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Thursday, July 19, 2007

SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition CompactFlashThe SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition CompactFlash and the SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition SD Plus have the quickest read/write times of any SanDisk memory cards. The speeds are 45 megabytes per second for the CompactFlash card and 20MB/sec for the SD Plus card. The line-up consists of 4GB and 8GB capacities for the SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition CompactFlash card, and 4GB for the SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition SD Plus card. Suggested retail prices are $164.99 for the 4GB CompactFlash card, $314.99 for the 8GB CompactFlash card and $129.99 for the 4GB SD Plus card.

The SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition CompactFlash and the SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition SD Plus have the quickest read/write times of any SanDisk memory cards. The speeds are 45 megabytes per second for the CompactFlash card and 20MB/sec for the SD Plus card. The line-up consists of 4GB and 8GB capacities…

SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition USB Flash DriveThe SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition USB Flash Drive offers 4Gb capacity and and write speeds of 20 megabytes per second. “The SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition USB Flash Drive is fast and functional, but it’s also a way for everyone to share the excitement of Ducati motorcycles and Ducati’s long history as a racing champion.” said Greg Rhine, senior vice president and general manager of the Consumer Products Division at SanDisk. The SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition USB Flash Drive has a suggested retail price of $124.99 in the United States, and will be be available in North America and Europe in August, and worldwide in September.

The SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition USB Flash Drive offers 4Gb capacity and and write speeds of 20 megabytes per second. “The SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition USB Flash Drive is fast and functional, but it’s also a way for everyone to share the excitement of Ducati motorcycles and Ducati’s long history…

OLYMPUS Studio 2OLYMPUS Studio 2 improves image file management and editing functionality for Olympus users. OLYMPUS Studio 2 features a new user interface, Windows Vista and Intel-based Macintosh support, Olympus E-510 and E-410 RAW image development, and a a new back-up function. The full version of OLYMPUS Studio 2 is now available for download.

OLYMPUS Studio 2 improves image file management and editing functionality for Olympus users. OLYMPUS Studio 2 features a new user interface, Windows Vista and Intel-based Macintosh support, Olympus E-510 and E-410 RAW image development, and a a new back-up function. The full version of OLYMPUS Studio 2 is now available for download.

Primatte Chromakey 3Primatte Chromakey 3 from Digital Anarchy removes a blue/green background from a still image or video footage. “We’re excited to bring serious batch processing capabilities to Primatte”, said Jim Tierney, Digital Anarchy founder. “This is going to be a huge advance for photographers dealing with large volumes of images shot against chromakey.” Regularly priced at USD $299, Primatte Chromakey 3 is available now for USD $269 until August 15th 2007.

Primatte Chromakey 3 from Digital Anarchy removes a blue/green background from a still image or video footage. “We’re excited to bring serious batch processing capabilities to Primatte”, said Jim Tierney, Digital Anarchy founder. “This is going to be a huge advance for photographers dealing with large volumes of images shot…

iCorrect OneClickCorrect OneClick 1.5 is a new automated color correction plugin for Adobe Photoshop CS3. “iCorrect OneClick is by far our fastest, easiest, and most automatic color correction plug-in yet.  Now, home users can get the same accurate results our professional customers have enjoyed for years.” said Craig Huelskoetter, President of PictoColor. Free upgrades are available for registered users who purchased iCorrect OneClick Plug-in on or after January 1, 2007.

Correct OneClick 1.5 is a new automated color correction plugin for Adobe Photoshop CS3. “iCorrect OneClick is by far our fastest, easiest, and most automatic color correction plug-in yet. Now, home users can get the same accurate results our professional customers have enjoyed for years.” said Craig Huelskoetter, President of…

Nikon School DVDTwo new Nikon School DVDs demonstrate how easy it is to take great pictures with Nikon digital SLR cameras. The “Fast, Fun & Easy: Great Digital Pictures” is aimed at Nikon D40 and D40x owners, and “Understanding Digital Photography” covers fundamentals that are relevant to any DSLR camera. Both Nikon School DVDs are available at Nikon-authorized dealers in the USA.

Two new Nikon School DVDs demonstrate how easy it is to take great pictures with Nikon digital SLR cameras. The “Fast, Fun & Easy: Great Digital Pictures” is aimed at Nikon D40 and D40x owners, and “Understanding Digital Photography” covers fundamentals that are relevant to any DSLR camera. Both Nikon…

GE G1Jaacx Distributors will distribute GE-branded digital cameras in Latin America. “The contract with Jaacx came about very quickly,” said Rene Buhay, General Imaging vice president of sales, North America. “As a result, Latin American consumers will be able to see the excellent quality and superior features of the GE cameras this summer.” General Imaging unveiled eight GE-branded cameras on March 8 in Las Vegas during PMA 07.

Jaacx Distributors will distribute GE-branded digital cameras in Latin America. “The contract with Jaacx came about very quickly,” said Rene Buhay, General Imaging vice president of sales, North America. “As a result, Latin American consumers will be able to see the excellent quality and superior features of the GE cameras…

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Sony Net-Sharing CAMThe Sony Net-sharing CAM is a new pocket sized camcorder aimed at users of YouTube and other social networking websites. The Net Sharing CAM shoots video in the “web-ready” MPEG-4 recording format and 5 megapixel digital still photos. There is also a built-in flash, 4x digital zoom and a 2.4-inch color LCD screen. The Sony Net-sharing CAM will be available in September for about $200.

The Sony Net-sharing CAM is a new pocket sized camcorder aimed at users of YouTube and other social networking websites. The Net Sharing CAM shoots video in the “web-ready” MPEG-4 recording format and 5 megapixel digital still photos. There is also a built-in flash, 4x digital zoom and a 2.4-inch…

DxO Optics Pro 4DxO Labs and REALVIZ have teamed up to offer up to $230 off DxO Optics Pro and REALVIZ Stitcher. “Bundling DxO Optics Pro and REALVIZ Stitcher makes it easier for photographers to create dramatic panoramic images while ensuring the best correction of optical and anamorphic distortion, vignetting, lens softness and chromatic aberrations for all the images concerned,” says Luc Marin, vice president of the Photography business at DxO Labs. Four different bundles are available:

DxO Optics Pro v4.5 Standard + Stitcher Express 2 $199 instead of $288
DxO Optics Pro v4.5 Standard + Stitcher Unlimited 5.6 $599 instead of $749
DxO Optics Pro v4.5 Elite + Stitcher Express 2 $319 instead of $418
DxO Optics Pro v4.5 Elite + Stitcher Unlimited 5.6 $649 instead of $879

DxO Labs and REALVIZ have teamed up to offer up to $230 off DxO Optics Pro and REALVIZ Stitcher. “Bundling DxO Optics Pro and REALVIZ Stitcher makes it easier for photographers to create dramatic panoramic images while ensuring the best correction of optical and anamorphic distortion, vignetting, lens softness and…

Kubota Image ToolsScholarships are now up for grabs for the Kubota Image Tools “Digital Photography Bootcamp”, a 5-day workshop for professional photographers worth $2,195. “We want to recognize and assist photographers who are working on a very limited budget—yet who still find time to give back to their communities.” said Kevin Kubota, Idea Guy of Kubota Image Tools.

Scholarships are now up for grabs for the Kubota Image Tools “Digital Photography Bootcamp”, a 5-day workshop for professional photographers worth $2,195. “We want to recognize and assist photographers who are working on a very limited budget—yet who still find time to give back to their communities.” said Kevin Kubota…

Canon EOS-1D Mark IIIJessops is demonstrating the new Canon EOS 1D Mark III DSLR and offering free tips from Canon experts at four special events for enthusiasts and professionals. There’s also a half-price SanDisk 4GB CompactFlash card with every EOS 1D Mark III ordered on the day. The Jessops Demo Days take place in London and Birmingham on Thursday 19th July and Edinburgh and Cardiff on Thursday 16th August.

Jessops is demonstrating the new Canon EOS 1D Mark III DSLR and offering free tips from Canon experts at four special events for enthusiasts and professionals. There’s also a half-price SanDisk 4GB CompactFlash card with every EOS 1D Mark III ordered on the day. The Jessops Demo Days take place…

Express Digital DarkroomThe ExpressDigital Darkroom photography workflow software has just been launched in the UK. Two training days will be held this summer covering event photography using ExpressDigital Darkroom software. Event Photography Training Days will be held in Birmingham on July 27 and Manchester on August 30.

The ExpressDigital Darkroom photography workflow software has just been launched in the UK. Two training days will be held this summer covering event photography using ExpressDigital Darkroom software. Event Photography Training Days will be held in Birmingham on July 27 and Manchester on August 30.

Nikon Coolpix P5000Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix P5000 camera, which offers 10 megapixels, 3.5x zoom lens (36-126mm), Vibration Reduction to combat camera shake, ISO 3200 capability and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.

“The attractive and capable P5000 may rub you the wrong way when it comes to shutter lag, shot to shot speed and high ISO noise. But because it’s a camera you can control, it provides ways to improve autofocus and reduce shutter lag and smooth out high ISO images. That takes a little more engagement with the camera than many digicams require, but that’s not always a bad thing.”

Website: Imaging Resource - Nikon Coolpix P5000 Review

Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix P5000 camera, which offers 10 megapixels, 3.5x zoom lens (36-126mm), Vibration Reduction to combat camera shake, ISO 3200 capability and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “The attractive and capable P5000 may rub you the wrong way when it comes to shutter lag, shot…

Sony T100ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Sony T100 camera, which has a 5x optical zoom lens and 3-inch LCD screen, with red, black and silver colours available.

“Predictably, ISO80 gives good results with no noise and good detail to the petals as does ISO100. ISO200 shows a minor amount of noise and the colour of the petals is starting to saturate with ISO400 having distinct noise and the petals a brighter orange than the lower ratings. ISO800 shows more colour, but still displays detail in the petal and I would expect to see more noise than this in the image. At ISO1600 the image starts to drop off in quality with noise taking over and the petals paling out whilst the noise at ISO3200 breaks the straight lines of the grey card down so they are fuzzy.”

Website: ePhotoZine - Sony DSC-T100 Review

Website: Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC T100 Review

ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Sony T100 camera, which has a 5x optical zoom lens and 3-inch LCD screen, with red, black and silver colours available. “Predictably, ISO80 gives good results with no noise and good detail to the petals as does ISO100. ISO200 shows a minor amount of noise…

Canon IXUS 950 ISTrustedReviews have reviewed the new Canon IXUS 950 IS (also known as the SD850 IS), an 8 megapixel digital camera with 4x zoom, image stabilized lens equivalent to 35-140mm.

“As usual with Canon cameras the AF system is extremely fast, in fact it’s one of the fastest AF systems I’ve ever seen on a compact camera, locking on in under half a second, and sometime much quicker. Even in low light it focuses quickly, or at least lets you know quickly if it can’t focus. The bright AF assist lamp means that doesn’t happen very often though, and I found no problem focusing at night at ranges of several metres.”

Website: TrustedReviews - Canon IXUS 950 IS Review

Website: Read our Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS Review

TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Canon IXUS 950 IS (also known as the SD850 IS), an 8 megapixel digital camera with 4x zoom, image stabilized lens equivalent to 35-140mm. “As usual with Canon cameras the AF system is extremely fast, in fact it’s one of the fastest AF systems I’ve…

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Sony T100After yesterday’s announcement by Canon that they were to invest heavily in CMOS sensors, Sony have also revealed very similar plans. Except that the Sony release is dated 6th June, which technically means that Canon are following Sony’s lead, but anyway, I digress. Sony are investing 60 billion Yen during the next 3 years “to strengthen its CMOS sensor manufacturing operations to provide growth markets such as mobile phones and digital still cameras with CMOS sensors”. All of this probably means that CMOS sensors will gradually replace CCDs in compact digicams, and hopefully improve the overall image quality (fingers crossed).

After yesterday’s announcement by Canon that they were to invest heavily in CMOS sensors, Sony have also revealed very similar plans. Except that the Sony release is dated 6th June, which technically means that Canon are following Sony’s lead, but anyway, I digress. Sony are investing 60 billion Yen during…

Epson 4880The Epson 4880, Epson 7880 and Epson 9880 are new large format printers featuring Epson’s UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta and improved image processing. The sizes are - 17” (A2+) Epson Stylus Pro 4880, 24” (A1+) Stylus Pro 7880 and 44” (B0+) Stylus Pro 9880. Each model also has a Ethernet interface as standard, improved printhead and Super Halftone Technology, a new screening algorithm. Pricing excluding VAT - Epson 9880 £4495, Epson 9880 £2395, Epson 9880 £1495, all available September 2007.

The Epson 4880, Epson 7880 and Epson 9880 are new large format printers featuring Epson’s UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta and improved image processing. The sizes are - 17” (A2+) Epson Stylus Pro 4880, 24” (A1+) Stylus Pro 7880 and 44” (B0+) Stylus Pro 9880. Each model also has…

Epson 11880The Epson 11880 is the first ever 64 inch large format printer from Epson. The Sylus Pro 11880 features Epson’s UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta, Micro Piezo TFP printhead, Gigabit Ethernet and Super Halftone technology, a new screening algorithm. The Epson 11880 costs £9995 excluding VAT, and is available in September 2007.

The Epson 11880 is the first ever 64 inch large format printer from Epson. The Sylus Pro 11880 features Epson’s UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta, Micro Piezo TFP printhead, Gigabit Ethernet and Super Halftone technology, a new screening algorithm. The Epson 11880 costs £9995 excluding VAT, and is available in September 2007.

Epson 7450The Epson 4450, Epson 7450 and Epson 9450 are new graphics arts large format printers featuring Epson’s UltraChrome K3 ink and Micro Piezo printhead. The sizes are - 17” (A2+) Epson Stylus Pro 4450, 24” (A1+) Stylus Pro 7450 and 44” (B0+) Stylus Pro 9450. Pricing excluding VAT - Epson 9880 £4095, Epson 9880 £2195, Epson 9880 £1395, all available September 2007.

The Epson 4450, Epson 7450 and Epson 9450 are new graphics arts large format printers featuring Epson’s UltraChrome K3 ink and Micro Piezo printhead. The sizes are - 17” (A2+) Epson Stylus Pro 4450, 24” (A1+) Stylus Pro 7450 and 44” (B0+) Stylus Pro 9450. Pricing excluding VAT - Epson 9880 £4095, Epson 9880 £2195, Epson 9880 £1395, all available September 2007.

Kingston 8GB DataTraveler II Plus Migo EditionThe Kingston Technology 8GB DataTraveler II Plus Migo Edition is a USB Flash drive with data synchronization software from Migo. This software gives users the freedom to work on multiple PCs in different locations. “Kingston’s new 8GB DataTraveler II Plus – Migo Edition now provides the complete solution of high capacity storage with Migo’s state-of-the-art software to keep the data secure and fully synchronized.” said Robert Halligan, chief operating officer, Migo Software, Inc. The Kingston Technology 8GB DataTraveler II Plus Migo Edition costs $154.00 in the USA.

The Kingston Technology 8GB DataTraveler II Plus Migo Edition is a USB Flash drive with data synchronization software from Migo. This software gives users the freedom to work on multiple PCs in different locations. “Kingston’s new 8GB DataTraveler II Plus – Migo Edition now provides the complete solution of high…