Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Kodak Waterproof Camera

Kodak released PlaySport Zx5 HD Pocket Video Camera. So if you need a pocket video camera that can deliver the goods in full 1080p HD. The KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera is up for the challenge. KODAK built it to take on the most extreme lifestyles with an insanely tough design. This camera is shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof to a depth of 10 feet. This is an Amazon’s product review. Checkout more detail bellow.
Takes an impact. Makes an impact—in full HD
Share your most extreme moments simply. The Kodak PlaySport Video Camera / Zx5 delivers full 1080p HD with a rugged design that’s shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof up to 10 ft underwater.
If you’re going to live with no limits, you need a digital video camera that can deliver the goods in full 1080p HD. The Kodak PlaySport Video Camera / Zx5 is up for the challenge. We built it to take on the most extreme lifestyles with an insanely tough design—we’re talking shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof to a depth of 10 ft. And built-in image stabilization smooths out even the roughest ride. Whether you’re carving up the mountain or pulling stunts in the skate park, the PlaySport Video Camera / Zx5 is up for anything. And with a touch of the Share button, shocking your social network couldn’t be simpler. Show the world why you’re So Kodak. We dare you.
Go anywhere, do anything, fearless design
Waterproof
* Take the plunge up to 10 ft under water for up to 2 hours
* Don’t get the blues—underwater white balance mode gives true-to-life colors in the pool or under the waves
Dustproof
* The muddiest, dustiest, sandiest conditions are no match for the PlaySport’s rugged design
Shockproof
* Bumps and bruises go with the territory—the PlaySport can even take a fall from 5 ft
* IEC 60529 IPX8 compliant. ** IEC 60529 IP6X compliant. ***MIL-STD-810F, shock equivalent (onto plywood).
Just press to impress
The world’s only cameras with 3-step sharing!1
Kodak’s Share button makes sharing your videos and pictures as simple as 1, 2, 3.
* Step 1—Just press Share when in review mode
* Step 2—Choose your favorite sharing destination, e-mail address, or Kodak Pulse Display2
* Step 3—Connect your camera to your computer or insert your memory card and your videos or pictures are automatically uploaded to the destination(s)
Only Kodak Cameras:
* Let you simultaneously share to multiple social networks, e-mail and Pulse Display1,2
* Automatically share when you connect to a PC1
* Tag to the largest number of social networks: Kodak Gallery, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, FLICKR, ORKUT, YANDEX, and KAIXIN0011,3
Show them what you’re made of—in HD
* Full 1080p high definition captures your adventures in amazing detail
* Easily switch to still camera mode to catch 5 MP, 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures
Choose the resolution that works for you:
* 1080p—great for stunning playback on your HDTV—HDMI cable included!
* 720p at 60 fps—for fast action and super slow motion playback
* 720p at 30 fps—ideal for general recording in high definition
* WVGA—perfect for conserving space on your memory card or smaller files sizes for web use
Smooth, stable, and always able
* Get sharper videos and less blur thanks to built-in digital image stabilization
* Capture your friends in their best light with smart face tracking technology—the camera detects and locks onto faces, then ensures great exposure around them
* Get great close-up shots with macro mode (automatic detection or user selectable)
* See more details and accurate colors with incredible low-light performance
* There’s always room for more—record up to 10 hours of HD video with expandable SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32 GB) 4
Don’t let sun glare ruin your recording
* The bright 2.0 in. LCD automatically adjusts to the lighting conditions around you
* See your screen even in ultra-bright sunlight—simply turn on the LCD Glare Shield feature
Simple on-camera editing
* Trim your video to just the right moment and save it as a new video
* Make a picture from a video frame
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Cool capture effects give a new look to your scenes
* Black and white
* Sepia
* High saturation—bright, bold colors
* ’70s film—muted colors, slightly greenish cast, and a little graininess for a retro look
Great video editing software comes on-board the PlaySport Camera
Download the software when you first connect it to your computer5 to:
* Edit and trim videos
* Add a voice-over to narrate your footage
* Add pictures and music to your videos to make cool mashups
* Grab and edit still images from video frames to get that perfect shot
Make a colorful statement
* Comes in a variety of colors
* Soft rubberized feel for a secure grip
* Rounded ergonomic design
Ready for the big screen
* HDMI port gives you the option to debut your videos in full glory on your HDTV6
* It doesn’t matter if you own a MAC or a PC—the Kodak PlaySport is compatible with both
* The optional remote control makes it easy to comfortably enjoy your videos and pictures
Ready to go—right out of the box
* Kodak PlaySport Video Camera / Zx5
* Adapter and cable for battery charging
* Wrist strap
* User Guide
* ARCSOFT MEDIA IMPRESSION Software for Kodak and Kodak Share Button App (both on-camera, PC only)
1. All models of digital still and video cameras manufactured in 2011 or later.
2. Kodak Pulse Display and Kodak Gallery support still pictures; video not supported.
3. Sharing sites vary by region.
4. Record about 20 min per 1 GB at 720p HD at 30 fps. Actual results may vary.
5. On-board software for PC only.
6. HDMI cable is an optional accessory. Receive a FREE HDMI cable when you register your PLAYSPORT and pay Shipping and Handling.
Product Specifications:
Standard features
Sensor type- 1/3.2-type, 5 MP CMOS
Lens
* 5.5 mm, 35 mm equivalent
* 48 mm @ 1080p
* 36 mm @ 720p
* 36 mm @ WVGA
* 36 mm still capture
Zoom- 4X digital
Image stabilization- Digital
Display size- 2.0 in.
Storage- 128 MB internal memory1, SD/SDHC card expansion slot (up to 32 GB card)
Focus modes- Normal, macro
Focus range
* [auto] 0.1 m–infinity
* [macro] 0.07–0.17 m
* [auto underwater] 0.13m–infinity
* [macro underwater] 0.09–0.22 m
White balance- Auto, underwater (manual)
File format
* Video: MPEG-4, AAC LC
* Still: JPEG/EXIF v 2.21
Capture modes
* 1080p (16:9)—1920 x 1080, 30 fps
* 720p (16:9)—1280 x 720, 60 fps
* 720p (16:9)—1280 x 720, 30 fps
* WVGA (16:9)—848 x 480, 30 fps
* Still (16:9)—5.3 MP
Capture effects- vivid color, normal color, sepia, B&W, high saturation, 1970s film look
Weather/Outdoor ratings
* waterproof—IEC 60529 IPX8, up to 10 ft
* dustproof—IEC 60529 IP6X
* shockproof—MIL-STD-810F
Review mode- delete, playback, FF, rewind, pause, by frame, volume control
tagging: Share, email, keyword, keyboard input
Share destinations- Facebook, FLICKR, Kodak Gallery, YouTube, Twitter, ORKUT, YANDEX and KAIXIN001 sites2, e-mail, and Kodak Pulse Digital Frame/Display
Editing- trim, extract pictures
Microphone- yes—monaural
Speaker- yes
I/O interface- USB 2.0 (high-speed), AV out, HDMI
Tripod mount- 1/4 in. standard
Powe- internal Li-Ion battery (service replaceable), in-camera charging-
Dedicated buttons power, capture, review, menu, 5-way switch, delete, Share
Dimensions- 2.3 × 4.4 × 0.7 in. (58.2 × 111.9 × 17.7 mm)
Weight- 125 g (4.4 oz.)
System Requirements:
WINDOWS
* WINDOWS XP SP2, VISTA, WINDOWS 7 or later
* INTERNET EXPLORER 6.0 or higher
MACINTOSH
* MACINTOSH 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 or higher
* SAFARI 1.1 or higher
Hardware
* PENTIUM 4, 1.4 GHz processor or higher
* PENTIUM 4, 2.8 GHz processor or higher for HD video
* 1 GB RAM and 64 MB Video RAM
* 300 MB hard drive disk space available
* CD-ROM drive
* Available USB port (1.1 or higher)
* 1024 x 768 display resolution
1. 128 MB internal memory/20 MB available for video and picture storage (1 MB equals 1 million bytes)
2. Sharing sites vary by region
That’s all about the camera Kodak PlaySport Zx5. This camera is available in Amazon.com. You can directly order or Buy form here.

Mini Digital Camera

The Fuuvi Pick is probably the cutest digital camera ever made. The Pick stands about three centimeters tall and is being marketed as a “toy digital camera.” Fuuvi Pick isn’t much larger than a flash drive, but it’s actuall a digital camera, capable of capturing both stills and videos.


The tiny camera measures just 1.37″ (h) x 2.75″ (w) x 0.59″(d) and weighs under an ounce. It captures stills at 1280 x 1024 resolution (1.3 megapixels), and can shoot video at 720 x 480 at 30fps. Its tiny F2.8 lens shoots only at ISO 100, but if you’re using this thing for your pictures, I’m assuming you’re not expecting museum-quality images. The very fact that they call these things a “toy digital camera” should have tipped you off.

The coolest thing about the Fuuvi is the end of the camera pops off just like a flash drive, and the camera will dock and charge when plugged into your computer’s USB port. The camera’s storage (a Micro SD card up to 16GB) will be immediately recognized as a drive on your PC, just like a flash drive.

This camera is ideal for youngsters who are always trying to get a hold of mom and dad’s camera. The Fuuvi Pick comes in a variety of colors and is currently selling for $59.

3DHero Camera

GoPro has just announced the general availability of that very module with $99.99 getting you a waterproof 3D expansion kit for the insanely popular HD Hero camera and the kit allows a pair of 1080p lenses to form a single 1080p 3D camera, and it’s waterproof to 180 feet.GoPro has also taken this opportunity to snap up CineForm and it’s wasting no time in putting the outfit’s compression and workflow technology to good use………..


GoPro, the world’s leading activity camera company announced the availability of the much anticipated 3D HERO System, a waterproof 3D expansion kit for GoPro‘s best selling 1080p HD HERO camera. The 3D HERO System is available immediately at GoPro.com and is shipping to GoPro retailers worldwide with an MSRP of $99.99.The 3D HERO System has an industry-first modular design that enables consumers to combine two 1080p HD HERO cameras to form a single 1080p 3D camera, the world’s smallest and least expensive one at that. Waterproof to 180 feet, the 3D HERO System can be worn on the body, mounted on gear and vehicles, and used as a handheld camera. A dual-camera, polycarbonate, waterproof housing holds the two cameras together and a synchronization cable plugs into the back of each camera, enabling them to function as a single camera. A single shutter button controls both cameras.

“The 3D HERO System is exciting for a lot of reasons, one of them being that it’s not just a 3D camera. It’s really several cameras in one, depending on how the consumer wants to use it,” says Nicholas Woodman, GoPro’s founder and CEO. “That you can take two GoPro cameras that you would normally use independently and combined them to form a new type of camera, a 3D camera…that’s extremely cool. GoPro is excited to be the first company to build a camera this versatile.”"In addition to being a top selling consumer camera, the HD HERO camera is used by more professional production crews in the broadcast and film industry than any other camera in its class,” adds Woodman. “We expect the 3D HERO System to further establish the HD HERO as one of the most versatile cameras in the world.”The 3D HERO System housing is only 5 inches (130mm) in length and 2.5 inches high (62mm) and is compatible with existing GoPro mounting accessories.GoPro‘s 1080p HD HERO cameras are not included with the 3D HERO System and are sold separately, starting at $259.99 per camera.

The 3D HERO System includes:
  • 3D HERO Waterproof Housing
  • 3D HERO Synchronization Cable
  • Skeleton Door (allows for optimal sound capture in dry environments)
  • 3 Pairs of 3D Anaglyph (Red/Blue) Glasses
  • Helmet Front Mount
  • 2 Flat and 2 Curved Adhesive Mounts
  • Free Download: GoPro CineForm Studio 3D editing software
GoPro CineForm Studio :
Included as a free software download from gopro.com, GoPro‘s CineForm Studio software makes it easy to create, watch and share your 3D photos and videos. Mac and PC compatible, CineForm Studio combines the 2D photos and videos captured with the 3D HERO System and converts them into 3D H.264 files that you can watch on your computer, online at YouTube and on your 2D or 3D television at home. Announced on March 30, GoPro acquired CineForm, a leading video compression software company famous in the film and broadcast industry for their high quality compression and editing applications. GoPro‘s CineForm Studio software is a direct extension of CineForm‘s award winning professional applications and puts the power of Hollywood-caliber 2D and 3D editing in the hands of consumers.

Professional Options for Professional Content Creators:
GoPro‘s professional customers will appreciate that in addition to being able to export YouTube friendly H.264 video files, CineForm Studio can also export video files using the GoPro CineForm codec. The GoPro CineForm codec is a professional quality video codec that allows for lossless 2D and 3D video editing in a variety of leading editing programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer and Sony Vegas, as well as Apple iMovie and Windows Movie Maker. Used by Hollywood pros to create films such as Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire, the GoPro CineForm codec is included as a part of the free CineForm Studio download from gopro.com.

Buggati New Car Edition

Designing a car is an art and sometimes the graphic designers outwit the automotive ones in their own trade. The reason is that designers like Bruno Delussu (French) are never bothered about the technical specifications as to what will power the car, but simply let their imagination flow to create what pleases the eye.
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The mesmerizing Buggati Stratos created by the French graphic designer affirms that it is favorable to let go the tech spec considerations to create a gem of a design. Bruno was inspired by the ever so beautiful Buggati Type 57 Atlantic and that inspiration did help him weave magic. Some design cues were also picked up from the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Mille Miglia (for the front end) and Raymond Loewy’s locomotive designs. I must say that it for the first time I don’t really bother whether the Stratos will ever make the cut or not.

Xtreamer Ultra HTPC

At CeBIT 2011 the company Xtreamer showed an unusual multimedia computer (HTPC) called Xtreamer Ultra and this device has attracted public attention for its compact dimensions,based D252 1.8GHz dual core Intel Atom and Nvidia ION2……..


Xtreamer Ultra is a portable HTPC equipped with 6 USB, eSATA, 4 Gb DDR3 RAM, HDMI, an integral IR remote control and powered by the nVidia ION2 Chip that allows vivid and crisp playback of FULL HD multimedia files.The Xtreamer Ultra devices incorporate state-of-the-art technology, commonly used in high-end computing and consumer electronic solutions. The highly refined manufacturing process, timeless engineering and careful quality-control have once again resulted in a product that works out of the box yet embraces the highest long-term aesthetic and commercial value.Xtreamer Ultra HTPC using ION2 platform with low power consumption Intel dual-core CPU + Nvidia integrated graphics and with a 4GB DDR3 memory, easy to deal with 720p and 1080p, the video playback issue. Do not look at the petite size, Ultra HTPC is also equipped with six USB ports, an HDMI 1.4A interface, an infrared remote control, a small wireless keyboard. You intend to use your HTPC connected to TV to play 3D PC games, then give up Xtreamer Ultra HTPC.ION2 configuration is too stretched and it have a fresh copy of Linux.Xtreamer Ultra HTPC is expected to interview in early May.

The Witcher 2

The Witcher 2 is the second installment in the RPG saga of the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, features a thoroughly engrossing, mature storyline defining new standards for thought-provoking, non-linear game narration. Unique, intuitive combat system blends variety tactical elements with the most spectacular and dynamic combat sequences ever seen in a computer role-playing game. A beautiful new graphic engine based on State-of-the-Art, new, ultramodern technology created by CD Projekt RED.
In Brief
The second instalment in the RPG saga about the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, features a thoroughly engrossing, mature storyline defining new standards for thought-provoking, non-linear game narration. In addition to an epic story, the game features an original, brutal combat system that uniquely combines tactical elements with dynamic action. A new, modern game engine, responsible both for beautiful visuals and sophisticated game mechanics puts players in the most lively and believable world ever created in an RPG game. A captivating story, dynamic combat system, beautiful graphics, and everything else that made the original Witcher such a great game are now executed in a much more advanced and sophisticated way.
Witcher 2 Screenshots
Key Features:
* A truly epic, intense, emotionally charged adventure with non-linear game narration. Three independent plot lines with several alternative events are dependent on the player’s choices and lead to multiple different game endings and several additional plot forks. This time gameplay time will be shorter than The Witcher 1, but more intense and packed with events.
* A complex, realistic and mature story touching upon subject matter seldom seen in other RPGs, told in a manner that is understandable and attractive to contemporary gamers. We investigate the assassinations of the rulers of the Northern Kingdoms and follow Geralt’s personal theme, in which he’s looking for his own identity. Gradually we learn how powerful forces influence our situation and what role they order us to play.
* Rich, mature dialogue as found in Andrzej Sapkowski’s book series and The Witcher 1, presented in highly filmic cutscenes and dialogues sequences, thanks to a new game engine.
* New, improved system of flashbacks. Now the reminiscences of Geralt, in which we observe the link between our past choices with current actions, are realistically and smoothly woven into the gameplay.
* Sex and eroticism will be introduced in a much more realistic, involving and mature way, thanks to which sexual relationships are presented more credibly than in TW1.
* Unique, deep, consistent and rich game world established in a series of best-selling books by A. Sapkowski and recreated in the game to provide an incredible, believable story-driven experience.
* Believable, true-to-life characters with their own motivations and goals. During our journey we meet ordinary men, soldiers, rebels, powerful mages, rulers and their assassins. Depending on our decisions we meet different game characters, and our relationships shape further actions in the game.
* Highly varied, breathtaking locations, which thanks to the new engine create a cohesive, fully accessible world!
* Rich, living world in which every character has their own way of life and unique occupations. Our actions modify the relationship with the game-world population and, in the case of the main plot line, open or close the possibilities of interaction with the game world.
* Greater freedom of exploration to provide increased game realism and a wider range of new tactical options. Geralt will surmount barriers, jump over fences, scale walls and ascend rock formations.

3Dconnexion 3DxWare

3Dconnexion 3D mice now compatible with Any PC or Mac application and 3DxWare 10 lets 3D mice work in 2D apps, leaves your standard mouse feeling a bit flat.The additional axis characteristic of these mice could be exploited in some three-dimensional graphics programs like 3ds max……….



3Dconnexion announced 3DxWare 10, a breakthrough driver platform that extends the usage of 3D mice to any application, from Microsoft Office to internet browsers and from media players to games. With over a million units sold, 3Dconnexion 3D mice are the tool of choice for engineering and design professionals working in sophisticated 3D environments. And now with 3DxWare 10, 3Dconnexion 3D mice can also handle everyday applications with ease. Beta versions of 3DxWare 10 for PC and Mac can be downloaded for free from www.3dconnexion.com/anywhere.Previously, only users of specialist 3D applications benefited from the intuitive, six degrees-of-freedom 3D navigation delivered by a 3Dconnexion 3D mouse. Now, the simple 3DxWare 10 interface allows users to assign keyboard strokes and traditional mouse or joystick movements in any combination to the 3D mouse. Tilt the controller cap to scroll a Web page, twist the cap to adjust the volume in iTunes, or use all six axes to pilot a helicopter in Battlefield Bad Company 2. The choice of application and assignment of the six axes and up to 32 function keys (depending on the 3D mouse model) is entirely up to the user.“The 3DxWare 10 driver platform represents a new era for our 3D mice,” says Dieter Neujahr, president of 3Dconnexion. “Our customers have told us they want to be able to use their 3D mice with everyday applications. This technology lays the foundation for our products to be used far more widely, ultimately allowing us to extend the advanced features of our 3D mice to anyone who works with a computer.”3DxWare 10 offers limitless possibilities for incorporating 3D mice into everyday use, including:

  • Documents and Browsers: 3D mice now offer a compelling alternative to traditional mouse wheel navigation in documents, spreadsheets and Web pages. Gently tilt the 3D mouse cap to scroll the view up or down or twist the cap to zoom in and out.
  • Games: Most PC gamers rely on a combination of a traditional mouse and keyboard to control their character or camera view, but with 3DxWare 10 a 3D mouse can be used to deliver intuitive and comfortable control in games like The Sims™ 3. It’s also possible for the 3D mouse to emulate a joystick or gamepad for a rich 3D experience in games such as Microsoft Flight Simulator, Wings of Prey and Need for Speed.
  • Media Players: Controlling the volume, track selection or position is typically handled by the traditional mouse and keyboard shortcuts. With a 3D mouse, you can twist the cap to adjust the volume, tilt the cap sideways to fast forward and rewind, and tilt the cap forward or backward to move between tracks in your playlist. And if the user prefers other controls, they can easily customize the 3D mouse to best suit their needs.
  • 3D Collaboration: 3DxWare 10 also provides a new feature for professional users by allowing multiple 3D mice to be used on one workstation. This innovative development enables easier viewing of 3D models in group design reviews or client presentations.