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The Fujifilm X10 – 12-megapixel Compact with manual controls…

Posted on December 7, 2011December 29, 2011 by Peter Killey

I really do like this retro camera from Fujifilm – The Fujifilm X10 is a 12-megapixel compact with manual controls, a larger-than-average, 2/3” type EXR CMOS sensor, a 28-112mm (eq.) f/2.0-2.8 lens and a newly developed Optical Image Stabilisation mechanism. Resurrecting the 2/3” sensor size that was commonly found in bridge cameras until the middle of the past decade, the Fujfilm X10 features a sensitivity range of ISO 100 to ISO 5000, expandable to ISO 12800 at reduced resolution. The new sensor also offers all the usual EXR shooting modes that allow the user to give priority to signal-to-noise ratio, dynamic range or resolution depending on the individual requirements of each shot. The newly developed 4x manual zoom lens comprises 11 elements (including 3 aspherical and 2 extra-low-dispersion elements) in 9 groups and benefits from a Super Electron Beam Coating that is claimed to reduce flare and ghosts. The maximum aperture is f/2 at the wide end of the zoom range and f/2.8 at full telephoto, while the available minimum aperture is f11 throughout. Raw image capture, a full range of manual controls, 4 different auto bracketing functions, 8 film simulation modes, a 360° Motion Panorama mode, electronic level gauge and 1080p Full HD video recording round off the features list. The Fuji X10 also boasts a hot-shoe, an integrated manual pop-up flash, an optical viewfinder and a 2.8” rear monitor with a resolution of 460,000 dots. The Fujifilm X10 will be available in early November 2011, with pricing to be confirmed. Fujifilm Press Release FUJIFILM ANNOUNCES THE NEW PREMIUM COMPACT FUJIFILM X10 DIGITAL CAMERA: LARGE SENSOR, BRIGHT LENS AND WIDE OPTICAL VIEW FINDER IN A RETRO BLACKOUT DESIGN FUJIFILM X10 Features a 2/3” EXR CMOS Sensor with a Maximum F2.0 Aperture and 4x Manual Zoom Valhalla, N.Y., September 1, 2011 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced the all new premium compact FUJIFILM X10 digital camera, featuring a new larger 2/3” 12 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor and a bright, high-definition FUJINON1 F2.0 wide-angle to F2.8 telephoto, 4x manual zoom lens (28-112mm)2 with a proprietary Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating)…

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Nikon V1 Review – Mmmmm

Posted on October 29, 2011October 29, 2011 by Peter Killey

Nikon announced the new J1 and V1 cameras amidst a flurry of excitement spawned from months, if not years, of rumours and mysterious “giant hands” appearing around the world. The Nikon J1 and V1 were finally revealed to a world with baited breath, featuring some pretty impressive specs in an extremely small body, along with a brand new “CX” format 10 million pixel sensor and new “1” mount, the company’s first new mount since 1959. We spent some time with a pre-production sample of V1 to get the lowdown on Nikon’s camera, which it describes as belonging to a whole new category, the “ACIL” or “Advanced compact with interchangeable lenses”. Designed from the ground up, Nikon claims that, unlike other compact system cameras on the market, this is not a compromise, but a complete system that has been designed for the best performance. I really do like this camera and the Nikon V1 “C1” format.

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I Want this Camera – New Nikon S8200 Digital Camera

Posted on October 17, 2011October 17, 2011 by Peter Killey

Key Features of the New Nikon S8200 Digital Camera Ultra-portable 14x super-zoom: boasts a compact pocket-size body. Back illuminated 16 megapixel CMOS image sensor: increases the amount of light that each pixel receives, improving sensitivity and reducing noise for superb performance in any light. 14x NIKKOR zoom lens with wide-angle to super-telephoto coverage: boasts ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass as well as aspherical lens and HRI (High Refractive Index) elements for superior performance. Offers outstanding precision and sharp resolution (35mm equivalent: 25-350 mm). Anti-blur technology automatically counters blurred images in four different ways. Lens-shift VR (Vibration Reduction) reduces the effect of camera shake. High ISO (up to 3200) light sensitivity reduces the risk of blurred images with fast-moving subjects or in low-light. Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically selects the sharpest of up to 10 sequential shots. Dedicated light modes: deliver superb results in any light, even without a tripod: Backlight scene mode  with Auto HDR offers impressive tonal detail in any situation. Night Portrait mode delivers beautifully detailed night scenes and indoor portraits. Night Landscape mode lets you shoot sharp images in low light. Large 7.5 cm (3 in.) 921k-dot LCD monitor offers vivid color reproduction, sharp contrast and clear viewing. Boasts Nikon’s Clear Color Display technology that minimizes reflections, even in bright sunlight. Full HD (1080p) movie recording with stereo sound: optical zoom and autofocus are available during recording, and you can capture a photo while filming. Boasts an option to film in slow or fast motion using recording speeds from 15 to 120 fps (VGA). Camera features a built-in HDMI connector with HDMI-CEC support for output to an HDTV. High speed continuous shooting: lets you capture the action at a fast 6 fps. Quick response: fast start-up and autofocus for capturing moments as they happen. Easy Panorama 360°/180°: lets you pan vertically or horizontally to create dynamic panoramas. Special effects: shoot still images or movies using a special effect, or use an in-camera filter to enhance photos after you have taken them. Effects to shoot with include soft focus and Nostalgic Sepia, and you can review your choice on the LCD screen before you begin. Filters include Cross Screen,…

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RIP Steve Jobs ~ 1955 to 2011

Posted on October 6, 2011October 6, 2011 by Peter Killey

Steve Jobs, billionaire co-founder of Apple and the mastermind behind an empire of products that revolutionised computing, telephony and the music industry, has died in California at the age of 56. Jobs stepped down in August as chief executive of the company he helped set up in 1976, citing illness. He had been battling an unusual form of pancreatic cancer, and had received a liver transplant in 2009. Jobs wrote in his letter of resignation: “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.” Apple released a statement paying tribute: “Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives … The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.” Bill Gates, the former chief executive of Microsoft, said in a statement that he was “truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’s death”. He added: “The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come. “For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honour. I will miss Steve immensely.” He is survived by his wife, Laurene, and four children. In a statement his family said Jobs “died peacefully today surrounded by his family … We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief”. Jobs was one of the pioneers of Silicon Valley and helped establish the region’s claim as the global centre of technology. He founded Apple with his childhood friend Steve Wozniak, and the two marketed what was considered the world’s first personal computer, the Apple II. He was ousted in a bitter boardroom battle in 1985, a move that he later claimed was the best thing that could have happened to him. Jobs went on to buy Pixar, the company behind some of the biggest animated hits in…

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Ted, Nick and Douglas Beach

Posted on October 5, 2011October 5, 2011 by Peter Killey

I am so jealous today, Nick took Ted down to Douglas Beach for the first time ever, Ted and Nick or Nick and Ted 🙂 loved it, Ted was running wild and even ran into the sea right up to his neck and spent an hour after that running wild, I just wish I was off work to have been with them! Never mind I am off this coming Friday until next Tuesday so hopefully we can take Ted down there again, happy days 🙂

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Poor weather – No Piccies

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Peter Killey

Well it’s been well over a week now since I last took some images for Manxscenes.com, the weather has been terrible over the last week, let’s hope the weather will improve for this weekend as I am off from Friday until Tuesday 🙂

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Ted’s update 25th September 2011

Posted on September 25, 2011September 25, 2011 by Peter Killey

Well its been over four weeks since I last posted an update about Ted the Border Terrier Terrorist pup, Ted is now 17 weeks old and is growing in age, cockiness and character every single day. Ted absolutely loves going out for a walk with Nick and I, he gets so excited and even though he is still small with small legs he will walk for ever, in fact Nick and I have found when we return home after a massive walk, we are knackered but Ted is just started, he is a bit hyper!! 🙂 We took Ted for a walk on the boards above Clypse Reservoir on Friday 23rd September and he loved it, we can let him off his lead and he stays close by, he even comes straight back as soon as we call his name. We love little Ted (sometimes!) and he has made such a lovely pet. Click on image for a larger view…

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Apple IOS 5 Update – Apparently Due Sept 2011

Posted on August 29, 2011August 29, 2011 by Peter Killey

New Version of iOS Includes Notification Center, iMessage, Newsstand, Twitter Integration Among 200 New Features Available to iPhone, iPad & iPod touch Users This Autumn 🙂 SAN FRANCISCO June  2011 Apple® today previewed iOS 5, the latest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, and released a beta version to iOS Developer Program members. The iOS 5 beta release includes over 200 new features that will be available to iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® users this fall. New iOS 5 features include: Notification Center, an innovative way to easily view and manage notifications in one place without interruption; iMessage, a new messaging service that lets you easily send text messages, photos and videos between all iOS devices; and Newsstand, a new way to purchase and organize your newspaper and magazine subscriptions. With the new PC Free feature, iOS 5 users can activate and set up their iOS device right out of the box and get software updates over the air with no computer required. “iOS 5 has some great new features, such as Notification Center, iMessage and Newsstand and we can’t wait to see what our developers do with its 1,500 new APIs,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Perhaps iOS 5’s paramount feature is that it’s built to seamlessly work with iCloud in the Post PC revolution that Apple is leading.” With iOS 5 and iCloud®, you just enter your Apple ID and password and iCloud will seamlessly integrate with your apps to automatically and wirelessly keep all of your mail, contacts, calendars, photos, apps, books, music and more, up-to-date across all your devices without ever having to connect to a computer. Notification Center provides iOS 5 users with an innovative way to easily access all notifications―text messages, missed calls, calendar alerts, app alerts and more, all in one place, from anywhere in iOS 5. When they arrive, notifications appear briefly at the top of the screen without interrupting what you’re doing. With one swipe you can see all your notifications, and a simple tap will take you right to its app for more detail. Notifications also appear…

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Ted aged 13 Weeks

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Peter Killey

On Saturday 20th Nick and myself took Ted for the longest walk of his 13 week old life along Douglas Promenade 🙂 Ted loved the walk but as we discovered he has some dislikes as well! Basically as you can imagine there are lots of things happening on the Promenade and Ted soon found that he did not like waste bins, buses, horse trams and anyone pushing a pram, they were all big monsters to him and all he wanted was picking up whenever these situations arose. Anyway we took Ted from Summerland to the Castlemona shops and we had to turn around because the rain started to pour down, much to the joy of cocky little Ted 🙂 Nick has has now taught Ted to sit properly and he even raises his right paw (high 5) when he gets a treat for doing something right, which unfortunately is not that often!! More about Ted the Border Terrorist soon 🙂    

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Ted’s first trip to the beach 13th August 2011

Posted on August 13, 2011August 13, 2011 by Peter Killey

Nick and myself took Ted down to Castletown beach today to introduce him to the sand and the sea 🙂 Ted’s first reaction was, Oh my God whats this stuff all about and quickly plonked his bum down however when Nick started chucking his mini tennis ball for him, he took off running into the wind, with his ears flapping…. After ten minutes he was like a puppy possessed with absolute love for the sand and the sea, he adored it, he even ran into the sea until a big wave came towards him and frightened him!! This little fella is such an adorable puppy and I cannot wait until his next adventure, maybe a trip along the Promenade in Douglas or Laxey 🙂 Click any of the images for a larger view.

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Ted – The Border Terrorist

Posted on August 1, 2011August 1, 2011 by Peter Killey

1st August 2011 – A bit of an update on Ted the Border Terrorist who has just turned 10 weeks old 🙂 Since the last post on the 26th July, Ted has really sprung up with his noticeably longer legs and his more than playful way. For some unknown reason Ted thinks he is a cat and sometimes prowls around and pounces on unsuspecting feet or sometimes his toys! He has been to the vet today and had his final injection which will allow him to go out for walks next week. I cannot wait to take him out for a walk or onto the beach for a run.                

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A Busy Day – 26 July 2011

Posted on July 26, 2011July 26, 2011 by Peter Killey

Nick has had Ted in the garden today and he has been a very busy puppy, so much so that he has fell asleep on Nicks camera, basically he is knackered tonight 🙂 Yeeeaaay 🙂

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