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Ulead Systems Press Release 20/09/04
Ulead Releases CD & DVD PictureShow 3 Deluxe, the Newest Version of its Complete Software Suite for Organizing and Creating Photo Slideshows.
A new three-step workflow with Instant-Show templates turn photos into memorable slideshows with themes such as Birthday, Wedding, and Holiday, complete with graphics, animated effects, transitions and music.
Northampton September 20th 2004 - Ulead Systems, a 15-year, industry-leader in digital media software development, introduces Ulead DVD PictureShow 3 Deluxe, the newest version of its easy-to-use digital photo slideshow suite. The software lets anyone organize, enhance and transform photos into DVD and CD slideshows to watch on TV or a computer. With a long history of creating user-friendly consumer software, Ulead has upped the ante for ease of use with CD & DVD PictureShow 3 Deluxe. The software’s new three-step workflow and Instant-Show templates make it possible to turn photos into entertaining slideshows within minutes. CD & DVD PictureShow 3 includes Photo Explorer 8.5, the newest version of Uleads popular digital media management software, which offers a host of new features including Calendar View and Albums for better organizing photos according to date. Together these two best-of-breed Ulead digital image programs form CD & DVD PictureShow 3 Deluxe, a powerful and intuitive suite of tools for managing, enhancing, and sharing digital photos.
Ulead Systems Press Release 20/09/04 Ulead Releases CD & DVD PictureShow 3 Deluxe, the Newest Version of its Complete Software Suite for Organizing and Creating Photo Slideshows. A new three-step workflow with Instant-Show templates turn photos into memorable slideshows with themes such as Birthday, Wedding, and Holiday, complete with graphics…
Shortcut Press Release 20/09/04
Shortcut is going to show its complete range of software at Photokina, world’s leading photo fair, Germany. Shortcut will demonstrate its products PhotoZoom (Pro), updated PhotoClean, recently launched PhotoArtist and the new PhotoPrint. Curious? Contact us for more details or visit us at Photokina at our booth, hall 10 booth F21.
Starting from the 28th of September till the 3rd of October Shortcut is exhibiting at Photokina. Shortcut wants to brand its name there and show amongst others PhotoPrint and PhotoClean.
The recently released Shortcut PhotoPrint is one of a kind, unique in technology. No other software product before has offered seamless borderless high quality printing with just one mouse click, without the hassle of setting difficult printer adjustments.
Shortcut Press Release 20/09/04 Shortcut is going to show its complete range of software at Photokina, world’s leading photo fair, Germany. Shortcut will demonstrate its products PhotoZoom (Pro), updated PhotoClean, recently launched PhotoArtist and the new PhotoPrint. Curious? Contact us for more details or visit us at Photokina at our…
M-ROCK Press Release 15/09/04
M-ROCK ANNOUNCES LINE OF CAMERA BAGS MADE ESPECIALLY FOR DIGITAL CAMERA, TRAVEL, AND OUTDOOR USE
With Non-Abrasive Materials, More Pockets, Bungee Straps and Versatility that Photographers Crave
Centennial, CO, September 15, 2004, M-ROCK, the ultimate camera and accessory bag manufacturer, will introduce at Photokina its line of 14 user-friendly digital camera and camcorder bags, modular belts, and backpacks with everything the amateur photographer, traveler and outdoorsman needs to store and carry their camera equipment no matter where they go.
M-ROCK?s camera and accessory bags are on the cutting-edge of modular design and development. Especially created to carry digital cameras from small point and shoot to larger SLRs with protruding lenses, M-ROCK?s camera bags are made of digital-camera friendly non-abrasive materials and have loads of interior and exterior see-through pockets for memory cards and digital camera accessories. The bags have additional special camera features, such as U-shaped lens cradles that protect lenses by securely holding them in place and keeping the camera weight off the lens.
M-ROCK Press Release 15/09/04 M-ROCK ANNOUNCES LINE OF CAMERA BAGS MADE ESPECIALLY FOR DIGITAL CAMERA, TRAVEL, AND OUTDOOR USE With Non-Abrasive Materials, More Pockets, Bungee Straps and Versatility that Photographers Crave Centennial, CO, September 15, 2004, M-ROCK, the ultimate camera and accessory bag manufacturer, will introduce at Photokina its line…
The 33rd PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by Bob Perry.
“This portfolio is a collection of British birds. Some are taken in my garden and some a little further afield. The camera used in all these shots was the Fuji S2 Pro. I have many more wildlife images on my website, please pay me a visit.
I was born in 1948 and have lived all my life round and about Salisbury in the U.K. I have always been interested in photography and natural history and attended evening classes in these subjects for a number of years. With the advent of the digital age my interest in photography really took off, the main focus being natural history.”
Website: www.bobperryonline.co.uk
Website: Portfolios: Bob Perry
The 33rd PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by Bob Perry. “This portfolio is a collection of British birds. Some are taken in my garden and some a little further afield. The camera used in all these shots was the Fuji S2 Pro. I have many more wildlife images on my…
IN THE IMAGE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
Jose Snijders (LetsGoDigital), Mark Goldstein (PhotographyBLOG), Dennis Hissink LetsGoDigital), Mark Peters (LetsGoDigital), Kai Thon (DigIT)
DIWA Press Release 17/09/04
Pan-European PhotographyBLOG joins DIWA Awards, The Digital Imaging Websites Association
DIWA Awards is a fast-growing association of expert websites specialised in digital imaging technologies and product reviews. Today, the group is proud to announce its 12th member website: www.photographyblog.com, a pan-European site, presently located in London and Paris.
PhotographyBLOG was started in January 2003 by UK photographer Mark Goldstein and has quickly grown to become one of the premier sources of photography news on the Internet. The main purpose of PhotographyBLOG is to report all the photography news, as it happens. Reviews are also a fundamental part of the site, with detailed reports on digital and film cameras, printers, software and other photography products. PhotographyBLOG has a very popular photo Gallery, Forum, User Reviews database and Portfolios section, as well as running regular photo competitions and prize giveaways. From being a small personal weblog about photography, PhotographyBLOG is now a vibrant community with a large amount of subscribers.
Mark says: “The speed of the Internet never stops to amaze me. Only 18 months after its modest beginning, I’m proud to learn that my site is invited to join the prestigious DIWA organisation. My introduction to the unique DIWA testing procedure confirms its reputation of being the most comprehensive and rigorous of its kind”.
Although PhotographyBLOG originated as a news website, it is now increasingly focusing on product reviews and tests. Joining an international organisation like DIWA is indeed an inspiration for Mark and his team, as they now establish themselves in Paris.
IN THE IMAGE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Jose Snijders (LetsGoDigital), Mark Goldstein (PhotographyBLOG), Dennis Hissink LetsGoDigital), Mark Peters (LetsGoDigital), Kai Thon (DigIT) DIWA Press Release 17/09/04 Pan-European PhotographyBLOG joins DIWA Awards, The Digital Imaging Websites Association DIWA Awards is a fast-growing association of expert websites specialised in digital imaging technologies…
DIWA Press Release 17/09/04
HP Photosmart R707 honoured with the highest recognition in the digital imaging industry - a DIWA Gold medal
17. September, 2004: DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association), a world-wide organisation of collaborating websites, today announced that Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P. has been awarded a Gold medal for the remarkable compact digital camera; HP Photosmart R707. The DIWA group of digital imaging experts in Europe and USA came to this conclusion after performing multiple tests of different product samples, based on the comprehensive DIWA test procedure.
For a compact amateur digital camera, the HP Photosmart R707 is equipped with a sensible array of user-friendly functions for beginners, as well as advanced modes for experienced or ambitious amateurs. The DIWA testing team also appreciated the camera?s unique features, such as on-board “Tips & Tricks” Image Advice menu, automatic red-eye removal and in-camera panorama stitching.
Thanks to 5 Megapixels resolution and innovative HP technologies, like Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive Demosaic, Vignetting and Shading Correction, and Noise Filter, the overall image quality is very impressive for the camera’s price tag.
Representatives from the eleven DIWA testers say: “The R707 test results were most surprising for most of us. Obviously, HP possesses far more imaging expertise than is found in their excellent printers and scanners. With this compact camera, HP also proves that high performance and low price is not an impossible combination. It just took an outsider to do it”.
DIWA Press Release 17/09/04 HP Photosmart R707 honoured with the highest recognition in the digital imaging industry - a DIWA Gold medal 17. September, 2004: DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association), a world-wide organisation of collaborating websites, today announced that Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P. has been awarded a Gold medal for…
Well, most of you seem to think that the product lineup that Canon unveiled at the beginning of this month, which included the new EOS 20D DSLR, PowerShot G6 and PowerShot S70, was pretty exciting, judging by the following results in the latest PhotographyBLOG Poll:
Option 01: Definitely - what a great lineup! [264 votes]
Option 02: Yeah, they’re pretty interesting [213 votes]
Option 03: Erm, sort of, maybe [148 votes]
Option 04: I’m not really that bothered [136 votes]
Option 05: I couldn’t care less! [137 votes]
The new PhotographyBLOG poll is a topical one, given the recent deluge of press releases: “Are you excited by the recent pre-Photokina camera announcements?”
Well, most of you seem to think that the product lineup that Canon unveiled at the beginning of this month, which included the new EOS 20D DSLR, PowerShot G6 and PowerShot S70, was pretty exciting, judging by the following results in the latest PhotographyBLOG Poll: Option 01: Definitely - what…
PCMagazine have published their review of the Canon PowerShot S60, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a wide-angle 28mm-100mm lens and a new thin body.
“The 3.6X zoom operates smoothly, and we like the camera’s 28-mm wide-angle ability. In macro range, you can shoot from as close as 2 inches, though with wide-angle distortion (as you’d expect). The camera’s 1.8-inch TFT LCD panel wasn’t particularly bright, and even when it was adjusted for daylight viewing, direct light washed it out more than we’d like.”
PCMagazine have published their review of the Canon PowerShot S60, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a wide-angle 28mm-100mm lens and a new thin body. “The 3.6X zoom operates smoothly, and we like the camera’s 28-mm wide-angle ability. In macro range, you can shoot from as close as 2 inches…
PCMagazine have just reviewed the 5 megapixel Kodak Easyshare LS753, which was first announced back in January.
“Image quality is very good - equal to or better than any point-and-shoot we’ve tested in terms of resolution: 1,300 horizontal lines per inch (lpi) and 1,250 vertical lpi. Our simulated daylight and flash test shots were crisp, with excellent detail and color, though slightly underexposed.”
PCMagazine have just reviewed the 5 megapixel Kodak Easyshare LS753, which was first announced back in January. “Image quality is very good - equal to or better than any point-and-shoot we’ve tested in terms of resolution: 1,300 horizontal lines per inch (lpi) and 1,250 vertical lpi. Our simulated daylight and…
Yesterday’s new digital camera announcements by Nikon were accompanied by the usual flood of previews, first looks and reviews from the various websites who receive the kit in advance. To help you make sense of the avalanche of new articles, here’s a handy guide to which sites have published what:
DCResource
Nikon Coolpix 8800 Preview
Nikon Coolpix 8400 Preview
DPReview
Nikon Coolpix 8800 Preview
Nikon Coolpix 8400 Preview
Imaging Resource
Nikon Coolpix 8800 Preview
Nikon Coolpix 8400 Preview
Nikon Coolpix 4800 Preview
Index Digicam
Nikon Coolpix 8800 Preview
Nikon Coolpix 8400 Preview
Nikon Coolpix 4800 Preview
LetsGoDigital
Nikon D2x First Look
Nikon Coolpix 8800 First Look
Nikon Coolpix 8400 First Look
Nikon Coolpix 4800 First Look
Steves Digicams
Nikon Coolpix 8800 First Look
Nikon Coolpix 8400 First Look
Nikon Coolpix 4800 First Look
That should be enough reading to be getting on with!
Yesterday’s new digital camera announcements by Nikon were accompanied by the usual flood of previews, first looks and reviews from the various websites who receive the kit in advance. To help you make sense of the avalanche of new articles, here’s a handy guide to which sites have published what…
The Photokina 2004 show hasn’t actually started yet, but several websites already have pages dedicated to giving you the lowdown on all the new products that have been announced, both before and during the show. PhotographyBLOG will also be starting its own round-up soon…
The Photokina 2004 show hasn’t actually started yet, but several websites already have pages dedicated to giving you the lowdown on all the new products that have been announced, both before and during the show. PhotographyBLOG will also be starting its own round-up soon… - DPReview - LetsGoDigital - Steves…
Well, sort of. There is no official press release yet - just one paragraph on the new-look Praktica website which gives rather limited information about what the German company are calling the “perfect on-the-spot report camera”. The Luxmedia 5003 will have 5 megapixels, a rubberized hand- grip, movie and microphone modes, 3x optical zoom and a 1.5” TFT display.
Website: Praktica - Luxmedia 5003
Well, sort of. There is no official press release yet - just one paragraph on the new-look Praktica website which gives rather limited information about what the German company are calling the “perfect on-the-spot report camera”. The Luxmedia 5003 will have 5 megapixels, a rubberized hand- grip, movie and microphone…
DP-Now have published a must-read article for anyone interested in the new Nikon cameras that were announced yesterday. Editor Ian Burley attended Nikon UK’s pre-Photokina press launch and shares his thoughts about Nikon’s new lineup with us:
“Although looking outwardly like the existing CoolPix 8700, which was itself an updated 8MP version of the 5MP CoolPix 5700, the new 8800 is practically a brand new design, with an all-new 10x (35-350mm equiv) f/2.8-5.2 zoom lens. Every one of its competitors offers a greater (28mm equivalent) coverage at the wide end of the zoom range, but none can match the 8800 at the telephoto end and the sheer 10x zoom range.”
Website: DP-Now - Nikon UK pre-Photokina press launch report
DP-Now have published a must-read article for anyone interested in the new Nikon cameras that were announced yesterday. Editor Ian Burley attended Nikon UK’s pre-Photokina press launch and shares his thoughts about Nikon’s new lineup with us: “Although looking outwardly like the existing CoolPix 8700, which was itself an updated…
Histogram “Hell” is Digital Outback Photo ‘s plea to the photography industry to make histograms on digital cameras more useable, citing the Canon 1D Mark II as a prime example:
“For some years we preach and teach that you should watch your histogram with your digital camera. But unfortunately the camera vendors don’t make our life that easy. We consider the Canon 1D Mark II as a great camera but its histogram display is far from what we need.
If you want to learn critical control of highlights in you exposure then we recommend that you try to photograph a white Egret at a normal sunny day (we made these shots at Point Lobos). We call this situation “Exposure Hell” and our loved histograms are not that helpful”
Histogram “Hell” is Digital Outback Photo ‘s plea to the photography industry to make histograms on digital cameras more useable, citing the Canon 1D Mark II as a prime example: “For some years we preach and teach that you should watch your histogram with your digital camera. But unfortunately the…
Eastman Kodak Company Press Release 17/09/04
Kodak Teams with IBM to Develop New Image Sensors for Consumer Digital Cameras and Camera Phones
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Sept. 16, 2004—Innovative Kodak Imaging Technology Integrated with IBM’s Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Process.
Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) will collaborate on the development and manufacture of image sensors to power mass-market consumer products, such as digital still cameras and camera phones.
The multi-year agreement will leverage Kodak’s broad portfolio of image sensor technology and IBM’s leading-edge complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) processing expertise to allow Kodak to commercialize a new family of CMOS image sensor (CIS) devices, another milestone in the company’s effort to accelerate the growth of its digital businesses. This powerful combination - merging the strengths of two of the world’s leading technology companies - will allow Kodak to supply image sensors that offer higher performance, improved image quality and more innovative features than current CIS devices. IBM will expand its value-added foundry offerings to include the design and high-volume production of image sensors for rapidly growing digital consumer imaging applications.
Eastman Kodak Company Press Release 17/09/04 Kodak Teams with IBM to Develop New Image Sensors for Consumer Digital Cameras and Camera Phones ROCHESTER, N.Y.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Sept. 16, 2004—Innovative Kodak Imaging Technology Integrated with IBM’s Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Process. Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) will collaborate on the…
Lexar Media Press Release 16/09/04
Lexar Announces Professional Series Memory Cards With Encryption Technology to Provide a Highly Secure Digital Media Solution
FREMONT, Calif.—(Business Wire)—Sept. 16, 2004 Nikon Includes Security Feature in Nikon D2X Digital Camera
Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq:LEXR), a leading marketer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media and accessories, today revealed plans to incorporate encryption technology into its Professional CompactFlash(TM) and, in conjunction with technology-compatible digital cameras, will provide users with a secure digital media solution. Professional photographers and other security conscious users worldwide will have added confidence knowing that access to stored images and information is protected by a high-end encryption code technology.
Central to this unique security solution is an easy-to-use software tool for establishing security settings on the memory card and corresponding digital camera. Digital content stored on the memory card can only be accessed via the digital camera(s) with the corresponding encryption key or via a PC with a valid username and password. This unique security system utilizing the memory card and the camera offers a secure digital imaging solution.
“This is an excellent solution for keeping stored images and information secure,” said John Omvik, Director of Professional Product Marketing. “Professional photographers working with highly secure or classified content can confidently take pictures knowing that they are protected from unauthorized access. This is appealing to those in industries such as insurance, law enforcement, medicine, security and government, as well as many others who want their valuable and confidential data protected well beyond what is offered today.”
Lexar Media Press Release 16/09/04 Lexar Announces Professional Series Memory Cards With Encryption Technology to Provide a Highly Secure Digital Media Solution FREMONT, Calif.—(Business Wire)—Sept. 16, 2004 Nikon Includes Security Feature in Nikon D2X Digital Camera Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq:LEXR), a leading marketer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media and…
Editor’s Note: This camera is known as the Olympus C-7000 Zoom in the USA.
Olympus UK Press Release 16/09/04 15.00 CET
A 7.1 million pixel marvel, full of creative potential
The Olympus C-70 ZOOM
Compact and light, the Olympus C-70 ZOOM is a real performer. By combining 7.1 million pixel print quality images with a 5x optical zoom, the camera delivers stunning pictures - even from a distance. With a 6x digital zoom too, the C-70 ZOOM can deliver an impressive 30x magnification.
The C-70 ZOOM is planned for release in October 2004, priced ?419.99 inc VAT.
Geared to quality
The compact C-70 ZOOM has much to tempt the enthusiastic hobby photographer. The combination of 7.1 million pixels with a bright 5x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 38-190mm on a 35mm camera, f2.8-4.8) delivers stunning performance. The camera?s high resolution ensures great image clarity even when using the 6x digital zoom. The TruePic TURBO image processor further enhances picture quality - boosting contrast and colours for even more lifelike results. Moreover, it significantly increases processing speed.
Enabling creative expression
The C-70 ZOOM offers photographers immense creative freedom. For example, manual control of the aperture and shutter speed allows users to personalise their pictures. Many other settings, such as white balance and auto-bracketing are also adjustable, while a host of precision metering systems guarantee amazing results with the minimum of fuss.
Editor’s Note: This camera is known as the Olympus C-7000 Zoom in the USA. Olympus UK Press Release 16/09/04 15.00 CET A 7.1 million pixel marvel, full of creative potential The Olympus C-70 ZOOM Compact and light, the Olympus C-70 ZOOM is a real performer. By combining 7.1 million pixel…
Editor’s Note: This camera is known as the Olympus D-535 Zoom in the USA.
Olympus UK Press Release 16/09/04 15.00 CET
Easy handling, great portability and fantastic results
The unbeatable Olympus C-370 ZOOM
Anyone can get great results with the Olympus C-370 ZOOM. Compact and lightweight, this camera is simple and fun to use. It is based on a ‘one button, one function’ design principle, which makes navigating menus and features easy. However, this camera should not be underestimated. With 3.2 million pixels and a 3x optical zoom lens, delivering crisp photos is a snap, whilst the Super Macro mode allows dramatic close-up shots of extremely small subjects.
The Olympus C-370 ZOOM will be available from October 2004, priced
?119.99 inc VAT. It comes with the new Olympus Master 1.0 software and incorporates a range of features including:
- Easy to use, ‘one button, one function’ operation
- 3.2 million pixels
- 3x optical zoom
- 1.5 inch LCD
- Endless recording with movie function (limited only by the size of the available memory)
- PictBridge compatibility
Editor’s Note: This camera is known as the Olympus D-535 Zoom in the USA. Olympus UK Press Release 16/09/04 15.00 CET Easy handling, great portability and fantastic results The unbeatable Olympus C-370 ZOOM Anyone can get great results with the Olympus C-370 ZOOM. Compact and lightweight, this camera is simple…
DxO Labs Press Release 15/09/04
DxO Labs Introduces DxO Raw Engine and DxO Optics Pro 2.0 for Optimal Automatic Image Quality
Award winning software solution for serious and demanding photographers gains ability to convert and enhance RAW files - company announces free upgrade
Paris (France), September 15th, 2004 - DxO Labs, a software company focused on research in image processing to enhance image quality, today announces version 2.0 of its flagship product DxO Optics Pro. Simultaneously DxO Labs is announcing DxO Raw Engine, a new module for DxO Optics Pro which allows RAW files to benefit directly from the image enhancement capabilities of DxO Optics Pro.
DxO Labs Press Release 15/09/04 DxO Labs Introduces DxO Raw Engine and DxO Optics Pro 2.0 for Optimal Automatic Image Quality Award winning software solution for serious and demanding photographers gains ability to convert and enhance RAW files - company announces free upgrade Paris (France), September 15th, 2004 - DxO…
Digital Outback Photo have published a brief preview of Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0.
“Even if Camera Raw (ACR-E) for Elements 3 does not support the full functionality found in PS CS Camera Raw 2.x (read our review and/or get one of our e-books) it features all(!) the key tools from ACR. To be honest we hardly use in PS CS any of the features not available in ACR-E.
ACR-E even allows you to open the converted file in 16-bit mode!”
Website: Digital Outback Photo - Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 Preview
Digital Outback Photo have published a brief preview of Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0. “Even if Camera Raw (ACR-E) for Elements 3 does not support the full functionality found in PS CS Camera Raw 2.x (read our review and/or get one of our e-books) it features all(!) the key tools from…