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Research by Canon has revealed that that 86% of Brits believe they’re un-photogenic, with over half insecure about their stomachs! A third of us take action to hide double chins being seen in photos. Londoners are the most vain with more than a quarter admitting to regularly re-touching images to improve how they look. One in five people in the UK even believes that they have appeared in up to 5000 pictures in their lifetime.
Research by Canon has revealed that that 86% of Brits believe they’re un-photogenic, with over half insecure about their stomachs! A third of us take action to hide double chins being seen in photos. Londoners are the most vain with more than a quarter admitting to regularly re-touching images to…
The new Olympus Mju 790 SW Winter Kit includes a mju 790 SW camera in Starry Silver, neoprene case, a stylish Rossignol beanie and a fun snow tube. The Olympus Mju 790 SW camera is shockproof* to 1.5m, waterproof to 3m, and freezeproof to -10°C. The Olympus Mju 790 SW Winter Kit is available now throughout Europe.
The new Olympus Mju 790 SW Winter Kit includes a mju 790 SW camera in Starry Silver, neoprene case, a stylish Rossignol beanie and a fun snow tube. The Olympus Mju 790 SW camera is shockproof* to 1.5m, waterproof to 3m, and freezeproof to -10°C. The Olympus Mju 790 SW…
Picaboo today announced a Professional Wedding Photographer Program offering special pricing, priority support, and early access to new features. The free Picaboo software turns photos into photo books and greeting cards. Wedding photographers can easily and affordably move beyond offering old-fashioned photo albums and into the new world of artistic, story-rich photo books. Pricing starts at just $9.99 for an 8x6” 20-page soft cover photo book, and spans to $49.99 for an 8.5x11” 20-page hard cover padded leather photo book.
Picaboo today announced a Professional Wedding Photographer Program offering special pricing, priority support, and early access to new features. The free Picaboo software turns photos into photo books and greeting cards. Wedding photographers can easily and affordably move beyond offering old-fashioned photo albums and into the new world of artistic…
DCResource have reviewed the 8 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 digital camera, which offers a 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens (28-100mm), optical image stabiliser, face detection and intelligent scene selection.
“Overall, the Lumix DMC-FX55 produces good quality images. Exposure was almost always accurate, and colors were generally pleasing, though a little more saturation wouldn’t hurt. Photos were slightly soft, but not enough to bother me. The exception is near the corners of the frame, where things can be blurry (this is a common issue on ultra-compacts). Purple fringing was well controlled, for the most part. As for noise, it’s visible starting at the lowest ISO setting, especially in shadow areas. There’s a bit of detail smearing as well, though I do think that it’s been toned down a bit compared to other Panasonic models.”
DCResource have reviewed the 8 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 digital camera, which offers a 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens (28-100mm), optical image stabiliser, face detection and intelligent scene selection. “Overall, the Lumix DMC-FX55 produces good quality images. Exposure was almost always accurate, and colors were generally pleasing, though a little…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Samsung i85, an all-in-one camera, MP3 player and portable media player with a large 3 inch touchscreen LCD.
” Shooting in 8MP SuperFine mode produced very pleasing results. The color was very vivid and the exposures were excellent when shooting outdoors. The 5x optical zoom lens is above average for an ultra-compact model. It has a 35mm equivalent of 36mm-180mm. This is great for shooting close-up and group portraits. It is also powerful enough to single out someone in a group or get you closer to a subject that is off in the distance. There were slight instances of chromatic aberrations (purple fringing) and very slight edge softness when you are looking real closely at 100%.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Samsung i85 Review
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Samsung i85, an all-in-one camera, MP3 player and portable media player with a large 3 inch touchscreen LCD. ” Shooting in 8MP SuperFine mode produced very pleasing results. The color was very vivid and the exposures were excellent when shooting outdoors. The 5x optical zoom…
China, Hong Kong and Taiwan are expected to produce over 80 million digital still cameras in 2007 - up 27 percent year-on-year. Greater China accounted for more than 73 percent of global shipments in 2006. “Greater China manufacturers…are increasingly targeting mid- to higher-end markets with feature-rich products and competitive pricing. This trend has weeded out many entry-level companies, leaving a more robust manufacturing base.” commented Mark A. Saunderson, President of Global Sources’ Electronics Business Unit. Recently Fujifilm announced that they were moving production of their entire digital camera range to China.
China, Hong Kong and Taiwan are expected to produce over 80 million digital still cameras in 2007 - up 27 percent year-on-year. Greater China accounted for more than 73 percent of global shipments in 2006. “Greater China manufacturers…are increasingly targeting mid- to higher-end markets with feature-rich products and competitive pricing…
The PhotoViewer from Epson and Philips is the easiest way to view and print your digital photos in high-definition in the living room. The PhotoViewer makes it possible to watch photos on a large TV screen and print them as they appear on the supplied Epson PictureMate PM 240 photo printer. The PhotoViewer allows photos to be viewed in full 1080i high-definition, directly from the memory cards of digital cameras, mobile phones or PDA’s. The PhotoViewer costs £119.99 and will be available in December 2007.
The PhotoViewer from Epson and Philips is the easiest way to view and print your digital photos in high-definition in the living room. The PhotoViewer makes it possible to watch photos on a large TV screen and print them as they appear on the supplied Epson PictureMate PM 240 photo…
The new HP Photo Book is a fun, easy and quick way to turn digital photos into a gift or memento. HP Photo Books come in two sizes – 13x18cm or A4 – and can hold up to 25 pages or 100 photos. HP Photo Books cost £9.99 for the 13x18cm size and £14.99 for A4 size and are available now.
The new HP Photo Book is a fun, easy and quick way to turn digital photos into a gift or memento. HP Photo Books come in two sizes – 13x18cm or A4 – and can hold up to 25 pages or 100 photos. HP Photo Books cost £9.99 for the…
The Lastolite All in One Umbrella Kit can be used as a silver or white bounce, a silver and white bounce or shoot through. The kit is available in two sizes featuring either an 80cm (34”) or 100cm (40”) Lastolite All in One Umbrella for £95.99 and £105.99 respectively. This is accompanied with a 4 section stand, hotshoe flash tilthead and a padded shoulder bag for quick and simple transportation.
The Lastolite All in One Umbrella Kit can be used as a silver or white bounce, a silver and white bounce or shoot through. The kit is available in two sizes featuring either an 80cm (34”) or 100cm (40”) Lastolite All in One Umbrella for £95.99 and £105.99 respectively. This…
The Digital Story have published an impressive gallery of underwater photos taken with the SD700 IS camera (also known as the Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS), plus some useful tips on how get better results under the waves.
“Having a camera with image stabilization is very important. Everything is moving underwater, including you. The image stabilizer minimizes the effects of camera movement during exposure. I also increase the ISO to 400 to enable as fast a shutter speed as possible. And don’t forget to use the camera’s Underwater scene mode if it has one. It really helps with the white balance setting.”
Website: The Digital Story - Caribbean Underwater Gallery Posted (and shooting tips)
The Digital Story have published an impressive gallery of underwater photos taken with the SD700 IS camera (also known as the Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS), plus some useful tips on how get better results under the waves. “Having a camera with image stabilization is very important. Everything is moving…
The new Pentax Optio Z10 is a compact digital camera with a 7x optical zoom lens, something of a departure for a company who typically produce compacts with 3x zooms. About the same size as a pack of playing cards and weighing less than 150g, the diminutive Pentax Z10 squeezes in a 38-266mm lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 8 megapixel sensor. Also featuring a sliding lens cover, Face Recognition, ISO 64-3200 and available in black or silver, does the Pentax Optio Z10 deserve a place on your holiday shopping list? Read our review to find out.
Website: Pentax Optio Z10 Review
The new Pentax Optio Z10 is a compact digital camera with a 7x optical zoom lens, something of a departure for a company who typically produce compacts with 3x zooms. About the same size as a pack of playing cards and weighing less than 150g, the diminutive Pentax Z10 squeezes…
Beyond Sight is a multi-sensory exhibition of photographs by blind and visually impaired people, held at the Association of Photographers gallery in London. In recognition of International Day of Disabled People 2007, images by groups in the UK and Mexico trained by PhotoVoice and Sight of Emotion will be exhibited alongside work by renowned sighted and blind photographers, including Gerardo Nigenda and Martin Parr. The exhibition will celebrate the possibilities of photography; a medium traditionally regarded as the domain of sighted people, and will challenge our conventional understanding of visual communication and of what it means to ‘see’. The exhibition runs from 3rd - 8th December 2007.
Beyond Sight is a multi-sensory exhibition of photographs by blind and visually impaired people, held at the Association of Photographers gallery in London. In recognition of International Day of Disabled People 2007, images by groups in the UK and Mexico trained by PhotoVoice and Sight of Emotion will be exhibited…
Epson’s new 60” PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas and 60” Water Resistant Matte Canvas rolls are ideal for exhibition display, portraits or limited edition fine art. Water Resistant Matte Canvas offers a smooth matte finish while the PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas provides a high-gloss finish. Martin Johns, Business Manager, Pro-Graphics, Epson UK says, “Epson has established a strong reputation for providing superior products that professionals can rely on to continually perform. These are complemented by a wide choice of media, including matte and glossy papers up to 44”. With the launch of these products our canvas range is now available up to 64”. As canvas prints become an increasingly popular choice for customers displaying photos and art at home, photographers and artists can meet this demand with even bigger prints that will really make an impression.”
Epson’s new 60” PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas and 60” Water Resistant Matte Canvas rolls are ideal for exhibition display, portraits or limited edition fine art. Water Resistant Matte Canvas offers a smooth matte finish while the PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas provides a high-gloss finish. Martin Johns, Business Manager, Pro-Graphics, Epson…
Epson is sponsoring a new youth photography competition in conjunction with the Irish Photographic Federation. The first Epson Youth Photography Awards are open to all schools and third level institutions throughout Ireland. Daniel Rafferty, Epson Ireland, commented, ‘We are delighted to expand our collaboration with the Irish Photographic Federation. It is very exciting to be involved at the grass roots level of emerging Irish photographic talent and we believe this will prove to be another very successful partnership between Epson and the IPF.’ The school or college with the best portfolio of images will win an Epson Stylus Photo R2400 A3+ eight colour printer and six individual winners will receive an Epson Stylus Photo R360 A4 six colour printer. Closing date for entries is 1st February 2008.
Epson is sponsoring a new youth photography competition in conjunction with the Irish Photographic Federation. The first Epson Youth Photography Awards are open to all schools and third level institutions throughout Ireland. Daniel Rafferty, Epson Ireland, commented, ‘We are delighted to expand our collaboration with the Irish Photographic Federation. It…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the 8.1 megapixel Casio EX-S880 camera, which features enhanced movie functionality and a YouTube Best Shot scene mode.
“One of the reasons I heaped praise on the S770 was for its outstanding image quality, and happily the same is true of the S880. I used it in a wide range of situations, including a dimly-lit bar, a cloudy overcast day and even that rarity in these parts, a bright sunny day, and it never failed to produce excellent results.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the 8.1 megapixel Casio EX-S880 camera, which features enhanced movie functionality and a YouTube Best Shot scene mode. “One of the reasons I heaped praise on the S770 was for its outstanding image quality, and happily the same is true of the S880. I used it in…
The Ricoh Caplio RR770 is a new 7 megapixel entry-level digital camera with a large 3 inch LCD screen. Replacing the RR750 model, the Ricoh RR770 also features a 3x optical zoom lens (34-102mm), 32Mb internal memory and runs on standard AA batteries, all housed in an elegant black body. More details on availability and pricing for the RR770 as we get them.
The Ricoh Caplio RR770 is a new 7 megapixel entry-level digital camera with a large 3 inch LCD screen. Replacing the RR750 model, the Ricoh RR770 also features a 3x optical zoom lens (34-102mm), 32Mb internal memory and runs on standard AA batteries, all housed in an elegant black body…
Ricoh have released a new firmware version, 2.40, for the Ricoh GR Digital, an 8 megapixel compact digicam based on the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras. The update includes the following changes:
- [B&W (TE)] for [IMG SET]
[B&W (TE)] setting is selectable.
- [ON] and [OFF] for [INFO DISP]
[INFO DISP] setting is selectable.
- [FLASH EXPO. COMP]
You can adjust the amount of flash light.
- Tele Conversion Lens
You can use an optional tele conversion lens (GT-1).
Ricoh have released a new firmware version, 2.40, for the Ricoh GR Digital, an 8 megapixel compact digicam based on the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras. The update includes the following changes: - [B&W (TE)] for [IMG SET] [B&W (TE)] setting is selectable. - [ON] and [OFF] for…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Kodak Z812 IS camera, which has 8 megapixels and a 12x optical zoom lens.
“The Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS is a mix between a point-and-shoot and an SLR and a combination of a still camera and a camcorder. For consumers who want big features and decent image quality for a relatively low price, the Z812 IS is a good option. If you have an extra $70 to spend, and don’t need the HD video, the Sony H7 with 15x optical zoom, one of the best performing cameras we’ve tested this year, is definitely worth a look.”
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Kodak Z812 IS camera, which has 8 megapixels and a 12x optical zoom lens. “The Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS is a mix between a point-and-shoot and an SLR and a combination of a still camera and a camcorder. For consumers who want big features and decent…
Laptop Magazine have compared three new superzoom cameras, including the new Canon S5 IS (pictured).
“Being a spectator can be hard work, just ask Cynthia Hyunh. Exhausted from running up and down the sidelines to get shots of her eight-year old, Brian, she needed a high-zoom camera to capture sharp, stable pictures from afar. We gave her three popular cameras—the Canon Powershot S5 IS, the Kodak Z812 IS, and the Olympus SP-560 UZ—to take to Brian’s championship game, and asked her to tell us which ones could keep up with her son.”
Website: Laptop Magazine - Super-Zoom Cameras for Soccer Moms
Laptop Magazine have compared three new superzoom cameras, including the new Canon S5 IS (pictured). “Being a spectator can be hard work, just ask Cynthia Hyunh. Exhausted from running up and down the sidelines to get shots of her eight-year old, Brian, she needed a high-zoom camera to capture sharp…
DxO Labs today announced the immediate availability of DxO Optics Pro v5 for Windows. Originally slated for release at the end of October, DxO Optics Pro 5 was delayed for a month “following an extended testing and quality assurance phase”. DxO Optics Pro v5 is available in Standard and Elite versions at pricing unchanged from the previous version ($169 and $299 respectively).
DxO Labs today announced the immediate availability of DxO Optics Pro v5 for Windows. Originally slated for release at the end of October, DxO Optics Pro 5 was delayed for a month “following an extended testing and quality assurance phase”. DxO Optics Pro v5 is available in Standard and Elite…