Who wouldn’t want to travel with a small, easy-to-carry camera possessing features like that of any DSLR camera? The Pentax Q interchangeable lens camera has been announced and is touted to be the world’s smallest and lightest camera while possessing DSLR functionalities.

The 12.4MP camera with 1/2.3-inch backlit CMOS image sensor produces DNG RAW and JPG images. Its Q-mount lens system allows mounting any Q lens for better imaging. The compact camera with a magnesium alloy scratch-resistant exterior integrates modes like Program, Aperture/Shutter priority, Metered Manual exposure control and Pentax Auto Picture with 21 modes with different lighting options. The Smart Effect options and the Quick Dial camera setting can be used to apply effects to the pictures. The camera is compatible with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards.

The camera with a built-in flash and shutter speed ranging from 1/2000 to 30 seconds features in-camera HDR capture mode to shoot 3 images with different exposures and blends them. The Shake-Reduction system and DRII Dust Reduction helps capturing blur and dust free pictures. The Bokeh Control Filter helps highlighting the subject and its User mode allows customizing the favorite effects for instant use. The

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HP LaserJet Pro 100 printer : HP announce its smallest color multifunction laser printer, the HP LaserJet Pro 100 color MFP M175nw delivers increased efficiency and productivity for small and midsize businesses. The HP LaserJet Pro 100 printer provides professional-quality print, copy and scanning capabilities along with time- and cost-saving features that make the printer a smart strategic investment. The new HP LaserJet Pro 100 color printer will be available at a suggested retail price of $349.

HP LaserJet Pro 100 MFP M175nw “The HP LaserJet Pro 100 printer series enables SMBs to demonstrate the quality and professionalism of big companies while addressing the needs of a smaller business,” said Heidrun Gross, product manager, Imaging and Printing Group, HP. “

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As managed printing solutions (MPS) are increasingly being recognized as a strategic business tool to manage IT costs and improve workflow efficiency, product vendors are all out to cater to this segment of business.

To tap the nascent yet growing MPS market in India, HP today announced the opening of its new HP Imaging and Printing Enterprise Solutions Experience Center in Bangalore. This is HP’s fourth such center across the world and first in India, the others located in Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
            
According to a report by Springboard Research, the MPS market in Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) region is estimated to grow to USD 1 billion by 2012. The Indian market is expected to be the fastest growing market in the region, with a CAGR of 22.6 percent.   

“Over the last one year, managed enterprise printing has seen immense growth as CIOs have realized the benefits of MPS in cost savings and optimized workflows. Going forward, w Read full article…

It may be hard to believe, but July is here and summer is finally in full swing. Most Americans have a three-day weekend to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday on Monday, and the majority of us will wrap up the long weekend by taking in a fireworks show that night — so here are some tips for getting the best photos of the event, regardless of what kind of camera you’re using.

Fireworks are among the trickiest subjects to photograph, and few people walk away with truly spectacular images that capture the emotion of being there in person. But it doesn’t have to be that way — most cameras feature special mode settings for just such an event, and even if your camera isn’t one of those, there are a few tricks to get the best possible results.

Digital SLR

The more pro your camera is, presumably the easier the task of shooting an elusive subject such as fireworks. While some digital SLR cameras may not be “idiot-proof” in terms of simple point-and-shoot settings, they have the advantage of features such as being tripod mountable or using a remote release to keep your camera absolutely still while snapping shots.

Such features are important because you’ll want to use longer shutter speeds when snapping firework displays, regardless of what kind of camera you have. That means g

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The 49th Paris Air Show, possibly the largest aviation event of 2011 is underway at Le Bourget, France.

Some of the worlds most advanced commercial and military aircraft are on display and there are daily flight demonstrations of aircraft from around the world.

To get his view on show, euronews spoke to Richard Aboulafia, Vice-President of Analysis at the research organisation Teal Group Corporation.

euronews: The Paris Air Show is one of the most important events for commercial and industrial deals and announcements in Aviation. What should we expect this year?

Richard Aboulafia: We’ll see strong orders, technical progress in key programmes, and airline optimism. I

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Olympus PEN E-P3 camera grips and lens caps : Olympus has introduced optional camera accessories specially designed for the new Olympus PEN E-P3 system camera. These new Olympus Pen accessories include the Olympus MCG-1 and MCG-2 detachable camera grips. The Olympus MCG-1 is the same grip as the one provided with the Olympus PEN E-P3 camera body, while the Olympus MCG-2 is a large camera grip that can be interchanged easily with the standard Olympus PEN grip. The large Olympus MCG-2 grip will improve holding of the Olympus PEN E-P3 camera when the user needs to hold it more firmly, for example when using a telephoto lens.

Olympus PEN E-P3 premium camera grip Offered as premium Olympus PEN customized accessories, the Olympus MCG-3PR camera grip and the Olympus LC-37PR lens cap have been carefully designed to enhance the look and feel of the Olympus PEN E-P3 system camera.

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