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Samsung Press Release 08/11/04
SAMSUNG BRIDGES GAP BETWEEN QUALITY AND “COOL” WITH LAUNCH OF U-CA 4 THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Designed for Today’s Young, Tech-Savvy Snap Shooters, the U-CA 4 Has it All
SECAUCUS, N.J., (November 8, 2004) - With the holiday shopping season rapidly approaching, millions of American consumers are turning their attention to the task of getting their hands on the hottest, most cutting-edge gadgets and gizmos for everyone on their gift list this year. Finding the coolest high-tech gifts is difficult enough, but finding high-tech gifts for the kids that combine quality and cool has been nearly impossible—until now. Samsung has bridged the gap between quality and cool with the launch of its new Digimax U-CA 4 digital still camera. With 4 mega pixel resolution, MPEG 4 video compression, a stylish, compact design, the choice of three body colors and a street price of just $299.99, the U-CA 4 is sure to be a hit with parents as well as tech-savvy kids this holiday season.
Samsung Press Release 08/11/04 SAMSUNG BRIDGES GAP BETWEEN QUALITY AND “COOL” WITH LAUNCH OF U-CA 4 THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Designed for Today’s Young, Tech-Savvy Snap Shooters, the U-CA 4 Has it All SECAUCUS, N.J., (November 8, 2004) - With the holiday shopping season rapidly approaching, millions of American consumers are…
M-ROCK Press Release 06/11/04
M-ROCK ANNOUNCES LINE OF LARGE SLR DIGITAL CAMERA BAGS FOR TRAVEL & OUTDOOR USE
M-ROCK?s Everglade & High Sierra Bags Protect SLR Digital Cameras with Attached Lenses up to 6 Inches Long
Centennial, CO, November 6, 2004, M-ROCK, the ultimate camera and accessory bag manufacturer, announced today the Everglade and Sierra bags, two additions to its popular line of camera and accessory bags especially built for digital camera amateur photographers, travelers and outdoorsmen. The large Everglade and Sierra camera bags securely store and carry photographers? SLR digital cameras and lenses wherever they go, whether to the beach, hiking the Rocky Mountains, or through the Florida marshlands.
M-ROCK Press Release 06/11/04 M-ROCK ANNOUNCES LINE OF LARGE SLR DIGITAL CAMERA BAGS FOR TRAVEL & OUTDOOR USE M-ROCK?s Everglade & High Sierra Bags Protect SLR Digital Cameras with Attached Lenses up to 6 Inches Long Centennial, CO, November 6, 2004, M-ROCK, the ultimate camera and accessory bag manufacturer, announced…
The 49th Photo of the Week contest is now closed.
I have choosen what I think are the best photographs in my opinion. Now it’s your turn to vote for the overall winner of the contest. A Public Poll has been setup on the PhotographyBLOG Forums and you have 7 days during which you can vote for your favourite photo from the ones that I have chosen. Voting will end on Monday 15th November. The Poll will then be closed and the overall winner announced.
Vote now for your favourite image from the Photo Of The Week 1st-7th November 2004 contest
The 49th Photo of the Week contest is now closed. I have choosen what I think are the best photographs in my opinion. Now it’s your turn to vote for the overall winner of the contest. A Public Poll has been setup on the PhotographyBLOG Forums and you have …
The voting for the 48th Photo of the Week contest has now finished.
The narrow winner this week is “Nutty for you…” by cramer.
Congratulations to the winner!
You can view all of the entries that were submitted in this gallery.
The voting for the 48th Photo of the Week contest has now finished. The narrow winner this week is “Nutty for you…” by cramer. Congratulations to the winner! You can view all of the entries that were submitted in this gallery.
The 50th Photo of the Week contest is now open. This is a weekly photography contest with no set theme and you can enter any photograph that you like.
Please note that there has been an important change to the Photo of the Week rules:
“2. You can enter up to a maximum of 5 images.”
Click here to read the Photo of the Week rules.
The 50th Photo of the Week contest is now open. This is a weekly photography contest with no set theme and you can enter any photograph that you like. Please note that there has been an important change to the Photo of the Week rules: “2. You can enter up…
Olympus UK have announced the UK price of their new DSLR, the E-300.
In the UK Olympus will sell the E-300 and the Zuiko 14-45mm lens as a kit for £699.99 inc VAT.
This puts it in direct competition with Canon’s entry-level DSLR, the EOS 300D, and cheaper than the Nikon D70.
Olympus UK have announced the UK price of their new DSLR, the E-300. In the UK Olympus will sell the E-300 and the Zuiko 14-45mm lens as a kit for £699.99 inc VAT. This puts it in direct competition with Canon’s entry-level DSLR, the EOS 300D, and cheaper than the…
The New York Times has recently published an article looking at portable storage devices for digital photographers, including the new Epson P-2000 Multimedia Storage Viewer (pictured) (found via Website: Engadget).
“Of the six devices I tested, the P-2000 is arguably the most ambitious and, in many respects, the most successful.
The device, which is now reaching stores (information will soon be at www.epson .com), acts as an electronic snapshot as well as a shoebox for digital photos. Its L.C.D. display is 2? by 3 inches - smaller than a snapshot (typically 4 by 6 inches) but larger than those on any of the other devices I tried, not to mention the tiny camera monitors.”
The New York Times has recently published an article looking at portable storage devices for digital photographers, including the new Epson P-2000 Multimedia Storage Viewer (pictured) (found via Website: Engadget). “Of the six devices I tested, the P-2000 is arguably the most ambitious and, in many respects, the most successful…
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have published their review of the Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom digital camera.
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have published their review of the Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom digital camera. Website: quesabesde.com - Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom Review Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom
Steves Digicams have reviewed the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S50 compact digital camera.
“The ergonomics of the S50 are surprisingly good considering its diminutive size; the buttons are well placed and functional, and menu screens are legible and logically organized. The menu system has a nice feature for those who have difficulty reading its small font size, the ability to enlarge the font by touching the telephoto zoom control. The only issue I had with the camera’s controls was a very sensitive shutter button. When shooting outdoors the LCD, with its brightness adjustment, is quite usable even in bright sunlight. Whether you’re shooting in low-ambient light or capturing night scenes, the LCD “gains up” or amplifies the live image, helping you compose the shot.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S50 compact digital camera. “The ergonomics of the S50 are surprisingly good considering its diminutive size; the buttons are well placed and functional, and menu screens are legible and logically organized. The menu system has a nice feature for those who…
Photoxels have today reviewed the new 7 megapixel Sony DSC-P150 digital compact camera.
“The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 is very easy to use, compact enough to carry with you anywhere at all times, and gives excellent pictures with point-and-shoot simplicity. With its incredibly fast startup time, fast shutter response, long battery life, and AF-assist illuminator, the P150 is always ready to capture those special moments. It is currently perhaps the best P&S around.”
Website: Photoxels - Sony DSC-P150 Review
Photoxels have today reviewed the new 7 megapixel Sony DSC-P150 digital compact camera. “The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 is very easy to use, compact enough to carry with you anywhere at all times, and gives excellent pictures with point-and-shoot simplicity. With its incredibly fast startup time, fast shutter response, long battery…
“How to Create a Portfolio of Your Work” is the eighth part of Alain’s Aesthetics and Photography series over on the Luminous Landscape website:
“Creating a portfolio is an important aspect of being a dedicated and committed photographer. It is also relatively easy once the hurdles that have stopped so many have been pushed out of the way. Creating a portfolio allows you to see what you have accomplished so far and where you are at right now. It also allows you to plan what you want to focus on in the future. In this sense it is a landmark event that will stay as a record of what you accomplished in photography up to this point. Once completed it will make it easier for you to chart the course ahead, plan your future assignments and schedule your upcoming shoots. Your sense of purpose and direction will be enhanced once the completion of a successful portfolio is behind you.”
Website: Luminous Landscape - Aesthetics and Photography Part 8
“How to Create a Portfolio of Your Work” is the eighth part of Alain’s Aesthetics and Photography series over on the Luminous Landscape website: “Creating a portfolio is an important aspect of being a dedicated and committed photographer. It is also relatively easy once the hurdles that have stopped so…
The Slovenian website eFotoGrafija have killed three birds with one stone by reviewing Canon PowerShot A75, A85 and A95 all at the same time.
Website: eFotoGrafija - Canon PowerShot A75/A85/A95 Review
Check the Latest Prices for the Canon PowerShot A95
The Slovenian website eFotoGrafija have killed three birds with one stone by reviewing Canon PowerShot A75, A85 and A95 all at the same time. Website: eFotoGrafija - Canon PowerShot A75/A85/A95 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon PowerShot A95 Check the Latest Prices for the Canon PowerShot A85 Check…
Olympus have just announced a significant drop in profits during the first half of the current financial year, blaming lower digital camera prices for the 57% decrease in net income. (found via Digital Photography Blog
“The average price for digital cameras fell 18 percent during the second half, Hideo Yamada, an Olympus managing director, said at a news conference in Tokyo. Olympus last month lowered its digital camera shipment forecast for this business year to 9.5 million units from previous estimate of 11 million.”
Website: Bloomberg.com - Olympus 1st-Half Profit Drops on Lower Camera Prices
Olympus have just announced a significant drop in profits during the first half of the current financial year, blaming lower digital camera prices for the 57% decrease in net income. (found via Digital Photography Blog “The average price for digital cameras fell 18 percent during the second half, Hideo Yamada…
Minox Press Release
A real gem from the house of MINOX: The golden DC 4211 digital camera - crowned with sparkling diamonds
With this new digital camera the optical specialists from Wetzlar once again stand out from the rest, demonstrating a feeling for aesthetic detail, competence in design and diligence in their choice of the most noble materials - and without neglecting function and technical innovation. The golden DC 4211 is a treasure to put in your handbag or jacket pocket, a distinguished accessory and a highlight - in every sense of the word - in the history of MINOX GmbH.
The body of this wee camera in the latest slim-line look is coated in 24-carat gold; three real 0.2 carat diamonds adorn the front of the body to create the sparkling highlight.
Minox Press Release A real gem from the house of MINOX: The golden DC 4211 digital camera - crowned with sparkling diamonds With this new digital camera the optical specialists from Wetzlar once again stand out from the rest, demonstrating a feeling for aesthetic detail, competence in design and diligence…
DCResource have published their review of the new 7 megapixel Sony Cybershot DSC-V3.
“When used at the right settings, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V3 takes very good photos that compare nicely to my 7 Megapixel camera of choice, the Canon PowerShot G6. A few days, I wouldn’t have been able to say that, but after someone very knowledgeable pointed out the aperture issue I discussed above, my opinion changed. For whatever reason, the V3 likes to use small apertures (high F-numbers) outdoors, which dramatically reduces image quality. By forcing the camera to use a larger aperture (F4 worked great for me), I got much sharper photos. Colors were saturated, noise levels were comparable to other 7MP cameras, and purple fringing levels were low. I did, however, notice some vignetting in several of my photos.”
DCResource have published their review of the new 7 megapixel Sony Cybershot DSC-V3. “When used at the right settings, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V3 takes very good photos that compare nicely to my 7 Megapixel camera of choice, the Canon PowerShot G6. A few days, I wouldn’t have been able to…
Konica Minolta USA Press Release
KONICA MINOLTA ANNOUNCES “SHAKE YOUR BODY” CONSUMER PROMOTION
Special discount offer on a Konica Minolta Maxxum lens for customers who purchase the new Maxxum 7D Digital SLR camera
Mahwah, NJ (November 5, 2004)—Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. announces the “Shake Your Body” promotion, featuring a special discount to customers who purchase the new Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Digital SLR, featuring Konica Minolta’s revolutionary body-integral Anti-Shake technology, between October 1, 2004 and December 31, 2004.
During the “Shake Your Body” promotional period, customers who purchase a Maxxum 7D will receive a $150 store check, redeemable at the U.S. retail location where they purchased the camera. This voucher is good towards the purchase of most Konica Minolta Maxxum Autofocus lenses. Also, as part of the initial consumer rebate promotion, Konica Minolta is offering a free two-year extended warranty (normally one-year) on the Maxxum 7D.
Konica Minolta USA Press Release KONICA MINOLTA ANNOUNCES “SHAKE YOUR BODY” CONSUMER PROMOTION Special discount offer on a Konica Minolta Maxxum lens for customers who purchase the new Maxxum 7D Digital SLR camera Mahwah, NJ (November 5, 2004)—Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. announces the “Shake Your Body” promotion, featuring…
CNET have just posted their review of the diminutive and stylish 4 megapixel Olympus Mju Mini digicam (called the Stylus Verve in the USA).
“Image quality was acceptable, with detail a bit softer than you’d expect from a 4-megapixel camera and colors that tended to be muted. Flesh tones tended to be a little yellow, and blown-out highlights and moderate purple fringing plagued many images. The red-eye-reduction feature didn’t work particularly well, and flash pictures beyond the rated 9 feet were usually badly underexposed. In these situations, the Verve automatically boosted ISO to compensate, but this produced underexposed, noisy photos.”
Website: CNET - Olympus Mju Mini Review
CNET have just posted their review of the diminutive and stylish 4 megapixel Olympus Mju Mini digicam (called the Stylus Verve in the USA). “Image quality was acceptable, with detail a bit softer than you’d expect from a 4-megapixel camera and colors that tended to be muted. Flesh tones tended…
CNET have published a comprehensive review of the 4 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z40, which was first announced at the end of February.
“If you’re on the go and want a fully automated, easy-to-use ultracompact camera with extraordinary battery life, a large LCD screen for reviewing shots, and an automated scene mode for just about every imaginable shooting situation, the Casio Exilim EX-Z40 packs a lot of capability into a small package. Its macro capabilities are outstanding and include manual focus applied to a zoomed-in central area.”
Website: CNET - Casio Exilim EX-Z40 Review
CNET have published a comprehensive review of the 4 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z40, which was first announced at the end of February. “If you’re on the go and want a fully automated, easy-to-use ultracompact camera with extraordinary battery life, a large LCD screen for reviewing shots, and an automated scene…
DCViews have just reviewed the new 7 megapixel Sony DSC-P150 digital compact camera.
”“Is there a marked difference in image quality then?” I hear you ask. Well to be honest, yes and no. If you regularly make big enlargements you will certainly notice an improvement in quality and obviously more pixels mean larger images. However if all you do is make 4” x 6” printouts of your beach holiday in Littlestone-On Sea you do not really need the 7 megapixels at all as you won’t see the difference anyway. Compare this to conventional 35mm film. Why do some people buy professional film and why are some consumers satisfied with cheaper brand alternatives? Personal preferences certainly play a part here as well as the aim the images are used for. What remains is that the new Sony CCD certainly sets a standard for things to come and will undoubtedly help to further improve picture quality of present and future digital cameras.”
Website: DCViews - Sony DSC-P150 Review
DCViews have just reviewed the new 7 megapixel Sony DSC-P150 digital compact camera. ”“Is there a marked difference in image quality then?” I hear you ask. Well to be honest, yes and no. If you regularly make big enlargements you will certainly notice an improvement in quality and obviously more…
DigicamReview.co.uk have just published their review of the entry-level Nikon Coolpix 2200 digital camera.
“The camera is compact, and stylish. The screen updates smoothly and is clear. The camera is easy to use, the menu systems being easy to use. The 3x optical zoom is good. Camera handling, button layout and design are good. The camera speed is good in use and has a quick zoom, shot to shot time is also quick. The built-in scene modes, best shot selector, and panorama mode help make this camera easier to use as well. I really like the Best Shot Selector on this camera, as it makes sure you get the sharpest pictures. Custom white balance is also a useful feature to have.”
DigicamReview.co.uk have just published their review of the entry-level Nikon Coolpix 2200 digital camera. “The camera is compact, and stylish. The screen updates smoothly and is clear. The camera is easy to use, the menu systems being easy to use. The 3x optical zoom is good. Camera handling, button layout…