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DigiCamReview have reviewed the Canon SX100 IS, the first camera in the new SX series, offering a 10x zoom, image stabilized lens and 8 megapixel resolution.
“Image quality is very good - with excellent colour, with high levels of saturation, contrast and detail. The only image problems were higher than average noise when the ISO setting is raised above ISO200, and higher than average purple fringing. There was also some red eye in group photos, but overall red-eye was generally quite low. The camera did a good job focusing even in low light thanks to the focus assist lamp, and had a high success rate due to the built in optical image stabilisation. There was some noticable vignetting (darkened corners) when the zoom was fully extended, but normally there was no vignetting, nor did I notice barrel or pincushion distortion.”
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DigiCamReview have reviewed the Canon SX100 IS, the first camera in the new SX series, offering a 10x zoom, image stabilized lens and 8 megapixel resolution. “Image quality is very good - with excellent colour, with high levels of saturation, contrast and detail. The only image problems were higher than…
ThinkCamera have reviewed the Nikon P50, an 8.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3.6x, 28-102mm lens and 2.4 inch LCD monitor.
“If you are looking for a standard snapper and can find the Nikon Coolpix P50 on the cheap, then you might be onto something. But the market is always moving fast, not least from the recent arrival of the new ‘big brother’ Nikon Coolpix P60.”
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ThinkCamera have reviewed the Nikon P50, an 8.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3.6x, 28-102mm lens and 2.4 inch LCD monitor. “If you are looking for a standard snapper and can find the Nikon Coolpix P50 on the cheap, then you might be onto something. But the market is always…
The Olympus E-3 DSLR camera has won a coveted DIWA Gold Award. Kai Thon, DIWA’s test manager commented: “The long overdue E-3 was well worth the wait. Olympus enthusiasts can finally make use of their highly admired Zuiko Digital lenses on a top specified body with professional capabilities. The E-3 and its compact E-System handles and performs like a pro, making it an exciting alternative for photographers who wish to travel light.” The Digital Imaging Websites Association (DIWA) is a fast growing group of independent Web-based specialist publications dedicated to digital imaging.
The Olympus E-3 DSLR camera has won a coveted DIWA Gold Award. Kai Thon, DIWA’s test manager commented: “The long overdue E-3 was well worth the wait. Olympus enthusiasts can finally make use of their highly admired Zuiko Digital lenses on a top specified body with professional capabilities. The E-…
The MINOX DC 8011 is a new 8 megapixel compact camera with a 4x, 28mm wide-angle optical zoom lens. Weighing in at just 132 grams, the MINOX DC 8011 also features face detection, electronic image stabilizer, 2.7 inch TFT LCD color monitor, and a black anodized aluminum body. Price and availability of the MINOX DC 8011 to be confirmed.
The MINOX DC 8011 is a new 8 megapixel compact camera with a 4x, 28mm wide-angle optical zoom lens. Weighing in at just 132 grams, the MINOX DC 8011 also features face detection, electronic image stabilizer, 2.7 inch TFT LCD color monitor, and a black anodized aluminum body. Price and…
The National Association of Photoshop Professionals has just launched the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 Learning Center. This new online resource, hosted by Scott Kelby and Matt Kloskowski, features video tutorials, a Q&A session, and a link to the Adobe download site. Additionally, Kelby Training have unveiled a new subscription-based online training course dedicated specifically to teaching digital photographers how to get the most from Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0.
The National Association of Photoshop Professionals has just launched the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 Learning Center. This new online resource, hosted by Scott Kelby and Matt Kloskowski, features video tutorials, a Q&A session, and a link to the Adobe download site. Additionally, Kelby Training have unveiled a new subscription-based online…
Gitzo are celebrating their 90th anniversary by releasing the limited edition GT90TT Titanium tripod. Gitzo has only produced a quantity of 390 GT90TT tripods worldwide making the special tripod a ‘must-have’ piece of photographic equipment. The GT90TT Titanium tripod has an RRP of £1500 and can be purchased by placing an order with a Bogen Imaging accredited 5 star dealer.
Gitzo are celebrating their 90th anniversary by releasing the limited edition GT90TT Titanium tripod. Gitzo has only produced a quantity of 390 GT90TT tripods worldwide making the special tripod a ‘must-have’ piece of photographic equipment. The GT90TT Titanium tripod has an RRP of £1500 and can be purchased by placing…
Pandigital has just launched the new PanTouch series of touchscreen digital picture frames. Clear, convenient icons on the screen direct where to touch and swipe on the surrounding matte for completely intuitive control. Photos can be viewed as if they were pages in a photo album with a convenient page turn effect. “The new PanTouch user interface is incredibly intuitive and user-friendly. It’s the perfect complement to the frame’s sophisticated, upscale look, incredible image quality and popular extra features such as ample internal memory, multimedia support and WiFi compatibility.” said Dean Finnegan, CEO and founder, Pandigital. Pandigital’s new PanTouch line of frames will be available in May.
Pandigital has just launched the new PanTouch series of touchscreen digital picture frames. Clear, convenient icons on the screen direct where to touch and swipe on the surrounding matte for completely intuitive control. Photos can be viewed as if they were pages in a photo album with a convenient page…
CNET have reviewed the Olympus SP-560 UZ, the successor to the SP-550 UZ, which adds Face Detection and a new 8 megapixel sensor.
“Unfortunately, the SP-560UZ’s biggest feature is also one of its greatest weaknesses. While its lens is long and wide, it simply isn’t very sharp. Regardless of the lens position and focus, pictures taken on the SP-560UZ generally look soft. Fine details, like text focused upon from a great distance, can appear fuzzy regardless of focus, shutter speed, or ISO sensitivity. Beyond the softness, significant noise further hurts the camera’s pictures. Notable grain appears at ISO 200, and gets significantly worse as sensitivity gets higher. At ISO 400 and higher, noise consumes fine details, rendering textures muddled.”
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CNET have reviewed the Olympus SP-560 UZ, the successor to the SP-550 UZ, which adds Face Detection and a new 8 megapixel sensor. “Unfortunately, the SP-560UZ’s biggest feature is also one of its greatest weaknesses. While its lens is long and wide, it simply isn’t very sharp. Regardless of the…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Fujifilm S5800, an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 10x, 38mm to 380mm zoom lens.
“Like the S5700 before it, the FinePix S5800 offers more photographic control than anything else at the price. Excellent ergonomics, good build quality and good performance belie its low cost. It would make an ideal camera for anyone on a tight budget who wants to learn more about creative photography. The lack of image stabilisation is a disadvantage, but not a crippling one, however it’s definitely not worth binning your S5700 to upgrade.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Fujifilm S5800, an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 10x, 38mm to 380mm zoom lens. “Like the S5700 before it, the FinePix S5800 offers more photographic control than anything else at the price. Excellent ergonomics, good build quality and good performance belie its low cost. It…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Casio EX-S10, the world’s smallest and thinnest 10.1 megapixel digital camera.
“With such a wide ISO range, the camera suffers from about ISO 800, when noise starts to get really noticeable. At ISO 1600 it really is problematic with blotchy green and blue speckles invading the images. Exposures are pretty reasonable on the whole, though the camera struggled with pure white subjects, and exposure compensation should be used for best results. Impressively the wide dynamic range function works well, with some tricky shots coming up trumps. Colour too is generally good and accurate across a broad range of lighting conditions.”
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TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Casio EX-S10, the world’s smallest and thinnest 10.1 megapixel digital camera. “With such a wide ISO range, the camera suffers from about ISO 800, when noise starts to get really noticeable. At ISO 1600 it really is problematic with blotchy green and blue speckles invading…
PCMag have reviewed the new Canon ES2 compact photo printer.
“Output qualifies as true photo quality in almost every way, but with one small flaw. For some images at some resolutions, diagonal lines—as in spokes on a bicycle wheel—print with jagged edges. This is only a minor annoyance, however. Most photos don’t include straight diagonal lines, and even for those that do, the problem doesn’t always show up. Overall, the photos are at least a match for anything you’ll get from, say, your local drugstore.”
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PCMag have reviewed the new Canon ES2 compact photo printer. “Output qualifies as true photo quality in almost every way, but with one small flaw. For some images at some resolutions, diagonal lines—as in spokes on a bicycle wheel—print with jagged edges. This is only a minor annoyance, however. Most…
Only just announced, we bring you the World’s first review of the WD My Book Studio Edition II, an eco-friendly, high-capacity backup solution. Safely backing up your images on a regular basis is an essential part of any photographer’s workflow. Pro photographer Jon Canfield finds out if the new My Book Studio Edition II is up to the task…
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Only just announced, we bring you the World’s first review of the WD My Book Studio Edition II, an eco-friendly, high-capacity backup solution. Safely backing up your images on a regular basis is an essential part of any photographer’s workflow. Pro photographer Jon Canfield finds out if the new My…
The new Sony HDR-TG1 Handycam is the world’s smallest full HD camcorder. Weighing 10 ounces and measuring 1.3-inches wide by 4.7-inches tall by 2.5-inches deep, the Sony HDR-TG1 can record 1920 x 1080 HD video and 4 megapixel digital photos. “This new model is a great example of our expertise in miniaturization, as well as advanced imaging technologies with features like face detection.” said Kelly Davis, director of camcorder marketing at Sony Electronics. The Sony HDR-TG1 camcorder will ship with supplied accessories in May for about $900.
The new Sony HDR-TG1 Handycam is the world’s smallest full HD camcorder. Weighing 10 ounces and measuring 1.3-inches wide by 4.7-inches tall by 2.5-inches deep, the Sony HDR-TG1 can record 1920 x 1080 HD video and 4 megapixel digital photos. “This new model is a great example of our expertise…
The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 is a new 64” wide inkjet printer with an 8-colour ink set. The Epson GS6000 is designed for both indoor and outdoor applications, inclduign photo applications and fine-art reproduction. It has an exceptionally wide colour gamut which provides enhanced support for commonly used spot colours. The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 has a resolution up to 1440x1440 dpi and a smallest ink droplet size of 3.7 picolitres. The Epson GS6000 will be first shown at the FESPA Digital show in Geneva 1-3 April. Price to be confirmed.
The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 is a new 64” wide inkjet printer with an 8-colour ink set. The Epson GS6000 is designed for both indoor and outdoor applications, inclduign photo applications and fine-art reproduction. It has an exceptionally wide colour gamut which provides enhanced support for commonly used spot colours…
AKVIS Enhancer v.9.0 includes a new Focus mode that brings blurred photos into focus. You can improve sharpness on the whole image or accentuate only a part of it. AKVIS Enhancer is image enhancement software that helps you improve your photos. The program is available either as a standalone application or as a plug-in to a photo editor. AKVIS Enhancer Plugin sells for $69 USD. Enhancer Standalone with HDRI support sells for $81.
AKVIS Enhancer v.9.0 includes a new Focus mode that brings blurred photos into focus. You can improve sharpness on the whole image or accentuate only a part of it. AKVIS Enhancer is image enhancement software that helps you improve your photos. The program is available either as a standalone application…
PhotoReview have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ15, a 9 megapixel update of Panasonic’s best-selling camera ever, the TZ3.
“Panasonic’s new 9.1-megapixel DMC-TZ15 digicam is the latest in its ‘Travellers’ Zoom’ series of cameras. Replacing the 7.2-megapixel TZ3, it introduces a swag of new features that will appeal to point-and-shoot photographers who want a slim camera with a long zoom lens. The TZ15’s body is marginally smaller and lighter than its predecessor but just as pocketable and equally well-built.”
PhotoReview have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ15, a 9 megapixel update of Panasonic’s best-selling camera ever, the TZ3. “Panasonic’s new 9.1-megapixel DMC-TZ15 digicam is the latest in its ‘Travellers’ Zoom’ series of cameras. Replacing the 7.2-megapixel TZ3, it introduces a swag of new features that will appeal to point-and-shoot photographers…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon L15 camera, which features an 8 megapixel sensor, 3x zoom lens (35-105mm) and a 2.8 inch LCD screen.
“Overall, the Nikon Coolpix L15 performed well in terms of exposure and color accuracy outdoors. However, detail definition and noise performance were disappointing when the camera needed to raise the ISO setting. Under brighter conditions, the Nikon L15 captured much better detail. You’ll get the best results when shooting in good lighting, but expect higher noise and noise suppression when shooting at lower light levels without the flash.”
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Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon L15 camera, which features an 8 megapixel sensor, 3x zoom lens (35-105mm) and a 2.8 inch LCD screen. “Overall, the Nikon Coolpix L15 performed well in terms of exposure and color accuracy outdoors. However, detail definition and noise performance were disappointing when the camera…
The 6 lucky winners of our fantastic March 2008 Newsletter contest have been randomly selected from the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscriber list.
Steven Ables wins a Big Yophoto Photobook
Stefan Wahrlich, Don Hill, Angie Anderson, John Brandt and Norman Sherfield each win a copy of MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 14
The 6 lucky winners of our fantastic March 2008 Newsletter contest have been randomly selected from the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscriber list. Steven Ables wins a Big Yophoto Photobook Stefan Wahrlich, Don Hill, Angie Anderson, John Brandt and Norman Sherfield each win a copy of MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 14
The winners of the March 2008 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected. The theme for March was “Eyes” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
1st Place
Des by Sagelike Photography
Prize: 1 x 24x24” or 24x18” Canvas Print of a Photo of Your Choice
Kindly donated by Photo Artistry.
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The winners of the March 2008 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected. The theme for March was “Eyes” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st PlaceDes by Sagelike Photography Prize: 1 x 24x24” or 24x18” Canvas Print of a Photo of…
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 Beta features dual-monitor support, localised dodge and burn correction, and supports 64-bit for Mac OS X 10.5 and Microsoft Vista. “Photoshop Light room 2.0 beta provides early access to requested improvements over version 1.3 and continues our ongoing dialogue and open communication with the photography community,” said Tom Hogarty, senior product manager for Photoshop Lightroom and Camera Raw. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 beta is available as a free 30-day trial. Existing Lightroom 1.0 customers will be able to test the beta for an extended period until Aug. 31, 2008.
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 Beta features dual-monitor support, localised dodge and burn correction, and supports 64-bit for Mac OS X 10.5 and Microsoft Vista. “Photoshop Light room 2.0 beta provides early access to requested improvements over version 1.3 and continues our ongoing dialogue and open communication with the photography community,”…