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TrustedReviews have published their review of the Konica Minolta Z6, which updates the popular Z5 and features a 6 megapixel sensor, 12x zoom lens and 2 inch LCD screen.
“Digital cameras have been around for nearly 10 years now. The first consumer models appeared in late 1996, and since that time they have become more and more popular. For several years now digital cameras have out-sold film cameras by a significant margin. Despite this, many manufacturers still design their digital cameras to resemble film cameras, at least in general appearance. One of the few to break with this tradition is Konica Minolta, whose innovative Z series, first introduced in 2003, looks like no film camera ever made. Instead they are designed with purely digital functionality in mind, and the result is one of the oddest-looking but best handling cameras on the market.”
TrustedReviews have published their review of the Konica Minolta Z6, which updates the popular Z5 and features a 6 megapixel sensor, 12x zoom lens and 2 inch LCD screen. “Digital cameras have been around for nearly 10 years now. The first consumer models appeared in late 1996, and since that…
CNET have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare P880 digital camera. The Kodak Easyshare P880 is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“Cameras made for advanced amateurs are often tuned for capturing high-quality images quickly and easily, and they’re stripped of extraneous gimmicks, such as an overabundance of scene modes. The 8-megapixel Kodak EasyShare P880, at the top of the company’s flagship Performance Series, offers a wide-angle zoom lens, as well as design elements, features, and specs that place the camera in that category but delivers them in an uneven and frequently disappointing implementation.”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare P880 Review
CNET have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare P880 digital camera. The Kodak Easyshare P880 is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen. “Cameras made for advanced amateurs are often tuned for capturing high-quality images quickly and easily, and they’re stripped of extraneous…
Mamiya have published 9 full-sized sample JPEG photos taken with the Mamiya ZD digital SLR, a 22 megapixel digital SLR that will cost around £8,000 body only. Take a look at what 22 megapixels is actually like…
Website: Mamiya ZD Digtial SLR Sample Photos
Mamiya have published 9 full-sized sample JPEG photos taken with the Mamiya ZD digital SLR, a 22 megapixel digital SLR that will cost around £8,000 body only. Take a look at what 22 megapixels is actually like… Website: Mamiya ZD Digtial SLR Sample Photos
Canon have released a new firmware version, 1.0.3, for their 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR.
This firmware update incorporates the following improvements:
1. Fixes the phenomenon of large image files (1.7GB) being created.
2. Improves the brightness of the LCD monitor.
3. Fixes an operational abnormality in the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) shooting.
4. Fixes the mistakes in the Swedish-language MENU displays.
This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware versions 1.0.1 installed. By installing this update, the phenomena will be fixed, and the affected cameras can be used without these problems. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.3, it is not necessary to perform this update.
Website: Canon EOS 5D v1.0.3 Firmware
Canon have released a new firmware version, 1.0.3, for their 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR. This firmware update incorporates the following improvements: 1. Fixes the phenomenon of large image files (1.7GB) being created. 2. Improves the brightness of the LCD monitor. 3. Fixes an operational abnormality in the…
Canon have released a new firmware version, 1.0.2, for the Canon EOS-1D Mark II digital SLR camera.
This firmware update (version 1.0.2) includes the following improvements:
1. Fixes a file-numbering error that occurred during Bulb shooting.
2. Improves the brightness of the LCD monitor.
3. Fixes mistakes in the Russian-language MENU displays.
This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware version up to 1.0.0 installed. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.2, it is not necessary to perform this update.
Canon have released a new firmware version, 1.0.2, for the Canon EOS-1D Mark II digital SLR camera. This firmware update (version 1.0.2) includes the following improvements: 1. Fixes a file-numbering error that occurred during Bulb shooting. 2. Improves the brightness of the LCD monitor. 3. Fixes mistakes in the Russian-language…
Seagate Press Release
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Seagate Technology (NYSE:STX) , the world’s leading supplier of consumer electronics hard drives, announced today that the Seagate 8GB CompactFlash Photo Hard Drive has been awarded Professional Photographer Magazine’s “Hot1 Award” in the digital storage media category. The prestigious awards are presented by the magazine annually to products judged to be of the highest quality and most innovative in their category.
“This is quite an honor for a product that is a new entry into a competitive market,” said Jim Druckrey senior vice president and general manager of Branded Solutions for Seagate Technology. “Our Photo Hard Drive storage card is ideal for the needs of professional photographers, providing them with a cost-effective, simple way to store and manage the valuable digital content they accumulate for their work and play.”
Seagate Press Release SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Seagate Technology (NYSE:STX) , the world’s leading supplier of consumer electronics hard drives, announced today that the Seagate 8GB CompactFlash Photo Hard Drive has been awarded Professional Photographer Magazine’s “Hot1 Award” in the digital storage media category. The prestigious awards are presented…
Popular Photography have just reviewed the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, a 10.3 megapixel compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows for a “live” preview.
“The best advice we’ve ever given our readers? Take a camera for a test spin before buying, even if that means dry-firing it at the counter. If you’re ready to move up from a compact digital camera and pick up Sony’s new 10.3MP Cyber-shot DSC-R1 ($1,000 street), there’s a good chance you’ll buy it and return to the store only for more memory cards. But if you’re looking to upgrade from your trusty old 35mm SLR system, or even a two-year old 6MP DSLR, the Sony DSC-R1 might leave you cold.”
Website: Popular Photography - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Review
Popular Photography have just reviewed the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, a 10.3 megapixel compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows for a “live” preview. “The best advice we’ve ever given our readers? Take a camera for a test spin before buying, even if that means dry-firing it at…
creativepro.com have just reviewed Apple’s Aperture software.
“One of the most impressive things about Aperture’s design is its lack of modality. While Aperture tries to encourage a particular workflow—import, compare and pick, add keywords and metadata, edit, output—at no time are you locked into a particular mode or operation. For example, the program’s editing tools work all the time. If you’re working on a book layout and decide an image needs a little adjustment, you can click on that image in your book layout and bring up the editing HUD. Images remain live everywhere in the program, and this flexibility makes your work much easier and a lot more fun.”
creativepro.com have just reviewed Apple’s Aperture software. “One of the most impressive things about Aperture’s design is its lack of modality. While Aperture tries to encourage a particular workflow—import, compare and pick, add keywords and metadata, edit, output—at no time are you locked into a particular mode or operation. For…
Microsoft Press Release
Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer for Windows XP Version 1.0 (Build 50)
The Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer provides the ability to view, organize, and print photos captured in RAW image formats from supported Canon and Nikon digital cameras.
The updated version of the software adds support for the Canon EOS 5D, Nikon D50, and other recent camera models from Canon and Nikon (see list of new supported camera models below). In addition, a new Save As button has been added to the toolbar, allowing users to conveniently save either an embedded preview or processed RAW image to disk as a JPEG or TIFF file.
Microsoft Press Release Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer for Windows XP Version 1.0 (Build 50) The Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer provides the ability to view, organize, and print photos captured in RAW image formats from supported Canon and Nikon digital cameras. The updated version of the software…
Transcend Press Release
Transcend Releases its Lightning Fast, Huge Memory Capacity 8GB 120X Ultra Performance CompactFlash® Card
Transcend Information, Inc. a world leader in flash memory cards, is proud to announce the release of it latest and fastest 120X Ultra Performance 8GB CompactFlash® (CF) Card. The all-new 8GB 120X Ultra Performance CF Card achieves extraordinary average read/write speeds of up to 20/18MB per second using the latest Ultra DMA technology. With these amazing read/write speeds and the huge capacity of 8GBs, users are guaranteed to get the very best performance and results from their high-end digital equipment.
Transcend Press Release Transcend Releases its Lightning Fast, Huge Memory Capacity 8GB 120X Ultra Performance CompactFlash® Card Transcend Information, Inc. a world leader in flash memory cards, is proud to announce the release of it latest and fastest 120X Ultra Performance 8GB CompactFlash® (CF) Card. The all-new 8GB 120X Ultra…
Photodex Press Release
Austin, TX December 16, 2005- Photodex Corporation announced a new upgrade to its award winning slide show software, ProShow Gold. Version
2.6 is loaded with new features that give a user more control over their slide shows and allows for more customizability than ever before. New features include: image transparency support, a new slide show menuing system, built-in audio and video trimmers, and many workflow enhancements.
ProShow Gold 2.6 is the industry leading photo slide show software for consumers. It allows a user to create a highly customized multimedia slide show in just a few minutes. Users simply drag and drop their photos and videos onto a timeline where they can add audio, transitions, motion effects and more. When a show is complete, a user can choose from
9 different ways to output their show, including burning to DVD.
Photodex Press Release Austin, TX December 16, 2005- Photodex Corporation announced a new upgrade to its award winning slide show software, ProShow Gold. Version 2.6 is loaded with new features that give a user more control over their slide shows and allows for more customizability than ever before. New features…
DxO Press Release
Paris, France, December 12, 2005 – DxO Labs today announces the DxO Image Masters photography showcase is now online: www.dxo.com/en/photo/image_masters/default.php
The electronic gallery features photographs by professionals and rising stars from around the world. The gallery is dynamic in nature and will be evolving over time.
DxO Image Masters allows visitors a privileged ‘behind the scenes ’ experience of original, unedited images and enhancement provided by DxO Optics Pro as each photographer fulfills his or her vision of the final photo. A sample of each photographer’s work is featured along with his or her biography and thoughts on digital photography and DxO Optics Pro.
DxO Press Release Paris, France, December 12, 2005 – DxO Labs today announces the DxO Image Masters photography showcase is now online: www.dxo.com/en/photo/image_masters/default.php The electronic gallery features photographs by professionals and rising stars from around the world. The gallery is dynamic in nature and will be evolving over time. DxO…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Olympus SP-350, an 8 megapixel camera that offers a 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm and a 2.5 inch LCD monitor.
“While there are many positives to this camera, there is also a very big negative - its shooting performance. Power up until the first image is captured was average at about 3.2 seconds. The all important shutter lag (the time between pressing the shutter release and actually capturing the image) measured 2/10 of a second when pre-focused and 9/10 of a second including autofocus; much slower than some of the least expensive models on the market today. The shot to shot delay when using single exposure mode was 2.3 seconds without the flash and 4 - 10 seconds with the flash (depending on subject distance.) When I was shooting portraits with the flash at mid-telephoto range the time between shots was very aggravating.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Olympus SP-350, an 8 megapixel camera that offers a 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm and a 2.5 inch LCD monitor. “While there are many positives to this camera, there is also a very big negative - its shooting performance. Power…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the 7 megapixel Olympus SP-310 digital camera.
“The 7-megapixel SP-310 and 8-megapixel SP-350 are some of the latest offerings from Olympus this year (2005), and are the first of the new “SP” model line. The SP-310 includes many of the features found on its “big brother” like a 3x optical zoom lens, large 2.5-inch LCD display, and VGA (640x480) size movie mode, but resolution is decreased and there’s no flash hot shoe. This compact consumer model is aimed more towards the novice user with loads of manual controls, but it will still appeal to those who are a little less experienced because it has user-friendly exposure modes like Auto and Program as well as 24 pre-programmed SCENE modes.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the 7 megapixel Olympus SP-310 digital camera. “The 7-megapixel SP-310 and 8-megapixel SP-350 are some of the latest offerings from Olympus this year (2005), and are the first of the new “SP” model line. The SP-310 includes many of the features found on…
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the 5 megapixel Olympus FE-110 digital camera.
“The Olympus FE-110 is a digital camera targeted to novice snapshooters. It has 5.0 effective megapixels resolution on a 1/2.5 in. image sensor. The Olympus lens is a 38-106 mm (35mm format equivalent) F3.0(W)-F5.0(T), 2.8x optical zoom. We find the overall image quality of the Olympus FE-110 to be average. Colours are saturated.”
Website: Photoxels - Olympus FE-110 Review
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the 5 megapixel Olympus FE-110 digital camera. “The Olympus FE-110 is a digital camera targeted to novice snapshooters. It has 5.0 effective megapixels resolution on a 1/2.5 in. image sensor. The Olympus lens is a 38-106 mm (35mm format equivalent) F3.0(W)-F5.0(T), 2.8x optical zoom. We…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A610 digital camera.
“The PowerShot A610 sits at the top of Canon’s A-series—a lineup distinguished by cameras that are fairly compact, relatively inexpensive and equipped with a robust set of exposure controls. The A610 is no exception: priced under $300, it has a 5.0-megapixel CCD—ideal for photographers who like especially large prints or who frequently crop their photos. With exposure controls that range from full-automatic, snap-shot simplicity to full-manual creativity, the A610 is a good choice for a family with widely differing photography skills. Given its low price and breadth of features, it should also be attractive to budding shooters on tight budgets who want to advance their photographic skills.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A610 digital camera. “The PowerShot A610 sits at the top of Canon’s A-series—a lineup distinguished by cameras that are fairly compact, relatively inexpensive and equipped with a robust set of exposure controls. The A610 is no exception: priced under $300…
DIWA member and German website Digitalkamera.de have just reviewed the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, a 10.3 megapixel compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows for a “live” preview.
DIWA member and German website Digitalkamera.de have just reviewed the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, a 10.3 megapixel compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows for a “live” preview. Website: Digitalkamera.de - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S4, which has 6 megapixels and a 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens that is equivalent to 38-380mm.
“Nikon returned to the pivoting-lens design of its Coolpix 900 series for their latest ultra zoom camera, the 6 megapixel Coolpix S4. Built around a 6.3 to 63mm lens (equivalent to a 38-380mm zoom on a 35mm camera) and a 1/2.5-inch imaging chip, the 4.4 x 2.7 x 1.4-inch S4 offers shooting versatility in a portable package. While many ultra zoom cameras strive to imitate the styling of DSLRs, the design of 10x optical zoom Nikon Coolpix S4 suggests that it is really more of a compact point-and-shoot at heart. Available online for about $320, the price of the S4 places it in the company of higher-end point-and-shoots.”
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S4, which has 6 megapixels and a 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens that is equivalent to 38-380mm. “Nikon returned to the pivoting-lens design of its Coolpix 900 series for their latest ultra zoom camera, the 6 megapixel Coolpix S4. Built around a 6.3 to 63mm lens…
CNET have published their review of the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S45 compact digicam.
“The 4-megapixel sibling of Pentax’s 5-megapixel Optio S55, the Pentax Optio S45 offers the same ultracompact body, large LCD, 3X optical zoom, and streamlined feature set as its predecessor. It also has a number of helpful and fun features that aren’t as easy to find as they could be, so you’ll need to read the manual to acquaint yourself with everything this camera can do. But for out-of-the-box use, the Optio S45 is snapshot simple.”
Website: CNET - Pentax Optio S45 Review
CNET have published their review of the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S45 compact digicam. “The 4-megapixel sibling of Pentax’s 5-megapixel Optio S55, the Pentax Optio S45 offers the same ultracompact body, large LCD, 3X optical zoom, and streamlined feature set as its predecessor. It also has a number of helpful…
CNET have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom, a 5 megapixel compact digital camera with Fujifilm’s new 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor with Real Photo Technology (also known as the S5200 in the US).
“The 5.1-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix S5200 is a well-designed, well-built camera with very good image quality and performance. While smaller than any digital SLR, it’s not the kind of camera you thoughtlessly toss into your purse or jacket pocket. But those shooters willing to tote it around will enjoy the benefits of a high-quality 10X zoom lens (38mm to 380mm in 35mm-camera terms), a comfortable, well-balanced body that fits nicely in the hands, and a high-speed sensor that provides usable natural and low-light images at sensitivities up to ISO 1,600.”
CNET have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom, a 5 megapixel compact digital camera with Fujifilm’s new 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor with Real Photo Technology (also known as the S5200 in the US). “The 5.1-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix S5200 is a well-designed, well-built camera with very…