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TrustedReviews 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.
“Despite the lousy weather the E-510 turned in some fantastic shots, thanks in no small part to the outstanding kit lens, which produced pin-sharp detail from corner to corner at all focal lengths. As usual the Olympus metering system was flawless, coping with every lighting condition I tried. Noise control was also superb, with virtually no difference between shots taken at 100, 200 or 400 ISO, and minimal noise at 800. There was some noise visible at 1600 ISO, but even at the default low noise filtering it wasn’t too bad, and did not affect colour balance at all.”
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TrustedReviews 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. “Despite the lousy weather the E-510 turned…
Kingston has increased the write speed of its CompactFlash Ultimate memory cards to 266X. “Kingston’s new CompactFlash Ultimate 266X memory cards maximize a digital camera’s performance, delivering the speed and capacity necessary to complete even the most challenging assignments.” said Mark Akoubian, Flash memory product manager, Kingston. Pricing starts from $83 / £34.60 for the 2Gb card, up to $280 / £116.55 for the 8Gb.
Kingston has increased the write speed of its CompactFlash Ultimate memory cards to 266X. “Kingston’s new CompactFlash Ultimate 266X memory cards maximize a digital camera’s performance, delivering the speed and capacity necessary to complete even the most challenging assignments.” said Mark Akoubian, Flash memory product manager, Kingston. Pricing starts from…
Casio has announced a special edition of its EX-Z75 camera in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The special-edition camera bundle features a pink EX-Z75, camera case embossed with the pink ribbon and a pink ribbon-clad lanyard. “The National Breast Cancer Foundation was founded to give help, support and hope to those facing breast cancer,” said Janelle Hail, Founder and President of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. “We thank Casio, Inc. for joining us in helping save lives through education and early detection.” The special-edition pink Casio EX-Z75 will be available beginning October 2007 costing $179.99.
Casio has announced a special edition of its EX-Z75 camera in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The special-edition camera bundle features a pink EX-Z75, camera case embossed with the pink ribbon and a pink ribbon-clad lanyard. “The National Breast Cancer Foundation was founded to give help, support and hope…
Leica have released a firmware update, version 1.3, for the Leica Digital Modul R digital back.
The following optimisations were accomplished by the new firmware version:
* Improved colour rendering on the Digital Modul R display
* Adjustment of exposure
* Improved compatibility of SD cards with FAT 32 system /4 GB cards (not SDHC)
* Numerous internal procedures were implemented that optimise the general image reproduction and functional features of the Digital Modul R
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Leica have released a firmware update, version 1.3, for the Leica Digital Modul R digital back. The following optimisations were accomplished by the new firmware version: * Improved colour rendering on the Digital Modul R display * Adjustment of exposure * Improved compatibility of SD cards with FAT 32 system…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 camera, which fits a 10x optical zoom, 7.2 megapixels and 3 inch LCD screen into a compact, stylish body.
“With a price tag of $349, the Panasonic TZ3 is a good value for a select niche market of consumers looking for a small point-and-shoot with a longer, stabilized zoom lens. There are plenty of image-stabilized, 10x optical zoom cameras out there, but none retain the point-and-shoot simplicity and basic design of the TZ3. It competes with tiny, itsy-bitsy point-and-shoots that don’t offer the high zoom, and heavier, SLR-styled compacts; however, no other camera currently offers its feature set in a point-and-shoot design. “
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 camera, which fits a 10x optical zoom, 7.2 megapixels and 3 inch LCD screen into a compact, stylish body. “With a price tag of $349, the Panasonic TZ3 is a good value for a select niche market of consumers looking for a small point-and-shoot…
DCResource 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.
“While I liked the Olympus EVOLT E-410, I couldn’t get over its too-small size. Thankfully, Olympus put out the E-510 at the same time, adding a larger grip, image stabilization, better battery life, and a bunch of extra features, all for $100 more. And don’t forget the 10 Megapixel CCD, 2.5” live view LCD, full manual controls, and dust reduction system that the E-510 shares with its smaller sibling. Like that camera, the EVOLT E-510 does its best with a little setting tweaking. Once you’ve done that, you’ll get excellent quality photos from an SLR that arguably offers more bang for the buck than any other.”
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DCResource 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. “While I liked the Olympus EVOLT E-410…
ePhotoZine have reviewed the Samsung i7 digital camera, which features a 3.0 inch touch screen LCD which rotates through 180 degrees, 7 megapixels, 3x optical zoom and integrated Portable Multimedia Player.
“Well, it’s a sexy beast and no mistake, with the rotating, touch-enabled screen adding even more style. Build quality is high and it looks great. It’s very easy to use with that large, touch-sensitive screen. Performance wise, it’s pretty average and you don’t have to go far before the frailties start to show. The ISO performance is poor and detail resolution for landscapes is indifferent at best.”
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ePhotoZine have reviewed the Samsung i7 digital camera, which features a 3.0 inch touch screen LCD which rotates through 180 degrees, 7 megapixels, 3x optical zoom and integrated Portable Multimedia Player. “Well, it’s a sexy beast and no mistake, with the rotating, touch-enabled screen adding even more style. Build quality…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Casio EX-Z75, which features a 7.2 megapixel sensor, Anti-Shake DSP mode and other advanced functions.
“Basically, though the Casio Z75, with its standard 3x optical zoom (38mm-114mm/35-mm equivalent) is your basic snapshot camera with some useful extra features and decent, albeit not great, image quality (as long as you avoid high ISOs and the noise-inducing Anti-Shake DSP, which automatically boosts the ISO). The combination of the camera’s small and stylish design, ease-of-use, affordable price and respectably fast performance will appeal to point-and-shooters who want a camera without a steep learning curve to capture their snapshots.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Casio EX-Z75, which features a 7.2 megapixel sensor, Anti-Shake DSP mode and other advanced functions. “Basically, though the Casio Z75, with its standard 3x optical zoom (38mm-114mm/35-mm equivalent) is your basic snapshot camera with some useful extra features and decent, albeit not great, image quality…
The FujiFilm S5 Pro is a very specific DSLR camera targeted squarely at wedding, portrait and studio photographers. The S5 Pro offers an expanded dynamic range of up to 400% via the double pixel technology (6.17 million S-pixels and 6.17 million R-pixels) of the camera’s Super CCD SR Pro sensor. A fastest ISO sensitivity of 3200, three new Film Simulation Modes for varying skin tones. and Face Detection are also available. The Fujifilm S5 Pro is based on the Nikon D200 and inherits almost all of that DSLR’s feature set. Does the FujiFilm S5 Pro have what it takes to compete against the likes of the Nikon D200 and Canon EOS 30D? Gavin Stoker finds out.
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The FujiFilm S5 Pro is a very specific DSLR camera targeted squarely at wedding, portrait and studio photographers. The S5 Pro offers an expanded dynamic range of up to 400% via the double pixel technology (6.17 million S-pixels and 6.17 million R-pixels) of the camera’s Super CCD SR Pro sensor…
Canon has developed a new firmware update, version 1.0.9, for the EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera. This firmware update incorporates the following improvements and fixes:
Improves the look of images when enlarged on the LCD monitor. Applies a slightly stronger sharpness setting to the LCD monitor when images are enlarged.
Improves the consistency of AI Servo AF under certain conditions. Reduces the tendency of the camera to autofocus on high-contrast backgrounds when shooting in conditions where AF detection is difficult, such as when the main subject is not completely covered by the AF frames or if the main subject’s contrast is low.
Provides countermeasures for Main Dial response errors (Main, Quick Control, Vertical-grip Main). Fixes a rare response error in the Main Dials in which they either did not respond when rotated or would change several clicks’ worth even if only clicked once.
Corrects errors in the Italian and Simplified Chinese menu screens.
The new firmware will be made available for download from the Web at the end of July.
Canon has developed a new firmware update, version 1.0.9, for the EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera. This firmware update incorporates the following improvements and fixes: Improves the look of images when enlarged on the LCD monitor. Applies a slightly stronger sharpness setting to the LCD monitor when images are enlarged…
The new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 digital compact camera is a radical departure from the norm. How many other cameras can you think of that offer a 3.5 inch, 921,000 pixel LCD screen, Wi-Fi connectivity, MP3 player, optical image stabilisation and 2Gb of internal storage? On the other hand the Sony G1 also has some more regular features in the shape of a 6 megapixel sensor and 3x zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm. To top it all off, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 has a suggested retail price of £449 / £600, putting it in direct competition with an entry-level DSLR with kit lens. Is the Sony G1 worth that hefty price premium? We find out in the world’s first online review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-G1.
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The new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 digital compact camera is a radical departure from the norm. How many other cameras can you think of that offer a 3.5 inch, 921,000 pixel LCD screen, Wi-Fi connectivity, MP3 player, optical image stabilisation and 2Gb of internal storage? On the other hand the Sony…
Fujifilm’s Hyper-Utility Software HS-V3 Ver.1.1b has just been released for Windows and Mac OS X.
The update supports the following.
PC SHOOTING FUNCTION can be used with the FinePix S5 Pro when the [FUNCTION LOCK] of the camera is ON. To use this function you need update the firmware of the FinePix S5 Pro to version 1.08 or later. FinePix S5 Pro Firmware Update Ver.1.08 is already available from our service and support section of www.fujifilmusa.com
Fujifilm’s Hyper-Utility Software HS-V3 Ver.1.1b has just been released for Windows and Mac OS X. The update supports the following. PC SHOOTING FUNCTION can be used with the FinePix S5 Pro when the [FUNCTION LOCK] of the camera is ON. To use this function you need update the firmware of…
The Samsung G600 is a slider mobile phone with a 5 megapixel camera. The G600 sports various modes such as panorama or mosaic settings and offers a built-in Power LED flash. “Additional benefits, such as creative shot modes, microSD external memory and the Image Editor will make the Samsung G600 a digital must have.” said Mark Mitchinson, Director of Samsung Mobile UK and Ireland. The Samsung G600 will be available in the UK from August 2007 on all major networks and from all retailers.
The Samsung G600 is a slider mobile phone with a 5 megapixel camera. The G600 sports various modes such as panorama or mosaic settings and offers a built-in Power LED flash. “Additional benefits, such as creative shot modes, microSD external memory and the Image Editor will make the Samsung G60…
The Lacie Big Disk Extreme+ is a new external hard-drive with FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces. Other features include EMC Retrospect backup and recovery software and Lacie Shortcut Button to backup files or launch any application. The LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ 1TB, 1.5TB, and 2TB drives are available immediately, costing $350, $600 and $850 respectively.
The Lacie Big Disk Extreme+ is a new external hard-drive with FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces. Other features include EMC Retrospect backup and recovery software and Lacie Shortcut Button to backup files or launch any application. The LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ 1TB, 1.5TB, and 2TB drives are…
PhotoBox now allows you to upload, mount and frame your favourite images. Photobox has teamed up with YourFramer - in just six steps PhotoBox customers can create bespoke framed prints. Orders are turned around within 14 working days and arrive complete and ready to hang.
PhotoBox now allows you to upload, mount and frame your favourite images. Photobox has teamed up with YourFramer - in just six steps PhotoBox customers can create bespoke framed prints. Orders are turned around within 14 working days and arrive complete and ready to hang.
ShootLive enables sports photographers to get their action pictures to a customer within minutes. ShootLive will be trialled at David Beckham’s planned debut for LA Galaxy against Chelsea today. ShootLive will allow pictures to appear on authorised sites and devices within minutes of the kick-off of a football match.
ShootLive enables sports photographers to get their action pictures to a customer within minutes. ShootLive will be trialled at David Beckham’s planned debut for LA Galaxy against Chelsea today. ShootLive will allow pictures to appear on authorised sites and devices within minutes of the kick-off of a football match.
Megapixel.net have reviewed the Samsung L74 Wide digital camera, which features a 3.0 inch touch screen LCD, 7 megapixels, 3.6x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens.
“Yet, used with natural light, the L74 Wide is able to yield low-noise images up to 200 ISO, and even 400 ISO when both subject and light lend themselves to it. The upper sensitivities, however, are much as they are on current compact cameras. 800 ISO is noisy, and 1600 ISO produced images that look a tad pointillist.”
Megapixel.net have reviewed the Samsung L74 Wide digital camera, which features a 3.0 inch touch screen LCD, 7 megapixels, 3.6x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens. “Yet, used with natural light, the L74 Wide is able to yield low-noise images up to 200 ISO, and even 400 ISO when both…
CNET have reviwed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 digital camera, which features 8 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5-inch LCD screen, and is in pink, white, black and silver.
“Image quality was good for a compact camera, and better in some ways than last year’s model, but those benefits came with trade-offs of their own. While colors are more saturated overall in the T20 than the T10, the noise profile is completely different in the T20. This make s sense, given the increase in pixel count and Sony’s switch to its new Bionz image processor, which was developed for its Alpha DSLR-A100 digital SLR.”
CNET have reviwed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 digital camera, which features 8 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5-inch LCD screen, and is in pink, white, black and silver. “Image quality was good for a compact camera, and better in some ways than last year’s model, but those…
The Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER flash gun features a powerful guide number of 53 and advanced features including modeling flash function, multi pulse flash, and TTL wireless flash. For bounce flash, the Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER’s head can be tilted up by 90 degrees, to the left by 180 degrees, or to the right by 90 degrees. The Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER costs £219.99 in the UK.
The Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER flash gun features a powerful guide number of 53 and advanced features including modeling flash function, multi pulse flash, and TTL wireless flash. For bounce flash, the Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER’s head can be tilted up by 90 degrees, to the left by 180 degrees…
The Sigma EF-530 DG ST flash gun offers a powerful guide number of 53 and TTL automatic flash exposure control for easy operation. Covering a focal length of 24-105mm, the Sigma EF-530 DG ST automatically sets the optimum illumination angle. The Sigma EF-530 DG ST Flash costs £129.99 in the UK.
The Sigma EF-530 DG ST flash gun offers a powerful guide number of 53 and TTL automatic flash exposure control for easy operation. Covering a focal length of 24-105mm, the Sigma EF-530 DG ST automatically sets the optimum illumination angle. The Sigma EF-530 DG ST Flash costs £129.99 in the UK.