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Pentax have released new versions of their Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory software for the 6 megapixel Pentax *ist DS (pictured) and *ist D DSLRs.
Website: Pentax Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory (for Windows) - Version 2.1
Website: Pentax Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory Updater (for Macintosh) - Version 2.1
Pentax have released new versions of their Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory software for the 6 megapixel Pentax *ist DS (pictured) and *ist D DSLRs. Website: Pentax Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory (for Windows) - Version 2.1 Website: Pentax Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory Updater (for Macintosh) - Version 2.…
CNET News are running an interesting story on the use of image processors, looking at which digital camera manufacturers make their own and which use chips from 3rd partys like Pixim, Texas Instruments and NuCore.
“So far, progress is proceeding in a bottom-up fashion. NuCore has landed deals with Contax, Kyocera and JVC, among others, and has shipped a million chips since production began in 2001. Texas Instruments maintains comfortable relationships with Kodak and HP, the top two U.S. manufacturers, and sells its chips for use in cameras from Olympus and Samsung.”
Website: CNET News - Who will become the Intel of photography?
CNET News are running an interesting story on the use of image processors, looking at which digital camera manufacturers make their own and which use chips from 3rd partys like Pixim, Texas Instruments and NuCore. “So far, progress is proceeding in a bottom-up fashion. NuCore has landed deals with Contax…
CNET have just reviewed the entry-level Kodak Easyshare CX7330, which has 3 megapixels and a 3 optical zoom lens.
“Under most conditions, the CX7330 delivered appropriate exposures. High-contrast shots, however, showed washed-out highlights, but shadow capture was good. Colors were true and, when properly exposed, showed good saturation. Purple fringing and other chromatic aberrations were minimal, and though the CX7330 had trouble capturing fine details, they won’t be missed in average-size snapshot prints.”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare CX7330 Review
CNET have just reviewed the entry-level Kodak Easyshare CX7330, which has 3 megapixels and a 3 optical zoom lens. “Under most conditions, the CX7330 delivered appropriate exposures. High-contrast shots, however, showed washed-out highlights, but shadow capture was good. Colors were true and, when properly exposed, showed good saturation. Purple fringing…
CNET have reviewed the Contax SL300R T*, a 3.2 megapixel digital camera which features a Carl Zeiss T* Lens, slim swivel body design and unlimited continuous shooting at 3.5fps.
“The Contax SL300R T*‘s image quality was average. Exposures were even, and there was a reasonable amount of detail in both highlights and shadows, but the sharpness you might expect from a 3.2-megapixel camera just wasn’t there. Noise was abundant at higher ISO ratings, limiting the usefulness of the ISO 800 setting for sports photography.”
Website: CNET - Contax SL300R T* Review
CNET have reviewed the Contax SL300R T*, a 3.2 megapixel digital camera which features a Carl Zeiss T* Lens, slim swivel body design and unlimited continuous shooting at 3.5fps. “The Contax SL300R T*‘s image quality was average. Exposures were even, and there was a reasonable amount of detail in both…
Photo Marketing Association International Press Release
Full Trade Show Floor Spells Exciting PMA 2005 Orlando
JACKSON, Mich. – Photo Marketing Association International announces more than 600 imaging product suppliers have already committed to exhibit at the PMA 2005 Annual Convention and Trade Show, to be held February 20-23, 2005 at the Orange County Convention Center, West Building, in Orlando, Florida. More than 750 firms are ultimately expected to exhibit at the event.
PhotographyBLOG will be at PMA covering all the latest photography announcements from what will certainly be a busy show. You can quickly find out what the latest announcements are by regularly checking our PMA 2005 Show Report. If you want to be notified of all the major product announcements via email, then sign-up for our PMA Alert service.
Photo Marketing Association International Press Release Full Trade Show Floor Spells Exciting PMA 2005 Orlando JACKSON, Mich. – Photo Marketing Association International announces more than 600 imaging product suppliers have already committed to exhibit at the PMA 2005 Annual Convention and Trade Show, to be held February 20-23, 2005 at…
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 was first announced in September 2004 and sits just under the DiMAGE A2 in the Konica Minolta pecking order. The DiMAGE A200 has a unique CCD-shift anti-shake mechanism that enables you to take sharp photos at slower shutter speeds than ever before, plus a manual zooming ring that really makes a difference to the handling. Other noteworthy features include the vari-angle LCD monitor, which rotates 270° vertically and 180° horizontally, the 7x wide-angle optical zoom lens that is equivalent to 28-200mm on a 35mm SLR camera, and the 8 megapixel sensor which produces massive image sizes that are perfect for large prints. So do all of these features work together to make the Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 a technological tour-de-force, or is the camera less than the sum of its parts? Find out in my extensive review.
Website: Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 Review
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 was first announced in September 2004 and sits just under the DiMAGE A2 in the Konica Minolta pecking order. The DiMAGE A200 has a unique CCD-shift anti-shake mechanism that enables you to take sharp photos at slower shutter speeds than ever before, plus a manual…
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For all our entrants this month - good luck!
WIN WIN WIN! We are pleased to announce a joint-effort with dpnow to draw attention to our respective newsletter competitions. This month Photographyblog is offering the following prizes to all newsletter subscribers. - 2 prizes of 1000 A5 Colour Posctards - 2 prizes of 1000 A6 Colour Postcards - …
Fujifilm Japan announces the Q1 DIGITAL 4.0 Ir, a 4 megapixel camera offering infrared communication. The design of the Q1 DIGITAL 4.0Ir is based on an APS camera (remember those?!) and it will be available in Japan on February 9th. LetsGoDigital have more details.
Website: Fujifilm Japan - Q1 DIGITAL 4.0 Ir
Fujifilm Japan announces the Q1 DIGITAL 4.0 Ir, a 4 megapixel camera offering infrared communication. The design of the Q1 DIGITAL 4.0Ir is based on an APS camera (remember those?!) and it will be available in Japan on February 9th. LetsGoDigital have more details. Website: Fujifilm Japan - Q1 DIGITAL…
The Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has released a report that which claims that sales of digital cameras will rise by 20.8% in 2005, to a total of to 72.2 million units. The actual growth rate has slowed, as in 2004 sales rose by 37.7% on the previous year.
“Digital single-lens reflex cameras performed favorably amid such bleakness, though. The volume of global shipments sharply increased 167% compared to a year earlier to 300,000 units, while the worth also sharply soared 152% to 22.9 billion yen.ly.”
Website: Graphic Exchange News - Japanese camera makers predict 20.8% rise in digital camera shipments
The Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has released a report that which claims that sales of digital cameras will rise by 20.8% in 2005, to a total of to 72.2 million units. The actual growth rate has slowed, as in 2004 sales rose by 37.7% on the previous year…
Globetechnology have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart 375 compact photo printer.
“Regardless of price — and keep in mind that the per-print cost mentioned above doesn’t include the unit’s $250 price tag — there is something appealing about being able print a nice looking picture whenever and wherever you like. The HP Photosmart 375 is a nearly ideal fit for amateur photographers on the go who don’t mind shelling out a few extra bucks in order to see hard copies of their pictures immediately.”
Thanks to Sanj for the link.
Website: Globetechnology - HP Photosmart 375 Compact Photo Printer Review
Globetechnology have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart 375 compact photo printer. “Regardless of price — and keep in mind that the per-print cost mentioned above doesn’t include the unit’s $250 price tag — there is something appealing about being able print a nice looking picture whenever and wherever you…
German website Photoworld.de have just posted their review of the competitively priced 8 megapixel Olympus E-300 DSLR (also known as the Evolt in the USA).
Website: Photoworld.de - Olympus E-300 Review
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German website Photoworld.de have just posted their review of the competitively priced 8 megapixel Olympus E-300 DSLR (also known as the Evolt in the USA). Website: Photoworld.de - Olympus E-300 Review Write a Review of the Olympus E-300 Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus E-300 / Evolt Write a…
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat.cz have posted their review of the new HP Photosmart 8450 printer.
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat.cz have posted their review of the new HP Photosmart 8450 printer. Website: FotoAparat.cz - HP Photosmart 8450 Printer Review
DPReview have reviewed the 8 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 digital camera, which incorporates anti-shake technology and a swivelling LCD monitor.
“The DiMAGE A200 takes much of what is appealing about the A2 and repackages it in a more affordable, friendlier and slightly more compact format. There’s much to like here - the useful 28-200mm zoom range, the superb mechanical zoom, the wealth of photographic feature, the effective Anti-Shake system and the excellent handling, all at a much more attractive price point than the A2. The obvious conclusion to be drawn from the launch of this camera is that a major upgrade to the A2 must be waiting in the wings - I think this will be the last time we see this lens (originally used around four years ago in the DiMAGE 7) used on a high-end Konica Minolta camera; it simply can’t cut the mustard with today’s high resolution sensors and high consumer expectations.”
Website: DPReview - Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 Review
DPReview have reviewed the 8 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 digital camera, which incorporates anti-shake technology and a swivelling LCD monitor. “The DiMAGE A200 takes much of what is appealing about the A2 and repackages it in a more affordable, friendlier and slightly more compact format. There’s much to like…
DPNow are running an interesting article on the future of memory cards from a Sandisk point of view. According to the memory giant, digital cameras are no longer the primary driver for memory card production, with mobile phones, USB flash drives and digital music players overtaking them. Also compact flash cards are in decline and are likely to be overtaken by other formats by the end of 2005:
“This doesn’t mean the future for compact flash is bleak, though it is rapidly being phased out of compact digital camera lines in favour of SD/MMC and xD. CF will eventually be the mainstay of DSLRs. It looks like unit sales of CF cards will still grow, but not nearly as fast as other card types. The good news is that the generous dimensions of the Compact Flash form factor will ensure CF cards will continue to offer the highest storage capacities of all compact memory cards and this stretches to 8GB today. The cost per megabyte of all cards, including CF, will also continue to fall steadily.”
Website: DPNow - SanDisk says Compact Flash sales will be flat in 2005
Update: LetsGoDigital have more details from Sandisk’s press conference here.
DPNow are running an interesting article on the future of memory cards from a Sandisk point of view. According to the memory giant, digital cameras are no longer the primary driver for memory card production, with mobile phones, USB flash drives and digital music players overtaking them. Also compact flash…
Digital Outback Photo have published the second in a series of articles metadata and the role that it plays in photography. The latest article looks at IPTC metadata.
“IPTC metadata is a very important part of my workflow, since it allows me to specify my own metadata for my images and makes it easier to retrieve images once they are catalogued. As long as the individual software programs that you use in your workflow do not strip your IPTC metadata, there’s nothing that should prevent you from adopting IPTC metadata support, if you have not done so yet.”
Website: Digital Outback Photo - Using Metadata in Your Workflow: Part 2: IPTC
Digital Outback Photo have published the second in a series of articles metadata and the role that it plays in photography. The latest article looks at IPTC metadata. “IPTC metadata is a very important part of my workflow, since it allows me to specify my own metadata for my images…
DIWA member website digIT.no have just posted their review of the diminutive and stylish 4 megapixel Olympus Mju Mini digicam (called the Stylus Verve in the USA).
Website: digIT.no - Olympus Mju Mini Review
DIWA member website digIT.no have just posted their review of the diminutive and stylish 4 megapixel Olympus Mju Mini digicam (called the Stylus Verve in the USA). Website: digIT.no - Olympus Mju Mini Review Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus Mju Mini Write a review of the Olympus Mju…
Professional photographer and Nikon user Thom Hogan has just posted a very comprehensive review of the Fuji FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR. Well worth reading if you are interested in this camera.
“Overall, noise handling on the S3 Pro is state-of-the-art and an improvement over the already quite good S2 Pro. Since many people use the S3 Pro as a JPEG camera and JPEG artifacts can get produced by and interact with noise in very bad ways, this is very good news. Indeed, I’ll just simply say it here: if you only shoot JPEG, I don’t know that there’s another DSLR available that can outdo the S3 Pro in image quality.”
Website: Thom Hogan - FujiFilm FinePix S3 Pro Review
Professional photographer and Nikon user Thom Hogan has just posted a very comprehensive review of the Fuji FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR. Well worth reading if you are interested in this camera. “Overall, noise handling on the S3 Pro is state-of-the-art and an improvement over the already quite good S…
Kodak Press Release
Kodak’s Monthly Tech Brief Removes the Milli-Amp Mystery of Digital Camera Batteries
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Feb. 2, 2005—Baffled by batteries? If you’re one of the millions of newcomers to digital photography, you may find more than a few choices when you’re looking for batteries to power your digital camera.
Kodak’s Monthly Tech Brief offers ideas to help power up your picture taking. Just as you choose a car or bus for a short trip, or a jet or train for longer travels, you can select batteries that meet different picture-taking needs.
If your digital camera uses AA-size cells, you can choose from several chemistries to meet different needs. Rechargeable Ni-MH AA batteries are your best overall value. In addition, Ni-MH cells are better for the environment and require no special handling.
Kodak Press Release Kodak’s Monthly Tech Brief Removes the Milli-Amp Mystery of Digital Camera Batteries ROCHESTER, N.Y.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Feb. 2, 2005—Baffled by batteries? If you’re one of the millions of newcomers to digital photography, you may find more than a few choices when you’re looking for batteries to power your digital…
Intelligent Mobile Solutions Limited Press Release
IMS Intemos DSLRClean(TM) Now Ships Worldwide A Revolutionary No-Liquid Way to Clean DSLR Sensors
February 2, 2005—Intelligent Mobile Solutions Limited (IMS), announce that its groundbreaking new product DSLRClean(TM) a specially created cleaning stick for removing dust from digital SLR camera sensors is now available worldwide.
The DSLRClean(TM) sticks are designed for use without liquids using a unique micro-pore swab that creates a mini vacuum effect to gently lift dust from both CCD and CMOS type sensors.
IMS, based in Bristol, UK, has created the most effective and safest solution for sensor cleaning at less than half the cost of other available products.
Intelligent Mobile Solutions Limited Press Release IMS Intemos DSLRClean(TM) Now Ships Worldwide A Revolutionary No-Liquid Way to Clean DSLR Sensors February 2, 2005—Intelligent Mobile Solutions Limited (IMS), announce that its groundbreaking new product DSLRClean(TM) a specially created cleaning stick for removing dust from digital SLR camera sensors is now available…
Kodak Press Release
KODAK Consumer Digital Photography Products Soar; Company Leads in U.S. Digital Camera, Snapshot Printer, Photo Kiosk, and Online Picture Sharing Markets
Accomplishments Buoyed by Global Attention Surrounding Forthcoming KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE Digital Camera> ROCHESTER, N.Y.—(Business Wire)—Feb. 2, 2005—Continuing to demonstrate strong results against its digital strategy, Eastman Kodak Company now has the market lead in four major United States consumer digital photography segments: digital cameras, snapshot photo printers, retail photo kiosks, and online picture sharing sites.
Market research firm IDC, in its full-year 2004 digital still camera study* issued today, reports that Kodak’s digital camera shipments give the company an industry leading 21.9-percent U.S. market share—the first time that Kodak has held this top position. Kodak was also the fastest growing brand among market leaders, with a 66-percent year-over-year increase.
Kodak Press Release KODAK Consumer Digital Photography Products Soar; Company Leads in U.S. Digital Camera, Snapshot Printer, Photo Kiosk, and Online Picture Sharing Markets Accomplishments Buoyed by Global Attention Surrounding Forthcoming KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE Digital Camera> ROCHESTER, N.Y.—(Business Wire)—Feb. 2, 2005—Continuing to demonstrate strong results against its digital strategy, Eastman Kodak…