Image sensors: CCD vs. CMOS
Monday, March 2nd, 2009 Posted in Photography, Tech Stuffs | No Comments »The image sensor of the camera is responsible for transforming light into electrical signals. When building a camera, there are two possible technologies for the camera's image sensor: - CCD (Charged Coupled Device) - CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) CCD sensors are ...
Safely Tips When You Shop Online
Thursday, November 13th, 2008 Posted in Safety Tips, Tech Stuffs | No Comments »The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) has some safety tips that it recommends all consumers follow when ordering gifts over the Internet or by mail: Make sure you are doing business with a legitimate company. Check out companies with the Better ...
First Micro Four Thirds DSLR - Panasonic G1
Friday, September 12th, 2008 Posted in Photography, Tech Stuffs | No Comments »Panasonic today announced the release of the DMC-G1, an exciting new digital interchangeable lens camera that is based on the new Micro Four Thirds System Standard. Combining a downsized body and advanced camera features that realize the operational comfort even ...
Key Tracker Device
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 Posted in Interesting, Tech Stuffs | No Comments »A new device has been introduced to the marketplace that is a huge danger to anyone who uses a PC that is not theirs. It is known as a key tracker and it sits between the keyboard and the PC. ...
Tamron 18-270 VC vs. 18-250 Comparison
Monday, August 18th, 2008 Posted in Photography, Tech Stuffs | Comments OffTamron 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 since its first introduction has become one of the most versatile lens (13.8x zoom)for APS-C DSLR cameras while offering image quality that is competing with zoom lenses with less magnification ratios. Surely it has some drawbacks like ...
