PMA 07: Minox Leica M3 Replica of a Classic Updated
We’re not sure who buys these Minox Leica M3 mini-replica cameras, but they sure are cute. They’ve updated the old one with an LCD on the back and a 3.2-megapixel sensor inside (though they advertise it as a 5MP through interpolation). The optional flash is a nice addition, too. Despite its diminutive size, even the…
PMA 07: Joby Gives GorillaPod a Dose of Growth Hormone
Joby introduced a new member of the GorillaPod family at PMA 2007, the GorillaPod Solo. Instead of a tripod, it’s just got one long leg that can wrap securely around much larger objects than the original versions can. https://gizmodo.com/joby-gorillapod-versatile-tripod-153575 It comes in two sizes, 20″ and 30″. It uses the same quick release head as…
LG R400 Laptop: Say Hi to the Latest Hybrid
Samsung may have got there first, but now fellow Koreans LG have joined the race to be at the forefront of the hybrid hard drive market with their R400. Online stores are already taking orders for the laptop, which boots machines using a flash-based non-volatile cache. As well all the normal hybrid benefits (longer-lasting laptops,…
Kodak Easyshare Z712IS: Cute, in a Clowns’ Shoes Kind of Way
No, don’t ask me why this new Kodak makes me think of Krusty’s footwear, but I think it has something to do with its oversimplified roundness. The 12x zoom has got quite a reach on it as well. A quick list of features include: Shutter lag of 0.26 secs; 7.1 Megapixels; High ISO; Image Stabilization.…
Further Confirmation On Flash-Based Sub-notebook Has Apple Fanboys Wetting Their Pants
Following up on the Sub-Macbook rumor, American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu says now that Apple may introduce a new notebook based on Flash NAND chips «in the second half of the year». It’s unclear if Apple will also finally introduce the personal teleporter with cold fusion engine in the same time frame, but that…
Hewlett-Packard R837: No More Pet Pics With Zombie Eyes
Unless, of course, your dog is one of the undead. But if you want to spend $230 on a 7.1 Megapixel camera with 3x zoom, who am I to stop you? Oh, you say it has technology to iron out wrinkles on humans as well? In that case, it’s a Must Have. One point, though…
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1: Look Mom, No Wires!
Sony today launch their latest Cybershot camera, the DSC-G1. At first glance it seems to be an ordinary point-and-shoot with a handful of extraordinary features: camera-to-camera wireless capability (actually not that groundbreaking, but it’s a first for Sony); and a rather spanky search system, which allows you to look for photos with the same face,…
Pre-PMA Camera Hogtie
Yehaw, the PMA (Photo Marketing Association) Convention announcements are almost here. So we rounded up the latest routin-toutin camera announcements to get you megapixel-slinging, DSLR-loving, readers ready. And like we keep telling you guys, if you want to skip the camera coverage here’s how. Otherwise, hop along and make the jump lil’ dogies. https://gizmodo.com/pma-is-almost-upon-us-digital-camera-haters-welcome-238827 Olympus…