Monday, August 20, 2007
Gizmodo Commentards Before the Iron Banhammer Dropped
11:22PM Brian Lam | Watch this video that College Humor made of Internet Commentards holding a business meeting. Gives you, the thoughtful Gizmodo commenter sophisticate, a finer appreciation for the Ban Hammer, doesn’t it? More »
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Canon Unveils PowerShot A720 IS and 12-megapixel A650 IS
11:10PM Wilson Rothman | Canon’s two latest additions to its low-frills high-performance A-Series keep up the good reputation. The A720 IS is a 8-megapixel shooter with 6x optical zoom lens and optical image stabilizing that will cost a remarkably low $250. The A650 IS takes the spotlight, however, with 12.1 megapixel resolution, 6x optical zoom lens and a twisty 2.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD, all for $400. Both cameras use Canon’s new DIGIC III engine for faster startup, smarter autofocus and less shutter lag. [Canon] galleryPost('CanonPowerShotA650A720', 4, 'Canon PowerShot A650 and A720'); More »
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Canon Reveals New SX Line of Low-Cost Ultra-Zoom Cameras
11:00PM Charlie White | Canon rolled out its SX100 ultra-zoom camera today, bringing a decent low-priced camera to the ultra-zoom market segment. How ultra is it? It’s got some pretty good 10x optical zoom glass on the front, and it’s also delivering lots of value in the image processor department, loading up Canon’s best Digic III imaging chip that’s packing eight megapixels on board. More »
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Canon EOS 40D Fires 6.5 Frames Per Second at 10.1MP
11:00PM Addy Dugdale | Just as Amazon did/didn’t announce yesterday, Canon has also released the ultra-fast, 6.5 frames-per-second — on 75 JPEG/17 RAW bursts — 10.1 megapixel model, the Canon EOS 40D. With new, faster autofocus and its latest CMOS sensor, the 40D also adds live framing using its full 3-inch LCD screen, something which previously was only available on the EOS-1D Mk III. Picture of its back controls, price and full official specs after the jump. More »
World’s Smallest Camera, a Perverts Dream
10:14PM Gizmodo US Edition | Misumi claim that this is the smallest camera ever, which will ensure it’s place on every pervert’s Amazon wish-list. The company have been making spy-cameras for years, but have excelled themselves with the Snake Camera, measuring only 4.4mm in diameter and 15mm in length. It can record 320×240 pixel QVGA video in color and includes an LED light for filming in dark places. [Misumi] via [GizMag] More »
Samsung i570 – You Say Boxy, I Say Short and Squat
10:12PM Addy Dugdale | Another Slider from Samsung, this time the rather ungainly-looking i570, which looks very similar to the i620 from earlier this year. Specs are pretty identical, too, although there is one big difference: AU: Boxy? I like this! In my quest for the perfect full QWERTY handset, this looks like a nice solution for trying to grab the best of both worlds. -SB More »
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Canon Release PowerShot G9
9:50PM Gizmodo US Edition | Canon released a new camera today that will sit at the top of the G-series range. The PowerShot G9 is aimed at those who don’t want the bulk of an SLR, but do need some of the advanced controls that they offer. galleryPost('canong9', 4, 'Canon PowerShot G9'); More »
DIY Segway Looks Like Modded Golf Caddy
9:50PM Addy Dugdale | This is what you get when a bunch of students – some of them high schoolers —four of them from MIT—get together and make their own version of the Segway. It may look like one of those golf caddies on wheels but it works and it’s cheap: check the video comparing the original Segway with its sub-$1,000 imitator. More »
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