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Canon Announces Camera For Space Enthusiasts

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:05:17 PDT

If taking photos of the night sky is your idea of a good time, then listen up stargazers - Canon has released a camera just for you. The Canon 20Da is optimized for taking pictures of space thanks to its high-tech infrared filter, low-noise sensor, and superior hydrogen-alpha sensitivity that allow photographers to capture nebulae and other cosmic goodies from the heavens.

The 20Da comes with an 18MP sensor, ISO speeds expandable to 12,800, and the included "Live View" feature allows you to stream what you're seeing in the camera to your TV with the included Stereo AV cable, perfect for education, or just sharing the astronomical love with a group of friends. With a price tag of $1,400, it's a bit hard on the pocketbook, but if you're on the market for a pro quality DSLR and happen to nerd out over space photos, this could be the camera for you.

Photo courtesy of NASA

New Camera Envy: Canon EOS 5D

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:54:56 PST

Serious camera enthusiasts have a new toy: the high-end Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera. Canon promises strong image quality with the 22.3 MP CMOS full-frame sensor and low-light boosts with a standard ISO adjustable from 100 to 25,600 and extended ISO settings that reach 102,400; never fear a dim lighting situation again.

An inclusion in the camera that iPhone 4S users have grown accustomed to is the HDR function, a process that stitches together multiple exposure levels into one image. A dual memory card slot ensures you won't have to delete images to clear up space, while the 61-point autofocus system shows off the camera's state of the art technology.

With the capacity for longer video recording times - up to 29 minutes - and a built-in headphone jack to monitor audio, the EOS 5D is a videographer's dream. Available at the end of March for $3,500 not including lens, the EOS 5D is for professionals that use any sort of photography in their line of work. For the rest of us who are unlikely to shell out several thousand for a camera, we can look at the EOS 5D's release as sign that professional camera features will be trickling down to affordable consumer cameras soon.

Daily Tech: Canon Rolls Out Four New Cameras For Spring

GeekSugar — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:15:31 PST

Canon introduces four new PowerShots just in time for Spring - Crave
I'm drooling over these '60s style Star Wars travel posters - io9
Is Facebook really trying to get into the email game? - Switched
From Wiiitis to Wii fractures: a guide to Nintendoid medical conditions - Gizmodo
The BirdBox Alarm Clock turns your iPhone into a working cuckoo clock - ChipChick
A closer look at the Canon T2i DSLR - Dvice

Cool Capture: Ocean Beach, San Diego, From Aggiemsd

Geek Community — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:47:54 PST

Reader aggiemsd recently added a stunning collection of photos to our Cool Capture group, and because of her submission, she's now automatically entered in our CanvasPop print giveaway!

Ocean Beach (OB) is a sleepy little beach town in San Diego. When you enter into OB, you feel like you've entered a time warp to the late 60s, early 70s. Most of the shops along Newport Avenue are locally owned and managed, and when Starbucks came into town the locals picketed for months during the construction and after it opened. OB also hosts the longest pier in California, and perhaps the longest concrete pier in the world. I took these pictures with my Canon SD940is around 4:30 p.m.

View the rest of aggiemsd's photos from Ocean Beach in her Ocean Beach, San Diego, California post.

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Daily Tech: Microsoft Offers Free WiFi at Hotspots Nationwide

GeekSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:20 PST

Did you know that if you make one Bing search in many airports and hotels across the country, you can get free WiFi access? - Download Squad
Canon's new semipro DSLR gets taken for a test drive - Gizmodo
Here are some gift suggestions all the geeky dads out there - Wired
Starting today, Yahoo and the Times Square Alliance have teamed up to provide free WiFi service to the public - The Silicon Alley Insider
The popular website Elf Yourself is back for another year - TechCrunch
Esquire's December issue, featuring augmented reality, hits newsstands today - Engadget

Daily Tech: Here's How You Can Test Out Bing's Visual Search

GeekSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:51:52 PDT

Bing has just launched its new visual search in beta, and here's how you can try it out - Digital Inspiration
AT&T says that they aren't rolling out MMS before the official Sept. 25 software update day - USA Today
Canon's new HSF11 camcorder records exceptional high-def footage - Wired
Check out some impressive game deals of the week - Green Pixels
New Apple tablet rumors say it has a 9.6-inch touchscreen, features HSDPA connectivity and will cost between $799 and $999 - The Boy Genius Report
It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar! Be sure to log in and play our Best Video Game ever bracket! - GeekSugar

Canon's New Point-and-Shoot Cameras Resemble DSLRs

GeekSugar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:10:55 PDT

I don't know what it is about a black, rugged, encasing, but I automatically think - DSLR! Canon has yet again dressed its PowerShot cameras to impress with new exteriors and advanced features like customizable shot settings.

The six new cameras from four different product lines are great for those who want something a little bit more advanced than their regular point and shoot, but aren't ready to make the leap to an expensive DSLR yet.

Take for instance this new 10 megapixel S90 that is tiny and compact, but boasts features from the PowerShot G-series camera line. The new cameras range in price from $249 - $499 and will hit store shelves in September and October.

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Concept Cameras I Wish I Could Get My Hands On

GeekSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:39:34 PDT

I never shy away from concept products, because if there's one thing that is constantly changing and evolving, it's gadgets. For instance, don't be surprised if you see these prototype cameras - which both serve a handy purpose - on the market one day soon. The first is the Triops Digital Camera by Franziska Faoro which features three fish-eye lens cameras that will conveniently capture every memorable moment - panoramic style, of course. The second is the Canon Snap by David Münscher that is so teeny and tiny, Twitter and Facebook junkies will be able to keep their profiles constantly updated with one single click! What are your thoughts on them?

Do You Buy Gadgets Because They Come With a Rebate?

GeekSugar — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:45:11 PDT

Love a good deal? Canon has added a few amazing rebates on their DSLRs and lenses, and I automatically thought: I could use a new lens for my canon SLR.

Was I shopping for one? No, not really. But I can't turn down a good deal, and gadget rebates are a huge temptation, much like passing a department store with a huge sale sign.

The thing is, I love them when there's a rebate on something I was already planning to buy - it's like icing on the cake. But sometimes a rebate is all I need to get my credit card out (bad habit, I know). That said, I've never been shopping for a gadget and had my heart set on a brand when a fabulous rebate swayed me the other direction.

What about you? Do rebates sway you into a buying a certain brand or product?

Daily Tech: The New Kindle Gets Sized Up

GeekSugar — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:45:09 PDT

Wondering how big the screen on the Kindle DX is? Here's how it sizes up compared to some magazines and a newspaper. - Gizmodo
I love a good deal, and saving $200 on a new MacBook Air is a pretty good one. - CrunchGear
See what happens when a Flip Mino HD camcorder gets attached to 20 helium-filled balloons. - Switched
Planning a wedding? Why not opt for an eco-friendly green wedding? - Forecast Earth
Talk about going above and beyond the call of duty. Canon not only graciously offers to fix this woman's five year old camera, but they ended up sending her a refurbished newer model. - Consumerist
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