Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera and DIGIC 4 Imaging with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens

The Canon Rebel T3i takes the consumer level dSLR a couple steps closer to the mid-level Canon 60D with the addition of the rotating rear LCD screen, remote flash firing, and in-camera processing features. The already highly competent, older Rebel T2i already shared many important features with the 60D (and even features of the semi-pro 7D) including the 18 MP sensor, 63-zone exposure metering system, high ISO performance, HD movie capabilities, and Digic 4 image processor. With these new upgrades, it might make it even more difficult to choose between them. But there are some important differences.

Product Description

The Canon 5169B003 includes the EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS type II Lens. This camera and lens will help photographers who are looking for an easy-to-use camera to create their next masterpiece. The next in a long line of phenomenal compact DSLRs, the EOS Rebel T3i continues the Rebel tradition of easy operation, compact design and no-compromise performance. Featuring Canon's newest DIGIC 4 Image Processor and an 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor plus cutting-edge technologies like Full HD video recording, Live View shooting, Wireless flash photography and even a Vari-angle 3.0-inch LCD monitor, the EOS Rebel T3i offers the best of EOS photography in a compact package.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1 in Camera & Photo
• Color: Black
• Brand: Canon
• Model: REBEL T3i Kit
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.00" h x 9.00" w x 6.00" l, 3.60 pounds
• Display size: 3

Features

• 18.0 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed.
• ISO 100 - 6400 for shooting from bright to dim light.
• Improved EOS Full HD Movie mode with manual exposure control, expanded recording with new Movie Digital zoom
• Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor (3:2) for shooting at high or low angles and 1,040,000-dot VGA with reflection reduction
• New Scene Intelligent Auto mode and Picture Style Auto incorporating the new EOS Scene Detection System
• 3.0-inch Vari-Angle Clear View LCD; Built-in flash; Full HD movie mode at 1920 x 1080 resolution
• And Video Snapshot features for enhanced video shooting options.
• Compatible with full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor; Scene Intelligent Auto mode and Picture Style Auto incorporate EOS Scene Detection System; Advanced imaging features: Basic+ function, Multi-Aspect function and Creative Filters
• Includes EOS Rebel T3i digital SLR camera and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Type II Lens; 18.0 megapixel CMOS sensor; Eye-level SLR viewfinder
• USB 2.0 terminal; Video out terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable; SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot (card not included)

ASUS VE198T LED Backlight LCD Monitor Newest

ASUS launches new LCD Monitor 2011 'VE198T ASUS' innovative designs backed with LED Backlight Widescreen technology. VE198T Asus gives the sharpness of images of living with ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio. Dynamically adjust the screen contrast ratio in accordance with the contents of stunning images, up to 10.000.000:1.

ASUS VE198T LED Backlight LCD Monitor Newest

LED Backlight Widescreen VE198T ASUS also provides flicker-free image that minimizes eyestrain and consume less power. 5ms fast response time helps eliminate ghosting and tracers for playback more fluid video.

Monitor ASUS VE198T Latest 2011

ASUS VE198T also adopt ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence technology, technology that optimizes the overall look for the best results in image preview, movie playback and games on LCD Monitor.

 

Specifications Monitor LCD ASUS VE198T 19-inch :
TFT-LCD Panel :	- Panel Size : 19.0″ (48.3cm) 16:10 Wide Screen - True Resolution : 1440 x 900 - Pixel Pitch : 0.2835mm - Brightness(Max) : 250 cd/? - ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) : 10000000:1 - Viewing Angle (CR?10) : 170°(H)/160°(V) - Response Time : 5ms - Display Colors : 16.7M
Video Features :	- SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology - SPLENDID Video Preset Modes : 5 Modes - Skin-Tone Selection : 3 Modes - Color Temperature Selection : 5 Modes - HDCP support
Audio Features :	- Stereo Speakers : 1W x 2 Stereo RMS
Convenient Hotkey :	- SPLENDID Video Preset Mode Selection - Auto. Adjustment - Brightness Adjustment - Volume Adjustment
Input / Output :	- Signal Input : D-Sub, DVI-D - PC Audio Input : 3.5mm Mini-Jack (for HDMI Only)
Signal Frequency :	- Analog Signal Frequency : 30~80 kHz(H)/ 55~75 Hz(V) - Digital Signal Frequency : 30~80 kHz(H)/ 55~75 Hz(V)
Power Consumption :	- Power ON < 25W - Power Saving Mode < 1W - Power Off Mode < 1W
Mechanical Design :	- Chassis Colors: Black - Tilt: +20°~ -5° - VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm
Security :	- Kensington Lock
Dimension :	- Phys.Dimension: 445 x 366 x 182 (W x H x D mm) - Box Dimension: 495 x 442 x 140 (W x H x D mm)
Weight :	- Net Weight (Esti.): 7.04 lbs (3.2 kg) - Gross Weight (Esti.): 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
Accessory :	- DVI cable - VGA cable - Audio cable - Power cord - Quick start guide - Warranty Card
Regulation Approval :	- Energy Star®, UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, VCCI, RoHS,WHQL

 

Top 10 Most Expensive Guitars In The World

10. 1949 Fender Broadcaster prototype: $375,000
Leo Fender’s first solid object prototype became the template for one of the most popular guitars ever made (then known as the Fender Telecaster). Though Les Paul’s quicker off the mark in making the first solid body guitars, this particular model is the key to the fate of the electric guitar world’s most successful companies, and thus history is very important. Sold to private collectors in 1994, for $ 375,000, the highest price ever paid for a guitar at that time.

9. Eric Clapton’s Gold Leaf Stratocaster: $455,550
Ordered by Eric Clapton in 1996, around the time Fender’s 50th anniversary. Clapton reportedly wanted something that could hang in a museum like the Louvre, and delivered with a Custom Fender Start, plated with 23K gold. Then go into production, becoming the company’s first signature guitar. Original sold at auction by Christie’s for an impressive $ 455,000 in 1997.

8. George and John’s 1964 Gibson SG: $570,000
This guitar is used by The Beatles between 1966 and 1969. George Harrison used it when recording and touring the album Revolver, while John Lennon used during the sessions for The White Album. It was given by George Peter Ham, from the rock band Badfinger, and after his death lay undiscovered until 2002. It sold to an anonymous bidder at auction in 2004, for a startling $ 570,000.

7. “Lenny” – Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 1965 Fender Composite Stratocaster: $623,500
Great blues guitarist, Stevie Ray Vaughan, received from his wife, Lenny, in 1980 as a 26th birthday present, and named it after him. This is one of his favorite guitar, and he used it extensively until his death in 1990. The SRV stickers on the body of this guitar is a trademark of the majority of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s guitar, a habit he picked up from brother Jimmie who started this trend in his presence. In 2004 it became the first and only one guitar ever released for sale by the estate, to raise money for charity.
It raised $ 623,500 at auction to benefit the Crossroads Centre in Antigua.

6. Eric Clapton’s C.F. Martin & Co., circa 1939: $791,500
One of Clapton’s guitar added to this list. The reason for this is that he is one of the few famous guitarists who do not actually sell the guitar – to raise money for Crossroads Rehabilitation Center. Surely there are guitars out there (owned by Jimmy Page, Van Halen, etc.) that can take more if they were sold, but they have not yet put up for sale.

5. Eric Clapton’s 1964 Gibson ES0335 TDC: $847,500
The guitar was used as Clapton’s guitar particularly during 1964, but only rarely after that. It took the highest price ever paid for a Gibson when auctioned.

4. Blackie – Stratocaster hybrid: $959,500
In 1970, due to the effect from other guitarist, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton decided to switch from Gibson to the Stratocaster guitar. Clapton bought six vintage Strats from the guitar shop in Texas for a hundred dollars each. He gave three to go (for George Harrison, Pete Townshend and Steve Winwood) and then collect the best parts of the remaining three. which he named ‘Blackie’ as a dark finish. Clapton Blackie played for the first time in January 1973, and continues to do so until he retired in 1985 because of neck problems. Blackie sold at auction in 2004, and became the one of the world’s most expensive guitar for $ 959,000.

3. Bob Marley’s Custom made Washburn 22 series Hawk: estimated Price $1.2 to 2 million
Classified as a national asset by the government of Jamaica, this guitar is one of only seven guitar of reggae icon’s life. On November 21, 1971, after a gig in Vancouver, Marley gave the guitar to a guitar technician Gary Carlsen with the words, “Take it as you will understand later.” Amazing, Carlsen took this as a sign that he should use the gifts he has given to a better world in some way, and so he founded the charity “Different Journeys, One Destination”, offers guitar as a prize in the lottery.

2. Jimi Hendrix’s 1968 Stratocaster: Estimated Price $2 million
This guitar Hendrix played at Woodstock in 1969. From 1970 until 1990 was in charge of drummer Mitch Mitchell, before emerging to the surface in 1990 at the opening of the new Fender Artist Centre complete with cigarette burns on the headstock, and Trademark Jimi reverse stringing. It sold at Sotheby’s in the same year for $ 198,000. The rumors say that Paul Allen (Bill Gates’ right-hand man at Microsoft) is paid two million dollars for this guitar in 1998.

1. Reach out to Asia Fender Stratocaster: $2.7 million
This guitar sold at auction in Qatar in 2005, to raise funds for Reach out to Asia, a charity formed to help the tsunami victims. Coordinated by Bryan Adams, was signed by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Brian May, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, Jeff Beck, Pete Townsend, Mark Knopfler, Ray Davis, Liam Gallagher, Ronnie Wood, Tony Iommi, Angus & Malcolm Young, Paul McCartney, Sting, Ritchie Blackmore, Def Leppard and Bryan Adams himself. Initially taken by the Qatari royal family for $ 1 million and later donated to charity, after it was sold again to a price of $ 2.7 million, which means that the guitar has yielded a total of $ 3.7 million dollars for charity.

Production Video Planning

Production Planning Tips
An independent video production takes a lot of work and time, especially if you do not have the resources found within a major studio production. Organization is the key to creating a smooth and successful production. Following steps and ensuring everything is in order will help you tremendously along the way. A lot of the planning is in pre-production and once the cameras start rolling,

Script Breakdown
Writing a script for your video production is necessary because it allows the production crew to plan for the video shoot (for instance, a director can plan shots and a props master can find the required items). It also allows editors to put your video together in a timely manner during post-production. You also can show the script to potential investors during pre-production to secure funding to produce the video. A good script will save you time and money.
Permits Location
Once your script breakdown is complete, you must secure any necessary permits. Every state has their own commission that issues the necessary permits in order for a production to film there.

Cost / Budgeting
All your expenditures should be kept in a log in order to keep accurate and tight budget schedules. Write out a budget sheet using a spreadsheet format. Categorize every element of the production and write in money values for each of the categories, including the date and check number if necessary. Include equipment, processing, actors and other fees that may arise.

Equipment
Make sure you have all of your equipment prepared for the production. You should have a main video camera that you plan on using, as well as a couple of secondary cameras for alternate or back-up shots. Lighting,Audio Mixer,Tripods, dollies and other camera stands are also essential for production. Use the storyboards to plan out what types of lenses and zooms you will need. Determine whether a crane or other type of camera operation is needed.

Crew
Depending on your budget, the crew could consist of dozens, or just a few of your friends. Plan around this and consider what you will need for each crew member. Try to spread out work as much as possible so no one is doing too much. Plan out how much food you will need to provide for lunch, dinner or breakfast.

Viewsonic N4251w 42 inch LCD HDTV

The Viewsonic name is most recognized as the maker of some of the most fantastic PC displays around for gaming and other uses. Viewsonic also has a full line of LCD HDTV sets as well that are every bit as good as the PC displays Viewsonic is famous for. Today we have Viewsonic N4251w 42" LCD HDTV up for review. If you are in the market for a large screen LCD TV, check out this review of the Viewsonic N4251w 42" LCD HDTV.

The first thing that grabs the eye when you unbox the Viewsonic N4251w 42" LCD HDTV is the high gloss black bezel of the TV. the TV looks fantastic. Viewsonic didn't scrimp when it came to the specs for the N4251w 42" LCD HDTV either and loaded it up with gobs of features yet still managed to keep the selling price in the range many HDTV shoppers can afford at $1575.

The LCD panel is a 42" color TFT active matrix wide LCD with a display area of 36.6" horizontal x 20.6" vertical with a 42" diagonal viewing area. The panel's native resolution is 1366x768 and it boasts a fantastic 1200:1 contrast ratio. Viewing angles are great at 178 degrees both horizontally and vertically. Just like with PC gaming LCD monitors, the gray-to-gray response time matters on a TV and the Viewsonic N4251w 42" LCD HDTV has a good time of 8ms.

Typical brightness of the TV is 500 cd/m². The TVs light source is good for 50,000 hours. Viewsonic went all out on connectivity with the N4251w 42" LCD HDTV giving it three HDMI connectors that support HDCP which is fantastic. Those not using HDMI will be glad to hear that you also get coax, composite RCA, component HD and S-Video connectors as well. A 3.5 mm mini stereo audio in/out also allows you to use headphones or connect your PC sound output to the TV speakers. You also get an SPDIF out for digital audio.

A 15-pin D-sub is provided to allow you to connect your PC via analog connections and the TV can do resolutions of 1024x768, 1280x768, 1280x1024, and 1280x720 for PC in addition to the native resolution of 1360x768. You can also connect your Mac to the Viewsonic N4251w 42" LCD HDTV as well. The tuner used in the Viewsonic N4251w 42" LCD HDTV is ATSC/NTSC. Size the Viewsonic N4251w 42" LCD HDTV comes in at 40.4" x 30.4" x 11.6" with the stand and weighs 73.3 lbs net with the stand. TV/Video resolutions supported are 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i. The sound system uses two speakers that a 10-watt designs and support Dolby Digital surround sound.

For testing I connected the Viewsonic N4251w 42" LCD HDTV to a Denon S-301 home theater and Sudden Link HD Cable via HDMI. The 1200:1 contrast ratio gives on screen images nice deep blacks and makes for good transitions form light to dark. Problems here often show up in the form of pixilation in scenes with lots of dark and light colors, especially at the transition between the two. I noticed none of this with the Viewsonic N4251w 42" LCD HDTV.

HD programming at 1080i looked fantastic and the TV automatically changes the screen format during HD programming if a commercial comes on that isn't HD so the image doesn't look stretched or pinched which is nice. Colors are reproduced very realistically and skin tones look great and natural. Overall the image quality on the Viewsonic N4251w 42" LCD HDTV is absolutely top notch. The fast 8ms gtg response time means that there is no ghosting during video playback, TV or gaming with consoles or PC.

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