Monday. 15 June. 2009. 9:54 am
It’s true — there’s an app for everything.
Ever since the crazy idea of iPhone apps came up, we knew that it was going to be a huge success. Soon after the release of iPhone 3G, there were apps for almost anything– games, alarm clocks, even managers for menstruation cycles. Well, OnOne has just proven that the iPhone is capable of doing almost anything with their new app, DSLR Remote.
As it’s pretty obvious from the name, we’re not going to explain again that this is app turns your iPhone into a remote for your DSLR camera. With this app, you’ll be able to control things like the shutter, aperture, and white balance. Also, if you have a Live View camera, you can also get a live stream of your camera’s viewfinder.
To use this app, however, you’ll need to connect your DSLR camera to your computer with an installed server software. Then, you can control your camera with your iPhone or iPod Touch through a WiFi connection to your computer. Since most photpgraphers use a portable Macbook to check the photos this is a great tool. One reason you may want to use it is to perhaps take a photo of yourself. You’ll be able to take your time and adjust the picture instead of just setting a timer and having to hurry back to your place to smile for the picture.
Currently, this app will only work with Canon EOS DSLR cameras. Nikon users may be a little disappointed at the moment, but a version for you will be available in mid-July. if you’ve got a Canon, you can download the Lite version now for US$1.99/HK$16 or go all out for the full professional version at US$19.99/HK$160. Read up more from the developers website at OnOne Software website.
Monday. 1 June. 2009. 9:29 am
Happy 50th anniversary, Canon!
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Canon’s Single Reflex Lens cameras, Canon released a limited edition stamp boxset for sale.
Inside the boxset are 20 different stamps, each printed with an image of one of Canon’s 20 symbolic SLR cameras since 1959.
Here are some key SLRs included in the boxset:
- Canon Flex– first 35mm SLR in Canon history- 1959
- F-1– Canon’s first professional model- 1971
- AE-1- world’s first camera with a built-in CPU- 1976
- T90- state-of-the-art design- 1986
- EOS 650- world’s first electronic mount- 1987
- EOS 1- top-of-the-line camera- 1989
- EOS 500- compact SLR design- 1993
- EOS D30- marks the era of digitalization- 2000
- EOS 5D Mark II- world’s first SLR with full high-definition movie recording capability
If you want to get one of these boxsets, you can get them at Canon Image Square, or online at Shop-Canon. This is truly a limited edition collectible, as this product is only available in Hong Kong, and only 3000 boxes will be made. The price of the boxset is HK$280. Buy them here now.
Tuesday. 19 May. 2009. 10:35 am
Canon has released many Digital SLR cameras, but which one is right for you?
The Canon 450D, 500D, 50D– they all sound alike, but which one is better? You might think, “Oh, 500D is the biggest number, so it must be the best.” However, that’s really not the case. Let’s take a look at how these three cameras really stand against each other.
First up is the Canon EOS 50D. The name can be misleading; though it has the smallest number, it’s actually the most powerful one out of the three. It features a powerful 15.1 mega-pixel sensor that’s covered with a self-cleaning fluorine solution, so you won’t have to worry about dust ruining your pictures. Also, the DIGIC 4 processor is fast enough to support 6.3fps of continuous shooting, and can shoot in bursts up to 90 JPEGs with an UDMA card. Last but not least, it comes with a powerful 3.0 VGA LCD display, so you can view your pictures at the highest quality possible. Because of it’s powerful features, this cameras sells for an expensive HK$9,280 for the body alone.
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Tuesday. 14 April. 2009. 9:51 am
Samsung’s new line of digital cameras are smarter than ever!
To challenge the increasingly “smarter” cameras from the other camera manufacturers, Samsung announced just recently the launch of a huge lineup of smart digital cameras. These include the very stylish ST50 and ST10 series, the WB1000 and WB550 for the pro-consumers, and the super-intelligent IT100 series. Let’s take a look at the specs of these great cameras:
ST50
The smart and pretty ST50 won the CES 2009 Design & Engineering Showcase Honors 2009 Award.
- 12.2 mega-pixels/ 3x optical zoom
- 16.6mm Ultra Slim Body/Stainless Steel Cover
- 2.7” intelligent LCD (230K)
- Digital Image Stabilization
- High Sensitivity ISO3200 (up to 3M)
- Smart Auto – automatically choose from one of the cameras’ 11 “scene modes,” to select the most appropriate mode for the shooter’s environment
- Smart Album – automatic classification of images helps users search through all their pictures via simple categories such as time/date, subject and color
- Frame Guide- allows images to be composed in the photo before it is shot. The composition of the shot can be set up as a guide for the photographer, who can then pop into the shot and be part of the photograph
- Perfect Portrait System: Face Detection and Focus, Beauty Shot, Smile Shot, Blink Detection, Self Portrait, Red Eye Fix
- MPEG-4 Movie Format: Super VGA/20ftps
- Available colors: Silver/ Black/ Blue/ Red
- Retails for HK$2,490
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Tuesday. 14 April. 2009. 9:19 am
Looking for a deal from Canon? Why not get your camera and printer together?
If you were thinking about getting the IXUS 95IS and the SELPHY CP780 together, well, think again. Starting from now on, Canon will be offering its Fun n’ Share Package for a promotional price of only HK$2,980. That’ll save you HK$180!
You can find the detail specs of the IXUS 95 IS in our other article.
The SELPHY CP780 compact photo printer can print great pictures at great value. The printer comes with a 2.5″ LCD so you can preview your photos before printing. It offers up to 300dpi printing resolution, and can print a 4×6 in 47 seconds. For printing on the go, you can even get an optional battery pack so you won’t always have to be near a wall outlet to print. Optional Bluetooth 2.0 is also supported if you want to print wirelessly.
You can buy this package at any Canon authorized retail stores, or on Canon’s website itself for the price of HK$2,980. Also, the printer now comes in a special red edition to celebrate the special offer!
Monday. 6 April. 2009. 10:22 am
Ever wanted a decent portable camera at a low price? This is for you:
The 12.1 mega-pixel Canon Powershot A2100 IS is the perfect camera for those camera-lovers on a budget. With this great camera, Canon showed us that you don’t always have to spend thousands of dollars in order to get a decent camera.
First of all, the 12.1 mega-pixel camera comes with a 6x optical zoom lens with lens-shift type image stabilizer to ensure that you always get the pictures you wanted. Whether you’re trying to take a picture or viewing a picture, the large and bright 3″ LCD display will show everything in perfect clarity. Other great features such as Face Detection Technology and Face Detection Self Timer also adds to the functionality of this camera.
If you’re a camera newbie yet still want to take great photos, there’s no need to worry, as this camera definitely keeps you in mind. Simply turn on the Smart AUTO mode, and you’ll be able to take great photos without messing around with all the complicated ISO and shutter settings yourself.
In all, whether you’re a photographer on a budget or just a normal person seeking for a great camera, this will satisfy all your needs! For only HK$1880, you can get your hands on this great camera in almost any electronics store. If you want detailed specs on this camera, you can find them on Canon’s website.
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