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Sunday, March 4, 2007

Kodak V803The new Kodak EasyShare V803 is an affordable 8 megapixel compact digital camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen, 3x optical zoom lens and up to ISO 1600. There is a choice of no less than 8 different colours (I reviewed the black version), and the Kodak V803 costs just $199.95 / £149.99. Find out if the V803 is the perfect point and shoot digicam.

Website: Kodak EasyShare V803 Review

The new Kodak EasyShare V803 is an affordable 8 megapixel compact digital camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen, 3x optical zoom lens and up to ISO 1600. There is a choice of no less than 8 different colours (I reviewed the black version), and the Kodak V803 costs just…

Saturday, March 3, 2007

Digital Foci Image Moments 6 FramePMA 2007: Image Moments 6 is a new 5.7” high-resolution digital LCD photo frame with the highest pixel density available (640 x 480). Image Moments 6 supports all popular memory cards - CompactFlash, MicroDrive, SD card, MMC, Memory Stick, MS PRO, xD-Picture Card, and even MS Duo/MS PRO Duo directly without needing an adapter. It also has a USB slot to support USB thumb drives. Image Moments 6 comes with a brushed chrome frame with polished chrome highlights, a remote control, AC power adapter, User’s Guide, and Quick Start Guide.  Image Moments 6 (Model IMT-062) will be available in June for $159.

PMA 2007: Image Moments 6 is a new 5.7” high-resolution digital LCD photo frame with the highest pixel density available (640 x 480). Image Moments 6 supports all popular memory cards - CompactFlash, MicroDrive, SD card, MMC, Memory Stick, MS PRO, xD-Picture Card, and even MS Duo/MS PRO Duo directly…

DXG RoadsterPMA 2007: The DXG Roadster is a combination of 5 Megapixel digital and video camera, video game and music player with FM radio, voice recorder and storage device, with 32MB of internal storage and an SD slot for additional memory. The DXG Roadster has a suggested retail price of $199 and is available immediately.

PMA 2007: The DXG Roadster is a combination of 5 Megapixel digital and video camera, video game and music player with FM radio, voice recorder and storage device, with 32MB of internal storage and an SD slot for additional memory. The DXG Roadster has a suggested retail price of $19…

Friday, March 2, 2007

Competition WinnerThe winners of the February 2007 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected by a panel of judges. The theme for February was “Self Portrait” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:

1st Place
read between the lines by soulfluxzero

Prize: 1 copy of Powerretouche Full Pro Pack
Kindly donated by Powerretouche.
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The winners of the February 2007 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected by a panel of judges. The theme for February was “Self Portrait” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st Placeread between the lines by soulfluxzero Prize: 1 copy of…

Adobe Photoshop CS2An article by CNET News claims that Adobe will introduce a simplified, online version of Photoshop within the next 6 months. The free service will be similar to the Adobe Remix web-based video application, and Adobe plans to expand in the hosted services area. Google’s Picasa software is an obvious target for Adobe (although that is a desktop program, not hosted).

An article by CNET News claims that Adobe will introduce a simplified, online version of Photoshop within the next 6 months. The free service will be similar to the Adobe Remix web-based video application, and Adobe plans to expand in the hosted services area. Google’s Picasa software is an obvious…

Epson Art Photo AwardThe Epson art photo award is aimed at groups of students from universities, colleges and other educational establishments worldwide. Students are able to choose their own themes; the judges will be looking for the best, most innovative and most pioneering concepts related to the creative use of the photographic medium. In addition to a total of 37,500 euros (circa £25,000) in prize money, the Epson art photo award 2007/2008 gives winners the opportunity to exhibit at a special exhibition as part of ART COLOGNE 2008.

The Epson art photo award is aimed at groups of students from universities, colleges and other educational establishments worldwide. Students are able to choose their own themes; the judges will be looking for the best, most innovative and most pioneering concepts related to the creative use of the photographic medium…

AKVIS Retoucher 2.5AKVIS Retoucher plug-in v.2.5 for Windows and Macintosh restores damaged photographs to optimal condition with minimal effort and amazing results. Version 2.5 includes compatibility with Windows Vista and Adobe Photoshop CS3 beta, and a new installation and activation method on Macintosh. AKVIS Retoucher sells for $87 USD and there’s a free trial version available.

AKVIS Retoucher plug-in v.2.5 for Windows and Macintosh restores damaged photographs to optimal condition with minimal effort and amazing results. Version 2.5 includes compatibility with Windows Vista and Adobe Photoshop CS3 beta, and a new installation and activation method on Macintosh. AKVIS Retoucher sells for $87 USD and there’s a…

Airport InternationalLuminous Landscape have reviewed the new Airport International rolling carry-on backpack from Think Tank Photo.

“I was also impressed with security features. The zippers can be locked with a very cleaver combination lock mechanism, which also has a TSA key. This means that if you have to check the bag for any reason, it can be locked, yet still is accessible by the TSA. There is also a small hidden compartment at the rear of the bag which contains a securely attached steel cable. This allows you to lock the bag to a stationary object – handy when you want to leave your locked bag in a hotel room, for example.”

Website: Luminous Landscape - Airport International Review

Luminous Landscape have reviewed the new Airport International rolling carry-on backpack from Think Tank Photo. “I was also impressed with security features. The zippers can be locked with a very cleaver combination lock mechanism, which also has a TSA key. This means that if you have to check the bag…

Canon PowerShot A710 ISMegapixel.net have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A710 IS digital camera.

“Just like the camera it evolved from, the PowerShot A710 IS provides good value for money. Priced the same as the A700 was a year ago, the A710 offers an image stabilizer and a lower sensitivity to noise in addition to a modest increase in resolution. This, combined with a high quality image, make the A710 IS an excellent and worthwhile upgrade.”

Website: Megapixel.net - Canon PowerShot A710 IS Review

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Megapixel.net have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A710 IS digital camera. “Just like the camera it evolved from, the PowerShot A710 IS provides good value for money. Priced the same as the A700 was a year ago, the A710 offers an image stabilizer and a lower sensitivity to noise in…

Pentax K10DCNET have reviewed the Pentax K10D, which offers 10.2 megapixels, shake-reduction, dust removal system, 22-bit colour, three new shooting modes, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 11 point auto-focusing.

“A great feature set for the price, pro-level customization, and excellent photo quality make the Pentax K10D a bargain amateur dSLR. Only unremarkable performance holds it back from joining the pack leaders.”

Website: CNET - Pentax K10D Review

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CNET have reviewed the Pentax K10D, which offers 10.2 megapixels, shake-reduction, dust removal system, 22-bit colour, three new shooting modes, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 11 point auto-focusing. “A great feature set for the price, pro-level customization, and excellent photo quality make the Pentax K10D a bargain amateur dSLR. Only…

Samsung NV7DCResource have taken a look at the distinctive Samsung NV7 digital camera.

“The Samsung NV7 OPS is a camera that offers a lot of bang for the buck, but is ultimately a let down due to its below average image quality, poor battery life, and frustrating user interface. While I like its design and feature set quite a bit, the bottom line is that there are better cameras out there for the money.”

Website: DCResource - Samsung NV7 Review

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DCResource have taken a look at the distinctive Samsung NV7 digital camera. “The Samsung NV7 OPS is a camera that offers a lot of bang for the buck, but is ultimately a let down due to its below average image quality, poor battery life, and frustrating user interface. While I…

Kodak Easyshare V705Steves Digicams have reviewed the 7 megapixel, dual-lens Kodak Easyshare V705 camera.

“The V705’s image quality is quite good for a compact digital. Outdoor shots were well saturated with a bit of pin cushion distortion at full telephoto. Chromatic aberrations were well-controlled, with only a slight amount of purple fringing in high contrast areas. At low ISO settings images had little or no noise, and at high setting, (ISO 400 and above), noise can be found, however resolution can be set as high as 7.1-megapixel at speeds as high as ISO 1000.”

Website: Steves Digicams - Kodak Easyshare V705 Review

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Steves Digicams have reviewed the 7 megapixel, dual-lens Kodak Easyshare V705 camera. “The V705’s image quality is quite good for a compact digital. Outdoor shots were well saturated with a bit of pin cushion distortion at full telephoto. Chromatic aberrations were well-controlled, with only a slight amount of purple fringing…

Canon SD900PCMagazine have published a review of the new 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 (also known as the Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti).

“One feature that did work very well was the SD900’s face-detection feature, which initially provides three squares on the LCD around the faces it detects. One of these boxes, a white square, indicates the subject on which the camera will focus. When the shutter is pressed halfway down to lock the focus, the LCD shows up to nine green squares to indicate the number of faces the camera can focus on.”

Website: PCMagazine - Canon PowerShot SD900 Review

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PCMagazine have published a review of the new 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 (also known as the Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti). “One feature that did work very well was the SD900’s face-detection feature, which initially provides three squares on the LCD around the faces it detects. One of these…

Thursday, March 1, 2007

SandiskAn article by PCMagazine.com claims that SanDisk “plans to offer a cheap read-only memory card designed to store photos for 100 years.” The new cards would be aimed at retailers such as Walmart / Walgreen and would not be editable at all once they were full. Perhaps a surprising move from the world’s leading manufacturer of writable flash storage devices, or a canny move to target the cheaper, mass end of the market?

An article by PCMagazine.com claims that SanDisk “plans to offer a cheap read-only memory card designed to store photos for 100 years.” The new cards would be aimed at retailers such as Walmart / Walgreen and would not be editable at all once they were full. Perhaps a surprising move…

NikonNikon supports and celebrates the work of talented young photographers with the new Nikon Discovery Awards contest. Colleges must enter five of their best student folios into the competition for the chance to win share of more than £50,000 worth of prizes. Winners will be announced at the Nikon’s Solutions Expo at on 27-28th November 2007.

Nikon supports and celebrates the work of talented young photographers with the new Nikon Discovery Awards contest. Colleges must enter five of their best student folios into the competition for the chance to win share of more than £50,000 worth of prizes. Winners will be announced at the Nikon’s Solutions…

Corel Paint Shop Pro XBeginning in March, the full version of Corel Paint Shop Pro X will be available free with purchases of select Lexar Professional flash memory cards. The full version of Corel Snapfire Plus will be available for free download with purchases of select Lexar Platinum II and Standard flash memory cards. “Both organizations are committed to delivering the best digital imaging solutions to customers, and working together, we’re able to offer a valuable and comprehensive digital photography package that will surely improve their digital imaging experience.” commented Blaine Mathieu, General Manager of Corel’s Digital Media Business.

Beginning in March, the full version of Corel Paint Shop Pro X will be available free with purchases of select Lexar Professional flash memory cards. The full version of Corel Snapfire Plus will be available for free download with purchases of select Lexar Platinum II and Standard flash memory cards…

Olympus SP-550 UZPixInfo have published some sample photos taken with the new Olympus SP-550 UZ. This is the first digital camera to offer an 18x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28-504mm. Eight full-sized images are available to download now.

Website: PixInfo - Olympus SP-550 UZ Photos

PixInfo have published some sample photos taken with the new Olympus SP-550 UZ. This is the first digital camera to offer an 18x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28-504mm. Eight full-sized images are available to download now. Website: PixInfo - Olympus SP-550 UZ Photos

Wolverine ESPThe new Wolverine ESP portable multimedia player has a storage capacity of 160GB, 3.6-inch TFT LCD display and can store 80,000 digital photos, play 320 hours of video or 50,000 songs. The built-in 7-in-1 card reader accepts all popular memory cards. RAW files supported cameras include selected models of Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Olympus, Kodak, Pentax, Minolta, Konica Minolta, Panasonic, Contax, Leica and Sony. The Wolverine ESP 160Gb PMP has an estimated street price of less than $600.

The new Wolverine ESP portable multimedia player has a storage capacity of 160GB, 3.6-inch TFT LCD display and can store 80,000 digital photos, play 320 hours of video or 50,000 songs. The built-in 7-in-1 card reader accepts all popular memory cards. RAW files supported cameras include selected models of Canon…

FotoAlbum ProFotoTime introduces version 5.5 of its FotoAlbum Pro software, featuring support for the new Vista operating system and RAW file formats from all leading camera manufacturers. FotoAlbum 5.5 is available now as a free upgrade for current customers and at $29.95 for new customers.

FotoTime introduces version 5.5 of its FotoAlbum Pro software, featuring support for the new Vista operating system and RAW file formats from all leading camera manufacturers. FotoAlbum 5.5 is available now as a free upgrade for current customers and at $29.95 for new customers.

Apple ApertureSquare Group and Apple are running a free seminar to help you shot like a pro - taking place on Thursday 15th March, 6.30pm at the Trades Union Congress Centre, Great Russell Street, London. Richard West from Apple will be joined by representatives from Wacom demonstrating Cintiq, HP and its range of printers plus Eizo for monitors.

Square Group and Apple are running a free seminar to help you shot like a pro - taking place on Thursday 15th March, 6.30pm at the Trades Union Congress Centre, Great Russell Street, London. Richard West from Apple will be joined by representatives from Wacom demonstrating Cintiq, HP and its…