Hardware
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Nokia Lumia 1020’s RAW Image Quality – DxOMark/Kevin Carter Takes A Look
Kevin Carter our Head of Technical Hardware as well as the Lead Technical Editor for DxOMark and the British Journal of Photography among others, recently tested the Nokia Lumia 1020’s RAW Image quality. DPReview use Kevin’s scientific data in their reviews, as they say here, ‘With the device now capturing images in DNG Raw format our partners at DxOMark have been able to put the Lumia 1020 through its Raw-based sensor testing and compared it to hundreds of cameras in its database. Considering that we are looking at a smartphone, the results are pretty interesting. With a DxOMark sensor score of 41 points, the Nokia 1020 ranks 222 out of…
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Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO Series Raise the Bar for Tablet Experience at CES 2014
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., announces the Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO line of tablets, setting a new standard of mobile excellence, equipped with innovative and meaningful technology. Sporting four powerful devices in the line-up – the Galaxy NotePRO (12.2), TabPRO (12.2, 10.1, 8.4), Samsung’s Galaxy tablet portfolio redefines what a tablet can do. Simon Stanford, Vice President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics UK and Ireland, said: “We created the Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO series to kick off a year in which Samsung truly establishes its leadership in the tablet market. This new line offers the best in media consumption and productivity, combining the industry’s best viewing experience in…
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Apogee Announces New MiC 96k for iOS and Mac
Apogee Electronics is pleased to introduce MiC 96k, a professional digital microphone for iPad, iPhone and Mac. Use MiC 96k to record vocals, voice overs, acoustic guitar, piano, drums or anything in-between. Inspired by the most revered and classic microphones in history, MiC 96k is designed to sound amazing and be easy for anyone to use with their iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac. Introduced in 2011, the original MiC has become the mobile microphone of choice for both aspiring and professional artists looking for that big-studio sound. The new MiC 96k, which features the same look and portable form factor as the original, now provides the ability to make…
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LG G2 Review – DxO Mark/Kevin Carter Take a Look
Kevin Carter our Head of Technical Hardware as well as the Lead Technical Editor for DxOMark and the British Journal of Photography among others, recently as tested the LG G2 smartphone. DPReview use Kevin’s scientific data in their reviews, as they say here, ‘We have added DxOMark Mobile’s report to our camera review of the LG G2. The report includes DxO Lab’s usual industrial-quality scientific measurements. Their imaging experts have analyzed 14 aspects of mobile imaging including detailed image quality assessment, flash performance, autofocus reliability and more to calculate a final score’. Take a look at the DxO link here for Kevin’s review and interesting camera capability findings. To read…
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New – Techxar Photo Video Light For iPhone Mobile Photography
Techxar TX1 Photo Video Light addresses two major Apple iPhone shortcomings: camera performance in low light setting and battery life. The iPhone’s built-in LED flash is relatively under-powered. Even if it is switched on, iPhone’s pin-hole camera is only sufficient for taking photos and videos within close range in the dark. The powerful LED light of Techxar TX1 significantly improves the image quality over the iPhone built-in LED for photo taking and video recording. Its optically enhanced 250-lumen light output turns night into day enabling mobile photography possible in all light settings. You will finally be able to take photos and record videos of people and objects beyond 6 feet…
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Apple US Offering Gift Cards With Black Friday Deals – Apple UK Offering Direct Discounts
Well, it seems that different Apple stores around the world are offering slightly different deals this Black Friday. In the US, Apple are offer Gift Cards to relieve the full price on some of their products. Examples include a $75 gift card offered with a $499 iPad Air. In the UK things are slightly different today, you will receive a direct saving instead. So, you can pick up an £399 iPad Air for £368, a saving in your pocket of £31. Check out all the savings from these links below: UK Apple Store US Apple Store US Apple Store UK Apple Store
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New Gold olloclip 4-in-1 and a Black Friday Special
Exciting! Olloclip have released a new 4-in-1 iPhone Lens in Gold and Space Gray to complement your respective iPhone 5s. The barrels are crafted from anodized aircraft grade aluminum. The olloclip 4-in-1 has beautifully chamfered edges which surround in the new multi-element, precision ground optics. These models are available in limited quantity only but are available to order today with a special 10% discount, which is redeemable against any product from their range from now until the end of Cyber Monday, December 2, 2013. Just enter the coupon code below on their order page here. Coupon code: CYBERMONDAY13
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Introducing a Double-Layered Touchscreen Glove by Mujjo
Ohhhh I just love Mujjo products, their gloves and sleeves are to die for and I have a beautiful pair of women’s leather crochet gloves enroute (see here) – I can’t wait to wear and review them of course. But this post isn’t about those ones this time, this is about another new glove by Mujjo, the double-layed touchscreen glove. It’s been developed in response to the numerous requests they had received from colder climates including Canada, Norway and Russia. The extra layer, made out of wool, acts as an insulator and doubles as lining, providing enhanced insulation and a soft touch. In addition to enhanced thermal insulation, the gloves…
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Samsung Announces Galaxy Grand 2 New Smartphone
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has today announced the Galaxy Grand 2, a device that offers an optimal large-screen experience on a portable, compact smartphone. The Galaxy Grand 2 provides improved HD viewing experience, enhanced performance, and many other intuitive features. The Galaxy Grand 2 boasts a 5.25” screen with a 16:9 HD ratio, perfect for watching movies, playing games and e-reading. Multi Window takes multitasking to the next level by maximising the benefits of the large screen as well as enabling users to run one application in two windows at the same time. The Galaxy Grand 2 delivers superior performance with a more powerful Quad Core 1.2GHz processor…
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SnowLizard Solar Powered iPhone Case And Charger – From A Mobile Photography Perspective
We’re delighted to publish this excellent insight into two wonderful pieces of kit for your iPhone. One is an extreme solar panelled, rugged case and charger, whilst the the other is an independent fully rechargeable battery supply, exactly what you need for mobile photography. Nettie Edwards our Award Winning Mobile Photographer and Contributor sets out to find the perfect battery charger and falls in love with a couple of lizards, over to you Nettie (foreword by Joanne Carter). One of the biggest frustrations of Mobile Photography must be phone battery life, or, to be more precise, the lack of it, particularly when spending long hours out and about,…
