Panasonic Debuts Fast - focusing Lumix GH2 (PC World)

Digital camera Panasonic Lumix GH2, later in his range of cameras with removable lenses, will go on sale next month and includes a quick auto focus that takes only a tenth of a second to work. Panasonic says it is the fastest autofocus yet for any camera of its type.

It can capture 5 photos burst shooting mode with an image sensor 16 megapixels and has high sensitivity to light ISO12, 800.It can snap up to 40 frames per second, but that just speed at the expense of the résolution.Avec compatible purpose it can also shoot 3D images, Panasonic said in a statement.

The GH2 can capture video (1080i) full HD AVCHD format at 60 frames per second.It cannot draw 3D video.

Camera is based on the mount micro four thirds, which is also used by Olympus.Basé on Mount cameras are among a growing number of models that combine the compactness of a 1.20 with interchangeable lenses.

Until recently, users had packed with a bulky camera if they wanted the flexibility that comes with interchangeable objectives, but these new cameras get rid the reflexive mirror and have an image sensor placed directly behind lens .the sensor provides both insight into direct and image capture.

It will be put on sale in Japan on October 29 and cost approximately 100,000 ¥ (US $ 1,166) .the ' camera will also be offered packed with one of two objectives: a Vario 14-140 mm HD lens or a 14-42 mm .The Vario lens ' old cost 150,000 ¥ and the last ¥ 110,000 Japanese.

Details of launch and pricing for other markets should be announced at the broadcast camera Photokina gets underway in Germany later Tuesday.

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New technology Goes Beyond displays megapixel using multiple projectors (PC World)

Now, the highest resolution you can get a PC desktop is a 30-inch monitor that runs to 2560 by 1600 pixels - approximately four megapixels. If you want more, you can have multiple monitors, but panels tend to break on games immersion or simply get in the way to productivity applications.

Now think about double the resolution of 8 Megapixels on a single affichage.Même if you can buy one, the cost would be significantly higher than this LCD 30 inch 1 200 $-$_2_100.

Alternatively, you can take four projectors 1080p, each around $ 1,000.Use them to projecting on a single surface, much larger that a screen 30 pouces.alignement and Merge Merge images manually, in a way which responds precisely to the changes in Office or high frame rates in games, can be performed manually curve. Companies like scalable display technologies and Mersive work to solve this problem.

Technologies developed by these companies first divides the image into multiple tiles. Each segment is then projected onto a large screen, sometimes curved, sometimes flat. The need of different projectors images to be mixed, color balanced and calibrated to create a single image, large.

While both companies overlap somewhat, scalable display seems to focus on the smaller scale solutions Mersive goes after the huge premises.The idea in both cases is not create views for a single user desktop, but to build configurations high resolution for the great example, NEC salles.Par has licensed the scalable display technology to construct a theatre-style product that replaces a single projector $ 100,000, with four projectors costs approximately $ 10,000 each. The whole matter produces 2,500 lumens.

The company also built a "wall of media company" with Cynergy Systems for a company of 20 of fortune that uses a single PC, no external hardware and two HD projectors Integrator.PC running Windows 7 and a full scale, videoconferencing solution acquisition board wide.

CEO Robert the Mersiv Belgley discussed a project that causes a 32 feet wide and 20 feet high and 20 projectors, creating a huge display, display of 55 million pixels.At any given time, this large high resolution displays in public use.

Both companies use GPU technology to manage composition, color correction and image mosaic.With smaller units scale (up to six projectors), a dual GPU solution can generate even 30 or more frames per second of the animation in real time, as a product of Mersiv jeu.Les are integrated vessel large-scale American marine simulators by scalable exemple.Technologie showed two, three and six curved projector which could be used as an immersive game setup screen.

What is unique uses multiple sources of projection and software to create these very high-resolution screens that create a transparente.Projecteur image technology evolves and output, highest resolution pico-projectors are becoming more common, you might consider a large curve display, quad-HD on the desktop to the two or three monitors of 30 pouces.Maintenant wholesale price, would be an installation of immersive games.

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HP new printer Tablet stays away from market Android (PC World)

New Android HP, unveiled Monday as a companion to his printer all-in-one last buy PhotoSmart eStation Tablet is not well-suited for applications found in the Android market due to its screen size.

The device comes with a 7-inch screen, and applications from the Android market store are designed for small screens, said Jeff Walter, responsible for outbound marketing, ink, and business solutions at HP, Web jet during a press event in New York.

"We have a 7-inch screen and most Android applications are not designed for 7 inch, Walter a."Us is all about content, things that want in a form printed on a regular basis"screen."

The device is focused on providing access to content that can be printed, such as photos, articles, email, recipes or e-books, Walter said.The company has built in custom Android applications and widgets for the device provide fast access to such additional contenu.Applications will be available by HP application store.

Walter "You don't play [] about it," said. ""."This is about giving people information wherever they are and when they want."

The company has partnered with 45 companies to deliver applications that can provide access to content and print documents using the device.HP also provides a browser with the Tablet PC and access to social media like Facebook applications.User interface is customizable and can be adapted to meet the needs of the user, said Walter.

Society does not immediately specify what version of Android tablet running, but Walter said Android redesigned company specifically for this device.

Many companies including Samsung and Toshiba announced tablets based on Android 2.2, which is Froyo, code name.Many smartphones with screens up to 4.3 inches are already based on Froyo.Un Executive Google recently said TechRadar amateur site that Android was not mature, and application in the Android market were not designed for use on screens more grands.Certains speculate on the if Google is compressed in the next version of Android targeting, or with chrome OS, which has been designed for netbooks.

HP has already said that it was producing multiple versions of tablets, including a consumer tablet based on WebOS operating system and a Tablet PC called Enterprise HP with Windows 7.Walter Slate has refused to comment on the WebOS, adding the printer shelf will retain its niche as a journeyman printer shelf.

The device will complement "family living", said Walter.Par example, users can print color books for children, or revenue, which could be difficult from a media device génériques.Le tablet includes 802..11n-ready wireless capabilities and will work with HP wireless printers.

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Pentax Optio NB1000: Digital camera perfect for fans of Lego (PC World)

A new digital camera from Pentax is perfect for fans of Lego. Beyond all usual specifications, the Pentax Optio NB1000 offers something that is a bit different: the front is essentially what you would get if a camera married a Lego brick box and had a child.

The mind you, the is ' t Optio NB1000 actually a product culminating in Lego.Instead of this, it uses Japanese DiaBlock, specifically its range of small 4x4mm "nanoblocks".but although new Pentax do pleasant plays with a form of bricks, plastic, one thing is certain: this camera still allows a new level of customization exaggerated.

What is it based on suggestions for this fun camera bricks? why not adding grounds camouflage, write your name on the front, add an additional handle or build a tripod?If you can build, try it.

Beyond its appeal based on bricks, NB1000 of the Pentax Optio is a 1.20 camera 14.1 million pixels, offering a 4 x optical zoom and 720 p video for good measure .the ' camera will be available in a choice of two colors, white or green.

The NB1000 is due to be released in Japan later this year and should cost around  ¥ 20,000 ($ 240)

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No Tethering phone Windows 7 (PC World)

Upcoming Windows phone 7 devices are expected to have most of the characteristics required of smartphones today ' hui - store application, a 5 megapixel or better camera, a touchscreen, games - but there is one that he will not, and which is tethering.

This week, phone enthusiasts have been context with news that phones would tethering on the operator, on the basis of the comments that Brandon Watson, Director of developer experience for Windows phone 7, during a podcast.

This is his tort.Vendredi, Microsoft stated that, in fact, Windows 7 phone devices allow tethering. Tethering lets people connect their phones to a computer for Internet access via a cellular network, with the acting phone as a modem.

Lack of tethering will put Windows 7 phones at a disadvantage compared to many other leading smartphones.Apple notoriously have activated not initially tethering, but once that clamored, users began to him for this année.BlackBerry and Android phones also allow it.

Microsoft has been promoting the new phone as a platform that will turn around of its mobile sales signaling.Early reviewers were mainly positive about their experiences with demonstration devices.

First phones running new operating system are expected to be available in October.

Nancy Gohring covers phones mobile and cloud computing to the IDG News Service.Suivez Nancy Twitter instructions to @ idgnancy.Adresse e-mail Nancy is Nancy_Gohring@idg.com

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