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Digital Trends have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix F30, which offers ISO 3200, 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.
“One of the real world improvements for this camera is a setting called Natural Light & Flash. With Natural Light the camera sets the ISO and takes a shot without a flash. In most instances this works well but sometimes it doesn’t because there’s just too much noise. With Natural Light & Flash, the camera takes two simultaneous shots—one with and one without a flash. Once you get home and see them a big screen, you can decide which one to print. Also new is the i-Flash that automatically adjusts to the scene rather than blasting the same amount of light for every subject. It worked nicely, especially with some indoor close-ups.”
Website: Digital Trends - Fujifilm FinePix F30 Review
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Digital Trends have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix F30, which offers ISO 3200, 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD. “One of the real world improvements for this camera is a setting called Natural Light & Flash. With Natural Light the camera sets the…
DCResource have reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera.
“The Nikon D80 is a fairly inexpensive digital SLR that packs spectacular performance and excellent (though somewhat soft) image quality into a well-built, solid camera. . For under $1000 you get quite a lot of camera, and it will certainly make people think twice about spending hundreds more on a D200. The D80 was a joy to use, and I’m certainly going to miss it when it goes back to Nikon. In other words, the D80 easily earns my recommendation.”
Website: DCResource - Nikon D80 Review
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DCResource have reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera. “The Nikon D80 is a fairly inexpensive digital SLR that packs spectacular performance and excellent (though somewhat soft) image quality into a well-built, solid camera. . For under $1000 you get quite a lot of camera, and it will…
Trusted Reviews have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare Z650, which has a 6.1-megapixel sensor and 10x zoom lens.
“Fortunately the Z650 does have one major strong point, and that is image quality. The Schneider Kreuznach lens is as usual superb, producing pin-sharp focus right across the frame, with virtually zero distortion at all focal lengths. The Kodak Colour Science processing engine does the rest, turning in gorgeous colour reproduction in every shot. The image files produced at the 6MP setting are around 0.8-1.5MB each (528 shots on a 1GB card) but even so there was very little JPEG artefacting. Image noise is also very well controlled. The Z650 has an ISO range of 80-400, but even at the highest setting there was very little noise.”
Trusted Reviews have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare Z650, which has a 6.1-megapixel sensor and 10x zoom lens. “Fortunately the Z650 does have one major strong point, and that is image quality. The Schneider Kreuznach lens is as usual superb, producing pin-sharp focus right across the frame, with virtually zero distortion…
Luminous Landscape have just reviewed the new HP B9180, an 8 colour, A3+ inkjet printer that uses Vivera pigment inks for waterproof photos which resist fading for more than 200 years.
Website: Luminous Landscape - HP Photosmart Pro B9180 Review
Luminous Landscape have just reviewed the new HP B9180, an 8 colour, A3+ inkjet printer that uses Vivera pigment inks for waterproof photos which resist fading for more than 200 years. Website: Luminous Landscape - HP Photosmart Pro B9180 Review Website: Read our HP Photosmart Pro B9180 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
In the latest installment of this regular series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The 10th member to sit in the interview chair is fdinaro.
“Posting in the Gallery allows the photographer to share and compare work with others and receive input. I love input, whether good or bad it helps make a better photographer.”
Website: Gallery Member Spotlight - fdinaro
In the latest installment of this regular series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The 10th member to sit in the interview chair is fdinaro. “Posting in the Gallery allows the photographer to share and compare work with others and…
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 are announced today, both featuring 3 inch, 230,000 pixel LCD touch-screens. The Sony DSC-T50 ships in October for about $500. The Sony DSC-N2 also hits stores in October for about $450.
Sony Press Release
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 11—It’s easy to pocket your screen gems and dazzle audiences with the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 digital cameras, featuring three-inch touch-screen displays and built-in slide show capability. The new models’ extra-large screens with intuitive menu options allow for less physical buttons on the camera bodies, resulting in a sleeker design. The Sony DSC-T50 and Sony DSC-N2 also incorporate Sony’s Clear Photo Plus LCD technology for higher resolution (230K), higher contrast and optimal viewing from various angles. You can use your photos to craft dynamic, personal narratives with in-camera slide shows—complete with your own music and transition effects such as pans, wipes and fades. “With digital photography, the social interaction that happens when people share their pictures has become as important as making great photographs,” said Phil Lubell, director of marketing for digital still cameras and photo printers at Sony Electronics. “Large, durable, scratch-resistant touch screens with enhanced photo-viewing capabilities are a means to ensuring that photo buffs get the maximum enjoyment out of using their cameras.”
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 are announced today, both featuring 3 inch, 230,000 pixel LCD touch-screens. The Sony DSC-T50 ships in October for about $500. The Sony DSC-N2 also hits stores in October for about $450. Sony Press Release SAN DIEGO, Sept. 11—It’s easy to pocket your…
The Zigview S2 will be available from October priced £249.99.
Intro 2020 Press Release
Seculine revolutionise DSLR handling with the NEW Zigview S2 Digital Angle Finder, with remote detachable 2½ inch screen, TV output, motion sensor and interval timer. The NEW Zigview S2 attaches to your DSLR viewfinder and displays a live video feed from the viewfinder to its large 2.5 inch high resolution LCD, which can be moved to fully tilt and rotate for viewing at any angle. The new unit has excellent low light properties and a high frame rate which displays a bright live image making it fantastic for low and high angle situations as well as being capable of acting as a waist level finder to improve communication with clients during portrait photography.
The Zigview S2 will be available from October priced £249.99. Intro 2020 Press Release Seculine revolutionise DSLR handling with the NEW Zigview S2 Digital Angle Finder, with remote detachable 2½ inch screen, TV output, motion sensor and interval timer. The NEW Zigview S2 attaches to your DSLR viewfinder and displays…
HARMAN technology Limited Press Release
Harman, the leading professional imaging specialist has provided the first ever glimpse of its new professional photo inkjet paper, just days before officially unveiling the products to the industry at the Photokina exhibition in Cologne, Germany. This exclusive shot of the product and its packaging has only been distributed to selected online media and is the only picture to be made available before the Photokina show. The picture shows the first two products in the range, which incorporate a real photo Baryta layer within their coating – the only photographic inkjet media to do so. The matt finish product pictured, will incorporate instant-dry silica technology. Created primarily for the fine art and professional photography market, HARMAN wanted the real users to see the innovative products first.
HARMAN technology Limited Press Release Harman, the leading professional imaging specialist has provided the first ever glimpse of its new professional photo inkjet paper, just days before officially unveiling the products to the industry at the Photokina exhibition in Cologne, Germany. This exclusive shot of the product and its packaging…
Intro 2020 Press Release
With immediate effect, Intro 2020 has become the official UK importer and distributor of Gossen light meters. GOSSEN brings 65 years of German quality and design to a stable of products which already includes many photographic household names such as: Tamron lenses, Tamrac Bags, Hoya and Cokin filters and Crumpler bags. GOSSEN are far from complacent about their heritage and pedigree. In keeping with the rapidly changing needs of photographers, GOSSEN’s mantra is: tradition is good, innovation is better.
Intro 2020 Press Release With immediate effect, Intro 2020 has become the official UK importer and distributor of Gossen light meters. GOSSEN brings 65 years of German quality and design to a stable of products which already includes many photographic household names such as: Tamron lenses, Tamrac Bags, Hoya and…
DPReview have published their review of the recently announced 10 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ50 camera.
“If you look at the list of pros and cons above you’ll notice that the pros are mostly concerned with the camera and the cons are mostly concerned with the image, or more specifically the effect of noise and Venus III noise reduction. This sums up the FZ50 perfectly; a fantastic camera with a less than stellar sensor / processor, and way too many pixels.”
Website: DPReview - Panasonic DMC-FZ50 Review
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DPReview have published their review of the recently announced 10 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ50 camera. “If you look at the list of pros and cons above you’ll notice that the pros are mostly concerned with the camera and the cons are mostly concerned with the image, or more specifically the effect…
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T30, a 7.2 megapixel camera with a 3 inch LCD screen, image stabilisation and high sensitivity mode (ISO 1000) to help avoid blurry photos.
“It is easy to use, offering a selection of automatic modes, along with a High Sensitivity scene mode that boosts the ISO up to 1000 to capture pictures without the flash at places like night clubs where illumination is limited. The 3x optical zoom lens is good in both still and video recording modes, and Sony’s Super SteadyShot image stabilization system helps keep pictures crisp and video stable.”
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T30, a 7.2 megapixel camera with a 3 inch LCD screen, image stabilisation and high sensitivity mode (ISO 1000) to help avoid blurry photos. “It is easy to use, offering a selection of automatic modes, along with a High Sensitivity scene mode that…
DIWA member and Czech website Fotoaparat have reviewed the Pentax Optio W10, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and a waterproof body.
Website: Fotoaparat - Pentax Optio W10 Review
DIWA member and Czech website Fotoaparat have reviewed the Pentax Optio W10, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and a waterproof body. Website: Fotoaparat - Pentax Optio W10 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. What Goes Up, Must Come Down
2. Changing The Laws Of Physics
3. Venus And Mars Are Alright Tonight
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. What Goes Up, Must Come Down 2. Changing The Laws Of Physics 3. Venus And Mars Are Alright Tonight 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…
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Panasonic FZ50. The Panasonic FZ50 is a 10 megapixel update of the popular FZ30 digital camera. As well as the increased resolution, the Panasonic FZ50 offers a 12x, 35-420mm Leica lens with optical image stabilizer, 2 inch flip-out LCD screen, longer battery life and up to ISO 1600.
Website: Panasonic FZ50 Photos
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Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Panasonic FZ50. The Panasonic FZ50 is a 10 megapixel update of the popular FZ30 digital camera. As well as the increased resolution, the Panasonic FZ50 offers a 12x, 35-420mm Leica lens with optical image stabilizer, 2 inch flip-out LCD…
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Ricoh R5. The Ricoh R5 is the latest version of Ricoh’s 7x wide-angle zoom compact cameras, with an upgrade to 7 megapixels and a new Smooth Imaging Engine II image processing engine which promises to reduce noise at faster ISO speeds (up to ISO 1600 is now available). The 2.5 inch LCD screen on the Ricoh R5 now has 230,000 pixels and battery life has increased to 380 shots.
Website: Ricoh R5 Photos
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Ricoh R5. The Ricoh R5 is the latest version of Ricoh’s 7x wide-angle zoom compact cameras, with an upgrade to 7 megapixels and a new Smooth Imaging Engine II image processing engine which promises to reduce noise at faster…
The Canon Inc. website has issued a warning to consumers about a recent online offer for its digital camera products that appears to be too good to be true. Canon’s statement is as follows:
“Please be aware that there has been a fraudulent online promotional offer suggesting that Canon digital camera products can be purchased for unreasonably low prices directly from Canon. This may include the Canon logo, company name and/or product images. This is in no way associated with Canon Inc. or any Canon Group companies.”
The Canon Inc. website has issued a warning to consumers about a recent online offer for its digital camera products that appears to be too good to be true. Canon’s statement is as follows: “Please be aware that there has been a fraudulent online promotional offer suggesting that Canon digital…
HP UK Press Release
Great For Both Work and Play - HP All-in-One Produces Lab-Quality Photos and Laser-Quality Documents - HP printer, copier and scanner gives breakthrough printing speeds along with networking, exceptional photo printing and 2.4in colour screen
Bracknell, UK, 7 September 2006 - HP today unveiled the HP Photosmart C5180 All-in-One, giving home users photo quality expected from a dedicated photo printer alongside fast, efficient document printing, scanning and copying. The all-in-one comes with six economical individual HP Vivera inks for beautiful photos that last for generations(1), printed in as fast as 12 seconds.(2) Built-in Ethernet networking and document print speeds of up to 32 pages per minute (ppm) in mono and 31ppm in colour make this an efficient home office companion. Using the 2.4in display, users can scan, print, organise and edit photos and documents without using a computer.
HP UK Press Release Great For Both Work and Play - HP All-in-One Produces Lab-Quality Photos and Laser-Quality Documents - HP printer, copier and scanner gives breakthrough printing speeds along with networking, exceptional photo printing and 2.4in colour screen Bracknell, UK, 7 September 2006 - HP today unveiled the HP…
Canon USA Pres Release
Grand Prize Winner Awarded a Trip for Four to Super Bowl XLI and Winning Photo to Be Displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 6, 2006 - Canon and the Pro Football Hall of Fame are once again giving football and photography fans the opportunity to capture the fun, passion and excitement of youth football by entering their best football photos, everything from a playful catch in the backyard to any youth, school, or organized football games in the “Why Do You Love Football” Photo Challenge. The nation-wide amateur photo contest features two entry categories “Action” and “Feature.” The “Action” category focuses on any image that captures football action during game play, while the “Feature” category comprises any football imagery outside of game action on the field.
Canon USA Pres Release Grand Prize Winner Awarded a Trip for Four to Super Bowl XLI and Winning Photo to Be Displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 6, 2006 - Canon and the Pro Football Hall of Fame are once again giving football and…
onOne Software Press Release
Affordable add-ons for PhotoFrame Pro 3 and PhotoFrame Elements enhance creativity and professional style
Portland, OR, - September 7, 2006 - onOne Software, Inc., announces today at the Photoshop World tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV, the addition of four new professionally designed digital frame collections that add to the already extensive library of easy-to-use border and edge effects available for users of onOne Software’s PhotoFrame Pro 3 and PhotoFrame 3 designed specifically for Photoshop® Elements. Available today is the new Jim DiVitale Digital Frame Collection and the new Vincent Versace Digital Frame Collection. The new Helene Glassman and Jack Davis Digital Frame Collections will be available in late September 2006. These four new Signature Collections for PhotoFrame Pro 3 and PhotoFrame Elements join the recently introduced Rick Sammon Digital Frame Collection and the popular Instant Film Digital Frame Collection.
onOne Software Press Release Affordable add-ons for PhotoFrame Pro 3 and PhotoFrame Elements enhance creativity and professional style Portland, OR, - September 7, 2006 - onOne Software, Inc., announces today at the Photoshop World tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV, the addition of four new professionally designed digital frame collections that…
onOne Software Press Release
Announced update adds new features and tutorials on how to best use each masking tool
Portland, OR, - September 7, 2006 - onOne Software, Inc., announces and demonstrates today at the Photoshop World tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV, Mask Pro 4 – the long-awaited update to the company’s popular digital image masking plug-in Mask Pro 3. Mask Pro 4 provides a complete collection of Photoshop® plug-in tools that allow users unprecedented flexibility when tackling the most challenging masking job. And this new version focuses on teaching the user how to best use each comprehensive toolset for masking a wide range of images. And as in the previous version, onOne Software’s Mask Pro 4 uses the concept of “keep colors” and “drop colors” chosen by the user and then based on those user selections, the Mask Pro algorithm will remove only those selected colors from an image. One of the strengths of Mask Pro is that when a “drop color” is found in another pixel, Mask Pro will remove only that color value from the pixel, leaving that pixel (or pixels) semi-transparent. This allows Mask Pro to minimize the edge halo effect often seen when masking a transparent object or edge.
onOne Software Press Release Announced update adds new features and tutorials on how to best use each masking tool Portland, OR, - September 7, 2006 - onOne Software, Inc., announces and demonstrates today at the Photoshop World tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV, Mask Pro 4 – the long-awaited update to…