:

It has 2.7 inch with 230,000 dot display equipped with electronic viewfinder. The FZ28 display is a little sluggish in the bright and low lights, but it work fairly well in moderate light conditions.

Performance:

Auto Focus: The Panasonic FZ28 has the AF technology which enables it to function automatically, as it capture the moving objects and capture a sharp and well focused image.

Lens and zoom: The Fz28 has 18x zoom with a 10.1-megapixil resolution, which make it easy to capture the far away images. The zoom can be increased to 32.1x and this both zoom options make the digital camera the ideal, equally for landscapes photo shots and indoors.

Flash: The FZ28 has an additional popup flash for dim light photo shooting.

Image quality and stability: The Panasonic FZ28 is equipped with Mega O.I.S. which enables the enable the great image stabilization and a great image can be captured even with shaky hands. As far as the image quality is concerned, the colors are sharp and distinctive, with rather good saturation and fair shadow capture.

Battery life: Panasonic FZ28 has a superb SLR battery which will never deceive you and will go on capturing one shot after and other.

Specifications:

• 2.7 inch LCD, 230,000 dot display.
• 10.1 megapixels resolution.
• 18x zoom that can be increased up to 32.1X zoom.
• 6 shooting modes: Intelligent Auto, programme, Aperture, Custom (C1, C2), Motion Picture.
• Multimedia Card memory, with SD and SDHC and 50MB internal memory.
• Rechargeable battery.
• AV input, USB port, DC input.
• Pop up Flash.
• 60-1/2000 seconds shutter speed.
• ISO 100-1600

Unique Selling Point:

• Sharp and distinctive picture.
• Excellent battery life
• Powerful Flash unit.
• Improved zoom lens.

Limitations:

• Noisy photo capture.
• Plastic body.

Specs:

• Announced: 2008, June
• Released: 2008, September
• Dimensions: 118 x 50.5 x 12-16 mm
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• Weight: 114g
• Display type: TFT, 256K colors
• Display Size: 240 x 320 pixels, 2.4 inches
• ModeShift morphing keypad
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• On board memory: 350 MB
• Card slot: microSD (TransFlash), up to 4 GB
• GPRS: Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 – 48 kbps
• EDGE: Class 12
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/i
• Bluetooth: v2.0 with A2DP
• USB: v2.0
• Camera: 5 MP, 2560х1920 pixels, auto focus, xenon flash
• Video: 15fps
• Operating system: Linux
• Central processing unit: Freescale 500 MHz processor
• Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
• Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
• FM radio
• Games
• Color: grey
• Java: MIDP 2.0
• MP3/WMA/eAAC+ player
• Additional features: CrystalTalk Technology, TV-out, Organizer, Voice dial, Voice memo
• Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion 950 mAh (BX50)
• Standby time: Up to 580 h
• Talk time: Up to 9 h 30 min

Features:

This is a candy bar mobile phone set with physical controls and slim profile. Grey looks nice with purple slight touches. Feeling is nice when one holds it; sturdiness along with comfort. 2.4” display is sharp, and covers more than half of the entire front space. Brightness and backlight timing can be modified through controls.

The controls include call/end buttons, two soft keys, a back button and a photo gallery shortcut; all of these are almost flat though nicely spaced. The navigation toggle, on the other hand, is quite protruding and gives a nice palpable sensation. Same tactile feel is available with the keys of alpha numeric keypad.

The 5 mp camera starts automatically with the removal of lens cover. Photos can be snapped in 4 resolutions from 1.2 mp to 5 mp. There are numerous features in camera including autotimer, a low light setting, three focus settings (auto, landscape, and macro), five white balance settings (daylight, cloudy, tungsten, auto, and fluorescent), a multi-shot mode, a six shutter sounds, a silent option, and red eye reduction. Xenon flash adds to the delight. Editing options include crop, resize, rotate, tag and effects.

This phone is equipped with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS, EDGE, USB, FM radio, media player, etc. users will feel the absence of 3G and GPS, though.

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Awesome 5 mp Kodak camera
• Excellent photo quality
• Nice call quality
• Great battery life

Limitations:

• Unimpressive design
• No 3G
• No GPS

Final Words:

The nice thing about Motorola Motozine ZN5 is that it is not only an awesome camera, but a great phone too. Although it lacks GPS and 3G, but the other features and wondrous camera take it to the top of camera phones list.

Following are few such technological gifts for you, which can add to your tech tool kit, and make you a proud tech geek. Have a look at them, and decide by yourself that what is it that you want as an addition to your tech tool kit.

1. Touchscreen Kit for Net Books:

Net books are very much in demand these days due to their ultra portability. Laptops are though portable, but create a lot of problem when you are sitting in a compact train seat or flying in an air plane, with their otherwise in-demand big and wide screens. This is the reason that small and tiny net books came into the market to give ultra portability and convenience to the users.

To glamorize your little net book, Hoda Technologies have come up with an all fresh “Easy and Fun Touch Kit” for $95. As the name suggests, this fun touch kit turns your net book’s screen touch sensitive. Thus with less than 100 dollars, you can turn your dull little cheap net book into an all alluring Touchscreen mini laptop.

You can only avail this opportunity if you have 8.9- and 10.2 inch net books, or can hope to get one soon for your Dell mini 9 and Lenovo ideapad S10. Keep one thing in your mind that to install this kit, you will have to dismantle your beloved little laptop, and it might affect the warranty. So, think before you buy one. You can get one by online shopping from Fidohub.com and ebay.com.

2. iPhone 3G Cases that Boost Battery:

Oh! So you are one amongst the lucky ones who possess the trendy iPhone 3G? But admit it, having an iPhone 3G is not only about being fortunate, there is a lot of hassle related to its battery issues. Of course, one cannot resist the urge of continuous interaction with the phone when it is a media player, gaming console, internet browser, path navigator, and call connector at the same time. Thus, an always-inclined-towards-down-battery is an obvious result.

The “Incase Power Slider” and “Mophie Juice Pack” are two phone cases for iPhone 3G, which work as rechargeable battery boosters. They are especially designed for this 3G phone, and both cost $100 each. The coating over these cases is designed for tight grip, and is soft to touch. If you want to know the status of remaining charge time, the included LED will do this work for you. So, you will get informed about the charging status of your iPhone 3G. Incase Power Slider is claimed by the company to deliver 5 extra hours of internet use or talk time, and Mophie claims it to be 6 hours with their phone case.

3. RED Digital Signals and Motion Camera System:

Read this part ONLY if you are extremely wealthy and do not have any reservations about spending lot of extra money on your gadgets. If you do not want manufactured and finished goods; and want to manufacture one for yourself by your own self, then you are one of those ardent tech geeks who have no confidence in what others make. Do you want to build your custom digital camera or camcorder, too? Fortunately, I have a solution for you, which is “RED Digital Cinema’s modular Scarlet and Epic system.” Too long a name, isn’t it? Figures of the cost to access this system are also very long, though.

It provides you with 8 “brain” (or package) options, from which you can choose one that suits your needs and requirements. These brains include all necessary equipment for building your own camera/camcorder, including image processing hardware, the sensor, and the lens mount etc. According to the company, there are 1,048,576 possible combinations with these brains.

Now, let us come to the price factor. The lowest end brain costs $2500, and the highest end brain goes for $53,000. This cost does not include the expanses of adding other new components to your system. You see, this is why I warned you in the very beginning!

4. DCS Black Shark Helicopter Sim and Saitek X52 Pro Flight System:

Digital Combat Systems have come up with their latest simulation “Black Shark Helicopter”, which is very likely to attract tech geeks’ attention. It can be downloaded for $50 only, and the work it does is awesome. Imitation done by this new program is wonderful, as it replicates almost everything; including the aerodynamic forces that influence each sub-element of the helicopter’s airframe; the comprehensive physics of turbo-shaft engine, with every element (the engine inlet, the compressor, and the combustion chamber etc) represented separately; and the electrical power production that nourishes the helicopter’s avionics, hydraulics, engines, and supplementary power.

5. Optoma Pico Pocket Projector:

How about possessing a portable projector, which you can put in to your pocket and project anything anywhere you want to? Appealing, isn’t it?  The Pico Pocket Projector by Optoma turns the dream into a reality. It will cost you $400.

It includes joining cables, which can attach it to a TV or any mobile device like PDA, digital camera, and even your iPod. This portable projector comes with a carrying case, an AC adaptor and 2 Li-ion batteries, that can last 90 minutes each, according to the company. The native resolution is 480 by 320, and the projector can project an image, from a distance of 8.5 feet, measuring 60” diagonally.

6. Falcon Northwest Match V:

What would be your reaction to a brand new PC with i7 processor and 12 GB of RAM? The new Falcon Northwest Match V is a speedster, indeed. The computer is packed with mind blowing recent technologies including 3.2 GHz Core i7 965 CPU that has been over-locked to 3.8 GHz; 12GB of DDR3-1600 RAM, and two ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 graphics boards. This can be a wonderful gift for any tech geek. The hard to admit fact is its price; $7395.

Final Words:

Today, I have mentioned few technologies that can make any tech geek happier than ever. Though, some of them need you to be filthy rich; nonetheless you can go for the others. Next time, we shall meet with few more astonishing technologies.

Written by “Seemab”

Sony displayed the first digital camera to have a built-in Web browser. Though some other camera phones also use Wi-Fi to connect to Internet, the additional browser means the compact Cybershot DSC-G3 is much more flexible at uploading to photo-sharing sites like Flickr and Picasa. It will be available this month for $500.

Sony also disclosed its oven hot mini notebook system, the Vaio P Series Lifestyle having an 8-inch screen. The small gadget weighs 1.4 pounds tiny enough to fit into a regular bag easily. It runs Microsoft Corp.’s Windows Vista OS. It is loaded with a GPS sensor plus built-in mobile broadband features. Sony has replaced the regular touch pad with a “pointing stick to save space.” Anybody can put an advance order at the Sony Style website. Unusually the product is price tagged for $900.

Samsung put the Luxia line of high-end flat-panel TVs to display. The particularity of these sets is that they are lit with light-emitting diodes instead of the usual fluorescent tube. Though they’re not the first sets of the kind, yet Samsung, the largest seller of TVs in America, is making a big commitment to LEDs. The sets demonstrate eye-popping contrast, showing black images so deep that they were hard to differentiate from the black plastic bezel. As price was left in suspense, these sets are bound to be quite costly.

Palm Inc. was there with its new smart phone, The Pre, in competition with phones like Apple’s iPhone or latest BlackBerrys by Research In Motion Ltd. The Pre flaunts a big touch screen and a QWERTY keyboard which slides out. The Pre is announced to be available on Sprint Nextel Corp.’s wireless network soon. The price as usual was withheld.

Polaroid Corp. presented the instant camera with the ingenious twist of PoGo. The product is a mix of digital camera and a small color printer that could produce 2-by-3 inch, sticky-backed prints. This comes just after the company shut down manufacturing of film for its traditional cameras. The new camera is due to be available in the spring for $200.

Other prominent products on the display were Sony and LG LCD TV prototypes, LG wristwatch cell phone and the flat-panel TV from Southwire.

Series Highlights: 10.1 megapixel, 3.5″ touch screen, 4GB internal memory, 4X Optical Zoom, Face Detection, Smile Shutter™ mode

Features

The DSC-T700, measuring just over 5/8” (16.4mm), packs a lot of performance into an ultra-slim design and is slim enough to slip into a pocket so that you can carry it with you wherever you go. This Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 is available in five sophisticated colors: silver, gray, red, pink and gold.
Shooting with DSC-T700 is just a thrill.  You can carry your complete photo collection wherever you go with the pocket-sized, 10.1-megapixel DSC-T700/R Cyber-shot digital camera. 3.5″ touch screen LCD helps to frame, review and share your photos effortlessly.

With its 4GB of internal memory you can also store up to 950 high-resolution or 40,000 VGA-sized images.

Structured with Face Detection technology that automatically adjusts exposure and color to make faces look their best and smile shutter mode that instantly recognizes a smile, it’s easy to preserve the perfect moment.

Specifications:

Power

• Battery Capacity : 3.6V / 2.4wh(680mAh)

• Battery Type : LITHIUM ION / InfoLITHIUM D type 3.6V

General Overview

• Imaging Device : 1/2.3 type(7.70mm) Super HAD CCD

• Recording Media : 4GB5 optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

• Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO media capacity1; does not support Access Control security function.

Software:

• Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)

• Supplied Software : Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 3.0.02 + USB Driver

Accessories supplied:

• Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BD1
• Battery Charger BC-CSD
• Multi Connector Cable USB/AV
• Power Cord Except U2 / CA2
• Wrist Strap
• Paint Pen
• CD-ROM Software
• Station Plate F

Compatible accessories & Extras:

• Tripod/Remote control
• Playstation®3 Accessories
• Camera Battery
• Camera Cable
• Camera Power
• Camera Case
• Camera light/flash
• GPS Device for Cameras & Camcorders
• Camera Cybershot Station
• Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
• PSP® Accessories

Unique Selling Points:

• Megapixel : 10.1 Megapixels
• Focal Length : 6.18-24.7mm
• Focus : 9 points / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Flexible Spot AF / Semi Manual (1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / unlimited distance)
• Optical Zoom : 4x
• Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 4.8oz (135g)
• Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
• Accessory Terminal : Multi connector
• Audio/Video Output(s) : via Mutli-Use Connector
• HD Output : (1080i)
• USB Port(s) : USB2.0 Hi-Speed
• Self Timer :  (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
• LCD : 3.5″ Xtra Fine LCD 921k
• Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
• Microphone/Speaker

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Series Highlights:

• 10.2 Megapixels
• Powerful BIONZ image processing engine
• 2.7” clear photo LCD monitor.

Bottom Line and Features:

• In built Super steady shot image stabilization system helps prevent blurring caused by the camera shake.

• Anti-dust protection for cleaner images. It employs built-in systems to keep the sensor clean and your images beautiful.

• Powerful BIONZ image processing engine for vibrant color reproduction. In addition to the faithful reproduction of color tone and shadow/highlight detail assures superb print quality and greater post-processing flexibility.

• ISO 3200 sensitivity settings let you take the advantage of low light photo opportunities with confidence. At these higher settings, BIONZ engine assures the highest possible image quality by applying high ISO noise reduction immediately before each image is processed.

• Improved D-Range optimizer helps ensure beautifully balanced exposures in backlit situations. It can be used in all image formats and in all metering modes.

• New menu lists for fast and easy way to get to frequently used functions without having to navigate through multi-level menus.

• A quick press of the function button displays the menu list, which gives you instant access to mode settings for the flash , metering, autofocus AF area, white balance, and D-Range optimizer.

• 2.7-inch clear Photo LCD monitor for on the spot image review. Detailed shooting information and histogram index can also be displayed for on the spot confirmation of exposure balance and color distribution.

• 16:9 aspect ratios enable you to view dramatic slideshows on a widescreen HDTV.

• There is a built-in auto pop-up flash which pops up whenever it is needed to provide additional illumination.

Specifications

Power

• Power pack: One Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM500H

• NP-FM55H for DSLR –A100 is not usable.

• Battery performance: Approx. 750 Shots (CIPA standard).

• External power source: AC Adapter/ Charger AC-VQ 900AM (optional).

Supported OS Environments

• Windows: Windows 2000 Professional/ XP Home edition/ XP Professional/ Vista Business/ Vista Home Basic/ Vista Home Premium/ Vista Enterprise

• Macintosh: Mac OC X (v. 10.13 or later)

Interface

• PC Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mass Storage, PTP)

• Video output: NTSC/ PAL Selectable

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Maximum megapixels- 10.2

• BIONZ image processing engine for vibrant colors with rich tonal detail

• Dynamic Range Optimizer for superior exposure balance.

• 2.7-inch clear photo LCD display

Compatible Accessories & Extras:

• Vertical Grip

• Flash

• Macro Flash and Light

• Carl Zeiss T* Filters

• LCD Protector

• Battery and charger

• Flash Accessories

Bottom Line and Features:

•    A class leading 14.2 megapixel resolution for beautiful photos with ultra fine image details.

•    Super steadyshot image stabilization system built right into the camera body and revolutionary new Quick AF live view lets you frame your subject in the LCD monitor.

•    Pentamirror tilt mechanism for fast TTL phase-detection auto focusing during the live view operation. It enables you to enjoy the benefits of fast, accurate TTL centre cross 9-point autofocus system with continuous auto focusing help you capture fast-moving objects.

•    Variable angle LCD for freestyle shooting. This gives the ability to shoot easily and comfortably from angles and positions that were previously impossible.

•    Real time image adjustment display lets you confirm the effects of exposure and white balance adjustments on the clear photo LCD monitor in real time.

•    Smart Teleconverter function is used during the live view shooting when you can press the smart teleconverter button on the back of the camera to instantly apply zoom.

•    Powerful BIONZ image processing engine for vibrant colors with rich tonal details. It also reduces noise and optimizes dynamic range and adjusts white balance to assure exceptionally faithful color reproduction with excellent shadow and highlight detail.

•    Anti-dust protection brings cleaner images.

•    D-range optimizer helps ensure beautifully balanced exposures in the backlit situations. It can be used on all image formats and in all metering modes.

•    2.5 fps continuous and center cross 9-point AF ensures great for shooting sports and action sequences.

•    Enhanced creativity and operating ease by its new menu list for easy access to essential settings.

•    2.7 inch Clear Photo LCD monitor for on-the spot image review.

•    16:9 aspect ratios enable you to view dramatic slideshows on a widescreen HDTV.

Specifications

Power

Power pack: One Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM500H
• NP-FM55H for DSLR –A100 is not usable.

Battery performance: Approx. 730 Shots with view finder, approx. 410 shots in live view mode (both measured using CIPA standards).

External power source: AC Adapter/ Charger AC-VQ 900AM (optional).

Supported OS Environments

Windows: Windows 2000 Professional/ XP Home edition/ XP Professional/ Vista Business/ Vista Home Basic/ Vista Home Premium/ Vista Enterprise

Macintosh: Mac OC X (v. 10.13 or later)

Interface

PC Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mass Storage, PTP)
Video output: NTSC/ PAL Selectable

Unique Selling Points:

Maximum megapixels- 14.2
BIONZ image processing engine for vibrant colors with rich tonal detail
Dynamic Range Optimizer for superior exposure balance.
2.7” TFT screen display

Compatible Accessories & Extras

Vertical Grip
Flash
Macro Flash and Light
Remote Commander
Finder
Carl Zeiss T* Filters
LCD Protector
Battery and charger
Flash Accessories

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Series Highlights: 12.2 Megapixels, ExmorTM  CMOS Sensor, Fast image processing, Super steady shot system.

Bottom Line and Features:

• A high 12.2 megapixel CMOS Sensor–ExmorTM is rich in highlights and shadow detail. Sensor signal output is exceptionally clean even at sensitivity settings as high as ISO 3200.

• 3-layers low pass filter preserves high-resolution detail while suppressing more effects and color artifacts.

• Advanced new BIONZ image processing technology capture colors with a rich sense of texture and depth, just as the human eyes perceives them.

• Super steady shot system provides protection against blurring.

• Its more effective stabilization technique enables users to shoot at shutter speeds from 2.5 to 4 steps slower than would otherwise be possible.

• D-range optimizer is used for superior exposure balance. Obtain richer shadow and highlight details in backlit situations. Its bracketing function records the image at three different optimization levels for easy best shot selection.

• It offers customizable creativity at your command which means you can quickly adjust image parameters to suit your preferences and creative intent.

• It connects directly to a TV preferably Sony Bravia HDTV which gives stunning resolution and detail which combines the transparent clarity, color fidelity, and rich contrast of slide film.

• New convenient RGB histogram and index display options offers a range of new viewing and information display on its 3” Xtra fine LCD display screen.

• 11-point autofocus system is faster, and precise that helps to improve accuracy with moving objects and large-aperture lenses.

• New quick Navi GUI for easy one-handed access to settings while shooting. Its easily adjustable shooting parameters are simply by choosing them with the multi-selector and rotating the front or rear control dial.

• Strong but light weight body for reliable performance under adverse conditions.

• Dust and moisture protection for the buttons, dials and switches for worry free shooting outdoors.

• New Info LITHIUM battery with high precision level display to provide plenty of power for worry free extended shooting.

Specifications

Power

Power source: Battery: Solely with the Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM500H (7.2V), AC Adapter, AC-VQ900 AM (optional) (7.6V).
Battery charger: BC-VM10Approx. 880 Shots (measured using CIPA standards).
Battery Life: Approx. 650 shots (CIPA measurement)
Power saving mode: shutdown after 1/ 3/ 5/ 10/ 30 min

Interface

HDMI out: HDMI type C minijack, 1920 x 1080i 59.94/50 Hz, 1280 x 720p 59.94/50 Hz, 720p x 480p 59.94/50 Hz, 720p x 576p
USB out: USB 2.0 (High-Speed), USB Connecting (mass storage, PTP, Multi LUN)
Syn. Terminal: Adaptable to the syn. terminal of the opposite polarity.
Video out: NTSC/ PAL Selectable (in Menu)

Remote control:
•    Wired control: With optional RM-S1 AM or RM-L1 AM
•    Wireless control: with RMT- DSLR1
•    PC control: Image data transfer and camera control with supplied software.

Unique Selling Points:

Maximum megapixels- 12.2
Exmor- CMOS sensor
Noise reduction function
Dual BIONZ image processing for truly lifelike and natural color
Dual slots for memory sticks Duo/ Compact flash
D-range optimizer for advanced levels of settings

Compatible Accessories & Extras

Vertical Grip
Flash
Macro Flash and Light
Remote Commander
Finder
Carl Zeiss T* Filters
LCD Protector
Battery and charger
Flash Accessories

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