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The Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair sees famous artists selling their wares for car boot prices. “This year’s art car boot fair line-up is the best yet with stacks of witty and original artwares on offer and lots of surprises in store” commented Karen Ashton and Helen Hayward, sisters and co-curators. The Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair takes place at the The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London on July 8th.
The Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair sees famous artists selling their wares for car boot prices. “This year’s art car boot fair line-up is the best yet with stacks of witty and original artwares on offer and lots of surprises in store” commented Karen Ashton and Helen Hayward, sisters and…
Always-On is a new a line of protective cases and tripods for compact cameras. There are initially three new products - Millipod Micro Tripod, Wrap-Up Compact Camera Wrap, and the Wrap-Up & Millipod Combo. We have designed each product to be compact and minimalist, so that you hardly notice them after you put them on. But when you need to take a picture, there they are.” commented Graeme Esarey, CEO of Made Products.
Always-On is a new a line of protective cases and tripods for compact cameras. There are initially three new products - Millipod Micro Tripod, Wrap-Up Compact Camera Wrap, and the Wrap-Up & Millipod Combo. We have designed each product to be compact and minimalist, so that you hardly notice them…
Ilford has joined forces with JP Distribution to distribute its ILFOCOLOR and ILFOCHROME products in the the UK and Ireland. “It was essential for ILFORD to establish the right distribution partner for the UK considering the importance of the product,” explained Andrew Stewart, Sales and Marketing Director, ILFORD Imaging Switzerland GmbH. ILFORD ILFOCHROME is renowned for its colour saturation and archival properties, and is valued by curators, gallery owners and collectors alike.
Ilford has joined forces with JP Distribution to distribute its ILFOCOLOR and ILFOCHROME products in the the UK and Ireland. “It was essential for ILFORD to establish the right distribution partner for the UK considering the importance of the product,” explained Andrew Stewart, Sales and Marketing Director, ILFORD Imaging Switzerland…
DPNow have reviewed the Kodak Image Enhancement Plugins for Adobe Photoshop, which cover noise reduction, airbrush effect, colour casts and exposure problems.
“One of the things I don’t like about these noise reduction programs is that unless you control things they have a tendency to make your images rather ‘plasticky’ looking, smoothing over texture and detail. The default setting on the Gem plug-in did just this. However, with a few minutes sorting out the controls it was relatively easy to ‘tone’ things down and the clarity sliders helped in this, sharpening things up somewhat.”
DPNow have reviewed the Kodak Image Enhancement Plugins for Adobe Photoshop, which cover noise reduction, airbrush effect, colour casts and exposure problems. “One of the things I don’t like about these noise reduction programs is that unless you control things they have a tendency to make your images rather ‘plasticky’…
The Fujifilm FinePix Big Job HD-3W is a heavy-duty digital camera designed for the construction, engineering, health and safety and manufacturing industries. Originally only released in Japan, this new version features a 28-84mm lens, scratch resistant 3” LCD screen, 6 megapixels and ISO sensitivity of up to 1600. The Fujifilm Big Job is waterproof, dust proof and shockproof, and has withstood a drop test to 70cm. The curiously named Fujifilm FinePix Big Job HD-3W will be available from August 2007 in the UK, price to be confirmed.
The Fujifilm FinePix Big Job HD-3W is a heavy-duty digital camera designed for the construction, engineering, health and safety and manufacturing industries. Originally only released in Japan, this new version features a 28-84mm lens, scratch resistant 3” LCD screen, 6 megapixels and ISO sensitivity of up to 1600. The Fujifilm…
A professional gang of thieves have broken into the offices and warehouse of Sigma UK. A large quantity of Sigma products were stolen on Friday 15th June, temporarily disrupting supply to customers. If you are suspicious of a Sigma product you have seen for sale, please telephone Sigma immediately on 01707 329 999.
A professional gang of thieves have broken into the offices and warehouse of Sigma UK. A large quantity of Sigma products were stolen on Friday 15th June, temporarily disrupting supply to customers. If you are suspicious of a Sigma product you have seen for sale, please telephone Sigma immediately on 01707 329 999.
The new EDGE SDHC Card and All-In-One Reader are available now as a two-product combo. All EDGE SDHC cards carry a Class 6 speed rating, the fastest currently available for the SDHC format, and are available in capacities of 4GB and 8GB. The EDGE All-In-One Reader supports most popular digital media card formats, including multimedia, memory sticks, CompactFlash, SD Memory Card, and Mini SD.
The new EDGE SDHC Card and All-In-One Reader are available now as a two-product combo. All EDGE SDHC cards carry a Class 6 speed rating, the fastest currently available for the SDHC format, and are available in capacities of 4GB and 8GB. The EDGE All-In-One Reader supports most popular digital…
Rob Galbraith has highlighted a serious problem with the auto-focusing system used in the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera. Apparently both pre- and production cameras “can’t hold focus on static subjects very well and it can’t track moving subjects very well.” Worth reading before splashing out $5,000.
“Q. Is the autofocus better in the production EOS-1D Mark III than it was in the preproduction unit?
No. The autofocus problems of the preproduction unit are mirrored in production EOS-1D Mark IIIs.”
Website: Rob Galbraith - An analysis of EOS-1D Mark III autofocus performance
Rob Galbraith has highlighted a serious problem with the auto-focusing system used in the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera. Apparently both pre- and production cameras “can’t hold focus on static subjects very well and it can’t track moving subjects very well.” Worth reading before splashing out $5,000. “Q…
ProPhoto Home have reviewed the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera.
“Having read the reports of a few people indicating problems with the autofocus system the first thing I did was conduct some of my own tests. My tests did not indicate any significant issues in this area. I did think I noted a few instances of a delay in locking focus on a still subject. But, upon reviewing the actual image files I saw nothing consistent worth reporting. It all seemed well within the norms of the standard digital autofocus systems we all use.”
ProPhoto Home have reviewed the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera. “Having read the reports of a few people indicating problems with the autofocus system the first thing I did was conduct some of my own tests. My tests did not indicate any significant issues in this area. I…
DIWA member Digit.no have just reviewed the new Sigma SD14 DSLR camera.
“Both in terms of features, performance and user friendliness, the SD14 falls way down on my ranking list. Foveon have without question made an interesting concept with their X3 sensor solution and the SD14 defines 4,6 MP with excellence, particularly in RAW. Therefore, it’s a shame to see the SD14 being promoted as a 14 MP camera, as the interpolation ruins much of the qualities delivered by the image sensor. If Sigma were honest, they would have said that the SD14 is a 4.6 MP camera that delivering excellent images. Because that’s the truth.”
Website: Digit.no - Sigma SD14 Review
DIWA member Digit.no have just reviewed the new Sigma SD14 DSLR camera. “Both in terms of features, performance and user friendliness, the SD14 falls way down on my ranking list. Foveon have without question made an interesting concept with their X3 sensor solution and the SD14 defines 4,6 MP with…
SLRgear have reviewed the Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro lens.
“Sharpness was the area where we observed the most dramatic improvement over its 18-200mm predecessor. It shows noticeable corner softness across its focal length range when shot wide open, but center sharpness is always surprisingly good, vastly better than that of the 18-200mm.”
SLRgear have reviewed the Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro lens. “Sharpness was the area where we observed the most dramatic improvement over its 18-200mm predecessor. It shows noticeable corner softness across its focal length range when shot wide open, but center sharpness is always surprisingly good, vastly…
CNET have just reviewed the 15x zoom Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H9 digital camera.
“Under the right circumstances, the photos look very good. Those include shooting at sensitivity settings of ISO 200 or lower, in bright sunlight. Thanks to the fast continuous shooting, solid stabilization and reliable center-point focus, the H9 delivered the best results I’ve had so far shooting dogs in the park. The EVF updates quickly enough to make it possible. The automatic white balance does a solid job, if a bit cool, and colors look bright and saturated.”
CNET have just reviewed the 15x zoom Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H9 digital camera. “Under the right circumstances, the photos look very good. Those include shooting at sensitivity settings of ISO 200 or lower, in bright sunlight. Thanks to the fast continuous shooting, solid stabilization and reliable center-point focus, the H…
Adobe Digital Editions 1.0 is a new software program for managing and reading eBooks, digital newspapers, and other digital publications. Adobe Digital Editions already works seamlessly with more than 150,000 commercially published titles. Digital Editions is available now as a free download for Windows and Macintosh systems.
Adobe Digital Editions 1.0 is a new software program for managing and reading eBooks, digital newspapers, and other digital publications. Adobe Digital Editions already works seamlessly with more than 150,000 commercially published titles. Digital Editions is available now as a free download for Windows and Macintosh systems.
The Online Photographer has interviewed Kodak scientist John Hamilton about the new image sensor technology that Kodak announced last week, which claims to improve performance in low light conditions.
“T.O.P.: The human eye puts an emphasis on luminance information for the sake of image detail. Is the new sensor likely to increase the level of real detail in digital images?
John Hamilton: Not really. The panchromatic pixels function just like the green pixels of the Bayer pattern except that they are photographically faster. However, under low light conditions, the new patterns will outperform Bayer because of improved signal-to-noise.”
Website: The Online Photographer - A Brief Interview With John Hamilton
The Online Photographer has interviewed Kodak scientist John Hamilton about the new image sensor technology that Kodak announced last week, which claims to improve performance in low light conditions. “T.O.P.: The human eye puts an emphasis on luminance information for the sake of image detail. Is the new sensor likely…
CNET have reviewed the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera.
“Images shot with the Canon EOS 1D Mark III can be absolutely stunning. Colors look extremely accurate, and the automatic white balance does an excellent job of neutralizing colors under a variety of lighting situations. The only times it became confused was in situations in which there was mixed lighting, and even then it produced pleasing, if not absolutely spot-on results. If paired with a sharp lens, the 1D Mark III can produce images with a vast amount of fine detail.”
Website: CNET - Canon EOS-1D Mark III Review
CNET have reviewed the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera. “Images shot with the Canon EOS 1D Mark III can be absolutely stunning. Colors look extremely accurate, and the automatic white balance does an excellent job of neutralizing colors under a variety of lighting situations. The only times it…
DCResource have reviewed the Fujifilm S700 digital camera, which features 7 megapixels, a 10x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD plus electronic viewfinder, ISO 1600 and Picture Stabilization mode.
“The FinePix S700 is the entry-level ultra zoom camera in Fuji’s lineup, and it has a lot to offer for its $230 street price. It has a solid design, good photo quality, full manual controls, and a nice movie mode. It’s not without its flaws though: the camera lacks image stabilization, has problems with purple fringing, corner softness, and redeye, and has a lens that’s slow at the wide-angle end. Still, if you’re looking for a budget ultra zoom camera, the FinePix S700 is well worth a look.”
Website: DCResource - Fujifilm S700 Review
DCResource have reviewed the Fujifilm S700 digital camera, which features 7 megapixels, a 10x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD plus electronic viewfinder, ISO 1600 and Picture Stabilization mode. “The FinePix S700 is the entry-level ultra zoom camera in Fuji’s lineup, and it has a lot to offer for its $23…
Steves Digicams 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.
“In my opinion, the most important feature of the TZ3 has to be its Wide view Leica Vario-Elmarit 10x optical zoom lens. It covers a focal length 28-280mm in 35mm equivalence. With such a versatile zoom range, you’ll be able to capture beautiful landscapes and large group portraits at its 28mm wide angle extreme, while bringing distant subjects up close with the 280mm telephoto capability.”
Steves Digicams 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. “In my opinion, the most important feature of the TZ3 has to be its Wide view Leica Vario-Elmarit 10x optical zoom lens. It covers…
DigitalCameraInfo 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.
“This ultra-slim digital camera has a $399 price tag that seems high, but it comes with a solid set of features. At 8.1 megapixels, it has plenty of resolution. A 5x optical zoom lens that is fully functional while shooting still images and video is also a big plus.”
DigitalCameraInfo 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. “This ultra-slim digital camera has a $399 price tag that seems high, but it comes with a solid set of features. At 8.1 megapixels…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon TX1 digital camera, which features a 10x optical zoom lens (39mm-390mm) with Optical Image Stabilization, 115,000-pixel Vari-Angle LCD screen and 7.1 megapixel sensor.
“Ergonomics are a bit of a mixed bag. At about the size of a deck of playing cards (just a bit thicker), it can easily be tucked away in small pockets, and the metal body ensures it will hold up to your daily routine. While the controls are positioned within reach of your finger tips, I found the camera itself is a bit awkward to hold, with my right middle finger resting firmly against the bottom of the lens (when extended.) When reviewing images , where the lens in retracted in the camera, my finger then rested right on the lens cover.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon TX1 digital camera, which features a 10x optical zoom lens (39mm-390mm) with Optical Image Stabilization, 115,000-pixel Vari-Angle LCD screen and 7.1 megapixel sensor. “Ergonomics are a bit of a mixed bag. At about the size of a deck of playing cards (just a bit…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Pentax Optio A30, a 10 megapixel compact digital camera with a 1/1.8 inch CCD, anti-shake technology, 3x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD monitor.
“Image quality is one of the A30’s many strong points. At low ISO settings (64-200) the level of fine detail, the edge sharpness and the richness of the colour rendition were among the best I’ve seen from a compact camera. At higher ISO settings noise did become more of a problem, but the A30 uses an unusual noise reduction algorithm which is very good at retaining edge sharpness and contrast detail even when noise levels are quite high, avoiding many of the problems associated with previous 10MP compacts.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Pentax Optio A30, a 10 megapixel compact digital camera with a 1/1.8 inch CCD, anti-shake technology, 3x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD monitor. “Image quality is one of the A30’s many strong points. At low ISO settings (64-200) the level of fine detail, the edge…