Hurricane Sandy’s Impact Measured By Flickr Photo Posts

Hurricane Sandy hit 24 states in Late October last year, decimating parts of New Jersey and its famous boardwalk, becoming the second-costliest hurricane in US history. Scientists have now measured the superstorm’s impact by using pictures posted on photo-sharing site Flickr. Thirty-two million photos of the weather phenomenon were posted on…

Posted on: November 11, 2013 6:00 am

Cancer detection programme using PENTAX Medical equipment achieves …

PENTAX Medical equipment has been used to set up a pioneering head and neck cancer detection programme at a hospital Trust in Coventry, which has achieved remarkable results; reduced the length of time the patient stays in hospital and reduced costs. Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon, Mr Gary Walton, heads…

Posted on: November 10, 2013 4:00 pm

Canon to enable hidden on-chip phase detect for Cinema EOS C100 video …

We’re all used to receiving firmware updates for our digital cameras, but major changes to fundamental features of the camera are another matter entirely. For customers of Canon’s Cinema EOS C100 digital video camera, however, the second update announced in just a handful of weeks will see a huge change…

Posted on: November 10, 2013 4:00 pm

How Flickr Predicted Hurricane Sandy’s Landfall

Modern mega-events like natural disasters or public rallies are unlike their historic predecessors for one big reason that excites sociologists: Now these famous moments are insanely well-documented by the people who witness them. Take Hurricane Sandy. In addition to all that debris and damage, the storm left behind an extensive…

Posted on: November 10, 2013 4:00 pm

HD Pentax DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 Lens Launched

The 20-40mm f/2.8ED is the first zoom lens in the Limited series, and features a lens-installed AF driving motor and a dependable weather-resistant construction. The lens will be priced at 849.99, and availability is yet to be announced. From Ricoh: RICOH IMAGING U.K LTD. is pleased to announce the…

Posted on: November 10, 2013 4:00 pm

Smartphones ruining sales of high-end DSLR cameras

Smartphones essentially replaced small, low-end, pocket-sized cameras years ago, but now, they are taking a hatchet to another market: advanced interchangeable-lens cameras. Why buy a phone and a camera separately when you can get both in the same sleek package? That’s the question that many consumers have been asking this…

Posted on: November 10, 2013 4:00 pm

2013 the Most Conspicuous Canvas DSLR Camera Bag at KoolerBuy

Shenzhen, Guangdong — (SBWIRE) — 11/06/2013 — Koolertron BBK6 Canvas DSLR Camera Bag introduced by KoolerBuy(http://www.koolerbuy.com/) is very popular among people in different countries, especially for photographer. Camera bags are widely available in different colors, sizes, designs, shapes, functions, and materials. And they are essential equipment for…

Posted on: November 10, 2013 11:00 am

Mini point-and-shoot camera toy boasts big features

Courtesy of AC GearsThe Bonzart Lit Mini LCD Digital Camera has a tough, plastic exterior and can fit into small pockets, making it ideal for a child’s first camera. Adult hobbies can start from early introductions. Photography is a great example. Business, Pages 23 on 10/21/2013

Posted on: November 10, 2013 11:00 am

Johnson College Homecoming Brings Community Together

5 area food truck vendors were all thrilled to be invited to park on Johnson College’s campus in Scranton during the school’s homecoming celebration Friday night, including Drinker Mobile from Dunmore, Muncheeze from Montrose, Captain Don’s Chilly Willy from Scranton, Halal Food from Scranton, and The Picnic Stand Food Truck Cheerleaders…

Posted on: November 10, 2013 11:00 am

Photoshop Yourself: Abracadabra [Video]

Photoshop [Video]Photoshop is the name of the game in advertising now. Gone are the days of fancy camera lenses, proper lighting, re-takes and re-touching. Models are airbrushed to perfection with the amazing tool of Adobe Photoshop and transformed from a Plain Jane into a pretty hot babe. Sally Gifford Piper…

Posted on: November 10, 2013 11:00 am