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Mustek Press Release
Mustek Redefines Digital Camera Price-to-Performance Ratio With 5.0 Megapixel GSmart-S50
(IRVINE, CA, November 16, 2005) Mustek today announced its latest innovation in digital photography with the launch of the GSmart-S50, a new benchmark for value in entry-level digital cameras. With an MSRP of only $130.95 (U.S.), the pocket-sized GSmart-S50 is sure to be a hit with budget-conscious consumers who can now digitally capture every magic moment with photos that they’ll cherish for years to come.
Highlighted by a 3.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, the GSmart-S50 delivers the equivalent resolution of a 5.0 megapixel camera by using built-in hardware interpolation that increases the number of pixels saved for higher quality prints at larger sizes. In fine mode, the GSmart-S50 captures vibrant, brilliant color JPEG images at 2592 x 1944 resolution. Other resolutions are High (2000 x 1500) and Standard (1000 x 750). Photos are easily transferred to a Windows PC (2000/ME/XP or later) via the included docking station or USB cable for color prints up to 8” x 10” size, image archiving, e-mailing to family and friends, or uploading to a website.
Mustek Press Release Mustek Redefines Digital Camera Price-to-Performance Ratio With 5.0 Megapixel GSmart-S50 (IRVINE, CA, November 16, 2005) Mustek today announced its latest innovation in digital photography with the launch of the GSmart-S50, a new benchmark for value in entry-level digital cameras. With an MSRP of only $130.95 (U.S.), the…
EITO Press Release
- EITO: Strong growth of 9.2% resulting in a market value of €54.2 billion
- Plasma TV, LCD TV and MP3 player sales increase by triple digits
Frankfurt/Main, 17 November 2005 – Innovative devices with digital technologies are leading to a rapid growth of film, music and image-based CE market segments in Western Europe. According to the European Information Technology Observatory (EITO) the market value is growing by 9.2% in 2005 to an overall value of 54.2 billion Euro.
“Digital devices are offering a substantial increase in value for the user“, says EITO Chair Bruno Lamborghini. „More storage, higher capacity and better quality in image and sound are convincing arguments for purchase.“ Accordingly, digital products like flat screen TVs, MP3 players or game consoles show double digit growth rates. In contrast, the market for analogue products is experiencing a real decline. Cathode ray tube TVs, video recorders or traditional Hi-Fi elements cannot even account for a quarter of the total market.
EITO Press Release - EITO: Strong growth of 9.2% resulting in a market value of €54.2 billion - Plasma TV, LCD TV and MP3 player sales increase by triple digits Frankfurt/Main, 17 November 2005 – Innovative devices with digital technologies are leading to a rapid growth of film, music and…
Shutterfly Press Release
Shutterfly Introduces New Contest Platform to Foster Community & Add a New Dimension to Photo-Sharing
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 16, 2005 — Shutterfly, the leading independent online photo service, in partnership with Crest, today announced the Crest Whitestrips® Holiday Smiles Photo Contest that encourages consumers to submit a photo of their favorite holiday smile—whether sweet, silly or surprising – for the opportunity to win a Grand Prize package including a family vacation for four, a digital camera with Shutterfly Gift Card and a box of Crest Whitestrips Premium. The contest begins immediately and ends on January 12, 2006. To view entries and official contest rules, visit www.shutterfly.com/photocontests
“With Crest Whitestrips it is easier than ever to make your smile camera-ready this holiday season,” said Amit Mackar, assistant brand manager of P&G’s Crest Whitestrips. “Since we know bright smiles equal brighter photos, we created the Crest Whitestrips Holiday Smiles Photo Contest with Shutterfly to give our customers a fun, friendly and trusted experience for sharing those holiday memories.”
Shutterfly Press Release Shutterfly Introduces New Contest Platform to Foster Community & Add a New Dimension to Photo-Sharing REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 16, 2005 — Shutterfly, the leading independent online photo service, in partnership with Crest, today announced the Crest Whitestrips® Holiday Smiles Photo Contest that encourages consumers to submit…
PCMagazine have reviewed the Epson Stylus Photo RX700 all-in-one printer, a six colour model that can print on CDs and DVDs.
“Although the RX700 offers much to like, it’s simply not as good a value as the 3310, which costs essentially the same, has similar performance, offers slightly better photo quality, and ups the ante on features, with a built-in fax modem, Ethernet connection, and wireless networking. But if you want the ability to print labels directly on discs, it’s currently the only AIO game in town.”
PCMagazine have reviewed the Epson Stylus Photo RX700 all-in-one printer, a six colour model that can print on CDs and DVDs. “Although the RX700 offers much to like, it’s simply not as good a value as the 3310, which costs essentially the same, has similar performance, offers slightly better photo…
Imaging Resource review the Canon PowerShot A410 compact digital camera, an entry level model with 3.2 megapixels and 1.5 inch LCD screen which replaces the A400.
“At its price point, the Canon PowerShot A410 lets novice users enjoy the benefits of Canon imaging. Its fully automatic mode keeps things simple, while the camera’s Scene modes handle more complex shooting situations. There’s no audio capture or video output but the print options are extensive, covering Exif Print, PictBridge and Canon’s proprietary direct connect technologies. The 3.2-megapixel CCD captures high quality images, able to make sharp prints as large as 8x10 inches, while maintaining very good detail. The compact yet rugged design should fit well into a larger coat pocket or purse, and the PowerShot A410’s lens design protects it when closed, while keeping the camera body smooth and low-profile.”
Imaging Resource review the Canon PowerShot A410 compact digital camera, an entry level model with 3.2 megapixels and 1.5 inch LCD screen which replaces the A400. “At its price point, the Canon PowerShot A410 lets novice users enjoy the benefits of Canon imaging. Its fully automatic mode keeps things simple…
DigitalCameraInfo have published their review of the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N digital SLR camera, an upgrade of the EOS-1D Mark II, principally offering a larger frame burst on both JPEG and RAW mode and increasing the size of the LCD monitor to 2.5 inches.
“The EOS-1D Mark II n is a heck of a lot of camera—and at $4,000, it had better be. We can judge its value in a few ways, but any way you slice it, this camera is a strong buy. First, we can compare it to the competition: for $500 more than the Nikon D2Hs, it delivers a faster shooting rate and twice as many pixels. The Nikon autofocus system seemed to handle some low-contrast subjects better, but not conclusively so. Comparatively, the 1D Mark II n seems like a great value. “
DigitalCameraInfo have published their review of the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N digital SLR camera, an upgrade of the EOS-1D Mark II, principally offering a larger frame burst on both JPEG and RAW mode and increasing the size of the LCD monitor to 2.5 inches. “The EOS-1D Mark II n…
DesignTechnica 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.
“The Fujifilm FinePix E900 is a good—not great—digital camera. The tendency for the lens to grab focus in low light was annoying. Outdoors or shooting with a decent amount of ambient light eliminated this problem but it’s still there. The E900 uses the same CCD as the more expensive FinePix S9000 but that’s more D-SLR-like and has a potent 10.7x optical zoom with a top ISO of 1600. This camera does not exhibit the noise we experienced with some 8MP digicams such as the Panasonic DMC-FZ30.”
DesignTechnica 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. “The Fujifilm FinePix E900 is a good—not great—digital camera. The tendency for the lens…
CNET just have reviewed the new 4 megapixel Olympus FE-100 digital camera.
“The Olympus FE-100’s image quality was only adequate; if resolution is important to you, consider spending a few dollars more for the 5-megapixel FE-110 or splurging on the superior FE-120. Still, this model produced surprisingly good exposures, and in our test photos, defects such as JPEG artifacts, a touch of noise at higher ISOs, and a little color fringing weren’t objectionable in smaller prints.”
Website: CNET - Olympus FE-100 Review
CNET just have reviewed the new 4 megapixel Olympus FE-100 digital camera. “The Olympus FE-100’s image quality was only adequate; if resolution is important to you, consider spending a few dollars more for the 5-megapixel FE-110 or splurging on the superior FE-120. Still, this model produced surprisingly good exposures, and…
Ricoh have released a new firmware version, 1.08, for the Ricoh GR Digital, an 8 megapixel compact digicam based on the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras.
- Fixed an error that the recording area of a RAW image data is shifted to the right side.
- Corrected the condition values in setup data of shooting that are recorded in the Exif information.
- Improved accuracy of the spot AF algorithm.
- Fixed a printing error with some printers due to a failure on the PictBridge connection.
- Corrected a wrong display in the LCD when you start-up a camera in the Synchro-monitor mode.
Website: Ricoh GR Digital Firmware (Windows)
Website: Ricoh GR Digital Firmware (MAC)
Ricoh have released a new firmware version, 1.08, for the Ricoh GR Digital, an 8 megapixel compact digicam based on the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras. - Fixed an error that the recording area of a RAW image data is shifted to the right side. - Corrected the…
Iomega Press Release
New Iomega ScreenPlay Multimedia Drive Brings Digital Content to Any TV or A/V System With No Computer Needed
Pocket-Sized Mobile 60 Gigabyte Drive Adds Portability to Digital Video, Music, Photo Albums and Work Files
SAN DIEGO, November 15, 2005- Iomega Corporation (NYSE: IOM), a global leader in data storage celebrating 25 years of business, today announced the new Iomega® ScreenPlay™ Multimedia Drive, a portable hard drive with built-in multimedia playback capability that makes it a digital media jukebox for photos, songs and video files that can be used with virtually any television or audio-video system in the world.
Designed for families and road warriors that have long struggled with the inconvenience of transporting computer-based digital media (audio, video, and still image files), the ScreenPlay™ Multimedia Drive offers new freedom to anyone who wants to enjoy digital video, photo albums, music collections and work files on any TV or A/V receiver-without the need for a computer.
Iomega Press Release New Iomega ScreenPlay Multimedia Drive Brings Digital Content to Any TV or A/V System With No Computer Needed Pocket-Sized Mobile 60 Gigabyte Drive Adds Portability to Digital Video, Music, Photo Albums and Work Files SAN DIEGO, November 15, 2005- Iomega Corporation (NYSE: IOM), a global leader in…
Lexmark Press Release
LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 15—Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today introduced the Lexmark X8350 Office All-in-One Plus Photo, giving small office/home office (SOHO) customers an easy to use, best-in-class combination of performance, functionality and photo features for under $200*.
The Lexmark X8350 is the first All-in-One in its class to combine a 2.4- inch color LCD and photo card slots, offering full photo capabilities along with the ability to print, scan, copy and fax, as well as manage and share color documents and photos.
“Small and home offices aren’t just about basic documents anymore. They’re about color, photo and many different printed and digital formats. Lexmark’s new X8350 Office All-in-One Plus Photo delivers innovative and affordable office and photo capabilities that make it easier for SOHO customers to get more done,” said Najib Bahous, Lexmark vice president and president of its Consumer Printer Division.
Lexmark Press Release LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 15—Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today introduced the Lexmark X8350 Office All-in-One Plus Photo, giving small office/home office (SOHO) customers an easy to use, best-in-class combination of performance, functionality and photo features for under $200*. The Lexmark X8350 is the first All-in-One in its…
Lyson Press Release
New system saves users upwards of 70% on ink costs - Features new version of renowned Lyson Cave Paint™ pigment ink set
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL (November 15, 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 Epson’s popular Stylus Photo R1800 inkjet printer.
Unlike most bulk feed systems, which use modified generic bottles and foam-filled standard ink cartridges, the Lyson bulk feed system for the Epson R1800 uses components specifically designed for use in continuous ink supply systems. The space-saving modular ink reservoirs can be topped up while printing, and sealed when not in use to prolong ink life. The proprietary bulk ink feed cartridges feature built-in pressure dampers to automatically regulate ink flow, filters to protect the print head, and uses no foam rubber (which can deteriorate and lead to clogging during use). Even the ink tubing used is laboratory standard to reduce thickening of ink over time.
Lyson Press Release New system saves users upwards of 70% on ink costs - Features new version of renowned Lyson Cave Paint™ pigment ink set ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL (November 15, 2005) — Lyson, Inc., a leading provider of inks, media, and related products to the printing, photography, graphic arts…
Wacom Press Release
Wacom’s Graphire Bluetooth Wireless Pen Tablet for Photo and Art Enthusiasts Now Includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 3 and More
Vancouver, WA - Nov. 15, 2005 - Wacom® Technology today announced the inclusion of several additional software programs with its Graphire® Bluetooth® wireless pen tablet. Featuring the control and comfort of Wacom’s patented cordless, battery-free pen and mouse, as well as the freedom of a wireless device, the Graphire Bluetooth offers a 6” x 8” active area and is priced at $249.99. With the addition of Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 3 and PC digital inking programs, Graphire Bluetooth users now can experience even more control and performance. In addition to being a favorite of photo enthusiasts and aspiring digital artists, mobile office workers, educators and students appreciate the variety of tasks they can easily accomplish with the Graphire Bluetooth.
Wacom Press Release Wacom’s Graphire Bluetooth Wireless Pen Tablet for Photo and Art Enthusiasts Now Includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 3 and More Vancouver, WA - Nov. 15, 2005 - Wacom® Technology today announced the inclusion of several additional software programs with its Graphire® Bluetooth® wireless pen tablet. Featuring the control…
InfoTrends/CAP Ventures Press Release
Camera Phone Shipments to Reach 850 Million in 2009, Driving Triple Growth in the Number of Prints Generated By These Devices
WEYMOUTH, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 16, 2005—InfoTrends/CAP Ventures’ latest camera phone and photo messaging forecast shows worldwide camera phone shipments continuing on a strong growth trajectory, climbing from 370 million units in 2005 to 847 million units in 2009.
As an increasing number of users acquire and experiment with camera phones, the volume of images captured, shared, and printed is projected to rise, producing additional revenue for wireless carriers and digital photofinishers alike. InfoTrends/CAP Ventures forecast reveals a 43% CAGR in worldwide camera phone prints between 2005 and 2009, and a more than doubling of photo messaging revenue growth over the same period.
InfoTrends/CAP Ventures Press Release Camera Phone Shipments to Reach 850 Million in 2009, Driving Triple Growth in the Number of Prints Generated By These Devices WEYMOUTH, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 16, 2005—InfoTrends/CAP Ventures’ latest camera phone and photo messaging forecast shows worldwide camera phone shipments continuing on a strong growth trajectory, climbing…
Kodak Press Release
KODAK EASYSHARE Products Win Four Prestigious Innovations 2006 Design and Engineering Awards; Honor Includes ``Best of Innovations’’ Awards for the EASYSHARE-ONE WiFi Digital Camera and the EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500
NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 16, 2005—Kodak innovation was spotlighted last evening at the International Consumer Electronics Show Press Preview, where the company’s digital products and services won four prestigious Innovations 2006 Design and Engineering Awards. The groundbreaking KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE zoom digital camera and the EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500 were named “Best of Innovations 2006” award winners for the digital imaging and digital imaging accessories categories, respectively, while the KODAK EASYSHARE Gallery Premier Service and EASYSHARE V550 zoom digital camera garnered Innovations 2006 Design and Engineering honors.
Kodak Press Release KODAK EASYSHARE Products Win Four Prestigious Innovations 2006 Design and Engineering Awards; Honor Includes ``Best of Innovations’’ Awards for the EASYSHARE-ONE WiFi Digital Camera and the EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500 NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 16, 2005—Kodak innovation was spotlighted last evening at the International Consumer Electronics Show Press…
O’Reilly Press Release
Sebastopol, CA—“Photoshop Elements 4 is an all-in-one program that can help you improve your photos, keep them organized, and make top-notch prints and truly nifty creative projects,” says Barbara Brundage, who has been teaching people how to use Elements since it first came out in 2001.
“Elements is such a cool program and so much fun to use, but figuring out how to make it do what you want is another matter.” For everyone who has been hesitant to use Elements because they’ve heard how tricky it is, Brundage’s new “Photoshop Elements 4: The Missing Manual” (Brundage, O’Reilly, US $39.95) gets readers up to speed quickly so they can edit, print, and share their photos over the Internet.
O’Reilly Press Release Sebastopol, CA—“Photoshop Elements 4 is an all-in-one program that can help you improve your photos, keep them organized, and make top-notch prints and truly nifty creative projects,” says Barbara Brundage, who has been teaching people how to use Elements since it first came out in 2001. “Elements…
onOne Software Press Release
onOne Software Releases Free Genuine Fractals Plug-In Reader for Adobe Photoshop
Free plug-in allows all users of Adobe Photoshop to open and view Genuine Fractals files saved using the .STN file format which significantly reduces the file size of scaled images.
PORTLAND, OR - November 15, 2005 - onOne Software today announced the immediate availability of a free Genuine Fractals Reader plug-in for Adobe Photoshop. The Genuine Fractals Reader plug-in allows any user of Adobe Photoshop CS or CS2 to open and view an image that was scaled using Genuine Fractals and saved with the .STN file extension. The .STN (pronounced “stingâ€) file format, available only through Genuine Fractals, allows users to significantly reduce the file size of their scaled images without sacrificing image quality. The latest version of Genuine Fractals 4.1, released last month, is an image scaling plug-in for Adobe Photoshop that uses a patented, fractal-based algorithm to increase the size and resolution of images with a better retention of detail than other scaling methods available in Photoshop.
onOne Software Press Release onOne Software Releases Free Genuine Fractals Plug-In Reader for Adobe Photoshop Free plug-in allows all users of Adobe Photoshop to open and view Genuine Fractals files saved using the .STN file format which significantly reduces the file size of scaled images. PORTLAND, OR - November 15…
Kodak Press Release
New KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE Wi-Fi Digital Camera a Hit; Poised to Be One of the Year’s Hottest Holiday Electronics Gifts
NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 15, 2005—One-of-a-Kind Camera Enjoys High Consumer and Media Praise; Orange Hotspots, WPA Security Now Supported with Firmware Update
As the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) press preview opened here today to hundreds of the world’s most influential technology and lifestyle journalists, Kodak reported that its new EASYSHARE-ONE zoom digital camera has become a hit just weeks after its initial shipment.
The innovative product—the world’s first Wi-Fi consumer digital camera, and the only camera in the world from which people can e-mail pictures—is winning praise from consumers and media around the world, and is now poised to be one of the year’s hottest holiday electronics gifts.
Kodak Press Release New KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE Wi-Fi Digital Camera a Hit; Poised to Be One of the Year’s Hottest Holiday Electronics Gifts NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 15, 2005—One-of-a-Kind Camera Enjoys High Consumer and Media Praise; Orange Hotspots, WPA Security Now Supported with Firmware Update As the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show…
Luminous Landscape take a look at how to express your own personal view of the world through photography.
“My outdoor photography is a very deliberative process. I have a final print in my mind before I press the button on my shutter cable. The question I ask myself is this: “What do I need to do to help me make that print?” I am forever telling myself to slow down, sweep my eye all around the viewfinder, step back and consider all of the creative possibilities. I like working with a photographic gray card and a mini Macbeth color checker card when I shoot botanical images. Yes, I know I can use the Auto White Balance setting on my Canon 1Ds MkII and then later twiddle with the white balance and other settings in Adobe Camera Raw and get the same result. Performing a custom white balance and taking the pains to try and get the exposure and color “dead on” in the field means I have to slow down. This gives me time to think about the final image I want to craft.”
Luminous Landscape take a look at how to express your own personal view of the world through photography. “My outdoor photography is a very deliberative process. I have a final print in my mind before I press the button on my shutter cable. The question I ask myself is this…
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare P850 camera which features a 12x, 36 – 432 mm, image-stabilised, f2.8 – f/3.7, SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON lens.
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare P850 camera which features a 12x, 36 – 432 mm, image-stabilised, f2.8 – f/3.7, SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON lens. Website: Index Digicam - Kodak Easyshare P850 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews