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Adobe Press Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Oct. 13, 2005 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: ADBE) and Macromedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MACR) today announced they have received clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for Adobe’s proposed acquisition of Macromedia. The closing of the transaction remains subject to regulatory approval in a few European jurisdictions. The companies continue to anticipate the transaction will close sometime this Fall.
On April 18, 2005, Adobe announced a definitive agreement to acquire Macromedia in an all-stock transaction. Pursuant to the terms of the acquisition agreement, holders of Macromedia common stock will receive 1.38 shares of Adobe common stock for each share of Macromedia common stock they own at the closing of the acquisition. In August, the stockholders of each company voted in favor of the transaction.
Adobe Press Release SAN JOSE, Calif. — Oct. 13, 2005 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: ADBE) and Macromedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MACR) today announced they have received clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for Adobe’s proposed acquisition of Macromedia. The closing of the transaction remains subject to regulatory approval…
Imaging Resource have published their review of the waterproof Pentax OptioWP digital camera.
“Pentax is a camera maker with a long tradition in the film-based world, and among the company’s digital lineup, its WR-series digital cameras have proven popular for their water resistant bodies, braving conditions in which other digicams might not survive. The Pentax Optio WP takes things a step further, with its compact camera body rated waterproof to a depth of 1.5 meters for as long as 30 minutes. Coupled with a relatively high resolution 5.0 megapixel CCD, a 3x optical zoom lens, and a wide range of post-exposure controls that cater to fans of computer-less printing, the WP proves a fairly versatile camera that is particularly well suited to family and travel photography.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Pentax OptioWP Review
Imaging Resource have published their review of the waterproof Pentax OptioWP digital camera. “Pentax is a camera maker with a long tradition in the film-based world, and among the company’s digital lineup, its WR-series digital cameras have proven popular for their water resistant bodies, braving conditions in which other digicams…
ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens, suitable for the Canon EOS 300D and 20D cameras.
“The lens is a well-built example that feels sensibly weighted, not being too plasticy but not too heavy either. The mount is slightly different to the standard Canon mount and is denoted by the absence of the usual red dot for location. This is replaced by a raised white spot that locates with a similar spot on the appropriate cameras, just to the left of the standard location dot. The S in EF-S stands for ‘short back focus’ and means the lens cannot be used on any of the older cropped sensor cameras such as the D30/60 or the 10D, as the rear element protrudes into the camera body and would hit the mirrors on these models. Do not try to fit it to the 1D/5D series either, as the same problem occurs!”
ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens, suitable for the Canon EOS 300D and 20D cameras. “The lens is a well-built example that feels sensibly weighted, not being too plasticy but not too heavy either. The mount is slightly different to the standard Canon mount and…
The Samsung Digimax A40 digital camera is introduced today. Samsung UK have quietly added the Samsung Digimax A40 to their lineup. The Samsung A40 is an entry-level 4 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD screen. 640x480 pixel Mpeg-4 VGA movies at 30fps, 10 different scene modes, exposure compensation and custom white balance complete the Samsung Digimax A40’s specification. Price and availability to be announced.
Website: Samsung UK - Samsung Digimax A40
The Samsung Digimax A40 digital camera is introduced today. Samsung UK have quietly added the Samsung Digimax A40 to their lineup. The Samsung A40 is an entry-level 4 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD screen. 640x480 pixel Mpeg-4 VGA movies at 30fps, 1…
The Samsung Digimax A4 digital camera is introduced today. Samsung UK have quietly added the Samsung Digimax A4 to their lineup. The Samsung A4 is an entry-level 4 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen. 640x480 pixel Mpeg-4 VGA movies at 24fps, 10 different scene modes, exposure compensation and custom white balance complete the Samsung Digimax A4’s specification. Price and availability to be announced.
Website: Samsung UK - Samsung Digimax A4
The Samsung Digimax A4 digital camera is introduced today. Samsung UK have quietly added the Samsung Digimax A4 to their lineup. The Samsung A4 is an entry-level 4 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen. 640x480 pixel Mpeg-4 VGA movies at 24fps, 1…
Ricoh have joined in the “fun” by issuing a notice to Ricoh digital camera owners about the CCD issue that has recently afflicted most of the major camera manufacturers.
Notice to Owners of Ricoh Digital Camera
October 11, 2005
Thank you for your support and patronage of Ricoh products.
With an investigation on the image sensor device, or CCD, it has recently come to our attention that a limited number of the products below (Applicable Products) that incorporate CCD of specific production lots may exhibit the following condition:
When the product is used in camera mode, the LCD panel exhibits either a distorted image or no image.
We have determined that this condition occurs only in a limited number of units, but may be accelerated if the units are exposed to high temperature and humidity environments.
Ricoh have joined in the “fun” by issuing a notice to Ricoh digital camera owners about the CCD issue that has recently afflicted most of the major camera manufacturers. Notice to Owners of Ricoh Digital Camera October 11, 2005 Thank you for your support and patronage of Ricoh products. With…
Cardmedia Press Release
DigiMagic DM-180 1.8” Portable Storage Device availability extended to 40 and 60GB
Cardmedia (Europe) Ltd, the official UK distributor for the manufacturer ezPnP, after the popularity of the DigiMagic DM-180 1.8 20GB Storage Device has announced the availability of the DigiMagic DM180 in 40GB and 60GB capacities, to enhance the existing portable Digimagic portable storage range of products.
The EZPnP DigiMagic DM180 is a portable 1.8” HDD based photo backup/storage device. The DM180 is a handheld backup device for digital photos which is capable of storing thousands of high-resolution images on its 20, 40, or 60GB internal hard disk.
It is only palm-sized and fits perfectly into your pocket. In addition to the compact size, it is also light weight, durable, stylish, and has high speed data transfer and mass storage capacity.
The DM180 offers the ultimate solution in convenience, portability, and storage capacity for professional users.
Cardmedia Press Release DigiMagic DM-180 1.8” Portable Storage Device availability extended to 40 and 60GB Cardmedia (Europe) Ltd, the official UK distributor for the manufacturer ezPnP, after the popularity of the DigiMagic DM-180 1.8 20GB Storage Device has announced the availability of the DigiMagic DM180 in 40GB and 60GB capacities…
DPReview 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.
“Okay, so the SD550 hardly breaks new ground, and - coming only six or seven months after the SD500 it replaces - I’d have been surprised if it was. In most respects this is good news; the SD500 was a little gem of a camera (and the best IXUS / ELPH yet), and the SD550 is just that little bit better. Image quality is excellent (for a camera in this class), it’s fast, responsive and reliable, and it is one of the few cameras on the market today that has a true ‘luxury’ feel to it, such is the quality of its build and materials.”
Website: DPReview - Canon IXUS 750 Review
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DPReview 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. “Okay, so the SD550 hardly breaks new ground, and - coming only six or seven months after the…
DPReview have posted their review of the 7.2 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P200 digital camera.
“I was very impressed with the P150 when we reviewed it last year, and the P200 - though by any measure a minor upgrade - builds on and adds to its appeal. The bigger screen and the inclusion of a manual white balance option are very welcome, and the price is even more appealing now the camera has been on the market for half a year or so.”
Website: DPReview - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P200 Review
DPReview have posted their review of the 7.2 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P200 digital camera. “I was very impressed with the P150 when we reviewed it last year, and the P200 - though by any measure a minor upgrade - builds on and adds to its appeal. The bigger screen and…
CNET have reviewed the Pentax OptioS55, a 5 megapixel camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens.
“The Pentax Optio S55 produces satisfying, good-quality, but not wonderful output. A number of flaws emerged in our test shots. They were usually minor and not enough to ruin the photo, but they were noticeable nonetheless. First of all, the Optio S55 is prone to slight underexposure and barrel distortion at the zoom’s wide setting, as well as minor purple fringing in areas of strong contrast. Photos appear soft, on average, at the camera’s default sharpness setting.”
Website: CNET - Pentax OptioS55 Review
CNET have reviewed the Pentax OptioS55, a 5 megapixel camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens. “The Pentax Optio S55 produces satisfying, good-quality, but not wonderful output. A number of flaws emerged in our test shots. They were usually minor and not enough to ruin…
Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5, an ultra-slim 5.1 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
Website: Index Digicam - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 Review
Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5, an ultra-slim 5.1 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Website: Index Digicam - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 Write a Review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5
Samsung Press Release
Samsung announces agreement with Pentax to co-operate and jointly develop new digital camera products. This will broaden the product range to offer consumers greater choice
Seoul, Korea - October 12th, 2005: Samsung (CEO Lee Joong-Koo, www.samsungcamera.com) announces an agreement with Pentax to jointly develop Digital-SLR cameras.
The partnership between Samsung and Pentax will be based on sharing their respective competencies to enhance competitiveness in digital cameras.
Samsung holds superb digital image processing technologies, digital convergence technologies and world-wide brand recognition in digital appliance markets. Its partner, Pentax, has developed SLR cameras using Penta Prism technology. Pentax possesses a wide range of high-performance interchangeable lenses as well as cutting edge technologies for high precision cameras.
Samsung Press Release Samsung announces agreement with Pentax to co-operate and jointly develop new digital camera products. This will broaden the product range to offer consumers greater choice Seoul, Korea - October 12th, 2005: Samsung (CEO Lee Joong-Koo, www.samsungcamera.com) announces an agreement with Pentax to jointly develop Digital-SLR cameras. The…
Canon have released a new firmware update (version 1.2.4) for the EOS-1D Mark II DSLR.
This firmware update (version 1.2.4) includes the following additional functons and improvements:
1. Fixes the phenomenon of file number errors that occurred when shooting bulb exposures.
Fixes the phenomenon of file numbers not being sequential even if the file number setting is for sequential numbers if when a CF card is replaced while the power of the camera is switched on.
2. Improves reliability in communication when using some CF cards.
Website: Firmware Update Version 1.2.4
Canon have released a new firmware update (version 1.2.4) for the EOS-1D Mark II DSLR. This firmware update (version 1.2.4) includes the following additional functons and improvements: 1. Fixes the phenomenon of file number errors that occurred when shooting bulb exposures. Fixes the phenomenon of file numbers not being sequential…
Canon have released a new firmware update (version 1.1.4) for the EOS-1Ds Mark II DSLR.
This firmware update (version 1.1.4) includes the following improvements:
1. Fixes the phenomenon of horizontal line noise appearing when P.Fn-21 is set to ON.
Fixes the phenomenon of horizontal line noise appearing occasionally in shots taken with P.Fn-21 set to ON at high ISO setting, depending on the shutter release timing.
2. Fixes the phenomenon of file number errors that occurred when shooting bulb exposures.
Fixes the phenomenon of file numbers not being sequential even if the file number setting is for sequential numbers if a CF card is replaced while the power of the camera is switched on.
3. Improves reliability in communication when using some CF cards.
Note for users of the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1/E1A:
The camers’s WFT-E1/E1A settings will be initialized after the firmware is updated. Please re-set them after the update.
Website: Firmware Update Version 1.1.4
Canon have released a new firmware update (version 1.1.4) for the EOS-1Ds Mark II DSLR. This firmware update (version 1.1.4) includes the following improvements: 1. Fixes the phenomenon of horizontal line noise appearing when P.Fn-21 is set to ON. Fixes the phenomenon of horizontal line noise appearing occasionally in shots…
CNET 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. They seem to like it a lot…
“Sony’s Cyber Shot DSC-R1 represents an intriguing bridge between the world of user-friendly all-in-one prosumer cameras and the more complicated world of high-quality digital SLRs. It has an easily rotated LCD screen, plenty of manual bells and whistles, a sharp and versatile Carl Zeiss lens, and a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor nearly as large as those found in typical dSLRs. The resulting images are impressive, and the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-R1 is relatively easy to operate once you’ve navigated through the slightly awkward interface a few times. It can take a while to sort through the features spread out among more than a dozen buttons and dials, but even relative newcomers to digital photography should be able to take decent photos right out of the box.”
Website: CNET - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Review
CNET 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. They seem to like it a lot… “Sony’s Cyber Shot DSC-R1 represents an intriguing bridge between the world of user-friendly all-in-one prosumer cameras and the…
Luminous Landscape have published news about a design flaw with the Canon EOS 5D’s new custom function.
“Let’s say that my custom setting is for AV mode at f/10 with +2/3EV. I put the camera to C mode and the settings appear as stored. As I continue to shoot, I decide to change the aperture to f8 and change the EV to +1/3. Because the 5D has almost instant power-on, and high battery usage, unlike previous Canon cameras where I would set the power saver to 8 minutes or more, on the 5D I set it to 2 or 4 minutes, so in fact the camera power will time out from time to time when I am idle in relation to shooting. So, I am waiting for the next shot. I see it coming, the camera springs to life almost instantly, but rather than have my new f/8 and +1/3EV setting where I left off minutes ago, the camera apparently says, “OK we are now powering up in the Custom mode, so we will make sure that all the settings are as stored”. GOTCHA!”
Website: Luminous Landscape - The Canon 5D “C” Mode Gotcha
Luminous Landscape have published news about a design flaw with the Canon EOS 5D’s new custom function. “Let’s say that my custom setting is for AV mode at f/10 with +2/3EV. I put the camera to C mode and the settings appear as stored. As I continue to shoot, I…
Hama Press Release
Sporty but stylish
With the new Samsonite Ravenna series, Hama proves that Samsonite camera cases are not always just refined and elegant.
The durable polytex cases for small digital cameras are available in either black or olive. As in the successful Samsonite Freestyler suitcase series, the slim red rubber application on the front gives the cases a special eye-catching look and a certain flair. Five sizes are available with a cover flap and five with a zip.
Big mouth
Whether on a boat trip or mountain hike, the Ravenna cases with cover flaps hold your camera ready for the best snapshots at all times thanks to the hook and loop fastener. The flat front pocket holds memory cards and spare batteries.
Hama Press Release Sporty but stylish With the new Samsonite Ravenna series, Hama proves that Samsonite camera cases are not always just refined and elegant. The durable polytex cases for small digital cameras are available in either black or olive. As in the successful Samsonite Freestyler suitcase series, the slim…
Norwegian website Akam.no have published their review of the Casio EX-S500, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom and a 2.2 inch LCD screen.
Website: Akam.no - Casio EX-S500 Review
Norwegian website Akam.no have published their review of the Casio EX-S500, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom and a 2.2 inch LCD screen. Website: Akam.no - Casio EX-S500 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Casio EX-S500 Write a Review of the Casio EX-S500
Pro photographer Thom Hogan has published a review of the Nikon D50, a new affordable 6.1 megapixel digital SLR.
“Overall, the D50 produces better out-of-camera JPEGs than the D70s in most situations I’ve tried it in. There simply aren’t any specific image quality faults that are omnipresent or overbearing, even at ISO 1600, as long as you don’t underexpose. This makes the D50 a great print-from-camera DSLR, which I think is partially what Nikon intended. But it also makes it a pretty good all-around backup body for JPEG shooters, like wedding and other event photographers.”
Website: Thom Hogan - Nikon D50 Review
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Pro photographer Thom Hogan has published a review of the Nikon D50, a new affordable 6.1 megapixel digital SLR. “Overall, the D50 produces better out-of-camera JPEGs than the D70s in most situations I’ve tried it in. There simply aren’t any specific image quality faults that are omnipresent or overbearing, even…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the new entry-level Konica Minolta Dynax 5D digital SLR camera.
“The Konica Minolta Dynax 5D is a camera that is easy operable for anybody. It might look complicated because of the extensive amount of buttons. But you will learn to appreciate this abundance and soon you wonder why everybody has to start searching in the menu. Also adding to the user-friendliness is the huge 2.5-inch monitor that offers the user enhanced information, in large characters that are easy to read. The Dynax 5D camera may have a plastic touch to it, it doesn’t make it less solid. And the material makes the Dynax 5D light-weighted so it’s no problem at all carrying the camera with you wherever you go.”
Website: LetsGoDigital - Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Review
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DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the new entry-level Konica Minolta Dynax 5D digital SLR camera. “The Konica Minolta Dynax 5D is a camera that is easy operable for anybody. It might look complicated because of the extensive amount of buttons. But you will learn to appreciate this abundance and soon…