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PMA 2010… and that’s a wrap, folks
We had a great time in Anaheim this past weekend checking out the Photo Marketing Association’s trade show spectacle. Hundreds of cameras and thousands of pictures later, we’re finally back and getting settled. Let’s take a look back at all that we saw this week, and then kind of wrap up a few loose ends.
GE’s ‘Create by Jason Wu’ camera collection unveiled, we go hands on
Joby Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod hands-on
Nikon CoolPix ‘Style’ and ‘Life’ series hands-on
Pentax’s rugged W90, ultra-zoom X90 now all but official
Samsung TL500 and TL350 hands-on
Samsung PMA roundup: hands on HMX-U20, eyes on AQ100 and SL605
Sony Alpha ultra-compact concept hands-off: leaves much to the imagination
Sony’s ultra-durable DSC-TX5 hands-on: ice, ice, baby
Sigma trio espied at PMA, COO expresses interest in supporting ‘mirrorless camera systems’
Gallery: Panasonic PMA 2010 roundup
Gallery: Fujifilm PMA 2010 roundup
PMA 2010… and that’s a wrap, folks originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sigma trio espied at PMA, COO expresses interest in supporting ‘mirrorless camera systems’
Still no word on price, but Sigma’s recently-announced DP2s, DP1x, and SD15 cameras were on hand at PMA, just out of reach of our greasy hands. A shame, really, but at least we managed to at least stand in the trinity’s presence, right? Perhaps more interesting comes from the mouth of Chief Operating Officer Kazuto Yamaki, who in an interview with Digital Photography Review predicts that zoom lenses are in the future for mirrorless camera systems — which, for those not hip to his jive, apparently include Olympus’ and Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds shooters, Samsung’s “hybrid DSLR” NX10, and quite possibly Sony’s new Alpha compact concept. Color us intrigued, but as Yamaki noted, it’s all a matter of whether or not the market picks up. Let’s hope — those cameras featured above? Closer shots below.
Gallery: Sigma DP2s, DP1x, and SD15 hands-on
Sigma trio espied at PMA, COO expresses interest in supporting ‘mirrorless camera systems’ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sigma’s new DP2s, DP1x and SD15 shooters could make you poor with the click of a shutter
Perhaps it’s unfair to peg as “pricey” a trio of cameras with as yet unannounced pricing, but Sigma’s got a bit of rep in that department. It also has a reputation for cramming incredible sensors inside beautiful, minimalistic form factors, and that certainly doesn’t seem to be changing. The DP2s (pictured) and DP1x compacts (followups to the DP2 and DP1s, respectively) share a tweaked rear design that should hopefully make the notoriously obtuse cameras a bit easier to operate, and the DP1x is also putting the “Quick Set” button and True II processor from the DP2 to bear on its wide-angle view. Both cameras also boast a new, faster auto focus algorithm, but at the root of it all is the same old 14 megapixel DSLR-level CMOS sensor. In fact, Sigma’s also stuffing this DSLR-style sensor into a DSLR, the new SD15. It was originally announced way back in 2008, but it’s apparently really happening this time. It includes the same True II processor, a larger 3-inch LCD, and all those fancy DSLR perks like swappable lenses and a 77-segment AE sensor. Unfortunately, there’s no word on price or release dates for any of this trio just yet.
Sigma’s new DP2s, DP1x and SD15 shooters could make you poor with the click of a shutter originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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NeoVue HD video streaming platform announced at CES
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NeoVue HD video streaming platform announced at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sigma’s DP1s gets official, hitting shelves in November?
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Sigma’s DP1s gets official, hitting shelves in November? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Popcorn Hour C-200 media streamer makes its way into the wild
It looks like Popcorn Hour’s C-200 media streamer is making its way into end-users’ hands, so prepare yourself for a flurry of reviews. Our friend Brent over at GeekTonic should be jumping into the fray soon, and has kicked things off with a preview. Yeah, the C-200 is bigger than its sibling A-100, but it brings so much to the table that we’d say Popcorn Hour has packed in just as much — if not more — goodness per cubic inch. With space available for a hard and/or Blu-ray drive, wired and wireless networking, and USB ports to round out the input connectivity, the C-200 then adds a smorgasbord of codec support just to make sure your bits will survive the translation back into entertainment. With the “it plays anything” kind of capability the C-200 is promising, we’ve got a feeling that a positive review or two might be the only thing standing between us and a $300 dent in our credit cards.
[Via ZatzNotFunny]
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
The Popcorn Hour C-200 media streamer makes its way into the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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1080p Android demo’d, set-top boxes prepare for a new master
It is done. MIPS Technologies has demonstrated its enhanced implementation of Android running in 1080p via extended libraries to support hardware graphics acceleration and decoding on Sigma Designs hardware, a portent of set-top boxes yet to come. Of course, without any video or pictures or video of the blessed event (ISB Corp’s previous OMAP based effort is pictured above) it’s hard to tell why Android coming to TV is such a great idea, if its cousin widgets are any indication, there’s a chance of being high on pre-release hype but low on desirability once it reaches the market. Still, the Open Embedded Software Foundation pledges to continue on shoehorning Android into devices beyond the mobile handset, but if it’s shut down by a band of torch wielding villagers demanding the monster be put down, don’t say we didn’t warn you.
[Via SlashGear & LinuxforDevices]
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1080p Android demo’d, set-top boxes prepare for a new master originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Popcorn Hour C-200 launch nearly upon us, preorders start tomorrow
As you may have noticed, the new Popcorn Hour C-200 media box didn’t quite make its anticipated July launch, but the company now says that as of 12 a.m. PST August 27, pre-orders will open allowing the willing faithful to put in a request for the first batch, anticipated to ship September 3 or thereabouts. Don’t remember the June announcement? The $299 Sigma powered box takes HDD, Blu-ray discs, USB or network inputs of nearly any video or audio codec available and brings them to your living room. Since then, pics and video of the units guts and interface have leaked out on the forums, check after the break or beyond the read link for a better look.
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Popcorn Hour C-200 launch nearly upon us, preorders start tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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