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Saturday, June 9, 2007

Canon TX1DPReview 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.

“Where the TX1 beats all camcorders is the quality of its stills, which we were genuinely surprised to see where for the most part sharp, detailed and every bit as good as most other 7MP ultra-compacts, with the added bonus of a big 10x zoom.”

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DPReview 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. “Where the TX1 beats all camcorders is the quality of its stills, which we were genuinely surprised to see where for the…

Nikon Coolpix P5000PopPhoto 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.

“In use, the P5000 proved far less frustrating than the typical compact. It’s nice in the hand, and the shutter button is well positioned. While the AF sometimes take a moment to hunt, once it locks on, the camera fires with no delay. You can move the focusing point to a nutty 99 different positions, and couple the spotmeter to any one of them.”

Website: PopPhoto - Nikon Coolpix P5000 Review

PopPhoto 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. “In use, the P5000 proved far less frustrating than the typical compact. It’s nice in the hand, and the…

Fujifilm FinePix F40fdCNET have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F40fd camera, which offers 8.3 megapixels, 3x zoom lens, 300 shot battery life, Face Detection technology and support for both xD-Picture Card and SD card formats.

“The Fujifilm FinePix F40fd is a nice, but not exceptional, point-and-shoot camera. Most casual snapshooters will likely be pleased with the images they get from this model. If you’re willing to spend a little more, Canon’s PowerShot SD800 IS will get you optical image stabilization and an optical viewfinder.”

Website: CNET - Fujifilm FinePix F40fd Review

CNET have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F40fd camera, which offers 8.3 megapixels, 3x zoom lens, 300 shot battery life, Face Detection technology and support for both xD-Picture Card and SD card formats. “The Fujifilm FinePix F40fd is a nice, but not exceptional, point-and-shoot camera. Most casual snapshooters will likely…

Kodak 5500TrustedReviews have reviewed the Kodak 5300 printer, which promises to save customers up to 50% on everything they print.

“The Kodak printer does much better with photo prints. Our test landscape is crisply reproduced, with very smooth colour gradations, good shadow detail and plenty of fine detail in the foreground, too. Colours look natural and the machine copes well with slight changes in colour.”

Website: TrustedReviews - Kodak EasyShare 5300 Review

TrustedReviews have reviewed the Kodak 5300 printer, which promises to save customers up to 50% on everything they print. “The Kodak printer does much better with photo prints. Our test landscape is crisply reproduced, with very smooth colour gradations, good shadow detail and plenty of fine detail in the foreground…

Friday, June 8, 2007

Total TrainingTotal Training Online is a new library of video tutorials for learning Creative Professional software applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator. “Total Training Online marks Total Training’s continued commitment to providing top-notch educational resources to Adobe users. We’re pleased that Total Training is making its entry into the online video training market with its exceptional in-depth video training content to help customers quickly get up to speed and make the best use of the new Adobe Creative Suite 3.” said Caleb Belohlavek, director of product management for Adobe’s Creative Solutions. A sneak peek of the premium product to be rolled out later this month is available at www.totaltraining.com/GUEST.

Total Training Online is a new library of video tutorials for learning Creative Professional software applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator. “Total Training Online marks Total Training’s continued commitment to providing top-notch educational resources to Adobe users. We’re pleased that Total Training is making its entry into…

BenQ X725The previously announced BenQ X725 and T700 digital cameras have just been released in the UK. The X725 digital camera is the world’s slimmest 7-megapixel camera, measuring just 12.5mm in width. The BenQ T700 costs £175 inc VAT, and the BenQ X725 £165 inc VAT. BenQ recently announced that they had sold their digital camera division.

The previously announced BenQ X725 and T700 digital cameras have just been released in the UK. The X725 digital camera is the world’s slimmest 7-megapixel camera, measuring just 12.5mm in width. The BenQ T700 costs £175 inc VAT, and the BenQ X725 £165 inc VAT. BenQ recently announced that they…

Closeup Shooting: A Guide to Closeup, Tabletop, and Macro PhotographyCloseup Shooting: A Guide to Closeup, Tabletop, and Macro Photography is a new book from Rocky Nook that explains all aspects of closeup shooting. German photographer Cyrill Harnischmacher covers equipment, lighting and technique. Closeup Shooting costs $24.95, £17.50, 22 €.

Closeup Shooting: A Guide to Closeup, Tabletop, and Macro Photography is a new book from Rocky Nook that explains all aspects of closeup shooting. German photographer Cyrill Harnischmacher covers equipment, lighting and technique. Closeup Shooting costs $24.95, £17.50, 22 €.

ExtensisExtensis Portfolio Server 8.5 is a significant upgrade to its Portfolio Server digital asset management (DAM) product. Portfolio Server 8.5 includes new features to automate metadata-driven organization, tracking, and distribution of digital assets. Portfolio Project Sync provides a seamless interface with Adobe Creative Suite applications. “We know that creatives work most efficiently in a familiar environment like Adobe CS3. This release of Portfolio Server 8.5 allows creatives to remain in their preferred environment while allowing themselves and the rest of the organization to harness the power of the Portfolio Server database.” said Davin Kluttz, Extensis Product Manager.

Extensis Portfolio Server 8.5 is a significant upgrade to its Portfolio Server digital asset management (DAM) product. Portfolio Server 8.5 includes new features to automate metadata-driven organization, tracking, and distribution of digital assets. Portfolio Project Sync provides a seamless interface with Adobe Creative Suite applications. “We know that creatives work…

Sony T100TrustedReviews 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.

“Image quality is where the T100 justifies its hefty price tag. The Carl Zeiss lens lives up to its prestigious name, providing superb detail with minimal wide-angle distortion, and some of the best edge and corner sharpness I’ve seen from a compact camera. The overall level of detail is very good, nearly as good in fact as the Fuji F40fd that I reviewed earlier this week.”

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TrustedReviews 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. “Image quality is where the T100 justifies its hefty price tag. The Carl Zeiss lens lives up to its prestigious name, providing superb detail…

Pentax w30Megapixel.net have reviewed the Pentax W30, a waterproof digital camera offering 7.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom and two new Shake Reduction modes.

“Although we find the image compression at the highest image quality to be a bit too strong for our liking, the images the W30 produces are on par with many of today’s compact cameras, and make very good prints. So, since this camera has the advantage over others of being waterproof, it should ensure that it gets to accompany a lot of people on their summer and winter vacations.”

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Megapixel.net have reviewed the Pentax W30, a waterproof digital camera offering 7.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom and two new Shake Reduction modes. “Although we find the image compression at the highest image quality to be a bit too strong for our liking, the images the W30 produces are on par…

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

“There’s very little to complain about on the SD850 IS. Fans of ultracompacts, such as Sony’s T-series, might complain that this Canon isn’t small enough, but given its excellent image quality and speedy performance, I’m not complaining. Also, unlike those Sony cameras, this one includes an optical viewfinder, for situations, such as concerts, in which an LCD might annoy those around you. Bargain hunters will likely balk at this camera’s price, but again, its features and performance make it worth the premium over a bargain-basement camera.”

Website: CNET - Canon SD850 IS Review

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CNET have reviewed the new Canon SD850 IS (also known as the IXUS 950 IS), an 8 megapixel digital camera with 4x zoom, image stabilized lens equivalent to 35-140mm. “There’s very little to complain about on the SD850 IS. Fans of ultracompacts, such as Sony’s T-series, might complain that this…

Nikon Coolpix L12CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L12, a 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens (35-105mm), Vibration Reduction to combat camera shake, Face-priority AF, D-Lighting and Red-Eye Fix, and a 2.5 inch LCD monitor.

“Despite its otherwise unimpressive attributes, the L12 boasts two high-end features we were surprised to see in a budget camera. Nikon’s optical Vibration Reduction shifts the camera’s 35mm-to-105mm equivalent lens to help reduce shake. Face-priority autofocus identifies subjects’ faces and adjusts camera settings to best capture them. Both of these features are usually found on higher-end cameras like Nikon’s Coolpix S500, and it’s good to see them appear on a $200 shooter.”

Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix L12 Review

CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L12, a 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens (35-105mm), Vibration Reduction to combat camera shake, Face-priority AF, D-Lighting and Red-Eye Fix, and a 2.5 inch LCD monitor. “Despite its otherwise unimpressive attributes, the L12 boasts two high-end features we were…

Pentax K100D DSLRThe Online Photographer have just reviewed the 6.1 megapixel Pentax K100D DSLR camera.

“So the upshot of my brief experience with the camera, and my appraisal of its situation in the current market, is that it tags along behind the Canikon category leaders offering—quite fairly—less for less, but, when called upon to compete head-to-head, it slaps its only direct competitor, the D50, smartly upside the head with its bargain anti-shake.”

Website: The Online Photographer - Pentax K100D Review

The Online Photographer have just reviewed the 6.1 megapixel Pentax K100D DSLR camera. “So the upshot of my brief experience with the camera, and my appraisal of its situation in the current market, is that it tags along behind the Canikon category leaders offering—quite fairly—less for less, but, when called…

Thursday, June 7, 2007

Canon EOS 400DCanon is extending its £50/€80 cashback promotion on any EOS 400D DSLR camera bought before 31 August 2007. Canon’s Cashback offer is also available when the EOS 400D is purchased as part of one of the DSLR photo kits, which will be on sale until the end of 2007.

Canon is extending its £50/€80 cashback promotion on any EOS 400D DSLR camera bought before 31 August 2007. Canon’s Cashback offer is also available when the EOS 400D is purchased as part of one of the DSLR photo kits, which will be on sale until the end of 2007.

Latin Women Photography ExhibitionSeven Latin women photographers are celebrated in a new exhibition at the Photographs Do Not Bend Gallery in Dallas, USA. This is a group exhibition of classic and contemporary photographs from photographers that all have Latin roots, including Lola Alvarez Bravo, Delilah Montoya and Mariana Yampolsky. The exhibition runs from June 22nd - July 21st.

Seven Latin women photographers are celebrated in a new exhibition at the Photographs Do Not Bend Gallery in Dallas, USA. This is a group exhibition of classic and contemporary photographs from photographers that all have Latin roots, including Lola Alvarez Bravo, Delilah Montoya and Mariana Yampolsky. The exhibition runs from…

Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 ASPHCameraLabs have just reviewed the Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 ASPH lens, which incorporates Panasonic’s MEGA O.I.S (optical image stabilization) system and an aperture ring in addition to the focus ring and zoom ring.

“As for the optical quality, the Leica zoom is certainly very good, especially when zoomed-in, but it’s by no means way ahead of the latest Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm kit lens; indeed our results illustrate how good the new ED 14-42mm kit lens really is.”

Website: CameraLabs - Leica 14-50mm Lens Review

CameraLabs have just reviewed the Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 ASPH lens, which incorporates Panasonic’s MEGA O.I.S (optical image stabilization) system and an aperture ring in addition to the focus ring and zoom ring. “As for the optical quality, the Leica zoom is certainly very good, especially when zoomed-in, but it’s…

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Epson R-D1sThe Epson R-D1 and R-D1s digital rangefinder cameras are no more, according to a report by UK magazine Amateur Photographer. Both cameras offered 6 megapixel APS-C sensors and support for Leica lenses, and both were far more popular than Epson anticipated. The Epson R-D1s is still available in Japan, but completely sold out in Europe. Epson will instead be concentrating on other areas of the business, presumably a lot more profitable than digital rangefinders (however popular).

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The Epson R-D1 and R-D1s digital rangefinder cameras are no more, according to a report by UK magazine Amateur Photographer. Both cameras offered 6 megapixel APS-C sensors and support for Leica lenses, and both were far more popular than Epson anticipated. The Epson R-D1s is still available in Japan, but…

Apple MacBook ProApple has refreshed the MacBook Pro laptop with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Other improvements include up to 4GB of memory and NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics card. The 15-inch model has a new mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display. Prices range from £1,299 for the 2.2GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro to £1,799 for the 2.4GHz, 17-inch model.

Apple has refreshed the MacBook Pro laptop with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Other improvements include up to 4GB of memory and NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics card. The 15-inch model has a new mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display. Prices range from £1,299 for the 2.2GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro…

Pretec has announced 233X speed USB flash drives and CompactFlash cards at the Computex Taipei 2007 show. The new cards provide access speeds of more than 35MB/s. The capacities of the Pretec 233X CF card range from 256MB to a massive 28GB, and an even faster version is promised which will reach 400X (60MB/s).

Pretec has announced 233X speed USB flash drives and CompactFlash cards at the Computex Taipei 2007 show. The new cards provide access speeds of more than 35MB/s. The capacities of the Pretec 233X CF card range from 256MB to a massive 28GB, and an even faster version is promised which…

MAGIX Photos on CDJOBO GIGA one and JOBO Spectator mobile storage devices now include MAGIX Photos on CD for free. MAGIX Photos creates presentations and slideshows with digital images and video which can be saved to a CD. “These combined products provide our customers with the solutions they need for safely storing their precious memories and sharing those memories with others.” said Johannes Bockemuehl-Simon, JOBO’s CEO.

JOBO GIGA one and JOBO Spectator mobile storage devices now include MAGIX Photos on CD for free. MAGIX Photos creates presentations and slideshows with digital images and video which can be saved to a CD. “These combined products provide our customers with the solutions they need for safely storing their…