Canon Video

Canon (UK) Ltd, leaders in imaging and photographic technology, launches the MVX2i, an exciting new addition to Canon's digital video line-up. Packed full of features, the MVX2i builds on Canon's award winning combination of advanced digital technologies and optical expertise to offer users outstanding quality output at an affordable price.

Incorporating a new contemporary design, the Canon MVX2i incorporates a host of features including: Motion Jpeg recording, Canon's newly developed camera signal processing LSI (Large Scale Integrated circuit), a _" 1.33 Mega Pixel CCD for capturing still images, direct print capabilities and a new network function. Additional features also include an ultra compact 10x optical image stabiliser lens, 2.5" 200,000 pixel LCD and improved PC compatibility.

Size, Style, and Design

The new contemporary design of the MVX2i will impress users with its sophisticated metallic body, stylish feel and comfortable operation. This new design allows the MVX2i to be smaller than its predecessor the MVX1i, and a new lay out and design of the control buttons offers the user improved operability. Additionally the Advanced Rotating Grip offers users a wider range of grip angles so it's easier to hold and carry.

Technologies

Motion JPEG

The MVX2i also features a Motion JPEG recording function, which means that short movies can be recorded onto a memory card making it easy to download to a personal computer or send via email.

Newly Developed Signal Processing LSI (Large Scale Integrated circuit)

The MVX2i utilises Canon's digital camera technology to offer improved still image reproduction. Colour signal processing has been enhanced on the premise that images recorded on tape will be viewed on a Canon TV monitor and that images recorded on the memory card will be printed out or viewed on a PC. By making separate signal processing possible for both movies and still images the parameters for image quality adjustments have been substantially extended.

Digital Camera Function

The MVX2i combines the 1.33 mega pixel interlaced CCD with the 10x Optical images stabililser lens to achieve high-resolution pictures without blurring even at telescopic focal distances. A high refractive index two-sided aspherical lens coupled with Canon's expertise in optical anti-vibration technology has made it possible to reduce the lens size of the MVX2i by approximately 50%.

Improved memory card access speed, reduces the read and write time enabling quick image capture, so those special moments are never missed.

A continuous shooting function is provided to enable the shooting of up to 30 images at 3 fps in VGA size or up to 10 images at 2 fps in SXGA size. This function is linked with the flash so continuous shooting is possible even in low light locations. The MVX2i also has a built in flash with light control system by pre-emission and auto pop-up function. Flash control is also possible when AE is locked; this is the same system as used in Canon EOS cameras. The MVX2i has 4 flash modes: Auto, Compulsory on/compulsory off and Red eye reduction.

Direct Print Capabilities

The MVX2i is the first Canon digital camcorder to be compatible with Canon's direct printer range: CP-10, CP-100 and the Bubble Jet S820D photo printer. This allows users to print images directly from the camcorder via the direct interface cable without the need for a PC.

By connecting to a printer with Exif Print capability, the camera data obtained at the time of recording can be optimised to obtain better print output results.

Network functions

The MVX2i has better network abilities using IEEE 1394 for DV Messenger and file transfer function. DV Messenger works based on Microsoft Windows Messenger and makes it possible for the camcorder to communicate with another Canon camcorder through Camera control, VTR control and IEEE 1394 file transfer between Windows XP PC's. DV Messenger allows for tape playback streaming as well as camera live streaming.

Additional network functions include

Support for motion JPEG recording on a memory card
Camera direct function and Exif 2.2 support
Additional Functions

Super Night LED - a white LED mounted on the front of the camera is a supplemental light source when recording in Super Night mode.
Digital Animation Mix - in addition to combining still images, the MVX2i can combine images with animations recorded on a card and recorded to tape.
Digital effect and digital fade - a variety of digital effects and fading functions are included for on-camera video editing. These effects previously had to be done on a PC. Effects include colours, ball, mirror, cube and wave while digital fade includes flip, tide, puzzle and beam effects.
Analogue-digital converter - analogue signals from external equipment can be converted in real time to digital signals and output through the DV jack.

PC connectivity

Using a USB terminal (vendor specific class), transmission of JPEG still image and Motion JPEG files to a PC is made easy. The MVX2i is also compatible with SD Memory and MultiMediaCard.

MVX2i is bundled with PC KIT (for USB), USB cable and includes the following Image software for PC/Mac; ZoomBrowser, ImageBrowser, PhotoRecord, PhotoStich, PhotoImpression, VideoImpression, DV Messenger and IEEE1394 file transfer.

Mortgage

New research published today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders has revealed strong growth in the number of people opting for an offset mortgage. During 2006 170,000 offset mortgages were taken out, worth £29.3 billion - equivalent to 7% of all new lending. And, the year-on-year growth of offset mortgages between April 2006 and March this year was 49% (by value) - compared to just 15% for non-offset lending. Offset mortgages combine a mortgage and savings in one account, and offer borrowers a number of advantages, including:

* the option to make on over-payment or an under-payment on the mortgage;

* lower total interest payments and a shorter mortgage term because the interest is charged against a lower mortgage balance;

* any savings the borrower has will earn a rate of interest similar to the mortgage rate, but are not subject to income tax; and

* any savings in the borrower's account help to reduce mortgage interest costs, which helps mitigate the effects of interest rate rises on monthly mortgage payments.

Offset mortgages also hold a number of advantages for mortgage lenders. By requiring borrowers to hold both a mortgage account and savings account with the same firm, offset products help lenders to retain customers.

The research also revealed that the majority of offset mortgages are sold through intermediaries. Over the past two years intermediaries have seen year-on-year growth of offset products increase by more than 100% in some months, and by the end of last year intermediaries accounted for 60% of offset mortgage sales by value, compared to 45% in April 2005.

The profile of a borrower that opts for an offset mortgage is slightly different to other borrowers, according to the research. The average age of an offset borrower is 41, and the product remains most popular with people remortgaging.

Author of the research and Council of Mortgage Lenders statistician Phoebe Zhang said:

"Today's research reflects the dynamic nature of the UK mortgage market. Mortgage lenders are constantly developing new products to meet the needs of borrowers and the fact there are now 250 offset products available in the market illustrates this.

"Going forward, continued innovation by lenders will help to increase consumer awareness of offset products and expand the market potential for offsets in the future."

Mortgage Lending

Gross lending reached a new May record of £30.6 billion according to data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders. The figure is up by 12% on April's lending total of £27.4 billion and is 5% higher than the same month in 2006 (£29 billion). However, the rate of year-on-year growth is not as high as we have seen in the first four months of the year - typically around 12-15%.

CML director general Michael Coogan said:

"While today's lending figure is a new record for the month of May, it does indicate that the market is slowing down following the rapid and sustained growth we saw last year.

"Going forward we expect lending to ease as we progress through the year, but the market will remain in good shape. Although further interest rate rises will continue to dampen demand, we are still on course to meet our prediction of a record £360 billion of lending during 2007."

This news article has been sponsored by MLM Financial - Shropshire Mortgage Specialist

Investments

NATIONWIDE LAUNCHES NEW GUARANTEED EQUITY BOND WITH PARTICIPATION RATE OF 65%

With effect from Monday 18 June 2007, Nationwide Building Society is to launch a new tranche of its Guaranteed Equity Bond (GEB) with a participation rate of 65%. The five year bond guarantees to
return the original investment, plus 10% or up to 65% of any growth, whichever is greater, in the value of the FTSE 100, Nikkei 225 and DJEuroSTOXX 50 indices.

Nationwide is also offering an early investor bonus for customers who invest in the new GEB. The bonus increases any investment made between 18 June 2007 and 11 August 2007 by up to 0.80% (see notes
to editors for further details).

Robin Bailey, Nationwide's divisional director investments, said: "The Nationwide GEB is ideal for anyone who wishes to make a risk-free investment in the stock market. It enables investors to
benefit from the performance of some of the world's top companies - listed on the stock markets of the UK, Europe and Japan - without taking any risks with their original capital and providing the
opportunity to receive even greater returns.

"Anyone investing in a Nationwide GEB will be guaranteed to receive their original investment back at the end of the term, including any early investor bonus. In addition to this, they will benefit
from a minimum 10% growth over the five year term with the added potential of even greater returns of up to 65% of any growth in the value of the three worldwide indices. Therefore, the return is
always more than the original amount invested."

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Mortgages

Mortgage interest payments for first-time buyers and home movers have reached their highest levels for 15 years, according to figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

Council of mortgage lenders regulated mortgage survey data shows that first-time buyers in April were paying 18.7 per cent of their income on mortgages interest, the highest level since 1992. This is up from 18.3 per cent in March and 16.3 per cent in April 2006.

Home movers were also hit with the highest mortgages interest repayments in 15 years, reaching 16.3 per cent of income in April. This is up from 16.1 per cent in March and 14.4 per cent in April 2006.

The Council of mortgage lenders also points out 58 per cent of first time buyers were forced to pay tax on their purchases in April, up from 51 per cent in the same month last year.

Council of mortgage lenders director general Michael Coogan says: “Month on month we see affordability constraints for first-time buyers worsening. And with the impact of May's interest rate rise still to be felt, many borrowers face higher costs in the coming months.

"The vast majority of borrowers will be able to absorb higher mortgage payments. But with two million fixed-rate mortgages loans coming to an end over the next year and a half, many borrowers should anticipate that their mortgage costs are likely to rise and should be planning ahead”.

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Fax Machines

UK diary manufacturer Letts is to acquire the Filofax Group from US parent Day Runner for £17 million. Day Runner purchased Filofax for £51 million in 1998 but the organiser manufacturer was put up for sale after the parent company ran into financial difficulties. Last year Filofax closed two UK factories and cut 130 jobs. The group will have a combined annual turnover of £55 million and the Filofax business will continue to trade independently.

Filofax do not produce fax machines, if you want a fax machines try www.shopuk.co.uk or www.faxuk.co.uk

Internet Ink

Superstat has held its second round of regional training sessions as part of the Machines Xtra programme. 42 dealers have signed up to the programme that was launched in September 2004. The programme includes quarterly mailers, purchasing support through Midwich and JG plus four training sessions per year. The programme is supported by leading manufacturers including Acer, Brother Ink Cartridges, and Xerox who feature in the 16 page quarterly publication which aims to de-mystify machines and present them in a consumer friendly way. Superstat’s marketing director Karly Beesley says: "Dealers can’t afford to shy away from machines any longer, its time to move away from the from the pre-conception that machines generate a lower percentage margin, and start thinking in terms of the pounds profit generated from a single sale. Machines Xtra brings knowledge, price and professionalism and allows the dealer to attack the market with confidence.

bluetooth technology

UK furniture supplier President will be holding Bluetooth Technology Seminars at this year's Spectrum Exhibition, 13-16 May 2003, at the Commonwealth Galleries in London.

The morning and afternoon sessions will take place on 15 May and will include presentations from George Bartley from the Cordless Consultants and Antonia Fraser of FX Magazine. President's sales and marketing director Tony Barker will speak on the theory of wireless and will address the application of Bluetooth technology in the working environment.

Sahara Projectors

As part of its ongoing drive to build sales in the office products sector Sahara Presentation Systems has launched two new, high specification LCD sahara projectors. The Sahara projector S3000 and the Sahara projector S4000 have been launched at prices that the company says will offer good margins for the trade. The 3000 and 4000 ANSI Lumens, XGA projectors will retail at £1,699 and £1,999, come with a two year return to base warranty and are available from the end of August 2004.

Sahara Projectors can be purchased online at www.shopuk.co.uk