Anyone who has ever taken a few pictures knows that lighting is the most important factor. It can mean the difference between a great picture and a catastrophe. Ortery’s Photosimile 5000 is a PC-controlled light box, 360° turntable and a CPS(camera-positioning system) that is compatible with many digital cameras. The Photobox will give you shadow-free pictures for use on websites, presentations, eBay etc.

It’s a pretty simple concept. Just you just attach a camera to the light box while your object to be photographed is on the rotating platform, as if you are microwaving it. The light box connects to your PC via a USB cable. The software takes care of all the details, like the camera’s tilt and the speed of the turntable. As long as the item can fit in the box, you’re good to go.

This week BenQ announces an upgraded version of their C740i camera with the C840. The new model features a 2.5 inch LTPS screen with an 8MP resolution and 3X optical zoom. The camera allows for full control over the outcome of the image with its P/Av/Tv/M feature.

The C840 is equipped with a Pentax lens facilitating 99.8% light penetration making it the most light sensitive camera in its class. An emphasis on widescreen shooting and an optional 16:9 resolution ratio for HDTV display shows that BenQ is forward thinking with this camera. MJPEG videos are shot at a near DVD quality 720×400 resolution at 30 frames per second and are optionally stored in its 4GB internal storage or SDHC card, support for which is an upgrade from the C740i counterpart.

Canon has expanded its line of PowerShot cameras with a new entry level model, the A460. The A460 is meant for the first time camera buyer who still want a decent camera.

The A460 has a 5 megapixel resolution and a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2 inch LCD screen. The A460 replaces the Powershot A430 and has a bigger LCD screen and a higher resolution than its predecessor. The A460 is compatible with MMC, SD and SDHC memory. This camera is aimed towards the first time buyer.

The A460 uses Canon’s AiAF “Smart” auto-focus system to determine the best focus, exposure and white balance. The A460 has 10 standard shooting modes for still pictures. The camera adjusts its settings to match the surroundings. The settings include night, portrait and one for kids …

Canon has expanded its line of PowerShot cameras with a new entry level model, the A550. The A550 is meant for the budget conscious buyer who still want a decent camera.

The A550 has a 7.1 megapixel resolution with a 4x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD screen. The A550 replaces the A530. The new model has a larger screen, higher resolution and longer battery life than its predecessor. It is compatible with MMC, SD and SDHC memory. It can record 30 (frames per second) VGA video clips. It also has a molded hand grip to make the camera easier to hold.

The A550 uses Canon’s AiAF “Smart” auto-focus system to determine the best focus, exposure and white balance. The A550 has 11 standard shooting modes for still pictures. The camera adjusts …