Post Tagged "Gadgets"
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$50,000 Leica M9-P Hermes edition
Besides being known as the world’s smallest full-format digital system camera that carries the legend of Leica M cameras into the digital age, the Leica M9 is also known for its special avatars like the M9-P red leather special edition, M9 in titanium, M9-P limited edition in white, and the one wrapped in Ostrich leather. However, these types of avatars are well expected from Leica, who is widely known for its meticulously handcrafted limited edition cameras, like the one we featured yesterday, the M Monochrome camera that brings back the good old days of black and white photography. Now, following the success of Leica M7 Hermes camera, this noted German camera manufacturer has again teamed up with the reputed French luxury fashion label, Hermes to create another stunningly beautiful special edition of Leica’s M9-P, dubbed as ‘Edition Hermes’.
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$8,000 Leica Monochrom camera brings back the good old days of black and white
Originally, all of the photography was monochrome and for most of the photographic history, black and white photography was the photographer’s only choice for capturing the real-life moments on the chemically reactive photographic film. Even when the color became available, black and white continued to rule for long, due to its low development cost then color counterparts and its ‘classic’ look. But, black and white eventually declined in popularity as the quality of color cameras improved. However, at present we are again witnessing the revival of black and white, as photographers are rediscovering the timeless nature and power that black and white film can lend to the photos. Evidently, B&W photos taken on digital cameras are usually considered inferior for several reasons. Here, Leica, the master manufacturer of digital and analog cameras since 1913, is planning to change this perception with its new M Monochrome, the Leica’s newest member of its M series rangefinders that proudly stands as the first ever digital camera especially designed for black and white photography.
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Wolf Cinema’s 3D Projectors sell at $75K upwards
Committed to deliver a cinematic experience for the discerning viewers, Wolf Cinema, a specialist manufacturer of high-performance home cinema projectors has now announced its plans to open order books for shipping its all-new and technically advanced Reference Series of 2D/3D theater projectors. Designed to rewrite the rules for high-end video projection, the REF-700 and REF-1000 delivers a true high-fidelity film like 3D images as the cinematographer intended the viewers to see.
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Vutech Retracta Vu Traveller Series is a projector lift on wheels
Known for designing and manufacturing award winning projector screens and AV accessories, Florida based Vutec Corporation will now introduce its advanced Retracta Vu Traveller Series at the upcoming InfoComm 2012, the most comprehensive and energizing audio-visual gathering in the world, to be held in Las Vegas. However, we have earlier seen some of the very best projection screens, including the M-Tensioned In-Ceiling motorized projection screen, but the new Retracta Vu Traveller Series is an all-in-one solution, ideal for the safe transport and presentation of a portable theater.
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A3 pushes the tablet culture forward
Ever since its inception in 1925, Bang & Olufsen, the Danish manufacturers and designers of audio products, TV sets and telephones have always impressed the world with its high-end products including the Beolit 12 wireless speakers, EarSet 3i stereo headset, BeoVision 4 85-inch Plasma TV with 3D, to name a few. This renowned audio specialist brand is now all set to make a mark in the world of iPad speakers with the release of its new BeoPlay A3 sound system. This stylish looking product not only falls under the B&O’s new affordable ‘Play’ range, but it also delivers a pretty impressive sound performance.
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Panasonic's 145-Inch 8K Resolution Plasma TV debuts
Panasonic, which had earlier amazed us with its 152-inch plasma HDTV, has now announced its collaboration with the Japanese broadcaster NHK to produce a behemoth 145-inch prototype plasma display with 8K (7,680 x 4320 pixels) resolution. Described to be the world’s first Super Hi-Vision TV, this super-sized prototype does not even require a back-light to light-up the entertainment content. With an aim to attain a uniform picture quality, both Panasonic and NHK have devised a new drive method which vertically scans the pixels, eliminating the massive sized plasma’s tendency to flicker at higher-resolutions.
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A rare Nikon fisheye lens for sale at $160,000
For a photographer, what better than a flash lens, that too from one of the most recognized brands in the world? Well for those taking a serious inclination towards classical photography, the Nikon Fisheye lens from the bygone era of the 1970’s is a prized catch indeed, as it goes for sale with an asking price of $160,000. It first came to light in the 1970’s, when it was unveiled to the public in Cologne, Germany and ever since then, has been a true collector’s name. After all, it wasn’t a regular product either ways as it happens to be a rare lens with 22-degree vision unlike most, which can see 180-degrees around.
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Ikea Uppleva ups the home entertainment experience with all-in-one TV furniture
Ikea, a worldwide brand name known for its high grade furniture, now has stepped into the world of consumer electronics by introducing the Uppleva entertainment furniture. Built in joint collaboration with Chinese concern, TCL Multimedia, the famous Swedish furniture brand lent its expertise at designing furniture in order to create something which would be a total technology and aesthetic solution for home owners. Priced at $960 each, the Uppleva furniture would house a complete entertainment system including Blu-Ray DVD player, hidden speakers, FM Radio Mp3 player, wireless subwoofer, and also an internet connectivity port.
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Tag Heuer Manufacture Collection luxury phones is about fine leather crafting
After Tag Heuer managed to carve out a total niche for itself in the arena of luxury watches, its latest samples of craftsmanship seems to be inkling towards mobile handsets. We have previously seen some samples like the Racer smart phone, LINK series white lizard, and also the black leather LINK phone. Following a similar trend with a more varied and vibrant series of fabrication, the designer brand has created the Manufacture series, which perhaps is the extension of the LINK which was introduced last year. There are 5 new looks, but all with the same haute couture categorization of the Tag Heuer brand.
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Vertu's new Constellation Candy
Vertu has created a niche of luxury mobile handsets that exude a semblance of sophistication and charm. Vertu will now add a piece of beauty, Constellation Candy to its already existing range of exclusive luxury handsets; the Constellation Quest Ferrari that brings to life the spirit of iconic GT car and the Constellation Quest in pink for valentine’s days, to name a few. The British luxury phone maker, who has also announced itself as the main partner brand of the inaugural Vogue Festival taking place at the Royal Geographic Society in London on 20th and 21st April, will unveil its latest product offering, Constellation Candy at the festival.
