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arstechnica have an in-depth review of the latest release of Apple Aperture software.
“While I’m still left wanting on the filter quality side, Aperture 1.1.1 finally gets me excited about the prospect of doing complex imaging on the GPU via Core Image. Now that it’s clear it’s not necessary to sacrifice quality to get decent speed and true pixel accuracy and I think that it will be a small job comparatively to add a few options to the filters. Aperture 1.1 is everything that Apple should have released for 1.0 and at US$300, it’s hard to say no now to this program.”
Website: arstechnica - Apple Aperture Review
arstechnica have an in-depth review of the latest release of Apple Aperture software. “While I’m still left wanting on the filter quality side, Aperture 1.1.1 finally gets me excited about the prospect of doing complex imaging on the GPU via Core Image. Now that it’s clear it’s not necessary to…
Photo-i have started an interactive review of the new Epson Perfection V750 Pro scanner.
“The new holder has sprung clips to keep the slides in place and loading the slides is very quick. I am slightly concerned with the quality of material used for the clips, it feels like brittle plastic although Epson may say it’s a Poly this or that, I can imagine with heavy duty use these could easily snap off - so far none have. Given that the V750 is aimed at the professional user, Epson may have to re-think the durability of the holder - we will see.”
Photo-i have started an interactive review of the new Epson Perfection V750 Pro scanner. “The new holder has sprung clips to keep the slides in place and loading the slides is very quick. I am slightly concerned with the quality of material used for the clips, it feels like brittle…
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Sony DSC-W50.
“Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-W50 updates the already popular Cyber-shot line with an ultra-thin, compact body built for travel. A 3x zoom lens, 2.5-inch color LCD monitor, and handful of preset Scene modes makes the Sony W50 very user friendly, with straightforward operation that novices will appreciate. The 6.0-megapixel CCD captures high-resolution images, and 32 megabytes of internal memory lets the camera hold a few shots without a memory card. Compact yet capable, the Sony W50 promises to be another winner from Sony.”
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Sony DSC-W50. “Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-W50 updates the already popular Cyber-shot line with an ultra-thin, compact body built for travel. A 3x zoom lens, 2.5-inch color LCD monitor, and handful of preset Scene modes makes the Sony W50 very user friendly, with…
CNET have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P3 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.
“Wi-Fi is the word for the 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix P3. Like its predecessors, the Coolpix P1 and the P2, as well as its compact contemporary, the Coolpix S6, this compact point-and-shoot incorporates an internal transmitter for uploading pictures to a nearby computer or printer. While it sounds exciting, Nikon’s wireless implementation falls a little short of true usefulness. Indeed, it’s the P3’s excellent image quality that impresses us far more than its wireless abilities. With optical vibration reduction (VR), the P3 is a great snapshooter that should please discriminating users.”
Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix P3 Review
CNET have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P3 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD. “Wi-Fi is the word for the 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix P3. Like its predecessors, the Coolpix P1 and the P2, as well as its compact contemporary, the Coolpix S6…
The Spanish website Quesabesde have just reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera.
Website: Quesabesde - Olympus E-330 Review
The Spanish website Quesabesde have just reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera. Website: Quesabesde - Olympus E-330 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
The April 2006 Giveaway has now ended - here are the 6 lucky winners who each win a prize.
Louise Collins wins a half-price photography holiday in Andalucia, Spain (worth £449.50 / £474.50).
Prize kindly donated by Photography Holidays with Andalucian Adventures
Emmanuel Lacoste, Wayne Usrey, Patrick Faries, Stefan Dyke and Elaine Green all win a copy of ACDSee 8 Photo Manager (worth $49.99 each).
Prize kindly donated by ACD Systems
Don’t worry if you didn’t win this time - a brand new contest will be starting soon…
The April 2006 Giveaway has now ended - here are the 6 lucky winners who each win a prize. Louise Collins wins a half-price photography holiday in Andalucia, Spain (worth £449.50 / £474.50). Prize kindly donated by Photography Holidays with Andalucian Adventures Emmanuel Lacoste, Wayne Usrey, Patrick Faries, Stefan Dyke…
ASMP Press Release
After receiving complaints from ASMP and other trade associations, as well as from individual photographers, Microsoft issued a change in the rules for participation in its student photo competition, the Microsoft Future Pro Photographer Contest. Originally, the contest rules granted an unlimited-use license to Microsoft for ALL images submitted to the competition. The revised version restricts itself to the winners, and grants Microsoft a limited and reasonable use.
ASMP Press Release After receiving complaints from ASMP and other trade associations, as well as from individual photographers, Microsoft issued a change in the rules for participation in its student photo competition, the Microsoft Future Pro Photographer Contest. Originally, the contest rules granted an unlimited-use license to Microsoft for ALL…
Colour Confidence Press Release
Birmingham UK, 9th May, 2006 - Colour Confidence, the leading independent colour management specialists, have today unveiled the upgrade path from the ColorVision PrintFIX to the TIPA award winning PrintFIX PRO. Owners of the original PrintFIX can receive a £100/€150 discount by trading in their old model. For more details on the scheme customers should visit www.colourconfidence.com/pfupgrade . ColorVision PrintFIX PRO is based around the new Datacolor 1005 Spectrocolorimeter patch reading hardware and stand-alone software. The new software creates printer profiles that support all RGB-driven inkjet, dye-sub, thermal, chemical and laser printers. Spectro technology enables support of a wide range of media, especially third-party fine art papers and third-party inks.
Colour Confidence Press Release Birmingham UK, 9th May, 2006 - Colour Confidence, the leading independent colour management specialists, have today unveiled the upgrade path from the ColorVision PrintFIX to the TIPA award winning PrintFIX PRO. Owners of the original PrintFIX can receive a £100/€150 discount by trading in their old…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera.
“The LCD is bright and resolute enough to present a usable image even on the brightest of days. But like the LCD viewfinders of consumer digicams, there’s a lag of about 2/10 second in the live image, enough to limit its usefulness in capturing a moving subject. The LCD does not blank during continuous shooting; it displays the last captured image until the next shot is taken. In Live View Mode A, the E-330’s continuous capture rate slows to 6/10 intervals, about 1/2 the camera’s rate when using the optical viewfinder.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera. “The LCD is bright and resolute enough to present a usable image even on the brightest of days. But like the LCD viewfinders of consumer digicams, there’s a lag of about 2/10 second in the…
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have just reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera.
Website: FotoAparat - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Review
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have just reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera. Website: FotoAparat - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Review Website: Read my Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Back in early February I was given the opportunity to try a pre-production version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01, the smallest camera in the world with a 28mm wide-angle zoom lens. The ultra-compact Panasonic FX01 offers a focal length of 28-102mm, 6 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and ISO 80-1600. Today PhotographyBLOG brings you the full review of the Panasonic FX01.
Website: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Review
Back in early February I was given the opportunity to try a pre-production version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01, the smallest camera in the world with a 28mm wide-angle zoom lens. The ultra-compact Panasonic FX01 offers a focal length of 28-102mm, 6 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and ISO…
PhotographyBLOG has teamed up with Andalucian Adventures to give you the chance of winning a half-price photography holiday in Andalucia, Spain (worth £449.50 / £474.50) ! There is just 1 more day left to enter, so hurry!
Prize kindly donated by Photography Holidays with Andalucian Adventures
As the leading UK based supplier of painting holidays in Spain, Andalucian Adventures are now using their experience to offer the same quality holidays to photographers. For this unique holiday, Andalucian Adventures have teamed up with Peter Netley, a hugely talented travel and art photographer.
Also, 5 people will win a copy of ACDSee 8 Photo Manager (worth $49.99 each)
Prize kindly donated by ACD Systems.
ACDSee 8 Photo Manager is all you ever need for Viewing, Organizing and Sharing your photos! Is your photo collection a mess? ACDSee 8 photo software for digital enthusiasts makes it fast and easy to organize, manage, enhance, and share all your valued photo memories.
On Wednesday 10th May 2006, 6 names will be randomly selected from the list of PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscribers.
All you have to do to enter is subscribe to the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter before May 10th 2006.
PhotographyBLOG has teamed up with Andalucian Adventures to give you the chance of winning a half-price photography holiday in Andalucia, Spain (worth £449.50 / £474.50) ! There is just 1 more day left to enter, so hurry! Prize kindly donated by Photography Holidays with Andalucian Adventures As the leading UK…
Direct Source Marketing Press Release
Rolleiflex/Horseman Partnership Announces Horseman LD With Full Bellows Functions for Canon or Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
CONCORD, CA (May 9, 2006) – Direct Source Marketing, www.dsmww.com the Rolleiflex and Horseman partnership for professional-level products, today announced the Horseman LD, a camera accessory that provides full bellows functions to DSLR cameras and the ability to convert the LD into a 4 x 5-inch film camera. The LD is the most versatile “front end tool” the digital photographer can own. Whether you are using a Canon or Nikon digital single lens reflex, the Horseman LD gives advanced photographers the ability to add full bellows functions with all the associated perspective and creative effects of the view camera.
Direct Source Marketing Press Release Rolleiflex/Horseman Partnership Announces Horseman LD With Full Bellows Functions for Canon or Nikon Digital SLR Cameras CONCORD, CA (May 9, 2006) – Direct Source Marketing, www.dsmww.com the Rolleiflex and Horseman partnership for professional-level products, today announced the Horseman LD, a camera accessory that provides full…
Imation Press Release
Imation Inkjet Printable CDs and DVDs with AquaGuard™ - Water-Fast Surface Now Available - New product makes water and smudge resistant printed images jump off the disc with vibrant colors and crisp designs that last
OAKDALE, Minn. (May 8, 2006) – Print images with lasting impact on the new Inkjet Printable CDs and DVDs with AquaGuard™ surface from Imation Corp (NYSE: IMN)—available in mid-May through Imation authorized distributors. Thanks to the first-of-its kind AquaGuard nanoparticle technology, the new discs feature a whiter, brighter surface that provides a better canvas on which to print vibrant, lasting impressions. Printed images and text are also permanently locked into the disc’s surface – even when handled immediately after printing or when exposed to water.
Imation Press Release Imation Inkjet Printable CDs and DVDs with AquaGuard™ - Water-Fast Surface Now Available - New product makes water and smudge resistant printed images jump off the disc with vibrant colors and crisp designs that last OAKDALE, Minn. (May 8, 2006) – Print images with lasting impact on…
Serif Press Release
Serif (Europe) Ltd, the UK’s leading independent desktop publishing, design and graphics software developer, is delighted to announce the release of MoviePlus 5. MoviePlus 5 (List Price £59.99; upgrade prices available*) is Serif’s impressive movie-editing package that enables everyone to make the most of their video footage, audio clips and digital images, regardless of their experience. Already extremely powerful and responsive with unlimited multi-track timeline and real-time previewing, this latest version introduces DVD Authoring, HDV support and QuickTime Import & Export, making it easier than ever and more enjoyable to create video masterpieces and dynamic photo slideshows.
Serif Press Release Serif (Europe) Ltd, the UK’s leading independent desktop publishing, design and graphics software developer, is delighted to announce the release of MoviePlus 5. MoviePlus 5 (List Price £59.99; upgrade prices available*) is Serif’s impressive movie-editing package that enables everyone to make the most of their video footage…
Adobe have officially released Camera Raw 3.4 for both Windows and Mac platforms. Support for the following cameras has been added in this update.
* Canon EOS 30D
* Leaf Aptus 65
* Leaf Aptus 75
* Olympus EVOLT 330
* Olympus SP-320
* Pentax *ist DL2
* Samsung GX-1S
Website: Adobe Camera Raw 3.4 (Windows)
Website: Adobe Camera Raw 3.4 (Mac)
Adobe have officially released Camera Raw 3.4 for both Windows and Mac platforms. Support for the following cameras has been added in this update. * Canon EOS 30D * Leaf Aptus 65 * Leaf Aptus 75 * Olympus EVOLT 330 * Olympus SP-320 * Pentax *ist DL2 * Samsung GX-1S Website: Adobe Camera Raw 3.4 (Windows) Website: Adobe Camera Raw 3.4 (Mac)
PCMagazine have the first online review of the entry-level Fujifilm FinePix A500 Zoom digital camera.
“Looking for a digital point-and-shoot that is both affordable and easy to use? Fuji has one for your consideration. The Fuji FinePix A500 ($179 list) is a 5.1-megapixel compact digital camera that features a 3X optical zoom. The lens has a 6.4mm-to-19.2mm zoom range (equivalent to a 35mm lens with a 38mm-114mm zoom) and corresponding maximum f-stops of f/3.3 to f/5.5. It comes with 12MB of internal memory and includes Fuji’s patented Super CCD sensor (but I have to say that I’ve never noticed that this special sensor does anything out of the ordinary). On my tests, the A500 took very good stills and delivered solid performance for low-cost camera.”
PCMagazine have the first online review of the entry-level Fujifilm FinePix A500 Zoom digital camera. “Looking for a digital point-and-shoot that is both affordable and easy to use? Fuji has one for your consideration. The Fuji FinePix A500 ($179 list) is a 5.1-megapixel compact digital camera that features a 3X…
PCMagazine have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera.
“Panasonic’s recent ad campaign promoting MEGA O.l.S., its image stabilization technology, includes the catch phrase “Life’s a blur. Your photos shouldn’t be.” It’s a good line and, for the most part, appropriately highlights this technology’s performance. The MEGA O.l.S. (optical image stabilizer) hardware comes in handy on Panasonic’s 6-megapixel Lumix DMC-LZ5 compact digital camera, which has twice the zoom range of most compacts I’ve tested.”
Website: PCMagazine - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 Review
PCMagazine have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera. “Panasonic’s recent ad campaign promoting MEGA O.l.S., its image stabilization technology, includes the catch phrase “Life’s a blur. Your photos shouldn’t be.” It’s a good line and, for the most part, appropriately highlights this technology’s performance. The MEGA…
DPReview 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.
“The Optio A10 is a deeply frustrating camera for a reviewer; on the one hand it is capable of producing some of the best results in its class, the lens is obviously excellent, image processing is fairly subtle, and unlike so many similar cameras the default contrast, saturation and sharpening are spot-on. On the other hand it can be really, really annoying to use; by today’s standards shooting feels slow and unresponsive, and has a screen that can’t be seen at all in bright weather.”
Website: DPReview - Pentax Optio A10 Review
DPReview 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. “The Optio A10 is a deeply frustrating camera for a reviewer; on the one hand it is capable of producing some of the best results…
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom digital camera.
“Manual controls aren’t overwhelming on this model, although it comes with ISO and exposure compensation in addition to preset white balance modes. The F470 does have hybrid functionality and will shoot video clips at a resolution of 640 x 480 at 30 fps with simultaneous, though not stunning, monaural audio. With an intuitive menu structure and understated design, the F470 has features that appeal distinctly to the beginners’ market.”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom Review
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom digital camera. “Manual controls aren’t overwhelming on this model, although it comes with ISO and exposure compensation in addition to preset white balance modes. The F470 does have hybrid functionality and will shoot video clips at a resolution…