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GetData Software Company Press Release
Kodak Express to Sell GetData Software Company Digital Photo and Video Recovery Software
GetData Software Company, the Australian software development company, has signed a deal for the sale of its RecoverMyPhotos and ExplorerView products through 200 Kodak Express stores across Australia.
(PRWEB) January 23, 2005—RecoverMyPhotos and ExplorerView will be bundled together and will be delivered into Kodak Express stores at end of the start of the second week of December by distributor PhotoThings. RecoverMyPhotos is a digital image, video and sound recovery tool.
RecoverMyPhotos will recover from Flash, Memory Stick, Smart Media or other storage media, including PC hard drives. It will also recover movie and sound files such as AVI, MPEG, MOV and WAV. RecoverMyPhotos displays the list of recovered files and previews pictures for selection and saving.
GetData Software Company Press Release Kodak Express to Sell GetData Software Company Digital Photo and Video Recovery Software GetData Software Company, the Australian software development company, has signed a deal for the sale of its RecoverMyPhotos and ExplorerView products through 200 Kodak Express stores across Australia. (PRWEB) January 23, 2005—RecoverMyPhotos…
AdoramaPix Press Release
AdoramaPix Opens its Gates and Will Now Make its Professional Digital Print Membership Services Free to Everyone
25 year old service company that serviced professional photographers now opens its doors to amateur photographers as well, and offers free incentives to place first order online.
New York, NY (PRWEB) January 22, 2005—AdoramaPix opens its gates and will now make its Professional Digital Print Membership Services free to everyone!
After thirty (30) years of serving the professional photography community, first in film and most recently with digital printing, AdoramaPix will now allow everyone to join its On-Line Digital Print Membership Club. Due to the volume of requests of amateur photographers, and the automation of the ordering process via Adorama’s easy-to-use WEB site, Mr. Herman Klein, Director of the Digital Developing Division of Adorama, announced today that AdoramaPix will now allow the public to become free members of its current full digital developing services. Membership fees and minimum print order requirements have been waived. New members are being offered incentives for placing their first orders via the WEB at www.adoramapix.com.
AdoramaPix Press Release AdoramaPix Opens its Gates and Will Now Make its Professional Digital Print Membership Services Free to Everyone 25 year old service company that serviced professional photographers now opens its doors to amateur photographers as well, and offers free incentives to place first order online. New York, NY…
I’ve resolved to get and about and photograph what could be perceived as Paris cliches for myself. The Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, they’ve all been photographed before, thousands of times, right? That thought alone has stopped me from attempting to capture them on film (well, digital). But something that I said on last week’s radio-show has made me think again - “photography is all about your own personal vision”. So it was that yesterday I spent a happy 5 hours or so wandering around the backstreets near the Louvre and Grand Palais, watching the last golden light of the day, before heading across the Seine for some night-shots of the river and the Musee D’Orsay. Just what the doctor ordered for a photographer suffering from stage-fright and photographer’s block, and just what I promised myself I would be regularly doing when we first dreamed of coming to Paris all those many months ago.
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I’ve resolved to get and about and photograph what could be perceived as Paris cliches for myself. The Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, they’ve all been photographed before, thousands of times, right? That thought alone has stopped me from attempting to capture them on film (well, digital). But something that…
Following yesterday’s IDC report that the majority of you prefer to print out your photographs, USA Today is running an article urging you to do just that as the best way to preserve your memories.
“By now there are an estimated 54 million digital cameras in American hands, and digital sales have outstripped sales of film cameras for the past two years. An estimated 10 million digital cameras were shipped in the USA just for the holidays, with millions upon millions of pictures snapped at parties and family gatherings in the past month alone. As growing numbers of amateur photographers are discovering, digital technology allows you to delete an unwanted image while it’s still in the camera. Did Junior cross his eyes for the Christmas photo? No matter — just press a button and it’s gone, ready for a retake.”
Website: USA Today - Memories gone in a snap
Following yesterday’s IDC report that the majority of you prefer to print out your photographs, USA Today is running an article urging you to do just that as the best way to preserve your memories. “By now there are an estimated 54 million digital cameras in American hands, and digital…
Digital Camera Info have published their initial impressions of the 5 megapixel, 10x zoom Kodak EasyShare Z740 digital camera.
“The initial headline of Kodak’s Z-line, the EasyShare Z740 targets point-and-shoot users seeking more out of their camera without sacrificing simplistic functionality. Catering to the alternative point-and-shoot crowd, the Z740 emphasizes extended zoom, accessory functions, ease of use and manual options rather then the traditional diminutive measurements, large LCD and rapid video recording rate. Designed for accessibility, the Z740 provides a 10x optical 38-380 (equivalent) all-glass Kodak Retinar zoom lens, 1/2.5-inch., 5.36 megapixel CCD, and Kodak Color Science chip to ensure the highest quality with minimal effort. While the Z740 is currently slated to retail for $499 (USD), the camera is compatible with Kodak’s first ImageLink compliant, Series 3 printer dock. With a one year warranty, the Z740 offers a reliable automatic camera with manual control options and accessory functions that will encourage growth and enable users to utilize the camera while they develop.”
Website: Digital Camera Info - Kodak EasyShare Z740 First Impressions
Digital Camera Info have published their initial impressions of the 5 megapixel, 10x zoom Kodak EasyShare Z740 digital camera. “The initial headline of Kodak’s Z-line, the EasyShare Z740 targets point-and-shoot users seeking more out of their camera without sacrificing simplistic functionality. Catering to the alternative point-and-shoot crowd, the Z740 emphasizes…
Konica Minolta have released more detailed information and 3 sample images each for the DiMAGE Z5 and DiMAGE Z20 (pictured) cameras that were announced yesterday.
Website: Konica Minolta Z5
Website: Konica Minolta Z20
Konica Minolta have released more detailed information and 3 sample images each for the DiMAGE Z5 and DiMAGE Z20 (pictured) cameras that were announced yesterday. Website: Konica Minolta Z5 Website: Konica Minolta Z20
DCViews have posted their review of the new 6 megapixel Pentax *ist DS DSLR.
“We took some images with a Nikon D70 with the AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm standard zoom alongside the Pentax *ist Ds and noticed that colours on the D70 appeared to be slightly warmer in tone than on the Pentax. Contrast on the *ist Ds appeared to be a little higher as well, whereas purple colours tended to shift towards blue. Remember though that purple is one of the trickiest colours to render in a natural way, even conventional film has trouble recording this as our eyes see it. Also every brand of digital camera renders different colours in slightly different ways, whereas different lenses can show a slight difference in colour tone with some lenses being warmer than others.”
Website: DCViews - Pentax *ist DS Review
DCViews have posted their review of the new 6 megapixel Pentax *ist DS DSLR. “We took some images with a Nikon D70 with the AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm standard zoom alongside the Pentax *ist Ds and noticed that colours on the D70 appeared to be slightly warmer in tone than on…
Western Digital Corp. Press Release
WD ENTERS MINIATURE HARD DRIVE MARKET FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS
High-capacity 6 GB 1-inch Hard Drives to Ship in Second Calendar Quarter of 2005
LAKE FOREST, Calif. - Jan. 19, 2005 - Serving a rapidly expanding base of customers for mass storage, Western Digital Corp. (NYSE: WDC) announced today that the company will enter the market for miniature hard drives with a family of 1-inch drives that enable a variety of handheld consumer devices, which are experiencing explosive demand.
An increasing number of current applications, such as MP3 players, PDAs, digital still cameras and digital video cameras, rely on 1-inch hard drives. Newly available and future products enabled by innovations in rotating magnetic storage, such as 1-inch drives, have driven demand in the quickly developing market segment that includes combination digital video/still cameras and cell phones.
Western Digital Corp. Press Release WD ENTERS MINIATURE HARD DRIVE MARKET FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS High-capacity 6 GB 1-inch Hard Drives to Ship in Second Calendar Quarter of 2005 LAKE FOREST, Calif. - Jan. 19, 2005 - Serving a rapidly expanding base of customers for mass storage, Western Digital Corp…
KW Media Group and Adobe Systems Press Release
Free Photoshop Elements Training Session Offered by KW Media Group and Adobe
TAMPA, Fla.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 21, 2005—KW Media Group and Adobe Systems announced today that a free Photoshop Elements training session will be held Monday, Jan. 31st from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington, Texas. The Photoshop Elements 3 Summit, hosted by Photoshop Elements Techniques newsletter and its companion website, http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com will cover the new features found in the latest edition of the popular Adobe Photoshop Elements image editing software and explore the variety of actions and techniques that it offers.
“This is our first in a series of nationwide Photoshop Elements Summits, and we’re excited about the opportunity to get to know America’s Elements users and offer them a training session specifically tailored to their needs,” said Dave Cross, editor-in-chief of Photoshop Elements Techniques.
KW Media Group and Adobe Systems Press Release Free Photoshop Elements Training Session Offered by KW Media Group and Adobe TAMPA, Fla.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 21, 2005—KW Media Group and Adobe Systems announced today that a free Photoshop Elements training session will be held Monday, Jan. 31st from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m…
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 is announced, a 5 megapixel update of the DiMAGE Z3, with a 12X optical zoom lens that is equivalent to a focal length of 35-420 mm on a 35mm camera, and Konica Minolta’s anti-shake image stabilization system.
Konica Minolta USA Press Release
Konica Minolta Introduces the New DiMAGE Z5 Digital Camera
Compact, high-performance 5.0-megapixel CCD digital camera features CCD-Shift Anti-Shake System, 12x optical “Mega Zoom” lens, fastest-in-class Rapid AF, and large, easy-to-view 2.0-inch LCD
Mahwah, NJ (January 24, 2005) – Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. introduces the new compact DiMAGE Z5 – a superb all-round digital camera that offers a built-in 12x optical Mega Zoom lens, Konica Minolta’s proprietary Anti-Shake System, 5.0-megapixel CCD, fast overall response including Rapid autofocusing (AF), and a large 2.0-inch LCD screen for easy viewing. All of these features combine to ensure that photographers won’t miss a photo opportunity and that the subjects of their photos are big, beautiful, and shake-free.
“The new DiMAGE Z5 is the ideal companion for travel photography as well as everyday picture taking,” said Todd Schrader, vice president of marketing for Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. “Sophisticated photographers will appreciate everything this high quality versatile digital camera has to offer. Plus, thanks to the camera’s built-in 12x optical zoom lens and Konica Minolta’s innovative Anti-Shake technology, even novice photographers can easily capture clear, sharp detailed views of the world around them.”
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 is announced, a 5 megapixel update of the DiMAGE Z3, with a 12X optical zoom lens that is equivalent to a focal length of 35-420 mm on a 35mm camera, and Konica Minolta’s anti-shake image stabilization system. Konica Minolta USA Press Release Konica Minolta Introduces…
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 is announced, a 5 megapixel update of the DiMAGE Z10, with a 8X optical zoom lens that is equivalent to a focal length of 36-290 mm on a 35mm camera.
Konica Minolta USA Press Release
Konica Minolta Introduces the Speedy New DiMAGE Z20 Digital Camera
Featuring Fastest-in-Class*1 Startup, 8x Optical “Mega Zoom” lens, 5.0-Megapixel CCD, and Energy Efficient Design*2
Mahwah, NJ (January 24, 2005) – Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc.introduces the new DiMAGE Z20 5.0-megapixel digital camera. Featuring a built-in 8x optical zoom lens, the DiMAGE Z20 is perfect for taking high quality close-up portraits as well as distant scenic landscapes. And with the camera’s Rapid AF with Predictive Focus Control and a 0.5-second (approx.) fastest-in-class startup*1, photographers will be sure to captures those unexpected photographic opportunities.
“In creating the new DiMAGE Z20 digital camera, Konica Minolta engineers have succeeded in producing the ideal solution for both first-time digital photographers and those consumers upgrading from earlier generations of digital cameras,” said Todd Schrader, vice president of marketing for Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. “Nearly all consumers share a common expectation of unparalleled ease-of-use and images of the highest quality. Thanks to the DiMAGE Z20’s powerful built-in optical zoom lens plus its large 1.5-inch LCD screen, composing and taking terrific digital pictures has never been easier or more effective.”
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 is announced, a 5 megapixel update of the DiMAGE Z10, with a 8X optical zoom lens that is equivalent to a focal length of 36-290 mm on a 35mm camera. Konica Minolta USA Press Release Konica Minolta Introduces the Speedy New DiMAGE Z20 Digital Camera…
The latest issue of Nikon’s Pro Views online magazine has just been published. Highlights this month include an indepth look at Nikon’s NEF RAW file format and a preview of the D2X digital SLR, complete with sample images (found via Rob Galbraith).
“Long-awaited…highly anticipated…state-of-the-art…new generation of professional quality. Those are some of the things we can say about Nikon’s top gun, the D2X digital SLR, which is coming to market in February. All true, but nowhere near adequate. Let’s say it right off: Nothing we can tell you is going to compare with picking up the camera and working with it. But here are a few things to keep in mind.”
Website: Nikon - Pro Views
The latest issue of Nikon’s Pro Views online magazine has just been published. Highlights this month include an indepth look at Nikon’s NEF RAW file format and a preview of the D2X digital SLR, complete with sample images (found via Rob Galbraith). “Long-awaited…highly anticipated…state-of-the-art…new generation of professional quality. Those are…
Photo-i have started an interactive review of the 16 megapixel Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Digital SLR.
“The Canon EOS 1Ds Mk II is a full frame 36 x 24mm (35mm film full frame) digital camera, with a 16.70 megapixel CMOS sensor. This will produce a 47.5mb file, a good selling point for professional users and the seriously rich hobbyist. For the editorial, stock and commercial photographer this may be the only camera a photographer will ever need. At just over £5000 it has to deliver a lot of quality, so does this camera live up to expectations? Read on and find out.”
Website: Photo-i - Canon 1D Mark II Review
Photo-i have started an interactive review of the 16 megapixel Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Digital SLR. “The Canon EOS 1Ds Mk II is a full frame 36 x 24mm (35mm film full frame) digital camera, with a 16.70 megapixel CMOS sensor. This will produce a 47.5mb file, a good selling…
Digital Outback Photo casts doubt on a photographic technique that I use all the time - select the centre autfocus sensor on my camera, point it at the part of the photo that I want to be in focus, then reframe the image as required. Sounds like a familiar technique that yo use too? Well, at least in Jonathan Wienke’s opinion, this will cause the focus to fall behind the subject, instead of on it, which is pretty critical in situations where you have a very shallow depth of field available. Wienke’s suggests that we should all use the autofocus points that is nearest to the subject instead to achieve correct focus, which does mean having to faff about with changing the autofocus point…
“The error introduced by focus-recompose is greater with shorter camera-to-subject distances. If you are using a telephoto lens and focus-recompose on a football coach on the other side of the field, the error introduced would only be a small fraction of an inch and would be dwarfed by many other factors such as subject movement, photographer movement, and the fact that depth of field at 50+ yards distance is usually at least a few feet; even an inch of error in that case is about as significant as a fart in a tornado. But when shooting portraits at close range with wide apertures and the resulting narrow depth-of-field, it can really cause problems.”
Digital Outback Photo casts doubt on a photographic technique that I use all the time - select the centre autfocus sensor on my camera, point it at the part of the photo that I want to be in focus, then reframe the image as required. Sounds like a familiar technique…
creativepro.com have reviewed the 8-colour Canon i9900 printer (also known as the i9950), which can create a 13 x 19-inch borderless photograph in under three minutes and has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi (found via digicamera.net).
“In the interest of full disclosure I must admit that, when it comes to photo printing, I have been a devout Epson chauvinist. Yes, down through the years, there have been some very nice photo printers from other vendors, but overall, Epson has always had an edge in terms of quality, longevity, and overall value. Therefore, after several months of using Canon’s new i9900 Photo Printer, I’m surprised to say that not only am I satisfied with my prints, I’m a bit relieved to be rid of some perpetual Epson hassles (more on that anon).”
Website: creativepro.com - Canon i9900 Printer Review
creativepro.com have reviewed the 8-colour Canon i9900 printer (also known as the i9950), which can create a 13 x 19-inch borderless photograph in under three minutes and has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi (found via digicamera.net). “In the interest of full disclosure I must admit that, when…
Pentax have released a new firmware version for the new 6 megapixel Pentax *ist DS DSLR.
Version 1.01 contains the following change:
At the long time exposure situation such as astronomical photography, green noise might be generated partially on the image when the noise reduction is turned on.
This phenomenon only occur rarely under special shooting condition such as starry sky, and will never occur at the general situation that we are assuming.
The version 1.01 will minimize this phenomenon as much as possible for the customer who use *istDS for this purpose.
Website: Pentax *ist DS Firmware
Pentax have released a new firmware version for the new 6 megapixel Pentax *ist DS DSLR. Version 1.01 contains the following change: At the long time exposure situation such as astronomical photography, green noise might be generated partially on the image when the noise reduction is turned on. This phenomenon…
CNET have just reviewed the 3.2 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z10 digital camera, which features fastest-in-class startup, 8x optical “Mega-Zoom,” fast and reliable autofocusing, and energy efficient design.
“Konica Minolta’s Dimage Z10 is the lowest-end unit in the company’s Z series of unusual-looking megazooms. It pairs a 3-megapixel CCD with an 8X zoom lens and offers respectable performance as well as a feature set flexible enough for midlevel photographers. Other Z-series models, past and present, might have bigger zooms, higher-resolution sensors, or antishake stabilization, but the Z10 offers plenty to bargain-hunting megazoom lovers.”
Website: CNET - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z10 Review
Website: Read my Review of the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z10
CNET have just reviewed the 3.2 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z10 digital camera, which features fastest-in-class startup, 8x optical “Mega-Zoom,” fast and reliable autofocusing, and energy efficient design. “Konica Minolta’s Dimage Z10 is the lowest-end unit in the company’s Z series of unusual-looking megazooms. It pairs a 3-megapixel CCD with…
CNET have just reviewed the 3.2 megapixel Pentax Optio 30, which is a simple digital camera aimed at photography beginners.
“Our test photos were nicely saturated, with generally accurate colors and good exposure. The flash powered down nicely for most macro shots, although we noticed a hot spot here and there. A little haloing occurred around high-contrast edges, but we noticed little purple fringing. Transitions between highlights and shadows could be a little smoother, but that will make little difference in 4x6-inch snapshot prints.”
Website: CNET - Pentax Optio 30 Review
CNET have just reviewed the 3.2 megapixel Pentax Optio 30, which is a simple digital camera aimed at photography beginners. “Our test photos were nicely saturated, with generally accurate colors and good exposure. The flash powered down nicely for most macro shots, although we noticed a hot spot here and…
It seems that prints are still the way that most of us want to view our photographs, according to a recent IDC survey, with over 60% of people saying that they preferred a physical print to viewing images on a monitor. The number of megapixels is still by far the leading criteria for deciding which digital camera to buy, and France takes the most pictures out of all the European countires surveyed.
IDC Press Release
IDC’s European Consumer Digital Imaging Survey Highlights Key Growth Opportunity in the Home Printing Market
19 Jan 2005
LONDON, January 19, 2005 — IDC’s European Consumer Digital Imaging Survey has brought to light several key priorities and preferences in consumers’ experience of digital photography and photo printing. Most notable is the fact that the majority of respondents (62%) either agreed or strongly agreed when asked if they get more pleasure out of seeing a good quality printed photo rather than viewing the image electronically on a screen or LCD. Of the countries surveyed, respondents in France gave the most positive response to this question with 72% expressing this opinion.
It seems that prints are still the way that most of us want to view our photographs, according to a recent IDC survey, with over 60% of people saying that they preferred a physical print to viewing images on a monitor. The number of megapixels is still by far the…
The Estonian website Foto.diip have just posted their review of the competitively priced 8 megapixel Olympus E-300/Evolt DSLR.
Website: Foto.diip - Olympus E-300/Evolt Review (English)
Website: Foto.diip - Olympus E-300/Evolt Review (Estonian)
The Estonian website Foto.diip have just posted their review of the competitively priced 8 megapixel Olympus E-300/Evolt DSLR. Website: Foto.diip - Olympus E-300/Evolt Review (English) Website: Foto.diip - Olympus E-300/Evolt Review (Estonian) Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus E-300 / Evolt Write a Review of the Olympus E-300 /…