Nikon have released a new version (6.2.6) of their Nikon View software.

This update (version 6.2.6) includes the following additional functons and improvements:

* Support for RAW images captured by the D50 has been added.
* The Red Eye Correction function can now be used on RAW and 16-bit TIFF images.

Website: Nikon View 6.2.6

Canon have released a new firmware update (version 1.1.3) for the EOS-1Ds Mark II DSLR.

This firmware update (version 1.1.3) includes the following additional functons and improvements:

* With the version 1.1.2 firmware, pressing the DISPLAY button right after shooting images resulted in an abnormal display and the camera would freeze. This firmware fixes that problem.

Website: Firmware Update Version 1.1.3

Canon have released a new firmware update (version 1.2.3) for the EOS-1D Mark II DSLR.

This firmware update (version 1.2.3) includes the following additional functons and improvements:

* With the version 1.2.2 firmware, pressing the DISPLAY button right after shooting images resulted in an abnormal display and the camera would freeze. Images are not lost when this occurs. Also, removing and then reloading the battery restores the camera to normal operation. This version 1.2.3 firmware incorporates fixes for the issue described above.

Website: Firmware Update Version 1.2.3

DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat.cz have posted a review of the 6 megapixel Konica Minolta Dynax 7D digital SLR camera.

Website: FotoAparat.cz - Konica Minolta Dynax 7D Review

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ePhotoZine have taken a look at the DSLRClean, a sensor cleaning product that uses a unique micro-pore swab to create a mini vacuum effect, gently lifting dust from both CCD and CMOS type sensors.

“Digital SLR users will face the inevitable fact that the camera’s sensor will need cleaning at some point during their period of ownership – and more than once. Even those manufacturers who install a ‘Dust Barrier’ on their cameras will encounter similar problems. All imaging sensors, whether CMOS or CCD, are very sensitive to static charge build-up or the use of ‘hazardous’ liquids, so one will be entering very new territory when the time comes to clean that sensor for the first time.”

Website: ePhotoZine - DSLRClean Review

Keith Cooper over at Northlight Images has just reviewed the GretagMacbeth Eye One Design calibration application.

“The Eye One spectrophotometer from GretagMacbeth is a sophisticated measuring device that can measure detailed spectral information from emissive sources (ambient light or a CRT/LCD display) or reflective sources (print samples or just about any coloured object) It is available with a number of different software options which enable different functionalities in the supplied software. retagMacbeth provide a range of colour management hardware and software aimed at professional users. The product that Keith specifically looks at here is the ‘Eye One Design’ package, which offers monitor calibration, emissive and reflective source measurement and basic RGB/CMYK printer profiling.”

Website: Northlight Images - GretagMacbeth Eye One Design Review

Faces.com Press Release

Faces.com Photo Service Launches With Unlimited Prints for Low Monthly Fee

Competitive Pricing, Photo Blogs and Social Networking for $7.99 a Month

NEW YORK, June 22 /PRNewswire/—Faces.com (http://www.faces.com), a new online photo service, launched today offering unlimited digital photo printing for consumers.  Faces.com also offers unlimited photo prints for $7.99 per month.  The service is free or with significant extras for a monthly subscription price starting at $3.99.  Faces.com is the only photo service on the Web to offer unlimited prints for one monthly fee, an opportunity which is available to users for the lifetime of their membership.

EDGE Tech Corp Press Release

DALLAS, June 21 /PRNewswire/—EDGE Tech Corp, a leading supplier of DRAM and Flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other experience-enhancing technology solutions announced that its new 4GB DiskGO! USB 2.0 flash drive will begin shipping today.

“The continued explosive growth of the digital music and photo industries is really driving digital storage to a whole new level—and it’s still early,” stated Win Cramer, EDGE’s Director of Purchasing who oversees the company’s Product Development division.  “For us, the real news of the day is that there are a lot of digital consumers that actually need a 4GB USB flash drive,” Cramer added.

The 4GB DiskGO! USB 2.0 flash drive is the perfect product solution for storing and transferring digital files, including songs, photos, and movies. Its sleek lightweight design provides users extreme portability, weighing in at .5 ounces.

CNET have published their review of the 3 megapixel Canon PowerShot A510 digital camera.

“When comparing shots taken seconds apart with the PowerShot A510 and the PowerShot A520, the less expensive model consistently came out on top. The PowerShot A510’s images had better detail and significantly less purple fringing. Like the 4-megapixel version, this camera’s exposure system tended to favor shadowy areas at the expense of highlights that easily washed out.”

Website: CNET - Canon PowerShot A510 Review

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Nikon Corporation Press Release

Nikon Imaging (China) Sales Co., Ltd. Established to Enhance Sales and Service in Fast-growing Chinese Market

Nikon Corporation (President: Teruo Shimamura) is pleased to announce the establishment of Nikon Imaging (China) Sales Co., Ltd., a wholly owned sales and service subsidiary. This new company has been launched to fully develop our imaging business in China, including digital cameras, and commenced operations in June 2005.

In response to China’s remarkable economic growth and long-term market potential, companies from throughout the world are making aggressive inroads. To date, Nikon has focussed its business development in China on the manufacture of products, at bases such as Nikon Imaging (China) Co., Ltd., but conducted Chinese marketing and sales activities through a subsidiary, Nikon Hong Kong Ltd. Nikon has also established authorized repair shops in China to provide after-sales service and technical assistance.

DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the Ricoh R2, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 4.8x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD screen. The Ricoh Caplio R2 is less than 26mm thick and has a battery life of around 500 shots.

Website: Digit.no - Ricoh R2 Review

DigitalCameraReview have reviewed the 4.0 megapixel Canon Powershot S410 (known as the Digital IXUS 430 outside North America).

“Since everyone has different tastes in image quality, I think it’s more effective to show samples images under different conditions and let the reader decide for themselves. That said, the S410 possesses the Canon high-quality images with good exposure, good colors and good detail. When I compare some S410 shots with some SD500 shots, I found slightly different color casts and the SD500 images were a lot sharper. However, some people might find the SD500 shots too sharp (and the SD500 is at least $150 more expensive).”

Website: DigitalCameraReview - Canon Powershot S410 Review

Steves Digicams have published their review of the Canon PowerShot S2 IS, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 12x optical zoom equivalent to 36–432mm on a 35mm camera.

“The S2’s shooting performance is very good, noticeably improved from the S1. From power-on until the first shot was captured measured just under two seconds, while waking the camera from its Display Off power-saving mode took only 1.5 seconds. Shutter lag, the elapsed time between depressing the shutter and capturing an image, measured 2/10 second when pre-focused and 8/10 second including autofocus time; about 1/10 second of that is attributable to the delay in the live image presented on either of the S2’s viewfinders. In Single shot mode, the S2 IS captured 5-megapixel Superfine images at the rate of one every 1.5 seconds without flash; with flash, the shot-to-shot rate was one every 2.5 to 8.5 seconds, depending on the distance to the subject.”

Website: Steves Digicams - Canon PowerShot S2 IS Review

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DIWA member Steves Digicams 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.

“I was pleased with the H1’s results outdoors. The power of the 12x zoom lens gets you very close to the action, allowing well-composed shots even from the spectator areas at sporting events. The autofocus system and lens combined to produce sharp results, although the Continuous AF did have some difficulty keeping a moving subject in focus. Images were well-exposed and richly saturated right out of the camera, but you can override the degree of sharpness, contrast and saturation using the camera’s menu system. Image noise was good for a camera in this class, noticeable throughout at ISO 400, present to a lesser degree at ISO 200, detectable in shadow areas at ISO 100, and essentially absent at ISO 64.”

Website: Steves Digicams - Sony DSC-H1 Review

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The Spanish website Quesabesde have published their review of the 6 megapixel FujiFilm FinePix F810 Zoom.

Website: Quesabesde - FujiFilm FinePix F810 Zoom Review

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DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have published their review of the Ricoh Caplio GX8, an 8.24 megapixel update of the Ricoh Caplio GX.

Website: Digit.no - Ricoh GX8 Review

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DPReview have published their review of the Canon PowerShot S2 IS, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 12x optical zoom equivalent to 36–432mm on a 35mm camera.

“In an increasingly crowded and competitive marketplace Canon had to make the successor to the S1 IS something more than a mere upgrade, and no one can deny they did just that, bringing improvements to virtually every aspect of the camera’s performance. The DIGIC II processor makes everything zip along at high speed, the AF illuminator gets rid of some of the low light focus problems and the beefed-up macro mode - though perhaps not quite delivering on its promise - is a real improvement. Image quality is very good - certainly on a par with most of its competitors - but still suffers from a slight softness and a slightly ‘over-processed’ appearance…”

Website: DPReview - Canon PowerShot S2 IS Review

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CNET have published their review of the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot A520 digital camera.

“Canon’s functional and practical A-series digital cameras have always made great complements to its sleek Digital Elph line. This compact 4-megapixel replacement for the PowerShot A85 isn’t as light and pocketable as its Elph counterpart, the PowerShot SD300, but it offers the full range of manual controls that photo enthusiasts require, outdoes its stablemate in number of scene modes and zoom range, and costs less to boot. The PowerShot A520 has significant improvements over the model it replaces, too, including a 3-ounce weight reduction.”

Website: CNET - Canon PowerShot A520 Review

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TrustedReviews have published the first online review of the Olympus C-180, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 1.5 inch LCD screen and a fixed focus lens that is equivalent to 36.7mm on a 35mm camera, plus a 4x digital zoom.

“A better quality alternative to the cheap, unfamiliarly-branded cameras you’ll see in supermarkets and catalogues. Build quality is excellent, picture quality is acceptable for snapshots and there has never been a digital camera that’s so easy to use. Slow performance, no manual functions and the lack of an optical zoom are handicaps making its value mediocre. One for the kids, but splash out more if you want something with greater functionality.”

Website: Trusted Reviews - Sony DSC-H1 Review

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Danish website Akamera.dk have reviewed the HP Photosmart R717, a 6.2 megapixel digicam with a 1.8 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens in a stylish stainless steel body.

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