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CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L3, a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.
“The Nikon Coolpix L3 is the midrange member of Nikon’s simple, inexpensive L-series digital cameras. The 5-megapixel camera sports a 3X optical zoom lens, a handful of useful scene modes, and a small price tag. It’s not the fastest, sharpest, or sleekest digital camera on the market, but this little shooter produces good-looking images for the price.”
Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix L3 Review
CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L3, a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD. “The Nikon Coolpix L3 is the midrange member of Nikon’s simple, inexpensive L-series digital cameras. The 5-megapixel camera sports a 3X optical zoom lens, a handful of useful scene modes…
CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L4, a 4 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.
“The Nikon Coolpix L4 is the least expensive of Nikon’s low-end L-series line of digital cameras. The L4 has a small, 4-megapixel sensor, a 3X optical zoom lens, and a handful of scene preset modes but few high-end settings. Though slow and not very versatile, it puts out some pretty good pictures for its price.”
Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix L4 Review
CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L4, a 4 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD. “The Nikon Coolpix L4 is the least expensive of Nikon’s low-end L-series line of digital cameras. The L4 has a small, 4-megapixel sensor, a 3X optical zoom lens, and a…
DigiCamReview have reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera.
“Image quality is very good, the images have good colour (rich colours, highly saturated), with good contrast and generally good detail, although noise is high and detail is lost when ISO settings are increased. Images were slightly softer than I would have liked, however isn’t a major problem. Best results were achieved outside on sunny days, but inside noise was noticably high. Purple fringing was quite low unless the full zoom was used, and red-eye was not a problem. Exposure seemed very good inside and outside. The camera was generally very competent at focusing thanks to the focus assist lamp. I did not notice vignetting, or barrel or pincushion distortion. There is a good range of image sizes, aspect ratios, and compression options. Auto white balance seemed to be good. The camera doesn’t give you very many options to customise images - there are no sharpness or contrast controls for example. The camera’s built in optical image stabilisation is effective and helps get blur free photos in low light or when using the zoom.”
Website: DigiCamReview - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Review
DigiCamReview have reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera. “Image quality is very good, the images have good colour (rich colours, highly saturated), with good contrast and generally good detail, although noise is high and detail is lost when ISO settings are increased. Images…
DigitalCameraReview have the first online review of the new Kodak Easyshare V603 camera, which offer 6.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD, and available for $299.95.
“The V603 is one of the fastest operating Kodak cameras that I’ve used recently. Shutter lag was very good (almost instantaneous when focus lock already achieved). Cycle time was also very good, even with the flash enabled. In fact, this led to some odd behavior—after repeated quick shots, the camera was “allowed” to capture the shot before the flash had a chance to recharge. Not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but definitely interesting.”
DigitalCameraReview have the first online review of the new Kodak Easyshare V603 camera, which offer 6.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD, and available for $299.95. “The V603 is one of the fastest operating Kodak cameras that I’ve used recently. Shutter lag was very good (almost instantaneous when…
The winners of the May 2006 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been announced. The theme for May was “The Past” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
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The winners of the May 2006 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been announced. The theme for May was “The Past” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st Place “Stevie” by Rangy LilView this entry ShutterPoint.com one-year subscription with 100 megabytes of storage…
The Sony DSLR-A100 is announced. Despite several websites leaking the news ahead of schedule (including Sony themselves), Sony has now unveiled the 10.2 megapixel Sony A100 DSLR and a wide range of lenses and accessories to go with it. With built-in image stabilisation and dust-removale features, the new Sony A100 certainly looks like it has what it takes to challenge the likes of Canon and Nikon in the mid-range DSLR market, proving that it is more than simpy a re-badged Konica Minolta. With a price-tag of $900 body-only and $1000 for the body and 18-70mm kit lens, the Sony A100 is also competitively priced.
Sony Press Release
SAN DIEGO, June 5, 2006 — Sony is jumping into the digital single lens reflex (D-SLR) camera market with today’s introduction of the a (alpha) DSLR-A100 system. The system combines advanced SLR features with other Sony digital imaging innovations. With its 10.2-megapixel APS CCD image sensor, the DSLR-A100 camera is expected to have the highest resolution available in its class. It will be introduced with 19 high-quality Sony lenses, and will be compatible with most of the former Konica-Minolta Maxxum® mount lenses. The system will include a wide range of accessories as well. Sony developed a new Dynamic Range Optimizer image analysis technology to provide exceptional picture quality and natural color reproduction, along with a new Bionz image processing engine. This new engine supports a continuous burst mode for fast-action shooting and performs intelligent power management.
The Sony DSLR-A100 is announced. Despite several websites leaking the news ahead of schedule (including Sony themselves), Sony has now unveiled the 10.2 megapixel Sony A100 DSLR and a wide range of lenses and accessories to go with it. With built-in image stabilisation and dust-removale features, the new Sony A10…
Carl Zeiss Press Release
Oberkochen/Germany, 06.06.2006 - The scientific expertise of Carl Zeiss in camera optics and the industry-leading position of Sony in the consumer electronics market offer a solid foundation for expanding the existing cooperation in the field of DSC and Camcorders into the field of digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLR). The first Sony DSLR camera with Carl Zeiss inter- changeable lenses is the Sony ALPHA, also launched today. “We are delighted to expand our collaboration with Sony, the world leader in consumer electronics. We consider this collaboration as an important step into the DSLR market,” comments Dr. Winfried Scherle, General Manager & Vice President Carl Zeiss AG Camera Lens Division. “Sony’s technological expertise and under- standing of consumer markets combined with Carl Zeiss’ proven proficiency of optics and lens solutions makes us a strong team.”
Carl Zeiss Press Release Oberkochen/Germany, 06.06.2006 - The scientific expertise of Carl Zeiss in camera optics and the industry-leading position of Sony in the consumer electronics market offer a solid foundation for expanding the existing cooperation in the field of DSC and Camcorders into the field of digital single lens…
“All right me ol’son, who want’s a shiny new digital camera? I’ve got the latest 5 Megapixel model goin’ for a steal. I mean it’d cost me more in petrol to drive to the warehouse and back to nick you one of these. They’ve got a pop out zoom for crystal clear close ups of every ‘air on Uncle Alberts ‘ead, they’re that good! Now they sell in the shops for an ‘undred nicker, but I won’t even ask you for half that! I’m not even asking for forty! If you give me thirty five quid, I’ll even give you a penny change. And for the ladies I’ve a lovely pink slimline model to match those mobile phones I sold you last week. And I’ll even do these cameras at a special price of £24.99. Rodders has even bought one for Cassandra, haven’t you?”
If the above statement sounds too good to be true, let me assure you it’s not. However, it’s not Del Boy from “Only Fools and Horses” doing the selling, but UK high street chain Superdrug! They are offering the Vivitar 5385, a de-featured Pentax Optio 50 clone with a 1.75 inch LCD, for the amazing price quoted above, because they’re clearing out all digital cameras at half price.
“All right me ol’son, who want’s a shiny new digital camera? I’ve got the latest 5 Megapixel model goin’ for a steal. I mean it’d cost me more in petrol to drive to the warehouse and back to nick you one of these. They’ve got a pop out zoom for…
Corel Press Release
Corel launches its official hunt for the CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X3 mascot - Carlos
MAIDENHEAD, UK - 6th June 2006 - Corel Corporation is holding an Egg Hunt for its CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 mascot - Carlos the Chameleon. The official hunt begins on Thursday 08 June 2006 for the UK market only. The hunt will take place over two weeks live from Corel’s web site (www.corel.co.uk). There will be first, second and third prizes all focused around the recently launched CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 software. Existing and non-existing customers are invited to take part in the DRAW. No purchase is necessary to enter.
Corel Press Release Corel launches its official hunt for the CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X3 mascot - Carlos MAIDENHEAD, UK - 6th June 2006 - Corel Corporation is holding an Egg Hunt for its CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 mascot - Carlos the Chameleon. The official hunt begins on Thursday 08 June…
A number of sites have previews of pre-production versions of the Sony A100 DSLR.
http://www.a-digital-eye.net/?p=154
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/dslr_a100-review/index.shtml
http://www.digit.no/wip4/detail.epl?id=93588
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/sonydslra100/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA100/AA100A.HTM
http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/2417/hands-on-sony-alpha-100-dslr.html
http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/Sony-Alpha-A100,1_2526
http://www.quesabesde.com/camdig/productos/cam2142v.asp (video)
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/alpha100.html
A number of sites have previews of pre-production versions of the Sony A100 DSLR. http://www.a-digital-eye.net/?p=154 http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/dslr_a100-review/index.shtml http://www.digit.no/wip4/detail.epl?id=93588 http://www.dpreview.com/articles/sonydslra100/ http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA100/AA100A.HTM http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/2417/hands-on-sony-alpha-100-dslr.html http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/Sony-Alpha-A100,1_2526 http://www.quesabesde.com/camdig/productos/cam2142v.asp (video) http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/alpha100.html…
Bob Atkins has taken a look at the new Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di lens.
“The initial impression of the Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspherical [IF] is that it’s a solid lens. It feels “dense”. Not heavy, but it gives the impression of solidity. The body seems to be made of a composite (plastic) material and the finish is in low-reflectivity black with a gold ring. Both the zoom and manual focus rings are covered in rubber with ribbing to make them easier to grip. The MF/AF switch is located near the lens mount and there is a “lock” button which can be used to lock the zoom at the 17mm position.”
Website: Bob Atkins - Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di Lens Review
Bob Atkins has taken a look at the new Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di lens. “The initial impression of the Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspherical [IF] is that it’s a solid lens. It feels “dense”. Not heavy, but it gives the impression of solidity. The…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera.
“Fortunately the superb quality of the images makes up for a few minor problems. The E-330 uses a new “Live MOS” sensor which at 7.2MP is actually smaller than the sensor in the E-300, however the image quality is much improved. Having used both the Canon 30D and the E-330 in the past week, I have to say that although I preferred the handling and performance of the Canon, I prefer the pictures from the Olympus. Although they are slightly smaller in actual pixel size, they are around twice the size in terms of megabytes at the highest quality JPEG setting. I found the colour rendition to be both smoother and more subtle, with better overall saturation. With the relatively low compression there is plenty of fine detail in the default JPEG files, and even more if you shoot in RAW and convert in Photoshop.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera. “Fortunately the superb quality of the images makes up for a few minor problems. The E-330 uses a new “Live MOS” sensor which at 7.2MP is actually smaller than the sensor in the E-300, however the image quality…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Sony DSC-W70 digital camera.
“Sony equipped the W70 with a very nice Carl Zeiss 3x zoom lens. It offers a zoom range typical of this class, 38-114mm in 35mm equivalence, providing adequate field of view for interiors and landscapes and moderate telephoto magnification for portraits and distant subjects. The lens produced sharp results throughout its zoom range, with moderate amounts of barrel distortion at wide angle and pin cushioning at telephoto. Chromatic aberrations were well controlled, with little purple fringing present in high contrast areas.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Sony DSC-W70 digital camera. “Sony equipped the W70 with a very nice Carl Zeiss 3x zoom lens. It offers a zoom range typical of this class, 38-114mm in 35mm equivalence, providing adequate field of view for interiors…
Digital Trends have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 which combines a 12x optical zoom lens with MEGA O.I.S. in a compact body.
“Vacationers should put the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 on their packing lists. How high on the list depends on your shooting style. If you’re one for pushing ISOs, the FZ7 is not for you. However, if you’re going to stick to ISO 200 and below, by all means give this camera a try. With its amazing lens, compact package, optical image stabilization and manual options, this is a very solid mega-zoom—especially with a street price of less than $350. “
Digital Trends have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 which combines a 12x optical zoom lens with MEGA O.I.S. in a compact body. “Vacationers should put the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 on their packing lists. How high on the list depends on your shooting style. If you’re one for pushing ISOs…
HP Press Release
The metal, ultra-compact HP Photosmart R967 Digital Camera features a big, 3-inch LCD with a 170-degree viewing angle to make it easy to share photos with friends. The HP R967 produces brilliant photos with 10-megapixel resolution and the powerful HP Precision 30x total zoom, and helps to prevent blurred shots with HP steady photo anti-shake mode. With the latest features such as industry-leading auto in-camera red-eye removal,(1) HP Design Gallery and other HP Real Life technologies, users can easily take brilliant digital photos perfect for printing and sharing.
HP Press Release The metal, ultra-compact HP Photosmart R967 Digital Camera features a big, 3-inch LCD with a 170-degree viewing angle to make it easy to share photos with friends. The HP R967 produces brilliant photos with 10-megapixel resolution and the powerful HP Precision 30x total zoom, and helps to…
HP Press Release
Take stunning 7.2-megapixel photos with the ultra-compact, metal HP Photosmart R827 Digital Camera. The HP R827 features an indoor and outdoor 2.5-inch image display and is thin enough to slip in a pocket. With the latest generation of HP Real Life technologies, including industry-leading auto in-camera red-eye removal(1) and HP Design Gallery, users can easily take brilliant digital photos perfect for printing and sharing. The HP R827 Digital Camera also features a unique, internal 3x optical zoom lens that fits into the slim camera body for clear distance shots, and the new HP steady photo anti-shake mode helps prevent blurred photos.
HP Press Release Take stunning 7.2-megapixel photos with the ultra-compact, metal HP Photosmart R827 Digital Camera. The HP R827 features an indoor and outdoor 2.5-inch image display and is thin enough to slip in a pocket. With the latest generation of HP Real Life technologies, including industry-leading auto in-camera red-eye…
HP Press Release
The easy-to-use HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera features 7-megapixels and 24x total zoom – 3x optical, 8x digital – to produce amazing-quality photos. The camera also features HP Real Life technologies, including industry-leading in-camera red-eye removal(1) and HP Design Gallery. With the new HP Design Gallery, users can easily capture and edit brilliant digital photos. The small, all-metal HP M627 also features one-button ordering and sharing of photos with HP Photosmart Express.(2)
HP Press Release The easy-to-use HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera features 7-megapixels and 24x total zoom – 3x optical, 8x digital – to produce amazing-quality photos. The camera also features HP Real Life technologies, including industry-leading in-camera red-eye removal(1) and HP Design Gallery. With the new HP Design Gallery, users…
HP Press Release
The HP Photosmart E427 Digital Camera features 6-megapixel resolution and 5x digital zoom, enabling users to produce true-to-life 4 x 6-inch prints and enlargements up to poster size. Snap photos quickly and easily – frame and view on the large, 2-inch image display of the HP E427.
HP Press Release The HP Photosmart E427 Digital Camera features 6-megapixel resolution and 5x digital zoom, enabling users to produce true-to-life 4 x 6-inch prints and enlargements up to poster size. Snap photos quickly and easily – frame and view on the large, 2-inch image display of the HP E427.
Kingston Technology Press Release
High-Capacity Cards Ideal for Photographers Who Need to Create Large Files for Reproduction
Fountain Valley, CA – June 5, 2006 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced it is expanding its line of CompactFlash Elite Pro cards with the addition of a new 8-GB card. The card is an ideal storage choice for studio, catalog and portrait photographers who need to produce large files for catalog reproduction and other commercial purposes. The addition of the 8-GB CompactFlash Elite Pro card completes one of the most comprehensive lines of Flash memory card solutions in the industry — including 512 MB, 1-GB, 2-GB and 4-GB CompactFlash cards. Kingston’s Elite Pro line meets the increased demands of today’s professional photographers by delivering reliability and dependability and providing a memory solution to suit their specific capacity needs.
Kingston Technology Press Release High-Capacity Cards Ideal for Photographers Who Need to Create Large Files for Reproduction Fountain Valley, CA – June 5, 2006 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced it is expanding its line of CompactFlash Elite Pro cards with the addition…
Sigma Press Release
New 8mm F3.5 EX DG CIRCULAR FISHEYE lens optimized for digital cameras will be available this summer.
Product Summary
* A maximum aperture of F3.5 and minimum focusing distance 13.5cm (5.5“) with a maximum magnification of 1:4.6.
* An angle of view of 180 degrees creates a circular image with 35mm and full frame digital SLR cameras.
* Corresponding AF Mounts :SIGMA, NIKON, CANON, ?, PENTAX (availability of each mount will be announced at a later time)
Sigma Press Release New 8mm F3.5 EX DG CIRCULAR FISHEYE lens optimized for digital cameras will be available this summer. Product Summary * A maximum aperture of F3.5 and minimum focusing distance 13.5cm (5.5“) with a maximum magnification of 1:4.6. * An angle of view of 180 degrees creates a…