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Kodak has entered the pocket video camera market with the Zi6 Pocket Video Camera. Clearly, the camera (camcorder) is designed to compete against the very popular Flip Video series. Doing it’s best to one-up the Flip Mino which has internal memory, the Kodak Zi6 records to SD or SDHC cards, up to 32GB in capacity. Also, the Zi6 is powered by removable rechargeable AA batteries while the Flip Mino has a non-removable internal battery.

The Zi6 captures video in 60fps 720p HD, the highest quality of any pocket video camera on the market so far. The 720p HD mode is obviously intended for playback on HDTVs. The Zi6 also offers a standard definition recording option (VGA), intended for upload to YouTube and elsewhere. Videos can be uploaded to YouTube directly from the Zi6 or from the video editing software. Unlike the Flip Video series, the Kodak software is installable rather than built-in.

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Nikon, Inc. has introduced a new PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D ED lens. Perspective Control (PC) lenses correct linear distortion in order to better replicate images as seen by the human eye, including straightening the converging lines of rectilinear objects such as buildings, while also allowing control over depth-of-field. As a medium telephoto lens, the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D ED can be used for applications that include photographing architecture, nature, interiors, and portraits.

As with other NIKKOR-E lenses, the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D ED incorporate a rounded nine-blade electromagnetic diaphragm that provides auto aperture control when used with Nikon SLRs that feature an electronically controlled aperture, including the D3, D300 and newly announced D700 camera.

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Nikon, Inc. has introduced a new PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED lens. Perspective Control (PC) lenses correct linear distortion in order to better replicate images as seen by the human eye, including straightening the converging lines of rectilinear objects such as buildings, while also allowing control over depth-of-field. PC-E lenses are used for applications that include photographing architecture, nature, interiors, still-life, and product photography.

As with other NIKKOR-E lenses, the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED incorporate a rounded nine-blade electromagnetic diaphragm that provides auto aperture control when used with Nikon SLRs that feature an electronically controlled aperture, including the D3, D300 and newly announced D700 camera.

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Canon USA has announced a new camera in the Rebel line - the Canon EOS Rebel XS. Clearly a replacement for the EOS Rebel XTi at the bottom of Canon’s dSLR line, the new camera retains the 10MP CMOS sensor and 2.5-inch LCD while using the same body as the 12MP Rebel XSi.

While positioned as an entry-level dSLR, Rebel XS incorporates a range of technologies used in Canon’s professional EOS-1 series cameras, including the DIGIC III image processor, and Live View mode. Battery (BG-E5) life has been improved also.

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