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Pocket-Lint have posted their review of the new 8 megapixel Olympus E-300 / Evolt DSLR.
“The E-300 is the second, Four Thirds D-SLR from Olympus and provides a value for money entry point into the world of the D-SLR, competing well on price in the now very competitive D-SLR market. It’s somewhat chunky design will look odd to SLR novices (its main target market, so a tad worrisome if you ask me) but comes about because of the unique porro-mirror (rather than pentamirror) viewfinder set up. The reflex mirror flips sideways directing the light-path to the right (as opposed to upwards) to the very slightly gloomy-to-use viewfinder.”
Website: Pocket-Lint - Olympus E-300 / Evolt Review
Website: Read my Olympus E-300 / Evolt Review
Pocket-Lint have posted their review of the new 8 megapixel Olympus E-300 / Evolt DSLR. “The E-300 is the second, Four Thirds D-SLR from Olympus and provides a value for money entry point into the world of the D-SLR, competing well on price in the now very competitive D-SLR market…
DigitalCameraReview.com have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH).
“Image quality should always be the number one consideration when assessing camera performance—- stylin’ and the “cool” factor are great, but in the final analysis it’s a camera. After reviewing the images we’d shot over the course of our SD500 test we both agreed that the outdoor images were consistently well exposed (we didn’t shoot anything indoors), the color was great, and the overall image quality was nothing short of amazing (for such a tiny camera).”
Website: DigitalCameraReview.com - Canon Digital IXUS 700 Review
DigitalCameraReview.com have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH). “Image quality should always be the number one consideration when assessing camera performance—- stylin’ and the “cool” factor are great, but in the final analysis it’s a…
Indy-Tech Publishing Press Release
Indianapolis, IN – APRIL 2005—Indy-Tech Publishing, the publishing division of Sams Technical Publishing, LLC, has announced the March release of The Savvy Guide to Digital Photography, ISBN 0-7906-1309-3.
This book is the 2nd in Indy-Tech Publishing’s new “Savvy Guide to” series. This series of books is designed with the savvy consumer in mind. “These Savvy Guide books assume that the reader already has a moderate to strong knowledge base regarding the subject at hand,” states Richard White, COO at Sams Technical Publishing. “Our goal with our “Savvy Guide To” series is to help the reader achieve their goals with some help from the book, much like having a friend who is an expert on the topic helping you along the way.”
Indy-Tech Publishing Press Release Indianapolis, IN – APRIL 2005—Indy-Tech Publishing, the publishing division of Sams Technical Publishing, LLC, has announced the March release of The Savvy Guide to Digital Photography, ISBN 0-7906-1309-3. This book is the 2nd in Indy-Tech Publishing’s new “Savvy Guide to” series. This series of books is…
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Internationally Acclaimed Nature Photographer Thomas Mangelsen
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 2 /PRNewswire/—The best nature photographers all have one thing in common. Their respect for nature fuels their photography. For world-renowned photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen, that respect has become a passion to protect nature. That passion makes him a legend.
This April, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of esteemed nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen, a man not only honored for his images, but also his efforts on behalf of the environment.
“NikonNet is pleased to honor the images and extraordinary career of Thomas D. Mangelsen in this May’s ‘Legends Behind the Lens,’” said Tracy Mack-Jackson, Senior Manager of Internet Development and Programs at Nikon Inc. “His work transcends beautiful pictures because he takes responsibility for the wildlife that he photographs, as he champions the cause of the environment throughout the world.”
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Internationally Acclaimed Nature Photographer Thomas Mangelsen MELVILLE, N.Y., May 2 /PRNewswire/—The best nature photographers all have one thing in common. Their respect for nature fuels their photography. For world-renowned photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen, that respect has become a passion to…
The winners of the April 2005 PhotographyBLOG Competition have now been decided. The theme for April was “Black and White” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 3 winners:
1st Place
“Where the Light Swims” by NoAir
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Prize: Photobird.com one-year subscription with 100 megabytes of storage space
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2nd Place
“DRAX” by Onion Club
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Prize: 1 copy of Powerretouche Full Pro Pack
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3rd Place
“Ahh - aww !” by fdinaro
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Prize: 1 copy of Digital Photography Expert Techniques by Ken Milburn
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Congratulations to the 3 winners and thanks to everyone who took part!
The May 2005 Competition is now open for entries. This is a monthly photography competition with a specific theme and prizes for the top 3 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 May’s theme, which is “Speed”.
The winners of the April 2005 PhotographyBLOG Competition have now been decided. The theme for April was “Black and White” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 3 winners: 1st Place “Where the Light Swims” by NoAirView this entry Prize: Photobird.com one-year subscription…
8 names have been randomly selected from the list of PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscribers. If you are one of the winners, you will already have received an email from me ([email protected]). In order to protect the winners’ email addresses, I’m not going to publish them here.
- Two people each won Paint Shop Pro 9 (worth £99.99 each).
Kindly donated by Corel.
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- Two people each won a copy of "Advanced Photoshop CS for Photographers" by Martin Evening (worth £29.95 each).
- Two people each won a copy of "Adobe Photoshop Elements for Digital Photographers" by Philip Andrews (worth £19.99 each).
- Two people will each win a copy of "The Advanced Digital Photographers Workbook" edited by Yvonne Butler (worth £29.99 each).
All books kindly donated by Elsevier.
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If you haven’t won anything, then don’t worry, as a brand new contest for May has just started!
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8 names have been randomly selected from the list of PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscribers. If you are one of the winners, you will already have received an email from me ([email protected]). In order to protect the winners’ email addresses, I’m not going to publish them here. - Two people each won…
The Nikon Coolpix 7900 is a stylishly designed 7 megapixel compact digital camera that was first announced at the PMA show back in February 2005. The Coolpix 7900 is one of the first Nikon digital cameras to feature some new technologies, including Face-Priority AF (Autofocus), which automatically detects a face in an image and focuses on it, D-Lighting, which intelligently lightens overly dark images, and Advanced Red-eye Reduction, which corrects red-eye in most situations. Other standout features on the Nikon Coolpix 7900 include a 2 inch LCD screen, 16 different scene modes to help you take better pictures and a long battery life of approximately 270 images. This is also one of the first Nikon digital cameras that I have reviewed, so did the Coolpix 7900 impress me with both its cutting-edge features and overall design? Carry on reading to find out.
Website: Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review
The Nikon Coolpix 7900 is a stylishly designed 7 megapixel compact digital camera that was first announced at the PMA show back in February 2005. The Coolpix 7900 is one of the first Nikon digital cameras to feature some new technologies, including Face-Priority AF (Autofocus), which automatically detects a face…
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have published a review of the new 12 megapixel Nikon D2X digital SLR.
Website: FotoAparat - Nikon D2X Review
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have published a review of the new 12 megapixel Nikon D2X digital SLR. Website: FotoAparat - Nikon D2X Review Check the Latest Prices for the Nikon D2X Write a Review of the Nikon D2X
Digital Outback Photo have started a diary-like review of the new Epson R1800 A3 / 13x19 inch printer. The R1800 is an A3 version of the Epson Stylus Photo R800 that I reviewed last year, featuring the same 8 colour UltraChrome Hi-Gloss inks and 1.5 picoliter droplet size.
“Recently we discovered the Epson Premium Semimatte paper that features a very nice satin surface. Unfortunately this paper is only available in rolls or larger 17x22” sheets. This means that we would need a larger printer or have to cut down the sheets. Now we checked out the Epson Premium Semigloss paper that can be only bought in Letter and 13x19” sheets. This paper is also very nice and comes close to the Semimatte. We still think that Semimatte has the nicest surface of all Epson glossy papers. It can be a good compromise to use Semigloss on the R1800 and Semimatte on larger printers.”
Website: Digital Outback Photo - Epson R1800 Printer Review
Digital Outback Photo have started a diary-like review of the new Epson R1800 A3 / 13x19 inch printer. The R1800 is an A3 version of the Epson Stylus Photo R800 that I reviewed last year, featuring the same 8 colour UltraChrome Hi-Gloss inks and 1.5 picoliter droplet size. “Recently we…
The Czech website Digineff have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR.
Website: Digineff - Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Review
Check the Latest Prices for the Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
The Czech website Digineff have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR. Website: Digineff - Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Write a Review of the…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR.
“The Canon EOS 350D overall quality is excellent. Especially the application of the DIGIC II processor gives the camera indeed a surplus-value. This processor is used by Canon on a broad range and it certainly pays off. The Canon 350D’s responses under various circumstances are incredibly impressive. Action, portrait, indoors and outdoors images, snapshots or precise macro images, the Canon EOS 350D is a versatile camera with easy access and captures all these images effortlessly.”
Website: LetsGoDigital - Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Review
Check the Latest Prices for the Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR. “The Canon EOS 350D overall quality is excellent. Especially the application of the DIGIC II processor gives the camera indeed a surplus-value. This processor is used by Canon on a…
auspiciousdragon.net have published the second part of their review of the 22-megapixel Phase One P25 medium format digital back.
“Would I use a P25 in preference to film if I had one? Yes. I would miss black and white film but I wouldn’t miss colour film for one second. I actually intend to go on using 35mm black and white film for years to come for some uses (primarily street photography and portraiture) but scanning 120 film is such a chore that I would be glad to see the back of it.”
Website: auspiciousdragon.net - Phase One P25 Review: Part 2
auspiciousdragon.net have published the second part of their review of the 22-megapixel Phase One P25 medium format digital back. “Would I use a P25 in preference to film if I had one? Yes. I would miss black and white film but I wouldn’t miss colour film for one second. I…
Subscribe to the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter now to have a chance of winning one of eight prizes in our April Contest. You can win:
- Paint Shop Pro 9 from Corel
- “Adobe Photoshop CS for Photographers” by Martin Evening
- “Advanced Photoshop Elements for Digital Photographers” by Philip Andrews
- “The Advanced Digital Photographers Workbook” edited by Yvonne Butler
If you are already a Newsletter subscriber, you do not have to do anything to enter this competition. Your name will automatically be entered in the prize draw. If you are not currently a subscriber, then what are you waiting for? Enter your email address to subscribe now.
Subscribe to the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter now to have a chance of winning one of eight prizes in our April Contest. You can win: - Paint Shop Pro 9 from Corel - “Adobe Photoshop CS for Photographers” by Martin Evening - “Advanced Photoshop Elements for Digital Photographers” by Philip Andrews -…
Imaging Resource have posted sample images taken with the new Nikon D70s DSLR camera that was announced a couple of weeks ago.
“Knowing how intense the interest would be (and how fleeting sunshine is here this time of year), I hustled out yesterday to snap a few pics with our eval sample of the new Nikon D70S. We also shot some of our standard test subjects (including the long-suffering Marti), so readers would be able to compare images from the D70S to those from other cameras, under controlled lighting and exposure conditions. The results aren’t too surprising, the D70S’ images are a lot like those from the original D70, although I haven’t yet performed a close analysis.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Nikon D70s Digital SLR Sample Images
Imaging Resource have posted sample images taken with the new Nikon D70s DSLR camera that was announced a couple of weeks ago. “Knowing how intense the interest would be (and how fleeting sunshine is here this time of year), I hustled out yesterday to snap a few pics with our…
DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR.
Website: Fotopolis - Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Review
Check the Latest Prices for the Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR. Website: Fotopolis - Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Write a Review…
PHOTOgraphic Magazine have just posted their review of the Fuji FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR.
“The big news about Fujifilm’s FinePix S3 Pro is that it has two kinds of pixels—shadow and highlight—in its Super CCD SR II sensor. The larger “S” pixels respond to low light recording shadow detail, while the smaller “R” pixels capture highlights. Each set produces six megapixels and since data is added together to produce the final image, Fujifilm’s new math calls this a 12-megapixel camera, but is it? Out here in the real world, the answer is: Who cares? The image files created by the FinePix S3 Pro are big, clean, and flat-out gorgeous.””
Website: PHOTOgraphic Magazine - FujiFilm FinePix S3 Pro Review
PHOTOgraphic Magazine have just posted their review of the Fuji FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR. “The big news about Fujifilm’s FinePix S3 Pro is that it has two kinds of pixels—shadow and highlight—in its Super CCD SR II sensor. The larger “S” pixels respond to low light recording shadow detail…
The 51st PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by Ron Szajerski.
“Ron is a studied film photographer who received a digital camera as a freebie for making a computer purchase and he got hooked on the instant gratification of the digital realm. He is 58 years old, married and retired. This portfolio, his first, is a compilation of macro images taken in his yard. They awakened in him a new interest in photography and started him on a road of discovery as well as a study of reflective and translucent light.”
Website: Ron Szajerski
The 51st PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by Ron Szajerski. “Ron is a studied film photographer who received a digital camera as a freebie for making a computer purchase and he got hooked on the instant gratification of the digital realm. He is 58 years old, married and retired. This…
Canon UK Press Release
Canon, leader in photographic and imaging technology, is pleased to announce that SilverFast Ai, high-end scanning and imaging software from LaserSoft Imaging AG, is now available for its CanoScan 9950F and CanoScan 8400F desktop flatbed scanners.
SilverFast Ai comes with an intuitive user interface, making complex colour work predictable and easy to use. Intelligent slider controls and expert dialogs meet the demands of beginners as well as professionals. The user can choose to rely on the automatic Artificial Intelligence (Ai) functions, or make manual adjustment via numerical input. Before starting a final scan, the user can monitor the effects of colour adjustments on a large, real-time preview.
Canon UK Press Release Canon, leader in photographic and imaging technology, is pleased to announce that SilverFast Ai, high-end scanning and imaging software from LaserSoft Imaging AG, is now available for its CanoScan 9950F and CanoScan 8400F desktop flatbed scanners. SilverFast Ai comes with an intuitive user interface, making complex…
Lastolite Press Release
Ezy–Viewing Of Your Digital Images, Come Rain or Shine!
Whilst the developments in digital photography have in many cases, made the job of the professional photographer easier, it also poses it’s own challenges. For example, ask any photographer the following questions:
· ‘Do you struggle to view your images on your laptop outdoors?’
· ‘Do the reflections from the sun prevent you from checking whether you have captured the model with their eyes open?’
· ‘Is it raining so hard that you do not dare start up your laptop to see if the photographs are correctly exposed?’
Lastolite Limited is confident that the answer to these questions is ‘yes’ and has designed a revolutionary new product – the Ezyview to provide the solution.
Lastolite Press Release Ezy–Viewing Of Your Digital Images, Come Rain or Shine! Whilst the developments in digital photography have in many cases, made the job of the professional photographer easier, it also poses it’s own challenges. For example, ask any photographer the following questions: · ‘Do you struggle to view…
CNET News have a brief but interesting report on the state of the digital camera industry, based on a report by research firm IDC. Apparently the market has already matured, with sales expected to be strong in the next couple of years and then decline in the long term.
“Digital cameras won’t become as ubiquitous as film because manufacturers became obsessed with features instead of the unmet market,” said Chris Chute, digital imaging analyst with IDC. “They were rewarded with market growth, but once they filled that bucket there wasn’t any other bucket to fill.”
CNET News have a brief but interesting report on the state of the digital camera industry, based on a report by research firm IDC. Apparently the market has already matured, with sales expected to be strong in the next couple of years and then decline in the long term. “Digital…