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Kodak UK Press Release
New centre will strengthen Kodak’s position at the forefront of technological advances in digital imaging, display technology and health care.
Cambridge, May 4th 2006- At a ceremony attended by representatives from the European Commission, academia and industry on 26th April, Mr Ken Ducatel, Member of the European Commission for Information Society & Media, officially opened Kodak’s new European Research Centre, which is based on the Cambridge Science Park. This groundbreaking facility was established at the end of 2005 to consolidate the company’s research operations in Europe and forge increased links with Europe’s leading university.
Kodak UK Press Release New centre will strengthen Kodak’s position at the forefront of technological advances in digital imaging, display technology and health care. Cambridge, May 4th 2006- At a ceremony attended by representatives from the European Commission, academia and industry on 26th April, Mr Ken Ducatel, Member of the…
Sony have released a new firmware update, Version 2, for the new Sony DSC-H2 ultrazoom camera.
Sony has recently discovered a problem in the Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot DSC-H2 where SanDisk Memory Stick Pro Duo media may not be recognized.
When inserting or removing a Memory Stick Pro Duo made by SanDisk, the following errors may occur:
- Appearance of an error message to reinsert the Memory Stick.
- File error.
- Error indication “C13:01”
Sony have released a new firmware update, Version 2, for the new Sony DSC-H2 ultrazoom camera. Sony has recently discovered a problem in the Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot DSC-H2 where SanDisk Memory Stick Pro Duo media may not be recognized. When inserting or removing a Memory Stick Pro Duo made…
O’Reilly Press Release
Introducing “dekePod”—Fresh, Fast, Hip Video Podcasting Scan & Open Money in Photoshop
Sebastopol, CA—Digital imaging guru Deke McClelland, today introduced the pilot for his new show “dekePod”—a video podcast with a hip, visually compelling style. “dekePod” is personal and entertaining with rapid-fire imagery that keeps the viewer engaged. The pilot episode “It’s Your Money, Scan It!” shows viewers a workaround in Photoshop to scan and open money (legal in the U.S. under the specific guidelines detailed at www.rulesforuse.org). Deke is the host of this educational, zippy, sometimes laugh-out-loud show.
O’Reilly Press Release Introducing “dekePod”—Fresh, Fast, Hip Video Podcasting Scan & Open Money in Photoshop Sebastopol, CA—Digital imaging guru Deke McClelland, today introduced the pilot for his new show “dekePod”—a video podcast with a hip, visually compelling style. “dekePod” is personal and entertaining with rapid-fire imagery that keeps the viewer…
ePhotoZine have posted their review of the Ricoh Caplio R4, a 6 megapixel camera with 7x zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and Vibration Correction function.
“I really enjoyed using the Ricoh Caplio R4, having a long zoom range like this in such a tiny camera is a lot of fun, especially as it is equivalent to 28mm at the wide end. The price you pay is in the maximum aperture of the lens being only f/3.3-4.8, although in my opinion it is a price worth paying. Also the CCD shift vibration correction is very effective, with good technique long exposures are possible handheld.”
Website: ePhotoZine - Ricoh Caplio R4 Review
ePhotoZine have posted their review of the Ricoh Caplio R4, a 6 megapixel camera with 7x zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and Vibration Correction function. “I really enjoyed using the Ricoh Caplio R4, having a long zoom range like this in such a tiny camera is a lot of…
DCResource have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera, awarding it their “Editor’s Choice” award.
“The Olympus EVOLT E-330 is a breath of fresh air in the often stale world of consumer digital SLRs. While most new D-SLRs add things like more resolution and a larger LCD, Olympus has broken the mold and given us a camera with a live view LCD that everyone with a fixed-lens camera has been enjoying for ten years. Being a new technology, the live view feature is not without its problems, and the tradeoffs that come with it should be carefully thought over before you drop the thousand dollars (or more) On the E-330. If you can live with these tradeoffs you’ll find a capable digital SLR that lets you shoot in ways that were impossible—or at least back-breaking—on other cameras in this class.”
Website: DCResource - Olympus E-330 Review
DCResource have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera, awarding it their “Editor’s Choice” award. “The Olympus EVOLT E-330 is a breath of fresh air in the often stale world of consumer digital SLRs. While most new D-SLRs add things like more resolution and a larger LCD…
Digital Photography Blog have a short review of the Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom, which has an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Super CCD sensor with 6.1 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“This is not a digital camera for people who want lots of manual controls. It does have five ‘shooting modes’ (natural light, portrait, landscape, sport and night modes) as well as a one touch macro mode but beyond that in ‘manual mode’ you only really have some basic control over exposure compensation and white balance. I played around with these settings but found that in most cases the fully automatic mode performed to such a high standard that manual mode is not something I’d use a lot with this camera. This is the reason that I first thought of this camera as a great mothers day gift - I know not all mums are ‘auto mode shooters’ but my mum is!”
Website: Digital Photography Blog - Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom Review
Digital Photography Blog have a short review of the Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom, which has an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Super CCD sensor with 6.1 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “This is not a digital camera for people who want lots of manual controls. It does…
The new Casio EX-Z5 is announced. Offering 5 megapixels, 3x zoom, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and integrated Anti Shake DSP (Digital Signal Processor), the Casio EX-Z5 will be available from the end of May 2006.
Casio Europe Press Release
Norderstedt, April 2006 - The new EXILIM EX-Z5 is the perfect companion for the summer. With its matt-brushed, black surface it is a well-designed eye-catcher in every situation. At the same time the easy-to-handle digital camera convinces due to its simple operability and innovative EXILIM technologies. Users appreciate the 5 mega-pixel resolution with 3x optical zoom for fantastic photo quality, as well as the 2.5-inch TFT color display to view the photo motifs in comfort. A large number of BEST SHOT motif programs, which can be easily activated via the BEST SHOT button, makes it easy to take photographs at selected moments. Beginners therefore also have the possibility of setting their digital camera specifically to outside motif conditions. The freely selectable Easy Mode prevents inadvertent adjustment of the technical settings and makes it easier than ever to take pictures. The DIRECT ON function rounds off the user-friendly operability of the EX-Z5.
The new Casio EX-Z5 is announced. Offering 5 megapixels, 3x zoom, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and integrated Anti Shake DSP (Digital Signal Processor), the Casio EX-Z5 will be available from the end of May 2006. Casio Europe Press Release Norderstedt, April 2006 - The new EXILIM EX-Z5 is the…
Microsoft have just announced a new photo contest aimed at college students, complete with a $20,000 first prize!
“The inaugural Microsoft Future Pro Photographers Photography Contest is the most lucrative contest of its kind and provides a unique opportunity for college and university student photographers from around the world to showcase their artistic talent and photographic style. Microsoft is committed to carrying the art of digital photography forward by encouraging new and emerging talent at the student level to learn, utilize, and implement state-of-the-art equipment, software, and techniques to produce the finest images possible.”
The submission period is May 1st until May 31st, so you don’t have much time left to enter.
Microsoft have just announced a new photo contest aimed at college students, complete with a $20,000 first prize! “The inaugural Microsoft Future Pro Photographers Photography Contest is the most lucrative contest of its kind and provides a unique opportunity for college and university student photographers from around the world to…
Nokia Press Release
Five of world’s best photographers recognize up and coming photography talents
Espoo, Finland - A software engineer from India has today been named the global winner of the Nokia Nseries See New competition, one of the most ambitious mobile photography competitions ever undertaken, judged by five of the world’s best photographers. Pinjalim Bora joined thousands of people from around the world taking up the challenge to ‘shoot new’ - capturing something from a different angle or something never previously photographed - using a megapixel camera phone. Pinjalim’s image, ‘The Nose Ball’ caught the eye of judge Raghu Rai, one of India’s most respected documentary photographers and was then voted the overall winner by a panel of Nokia imaging experts.
Nokia Press Release Five of world’s best photographers recognize up and coming photography talents Espoo, Finland - A software engineer from India has today been named the global winner of the Nokia Nseries See New competition, one of the most ambitious mobile photography competitions ever undertaken, judged by five of…
Epson UK Press Release
4th May 2006 - At the heart of all Epson’s digital printing technology lies the unique Micro Piezo print head. The leader of the project responsible for its invention, Minoru Usui, currently Seiko Epson director and the general administrative manager of the Production and Engineering & Development Division, has been awarded the prestigious Perkin Medal in recognition of his achievement. The award, established by the Society of Dyers and Colourists, recognizes individuals for their outstanding technical development within the realm of colour science. Only 22 of these medals have been awarded since the award’s inauguration in 1901.
Epson UK Press Release 4th May 2006 - At the heart of all Epson’s digital printing technology lies the unique Micro Piezo print head. The leader of the project responsible for its invention, Minoru Usui, currently Seiko Epson director and the general administrative manager of the Production and Engineering &…
Sony UK Press Release
Sony United Kingdom Ltd is pleased to announce the arrival of Paul Genge from Konica Minolta. Having previously spent 7 years at Konica Minolta Photo Imaging (UK) Limited, working as Product Manager Paul has a wealth of experience in the Digital Imaging market. Paul will work closely with the Sony Digital Imaging team lead by Shaun Dorrington on current and future developments in this area.
“Sony develops leading digital imaging technologies appealing to photographers who desire the increased performance of Digital SLR systems, I am pleased to join Sony at this exciting time and assist in the challenge of establishing Sony at the forefront of Digital SLR photography” said Paul Genge.
Sony UK Press Release Sony United Kingdom Ltd is pleased to announce the arrival of Paul Genge from Konica Minolta. Having previously spent 7 years at Konica Minolta Photo Imaging (UK) Limited, working as Product Manager Paul has a wealth of experience in the Digital Imaging market. Paul will work…
CNET have reviewed the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, a 6 megapixel camera with an image stabilized 12x zoom lens, ISO 800 and a 2 inch LCD screen.
“Autofocus occurs quickly for the most part, although a few of my shots looked as if the focus hadn’t locked before capture. I didn’t experience any of the problems that the S2’s reviewer did with SuperMacro mode; it worked fine for me, even with the lens almost pressed against the subject. The image stabilization bought me about two stops of shutter latitude, but my hands shake like an octogenarian’s—a coffee-drinking octogenarian.”
Website: CNET - Canon PowerShot S3 IS Review
CNET have reviewed the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, a 6 megapixel camera with an image stabilized 12x zoom lens, ISO 800 and a 2 inch LCD screen. “Autofocus occurs quickly for the most part, although a few of my shots looked as if the focus hadn’t locked before capture. I…
ePhotoZine have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel, 28mm wide-angle lens Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01.
“There is quite a surprising level of noise present at the lowest ISO80 setting, I expected the image to be much cleaner. The noise level at ISO400 is a little disappointing as well. By this point the pattern has changed into large patches of chroma noise, which can be quite unpleasant.”
Website: ePhotoZine - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 Review
ePhotoZine have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel, 28mm wide-angle lens Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01. “There is quite a surprising level of noise present at the lowest ISO80 setting, I expected the image to be much cleaner. The noise level at ISO400 is a little disappointing as well. By this point…
PCMagazine have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A430, which offers 4 megapixels, ISO 800, 2.5 inch LCD and a 4x optical zoom lens.
“With a 4-megapixel sensor and a 4X optical zoom lens, the Canon PowerShot A430 ($179.95 list) is a really nice buy for an inexpensive, compact digital camera. The lens offers a 5.4mm-to-21.6mm range (equivalent to a 35mm lens with a 39mm-to-156mm zoom) and corresponding maximum f-stops of f/2.8 to f/5.8. But I wish Canon would offer more ease-of-use and help features in the menus; this would be a big help to beginners who never crack the camera’s manual.”
PCMagazine have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A430, which offers 4 megapixels, ISO 800, 2.5 inch LCD and a 4x optical zoom lens. “With a 4-megapixel sensor and a 4X optical zoom lens, the Canon PowerShot A430 ($179.95 list) is a really nice buy for an inexpensive, compact digital camera…
The Kodak Easyshare V570 is a 5 megapixel digital camera with a difference - it has two lenses rather than the usual one. The V570 is the first Kodak camera to feature the company’s Dual Lens Technology, offering a fixed focal lens of 23mm and a second zoom lens of 39-117mm for a total 5X optical zoom range. In addition the Kodak V570 has a 2.5 inch LCD screen, 180-degree panorama mode, advanced video with built-in image stabilization and 22 different scene modes, all in a body less than an inch thick. Read my review to find out if the Kodak V570 can fulfill its potential.
Website: Kodak Easyshare V570 Review
The Kodak Easyshare V570 is a 5 megapixel digital camera with a difference - it has two lenses rather than the usual one. The V570 is the first Kodak camera to feature the company’s Dual Lens Technology, offering a fixed focal lens of 23mm and a second zoom lens of…
Fujifilm USA Press Release
System Found in Fujifilm’s FinePix V10 and FinePix F30 Digital Cameras Reduces Noise For Improved Picture Quality
Valhalla, NY, May 2, 2006 - Not happy with the quality of your digital pictures? It just might be too “noisy” in your digital camera. Fortunately, there is a new system from Fujifilm that reduces image noise, letting point-and-shoot camera users capture moments as their eyes see them, leading to more natural, life-like images under a wider variety of shooting conditions, even low light. The system is Real Photo Technology and it is found in Fujifilm’s FinePix V10, now available, and the FinePix F30, shipping to retailers this month.
Fujifilm USA Press Release System Found in Fujifilm’s FinePix V10 and FinePix F30 Digital Cameras Reduces Noise For Improved Picture Quality Valhalla, NY, May 2, 2006 - Not happy with the quality of your digital pictures? It just might be too “noisy” in your digital camera. Fortunately, there is a…
Nokia Press Release
Nokia and Press Gazette join forces to launch the Nokia Citizen Journalism Awards
Nokia and Press Gazette, organisers of the British Press Awards, today announced the creation of a new award to recognise and celebrate the growing phenomenon of citizen journalism. The Nokia Citizen Journalism Awards are open to any member of the public that has had a photo or video clip published or used by a newspaper, magazine, broadcast service, internet news service, blog or photo sharing website in the last 12 months. Entries can be submitted to a specially created website at www.citizenjournalismawards.co.uk and will be judged by a distinguished industry panel including Jon Snow (Award winning presenter of Channel 4 News), Vicky Taylor (BBC News Interactivity Editor), Nick Wrenn (Editor CNN.com Europe), and Glyn Genin (Chairman of the Picture Editors Awards and former Financial Times Picture Editor). The deadline for entries is June 30th.
Nokia Press Release Nokia and Press Gazette join forces to launch the Nokia Citizen Journalism Awards Nokia and Press Gazette, organisers of the British Press Awards, today announced the creation of a new award to recognise and celebrate the growing phenomenon of citizen journalism. The Nokia Citizen Journalism Awards are…
Canon UK Press Release
Canon has received two Best Camera awards this year from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). The EOS 5D received the Best D-SLR Professional accolade, while the Digital IXUS 65 was pronounced Best Ultra Compact Digital Camera. Coinciding with the announcement that Canon holds the number one position in the Western European digital camera market for the fourth consecutive year , the TIPA awards highlight Canon’s leadership in the field of photographic technology.
“We are delighted to receive this recognition from the TIPA members,” remarked Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. “Photography is at the core of our business, and we strive to always push the boundaries of imaging technology. The breakthrough EOS 5D and innovative Digital IXUS 65 are fine examples of this ethos.”
Canon UK Press Release Canon has received two Best Camera awards this year from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). The EOS 5D received the Best D-SLR Professional accolade, while the Digital IXUS 65 was pronounced Best Ultra Compact Digital Camera. Coinciding with the announcement that Canon holds the number…
ASMP Press Release
The American Society of Media Photographers has met with representatives of the Copyright Office and the Library of Congress and with industry partners to discuss the on-line registration of photographs from within existing and future digital asset management programs. “With on-line registration on the near horizon, this feature will make it much easier to actually register your copyright and more fully protect your images,” said Richard Anderson, chair of ASMP’s Digital Standards Committee and principal author of the Universal Photographic Digital Imaging Guidelines (UPDIG) document.
ASMP Press Release The American Society of Media Photographers has met with representatives of the Copyright Office and the Library of Congress and with industry partners to discuss the on-line registration of photographs from within existing and future digital asset management programs. “With on-line registration on the near horizon, this…
Lexar Media Press Release
Innovative Card-Level Security System Named “Best Imaging Storage Media” by Europe’s Most Influential Imaging Editors
FREMONT, Ca., May 2, 2006 – Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR), a world leader in advanced digital media technologies, today announced that Lexar® LockTight™ Professional CompactFlash memory cards, ideal for security-conscious photographers worldwide, have been recognized by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) as the “Best Imaging Storage Media” introduced in Europe in the past 12 months. The award-winning system employs a unique functionality for protecting stored data when used in conjunction with a camera that supports the system and, as a result, is a valuable tool for photographers in fields such as forensic photography, scientific research, military, law enforcement and mass media.
Lexar Media Press Release Innovative Card-Level Security System Named “Best Imaging Storage Media” by Europe’s Most Influential Imaging Editors FREMONT, Ca., May 2, 2006 – Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR), a world leader in advanced digital media technologies, today announced that Lexar® LockTight™ Professional CompactFlash memory cards, ideal for security-conscious…