http://www.dptips.com Digital Phography Tips, Tricks, Techniques, News, Community, Photos, Critique Mon, 30 May 2011 10:30:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sony announces two new CCD image sensors. The ICX688SQG is an Industry First Digital Output CCD Image Sensor with all the circuitry included to deliver a 12-bit digital output signal. Inclusion of analog circuits and wiring inside the package has made it possible to maximize CCD performance, minimize power ... http://www.dptips.com/2011/05/30/sony-announces-new-10mp-16mp-ccd-sensors.html Sharp and NHK have developed an 85-inch LCD compatible with Super Hi-Vision, a next-generation television broadcast format. This is a world first for a direct-view display that features approx. 33 megapixels (7680 x 4320 pixels), or 16 times the resolution of today’s HDTV systems. The new LCD offers a ... http://www.dptips.com/2011/05/29/sharp-and-nhk-to-introduce-85-inch-33-mp-lcd.html The new Hasselblad H4D-200MS multi-shot camera delivers 200 megapixel image files. As a further development of the H4D-50MS technology, the 200MS utilizes Hasselblad’s patented piezo frame module, which can now captures 6 shots and combines them into an astounding 200 megapixel file. These pixels don’t come cheap though, the ... http://www.dptips.com/2011/05/29/new-hasselblad-h4d-200ms-creates-200-mp-files.html Polaroid introduces the GL10 Instant Mobile Printer. This truly portable size, easy-to-use printer features and Zero Ink Technology, the GL10 acts as a portable photo booth, giving new life to images stored on cell phones, hard drives and digital cameras. The 15-ounce GL10 produces Classic Border and full bleed ... http://www.dptips.com/2011/05/27/polaroid-introduces-the-gl10-instant-mobile-printer.html Leica presents the V-Lux 30, a new compact that features a 15 megapixel 1/2.33″ CMOS image sensor, numerous automatic features and manual setting options. Additionally, it offers an integrated GPS function and video recording in 1080iAVCHD Full HD. The Leica DC Vario-Elmar 4.3 – 68.8 mm f/3.3-5.9 ASPH. 16x ... http://www.dptips.com/2011/05/26/leica-releases-new-gps-v-lux-30-point-and-shooter.html In 2009 Panasonic aquired Sanyo, manufacturer of i.a. the succesful Xacti series of camcorders. Now Panasonic Japan announced three new camcorders, the HX-WA10, HX-DC15 and HX-DC1. The new models clearly exhibit the design characteristics of the former Xactis . The following information is a system translation of ... http://www.dptips.com/2011/05/26/panasonic-jp-announces-three-new-camcorders.html (Credit: Sonos/CBSi) Google’s new movie rental service will not work on Android devices where the user has has gained root file permissions (otherwise known as “rooting”). Instead, users will receive an error message when trying to rent movies. We can the hear the grinding of hacker teeth as we write this. Blog ... http://www.dptips.com/2011/05/23/google-blocks-rooted-androids-from-movie-rentals.html (Screenshot by CBSi) We’ve heard of swimming with sharks before, but swimming with jellyfish? Jellyfish lake is in Palau, an island in the Pacific Ocean, known for its abundance of golden jellyfish with little to no sting. Film-maker Sarosh Jacob took the opportunity to document what it was like swimming with these ... http://www.dptips.com/2011/05/23/swimming-with-jellyfish-and-a-camera.html