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Mark III Gaming Pod, For No Girls Allowed...Fun?

Mark Wilson — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST

When we first laid eyes on the $2,500 PodWombats Mark III Pod, we thought that our dream of gaming in a secluded, impenetrable cave-fortress had come true. After all, the convertible top can slide closed to block out all noise and light, creating a pseudo isolation chamber for gaming. But then we took a look inside the chamber:

You see, it only makes sense to trap yourself in somewhere if it's awesome, like a women's locker room or a pizza buffet. The Mark III is superbly disappointing, lacking the comforting polish of a car interior along without enough room for a decent big screen.

As it is now, the Mark III looks more like a flatulence-based torture chamber than a gaming sanctuary, but our dream lives on. [PodWombats via Ubergizmo]

UPDATE: PodWombats has assured us that the cockpit can fit a 42-inch display.

Japanese Iron Man Toy Has a Ridiculous Level of Detail

Sean Fallon — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:01:31 EDT

Some very talented individuals at the Japanese company Hot Toys have developed 1:6 scale Iron Man Mark I, II and III figures that feature an absolutely extraordinary level of detail. Seriously though—just look at Stark's face. Sure, he looks kind of Japanese, but I'll be dammed if that is not the best Robert Downey Jr. has ever looked in tiny plastic form. Details are scarce, but more info is expected to be released sometime "soon." I can't wait to find out how much I can't afford to buy this!

[Toy World Forum via Toysrevil via io9]

Video Grope, Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Mark Wilson — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 15:00:06 EDT

Here at IFA, we got our grubby, bar stamp-stained mitts on Canon's wicked EOS-1Ds Mark III. It's sporting a full-frame 21.1MP sensor that gave Jesus and I, as Ad aptly put it, "little techno woodies."

Check out that Canon rep behind our setup. He doesn't trust us one bit, afraid that we might smuggle the camera into the back and "make it a man." We can't blame him one bit.

PMA 07: Canon EOS-1D Mark III Snapping Off Frames Like a House Afire

Charlie White — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:52:00 EST

As promised, here's the Canon EOS-1D Mark III digital SLR firing off 10 frames per second. It's able to shoot a string of 110 frames at a time in its default large jpeg frame size at level 8 compression. Canon's Chuck Westfall, Director of Media and Customer Relationship of the Consumer Imaging Group, shows us what this hot high-end DSLR can do. – Charlie White

PMA 07: Canon EOS-1D Mark III Hands-On

Charlie White — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:36:41 EST

We scooped the details last week of the latest supercamera, the 10.1-megapixel Canon EOS-1D Mark III, and now that we've actually held it on our hands, we can give you some first impressions.

The most extraordinary and downright startling feature is the way this camera can snap off 10 frames per second, taking pictures so quickly it sounds like a machine gun. Later in our coverage, we'll capture some video and audio of this remarkable feature in action so you can experience it for yourself. The crowd gathering around this high-end release from Canon was visibly moved.

Jump for more about one of the other impressive new features for the EOS-1D Mark III:

We also took a look at the camera's live-view capability, where you can see what you're framing up in the viewscreen. Just push the big button next to the screen and after you hear a subtle clunk, you see the image right there in that nice big 3-inch screen. However, when you're actually taking the picture, that live view goes away. Nevertheless, this is a welcome innovation for those who sometimes chase celebrities in a crowd and must hold that camera high to actually get a shot.

Another first impression: the thing is huge and heavy. It's about the size and weight of a brick, so don't hold any illusions that you might want to carry a couple of these around just for some casual shooting. Of course, the professionals who might pick up this $4000 camera are already well aware of that. – Charlie White

Canon EOS-1D Mark III Shoots 10 Frames Per Second

Charlie White — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:19:21 EST

Canon announced its high-end 10.1-megapixel digital SLR, the EOS-1D Mark III, capable of slamming down 10 motor driven frames per second using the next generation of its image processing engine, the Dual Digic III. Canon says the APS H-size CMOS sensor inside is its most light-sensitive yet, capable of an ISO range of 10 to 3200, and that can be pushed to 6400.

The Mark III also has Canon's first live-view LCD screen on a digital SLR. This will give users the ability to compose shots in the camera's 3-inch LCD viewscreen as well as the optical eyepiece. Plus, the camera can connect to a PC via USB 2.0 to enable viewing of the shots on a computer screen as well. The camera will also include the EOS Integrated Cleaning System which vibrates for 3.5 seconds to clean off dust, just like its lower-cost brandmate the Canon Digital Rebel XTi.

More pics, higher rez:

Canon wasn't quoting pricing for the EOS-1D Mark III yet, but did say the camera would be shipping sometime this spring. – Charlie White

Press Release [Canon USA, Inc.]