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The Telegraph’s “Our Lives” photography competition is being sponsored by Ilford and judged by world-renowned photographer David Bailey. There are five categories - Our People, Our Places, Our Environment, Our Lives in Motion and Our Events. The winers will be displayed in the Proud Central Gallery, just off Trafalgar Square in London, from the 25th of August to the 9th of September, 2007.
The Telegraph’s “Our Lives” photography competition is being sponsored by Ilford and judged by world-renowned photographer David Bailey. There are five categories - Our People, Our Places, Our Environment, Our Lives in Motion and Our Events. The winers will be displayed in the Proud Central Gallery, just off Trafalgar Square…
The Delkin CF FireWire 400/800 reader has just started shipping worldwide. The Delkin CF FireWire 400/800 features transfer speeds greater than 45 MB/sec with UDMA enabled CF memory cards. “Professionals need to get their images into their computer as quickly as possible. The CF FireWire 400/800 Reader provides them with the solution.” said Delkin’s Marketing Manager, Eric Richter. Delkin’s CF FireWire 400/800 reader will sell at an MSRP of $89.99.
The Delkin CF FireWire 400/800 reader has just started shipping worldwide. The Delkin CF FireWire 400/800 features transfer speeds greater than 45 MB/sec with UDMA enabled CF memory cards. “Professionals need to get their images into their computer as quickly as possible. The CF FireWire 400/800 Reader provides them with…
Hahnemuhle Bamboo is the first worldwide fine art inkjet paper made from bamboo fibers. The 23rd paper in the Hahnemuhle Digital FineArt Collection, Bamboo 290 is made of fibers from highly renewable bamboo grass. Hahnemuhle Bamboo is a natural white paper with a warm tone. Hahnemuhle will donate a portion of the revenues to supporting environmental projects.
Hahnemuhle Bamboo is the first worldwide fine art inkjet paper made from bamboo fibers. The 23rd paper in the Hahnemuhle Digital FineArt Collection, Bamboo 290 is made of fibers from highly renewable bamboo grass. Hahnemuhle Bamboo is a natural white paper with a warm tone. Hahnemuhle will donate a portion…
Fluid Mask 3.0.2 adds a number of improvements to the popular masking software.
Performance of preview feature in Patches is improved
Loading a .vfmp file (Vertus Fluid Mask Project file) did cause trouble on Windows - this has been fixed
Some users had trouble installing Fluid Mask 3 as a plug-in and couldn’t see it in the menu > Filter > Vertus in CS2 or CS3. Fixed!
The speed when loading a CMYK images or 16-bit images is now much faster in Photoshop plug-in mode on Windows
Adobe Elements required a manual installation. It will now be listed as an option in the installation process if you have Adobe Elements installed.
“+”, “=” and “-” have been added as zoom shortcuts
Hair matting and blending has been improved further
The auto-blend mask will no longer be added between adjoining areas of the same mask
Fluid Mask 3.0.2 adds a number of improvements to the popular masking software. Performance of preview feature in Patches is improved Loading a .vfmp file (Vertus Fluid Mask Project file) did cause trouble on Windows - this has been fixed Some users had trouble installing Fluid Mask 3 as a…
VisibleDust and Calumet Photographic have teamed up to provide a DSLR sensor cleaning service. Calumet will offer ‘Certified VisibleDust Cleaning Centers’ at six of their stores in the USA (Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, and San Francisco). The cleaning services will be available for $60.00.
VisibleDust and Calumet Photographic have teamed up to provide a DSLR sensor cleaning service. Calumet will offer ‘Certified VisibleDust Cleaning Centers’ at six of their stores in the USA (Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, and San Francisco). The cleaning services will be available for $60.00.
Photography Jobs Finder is a new recruitment website for photography-related job seekers and employers. Alex Hamer, creator of Photography Jobs Finder, says, “Being a photographer I have always found it a laborious task when searching for work. Jobs are often scattered over many websites and there is not one dedicated location for the photography industry to visit.” Photography Jobs Finder advertises a number of jobs, ranging from freelance photography to picture editors.
Photography Jobs Finder is a new recruitment website for photography-related job seekers and employers. Alex Hamer, creator of Photography Jobs Finder, says, “Being a photographer I have always found it a laborious task when searching for work. Jobs are often scattered over many websites and there is not one dedicated…
DigiCamReview have reviewed the Casio EX-Z1050, a 10.1 megapixel digital camera which features a new 2.6-inch wide, 14:9 aspect ratio LCD display.
“The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 has very good image quality. Colours are very good and in a very wide range of situations the camera will take sharp, detailed pictures with good exposure. Almost every situation is catered for with a scene mode, and there are numerous options such as sharpness, saturation, contrast, dynamic range, flash intensity, flash assist etc. The camera was generally competent and fast at focusing with the focus assist lamp activating when light was low.”
DigiCamReview have reviewed the Casio EX-Z1050, a 10.1 megapixel digital camera which features a new 2.6-inch wide, 14:9 aspect ratio LCD display. “The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 has very good image quality. Colours are very good and in a very wide range of situations the camera will take sharp, detailed pictures…
The Canon 1Ds Mark III is a 21.1 megapixel full-frame digital SLR camera with 5fps continuous shooting and 45 AF points. Other standout features of the 1Ds Mark III include Canon’s Live View shooting mode, 3 inch LCD screen and Integrated Cleaning System. “The EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR camera is a prime example of the EOS philosophy and Canon’s ongoing commitment to providing photo professionals with the tools they need to create the finest quality images,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. Retailing for $7,999, the Canon 1Ds Mark III will be available in November. The Canon 1Ds Mark III will be available from October 2007 in the UK, priced at £5999.99 / €8699.99 RRP inc VAT.
Canon have also announced the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM lens. Measuring 3.7 inches in length and weighing in at under 23 ounces, the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM provides a 114-degree diagonal angle of view and replaces the original EF 14mm f/2.8L USM lens.
The Canon 1Ds Mark III is a 21.1 megapixel full-frame digital SLR camera with 5fps continuous shooting and 45 AF points. Other standout features of the 1Ds Mark III include Canon’s Live View shooting mode, 3 inch LCD screen and Integrated Cleaning System. “The EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR camera…
The much rumoured Canon 40D digital SLR camera is finally officially here, with a 10.1 megapixel sensor, 6.5 fps continuous shooting and 3 inch LCD screen. The 40D also features an upgraded dust and weather resistant construction, ISO 3200 mode and DIGIC III processor. “This newest member of Canon’s Digital SLR family takes mid-range Digital SLRs to exciting new heights with enhanced resolution and image quality, faster shooting and processing speeds and better overall functionality than ever before,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. The Canon 40D will be available in September in a body-only configuration for $1,299. A kit version with the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens will cost $1,499. The Canon 40D will be available from September 2007 in the UK priced at body only £899.99 RRP inc. VAT / €1329.99 RRP inc. VAT, or plus the EF-S 17-85 IS USM lens £1199.99 RRP inc. VAT / €1779.99 RRP inc. VAT.
Canon have also announced the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. This adds image stabilization which provides up to a full four stops of correction, and replaces the original 18-55mm lens. The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS will cost $199.99 in October.
The much rumoured Canon 40D digital SLR camera is finally officially here, with a 10.1 megapixel sensor, 6.5 fps continuous shooting and 3 inch LCD screen. The 40D also features an upgraded dust and weather resistant construction, ISO 3200 mode and DIGIC III processor. “This newest member of Canon’s Digital…
The Canon G9 is a 12.1 megapixel update of the G7 compact camera, with a 6x zoom lens and the return of RAW mode. Other standout features of the Canon G9 include an Optical Image Stabilizer, 3 inch LCD screen and an advanced face detection mode. “By combining RAW Mode with our other key technologies in this camera, we’re providing a high-performing and affordable option to advanced photo enthusiasts who want the creative power of a Digital SLR in a smaller body form.” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. The Canon G9 will be available in October for $499.99. The Canon G9 will be available in the UK from September 2007 priced £429 / €629 inc. VAT.
The Canon G9 is a 12.1 megapixel update of the G7 compact camera, with a 6x zoom lens and the return of RAW mode. Other standout features of the Canon G9 include an Optical Image Stabilizer, 3 inch LCD screen and an advanced face detection mode. “By combining RAW Mode…
The Canon SX100 is the first camera in the new SX series, offering a 10x zoom, image stabilized lens and 8 megapixel resolution. Other standout features of the SX100 IS inlcude a 2.5 inch LCD screen, DIGIC III image processor and Face Detection. “We developed the PowerShot SX100 IS digital camera with all the zooming power and creative control a traditional photo-taker could ever want in a compact and value-priced package,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. The Canon SX100 IS will be available in black or silver in October for $299.99. The Canon SX100 IS will be available in the UK from September 2007 priced £299 / €449 RRP inc. VAT and is exclusive to DSGi.
The Canon SX100 is the first camera in the new SX series, offering a 10x zoom, image stabilized lens and 8 megapixel resolution. Other standout features of the SX100 IS inlcude a 2.5 inch LCD screen, DIGIC III image processor and Face Detection. “We developed the PowerShot SX100 IS digital…
The Canon SD950 IS and Canon SD870 IS are new additions to the Digital ELPH range of compact digicams. The 12.1 megapixel Canon SD950 IS now features a 3.7x image stabilised lens, whilst the Canon SD870 IS offers 8 megapixels and a 3.8x zoom. “Don’t be fooled by their stunning good looks,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “The PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH and SD870 IS Digital ELPH cameras are filled with top-performing features that deliver extraordinary results.” Both models are available in September, with the SD950 IS costing $449.99 and the SD870 IS $399.99.
The Canon SD950 IS and Canon SD870 IS are new additions to the Digital ELPH range of compact digicams. The 12.1 megapixel Canon SD950 IS now features a 3.7x image stabilised lens, whilst the Canon SD870 IS offers 8 megapixels and a 3.8x zoom. “Don’t be fooled by their stunning…
The Canon A650 IS and Canon A720 IS are new additions to the A-series range of compact digicams. The Canon A650 IS has a 12.1 megapixel sensor and a 6x optical zoom with optical image stabilization. The Canon A720 IS offers 8 megapixels and optical image stabilization. “By enhancing the PowerShot A650 IS and A720 IS digital cameras with advanced, yet user-friendly feature-sets, at a reduced price point, the A-series will continue to stand-out from the competition,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. Available in September, the Canon A650 IS will cost $399.99 and the Canon A720 IS $249.99. The Canon A650 IS will available from September 2007 in the UK priced at £329 / €489 RRP inc. VAT and the Canon A720 IS will be available from the end of August priced at £229 / €339 RRP inc. VAT exclusively at Jessops.
The Canon A650 IS and Canon A720 IS are new additions to the A-series range of compact digicams. The Canon A650 IS has a 12.1 megapixel sensor and a 6x optical zoom with optical image stabilization. The Canon A720 IS offers 8 megapixels and optical image stabilization. “By enhancing the…
The Canon Digital IXUS 960 IS features a 12.1 megapixel sensor and 3.7x image stabilized zoom lens. Other standout features of the IXUS 960 IS include Face Detection, ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift, and Time Lapse Movies. The Canon Digital IXUS 960 IS will be available from September 2007 priced at £369 / €549 RRP inc. VAT.
The Canon Digital IXUS 960 IS features a 12.1 megapixel sensor and 3.7x image stabilized zoom lens. Other standout features of the IXUS 960 IS include Face Detection, ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift, and Time Lapse Movies. The Canon Digital IXUS 960 IS will be available from September 2007 priced at £369 / €549 RRP inc. VAT.
The Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS offers a 28mm 3.8x wide-angle zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer. Other standout features include a 3.0” PureColor LCD, improved Face Detection Technology and 8 megapixel sensor. The Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS will be available from September 2007, priced at £299 / €449 RRP inc. VAT.
The Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS offers a 28mm 3.8x wide-angle zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer. Other standout features include a 3.0” PureColor LCD, improved Face Detection Technology and 8 megapixel sensor. The Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS will be available from September 2007, priced at £299 / €449 RRP inc. VAT.
The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM lens offers a a 114 degree angle of view. It features the latest Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for fast and near silent auto focus and a closest focusing distance of just 20cm. The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM lens will be available from October 2007, priced at £1799.99 / €2599.99 RRP inc VAT.
The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM lens offers a a 114 degree angle of view. It features the latest Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for fast and near silent auto focus and a closest focusing distance of just 20cm. The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM lens will be available…
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm and Canon EF-S 55-250mm lenses offer equivalent focal lengths of 29-88mm and 88-400mm respectively. Built to fit exclusively on those EOS cameras with an EF–S lens mount, the new lenses both incorporate a 4-stop Image Stabilizer to combat image blur caused by camera shake and slow shutter speeds. The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS will be available from September 2007 and the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS will be available from October 2007, priced at £159.99 / €239.99 and £239.99 / €359.99 RRP inc VAT respectively.
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm and Canon EF-S 55-250mm lenses offer equivalent focal lengths of 29-88mm and 88-400mm respectively. Built to fit exclusively on those EOS cameras with an EF–S lens mount, the new lenses both incorporate a 4-stop Image Stabilizer to combat image blur caused by camera shake and slow…
The Epson DX9400F is a is a 4 colour all-in-one printer, scanner, copier and colour fax machine. It uses Epson DURABrite Ultra individual ink cartridges and offers a 6.3cm LCD viewer. A 10x15cm photo can be printed in only 26 seconds while up to 32ppm can be printed in black and white and colour. The Epson DX9400F will cost £129.99, available November 2007.
The Epson DX9400F is a is a 4 colour all-in-one printer, scanner, copier and colour fax machine. It uses Epson DURABrite Ultra individual ink cartridges and offers a 6.3cm LCD viewer. A 10x15cm photo can be printed in only 26 seconds while up to 32ppm can be printed in black…
The Epson PM 290 and PM 260 are two new additions to the PictureMate range of compact photo printers. Both models can produce a 10x15cm borderless lab-quality photo in just 37 seconds. The Epson PM 290 and PM 260 offer a large 9.1cm LCD colour screen and direct printing from digital camera memory cards, USB DIRECT PRINT and PictBridge. In addition the PM 290 features Bluetooth connectivity as standard and an integrated CD-RW/DVD drive.
The Epson PM 290 and PM 260 are two new additions to the PictureMate range of compact photo printers. Both models can produce a 10x15cm borderless lab-quality photo in just 37 seconds. The Epson PM 290 and PM 260 offer a large 9.1cm LCD colour screen and direct printing from…
The Epson RX685 and Epson RX585 are new 6 colour photo all-in-ones. Both models feature Epson’s Claria Photographic Ink, individual ink cartridges for cost efficient printing and a 6.3cm colour LCD screen. The RX685 delivers premium quality prints that look better than the lab in just 23 seconds. Print life from both the Epson RX685 and Epson RX585 is up to 200 years when stored in an album and 98 years when displayed in a photo frame.
The Epson RX685 and Epson RX585 are new 6 colour photo all-in-ones. Both models feature Epson’s Claria Photographic Ink, individual ink cartridges for cost efficient printing and a 6.3cm colour LCD screen. The RX685 delivers premium quality prints that look better than the lab in just 23 seconds. Print life…