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Amazon and Getty Images have signed a deal in which Amazon will sell high-quality printed photography from the Getty Images vast library of photographs.
“High quality printed photographs of Marilyn Monroe, nature scenes, architecture and other images are being offered on Amazon’s Web site, which can be ordered at prices ranging from about $15 to $60 per print, depending its size.
In addition to those from Getty Images archive, the pictures also come from the Hulton Collection of historical photographs as well as from National Geographic collection of photographs offered by Getty Images.”
Thanks to Sanj for the link.
Website: Yahoo - Amazon launches Getty Images online pictures store
Amazon and Getty Images have signed a deal in which Amazon will sell high-quality printed photography from the Getty Images vast library of photographs. “High quality printed photographs of Marilyn Monroe, nature scenes, architecture and other images are being offered on Amazon’s Web site, which can be ordered at prices…
LetsGoDigital have just posted their full review of the Sanyo Xacti VPC-C1, a new hybrid digital still/video camera that certainly looks very stylish.
“The camera is compact and light-weighted and fits perfectly in ones trousers or breast pocket. The camera is standard delivered with a beautiful docking station and Sanyo is one of the very few manufacturers that was thoughtful enough to supply the camera standard with a 128MB Secure Digital memory card. Whether this is found back in the price tag can be read further down in this review.”
LetsGoDigital have just posted their full review of the Sanyo Xacti VPC-C1, a new hybrid digital still/video camera that certainly looks very stylish. “The camera is compact and light-weighted and fits perfectly in ones trousers or breast pocket. The camera is standard delivered with a beautiful docking station and Sanyo…
In an interview on TheStar.com, Dell’s chief executive officer, Kevin Rollins, has targeted HP and specifically the high cost of inkjet printer ink. An aggressive strategy from Dell could mean a price reduction for printer ink in general, which is considered to be more expensive than champagne!
“Just one year into the printer business, Dell has developed an ambitious long-term strategy to lower the price of ink.
“It’s going to take a little while,” Rollins admits. “We have to get an installed base of ink-jet printers and laser printers. Then we can start to impact the price of consumables.”
In the interim, Dell has introduced a new line of high-volume ink cartridges that hold more ink. “Basically, you get some economies of scale when you buy more.”
Thanks to Sanj for the link.
Website: TheStar.com - Dell sees ink as key to success in printers
In an interview on TheStar.com, Dell’s chief executive officer, Kevin Rollins, has targeted HP and specifically the high cost of inkjet printer ink. An aggressive strategy from Dell could mean a price reduction for printer ink in general, which is considered to be more expensive than champagne! “Just one year…
If you have a Canon EOS 300D then you may be interested in this website which explains how to improve your camera. I say “may” because most of the suggested tips and tricks will instantly invalidate your warranty!
While a solid camera out of the box, the Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel user experience can be enhanced with a few simple, money-saving tricks. In fact, I roughly estimate that these tips and tricks can save you over $500
I know that claiming a savings of over $500 might seem far fetched, but I will show you below that it is possible.
Disclaimer: Most, if not all of these tips and tricks could violate your Camera’s warranty. Any use of these tips is at your will and not the fault of this website or the author.
If you have a Canon EOS 300D then you may be interested in this website which explains how to improve your camera. I say “may” because most of the suggested tips and tricks will instantly invalidate your warranty! While a solid camera out of the box, the Canon EOS 300D…
Adobe have released a new free plug-in for Adobe Photoshop CS.
The Adjusted Refresh plug-in addresses the time it takes to visually preview some filter updates in Adobe Photoshop CS. This plug-in reduces the size of the Photoshop image tiles. This causes the display to redraw in smaller pieces, reducing the time it takes to see the updated preview. The Adjusted Refresh plug-in will also reduce the initial scratch disk usage after you launch Photoshop. Note that overall performance may be reduced for users with multiple processors or more than 1 gigabyte of RAM.
Website: Adobe - Adjusted Refresh plug-in
Adobe have released a new free plug-in for Adobe Photoshop CS. The Adjusted Refresh plug-in addresses the time it takes to visually preview some filter updates in Adobe Photoshop CS. This plug-in reduces the size of the Photoshop image tiles. This causes the display to redraw in smaller pieces, reducing…
Roger Cavanagh has published a great article by CJ Morgan simply called “On Composition”, which discusses 5 techniques that can be used to improve your photographs:
“Let me suggest five different ways to both strengthen our photographic observational skills and improve our image making. These are: “kill the clutter”, “think graphic design”, “dark on light and light on dark”, “be mindful of relationships” and “shoot not objects, but rather appearances”.”
Website: Roger Cavanagh - On Composition
Roger Cavanagh has published a great article by CJ Morgan simply called “On Composition”, which discusses 5 techniques that can be used to improve your photographs: “Let me suggest five different ways to both strengthen our photographic observational skills and improve our image making. These are: “kill the clutter”, “think…
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 5 megapixel Sony DSC-P100 digital camera.
“With its small size and well-rounded feature set, the Sony P100 is a good and unusually capable subcompact point-and-shoot digicam. Housed in a very small package is a 5.0-megapixel CCD, a sharp, high-quality 3x optical zoom lens, nine preset Scene modes and a host of other creative options. Its pictures show excellent color and sharpness (although I’d like to see better handling of household incandescent lighting), and surprisingly low noise levels for its combination of a five-megapixel sensor and compact camera design.”
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 5 megapixel Sony DSC-P100 digital camera. “With its small size and well-rounded feature set, the Sony P100 is a good and unusually capable subcompact point-and-shoot digicam. Housed in a very small package is a 5.0-megapixel CCD, a sharp, high-quality 3x optical zoom lens…
Extensis Press Release 02/06/04
Cross-platform Digital Asset Management solution offers instant deployment, ease of use and affordability for workgroups and individuals.
Northampton, UK. - June 2, 2004 - Extensis Inc., today announced immediate availability of its leading Digital Asset Management (DAM) solution, Portfolio 7 and Portfolio Server 7 for Macintosh. Portfolio enables photographers, graphic artists and other individuals and workgroups - from those in small-to-medium sized organizations to multiple workgroups in global 2000 companies - to organize, retrieve, repurpose, and distribute digital files quickly. Portfolio Server also provides instant access to assets across the Internet and other wide area networks, opening the communication channel between distributed team members and partner networks, making asset management and collaboration easier and more efficient than ever before.
Extensis Press Release 02/06/04 Cross-platform Digital Asset Management solution offers instant deployment, ease of use and affordability for workgroups and individuals. Northampton, UK. - June 2, 2004 - Extensis Inc., today announced immediate availability of its leading Digital Asset Management (DAM) solution, Portfolio 7 and Portfolio Server 7 for Macintosh…
DCResource have today reviewed the new 6 megapixel Kodak Easyshare DX7630.
“There’s a whole lot to like about the Kodak EasyShare DX7630, and a couple of things not to like, as well. Kodak is undoubtedly playing the Megapixel game here, selling a camera with way more resolution than the typical consumer needs. While the 6 Megapixel CCD will produce HUGE prints and is helpful when cropping images, it really is overkill.”
DCResource have today reviewed the new 6 megapixel Kodak Easyshare DX7630. “There’s a whole lot to like about the Kodak EasyShare DX7630, and a couple of things not to like, as well. Kodak is undoubtedly playing the Megapixel game here, selling a camera with way more resolution than the typical…
HP Press Release 02/06/04
Company declares 2004 “the year digital color goes mainstream”
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 2, 2004
HP today announced a broad initiative to expand digital color imaging and printing to all of its customers in the home and office. Bringing 20 years of innovation and more than $1 billion in overall research and development, HP is helping customers add color to all aspects of their lives.
In order to reach customers in various stages of digital color adoption, HP plans to:
Work with industry leaders such as Adobe, Apple, Microsoft and Quark to deliver the best color experience - one that is both richer and easier - for businesses and consumers.
Deliver robust, affordable color printing products. For example, HP is launching the first color laser printer in North America introduced at a price below $500. At an estimated U.S. street price of $499,(1) the HP Color LaserJet 2550 printer is priced to fit the budgets of microbusinesses and small- to medium-size business (SMB) customers.
Continue to elevate and improve print quality. HP is introducing new papers - including laser specialty media, matte postcards and labels - to complement the complete color printing system, bringing customers professional print quality and reliability whether they are printing everyday general office documents or professional-looking marketing materials.
HP Press Release 02/06/04 Company declares 2004 “the year digital color goes mainstream” PALO ALTO, Calif., June 2, 2004 HP today announced a broad initiative to expand digital color imaging and printing to all of its customers in the home and office. Bringing 20 years of innovation and more than…
Kodak Press Release 02/06/04
Free Trial version of the DIGITAL GEM Airbrush Professional Plug-In is now available at www.asf.com
Rochester, NY (June 2, 2004) - Eastman Kodak Company today introduced the new DIGITAL GEM Airbrush Professional Plug-In, which gives users a quick and powerful way of smoothing skin and other surfaces without blurring or affecting the detail of important facial features. This new plug-in enables users to automatically achieve meticulous airbrush and retouching effects without tedious, time-consuming masking and manual softening.
The DIGITAL GEM Airbrush Professional Plug-In joins the suite of image correction and enhancement plug-ins to provide easy and effective methods for automatically improving digital images in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Software and compatible image editing applications. Other members of the suite include the DIGITAL SHO Plug-In for revealing hidden details in shadows or dark image areas, and the DIGITAL SHO Professional Plug-In, which adds more control, functionality, and the ability to reveal hidden detail from highlight areas. The DIGITAL ROC Plug-In restores, corrects, and balances image color, while the DIGITAL ROC Professional Plug-In adds advanced features for brightness and contrast control, as well as 16 bit support. Finally, the original DIGITAL GEM Plug-In reduces distracting noise and grain in digital images. These award-winning software products were developed by Kodak?s Austin Development Center (formerly Applied Science Fiction), which has been a leader in automatic image correction and photo restoration applications since the mid 1990s with its revolutionary DIGITAL ICE Technology for film and flatbed scanners which automatically removes surface defects like dust and scratches from scanned film and prints.
Kodak Press Release 02/06/04 Free Trial version of the DIGITAL GEM Airbrush Professional Plug-In is now available at www.asf.com Rochester, NY (June 2, 2004) - Eastman Kodak Company today introduced the new DIGITAL GEM Airbrush Professional Plug-In, which gives users a quick and powerful way of smoothing skin and other…
Imaging Resource are reporting that Pentax are planning to reduce the manufacture of their 35mm film compact and SLR cameras and focus on digital instead. They will continue production of professional medium-format film cameras. This breaking news was originally posted on the news page of Pentar Corp., the official Russian distributor of Pentax products.
What do you think? Are Pentax making the right move by switching their attention to digital, especially when the likes of Canon and Nikon have made no such announcements (yet)?
Website: Imaging Resource - Pentax plans to focus on digital
Imaging Resource are reporting that Pentax are planning to reduce the manufacture of their 35mm film compact and SLR cameras and focus on digital instead. They will continue production of professional medium-format film cameras. This breaking news was originally posted on the news page of Pentar Corp., the official Russian…
Steves Digicams has just posted reviews of 3 Olympus digital cameras, including the D-580 Zoom (pictured).
Website: Steves Digicams - Olympus D-580 Zoom Review
Website: Steves Digicams - Olympus D-540 Zoom Review
Steves Digicams has just posted reviews of 3 Olympus digital cameras, including the D-580 Zoom (pictured). Website: Steves Digicams - Olympus D-580 Zoom Review Website: Steves Digicams - Olympus D-540 Zoom Review Website: Steves Digicams - Olympus D-395 Review Website: Read my Olympus Camedia D-540 Zoom Review
Steves Digicams has just posted reviews of 3 Panasonic Lumix digital cameras, including the DMC-FX5 (pictured).
Website: Steves Digicams - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX5 Review
Steves Digicams has just posted reviews of 3 Panasonic Lumix digital cameras, including the DMC-FX5 (pictured). Website: Steves Digicams - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX5 Review Website: Steves Digicams - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC70 Review Website: Steves Digicams - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC50 Review
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just reviewed the tiny 4 megapixel Pentax Optio S4i, which has a 3X optical zoom, 1.8 inch LCD monitor and features the first PENTAX digital cradle-style lithium ion recharge base unit.
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just reviewed the tiny 4 megapixel Pentax Optio S4i, which has a 3X optical zoom, 1.8 inch LCD monitor and features the first PENTAX digital cradle-style lithium ion recharge base unit. Website: Index Digicam - Pentax Optio S4i Review
The Danish website DigitalMagasinet have published a comparative test of the HP Photosmart R707 and the Canon IXUS 500 5 megapixel digital cameras.
Website: DigitalMagasinet - HP Photosmart R707 vs Canon IXUS 500
The Danish website DigitalMagasinet have published a comparative test of the HP Photosmart R707 and the Canon IXUS 500 5 megapixel digital cameras. Website: DigitalMagasinet - HP Photosmart R707 vs Canon IXUS 500
Casio have just released a new firmware update (Version 1.01) for the 6 megapixel Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600 digital camera.
Improvements Provided by This Update
V1.00-V1.01
- High-speed night scene recording.
- Zooming of portrait orientation images (without changing to landscape orientation).
Casio have just released a new firmware update (Version 1.01) for the 6 megapixel Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600 digital camera. Improvements Provided by This Update V1.00-V1.01 - High-speed night scene recording. - Zooming of portrait orientation images (without changing to landscape orientation). Website: Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600 Firmware Update
New KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper Delivers Exceptional Color, Detail and Quality for Pros, AdAm Photographers
Universally Compatible with Dye, Pigmented Ink Printers; Instant Drying Media
Rochester, Jun 01—Eastman Kodak Company today introduced KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper for professional and advanced amateur (AdAm) photographers. The high quality, instant-dry paper, available in glossy and lustre finishes, is compatible with all inkjet printers and represents the first KODAK PROFESSIONAL branded inkjet- media in the market.
Featuring a true photographic base with high-quality pulp and state-of-the-art paper chemistry, the new instant-drying cut-sheet inkjet photo paper delivers outstanding image quality, whiter whites, accurate flesh-tone reproduction and a wide color gamut. With a range of recommended and custom color profiles developed for popular inkjet printers, the paper delivers a bright, saturated color and sharp detail. The competitively priced paper will appeal to commercial, portrait/social and AdAm photographers.
New KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper Delivers Exceptional Color, Detail and Quality for Pros, AdAm Photographers Universally Compatible with Dye, Pigmented Ink Printers; Instant Drying Media Rochester, Jun 01—Eastman Kodak Company today introduced KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper for professional and advanced amateur (AdAm) photographers. The high quality, instant-dry paper…
A-Digital-Eye have reviewed the 4800x1200 dpi Canon Bubble Jet i80 high speed mobile printer. The Bubble Jet i80 is available now for around £199 inc VAT.
” took this little printer with me on a recent trip. Since it supports PictBridge compatible cameras, all I needed was a cable for my Canon 10D camera. No need to lug along a laptop. For true portability, the i80 printer has an optional lithium ion battery pack for $99. or a charging cradle with battery for $139. Another option is a car power supply. I simply used the included power supply which supports 120 and 240 volts for those traveling abroad. Printing couldn’t be simpler. When browsing photos on your camera’s LCD, simply select the photo’s you want printed, and how many copies of each. Cropping is even supported. Hook up the cable between your camera and printer, go to the print setup menu on your camera, choose paper size, bordered or borderless, and let it print. 2 minutes 40 seconds later you’ll have a nice sharp 4x6 inch borderless print all without the use of a computer!”
A-Digital-Eye have reviewed the 4800x1200 dpi Canon Bubble Jet i80 high speed mobile printer. The Bubble Jet i80 is available now for around £199 inc VAT. ” took this little printer with me on a recent trip. Since it supports PictBridge compatible cameras, all I needed was a cable for…
Princess Cruises Escapes Press Release 31/05/04
This summer sees the return of the Princess Cruises Escapes Travel Photography Awards - the biggest professional and amateur travel photography competition in the UK.
Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural competition which received over 5,000 entries, the Princess Cruises Escapes Travel Photography Awards are once again calling for members of the public to enter the cream of their travel photography for the chance of winning either a luxury Mediterranean cruise on one of Princess Cruises grand class ships (amateur category) or £10,000 cash (professional category).
Photographs can be entered under one of 5 categories - Land-scapes, Sea-scapes, City-scapes and Sport-scapes, a new category for 2004 which will capitalise on the wealth of exciting sporting events that are taking place around the world this year. Also returning this year is the popular ?E-scapes? category in which photographers are asked to capture the emotion of travelling as opposed to the destination itself. This may be by using people to communicate the culture of a country or capturing a particular scene that really tells a story of a place.
Princess Cruises Escapes Press Release 31/05/04 This summer sees the return of the Princess Cruises Escapes Travel Photography Awards - the biggest professional and amateur travel photography competition in the UK. Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural competition which received over 5,000 entries, the Princess Cruises Escapes Travel…