Canon Inc. is planning to acquire a Texas-based company Molecular Imprints, which has the technology to make state-of-the-art semiconductors at a low cost, hoping to regain its former glory as a manufacturer of chipmaking equipment. In the 1990s, Canon controlled about 30% of the global market for lithography equipment, which plays a central role in the chip fabrication … [Read more...]
Indian wins prize in International Ramadan Photography Competition
The “Capture the Spirit of Ramadan” International Ramadan Photography Competition, founded by Dr. Basel Almisshal, got over 3,000 submissions from over 60 countries. Nine winners across the three categories of Architecture, Spiritual and Culture were been chosen. Mr. Nimit Nigam from India won the First Place in the Architecture Category for his photo of the Jama Mosque in New … [Read more...]
Chinese Government orders Nikon to stop selling D600
The Chinese Government has issued an order to Nikon to stop the sale of D600 in the country. This move was made following an investigative report by China Central Television (CCTV) which showed dealers refusing to refund the money to unsatisfied customers. The camera had issues with dust and spots. The company had recently released the D610, which had the same features but … [Read more...]
Nikon announces Nikon 1 V3
Nikon announced the Nikon 1 V3, an Interchangeable Lens System Camera with an 18 MP 1-inch Type CMOS sensor with no low pass filter and an EXPEED 4A image processing engine. The camera can shoot at 20 fps with continuous AF, and 60 fps with single AF. It has a 1080/60p video, built-in Wi-Fi and weighs 381 g. Nikon has also introduced the new 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 … [Read more...]
Canon announces EOS Kiss X70 camera
Canon Inc announced a new model in the EOS Kiss series, the Kiss X70, based on the Kiss X50, but with improved basic features and operation. It has an APS-C size 18 MP CMOS sensor and full HD video capability. The camera has a DIGIC 4 image processing engine, 9 point AF and continuous shooting mode of 3 fps. It will be available from late March. … [Read more...]
