May 9, 2007
Sony Ericsson adds Light and Colour to its Global Range : GlobalGiants.com
London, UK – 8th May – Sony Ericsson announces two new phones that are borne out of their designers love for the materials and colours found in the natural world. The Sony Ericsson T650 fuses illumination effects with a stainless steel finish and scratch-proof mineral glass, whilst the S500, a slim slider phone, reveals desktop and menu themes that change over time.
Photo: Sony Ericsson T650.
The Sony Ericsson T650 is all about detail. The illumination effects on the keypad and the sides of the phone interact with animations on the screen. As these animations move across the display they set off waves of light around the keypad, which stand-out against the reflective stainless steel finish.
Photo: Sony Ericsson S500.
Effort has been made to bring design alive with the Sony Ericsson S500. The visuals on the desktop or phone menu can change automatically as the seasons pass or as day turns to night. Hidden illumination appears to highlight a certain event and the keypad glows with energy when the slim slider is opened.
Take shots with the 2.0 megapixel camera. Style with substance The S500 offers more than aesthetics. Add colour to your free time with a media player and expandable Memory Stick slot. So you choose what size of music library is right for you. You can even add a music accessory such as the Music Bluetooth™ Receiver MBR-100 and play your phone music direct through your home stereo. Play 3D games or access the Web browser for easy surfing on the move. |GlobalGiants.com|
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April 26, 2007
Sony Unveils The World's Smallest AVCHD High-Definition Camcorder : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Sony's new Handycam HDR-CX7 high-definition camcorder is the world's smallest and lightest AVCHD high-definition camcorder. (Sony Corporation) |GlobalGiants.com|
Sony is bolstering its lead in the high-definition camcorder arena with the introduction of AVCHD(TM) technology- based models.
The new Handycam HDR-CX7 model is the world's smallest and lightest AVCHD high-definition camcorder. It can record nearly three hours of full HD 1080 video on an 8-GB Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM) media card (LP mode). Weighing just 15 ounces with the supplied battery, it provides ultra-portability as well as a virtually crash-proof recording system, instant archiving to Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM) media (sold separately), and effortless connection to a PC via USB for editing and back-up.
The new models incorporate Sony's ClearVid(TM) CMOS sensor technology for stunning detail and clarity. Combined with the Enhanced Imaging Processor(TM) technology, these models deliver the advantages of high resolution, high sensitivity with low noise, and virtually smear-free pictures.
And these new high-definition camcorders allow for quick data transfer from the camcorder to a compatible PC for editing, back-up and playback. |GlobalGiants.com|
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April 4, 2007
AIPAD Photography Show 07 : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Horst P. Horst, Lisa Fonssagrives' hands. New York, 1941; Courtesy Art + Commerce.
A focus of this spring's NYC art scene will be the 27th annual PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW 07, sponsored by AIPAD, The Association of International Photography Art Dealers.
THE PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW 07 will be open to the public APRIL 12-15, 2007, and held at the Park Avenue Armory at Park Avenue and 67th Street in New York City. Attendees of this exposition of fine art photography will have the chance to view works from more than 90 fine art photography exhibitors from around the world, including both contemporary and vintage works. THE PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW 07 is one of the most prominent photography events of the year. Curators and directors of major museums, discriminating collectors, and those new to collecting fine art photography, will have the opportunity to view the finest photographs drawn from the 165 year history of the medium. |GlobalGiants.com|
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March 21, 2007
First SANYO Digital Video Camera to Use Next-Generation AVC/H.264 Video Technology: GlobalGiants.com
SANYO Xacti CG65 Features Superior Video Quality and 25% Smaller File Size for Faster Sharing of Clips on Web Pages, Video Blogs and Popular Video Websites.
CHATSWORTH, Calif., March 20 -- Set for an April U.S. debut, the pocket-sized Xacti CG65 is SANYO's first digital video camera to feature next-generation video compression technology, designed to produce excellent video quality while reducing MPEG-4 file size approximately 25%. The slim and stylish CG65 is an ideal video camera for people who want to easily upload and share video clips with friends and the world at large via web pages, vlogs, podcasts and popular video sharing websites. |GlobalGiants.com|
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March 9, 2007
Sony Debuts Its First Wireless Cyber-Shot Digital Camera : GlobalGiants.com
LAS VEGAS, March 8 -- Sony is advancing wireless digital photo sharing with today's introduction of the 6-megapixel Cyber-shot (R) DSC-G1 digital camera.
The G1 model is Sony's first digital camera with the ability to send photos wirelessly to other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-enabled devices, such as another camera or a PC.
"This is a step towards realizing a platform for networked photo communication," said Phil Lubell, director of marketing for digital cameras at Sony Electronics. "We will continue to explore the possibilities for networked digital imaging as broadband Internet becomes more pervasive in American homes."
Features include: One-Touch Wireless Photo Sharing and Archiving and Mega Storage Capacity and Sophisticated Image Management. |GlobalGiants.com|
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March 3, 2007
Tesco 'One-in-Front' Campaign Wins Prestigious Retail Week Award Using IRISYS Queue Busting Camera Technology : GlobalGiants.com
LONDON, March 3 -- Tesco, the UK's largest grocery chain, has won the prestigious Retail Week Customer Service Initiative of the Year award, for its hugely successful "one-in-front" campaign. Using SMARTLANE queue-busting camera technology, developed by IRISYS, in-store queue waiting time is now kept to a minimum for customers, which Sir Terry Leahy, Chief Executive of Tesco, sites as a key factor in boosting store profits.
Described by the judges as a "sight of the future", the queue busting cameras represented "what Tesco does well and what helps give it a competitive advantage".
The IRISYS cameras use sophisticated thermal imaging technology to measure and predict customers' arrival at checkouts, enabling managers to react in real-time to ensure the right number of tills are open to deliver the best possible service to customers. |GlobalGiants.com|
In a recent earnings call, Sir Terry Leahy credited the thermal imaging cameras as being a key factor in the company's half-year pre-tax profits rising ten per cent to GBP1.092 billion. Leahy commented, "We have heat seeking cameras that sense the number of customers entering a store and predict the checkouts that need to be open in an hour. We can monitor and manage the service customers get much more precisely - by customer, by store and by the minute. Thanks to this, a quarter of a million more customers every week don't have to queue."
The IRISYS SMARTLANE solution uses ceiling mounted infra-red sensors above the checkout lanes to detect the number and behaviour of customer groups at the checkouts. The intelligent sensors automatically calculate the average queue length, average wait time and overall store performance against Tesco's One in Front* (OIF) customer service commitment. Displaying real-time queuing data on the shop floor enables the retailer's management team to deploy their multi-skilled staff to react quickly to potential queuing issues.
Attila Winstanley, Productivity Director at Tesco adds, "Ensuring we offer the best service at the checkouts is one of our core disciplines, and it is also one of our biggest challenges. Historically we have manually captured data on queue lengths at the checkout, but accuracy levels were varied. SMARTLANE accurately captures our OIF performance in real time, allowing Front End Checkout Managers to deliver better levels of service, whilst at the same time optimising the deployment of checkout staff."
Chris Precious Sales Director of IRISYS, said, "While Tesco initially lead the way with this technology, many other retailers both in Europe and the US are now following suit as they recognise that better service, cost-effectively delivered by IRISYS SMARTLANE technology, can drive both sales and bottom-line growth." |GlobalGiants.com|
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February 28, 2007
Sports Photography: Call the Shots and Zoom Ahead With Sony's New Cyber-Shot Digital Cameras : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9.
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27 -- Responding to the growing demand for super zoom digital cameras, Sony is introducing its new 8-megapixel DSC-H9 and DSC-H7 models. Designed to appeal to families with budding athletes in their broods, the cameras debut Sony's new advanced sports shooting mode.
This mode combines high shutter speed shooting and intelligent continuous auto-focusing. The cameras can quickly focus on fast-moving subjects by predicting where those subjects will be in the frame. This predictive technology also helps to reduce shutter lag, the time it takes for the camera to focus and shoot.
Both cameras feature powerful Carl Zeiss(R) 15x optical zoom lenses for up-close shots of big plays on the field. You won't miss the look of victory in your champion's face with Sony's new face detection technology. It can identify up to eight faces in the camera's LCD frame, and automatically adjust white balance and flash as well as focus and exposure for correctly exposed, sharp photos.
Even if you're not at full speed during the soccer match on Saturday morning, the H9 and H7 models will be. These new cameras can shoot up to 1/4000 of a second, a critical speed for capturing fast-moving sports and freezing the action. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Sony's Cyber-Shot Digital Cameras for the Parties : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 (Red).
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27 -- Sony is introducing a line of slim and stylish Cyber-shot T-series cameras, which, according to the company, are destined to be the fashionista crowd's favorite party companion.
The 8-megapixel DSC-T100 camera is a showstopper with the most powerful zoom and largest LCD screen in Sony's T-series. With its Carl Zeiss(R) 5x optical zoom lens and 3-inch LCD screen, this model will debut in red, black and silver.
The 8-megapixel DSC-T20 camera features a Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5-inch LCD screen, and will hit the scene in pink, white, black and silver.
In colors to match your party gear and less than a half-inch thick, both cameras can easily slip into a clutch purse or the pocket of a jacket. They can be fashionably protected with four different styles of matching camera cases in colors such as pink, red, green, grey, creme, brown and black, which will be sold separately. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Sony's New Photo Printers : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Sony's DPP-FP90 PictureStation Photo Printer, available in March for about $200, can create lab-quality 4x6 inch prints in just 45 seconds. The ultra-compact and portable printer features a large 3.6-inch free-angle LCD screen to preview and edit photos before printing. It also offers auto touch-up features that correct exposure, focus and red eye reduction with the touch of a button.
Photo: Sony's DPP-FP70 PictureStation Photo Printer, available in March for about $150, can create lab-quality 4x6 inch prints in just 45 seconds. The ultra-compact and portable printer, with a 2.5-inch LCD screen, offers an auto touch-up feature that corrects exposure, focus and red eye reduction with the touch of a button.
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27 -- Sony is debuting two lightweight photo printers with built-in carrying handles and the ability to print pictures in less than a minute.
The printers allow users to preview and edit photos before printing with built-in displays and enhanced editing features so the quality of digital images can be maximized. And Sony's Bionz(R) image processor needs just 45 seconds to create a 4 x 6-inch print from a Memory Stick.(TM).
Both photo printers offer the Auto Touch-up feature that corrects common picture problems like exposure, focus and red-eye. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Sony Brings High-Definition Photo Viewing to the Living Room : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 (Pink).
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27 -- Designed to make photo-viewing crystal clear, Sony today announced a new line of digital cameras featuring a high-definition component output. These new Cyber-shot(R) W-series cameras offer direct connection to an HDTV, which is ideal for integrating full 1080 HD photo-viewing into a home theater.
At the top of the line is the DSC-W200 camera, the most compact 12-megapixel camera in the industry. It is followed by the 8-megapixel DSC-W90 unit and the 7.2-megapixel DSC-W80 model. All sport Carl Zeiss(R) 3x optical zoom lenses; traditional, eye-level viewfinders; and large, 2.5-inch LCD screens wrapped in sleek metal bodies.
With these cameras, you can be more confident in your ability to take properly-exposed, sharp photos. All incorporate Sony's new face detection technology, which can identify up to eight faces in the camera's LCD frame, and automatically adjust white balance and flash as well as focus and exposure.
The new W-series models incorporate selectable in-camera editing functions that can save you from hours of post-editing time at the computer. Equipped with Sony's Dynamic Range Optimizer, the cameras can analyze captured image data and instantly determine the best exposure and tonality of each picture before JPEG compression. |GlobalGiants.com|
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February 16, 2007
WORLD PRESS PHOTO: US Photographer Spencer Platt wins Premier Award : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: World Press Photo of the Year 2006: Spencer Platt, USA, Getty Images: Young Lebanese drive through devastated neighborhood of South Beirut, 15 August 2006. (© World Press Photo)
The international jury of the 50th annual World Press Photo Contest selected a color image of the US photographer Spencer Platt of Getty Images as World Press Photo of the Year 2006.
The picture shows a group of young Lebanese driving through a South Beirut neighborhood devastated by Israeli bombings. The picture was taken on 15 August 2006, the first day of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah when thousands of Lebanese started returning to their homes.
World Press Photo jury chair Michele McNally describes the winning image: “It’s a picture you can keep looking at. It has the complexity and contradiction of real life, amidst chaos. This photograph makes you look beyond the obvious.”
This year 4,460 professional photographers from 124 countries entered 78,083 images in the most prestigious annual international competition in press photography. The judging sessions took place in Amsterdam from 27 January to 8 February. The jury gave prizes in 10 theme categories to 58 photographers of 23 nationalities from: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Palestinian Territories, People’s Republic of China, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the USA.
Photo: 2nd prize Daily Life Singles: David Butow, USA, Redux Pictures for US News & World Report: Street Corner, New York. (© World Press Photo)
The 2007 jury:
Chair: Michele McNally (USA), assistant managing editor The New York Times
Members:
Peter Bialobrzeski (Germany), photographer Laif Photos & Reportagen
Philip Blenkinsop (Australia), photographer Agence Vu
Ruth Eichhorn (Germany), director of photography Geo
Adrian Evans (UK), director Panos Pictures
Maya Goded (Mexico), photographer Magnum Photos
Diego Goldberg (Argentina), photographer
Wen Huang (People's Republic of China), picture editor Xinhua News Agency
Alexander Joe (Zimbabwe), photographer Agence France-Presse
Jerry Lampen (the Netherlands), photographer Reuters
Jean-François Leroy (France), director Visa pour l'Image
Maria Mann (USA), photography consultant
Secretary: Stephen Mayes (UK), director image archive Art + Commerce Anthology
Spencer Platt, the author of the World Press Photo of the Year 2006, will receive his award and a cash prize of 10,000 euro at the awards ceremony in the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam, on Sunday 22 April 2007. In addition, Canon will donate Platt a Canon Pro SLR camera.
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January 18, 2007
Sony Rings in the New Year With an Array of Digital Cameras : GlobalGiants.com
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17 -- Sony is ringing in the New Year with four additions to its Cyber-shot(R) digital camera line: the DSC-W55, DSC-W35, DSC-S700 and DSC-S650 models.
The slim, compact DSC-W55 and DSC-W35 models will sport 7.2-megapixel imagers and precision Carl Zeiss(R) Vario-Tessar lenses. They combine traditional, eye-level viewfinders with large LCD screens for easy framing and viewing of photos. The W55 camera will make a splash in Caribbean blue, pale pink, elegant black and sleek silver with a 2.5-inch LCD screen wrapped in a metal body, and the W35 camera will shimmer in silver with a two-inch screen. [GlobalGiants.com]
The new DSC-S700 and DSC-S650 cameras will also feature 7.2-megapixel imagers, and will shine in classic silver. The former model will house a 2.4-inch LCD wrapped in a metal body and the latter a two-inch screen.
All four new models feature 3x optical zoom capability, blur-reduction technologies (ISO), and substantial internal memory for shooting without a media card. Their storage capacities can be expanded further with optional 8GB Memory Stick Duo(TM) or Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM) flash media cards for the W-series models and 4 GB Duo media cards for the S-series models.
"Now that digital cameras are personal items, it's common to have more than one camera per household," said Phil Lubell, director of marketing for digital cameras at Sony Electronics. "Our new models are solid performers that will be easy for novices to digital photography to use and at the same time meet the needs of more advanced users."
Capture the Mood
High sensitivity is featured on all of the cameras to reduce the chances of taking blurry photos, especially in low light situations. With settings up to ISO1000, you can shoot at higher shutter speeds to capture the candles on a birthday cake or the city lights without using a flash.
On the W-series cameras, Sony's Clear RAW(TM) noise reduction technology helps reduce picture noise common to low-light exposures. Sony's AF Illuminator also facilitates these models' ability to shoot well in low light. A special light is thrown on subjects before taking a shot so that the camera's imager can better detect contrast. The end result is well-focused, clear pictures, even in low light.
Shoot At The Speed of Life
These new models feature quick start-up, fast shot-to-shot times, and long battery life -- up to 380 shots on a full charge of the W55 and W35 cameras' Lithium ion battery, and 460 shots on a full charge of the S700 and S650 models' optional, rechargeable AA batteries. The cameras' sophisticated auto-exposure and auto-focus features work fast so you get the picture right the first time.
No More Guesswork
All models incorporate a function guide and resolution guide. When menu icons are selected, a simple text explanation is displayed on the LCD screen. This function guide is readily-accessible through a convenient mode dial. The resolution guide is helpful when deciding on the best resolution for prints. When you select the resolution in the menu, a pop-up screen provides the ideal print size for that particular setting. [GlobalGiants.com]
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January 9, 2007
SANYO FISHER XACTI HD2: GlobalGiants.com
PHOTO: SANYO Xacti HD2 High-Definition Digital Video Camera. [GlobalGiants.com]
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December 28, 2006
Nordstrom Celebrates Black History Month With Kamoinge Photo Exhibit
Highlighting Style, Spirit and Pride of African American Musicians.
SEATTLE, Dec. 27 -- In celebration of Black History Month, Nordstrom will showcase a photography exhibit by Kamoinge, a talented group of African American photographers. These images illustrate life and culture as expressed through music over the past 40 years. The exhibit will be displayed in select Nordstrom stores and at www.nordstrom.com throughout the month of February.
Photo: Joey Morant, Rainbow Room, 2005. Photographer: Mark Lee Blackshear
Appearing for the second year at the Nordstrom exhibit, Kamoinge is a group of New York City-based photographers whose work has been featured in books, museums, newspapers and magazines throughout the United States. Kamoinge (a Swahili word meaning "a group of people acting together") was established in 1963 in Harlem to alleviate the sense of photographic isolation generally felt by black photographers. Today their mission has evolved to produce visual images of time that reflect human relationships, political and social interactions and the spiritual world of imagery. Nordstrom has recognized Black History Month over the past five years with in-store exhibits.
The exhibit will feature 11 photographers: Salimah Ali, Anthony BarBoza, Mark Lee Blackshear, Adger Cowans, Gerald Cyrus, Colette Fournier, Herbert Randall, Herb Robinson, Radcliffe Roye, Jamel Shabazz, and Shawn Walker.
Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the USA's leading fashion specialty retailers, with 157 US stores located in 27 states. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 99 Full-Line Stores, 50 Nordstrom Racks, five Faconnable boutiques, one free-standing shoe store, and one clearance store. Nordstrom also operates 35 Faconnable boutiques in Europe.
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December 17, 2006
SONY’S NEW F23 CAMERA FOR CONTENT CREATORS AND PROGRAM PRODUCERS
PARK RIDGE, N.J. – Sony Electronics has introduced the F23 camera, which will support 4:4:4 1920 by 1080 RGB imaging.
“With this new system, content creators and program producers will have one more extremely versatile high-end production tool in their arsenal,” said Rob Willox, Sony’s director of marketing for professional content creation products. “Developed for cinematographers, this system will offer the technical and mechanical flexibility they need, as well as a compact and rugged design to withstand the challenging conditions often encountered on location.”
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December 7, 2006
PANASONIC INTRODUCES ITS FIRST CONSUMER HIGH DEFINITION CAMCORDERS
PHOTO: Figure skater Marni Halasa performs a dance routine for media testing Panasonic's two new 3CCD High Definition AVCHD camcorders unveiled at an ice rink in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2006. Panasonic held a press conference and series of demonstrations to introduce its first consumer High Definition camcorders they say will keep pace with the continued evolution in video toward larger TV screens and higher definition video content. (Feature Photo Service)
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