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Canon USA Service Notice
Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens May Result in Insufficient Resolution
To Customers Who Use the EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:
Thank you very much for your patronage of our products. We have recently become aware of a phenomenon in which some images captured by the EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM lens appear in insufficient resolution. This phenomenon may be seen at the edge of the frame at the 300mm setting when the camera is held vertically. We have been studying the symptoms of this phenomenon in order to determine its precise cause and to develop an appropriate remedy. We will inform you on this Web site as soon as this remedy has been decided, which, at this point should be by the end of June 2006.
Canon USA Service Notice Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens May Result in Insufficient Resolution To Customers Who Use the EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens: Thank you very much for your patronage of our products. We have recently become aware of a phenomenon in which some…
PCMagazine have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L4, a 4 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.
“Novices will appreciate its simple menu navigation and useful in-camera features such as cropping and repairing dark images. I was satisfied with both its picture quality and in-camera features, but the lack of a viewfinder and the inability to record video with sound hurt the camera’s rating. Still, if you’re a camera newbie or just need to return to the basics, the Nikon Coolpix L4 is a good choice.”
Website: PCMagazine - Nikon Coolpix L4 Review
PCMagazine have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L4, a 4 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD. “Novices will appreciate its simple menu navigation and useful in-camera features such as cropping and repairing dark images. I was satisfied with both its picture quality and in-camera features, but…
ePhotoZine have just reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix V10 Zoom, a 5 megapixel camera with 3 inch LCD screen that can also play games!
“I am impressed by the V10’s control of digital noise. Images taken up to ISO400 are clean and sharp, with just a little noticeable noise visible at ISO400. At ISO800 and ISO1600 noise becomes much more of a feature, but it is still usable for small prints of about 6x4inches. Another feature of images taken at these high sensitivity settings comes from the liberal use of in-camera noise reduction, which smooths over the speckles. Unfortunately this also reduces detail and creates strange looking blotchy patterns of it’s own.”
ePhotoZine have just reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix V10 Zoom, a 5 megapixel camera with 3 inch LCD screen that can also play games! “I am impressed by the V10’s control of digital noise. Images taken up to ISO400 are clean and sharp, with just a little noticeable noise visible…
CNET 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.
“Sony has hit on a design philosophy that resonates strongly with digital snapshooters. Add to that recipe their pocketable size, easy-to-use controls and menus, and solid image quality, and you have a tasty little digicam. While Sony has been smart enough to add optical image stabilization and keep the screen sizes competitive at 2.5 inches, we wish the Japanese giant would see fit to upgrade the T-series cameras with a faster, and perhaps wider, lens than the one included in its latest T, the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T30.”
Website: CNET - Sony Cybershot DSC-T30 Review
CNET 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. “Sony has hit on a design philosophy that resonates strongly with digital snapshooters. Add to that recipe their pocketable…
Leica Press Release
Leica Camera Group, Solms, has closed fiscal year 2005/2006 (FY end 31 March) with sales of € 106.7 million. This is 15.9 % above the previous year’s figure of € 92.1 million. The earnings before income and taxes which have been adjusted for restructuring expenses have improved from € –10.6 million to € 0.6 million compared to the previous year, mainly as a result of increased sales. At the same time the Group net loss has decreased from last year’s € 18.1 million to € 9.2 million in fiscal year 2005/2006. The Group net loss of the previous year includes a loss of € 1.9 million from abandoned lines of business.
Leica Press Release Leica Camera Group, Solms, has closed fiscal year 2005/2006 (FY end 31 March) with sales of € 106.7 million. This is 15.9 % above the previous year’s figure of € 92.1 million. The earnings before income and taxes which have been adjusted for restructuring expenses have improved…
Casio have released a firmware update for the 10 megapixel Casio EX-Z1000 compact digicam.
Improvements Provided by This Update:
- Fixes a problem that very rarely would cause incorrect color reproduction in images recorded in overcast weather, and other outdoor conditions with poor lighting.
Attention users in Russia and the Ukraine
Updating the firmware of your camera to Version 1.01 will cause your camera to lose its ability to display messages in Russian. After updating, you will be able to display messages in the following languages only: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, or Korean. Update your firmware to Version 1.01 only if you agree to lose Russian display messages. Note also that there are no plans to offer a Russian language version of firmware update Version 1.01.
Website: Casio EX-Z1000 v1.01 Firmware Update
Casio have released a firmware update for the 10 megapixel Casio EX-Z1000 compact digicam. Improvements Provided by This Update: - Fixes a problem that very rarely would cause incorrect color reproduction in images recorded in overcast weather, and other outdoor conditions with poor lighting. Attention users in Russia and the…
Pictographics Press Release
BullZeye™ 3 is a high speed color correction, sharpening, and noise reduction batch processing tool based on Pictographics’ CandelaColor EditLab technology.
May 23, 2006—Burnsville, MN, USA, Pictographics International Corporation has partnered with the world renowned professional photographer Gary Fong to create the BullZeye 3 High-Speed Image Corrector. BullZeye 3 is a stand-alone color correction, sharpening and noise reduction application that inspects, selects, and corrects digital pictures in one batchable step. With just one simple utility, professional photographers can produce lab-accurate color images with remarkable precision. BullZeye is available for both Windows and Macintosh computers, including OSX, and includes Gary Fong’s BullZeye 3 Tutorial. BullZeye 3 is available at Gary Fong’s web site, www.garyfong.com , http://store.garyfonginc.com/newbullzeye3.html.
Pictographics Press Release BullZeye™ 3 is a high speed color correction, sharpening, and noise reduction batch processing tool based on Pictographics’ CandelaColor EditLab technology. May 23, 2006—Burnsville, MN, USA, Pictographics International Corporation has partnered with the world renowned professional photographer Gary Fong to create the BullZeye 3 High-Speed Image Corrector…
Toshiba Press Release
Toshiba’s 2GB miniSD Memory Card to Launch in Global Market
TOKYO - Toshiba Corporation today announced an expanded line-up of large capacity miniSD memory cards with the introduction of a 2GB capacity card. The new Toshiba-branded miniSD will be launched in the world market in mid June 2006. The miniSD card is much smaller than a standard SD memory card but delivers increasingly large capacity. Its primary application is in mobile devices with miniSD slots, but it can also be used in standard SD slots with an adapter.
Toshiba Press Release Toshiba’s 2GB miniSD Memory Card to Launch in Global Market TOKYO - Toshiba Corporation today announced an expanded line-up of large capacity miniSD memory cards with the introduction of a 2GB capacity card. The new Toshiba-branded miniSD will be launched in the world market in mid June…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom digital camera.
“Ergonomics were good considering the size of the LCD, with a well-placed depression at the top right corner for your thumb. The camera’s controls were well-located and positive-feeling, with the zoom control a left/right rocker rather than the up/down device of several recent Fuji models. The uncomplicated menu system was very easy to navigate and see on the large LCD. I’ve always been a fan of Fuji’s “F” menu, providing direct access to image size/quality, ISO and color mode settings. My only complaint with the camera body is its plastic tripod mount.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom Review
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom digital camera. “Ergonomics were good considering the size of the LCD, with a well-placed depression at the top right corner for your thumb. The camera’s controls were well-located and positive-feeling, with the zoom control a left/right…
CNET have taken a look at the new Pentax Optio A10, which features a shake reduction system, 8 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“Pentax’s Optio A10 boasts some impressive specs, including 8-megapixel resolution, sensor-shifting shake reduction, ISO 800 sensitivity, and a high-resolution 232,000-pixel 2.5-inch LCD. As you might expect, the camera produces decent images under a variety of conditions, but as in many pocket cameras, excessive noise makes the Optio A10 impractical for use above ISO 200. Add to that an LCD that washes out in direct sunlight and blanks completely when shooting bursts, and you have a mixed bag.”
Website: CNET - Pentax Optio A10 Review
CNET have taken a look at the new Pentax Optio A10, which features a shake reduction system, 8 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “Pentax’s Optio A10 boasts some impressive specs, including 8-megapixel resolution, sensor-shifting shake reduction, ISO 800 sensitivity, and a high-resolution 232,000-pixel 2.5-inch LCD. As you might…
Pentax UK Press Release
PENTAX K100D - A Lens-Interchangeable Digital SLR Camera Featuring Innovative Shake Reduction System and a Host of Advanced Technologies for High-Quality, User-Friendly Digital SLR Photography
PENTAX Corporation is pleased to introduce the PENTAX K100D lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera. This new digital SLR camera combines 6.1 effective megapixels with a host of advanced technologies - including a PENTAX developed-Shake Reduction (SR) system - to deliver high-quality, user friendly digital SLR photography to all abilities. The Pentax K100D packs an array of advanced, user-friendly features - including a PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system, high-precision auto focus and auto sensitivity control - all in a compact, well-balanced body to accommodate a wide range of shooting and playback requirements. Its outstanding overall performance makes high-quality digital SLR photography effortless, fun and exciting for all users in any situation- from casual travel snapshots and memorable family pictures to highly specialised photography. All together, the Pentax K100D is a versatile all-around digital SLR for all levels of photographers.
Pentax UK Press Release PENTAX K100D - A Lens-Interchangeable Digital SLR Camera Featuring Innovative Shake Reduction System and a Host of Advanced Technologies for High-Quality, User-Friendly Digital SLR Photography PENTAX Corporation is pleased to introduce the PENTAX K100D lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera. This new digital SLR camera combines 6.1 effective…
Pentax UK Press Release
PENTAX K110D - A Multi-Feature, Simple-to-Operate Entry-Class Digital SLR Camera with Lens Interchangeability for High-Quality, User-Friendly Digital SLR Photography
PENTAX Corporation is pleased to introduce the PENTAX K110D, an entry-class lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera that combines a host of advanced technologies with a simple, user-friendly operation system and a compact, lightweight body. It brings high-quality digital SLR photography to everyone - especially to first-time digital SLR users.
Developed as a starter camera for budding digital SLR photographers, the K110D is designed to capture high-quality images with simplified operation in any situation. In addition to a sophisticated auto focus system that rivals the performance of high-end models, the high-performance K110D offers a bright, clear viewfinder, an extra-large, wide-view LCD monitor, and 6.1 effective megapixels.
Pentax UK Press Release PENTAX K110D - A Multi-Feature, Simple-to-Operate Entry-Class Digital SLR Camera with Lens Interchangeability for High-Quality, User-Friendly Digital SLR Photography PENTAX Corporation is pleased to introduce the PENTAX K110D, an entry-class lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera that combines a host of advanced technologies with a simple, user-friendly operation…
A Living Picture Press Release
digital photo frames running Windows SideShow will be presented in the keynote presentations of both Bill Gates, Chairman and Chief Software Architect, Microsoft, and Will Poole, Senior Vice President, Windows Client Business, Microsoft.
Seattle (PRWEB) May 22, 2006—A Living Picture is working with Microsoft to enable Windows SideShow capabilities on the full range of the A Living Picture Digital Photo Frames for the upcoming launch of Windows Vista. A Living Picture’s digital photo frames running Windows SideShow will be presented in the keynote presentations of both Bill Gates, Chairman and Chief Software Architect, Microsoft, and Will Poole, Senior Vice President, Windows Client Business, Microsoft, and be on display at WInHEC.
A Living Picture Press Release digital photo frames running Windows SideShow will be presented in the keynote presentations of both Bill Gates, Chairman and Chief Software Architect, Microsoft, and Will Poole, Senior Vice President, Windows Client Business, Microsoft. Seattle (PRWEB) May 22, 2006—A Living Picture is working with Microsoft to…
Fototiller is a new blog covering all things photographic, with a particular focus on the intersection of photography and design and independent photo trends. The site features photo products and accessories (frames, albums, camera equipment, etc.), photo inspired design and DIY photo projects and photo crafts. Well worth bookmarking.
Website: Fototiller
Fototiller is a new blog covering all things photographic, with a particular focus on the intersection of photography and design and independent photo trends. The site features photo products and accessories (frames, albums, camera equipment, etc.), photo inspired design and DIY photo projects and photo crafts. Well worth bookmarking. Website…
ePhotoZine have reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera.
“The Lumix TZ1 is surprisingly small for its specifications, the folded optics design, which turns a right angle inside the camera, is the first of its kind with such a large zoom range. A chunky handgrip helps to provide a secure hold of the TZ1. Even though this grip adds to the overall size of the camera, I feel it is necessary. When using such a long lens on such a small camera you need all the help you can get to keep it steady.”
Website: ePhotoZine - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Review
ePhotoZine have reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera. “The Lumix TZ1 is surprisingly small for its specifications, the folded optics design, which turns a right angle inside the camera, is the first of its kind with such a large zoom range. A chunky…
DCResource have the first review of the Sony 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.
“I was very pleased with the photo quality on the Cyber-shot DSC-T30. It took well-exposed, colorful pictures with very little noise (considering the resolution of the camera). Subject sharpness was just how I like it. Purple fringing did make an appearance, and I’d call it “above average”.”
DCResource have the first review of the Sony 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. “I was very pleased with the photo quality on the Cyber-shot DSC-T30. It took well-exposed, colorful pictures with…
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the Kodak Easyshare V610, the world’s smallest 10x zoom digital camera.
“Kodak’s EasyShare V610 is the second digital camera on the market with a dual lens system. It follows the V570, which had 5x optical zoom with an ultra-wide angle; the V610 doubles the optical zoom to 10x and maintains an equally slim 0.9-inch body. As of May 2006, this is the smallest 10x optical zoom camera on the market. This could change, though. The compact ultra-zoom genre of digital cameras is still growing; the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 advertised itself as the world’s smallest 10x camera in February and had a few glorious weeks at the top before the Kodak V610 was released.”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Kodak Easyshare V610 Review
Website: Read my Kodak Easyshare V610 Review
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the Kodak Easyshare V610, the world’s smallest 10x zoom digital camera. “Kodak’s EasyShare V610 is the second digital camera on the market with a dual lens system. It follows the V570, which had 5x optical zoom with an ultra-wide angle; the V610 doubles the optical zoom…
CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.
“The 6-megapixel Nikon Coolpix L2 offers only the bare necessities for picture taking but, for its class, delivers excellent photos that require minimal effort. The Coolpix L2 squarely targets snapshooters, and more experienced users may be frustrated by the camera’s lack of controls. Cash-strapped entry-level photographers may want to check out the L2’s cheaper siblings: the 5-megapixel Coolpix L3 or the 4-megapixel Coolpix L4.”
Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix L2 Review
CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD. “The 6-megapixel Nikon Coolpix L2 offers only the bare necessities for picture taking but, for its class, delivers excellent photos that require minimal effort. The Coolpix L2 squarely targets snapshooters…
News has reached us from Ricoh UK that “Due to the excellent sales on the R30 Ricoh UK will continue with this model and not launch the R40 until later in the year.”
Ricoh Press Release
Ricoh Unveils the Caplio R40, a Compact Digital Camera with a 5.7x Optical Zoom (28-160 mm) in a Sleek, Pocket-sized Body
May 22, 2006, Tokyo—Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president: Masamitsu Sakurai) today announced the release of the new Ricoh Caplio R40 compact digital camera, featuring a 5.7x optical wide zoom (equivalent to 28-160 mm in 35-mm camera format) in a slim body only 26-mm thin. Available in two stylish colors, champagne and black, the new Ricoh R40 is a more affordable version of the highly successful Caplio R4 (released on March 17, 2006), which featured a 7.1x (28-200 mm) optical wide zoom lens. Inheriting the Caplio R4’s unique Double Retracting Lens System*, the Ricoh R40 houses a 5.7x (28-160 mm) wide-angle, high-powered zoom lens in its compact, 26-mm thin body.
News has reached us from Ricoh UK that “Due to the excellent sales on the R30 Ricoh UK will continue with this model and not launch the R40 until later in the year.” Ricoh Press Release Ricoh Unveils the Caplio R40, a Compact Digital Camera with a 5.7x Optical Zoom…
Silver art print website Linatree have obviously taken a break from their usual daily routine and released a downloadable pinhole camera in PDF format, complete with fully 3D animated guide to help you build it! Makes a refreshing change from all the compact digicam announcements…
Silver art print website Linatree have obviously taken a break from their usual daily routine and released a downloadable pinhole camera in PDF format, complete with fully 3D animated guide to help you build it! Makes a refreshing change from all the compact digicam announcements… Website: Linatree - Downloadable Pinhole…