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Taiwan digital camcorder maker Aiptek to spin off ODM/OEM business
Taiwan-based digital video camcorder (DVs) and digital camera maker Aiptek International will spin off its ODM/OEM manufacturing business as a wholly owned subsidiary (not yet named in English) in order to focus operations on own-brand marketing, according to a company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) on November 10.
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Importing Video from a FireWire Camcorder to an Aluminum MacBook
Apple's newest consumer laptop is a package full of shiny power, but it also lacks a FireWire port. That means no FireWire Target Disk Mode, no support for external hard drives with FireWire interfaces, and no support for digital camcorders that have FireWire (or i.Link) ports.
In an email response to a customer who asked about camcorder support, CEO Steve Jobs replied, "Actually, all of the new HD camcorders of the past few years use USB 2." And looking at Amazon's current best-selling camcorders, most of them connect via USB.
However, if you already own a MiniDV or HDV camcorder that connects via FireWire, you may not be completely out of luck. Although I don't have one on hand to test this out, in theory you can use an analog-to-digital video converter to bring your footage into the new MacBook. (If you own one of these devices, please let me know if I'm off the mark.)
For example, take a look at the Pinnacle Video Capture for Mac ($100). Most camcorders include a composite AV cable that enables you to connect the camcorder directly to a television for playback. Insert the left and right audio plugs, and either composite video or S-video cable, into the Video Capture for Mac hub, which in turn connects to the MacBook via USB.
Poking around online, I also found the ADS Tech VideoExpress ($50) and the Plextor ConvertX for Mac (PX-TV402U) ($229), neither of which I've used.
Obviously, this approach isn't ideal. You're starting with digital footage and converting it to analog, then re-digitizing it in the computer, so I wouldn't be surprised if there's some image quality loss (though I'm guessing it would be hardly noticeable). You also lose device control, the capability to control the camcorder directly from iMovie as you're reviewing footage and importing.
I should also point out that you can also still purchase a new white MacBook with FireWire for $999 or move up to a MacBook Pro, which includes FireWire.
I agree with many others that removing FireWire from the new MacBook is disappointing, but it's also consistent with Apple's outlook for digital video. iMovie '08 is a completely new application that shares little with iMovie HD 6, and it's clearly designed as an editor for video snippets and shorter movies destined for YouTube. In Apple's view, the people who are shooting these types of movies - using Flip cameras or the movie-recording functions of digital still cameras - are the market for the new MacBook. I don't expect Apple to bring FireWire back to its consumer laptop.
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Samsung puts the power of real HD in the palm of your hand
Samsung Electronics Australia has expanded its Flash camcorder lineup with the launch of the technologically advanced HMX20C. Designed to deliver a truly superior recording experience, the HMX20C is Samsung's first real high definition (HD) dual digital camcorder to enter the Australian market.
Talenthunter.Com Helps Aspiring Talent Go From 'Small Wonder To Big Star' RCA...
TalentHunter.com is helping aspiring actors and actresses get ready for auditions and gigs. From now through December 31st, it's "Small Wonder to Big Star" contest will enable users to submit creative footage, which visitors vote on each week, and the creator of the most popular video of the week wins an RCA Small Wonder digital camcorder to help them refine their talent. (PRWeb Nov 7, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1586364.htm
Scrapblog™ and Digital Scrapbooking Magazine Partner to Celebrate Digi...
Scrapbookers challenged to 'Scrapbook Your Holiday Greeting' digitally by creating digital holiday cards with Scrapblog. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/scrapblog-scrapbooking/102008/prweb1543594.htm
UK's leading digital companies beat the crunch with Digital Mission export boost
Digital SMEs will get a timely export boost courtesy of the Digital Mission to South by South West interactive taking place in March 2009 in Austin, Texas.
CC Outdoor Digital Nets Display Election Results
On election night, Clear Channel Outdoor will turn its digital billboard networks into news sources. Picking up live RSS-feeds from msnbc.com, Clear Channel will display real-time tally updates and results of the 2008 presidential election on 250 digital billboards in 20 markets, 300 digital smart tops on taxis in New York and Boston, and digital signage in Westgate City Center in Arizona.
A Sanyo acquisition for Panasonic would not significantly impact Taiwan-based...
While media reports are indicating that Panasonic will acquire Sanyo's digital camera business operation, sources in Taiwan's digital camera industry noted that any deal would not have too much of a negative impact on Foxconn, Altek, Ability Enterprise and Asia Optical, the top four Taiwan-based ODM/OEM makers of digital cameras.
'Digital dark age' may doom some data
(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) What stands a better chance of surviving 50 years from now, a framed photograph or a 10-megabyte digital photo file on your computer's hard drive? The framed photograph will inevitably fade and yellow over time, but the digital photo file may be unreadable to future computers -- an unintended consequence of our rapidly digitizing world that may ultimately lead to a "digital dark age."
Taking Charge of Your New Canon Digital Rebel--Tips, Warnings, and Reminders
Two new books from O'Reilly's Companion Series offer a complete photography class, tailored specifically for folks using Canon's new Digital Rebel cameras. Both--The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion and The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS/1000D Companion--are by producer and videographer Ben Long. In each of his handy pocket guides, Ben not only provides a detailed one-stop camera manual but he also walks you through all the basic photography theories that apply to any camera. And here Ben provides tips, warnings, and reminders from the books for using the XS cameras (which are applicable to most DSLRs). Read on to learn more.
Creative Vado HD pocket camcorder makes a few cameo appearances
Creative's Vado pocket cam hasn't been nearly as popular as the various Flips or the Kodak Zi6, but it looks like the company is taking another shot at it -- hot on the heels of the Flip Mino HD's introduction, we're seeing hints that a Vado HD is on the way as well. All we know so far is the S$299 (US$195) pricetag printed in Creative's Singapore holiday catalog, but the short HD videos posted by a user named "Vado" on Vimeo look nice enough. Check 'em after the break -- hopefully we'll find out more soon.Continue reading Creative Vado HD pocket camcorder makes a few cameo appearancesFiled under: Digital CamerasCreative Vado HD pocket camcorder makes a few cameo appearances originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Lite-On IT offers digital photo frame with built-in scanner
Lite-On IT, on November 12, unveiled Memoir, a 8-inch digital photo frame featuring a built-in scanner, for sale in Taiwan and overseas markets under its new brand Skyla. Shipments will begin later in November, according to the company. Memoir is the first scanning-enabled digital photo frame to be launched worldwide, Lite-On IT claimed.
Storming Images is in Hollywood with it's Digital Signage Solution.
Storming Images digital signage solution is used in an on-screen advertising program in Los Angeles and New York. The product is called Remote Media Manager and it is a web application which can be used to control one sign or a network of digital signs around the nation.
Hewlett-Packard Helps Healthcare Providers Go Digital
HP today announced that it is working with healthcare providers across the globe to improve their operational and business processes through the HP Digital Hospital Solution. The HP Digital Hospital Solution is an integrated set of technologies and services from HP and its partners which allows healthcare providers to deliver better service to patients by aligning technology with business and patient priorities.
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