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Minox Press Release
A pocket sized “Rolleiflex digital twin lens reflex” from Minox - A true miniaturized digital replica of the world-famous famous Rolleiflex
Here is a camera that not only collectors will get excited about but also the ‘gadget’ market and anybody fascinated by miniaturization. In co-operation with the Rollei company, MINOX now makes available the smallest fully operating Rolleiflex in the world. The “Rolleiflex MiniDigi” is a digital camera with the same shape and design as the famous 6x6 twin lens reflex camera with a resolution of up to 3.1 million pixels. This unique miniature Rolleiflex is now added to the successful 8x11mm film and ‘Leica’ digital classic collection camera series from MINOX.
Minox Press Release A pocket sized “Rolleiflex digital twin lens reflex” from Minox - A true miniaturized digital replica of the world-famous famous Rolleiflex Here is a camera that not only collectors will get excited about but also the ‘gadget’ market and anybody fascinated by miniaturization. In co-operation with the…
Cypress Press Release
Cypress Samples Low-Cost, 9-Megapixel APS CMOS Image Sensors With Superior Image Quality for High-End Digital Still Camera Market
SAN JOSE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 7, 2005—First Cypress-Manufactured Sensor Features Low Dark Current and Low Noise to Deliver Picture Quality On Par With More Expensive CCD Devices
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:CY) today announced commercial sampling of its new 9.0-megapixel CMOS image sensors for high-end digital still cameras (DSCs). The cost-effective new image sensors offer low dark current and low noise, on par with that of more expensive charge coupled devices (CCDs). These features deliver outstanding image quality, enabling camera makers to meet the increasing demand for high-performance, economically priced single-lens reflex (SLR) DSCs.
Cypress Press Release Cypress Samples Low-Cost, 9-Megapixel APS CMOS Image Sensors With Superior Image Quality for High-End Digital Still Camera Market SAN JOSE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 7, 2005—First Cypress-Manufactured Sensor Features Low Dark Current and Low Noise to Deliver Picture Quality On Par With More Expensive CCD Devices Cypress Semiconductor Corp…
theimagingfactory Press Release
NoiseReduction Pro is a Photoshop plugin for reducing several types of luminance and color noise in digital images. Based on an extremely fast, split 5 level redundant wavelet algorithm, this plugin is without a doubt the quickest offering of its kind. Incorporating a resizable, live preview window and interactive controls, the plugin allows for easy determination of the optimal parameters.
theimagingfactory Press Release NoiseReduction Pro is a Photoshop plugin for reducing several types of luminance and color noise in digital images. Based on an extremely fast, split 5 level redundant wavelet algorithm, this plugin is without a doubt the quickest offering of its kind. Incorporating a resizable, live preview window…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A620, which features a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 2 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 35–140 mm focal length.
“These are some of the most well designed models I have dealt with. They are not your typical compact consumer models, yet they are small enough to be carried in a coat pocket or purse. When I first saw the A620 and A610, it seemed like they were a cross between the consumer A95 and the prosumer G6 . After working with the A620, I can now confirm that this is the case. Its high-end features speak of “only the best”, while its more affordable price says “I’m easy on the wallet”.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Canon PowerShot A620 Review
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DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A620, which features a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 2 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 35–140 mm focal length. “These are some of the most well designed models I have dealt with. They are not your typical compact…
Hungarian website Index Digicam have published their review of the Canon IXUS 750 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD550), which has 7.1 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens.
Website: Index Digicam - Canon IXUS 750 Review
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Hungarian website Index Digicam have published their review of the Canon IXUS 750 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD550), which has 7.1 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens. Website: Index Digicam - Canon IXUS 750 Review Website: Read my Canon Digital Ixus 75…
Imaging Resource have published a review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P1 Wi-Fi digital camera.
“The Nikon Coolpix P1 bears a superficial resemblance to the Coolpix 7900, with all automatic controls and an extremely small form factor. But there’s no optical viewfinder, the flash has been repositioned, and the LCD has grown to 2.5-inches. - And of course, there’s the built-in wireless capability. The Nikon P1 is super compact and very lightweight, with a rugged metal body that should withstand lots of wear and tear. And with its excellent range of user-friendly, almost fail-proof point & shoot exposure modes, the P1 should be able to handle just about any photo opportunity it encounters. Finally, its wireless image transfer capability is relatively easy to configure (the “Wireless Features” section for more info), is a lot of fun to use, and works quite well.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Nikon Coolpix P1 Review
Imaging Resource have published a review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P1 Wi-Fi digital camera. “The Nikon Coolpix P1 bears a superficial resemblance to the Coolpix 7900, with all automatic controls and an extremely small form factor. But there’s no optical viewfinder, the flash has been repositioned, and the…
DIWA member and Danish website DigitalMagasinet have published their review of the new Sony DSC-H1 digital camera. The DSC-H1 has a 12x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 36-432 millimeters), 5 megapixel CCD and 2.5 inch LCD screen.
Website: DigitalMagasinet - Sony DSC-H1 Review
DIWA member and Danish website DigitalMagasinet have published their review of the new Sony DSC-H1 digital camera. The DSC-H1 has a 12x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 36-432 millimeters), 5 megapixel CCD and 2.5 inch LCD screen. Website: DigitalMagasinet - Sony DSC-H1 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Sony…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-LX1, an 8.4 megapixel digital camera with a 4x Leica optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-112mm, optical image stabilizer and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“With 8.4 megapixels, a 2.5-inch LCD screen, and a Leica 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 has a lot to offer consumers. That is, consumers with lots of money to offer Panasonic. The LX1 retails for $599, which is a substantial amount of money for a compact digital camera. The camera body itself isn’t especially gorgeous; it is more functional than sleek. The camera body has some good aspects to it: sturdy construction, a large LCD that can be viewed at just about any angle, and the compact dimensions; however, if consumers are expected to drop $599 on a point-and-shoot camera, noise should not be an issue.”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Panasonic DMC-LX1 Review
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DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-LX1, an 8.4 megapixel digital camera with a 4x Leica optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-112mm, optical image stabilizer and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “With 8.4 megapixels, a 2.5-inch LCD screen, and a Leica 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization, the Panasonic…
The Czech website Digineff 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.
Website: Digineff - Konica Minolta Z6 Review
The Czech website Digineff 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. Website: Digineff - Konica Minolta Z6 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Konica Minolta Z6 Write a…
DigiCamReview.co.uk have reviewed the Ricoh Caplio RR530 digital camera, a point and shoot 5 megapixel model with a 3x optical zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen.
“Outside image quality was fairly good, colour was rich and saturated, and the pictures had good contrast, although images were soft and as a result detail was average - noise was visible in ISO50 shots. Indoors - image quality was average - with high noise in photos even when taken at ISO100. Focusing was also a big problem, with the camera focusing slowly and often unsuccessful in low-light. Images were generally fairly soft, and may benefit from sharpening. The maco mode was average and the closest you can get to the subject is 6cm away.”
DigiCamReview.co.uk have reviewed the Ricoh Caplio RR530 digital camera, a point and shoot 5 megapixel model with a 3x optical zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen. “Outside image quality was fairly good, colour was rich and saturated, and the pictures had good contrast, although images were soft and as…
CNET have just reviewed the 4 megapixel Kodak Easyshare C330.
“How low should prices go for entry-level cameras? If all you need is a simple point-and-shoot, the Kodak EasyShare C330 offers surprisingly good photos for a reasonable price. It’s essentially the same camera as the Kodak EasyShare C340, except it has fewer pixels (4 vs. 5 megapixels), a slightly smaller LCD (1.5 vs. 1.6 inches), and a less capable video mode. Like the C340, the C330 is easy to use and has a sturdy, though mostly plastic, construction. For those on a tight budget, it may be a better bargain than the C340.”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare C330 Review
CNET have just reviewed the 4 megapixel Kodak Easyshare C330. “How low should prices go for entry-level cameras? If all you need is a simple point-and-shoot, the Kodak EasyShare C330 offers surprisingly good photos for a reasonable price. It’s essentially the same camera as the Kodak EasyShare C340, except it…
Hungarian website Index Digicam have published their review of the 8 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1.
Website: Index Digicam - Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 Review
Website: Read my Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 Review
Hungarian website Index Digicam have published their review of the 8 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1. Website: Index Digicam - Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 Review Website: Read my Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 Write a Review of the Konica Minolta…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A610 digital camera.
“I was very pleased with the image quality when using its Large SuperFine setting. Outdoors, it captures sharp images with good color balance. The Auto white balance setting produced accurate results in a variety of different lighting conditions. You can also choose one of the six presets (Day light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater) or use the custom “one-touch” setting. Its exposure system did an excellent job, capturing properly exposed images almost every time. Noise levels are nearly non existent in high/low contrast areas, allowing for beautiful sky and shadow detail.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Canon PowerShot A610 Review
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A610 digital camera. “I was very pleased with the image quality when using its Large SuperFine setting. Outdoors, it captures sharp images with good color balance. The Auto white balance setting produced accurate results in a variety of…
The Sony Cybershot DSC-H1 is a 5 megapixel camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen. The Sony H1’s standout feature is the massive 12x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 36-432mm, allowing for many creative opportunities. The DSC-H1 also offers an image stabilisation system which ensures sharper results when hand-holding the camera. There are 7 different scene modes and a range of more creative shooting modes available. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 was first announced at CES 2005 back in January, so does it still have what it takes to compete with the other ultra-zoom models? Find out in my review.
Website: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 Review
The Sony Cybershot DSC-H1 is a 5 megapixel camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen. The Sony H1’s standout feature is the massive 12x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 36-432mm, allowing for many creative opportunities. The DSC-H1 also offers an image stabilisation system which ensures sharper results when hand-holding the…
Win a fantastic Epson Stylus Photo R800 Printer in our special Bonfire Night contest!*
All you have to do is subscribe to the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter. On Saturday November 5th 2005 at 12 midday CET (Central European Time), one name will be randomly selected to win the prize.
* Please note that this contest is only open to residents of the United Kingdom.
One person will win an Epson Stylus Photo R800 printer (worth £249):
The Epson Stylus Photo R800 sets a new benchmark for A4 photo printers. Its new UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment ink enables this premium printer to deliver groundbreaking quality, durability and flexibility in printing for the photographic world.
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Win a fantastic Epson Stylus Photo R800 Printer in our special Bonfire Night contest!* All you have to do is subscribe to the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter. On Saturday November 5th 2005 at 12 midday CET (Central European Time), one name will be randomly selected to win the prize. * Please note…
The winners of the October 2005 PhotographyBLOG Competition have now been decided. The theme for October was “Long Exposures” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
1st Place
“Spirits” by 3ckyq
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Photobird.com one-year subscription with 100 megabytes of storage space
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2nd Place
“My Rainforest” by tootsie
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Prize: 1 copy of Powerretouche Full Pro Pack
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3rd Place
“Doing the light fantastic” by Tony275
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ShutterPoint.com one-year subscription with 100 megabytes of storage space
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4th Place
“A long swim to Cardiff” by Maculatus
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1 x 24x24” or 24x18” Canvas Print of a Photo of Your Choice
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5th Place
“September Lightning” by steve cherry
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1 x 36x24” Artist Canvas Print of a Photo of Your Choice
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Congratulations to the 5 winners and thanks to everyone who took part!
The November 2005 Competition is now open for entries. This is a monthly photography competition with a specific theme and prizes for the top 5 photos. The winning entries will be decided by a panel of judges. You just have to submit one photograph to the Competition Gallery that best interprets November’s theme, which is “Autumn Close-ups”.
The winners of the October 2005 PhotographyBLOG Competition have now been decided. The theme for October was “Long Exposures” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st Place “Spirits” by 3ckyqView this entry Photobird.com one-year subscription with 100 megabytes of storage…
In a brand new feature, here are the stand-out news stories from the last 7 days:
New Cameras
Nikon D200 (pictured)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9
New Accessories
Creative Zen Sleek Photo
Sharp 10 Megapixel Sensor
Wacom Intuos3 6x11 Pen Tablet
Epson Stylus Photo R240
Nikon 18-200mm Vibration Reduction Lens
Nikon SB-R200 Remote Speedlight
Sony 5Gb Compactvault Memory Card
Tamron AF55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II MACRO LD Lens
New Software
Microsoft Color Control Panel Applet
Other Headlines
Canon Acknowledges Problem with EF 24-105mm Lens
In a brand new feature, here are the stand-out news stories from the last 7 days: New CamerasNikon D200 (pictured)Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 New AccessoriesCreative Zen Sleek PhotoSharp 10 Megapixel SensorWacom Intuos3 6x11 Pen TabletEpson Stylus Photo R240Nikon 18-200mm Vibration Reduction LensNikon SB-R200 Remote SpeedlightSony 5Gb Compactvault Memory CardTamron AF55-200mm F/4-5.…
Creative UK Press Release
CREATIVE ANNOUNCES THE ZEN SLEEK PHOTO – high-capacity MP3 and WMA PLAYER DESIGNED TO SUPPORT music subscription services
Features Stunning Colour OLED Screen for Vibrant Photos and Menus
London, 4th November, 2005 – Creative (NASDAQ: CREAF), a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products and the number one manufacturer of MP3 players with music subscription support, today launched the Zen™ Sleek Photo, a 20GB MP3 player and photo viewer designed to support music download and subscription services. Featuring a striking 262,144-colour BriteVue™ OLED 1.7-inch screen, the Zen Sleek Photo displays bright, vibrant photo slideshows and crisp, vivid colour menus.
“The Zen Sleek Photo builds upon the successful Zen Sleek by adding photo and music subscription support out-of-the-box,” said Geraldine De Bonis, European Business Manager for MP3 Players with Creative. “The combination of FM radio, voice recording, supreme audio quality and a stunning OLED screen for photo viewing makes Zen Sleek Photo the ideal choice for anyone who wants the most from their MP3 player.”
Creative UK Press Release CREATIVE ANNOUNCES THE ZEN SLEEK PHOTO – high-capacity MP3 and WMA PLAYER DESIGNED TO SUPPORT music subscription services Features Stunning Colour OLED Screen for Vibrant Photos and Menus London, 4th November, 2005 – Creative (NASDAQ: CREAF), a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products and the number…
ZDNet’s technology blog has an article about a new camera, dubbed the “light field camera”, that allows you to change the point of focus AFTER a photograph has been taken. You can already change the exposure, white balance etc on today’s digital cameras (especially if you use the RAW file format) - the cameras of tomorrow could allow you to decide what you want to be in focus in the comfort of your own home.
“By inserting a microlens array between the main lens and the photosensor, their “light field camera” takes one shot, but also captures information about light conditions. And you can later compute “photographs in which subjects at every depth appear in finely tuned focus.” However, his new technology will probably appear for applications such as security surveillance and commercial photography before landing in your personal camera.”
Website: ZDNet - No more blurry pictures!w
ZDNet’s technology blog has an article about a new camera, dubbed the “light field camera”, that allows you to change the point of focus AFTER a photograph has been taken. You can already change the exposure, white balance etc on today’s digital cameras (especially if you use the RAW file…
DCResource have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-LX1, an 8.4 megapixel digital camera with a 4x Leica optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-112mm, optical image stabilizer and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“The area in which the LX1 really disappoints is in terms of image quality. While photos are well-exposed with accurate color, good sharpness, and very low purple fringing levels, they are way too noisy, even at ISO 80. And forget about using the higher ISOs: photos taken at ISO 200 or 400 are practically useless. It seems to me that Panasonic put a few million too many pixels on the tiny 1/1.65” CCD sensor. If you’re doing prints at 8 x 10 inches or smaller, you’ll be pleased with the results if you keep the ISO sensitivity as low as possible. Any larger than that and the noise will be obvious.”
Website: DCResource - Panasonic DMC-LX1 Review
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DCResource have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-LX1, an 8.4 megapixel digital camera with a 4x Leica optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-112mm, optical image stabilizer and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “The area in which the LX1 really disappoints is in terms of image quality. While photos are well-exposed with accurate…