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The Olympus E-300 / Olympus Evolt E-300 is the second digital SLR camera based on the FourThirds System. The Olympus E-300 / Olympus Evolt E-300 is an 8 megapixel DSLR that looks a little unusual - Olympus have replaced the traditional pentaprism with a TTL Optical Porro Finder, which uses a horizontal viewfinder with four mirrors instead of a prism and enables the camera to have a more compact flat profile. The Olympus E-300 / Olympus Evolt E-300 can be used with all of the existing E-system lenses, flashguns and accessories. It also offers built-in dust protection, often a problem for DSLR cameras, via its Supersonic Wave Filter. So is the Olympus E-300 / Olympus Evolt E-300 an attractive proposition in a sector of the market that is becoming increasingly more crowded? Read my review to find out.
The Olympus E-300 / Olympus Evolt E-300 is the second digital SLR camera based on the FourThirds System. The Olympus E-300 / Olympus Evolt E-300 is an 8 megapixel DSLR that looks a little unusual - Olympus have replaced the traditional pentaprism with a TTL Optical Porro Finder, which uses…
PCMagazine have reviewed the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ1, which has a 6x optical zoom lenses and an Optical Image Stabilizer to combat camera shake.
“This new addition to the Panasonic Lumix series of digital cameras offers some interesting features in a lightweight, relatively compact body. The 4-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ1 is not the sexiest or sleekest model in town, but no one will laugh at you if you pull it out at a party. And at $249.95, it won’t leave you broke, either. Image quality, however, suffers a bit from exposure problems, and flash shots have some jagged edges.”
Website: PCMagazine - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ1 Review
PCMagazine have reviewed the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ1, which has a 6x optical zoom lenses and an Optical Image Stabilizer to combat camera shake. “This new addition to the Panasonic Lumix series of digital cameras offers some interesting features in a lightweight, relatively compact body. The 4-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ1 is…
PCMagazine have published their review of the 5 megapixel Epson L-500V digital camera.
“The Epson L-500V’s most notable feature is a gorgeous 2.5-inch LCD, into which Epson’s Photo Fine Technology is incorporated. The screen displays 196,608 pixels: 70 percent more than a typical 2.5-inch LCD like the one on the Casio Exilim EX-Z55. The L-500V has no optical viewfinder, but framing our shots using the LCD was accurate and easy, except in very bright sunlight when reflections and glare sometimes made it hard to see. And in very low light, we saw more noise in the display than we had noticed in other LCDs. But under normal conditions, images on the LCD were crisp and bright.”
Website: PCMagazine - Epson L-500V Review
PCMagazine have published their review of the 5 megapixel Epson L-500V digital camera. “The Epson L-500V’s most notable feature is a gorgeous 2.5-inch LCD, into which Epson’s Photo Fine Technology is incorporated. The screen displays 196,608 pixels: 70 percent more than a typical 2.5-inch LCD like the one on the…
PCMagazine have published their review of the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot A520 digital camera.
“The A520’s body resembles a compressed version of the A85, mostly because Canon opted to make this model run on two double-A batteries instead of four. The only other noticeable differences are that the AF assist lamp on the front has been moved to the opposite side of the optical viewfinder and the microphone has been moved ever so slightly. The LCD is still 1.8 inches (diagonal), but the lens has undergone some changes: It is now an f/2.6 to f/5.5, 5.8- to 23.2-mm (35- to 140-mm, 35-mm equivalent), 4X optical zoom lens. The greater magnification favors the telephoto end a bit, so you may have to back up to get wide-angle shots. Luckily, the camera accepts conversion lenses and filters. The shutter button is no longer tilted forward, as it is on the A85, but this isn’t an ergonomic disaster. And we’re still not crazy about the zoom ring around the shutter button.”
Website: PCMagazine - Canon PowerShot A520 Review
PCMagazine have published their review of the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot A520 digital camera. “The A520’s body resembles a compressed version of the A85, mostly because Canon opted to make this model run on two double-A batteries instead of four. The only other noticeable differences are that the AF assist…
DCResource have jointly reviewed the new 7 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 7900 and 5 megapixel Coolpix 5900, which both have a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format.
“The Coolpix 5900 and 7900 are compact but not tiny cameras (wait for the Coolpix S1 if you want that) with sturdy metal frames. They’re easy to hold and operate with one hand, and they can go anywhere that you do. The Coolpix 5900 comes in silver while the 7900 comes in a more “professional looking” black. The Coolpixes offer a large 2.0” LCD that works very well in low light conditions. Photo quality on both cameras is very good, though I would up the sharpness to “high”, since the images are a little soft at the default sharpness setting. The only other image quality issue I noticed is a tiny bit of blurriness in the corners of some of my photos. Camera performance is good in most areas including startup speed, focusing times, and shutter lag. Low light focusing was very good thanks to the cameras’ AF-assist lamps. Battery life was also above average.”
Website: DCResource - Nikon Coolpix 5900 / 7900 Review
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DCResource have jointly reviewed the new 7 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 7900 and 5 megapixel Coolpix 5900, which both have a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format. “The Coolpix 5900 and 7900 are compact but not tiny…
First announced at the PMA show in February, Sony are now launching the DPP-FP50 printer in Europe.
Sony Europe Press Release
SONY BRINGS REAL PHOTOS TO YOUR TV FOR A COMPLETE AT-HOME PRINTING SOLUTION
Browse, edit and create real photos via your TV,camera or memory card with the DPP-FP50 printer from Sony
Bordeaux, 12 April 2005 - Sony Europe announces the launch of the DPP-FP50 printer at the Sony Media Experience in Bordeaux.
Share your photos
Printing and sharing consumers favourite photographs just got easier with the introduction of the latest DPP-FP50 home photo printer from Sony. The DPP-FP50 features a wireless remote control that makes it possible to print, edit, and enjoy lab-quality pictures from the comfort of the sofa. The new model also supports the PictBridge™ standard, so images can be viewed and printed directly from any PictBridge™ compatible digital camera without having to turn on a computer.
First announced at the PMA show in February, Sony are now launching the DPP-FP50 printer in Europe. Sony Europe Press Release SONY BRINGS REAL PHOTOS TO YOUR TV FOR A COMPLETE AT-HOME PRINTING SOLUTION Browse, edit and create real photos via your TV,camera or memory card with the DPP-FP50 printer…
Canon UK Press Release
Canon, leader in photographic and imaging technology, has been awarded two prizes by DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association) for outstanding digital cameras. The Canon EOS 20D received DIWA’s Platinum Award for the best ‘Digital System Camera’ of 2004, and the Digital IXUS 40 won a gold medal in the ‘Amateur Digital Mini Camera’ category.
Throughout the year, DIWA members rigorously test and review digital imaging products, awarding those with the highest scores gold, silver or bronze medals. Once a year, one of the gold winners from each of three categories is selected by the members as the best of the best – honoured by a DIWA Platinum Award.
Canon UK Press Release Canon, leader in photographic and imaging technology, has been awarded two prizes by DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association) for outstanding digital cameras. The Canon EOS 20D received DIWA’s Platinum Award for the best ‘Digital System Camera’ of 2004, and the Digital IXUS 40 won a gold…
Globetechnology have published a brief review of PhotoLeap, a new online service dedicated to emailing photos. Thanks to Sanj for letting me know.
“The free version lets you send up to 25 photos per message and resizes those photos, using proprietary compression algorithms, to a maximum of 2 megapixels each. With the premium version, which costs $29 (U.S.) per year, you can send up to 250 photos per message at up to 8 megapixels per photo. There’s also a $499 professional version that has a 250 photo-per-message limit with up to 16 megapixels per photo. The paid versions let you receive any number of photos at any resolution.”
Website: Globetechnology - PhotoLeap Review
Globetechnology have published a brief review of PhotoLeap, a new online service dedicated to emailing photos. Thanks to Sanj for letting me know. “The free version lets you send up to 25 photos per message and resizes those photos, using proprietary compression algorithms, to a maximum of 2 megapixels each…
TrustedReviews have enthusiastically reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix 7900, a 7 megapixel digital camera featuring a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format.
“The sample shots I’ve taken with this camera are some of the best photos I’ve taken this year; in fact some of them are so good I’m not going to publish them here. Instead I’m going to sell them to a picture library, and I’m pretty sure they’ll take them. Don’t worry, the sample shots at the end of this review are good, but when you’re looking at them remember that this camera can do even better. Also bear in mind that all the shots were taken using the default auto settings, apart from the beach shots which were taken using the beach/snow scene mode.”
Website: TrustedReviews - Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review
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TrustedReviews have enthusiastically reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix 7900, a 7 megapixel digital camera featuring a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format. “The sample shots I’ve taken with this camera are some of the best photos…
CameraTown have reviewed the Lensbaby 2, a lens for SLR cameras that brings one area into sharp focus whilst creatively blurring the rest of the photograph.
“The Lensbaby, invented by Craig Strong of Lensbaby.com, is a selective focus SLR camera lens. The lens is mounted on flexible tubing, giving photographers the ability to move the in-focus “sweet spot” around the picture by bending the flexible tube. The lens will give you a unique look with blurring, glowing highlights, and subtle, prismatic color distortions - all without software manipulations. There are now two versions of the Lensbaby. This review will focus on the latest Lensbaby 2.0 model.”
Website: CameraTown - Lensbaby 2 Review
CameraTown have reviewed the Lensbaby 2, a lens for SLR cameras that brings one area into sharp focus whilst creatively blurring the rest of the photograph. “The Lensbaby, invented by Craig Strong of Lensbaby.com, is a selective focus SLR camera lens. The lens is mounted on flexible tubing, giving photographers…
Fotobay.com Press Release
Fotobay.com’s Calypso Technology Brings Online Photo Sharing to a Whole New Level of Personalized Experience
BURLINGAME, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire/—Fotobay.com’s announces the public release of “Calypso,” the revolutionary technology that allows anyone to create the ultimate online photo album experience. With Calypso, the end user can create their own personalized Cool Objects to add to their albums. Cool Objects can be anything such as personal handwriting captions, personal sketches or drawings, animated objects with sound, or intelligent objects that interact with the viewers. No longer are the Cool Objects limited to the collection offered by Fotobay. This technology sets your imagination free and brings new dimensions of creativity and fun to experiencing your photo memories.
Fotobay.com Press Release Fotobay.com’s Calypso Technology Brings Online Photo Sharing to a Whole New Level of Personalized Experience BURLINGAME, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire/—Fotobay.com’s announces the public release of “Calypso,” the revolutionary technology that allows anyone to create the ultimate online photo album experience. With Calypso, the end user can create…
Kopin Press Release
Kopin Introduces World’s First Complete Electronic Viewfinder Product for Digital Cameras; CyberEVF 230K Combines All Electronic Viewfinder Components in a Single Ultra-Small, Power-Efficient Package
TAUNTON, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—April 12, 2005—Kopin(R) Corp. (Nasdaq: KOPN), the leading provider of microdisplays for mobile consumer electronics, today announced CyberEVF(R) 230K, the world’s first complete electronic viewfinder (EVF) for digital cameras. Kopin has designed the CyberEVF 230K in collaboration with a tier-one digital camera OEM (original equipment manufacturer), with the goal of making it the standard EVF for the new generation of high-zoom, high-resolution (6+ megapixel), extra-slim cameras.
Kopin Press Release Kopin Introduces World’s First Complete Electronic Viewfinder Product for Digital Cameras; CyberEVF 230K Combines All Electronic Viewfinder Components in a Single Ultra-Small, Power-Efficient Package TAUNTON, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—April 12, 2005—Kopin(R) Corp. (Nasdaq: KOPN), the leading provider of microdisplays for mobile consumer electronics, today announced CyberEVF(R) 230K, the world’s…
JVC GR-X5 is announced. The JVC GR-X5 is a 3-CCD MiniDV camcorder that dedicates a a 1.33 (1.23 effective) megapixel CCD to each colour, red, green and blue. The JVC GR-X5 also produces 5 megapixel still images and supports the PictBridge printing standard. Price and avavilability of the JVC GR-X5 to be announced.
JVC Press Release
JVC introduces its first 3-CCD MiniDV camcorder, a uniquely-designed compact model that also delivers 5-megapixel digital still image performance.
The new JVC GR-X5 features individual CCDs for red, green and blue to produce vivid images with true-to-life colour, and advanced pixel shift technology to deliver 5 megapixel-class stills. To further enhance performance, the new Mini DV camcorder includes JVC’s proprietary Megabrid imaging engine that separately optimises image quality for video and digital stills. This technology is packed into a fresh, new design that is both compact and comfortable to hold and operate.
The JVC GR-X5 is the MiniDV-based sibling of the new 3-CCD/5-Megapixel still Everio hard disk camcorder, but tailored to the MiniDV user.
JVC GR-X5 is announced. The JVC GR-X5 is a 3-CCD MiniDV camcorder that dedicates a a 1.33 (1.23 effective) megapixel CCD to each colour, red, green and blue. The JVC GR-X5 also produces 5 megapixel still images and supports the PictBridge printing standard. Price and avavilability of the JVC GR-X…
Kyocera Corporation Press Release
Kyocera Corporation (President: Yasuo Nishiguchi, hereafter called “Kyocera”) has decided to terminate CONTAX-branded camera business.
Although Carl Zeiss and Kyocera have entered into a long term co-operation regarding the development, production and sale of CONTAX-branded cameras, Kyocera has decided to terminate such business due to difficulties in catching up with the recent rapid market changes.
Consequently, Kyocera will terminate the shipment of CONTAX-branded cameras, and the exclusive lenses and accessories in September, 2005, except for the CONTAX 645 camera system, the shipment of which to some markets will come to an end in December, 2005.
Kyocera will continue to provide after-sales services to its customers for their CONTAX-branded cameras, and the exclusive lenses and accessories over the maximum period of ten years within the specified time of each model.
Kyocera Corporation Press Release Kyocera Corporation (President: Yasuo Nishiguchi, hereafter called “Kyocera”) has decided to terminate CONTAX-branded camera business. Although Carl Zeiss and Kyocera have entered into a long term co-operation regarding the development, production and sale of CONTAX-branded cameras, Kyocera has decided to terminate such business due to difficulties…
The Spanish website Quesabesde have just posted their review of the 4 megapixel, 8.3x optical zoom Nikon Coolpix 4800.
Website: Quesabesde - Nikon Coolpix 4800 Review
The Spanish website Quesabesde have just posted their review of the 4 megapixel, 8.3x optical zoom Nikon Coolpix 4800. Website: Quesabesde - Nikon Coolpix 4800 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Nikon Coolpix 4800 Write a Review of the Nikon Coolpix 4800
The Spanish website Quesabesde have published their review of the 4 megapixel FujiFilm FinePix S3500 Zoom.
Website: Quesabesde - FujiFilm FinePix S3500 Review
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The Spanish website Quesabesde have published their review of the 4 megapixel FujiFilm FinePix S3500 Zoom. Website: Quesabesde - FujiFilm FinePix S3500 Review Website: Read my Fujifilm Finepix S3500 Review Check the Latest Prices for the FujiFilm FinePix S3500 Zoom Write a Review of the FujiFilm FinePix S3500 Zoom
The Spanish website Quesabesde have just reviewed the new 3 megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100.
Website: Quesabesde - Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100 Review
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The Spanish website Quesabesde have just reviewed the new 3 megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100. Website: Quesabesde - Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100 Review Website: Read my Casio Exilim Card EX-S100 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100 Write a Review of the Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100
ePhotoZine have reviewed the Wacom Volito 2, a new entry level A6 size pen tablet from Wacom. The Wacom Volito2 will be available from the end of March 2005 from all PC stores such as PC World and will be priced at £35.99 in the UK.
“As a first Graphic tablet, the Volito 2 is an excellent introduction. Easy to get the hang of, but still capable of quite advanced work once you have mastered the change from a mouse. As the price does not break the bank, if you have been thinking about trying one, this is the one to try.”
Website: ePhotoZine - Wacom Volito2 Review
ePhotoZine have reviewed the Wacom Volito 2, a new entry level A6 size pen tablet from Wacom. The Wacom Volito2 will be available from the end of March 2005 from all PC stores such as PC World and will be priced at £35.99 in the UK. “As a first Graphic…
CNET have just reviewed the compact 4.1 Megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F450 Zoom.
“The beauty of capitalism is that, when consumers clamor for sleek point-and-shoot cameras that take printable photos, manufacturers will fall over themselves to churn out models with portable designs and higher pixel counts. The 5-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F450 stands as a somewhat exaggerated case in point; though it boasts a pocket-size, uniquely shaped body and a high-resolution sensor, it lacks all but the most rudimentary manual features and makes several compromises in image quality.”
Website: CNET - Fujifilm FinePix F450 Zoom Review
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CNET have just reviewed the compact 4.1 Megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F450 Zoom. “The beauty of capitalism is that, when consumers clamor for sleek point-and-shoot cameras that take printable photos, manufacturers will fall over themselves to churn out models with portable designs and higher pixel counts. The 5-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F45…
CNET have just reviewed the 5 megapixel Kodak Easyshare LS753, which was first announced back in January 2005.
“Image quality was generally good but suffered from purple fringing around many backlit subjects. Exposures were solid, with lots of detail in shadows and highlights, while colors, especially flesh tones, were realistic with the right amount of saturation. However, the images were much softer than we expected from a 5-megapixel camera, and there were lots of JPEG artifacts to be found. The camera’s default ISO 80 to ISO 160 sensitivity settings produced little noise, but this grainy effect was quite visible at ISO 400 and above.”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare LS753 Review
CNET have just reviewed the 5 megapixel Kodak Easyshare LS753, which was first announced back in January 2005. “Image quality was generally good but suffered from purple fringing around many backlit subjects. Exposures were solid, with lots of detail in shadows and highlights, while colors, especially flesh tones, were realistic…