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Crutchfield Advisor have just reviewed the compact 4.1 Megapixel Fuji FinePix F440 Zoom (which is the bigger brother of the F420 that I reviewed last month).
“How did my photos turn out? In a word, stunning. Now, some credit must be given to the Republic of Ireland, which is a truly beautiful place where it’s easy to snap gorgeous photos. I certainly can’t claim much credit for myself, as I am not a particularly expert or artistic photographer. However, I’ve used cameras in the past which would have rendered even Ireland’s brilliant green hills dull and forgettable. The F440, instead, did a very nice job. Color reproduction was, thankfully, excellent, and the little details were pleasingly crisp. Below, you’ll find some of my favorite photos; they speak volumes for the F440’s surprising photographic prowess.”
Website: Crutchfield Advisor - Fuji FinePix F440 Zoom Review
Crutchfield Advisor have just reviewed the compact 4.1 Megapixel Fuji FinePix F440 Zoom (which is the bigger brother of the F420 that I reviewed last month). “How did my photos turn out? In a word, stunning. Now, some credit must be given to the Republic of Ireland, which is a…
DPReview are reporting that Konica Minolta will introduce the Konica Minolta 7D DSLR for sale on November 19th. Price is still uncomfirmed. On the same day 2 new lenses (17-35mm F2.8-F4 (D) and 28-75mm F2.8 (D)) and the DiMAGE A200 will also go on sale.
DPReview are reporting that Konica Minolta will introduce the Konica Minolta 7D DSLR for sale on November 19th. Price is still uncomfirmed. On the same day 2 new lenses (17-35mm F2.8-F4 (D) and 28-75mm F2.8 (D)) and the DiMAGE A200 will also go on sale. Website: DPReview - Konica Minolta…
The German website Digitalkamera.de have published their review of the 8 megapixel Canon EOS 20D DSLR.
The German website Digitalkamera.de have published their review of the 8 megapixel Canon EOS 20D DSLR. Website: Digitalkamera.de - Canon EOS 20D Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon EOS 20D
DCResource have posted a shootout between the 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot G6 (pictured) and the 7 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V3 - basically a series of comparative shots of the same subjects to show how each camera captures the same scene.
Website: DCResource - Canon PowerShot G6 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V3
DCResource have posted a shootout between the 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot G6 (pictured) and the 7 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V3 - basically a series of comparative shots of the same subjects to show how each camera captures the same scene. Website: DCResource - Canon PowerShot G6 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V…
DCResource have just reviewed the 4 megapixel FujiFilm FinePix S5100 digital compact camera.
“Overall the image quality on the S5100 was good and quite an improvement over the S5000. Images are still a little noisier than I’d like to see, but the noise will disappear if you downsize or print the images at a reasonable size. Color and exposure were both good, and images were fairly sharp. Fuji has done a good job minimizing purple fringing on this ultra zoom camera.”
DCResource have just reviewed the 4 megapixel FujiFilm FinePix S5100 digital compact camera. “Overall the image quality on the S5100 was good and quite an improvement over the S5000. Images are still a little noisier than I’d like to see, but the noise will disappear if you downsize or print…
Don’t like camera phones? it seems you won’t have much choice, as an article from the BBC suggests that the majority of mobile phones will have a built-in camera sooner rather than later:
“Four times more mobiles with cameras in them will be sold in Europe by the end of 2004 than last year, says a report from analysts Gartner.
Globally, the number sold will reach 159 million, an increase of 104%.
The report predicts that nearly 70% of all mobile phones sold will have a built-in camera by 2008.”
Don’t like camera phones? it seems you won’t have much choice, as an article from the BBC suggests that the majority of mobile phones will have a built-in camera sooner rather than later: “Four times more mobiles with cameras in them will be sold in Europe by the end of…
Canon Press Release 27/10/04
TOKYO (CBS.MW) - Japan’s Canon Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter net profit rose 39.4 percent to a record from a year earlier on robust sales of digital cameras, laser beam printers and semiconductor-production equipment, and upgraded its full-year earnings forecast.
The world’s biggest maker of copiers said its net profit for the three months ended Sept. 30 rose to 101.78 billion yen ($960 million) from 73 billion yen a year ago.
Operating profit for the quarter rose 26.1 percent to a record 158.3 billion yen. Sales rose 9.2 percent to 838.3 billion yen.
For the fourth quarter, Canon said that the digital camera market is expected to continue growing at a rapid pace, particularly in the overseas markets.
Canon Press Release 27/10/04 TOKYO (CBS.MW) - Japan’s Canon Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter net profit rose 39.4 percent to a record from a year earlier on robust sales of digital cameras, laser beam printers and semiconductor-production equipment, and upgraded its full-year earnings forecast. The world’s biggest maker of copiers…
Sanyo Press Release 28/10/04
TOKYO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Japanese electronics maker Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. lowered its digital camera production target for the current business year by over 20 percent on Thursday due to weaker than expected demand.
Sanyo is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of digital cameras, but more than 90 percent of its output supplies other companies such as Olympus Corp. and Nikon Corp. under original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreements.
The Osaka-based company slashed its production target for the current business year to March 31 to 14 million units from 18 million units, and said it planned to lower its output capacity target to 15 million digital cameras from 20 million.
“Inventories increased a bit to levels that exceeded our initial expectations so we have cut back on our production plans,” said Sanyo spokesman Atsushi Watanabe.
Sanyo Press Release 28/10/04 TOKYO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Japanese electronics maker Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. lowered its digital camera production target for the current business year by over 20 percent on Thursday due to weaker than expected demand. Sanyo is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of digital cameras…
CNET have posted their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 digital camera.
“Photo quality is acceptable if you don’t plan on making enlargements. Colors were bright and saturated and exposures generally good, although we noticed a bluish cast in many daylight photos and a bit of a warm tone in photos shot under incandescent light, even when using a white-balance preset; there is no custom white-balance capability. The dynamic range is squeezed toward the middle—photos lack detail in dark areas and tend to wash out highlights. But the worst defect was pronounced purple fringing, most noticeably around backlit objects.”
Website: CNET - Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 Review
CNET have posted their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 digital camera. “Photo quality is acceptable if you don’t plan on making enlargements. Colors were bright and saturated and exposures generally good, although we noticed a bluish cast in many daylight photos and a bit…
When it was first announced at the end of 2003, the HP Photosmart 945 was at the cutting edge of digital camera design, with a 5 megapixel sensor, Adaptive Lighting Technology that balanced the contrast between darkness and light, an 8x optical zoom equivalent to 37-300mm on a 35mm camera, and a competitive price tag. Nearly one year on, in a rapidly changing market with 5, 6 and 7 megapixel cameras now common-place, how well does the HP Photosmart 945 stand up to the competition? Read my review to find out if this camera still deserves your attention.
Website: HP Photosmart 945 Review
When it was first announced at the end of 2003, the HP Photosmart 945 was at the cutting edge of digital camera design, with a 5 megapixel sensor, Adaptive Lighting Technology that balanced the contrast between darkness and light, an 8x optical zoom equivalent to 37-300mm on a 35mm camera…
Lastolite Press Release 28/10/04
Lastolite is delighted to update the Skylite product range with the addition of a new colour combination, and a new, budget-priced kit.
The Skylite system can be set up in less than five minutes, is collapsible, reversible and easy to use. A hollow aluminium frame combines lightweight with strength and gives greater resistance to rust for work in the rain. An elastic cord running through the aluminium prevents parts being left behind; fabric covers are double-sided and velcro easily into place for an impressively taut finish; there is one bag that fits all three sizes; and the system can be dismantled in moments without removing the fabric.
Lastolite Press Release 28/10/04 Lastolite is delighted to update the Skylite product range with the addition of a new colour combination, and a new, budget-priced kit. The Skylite system can be set up in less than five minutes, is collapsible, reversible and easy to use. A hollow aluminium frame combines…
Total Training Press Release 27/10/04
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/—Total Training(TM), Inc., a pioneer in fun and innovative video-based training for popular software programs, today announced new consumer products for learning digital photography and video titled Total Training Presents: Digital Photography and Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Elements 3 and Total Training Presents: Digital Video and Adobe Premiere(R) Elements. Training host, Brian Maffitt, reveals comprehensive ways to retouch and restore photos, and create dynamic, high-quality home movies.
Total Training Presents: Digital Photography and Adobe Photoshop Elements, the next generation of the instructional videos that received the NAB2004 ICE Award, makes the art of digital photography easy. Lessons begin with the fundamentals of digital photography and offer tips and tricks for optimizing and printing photos. The informative tutorials clarify the processes of importing pictures to a computer, manipulating and adjusting them in Photoshop Elements, and printing and sharing them with friends. A $100 bonus of PhotoSpin professional photography is also included.
Total Training Press Release 27/10/04 CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/—Total Training(TM), Inc., a pioneer in fun and innovative video-based training for popular software programs, today announced new consumer products for learning digital photography and video titled Total Training Presents: Digital Photography and Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Elements 3 and Total Training Presents…
ShootSmarter.com have just published a number of new articles for the month of October. Highlights include:
PROFESSIONAL INKJET 101: HARDWARE, INK & PAPER
What type of inkjet gear meets the expectations of demanding professional photographers?? Here’s Will Crockett’s kickoff smArticle to get you printing smarter with inkjet.
http://www.shootsmarter.com/infocenter/wc032.html
SUZETTE ON PHOTOSHOP:GREETING CARDS FOR INKJET.
‘Tis the season for Christmas cards make one thank-you card for each family that I give them when I show their proofs. I sell Christmas cards from that little sample more than half the time, too!? Let’s show ‘em what you can do in this new smArticle from the best PS instructor on the planet:
http://www.shootsmarter.com/infocenter/sa018.html
PRO ON-CAMERA FLASH: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS.
For those of you who are ready to confront on-camera flash exposures, Jim Tweedie reveals the problem and how to fix it. “I’ve conquered this issue and you can too.” Here’s 4 really good solutions and Jim’s recommended flash units:
http://www.shootsmarter.com/infocenter/jt016.htm
Website: ShootSmarter.com - October 2004
ShootSmarter.com have just published a number of new articles for the month of October. Highlights include: PROFESSIONAL INKJET 101: HARDWARE, INK & PAPER What type of inkjet gear meets the expectations of demanding professional photographers?? Here’s Will Crockett’s kickoff smArticle to get you printing smarter with inkjet.http://www.shootsmarter.com/infocenter/wc032.html SUZETTE ON PHOTOSHOP:GREETING…
PCMagazine have published their review of the A4 Epson Stylus Photo R800 printer.
“Almost any ink jet printer today can print photos at something approaching photo quality. But for professional photographers and serious amateurs, nothing short of true photo quality will do. This is the group that the Epson Stylus Photo R800 takes aim at, and it does a good job of hitting the mark. As icing on the cake, it also prints on printable CDs and DVDs and from standard business applications well enough to serve as your only printer.”
Website: PCMagazine - Epson Stylus Photo R800 Review
PCMagazine have published their review of the A4 Epson Stylus Photo R800 printer. “Almost any ink jet printer today can print photos at something approaching photo quality. But for professional photographers and serious amateurs, nothing short of true photo quality will do. This is the group that the Epson Stylus…
PCMagazine have reviewed the 8-colour Canon i9900 printer, which can create a 13 x 19-inch borderless photograph in under three minutes and has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi. The printer is available now for a suggested list price of $499.
“For high-quality photos up to 13 by 19 inches without the wait, the Canon i9900 Photo Printer is our printer of choice. It can serve as an all-purpose printer, but that would be like using a Porsche 911T as your everyday car.”
PCMagazine have reviewed the 8-colour Canon i9900 printer, which can create a 13 x 19-inch borderless photograph in under three minutes and has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi. The printer is available now for a suggested list price of $499. “For high-quality photos up to 13 by…
PCMagazine have published their review of the Epson PictureMate inkjet printer.
“We timed the PictureMate at 2 minutes 15 seconds to 2:22 for each 4- by 6-inch photo, about 30 seconds slower than the Sony model. Image quality is a match for conventional film-based photos. It’s also waterproof and smear-proof: We took one photo directly from the printer, held it under running water for about 15 seconds, rubbed it, and let it dry, with no noticeable effect.”
PCMagazine have published their review of the Epson PictureMate inkjet printer. “We timed the PictureMate at 2 minutes 15 seconds to 2:22 for each 4- by 6-inch photo, about 30 seconds slower than the Sony model. Image quality is a match for conventional film-based photos. It’s also waterproof and smear-proof…
HiTi Press Release 27/10/04
HiTi LinkPrint - Direct Digital Photo Printing
HiTi have released their latest printer into the digital photo printing arena - the HiTi 641PS with LinkPrint TM technology - PictBridge supported.
The sleek new 641PS retains the same high quality 403x403dpi (6400dpi inkjet equivalent), and functions as its predecessor, the 2004 DIMA award winning 640PS, and conveniently the same 6"x4” consumables, for lab quality photos.
The distinct advantage of the new model is the peer-to-peer printing functions, via USB, and PictBridge compatible technology.
The HiTi 641PS’ handheld controller can directly run the connected digital camera as a card reader for quick printing, eliminating any potential memory card compatibility issues or read images from USB key drives and other portable storage devices. Images can also be read from the built in 7-in-1 memory card reader.
HiTi Press Release 27/10/04 HiTi LinkPrint - Direct Digital Photo Printing HiTi have released their latest printer into the digital photo printing arena - the HiTi 641PS with LinkPrint TM technology - PictBridge supported. The sleek new 641PS retains the same high quality 403x403dpi (6400dpi inkjet equivalent), and functions as…
Steves Digicams has just reviewed the Transcend Digital Album, a 20Gb portable data and image storage device, viewer and multimedia player that retails for $359.99.
“The DA’s main job is to act as a portable storage unit for digital camera users and it performs this function quickly and easily. Insert your card and press a total of 3 buttons and it is off and running on its own. A graphical progress bar display is shown during the copy process to let you know how it is doing. As I stated in the review, the actual copy time depends on the media and the amount of data being copied. Using a fairly average Secure Digital card I copied 512MB of data in about ten minutes. The copy process is automatic and needs no user attention so you could carry the DA on your belt, swap cards and keep on shooting with very little delay.”
Steves Digicams has just reviewed the Transcend Digital Album, a 20Gb portable data and image storage device, viewer and multimedia player that retails for $359.99. “The DA’s main job is to act as a portable storage unit for digital camera users and it performs this function quickly and easily. Insert…
Sometimes the simplest things are the most effective. Preferences Manager is a free utility script that can be used to back up and restore your Photoshop Preference settings. That’s it. Never have to worry about your Photoshop setup again.
Website: Roger Cavanagh - Preferences Manager
Sometimes the simplest things are the most effective. Preferences Manager is a free utility script that can be used to back up and restore your Photoshop Preference settings. That’s it. Never have to worry about your Photoshop setup again. Website: Roger Cavanagh - Preferences Manager
DPReview have published their review of the new 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot S70.
“What the S70 Canon has brought to the party is a superb 28-100mm equiv. lens (and if, like me, you love a true wide-angle this is a real selling point), excellent exposure, sophisticated (if slow) focus and understated, subtle - but effective - image processing. The result is a camera with a comprehensive range of controls, superb photographic quality and excellent handling.”
DPReview have published their review of the new 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot S70. “What the S70 Canon has brought to the party is a superb 28-100mm equiv. lens (and if, like me, you love a true wide-angle this is a real selling point), excellent exposure, sophisticated (if slow) focus and…