The Canon EOS (Electro-Optical System) autofocus 35 mm film and digital SLR camera system was introduced in 1987 with the Canon EOS 650 and is still in production as Canon's current dSLR system. The acronym EOS was chosen for Eos, the Titan Goddess of dawn in Greek mythology, and is often pronounced as a word (i.e., EE-oss), although some spell out the letters, reading it as an initialism. There is no officially correct pronunciation, as both seem logical.
As of 2007, Canon has released no fewer than 40 EOS SLR camera models, starting with the introduction of the EOS 650 in 1987. In the 1990s, Canon worked with Kodak to produce digital camera bodies, starting with the EOS DCS 3 in 1995. The first digital EOS SLR camera wholly designed and manufactured by Canon is the EOS D30, released in 2000.
Prior to the introduction of the EOS D30 digital SLR, Canon in collaboration with Kodak produced four digital SLRs by modifying the internals of the EOS-1N film SLR. These four digital SLRs had a Canon EOS body and thus can accept EF lenses, while the image sensor and electronics were designed and built by Kodak.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Mazda3
The Mazda3 (known as the Mazda Axela in Japan) is a compact car manufactured in Japan by the Mazda Motor Corporation. It was introduced for the 2004 model year, replacing the Mazda Familia (323 or Protegé in export markets). A more performance-oriented version of the Mazda3 is marketed as Mazdaspeed3 in North America and Mazda3 MPS in Europe.
A second generation Mazda3 for the 2010 model year was unveiled in late 2008, with the sedan premiering at the Los Angeles Auto Show and the hatchback at the Bologna Auto Show.
BlackBerry Curve 8900 sync mazda3 bluetooth.
News reports indicated the 2009 model year will receive a minor facelift with exterior design modifications that includes chrome door handles, a new roof spoiler, expanded use of black moldings on the rear bumper and new alloy-wheel options.
In Canada, 2009 cars retained the same models and features as the 2008.5 model year, however all trim levels had a $2000 CAD discount, known as the "Mazda Driving Dividend". The 2009 model year was only a few months long, to sell off the remainder of the first generation Mazda3s, production ceased in November 2008.
A second generation Mazda3 for the 2010 model year was unveiled in late 2008, with the sedan premiering at the Los Angeles Auto Show and the hatchback at the Bologna Auto Show.
BlackBerry Curve 8900 sync mazda3 bluetooth.
News reports indicated the 2009 model year will receive a minor facelift with exterior design modifications that includes chrome door handles, a new roof spoiler, expanded use of black moldings on the rear bumper and new alloy-wheel options.
In Canada, 2009 cars retained the same models and features as the 2008.5 model year, however all trim levels had a $2000 CAD discount, known as the "Mazda Driving Dividend". The 2009 model year was only a few months long, to sell off the remainder of the first generation Mazda3s, production ceased in November 2008.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Digital TV
Digital television (Digital TV or DTV) is the sending and receiving of moving images and sound by discrete (digital) signals, in contrast to the analog signals used by analog TV.
In the United States, where most full-power television stations are already broadcasting both an analog and a digital signal, the FCC has set June 12, 2009 as the date on which all analog transmissions will cease and over-the-air broadcasts will be solely digital. By special dispensation, some analog TV signals ceased, as previously scheduled, on February 17, 2009 and earlier in Hawaii. However, US President Barack Obama delayed the introduction of digital TV in most areas as part of an economic stimulus package so that the switch occurred on June 12, 2009.
While the majority of the viewers of over-the-air broadcasting in the USA watch full-power stations (which number about 1800), there are three other categories of TV stations in the USA: low-power stations, Class A stations, and TV translator stations. There is presently no deadline for these stations, about 7100 in number, to convert to digital broadcasting.
Digital TV has several advantages over analog TV, the most significant being that digital channels take up less bandwidth (and the bandwidth needs are continuously variable, at a corresponding cost in image quality depending on the level of compression). This means that digital broadcasters can provide more digital channels in the same space, provide high-definition television service, or provide other non-television services such as multimedia or interactivity. Digital TV also permits special services such as multiplexing (more than one program on the same channel), electronic program guides and additional languages, spoken or subtitled. The sale of non-television services may provide an additional revenue source.
In the United States, where most full-power television stations are already broadcasting both an analog and a digital signal, the FCC has set June 12, 2009 as the date on which all analog transmissions will cease and over-the-air broadcasts will be solely digital. By special dispensation, some analog TV signals ceased, as previously scheduled, on February 17, 2009 and earlier in Hawaii. However, US President Barack Obama delayed the introduction of digital TV in most areas as part of an economic stimulus package so that the switch occurred on June 12, 2009.
While the majority of the viewers of over-the-air broadcasting in the USA watch full-power stations (which number about 1800), there are three other categories of TV stations in the USA: low-power stations, Class A stations, and TV translator stations. There is presently no deadline for these stations, about 7100 in number, to convert to digital broadcasting.
Digital TV has several advantages over analog TV, the most significant being that digital channels take up less bandwidth (and the bandwidth needs are continuously variable, at a corresponding cost in image quality depending on the level of compression). This means that digital broadcasters can provide more digital channels in the same space, provide high-definition television service, or provide other non-television services such as multimedia or interactivity. Digital TV also permits special services such as multiplexing (more than one program on the same channel), electronic program guides and additional languages, spoken or subtitled. The sale of non-television services may provide an additional revenue source.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
BlackBerry Curve 8900
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is a new BlackBerry mobile phone developed by Research In Motion.
All the familiar BlackBerry applications are available on the Curve 8900, such as WordToGo, SheetToGo, SlideshowToGo, along with games: BrickBreaker, WordMole, Sudoku and Klondike.
In the BlackBerry model lineup, the device appears to be a replacement for the older BlackBerry Curve 8300 and is an upgrade in most all aspects and features. The most significant differences to the recently released and related BlackBerry Bold is the Curve 8900 is smaller and has a better camera, but lacks the faster 3G support of the Bold. Key differences between the BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry Bold are the smaller but higher resolution Curve 8900 screen, different USB port (mini vs. micro), smaller keyboard, improved "Atomic" trackball, larger internal memory, slightly slower processor, and a speculated lower price.
Its project name was Javelin. The first official release network/company for the 8900, in North America was Rogers Wireless, Canada. The official release on T-Mobile USA was on February 11, 2009.[1] The phone has been released on most UK networks. It was first thought to be a part of the latest 9000 series phones; however it was revealed to be an 8900 series due to the lack of 3G, unlike the BlackBerry Bold, and was officially named the BlackBerry Curve 8900. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is a Quad-band GSM/EDGE phone, unlike the BlackBerry Tour which is an EV-DO device, both with Wi-Fi and GPS.
All the familiar BlackBerry applications are available on the Curve 8900, such as WordToGo, SheetToGo, SlideshowToGo, along with games: BrickBreaker, WordMole, Sudoku and Klondike.
In the BlackBerry model lineup, the device appears to be a replacement for the older BlackBerry Curve 8300 and is an upgrade in most all aspects and features. The most significant differences to the recently released and related BlackBerry Bold is the Curve 8900 is smaller and has a better camera, but lacks the faster 3G support of the Bold. Key differences between the BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry Bold are the smaller but higher resolution Curve 8900 screen, different USB port (mini vs. micro), smaller keyboard, improved "Atomic" trackball, larger internal memory, slightly slower processor, and a speculated lower price.
Its project name was Javelin. The first official release network/company for the 8900, in North America was Rogers Wireless, Canada. The official release on T-Mobile USA was on February 11, 2009.[1] The phone has been released on most UK networks. It was first thought to be a part of the latest 9000 series phones; however it was revealed to be an 8900 series due to the lack of 3G, unlike the BlackBerry Bold, and was officially named the BlackBerry Curve 8900. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is a Quad-band GSM/EDGE phone, unlike the BlackBerry Tour which is an EV-DO device, both with Wi-Fi and GPS.
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