Google will introduce a new web browser “Chrome” built on some fresh, innovative concepts. An early version is ready for download here.
If you want to find out why Google thought we all need a new browser despite the many existing ones (Microsoft, Firefox, Opera, Safarai) read their well made comic. If they fullfill their promises Google Chrome will be free, fast, more stable than common browsers and has a good user interface.
New innovative browser from Google
September 2, 2008 by Leave a Comment
New primes from Nikon?
September 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Nikon Australia has listed the Nikon AF 85/1.4 lens as, I quote
“out of production, discontinued or no longer available in your country”
I hope that this is a sign for the announcement of some very good new primes…
D90 sample pictures AND videos
August 28, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Now that the camera is announced we already see the first sample pictures and videos made with the D90:
Official Nikon demo videos comparing with traditional camcorders
The biggest drawback in my eyes is that the autofocus doesn’t work in video mode.
Of course the camera is also capable to take pictures: 🙂
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D90/D90hSLI3200.HTM
http://www.fotoactualidad.com/2008/08/nikon-d90-imagenes-de-muestra-oficiales.html
http://chsv.nikon-image.com/jpn/products/camera/slr/digital/d90/img/sample/pic_003.jpg
Nikon D90 is here
August 27, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Nikon announced the new D90, successor to the D80. As expected it features
- 12 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor
- 3″ 920.000 pixel monitor
- Image sensor cleaning
- Live View with contrast-detect AF and face detection
- Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
- IS0 200-3200 range (boosted 100-6400)
- 4.5 frames per second continuous shooting
- New optional compact GPS unit for hot shoe
Dpreview posted a hands-on preview.
Chase Jarvis already had the camera and posted a D90 video to YouTube.
New Canon 50D
August 26, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Canon announced the anticipated EOS 50D, an upgraded version of the EOS 40D. It features…
- 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- 6.3fps continuous shooting for up to 90 JPEGs with an UDMA card
- ISO 100-3200, expandable to 12800
- 9-point wide area AF
- 3.0” Clear View VGA LCD with Live View mode & Face Detection Live AF
- Magnesium alloy body with environmental protection
- integrated cleaning system
BTW, have you noticed how more and more gimmicks like face detection swap from consumer cameras to semi-professional models?
Update: Dpreview has it’s hands-on preview online and a sample gallery.