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If you have ever wondered how big you can print your digital photos, then wonder no more, as Craig Froehle has published a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that will work it out for you.
“One question I get asked a lot by friends and family is “how big can I print this digital photo?” My answer is always “it depends,” which then requires a lengthy discussion of pixels per inch and viewing distance and other mundane topics.
So, I put together a little Excel spreadsheet that should help you determine what size prints you can make with reasonable quality based on the size of the digital photos you have. You can get it here or click on the screen capture below (you have to have Microsoft Excel to use the file).”
Website: Digital Photo Printing Worksheet
If you have ever wondered how big you can print your digital photos, then wonder no more, as Craig Froehle has published a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that will work it out for you. “One question I get asked a lot by friends and family is “how big can I print…
PhotographyBLOG reader Craig Coussins has alerted me to a potential issue with the Nikon MB-E5700 Battery Pack, and it seems with Nikon’s customer support. Craig is a Coolpix 8700 owner and recently experienced the problem outlined below when he tried to use some new NiMH 2400 mAh batteries.
“I thought that you would like to know this. Whether or not the Nikon 8700 is better than other digital cameras, I have one and use the 8700 battery pack (MB-E5700) with this. I recently upgraded the batteries from 2000 to 2400 but they did not work. I bought a new and expensive charger thinking that my old charger was not doing the job. Despite this the batteries still did not work I returned all 18 batteries to the vendor and they exchanged them. The new ones still did not work. I then asked Nikon about this and they replied that their cameras don’t take larger than 2000 rechargeable and if I did get them to work they would seriously damage the camera. Funny how most dealers are selling these higher grade batteries but neglect to inform us that a major company like Nikon can’t actually use these new higher grade batteries. I spent a fortune for nothing. I mentioned this issue to Jessop’s recently and they were amazed and completely unaware of this fact.”
Reader comments (see below) indicate that it is almost certainly an issue with the electrical contact between the batteries and the contacts in the battery pack. Have any other Nikon owners experienced something similar? Leave a comment and let me know.
PhotographyBLOG reader Craig Coussins has alerted me to a potential issue with the Nikon MB-E5700 Battery Pack, and it seems with Nikon’s customer support. Craig is a Coolpix 8700 owner and recently experienced the problem outlined below when he tried to use some new NiMH 2400 mAh batteries. “I thought…
Samsung Camera Press Release 13/12/04
December 13, 2004—Samsung Camera is pleased to announce the availability of a $50 rebate on its Digimax V50, Digimax V6, Digimax, V5, Digimax U-CA 4 and Digimax U-CA 3 digital cameras. The offer is valid through January 31, 2005, giving shoppers yet another great reason to choose Samsung Digimax digital cameras for everyone on their gift lists this year.
Customers who purchase any of the above mentioned cameras at participating stores can redeem the rebates by sending a complete certificate, a copy of the original cash register receipt with the price circled and the original UPC code on the camera box to Samsung Digimax Digital Camera Production, P.O. Box 9087, Bridgeport, NJ 08014.
Samsung Camera Press Release 13/12/04 December 13, 2004—Samsung Camera is pleased to announce the availability of a $50 rebate on its Digimax V50, Digimax V6, Digimax, V5, Digimax U-CA 4 and Digimax U-CA 3 digital cameras. The offer is valid through January 31, 2005, giving shoppers yet another great reason…
Epson UK Press Release
EPSON® delivers cost-effective, high speed photo and multi-format film scanning with the Perfection 4990 Photo
Better image quality, significantly faster scanning speeds and the ability to scan medium and large format film. The Epson Perfection 4990 Photo is bundled with Epson Creativity Suite software, providing an easy to use interface for enhanced image manipulation.
January 2004 – The Perfection 4990 Photo scanner features a high optical density of up to 4.0 Dmax and can distinguish a broad spectrum of subtle colour variations, reproducing a tonal quality previously unmatched in a film scanner of this size and price point.
The Perfection 4990 Photo is aimed at photo enthusiasts and professionals, looking for the best in fast, multi-format film scanning technology. It offers 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution and has several features to facilitate scanning large archives of prints and films. A built-in transparency unit for 35mm film, medium and large format film allows you to scan entire photo contact sheets in one batch. While the integrated LED allows you to track the progress of the film scanning, preventing you from inadvertently interrupting the scanning process before completion.
Epson UK Press Release EPSON® delivers cost-effective, high speed photo and multi-format film scanning with the Perfection 4990 Photo Better image quality, significantly faster scanning speeds and the ability to scan medium and large format film. The Epson Perfection 4990 Photo is bundled with Epson Creativity Suite software, providing an…
Nikon have released a new firmware version for the Coolpix 3100, a 3-megapixel digital camera that was first announced back in February at PMA 2003.
Issues addressed with firmware version 1.3
The camera’s transfer button can be used with PictureProject to transfer pictures to a computer.
A problem that caused pictures of bright subjects taken with firing of the built-in Speedlight to be under-exposed has been corrected.
Website: Nikon Coolpix 3100 Firmware - Windows
Website: Nikon Coolpix 3100 Firmware - MAC
Nikon have released a new firmware version for the Coolpix 3100, a 3-megapixel digital camera that was first announced back in February at PMA 2003. Issues addressed with firmware version 1.3 The camera’s transfer button can be used with PictureProject to transfer pictures to a computer. A problem that caused…
Rob Galbraith is reporting that the Nikon D2H DSLR seems to have been drastically reduced in price in the USA. You can pick up Nikon’s 4MP digital SLR for under $2000.
“While we’ve not received official confirmation from Nikon USA yet, we have heard from three reputable U.S. dealers of Nikon pro gear. Each indicates that the street price of the camera - complete with battery, charger and other basic accessories - is now about US$1999 or thereabouts, down from US$3000-US$3200 just last week.”
Website: Rob Galbraith - Price of Nikon D2H plummets in USA
Thanks to Ralph Wagner for sending me the link.
Rob Galbraith is reporting that the Nikon D2H DSLR seems to have been drastically reduced in price in the USA. You can pick up Nikon’s 4MP digital SLR for under $2000.“While we’ve not received official confirmation from Nikon USA yet, we have heard from three reputable U.S. dealers of Nikon…
The Spanish website Quesabesde have published their review of the 8 megapixel Canon EOS 20D DSLR.
Website: Quesabesde - Canon EOS 20D Review
The Spanish website Quesabesde have published their review of the 8 megapixel Canon EOS 20D DSLR. Website: Quesabesde - Canon EOS 20D Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon EOS 20D
Photo-i have started an interactive review of the Epson F-3200 Film Scanner.
“Finding the right scanner, that faithfully captures all the detail in a photograph is like looking for the Holy Grail, we are all looking to find the right scanner, that will deliver quality at a reasonable price. Epson have a good history in flatbed scanners. The Perfection 3200 and 4870 PHOTO, came very near in our quest, medium and large format film scans are excellent, but for 35mm film they still fall short. In January we will see a new model the Perfection 4990, I hope this one will take us a step nearer the ultimate goal. Then there is the new dedicated film scanner, the F-3200. I am not quite sure what to make of this one yet. Let me take you on a Step by Step review of this scanner and see whether £500 is going to be a wise investment.”
Photo-i have started an interactive review of the Epson F-3200 Film Scanner. “Finding the right scanner, that faithfully captures all the detail in a photograph is like looking for the Holy Grail, we are all looking to find the right scanner, that will deliver quality at a reasonable price. Epson…
The German website PhotoWorld.de have posted their review of Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0.
The German website PhotoWorld.de have posted their review of Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0. Website: PhotoWorld.de - Adobe Photoshop Elements 3 Review Check the Latest Prices for Adobe Photoshop Elements 3
Imaging Resource have published their review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400.
“Image noise on the 8800 was interesting: At the ISO 50 and 100 settings, image noise was visible but quite tolerable, particularly at ISO 50, where what noise there was, was very fine-grained. At ISO 200, details were slightly obscured by the anti-noise processing, the noise levels were higher, and the noise was less fine-grained, but still within a range that I think most users would consider acceptable. At ISO 400, the noise was much stronger, more subject detail was lost, and the noise pattern became much coarser, although it was still tighter than that in many cameras. I personally wouldn’t consider the Coolpix 8400 to be usable at ISO 400 for large prints, but it would be fine for 4x6 snapshots.”
Imaging Resource have published their review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400. “Image noise on the 8800 was interesting: At the ISO 50 and 100 settings, image noise was visible but quite tolerable, particularly at ISO 50, where what noise there was, was very fine-grained. At ISO 200, details…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S5i.
“Overall, the Optio S5i is amazingly full-featured for a subcompact model, delivering good (although slightly understated) color and tone in an incredibly tiny package. If you’re looking for an ultra-compact camera with a full feature set, the Optio S5i is hard to beat. The camera’s 5.0-megapixel CCD produces very high resolution images, and the camera offers a wide range of preset shooting modes and exposure control options to suit a range of user levels. Excellent for travel and as a “take anywhere” camera, the Pentax Optio S5i arguably packs more photographic capability per cubic inch than anything else on the market.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S5i. “Overall, the Optio S5i is amazingly full-featured for a subcompact model, delivering good (although slightly understated) color and tone in an incredibly tiny package. If you’re looking for an ultra-compact camera with a full feature set, the Optio S5i is…
The Polish website FotoPolis have posted a review of the Konica Minolta 7D DSLR.
Website: FotoPolis - Konica Minolta 7D Review
The Polish website FotoPolis have posted a review of the Konica Minolta 7D DSLR. Website: FotoPolis - Konica Minolta 7D Review Check the Latest Prices for the Konica Minolta Dynax 7D
Earthbound Light is running a weekly series of photography tips; the latest one looks at using Levels in Photoshop to correct the exposure of your digital photos.
“So, you’re trying to learn how to optimize your photos in Photoshop. Nothing radical, of course. Basically just the digital equivalent of what has been done in the traditional darkroom for years. With any number of ways to do even simple things, Photoshop can seem a bit overwhelming at first though. We looked last week at Brightness and Contrast and discovered why they really don’t work that well. Now it’s time to follow though on my promise to explain why Levels is a much better alternative.”
Earthbound Light is running a weekly series of photography tips; the latest one looks at using Levels in Photoshop to correct the exposure of your digital photos. “So, you’re trying to learn how to optimize your photos in Photoshop. Nothing radical, of course. Basically just the digital equivalent of what…
Pocket-Lint have posted their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 digital camera.
“However, the two compression – or quality – settings of Standard and Fine don’t give enough control. I’d go as far as to say the extra million pixels over its forbear make no difference in terms of detail captured and here’s why.
Even the top quality ‘Fine’ setting compresses images to heavily meaning details in shots such as landscapes become smoothed away. While this is not an issue (or even noticeable) on ‘standard’ 6x4-inch prints, on larger prints over A4 for example, the lack of detail becomes evident and a sort of blocky smudging.”
Pocket-Lint have posted their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 digital camera. “However, the two compression – or quality – settings of Standard and Fine don’t give enough control. I’d go as far as to say the extra million pixels over its forbear make no…
The Danish website DigitalMagasinet have just reviewed the new 3.2 megapixel Canon PowerShot A75.
The Danish website DigitalMagasinet have just reviewed the new 3.2 megapixel Canon PowerShot A75. Website: DigitalMagasinet - Canon PowerShot A75 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon PowerShot A75
DCResource have published what can only be described as an enthusiastic review of the 8 megapixel Canon EOS 20D DSLR.
“I’ll be blunt: the Canon EOS-20D is the best reasonably priced digital SLR that I’ve tested. And by reasonably priced I meant under $2000. There’s so much to like about the 20D, I don’t know where to start. Photo quality is excellent, with photos having an ultra smooth look to them. Color and exposure were both accurate. Personally I’d crank the sharpness up another notch, but that’s just me. Noise levels are very low, even at ISO 1600—try that with your fixed-lens camera!”
Website: DCResource - Canon EOS 20D Review
DCResource have published what can only be described as an enthusiastic review of the 8 megapixel Canon EOS 20D DSLR. “I’ll be blunt: the Canon EOS-20D is the best reasonably priced digital SLR that I’ve tested. And by reasonably priced I meant under $2000. There’s so much to like about…
DigiCamReview.co.uk have just reviewed the 3 megapixel, entry-level Pentax Optio S30 digital camera.
“Apart from slightly soft images - which can be corrected by changing the in camera sharpness setting - the Pentax Optio S30 produces excellent photos. The images have rich saturated colour, and good detail. Images have fairly low noise. There is little purple fringing. Image compression doesn’t seem to cause jpeg artifacts, and there is a very good range of image sizes and compression options. The macro mode is average, but the super macro mode is excellent. The flash didn’t cause problems when the subject was close - and performed brilliantly in super macro mode. Auto white balance and metering seemed to be good. The movie mode is better than average, recording unlimited videos at 30fps with sound. When inside, the camera does a fairly good job of focusing, the flash is fairly decent, colours are very good, although images are slightly soft.”
DigiCamReview.co.uk have just reviewed the 3 megapixel, entry-level Pentax Optio S30 digital camera. “Apart from slightly soft images - which can be corrected by changing the in camera sharpness setting - the Pentax Optio S30 produces excellent photos. The images have rich saturated colour, and good detail. Images have fairly…
CNET have reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix A330 Zoom, a digital camera that offers 3 million effective pixel resolution, 3x optical zoom and a sturdy but stylish body.
“We were pleasantly surprised by this camera’s image quality. Our test shots, even of a moving freight train, were generally well exposed and sufficiently sharp. The FinePix A330 has a tendency to slightly underexpose, but we see that as a plus since it rarely clipped highlights. We can more easily live with less detail in the shadows. Image noise was minimal, and the FinePix A330 did a nice job with macro shots. All in all, we think most snapshot photographers will be pleased.”
CNET have reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix A330 Zoom, a digital camera that offers 3 million effective pixel resolution, 3x optical zoom and a sturdy but stylish body. “We were pleasantly surprised by this camera’s image quality. Our test shots, even of a moving freight train, were generally well exposed and…
Lexar Media Press Release 13/12/04
FREMONT, CA, December 13, 2004 – Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR), a world leader in advanced digital media technologies, today announced a new USB card form factor designed for universal and superior interoperability to bring next generation storage, connectivity and utility products to a broad variety of computing, consumer electronics and mobile electronics devices.
The new USB card form factor is based on the USB Type A connector as outlined in the Universal Serial Bus Specification. A mere 12 millimeters wide, 4.5 millimeters high and 31.75 millimeters long the card is no longer than the diameter of a penny. At half the width and a little more than twice the height, it is volumetrically similar to an SD card. The rugged, sturdy metal housing is intended to make the USB card suitable for use in a range of environments.
Lexar Media Press Release 13/12/04 FREMONT, CA, December 13, 2004 – Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR), a world leader in advanced digital media technologies, today announced a new USB card form factor designed for universal and superior interoperability to bring next generation storage, connectivity and utility products to a broad…
Fujifilm USA Press Release 13/12/04
Fujifilm’s Mini Digital Camera Wins Top Product Awards for Technology Innovation and Design; Fujifilm Finepix F450 Digital Camera Honored by Fortune and Popular Mechanics
VALHALLA, N.Y.—(Business Wire)—Dec. 13, 2004—Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has been honored with two prestigious awards recognizing its FinePix F450 consumer digital camera. The sleek digital camera was named one of Fortune’s “Top 25 Best Products of the Year,” while Popular Mechanics selected the camera for its annual top gear picks - “Wish List ‘05.”
With its slim and square metal body, the Fujifilm FinePix F450 fits easily into most palms, pockets and small handbags, while packing an imaging punch of 5.2 million pixels and a 2-inch LCD screen. Perfect for parties and special events, this stylish digital camera is now available for approximately $399.
Fujifilm USA Press Release 13/12/04 Fujifilm’s Mini Digital Camera Wins Top Product Awards for Technology Innovation and Design; Fujifilm Finepix F450 Digital Camera Honored by Fortune and Popular Mechanics VALHALLA, N.Y.—(Business Wire)—Dec. 13, 2004—Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has been honored with two prestigious…