Archive for August 26th, 2008
After a few days, a mixed verdict on Microsoft Photosynth
August 26th, 2008 | 
Author: Want to know what Microsoft’s new Photosynth is all about how it performs, then this article is worth checking out. You can get plenty of perspective and examples of how this new tool works. Of course, it is really a tool or just a shiny new toy? In a year from now, will using the synth model be something used in business and art or will it be a novelty that pops up from time to time?
Photosynth is an online tool that evaluates the content of multiple photographs which contain much of the same subject matter, shot from differing angles or at different times. Its objective is to assemble a three-dimensional montage that pieces together those photos at precisely the parts where they overlap, even if the angles at which those contents were shot changes drastically. It then provides a 3D walkthrough tool for users to peruse each photo as though she were walking (or traveling, or flying) along the same routes the photographer took.
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Canon UK confirms EOS 50D camera
At 15.1 megapixels and 6FPS this is probably the camera I will be upgrading to. Funny, it’s actually coming to market quite a bit sooner than I would have expected. I’m sure they wanted this out before Christmas so everyone can add it to their list.
It looks like there are significant improvements such as:
Viewfinder resolution of 920,000 pixels
ISO 12,800
17-85mm IS kit lens (can’t be that)
Canon has officially unveiled the EOS 50D, a digital SLR that will bridge the gap between the EOS 40D and 5D when it goes on sale next month.
Features include a new CMOS imaging sensor, Digic 4 image processor and ‘improved usability’.
Canon reveals 18-200mm IS lens
Looks like Canon has finally decided to release their own 18-200mm IS lens. This lens just seems to be gaining more and more popularity. Of course I still want one, and now that Canon has entered the field let’s hope there is a price drop across the board.
Canon will next month launch a new telephoto zoom in the shape of the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.