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Phantom PVR

Published in Misc on 8 Oct 2003
Setting up your video recorder to tape various programmes, within a single session, from the range of channels available from a Sky digibox can prove to be a frustrating experience. Those who have attempted, and failed, to achieve success at this task are the obvious target for a device developed by Bluedelta and entitled the Phantom PV (Personal Video Recorder).
Designed as an inexpensive alternative to the multi-channel record facility available from a Sky Plus box, the Phantom PVR consists of a special Scart adapter that is attached via a lead to a small transceiver unit. After removing the Scart lead supplied by Sky as part of its kit, the Phantom Scart adapter, with its piggy-back or throughput approach, slots into the vacant Scart connection of your digibox.

Ricoh Capilo G3

Published in Cameras on 7 Oct 2003
It is said that the camera never lies but digital technology can certainly help deceive when it comes to improving photographic skills. Let me tell you about a new camera I have looked at recently.
The Caplio G3 camera has been developed by Ricoh. This particular model comes with the claim of having the fastest shutter response time when compared with other auto-focus digital cameras. Timed at a fast 0.14 seconds, the Caplio G3 even exceeds the speed of many conventional 35mm cameras. However, at the rate at which technology is progressing, it is debatable how long Ricoh will be able to hang on to this particular record. Still the camera does have some other points of interest.