Fujifilm’s new retro cameras pack smarter viewfinders and more controls
Those hints of significant upgrades to Fujifilm’s retro-styled X100 and X-T1 cameras? Yeah, they’re real. The company has just unveiled the X100T and X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition, both refinements of familiar formulas. The X100T gets the biggest update of the bunch. It still has a 16.3-megapixel X-Trans II CMOS sensor and that signature, super-bright 23mm f/2 lens, but should give you much more control over your output. The centerpiece is an improved hybrid viewfinder that lets you focus as if you’re using an old-school rangefinder, hopefully giving you a well-composed photo on the first try. New focus peaking, split-image and filter simulation modes should also give you a better sense of how a shot will turn out before you press the shutter.
And don’t worry if you’re still fond of tactile controls — Fujifilm has given those an upgrade, too. Both the exposure compensation dial and lens aperture ring offer finer-grained control with a firmer grip, and you’ll find both a new command dial (in place of the lever) and a four-way controller. Seven programmable function buttons should fill in any gaps if there’s a toggle you absolutely need on a moment’s notice. Even the body itself has received a subtle refresh with magnesium on both the top and bottom. If all these nip-and-tuck refreshes are what you’re looking for, you can pick up the X100T for $1,300 when it ships in mid-November.
The X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition won’t be quite as dramatic a revamp when it arrives in late November, but it may be worth checking out if you’ve been holding off on the existing model. While its namesake color scheme is the most obvious change, the new camera also has a more natural-looking electronic viewfinder that lets you disable preview effects. It has a faster electronic shutter (1/32,000th of a second), too, and will avoid invoking the noisier mechanical shutter if you’re trying to stay quiet. The X-T1 GSE will cost $1,500 if you’re looking for the body alone, while a kit with a multi-purpose 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens will set you back $1,900.
Filed under: Cameras
Source: Fujifilm (1), (2)
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Apple Reportedly Close to Acquiring ‘Path’, Looking to Integrate Service Into Messages [iOS Blog]
Apple is said to be close to acquiring social network Path in an attempt to boost the company’s social media efforts, reports PandoDaily. Citing a “well-placed” source inside Apple’s engineering team, the site notes that the deal is “essentially a done deal” and would see Apple integrating Path’s current services into its Messages app.
Additionally, Path founder Dave Morin was seen sitting in the front row for today’s special media event, which is usually reserved for high ranking executives at the company. Throughout the past few years, Apple has also featured Path in a number of its earlier advertising campaigns and keynotes for the iPhone.
However, the social networking service caused a fair amount of controversy in 2012 when it was discovered to be uploading users’ entire address books to its servers without alerting users or asking for authorization. The issue prompted an investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission as Morin was even summoned to Apple’s Cupertino headquarters to be grilled by CEO Tim Cook and other executives.
Path’s last major development came in June when the company announced that it would be launching its own separate messaging app, complete with quick reply capabilities and Apple Maps integration.
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Apple Watch Tidbits: Charging Retail Box, Water Resistance, Calls and More
While Apple announced the Apple Watch today at its special event, it didn’t go over all of the new device’s features, noting that the company has a lot more to share in the future. Yahoo Tech’s David Pogue has found out some of the details Apple didn’t share on stage.
The watch is water resistant, allowing users to not worry about the device when in the rain, or washing hands. However, the watch must be taken off before going for a swim or taking a shower. Additionally, the watch includes a microphone that can allow users to make calls directly from their Apple Watch.
Users will also be able to load apps onto the Apple Watch from their iPhone. To rearrange the apps, users will have to hold their finger on an app’s icon and move it around, similar to how one rearranges icons on an iPhone. There’s also a “Ping My iPhone” feature, which will allow users to play a sound on their iPhone so they can locate it in case they have misplaced it.
Finally, Pogue explains that the Apple Watch Edition, the most high end of the Apple Watches, comes with a special box.
The fanciest model, the gold Apple Phone Edition, comes in a gorgeous jewelry box — which doubles as a charger. The back of the box has a Lightning connector, and the inside of the box has the watch’s magnetic round charger pad, standing vertically. So as you retire each night, you can just lay your gold watch into its case and let it charge.
The Apple Watch will launch in early 2015 with its lowest end model costing $350.
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Engadget Daily: The best non-Apple news all in one place!
So, even aside from the bevy of news that came out of Apple’s iPhone 6 and Watch event today, there was still a ton of pretty interesting reads from the past 24 hours: Destiny developer Bungie spilled on what truly separates the game from its previous work, Stephen Hawking made a plea for a connected wheelchair and much, much more — it’s all in the gallery below!
Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, Tablets, HD, Mobile, Samsung, Microsoft, Dell
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Moto 360 teardown reveals ancient chips, clever tech and a small battery
Motorola has been willing to offer a quick peek at the Moto 360’s inner workings, but let’s face it: that doesn’t really go deep enough to sate your curiosity, does it? You don’t have to worry, though, as iFixit has torn apart the circular smartwatch to examine every last detail. In the end, the hardware is an odd mix of the latest technology with surprisingly old components. While that round LCD and inductive charger are pretty forward-thinking, the teardown also confirms the presence of TI’s OMAP3630 processor — a chip that hasn’t been cutting edge since that Droid 2 you rocked back in 2010.
There’s also a bit of a rude surprise in iFixit’s unit. The DIY repair shop spotted a 300mAh battery, which is decidedly smaller than the officially claimed 320mAh. What gives? Motorola tells Computerworld that 320mAh is only the “typical” figure, and that 300mAh is the “minimum” you’ll get. That’s bound to rub a lot of would-be owners the wrong way, although the company says it’s thinking of showing both the minimum and typical figures in the future. However you feel about that discrepancy, you probably won’t want to double-check yourself given the tricky disassembly process; this teardown will likely be the closest you get to seeing what’s under the hood.
Filed under: Wearables, Google, Lenovo
Source: iFixit
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Microsoft’s mid-tier Lumia 830 is coming to AT&T
Right now, AT&T doesn’t offer much diversity in Windows Phones. You’re either choosing between the tiny and thrifty Lumia 635 or a decked-out behemoth like the Lumia 1520. Thankfully, the network has heard the calls for a mid-tier option — it just announced that it’s carrying the Lumia 830 sometime later this year. While you’ll have to wait a while for launch details, it’s reasonable to expect pricing that slots neatly between the 635 and 1520. No, it’s not the straight-up 1020 sequel that many are clamoring for, but it’s hard to disagree with a wider choice of Microsoft-powered devices in the US.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Microsoft, Nokia, AT&T
Source: AT&T
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AT&T to carry the Moto 360
AT&T on Tuesday announced its intention to carry the Moto 360 smartwatch. As the second wearable powered by Android Wear, the round-faced Motorola device complements the square-faced LG G Watch. Pricing and exact availability are not yet clear however we can’t see Ma Bell asking for more than the current $250 sticker. Perhaps AT&T may be… Read more »
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iFixit teardown finds Motorola lies about Moto 360 battery
Maybe you’ve heard a gripe or two about the new Moto 360 and its battery. According to some of the early reports, the wearable device won’t make it through the day. Our review model, on the other hand, gets through an entire day without any issue and still has juice to spare. Nevertheless, we could always use… Read more »
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LG G Watch price drops to $179 for limited time ($50 OFF)
As if it were a matter of sheer coincidence, LG’s first Android Wear device, the G Watch, is now on sale. Head to the Google Play Store before September 23 and you pick the wearable up for a mere $179.99. What’s more, you can also grab one from Best Buy for the same price. At… Read more »
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Apple CEO Tim Cook: iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Will Trigger ‘Mother of All Upgrades’
In an interview with the The Wall Street Journal following today’s media event, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that the company expects the launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus to trigger “the mother of all upgrades” as consumers consider their next smartphone purchase. Cook also added that he expects Android users to look at switching to the iPhone, claiming that the phones are “appreciably better in every single way”.
iPhone 6 (left) and iPhone 6 Plus (right)
The CEO also commented on the Apple Watch and the company’s new Apple Pay mobile payments initiative:
Cook said Apple’s efforts in payments were “classic Apple” in taking a complex problem and making it simple. “Yes, there is going to be some economic benefit, but from a customer point of view, it takes something that’s way too hard and insecure and makes it so easy and fast.”
Finally, Cook said the Apple Watch was the byproduct of deep thinking about every aspect of the product, and only possible because of collaboration among Apple’s hardware, software and services teams. He believes that will differentiate Apple’s smartwatch from other devices, which have recorded tepid sales.
Both the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus will launch on September 19, with pre-orders starting this Friday, September 12. The iPhone 6 will be available in 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB variants for $199, $299, and $399, while the iPhone 6 Plus will be available in the same storage capacities for $299, $399, and $499, respectively.
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