M-ROCK Camera Bags Corp is pleased to introduce the Milan 661 and Paris 662 compact electronic pouches.
The Milan 661 holds point n’shoot cameras, cell phones, MP3 players and other compact electronics up to 1 inch deep and the Paris 662 offers a little extra room for slightly larger items. Both pouches provide stream-line and scratch free storage of your electronic item and are perfect for carrying in a purse or shirt pocket, with a fashionable appearance for a night out on the town.
The Milan 661 and Paris 662 come in glittery gold, silver or plain black and include soft scratch free lining, draw string and lock for secure closure.
The m.s.r.p. is $15.00 for the Milan 661 and $16.00 for the Paris 662. Both are available at http://www.m-rock.com and shortly at photographic retailers across the country.
After playing around with this for a while, I was impressed with the output. I inputted all my features, slid my importance, and to my delight, it recommended I should get a Nikon D300. Thankfully, I bought it in March. 
Give Mology a shot when looking for your next camera. I think you’ll be surprised how much better, and less annoying, it is than the kid a Best Buy.
We know our resident DDS reader Dr. Andrew Fletcher (a.k.a. theMangoTimes man) will be loving this. Press release, please…
MacPractice, Inc., developer of MacPractice DDS, and National Dental, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high quality, easy to use intraoral cameras for dentistry, announce the release of the first direct-to-USB intraoral camera solution for the MAC with foot pedal option, comprised of the top selling DocPort Macro Intraoral Camera and MacPractice DR (Digital Radiography/Photo) software.
The new DocPortMacro-U for the MAC delivers exceptionally high image quality with a unique easy to use no focus design that incorporates a patent-pending one touch Macro close up feature enabling the user to quickly zoom in on problem areas in the mouth such as fractures and margins with ease and diagnostic clarity. The ergonomic handpiece design and automatic on/off feature ensure that the camera is always ready to use and easy to manipulate in the patient’s mouth.
National Dental’s 15 years of experience in intraoral cameras has culminated in the development of a product that is unmatched in the industry in all aspects including ease of use, diagnostic quality and system compatibility. With the new release of the Macintosh drivers, MacPractice owners now have the ability to add high quality intraoral images via USB to their operatories.
“National Dental is pleased to be working closely with MacPractice on the release of the newest member of our DocPortMacro line of Cameras, and we believe that our new camera is the perfect fit for Mac lovers that have become accustom to having quality and ease of use….DocPortMacro and the MAC are a perfect fit.,” commented Neil Magneson, President of National Dental Inc.
Dentists are encouraged to view QuickTime demonstration movies of MacPractice DR and MacPractice DDS after registering at MacPractice.com.
2100 doctors’ offices have chosen MacPractice to provide their practice management software and technical support. MacPractice, Inc. also supports the use of DentalMac, MediMac, and ChiroMac for several hundred offices.
Have you noticed the built-in camera lens on the iPhone doesn’t really bring in those far away scenes very well? Well, if you’re adventurous, then you may want to try out the Flexii Telescope-snap zoom lens from Vavolo. This lens will bring objects in your iPhone’s camera viewer up to six times (6x) closer! While Vavolo’s description suggests you can now get a snap of your favorite rock star on stage from way back away from the stage, we do think this will help get a tighter shot in more realistic settings such your kids playing at the park on those fun bridges and slides.
Vavolo’s site continues to tell us that the Flexii will, “Incorporate a new design to allow ray effectively avoid the contortion of image, and makes the super wide angle, the larger luminous flux, the higher visual acuteness, good for color reduction, which makes the high quality of photography. ” That’s a direct quote and we think it means it’ll improve your image, too.
At $19.99 plus $6 shipping, it may not be too costly to be, well, adventurous like we first stated. Who knows, it may very well at least work as a zoom lens and that could be cool all in itself. Plus, imagine all the conversations you’ll get into when people see this thing on your iPhone.
DXG USA, one of the fastest growing digital camera manufacturers, announced today the new DXG-565V 5 Megapixel combo digital camcorder/camera/MP3 player/voice recorder/webcam — all in one, with a large 2.4” TFT LCD screen and 32MB of built-in storage. The DXG-565V has a new sleek camcorder-shaped design and comes in 5 new trendy colors: Metallic Pink, Ruby Red, Deep-Sea Blue, Gun Metal, and Midnight Black to fit everyone’s style. In addition to its fashionable good looks, the DXG-565V also records DVD-quality MPEG-4 video at 720 x 480 D1 resolution with sound and captures still images of up to 12 Megapixels.
Based on the colorful, extremely popular DXG-506V (featured as last summer’s “Must Have” camera in In Style Magazine, as well as in Life & Style Weekly, Girl’s Life, and PopStar!, among others), the new DXG-565V’s sleeker design, larger LCD screen, lower-price, and new eye-popping colors are aimed at the tastes of teens, college students, young adults and women who like capturing and sharing life’s spontaneous moments with a bring-everywhere compact designer camera that everyone will envy.
Priced at only $99, the DXG-565V has minimal buttons for increased ease-of-use, while at the same time boasting features normally found in more expensive 5 Megapixel camcorders/cameras, such as a built-in flash in 3 modes, Macro Mode, White Balance, and EV Compensation features.
The DXG-565V is perfect to take on the road for recording high-quality video with sound or for snapping photos to send to friends or to post on your website or favorite social sites, such as MySpace®, Facebook®, and YouTube™. You can also entertain your friends at parties by connecting the DXG-565V to your TV to view your own holiday slideshows on a large screen.
DXG USA announced today their new DXG-711 next-generation, slim and sexy 7 Megapixel digital camera, with all the features consumers crave at an affordable price. The DXG-711 starts with a sleek silver body and adds a 7 Megapixel CCD sensor, large 2.5” high resolution LTPS LCD, 3X optical zoom, and an instant out-of-the-box experience, so consumers can quickly start taking photos without spending hours studying the manual.
At less than an inch think, the DXG-711 camera will capture everyone’s attention and can still be conveniently tucked in your pocket – perfect for road trips, vacations and everyday occasions. The DXG-711 is equipped with a digital voice recording function so users can record to-do lists and capture thoughts on-the-fly with audio files saved directly into MP3 format. The camera comes with a built-in flash, 32MB onboard memory and supports Direct Printing for easy printing without the need of a computer.
The DXG-711 is perfect for users who want to migrate to more features, better technology and a device that is multi-functional, convenient and affordable, like parents who are looking for a replacement unit for their “old” 35mm cameras, and college students.
The DXG-711 is a true 7 Megapixel Digital Camera that can also capture vivid stills to up to 10MP, in addition to recording high-quality 640 x 480 video at 30 frames per second. When connected to your PC via the USB cable, the DXG-711 also functions as an additional hard drive and can store documents and other files with the built-in SD card slot.
The DXG-711 offers 15 different scene modes that users can choose from. These scene modes allow users to capture an image in various environments and light situations without having to worry about the clarity and quality of the pictures. Modes include Sports, Fireworks, Best Shot, Blur Reduction, Face Chaser, Monochrome, Sepia, Vivid and Night View.
DXG-711 Features:
- 7 Megapixel digital camera
- Records video at 640 x 480, 30 fps with sound
- Digital Voice Recorder
- Portable Storage Device
- 3X Optical, 4X Digital Zoom
- 2.5” LTPS screen
- Built-in flash with a variety of modes
- Pre-Set Scene and Macro Modes for optimal automatic exposure settings
- ISO 400 Sensor Sensitivity
The DXG-711 is available immediately with a suggested retail price of $149.99 through major retailers and at www.dxgusa.com.
Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced the LG AX8600, an ultra-slim phone that lets customers listen to their favorite music while on the go. Available in Marine Blue, Apple Green and Shimmering Gold the LG AX8600 features an MP3 player with touch-sensitive external keys, a 1.3 mega pixel camera/camcorder, Alltel’s patent-pending Celltop technology and entertainment applications including Alltel’s Axcess TV and XM Radio Mobile, making this a must have mobile entertainment device. The LG AX8600 is now available and can be purchased at Alltel Wireless retail stores and at shopalltel.com.
“For our active customers who desire a phone that offers the latest in technology and fashion, the LG AX8600 is a perfect fit,” said Wade McGill, senior vice president of product management for Alltel Wireless. “In addition, Alltel Wireless customers can choose from three great colors that best reflect their personality.”
The LG AX8600 includes a 1.3 mega pixel camera with video, Bluetooth Stereo® wireless technology, an expandable microSD memory slot and the latest Axcess features, including Alltel’s Mobile Guide navigation service. The phone also comes with Alltel’s Axcess TV application preloaded, allowing subscribers to watch over 25 available channels, and features XM Radio Mobile, a subscription radio service that provides customers with unlimited access to select audio streams of 20 popular commercial-free XM music channels for $7.99 per month. Read the rest of this entry »
DXG USA announced today the new DXG-Roadster all-in-one Personal Media Center that lets you take your entertainment on the road wherever you go. The DXG-Roadster (Model DXG-521) is the only device you’ll ever need to capture precious memories and keep you entertained while traveling. The Roadster is a combination 5 Megapixel digital and video camera, video game and music player with FM radio, voice recorder and storage device, with 32MB of internal storage and an SD slot for additional memory.
Instead of being bored on a plane, waiting at the doctor’s office, at your kid’s soccer practice, or at the Department of Motor Vehicles, why not entertain yourself while waiting? The DXG-Roadster lets you listen to your complete collection of MP3s and videos anywhere you go. You can record TV shows and movies ahead of time directly from any video source via the included AV cable and then watch your favorite “American Idol,” “Desperate Housewives” TV shows, or NBA basketball games on the 2.5” bright TFT LCD screen.
As featured in the March 12, 2007 issue of Life & Style Weekly, the Roadster is the ultimate in design and functionality. Geared towards kids, teens, and young parents, where style, price, and usability are most important, the DXG-Roadster is popular for its price-performance ratio and the multiple features available in one easy-to-tote compact package. Not only can you store and watch your entire media collection of music, videos, and photos wherever you go, you’ll also never miss another once-in-a-lifetime photo-op with the Roadster’s 5 Megapixel camera and camcorder. Also, if you remember something important while on the road, you can record a reminder on the spot with the included digital voice recorder.
“Are we there yet?” How many times do parents have to hear this on a family trip? With the DXG-Roadster, kids can now enjoy their OWN entertainment. The DXG-Roadster features 4 pre-stored popular video games, such as Tetris, Boxman, and Gobang, and is shaped like the familiar Sony PSP™. And since the device is lower cost than competing products, you won’t be as worried about sticky fingers playing with it.
“No other product offers the amount of features at such a low price,” said Paul Goldberg, Vice President – Sales and Marketing, DXG USA. “The DXG-Roadster is a one-of-its-kind mobile experience at a user-friendly price.” Read the rest of this entry »
FotoNation announced today that its innovative patent-pending “Face Tracker”™ technology is now available in the newly announced Pentax Optio A30 digital camera. This latest Pentax camera incorporates FotoNation Face Tracker for the “Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure” Function, which is automatically activated when using the camera in “Portrait Mode” to assure properly exposed portrait photos every time.
FotoNation Face Tracker detects the location of faces and adjusts focus and exposure accordingly for optimal results. The technology automatically focuses on faces regardless of where they appear in the photo frame. Exposure settings are instantly applied so that faces are never dark, even when taking photos in difficult backlighting.
Especially important for shooting under poor lighting conditions and at night, FotoNation Face Tracker uses a radically new approach to identify and lock onto human faces in a camera’s preview image. Face Tracker follows one or multiple faces as they move around within the frame and automatically adjusts focus and exposure before the image is captured, ensuring that skin tones and lighting are reproduced with exceptional accuracy.
“Pentax’s newest model reflects the competitive edge that Pentax is maintaining in the industry, and we are delighted to be able to contribute to one of the newest capabilities of their new products,” said Eran Steinberg, CEO, FotoNation.
FotoNation Face Tracker is shipping with the Pentax Optio S7 & Optio A20 digital cameras. In addition, FotoNation Red-Eye Detection and Correction technology has been integrated into the Pentax Optio A30, as well as two additional new models from Pentax: the Optio M30 and T30 digital cameras, which were announced in January 2007.
The PENTAX Optio A30 with FotoNation Face Tracker will begin shipping in March. For more information, see www.fotonation.com or http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/