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FotoTime Press Release
SuperPass Benefits Now Include Online Photo And Video Sharing Services
DALLAS, TEXAS - November 1, 2006 - FotoTime, Inc., a leading provider of digital photo and video solutions, today announced a partnership with RealNetworks®, Inc., distributor of the premium SuperPass™ service. SuperPass members now can take advantage of the powerful FotoTime integrated solution for digital media management and online photo and video sharing. Real SuperPass benefits currently include news, music programming, games and Internet security software. With the new offering, SuperPass members will be able to manage and organize their digital photos and videos using the FotoAlbum software and share them online with friends and family through the FotoShare service available through the FotoTime.com Website.
FotoTime Press Release SuperPass Benefits Now Include Online Photo And Video Sharing Services DALLAS, TEXAS - November 1, 2006 - FotoTime, Inc., a leading provider of digital photo and video solutions, today announced a partnership with RealNetworks®, Inc., distributor of the premium SuperPass™ service. SuperPass members now can take advantage…
In their latest article CameraLabs consider whether or not it’s worth upgrading to the full-frame Canon EOS 5D digital SLR for owners of the 20D and 350D / XT.
“So the question facing owners of Canon’s 10D, 20D and even 30D, along with the 300D / Rebel and 350D / XT, is what should they buy for a really significant upgrade? Since we’re probably at least six months away from an ‘EOS 40D’, the most obvious answer is of course Canon’s own EOS 5D, but this has implications beyond upgrading from, say, a 20D to the 30D. The big selling point of the Canon EOS 5D is of course its high resolution full-frame sensor, but for people who’ve only ever owned Canon EF-S mount digital SLRs, the switch will involve more than just a new body. After all if the only Canon body you’ve ever owned is a 20D, 30D, 300D / Rebel or 350D / Rebel XT, chances are you mostly own EF-S lenses designed for their physically smaller sensors. “
Website: CameraLabs - Canon EOS 5D Upgrade
In their latest article CameraLabs consider whether or not it’s worth upgrading to the full-frame Canon EOS 5D digital SLR for owners of the 20D and 350D / XT. “So the question facing owners of Canon’s 10D, 20D and even 30D, along with the 300D / Rebel and 350D /…
PCMagazine have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50 announced today, which features a 3 inch, 230,000 pixel LCD touch-screen.
” This looker has a stunning design, comes in fantastic colors—the one I reviewed is a deep crimson—and sports a huge, 3-inch touch screen on its back. Generally, the camera performs quite well, but I found a few issues. Despite the company’s claims of great low-light picture quality without using a flash, I found the images I took under these conditions to be just average. And then there’s the price ($499.95 direct), which is too expensive, even for a stylish ultracompact.”
PCMagazine have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50 announced today, which features a 3 inch, 230,000 pixel LCD touch-screen. ” This looker has a stunning design, comes in fantastic colors—the one I reviewed is a deep crimson—and sports a huge, 3-inch touch screen on its back. Generally, the camera performs quite…
Adobe have released Camera Raw 3.6 for both Windows and Mac platforms. Support for 13 new cameras has been added in this update, including the Canon EOS 400D / Rebel Xti and Nikon D80.
Website: Adobe Camera Raw 3.6 (Windows)
Website: Adobe Camera Raw 3.6 (MAC)
Adobe have released Camera Raw 3.6 for both Windows and Mac platforms. Support for 13 new cameras has been added in this update, including the Canon EOS 400D / Rebel Xti and Nikon D80. Website: Adobe Camera Raw 3.6 (Windows) Website: Adobe Camera Raw 3.6 (MAC)
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Press Release
Acquisition Will Create New Opportunities for TV Maker in Digital Photography and Imaging, Optics and Enhanced International Distribution
TEMPE, Ariz.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Syntax-Brillian Corporation (Nasdaq:BRLC), a manufacturer and marketer of LCD and LCoS™ HDTVs and digital entertainment products, today announced that it has agreed to acquire Vivitar Corporation, an Oxnard, Calif.-based leader in the design, development and marketing of photographic, optical, electronic and digital imaging products, for $26 million in stock. The acquisition will give Syntax-Brillian full ownership over all Vivitar assets and creates for the TV maker an entrée into digital photography and Vivitar’s established global retail and distribution channels. This union will capitalize on key synergies between Syntax-Brillian’s leadership in LCD and digital imaging technology and Vivitar’s legacy of technological innovation in photography and optics. Vivitar will be operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Syntax-Brillian.
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Press Release Acquisition Will Create New Opportunities for TV Maker in Digital Photography and Imaging, Optics and Enhanced International Distribution TEMPE, Ariz.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Syntax-Brillian Corporation (Nasdaq:BRLC), a manufacturer and marketer of LCD and LCoS™ HDTVs and digital entertainment products, today announced that it has agreed to acquire Vivitar Corporation…
Breeze Systems Press Release
BreezeBrowser Pro v1.6.2 adds support for the new Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi/Kiss Digital X and Nikon D80.
New in BreezeBrowser Pro v1.6.2:
* Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi/Kiss Digital X, Nikon D80 and Nikon D2Xs raw conversion
* Full support for Canon EOS 400D/Rebel XTi/Kiss Digital X shooting data and focus point overlay display
* New “Advance on ranking/tagging” option in slideshow for faster ranking of large numbers of images
Breeze Systems Press Release BreezeBrowser Pro v1.6.2 adds support for the new Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi/Kiss Digital X and Nikon D80. New in BreezeBrowser Pro v1.6.2: * Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi/Kiss Digital X, Nikon D80 and Nikon D2Xs raw conversion * Full support for Canon EOS 400D/Rebel XTi/Kiss…
JP Distribution Press Release
JP Distribution is pleased to announce the new Ezybox Hotshoe from award winning manufacturer Lastolite. A new addition to their ever popular range of portable softboxes, the Ezybox Hotshoe is purpose built to work with shoe mount flashguns. It converts your battery operated tilt head flash gun from a harsh directional light into a soft light that can be mounted onto either a light stand or a camera bracket. It comes complete with Ezybox 15” x 15”, speedring and flash shoe bracket.
JP Distribution Press Release JP Distribution is pleased to announce the new Ezybox Hotshoe from award winning manufacturer Lastolite. A new addition to their ever popular range of portable softboxes, the Ezybox Hotshoe is purpose built to work with shoe mount flashguns. It converts your battery operated tilt head flash…
Adobe Press Release
Premier Global Student Competition Recognizes the Best Student Work in Design, Film and Interactive Content for the Web; Expands to Include 30 Countries
London — Nov. 1, 2006 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced its call for entries to the seventh annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards (ADAA). The program honours and recognises the most talented and promising student designers, photographers, illustrators, animators and digital filmmakers from the world’s top design, film, interactive and Web higher education programs. This year, the competition will accept entries from 30 participating countries. “The Adobe Design Achievement Awards pay homage to the best and the brightest students around the globe who push the limits of creative innovation,” said Ann Lewnes, senior vice president of corporate marketing and communications at Adobe. “This program continues to cultivate new generations of design talent and reinforces Adobe’s commitment to design and film education.”
Adobe Press Release Premier Global Student Competition Recognizes the Best Student Work in Design, Film and Interactive Content for the Web; Expands to Include 30 Countries London — Nov. 1, 2006 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced its call for entries to the seventh annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards…
Smartparts, Inc. Press Release
New 10.4-inch and 5.6-inch viewable image frames permit automatic slideshow viewing of photos and videos.
Englewood, NJ (November 1, 2006) – Smartparts, Inc. (www.smartpartsproducts.com), one of the pioneers of the quickly growing Digital Picture Frame product category, announces today two new affordable and easy-to-use Digital Picture Frames that clearly showcase standard (JPEG) images. Available today are the 10.4-inch and 5.6-inch viewable image Digital Picture Frames. The new 12” x 10” Digital Picture Frame with a stylish acrylic bezel features a large hi-definition 10.4-inch LCD display, movie (.avi) file and MP3 capability, remote control access for easy operation and is compatible with all common memory cards including SecureDigital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), MultiMediaCard (MMC), CompactFlash (CF) and xD Picture Cards. In addition, the new genuine wood 8” x 7” Digital Picture Frame features a 5.6-inch LCD display and built-in SD/MMC and MS card reader. As with all Smartparts Digital Picture Frames, these two new frames also feature an automatic slide show function which scrolls through every picture on the user’s memory card. Both frames display clear sharp images without the need for a computer. Both can easily be displayed on a desk or countertop.
Smartparts, Inc. Press Release New 10.4-inch and 5.6-inch viewable image frames permit automatic slideshow viewing of photos and videos. Englewood, NJ (November 1, 2006) – Smartparts, Inc. (www.smartpartsproducts.com), one of the pioneers of the quickly growing Digital Picture Frame product category, announces today two new affordable and easy-to-use Digital Picture…
Inside Media Networks Press Release
Popular Photography & American PHOTO Magazines Partner With Inside Media Networks To Premier Innovative Broadcast Programming At PhotoPlus Expo - Inside Digital Photo Premiers with Full Coverage from the show floor at the Javits Center in NYC
NEW YORK, NY/CARSON CITY, NV – November 1, 2006 – Inside Media Networks and its official media content partners – Popular Photography & Imaging and American PHOTO Magazines along with publisher Hachette Filipacchi Media US – announce the launch of an innovative broadcasting concept at one of the industry’s most important tradeshows. “Inside Digital Photo” will launch with interviews and footage captured live at PhotoPlus Expo (PPE), November 3 – 5, 2006, the Javits Center in New York City.
Inside Media Networks Press Release Popular Photography & American PHOTO Magazines Partner With Inside Media Networks To Premier Innovative Broadcast Programming At PhotoPlus Expo - Inside Digital Photo Premiers with Full Coverage from the show floor at the Javits Center in NYC NEW YORK, NY/CARSON CITY, NV – November 1…
shootexperience Press Release
This is your chance to win an Olympus digital SLR camera (E Kit 400 valued at over £800). Simply read the brief below and upload your photos onto the Shoot Experience website. Entry is FREE. Please register before uploading your photos.
THE BRIEF: Take a photo representing the colour “FAMILY”. What does family mean to you? Stuck? See previous competitions to get an idea of the types of photos to submit. Deadline for entries is Monday 27th November and winners announced by Thursday 30th November.
shootexperience Press Release This is your chance to win an Olympus digital SLR camera (E Kit 400 valued at over £800). Simply read the brief below and upload your photos onto the Shoot Experience website. Entry is FREE. Please register before uploading your photos. THE BRIEF: Take a photo representing…
Fujifilm USA Press Release
FUJIFILM U.S.A. has lowered its prices for the FinePix F30 and FinePix F20 digital cameras to $329 and $229, respectively.
The FinePix F30 broke new ground in digital photography earlier this year when it became the first compact camera to capture full-resolution images at ISO 3200. Such high light sensitivities translate to more natural looking pictures and outstanding low-light performance. It also means Picture Stabilization in a more traditional way with the high sensitivities matched with faster shutter speeds for less blurring due to camera shake and subject movement.
Light sensitivity of the FinePix F20 tops out at ISO 2000, and the camera shares many features with the FinePix F30, including a 2.5 inch LCD, the i-Flash system and a unique-to-Fujifilm Dual Shot mode that takes and stores two pictures in immediate succession – one with the flash and one without.
Fujifilm USA Press Release FUJIFILM U.S.A. has lowered its prices for the FinePix F30 and FinePix F20 digital cameras to $329 and $229, respectively. The FinePix F30 broke new ground in digital photography earlier this year when it became the first compact camera to capture full-resolution images at ISO 3200…
DIWA member Photoxels have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2.
“Image quality is very good to excellent at ISO 100, with low noise and images retaining most of the details. At higher ISOs, images suffer from noise and loss of detail, and the LX2 is therefore not recommended for snapshooters.
But, if you like—and know how to use—full manual control, the LX2 is a delight to use.”
Website: Photoxels - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2 Review
DIWA member Photoxels have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2. “Image quality is very good to excellent at ISO 100, with low noise and images retaining most of the details. At higher ISOs, images suffer from noise and loss of detail, and the LX2 is therefore not…
Does the 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR (pictured) produce noisier images than its older sibling, the EOS 20D? Website Digit.no certainly seem to think so, as they have just published a whole article about it (in English).
“Does the EOS 30D deliver more image noise than the EOS 20D? I have analysed the results of all four cameras and the consice answer is: Yes. Although there are some variations between the two samples of each model, the tendency is clear: Both samples of the EOS 30D delivered more image noise than the two samples of the the EOS 20D.”
Website: Digit.no - More image noise in Canon EOS 30D than EOS 20D?
Does the 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR (pictured) produce noisier images than its older sibling, the EOS 20D? Website Digit.no certainly seem to think so, as they have just published a whole article about it (in English). “Does the EOS 30D deliver more image noise than the EOS 20D…
ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Sigma APO 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC HSM lens.
“We have come to expect quite good quality from Sigma’s EX range of lenses of late, and there are no real disappointments with this offering. The resolution at the wider end of the zoom range is excellent and this only deteriorates slightly as the lens is pushed out to its longest focal length, a phenomenon that is quite normal. At the widest aperture of f/2.8 it is slightly more noticeable, but only in comparison to the excellent performance it gives at the short end when used wide open.”
ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Sigma APO 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC HSM lens. “We have come to expect quite good quality from Sigma’s EX range of lenses of late, and there are no real disappointments with this offering. The resolution at the wider end of the zoom range is excellent…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Casio EX-S600, a 6 megapixel ultra-slim digital camera with a movie stabilizer function that reduces camera shake when recording movies.
“A Casio EXILIM EX-S600 test unit arrived on my doorstep at about the same time as I purchased a new Motorola RAZR V3m cell phone from Verizon Wireless, and I was amazed at how strikingly similar in size and design these two models are. The RAZR, of course, is one of the most popular mobile phones on the market, so the EX-S600 is certainly in good company.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Casio EX-S600, a 6 megapixel ultra-slim digital camera with a movie stabilizer function that reduces camera shake when recording movies. “A Casio EXILIM EX-S600 test unit arrived on my doorstep at about the same time as I purchased a new Motorola RAZR V3m cell phone…
PCMagazine have just reviewed the new Canon PIXMA iP6700D printer.
“When I reviewed the Canon Pixma iP6600D earlier this year, I gave it high marks as a photo printer—for its fast speed, high-quality photos, and features that made photo printing easy. I also pointed out that it could serve as an all-purpose printer, albeit a lackluster one. This year’s model, the Pixma iP6700D ($199.99 direct), keeps what was good about the iP6600D, delivers even better photo quality, and boosts text quality enough to make itself more useful for all-purpose printing.”
PCMagazine have just reviewed the new Canon PIXMA iP6700D printer. “When I reviewed the Canon Pixma iP6600D earlier this year, I gave it high marks as a photo printer—for its fast speed, high-quality photos, and features that made photo printing easy. I also pointed out that it could serve as…
The Canon Powershot A710 IS is the new top-of-the-range model in Canon’s popular A-Series digital cameras. The Canon A710 IS is the first A-Series camera to feature optical image stabilisation, which is a good thing as it also has a 6x zoom lens equivalent to 35-210mm. Add a 7 megapixel sensor, full range of creative shooting modes including Manual, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and optical viewfinder, and the Canon Powershot A710 IS looks like a serious contender, especially given the street price of just over £200 / $300. But do all of these features translate into a great camera? Read the latest PhotographyBLOG review to discover if the Canon Powershot A710 IS is the right camera for you.
Website: Canon Powershot A710 IS Review
The Canon Powershot A710 IS is the new top-of-the-range model in Canon’s popular A-Series digital cameras. The Canon A710 IS is the first A-Series camera to feature optical image stabilisation, which is a good thing as it also has a 6x zoom lens equivalent to 35-210mm. Add a 7 megapixel…
DxO Labs Press Release
DxO Labs adds highly sought-after cameras and lens combinations to its DxO Optics Pro offering
New York, NY and Paris, France, October 31, 2006– DxO Labs announces today that DxO Optics Pro v4 Digital SLR and lens automatic image quality enhancement software now supports the recently released Nikon D80 and the Canon EOS 400D (also known as the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi) Digital SLR camera bodies. DxO Optics Pro v4 is the award-winning digital image enhancement tool incorporating revolutionary optics, geometry, noise, exposure and color corrections in an easy-to-use, feature rich application. Support for the new cameras is provided in both the ‘Standard’ and ‘Elite’ versions of DxO Optics Pro v4. DxO Optics Pro v4 for Windows is available immediately from www.dxo.com and selected resellers. The Macintosh (Universal Binary) version is slated for late November.
DxO Labs Press Release DxO Labs adds highly sought-after cameras and lens combinations to its DxO Optics Pro offering New York, NY and Paris, France, October 31, 2006– DxO Labs announces today that DxO Optics Pro v4 Digital SLR and lens automatic image quality enhancement software now supports the recently…
Bibble Labs Press Release
A minor maintence release of Bibble (4.9d) has been moved to the download area from the public testing section: http://download.bibblelabs.com/
This update fixes a number of issues with 4.9 including a severe problem with Sony A100 files. It adds support for the Lecia Dlux3, but mainly fixes problems and memory leaks. It is a recommended update for all users, but also, please keep a backup of your regular 4.9 install should you need it.
Bibble Labs Press Release A minor maintence release of Bibble (4.9d) has been moved to the download area from the public testing section: http://download.bibblelabs.com/ This update fixes a number of issues with 4.9 including a severe problem with Sony A100 files. It adds support for the Lecia Dlux3, but mainly…