If you change your focus from near to far, the shift in light quality is almost imperceptible.
Impressionists favor the clear light of midafternoon, and instead of focusing on panoramic views, they concentrate on the quality of natural light reflected on specific surfaces a single copse of trees, a short span of running river, a group of village houses and rooftops.
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It was a day that could have happened only in a town like ours: the sun was bright, warm even, but there was a chemical haze in the air, a blurred, dusty quality to the light that we knew from having lived so long in the shadow of the works.
In an informal test of solar lights carried out by The Economist in Africa, users grumbled about the soapy quality of light and lantern-style design.
Though the LUMILEO P100 is a very small device that fits into even the smallest pocket, the pico-presenter punches above its weight: Its long-lasting LED light combined with the high-quality optics allow users to project pictures up to a size of 152 cm (measured diagonally) onto a wall.
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Additionally, the introduction of traditional CFLs left a very negative impression with consumers, who did not like their odd corkscrew shape, delayed warm up time, light quality or the occasional buzzing sound they emitted.
Recently designated a Dark Sky Reserve for its lack of light pollution and the exceptional quality of its night sky, Iveragh is one of only seven such reserves in the world and the first in the northern hemisphere to get gold-tier status, the highest possible grading issued by the International Dark-Sky Association.
But Bridgelux execs say they are focused on getting an affordable, high quality light on the market and they can do so more quickly than bigger competitors.
Participants will be given the opportunity to share views and ideas on challenges raised at national and regional levels (curricula, training materials), in light of the full attainment of quality education goals.
The new imager utilizes Samsung's advanced 1.4 micron (um) back side illuminated (BSI) pixel technology to offer superior low-light sensitivity, satisfying the high quality imaging requirements of smartphones, high-end feature phones and camcorders.
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Particularly noteworthy in light of the present controversy surrounding the quality, reliability and need for reform of U.S. intelligence is the fact that Constantine was one of a relatively few individuals who served with great competence in both senior ranks of the intelligence community and as a top policy-maker.
According to an analysis by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, disinfecting with ferrate required onehalf the capital investment of an ultraviolet- light-based system and onethird that of an ozone-based system.
The overall build quality feels great, and with the flush battery they are both seriously slim and light.
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SynthCam and Frankencameras can improve the quality of pictures taken in low-light conditions, which are usually quite grainy.
We're looking at a revamped but still tiny CX sensor, this time with the resolution bumped up to 14 megapixels (instead of 10) -- a move that likely won't do much for the camera's overall image quality or low light performance relative to APS-C or Micro Four Thirds shooters.
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The Prime has enhanced sound quality and an integrated LED light for reading and grading papers.
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However, if the picture quality can be increased by projecting two overlapping light-points, it might have some merit.
Currently no price or release date has been set for this handy adapter, which is a shame, because we're just itching to break out an old 1.7MHz cordless handset and add fluroscent light and passing car interference to the already sketchy sound quality we've come to know and love from VoIP.
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According to a recent study released by Consumer Reports, of the 90 percent of Americans who have made the switch from inefficient incandescent lights bulbs to energy- and money-saving CFLs and LEDs, a majority 75 percent, to be precise have opted to purchase the former despite the fact that Consumer Reports-recommended LEDs offer superior light quality, efficiency and boast decades-long life spans.
Consumers have complained that the light emitted by LEDs is too harsh, however, there are several techniques manufacturers and consumers can employ improve light quality.
The 16.3-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor and brighter F2.5 lens help deliver top-notch image quality even in low-light situations without the typical bleaching effect of artificial light.
In short, almost anywhere copper wire is used in close quarters or for fine quality--there is a promising opportunity for the light pipe.
Seen in that light, the key for doctors improving their communication with patients is the quality of their communication with fellow clinicians.
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Accordingly, models have been developed with Sony's unique "RGBW Coding" function, which facilitates low noise, high quality image capture even in low light condition, and the proprietary "HDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie" function, which achieves brilliant color even when taking pictures against bright light.
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Lumia 920 does not only have a great low-light camera, but also has exceptional audio recording quality due to the 3 HAAC Rich-recording microphones.
Competition will be tough: tariffs on the new pipeline are ten times lower than for the line through Chechnya, and the crude oil received at Supsa, known as Azeri Light, is of higher quality than Russia's Urals Blend that flows via Novorossiisk.
Peugeot, the last remaining French brand in the U.S. market, abruptly pulled the plug on its underperforming U.S. subsidiary in 1991, done in by high prices and poor quality, which made them unsuited for the market, especially in light of the new competition from Lexus and Infiniti from Japan.
Offering a fixed 50mm focal length and extra-bright F1.4 aperture, the premium lens is an ideal choice for quality-critical portraiture and low-light shooting.
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Mr. DiCarlo acknowledged our concerns but pointed out that the entire Galaxy line is light, thin and durable, something everyone wants in a quality smartphone or tablet.
He also says they have some techniques to improve the quality of their soups, which includes pumping air into them to make them light and fluffy.
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