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Whilst companies like Canon and Nikon turn their attention to selling more high-end digital SLRs, Casio are focusing on providing quality cameras that provide innovative features like digital video, in a report over on Macworld.
”“We are not trying to invade the Digital SLR space and we are not trying to be the lowest price out there with the highest number of megapixels. We are trying to go after the consumer value—value not defined as lowest price, but benefits we bring that are real benefits given the price.
“We are excited about digital video—this so-called convergence product, said Clough. “We think we can do it in a way that doesn’t just replicate what’s being done but brings new dimensions of usage to the consumer.”
Website: Macworld - Casio president talks digital camera strategy
Whilst companies like Canon and Nikon turn their attention to selling more high-end digital SLRs, Casio are focusing on providing quality cameras that provide innovative features like digital video, in a report over on Macworld. ”“We are not trying to invade the Digital SLR space and we are not trying…
Following Canon’s recent announcement that they are going to concentrate on digital SLRs, Nikon seem to have followed suit according to a report by the Edinburgh Evening News.
“Mr Yoshida said Nikon aimed to ship some 7.5 million units in 2005/6, which would mark a rise of 14 per cent compared with its target for 6.6 million units in 2004/5. He was particularly upbeat about the prospects for high-end digital single lens reflex (SLR) models, which typically sell for more than £600 and fetch juicier profit margins than cheaper, high-volume compact designs. Nikon is looking for digital SLR shipments to jump 50 per cent to 1.5 million units next year. “
Website: Edinburgh Evening News - Nikon to focus on top models for more profit
Following Canon’s recent announcement that they are going to concentrate on digital SLRs, Nikon seem to have followed suit according to a report by the Edinburgh Evening News. “Mr Yoshida said Nikon aimed to ship some 7.5 million units in 2005/6, which would mark a rise of 14 per cent…
PCMagazine have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH).
“Canon has added yet another sibling to its ever-popular Digital Elph series—the 7.1-megapixel Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital Elph. As we’ve said time and again, having more megapixels doesn’t necessarily lead to better images. But we certainly can’t argue with this camera’s excellent image quality. The SD500 also performed very well on our speed and sharpness tests, and it’s got a fun My Color feature that will appeal to many types of shooters. Overall, the SD500 is strong enough to earn Editors’ Choice among ultracompact cameras.”
Website: PCMagazine - Canon Digital IXUS 700 Review
PCMagazine have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH). “Canon has added yet another sibling to its ever-popular Digital Elph series—the 7.1-megapixel Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital Elph. As we’ve said time and again, having more megapixels…
PCMagazine have just reviewed the compact 4.1 Megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F450 Zoom.
“Shaped like a Klondike bar, the Fujifilm FinePix F450 is on the smaller end of the ultracompact scale—somewhere between the Konica Minolta DiMage X50 and the extra-tiny Canon PowerShot SD20 Digital Elph. The F450’s metal body has a sleek yet industrial appearance, and it feels nearly indestructible. But it has some limitations that may turn off more savvy shutterbugs—or even novices who want that perfect shot on their vacation. And alas, the camera’s speed and image quality aren’t as good as those of many other ultracompacts we’ve reviewed.”
Website: PCMagazine - Fujifilm FinePix F450 Zoom Review
Website: Read my Fujifilm Finepix F450 Review
PCMagazine have just reviewed the compact 4.1 Megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F450 Zoom. “Shaped like a Klondike bar, the Fujifilm FinePix F450 is on the smaller end of the ultracompact scale—somewhere between the Konica Minolta DiMage X50 and the extra-tiny Canon PowerShot SD20 Digital Elph. The F450’s metal body has a…
PCMagazine have today reviewed the new 7 megapixel Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom, which was announced at the CES show back in January.
“The sturdy, metal-bodied 7.1-megapixel Olympus Camedia C-7070 Wide Zoom boasts a wide-angle, f/2.8 to f/4.8, 5.7- to 22.8-mm (27- to 110-mm, 35-mm equivalent) 4X optical zoom lens. This lets photographers capture more of an interior scene in a single shot. And outdoors, everything from skyscrapers to landscapes will fit comfortably in the frame. But if you’re looking to get real close to your subjects without having to rely on digital zoom, the lens might leave you feeling left out of the action.”
Website: PCMagazine - Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom Review
PCMagazine have today reviewed the new 7 megapixel Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom, which was announced at the CES show back in January. “The sturdy, metal-bodied 7.1-megapixel Olympus Camedia C-7070 Wide Zoom boasts a wide-angle, f/2.8 to f/4.8, 5.7- to 22.8-mm (27- to 110-mm, 35-mm equivalent) 4X optical zoom lens. This…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH).
“The Powershot SD500 is the first Canon digicam to exceed 1-megapixel per ounce, packing a 7.1-megapixel CCD into a diminutive body weighing only 6 ounces. That’s quite a milestone in this industry; miniaturization and good design have been combined in an attractive package that barely creates a bulge in your pocket, yet captures high resolution images capable of producing 13x19-inch and larger prints.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Canon Digital IXUS 700 Review
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH). “The Powershot SD500 is the first Canon digicam to exceed 1-megapixel per ounce, packing a 7.1-megapixel CCD into a diminutive body weighing only …
DCViews have reviewed the new Casio Exilim Pro EX-P505, which features a 5X optical zoom, an imaging CCD with 5.0 megapixels, Casio’s “EXILIM engine”, and a large 2-inch TFT color rotating screen.
“Casio have succeeded in producing a truly hybrid camera that is capable of taking high quality still images as well as excellent video clips with zoom function during filming. Its compact size coupled to a 5-megapixel CCD and a 5x optical zoom lens makes it ideal for holidays or family snaps. Some might argue that there is no RAW or TIFF option, but the quality of JPG images at ISO 50 is easily good enough for the kind of photography most users will need the camera for.”
Website: DCViews - Casio Exilim Pro EX-P505 Review
DCViews have reviewed the new Casio Exilim Pro EX-P505, which features a 5X optical zoom, an imaging CCD with 5.0 megapixels, Casio’s “EXILIM engine”, and a large 2-inch TFT color rotating screen. “Casio have succeeded in producing a truly hybrid camera that is capable of taking high quality still images…
The-Digital-Picture.com have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR.
“The Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT’s color LCD is 1.8” - the same as the 20D. A histogram + image is optionally available with image review (the histogram displays a graph of the brightness of each pixel). It is very useful for determining if the exposure was correctly determined. Unfortunately, the size of both the image review and the histogram is very tiny in this mode. There is no top LCD, but a mono LCD is included on the back for settings display (sans ISO). Incidentally, my 350D sometimes skips a picture when using the Cross Keys for image review navigation. “
Website: The-Digital-Picture.com - Canon EOS 350D Review
Check the Latest Prices for the Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
The-Digital-Picture.com have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR. “The Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT’s color LCD is 1.8” - the same as the 20D. A histogram + image is optionally available with image review (the histogram displays a graph…
The Slovenian website Slo-Foto.net have posted their review of the new 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5900 digital camera.
Website: Quesabesde - Nikon Coolpix 5900 Review
The Slovenian website Slo-Foto.net have posted their review of the new 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5900 digital camera. Website: Quesabesde - Nikon Coolpix 5900 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Nikon Coolpix 5900 Write a Review of the Nikon Coolpix 5900
Brave Orange Press Release
Brave Orange Photo Shaman 1.2.2 is released.
Helsinki, Finland (March 19, 2005) - Photo Shaman is a handy imaging software utility for creating stylized thumbnail images for image galleries and photo albums. The main difference of Photo Shaman from other thumbnailing software is an ability to create unique thumbnail styles. If you are bored with standard rectangular thumbnails or want to breathe more life into your photos, then here is what you can do: you can add magnificent 3D picture frame to your images with various shapes. You can add bevel effect of different shapes to your thumbs. You also can add a mask together with bevel and frame. The program allows you to create your own style and save it for later use or pick an existing style from a great collection of stock styles.
Thanks to Sanj for letting me know.
Brave Orange Press Release Brave Orange Photo Shaman 1.2.2 is released. Helsinki, Finland (March 19, 2005) - Photo Shaman is a handy imaging software utility for creating stylized thumbnail images for image galleries and photo albums. The main difference of Photo Shaman from other thumbnailing software is an ability to…
TrendWatch Graphic Arts Press Release
TWGA DIGITAL IMAGING REPORT EXAMINES THE MARKET(S) FOR DIGITAL CAMERAS AND SCANNERS IN THE GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY
NEW YORK - March 30, 2005—TrendWatch Graphic Arts today released its special report titled “A Decade of DI: The TrendWatch Graphic Arts Perspective on the Changing Market for Digital Imaging Equipment.” The report provides a complete view of both the historical and current markets for digital cameras and scanners in the graphic arts, as well as the forces driving and impeding the market for both types of devices. The graphic arts markets that TWGA looks at comprise printers, prepress firms, graphic design and production firms, publishers, and Internet design and development companies.
The report draws on both the extensive TWGA historical databases and current market survey reports to provide a complete picture of planned investment in digital imaging hardware. The report also provides detailed breakdowns of which price ranges of each type of device are preferred by each market. Other trending data provides both an historical and contemporary context for investment in digital imaging hardware.
TrendWatch Graphic Arts Press Release TWGA DIGITAL IMAGING REPORT EXAMINES THE MARKET(S) FOR DIGITAL CAMERAS AND SCANNERS IN THE GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY NEW YORK - March 30, 2005—TrendWatch Graphic Arts today released its special report titled “A Decade of DI: The TrendWatch Graphic Arts Perspective on the Changing Market for…
The Spanish website Quesabesde have published their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x zoom Kodak EasyShare Z740 digital camera.
Website: Quesabesde - Kodak EasyShare Z740 Review
The Spanish website Quesabesde have published their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x zoom Kodak EasyShare Z740 digital camera. Website: Quesabesde - Kodak EasyShare Z740 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Kodak EasyShare Z740 Write a Review of the Kodak EasyShare Z740
DigitalCameraInfo have just posted their review of the new 5 megapixel Konica Minolta Z5 digital camera.
“Konica Minolta updated its Z3 with one more megapixel and a larger LCD screen and released it as the DiMAGE Z5. Nevertheless, they’ll be available for about the same price, retailing for $499. The 5-megapixel Z5 has a modified SLR-shape with a large right-hand grip on one side and a large 12x optical zoom lens on the other side. The camera’s Anti-Shake image stabilization system complements one of the best movie modes available in a digital camera. With VGA and QVGA modes available at 15 and 30 frames per second, the Z5 provides users with adequate resolution for good movie clips. The simultaneous audio recording, optical zoom function, and night movie mode are all icing on the cake. The Z5’s continuous shooting mode is a bit disappointing, but the lower resolution progressive mode is quite fast at 10 frames per second. This model isn’t the easiest digital camera to use, but certainly does not require a mechanical engineering degree either. With full manual functions and automatic settings to boot, the Konica Minolta Z5 will attract a wide audience looking for versatility in shooting still and video images.”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 Review
DigitalCameraInfo have just posted their review of the new 5 megapixel Konica Minolta Z5 digital camera. “Konica Minolta updated its Z3 with one more megapixel and a larger LCD screen and released it as the DiMAGE Z5. Nevertheless, they’ll be available for about the same price, retailing for $499. The…
DIWA member and Norwegian website DigIT have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR.
Website: DigIT - Canon EOS 350D Review
Check the Latest Prices for the Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
DIWA member and Norwegian website DigIT have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT DSLR. Website: DigIT - Canon EOS 350D Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT Write a Review of the Canon EOS…
Trusted Reviews have published their revied of the Kodak EasyShare Z700, a 4 megapixel digital camera with 5x optical zoom lens (found via DigiCamReview).
“It is, to be honest, not the prettiest camera in the world. It has a blocky, no-nonsense shape with a minimum of moving parts. However, it’s well built, with a tough aluminium case and an automatic sliding cover over the lens, which in turn is deeply recessed into the body when not in use. Rather than the pop-up flash commonly found on cameras of this type, the Z700 has a fixed unit mounted in a moulded housing over the lens, next to the viewfinder window. The design is what has come to be known as ‘SLR–style’, which also means it has a large handgrip with a comfortable sculpted rubberized grip pad. Despite its chunky appearance the camera does feel comfortable to hold, and is well balanced and not too heavy.”
Website: Trusted Reviews - Kodak EasyShare Z700 Preview
Trusted Reviews have published their revied of the Kodak EasyShare Z700, a 4 megapixel digital camera with 5x optical zoom lens (found via DigiCamReview). “It is, to be honest, not the prettiest camera in the world. It has a blocky, no-nonsense shape with a minimum of moving parts. However, it’s…
Casio have released a firmware update, v1.01, for the new Casio Exilim Pro EX-P505, which features a 5X optical zoom, an imaging CCD with 5.0 megapixels, Casio’s “EXILIM engine”, and a large 2-inch TFT color rotating screen.
Improvements Provided by This Update:
V1.00-V1.01
• Increases USB communication speed.
• Adds autumn leaves scene to snapshot BEST SHOT scenes.
• Provides support for SD memory cards greater than 1GB.
Website: Casio Exilim Pro EX-P505 Firmware
Casio have released a firmware update, v1.01, for the new Casio Exilim Pro EX-P505, which features a 5X optical zoom, an imaging CCD with 5.0 megapixels, Casio’s “EXILIM engine”, and a large 2-inch TFT color rotating screen. Improvements Provided by This Update: V1.00-V1.01 • Increases USB communication speed. • Adds…
Toshiba Press Release
Toshiba’s new Lithium-Ion battery recharges in only one minute
New battery offers unsurpassed recharge performance and high energy density
TOKYO—Toshiba Corporation today announced a breakthrough in lithium-ion batteries that makes long recharge times a thing of the past. The company’s new battery can recharge 80% of a battery’s energy capacity in only one minute, approximately 60 times faster than the typical lithium-ion batteries in wide use today, and combines this fast recharge time with performance-boosting improvements in energy density.
The new battery fuses Toshiba’s latest advances in nano-material technology for the electric devices sector with cumulative know-how in manufacturing lithium-ion battery cells. A breakthrough technology applied to the negative electrode uses new nano-particles to prevent organic liquid electrolytes from reducing during battery recharging. The nano-particles quickly absorb and store vast amount of lithium ions, without causing any deterioration in the electrode.
Toshiba Press Release Toshiba’s new Lithium-Ion battery recharges in only one minute New battery offers unsurpassed recharge performance and high energy density TOKYO—Toshiba Corporation today announced a breakthrough in lithium-ion batteries that makes long recharge times a thing of the past. The company’s new battery can recharge 80% of a…
DPNow have just reviewed the Lexmark P315 portable photo printer.
“Lexmark has priced the P315 very competitively – there is no other mini printer with a colour LCD screen that can match its price. With careful selection of consumables, buying bulk packs of paper and using the No.35 cartridge instead of the No.33 one, you can achieve very good per-print costs. Print quality is adequate rather than stunning, though to all but the most discerning it’s quite acceptable for every day use. Lexmark can certainly improve the user interface of the P315 to make better use of the excellent 2.5 inch screen and speed up the process of finding and printing images, but in its existing form it’s still reasonably usable.”
Website: DPNow - Lexmark P315 Printer Review
DPNow have just reviewed the Lexmark P315 portable photo printer. “Lexmark has priced the P315 very competitively – there is no other mini printer with a colour LCD screen that can match its price. With careful selection of consumables, buying bulk packs of paper and using the No.35 cartridge instead…
Glass Lantern Press Release
Glass Lantern, LLC releases Pixfer v1.0 for Microsoft Windows XP
Washington, DC, 29 March, 2005: Glass Lantern, LLC announces the release of Pixfer for Microsoft Windows XP. This application allows digital photographers to rapidly transfer, rename, and verify images from up to three storage cards simultaneously. Professional features such as hard drive checking (S.M.A.R.T) before each transfer and copying images to two independent locations for instant backup help to ensure that images are not lost due to hardware failure. For event photographers, flexible renaming based on EXIF data keeps things organized even with multiple photographers transferring images at the same time. Storage cards can be cleared as images are transferred, as well as safely ejected when each
transfer completes. RAW formats from a wide variety of cameras are supported, including maker-specific data such as subsecond time information in Nikon DSLR files. Status is provided for each individual transfer, including a time estimate for when each transfer will complete.
Glass Lantern Press Release Glass Lantern, LLC releases Pixfer v1.0 for Microsoft Windows XP Washington, DC, 29 March, 2005: Glass Lantern, LLC announces the release of Pixfer for Microsoft Windows XP. This application allows digital photographers to rapidly transfer, rename, and verify images from up to three storage cards simultaneously…
Adobe Press Release
Adobe Photographers Directory to Connect Pro Photographers With Creative CommunityNew Directory Within Adobe Software Provides Creative Professionals with Ready Access to Freelance and Independent Photographers
SAN JOSE, Calif. — March 29, 2005 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced its plans to launch the Adobe Photographers Directory, a listing of professional photographers accessible directly from within Adobe’s creative professional products. The Adobe Photographers Directory will be initially available in North America and over time will be extended to include photographers from other markets.
Adobe will be working closely with the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) to populate the new directory. As charter members of the directory, ASMP also launched a Web site today detailing how photographers can sign up to participate at www.asmp.org/adobe . In addition, Adobe will work with the Advertising Photographers of America (APA) and other associations to ensure the Adobe Photographers Directory is a comprehensive professional photography resource.
Adobe Press Release Adobe Photographers Directory to Connect Pro Photographers With Creative CommunityNew Directory Within Adobe Software Provides Creative Professionals with Ready Access to Freelance and Independent Photographers SAN JOSE, Calif. — March 29, 2005 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced its plans to launch the Adobe Photographers Directory…