optical

Disc-based camcorders

Reviews Optical media, like CDs and DVDs, allow for random access, so we can skip instantly to the desired track or chapter without tedious winding of the tape. The disadvantages of optical media include a susceptibility to scratches and physical damage...

26 March 2008, 13:58 > More matches in Reviews

Canon PowerShot A570 IS review

Reviews As the least expensive Canon camera to include optical image stabilisation, the PowerShot A570 IS will no doubt receive a lot of attention this year. Its 7.1-megapixel CCD sensor and 64mm (2.5-inch) LCD aren't remarkable among the current crop of...

Editor's rating   7.6

Tags: canon, detection, conditions, pixels

28 March 2007, 16:12 > More matches in Reviews

Microsoft unleashes new breeds of mice

News Microsoft released an upgraded version of a wireless optical mouse intended for laptop users on Tuesday and plans to introduce two new desktop mice -- one laser and one optical -- by this summer. The Wireless Optical Notebook Mouse 3000, which...

5 April 2006, 9:12 > More matches in News

Casio Exilim Card EX-S500 review

Reviews The latest in Casio's superslim line of card cameras, the 5-megapixel Exilim EX-S500 offers a 3x optical zoom and a number of features missing in its predecessor, the S100. And keep in mind that there's no optical viewfinder.

Editor's rating   7

Tags: casio, scene, optical, shots

8 August 2005, 17:20 > More matches in Reviews

Nokia N93i review

Reviews When Nokia launched the N93 last summer, it was little short of revolutionary: a 3G, 3-megapixel handset with a 3x optical zoom, camcorder styling and Wi-Fi to boot. The N93i's selling point -- and the feature that accounts for a large proportion...

Editor's rating   7.3

Tags: nokia, body, optical, ericsson

3 April 2007, 16:18 > More matches in Reviews

Sony debuts blue discs

News Sony debuted on Monday optical storage discs that use blue-laser technology to hold more data and that offer improved durability. Our customers have been clamouring for an innovative optical storage platform that offers massive capacity, while...

27 April 2004, 8:25 > More matches in News

Sony Handycam DCR-HC32 review

Reviews A minor but decidedly worthwhile update of the DCR-HC30, the Sony Handycam DCR-HC32 offers a much more powerful optical zoom, a killer docking station, an accessory shoe and a lower price tag. In an effort to make the camcorder more competitive in...

Editor's rating   6.8

Tags: sony, camcorders, environments, removable

11 July 2005, 17:05 > More matches in Reviews

Fujifilm FinePix F470 review

Reviews Fujifilm brings us the FinePix F470, yet another compact 6-megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom lens, a 64mm (2.5-inch) LCD, and few distinctive features. The sunlight-friendly LCD is a welcome feature, especially since the F470 lacks an optical...

Editor's rating   6

Tags: fujifilm, compact, scene, shot

30 May 2006, 11:36 > More matches in Reviews

ADOS

Downloads ADOS, a program for automatic design, analysis, and optimization of optical systems. ADOS is optical design program with scope needed to meet today's requirements of optical designers. ADOS provide an integrated software environment that enables...

29 December 2004, 22:16 > More matches in Downloads

Kodak EasyShare M1073 hands-on with photos

Crave We've no problem with manufacturers sticking 'IS' in the names of cameras, because we're pleased they're including optical image stabilisation. M-m-m-moving on, the M1073 sports a 3x optical zoom with a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 32-96mm.

17 July 2008, 11:44 > More matches in Crave

Sony Vaio VGC-RC204 review

Reviews The front section of the PC is rounded off by a pair of optical drive bays, again concealed behind flaps, and the attractive but understated Blu-ray Disc badge at the top of the unit. The long-awaited optical format allows dozens of gigabytes of...

Editor's rating   8.7

Tags: sony, section, cpu, logo

15 June 2006, 14:58 > More matches in Reviews

Kodak EasyShare C643 review

Reviews The step-up model from the EasyShare C533, the equally basic Kodak EasyShare C643 sports a 3x optical zoom lens, a 61mm (2.4-inch) LCD screen and a 6-megapixel CCD. There's still room for an optical viewfinder, however, which is useful for framing...

Editor's rating   6.2

Tags: kodak, canon, lens, shot

3 July 2006, 11:11 > More matches in Reviews

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 review

Reviews Compact cameras with long-reaching optical zoom lenses are all the rage right now. Panasonic's 5-megapixel DMC-TZ1 is its latest entry, with a 35mm-to-350mm (35mm equivalent), f/2.8-to-f/4.2 10x Leica optical zoom lens in a body that measures 112...

Editor's rating   6.6

Tags: panasonic, colours, optical, shots

22 June 2006, 11:07 > More matches in Reviews

Asus DRW-1608P review

Reviews If it's time to update your ageing optical drive with something flashier but you don't have the budget for bells and whistles, consider the Asus DRW-1608P. The drive's faceplate looks just like those of countless other optical drives, offering a...

Editor's rating   6.3

Tags: asus, burning, discs, optical

17 August 2005, 23:30 > More matches in Reviews

HP Photosmart M23 review

Reviews With the plethora of affordable digital cameras available now, we have to wonder why HP is offering one without an optical zoom. You can save only about nine high-quality photos on the internal 16MB memory, so plan to pick up an SD or MMC card to...

Editor's rating   5

Tags: hp, length, optical, physical

15 August 2005, 16:52 > More matches in Reviews