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From dpreview.com Toshiba has today announced an addition to its PDR line of digital still cameras – the PDR-5300. It has a 5.0 megapixel CCD, 3X optical zoom lens with a wide aperture range, noise reduction technology, user-selectable shutter speeds, plus full manual control. “The PDR-5300 accommodates different types of users and levels of skill, from the discerning photographer requiring total manual control over shooting functions to the weekend digicam enthusiast who wants a high-performing, easy-to-use camera to capture special moments,” said Doug Freck, Vice President/General Manager, Toshiba Imaging Systems. It is expected to ship later this month with a MSRP of $399. Priced at $399, the PDR-5300 Packs Incredible Imaging Power Into a Stylish, Stainless Steel Casing
NEW YORK, September 15, 2003 (Digital Focus) – Toshiba Imaging Systems, a Division of Toshiba American Information Systems, Inc., today announced an addition to its popular PDR line of digital still cameras – the PDR-5300. It is expected to ship later this month with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $399.
Toshiba’s most advanced digital still camera to date, the PDR-5300 boasts high level features such as a 5.0 megapixel CCD image sensor, a powerful 3X optical zoom lens with a versatility-enhancing wide aperture range, state-of-the-art noise reduction technology, user-selectable shutter speeds (8 seconds to 1/1500 second), plus a full suite of optional manual controls, all working together to provide excellent photographic results in a variety of lighting conditions.
Because of the five-megapixel resolution (2560×1920), large, ultra-fine images can be printed in photo sizes up to 11.25 inches x 16.5 inches suitable for framing, business use and digital artistry.
“The PDR-5300 accommodates different types of users and levels of skill, from the discerning photographer requiring total manual control over shooting functions to the weekend digicam enthusiast who wants a high-performing, easy-to-use camera to capture special moments,” said Doug Freck, Vice President/General Manager, Toshiba Imaging Systems. “At $399, the PDR-5300 expands the range of consumer camera choices by offering superior features for the price of an entry-level digital camera.”
The PDR-5300 is one of the smallest 5.0 megapixel optical zoom equipped digital cameras on the market. The slim stainless-steel body (3.66″ x 2.32″ x 1.34″, 6.3 ounces), retractable lens barrel, and elegant grip accents are coupled with an ergonomic control layout to make the PDR-5300 both stylish and functional. The PDR-5300 is laden with advanced technological features ensuring the highest quality imaging. Some of these features include –
For information, U.S. customers call 1-800-288-1354. Fax, 1-800-470-9390. Or visit www.dsc.toshiba.com. Go to www.shoptoshiba.com to purchase the PDR-5300 and other Toshiba items on-line. • Auto • Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable)
Toshiba M Series with 10x Zoom
From dpreview.com Toshiba Imaging Systems has recently announced its new M Series range of digital camera, the PDR-M700 and PDR-M500. The PDR-M700 offers a 3.2 megapixel resolution, while the PDR-M500 offers 2.0 megapixels. Both have with 10x Canon optical zoom lenses (35mm equiv. to 35mm – 350mm) and 16Mb SD cards. The PDR-M700 is priced at around US $449 and the PDR-M500 at around US $349. NEW YORK, NY, June 17, 2003 (Digital Experience! 2003 Show) – Toshiba Imaging Systems, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced its new M Series — two multi-featured digital cameras boasting 10X optical zoom Canon® lenses, ultra-bright 2.5-inch LCDs, blazing high-speed continuous shooting, and a long-running AVI video mode with audio.
Both M Series cameras — the PDR-M500 2.0 megapixel camera (US $349) and the PDR-M700 3.2 megapixel camera (US $449) — are designed to meet the needs of advanced amateur shutterbugs seeking a variety of high-quality photographic and inventive multimedia requirements. They are expected to ship in early July.
“The PDR-M500 and PDR-M700 represent a number of firsts for Toshiba in digital cameras, including our most powerful telephoto zoom with total 40X zooming capability, our fastest continuous shooting, and our largest LCD screen,” said Doug Freck, Vice President and General Manager, Toshiba Imaging Systems. “We are very excited about these cameras as they are a perfect complement to today’s digital lifestyle.” Stylish, compact, and feature-rich, the two new cameras are identical in appearance, apart from the color of their housings. The PDR-M500 sports a high-tech silver hue, while the PDR-M700 has a classic champagne tint. The body design mirrors the traditional look and feel of a 35mm SLR camera while showcasing the impressive digital technology.
In the booming category of digital cameras for consumers, M Series cameras are standouts. With their wealth of advanced photographic features and controls, the PDR-M500 and PDR-M700 redefine what a digital camera should be.
For more information, U.S. customers can call 1-800-288-1354. Fax, 1-800-640-8674. Or visit Toshiba on the Web at www.dsc.toshiba.com. Consumers are encouraged to visit www.shoptoshiba.com for on-line shopping.
Toshiba PDR-3340
From dpreview.com Toshiba Imaging Systems has recently announced the new PDR-3340. It offers a 3.2 megapixel resolution, 3X optical zoom lens (34mm – 102mm) and 16Mb of internal memory, expandable with SD cards. “The PDR-3340 is perfect for entry-level consumers making the transition from traditional film cameras to digital cameras,” said Doug Freck, Vice President and General Manager, Toshiba Imaging Systems. The PDR-3340 is expected to ship in August with an MSRP of $249. NEW YORK, NY, June 17, 2003 (Digital Experience! 2003 Show) – Toshiba Imaging Systems, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced the new PDR-3340, a pocket-sized powerhouse of a digital camera that combines a compact form factor (3.82″ x 2.52″ x 1.42″, 5.2 ounces) with a newly developed 3.2 megapixel CCD, 6X total zoom, AVI extended-play movie mode, and the convenience of a 16MB internal memory plus SD memory card compatibility up to 512MB.
“The PDR-3340 is perfect for entry-level consumers making the transition from traditional film cameras to digital cameras,” said Doug Freck, Vice President and General Manager, Toshiba Imaging Systems. “Based on the point-and-shoot functionality we believe our customers are already familiar with, the PDR-3340 is easy to use, even by beginners. Plus, because it’s so compact, it fits easily into a glove compartment, a purse or even a shirt pocket.”
Engineered to provide a new generation of consumers with a fun and affordable way to experience high-quality digital imaging, the Toshiba PDR-3340 is expected to ship in August 2003 with an MSRP of $249.
Though it can work as a simple, point-and-shoot camera, the PDR-3340 has many of the same features found in the best of today’s digital cameras, such as 2048×1536 resolution images of rich color and clarity that mirror traditional photographic film in print sizes up to 13 x 19 inches. Other sought-after features are: a 3X optical zoom lens (comparable to a 34mm-102mm on a standard 35mm cameras), macro capability for stunning close-ups, 2X digital zoom (6X total zoom), crisp auto focus, white balance, a bright 1.5-inch LCD, and a multi-mode flash system effective to a distance of ten feet (wide ISO 200).
Showcased in a high-grade, high tech-looking body, the pocketsize PDR-3340 is one of the most stylish cameras in its class. It sets a new standard for value in the compact, optic-zoom equipped digital camera category. For more information, U.S. customers can call 1-800-288-1354. Fax, 1-800-640-8674. Or visit Toshiba on the Web at www.dsc.toshiba.com. Consumers are encouraged to visit www.shoptoshiba.com for on-line shopping.
Toshiba’s new PDR-4300
From dpreview.com Press Release: Priced at $379, New Toshiba Camera Combines Point-and-Shoot Convenience With Advanced Manual Controls, Powerful 2400 x 1600 Resolution & Low Cost of Ownership
LAS VEGAS, NV, March 2, 2003 (PMA Show Toshiba Booth #L112) – Toshiba’s new PDR-4300 four-megapixel digital camera merges the company’s expertise in digital imaging with a simple control layout and portable design that makes this new camera exceptionally easy to enjoy, operate and take along.
The latest addition to Toshiba’s growing family of consumer-class digital cameras, the PDR-4300 was unveiled today at the Photo Marketing Show in Las Vegas by Toshiba Imaging Systems, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. It is expected to ship in mid-March with an MSRP of $379.
The PDR-4300 boasts brilliant 2400 x 1600 resolution, a full suite of professional-level manual options for control of light and exposure, along with a precise Canon® lens that sports a smooth 2.8X optical zoom to take full advantage of the powerful 4.0 megapixel CCD, and ensure high quality images with vivid, true-to-life color.
“Digital photography is now within the consumer mainstream with both experienced and novice users demanding higher resolutions, improved optics and simpler operation,” notes Doug Freck, Vice President & General Manager, Toshiba Imaging Systems Division. “Our new PDR-4300 ideally meets these demands with its powerful four-megapixel CCD, its professional-grade, all-glass lens system, its fully array of manual controls, and an operation that is comparable to a film-based point-and-shoot model. And at $379, we believe it is the best value in the four-megapixel digital camera category.” Bridging the gap between the consumer and prosumer camera markets, the PDR-4300 is the perfect fusion of photo excellence, versatile multimedia functionality, and low cost of ownership. It is certain to appeal to both digital-photo novices and long-time enthusiasts alike with its rich feature-set.
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Toshiba announces two new digital cameras
From dpreview.com Pre-Photokina 2002: Toshiba has today announced the two megapixel PDR-2300 and the three megapixel PDR-3320. “The PDR-3320 ideally meets the needs of today’s tech-savvy buyer with an unprecedented value proposition and a feature-rich, easy-to-use design,” said Doug Freck, Vice President and General Manager, Toshiba Imaging Systems.
Press Release: With MSRP of $249, Consumer-friendly PDR-2300 Satisfies Growing Demand for Higher-Quality Digital Photography at Affordable Price, Features Built-in 8MB Memory, AVI Movie Mode and 3X Optical Zoom
IRVINE, CA, September 17, 2002 – Consumer electronics giant Toshiba is offering budget-conscious shoppers a gateway to the exciting world of digital photography with the new PDR-2300, an affordable, easy to use Two-Megapixel digital camera that represents a marked improvement for the “entry level” digital camera category.
Designed for users of conventional cameras who want to swap their film for pixels, as well as for current enthusiasts upgrading to today’s friendlier, faster and better digital photography technologies, the Toshiba-brand PDR-2300 will be available at authorized retailers nationwide in October at an MSRP of $249.
According to Doug Freck, Vice President & General Manager, Toshiba Imaging Systems, with its unmatched value, performance and ease, the PDR-2300 re-energizes the state of the “entry level” digital camera: “Toshiba’s strength in consumer electronics, whether it’s a digital camera, a home theater system or a notebook computer, is based on an understanding that technology must be accessible, affordable and offer real-world functionality. Our new PRD-2300 does just that by offering a premier feature set at an aggressive price point, making it a better selection for the first time buyer.”
The PDR-2300′s wealth of high-end features include an all-glass, auto focus lens system with 3x optical zoom (equivalent to f=36-108mm on a 35mm camera), an AVI Movie Mode to produce videos up to 15 seconds in length, and a built-in flash with four modes. Additional features highly-valued by digital photographers are: a Real Image Type viewfinder with diopter adjustment for those with corrective eyewear, automatic and manual white balance settings, exposure compensation (±1.8 at 0.3EV), ISO sensitivity (100/200/400), plus a macro capability to approximately 3.5 inches.
INTERNAL 8MB MEMORY PLUS SD™ CARD SUPPORT
As a matter of convenience, the PDR-2300 offers 8MB of internal memory, a first for a Toshiba camera. Depending on the compression mode selected (fine, normal, basic) and the resolution setting (1600×1200, 800×600) the camera’s memory holds from 9 to 75 JPEG images. Photographers can either download the images straight from the internal memory using the camera’s super-fast USB port or transfer select images “camera to card” onto a SecureDigital® (SD) memory card. The camera is equipped with an on-board SD card port and supports SD cards up to 256MB so users will never miss a shot.
POINT & SHOOT SIMPLICITY
First-time digital camera users will find the PDR-2300 is as easy to use as a standard point-and-shoot model. From its bright 1.6-inch color LCD for reviewing the camera’s straightforward menus to the intuitive placement of its buttons and mode dial, every feature of the PDR-2300 stresses simplicity. The result is a camera that can be used straight-out-of-the box without a time-consuming learning curve.
As a photographer becomes more comfortable with the camera they’ll feel empowered by the array of manual operations to adjust shutter speeds (1/10-1/800), select white balance (sun, shade, tungsten, fluorescent I and II), and control exposure as well as flash.
Camera-to-computer photo transfer is done via an included USB cable, while a video cable allows for viewing still images and video on a television. Also included is a comprehensive software suite from ACD Systems for picture management and editing. The PDR-2300 is compatible with a wide range of Macintosh and PC computers, including support for Windows 98, 2000, ME and XP, as well as Mac OS 9.2 or later.
EASY ON THE HANDS & THE EYES
Distinctive styling has long been a hallmark of Toshiba consumer electronics, and the PDR-2300 is no exception, boasting a striking metallic body and contemporary curves that provide the secure, ergonomic handling shutterbugs demand and the trendy good looks consumers want. This pocket-sized powerhouse measures a mere 4.3″W x 2.0″H x 2.7″D and weighs only 8.1 ounces without batteries.
Press Release: IRVINE, CA, September 17, 2002 – Toshiba Imaging Systems, a division of Toshiba American Information Systems, today introduced its new PDR-3320, a pocket-sized, full-featured 3.2 megapixel camera perfect for digital imaging enthusiasts demanding value, stylish design and dynamic, eye-catching photographs.
Building on Toshiba’s award-winning PDR-M25 camera design, the new PDR-3320 features an impressive array of technologies to achieve superior picture taking, including an advanced 3.2 Megapixel CCD for high-resolution photos up to 2048 x 1536, an all-glass, aspherical 3X optical zoom lens (equivalent to a 38-114mm lens on a 35mm camera) with built-in macro capability, plus an optional mounting system for third-party filters or wide-angle lenses on the lens barrel.
“The PDR-3320 ideally meets the needs of today’s tech-savvy buyer with an unprecedented value proposition and a feature-rich, easy-to-use design,” said Doug Freck, Vice President and General Manager, Toshiba Imaging Systems.
PRICING, AVAILABILITY AND FEATURES
As with all Toshiba digital cameras, the PDR-3320 is compatible with both PC and Mac computers and ships with a complete suite of customized software for each platform. It will hit retail selves in October with an MSRP of $329, just in time for holiday shopping. Key features of the PDR-3320 are:
The PDR-3320 camera ships with a 8MB SmartMedia® card, and features ACD Systems software to assure users have a comprehensive solution to downloading, editing, printing and e-mailing photos. Other accessories are a soft case, a wrist strap, a protective lens cap, an instruction manual on CD, a USB cable, a Video cable (PAL/NTSC), and 4x Alkaline AA batteries.
Toshiba announces $279 PDR-M25
From dpreview.com Toshiba has today announced the 2 megapixel PDR-M25. This camera, a successor to the PDR-M61 should hit the shelves in the next week or so with a MSRP of $279. The PDR-M25 features a 2.2 megapixel CCD (creates a 1729 x 1200 image), 3x optical zoom lens (35 – 114 mm). The camera has a 1.5″ LCD monitor and takes SmartMedia storage cards (an 8 MB card is supplied).
Press release: New Pocket-Sized Point & Shoot Camera for the Digital Age Delivers Sharp, Crisp Images, Plus offers 3X Optical Zoom, USB Connectivity & Built-in Flash
IRVINE, CA, November 9, 2001 — In a move to aggressively position itself this holiday season as the first choice for high-performance, high-value digital cameras, Toshiba today announced its new PDR-M25, a sleek, full-featured 2.2 Megapixel digital camera designed to offer consumers a gateway to the exciting world of digital photography.
The PDR-M25 is the follow-up to the company’s PDR-M61 camera, the recipient of PC World magazine’s coveted “Best Buy” award. The PDR-M25 takes the PDR-M61′s “better-faster-smaller” concept to the next level, making it a sure hit with consumers.
Aimed at first-time buyers of digital cameras as well as current users looking to trade-up, the Toshiba PDR-M25 will be on retail selves in early November with an MSRP of $279, just in time for holiday shopping. For consumers making the transition from analog to digital photography, the PDR-M25 should be at the top of the gift list.
“With the introduction of the PDR-M25, Toshiba now has one of the most extensive and quality-driven lines of consumer digital cameras available today, all backed by our award-winning technical services and support,” said Doug Freck, Vice President & General Manager, Toshiba Imaging Systems. “Consumers will find our new PDR-M25 compares very favorably to others in its price class, thanks to its compact form factor, its next generation optics, and its point-and-shoot simplicity.”
A WEALTH OF PHOTOGRAPHIC FEATURES
The PDR-M25 takes advantage of a wide spectrum of digital imaging technologies to enable users of all levels to capture dynamic, eye-catching photographs, whether its freeze-frame action shots, sensational close-ups, or cherished portraits. These advancements include an impressive 2.2 megapixel CCD that provides image resolutions up to 1792 x 1200 pixels, together with an aspherical glass lens (equivalent to a 38-114mm lens on a 35mm camera) equipped with 3X optical zoom capabilities.
In addition, there is a macro mode that lets photographers get up close to the action and capture intricate details missed by other cameras, along with a precision 2X digital telephoto that can be used in conjunction with the optical zoom to assure great pictures from any distance (total 6X). Moreover, the innovative use of the tripod hole on the bottom of the camera gives the photographer the option to mount third-party filters or wide-angle lenses on the lens barrel.
Photographers will also appreciate the 1.5-inch high-resolution color LCD for instant preview and review of photos. Through the use of the LCD, the camera delivers automatic playback including a slide show and a nine-picture thumbnail function, plus a 3X digital zoom so users can zero in on areas within the picture. The universal JPEG images are recorded at three compression levels (fine, normal and basic). Depending on the compression and resolution selected, up to 112 images can be recorded on the included 8MB SmartMedia card. The PDR-M25 accepts SmartMedia card up to 128MB, which enables maximum storage of more than 1,800 pictures.
The camera’s built-in flash, which is effective to a distance of 8 feet, has five modes: automatic, red-eye reduction, off, fill-in flash and slow synch.
INCREDIBLE EASE OF USE
The PDR-M25 is a simple, point-and-shoot camera for the digital era. In part, this ease-of-use is achieved by its fast and accurate auto focusing, auto white balance (with manual overrides), and intuitive navigation and default features that take the guesswork out of using a digital camera. For the ultimate in convenience and photographic results, the camera uses a programmed auto exposure (AE) mode that automatically selects the best aperture and shutter speed for any given scene.
Another key to the camera’s simplicity is its layout with a strategically placed Control Dial that makes it possible to go from one mode to the next with fingertip ease. The menu-driven set-up is displayed on the LCD in simple, jargon-free instructions to effectively flatten out the learning curve.
TOSHIBA’S SMALLEST DIGITAL CAMERA
Adding to the PDR-M25′s appeal is its high-grade, rugged body that showcases the camera’s digital attributes in a remarkably compact form factor. With its ergonomic curves and contemporary, center-lens styling the PDR-M25 represents a new design direction for Toshiba, one that results in its smallest digital camera yet. It measures a pocket-sized 4.1″ x 2.6″ x2.2″, and weighs a mere 8oz (w/o batteries).
The PDR-M25 camera ships with an 8MB SmartMedia® card, and features Sierra Imaging’s ImageExpert® software, making it quick and easy to download, edit, print and e-mail photos. It is compatible with both Windows® (98+) and USB-connect Macintosh (OS9+) computers. Other accessories are a soft case, a wrist strap, a protective lens cap, an instruction manual on CD, a USB cable, a Video cable (PAL/NTSC), and 4x Alkaline AA batteries.
Toshiba announce 128 MB MMC/SD card
From dpreview.com Press release: NAND Flash-Based Secure Digital Memory Card Delivers Greater Storage Capacity For Audio, Video, Data and Multimedia Applications
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 6, 2001 – To meet the growing consumer demand for greater storage capacity for data, video and audio files, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* today announced the introduction of a 128 megabyte (MB) Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card. The new SD Memory Card complements Toshiba Corp.’s (Toshiba) comprehensive line of solid state storage solutions which also include the CompactFlash™ and SmartMedia™ form factors, bringing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers a range of solutions to meet their removable storage requirements.
Designated the SD-M1280, the 128MB SD Memory Card includes two of Toshiba’s 512 megabit (Mb) NAND flash memory devices, manufactured using Toshiba’s 0.16-micron (µm) process technology. Designed for use in wireless and portable communications devices including personal digital assistants (PDAs), cellular phones, handheld PCs, digital still and video cameras, MP3 players, car navigation systems, and electronic books, the 128MB SD Memory Card stores up to four hours of music or 40 minutes of video.
“As the cost-per-bit of NAND flash memory continues to decline, it is becoming the most cost-effective choice for a variety of applications, driving a shift in the market demand from NOR to NAND,” said Jackie Traeumer, senior business development manager, Flash Products, at TAEC. “With the introduction of the 128MB SD Memory Card, we are continuing to push the envelope in developing higher density solutions to meet the needs of a broader range of applications requiring greater amounts of secure file storage.”
Toshiba’s 128MB SD Memory Cards leverage the company’s advanced security technology to provide key enhancements over traditional flash cards such as cryptographic security, improved protection of copyrighted data, high data transfer rate for fast copy/download, and high storage capacity.
According to Gartner Dataquest, the ability to store and transfer digital information has become increasingly important over the past couple of years, due to the emergence of digital consumer products in general and of portable electronic equipment in particular. “In 2000, the removable flash card market was worth approximately $1.3 billion,” said Benjamin Thompson, senior analyst, Gartner Dataquest. “Gartner Dataquest views the potential annual revenue for Secure Digital Card sales to be as high as $800 million to $1 billion by 2004, due to the substantial requirement for content protection of recordable and prerecorded media (CPRM and CPPM) in the consumer electronics marketplace.”
Key Specifications
Pricing and Availability
Samples of Toshiba’s SD-M1280 are available now, and priced at $149 each in OEM quantities. Toshiba plans to introduce a 256MB SD Memory Card in the fourth quarter of 2001.
SD Card Background
The SD Memory Card is a revolutionary universal flash memory storage device designed to meet the security, capacity, ergonomic and performance requirements of emerging audio, video and multimedia consumer electronics markets. SD Memory Card packaging includes a new high-performance, nine-pin SD interface that enables data transfer rates of up to 2 megabytes per second (MB/s) and will eventually allow transfer rates of up to 10MB/s. The SD Memory Card is ergonomically designed for current and future devices that require reduced real estate for components while demanding increased storage space. The card is 32 millimeters (mm) long, 24mm wide and 2.1 mm thick, approximately the size of a postage stamp, and weighs two grams.
The SD Memory Card specification was defined by the Secure Digital Association (SDA), which founding members include Toshiba, Matsushita Electrical Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic) and SanDisk Corporation. The SD Memory Card is designed to comply with all three levels of the Secure Digital Music Industry (SDMI) security requirements. Both non-protected (category I) and copy protected (categories II and III) material can be stored on the card. The copy-protected material can be secured either by a unique card bound identification (category II) or by an active cryptography algorithm (category III), that involves challenge/response protocols against a private key.
NAND Flash Background
The SD Memory Card is based on NAND flash memory. Toshiba is a recognized pioneer in flash technology and invented NAND flash technology in 1989. NAND flash is becoming the storage media of choice for solid state storage applications because of its high-speed programming capability, high-speed erasing, small block size, and low cost. The sequential nature (serial access) of NAND-based flash memory provides notable advantages for these block-oriented data storage applications. Toshiba’s NAND flash memory products are optimized for general solid state storage, image file storage and audio for applications such as solid state disk drives, digital cameras, set-top boxes and industrial storage.
Toshiba US confirm 4mp PDR-M81
From dpreview.com It’s two weeks since we caught news of the 4 megapixel PDR-M81 from Toshiba Japan. Toshiba US will present the PDR-M81 on Monday at Digital Focus and PC Expo. We’ve just received the official press release. Labelled as 4.2 megapixels the camera outputs a 2400 x 1600 image (3:2 ratio) which works out at 3.84 megapixels. It has an (unusual) 2.8x optical zoom lens (made by Canon) supports Print Image Matching, weighs in at 240 g (no batts) with an expected retail price of approx. US$600. Toshiba Sets New Standard for Consumer Digital Camera Excellence, PDR-M81 Offers 4.2 Megapixel Performance, AVI Video/Audio Recording, Advanced Auto/Manual Operations, USB Connectivity & Newly Designed Lens System
IRVINE, CA, June 18, 2001 — Toshiba Imaging Systems, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced that it is bringing the powerful imaging capabilities of a 4.2 Megapixel CCD sensor to its award-winning digital camera line-up by launching the new PDR-M81 digital camera.
The PDR-M81 digital camera will be shown publicly for the first time at the PC EXPO trade show in New York, New York, on June 24, 2001. It is expected to be on store shelves in July with an MSRP under $1,000.
With its ability to capture high-resolution 2400 x 1600 images, the PDR-M81 raises the quality bar for consumer digital picture taking. Aiming to appeal to the broadest range of consumers, business people and photographers, Toshiba engineers cleverly combined the PDR-M81′s next generation imaging technology with a user-friendly “point and shoot” design and a wealth of exciting audio/video features.
“The PDR-M81 brings to the market an unprecedented level of imaging performance, making it an ideal choice for photographers making the transition from analog to digital imaging, as well as for current digital camera users looking to upgrade to the next level,” said Doug Freck, Vice President & General Manager, Toshiba Imaging Systems. “While other manufacturers are talking about consumer digital photography someday reaching the same quality as traditional photographic film, Toshiba is doing it here and now.”
VERSATILE & POWERFUL
Boasting an awesome 4.2 million-pixel CCD sensor along with a 35mm-equivalent lens (35-98mm) with 6X zoom, the PDR-M81 captures images of such natural color and clarity that they truly mirror the appearance of pictures taken with non-digital cameras. Printing these images at 300dpi yields eye-catching photographs suitable for framing or family photo books, or for archiving and sharing memories digitally on a CD. In addition, business people will find that they can easily incorporate the camera’s JPEG-format images into top-notch looking brochures, reports and presentations. Plus, thanks to the camera’s ability to shoot at lower-resolution settings (1200 x 800, 720 x 480), the PDR-M81 is also perfect for producing internet-ready photography and video for web pages or e-mail attachments.
The PDR-M81′s arsenal of professional-level features includes a newly redesigned lens (f=7.25-20.3mm) equipped with a 2.8X optical zoom and a 2.2X digital zoom. The lens has a macro mode for photographing subjects as close-up as four-inches away. The all-glass Canon® lens was designed using 7 elements in 5 groups to reduce distortion and provide maximum resolution.
NEW AUTOMATIC & MANUAL FEATURES
The PDR-M81′s automatic settings take the guesswork out of digital photography. Features such as a high-precision auto white balance; an auto exposure control that automatically selects the best aperture and shutter speed for a specific setting; an auto-focusing system; and auto-sensing flash technology that adjusts flash output to lighting conditions, allow new users to experience the fun and satisfaction of being a digital photographer just minutes after taking the camera out of the box.
In addition to the convenience of automatic operation, the PDR-M81 comes equipped with manual features to aid discriminating photographers in achieving their own personal vision. The user-selectable white balance settings accommodate for diverse lighting conditions such as outdoors, cloudy, incandescent and fluorescent. The full manual exposure control enables the user to select the appropriate shutter speed (1/2 second to 1/1000 second) and f-stop in 1/2-stop increments up to +/- 2 stops.
There is also an aperture priority AE mode for choosing the f-stop, as well as a shutter priority AE mode for selecting the right shutter speed to capture images of fast-moving subjects. Photo enthusiasts will also appreciate the greater control afforded by the camera’s manual focusing, burst shot mode, and range of ISO settings.
Boasting a working range up to ten feet, the built-in flash system has several modes to choose from including slow-sync for artistic photography involving moving or low light subjects. Other modes are automatic, red-eye reduction, and fill-in flash.
PORTABLE, MULTI-FUNCTION DEVICE
Among the smallest digital cameras available, the PDR-M81 makes a striking impression with its highly polished silver and black color scheme. And while it weighs less than 8.5 ounces and sports pocketsize dimensions, it is laden with today’s most in-demand features.
As a legacy feature of the popular Toshiba PDR-M70 camera released a year ago, the PDR-M81 has an AVI movie mode that lets users film up to three minutes of video at 160 x 120 resolution (15 fps), or 60 seconds at 320 x 240 (15 fps). Sound can be recorded during the video filming by using the camera’s built-in microphone. When the video is finished it can be viewed on a computer monitor, a television (NTSC/PAL), or on the camera’s 1.5-inch polysilicon color LCD. The video can even be used to spruce up a web page or as a creative e-mail attachment.
The PDR-M81 features automatic playback of images on its LCD so users can view and select which pictures they want to keep or erase. This process is made easier by a digital 2X zoom that allows for zeroing in on areas within a specific picture. Other playback options include a multi-frame playback for viewing up to 9 images at once, and an automatic slideshow.
Accessories include an 8MB SmartMedia card, a USB cable for fast downloading of images, serial cable, wrist strap, protective lens cap, a soft carrying case, and a CD-ROM containing a USB driver and Sierra Imaging’s popular ImageExpert® software for managing, editing and accessing images.
The Toshiba PDR-M81 camera is Windows® and Macintosh® compatible. Four AA-sized batteries power it. Click here for samples from a Beta PDR-M81 (posted by Yamada Kumio)
* CCD is likely to be the Sharp RJ21R3BA0PT.
Metro General Manager Richard Sarles shifting top staff
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Metro General Manager Richard Sarles is making some shifts in his top-level management, a move he says will help develop strategic plans for the agencyas future.
The changes go into effect this summer and Sarles described them as aan evolution in the organization.aRead full article >>
Metro checking defibrillators after man dies of heart attack
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Metro is launching a systemwide check of its defibrillators following the death of a man after an apparent heart attack on a Yellow Line train this week.
The device at Pentagon station was insufficiently charged, according to a Metro statement Thursday, and General Manager Richard Sarles ordered the review.Read full article >>
Brooklyn arena is about 60 percent complete Watch video
NEW YORK — There is no stopping it now.
“It’s coming,” Nets general manager Billy King said Wednesday of the Barclays Center, his team’s billion-dollar arena under construction in downtown Brooklyn. “You know it now. I think all the negative people not believe it’s going to happen — we don’t have to show pictures anymore.” King was standing in what will be the main concourse of the building, addressing reporters about the structure, which is about 60 percent complete and on schedule for its anticipated opening in the fall of 2012.
With the NBA lockout in effect and teams basically under a league gag order as far as talking about the work stoppage or players, the Nets are left to focus their efforts on the new building, which is growing daily at Flatbush and Atlantic avenues.
Talking to the regular beat reporters who normally cover the Nets during the season, King spoke about how he envisions the arena to spur an economic boom for Brooklyn, the way he said the United Center did in Chicago, and the Staples Center did in downtown Los Angeles.
“I think a lot of people fought (the building of the arena), but I think once it’s built, they’ll realize — five, six years from now, this area will be booming,” he said.
Of course, Newark and New Jersey will be left without a professional basketball team when that happens. So what is King’s plan to try to persuade New Jerseyans who have supported the Nets since they first moved to the Garden State in 1977 to come to games this season?
“The way I’m approaching it is, have a great season, and build as much excitement and win as many games as possible, so that your fans are enjoying the team,” King said. “And it’s not like the team is leaving and going to San Diego. It’s going to be in the area, so that fans, they may not be able to get to every game, but they still can get to (some). The mass transit system is great. I did it. It’ll be easier, I think. A lot of people at the games, sometimes the Meadowlands wasn’t easy — Newark, I think, has given them an easier time to get to, and I think this’ll be the same.”
Because of the NBA’s rules prohibiting comment on the lockout, King couldn’t address the subject of Deron Williams’ signing to play in Turkey during the lockout, nor could he talk about the likelihood the Nets will be able to keep Williams, who can opt to become a free agent in 2012. To this point, the team had pinned much of its marketing of the Nets in Brooklyn on the notion it would re-sign Williams, and add quality free agents that would make the team a winner as it enters its new home.
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Nets star can opt out when lockout ends
Deron Williams has agreed to a deal to play in Turkey during the NBA lockout, multiple reports said today, making the Nets’ point guard the first big-name NBA star to jump overseas during the NBA’s work stoppage.
A Turkish television station, NTV Spor, was first to report Williams had struck a deal with Besiktas, the Istanbul-based club that last year signed Allen Iverson. Williams’ deal reportedly is worth $200,000 per month, plus perks, and has an out clause that would allow Williams to return to the NBA immediately if the lockout ends.
Williams, 27, is under contract to the Nets for two more seasons, though he has the right to opt out of the final year and become a free agent in July 2012. However, with the lockout in effect, NBA players are free to seek employment elsewhere if they wish. In an interview with ESPN’s Bill Simmons back in February, NBA commissioner David Stern said, “If, in fact, there’s a lockout, then the player is free during the course of the lockout to do what he wants to do. … Last time around (in the lockout of 1998-99), players were free to do what they’re going to do, because they’ve been locked out.”
A phone message left by The Star-Ledger with Williams’ agent, Jeff Schwartz, was not returned. And because NBA teams are not allowed to talk about the lockout, the Nets are forbidden to comment on the news. However, owner Mikhail Prokhorov and general manager Billy King can’t be happy that the face of the team, and the man they hope will re-sign with them and lead the franchise into its new home in Brooklyn next summer, is planning to play overseas, because there is a risk of injury.
The Nets are trying their best to convince Williams they can upgrade the talent level on the roster enough so he will have a chance to win an NBA title if he stays with the team. But if the lockout costs the NBA the entire 2011-12 season, then Williams — who was acquired in February in a trade with Utah that cost the Nets Devin Harris, Derrick Favors, their first-round pick and $3 million cash — could opt out and leave as a free agent without ever playing another game for the club.
With Williams going overseas, it could open the door for other NBA players to follow suit. Yahoo Sports reported that the Besiktas coach Ergin Ataman is hoping that having Williams may attract another top NBA star to come and play for his team. Ataman told Yahoo Sports he hopes to meet with Lakers star Kobe Bryant and try and talk him into playing with Williams this season.
NBA agent Keith Glass was skeptical that many other players would follow Williams to Europe, and even skeptical that going to Europe is a good move for Williams, who underwent surgery on his right wrist after the Nets’ season ended in April. Even at $200,000 a month, Williams would earn less than $2 million if he ended up staying the whole season in Turkey. With the Nets, he is scheduled to earn $16.36 million this season and $17.8 million for 2012-13 if he doesn’t opt out.
Of course, Williams earns nothing as long as the NBA is locked out. But, if he plays for Besiktas and is injured there, the Nets would not be obligated to pay the rest of his contract after the lockout is settled. Presumably, Williams and/or Besiktas will arrange for insurance to cover that possibility, but Glass still has doubts.
“The risk-reward here is really slanted — in the wrong direction,” Glass said.
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Will Deron Williams’ tenure with Nets be shortened?
So the NBA is planning to lock its players out at midnight. Now what? And specifically, what does that mean for the Nets, who are coming off a 24-win season and just drafted three players they believe will help improve the team in the near future and the long term?
General manager Billy King had said all along he would prepare his team as if there was no lockout looming. That meant he would draft the best players, chase after the best free agents, and generally try to figure out a way to improve the team enough to get it in the playoff hunt for 2011-12, the team’s final season in New Jersey.
With the lockout in effect, all of that is on hold for now. And when the lockout ends and the NBA gets back to business, the rules by which teams and players operate will be changed in unforeseen ways.
Here are the most pressing issues facing the Nets that are on hold because of the lockout:
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Nets introduce their NBA Draft picks in East Rutherford
MarShon Brooks knows all about the New Jersey Nets. Though he grew up in Atlanta, Brooks was born in Long Branch and lived in New Jersey until he was 6.
“I visit with my grandmother every single summer,” Brooks said today, as the Nets introduced their three NBA Draft picks to the media at their East Rutherford facility. “I go to camps at Monmouth University. I’m Jersey-born and raised.”
As such, the 6-6 shooting guard said he was thrilled to be selected by the Nets, who traded up two spots to get him, sending a second-round pick in 2014 to the Boston Celtics to move from No. 27 to 25 overall.
According to both coach Avery Johnson and general manager Billy King, Brooks will have an opportunity to earn some playing time as a rookie. As the nation’s second-leading scorer (24.6 ppg) during his senior year at Providence last season, Brooks — whom the Nets had rated as the 15th best player in the draft — should help a team that finished third from the bottom in scoring last season. Style-wise, Brooks described himself as a scorer.
“Shooting definitely is not my strength,” he said. “I think I get to the rim a little better than most shooting guards.”
On draft night, Johnson said Brooks will be “competitive” this season with starting shooting guard Anthony Morrow. Brooks said he knows Morrow from when his high school team attended a basketball camp at Georgia Tech while Morrow was on the team there.
“I was a skinny kid; he was a skinny kid,” Brooks said of Morrow. “I was the best player on my team. He was the best player for Georgia Tech. We kind of clicked. It’s kind of weird to be in this situation fighting for minutes.”
Brooks said he believes playing four years in college, and playing different roles, from point guard to power forward, will help him make the transition to the NBA.
Meanwhile, King said second-round draft pick Bojan Bogdanovic has a three-year contract with Turkish league club Fenerbahce that has an exit clause after two seasons. King said the Nets are trying to see if they can get Bogdanovic after one year.
“That’s something we’ll work with his agent,” King said. “All he wants to focus on is playing basketball, and we’ll deal with that contract. But at this point, we know the talent he is, and if we’ve got to wait, we’ll wait.”
NOTE: Power forward Jordan Williams, one of the Nets’ three picks, may have a chance to earn playing time in his rookie season, depending on how King ends up completing the Nets’ roster. Currently, there are only eight Nets players under contract, and none of them play power forward, although the Nets will make a strong push to re-sign free agent Kris Humphries.
Teaneck native David West, a former NBA All-Star whose suffered a season-ending knee injury last season, also will be available, as he opted today to become a free agent.
The 6-10 Williams, who averaged 16.9 points and 11.8 rebounds per game as a sophomore at Maryland, said his rebounding ability should be able to translate from college to the NBA and he sees opportunity to get playing time with the Nets lacking bigs.
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Net coach thinks 6-6 guard can do more than shoot
As far as draft days go, the Nets seemed to get a lot done Thursday, and general manager Billy King and coach Avery Johnson left the team’s offices feeling relatively good about what they’d accomplished.
“Coming into the draft, we had to get some guys,” Johnson said late Thursday night, after the Nets completed a trade with Boston to move up two spots in the first round and get Providence College shooting guard MarShon Brooks. “We weren’t very athletic at the (shooting guard) position. We needed to get some guys who could run and jump, and shoot, and score and play defense. And we think he can do that.”
Brooks, a 6-6 senior, was the second-leading scorer in the nation, averaging 24.6 points for a young Providence team, plus seven rebounds. He scored 52 points in one game against Notre Dame and 43 in a game against Georgetown.
The Nets traded their pick, No. 27 overall, and a second-rounder in 2014 to the Celtics for the No. 25 pick, which they used to select Brooks. Boston took Purdue power forward JaJuan Johnson with the 27th pick.
Avery Johnson said he hopes Brooks can break into the Nets’ playing rotation next season, and he said Brooks and Anthony Morrow “are going to be very competitive at the two-guard spot.”
King has said all along that he expects the Nets to be a player in free agency market and attempt to fill some of their immediate needs through that route, but the GM said Brooks will “have an opportunity” to compete for playing time as a rookie.
Jordan Williams, the Nets’ second-round pick out of Maryland, would also figure to have a chance to earn some playing time this season, given Brook Lopez’s rebounding struggles last season and the fact that the Nets currently have no other power forwards on their roster. The 6-10 Williams, 20, averaged 11.8 rebounds — third-most in the country — as a sophomore at Maryland last season. He also scored 16.9 points per game.
In between getting Brooks at No. 25 overall and Williams at No. 36, King also swung a trade to land the rights to 6-8 Croatian swingman Bojan Bogdanovic with the first pick of the second round (No. 31 overall). The Nets paid an undisclosed amount of cash to Minnesota to acquire the rights to Bogdanovic, who was actually selected by Miami, which then traded the pick to Minnesota.
The trade has still not been made official, but King confirmed Thursday night that the Nets had Bogdanovic in for a second workout Thursday morning. Bogdanovic, who was born in Bosnia, but is Croatian, is expected to join Brooks and Williams when the Nets’ draft picks are introduced to reporters Monday. He is not expected to play for the Nets this season, as he recently signed a three-year contract with Turkish club Fenerbahce.
The Nets believe Bogdanovic will play in Turkey for one year and then perhaps come over to the NBA in time for the 2012-13 season.
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NBA Draft 2011: What the Nets, Knicks need
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Will the Nets land Jordan Hamilton? Will the Knicks get Klay Thompson?
Every general manager, and every team official in every sport says the same thing before every draft: We’ll take the best player available — regardless of the team’s needs.
Of course, when you’re Billy King, the Nets’ general manager, and your team finished 24-58 last season, your team has plenty of needs. Therefore, the odds are “the best player available” when the Nets’ turn comes up at No. 27 overall in tonight’s NBA draft probably will fit one of those needs.
What do the Nets need? Well, with Kris Humphries being a free agent, there are zero power forwards on the current roster, so that would be a place to start. They also need a starting small forward, and, assuming the team doesn’t re-sign free agent Sasha Vujacic, they’d like to add some perimeter shooting as well.
With just eight players under contract, and a projected $18 million in salary cap room under the current collective bargaining agreement, King will look to fill some of his most pressing needs through free agency — whenever that begins. But if he spots a player in the draft he believes can come off the bench right away and contribute something, he’ll nab him — even if he has to trade up a few spots to do it.
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And what of the Knicks, who pick at No 17?
Donnie Walsh will run one last draft for the Knicks before stepping down as GM, but he has done most of the heavy lifting already for the team in signing Amar’e Stoudemire as a free agent last summer and trading for Carmelo Anthony in February. Center and shooting guard are obvious holes in their roster, and maybe they could use a young point guard, too. And since they have no room under the current salary cap, they don’t figure to be a player in free agency, so the draft will be where they’re looking to improve their roster.
NETS
Needs: Power forward, small forward, perimeter shooting.
Players who may fit their needs:
Jordan Hamilton, 6-8 G/F, Texas. Classic jump shooter with good range, and can post up smaller players. Most likely won’t be there at 27, but if he slips into the 20s, King could look to trade up and get him.
Tyler Honeycutt, 6-8 G/F, UCLA. Athletic player who can not only shoot, but get to the basket, rebound and play defense — he led the Pac-10 in blocked shots.
Kenneth Faried, 6-8 F, Morehead State. Newark native broke Tim Duncan’s career record for rebounds, and impressed in NCAA Tourney. Likely won’t last till 27, but if he did, he’d be hard to turn down.
Jon Diebler, 6-6 G, Ohio State. Four-year player who hit 50.2 percent on his 3-point shots as a senior. Specialist could be taken in the second round and contribute off the bench.
Trey Thompkins, 6-10 F, Georgia. His 15 percent body fat measurement at the NBA Combine is a big reason he could fall to 27 – or even to the second round.
JaJuan Johnson, 6-10 F-C, Purdue. First team All American is an athletic big with a decent jumper who has the ability to score. But he’s apparently kind of soft, which is why he should be around at 27.
Jeremy Tyler, 6-10 F/C, Japan. One of the most intriguing players in the entire draft because he skipped senior year of high school to go overseas for two years. The first year, in Israel, didn’t go well, and the second year he played in a weak Japanese league. But he’s got an NBA body and could be a find for someone late in the first or early in the second round.
KNICKS
Needs: Center, shooting guard, point guard, perimeter shooting
Players who may fit their needs: Klay Thompson, 6-7 G, Washington State. This pure shooter’s stock has risen so much that he is expected to get picked high and may be gone by the time the Knicks pick. If he’s there, he could be the next Danilo Gallinari.
Iman Shumpert, 6-6 G, Georgia Tech. Another whose stock has been rising, apparently. Not long ago, he was pegged as a second round pick, at best, in a draft filled with point guards. But with teams looking at him as a combo guard who can contribute off the bench, now it looks as if he could sneak into the first round.
Markief Morris, 6-10 F, Kansas. Defensive-minded twin brother of Marcus Morris could get picked in the top 10 or anywhere in the teens. Knicks could use a shotblocking big who can guard people one-on-one.
Nikola Vucevic, 6-11 F/C USC. He’s big (260 pounds), and he can shoot outside jumpshots (34.9 percent 3-pointers at USC last season). Likely could start at center right away.
Kenneth Faried, 6-8 F Morehead State. An energy guy who can defend and rebound and do all kinds of dirty work. Minor bonus would be getting a Newark kid, which would surely irk the Nets’ marketing folks.
Nolan Smith, 6-4 G, Duke. A point guard who can score? This is another guy the Nets would love to have, but who also might work for the Knicks.
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Nets have 27th and 36th overall picks
The Nets held their final individual pre-draft workout Monday, and, according to general manager Billy King, the team is ready to go for Thursday’s NBA Draft.
“We’ve got it ranked on how we would draft, 1-60, at this point,” King told reporters Monday after watching the final group of six players work out at the team’s East Rutherford practice facility. “Now, over the next couple days, we’ll argue and debate, hash that out … and then it’s just going to be as the draft unfolds. We’ll take, off our board, the next guy that’s there.”
The Nets, who traded away their own first-round pick in the deal that brought Deron Williams to New Jersey from Utah, hold the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round pick, No. 27 overall, plus their own second-round pick, No. 36 overall.
But King said he believes that, even at 27, the Nets should be able to find a player who will help the team — if not immediately, then eventually. While the current draft is considered not to be a strong one — opinions vary greatly on which players should go where in the draft — King is convinced there will be opportunities to snag good players even for teams who don’t have lottery picks.
“I think it has a chance for a player to be drafted 17, 18, 19 to be better than a player that was drafted four or five,” King said. “That’s how this draft could go.”
King said, in his mind “there’s probably four guys I really like,” and he said he believes “one of the four will probably be there” when the Nets’ turn to draft comes up.
Some of the more intriguing names the Nets have looked at include 6-8 small forward Tyler Honeycutt, who played two years at UCLA and who King mentioned in the same sentence as Reggie Miller; Jeremy Tyler, the 6-10 big man who played in Japan last season; 6-10 All-American JaJuan Johnson, out of Purdue, and 6-6 Ohio State guard Jon Diebler, who shot 50.2 percent from 3-point range as a senior for the Buckeyes in 2010-11.
Honeycutt is generally expected to be a first-round pick, and he could certainly be gone by the time the Nets’ turn comes up. But Tyler, Johnson and Diebler are more likely to be available when the Nets draft. And, of course, the possibility also exists that the Nets could trade up to get a player if they really like him, as well, which is something King’s history as a GM suggests he is likely to do.
“I think there’ll be some things we’ll have lined up, and if certain teams’ players aren’t there, we may have a shot of getting (those teams’) pick,” King said.
Still, King isn’t counting on the draft to fill all the Nets’ needs. He has noted that it was veterans, and not rookies, who made the most significant contributions to the teams in the NBA Finals. And with the Nets having $17 million or more in available salary cap space under the current collective bargaining agreement, King said the Nets will be able to help fill some of their needs through free agency — as soon as the expected lockout is lifted and teams can sign free agents.
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Nets waive Quinton Ross, sign Mario West
Deron Williams came out of Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks feeling fine and proclaiming himself likely to play in tonight’s game against the 76ers in Philadelphia.
Coach Avery Johnson and general manager Billy King were less willing to discuss Williams’ status for tonight, but the roster moves King made Thursday were an indication the Nets believe Williams is healthy enough to play.
With four players injured and only 11 that were available to dress for Wednesday’s game, the Nets waived injured swingman Quinton Ross and signed 6-5 guard Mario West, a former Atlanta Hawk, to a 10-day contract to replace Ross on the roster.
“We needed a body,” King said in explaining the moves.
With season-ending injuries to Sundiata Gaines (fractured hip) and Ross (back), as well as shorter-term injuries to Damion James (sore foot) and Ben Uzoh (knee), King said the Nets were short on perimeter defenders. Because they had the maximum 15 players on the roster, they needed to waive someone in order to sign an injury replacement. Ross, who may need surgery on his back, would have become a free agent after the season was over.
West, 26, was undrafted out of Georgia Tech in 2007 and spent two seasons with Atlanta before splitting time with the Hawks and the D-League’s Maine Red Claws last season. This season, he had spent most of his time with Maine.
The choice of West, who averaged 13.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 42 games with Maine, suggests King and Johnson are confident that Williams — who played 37 minutes against the Knicks in his first game in 12 days — will be available to play against the Sixers.
With Uzoh hobbled by a bone bruise on his left knee — he was limping in the locker room Wednesday night — King probably would have brought in a point guard if he didn’t think Williams would play. Jordan Farmar is the only other point guard on the roster.
King said he was impressed with Williams’ performance against the Knicks. He scored 22 points and had eight assists in his return after missing six games.
“He was great,” King said. “He didn’t make a lot of shots (7 of 19), but he had a huge impact on the game.”
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Casio introduces TRYX with rotating frame design
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Press Release: LAS VEGAS, NV, January 5, 2011 ― Casio America, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., today unveiled TRYX®, a revolutionary new camera that will allow consumers to stand out and be noticed. Strikingly different than any other camera or camcorder on the market today, TRYX impresses with a distinctive, variable frame design which knows no bounds. With TRYX, consumers can do more and be prepared to capture their photographic lives in ways they were never able to before.
“TRYX truly is a remarkable camera and its announcement is a defining moment for Casio,” said Toshi Iguchi, Senior General Manager, Digital Imaging Division, Casio America Inc. “Unlike anything the industry has ever seen, TRYX brings unparalleled innovation and versatility straight to consumers’ hands with a radical new design. This is a camera which was designed specifically to meet the needs of the creative and connected consumer, looking for a unique digital imaging experience and a camera to compliment their lifestyle and personality.”
Tricked-Out Design High-Speed and High-Performance Expressing One’s Creativity Empowering the Fingertip Ultra-Wide Angle Lens Makes it Easy TRYX’s 21mm ultra-wide-angle lens is also outfitted with Casio’s state-of-the-art High-Speed SR Zoom technology. Significantly more advanced than traditional digital zooms, High-Speed SR Zoom captures multiple still images at high-speed and combines them to produce sharp and clear photos. Image quality can be maintained up to two times the range of the focal length.
Social Media Simplified The Casio TRYX will be available April 2011 for $249.99. • 1/2.3″ Type back-illuminated CMOS sensor • 12M (4000 x 3000) • FHD : 1920 x 1080 (30fps) • Stills: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3), DCF 2.0 standard Rechargeable lithium ion battery (Built-in)
Casio launches Exilim EX-ZR100 with back-illuminated CMOS sensor
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Press Release: LAS VEGAS, NV, January 5, 2011 ― Casio America, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., today unveiled the 12.1 megapixel EX-ZR100, the new flagship model for the company’s popular EXILIM® family of digital cameras. Blazingly fast, the EX-ZR100 is powered by Casio’s new EXILIM ENGINE HS with dual core processors, which work together to offer consumers a high-speed shooting experience unlike any other. From high-speed image processing to slow-motion video recording, the next generation EXILIM EX-ZR100 represents a dramatic advancement beyond today’s traditional digital cameras. Also joining the EX-ZR100 is the EX-ZR10. Announced at the 2010 Photokina Expo, the EX-ZR10 is the younger sibling of the more advanced EX-ZR100, and will begin shipping in January 2011.
“Casio is continuously pushing the envelope for what’s possible when it comes to digital cameras, and nothing embodies that approach more than the new EX-ZR100,” said Toshi Iguchi, Senior General Manager, Digital Imaging Division, Casio America Inc. “The EX-ZR100 combines our most advanced imaging technologies and is indicative of the level of innovation that consumers can expect from Casio. This is a camera that we’re proud to call our flagship model for 2011.” high-speed burst shooting. With burst shooting, consumers can capture 30 10 megapixel images at a maximum speed of 40 shots per second. Adding even more versatility, the EX-ZR100’s Pre‑record Continuous Shutter will begin pre-recording images when the shutter button is pressed halfway, ensuring users will not miss a single critical moment even if they’re a little late in snapping the photo. All photos and video can be reviewed on the camera’s high-resolution three-inch LCD (460k).
Getting Creative With Casio’s HDR technology, each press of the shutter button actually takes several shots with different exposures and instantly combines them into a single image with a high dynamic range. This ensures that both light and dark areas are clearly visible in the photograph and that washed out or overly dark areas are minimized. The HDR-ART function uses this HDR technology to create beautifully artistic photographs. It locally controls the contrast and the level of color saturation of the analyzed subject, and achieves the kind of awe-inspiring effects that used to be possible only using dedicated software, all with just one press of the shutter button. The effects of the HDR-ART function can be set at three different processing levels, so now anyone can easily create dramatic, eye-catching HDR images that suit their artistic tastes and are sure to impress.
Users can also get creative with Slide Panorama, which will give them the ability to pan the EX‑ZR100 across a scene, such as an expansive landscape, to capture 360-degree images. Unique about Casio’s Slide Panorama is the fact that the function can detect moving subjects or peoples’ faces and will not use these subjects for the combined points. This makes it easy to take more natural panoramic images. The EX-ZR100 also makes using the camera fun thanks to its Dynamic Photo function. With Dynamic Photo, users can combine moving characters preloaded to the camera’s memory, with a still image or movie background of their choice.
Optics That Pack a Punch The Casio EX-ZR10 is available in black and will ship in January 2011 for $249.99 • 1/2.3″ Type back-illuminated CMOS sensor • 12M (4000 x 3000) • FHD : 1920 x 1080 (30fps) • Stills: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3), DCF 2.0 standard, DPOF compliant Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-130)
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PMA 2003: Toshiba has today announced its new PDR-4300 four-megapixel digital camera with a 2.8x optical zoom, macro capability up to 6-inches and comprehensive manual controls. Doug Freck, Vice President & General Manager, Toshiba Imaging Systems Division. “Our new PDR-4300 ideally meets these demands with its powerful four-megapixel CCD, its professional-grade, all-glass lens system, its fully array of manual controls, and an operation that is comparable to a film-based point-and-shoot model. And at $379, we believe it is the best value in the four-megapixel digital camera category.”
Toshiba has today announced a new 128 MB MMC/SD (MultiMedia Card / Secure Digital card). Hot on the heals of SanDisk who announced a 128 MB card back in June. While I’m not a huge fan of new formats (surely we have enough already!) it’s good to see that at least those who end up with MMC digital cameras will be able to buy relatively useful capacities. Toshiba also reveal that they hope to introduce a 256 MB MMC/SD card in ‘fourth quarter 2001′.
Pre-CES 2011: Casio has unveiled the TRYX digital compact with a rotating frame design allowing users to rotate the camera body 360 degrees vertically and 270 degrees horizontally around the frame. Measuring 15mm on its thickest side, the camera features a 12Mp back-illuminated CMOS sensor, 21mm equiv. pocket-camcorder style wide-angle fixed lens and 460K dot 3.0″ touchscreen LCD. It can record 1080p full HD movies at 30 fps, includes a built-in software for direct upload of images and videos online and comes with a motion-sensitive self-timer. It will be available form April 2011 at a retail price of $249.99.
Pre-CES 2011: Casio has released the EX-ZR100, flagship model of its 2011 Exilim series of compacts. Together with a 12.1Mp back-illuminated CMOS sensor and dual core processor equipped Exilim ENgine HS the camera is capable of full 1080p HD video recording at 30fps, 1000fps high speed movie recording and 3fps full resolution continuous shooting. Other features include image stabilization, AF tracking, SDXC compatibility and HD output.
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