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Both models will be available in the UK from April 2006 with a guide price of £149.99. A flash diffuser, strap, silicon paste as well as an anti-condensation kit is included in every package.
Casio Europe Press Release
Norderstedt, March 2006 - The Great Barrier Reef on the east coast of Australia is one of the most exciting natural settings on earth. The world’s biggest coral reef offers diving-fans the most beautiful impressions of tropical underwater worlds and is perfect for photography. In order to be able to record these and other moments in pictures and enjoy them again and again, CASIO has designed the two new underwater housings EWC-60 and EWC-70. Both are compatible with each of the two EXILIM digital camera models from the current and new line-up.
Both models will be available in the UK from April 2006 with a guide price of £149.99. A flash diffuser, strap, silicon paste as well as an anti-condensation kit is included in every package. Casio Europe Press Release Norderstedt, March 2006 - The Great Barrier Reef on the east coast…
Sharpcast Press Release
PALO ALTO, CALIF. (March 8, 2006) – Sharpcast, a leading innovator in real-time synchronization services for digital consumer media and information, has secured $13.5 million in Series B funding. Sigma Partners led the investment, with Series A investors Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Selby Venture Partners participating. Sharpcast is developing a suite of consumer services that dramatically simplifies the way people manage, access, back up and share digital media and information. With Sharpcast services, a person’s PC and mobile phone work together automatically to keep all of their media and information in sync, backed up on the web and instantly accessible wherever they are. The company’s first service, Sharpcast photos, will launch in beta later this spring. People can request an invitation to the beta at www.sharpcast.com.
Sharpcast Press Release PALO ALTO, CALIF. (March 8, 2006) – Sharpcast, a leading innovator in real-time synchronization services for digital consumer media and information, has secured $13.5 million in Series B funding. Sigma Partners led the investment, with Series A investors Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Selby Venture Partners participating. Sharpcast…
HP UK Press Release
New HP Scanners Offer Graphics Professionals Incredible Versatility, Quality and Speed - Enhanced transparency capabilities, high resolution and a full professional software package make these scanners ideal for photographers and graphics professionals
LONDON, UK, March 8, 2006 - HP today announced the HP Scanjet 8300 Professional Image Scanner and HP Scanjet 8300gp Graphic Arts Scanner, giving graphics professionals everything they need from an image-scanning station, ensuring line accuracy and colour consistency. The scanners come with superb resolution, making them perfect for those needing ultra-sharp reproduction. The scanners’ Transparent Material Adapter gives the versatility needed in a professional environment, taking up to eighteen 35mm frames of negative film, eight 35mm framed slides and one frame of middle (120mm) or large (240mm) photographic format.
HP UK Press Release New HP Scanners Offer Graphics Professionals Incredible Versatility, Quality and Speed - Enhanced transparency capabilities, high resolution and a full professional software package make these scanners ideal for photographers and graphics professionals LONDON, UK, March 8, 2006 - HP today announced the HP Scanjet 8300 Professional…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera.
“The LZ5 is very well designed. While it can’t be described as an ultra-compact camera, I found it fits easily in coat or sweatshirt pockets as well as small purses and handbags; thanks in part to its zoom lens neatly retracting into the body. The back of the camera is dominated by its large 2.5-inch LCD monitor, which unfortunately is the only viewfinder. It is however an excellent display and was very effective for menu navigation, image review and as a viewfinder in the bright sun.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 Review
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera. “The LZ5 is very well designed. While it can’t be described as an ultra-compact camera, I found it fits easily in coat or sweatshirt pockets as well as small purses and handbags; thanks in part to…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 camera.
“The image quality was average. Outdoors it captured the best images in my opinion, with our samples being relatively sharp, well exposed and showing good color saturation. Like the LZ5, noise levels were average when shooting with an ISO of 100 or lower, becoming much more noticeable at 200 and 400. By looking at our ambient light sample of the M&M man, you can see what I mean. While this may not be an issue with those who use the “Normal” exposure mode and can select the desired ISO speed, those who use Simple mode will have to hope the camera is using the lowest setting possible”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 camera. “The image quality was average. Outdoors it captured the best images in my opinion, with our samples being relatively sharp, well exposed and showing good color saturation. Like the LZ5, noise levels were average when shooting…
Micron Technology Press Release
BOISE, Idaho, and FREMONT, Calif., March 8, 2006 – Micron Technology, Inc., (NYSE: MU) and Lexar Media, Inc., (NASDAQ: LEXR) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Micron to acquire Lexar in a stock-for-stock merger. Under terms of the agreement, each outstanding common share of Lexar will receive 0.5625 shares of Micron stock. Micron anticipates issuing shares in exchange for 81.6 million Lexar shares outstanding. Additional Micron shares will be issued upon the exercise of assumed stock options. The acquisition will strengthen Micron’s position in the NAND flash business and enable the company to deliver innovative NAND flash solutions from design, development and manufacturing to marketing and sales of products to worldwide consumers and device manufacturers. The merger is designed to combine Micron’s technology and manufacturing leadership in NAND flash memory with Lexar’s leadership in NAND controller and system design technology, brand recognition and retail channel strength to create a vertically integrated entity fully focused on the NAND business.
Micron Technology Press Release BOISE, Idaho, and FREMONT, Calif., March 8, 2006 – Micron Technology, Inc., (NYSE: MU) and Lexar Media, Inc., (NASDAQ: LEXR) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Micron to acquire Lexar in a stock-for-stock merger. Under terms of the agreement, each outstanding…
DIWA member Steves Digicams has reviewed the new 5 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 digicam.
“Coming in at the entry-level of Panasonic’s Lumix line, the LS2 is an affordable point-n-shoot model that features 5-megapixels of resolution, a 3x optical zoom lens, Panasonic’s MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) system, QVGA (320x240) movie mode w/out audio, and 2.0-inch TFT LCD monitor. It offers fully automatic operation for beginners with its Simple mode or one of the pre-programmed creative scene modes. Normal mode is also mostly automatic, but adds options like ISO, White balance, Aspect ratio, AF mode, Color effects, etc.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 Review
DIWA member Steves Digicams has reviewed the new 5 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 digicam. “Coming in at the entry-level of Panasonic’s Lumix line, the LS2 is an affordable point-n-shoot model that features 5-megapixels of resolution, a 3x optical zoom lens, Panasonic’s MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) system, QVGA (320x240) movie…
Texas Instruments Press Release
New Processor Allows OEMs to Rapidly Process High-Quality Images and Shoot High-Definition Video
Giving digital still camera (DSC) manufacturers the benefits of full software programmability with the performance of hard-wired solutions, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced DaVinci technology optimized for the digital still camera market. The technology includes a new highly flexible processor, a software suite that simulates a full digital still camera system and third parties offering camera-specific algorithms. For more information, please see: www.ti.com/dscinfo. “Offering DaVinci technology specifically for the digital still camera market underscores our efforts to be more than a chip provider and shows our commitment to this space,” said Kanika Ferrell, U.S. marketing manager, digital camera solutions group, TI. “We understand that manufacturers need a partner who is familiar with the entire camera. In fact, TI has a team that built an entire camera system from the ground up allowing us to fully understand the challenges and develop solutions based on this information.”
Texas Instruments Press Release New Processor Allows OEMs to Rapidly Process High-Quality Images and Shoot High-Definition Video Giving digital still camera (DSC) manufacturers the benefits of full software programmability with the performance of hard-wired solutions, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced DaVinci technology optimized for the digital still camera…
Casio Europe Press Release
Norderstedt, March 2006 - In good time for the start of spring, CASIO is delighting the camera market with high-grade colour editions of the EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z600, which was introduced in January. The EX-Z600 black sets trends in matt black. The EX-Z600 blue shimmers in elegant blue and gives a great summer feeling. However, the EX-Z600 not only attracts attention through its appearance, but also the technical features of the digital camera are convincing: the extra bright and 2.7-inch TFT colour display permits appropriate adjustment to the scene even during a stronger incidence of light, thus making it easier to take photos. In addition, with the EX-Z600 up to 550 photos are possible according to CIPA Standard with a fully charged Super Life Battery.
Casio Europe Press Release Norderstedt, March 2006 - In good time for the start of spring, CASIO is delighting the camera market with high-grade colour editions of the EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z600, which was introduced in January. The EX-Z600 black sets trends in matt black. The EX-Z600 blue shimmers in elegant…
Casio Europe Press Release
Norderstedt, March 2006 - Simple operation and useful functions - that’s what makes the EX-Z60 stand out. The new EX-Z60 black and red is now attracting attention. The colour variations in matt-brushed body are ideal everyday accessories. Additionally, these hand gems also captivate with their useful technical features: 6 Megapixels, a 3x optical zoom, Anti Shake DSP and a 2.5-inch TFT colour display make the small design camera a giant in its class.
Casio Europe Press Release Norderstedt, March 2006 - Simple operation and useful functions - that’s what makes the EX-Z60 stand out. The new EX-Z60 black and red is now attracting attention. The colour variations in matt-brushed body are ideal everyday accessories. Additionally, these hand gems also captivate with their useful…
The NPD Group Press Release
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.—March 6, 2006—According to leading consumer and retail information provider The NPD Group, forecasts show the U.S. digital camera market will generate close to $6.8 billion in revenue and sell a record-breaking 29.5 million units in 2006. The digital camera market is expected to increase by eight percent in revenue and 17 percent in units over 2005. The findings come from The NPD Group’s Market Outlook report, driven by a powerful new forecasting methodology that gives companies an unparalleled view of the market’s future behavior. “The NPD Group’s forecasting model is a unique combination of point-of-sale and consumer data, along with econometric modeling and the expertise of our industry analysts,” said Stephen Baker, vice president of industry analysis, The NPD Group. “That combination created a forecast for 2005 that came within two percent of The NPD Group’s actual consumer data for the year.”
The NPD Group Press Release PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.—March 6, 2006—According to leading consumer and retail information provider The NPD Group, forecasts show the U.S. digital camera market will generate close to $6.8 billion in revenue and sell a record-breaking 29.5 million units in 2006. The digital camera market is expected…
Norwegian website Akam.no have the first online review of the new Sony DSC-H2 ultrazoom camera.
Website: Akam.no - Sony DSC-H2 Review
Norwegian website Akam.no have the first online review of the new Sony DSC-H2 ultrazoom camera. Website: Akam.no - Sony DSC-H2 Review Website: Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Samsung Electronics Press Release
Seoul, Korea March 6 th , 2006 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a leading provider of mobile phones and telecom systems, is reinforcing its technology leadership by unveiling the world’s first 8GB Hard Disk embedded smartphone (model: i310). Samsung breaks the storage limit in mobile phones by introducing the world’s first mobile phone equipped with a 8GB hard disk drive (model: SGH-i310). With the large storage of 8GB, the i310 will change the way people manage and use the mobile phone. Samsung is the first to adopt a hard disk drive into mobile phones and has launched three models equipped with a hard disk drive; the world’s first 1.5GB HDD embedded phone (model: SPH-V5400), the world’s first 3GB HDD embedded phone (model: SCH-V7900) and the world’s first 3GB HDD Music smartphone (model: SGH-i300).
Samsung Electronics Press Release Seoul, Korea March 6 th , 2006 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a leading provider of mobile phones and telecom systems, is reinforcing its technology leadership by unveiling the world’s first 8GB Hard Disk embedded smartphone (model: i310). Samsung breaks the storage limit in mobile phones…
Fujifilm UK Press Release
A polar first, and maybe a last. Captured on Fujifilm - Fujifilm memory cards to document a historic journey to the North Pole and beyond
Fujifilm is proud to announce that its CompactFlash cards have been selected for Adventure Ecology’s epic expedition across the ice of the Arctic ocean, from Russia to Canada via the North Pole. Due to the rise in global temperatures, this transcontinental ice route may soon be inaccessible by man, and the images documenting the team’s journey will become our last record of this path. The four-person team, including Britons David de Rothschild and photographer Martin Hartley, departed early March from Cape Arctichesky in Russia and are travelling across the ice towards the North Pole, then on to Canada. The trip will cover 1,240 miles, and, if completed, will be the first time that Britons have made the surface polar crossing from Canada to Russia. Images and reports detailing the expedition’s day-by-day progress can be viewed at: www.adventureecology.com/mission1
Fujifilm UK Press Release A polar first, and maybe a last. Captured on Fujifilm - Fujifilm memory cards to document a historic journey to the North Pole and beyond Fujifilm is proud to announce that its CompactFlash cards have been selected for Adventure Ecology’s epic expedition across the ice of…
Imaging Resource have published their review of the new Fujifilm FinePix E900 Zoom, a 9 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 32-128mm and an ISO range of ISO 80 to ISO 800.
“Equipped with a fully-automatic, point-and-click mode, the Fujifilm FinePix E900 is suitable for neophyte snapshooters. But it also comes with semi-automatic and manual exposure controls, which would appeal to intermediate photographers—those who want control over their photography, but are not ready for the size and cost of a digital SLR. A quick look at shutter lag numbers also reveals a camera that is good at capturing children if you learn to prefocus. It’s also attractive as a travel camera; large enough to take telephoto and wide-angle conversion lenses, but small enough to drop easily in a small bag. It’s use of AA batteries adds to its travel credentials. Experienced photographers will want to review this camera’s features list carefully before buying. While it offers such desirable extras as automatic exposure bracketing and RAW image format, it has almost no color-management and no custom user settings.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Fujifilm FinePix E900 Zoom Review
Imaging Resource have published their review of the new Fujifilm FinePix E900 Zoom, a 9 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 32-128mm and an ISO range of ISO 80 to ISO 800. “Equipped with a fully-automatic, point-and-click mode, the Fujifilm FinePix E900 is suitable for…
DCResource have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 which combines a 12x optical zoom lens with MEGA O.I.S. in a compact body.
“Overall, the image quality on the DMC-FZ7 is very good. Photos were well-exposed, with accurate color, low purple fringing levels, and pleasing sharpness. My one complaint is about noise: there’s a bit too much of it, even at ISO 80. At ISO 200, details started to look more like watercolor paintings, and the effect becomes quite pronounced at higher sensitivities. If you’re shooting at lower ISOs and keeping print sizes at 8.5 x 11 inches or below, the noise should not be an issue. If you’ll be using the high ISO settings, or making large prints, the noise on the FZ7 may be bothersome.”
DCResource have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 which combines a 12x optical zoom lens with MEGA O.I.S. in a compact body. “Overall, the image quality on the DMC-FZ7 is very good. Photos were well-exposed, with accurate color, low purple fringing levels, and pleasing sharpness. My one complaint is about…
DCResource have just reviewed the Canon PowerShot SD430 (also known as the Digital IXUS WIRELESS), which features automatic wireless image transfer, wireless control of camera shooting functions from a PC and ships with a wireless print adapter.
“The Canon PowerShot SD430 Digital ELPH Wireless is an ultra-compact camera with all the features you’d expect from an ultra-compact, plus one more: wireless functionality. In fact, the Wi-Fi feature is the only thing that sets it apart from the other cameras in Canon’s SD-series, and it commands a $100-200 price premium over the other Digital ELPHs. Is it worth it? Well, that depends on your needs. The SD430 looks like a typical Digital ELPH camera, though the antenna on one side of the body breaks the continuity of the design. Like the other SD-series cameras, it’s compact, made mostly of metal, and quite solid. It fits well in the hand, and the important controls are easy to reach. The camera has a standard 3X zoom lens (covering 35 - 105 mm) and a 2.0” LCD display that is easy to see in low light conditions.”
DCResource have just reviewed the Canon PowerShot SD430 (also known as the Digital IXUS WIRELESS), which features automatic wireless image transfer, wireless control of camera shooting functions from a PC and ships with a wireless print adapter. “The Canon PowerShot SD430 Digital ELPH Wireless is an ultra-compact camera with all…
CNET have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot M2 digital hybrid camera, a 5 megapixel diigtal camera which also offers MPEG-4 movies in a stylish upright design.
“The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-M2 is a jack-of-all-trades and a master of some. Thanks to good image quality and a big, bright LCD that’s usable in sunlight, this hybrid still camera/camcorder update to the DSC-M1 remains a surprisingly good point-and-click 5-megapixel snapshooter—assuming you’re willing to pay a premium for a camera with a 3X zoom, no manual controls, and no bundled memory card.”
Website: CNET - Sony Cyber-shot M2 Review
CNET have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot M2 digital hybrid camera, a 5 megapixel diigtal camera which also offers MPEG-4 movies in a stylish upright design. “The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-M2 is a jack-of-all-trades and a master of some. Thanks to good image quality and a big, bright LCD that’s usable…
ByteSector have published a review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P1 Wi-Fi digital camera.
“The key selling point on this camera is its onboard wireless network capability. It can interface with any 802.11b or g network after a very simple configuration process through a PC. Surprisingly, to configure the camera for network access, you will first be required to connect it to a computer using the USB cable. I’d have preferred to be able to configure the camera entirely through its user interface, but unfortunately, that isn’t possible.”
Website: ByteSector - Nikon Coolpix P1 Review
ByteSector have published a review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P1 Wi-Fi digital camera. “The key selling point on this camera is its onboard wireless network capability. It can interface with any 802.11b or g network after a very simple configuration process through a PC. Surprisingly, to configure the…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A610 digital camera.
“The Canon A610 also guarantees quality. Every single image was excellently exposed with rich detail. Colour reproduction is strongly saturated but still shows a natural shade. Auto white balance does a good job generally with the exception of the exuberantly present light balance. The optical quality is fine and there’s no need for any comments. The signal noise ratio of the A610 is fine and doesn’t hold any negative surprises. The images are really appealing. The same goes for the operation of the camera. Well thought-out and straightforward with of course the luxury of a tilting LCD monitor.”
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A610 digital camera. “The Canon A610 also guarantees quality. Every single image was excellently exposed with rich detail. Colour reproduction is strongly saturated but still shows a natural shade. Auto white balance does a good job generally with the…