Mike Perlman grew up in Nintendo Land and developed a relationship with all things electronic and nerdy early on in his childhood career. Today, Mike covers digital imaging, mobile technology and other various forms of peculiar gadgetry to the best of his gumshoe-like ability for TechnoBuffalo. In his spare time, Mike rides motorcycles, plays Nintendo, ice hockey, drums, and dances around in neon green as Lazer, captain of the world's #1 renegade dance troupe, 123 Party!
Swann has announced a pair of digital imaging products that could be straight from Q’s gadget inventory. The Swann HD PenCam and regular old PenCam 4GB are stylish pens with built-in cameras that capture video and stills. The HD PenCam is capable of shooting 720p AVI videos and JPEGs while the PenCam 4GB captures standard-definition videos to its 4GB built-in memory. The HD PenCam can...
With the Geneva Auto Show less than a month up the road, I thought it would be fun to postulate the wackier attractions that we might see in Switzerland. Some of these concepts have been drifting about for years, though none of them have ever made it to mass production. Will this be the year? Leave your predictions in the comments. Michelin Tweel Airless Tires Imagine a world where...
The Super Zoom digital camera market is one of the most fearsome battlegrounds in the photography world. Super Zoom cameras represent any fixed-lens compact camera that boasts a long optical zoom. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 has a 24x optical zoom lens, though that's merely an appetizer compared to its competition. For one, the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS has a 35X optical zoom lens while...
In the Photography world, 35mm, or "full frame" is the standard by which nearly all cameras are judged. Focal lengths, crop factors and other camera traits are all based on the 35mm equivalent. Granted, a 35mm digital camera sensor is the largest sensor available in the consumer circuit, thanks to models like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Nikon D800. But what would happen if we...
Olympus has reincarnated the infamous OM-4 film SLR in the new OM-D EM-5 Micro Four Thirds digital camera, announced today. With classy looks that pay homage to the OM-T cameras of yesteryear, the Olympus OM-D EM-5 usurps the Olympus PEN E-P3 to be crowned the company’s flagship Micro Four Thirds model. The OM-D EM-5 addresses a few issues I found lacking on the E-P3. The new retro...
The highly anticipated Nikon D800 and Nikon D800E full frame DSLRs were announced last night, and both look to be serious weapons for the versatile pro shooter. Rocking high-resolution 36.3-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensors, the Nikon D800 and Nikon D800E tread in medium format territory and are sure to give cameras like the Pentax 645D a run for its money. The Nikon D800E is identical...
The new Canon PowerShot D20 is the company’s toughest rugged compact camera to date, boasting a waterproof, shock-proof and freezeproof chassis. Although Canon has not stretched the D20’s toughness limits, we can tell you that the camera has undergone a major design overhaul, apparently by Picasso. The Canon PowerShot D20 will shoot 1080p HD video underwater, has a 5x optical zoom lens...
Canon has announced two Wi-Fi capable compacts today called the Canon PowerShot Elph 530 HS and Canon PowerShot Elph 320 HS. The PowerShot Elph 530 HS is Canon's flagship all-touchscreen-operated compact that boasts a boxy design that harkens back to the Digital Elph models of yore. The PowerShot Elph 320 HS picks up where the PowerShot Elph 310 HS left off, bringing back the 5x optical...
Today Canon announced an upgrade to its flagship pocket-sized superzoom. The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS will replace the beloved GPS-clad PowerShot SX230 HS. The new PowerShot SX260 HS will feature a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with Canon’s new Digic 5 processing, Optical Image Stabilization and 1080p Full HD video recording. The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS is set to ship in March for $349.99...
With the Superbowl just around the corner, all I cay say is GO GIANTS! But aside from reveling in my idealistic daydreams of Tom Brady sobbing like a kid who just got ice cream face-smashed by a 300-lb linebacker, I’m here to talk cameras, folks. Some of you may be heading to that Superbowl next weekend. Others may frequent the ice—go Devils! And the rest of you will head to the courts—...
Within recent years, companies have taken to teasing their Super Bowl commercials a few weeks prior to airing. This year, a handful of major car manufacturers have jumped the gun, uploading their Super Bowl XLVI-bound multi-million-dollar spots to YouTube. While there are a few gems, the lot is relatively lackluster. In my opinion, Jerry Seinfeld steals the show in the Acura NSX...
Pentax has teamed up with world-renowned contemporary designer Marc Newson to forge the sui generis Pentax K-01. The mirrorless nonconformist boasts compatibility with the newly announced smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS, which earns the title of the “world’s thinnest interchangeable lens.” I was granted some hands-on time with the Pentax K-01 in Las Vegas and the camera was definitely a...
The wallet-friendly Nikon Coolpix L810 Super Zoom has been unleashed today, along with the Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix L26 budget family cameras. The Coolpix L810 will offer up a substantial 26x optical zoom lens and 720p HD video while the S30 and L26 specialize in simplicity and affordability. Nikon Coolpix L810 The Nikon Coolpix L810 will be available in February 2012 for a...
The Nikon Coolpix S9300, Nikon Coolpix S6300, Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Nikon Coolpix S3300 will fill the shoes of last year’s S-series Coolpix lineup. This is Nikon’s Sweet 16 year, as all new Coolpix models feature 16-megapixel sensors; the S9300 and S6300 will receive the higher-end CMOS chips. Starting with the newest pocket-size Super Zoom, the Coolpix S9300 packs an 18x optical zoom...
Today Nikon announced the Nikon Coolpix P510 Super Zoom and Nikon Coolpix P310 advanced compact digital cameras. The Coolpix P510 blows the doors off the competition with a 42x optical zoom lens while the Coolpix P310 rocks a fast F/1.8 lens. Both cameras are equipped with 16.1-megapixel Backside Illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensors. Nikon Coolpix P510 Another one of my State of the Union...
The top-of-the-line rugged Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and entry-level rugged Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 have been added to the company’s 2012 roster today. While the GPS-equipped Lumix DMC-TS4 promises to be Panasonic’s most rugged camera to date, the Lumix DMC-TS20 will suit the needs of the budget-minded butterfingers. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 According to the press release, the Panasonic...
The high-end pocket Super Zoom Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and kid brother Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 have been officially announced today. Panasonic is touting the Lumix DMC-ZS20 as the “world’s slimmest digital camera with a 20x optical zoom lens,” while the Lumix DMC-ZS15 rocks a noble 16x optical zoom. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 The latest “World’s Best” claim is now pinned to the...
Today Sony fortified its point-and-shoot lineup with three CMOS-based compacts including the 18-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. In addition to its 18-megapixel “Exmor R” back-illuminated CMOS sensor, the Cyber-shot DSC-200V is GPS-enabled and boasts a super quick 0.1-second AF system. The DSC-TX200V also records 1080p 60fps HD video and features a WVGA-equivalent OLED touch screen...
There’s been quite a bit of Angry Birds talk transpiring lately, so I thought I’d crash the party with my bowl of Wacky Punch. But first, if you have not read Joey’s ace account on the Angry Birds phenomenon, please read it. Joey very succinctly puts the Angry Birds craze in its place and admonishes the gaming world that the sling-shot-driven franchise will never achieve sustainable...
The emergence of an automobile department on a tech blog like TechnoBuffalo may seem baffling to some readers. After all, Mr. Lakers got his start unboxing MacBooks and smartphones and we as a site have focused mainly on mobile technology since the incipience of TechnoBuffalo. But why have GM and Ford invited me out to Detroit several times to cover their new vehicles? How come the...