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Monday, May 2, 2005

Canon EOS 350D Digital SLRThe Czech website Digineff have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR.

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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…

Canon EOS 350D Digital SLRDIWA 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.”

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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…

Phase One P25auspiciousdragon.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…

Saturday, April 30, 2005

April Newsletter Contest
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- Paint Shop Pro 9 from Corel
- “Adobe Photoshop CS for Photographers” by Martin Evening
- “Advanced Photoshop Elements for Digital Photographers” by Philip Andrews
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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 -…

Nikon D70sImaging 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.”

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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…

Canon EOS 350D Digital SLRDIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR.

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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…

FujiFilm FinePix S3 ProPHOTOgraphic 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

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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…

Friday, April 29, 2005

Ron SzajerskiThe 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.”

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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.”

Website: CNET News - Digital camera market peaked too soon

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…

Canon EOS 350D Digital SLRPCMagazine have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR.

“Where we found the Rebel XT to be a leader was in picture quality. In our simulated daylight still-life test photo, we found very little noise at ISO 100 and virtually no fringing. Even as we went up the ISO scale to 800 and 1,600, the slight increase in noise didn’t distract from the quality of the photo; it appeared more like grain than noise. The real strengths of the daylight shot were its vivid color (despite the image being slightly underexposed), excellent detail, and wide dynamic range, which lent the still life a sense of weight.”

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PCMagazine have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR. “Where we found the Rebel XT to be a leader was in picture quality. In our simulated daylight still-life test photo, we found very little noise at ISO 100 and virtually no…

Adobe Photoshop CS2Luminous Landscape get very excited about the new Merge to HDR feature in Adobe Photoshop CS2.

“The acronym HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. In Adobe’s implementation within Photoshop CS2 this is accomplished by using a series of photographs which one takes in the same manner as with previous blending techniques, and then using floating point 32 bit (per channel) math, merging these files automatically into one huge high dynamic range image. As we’ll see in a moment with a practical example, this has the potential to allow photographers to create a photograph with 10, 12, or even more stops of dynamic range. But, it is not without its problems, not the least of which is that we as photographers still operate largely in an 8 and 16 bit world.”

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Luminous Landscape get very excited about the new Merge to HDR feature in Adobe Photoshop CS2. “The acronym HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. In Adobe’s implementation within Photoshop CS2 this is accomplished by using a series of photographs which one takes in the same manner as with previous blending…

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2The Hungarian website Index Digicam 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.

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The Hungarian website Index Digicam 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. Website: Index Digicam - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ2 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ2 Write a Review of…

Canon Digital IXUS 700DIWA member and German website digitalkamera.de have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH).

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DIWA member and German website digitalkamera.de have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH). Website: digitalkamera.de - Canon Digital IXUS 700 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon Digital IXUS 700 Write a Review of…

Canon Digital IXUS 50DCResource have reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 50, a 5 megapixel digital camera with stainless steel finish that is Canon’s smallest ever 5.0 Megapixel optical zoom camera. The Canon IXUS 50 features a 3.0x zoom, a large 2.0” LCD screen and high quality VGA video clips at 30fps.

“Overall I liked the Canon PowerShot SD400, though I think the SD500 does a better job in terms of image quality. While most of my SD400 photos were nice, they were a little noisier and softer than I would’ve liked (they really reminded me of the Sony T-series photos for some reason). In addition I had two totally soft (read: awful) photos that needed to be reshot—something I haven’t had to do with any of the other SD series cameras before (maybe it’s just my camera?). I do think, however, that the average point-and-shoot user will be happy with the image quality, as they will be mostly making prints 8 x 10 inches and smaller. Remember that I’m supposed to be picky.”

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DCResource have reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 50, a 5 megapixel digital camera with stainless steel finish that is Canon’s smallest ever 5.0 Megapixel optical zoom camera. The Canon IXUS 50 features a 3.0x zoom, a large 2.0” LCD screen and high quality VGA video clips at 30fps. “Overall I…

Epson Stylus Photo R1800TrustedReviews have reviewed 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.

“While the design and mechanics of this A3 Epson Stylus Photo R1800 are very similar to an A4 printer you will have to expect to pay more for the longer carriage. In its favour, this is a very versatile printer that can handle anything from postcards up to oversize A3. You can do full-bleed output, print on roll paper or on compatible CD blanks and thanks to its six colours, it produces excellent photographic prints on gloss, watercolour or plain papers.”

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TrustedReviews have reviewed 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. “While the design and mechanics of this A…

Vosonic XS-Drive Pro VP3320Vosonic XS-Drive Pro VP3320 is announced. The Vosonic XS-Drive Pro VP3320 completes the Vosonic range of its new generation of XS Drives providing fast transfer speeds and longer battery life.  The XS Drive Pro VP3320 will back up all memory cards including xD to its internal hard disk in a very compact and robust casing. The XS Drive Pro VP3320 provides a blue backlight LCD display, high quality MP3 player and FM tuner and voice/line in recorder. The XS Drive Pro VP3320 has internal rechargeable batteries providing 11 hours of use and backs up a 1GB memory card in 5 minutes only. The RRP for the VP3320 20GB version is £185 inc VAT.

Cardmedia (Europe) Ltd Press Release

Portable Storage Device with up 80GB Capacity - Backup your memory cards to the Hard disk MP3 Jukebox, FM Tuner, Voice recording - Blue backlight LCD Panel - Long battery life

Cardmedia (Europe) Ltd, the official UK distributor for the manufacturer Vosonic, has announced the availability of the X’S-Drive Pro VP3320, a new Portable Storage Device and MP3 player with blue backlight LCD display.

The Vosonic X’S-Drive Pro VP3320 is a compact portable Hard disk to backup your memory cards on the field and benefit from 20GB to 80GB of capacity via its internal 2.5” Hard disk.

You can easily use the X’S Drive Pro VP3320 all environments thanks to its Blue Backlit LCD panel. The LCD Panel displays the battery power level, copy transfer status, and all information related to MP3 music player, FM Tuner, voice recording and file navigation.

Vosonic XS-Drive Pro VP3320 is announced. The Vosonic XS-Drive Pro VP3320 completes the Vosonic range of its new generation of XS Drives providing fast transfer speeds and longer battery life. The XS Drive Pro VP3320 will back up all memory cards including xD to its internal hard disk in a…

Fujifilm UK Press Release

Who you gonna call? Fujifilm’s new digital technology support number - 0870 084 1310

Fujifilm has introduced a brand new and improved telephone system and support number (0870 084 1310), which will act as a valuable resource for its customers.

The new system is an entirely network-based telephony service, which will provide significantly increased levels of flexibility in the day-to-day running of Fujifilm’s technical support centre.

Fujifilm UK Press Release Who you gonna call? Fujifilm’s new digital technology support number - 0870 084 1310 Fujifilm has introduced a brand new and improved telephone system and support number (0870 084 1310), which will act as a valuable resource for its customers. The new system is an entirely…

Cano Europe Press Release

Canon Europe collaborates with the RSA to develop waste giant designed to draw attention to the recycling challenge

LONDON, April 29, 2005 – Canon Europe, world leader in imaging technology, and the RSA, Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, today announced the launch of a joint environmental awareness initiative by unveiling the RSA WEEE Man.  The waste giant is an imposing seven metre high, three tonne human-like sculpture that will be on display at London’s City Hall on the South Bank.

The RSA WEEE Man has been created to highlight the growing problem of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in the UK and across Europe. The waste giant is composed of electronic and electrical waste (including washing machines, TVs, mobile phones and vacuum cleaner tubes) and represents the amount of electrical appliance and electronic waste that an average person in the UK is likely to produce in their lifetime.

Cano Europe Press Release Canon Europe collaborates with the RSA to develop waste giant designed to draw attention to the recycling challenge LONDON, April 29, 2005 – Canon Europe, world leader in imaging technology, and the RSA, Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, today announced the…