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Canon 5D Mark III now captures 24 fps RAW video thanks to Magic Lantern firmware add-on (update: Mark II also)
Posted On 12 May 2013 By Myriam Joire. Under: Uncategorized.
It's no secret that Canon's 5D Mark III is the go-to DSLR for videographers the world over, but things are about to become a whole lot more interesting. The people behind Magic Lantern have successfully coaxed the 5D Mark III into shooting 24 fps ...
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Kaleidescape’s online video store officially opens, promises Blu-ray quality downloads
Posted On 02 May 2013 By Richard Lawler. Under: Uncategorized.
Kaleidescape launched its online offering in beta late last year, and now it's officially open, becoming what it claims is the first store to provide "internet delivery of Blu-ray quality movies." The Kaleidescape Store goes beyond other 1080p ser...
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LG Optimus G Pro for AT&T hands-on (video)
Posted On 01 May 2013 By Joseph Volpe. Under: Uncategorized.
Earlier today, AT&T made the Optimus G Pro official as an exclusive on its network, giving subs an alternative to that other 5.5-inch handset, the Galaxy Note II. To LG and AT&T's credit, the G Pro's remained mostly unchanged in its transiti...
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LG unveils Optimus GK in Korea, brings G Pro features in a 5-inch package
Posted On 28 Apr 2013 By Richard Lawler. Under: Uncategorized.
Not tired of seeing different versions of the Optimus G? LG has just revealed another variant for Korean customers: the Optimus GK. Similar to the one-off Optimus G Pro it delivered in Japan on NTT DoCoMo, this handset has features pinched from th...
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Fujifilm’s Finepix JZ700 compact shoots for speed with 8 fps burst, 200 fps video
Posted On 26 Apr 2013 By Steve Dent. Under: Uncategorized.
Camera makers seem to be scrambling to equip their compact models with wireless options, all the better to work with the smartphones that are trying to replace them. Fujifilm's taking a different tack with the 14-megapixel FinePix JZ700 by going f...
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Zopo C2 embraces Aliyun OS, boasts 5-inch 1080p display, 5MP front camera and a low price
Posted On 17 Apr 2013 By Richard Lai. Under: Uncategorized.
Despite the aborted launch of Acer's Aliyun-powered phone last September, the cheeky Android-based OS is now back with a handful of new devices courtesy of some local friends, with the most notable device coming from Zopo, a notorious cloner of Samsu...
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Samsung Series 9 Premium with Intel Core i7 and 1080p display available now for $1,400
Posted On 11 Apr 2013 By Joseph Volpe. Under: Uncategorized.
Last month, Samsung outed an update to the 13-inch Series 9 that saw its 1,600 x 900 LCD display replaced with the glory of full 1080p. And starting today, that Windows 8 Ultrabook is going on sale with pretty much the same internal configuration it ...
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ZTE Grand Memo and Grand S on sale now in China
Posted On 27 Mar 2013 By Joseph Volpe. Under: Uncategorized.
Two of ZTE's Android flagships have just gone on sale in China: the Grand Memo and Grand S. If you'll remember, the Chinese OEM introduced the devices earlier this year, unveiling the 5-inch 1080p Grand S at CES and the stylus-less, 5.7-inch Note co...
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ZTE Grand Memo hands-on: a first look at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 in action (video)
Posted On 25 Feb 2013 By Joseph Volpe. Under: Uncategorized.
ZTE caught us by surprise today, outing a Snapdragon 800-infused version of the Grand Memo at its MWC 2013 presser. The device, which still features the same 5.7-inch 720p display, 13-megapixel rear camera and 3,200mAh battery, is nearly indistinguis...
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Aptina unleashes 1080p and 4K mobile sensors, entire point-and-shoot segment cringes
Posted On 25 Feb 2013 By Darren Murph. Under: Uncategorized.
Hear that? That's the sound of the entire point-and-shoot camera industry bracing for yet another blow. As smartphone cameras mature, it's becoming ever more difficult to convince consumers to use anything other than their phone outside of special oc...
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