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DIWA member and Turkish website DigiNorm have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR.
Website: DigiNorm - Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Review
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DIWA member and Turkish website DigiNorm have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR. Website: DigiNorm - Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Write a Review…
DigitalCameraInfo have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH).
“Canon’s Digital ELPH series aims for style and appeal, so the SD500’s slim profile and attractive silver finish follow suit. The camera is rectangular with a slight curve on the left side (when viewing from the front). This model does depart from the series’ sharp, flat lines with its “Perpetual Curve Design” apparent on the side with the right-hand grip. The surfaces remain fairly flat, as the camera is designed more for portability than shooting comfort. The SD500 is built for slipping in a pocket and taking a few shots at a party – not for two-hour photo shoots on the sideline of a basketball court. Canon engineers developed the curve design to make the camera more comfortable to hold; however, it’s still not sufficient for extended periods of photography. Canon didn’t sacrifice style; the brushed steel color with shiny highlights and attractive design is quite a sexy piece of machinery.”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Canon Digital IXUS 700 Review
DigitalCameraInfo have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH). “Canon’s Digital ELPH series aims for style and appeal, so the SD500’s slim profile and attractive silver finish follow suit. The camera is rectangular with a slight…
creativepro have published a review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR.
“While the lighter weight is good news, the XT’s smaller size is more of a liability. To make the camera narrower, Canon squished the hand grip closer to the lens barrel, leaving little space for the fingers of your right hand. Any handling of the camera—picking it up, changing lenses, passing it from hand to hand—feels more difficult, less comfortable, and less secure than with the older, larger Rebel, because it’s harder to get your fingers wrapped around the grip. If you regularly shoot in climates cold enough to warrant gloves, take your gloves to the camera store and try shooting with camera before buying.”
Website: creativepro - Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Review
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creativepro have published a review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR. “While the lighter weight is good news, the XT’s smaller size is more of a liability. To make the camera narrower, Canon squished the hand grip closer to the lens barrel, leaving…
Sigma UK Press Release
Sigma Announce Price of the New 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
First deliveries of the eagerly anticipated Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC lens have arrived in the UK with a competitive suggested retail price of £329.99.
The 18-200mm will be available in Canon, Sigma, Nikon D and Pentax auto focus fitting. Delivery date of the Four Thirds fitting will be advised.
This high zoom ratio lens incorporates Two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements and two hybrid aspherical lenses. This enables the lens to be housed in a compact and lightweight construction of 70mm diameter, and 78.1mm in length, and weighing just 405g. The lens also incorporates a zoom lock switch, internal focusing and a precision machine tooled metal back-mount.
Sigma UK Press Release Sigma Announce Price of the New 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC First deliveries of the eagerly anticipated Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC lens have arrived in the UK with a competitive suggested retail price of £329.99. The 18-200mm will be available in Canon, Sigma, Nikon D and Pentax auto…
COKIN Z-PRO Filter Holder is announced today. Retailing for £39.99 in the UK, the COKIN Z-PRO Filter Holder fits lenses up to 96mm filter diameter and eliminates vignetting over 20mm focal lengths. The COKIN Z-PRO Filter Holder is also fully reversible, which means that a filter can fit in the adaptor ring’s slot and reduce vignetting on wide-angle lenses. The COKIN Z-PRO Filter Holder is available now.
COKIN Press Release
After many years of R&D and following the success of its X-PRO Series System, COKIN is proud to introduce its new Z-PRO Filter Holder (100mm width).
Applications are FILM & DIGITAL, D-SLRs, Video & Broadcast cameras
The new Z-PRO Filter-Holder is designed to fit both FILM and DIGITAL technologies in particular D-SLRs and VIDEO/ BROADCAST cameras, either semi-professional or professional models (among them the new HD format).
Totally Modular
It is modular, it can be easily dismantled and set-up to be able to accept filters of 1.6mm thickness (which most photographers use), and 4.0mm thickness (often used in the Broadcast segment in popular dimensions such as 100x100mm (4”x4”) and 100x150mm (4”x6”)).
COKIN Z-PRO Filter Holder is announced today. Retailing for £39.99 in the UK, the COKIN Z-PRO Filter Holder fits lenses up to 96mm filter diameter and eliminates vignetting over 20mm focal lengths. The COKIN Z-PRO Filter Holder is also fully reversible, which means that a filter can fit in the…
Hasselblad have just announced price reductions in the UK on all 3 of its camera systems, including the H1 and XPan, with reductions on cameras, lenses, film holders and accessories alike.
Hasselblad Newsletter
Great news for Hasselblad customers… Prices across all 3 systems have been reduced. Due to a re-balancing of Hasselblad pricing around the world, we are pleased to announce dramatic price reductions on Hasselblad equipment in the UK
The classic Hasselblad V System, the most extensive medium format system on the market, is epitomised by the 503CW. This versatile, mechanical camera is now available as a kit at a recommended retail price of just £2145 plus VAT - a massive 31% reduction from the previous price of £3130 plus VAT for the body, lens and magazine! The 503CW will now be less expensive than the 501CM, which was previously our lowest priced 6x6 camera, but which has now been discontinued.
Combined with a film back or used with the Hasselblad V96C digital back the V System remains a force to be reckoned with!
Hasselblad have just announced price reductions in the UK on all 3 of its camera systems, including the H1 and XPan, with reductions on cameras, lenses, film holders and accessories alike. Hasselblad Newsletter Great news for Hasselblad customers… Prices across all 3 systems have been reduced. Due to a re-balancing…
Konica Minolta UK Press Release
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging (UK) Limited announce internal restructure
Following a wide reaching internal review encompassing all operations, Konica Minolta Photo Imaging (UK) Limited announces managerial, structural and operational changes.
Managing Director, Mr Akihiko Nezu returns to Japan to take a new role within Konica Minolta. Toshihiro Matsumoto will replace him; previously President of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging France. He will take over from Akihiko Nezu from May 2005.
As part of a drive to improve logistics and cost effectiveness the warehousing sited within Milton Keynes of the legacy Minolta camera business will close. All camera distribution will be transferred to the Konica Minolta warehousing facility in Feltham, Middlesex. This will result in enforced redundancies within the Milton Keynes operation. The Konica Minolta Service Division that also operates from this location will not be affected by this change.
Konica Minolta UK Press Release Konica Minolta Photo Imaging (UK) Limited announce internal restructure Following a wide reaching internal review encompassing all operations, Konica Minolta Photo Imaging (UK) Limited announces managerial, structural and operational changes. Managing Director, Mr Akihiko Nezu returns to Japan to take a new role within Konica…
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
Website: Read my Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review
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…