Jan 04

Samsung’s SH100 Wi-Fi-Enabled Camera Offers Remote Android Control

Posted in: camera, Today's Chili

samsung sh100.jpgDigital cameras with Wi-Fi capability is nothing new, but, today at the Consumer Electronics Showcase, Samsung announced a new model, the SH100, that has a very impressive Wi-Fi connectivity feature. Like the other Wi-Fi-enabled cameras, the Samsung SH100 lets you upload photos and video directly to Facebook, Picasa, and YouTube. What makes the SH100 stand out is that you can pair it with a Samsung Galaxy S phone and use the smartphone to remotely preview the frame, zoom in and out, take the picture, and geotag it.

The GPS feature is a nice way to remind you exactly where you were when you took the photo. The addition of the integration with the Galaxy S makes taking group shots easier. It means no more running between your camera and your friends to set up the perfect shot. 

The built-in Wi-Fi can automatically back up your photo to your PC. You can use DLNA to connect wirelessly to your HDTV and see your photos and videos right away. You can also send photos directly from the camera to individual e-mail addresses. If you’re worried about the time it takes to upload and process large files, the SH100 comes with an account with mobile hotspot provider Boingo, which gives you access to over 200,00 Wi-Fi hotspots around the world.

Oh, and as for the specs, it features a 14.2-megapixel CCD sensor, a 3-inch LCD display, and a 5X optical zoom. The SH100 will be available for $199.99 in March. Check out the full press release for more info.

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Dec 31

New image of Olympus E-PL2 leaks, shows off macro spotlight

Posted in: camera, digital camera, DigitalCamera, LED, micro four thirds, MicroFourThirds, olympus, photography, Today's Chili
We’ve already seen leaked images of the Olympus E-PL2, the much talked about follow up to the E-PL1. The Micro Four Thirds is expected to boast a new 14-42mm f/3.5 – 5.6 kit lens, a ‘direct movie’ button, a high-resolution 3-inch display, and an optional Bluetooth model. From the new image above, however, we can see that there will also be an optional ‘Medusa’ version of the cam with a closeup spotlight for all those insane macro shots you’ll undoubtedly be taking. The adjustable LED will also not require an extra battery, so this is one add-on we’ll definitely be seriously considering.

New image of Olympus E-PL2 leaks, shows off macro spotlight originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 30

Battlemodo: The Best Point-and-Shoot Cameras [Battlemodo]

Posted in: lumix, nikon, review, Today's Chili, top

There are approximately 4 bazillion point-and-shoot camera models on the market. Mostly, borderline disposable—yet the $400 S95 was Amazon’s best-selling camera ’til they ran out. Clearly, people want a better camera. These three are the best. More »

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Dec 28

What Happens When You Photograph Lightning With a Really Expensive Camera

Posted in: science, Today's Chili

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It looks like the above. Scientists created artificial lightning via rockets and wire, so they could shoot the thing with their fancy new camera–which, for the record, can snap photos at a speedy one-sixth the speed of light (“Something moving this fast would go from the Earth to the moon in less than ten seconds,” says a scientist).

Among the revelations of the super-expensive/very heavy camera is the fact that the bolt contains a bunch of x-rays at the tip, with few located in the trail of the lightning.

Neat. Just don’t try this at home–at least not with some serious cash on-hand.
“You can’t just go buy a camera and point it at lightning,” said the aforementioned scientist. “We had to make it.”

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Dec 25

Christmas Day Deals from Amazon

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Didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas? Looking for something to do with all of those giftcards and checks you received? Good News, Amazon has some pretty sweet Christmas Day deals going on right now.

After the jump, we’ve got some of the best deals deals in electronics, including video games, phone accessories, hard drives, laptops, and more.

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Dec 25

So You Got a Fancy New Camera: Here’s How to Use It [How To]

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Congratulations! A loved one loves you back enough that they bought you a brand new fancy camera. Now what? More »

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Dec 23

What Tech Companies Used to Make

Posted in: HP, motorola, nintendo, sony, Today's Chili

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Their names are emblazoned on electronics all over your home and office, but what did companies like Nintendo, Motorola, Sony, IBM, and HP produce before digital cameras, PCs, and cell phones were invented?

We’ve taken a look at some of today’s top tech companies before they started making what we all know them for. The list includes tires, playing cards, radios, and even comic books.

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Dec 16

Win a Nikon D7000 and an Excursion with a Nat Geo Photographer

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are you passionate about photography? Would you die for the opportunity to shoot side-by-side with a National Geographic photographer? And would you break down in tears of joy if you were given a new Nikon D7000 camera? Well, then this contest is right for you.

Nikon and National Geographic are offering one lucky contestant the chance to win an exclusive photo excursion with Annie Griffiths, a world renowned National Geographic photographer and a new Nikon D7000 camera.  The winner will also receive a private tutorial from a Nikon product specialist.

This contest is part of a sereies that Nikon created to inspire users to capture their memorable moments and share their photos and videos. You can enter one time per day from December 15, 2010 to January 26, 2011 on the National Geographic website and the winner will be announced in February. Good Luck!

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Dec 15

This Unofficial 3-in-1 iPad Camera Connector Has SD Card Slots

Posted in: camera, ipad, Miscellaneous Tech, peripheral, Today's Chili

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It’s not sanctioned by Apple, but over at the M.I.C (Made in China) shop, this 3-in-1 iPad Camera Connector can be yours for approximately $25 US, list price. The kit fits into the 30-pin Dock Connector on the bottom of your iPad, and has a USB port for your camera to connect, and also features two slots for an SD card and a MicroSD card if you need to plug the card from your camera or phone into your iPad to transfer photos. 
The kit comes in white and black, and is available now. Since the product isn’t official, there’s no way to tell if Apple will pull something in a future iOS update to disable the functionality, but if you find yourself with more SD cards than USB cables, this might be a quick way to get your photos off of the card and onto your iPad.
 
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Dec 10

Sylvania HD1Z 720p HD $39 at Woot

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Woot has some pretty odd talk about the whole Julian Assange / WikiLeaks/ DDoS / MasterCard thing. A preemptive strike (or plea, rather) against the folks in Operation Payback who might attempt to take down the deal site once it’s down with Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Amazon, et. al. Don’t worry Woot, you’re probably fine.

The site also has a super-good deal on a shiny new HD camcorder. You can pick up the Sylvania HD1Z for $39, if you direct your browser on over there. The camcorder shoots video in 720p at 30 frames a second. It has HDMI out, 4x digital zoom, an SD card slot (which is nice, seeing as how the thing only has 46MB of memory built-in0, and a built-in speaker and mic.

You can also shoot still with the thing and upload it instantly to YouTube and Facebook. No official word yet from the White House regarding the deal.

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