Pentax’s entry-level K-x DSLR receives glowing review
Pentax’s K-x has been shipping in various corners of the globe (in various hues) for a hot minute now, but at long last the entry-level DSLR has found itself on the test bench. The good folks over at Tech Radar were able to take the $650 shooter for a spin, and with few exceptions, they absolutely adored it. Image quality was deemed fantastic, and without qualification, that’s easily the most important aspect of a camera. Critics also appreciated the build quality, rear LCD and ergonomics, though they did note that the 720p movie mode was “hit and miss.” They found it to be a good fit for novices and amateurs, and while they did feel that it was somewhat less comfortable to wield than Nikon’s D5000, they still maintained that it’ll be a great bargain when the street price falls just a bit. Tap the read link for the full skinny — but only if you feel compelled.
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Pentax’s entry-level K-x DSLR receives glowing review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Do Not Shake Vase
We’ve had our share of vase concepts here on Yanko Design, and this is definitely one of them. It’s strikingly similar to a previous “framed vase” design we published some months ago, but it’s unique in it’s shape and execution. The line holding the frame is a wire, the wire bone’s connected to the light bone, and the light shines on the plant. Super cute.
The frame of course uses the famous Polaroid photo ratio to replicate the famous instant-photo look. If you look around the internet you’ll find this look replicated in quite a few places in website design, especially when people are displaying mass amounts of photos or image-links.
This frame was made in light of the loveliness of containing a moment in just a moment, then displaying it simply from then forevermore. Fun, yes?
Designer: Hwajin Jung
Posted: October 27th, 2009
at 3:01am by Chris Burns
Topics: Frames, Garden, Living, Polaroid, camera, frame, instant camera, instant photo, picture frames, polaroid holding corp
Pentax’s limited edition Korejanai K-x DSLR reminds us of Harlequin VW Golf
You Yanks won’t be getting your paws around this without a buddy in Japan ready and willing to ship it your way, but those camped out in the Land of the Rising Sun can soon jockey for an opportunity to grab the most colorful Pentax K-x DSLR of all time. The Korejanai K-x — which was engineered by the same folks behind the ‘Self Destruct Button‘ USB hub — looks as if it had all of its panels painted a different hue, and as diehard lovers of the iconic 1996 Volkswagen Harlequin Golf, we can’t help but drool here. Only 100 of these will be sold, and it’ll be bundled with a matching Korejanai Robot Model. Of course, the camera itself is identical to the standard version save for the paint job, but somehow we’re guessing you’ll appreciate this one just a wee bit more. It’s set to sell for ¥79,800 (around $880), with orders being accepted starting at 10AM JST on November 2nd. Best set your alarms, kids!
[Via Image-Acquire]
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Pentax’s limited edition Korejanai K-x DSLR reminds us of Harlequin VW Golf originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted: October 25th, 2009
at 4:32pm by Darren Murph
Topics: Design, KoreJaNai, LimitedEdition, Pentax, PentaxK-x, camera, color, colors, digicam, japan, k-x, limited edition, pentax k-x
Epson adds tethering, remote shutter release to P-6000 and P-7000 photo viewers
Epson’s P-6000 ($599.99) and P-7000 ($799.99) Multimedia Viewers were always a bit too rich for our blood, but those hemming and hawing might just have the final bit of motivation they need to pull the trigger. A forthcoming firmware update for the 80GB and 160GB (respectively) photo viewers brings along a hotly-anticipated new feature: tethering. Put simply, pro shooters (and novices, we guess) can now connect select Nikon and Canon DSLRs to their photo viewer via USB, and in real time shots will be simultaneously captured to the camera’s memory card and the viewer’s hard drive. Moreover, the update includes a remote shutter release function for added convenience, though we’re sad to say that the retail pricing of these buggers hasn’t budged. If you’re a proud owner already, keep your eyes glued to Epson’s support site — the download should go live in “late-October.”
[Via Slashgear]
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Epson adds tethering, remote shutter release to P-6000 and P-7000 photo viewers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted: October 22nd, 2009
at 4:19pm by Darren Murph
Topics: DigitalSlr, Epson, P6000, P7000, PhotoViewer, Photography, RemoteShutterRelease, camera, digital slr, download, dslr, firm ware, firmware, p 6000, p 7000, photo viewer, remote, remote shutter release, shutter, tethering, update
How would you change Nikon’s D3000?
Nikon’s D3000 launched under the long, dark shadow of the D300S, but for entry-level DSLR buyers, it has certainly remained a viable option. For those who passed on the D5000 and tossed their six bills towards this, we’re curious to see just how great / terrible it is at Nikon’s bottom rung. Are you still enjoying your cam? Do you wish you would’ve selected a higher-end model? Is the kit lens worth a darn? Feel free to spill your rant in comments below, and make it good — you never know when the D3000S or D4000 will hit the market.
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How would you change Nikon’s D3000? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted: October 17th, 2009
at 12:56am by Darren Murph
Topics: EntryLevel, HWYC, How would you change, HowWouldYouChange, NikonD3000, camera, d3000, digicam, dslr, entry level, features, nikon, nikon d3000
