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DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the Olympus E-500, an 8 megapixel DSLR with a 2.5 inch LCD screen in a body with a classic penta-prism design.
Website: Digit.no - Olympus E-500 Review
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the Olympus E-500, an 8 megapixel DSLR with a 2.5 inch LCD screen in a body with a classic penta-prism design. Website: Digit.no - Olympus E-500 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Ilford Press Release
The discovery of an undeveloped roll of the forerunner of the ILFORD HP film range - exposed more than half-a century ago - underlines the long lasting quality of ILFORD black-and-white film.
The debate concerning the longevity of film and photographs viz-a-viz that of digital storage and output took a decided leap forward for the film corner when an old roll of ‘ILFORD Selo Extrafinegrain Panchromatic’ film was discovered which was able to produce prints of a very reasonable quality.
Keen amateur photographer Mike Ellis purchased a photographic job lot through e-Bay from a seller in New Zealand. When the consignment arrived, Ellis found it included a Leitz reloadable cassette which contained the roll of ILFORD Selo film which ceased production some 50 years ago. Ellis decided to see if there were any images on the Selo film, so he put it into a bath of ILFORD ID-11 for seven minutes with fingers tightly crossed.
“Although the film was very tightly rolled and was showing what appeared to be emulsion cracks, I was able to process 10 usable images,” says Ellis. “Judging by the cars shown in the images, which feature a campsite, I estimate these were shot in the 1950s, or possibly earlier.”
Ilford Press Release The discovery of an undeveloped roll of the forerunner of the ILFORD HP film range - exposed more than half-a century ago - underlines the long lasting quality of ILFORD black-and-white film. The debate concerning the longevity of film and photographs viz-a-viz that of digital storage and…
LaCie Press Release
LaCie Introduces the Brick, an Exclusive Design by Ora-Ïto Stackable Hard Drives in White, Red and Blue
November 22, 2005
* Build a mighty storage collection, one LaCie Brick at a time
* Mobile and Desktop Editions with storage up to 500GB
* Building block hard drives for the kid in everyone
LaCie introduces a playful new set of stackable hard drives in vibrant white, red and blue colors: the LaCie Brick Desktop Edition (3.5” from 160-500GB) and Mobile Edition (2.5” from 40-120GB). For this unique range, LaCie teamed up with renowned designer Ora-Ïto to create colorful building block-shaped hard drives—making everyday storage and backup not only functional, but fun.
LaCie Press Release LaCie Introduces the Brick, an Exclusive Design by Ora-Ïto Stackable Hard Drives in White, Red and Blue November 22, 2005 * Build a mighty storage collection, one LaCie Brick at a time * Mobile and Desktop Editions with storage up to 500GB * Building block hard drives…
Safe Snaps Press Release
Safesnaps.com makes safe photo storage a snap - Digital archive service gives users sense of security, easy access
London, England (Nov. 22, 2005) – Unix kernel veterans recently launched a new digital photo archive service for individuals who need to know their snapshots are secure. Safe Snaps (www.safesnaps.com) stores pictures, allows for easy retrieval by subscribers and can backup work on demand.
Off-site photo backup is the gold standard in today’s computer industry. Safe Snaps’ founders want to ensure all photo users the same level of protection without breaking the bank.
“We started the business to fill what we perceived to be a hole in the market for safe, off-site and secure digital photo archival,” said Rod Harrison, Safe Snaps CEO. “None of the other companies around offer the same level of service for a remotely similar price.”
Safe Snaps Press Release Safesnaps.com makes safe photo storage a snap - Digital archive service gives users sense of security, easy access London, England (Nov. 22, 2005) – Unix kernel veterans recently launched a new digital photo archive service for individuals who need to know their snapshots are secure. Safe…
Corel Press Release
Corel Adds Support for Digital Camera Raw in Corel® Photo Album™ 6.0 - Consumers Can Now Manage Digital Camera Raw Files with the Software They Love
Ottawa – November 22, 2005 - Corel Corporation today announced a major enhancement to its popular photo management system, Corel® Photo Album™ 6, that will enable consumers to easily work with digital camera raw file formats. With support for more than 40 digital camera raw file formats, Corel Photo Album 6 enables photographers to easily open, enhance, process and convert images into the highest quality photos.
Functioning as a digital negative, digital camera raw file formats are gaining popularity among photo enthusiasts and professional photographers who want to preserve their digital image’s authenticity. As consumers are seeking more and more ways to produce higher quality photos, they are discovering that the digital camera raw file format provides them with greater detail, true-to-life color and increased control over their image data. Now with Corel Photo Album 6 joining Corel® Paint Shop Pro® X in support of digital camera raw file formats, photographers have an easy-to-use platform for downloading, organizing, sharing, editing and protecting this valuable photo format.
Corel Press Release Corel Adds Support for Digital Camera Raw in Corel® Photo Album™ 6.0 - Consumers Can Now Manage Digital Camera Raw Files with the Software They Love Ottawa – November 22, 2005 - Corel Corporation today announced a major enhancement to its popular photo management system, Corel® Photo…
FixerLabs Press Release
SizeFixer, judged the best in class by Macworld. “..the results are stunning.” says Vic Lennard in his review of the the latest product from Fixerlabs for enalarging digital images. Featuring the latest Super-Resolution technology for the first time in a commercial product it is easy to use and delivers amazing results.
(PRWEB) November 23, 2005—The latest edition of the top selling magazine Macworld features a review of FixerLabs latest upsizing solution, SizeFixer and gives it an Editors’ Choice award with 4.5 stars out of 5. In his review Vic Lennard writes:
“There are a number of Photoshop plug-ins, …, that enlarge images and post-process them to enhance sharpness and edge contrast. The results are good but still not marvellous when printed out from a high-quality large-format inkjet printer. Can SizeFixer do a better job? ..... In our test, shots from a Sony DSC-F828 8-megapixel camera were blown up to A3 and printed on an Epson Stylus Photo 1280, along with similar enlargements using other methods. SizeFixer’s results were amazing with an incredible level of detail. Even more impressive were the cropped results, effectively enlarging to A2 and even A1.”
FixerLabs Press Release SizeFixer, judged the best in class by Macworld. “..the results are stunning.” says Vic Lennard in his review of the the latest product from Fixerlabs for enalarging digital images. Featuring the latest Super-Resolution technology for the first time in a commercial product it is easy to use…
O’Reilly Press Release
Organizational Gold Mine for Photographers O’Reilly Introduces “The DAM Book: Digital Asset Management for Photographers”
Sebastopol, CA—Every time you shoot, scan, or store a photograph, you are involved with DAM or digital asset management, which includes every part of the process that follows the taking of the picture through final output and permanent storage. However, most photographers, whether amateurs capturing a vacation, or professionals earning a living, don’t really know the best way to systematically and efficiently manage workflow for their photography.
A professional photographer for twenty years, author Peter Krogh explains the whole DAM system in ” The DAM Book: Digital Asset Management for Photographers” (O’Reilly, US $34.95). He cuts the often overwhelming task of managing digital photos down to manageable size with a solid plan, practical advice, and a workable system for filing, finding, protecting, and re-using photographs.
O’Reilly Press Release Organizational Gold Mine for Photographers O’Reilly Introduces “The DAM Book: Digital Asset Management for Photographers” Sebastopol, CA—Every time you shoot, scan, or store a photograph, you are involved with DAM or digital asset management, which includes every part of the process that follows the taking of the…
Fantasea Line Press Release
Fantasea Line Releases the FD-50 Housing for Nikon D-50 Digital Camera
Fantasea Line, distributor of the world’s most popular and affordable underwater photographic products, announces the release of the FD-50 waterproof camera housing for the Digital SLR Nikon D-50. The Fantasea FD-50 is a compact, lightweight, injection molded polycarbonate housing with ergonomically designed handles, making it easy to hold and use. The FD-50’s interchangeable port system accommodates a wide variety of SLR lenses, allowing photographers to capture the widest variety of superior underwater images.
The Fantasea FD-50 is more than just an underwater camera housing since it provides protection for the D-50 against damage from rain, snow, dust, sand and dirt. It is a valuable tool for many commercial, industrial, and medical applications, because it is resistant to most liquids and sprays.
Fantasea Line Press Release Fantasea Line Releases the FD-50 Housing for Nikon D-50 Digital Camera Fantasea Line, distributor of the world’s most popular and affordable underwater photographic products, announces the release of the FD-50 waterproof camera housing for the Digital SLR Nikon D-50. The Fantasea FD-50 is a compact, lightweight…
Fantasea Line Press Release
Fantasea Line announces the release of the Fantasea FSB 800 flash Housing for the Nikon SB 800 Speedlight. Specifically designed for the Nikon SB 800 Speedlight, the FSB 800 provides full controls for all flash functions including iTTL when used with the Fantasea FD-50 and Fantasea FD-70 housings and Nikon D-50 or D-70 cameras. The housing includes the 5 Pin Nikonos Sync Cord to be used with Fantasea’s FD- 50 and 70 camera housings. In addition the FSB 800 can also work with other manufacturers’ Nikon DSLR housings, but only once the sync cord compatibility has been determined.
Fantasea Line Press Release Fantasea Line announces the release of the Fantasea FSB 800 flash Housing for the Nikon SB 800 Speedlight. Specifically designed for the Nikon SB 800 Speedlight, the FSB 800 provides full controls for all flash functions including iTTL when used with the Fantasea FD-50 and Fantasea…
Digital Outback Photo have a good article on making black and white prints with the Epson 4800 and UltraChrome K3 inkset.
“‘All of the zonal values in the monochrome photographic prints produced by this combination of technology show with exacting precision. What I have composed on my calibrated Sony Artisan monitor is exactly what comes out of the printer—tit for tat. The Dmax of the prints is so deep that even under the bright lights of our gallery spots, the prints never wash out—the blacks only look deeper, and the whites brighter. The resolution of the print process has created image prints at 18” width, with more detail than I have ever seen in an entire 30”-wide fiber print. The dimensionality of the print has come to life because of the resolution, precision, and fidelity of this new print scheme.”
Website: Digital Outback Photo - Monochrome Photographic Printmaking with the Epson UltraChrome K3 Inkset
Digital Outback Photo have a good article on making black and white prints with the Epson 4800 and UltraChrome K3 inkset. “‘All of the zonal values in the monochrome photographic prints produced by this combination of technology show with exacting precision. What I have composed on my calibrated Sony Artisan…
The Norwegian website Akam.no have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Zoom, a new 9 megapixel digital camera with a 28-300mm lens with twist-barrel zoom control (also known as the S9000).
Website: Akam.no - Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Zoom Review
The Norwegian website Akam.no have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Zoom, a new 9 megapixel digital camera with a 28-300mm lens with twist-barrel zoom control (also known as the S9000). Website: Akam.no - Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Zoom Review Website: Read my Fujifilm Finepix S9500 Zoom Review Latest…
CNET have reviewed the 5 megapixel Olympus FE-110 digital camera.
“Although its most basic specs make the Olympus FE-110 seem like a junior version of the current top FE-series model, the 6-megapixel FE-120, more than a million pixels separate the two cameras. More importantly, the Olympus FE-110 mounts an entirely different lens, has a chunkier body shape with a different control layout, and offers more than a dozen fewer scene modes. Where the FE-120 offsets its ho-hum features with good image quality and a bargain street price, for about $30 less, the FE-110 delivers only mediocre images and strips the features to the bare minimum. It’s more akin to the superbudget FE-100.”
Website: CNET - Olympus FE-110 Review
CNET have reviewed the 5 megapixel Olympus FE-110 digital camera. “Although its most basic specs make the Olympus FE-110 seem like a junior version of the current top FE-series model, the 6-megapixel FE-120, more than a million pixels separate the two cameras. More importantly, the Olympus FE-110 mounts an entirely…
Bob Atkins has reviewed both the Canon SELPHY CP-510 and CP-710 compact photo printers.
“The CP-710 has all the functions of the CP-510, but in addition also allows printing directly from a memory card and has a 1.5” color LCD screen on which the images are displayed. Microdrives, CF cards, SD cards, Memory Sticks, Memory Stick Pros, Multimedia cards and Magic Gate Memory Stick Duos are directly supported. Other cards can be used via adapters. The usual array of functions is available. You can print one image, all images, images as defined in the camera via DPOF (digital print order format), plus you can select bordered or borderless printing and you can crop using the controls on the printer and the printer LCD screen.”
Website: Bob Atkins - Canon SELPHY CP-510 / CP-710 Printer Review
Bob Atkins has reviewed both the Canon SELPHY CP-510 and CP-710 compact photo printers. “The CP-710 has all the functions of the CP-510, but in addition also allows printing directly from a memory card and has a 1.5” color LCD screen on which the images are displayed. Microdrives, CF cards…
The Spanish website Quesabesde 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.
The Spanish website Quesabesde 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. Website: Quesabesde - Kodak Easyshare P880 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Olympus mju DIGITAL 600 digital camera which has 6 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen, a weatherproof metal body and a 3x zoom lens.
“The Stylus 600 is yet another weather-resistant model from Olympus this year, offering some very appealing features like a 6-megapixel CCD imager, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD, etc. This versatile consumer model is aimed toward the user who likes the ability to just point and shoot, no matter what the weather conditions are. Its Program mode is fully automatic with more advanced settings for ISO, White balance, Metering and more. You can also choose from one of 24 scene-specific modes that are programmed for a multitude of different shooting conditions.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Olympus mju DIGITAL 600 Review
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Olympus mju DIGITAL 600 digital camera which has 6 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen, a weatherproof metal body and a 3x zoom lens. “The Stylus 600 is yet another weather-resistant model from Olympus this year, offering some very appealing features like a 6-megapixel…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Kodak EasyShare One Wi-Fi digital camera.
“The EasyShare-One is one of the most unique digicams we have seen thus far from Kodak (11.2005.) This is not your typical point-n-shoot model, more like a “PDA/Digital Camera”. The camera side of the model offers users a 4-megapixel imager, 3x optical zoom lens, swiveling 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD as well as various user friendly exposure modes (Auto, Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Close-up, Night portrait, Night landscape, Snow, Beach, Text, Fireworks, Flower, Museum/Polite, Self-portrait, Party, Children, and Backlight.) While the “PDA” side includes email and Wi-Fi for connecting to wireless networks and printers.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Kodak EasyShare One Wi-Fi digital camera. “The EasyShare-One is one of the most unique digicams we have seen thus far from Kodak (11.2005.) This is not your typical point-n-shoot model, more like a “PDA/Digital Camera”. The camera side of the model offers…
Epson America Press Release
The following ICC profiles are provided by Epson America, Inc. free of charge and are supported in the Printer Basics Manual only. They have been produced by Epson America’s color management team for our customers who are using the Epson Stylus Photo R2400. In most cases, these premium ICC profiles will provide more accurate color and black-and-white print quality than with the standard profiles already shipping with every printer.
These ICC profiles are intended to be used within a color management system such as Apple’s ColorSync®, Microsoft’s ICM, or Adobe application software. Instructions are located in the Printer Basics manual under the Managing Color with Profiles section in the Printing Special Photos chapter. These instructions explain step-by-step how to use these profiles within Adobe Photoshop 7.0 & CS for both Macintosh and Windows operating systems. Please watch this page in the future for additional profiles.
Epson America Press Release The following ICC profiles are provided by Epson America, Inc. free of charge and are supported in the Printer Basics Manual only. They have been produced by Epson America’s color management team for our customers who are using the Epson Stylus Photo R2400. In most cases…
LowePro Press Release
LOWEPRO DEVELOPES ANOTHER INDUSTRY FIRST: THE NEW DRYZONE ROVER BACKPACK SAFELY COMBINES A HYDRATION SYSTEM WITH CAMERA EQUIPMENT
A Split Level Backpack Combines Waterproof Camera Protection With Personal Storage And A Hydration System To Create A Perfect Solution For Any Outdoor Adventure
Santa Rosa, CA – October 20, 2005 – Lowepro, the worldwide leader of protective cases and backpacks for imaging products and a 35-year history of “industry firsts,” continues to revolutionize the industry and exceed photographer’s expectations with the introduction of its new DryZone Rover backpack. The new backpack is the first of its kind to incorporate a hydration system with a camera carrying solution. The result is a versatile bag for outdoor and adventure photographers to rely on in some of the most extreme conditions in the world, as they have done with Lowepro for more than 35 years.
Designed for quick and easy access to equipment and personal gear in the upper compartment, the DryZone Rover’s lower compartment is kept completely waterproof by utilizing a unique T-Zip® EasySeal zipper and a rubber-coated nylon DryPod with heat sealed seams. In addition to being waterproof, the DryZone Rover is buoyancy-certified to 35 pounds and allows photographers to work in extreme environments without fear of losing the entire backpack and its contents if dropped into water.
LowePro Press Release LOWEPRO DEVELOPES ANOTHER INDUSTRY FIRST: THE NEW DRYZONE ROVER BACKPACK SAFELY COMBINES A HYDRATION SYSTEM WITH CAMERA EQUIPMENT A Split Level Backpack Combines Waterproof Camera Protection With Personal Storage And A Hydration System To Create A Perfect Solution For Any Outdoor Adventure Santa Rosa, CA – October…
Lyson Press Release
Lyson Introduces Bulk Ink and Bulk Ink Feeder System for HP’s Popular Designjet 5000 and 5500 Series Printers
Lyson REPLEO™ inks color matched to OEM originals; Cuts costs significantly; No need for new color profiles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL (November 21, 2005) — Lyson, Inc., a leading provider of inks, media, and related products to the printing, photography, graphic arts, and other allied industries, is introducing a bulk ink feed system and bulk ink for Hewlett-Packard’s popular Designjet 5000 and 5500 large format printers.
The Lyson bulk feed system for HP’s Designjet 5000 and 5500 features specially modified REPLEO bulk ink cartridges with an everlasting chip. Lyson’s REPLEO ink sets are color matched to original OEM inks, in this case HP’s dye and pigment-based (UV) offerings, so there is no need to create new color profiles.
Lyson Press Release Lyson Introduces Bulk Ink and Bulk Ink Feeder System for HP’s Popular Designjet 5000 and 5500 Series Printers Lyson REPLEO™ inks color matched to OEM originals; Cuts costs significantly; No need for new color profiles ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL (November 21, 2005) — Lyson, Inc., a leading…
HP Press Release
HP Introduces Digital Photography Software that Produces High-quality Prints in Just Two Clicks
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 21, 2005, HP today announced two digital photography software products that enable consumers to print high-quality photos at home in two simple steps - currently the easiest to use solutions available on the market.
Available as a free download, HP Photosmart Essential 1.9 offers a variety of photo organizing, editing and sharing tools and can be expanded with free new features or upgrades as they are released. Among the offerings are Holiday Card Packs that enable users to create personalized holiday greeting cards by dragging and dropping photos into professionally designed templates.
HP Press Release HP Introduces Digital Photography Software that Produces High-quality Prints in Just Two Clicks PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 21, 2005, HP today announced two digital photography software products that enable consumers to print high-quality photos at home in two simple steps - currently the easiest to use solutions…