Friday, May 30, 2008

Today we bring you the World’s first online review of the Samsung NV24HD, a new digital compact camera that certainly has a lot to offer. Samsung’s first High Definition (HD) camera can record 720p resolution video at 30fps and can connect to a HDTV via HDMI. The 10 megapixel NV24HD has an ultra-wide, 24-86.5mm lens and an innovative 2.5” OLED screen. Priced at £249 / $350, can the Samsung NV24HD replace your current digital still and video cameras? Gavin Stoker took a closer look…

Website: Samsung NV24HD Review

The new Epson Stylus Pro 9900 and Stylus Pro 7900 large-format printers feature a brand new 10 colour, UltraChrome HDR (High Dynamic Range) pigment ink system. The Epson 9900 (44 inch) and Epson 7900 (24 inch) printers incorporate orange and green ink cartrdiges to considerably expand the colour gamut. Matte black is also included on-board and can be auto-switched with photo black. Also on offer is an optional integrated spectrophotometer with mounting device using the latest X-rite technology, putting the Epson 9900 and 7900 in direct competition with HP’s Z-series printers. The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and Stylus Pro 9900 will be available in Australia from late spring and the UK in November, prices to be announced.

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Phocus 1.0 from Hasselblad is a new generation of raw processor and camera control software. The aim of Phocus is to achieve absolute image perfection from the world’s largest raw image files. Phocus 1.0 for Mac is available now for download for registered users. A Phocus version for Windows is expected in Q3 of 2008. 

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Colour Confidence are offering the complete i1 XT bundle for only £995/€1495, a saving of 45%. With i1 XT, you can do RGB & CMYK printer profiling, monitor, digital projector profiling, scanner and digital camera profiling, edit profiles, make spot colour readings and measure ambient lighting. There’s also up to 30% off the i1 Photo, Photo SG and Proof. 

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The theme for the 8th Ricoh Photo Contest is “Precious Things, Precious Moment”. Running from May 30th 2008 to August 29th 2008, the Ricoh contest is open to any photos taken with a Ricoh compact digital camera. A total of 50 photos will be chosen as winners from among the photos submitted, including a grand prize winner. In addition, this year a “2009 Ricoh Photo Calendar” will also be created using 13 photographs selected from among the winners.

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The new SanDisk Extreme III Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo card offers read and write speeds of 30MB per second. Available worldwide in June in 4GB and 8GB capacities, the Sandisk Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo is aimed at professional photographers and advanced amateurs who use Sony DSLR cameras. “The SanDisk Extreme III Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo continues our tradition of delivering best-in-class performance in the SanDisk Extreme product line,” said Susan Park, director of consumer product marketing for SanDisk’s performance cards. “Our customers know SanDisk Extreme cards not only deliver cutting-edge read and write speeds, but are designed for durability – even under harsh conditions.”

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Get a free travel book when you buy a Samsung NV camera, plus the chance to win a holiday. That’s what Samsung are offering UK residents (excluding Northern Ireleand) until 30th August 2008. As well as being able to claim 1 of 20 free travel guide books, you can also win one of four holidays to New York, Barcelona, Paris, or Rome. Proof of purchase must be submitted by 30th September 2008.

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Picaholic offers photographers a cutting edge website that marries design, web standards, and usability. The newly re-designed service offers full screen video backgrounds, streaming audio and large images, all without compromising speed. For a low monthly fee, Picaholic members gain unlimited access to their CMS (content management system) and have full control over their site. Founder Avishai Ungar said, “A good flash website requires a graphic designer, a flash action-scripter and a backend developer. We have built a modular application, which enables us to add new features and technology on a daily basis. This means our clients sites are always using the latest and best of breed technology.”

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Kodak has updated its Easyshare Software to version 7, which now offers tagging and star-ratings. Kodak EasyShare Software v7.0 allows you to give your pictures tags, star ratings and captions, transfer all your tags to sites like Flickr, or Microsoft and Adobe programs, and keep track of all your photos quickly and easily. Kodak EasyShare Software v7.0 is available now as a free download.

Website: Kodak EasyShare Software v7.0

Ilford is re-introducing its Galerie pre-mounted boards in Smooth Pearl and Gloss surfaces. Images up to 20” x 24” (50cm x 61cm) can be produced, printing directly onto a rigid substrate in one easy operation. With pre-mounted boards, images can be created off the printer and placed straight into a frame. “The market for pre-mounted boards is growing and ILFORD is one of the few companies in the photographic market to offer such a product line,“ said Andrew Stewart, Sales and Marketing Director, ILFORD Imaging Switzerland GmbH.

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