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    You can be Santa for THS paper  Nov 17, 2009
    Teachers are known for footing the bill for classroom supplies that aren t in the budget, but the $700 plus needed for a basic digital SLR camera for the students to learn with is a stretch. These kids will be the news writers, photographers and new media journalists of the near future, so preparing them now with modern equipment is essential to be on par with students from other schools when they enter college. (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Initiatives to Strengthen Sony's PC and Digital Imaging Business  Nov 16, 2009
    Operations relating to Sony's "alpha" digital SLR business, which have been located at Sony's Shin-Osaka Business Center in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, will move to Sony's Shinagawa Technology Center (Minato-ku, Tokyo). This move is scheduled to be completed by the end of March 2010. (JCN Network, Japan)

    Holiday Shopping Guide: Digital Camera 101  Nov 15, 2009
    There are video cameras for moving pictures, SLR (single-lens reflex) cameras with exchangeable lenses, and fixed lens models often called "point and shoot" cameras. I m going to focus just on this last category; they're the most affordable and can do most of what you'll want to do. (Fox News)

    Arasan Chip Systems Announces CompactFlash 4.1 Controller Family  Nov 3, 2009
    Designers of professional quality Digital SLR (DSLR) cameras and professional photographers have relied on CompactFlash memory cards to store their high resolution images. CompactFlash cards appeal to these discerning users owing to its handy physical size and durability in being able to withstand multiple insertion and removals in end equipment. (Primezone Releases)

    State says ministers' new luxury vehicles 'tools to do work'  Oct 29, 2009
    And they can focus on educating and feeding the homeless and destitute instead of what colour interior their new Mercedes Benz SLR should be OUR GOVERNMENT SUCKS. VIVA FREEDOM OF SPEECH VIVA. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Fewer Americans Believe in Global Warming  Oct 23, 2009
    In 2007, the IPCC estimated SLR (sea level rise) at 1 ... And this last isn't included in any SLR calculations anywhere, even though it has the potential to radically change the equation for the worse ... Add methane to the equation, and SLR of 10-15 ft by end of century are not unreasonable. (CBS News)

    Travel Photography Tips  Oct 15, 2009
    Digital SLR cameras are quite affordable these days, allowing travelers to take professional quality pictures. Don't over do it with equipment, however, because traveling. (Suite101.com)

    The Ultimate in Automotive Perfection on Display at the Concours D'Elegance at The Americana at Brand  Oct 6, 2009
    Other Supercars on display include the Aston Martin Vanquish S, Audi R8, Bugatti EB110, Cizeta V-16, Ferrari F40, Ferrari F50, Ferrari Enzo, Ford GT, Jaguar XJ220, Lamborghini Countach, Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce, Maserati MC12, Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and more. The average top speed of the cars in this impressive fleet is over 200 mph. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Leica's S Format Professional Digit...  Sep 30, 2009
    Leica S2 Redefines Pro Digital SLRs With Large Sensor in a DSLR Body ... Leica never made serious impact on photography with their SLRs to the extent they did with their iconic rangefinder cameras ... Without a significant SLR owners base Leica did not have any legacy lens or backwards compatibility issues to compromise the design of the S2. (Suite101.com)

    Guest Commentary: Ranch girl enjoys years of writing for Tri-State Neighbor  Sep 23, 2009
    While teaching at Wolsey High School and coaching basketball and track, I purchased a 35 mm SLR camera. While I had always enjoyed taking pictures, the SLR opened up a whole new world for me. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    Male rhino killed in Kaziranga  Sep 22, 2009
    Though the foresters gave a tough fight to the poachers with their 315 and 303 rifles, Mujid said they needed self loading rifles (SLR), Rapid Action security personnel and night vision goggles for better vigilance and protection of the World Heritage Site Park. Read business stories in. (India Times)

    Bankers urge RBI to unwind slowly  Sep 19, 2009
    One reasoning for the increase in SLR requirement is that it will help the government in successfully completing its huge borrowing programme. It many be recalled that a year ago, RBI reduced SLR from 25% to 24. (India Times)

    Let easy money stay: Bankers to RBI  Sep 19, 2009
    The bank chiefs also urged the central banker to hike the statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) and the share of government securities that can be parked in the held-to-maturity (HTM) basket ... One reasoning for the increase in SLR requirement is that it will help the government in successfully completing its huge borrowing programme ... It many be recalled that RBI had reduced SLR from 25% to 24% a year ago. (India Times)

    Brave new road  Sep 9, 2009
    This comes as production of the 750,000 euros ($1m; 654,000) McLaren SLR Stirling Moss, made jointly with Mercedes, is halted. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- Business)

    Formula One racing group McLaren unveils a new road car  Sep 9, 2009
    Since 2003, McLaren has been designing and manufacturing the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren line of sports cars with the German carmaker. But the partnership has come to the end with the 75 cars that make up the total production of the 750,000-euro ($1m; 654,000) McLaren SLR Stirling Moss, which will be the last in the series. (BBC News -- UK)

    Canon EOS 7D DSLR Preview  Sep 6, 2009
    The EOS 7D is Canon's new flagship of their APS-C size sensor DSLR range with professional features for photo enthusiasts and emerging professionals ... The 7D is particularly interesting for owners of Canon APS-C size sensor DSLRs looking to upgrade to a professional standard DSLR while still using all their existing lenses systems based on EF-S lenses or third party lenses such as Tokina and Sigma made specifically for APS-C sensors ... Canon have always been at the forefront of autofocus... (Suite101.com)

    Expressionist Photography Arrives Today -- Photos That Encourage Readers to "Look Beyond What You Think You See and Look Within to Think About What You Do See."  Sep 5, 2009
    He then moved over to the SLR cameras and has been using a digital SLR camera since 2005. He turned his passion into a business after a successful career in the public sector. (Primezone Releases)

    Hobbyists snap up business  Sep 3, 2009
    She has earned about $1,500 in sales over the past three years, enough to pay for a new digital SLR camera. "Over time, I just want to keep my habit going," Bolender said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Canon PowerShot G11 First Look  Sep 2, 2009
    Canons G series digital cameras surprised a number of critics with image performance approaching DSLR quality in many conditions and the favourite compact of professional photographers and photo agencies ... Panasonic and Olympus recently released their contenders, the GH1 and , based on their DSLR sensor offering a serious alternative to the ... 7 size sensor that is only a third the size of an APS-C sensor common in DSLRs. (Suite101.com)

    Olympus PEN E-P1: Return of the Pen  Aug 28, 2009
    com - Olympus PEN E-P1 Return of the Pen. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1  Aug 27, 2009
    Although it looks like a DSLR, the Micro Four Thirds system it uses means that it isn't () ... The DMC-GH1 is smaller than traditional digital SLRs, but not by much (the recently announced camera is much more compact) ... Its size, friendly menus, and simplified interface boost its appeal to not-quite-novice photographers who want more than a point-and-shoot but are still intimidated by a true digital SLR. Both its ability to let you swap lenses and its support for 1080p video at 24 frames per... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    Let There Be Light: Teaching Magnets To Do More Than Just Stick Around  Aug 24, 2009
    SLR = magnetic relaxation. Bext = external magnetic field. (Science Daily)

    Camcorders have come a long way  Aug 23, 2009
    Rather, it is a digital SLR that happens to record 720p video ... They'll get the benefits of an SLR, plus video. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    These camcorders are worth the price  Aug 21, 2009
    Rather, it is a digital SLR that happens to record 720p video ... They'll get the benefits of an SLR, plus video capabilities ... Like other digital SLRs, its sensor is very large. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Olympus Pen E-P1 compact camera can do fancy tricks  Aug 20, 2009
    By Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY It's not a digital SLR. ... Basically, it lets compact cameras behave more like expensive SLRs ... They can handle cool SLR features, such as shooting in RAW, which is an uncompressed image that can be finely tuned. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Toshiba to Launch World's First 64GB SDXC Card  Aug 4, 2009
    For example, digital SLR cameras will be able to shoot longer continuous bursts in the highest quality RAW format. Similarly, with these cards, it will be possible to download a 2. (PR Newswire)

    Nikon Introduces Four New COOLPIX Cameras Offering Superior Performance, Design and Innovation  Aug 4, 2009
    Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX(R) compact digital cameras; COOLSCAN(R) digital film scanners; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. For the second consecutive year, Nikon D Series digital SLR cameras are recognized as "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with digital SLR cameras, Two Years in a Row, Tied in 2008." According to the J.D. Power and... (PR Newswire)

    A solution for ultra shaky hands  Jul 31, 2009
    The technology will be featured in interchangeable single lens reflex (SLR) camera lens planned for release before year end ... Canon will be continuing its Rnterchangeable SLR camera lenses incorporating Hybrid IS technology and aims to fit such lenses in a wide range of products. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Full Story »  Jul 30, 2009
    Nikon announces D300s and D3000 SLRs by Macworld ... Nikon announces D300s and D3000 SLRs ... Nikon has announced two new additions to its DSLR family: the D3000, which replaces the popular D40 at the low-end of the lineup; and the D300s, which replaces the D300. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Kodak EasyShare Z980 Point-and-Shoot Camera  Jul 26, 2009
    The camera's lens barrel is also larger than that of many of its megazoom siblings, which gives the Z980 the in-hand comfort of a digital SLR.. The Z980 is noticeably fast, at starting up and at achieving focus lock. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    New Canon Hybrid is World's First Image Stabilizer to Compensate for two Types of Camera Shake  Jul 24, 2009
    The technology will be featured in interchangeable single lens reflex (SLR) camera lens planned for commercial release before the end of 2009 ... 6 IS USM, the world's first interchangeable SLR camera lens to feature a mechanism that compensates for optical camera shake ... Canon is actively engaged in ongoing research and development of interchangeable SLR camera lenses incorporating Hybrid IS technology, and is aiming for the early commercialization and inclusion of the lenses in a wide range... (JCN Network, Japan)

    Pack on your camera and laptop  Jul 12, 2009
    The camera compartment on this day-sized backpack holds an SLR camera with a zoom lens, and has four adjustable slots for storing smaller lenses, a flash, a point-and-shoot camera, and other gear. The computer sleeve holds a laptop (up to 15. (Boston Globe)

    Olympus E-30 Digital SLR Camera  Jul 8, 2009
    Even so, this camera may feel a bit hefty to anyone upgrading from an entry-level Olympus DSLR, such as the or E-530. Its controls are also slightly more intimidating, as it has no fewer than 23 buttons and three dials. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    10 humor sites sure to make you LOL  Jul 7, 2009
    The 1980s brought great advancements in the photography world, such as an automatic SLR camera, the BetaCam and. laser backgrounds. (CNN -- Law)

    Technology Live  Jul 5, 2009
    What if you could use your iPhone to snap the shutter of your Canon digital SLR ... 99 DSLR Camera Remote ... Some quick caveats: It's only available for Canon SLRs right now (an update for Nikon users is coming in July) and your camera has to be connected to a computer and Wi-Fi in order for it to work. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Coming soon: the McLaren hybrid supercar  Jul 3, 2009
    McLaren will this year end its SLR road-car co-operation with majority shareholder and F1 engine partner Mercedes-Benz, paving the way for the new entity, led by former F1 team boss Ron Dennis. The original McLaren F1 was powered by a BMW V12 engine and was the world s fastest product car between 1998 and 2005. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Big payday could help Mayweather fend off IRS  Jul 3, 2009
    The newspaper said that Mayweather and his entourage travel in a three-car fleet made up of a Rolls Royce Phantom, a Maybach and a Mercedes McLaren SLR.. "I've seen him make it rain at least 20 times in the last couple years," Branden Powers of Poetry nightclub told the newspaper. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Tech Live: Phanfare gives up on social networking  Jun 24, 2009
    Phanfare has a little more than 11,000 subscribers, mostly folks with their first digital SLR who who are photo enthusiasts. So in a bid to increase market share, Phanfare began last year offering a free service, with storage of up to 1 gigabyte of photos -- hoping users would love the service so much they would sign up for the upgrade. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Olympus PEN E-P1: PEN mightier than the SLR  Jun 19, 2009
    com - Olympus PEN E-P1 PEN mightier than the SLR. 7 Day News Archive. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Olympus EP-1 DSLR Quality in a Digi...  Jun 19, 2009
    Olympus EP-1 DSLR Quality in a Digi Cam Body. Olympus EP-1 DSLR Quality in a Digi Cam Body ... The Olympus EP-1 might look like a compact point and shoot digi cam, but hiding underneath the sleek stylistic body is the heart of an easy to use DSLR.. (Suite101.com)

    BMW M3 GT2 Races onto the Front Cover of Need for Speed SHIFT from EA  May 30, 2009
    2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Sony introduces three mainstream (alpha) cameras designed for first-time digital SLR buyers  May 18, 2009
    TORONTO, May 18 /CNW/ - Sony is making it easy for first-time digital SLR buyers to step up from point-and-shoot digital still cameras with the introduction today of three new easy-to-use (alpha) cameras (models DSLR-A380, DSLR-A330 and DSLR-A230), four new lenses, a flash and accessories. Uniquely Matched to Customers' Needs The new cameras are designed to overcome challenges faced by many customers taking their first steps in DSLR photography ... "Our new (alpha) cameras, lenses and... (Canada Newswire)

    Sony unveils new consumer DSLR cameras  May 18, 2009
    today announced three new digital single-lens reflex (SLR) targeted at consumers interested in transitioning from point-and-shoot cameras. Priced at $550, the Alpha DSLR-A230 replaces the A200 as Sonys entry-level DSLR. The $650 Alpha DLSR-A330 replaces the A300 ... The Alpha DSLR-A380 replaces the A350. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Canon EOS 5D Mark II awarded top honors in Japan's premier photo industry awards  May 18, 2009
    Tokyo, May 15, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. today announced that the Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera, equipped with a 21 ... The 2009 Camera of the Year award marks the eighth time that a Canon camera has earned top honors at the Camera Grand Prix, and the first since the top prize went to the EOS-1Ds, the industry's first professional-model digital SLR camera to feature a 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor ... Additionally, the model earned high marks as... (JCN Network, Japan)

    Here are features your gadgets really need  May 14, 2009
    3 inches (for small cameras) and 16 x 23 mm (for SLR cameras). They never, ever appear in simple diagonal inch measurements, the way TV screens (and even camera screens) are measured. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Five Canon products win prestigious Technical Image Press Association awards  May 4, 2009
    The award-winning products are: the EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera, the PowerShot G10 compact digital camera, the TS-E17mm f/4L tilt-shift SLR camera lens, the PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II inkjet printer, and the LEGRIA HF S10 HD video camcorder. The Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera earned "Best Digital SLR Expert in 2009" honors ... 1-megapixel EOS 5D Mark II, the first EOS-series SLR with full High Definition (HD) video capability that offers an expanded sensitivity setting from 50 up to... (JCN Network, Japan)

    Small shift brings big difference to SLR video  Apr 30, 2009
    In the last few months, Nikon and Canon have introduced several cameras that can record high-definition video -- a first in SLR history ... But an SLR offers an enormous range of creative photographic controls and lenses -- all of which you can now use when you film video ... Worst of all, these SLRs can't change focus while you're recording video (unless you turn the focus ring manually, which is imprecise and awkward). (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    OLED Screens, Blu-ray Players and Brain Control  Apr 15, 2009
    It was less than a year ago that video came to the high-end digital SLR cameras but now its arrived in low-end DSLR models too with Canon's Kiss X3 ... Canon DSLR with video ... It's only been eight months since video recording arrived in the first hybrid digital SLR (single lens reflex) cameras but already it's reached low-end models with the unveiling of the Canon Kiss X3 (called the EOS Rebel T1i in the U.S.). (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Essential Gadgets  Apr 14, 2009
    Panasonic has come up with a new type of camera that fits somewhere between the SLR and the superzoom. If you are prepared to pay for the bragging rights, you are getting an excellent camera. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Technology: Picture Perfect  Apr 12, 2009
    This guide to top-notch cameras can help you make your choice, whether youfre looking for point-and-shoot simplicity or a the pro-style features of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) ... The unique 14-megapixel sensor is the same size youfd find in a DSLR and provides images with color accuracy and depth most compacts canft achieve ... This interchangeable-lens camera (no internal mirror means itfs not an SLR) cranks out 1080p video at 24 fps, as well as incredible 12-megapixel stills. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Historic tilt: Leaning tower at Pisa  Apr 9, 2009
    Fully armed with a tripod and the old-world charm of a manual SLR camera I was off through the narrow streets of Pisa. The weather was perfect with just the right dollop of sunshine. (India Times)

    Banks say sub-PLR lending a liability  Apr 9, 2009
    However, banks maintained that given their cost structure of raising deposits, maintaining cash reserve ratio (CRR) and statutory liquidity ratio (SLR), they would not be in a position to lower lending rates. The resistance to lower lending rates immediately is also because most PSU banks, except for State Bank of India (SBI), have lowered lending rates with effect from April 1. (India Times)

    F1 a boost for Mercedes-Benz  Mar 28, 2009
    A prime example is the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren roadster, which uses carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRP) for its monocoque (passenger cell), the same material used in a conventional F1 race car. Mueller says that because carbon-fibre reinforced materials are able to sustain impact many times higher than that of steel or aluminium, the CFRP body within the SLR provides exemplary levels of safety to its occupants in the event of a high-speed collision ... The high-tech materials used in F1... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Canon EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR Wit...  Mar 26, 2009
    Canon EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR With HD Video: Canons Entry Level Rebel 500D DSLR Offers a 15 ... Canon EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR With HD Video ... Canon EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR With HD Video. (Suite101.com)

    Canon Digital SLR Camera Shoots HDTV Video Clips  Mar 26, 2009
    - Canon USA has taken the wraps off its new entry-level digital SLR camera, which integrates a 15 ... When it comes to snapping still images, Canon's latest digital SLR offers continuous shooting at 3. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Mercedes-Benz Marks its 75th Anniversary of The Silver Arrows at Amelia Island  Mar 15, 2009
    On display for the 75th anniversary occasion at the 14th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance are two vintage Silver Arrows including a W 154 and a W 196 R "Streamliner" and a 2009 SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster ... A modern-day Silver Arrow, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster pays tribute to the historic victory at the classic 1955 Mille Miglia open road endurance race won by British motor-racing legend Sir Stirling Moss and his co-driver Dennis Jenkins, in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR... (PR Newswire)

    John Skipper Column: Once-popular items moving to extinction  Mar 9, 2009
    KenS wrote on Mar 9, 2009 3:00 AM:" Civility and Common courtesy are at the top of my list. I must beg to differ however, I do not own a digital SLR. Hurrah for the Nikon FM-2 and silver halide! ". click_delete wrote on Mar 9, 2009 12:34 AM:" Newspapers - I don't kow when the last time I actually read from a real newspaper. ". (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Sony Spotlights Latest Cyber-shot Camera and Other New Digital Imaging Products at PMA 2009  Mar 3, 2009
    Sony's full-frame alpha DSLR-A900 camera (introduced last fall), is back at PMA after being presented here as a prototype last year. It is aimed at serious photo enthusiasts looking for traditional SLR performance with the added benefits of digital photography ... The camera is also the first DSLR to have a body-integrated image stabilization system for a full-frame sensor with Sony's SteadyShot(R) Inside anti-shake system. (PR Newswire)

    Small cameras deliver big on high-definition video  Feb 25, 2009
    Canon lit up the blogosphere in November with the release of its $2,700 5D Mark II a digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera that can shoot full 1080p high-def ... For camera manufacturers, sales of digital SLRs larger cameras that offer better controls are still growing, though not by as much ... SLR sales rose 22% in 2008, and will increase 5% in 2009, according to IDC.. (USA Today -- Tech)

    TECH TIPS:  Ask Kim  Feb 23, 2009
    I found a great deal on a digital SLR and I went for it. But when I tried to register the warranty, I had problems. (USA Today -- Tech)

    The shape of phones to come  Feb 23, 2009
    " (This becomes especially important with the new crop of cameraphones unveiled in Barcelona, which average 8 megapixels and soar as high as 12 megapixels - a level once reserved for Digital SLR cameras.) Microsoft says the My Phone service will eventually tie into your Hotmail email account, web-based photo album and other Windows Live services. And, like Apple, Microsoft intends to launch an online software store through which users of Windows phones can download free and paid-for software... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    HP announces company-wide pay cuts to avoid layoffs  Feb 22, 2009
    Nikon may be readying a new entry-level digital SLR that either complements or replaces the D60. A that was originally investingating Olympus information now claims that a camera known as the D5000 may be unveiled at the PMA photography expo next month and that its imaging performance will roughly be on par with the considerably higher-end D90. (Electronista)

    CHAT TRANSCRIPT:  Healey answered your questions  Feb 14, 2009
    Later in the gallery, the Fisker electric lux-mobile, the Kia Soul convertible and Chrysler's Dodge Circuit electric sports car (based on a Lotus) are worth a look, as is the 220-mph Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss. In fact, lots o' worthwhile shots. (USA Today -- Money)

    CNET: Small cameras boast big features  Feb 13, 2009
    Even as the compact-digital market saturated in recent years, digital SLRs showed strong market growth. Some high-end compact models are geared for those thinking of buying an SLR, but who want something less bulky and complicated ... Another type: SLR owners who need something they can slip into a pocket or easily take on a trip. (CNN -- Tech)

    Tips for Submitting Images  Feb 8, 2009
    A high-quality 35-millimeter single-lens-reflex (SLR) camera will give a nice, sharp picture if the lens is clean. Mid-level to advanced point-and-shoot cameras can also do a respectable job. (SkyAndTelescope.com)


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