Plasma TV Lifespan

The lifespan of a plasma TV, contrary to rumor, is great. Also, the technology is ever advancing to produce better televisions that will last even longer. Most manufacturers will give an approximate lifespan of 60,000 hours for their plasma televisions. That's 20 to 25 years of normal viewing before the screen begins to noticeably dim. This is a new number that reflects the improvements made to the technology in recent years. In the infancy of the plasma television, the lifespan was only 30,000 to 40,000 hours; a substantial improvement. After the television begins to dim, many models give you the option of replacing the light source, which renews the life of the unit.

There are several new technologies that have helped to increase the lifespan of plasma televisions. First we have the pixel orbiter. The orbiter quickly swaps the color of adjacent pixels when a static image is being displayed. This creates a sense of picture change for the television itself but it practically impossible for the viewer to see. This almost single-handedly eliminates the threat of burn-in. Another software component of Anti-Burn technology searches out pixels that have been on too long and shuts them off for a short period of time to allow them to rest. These advantages prevent burn-in and, by attending to pixel health, extend the lifespan of plasma televisions.

A good tip for plasma television users is to watch as many shows as possible in widescreen format. This helps prevent a quality difference from developing between the inner pixels and the outer ones that would be neglected when sidebars appear. Also, keep brightness levels as low as possible. If you have your television in a bright room, you don't need to keep the brightness at 100%. Reducing this takes some of the strain off of the pixels and phosphors and helps lengthen lifespan. One last tip to increase the life of your plasma television is to keep it in a cool, well-ventilated location. A cool atmosphere reduces the amount of work done by the internal cooling components and helps the phosphors work longer.

Plasma televisions provide a large screen (42 inches and up) for considerably less than a comparable size LCD. Knowing this, we see that even if television manufacturers are exaggerating the average lifespan of their plasma models, these units are still a better value than an LCD. Obviously, a first generation plasma television presents concerns for owners. They must more actively monitor the health of their screens. However, looking at the newer model plasmas and the future of the technology, it must be conceded that a plasma television's lifespan is long enough for any average user.

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Russian Cameras Are the New Collectibles

In this era when film cameras are going the way of the dinosaur, and digital cameras are taking over, the hot new collectible is the Russian camera. With brand names like Sputnik and Kiev, an increasing number of collectors are finding rare Russian Cameras to have both a nostalgic quality with a sprinkling of mystery thrown in.

Here are some of the most collectible of the Russian cameras:

Sputnik: The Sputnik Russian camera was produced by LOMO in Leningrad from 1955 to 1973. It is a stereo camera that produces six pairs of 6 x 6 cm pictures on 120 film. Weighing slightly less than two pounds, the Sputnik stereo camera has aperture sizes of 4.5, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, and 22. It has a synchronizer and self-timer, with shutter speeds of 1/10, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, and B.

LOMO LC-A: The LOMO LC-A is a 35mm Russian camera that was the foundation of the Lomography movement. With a black plastic body, the LOMO LC-A has an automatic leaf shutter. This electronic shutter offers speeds from 1/500 of a second to two seconds, with the aperture setting automatically. It also offers a manual setting, with a 1/60 shutter speed and manually selected aperture. The aperture sizes are 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, and 16. The camera features a hot shoe flash contact and a picture counter.

Kiev-88TTL - The Kiev-88TTL Russian cameras were produced by the Arsenal factory in Kiev. These box cameras have adjustable shutter speeds that range from 1/2 to 1/1000 second. A variety of lenses can be used for the Kiev-88TTL, including the Mir 26V, Mir 38V, Kaleinar 3V, Jupiter 36V, Vega 28V, and ARSAT/Zodiak. The lenses have apertures from 2.8 to 22.

FT-2 - This Russian camera is a panoramic camera that uses curved film and a lens that minimizes distortion. All of the controls for this camera are on the top, and include chrome levers to set shutter speeds, a button for shutter release, and a leveling bubble. The first model of this Russian camera can be identified by the spring tension adjustment at the bottom, while the identifier for the second model is that the wind lever has two wings. Shutter speeds for the FT-2 are 50, 100, 200, and 400.

Horizon-202 - Like the FT-2, the Horizon-202 Russian camera is a panoramic camera. Unlike the FT-2, the Horizon uses a removable optical viewfinder. The earliest model has a round solid aluminum handle, while the second has a round aluminum handle with a compartment for the filter. Although the camera's nameplate usually says Horizont on the top and KMZ on the bottom, the rarer Russian cameras are Horizont Revue and Global-H.

Collecting Russian cameras is a fascinating hobby, one made all the more interesting by the variety of manufacturing techniques used in the earlier models.

Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web. Learn more about Russian Cameras as Collectibles or Majon's Antiques directory

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