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HP Press Release
BOEBLINGEN, Germany, 16 November 2006 – HP has announced the creation of a dedicated Graphic Arts division to drive the adoption of digital printing and bring ground-breaking technologies, new business opportunities and outstanding print quality to the expanding Graphic Arts sector. The new division, part of HP’s Imaging and Printing Group, brings together a huge portfolio of digital print solutions to help HP customers capture new business opportunities with high-growth applications from stamps to billboards, enhanced by a complete range of industry-leading end-to-end solutions.
HP Press Release BOEBLINGEN, Germany, 16 November 2006 – HP has announced the creation of a dedicated Graphic Arts division to drive the adoption of digital printing and bring ground-breaking technologies, new business opportunities and outstanding print quality to the expanding Graphic Arts sector. The new division, part of HP’s…
Fliptrack Press Release
Mountain View, Calif.– November 16, 2006 – What would the holidays be without Christmas songs, greeting cards and family photos? Merge the three together, add the power of the Internet, and you have the makings of a merry photo-music mash-up for family and friends. Fliptrack today launched a first-of-its-kind, free online service that allows anyone to create photo-music mash-ups, setting their digital photos to music. Each song in its extensive library of licensed tunes, including dozens of holiday favorites, has been converted into a visual timeline. As images are added, Fliptrack’s patent-pending technology automatically synchronizes them to the beat or lyrics of the song.
Fliptrack Press Release Mountain View, Calif.– November 16, 2006 – What would the holidays be without Christmas songs, greeting cards and family photos? Merge the three together, add the power of the Internet, and you have the makings of a merry photo-music mash-up for family and friends. Fliptrack today launched…
Lürzer’s Archive Press Release
Lürzer’s Archive, an international publishing house specializing in advertising and related fields, presents the best new advertising campaigns from all over the world. Over 70 distributors in 35 countries circulate the magazine to our 150,000 readers. Since 1998, we have been producing Lürzer’s Archive Specials, impressive volumes featuring outstanding international work from areas of graphic design such as music, packaging, catalogs & brochures, commercial illustration and photography. Following the overwhelming success of the first volume, our latest Archive Special, “200 Best Ad Photographers worldwide 06/07,” was published in October 2006. It showcases work by 200 of the world’s best-known names in advertising photography, such as Nadav Kandar from the UK, Uwe Duettmann from Germany, Pierpaolo Ferrari from Italy, Marc Gouby from France, Ricardo Barcellos from Brazil, Takahito Sato from Japan, and Mark Laita from the USA. The price of this hefty volume numbering 388 pages is – like that of all our Specials – just €23.50.
Lürzer’s Archive Press Release Lürzer’s Archive, an international publishing house specializing in advertising and related fields, presents the best new advertising campaigns from all over the world. Over 70 distributors in 35 countries circulate the magazine to our 150,000 readers. Since 1998, we have been producing Lürzer’s Archive Specials, impressive…
Tamron USA Press Release
November 20, 2006, Commack, NY— If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a how-to video must be as good as a book, especially if it compresses the knowledge contained in a 45-minute lecture into a concise, well-focused, viewer-friendly 4-minute format you can download to your iPod or computer and view again and again. That’s the exciting concept behind the incisive, entertaining, and informative new podcasts posted in the Tamron Pro Learning Center at www.tamron.com . Hosted by leading photographers, each one gives clear step-by-step pointers on shooting everything from surfing to portraits to macro in Central Park. The information is presented in simple, direct language with verbal hints and tips immediately illustrated by concrete visual examples. Watching one of these podcasts on the screen feels more like being at a hands-on photo workshop in the field than sitting in the classroom. And by mixing video footage with outstanding still photographs, each technique becomes crystal clear. It’s easy to hook up with this incredible learning experience—just make sure you’ve got QuickTime on your ‘pod or PC, click on podcasts at the Pro Learning Center and take a few minutes to download the videos.
Tamron USA Press Release November 20, 2006, Commack, NY— If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a how-to video must be as good as a book, especially if it compresses the knowledge contained in a 45-minute lecture into a concise, well-focused, viewer-friendly 4-minute format you can download to your iPod…
Tamron USA Press Release
November 15, 2006, Commack, NY—The Tamron “It’s a Wild World” 2006 Photo Contest turned out to be an even bigger and wilder event than even we could have anticipated. We received well over 1000 entries from all parts of the country covering a mind-boggling menagerie of animals ranging from bears to baboons, horses to hedgehogs, and iguanas to insects. Choosing the winners from among the huge number of outstanding pictures submitted was anything but easy. As you may recall, the “It’s a Wild World” Photo Contest was open to any original photograph prominently including an animal, wild or domestic, that was taken with a Tamron lens, and was limited to U.S. residents. The Grand Prize: A magnificent Tamron AF18-200mm Di-II lens in the DSLR mount of the winner’s choice, plus having the winning picture showcased in Tamron’s Viewfinder newsletter and in the Gallery section of the popular Tamron website. In addition, twenty favorites will have their winning images published on the website for all to admire.
Tamron USA Press Release November 15, 2006, Commack, NY—The Tamron “It’s a Wild World” 2006 Photo Contest turned out to be an even bigger and wilder event than even we could have anticipated. We received well over 1000 entries from all parts of the country covering a mind-boggling menagerie of…
DIWA member Photoxels have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera.
“The Nikon D200 is very responsive and gives a feeling of confidence that it can tackle any challenges the photographer may face. It is probably not really for the amateur photographer looking for a first DLSR, but it will easily be a popular backup camera for the professional photographer who already owns a Nikon DSLR and lens system. The advanced amateur photographer who is ready to upgrade his or her DSLR but could not afford (or justify) the high price of a professional-grade digital camera can now do so with the Nikon D200.”
Website: Photoxels - Nikon D200 Review
DIWA member Photoxels have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera. “The Nikon D200 is very responsive and gives a feeling of confidence that it can tackle any challenges the photographer may face. It is probably not really for the amateur photographer looking for a first…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have published their review of the new Canon EOS 400D (Canon Digital Rebel XTi in the USA), which offers 10 megapixels, a large 2.5 inch LCD screen and new integrated dust removal system.
“There’s more, however. The screen on the camera’s back side has undergone a revolution. Not only is the small Canon now equipped with a large 2.5-inch LCD display, it also proves of terrific quality. In fact, it is even better than those found on the EOS 5D and the EOS 1D Mark II N; this screen is bound to spark the jealousy of many a professional DSLR owner! The value of a good monitor can simply not be underestimated, after all, you will be dealing with it all of the time. The LCD now also shows the photographic settings, which is very pleasant to work with in practice. Although we must admit we find the eye sensor a rather irksome piece of work - but to each his own! “
Website: LetsGoDigital - Canon EOS 400D Review
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DIWA member LetsGoDigital have published their review of the new Canon EOS 400D (Canon Digital Rebel XTi in the USA), which offers 10 megapixels, a large 2.5 inch LCD screen and new integrated dust removal system. “There’s more, however. The screen on the camera’s back side has undergone a revolution…
DigiCamReview have taken a look at the Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS (known as the Canon SD800 IS in the United States).
“I was impressed by the camera’s image quality - the camera has good detail and excellent colour (accurate, and well saturated with lots of options to fine tune to your liking). Images have good saturation and contrast, with fairly low noise at the lower ISO settings. The higher ISO settings of ISO800 and ISO1600 are probably best avoided. Indoors photos were good, with noise kept fairly low, and red-eye was quite low. Purple fringing was noticed in one of the shots, but wasn’t a problem in the majority of shots. The camera was good at focusing indoors thanks to the focus assist lamp. I did not notice any vignetting, barrel or pincushion distortion, however there was some corner softness in images.”
DigiCamReview have taken a look at the Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS (known as the Canon SD800 IS in the United States). “I was impressed by the camera’s image quality - the camera has good detail and excellent colour (accurate, and well saturated with lots of options to fine tune…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have the first online review of the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera.
“For focussing, the Nikon D40 DSLR uses the same algorithms that are also used in the D80 and D200. Together with the MultiCam 530 AF sensor with three fields, the focus works quickly and effectively, even in poor light. Unfortunately for some Nikon fans, only AF-S lenses can be used. This excludes the use of old lenses, even thought Nikon is famous for the fact their lens never change and all lenses fit on their cameras. I think it’s only a small weak point, especially as the D40 will be the first SLR for most of its users. Also because Nikon has a great range of AF-S lenses, many of which are very affordable.”
Website: LetsGoDigital - Nikon D40 Review
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DIWA member LetsGoDigital have the first online review of the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera. “For focussing, the Nikon D40 DSLR uses the same algorithms that are also used in the D80 and D200. Together with the MultiCam 530 AF sensor with three fields, the focus works quickly…
Hungarian website Pixinfo.com have reviewed the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera.
Website: Pixinfo.com - Nikon D40 Review
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Hungarian website Pixinfo.com have reviewed the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera. Website: Pixinfo.com - Nikon D40 Review Website: Read our Nikon D40 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DCViews have just reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS (known as the Canon SD800 IS in the United States).
“Colour rendition is very good with nice punchy colours. Colour settings can be tweaked in a number of ways, should you desire different results from the standard settings. It is possible to opt for lively or neutral colours with or without extra contrast, sharpness and saturation, but it is also possible to boost certain primary colours such as red, blue or green independently. The camera can compensate for darker or lighter skin tones and there is a black & white or sepia option. Interesting is the “positive film” setting which promises results more alike conventional slide film.”
DCViews have just reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS (known as the Canon SD800 IS in the United States). “Colour rendition is very good with nice punchy colours. Colour settings can be tweaked in a number of ways, should you desire different results from the standard settings. It is…
Thom Hogan has just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera.
“In short, the D80 is producing very consistent results across the spectrum of ISO values that users normally would set (100 to 1600). Indeed, I can’t really find any tangible difference from 100 to 400, and at 800 the results are still so good you have to look hard to see the small differences. The performance is so good that I can recommend some users leave Auto ISO set with a max of 400 or 800, depending upon your tolerance to low level changes.”
Website: Thom Hogan - Nikon D80 Review
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Thom Hogan has just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera. “In short, the D80 is producing very consistent results across the spectrum of ISO values that users normally would set (100 to 1600). Indeed, I can’t really find any tangible difference from 100 to 400, and at…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the new A3 Canon PIXMA Pro9000 printer.
“The bottom line - the Pro9000 is an excellent choice for the semi-pro or pro user that needs to print large color photos up to 13 x 19 inches on a wide variety of media including fine art papers. If you need to make archival quality monochrome prints then go for the Pro9500 instead. I have always been impressed by the quality and speed of Canon’s wide carriage printers having owned and used the i9100 and i9900, the Pro9000 takes their best features and adds the ability to print on even thicker media. “
Steves Digicams have reviewed the new A3 Canon PIXMA Pro9000 printer. “The bottom line - the Pro9000 is an excellent choice for the semi-pro or pro user that needs to print large color photos up to 13 x 19 inches on a wide variety of media including fine art papers…
DigitalCameraInfo are first off the blocks with their review of the new 10 megapixel Olympus mju 1000 camera.
“A new digital camera was deemed king of the Stylus line on August 23 with the announcement of the Olympus Stylus 1000. This 10-megapixel digital camera carries on the all-weather legacy of its series while stuffing in more resolution and a few more interesting features. This model has a “digital image stabilization mode,” a Perfect Fix function in the playback mode, and Bright Capture technology meant for shooting in dim lighting. The Olympus Stylus 1000 also packs a significantly expanded sensitivity range, extending from ISO 64-6400…”
DigitalCameraInfo are first off the blocks with their review of the new 10 megapixel Olympus mju 1000 camera. “A new digital camera was deemed king of the Stylus line on August 23 with the announcement of the Olympus Stylus 1000. This 10-megapixel digital camera carries on the all-weather legacy of…
ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Canon EOS 400D (Canon Digital Rebel XTi in the USA), which offers 10 megapixels, a large 2.5 inch LCD screen and new integrated dust removal system.
“So how do you improve on a class-leading camera? Owners of Canon’s EOS 350D camera may well be wondering if the extra pixels, larger screen, improved autofocus and anti-dust measures will make an upgrade worthwhile. The jump from eight to 10 megapixels doesn’t make a great difference to image quality and although the other improvements are welcome, it may not be time to dust off your credit card and start checking how much 350Ds go for on eBay just yet.”
Website: ePhotoZine - Canon EOS 400D Review
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ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Canon EOS 400D (Canon Digital Rebel XTi in the USA), which offers 10 megapixels, a large 2.5 inch LCD screen and new integrated dust removal system. “So how do you improve on a class-leading camera? Owners of Canon’s EOS 350D camera may well be wondering…
ePhotoZine have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Pentax Optio A20 camera.
“The finish of the A20 is typical of Pentax’ Optio A-series. The metallic finish feesl sturdy with out making the camera overly heavy. A small silver fingergrip is provided on the front, which helps gain a secure hold, whilst aiding one-handed operation. The only negative aspect of the design is the lack of space to rest your thumb on the rear when not operating any of the controls. The knurled space provided is small for all but the daintiest of thumbs.”
Website: ePhotoZine - Pentax Optio A20 Review
ePhotoZine have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Pentax Optio A20 camera. “The finish of the A20 is typical of Pentax’ Optio A-series. The metallic finish feesl sturdy with out making the camera overly heavy. A small silver fingergrip is provided on the front, which helps gain a secure hold…
DPReview have reviewed the new Canon G7, which features a 10 megapixel, 1/1.8 inch sensor, DIGIC III image processor, Face Detection, 35-210mm lens and optical image stabilization system.
“That all said you can’t help but feel a twinge of disappointment with the G7; a feeling that Canon could have taken a few more risks rather than producing what is, essentially, a souped-up A series camera with a couple of token nods to the G series’ tradition and a CCD stuffed to the gills with pixels to such an extent that it compromises image quality. I am also disappointed by the loss of raw capture (even if I only use it for ‘special occasions’ it can be a life-saver) and the vari-angle screen (which I found myself missing on more than one occasion).”
Website: DPReview - Canon G7 Review
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DPReview have reviewed the new Canon G7, which features a 10 megapixel, 1/1.8 inch sensor, DIGIC III image processor, Face Detection, 35-210mm lens and optical image stabilization system. “That all said you can’t help but feel a twinge of disappointment with the G7; a feeling that Canon could have taken…
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. DSLR With Live View Movie Mode?
Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question too difficult, or too easy. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, and a former Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, as well as a recording studio owner/operator, inventor, and now, a digital camera enthusiast, GARY has more digital camera knowledge in his entire brain than most people have in their little finger. In the unlikely event that GARY would not know the answer to your question, he will answer it anyway, true to the spirit of the word “Parries”, a fencing term which, in this context, implies “cleverly evasive answers”. So let your imagination run wild. Email all your nagging digital camera questions to: [email protected] , and then, En Garde!
You may also attach to your email an ORIGINAL PHOTO of your choosing. A preview of the photo will be displayed with your question, and a full-sized version will be just a click away. No personal information will be published with your question unless you specifically include it in the text or attached photo of your email, which may be further edited for grammar, content, or other reasons.
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are: 1. DSLR With Live View Movie Mode? Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question too difficult, or too easy. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, and a former Assistant…
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Nikon S7c compact digital camera, which offers 7 megapixels, a 35-105mm lens and electronic Vibration Reduction.
Website: Nikon S7c Photos
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Nikon S7c compact digital camera, which offers 7 megapixels, a 35-105mm lens and electronic Vibration Reduction. Website: Nikon S7c Photos
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Nikon S9 compact digital camera, which offers 6 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3x zoom lens.
Website: Nikon S9 Photos
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Nikon S9 compact digital camera, which offers 6 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3x zoom lens. Website: Nikon S9 Photos