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Friday, August 31, 2007

Nikon L15The Nikon L15 camera features an optical lens shift VR image stabilisation system. The 8 megapixel Nikon L15 has a 3x zoom lens (35-105mm) and a 2.8 inch LCD screen. The Nikon L15 will be available in Silver, Black and Pink in September, price to be announced.

The Nikon L15 camera features an optical lens shift VR image stabilisation system. The 8 megapixel Nikon L15 has a 3x zoom lens (35-105mm) and a 2.8 inch LCD screen. The Nikon L15 will be available in Silver, Black and Pink in September, price to be announced.

Thursday, August 30, 2007

The Leica 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 is a new Four Thirds System standard zoom lens equivalent to 28-100mm. The LECIA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm/F3.8-5.6 MEGA O.I.S lens is included with the new Panasonic DMC-L10 digital SLR as a complete kit. The new lens comes in a more compact and light-weight body than the faster 14-50mm/ F2.8-3.5 Leica lens. The The Leica 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 lens will be available from October 2007.

The Leica 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 is a new Four Thirds System standard zoom lens equivalent to 28-100mm. The LECIA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm/F3.8-5.6 MEGA O.I.S lens is included with the new Panasonic DMC-L10 digital SLR as a complete kit. The new lens comes in a more compact and light-weight body than the…

LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-150mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S.The new Leica 14-150mm Four Thirds lens will be available in the market from around November 2007. First announced at the PMA show back in March, the LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-150mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S. lens is equivalent to 28-300mm in 35mm terms. The new lens is the first Leica D lens to incorporate Extra Silent (XS) technology, which assures quick, quiet, accurate auto focusing control.

The new Leica 14-150mm Four Thirds lens will be available in the market from around November 2007. First announced at the PMA show back in March, the LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-150mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S. lens is equivalent to 28-300mm in 35mm terms. The new lens is the first Leica…

Nikon D40xA study by J.D. Power and Associates has revealed that Nikon owners are the most satisfied DSLR customers around. With a an index score of 822 out of 1000, the Nikon D Series leads the DSLR segment, receiving notably high ratings from customers. The Fujifilm Finepix F series ranks highest in the point and shoot segment, Canon PowerShot SD series in premium point and shoot cameras, and Casio Exilim Zoom in the ultra slim segment. The study also found that DSLR camera owners take more than twice the amount of pictures per month than do owners in any other segment.

A study by J.D. Power and Associates has revealed that Nikon owners are the most satisfied DSLR customers around. With a an index score of 822 out of 1000, the Nikon D Series leads the DSLR segment, receiving notably high ratings from customers. The Fujifilm Finepix F series ranks highest…

Canon EOS-1D Mark IIISteves Digicams have reviewed the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera.

“You can even select the JPEG + RAW mode and capture both image formats at the same time. You can set your own JPEG compression ratio as well as vary the image sharpness, chose one of five color matrix (color space) settings and even upload your own custom tone curves. The 1D Mark III’s JPEG image quality is awesome, and its RAW images provide the raw materials to create photographs that fit your own definition of excellence.”

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Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera. “You can even select the JPEG + RAW mode and capture both image formats at the same time. You can set your own JPEG compression ratio as well as vary the image sharpness, chose one of five color…

Olympus E-510ePhotoZine have reviewed the Olympus E-510 DSLR camera, which features a built-in image stabiliser in the camera body. The E510 also has a new image processing engine that offers excellent noise performance and 3fps with a seven image RAW buffer in burst mode.

“The Olympus E-510 is a very capable camera. I enjoyed using it and it gave good results despite the weather. The build quality is good and it handles well. The Image stabiliser is effective and the dust reduction seems to work well as the images produced are clean with the Zuiko lenses ensuring sharpness. The Turbo III processor has ensured that noise remains at a minimium as much as possible and the noise test was a great surprise.”

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ePhotoZine have reviewed the Olympus E-510 DSLR camera, which features a built-in image stabiliser in the camera body. The E510 also has a new image processing engine that offers excellent noise performance and 3fps with a seven image RAW buffer in burst mode. “The Olympus E-510 is a very capable…

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Olympus P-1The Olympus E-3 professional DSLR camera has surfaced in Korea at an Olympus press conference. The first ever DSLR to feature a rotating LCD screen complete with Live View mode, a working prototype of the Olympus E3 was being shown to the Korean press along with a transparent 12-60mm F2.8-4 lens (24-120mm equivalent in 35mm terms). Both sites listed below have extensive pictures of the new Olympus E-3 DSLR, which is said to be due for release in November. In one photo, the E-3 seems to be turned on, with the rear-panel monitor displaying a “no card” and a “battery low” message. Thanks to Zoltán for letting us know.

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The Olympus E-3 professional DSLR camera has surfaced in Korea at an Olympus press conference. The first ever DSLR to feature a rotating LCD screen complete with Live View mode, a working prototype of the Olympus E3 was being shown to the Korean press along with a transparent 12-60mm F2.8-…

HP Photosmart A826The HP Photosmart A826 compact photo printer features a massive 7 inch color touchscreen. The HP A826 can print borderless 4x6 and 5x7 inch photos, holiday cards, wallets and panoramas. Available in September 2007 in North America, the HP Photosmart A826 will cost $249.

The HP Photosmart A826 compact photo printer features a massive 7 inch color touchscreen. The HP A826 can print borderless 4x6 and 5x7 inch photos, holiday cards, wallets and panoramas. Available in September 2007 in North America, the HP Photosmart A826 will cost $249.

HP Photosmart A626The HP Photosmart A626 compact printer includes 200 creative options, including album pages, frames, graphics and effects. The HP A626 features the world’s first 4.8-inch color touchscreen LCD, built-in handle, foldup tray and, optional battery. Available in September 2007 in North America, the HP Photosmart A626 will cost $179.

The HP Photosmart A626 compact printer includes 200 creative options, including album pages, frames, graphics and effects. The HP A626 features the world’s first 4.8-inch color touchscreen LCD, built-in handle, foldup tray and, optional battery. Available in September 2007 in North America, the HP Photosmart A626 will cost $179.

HP Photosmart A526The HP Photosmart A526 compact printer can make a 4x6 inch photo in as fast as 39 seconds. The HP A526 features a 2.4 inch color LCD display, angled for comfortable viewing, plus a a foldup paper tray and convenient built-in handle. Available in September 2007 in North America, the HP Photosmart A526 will cost $99.

The HP Photosmart A526 compact printer can make a 4x6 inch photo in as fast as 39 seconds. The HP A526 features a 2.4 inch color LCD display, angled for comfortable viewing, plus a a foldup paper tray and convenient built-in handle. Available in September 2007 in North America, the…

HPHP is spending $300 Million on a global marketing campaign to help promote the company’s Print 2.0 strategy. HP have also introduced HP Scitex X2 printhead technology, the company’s first piezoelectric printhead. HP has formed new alliances with Flickr, Windows® Live Spaces and Yahoo! to enable easier web printing. Finally, HP has unveiled a series of new consumer printers – including the industry’s first touchscreen on a compact photo printer – and a variety of unique photo books.

HP is spending $300 Million on a global marketing campaign to help promote the company’s Print 2.0 strategy. HP have also introduced HP Scitex X2 printhead technology, the company’s first piezoelectric printhead. HP has formed new alliances with Flickr, Windows® Live Spaces and Yahoo! to enable easier web printing. Finally…

XShotThe XShot is a hand-held, monopod-like product that allows you to take a self-portrait photo when no one else is around. “People no longer have to rely on extending their arm or passing strangers to take their pictures,” Michael Daoud, co-founder of XShot, LLC, said. The XShot extends over three feet and is made of high-quality stainless steel.

The XShot is a hand-held, monopod-like product that allows you to take a self-portrait photo when no one else is around. “People no longer have to rely on extending their arm or passing strangers to take their pictures,” Michael Daoud, co-founder of XShot, LLC, said. The XShot extends over three…

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Casio EX-V8The Casio EX-V8 and Casio EX-Z1080 digital cameras both feature a special YouTube scene mode. The EX-V8 offers a a 7x optical zoom and 8.1 megapixels, whilst the EX-Z1080 has a high ISO 6400 sensitivity and 10.1 megapixels.  Both new models incorporate the EXILIM Engine 2.0 high-performance image processing, which allows high quality movies to be recorded at the high compression rate of the next-generation H.264 standard. Price and availability of the Casio EX-V8 and Casio EX-Z1080 to be announced.

The Casio EX-V8 and Casio EX-Z1080 digital cameras both feature a special YouTube scene mode. The EX-V8 offers a a 7x optical zoom and 8.1 megapixels, whilst the EX-Z1080 has a high ISO 6400 sensitivity and 10.1 megapixels. Both new models incorporate the EXILIM Engine 2.0 high-performance image processing, which…

Ricoh R7The Ricoh R7 is an 8.1 megapixel compact digital camera with a 7.1x wide zoom lens (28-200mm). The new R7 model replaces the previous R6 (which was only launched on March 23, 2007), adding an extra megapixel and the Smooth Imaging Engine III processing engine. This engine promises reduced noise levels at higher ISOs, at least according to Ricoh. The Ricoh R7 will be available in three colours - Silver, Black and Orange - in September 2007 at £199.99 inc vat.

The Ricoh R7 is an 8.1 megapixel compact digital camera with a 7.1x wide zoom lens (28-200mm). The new R7 model replaces the previous R6 (which was only launched on March 23, 2007), adding an extra megapixel and the Smooth Imaging Engine III processing engine. This engine promises reduced noise…

Getty Imagesgettyimages.com has been fully redesigned and re-engineered, including Catalyst, a first-of-its-kind search tool that uses interactive tag clouds. Also, for the first time, customers can access Creative, Editorial and Footage content through a single site. “It’s great to see Getty Images has kept bland and boring away from the new site,” said Mike Lyons, Senior Art Director at global creative agency Element 79. “The search experience has been brilliantly optimized to save time and spark bold, unexpected ideas.” The new gettyimages.com is available in nine languages.

gettyimages.com has been fully redesigned and re-engineered, including Catalyst, a first-of-its-kind search tool that uses interactive tag clouds. Also, for the first time, customers can access Creative, Editorial and Footage content through a single site. “It’s great to see Getty Images has kept bland and boring away from the new…

Wolverine ESPThe Wolverine ESP portable multimedia player with a storage capacity of 250GB is now shipping. The Wolverine ESP 250Gb features a 3.6-inch TFT LCD display and the ability to store and view 125,000 digital photos. Support for RAW files from many cameras is also offered. The Wolverine ESP 250Gb can be purchased online and at leading retailers for an estimated street price of less than $650.

The Wolverine ESP portable multimedia player with a storage capacity of 250GB is now shipping. The Wolverine ESP 250Gb features a 3.6-inch TFT LCD display and the ability to store and view 125,000 digital photos. Support for RAW files from many cameras is also offered. The Wolverine ESP 250Gb can…

SanDisk 8Gb Cruzer MicroThe SanDisk 8Gb Cruzer Micro USB drive doubles the largest capacity of previously available Cruzer Micros. 1,600 ultra-high-resolution digital pictures can be stored on the SanDisk 8Gb Cruzer Micro. “Now, you don’t have to decide what files to put on a Cruzer Micro. You can load the drive with virtually everything you might need when you’re away from your primary computer.” said Ittai Golde, senior director of product marketing for the USB Division of SanDisk. The new SanDisk 8Gb Cruzer Micro will be available worldwide in mid-September, with a suggested retail price in the United States of $129.99.

The SanDisk 8Gb Cruzer Micro USB drive doubles the largest capacity of previously available Cruzer Micros. 1,600 ultra-high-resolution digital pictures can be stored on the SanDisk 8Gb Cruzer Micro. “Now, you don’t have to decide what files to put on a Cruzer Micro. You can load the drive with virtually…

Square GroupSquare Group and Apple are hosting two free seminars in London, UK to help you get the best out of your images. The free of charge events take place at Square Group’s Showroom in New Oxford Street on Friday 31st August and Saturday 1st September. The latest Intel powered Apple computers, Aperture 1.5, and Wacom’s pro range of graphics tablets will be demonstrated.

Square Group and Apple are hosting two free seminars in London, UK to help you get the best out of your images. The free of charge events take place at Square Group’s Showroom in New Oxford Street on Friday 31st August and Saturday 1st September. The latest Intel powered Apple…

JOBO Digital Picture FramesThe new JOBO Photo Display PDJ701 and PDJ700 digital picture frames both feature a 7” high-resolution LCD display. The JOBO digital picture frames feature an Acrylic frame design and modern metal trim, and can store from 1,000 to up to 10,000 images. Both the PDJ701 and PDJ700 models feature an 800x480 pixel resolution with a contrast ratio of 400:1 and a brightness of 230 cd/m². The JOBO Photo Displays are available for $179.00 (PDJ701) and $159.00 (PDJ700) respectively.

The new JOBO Photo Display PDJ701 and PDJ700 digital picture frames both feature a 7” high-resolution LCD display. The JOBO digital picture frames feature an Acrylic frame design and modern metal trim, and can store from 1,000 to up to 10,000 images. Both the PDJ701 and PDJ700 models feature an…

Casio EX-S880CNET have reviewed the 8.1 megapixel Casio EX-S880 camera, which features enhanced movie functionality and a YouTube Best Shot scene mode.

“Usually, newer versions of cameras offer noticeable upgrades, such as more-advanced processors, higher-resolution sensors, and more features. Sometimes, though, this “next big thing” turns out to actually be worse than what came before it. Casio’s Exilim EX-S880 joins this group, falling short of the standard set by the EX-S770.”

Website: CNET - Casio EX-S880 Review

CNET have reviewed the 8.1 megapixel Casio EX-S880 camera, which features enhanced movie functionality and a YouTube Best Shot scene mode. “Usually, newer versions of cameras offer noticeable upgrades, such as more-advanced processors, higher-resolution sensors, and more features. Sometimes, though, this “next big thing” turns out to actually be worse…