iPad 2

There's been quite a buzz around the next iPad. The one you're using now could be exactly or similar to the iPad 2. Competition is non-existent for iPad right now. All the other companies, like Samsung, have tablets shipping already, and many more of the more formidable iPad competitors will be out in 2011. 

Apple’s going to do what it can to get the iPad 2 out next year only for that one liner that Steve loves, “We’re releasing the next iPad today before our competitors have even caught up with the first generation.” He’s used that line a few times, but the iPad itself will probably look very similar to the one you’re holding in your hand right now. I predict it will have the same aluminum back, the same bezel and similar weight and the battery life will be mostly unchanged. What will be new?

New screen size
The rumour going around says that a 7" model is on its way to sit right beside the current 9" model, and due to Apple's resolution independence and growing number of developers, a new screen size wouldn't cause much issues beyond a few optimizations that have to happen from App Store developers to make things look perfect. 


The new screen size will probably help the iPad to reach a lower price for consumers and compete with the other tablets. 


New screen resolution 
You can be sure that there would be a new screen resolution to the 2nd generation of the iPad. With Apple's Retina Display in the iPhone 4, there's no doubt that the iPad would soon have it. This is an inevitable upgrade that is going to force us early adopters who own an iPad and an iPhone 4 to jump in line.


New design
I’m doubtful of this one but it’s worth mentioning in this post. Apple generally waits two to three refreshes before redoing the overall hardware of its devices, but a thinner iPad may be in line that mimics much of Apple’s iPhone 4. Squaring off the design would help the device lay flat, but would also make it more susceptible to scratches. This is a maybe as Apple can legitimately call this a second generation iPad without modifying the outer shell. Of course, if it’s releasing a smaller screen size, it might be a good idea to change things up a bit to throw off the competition. 


Built-in cameras
It is said that a revamped model of the iPad would feature cameras on the front and back of the device, just like an iPhone, enabling Apple's Facetime video conferencing service. Increasing the iPad 2's capabilities with a built-in camera would surely attract more consumers. 


How the iPad would really look is a closely guarded secret by Apple. But with nearly 13 million units of the iPad expected to be shipped by year-end since its launch in April, the anticipation is growing over the next version. 


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Camera Tricks and Treats

Hi guys! Sorry for not posting yesterday... I was busy doing stuff. But anyway, as said in the last post, i will be posting something about technology. As the title suggests, camera tricks and treats! ^.^ 

Camera manufacturers are pilling tricks onto camera models and turning them into multi-talented treats for photo buffs. From High Definition video recording to photo-tweaking features that would have required a computer plus photo-editing software to execute, such tricks would turn even the dullest of photos and videos into exciting ones! Here are some tricks and treats you will want to know when shopping for your next camera! 

High-Definition video

HD video recording used to require large camcorders to shoot. Well, not anymore. Cameras that record HD videos start to reduce in size. For those thinking of getting a camera with photo and video functions, you might want to watch out for the ability to record audio in stereo and auto-focus when recording videos.

Extended Optical Zoom

Focal length ranges in cameras expanded significantly, allowing users to take in on a huge landscape and then zoom in to magnify on an object miles away. Optical zooms have increased from the old 3x to 5x! Compact superzooms start at 10x and the compacts with bigger bodies start at 24x. Wide angles of 28mm or wider and with faster apertures - f2.8 or more - that emit more light allow more flexible composition and better low-light shots.

More Sensitive or Bigger Sensors

The mass market models are still fixated at a high megapixel count to attract clueless costumers, performance compacts stick to the 10 to 12 megapixel band. These cameras use either a re-designed low-light performance, called the backside illumination or BSI sensor, or a physically bigger one. The latter are the prosumer model that allow total manual control and shooting in RAW files.

In-camera panorama

This trick does the work of a PC and an image-stitching program. Press the shutter button once and then pan the landscape with the camera slowly by following the arrow indicated on the LCD till the camera has collected enough shots to make a panoramic photograph. You might want to get one of these powerful cameras that not only help to stitch the images together, but also create a stunning 360-degree view of the place. Something that everybody wants.

HDR photos

High Dynamic Range [HDR] photos overcome the contrast limits of a digital camera by merging  into a single image the best portions of a few shots taken of the same subject at different exposures. HDR panoramic photographs used to require special or high-end image-editing software, but now, with the advances in technology, this can be easily done in-camera.

High-speed shooting

Top-end DSLR cameras peak at 10 frames per second [fps]. Some compact cameras can clock faster frame rates from 10 to 40 fps. Compact cameras are now able to clock frame rates of 1000 fps, but do keep in mind that image quality decreases with the increasing frame rate. Excellent lighting is also needed for such feats.

Tilt-shift lens simulation

This trick mimics the effect of using a tilt-shift lens on a DSLR camera. By controlling which parts of the photo are in focus, it can make a landscape look toy-like or a miniature. It is also able to make a person stand out with selective focus instead of just using a large aperture to create a narrow depth of field. 

Make sure to keep these buzzwords in mind when shopping for your next camera or else... ???

I'll leave it to you to think about it yourself. Yeah. And as usual, some pictures of cameras and some of the tricks above in action.

                                             Amazing isn't? Looks like a miniature. 

                                                                      Cool right?

                                                         iPhone app - PaparazziCam

                                        Did you know that this camera [below] existed?

Cool isn't it? I guess it kind of a spy camera, given that its small enough to go around your finger. Anyway, that's all for today folks! Please do visit us again and please also help to publicize our website. Here's our Facebook fan page and Twitter! Please follow us too! Thank you very much! See you again soon! ^.^ Bye!

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