Category Archives: Apple

Who wants a 5MP camera with a 9.7 inch 2048×1536 display?

Yesterday Apple announced their new iPad. Here are the camera related specs: 5MP camera 5 elements, f/2.4 lens with hybrid infrared filter Autofocus (tap to focus) Face detection (for pictures only) HD 1080p, 30 fps video recording Video stabilization Geotagging 9.7-inch LED-backlit display with 2048×1536 pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch You can see some sample […]

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This week’s recap

Here are some interesting stories from last week: New Eneloops rechargeable batteries keep their charge for over 5 years. Check out also this post about the best AA batteries for photography. Apple’s iPhone 4S has a Sony sensor. Sony’s CEO was right and so was the Apple employee who published a picture taken with the new iPhone 4s on flickr before […]

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The next iPhone will probably have an 8MP camera

If you look at the EXIF data of this picture taken by an Apple employee, you will see that it was taken by an iPhone 4, but the rest of the information doesn’t match with the any of the current iPhone models: “This (very attractive) photo claims to have been taken by an iPhone 4, […]

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Quick weekend links

Fuji and Sony are on a acquisition spree to boost returns. What a 268-Megapixel sensor looks like. Many users are not happy with the new Final Cut Pro X. Nokia claims its new N9 is ‘the fastest image-capturing phone’ yet. The optics are provided by Carl Zeiss. Wireless follow focus is here:

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New Mirrorless Lenses iPhone app

I often get confused with all the new mirrorless lenses. If you are like me, the new Mirrorless Lenses iPhone app will help you find all currently available mirrorless lenses and provide you with some the basic specs. The app is available for free on iTunes: The Mirrorless Lenses app allows you to browse the full range […]

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Apple Aperture coming to the iPad?

Based on the latest patent application from Apple (20110119609), it seems that Aperture might be coming to the iPad:

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NAB 2011 show recap

Today is the last day fo the NAB 2011 show. Here is a quick recap of some of the new products introduced during the show: Panasonic announced two new professional camcorders, the AG-AC160 and AG-AC130 (press release). Sony announced the CineAlta F65 4k camera (press release): Canon introduces two PL-mount digital cine zoom lenses with full […]

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