http://www.infodigitalcamera.com/blog Information on digital camera Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:50:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It looks like Nikon is expecting a slowdown in camera sales in 2009 with lower prices coming from their competator. Again with all companies around the world - there will be cost cutting, let's hope it's not in innovation. Here''s what they say in their first half finanical report ending 30th Sep 08 "In the market ... http://www.infodigitalcamera.com/blog/369/nikons-forcast-lowers-sales-in-2009/ It looks like the 12 megapixel Nikon D90 or even the D60x is due soon. If rumors are true where Nikon may omit the autofocus motor, then the latter is a strong possibility. I certainly hope not. http://www.infodigitalcamera.com/blog/368/nikon-d90/ As predicted, CANON has annouced the replacement for their successful 400D Rebel Xti with the 450D Xsi. Although it is an entry model, the 450D Xsi has incorporated some high end features found in their professional range. Here's what they say in the press release. Canon EOS Rebel series of digital ... http://www.infodigitalcamera.com/blog/367/canon-450d-xsi/ It seems Canon may announce the successor to the Canon 400D soon. According to all the rumors; thanks to Mr Robert Westin. He states that it may be the 24th January 2008 to be more precise. The new model? Who knows? Most likely it will be the Canon 450D with a ... http://www.infodigitalcamera.com/blog/366/canon-450d-rumors/ If all the rumors are true, then maybe Canon's replacement for the 400D or the 5D could be announced by the 24th January 2008, a week before the 2008 PMA. Apparently this information came from one of Canon's international executive, Robert Westin who leaked the news in this Swedish aticle. ... http://www.infodigitalcamera.com/blog/365/canons-next-model-annouced-by-the-24th-jan-2008/ Could the future of camera chips be based on light? Scientist has discovered that light can be slowed down so that a beam of sunlight can travel at a leisurely stroll and be brought to a standstill, or even stored for later use in the form of a rainbow. The details ... http://www.infodigitalcamera.com/blog/364/could-the-future-of-camera-chips-be-based-on-light/ According to Nikons Quaterly report, it looks like they will have a great year in 2008. So far they have grown market share, exceeded their forecast and are now trying to increase production to meet dermand. Here are three supporting questions and answers mentioned in their financial results for the first ... http://www.infodigitalcamera.com/blog/363/nikon-increases-market-share-profits-and-efficiencies/ Fuel cells used in electronic products will soon become a reality in 2008. Just recently, Sweden based Morphic Technologies’ subsidiary Cell Impact AB has received a further order relating to initial mass production of fuel cell flow plates for operating consumer electronics from Asia. The Asian purchaser is one of the world’s ... http://www.infodigitalcamera.com/blog/362/fuel-cells-in-digital-cameras-may-start-in-2008/ It looks like Canon will be continuing to invest heavily on building another CMOS sensor plant expanding on the growth of digital camera. By expanding in another plant, it helps to reduce costs whilst increasing profits. Here's what ruters has to say: "TOKYO (Reuters) - Canon Inc. (7751.T: Quote, Profile, Research) will ... http://www.infodigitalcamera.com/blog/361/canon-builds-another-cmos-sensor-plant-in-japan/ Eastman Kodak Company has introduced a new advance development in Charge Coupled Device (CCD) image sensor technology that significantly improves performance for applied imaging applications. Their new Interline Transfer CCD technology platform will be the basis for a full portfolio of image sensor products targeted to markets such as industrial ... http://www.infodigitalcamera.com/blog/360/new-kodak-ccd-image-sensor-technology-enhances-performance-for-applied-imaging-applications/