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Wacom Press Release
Wacom, the leading manufacturer of pen tablets and interactive pen displays, today announces an update to the entry-level Volito2 pen tablet. Aimed at consumers using a pen tablet for painting, writing, navigating or editing photos, Volito2 with ArtRage2 will now offer increased functionality with the easy to use painting software. ArtRage2 is designed to provide a realistic and fun simulation of using paint on a canvas, along with pens, pencils, crayons, and other tools. In combination with the Volito2 pen tablet the user can take full advantage of the pressure sensitivity support of these drawing tools to create a realistic painting feel. The Volito2 pen has 512 levels of pressure sensitivity, offering a natural experience when working with the painting tools.
Wacom Press Release Wacom, the leading manufacturer of pen tablets and interactive pen displays, today announces an update to the entry-level Volito2 pen tablet. Aimed at consumers using a pen tablet for painting, writing, navigating or editing photos, Volito2 with ArtRage2 will now offer increased functionality with the easy to…
Imaging Resource have the first online review of the 10 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 camera.
“Equipped with a 10-megapixel CCD, the Sony N2 captures image resolutions as high as 3,468 x 2,736, which is quite large. With a suggested retail price of $449.95, this is a lot of resolution for the money (plus a host of unique, fun features to boot). The Sony N2 is quite versatile, offering image contrast and sharpness adjustments, as well as color modes and useful tools like bracketing and Multi-Burst shooting. Overall, I’d say the Sony N2 is another good bet from Sony.”
Imaging Resource have the first online review of the 10 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 camera. “Equipped with a 10-megapixel CCD, the Sony N2 captures image resolutions as high as 3,468 x 2,736, which is quite large. With a suggested retail price of $449.95, this is a lot of resolution for…
CNET have published the first online review of the Olympus FE-170 camera.
“Because of its terrible performance and mediocre shots, the Olympus FE-170 really isn’t worth your time or money. If you really want an inexpensive, easy-to-use snapshot camera, spend the extra $30 and get the Olympus FE-180. It has all of the good qualities of the FE-170 and few of the bad. As a bonus, the FE-180 comes with a set of rechargeable batteries and a wall charger. Sometimes spending a little extra can go a long way.”
Website: CNET - Olympus FE-170 Review
CNET have published the first online review of the Olympus FE-170 camera. “Because of its terrible performance and mediocre shots, the Olympus FE-170 really isn’t worth your time or money. If you really want an inexpensive, easy-to-use snapshot camera, spend the extra $30 and get the Olympus FE-180. It has…
ThinkCamera have reviewed the Casio EX-Z700, a 7.2 megapixel update of the EX-Z600, with a large 2.7 inch LCD screen with a brightness of 1200cd/m2 and 2 new Best Shot modes.
“On the Z600 low light performance is excellent. On the Z700 I’d have to downgrade that to “very good”. This isn’t particularly surprising - on a 7MP camera not only are there more pixels crammed together in the same space (and this ends to increase noise) but when you look at a file at 100% you are effectively looking at a larger print size. I’d be happy to print ISO 800 shots at 6X4. With careful editing using a product such as Noise Ninja you should be able to print them bigger but if you want a camera specially for low light there are better choices - the Fujifilm Z3 for example.”
Website: ThinkCamera - Casio EX-Z700 Review
ThinkCamera have reviewed the Casio EX-Z700, a 7.2 megapixel update of the EX-Z600, with a large 2.7 inch LCD screen with a brightness of 1200cd/m2 and 2 new Best Shot modes. “On the Z600 low light performance is excellent. On the Z700 I’d have to downgrade that to “very good”…
ThinkCamera have reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera.
“When Panasonic called the TZ1 a “Travel Zoom” it described it perfectly. The camera can perform well at both the Wide and Tele end of the scale, allowing you to capture both portrait and landscape shots of the places you visit, and the sturdiness of the camera means you can use the camera without a big fear of it breaking in a bag or if you drop it - although I wouldn’t try it. Picture quality is reasonable but not outstanding, with the lens being let down somewhat by the sensor, but it is good enough for any situation.”
Website: ThinkCamera - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Review
ThinkCamera have reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera. “When Panasonic called the TZ1 a “Travel Zoom” it described it perfectly. The camera can perform well at both the Wide and Tele end of the scale, allowing you to capture both portrait and landscape…
Samsung Press Release
Samsung Introduces New Ultra-Wide, 30” LCD Monitor - New commercial monitor designed for medical, graphics and engineering professionals
IRVINE, Calif. - October 10, 2006 - Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a world-leading manufacturer of professional LCD and PDP display products, today introduced the SyncMaster 305T, an ultra-wide, high-resolution 30-inch TFT-LCD monitor. Designed for the commercial market, the 305T combines a 16:10 wide-screen design and high, 2560x1600 resolution, making it ideal for a variety of professional applications, including medical, engineering, control rooms, CAD, graphics and design, and desktop publishing. Other
specifications include 400cd/m2 brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 178/178 degree viewing angle, a fast response time of 6ms (GTG), and a 0.25 pixel pitch for clean, tight image reproduction.
Samsung Press Release Samsung Introduces New Ultra-Wide, 30” LCD Monitor - New commercial monitor designed for medical, graphics and engineering professionals IRVINE, Calif. - October 10, 2006 - Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a world-leading manufacturer of professional LCD and PDP display products, today introduced the SyncMaster 305T, an ultra-wide, high-resolution…
Duracell Press Release
BETHEL, Conn., Oct. 10—Duracell today announced two new Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery chargers that deliver greater convenience along with industry-leading safety technology. With over 152 million Americans carrying personal entertainment devices(1), the new products are designed to meet power and lifestyle demands stemming from the constant use of high-drain devices like digital cameras and iPods. Designed for tech-savvy consumers, the new Duracell Power Gauge Charger features a dynamic LED indicator that displays the charge status for each battery, so consumers can easily tell when each charge will be complete, ensuring top-performance with every use. The Power Gauge Charger charges up to four AA or AAA NiMH batteries, and for added flexibility, has a USB port for quick, convenient charging of compatible, USB(2)-enabled devices with built-in rechargeable batteries like iPods, MP3 players and digital cameras. This two-in-one feature makes charging a wider range of devices even easier, eliminating the need to power-up personal computers or use wall adapters for USB-enabled devices. In addition, the Power Gauge Charger contains state-of-the-art safety technology for superior protection against over-heating or over-charging.
Duracell Press Release BETHEL, Conn., Oct. 10—Duracell today announced two new Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery chargers that deliver greater convenience along with industry-leading safety technology. With over 152 million Americans carrying personal entertainment devices(1), the new products are designed to meet power and lifestyle demands stemming from the constant…
Canon USA Press Release
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—The ELPH brand has turned ten and the proud parents at Canon want the world to join in the celebration. Crediting the design team that a decade ago, turned a technologically advanced new camera format into an elegantly-simple style statement, Canon USA Vice President and General Manager of Sales Eliott Peck today announced a series of events that emphasize the fun, fashion, glitz and glamour that the industry-leading ELPH cameras have come to characterize. “We, of course want to share with the public our pride, pleasure and gratitude at this ten-year milestone for the Canon ELPH cameras and now the Canon Digital ELPH cameras,” said Peck. “It is the public embrace of our sleek ELPHs that has given us this phenomenal success and generated worldwide sales of more than 33-million1 cameras since 1996.”
Canon USA Press Release LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—The ELPH brand has turned ten and the proud parents at Canon want the world to join in the celebration. Crediting the design team that a decade ago, turned a technologically advanced new camera format into an elegantly-simple style statement, Canon USA Vice…
Two Pilots Press Release
Two Pilots has released the new version (2.00) of MakeUp Pilot, a Windows application that makes it easy to have perfect, professional-level photo portraits. The ability of contemporary photographic equipment to catch and record the finest details should be a priceless tool in our hands. But strangely enough, it’s exactly that enormous power to preserve every bit of information that gets us disturbed and upset. Birthmarks, wrinkles, freckles, blemishes . . . somehow they all seem overly noticeable. We have the answer. With MakeUp Pilot you can quickly and easily remove any cosmetic imperfection directly from the digital photograph. Just knowing that you can delete any flaw in a moment gives you the security and confidence to be relaxed, free and open in front of the camera; you have nothing to hide! Your spontaneity will come through in a much more “alive,” expressive and attractive shot to start with.
Two Pilots Press Release Two Pilots has released the new version (2.00) of MakeUp Pilot, a Windows application that makes it easy to have perfect, professional-level photo portraits. The ability of contemporary photographic equipment to catch and record the finest details should be a priceless tool in our hands. But…
Luminescence of Nature Photography Press Release
The Photographer’s Guide to Capture NX™ is a new eBook by photographer Jason P. Odell. At over 180 pages, this comprehensive guide is a must-have companion for Nikon digital users who wish to use the latest version of Nikon Capture, Capture NX™. The eBook, a fully illustrated, bookmarked and indexed PDF document, is now available from Luminescence of Nature Photography at www.luminescentphoto.com/capturenx.html and includes a suite of Capture NX settings files and the actual RAW files from the book.
Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) October 11, 2006—With Nikon’s recent release of their full-featured raw processor and image editor, Nikon Capture NX™, Nikon DSLR owners gained an exciting new workflow option. Now they have an authoritative companion tutorial to go with their software, in the form of a new eBook by photographer Jason P. Odell, Ph.D. The Photographer’s Guide to Capture NX™ is a comprehensive resource on all things related to Capture NX. The easy to follow tutorial takes readers through the logical steps necessary to quickly and easily convert their Nikon NEF files into stunning images using Capture NX. According to the author, “The Photographer’s Guide to Capture NX will simplify the workflow of anyone who uses Capture NX to convert their raw images and take the confusion out of using RAW.”
Luminescence of Nature Photography Press Release The Photographer’s Guide to Capture NX™ is a new eBook by photographer Jason P. Odell. At over 180 pages, this comprehensive guide is a must-have companion for Nikon digital users who wish to use the latest version of Nikon Capture, Capture NX™. The eBook…
CameraLabs have published a group test of 3 new 10 megapixel DSLR cameras, including the new 10.2 megapixel Sony A100 (pictured), Canon EOS 400D and Nikon D80.
“The Nikon D80 is arguably the best camera of the three. It beats the 400D / XTi and A100 in almost every respect, sporting superior design and build quality, the biggest, brightest viewfinder, more sophisticated AF, greater customisation and a secondary status screen which many will find easier to read in bright light. While some test results were very close, the D80 also resolved the greatest detail and many will prefer its handling of high ISO noise to the Canon.”
CameraLabs have published a group test of 3 new 10 megapixel DSLR cameras, including the new 10.2 megapixel Sony A100 (pictured), Canon EOS 400D and Nikon D80. “The Nikon D80 is arguably the best camera of the three. It beats the 400D / XTi and A100 in almost every respect…
DCResource have just reviewed the Canon SD800 IS digital camera.
“If you want a stylish, ultra-compact camera with a wide-angle lens, then the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH is definitely a good choice. There are some image quality tradeoffs that come from having a tiny camera with this kind of lens, but the typical point-and-shooter probably won’t be bothered by most of them.”
Website: DCResource - Canon SD800 IS Review
DCResource have just reviewed the Canon SD800 IS digital camera. “If you want a stylish, ultra-compact camera with a wide-angle lens, then the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH is definitely a good choice. There are some image quality tradeoffs that come from having a tiny camera with this kind…
DPReview have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2.
“Reviewing the LX2 - the successor to one of the only memorable compact cameras of 2005 - has been a slightly disappointing, yet totally unsurprising experience. Like the FZ50 reviewed last month, the LX2 is an ‘upgrade’ that fails to address in any convincing way the single glaring problem with its predecessor.”
Website: DPReview - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2 Review
DPReview have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2. “Reviewing the LX2 - the successor to one of the only memorable compact cameras of 2005 - has been a slightly disappointing, yet totally unsurprising experience. Like the FZ50 reviewed last month, the LX2 is an ‘upgrade’ that fails…
Digital Photography Blog have published a short review of the Fujifilm FinePix F30, which offers ISO 3200, 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.
“The Fujifilm Finepix F30 is well worth considering if you’re in the market for a compact point and shoot camera - particularly if you take a lot of images indoors and don’t like using a flash. It consistently produces well exposed images and is in a league of it’s own when it comes to poorly lit shooting conditions - which, is actually when a large percentage of average digital camera owners take the majority of their shots. I have recommended the Fujifilm Finepix F30 many to numerous friends and family since getting my hands on one and after a few weeks with it ended up getting one for myself as my secondary camera - it’s the best compact point and shoot digital camera that I’ve come across. “
Website: Digital Photography Blog - Fujifilm FinePix F30 Review
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Digital Photography Blog have published a short review of the Fujifilm FinePix F30, which offers ISO 3200, 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD. “The Fujifilm Finepix F30 is well worth considering if you’re in the market for a compact point and shoot camera - particularly…
Samsung Press Release
SEOUL, KOREA, Oct 10th, 2006: Samsung reinforces its technology leadership by launching the world’s first 10 megapixel mobile phone (model: SCH-B600) in Korean market. Samsung reached another milestone in camera phones by launching 10 megapixel camera phone, which was unveiled at CeBIT in March this year. Samsung has been the first to introduce mobile phone with embedded camera in 2000. Samsung has also launched the world’s first 5 megapixel camera phone in October 2004 ; the world’s first 7 megapixel camera phone in July 2005. Samsung’s 10 megapixel camera phone (SCH-B600) is 6mm thinner and 10g lighter than the 7 megapixel camera phone (SCH-V770) and sets itself apart from its previous megapixel camera phones by combining mobile TV capability in Satellite standard.
Samsung Press Release SEOUL, KOREA, Oct 10th, 2006: Samsung reinforces its technology leadership by launching the world’s first 10 megapixel mobile phone (model: SCH-B600) in Korean market. Samsung reached another milestone in camera phones by launching 10 megapixel camera phone, which was unveiled at CeBIT in March this year. Samsung…
X-Rite Press Release
Akron, Ohio—October 9, 2006 - X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ:XRIT)(SWX: XRI) will offer a seminar this November through February 2007 designed to help creative directors, designers, photographers and production managers unleash the power of their color. “Color Without Limits” will be presented in 20 major US and Canadian cities with support from HP, Apple, Adobe, Quark, Popular Photography & Imaging Magazine, Wasatch and PaperSpecs. “The technologies being used now to create, edit and print are color management ready,” said Eric Harsh, VP of X-Rite Color Services. “But for those who don’t understand how their applications and hardware handle color, workflow is going to be all work and no flow.”
X-Rite Press Release Akron, Ohio—October 9, 2006 - X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ:XRIT)(SWX: XRI) will offer a seminar this November through February 2007 designed to help creative directors, designers, photographers and production managers unleash the power of their color. “Color Without Limits” will be presented in 20 major US and Canadian cities…
Ilford Press Release
Taking the high tonal quality of finished prints on ILFORD Photo paper to even higher levels of perfection is ILFORD Photo’s versatile new selenium toner - considered by many to be the ultimate tool in achieving unsurpassable results. First announced earlier this year, ILFORD HARMAN selenium toner was introduced at Photokina for November 2006 availability, along with a new leaflet ‘Selenium Toner Tips’ in English, French, German or Spanish. This high quality formula has numerous advantages in addition to emphasising the versatile tonal range of black-and-white prints, and is extremely straightforward to apply.
Ilford Press Release Taking the high tonal quality of finished prints on ILFORD Photo paper to even higher levels of perfection is ILFORD Photo’s versatile new selenium toner - considered by many to be the ultimate tool in achieving unsurpassable results. First announced earlier this year, ILFORD HARMAN selenium toner…
The EU is set to reclassify any digital camera with video clip capability as a camcorder, thereby increasing the custom duty and ultimately the price to the consumer (as if prices weren’t high enough already…).
Photo Imaging Council Press Release
The Photo Imaging Council is supporting an international initiative against the reclassification of digital cameras by the European Commission. The international photo industry and photo traders have urged Brussels to comply with the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), countering arguments that digital cameras with video function can be equated with dedicated camcorders in terms of customs legislation. If the EC reclassification proposals are successful it will introduce customs duties of 4.9% and 12.5% on digital cameras which have an auxiliary function for the recording of short video sequences. At present, no digital cameras are manufactured inside the European Union so consumers in Europe will have to pay much more for digital cameras in the future.
The EU is set to reclassify any digital camera with video clip capability as a camcorder, thereby increasing the custom duty and ultimately the price to the consumer (as if prices weren’t high enough already…). Photo Imaging Council Press Release The Photo Imaging Council is supporting an international initiative against…
iView Multimedia Press Release
iView Multimedia has released a free update to its flagship digital asset management program iView MediaPro. The first comprehensive update since iView’s acquisition by Microsoft this summer, iView MediaPro 3.1.2 delivers significantly more robust performance, including clearer error reporting and improved memory handling for both Mac and Windows customers, as well as a number of minor feature enhancements.
iView Multimedia Press Release iView Multimedia has released a free update to its flagship digital asset management program iView MediaPro. The first comprehensive update since iView’s acquisition by Microsoft this summer, iView MediaPro 3.1.2 delivers significantly more robust performance, including clearer error reporting and improved memory handling for both Mac…
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the 7 megapixel, dual-lens Kodak Easyshare V705 camera.
“The Kodak EasyShare V705 Dual Lens is a one-of-a-kind digital camera that gives well exposed, good to very good quality images straight out of the camera. Its ultra-wide angle lens should be a major selling point for many who desire or require that wide coverage. It is very easy to use and, paired with the optional Printer Dock Plus Series 3 printer, you have One-Touch facility in transferring images to your PC and printing 4x6 in. prints in the convenience of your home.”
Website: Photoxels - Kodak Easyshare V705 Review
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DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the 7 megapixel, dual-lens Kodak Easyshare V705 camera. “The Kodak EasyShare V705 Dual Lens is a one-of-a-kind digital camera that gives well exposed, good to very good quality images straight out of the camera. Its ultra-wide angle lens should be a major selling point for…