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Dragon Ball Series
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Wednesday August 25, 2010
During the course of the review, I will sometimes refer to my personal SD850 IS because the comparison highlights some seemingly minor but significant feature/design changes. For example, I mentioned the importance of being able to easily review pictures I have taken (or others have taken of me) so I can decide whether more need to be taken. With the SD870, the play button stands alone on the back of the camera for easy playback without having to exit a shooting mode. In contrast, with my own SD850 I have to switch out of picture taking mode (into play mode) in order to review a picture, then remember to switch back. It’s a small design change, with major benefits—especially for the compulsive reviewer-re-taker. In general, this feature on the camera makes it easier to navigate back and forth between the modes. To get out of review (play mode) you simply tap the shutter button. On the other hand, one change I do not like on the SD870 is the on/off key right next to the shutter button. Consider how many times you have asked someone to take a picture with your camera. While the shutter key is more prominent and raised, someone unfamiliar with your camera is just as likely to press the on/off switch by accident. Then, you have to set up the camera and shot again while they wait anxiously to make the eight o’clock show. A mere 5.5 oz., the SD870 comes equipped with 3.8x IS (image stabilization) capabilities and an 8 megapixel lens. With a range of 4.6mm at maximum wide angle to 17.3mm at maximum telephoto—a 35mm film equivalent to 28mm (wide) and 105mm (tele)—the digital zoom can magnify up to 15x in combination with the optical zoom. The image of the dragonfly below illustrates the combined effort of the SD870’s IS feature and digital macro zoom capability. The 3 inch LCD screen covers the majority of the SD870’s black backside. To the right of the screen there is a column of buttons. At the top is the convenient (above-mentioned) play button underneath which is a print/share button for use when connecting to a computer or printer. Below that is an indicator light which may turn green, blinking green, orange or blinking orange depending on certain conditions. Under the indicator light is a function/set button encircled by a dial which offers easy access to ISO, flash, macro, self timer settings (in shooting modes), trash, and jump settings (in playback modes). This function dial also serves as the up/down right/left keys and when you circle your finger counterclockwise around the outer edge, it gives you quick access to shooting modes. For example, if I am in SCN mode and I circle my finger around the dial, an enlarged version of the modes I can choose from (in this case: Night snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Foliage etc.) will appear on the LCD screen. As I continue to circle my thumb around and around, I simply stop at the mode I want and it takes me into that mode. It is similar to the dial on an iPod, but not as sensitive or easy to use.
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Wednesday August 18, 2010
Nokia's N80 was introduced with the second wave of Nseries handsets in November of 2005. It packs quad-band GSM/EDGE support and 3G WCDMA access into an attractive slider form factor. Physically, the N80 is shaped like a block that has had its longest edges rounded out, making it comfortable to hold. A profile view of the device reveals its somewhat wedged shape, which I personally find quite attractive. The brushed front facade and textured black body also look good, and resist finger prints far better than many of the N80's glossy counterparts. Our N80 came in black, a color that seems to suit it well. While neither small nor light, measuring 96mm x 50mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.0" x 1") and weighing 135g (4.8oz), the N80 feels appropriate when one considers everything that is crammed inside. When closed, the N80's 5-way d-pad and main controls are still accessible. Below the normal softkeys and call keys you will find a dedicated menu key, a multimedia menu key, an edit key, and a C key. The multimedia key menu is simply an app that you can configure to give quick access to N80 functions by using d-pad direction shortcuts, just as always was the case before Nokia introduced the Active Standby screen. You don't have to limit yourself to multimedia functions - in spite of its name, it works for anything. Long-pressing the key from the standby screen will load the music player by default. Similarly, long pressing the camera shutter button on the right side of the device will load the camera. The camera itself is located on the back, with a flash and macro mode slider, and a memory card slot is located on the left side of the N80. The power button and infrared port are located on the top, and the mini power port, the same as used on the N90 and 770, and pop-port connector are located on the bottom. Opening the unsprung slider mechanism reveals a decent numeric keypad. The keys have a solid feel and click softly when pressed, but offer limited travel. The only problem I found with the controls revolved around the d-pad controller. It has no separate center select button. Instead, you press the entire d-pad down for selecting. This allows for far more frequent mis-hits than would otherwise happen. Fortunately, the OS seems prepared for that most of the time, and seems to ignore the direction when it comes with a select press at nearly the same moment. Regardless, a separate button would have been much nicer. Another change I would have liked would have been some sort of spring mechanism that holds the slider open or closed. As is, it can be moved a bit too easily when the device is removed from a pocket or when you are attempting to press the power button. When the device is closed, a "Lock Keypad?" prompt comes up, which is great.
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Tuesday May 11, 2010
The animated cartoon has made little progress except in America, but the popularity of Disney films, rivaled in universal appeal only by the films of Chaplin, gives reason to hope that there will be a world-wide development in the field of animation. Memories of television programming from my youth consists mostly of great educational shows like Sesame Street and The Friendly Giant. Who can forget the time where you would get up early on Saturday morning to watch cartoons. But, now I'm into a new, rapidly growing style of cartoons called Anime. What is the difference between Anime and American cartoons? It's a whole world of difference between the two. I do agree that anime has been made for an immense amount of genres while American cartoons are usually just for kids or they are heavily political if otherwise. In Japan, the main audience consists of anyone aged from one to one hundred. American animation, or more commonly referred to as "cartoons", became an escape from realism. Being a conservative "civilized" American society, the cartoons main audience became children, as it would be considered "childish" for an adult to watch animated features & shorts. The main goal of the industry became not only to sell theatre seats and commercial spots, but sell merchandise as well. In short, American animation is mainly aimed at children, promoting Judeo-Christian views that there is a "good" side and a "bad" side, with one "right" answer in the end. It is episodic so that children will never have to worry about missing the odd episode, and won't have to follow a complex storyline or character development usually present in series'. On the other hand, Japanese animation is somewhat different. Often referred to as anime, it is a form of mass media that has an audience of all ages. I look at it as being simply another vehicle to send the same messages and provide the same entertainment that live-action movies do, other than considering it one genre of the industry. Most anime is based on manga, the Japanese version of comics. Authors create their stories in a set of still pictures that, if the strip is popular enough, are then brought to life. Comic strips in Japan, however, originate from the post-WWII era when American strips were imported to Japan. The format was widely popular, and soon Japanese authors began to create their own strips. Between the two, the humor in anime tends to be more teenage related since there are some suggestions of sexual reference in there. The humor is more of situational comedy or slap stick. One of the key differences in Anime and American cartoons is fighting. While both have a certain edge of violence, Anime is more graphic. Anime will show people being cut with their blood gushing out of their wound or characters that are bleeding. Other than that, there are just some nit picky differences. Anime can be superlong for series Pokemon, which is up to about 400 or more episodes. But typically one season is roughly about twenty to twenty-six episodes while American cartoons are typically thirteen episodes per season. There you have it. People shouldn't just shun a country for it's style of cartooning. That prevents cultural bridges from forming and ultimately, disrespect for one's own country in whole. I see it when I go to anime conventions V.v Same with American Comics Vs Japanese comics. They are both great and bad in their own way. Everything is built up with components. As are many other Americans, as seen in the exponential growth of the anime distribution industry in the last few years. Perhaps one day anime will be generally accepted as a form of entertainment in America, and will no longer be limited to college students and comic conventions.
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Wednesday April 21, 2010
The Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS is a new compact 12 megapixel digital camera which offers the ultimate in wide shooting via a wide-angle zoom lens. It features a new Smart Auto mode, which uses Canon’s innovative Scene Detection Technology to deliver incredible shots with simple point-and-shoot operation. It also features an HDMI output so you can quickly hook the camera up to an HDTV for playing back photos and videos. A refreshingly uncluttered user interface perfectly complements the wide-aspect 2.8 inch LCD screen. It is one of the most expensive pocket cameras for an outstanding photography experience. Let us take a look at this excellent Consumer Electronics product and see what you get for your money.
It's not a flattering term, the one that first strikes you when you are presented with the Canon IXUS 110 IS. We thought the most apt term was "peculiar", given the camera's rotund exterior and elongated form factor. This camera comes in curved stylish design, finished in a splendid choice of silver, gold, pink or blue. At the top, the power button, shutter button and function switch sit alongside each other, and there are three options to choose from: full automatic (with automatic scene detection), program and movie mode. On the front, the lens is sat nearer the middle than some compacts with the lens set further away in the top corner.
Comparing the 110 to its much more attractively styled brethren, the 100 IS, reveals the true advantages of this camera. Though it loses in the looks department, it picks up on most elements that we took issue with on the other camera. The widescreen LCD screen is an interesting inclusion because it allows you to take photos and movies as you'll see them in the 16:9 aspect ratio (in a reduced resolution though, at 9 megapixels or 4000x2248 pixels).
The camera starts up in 1.4 seconds and at first feels quite responsive. Then you come to take an image, and while actual shutter lag is fairly low, the delay between the camera taking the image and it being displayed on screen is rather lengthy. Colour saturation was not as pleasing as we saw on the 100 IS, nor was the general sharpness of images. It's good to see that Canon hasn't pushed the bar too much in achieving hyper-real images; however, left in fully automatic mode you might be wondering why your photos look a little dull and lifeless.
For maximum results with minimum effort, the Canon IXUS 110 IS incorporates a new Smart Auto mode. This uses Canon’s Scene Detection Technology to analyse the shooting scene in detail - checking subject brightness, contrast, distance and overall hue. Thanks to DIGIC 4 processing, Canon’s intelligent technologies are now more accurate than ever. Improved Motion Detection Technology aids blur-free capture of moving subjects. i-Contrast brightens the dark areas of a photo without blowing out correctly-exposed areas.
Overall the Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS is as quick and responsive as you'd want a compact camera to be – and as we've noted in reference to the annoying fiddly scroll control, it can feel too responsive on occasion. The photos were sharp with plenty of vivid colours. In fact you will be hard pressed to find a pocket camera that takes much better pictures than the Canon IXUS 110 IS. I can see the appeal for users who like pretty cameras and younger photographers who enjoy funny little features such as Colour Accent. Unfortunately to maintain a sleek exterior, functionality and ease of use has been reduced and instead relegated to menus and sub-menus, and, it's a little more confusing than the implementation on the 100 IS. Another concern with this minimalist approach is that to find out what the navigation pad options are only found out by pressing the pad and an icon appears on screen. But anyway, this Consumer Electronics product is excellent. | | | |
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