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Kodak’s digital strategy seems to be paying off, at least in the USA anyway, as they maintained their market share as number one digital camera retailer. Canon moved up to second whilst Sony dropped to third.
“Kodak shipped 900,000 point-shoot digital cameras to domestic retailers in the January-to-March quarter - 41 per cent more than in the first quarter of 2004 - and its market share rose to 20.4 per cent from 18.1 per cent a year ago, according to IDC, based in Framingham, Mass.”
Kodak’s digital strategy seems to be paying off, at least in the USA anyway, as they maintained their market share as number one digital camera retailer. Canon moved up to second whilst Sony dropped to third. “Kodak shipped 900,000 point-shoot digital cameras to domestic retailers in the January-to-March quarter -…
After the recent controversy surrounding the encryption of the white balance data in Nikon RAW files, Engadget have stoked the fire and kept the flames burning by interviewing Steve Heiner, General Manager of Nikon’s Digital SLR Systems division. Did they ask about the encryption “issue” - of course they did! Did they get an answer from Nikon - of course they didn’t…
“There was a report in CNET on April 21 about the encryption being broken on the white balance metadata for RAW files in the Nikon Capture application, does Nikon plan to take any action against the programmer who broke your encryption code?
Wahi: Again, whatever information that we have available right now is available in the advisory, and I can make sure I can send that out to you.
Could we just talk about the business decision of Nikon encrypting its white balance metadata in the RAW files?
Wahi: Again, the advisory contains all the information that we have available to give to you, and we’ll send that out to you.”
Website: The Engadget Interview: Steve Heiner, General Manager, Digital SLR Systems, Nikon
After the recent controversy surrounding the encryption of the white balance data in Nikon RAW files, Engadget have stoked the fire and kept the flames burning by interviewing Steve Heiner, General Manager of Nikon’s Digital SLR Systems division. Did they ask about the encryption “issue” - of course they did…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ1, which has a 6x optical zoom lenses and an Optical Image Stabilizer to combat camera shake.
“The overall image quality when using 2304/Fine mode was only average. The majority or our outdoor test shots were sharp and properly exposed, but noise was detectable in shadow areas even at the camera’s lowest sensitivity, ISO 64. In addition, the LZ1 applies more sharpening than I care for, compounding the effects of noise. Image noise is quite noticeable at ISO 100, and objectionable at ISO 200 and 400. While users of the camera’s Normal exposure mode can limit noise by selecting ISO 64, beginners who use Simple and Scene modes will be disappointed when the camera selects ISO 200 or higher.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ1 Review
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ1, which has a 6x optical zoom lenses and an Optical Image Stabilizer to combat camera shake. “The overall image quality when using 2304/Fine mode was only average. The majority or our outdoor test shots were sharp and properly exposed, but noise was…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the 5 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ2, which features a 6x optical zoom lens and an Optical Image Stabilizer to combat camera shake.
“In an entry-level point-n-shoot digicam market dominated by “me-too” 3x optical zoom 4 and 5-megapixel compact cameras, Panasonic has moved beyond the ordinary with their 2005 models, the LZ2 and LZ1, equipping them with a 6x optical zoom lens and image stabilization. With its Simple and Scene modes, the 5-megapixel LZ2 automates all of its exposure functions, allowing the beginner to concentrate on the picture, not the camera. Normal mode gives the more experienced user control of white balance, ISO, focusing modes and image processing options, but the advanced user will not find aperture priority, shutter priority or manual exposure modes.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ2 Review
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the 5 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ2, which features a 6x optical zoom lens and an Optical Image Stabilizer to combat camera shake. “In an entry-level point-n-shoot digicam market dominated by “me-too” 3x optical zoom 4 and 5-megapixel compact cameras, Panasonic has moved beyond the…
The Spanish website Quesabesde have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR.
Website: Quesabesde - Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Review
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The Spanish website Quesabesde have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR. Website: Quesabesde - Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Write a Review of the…
Photoxels have reviewed the 7 megapixel Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom, which was announced at the CES show back in January.
“In fact, the Olympus C-7070 packs more professional features into a rugged solid body than you would probably use and can do almost anything you ask of it, though you should be prepared to spend some time learning its many features. It provides full exposure flexibility, program shift, two live histograms, a swivel LCD, dual memory card slots (CF and xD), RAW file format, image stabilization in movie mode, a long-lasting rechargeable battery, a hot shoe to attach an external flash, and supports lots of optional accessories, including an underwater housing certified to depths of up to 131 feet.”
Website: Photoxels - Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom Review
Photoxels have reviewed the 7 megapixel Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom, which was announced at the CES show back in January. “In fact, the Olympus C-7070 packs more professional features into a rugged solid body than you would probably use and can do almost anything you ask of it, though you…
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 digital camera, which has 5 megapixels and a 12x image stabilized Leica lens.
“Moderate image noise, with a fairly fine grain pattern. The DMC-FZ5 generally showed moderate image noise with a fine grain pattern. There was noise in the blue channel, even at ISOs 80 and 100, but it was for the most part invisible when viewing the full-color image. At ISOs 200 and 400, the noise level increased, with stronger blue and yellow pixels present that were visible on-screen. Noise was most distracting at the 400 ISO setting, even though a modest amount of subtle detail was traded away to reduce it. While the noise at ISO 400 was quite distracting on-screen or in large prints, it didn’t look bad at all in 5x7 inch prints, and was for all intents and purposes invisible at 4x6.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 Review
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 digital camera, which has 5 megapixels and a 12x image stabilized Leica lens. “Moderate image noise, with a fairly fine grain pattern. The DMC-FZ5 generally showed moderate image noise with a fine grain pattern. There was noise in the blue…
DPReview have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom, which has an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Super CCD sensor with 6.1 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“It may not look it, but the FinePix F10 is something of a revolution, and is probably the first time a compact camera has really shown the potential offered by Super CCD for high resolution, high sensitivity and low noise. I cannot emphasize enough the value of usable high ISO settings in a compact camera - from reducing camera shake to more natural low light portraits (without flash) to extended flash range and all the other advantages DSLR users take for granted and most compact users - stuck to ISO 200 (or 400 at a push) can only dream of.”
Website: DPReview - Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom Review
DPReview have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom, which has an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Super CCD sensor with 6.1 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “It may not look it, but the FinePix F10 is something of a revolution, and is probably the first time…
DCResource have published the first online review of the Sony DSC-S90 digicam, which has a 3x opticlal zoom lens, 32 MB of internal memory and 550 shots battery life.
“The DSC-S90’s F2.8-5.2, 3X optical zoom lens should look familiar to you. That’s because it’s been used on many other Sony cameras, including the DSC-P150/200 and the DSC-W5/7. This Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens has a focal range of 6 - 18 mm, which is equivalent to 39 - 117 mm. That’s not very wide-angle, so keep that in mind if you take a lot of indoor shots. Sony does offer a wide-angle conversion lens, but not everyone wants to carry it around with them. Speaking of which, to add conversion lenses to the S90 just remove that shiny plastic ring from around the lens and attach the conversion lens adapter and then the lens itself. Easy!”
Website: DCResource - Sony DSC-S90 Review
DCResource have published the first online review of the Sony DSC-S90 digicam, which has a 3x opticlal zoom lens, 32 MB of internal memory and 550 shots battery life. “The DSC-S90’s F2.8-5.2, 3X optical zoom lens should look familiar to you. That’s because it’s been used on many other Sony…
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have published their review of the new 7 megapixel Samsung Digimax V700.
Website: Digit.no - Samsung Digimax V700 Review
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have published their review of the new 7 megapixel Samsung Digimax V700. Website: Digit.no - Samsung Digimax V700 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Samsung Digimax V700 Write a Review of the Samsung Digimax V700 Zoom
The Czech website Digineff have reviewed the 5 megapixel, 8x zoom Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20.
Website: Digineff - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Review
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The Czech website Digineff have reviewed the 5 megapixel, 8x zoom Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20. Website: Digineff - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Review Website: Read my Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Review Write a Review of the Konica Minolta DiMAGE…
Sony Press Release
SONY ELECTRONICS’ IMAGESTATION.COM AND RITZ CAMERA CENTERS OFFER IN-STORE PHOTO PICK-UP SERVICE BEGINNING TODAY
Offers Convenience of One-Hour Pick-Up Option
SAN DIEGO, May 9, 2005- As part of an effort to offer consumers multiple avenues to print their digital images, Sony Electronics’ ImageStation® online has teamed up with Ritz Camera Centers to provide faster fulfillment of digital print orders.
Beginning today, consumers can upload their digital images from their home/personal computers to ImageStation.com. There, consumers can configure their print orders, pay online and pick up their photos at their local Ritz or Wolf Camera store in as little as one hour. A store locator allows customers to easily locate their nearby Ritz or Wolf Camera store.
“Ritz Camera Centers is known for bringing creative offerings to consumers online and this relationship provides ImageStation customers with an easy-to-use benefit,” said Bob Nell, vice president of network solutions for Sony Electronics eSolutions Company. “Whether customers want to take advantage of this quick pick-up option or order by mail, we are able to provide them with printing options.”
Sony Press Release SONY ELECTRONICS’ IMAGESTATION.COM AND RITZ CAMERA CENTERS OFFER IN-STORE PHOTO PICK-UP SERVICE BEGINNING TODAY Offers Convenience of One-Hour Pick-Up Option SAN DIEGO, May 9, 2005- As part of an effort to offer consumers multiple avenues to print their digital images, Sony Electronics’ ImageStation® online has teamed up…
CNET have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR.
“In terms of image quality, the Rebel XT is a bargain, delivering wonderfully detailed and colorful images for a competitive price. While the Rebel XT lacks some features found on the more solid and slightly pricier Nikon D70, the XT is the clear winner when it comes to resolution and dynamic range.”
Website: CNET - Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Review
Check the Latest Prices for the Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
CNET have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR. “In terms of image quality, the Rebel XT is a bargain, delivering wonderfully detailed and colorful images for a competitive price. While the Rebel XT lacks some features found on the more…
Pocket-Lint have just reviewed the Epson P-2000 Multimedia Storage Viewer.
“But I defy anyone to look at the Viewer in action, see that amazing screen and not be won over. While not exactly cheap for a 40GB portable hard disk, the other elements it contains (music and video player) and the superb screen make it well worth the dosh in my view. In fact, I want one and so does my wife… ‘Nuff said.”
Website: Pocket-Lint - Epson P-2000 Multimedia Storage Viewer Review
Website: Read my Epson P-2000 Multimedia Storage Viewer Review
Pocket-Lint have just reviewed the Epson P-2000 Multimedia Storage Viewer. “But I defy anyone to look at the Viewer in action, see that amazing screen and not be won over. While not exactly cheap for a 40GB portable hard disk, the other elements it contains (music and video player) and…
Pocket-Lint have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S1, a 5.1 megapixel digital camera with a 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens.
“Overall, a nicely designed, nicely engineered and nicely priced camera. It’s clear to see Nikon have been studying the compact market carefully before launching the S1 and the features developed have been well thought out. The balance of aesthetics and the practical photographical functions will attract audiences from both ends of the market and at £230 it may not be ‘stocking-filler’ cheap but this would be an ideal ‘starter camera’ thanks to the ease of operations, the ‘plug n’ play’ charge and share, and the framing assist modes.”
Website: Pocket-Lint - Nikon Coolpix S1 Review
Pocket-Lint have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S1, a 5.1 megapixel digital camera with a 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens. “Overall, a nicely designed, nicely engineered and nicely priced camera. It’s clear to see Nikon have been studying the compact market carefully before launching the S1 and the features developed have…
The Norwegian website Akam.no have today reviewed the 7 megapixel Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom, which was announced at the CES show back in January.
Website: Akam.no - Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom Review
The Norwegian website Akam.no have today reviewed the 7 megapixel Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom, which was announced at the CES show back in January. Website: Akam.no - Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom Review Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom Write a Review of the Olympus C-7070 Wide…
The new Epson Ultrachrome K3 inkset and Epson Stylus Photo printers were unveiled at a press conference in Paris, France in April. PhotographyBLOG was there to take a sneak peak at the new inkset and printers that Epson hope professional photographers will be using from June onwards. I’ve patiently been sitting on the news for the last month due to a very long embargo date, so without further ado, here is a gallery of photos from the press launch.
The new Epson Ultrachrome K3 inkset and Epson Stylus Photo printers were unveiled at a press conference in Paris, France in April. PhotographyBLOG was there to take a sneak peak at the new inkset and printers that Epson hope professional photographers will be using from June onwards. I’ve patiently been…
Epson Stylus Photo R2400 A3+ photo printer is announced today. The Epson R2400 features Epson’s UltraChrome K3 8 colour inkset to deliver the ultimate in both black and white and colour printing. Prints are lightfast for up to 75 years in colour and over 100 years in black & white. The Epson R2400 supports paper sizes ranging from 100 x 148mm to A3+ and a wide range of media, including premium photo and art paper. The Epson Stylus Photo R2400 has an advanced black and white mode that allows users to take control over the hue and tone of black and white images. The Stylus Photo R2400 also uses Epson’s Micro Piezo print head and Variable-sized Droplet technologies. Price of the Epson R2400 is £599 / $849 and it will be available in June.
Check out the photo gallery from the European Press Launch
Epson Press Release
Epson® announces the most advanced colour and black & white A3+ photo printer
Featuring Epson’s state-of-the-art UltraChrome™ K3 ink technology, the Stylus Photo R2400 is an affordable inkjet solution for photographers looking for high quality results from a desktop printer at an affordable price.
May 10, 2005 – Launched today, Epson unveiled its latest inkjet printer, the Epson Stylus Photo R2400. Boasting Epson’s revolutionary UltraChrome K3 8-colour ink technology - the same ink technology employed in Epson Stylus Pro large format printers for professional users - the Stylus Photo R2400 allows high end amateur and professional photographers to confidently produce professional quality for both black & white and colour photographs up to A3+.
Epson Stylus Photo R2400 A3+ photo printer is announced today. The Epson R2400 features Epson’s UltraChrome K3 8 colour inkset to deliver the ultimate in both black and white and colour printing. Prints are lightfast for up to 75 years in colour and over 100 years in black & white…
Epson UltraChrome K3 8 colour inkset is announced today. The Epson UltraChrome K3 ink has three black inks as well as a full set of colour inks, offering more neutral gradations in colour and black & white prints. The third black ink, light light black, gives excellent greyscale performance. Prints made with Epson K3 ink look good in any lighting condition and have a professional finish even when printed on glossy media. UltraChrome K3 also produces colours that stabilise within half an hour. Photo or matte black K3 inks are interchangeable to enable printing on high quality photo and art media. The Epson UltraChrome K3 ink offers lightfastness of up to 75 years in colour and over 100 years in black & white. The new Epson UltraChrome K3 inkset is used in 7 new printers also announced today, inclduing the A3+ Epson Stylus Photo R2400.
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Epson Press Release
Trailblazing Innovative ink set technology places reinforces Epson®’s position at the forefront of digital imaging
New ink technology from Epson revolutionises black & white digital and colour photography whilst simultaneously offering outstanding results in colour imagingand colour proofing.
May 10, 2005 – Marking a new era in digital imaging, Epson – the preferred choice of thousands of professional photographers, self-publishing artists and companies in the proofing market – today announced the availability of UltraChromeTM K3, a new standard in ink technology for the photographic, fine art and proofing markets.
Unlike other inks sets, the Epson UltraChrome K3 range 8-colour ink set has three black inks, as well as a full set of colour inks, offering the ultimate in black & white and colour printing. The three black inks offer more -neutral gradations in colour and black & white prints, resulting in life-like replication of skin tones required for by commercial and professional photographers. The third black ink – light light black – gives excellent greyscale performance, higher Dmax and smoother tonal reproduction for the ultimate in high quality black & white and colour printing.
Epson UltraChrome K3 8 colour inkset is announced today. The Epson UltraChrome K3 ink has three black inks as well as a full set of colour inks, offering more neutral gradations in colour and black & white prints. The third black ink, light light black, gives excellent greyscale performance. Prints…
Epson Stylus Pro 4800, Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and Epson Stylus Pro 9800 large format printers are announced today. The Stylus Pro 4800, Stylus Pro 7800 and Stylus Pro 9800 all feature Epson’s latest 8-colour ink technology - Epson UltraChrome K3 - to print any size ranging from maximum formats of A2 to A0+ on a wide range of media, delivering the ultimate in colour and black & white photographic printing. UltraChrome K3 ink is lightfast for up to 75 years for colour prints and over 100 years for black & white prints. The Epson Stylus Pro 4800, Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and Epson Stylus Pro 9800 also feature Epson’s Micro Piezo print head and Variable-sized Droplet technologies. Price and availability of the Stylus Pro 4800, Stylus Pro 7800 and Stylus Pro 9800 to be announced.
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Epson Press Release
Epson® launches new generation of large format inkjet printers for photographic, fine art and proofing professionals
New range provides the ultimate in black & white and colour digital imaging
May 10, 2005 – Epson announced the launch of a new range of Stylus Pro large format printers to support the most advanced ink technology for colour and black & white photography and digital colour proofing. Comprising of three printers – the Epson Stylus Pro 4800, 7800, and 9800 – the range offers the ultimate in image quality, productivity, and media flexibility.
The new range features a number of options to meet the varied demands of professionals in the imaging business. These include the ability to print any size ranging from maximum formats of A2 to A0+ on a wide range of media including high quality photo, art and proofing media.
Epson Stylus Pro 4800, Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and Epson Stylus Pro 9800 large format printers are announced today. The Stylus Pro 4800, Stylus Pro 7800 and Stylus Pro 9800 all feature Epson’s latest 8-colour ink technology - Epson UltraChrome K3 - to print any size ranging from maximum formats…