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Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60, which has a large 2.5inch LCD screen (but no optical viewfinder), 5 megapixels and a sliding lens cover.
“This year, the latest model continuing the heritage of the “X” line is the Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60. While still closely related to its predecessor the DiMAGE X50, the X60 does away with the optical viewfinder, reducing the camera’s size and weight, at the expense of a little versatility. It also replaces the X50’s essentially useless bundled SD card with 15MB of built-in memory - much more useful since it is always in the camera in addition to your own flash card. Although there have been a lot of hardware changes made, the Konica Minolta X60 will feel very familiar to owners of earlier X-series models. With each generation, Konica Minolta’s “X” series has continued to improve, and the images from the Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60 offer high resolution, and good color as well. Read on for all the details, but if you’re looking for a super-portable, easy to use, and stylish camera, the DiMAGE X60 deserves a close look.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60 Review
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60, which has a large 2.5inch LCD screen (but no optical viewfinder), 5 megapixels and a sliding lens cover. “This year, the latest model continuing the heritage of the “X” line is the Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60. While still closely related…
CNET have just reviewed the new Samsung Digimax i5, a slim 5 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical internal zoom lens equivalent to 39-117mm and a 2.5” 230K-pixel high resolution LCD.
“There’s no doubt that 5-megapixel resolution currently defines the sweet spot of point-and-shoot digital cameras. Samsung’s 5-megapixel ultracompact entry, the Digimax i5, offers a competitive snapshot feature set housed in a nondescript but slender metal body. Interesting features, a bright 2.5-inch LCD, and a VGA movie mode, however, don’t compensate for listless performance and just so-so image quality.”
Website: CNET - Samsung Digimax i5 Review
CNET have just reviewed the new Samsung Digimax i5, a slim 5 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical internal zoom lens equivalent to 39-117mm and a 2.5” 230K-pixel high resolution LCD. “There’s no doubt that 5-megapixel resolution currently defines the sweet spot of point-and-shoot digital cameras. Samsung’s 5-megapixel ultracompact entry…
Digital Outback Photo have started an Experience Report on the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR.
“The 1Ds Mk II has 16.7MP and the 5D 12.8MP. This means that the 1Ds Mk. II has 30% more pixels or 14% more in each dimension. We leave the detail analysis to other people but think that in reality these 2 cameras are pretty close in terms of absolute resolution. Add the noise performance of the 5D (see below) and you have a $3300 camera challenging a camera that costs more than $7000.”
Website: Digital Outback Photo - Canon EOS 5D Experience Report
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Digital Outback Photo have started an Experience Report on the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR. “The 1Ds Mk II has 16.7MP and the 5D 12.8MP. This means that the 1Ds Mk. II has 30% more pixels or 14% more in each dimension. We leave the detail analysis to…
DIWA member and Danish website DigitalMagasinet have published the first online review of the Samsung Digimax A502, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a fixed optical zoom lens and 5x digital zoom. With a a 1.8” colour TFT LCD monitor and an easy to use menu system, the Samsung A502 is aimed firmly at the beginner camera user.
Website: DigitalMagasinet - Samsung Digimax A502 Review
DIWA member and Danish website DigitalMagasinet have published the first online review of the Samsung Digimax A502, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a fixed optical zoom lens and 5x digital zoom. With a a 1.8” colour TFT LCD monitor and an easy to use menu system, the Samsung A50…
DCResource have the first review of the new Canon IXUS i Zoom digital camera (also known as the SD30). The Canon IXUS i Zoom is a 5 megapixel model with a 2.4x optical zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen.
“If I’m not mistaken the SD30 is the first Canon digital camera to use a camera dock. The dock is what you’ll use to charge the battery, transfer photos to your Mac or PC, and display photos on a television. The camera itself has no I/O ports so this is the only way to do all of those things. Speaking of I/O ports, the ones on the dock include USB, A/V out, and DC-in (for the included AC adapter). The dock supports the USB 2.0 High Speed protocol. When the camera is in the dock it takes about 90 minutes to fully charge the NB-4L battery. An external charger is available if you’d prefer to leave the dock at home.”
Website: DigitalMagasinet - Canon IXUS i Zoom Review
DCResource have the first review of the new Canon IXUS i Zoom digital camera (also known as the SD30). The Canon IXUS i Zoom is a 5 megapixel model with a 2.4x optical zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen. “If I’m not mistaken the SD30 is the first Canon…
DPNow have just reviewed the Kodak EASYSHARE Picture Viewer.
“When you see a Kodak EasyShare Picture Viewer for the first time, you can’t help but instantly marvels at its size. Covering the area of a credit card and just over a centimetre thick, it houses a 2.5 inch colour LCD screen. To put some scale to it, it’s thinner and shorter than most small mobile phones, if a little wider. You simply insert your SD or MMC card into a slot at the top of the unit, press the power button next to it and within seconds any photos stored on the card can be viewed, as if you were looking at the screen on the back of your camera.”
DPNow have just reviewed the Kodak EASYSHARE Picture Viewer. “When you see a Kodak EasyShare Picture Viewer for the first time, you can’t help but instantly marvels at its size. Covering the area of a credit card and just over a centimetre thick, it houses a 2.5 inch colour LCD…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Pentax OptioS55, a 5 megapixel camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens.
“The control layout is simple enough, but this is not a simple camera, and I would certainly not recommend it for a first time user. My parents, both in their 70s, took the S55 on holiday to Italy to get me some good test shots. My father is a keen amateur photographer and owns a couple of nice film SLRs, but he had never used a digital camera before. I attempted to explain the S55’s multiple modes and options to him, but after going over it twice I still don’t think he’d really grasped it. I can’t say I blame him though because to be honest even I found it confusing and difficult to understand.”
Website: TrustedReviews - Pentax OptioS55 Review
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Pentax OptioS55, a 5 megapixel camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens. “The control layout is simple enough, but this is not a simple camera, and I would certainly not recommend it for a first time user. My parents, both in…
The new website I Like Cameras has an in-depth look at tripods, perhaps not the most exciting of subjects, although the author of the article obviously disagrees:
“Let me start this with a seemingly odd statement; tripods are exciting. Tripods will satisfy the deepest gear addiction streak you can muster. They hands down beat megapixels, telephoto lenses and camera bodies for depth and entertainment value. Tripods come closer to religion amongst professional photographers than Canon vs. Nikon. Forget getting a black bodied camera, get a good tripod and your pro-quotient will triple.”
Website: I Like Cameras - Going steady
The new website I Like Cameras has an in-depth look at tripods, perhaps not the most exciting of subjects, although the author of the article obviously disagrees: “Let me start this with a seemingly odd statement; tripods are exciting. Tripods will satisfy the deepest gear addiction streak you can muster…
Foto Imagen Digital have a great interview with Toshiyuki Terada, Olympus Product Manager, about the new Olympus E-500 digital SLR camera.
“In our tests we have found that the focus accuracy and reliability in Olympus reflex is very good, better than some of the competition, but the Olympus auto focus are still slow…
This is true. Olympus has not a long run in auto focus making, as other brands have. We know that we must work fast and hard in this respect. We are proud of our auto focus accuracy, and probably it is better than other brands ones, because accuracy mainly remains in the work and integration of the system: lens, mount, sensors… And we have created an all-new integrated system. Other brands don’t. But focus speed remains mainly in the firmware, in the algorithms, and we are improving this. I ask my designers for more speed too! But, always keeping accuracy. We try to improve the speed while keeping the accuracy.”
Website: Foto Imagen Digital - Interview With Toshiyuki Terada
Foto Imagen Digital have a great interview with Toshiyuki Terada, Olympus Product Manager, about the new Olympus E-500 digital SLR camera. “In our tests we have found that the focus accuracy and reliability in Olympus reflex is very good, better than some of the competition, but the Olympus auto focus…
The Olympus SP-700 is introduced today. The Olympus SP700 is a 6 megapixel digital camera with a large 3 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens. The SP700 offers a Compare and Shoot function that enables users to check and compare results before re-shooting or adjusting settings. The Olympus SP-700 will be available in time for Christmas 2005.
Olympus UK Press Release
See the bigger picture with the latest Olympus camera
London, 4 October 2005 – The SP-700 boasts Olympus’s largest LCD to date with its 3 inch (7.6cm) HyperCrystal Sunshine LCD. Combined with 6.0 million pixels and a precision 3x zoom lens (1:3.3-4.0, equivalent to 38-114mm in 35mm format), the SP-700 ensures that users are able to easily capture, view and share their high quality images with friends.Whether at the pub, on holiday or on a day out, a streamlined metal body makes this lightweight, design-led camera the latest gadget to be seen with.
The Olympus SP-700 is introduced today. The Olympus SP700 is a 6 megapixel digital camera with a large 3 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens. The SP700 offers a Compare and Shoot function that enables users to check and compare results before re-shooting or adjusting settings. The Olympus…
DXO Labs Press Release
DXO OPTICS PRO V3.5 ANNOUNCED WITH ENHANCED DXO OPTICS ENGINE, INCREASED PROCESSING SPEED AND UNRESTRICTED ACCESS TO DXO LENS MODULES
Free upgrade to DxO Lab’s flagship application delivers even greater value for all demanding Digital SLR photographers
New York, NY, USA, October 4, 2005 – DxO Labs announced today an upgrade to its flagship application DxO Optics Pro. DxO Optics Pro v3.5 is a free upgrade from version 3.0 that further consolidates DxO Optics Pro’s position as the leading automatic image enhancement tool for demanding photographers in several key areas and includes DxO Optics Engine version 2.
DxO Optics Engine Version 2
DxO Labs’ award-winning optical quality improvement algorithms are at the heart of the value provided by DxO Optics Pro. Unlike manual or simplistic solutions, DxO Optics Engine takes into account all relevant parameters to automatically enhance the optical performance of the camera and lens.
DXO Labs Press Release DXO OPTICS PRO V3.5 ANNOUNCED WITH ENHANCED DXO OPTICS ENGINE, INCREASED PROCESSING SPEED AND UNRESTRICTED ACCESS TO DXO LENS MODULES Free upgrade to DxO Lab’s flagship application delivers even greater value for all demanding Digital SLR photographers New York, NY, USA, October 4, 2005 – DxO…
DxO Labs Press Release
DXO LABS ANNOUNCES UNRESTRICTED ACCESS TO ALL DXO LENS MODULES FOR USERS OF DXO OPTICS PRO SOFTWARE
New DxO Optics Pro licensing structure provides unbeatable value for demanding photographers
New York, NY, USA, October 4, 2005 – DxO Labs announced today that the license fee for its flagship product DxO Optics Pro software will now allow unrestricted access to all compatible DxO Lens Modules thus providing a greatly simplified user experience and increased value for demanding photographers.
“We have been experiencing tremendous growth and demand from Digital SLR users worldwide over the last few months. Our new licensing arrangement allows us to respond more efficiently to the wave of opportunity presented by the ever increasing popularity of Digital SLRs. The new model is a win-win deal for our users and for us,” said Luc Marin, vice president of the Photography Business Unit at DxO Labs.
DxO Labs Press Release DXO LABS ANNOUNCES UNRESTRICTED ACCESS TO ALL DXO LENS MODULES FOR USERS OF DXO OPTICS PRO SOFTWARE New DxO Optics Pro licensing structure provides unbeatable value for demanding photographers New York, NY, USA, October 4, 2005 – DxO Labs announced today that the license fee for…
DxO Labs Press Release
DXO LABS ANNOUNCES DXO OPTICS PRO STARTER EDITION FOR HIGH-END DIGITAL CAMERAS
DxO Labs brings award-winning DxO Optics Pro technology to advanced digicam users at an irresistible price
New York, NY, USA, October 4, 2005 – DxO Labs announced today DxO Optics Pro Starter Edition, a new version of its flagship application specifically designed for advanced digicams – cameras also sometimes referred to as “ZLR”, “SuperZoom” or “Bridge” cameras.
Based on the award-winning image enhancement technology acclaimed by Digital SLR users, this new addition to the DxO Optics Pro family will support advanced digital cameras such as: Sony DSC-H1, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, Canon PowerShot Pro S2 IS, Kodak P880, Olympus SP-500, Fuji Fine Pix S9500, Nikon Coolpix 8800, Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6, Panasonic DMC-FZ30, Samsung Digimax Pro815, Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2, Sony F-828, and others.
DxO Labs Press Release DXO LABS ANNOUNCES DXO OPTICS PRO STARTER EDITION FOR HIGH-END DIGITAL CAMERAS DxO Labs brings award-winning DxO Optics Pro technology to advanced digicam users at an irresistible price New York, NY, USA, October 4, 2005 – DxO Labs announced today DxO Optics Pro Starter Edition, a…
Digibug Express Press Release
3 Chances to Win With Drawings on, November 1st, December 1st and January 1st
Waltham, MA October 4, 2005 Digibug Express announced today a free print giveaway on Picturebug.com where up to 6 winners will each receive 5,000 free photo prints. No purchase is required and users need only register at Picturebug.com to be entered. One lucky winner will be chosen at random from all registered users of Picturebug.com on November 1 and December 1, 2005, and January 1, 2006.
Picturebug.com is a new online photo site featuring high-quality prints, cards, gifts and photo books at a great price. Ideal for scrapbookers, soccer moms and other consumers dedicated to preserving memories through photography, Picturebug.com allows users to upload and order with or without joining. With competitively priced prepaid print plans, great gift ideas, and high-quality photo books for any occasion, Picturebug.com is a great site for holiday gift-giving.
Digibug Express Press Release 3 Chances to Win With Drawings on, November 1st, December 1st and January 1st Waltham, MA October 4, 2005 Digibug Express announced today a free print giveaway on Picturebug.com where up to 6 winners will each receive 5,000 free photo prints. No purchase is required and…
Think Tank Photo Press Release
THINK TANK PHOTO RELEASES FIRST BACKPACK TO HOLD LARGE LENSES AND FIT IN AIRLINE OVERHEAD COMPARTMENTS
SANTA ROSA, CALIF. – Think Tank Photo announces the release of Airport Addicted, the first backpack designed to hold large lenses (e.g. a 400 2.8 with lens hood and a 300 2.8), as well as multiple SLR bodies and a laptop computer, and fit within airline dimension requirements for overhead storage compartments. To aid photographers in getting their gear through the airport and safely onto the plane, Think Tank Photo has posted a free article entitled “Fear for your gear while running through the airport.” Filled with advice from noted photojournalists, this article can be found at www.thinktankphoto.com/airport
Think Tank Photo Press Release THINK TANK PHOTO RELEASES FIRST BACKPACK TO HOLD LARGE LENSES AND FIT IN AIRLINE OVERHEAD COMPARTMENTS SANTA ROSA, CALIF. – Think Tank Photo announces the release of Airport Addicted, the first backpack designed to hold large lenses (e.g. a 400 2.8 with lens hood and…
Nokia Press Release
Five of the world’s best photographers to lead the most ambitious mobile photography competition ever undertaken
Espoo, Finland - Internationally renowned photographer, Juergen Teller; leading American photographer, Philip-Lorca DiCorcia; award winning London-based photographer, Nick Waplington; Raghu Rai, one of India’s most respected documentary photographers and Jiancheng Dong, a prominent landscape and documentary photographer from China are heading up the Nokia Nseries See New Competition which is launched today.
The competition lays down the challenge to aspiring photographers around the world to ‘shoot new’ - capturing something from a different angle or something never previously photographed - using a megapixel camera phone. To inspire people to enter, the stellar line-up of professional photographers have themselves been shooting new using the Nokia N90 advanced imaging device. More than 60 brand new images from these photographers can be viewed at www.seenew.com, Nokia Nseries’ online community for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nokia Press Release Five of the world’s best photographers to lead the most ambitious mobile photography competition ever undertaken Espoo, Finland - Internationally renowned photographer, Juergen Teller; leading American photographer, Philip-Lorca DiCorcia; award winning London-based photographer, Nick Waplington; Raghu Rai, one of India’s most respected documentary photographers and Jiancheng Dong…
Fujifilm USA have released a service advisory for their FinePix A303, F410, and F700 digital camera and S2 Pro DSLR camera. A limited number of units may develop a problem with the CCD imaging sensor, which manifests itself as images that appear completely black, have a purplish cast or multi- colored distortions.
Fujifilm USA Service Advisorys
Service Advisory to Owner’s of the FinePix A303, F410, and F700 Digital Cameras
Thank you for your patronage of Fujifilm FinePix digital cameras.
FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A., INC. announces that some of the FinePix A303, F410, and F700 digital camera models may develop a problem with the CCD imaging sensor. However, the problem affects a limited number of units and may not occur in all cameras.
The symptoms are captured images that appear completely black, have a purplish cast or multi- colored distortions. These symptoms would be seen on the camera LCD monitor when the camera is in the shooting mode or during playback. A limited number of these models will have these problems. The following list of serial numbers and model names may be affected:
Fujifilm USA have released a service advisory for their FinePix A303, F410, and F700 digital camera and S2 Pro DSLR camera. A limited number of units may develop a problem with the CCD imaging sensor, which manifests itself as images that appear completely black, have a purplish cast or multi-…
Roxio Press Release
Major Upgrade to Industry Leading Media Suite Breaks New Ground with Pioneering Music Capabilities, Innovative Media Sharing, Advanced Support for High Definition, and More
Santa Clara, California (October 3, 2005) — Roxio® , a division of Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today introduced Easy Media Creator 8, the most significant upgrade ever to its industry-leading digital media suite. Easy Media Creator 8 seamlessly merges advanced technologies from Roxio and Sonic into the most comprehensive suite of CD and DVD authoring, burning, photo, video, and music applications available.
Scheduled to be available globally in retail and online beginning later this month, Easy Media Creator 8’s innovative features extend the possibilities of digital media creation, management, preservation, sharing, and enjoyment.
Roxio Press Release Major Upgrade to Industry Leading Media Suite Breaks New Ground with Pioneering Music Capabilities, Innovative Media Sharing, Advanced Support for High Definition, and More Santa Clara, California (October 3, 2005) — Roxio® , a division of Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today…
Corel Press Release
New Addition to Corel’s Digital Imaging Portfolio Inspires Home Users to Explore their Creativity with Digital Art and Photography
Ottawa, Canada – October 3, 2005 - Corel Corporation today unveiled Corel® Painter™ Essentials 3, the complete home art studio built on the award-winning power of Corel Painter IX. The latest addition to Corel’s digital imaging portfolio, Corel Painter Essentials 3 includes everything new users need to get started with digital art and create stunning paintings from their photos. The software is now available from Corel (www.corel.com) and will be hitting store shelves in North America later this month.
Available for the suggested retail price of $99 US, this affordable software package provides home users with more creative options than ever before. Ideal for digital camera enthusiasts, art, decor and scrapbook enthusiasts, and art students and teachers, Corel Painter Essentials 3 enables users to create beautiful, handmade digital-art keepsakes that are perfect for framing, craft projects, and special gifts for friends and family.
Corel Press Release New Addition to Corel’s Digital Imaging Portfolio Inspires Home Users to Explore their Creativity with Digital Art and Photography Ottawa, Canada – October 3, 2005 - Corel Corporation today unveiled Corel® Painter™ Essentials 3, the complete home art studio built on the award-winning power of Corel Painter…
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Jill Enfield
MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/—Photographers have long known that a memorable photograph needs to not only capture the essence of the subject in front of the lens, but also the heart and soul of the photographer behind the lens. While Jill Enfield photographs seemingly ordinary objects, her unique style of hand-coloring images presents an art that is all her own. NikonNet’s inspiring monthly showcase, “Legends Behind the Lens” honors Jill Enfield during October with a portfolio of her most recognizable art, and a glimpse into the thought and technique behind her hand-crafted masterpieces.
“NikonNet is proud to honor the work of Jill Enfield,” said Anna Marie Bakker of Nikon Inc. “Jill’s work is unique and has inspired other photographers to experiment with alternative processes.”
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Jill Enfield MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/—Photographers have long known that a memorable photograph needs to not only capture the essence of the subject in front of the lens, but also the heart and soul of the photographer behind the…