Aptina 1.1 and 1.4-Micron BSI CMOS Image Sensors Expand Product Portfolio
New BSI products to be demonstrated at Mobile World Congress 2011 Barcelona, Spain & San Jose, Calif., February 7, 2011 — Aptina, a leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, today announced that it will be showing its new 1.1 and 1.4-micron backside illumination (BSI) image sensors at the 2011 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Invited guests will see a live demonstration of an 8-megapixel (MP) 1/4 1.1-micron BSI image sensor,…
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Casio adjusts H20G pricing
Casio America Inc. yesterday announced adjusted pricing for its EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-H20Gdigital camera, a model that at its launch last September was said to be the world’s first to include hybrid GPS functionality. The Casio EXILIM EX-H20G is based around a fourteen megapixel image sensor, and a 10x optical zoom lens with 24mm wide angle. Images and movies are framed and reviewed on the Casio EX-H20G’s 3.0″ LCD display. Data is stored on Secure Digital cards, and the Casio H20G is compatible with both the newer SDHC and SDXC types. The H20G draws power from a proprietary NP-90 lithium ion rechargeable battery….
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Canon announces EF500mm / EF600mm lenses
Canon announces 2 new models of its Image Stabilizer (IS) super-telephoto lenses. The EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM offers professional photographers a lighter weight option for situations that require a long focal length with improved image quality and enhanced durability, and is ideal for professional, sports, nature and wildlife photography. The EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM is the successor to the current EF 600mm with reduced overall weight by 27% to 138.3 oz. The EF 500mm will be available in May for $9,499, the EF 600mm in June for $11,999…
Yahoo Working on Personalised Mobile Web Service – Report
Troubled web search company, Yahoo is reported to be working on a dynamic content portal specifically for mobile phones as the company attempts to land-grab a larger slice of the fast growing mobile internet market. Click here for more.
Canon launches new PowerShot compact cameras
Canon unveils 4 new PowerShot models, the SX230 HS, Elph 500 (IXUS 310) HS, Elph 300 (IXUS 220) HS and Elph 100 (IXUS 115) HS. The SX230 HS features a 12.1 Mp sensor, a 14x optical zoom lens (with Optical Image Stabilization) and a 3.0″ LCD. The camera will be available at the end of March for $349.99. The 500 HS features 4x optical zoom and a 3.2″ LCD. The 300 HS features 5x optical zoom and a 2.7″ LCD. The 100 HS features 4x optical zoom and a 3.0 LCD. The prices are $299.99, $249.99 and $199.99 respectively…
LG Optimus 2X review: Double the potential
Begun the dual-core revolution has. And there’s no scouting time – the offensive starts with the big guns. The LG Optimus 2X is not just counting on the fancy Tegra 2 name to generate the sales – it is a powerful smartphone through and through…
Antenna Software Acquires Mobile Internet Specialist Volantis
Antenna Software has acquired mobile internet software company Volantis Systems for an undisclosed amount. Click here for more.
Carl Zeiss AG joins the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group
Announced jointly by Olympus Imaging Corp. (President : Masaharu Okubo) and Panasonic Corporation in 2008, the Micro Four Thirds System standard has rapidly grown in popularity. Now, support for the standard is expanding with the decision of Carl Zeiss AG to join the Micro Four Thirds System standard, and the company is releasing lenses compliant with the standard. For more than 160 years, the lenses of Carl Zeiss AG have been defining the state-of-the-art…
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Canon unveils Rebel T3i / T3 (EOS 600D/1100D)
Canon unveils the 18 Mp EOS Rebel T3i (600D) and the 12 Mp T3 (1100D) digital SLR cameras. Both cameras are aimed at the beginning photographer. Canon’s new Feature Guide instruction will walk the T3i/600D user through functions and provide recommendations for various settings, a great hands-on learning tool. The T3i is scheduled for March for $799.99 (body only) or $899.99 (with Canon’s new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens). The more modest Rebel T3 will be offered for $599.99 in a kit with the same lens…
HTC Makes Buys Stake in Saffron Digital
Taiwan based handset manufacturer, HTC says that it is making a “strategic investment” in the UK based Saffron Digital, a software firm based around mobile content delivery. Click here for more.
