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DPNow have just reviewed the Nokia N73, a cameraphone with a large 2.4 inch display, 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus and support for Internet communities like Flickr.
”...the N73 has plenty of image sharpness to offer, though in difficult lighting we did find that pictures could look a little washed out, partly because of a tendency to over-expose. Although you can compensate using the exposure bias option, the tiny camera’s limited dynamic range will mean you will often have to trade dark shadows with preserved highlights or vice-versa. But as camera phones go, the N73 is clearly above average and printed image quality at 6x4 inches (15x10cm) is hard to distinguish from dedicated point and shoot digital cameras.”
Website: DPNow - Nokia N73 Review
DPNow have just reviewed the Nokia N73, a cameraphone with a large 2.4 inch display, 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus and support for Internet communities like Flickr. ”...the N73 has plenty of image sharpness to offer, though in difficult lighting we did find that pictures could look…
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. Panasonic FZ50’s Noisy CCD, It’s Just Not Cricket
2. How Do Add-On Lenses Effect DOF?
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. Panasonic FZ50’s Noisy CCD, It’s Just Not Cricket 2. How Do Add-On Lenses Effect DOF? 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…
The Kodak Easyshare V705 is a unique digital camera that has two lenses and two 7 megapixel sensors. The first lens is a fixed ultrawide 23mm, whilst the second covers 39-117mm. Furthermore, neither lens actually extends from the 23mm thick V705 at any point, making this a truly pocketable model with a 5x zoom range. The Kodak V705 is an upgrade of the V570 and adds more megapixels and a wider ISO range (50-1000). Read our review to find out if the Kodak V705 is a worthy successor.
Website: Kodak Easyshare V705 Review
The Kodak Easyshare V705 is a unique digital camera that has two lenses and two 7 megapixel sensors. The first lens is a fixed ultrawide 23mm, whilst the second covers 39-117mm. Furthermore, neither lens actually extends from the 23mm thick V705 at any point, making this a truly pocketable model…
This month sees PhotographyBLOG team up with leading Flash memory manufacturer, SanDisk, to offer one lucky reader the chance to win an Extreme IV 2Gb compact flash memory card and Firewire reader. There are also two chances to win the fantastic new book, The Art of RAW Conversion, from No Starch Press.
On Monday 30th October 2006 2006, three names will be randomly selected from the list of PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscribers.
First Prize - SanDisk Extreme IV 2Gb Compact Flash Card and Firewire Reader
The new SanDisk Extreme IV line is targeted at photographers who require the highest possible performance and the largest capacities for their medium format and high-end digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras.
Kindly donated by Sandisk
Second and Third Prizes - The Art of RAW Conversion
The Art of RAW Conversion is a new book that demonstrates how to regain creative control of photos by working directly with the RAW file format.
Kindly donated by No Starch Press
All you have to do to enter is subscribe to the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter before 30th October 2006.
This month sees PhotographyBLOG team up with leading Flash memory manufacturer, SanDisk, to offer one lucky reader the chance to win an Extreme IV 2Gb compact flash memory card and Firewire reader. There are also two chances to win the fantastic new book, The Art of RAW Conversion, from No…
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Canon A710 IS, the first A-series PowerShot model to feature built-in image stabilisation. Other features include a 7 megapixel sensor, 6x zoom lens (35-210mm) and large 2.5 inch LCD screen.
Website: Canon A710 IS Photos
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Canon A710 IS, the first A-series PowerShot model to feature built-in image stabilisation. Other features include a 7 megapixel sensor, 6x zoom lens (35-210mm) and large 2.5 inch LCD screen. Website: Canon A710 IS Photos
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Kodak Z710, a 7 megapixel, 10x zoom digital camera that was announced at Photokina at the end of September.
Website: Kodak Z710 Photos
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Kodak Z710, a 7 megapixel, 10x zoom digital camera that was announced at Photokina at the end of September. Website: Kodak Z710 Photos
Badongo.com Press Release
Badongo.com Allows Sharing Photos With Friends and Family Fun, Easy and Free - With the recent launch of Badongo.com Beta, the rapidly growing file hosting site now offers a faster and easier way to share photos with friends and loved ones with the new (and absolutely free) Photo Albums and Flash Slideshows.
Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) October 26, 2006—With the recent launch of Badongo.com Beta www.badongo.com, the rapidly growing file hosting site now offers a faster and easier way to share photos with friends and loved ones with the new (and absolutely free) Photo Albums and Flash Slideshows. With the new Photo Albums feature Badongo.com members can upload their photos and organize them in any way they choose. Photo files of any size can be uploaded, and there is an unlimited amount of space allowing the user to upload as many photos as desired! Got a hundred photos of your recent trip to Europe you want to share with friends and family? Badongo let’s you upload all of them to create a stylish photo album presentation. Once the photo album is complete, Badongo.com allows members to easily email the photos to everyone without fear of sending an email that is too large or will inevitably bounce back due to email account size restrictions!
Badongo.com Press Release Badongo.com Allows Sharing Photos With Friends and Family Fun, Easy and Free - With the recent launch of Badongo.com Beta, the rapidly growing file hosting site now offers a faster and easier way to share photos with friends and loved ones with the new (and absolutely free)…
Canon UK Press Release
Canon launches a striking new print campaign to promote the latest additions to its bestselling Digital IXUS range. Featuring images created by renowned fashion photographer Monika Robl , the advertisements for the Digital IXUS 900 Ti and Digital IXUS 850 IS will run in lifestyle magazines, specialist press publications and outdoor media from October through to the end of the year. The print ads will complement Canon’s ongoing campaign to mark the tenth anniversary of the range, which sees the launch of an online competition to win a special edition diamond IXUS.
Canon UK Press Release Canon launches a striking new print campaign to promote the latest additions to its bestselling Digital IXUS range. Featuring images created by renowned fashion photographer Monika Robl , the advertisements for the Digital IXUS 900 Ti and Digital IXUS 850 IS will run in lifestyle magazines…
Quantum Instruments Press Release
PhotoPlus Expo 2006 - Quantum Instruments Inc., of Hauppauge, New York, is introducing three major new products, as well as numerous new accessories and upgrades. This marks the largest one-time line expansion in the company’s history and reinforces its role as an essential supplier of professional photographic instruments:
NEW Qnexus-When mounted to Quantum’s new-generation Qflash 5d-R flash units, this ingenious receiver/decoder “reads” wireless TTL signals directly from Canon and Nikon shoe mount master flashes. It integrates multiple high-power Qflash 5d-R’s into Canon or Nikon wireless TTL systems where they act as dedicated, full-function remotes controlled totally from the camera’s flash menu. Qnexus supports all Canon and Nikon wireless flash functions including Manual, Automatic, TTL and TTL-Ratio.
Quantum Instruments Press Release PhotoPlus Expo 2006 - Quantum Instruments Inc., of Hauppauge, New York, is introducing three major new products, as well as numerous new accessories and upgrades. This marks the largest one-time line expansion in the company’s history and reinforces its role as an essential supplier of professional…
DxO Labs Press Release
DxO Image Masters Hank Gans and NyghtFalcon to discuss photography and workflow at the DxO Labs’ booth
New York, NY, Photo Plus Expo 2006, Booth 1342 (October 27, 2006) – DxO Labs will welcome DxO Image Masters Hank Gans and NyghtFalcon Photography at their booth during PhotoPlus Expo 2006 next week. The DxO Image Masters program showcases the work of internationally recognized professional photographers working in a diverse range of photographic styles and subjects. Hank Gans is widely recognized for his color landscapes and his work is featured in galleries and private collections around the world. NyghtFalcon Photography, a photo partnership, focuses on fine commercial photography (the intersection between fine art and very high end commercial photography). Their signature style includes an unusual sense of composition, strong shadows, rich colors, detailed texture and intense emotion.
DxO Labs Press Release DxO Image Masters Hank Gans and NyghtFalcon to discuss photography and workflow at the DxO Labs’ booth New York, NY, Photo Plus Expo 2006, Booth 1342 (October 27, 2006) – DxO Labs will welcome DxO Image Masters Hank Gans and NyghtFalcon Photography at their booth during…
CNET have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2.
“Which all begs the question: what do we gain by jumping to 10 megapixels? These are extremely small pixels, which equal extremely high noise. Panasonic’s noise-suppression algorithms work pretty well at high ISO speeds—400 to as high as 1,600—but at low ISO sensitivities such as 100, the images are quite noisy. The good news is that they print better than they look onscreen, though you’d be well-advised to avoid serious crops.”
Website: CNET - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2 Review
CNET have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2. “Which all begs the question: what do we gain by jumping to 10 megapixels? These are extremely small pixels, which equal extremely high noise. Panasonic’s noise-suppression algorithms work pretty well at high ISO speeds—400 to as high as 1,600—but…
TrustedReviews have the first online review of the new Epson Stylus Photo R265 printer.
“The prints we produced were of fair quality, though photo output was definitely better than text or graphics. The text pages showed quite irregular characters and in some cases you could see mis-registration between lines of print. For general use, they’d probably be OK, but the output is definitely not among the best we’ve seen. Colour graphics were much better, cleanly reproduced and with good solid fills and no notable dither patterns. The paper nap showed through in places, though.”
TrustedReviews have the first online review of the new Epson Stylus Photo R265 printer. “The prints we produced were of fair quality, though photo output was definitely better than text or graphics. The text pages showed quite irregular characters and in some cases you could see mis-registration between lines of…
Nik Software Press Release
New Software Bundle from Nik Software, Inc. and iView Multimedia Enhances Digital Image Workflow - Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Select and iView MediaPro 3 now available together
San Diego, CA – October 25, 2006 – Digital imaging software developer Nik Software, Inc., today announced an arrangement with digital asset management pioneer iView Multimedia Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corp., to offer a software bundle of Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Select Edition and iView MediaPro 3. This bundle combines two leading software solutions for improving digital imaging workflow to provide solutions for busy professional photographers. The Nik Color Efex 2.0 Select and iView MediaPro 3 software bundle is available for purchase beginning today for $229.00. This is a $119.00 savings if each application were purchased separately.
Nik Software Press Release New Software Bundle from Nik Software, Inc. and iView Multimedia Enhances Digital Image Workflow - Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Select and iView MediaPro 3 now available together San Diego, CA – October 25, 2006 – Digital imaging software developer Nik Software, Inc., today announced an…
Digital Foci Press Release
Interchangeable Frames, Wall-Mounting, Landscape/Portrait Positioning, & Easy File Management - Frame Digitally Displays Photos, Slideshows, Video & Music at Home or Office
Los Angeles, CA, October 25, 2006 – Digital Foci, Inc. www.digitalfoci.com introduced today the new redesigned “Image Moments” digital photo album frame (Model IMT-081), which lets you display and share photos directly from digital camera memory cards at home or at the office on a selection of beautiful interchangeable picture frames. Just insert any digital camera card into Image Moments and memories will instantly come to life in sharp, vibrant color on its big 8-inch high-resolution digital LCD screen. As seen in magazines from Glamour to PC Photo, the new version of the popular Image Moments now includes a unique interchangeable frame design and easel leg for alternating between landscape and portrait positioning to make changing your home or office décor a snap. You can even create your own custom frames with Image Moment’s proprietary adapter ring design.
Digital Foci Press Release Interchangeable Frames, Wall-Mounting, Landscape/Portrait Positioning, & Easy File Management - Frame Digitally Displays Photos, Slideshows, Video & Music at Home or Office Los Angeles, CA, October 25, 2006 – Digital Foci, Inc. www.digitalfoci.com introduced today the new redesigned “Image Moments” digital photo album frame (Model IMT-081)…
Micron Technology Press Release
Micron challenges college students to a Camera phone Photography and Video contest.
BOISE, Idaho, October 25, 2006 – Micron Technology, Inc., is challenging college students to discover the photography potential of today’s camera phones. Micron is sponsoring a competition, dubbed the Micron Mobile Theater Contest, where participating students will capture the extraordinary, inspirational, and intriguing in single-frame shots and continuous video, using mobile phones designed with Micron memory and image sensors. “We are encouraging these students to use their imagination and creativity to maximize the mobile imaging innovations designed into today’s camera phones,” said Bob Gove, vice president of Micron’s imaging group. “As the camera phone imaging leader, we are advancing the picture quality of today’s camera-equipped mobile phones. While the contest is designed to demonstrate the photographic and video capabilities of today’s mobile phones, it also provides a unique perspective to how our technology impacts camera phone imaging.”
Micron Technology Press Release Micron challenges college students to a Camera phone Photography and Video contest. BOISE, Idaho, October 25, 2006 – Micron Technology, Inc., is challenging college students to discover the photography potential of today’s camera phones. Micron is sponsoring a competition, dubbed the Micron Mobile Theater Contest, where…
CameraLabs have published their review of the new Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR camera.
“Panasonic’s Lumix L1 is arguably the most unique digital SLR on sale today. It may share many aspects with the Olympus E330 which provide the Live View, anti-dust system, and allow a flat upper surface, but Panasonic’s gone several steps further by adding a superb lens with optical stabilisation and equipping the L1 with a set of analogue controls which go beyond retro nostalgia to deliver genuine enhancements in usability. The L1 certainly succeeds in making the statement that Panasonic’s arrived in the DSLR market.”
Website: CameraLabs - Panasonic DMC-L1 Review
CameraLabs have published their review of the new Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR camera. “Panasonic’s Lumix L1 is arguably the most unique digital SLR on sale today. It may share many aspects with the Olympus E330 which provide the Live View, anti-dust system, and allow a flat upper surface, but Panasonic’s gone…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Sony T10, a 7 slim megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen, optical image stabilization and a fastest ISO speed of 1000.
“Image quality is a bit of a mixed bag. As already mentioned, you’ll be noise free up to 200 ISO and the Super Steady Shot functionality should mean that you won’t have to dial things up much higher than that too often. The macro setting can also produce impressive results for a camera this compact. However, I did notice that the colours sometimes took on a garish look, no matter what colour setting I employed. Also, the flash had a habit of washing out detail on some shots, while being perfectly balanced on others. And because you’re constantly at the mercy of the T10’s automatic exposure settings, you have no real way of telling exactly what you’ll get.”
Website: TrustedReviews - Sony DSC-T10 Review
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Sony T10, a 7 slim megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen, optical image stabilization and a fastest ISO speed of 1000. “Image quality is a bit of a mixed bag. As already mentioned, you’ll be noise free up to 20…
ThinkCamera have reviewed the new Pentax Optio W20, a compact digital camera featuring waterproof performance with a slim, flat body design.
“The W20 has a waterproof casing but this doesn’t mean you can take the camera to the depths of the ocean because there are limitations due to pressure. The camera is only waterproof to JIS Class 8 which is 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5m. While this doesn’t immediately sound too impressive remember your typical compact can’t even touch water. This ability is more than OK for using on holiday while you are splashing about in the sea looking at fish or for a little snorkelling - and it is fine for the rain too.”
ThinkCamera have reviewed the new Pentax Optio W20, a compact digital camera featuring waterproof performance with a slim, flat body design. “The W20 has a waterproof casing but this doesn’t mean you can take the camera to the depths of the ocean because there are limitations due to pressure. The…
Wacom Press Release
Special edition white Graphire4 Classic pen tablet launched
Wacom, the leading manufacturer of pen tablets and interactive pen displays, today announces a special edition of its pen tablet range aimed at design-oriented users, the Graphire4 Classic White Edition. Matching many white laptops and computers in the marketplace today particularly from Apple, the new pen tablet provides the advanced features, precision and pressure sensitivity of the rest of the Graphire4 family and is ideal for image editing and optimising digital photographs. The special edition comes in either A6 or A5 size and will be available in November 2006 in time for Christmas.
Wacom Press Release Special edition white Graphire4 Classic pen tablet launched Wacom, the leading manufacturer of pen tablets and interactive pen displays, today announces a special edition of its pen tablet range aimed at design-oriented users, the Graphire4 Classic White Edition. Matching many white laptops and computers in the marketplace…
FotoNation Press Release
Advanced Software Identifies and Locks onto Faces for Automatic Cropping, Focus & Exposure
October 24, 2006, Monterey, CA,— FotoNation, (www.fotonation.com), a world-leading imaging and connectivity solutions company for the digital photography industry, announced today at the 6Sight Mobile Imaging Summit, FotoNation “Face Tracker™,” the world’s first face detection and tracking technology for camera phones. FotoNation Face Tracker represents a major breakthrough in advanced digital image capture technology. It detects the presence and position of a subject’s face at up to 30 frames per second during image capture enabling the optimal setting of exposure, focus and color balance.
FotoNation Press Release Advanced Software Identifies and Locks onto Faces for Automatic Cropping, Focus & Exposure October 24, 2006, Monterey, CA,— FotoNation, (www.fotonation.com), a world-leading imaging and connectivity solutions company for the digital photography industry, announced today at the 6Sight Mobile Imaging Summit, FotoNation “Face Tracker™,” the world’s first face…