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The winner of the 21st PhotographyBLOG Photo of the Week contest is tootsie with the entry “Leaves of Gold”. There are no prizes as such for this contest, but the winning photo is displayed on the PhotographyBLOG homepage for a week, and the winner can display the Photo of the Week logo on their website if they wish.
The 22nd Photo of the Week contest is now open. This is a weekly photography challenge where you decide who the winner is by voting for your favourite photos. It’s an open contest with no set theme and you can enter as many photos as you like.
Click here to read the Photo of the Week Rules.
The winner of the 21st PhotographyBLOG Photo of the Week contest is tootsie with the entry “Leaves of Gold”. There are no prizes as such for this contest, but the winning photo is displayed on the PhotographyBLOG homepage for a week, and the winner can display the Photo of the…
The Czech website Digineff have posted their review of the new 6 megapixel Nikon D70 DSLR today.
Website: Digineff - Nikon D70 Review
The Czech website Digineff have posted their review of the new 6 megapixel Nikon D70 DSLR today. Website: Digineff - Nikon D70 Review
Nabocorp 25/04/04
cam2pc, the digital imaging solution gets a “video update”!
Nice, France (April 25, 2004) - Bringing on the successful cam2pc 4 series, nabocorp. softwares brings video capabilities to cam2pc, its award winning digital imaging solution.
Most of today’s digital cameras feature the possibility to shoot small videos. This terrific added value makes video files a new key element of digital imaging although no easy-to-use tools are available to users. But with cam2pc 4.3, nabocorp. softwares has the answer!
Nabocorp 25/04/04 cam2pc, the digital imaging solution gets a “video update”! Nice, France (April 25, 2004) - Bringing on the successful cam2pc 4 series, nabocorp. softwares brings video capabilities to cam2pc, its award winning digital imaging solution. Most of today’s digital cameras feature the possibility to shoot small videos. This…
In May Phase One will launch three new versions of C1 RAW workflow software for Mac and PC: PRO, SE and LE. In addition to a series of new features (described in C1 NEWS no. 15) new camera support has now been included:
PRO
Canon 1D Mark II
Nikon D2H
Nikon D1H
Nikon D1X (New: Mac)
Nikon D100 (New: Mac)
Nikon D70
Fuji S2
Olympus E1
Olympus E10
Olympus E20
Pentax *istD
SE
Canon 1D Mark II
Nikon D2H
Nikon D1H
Nikon D1X (New: Mac)
Nikon D100 (New: Mac)
Nikon D70
Fuji S2
Olympus E1
Olympus E10
Olympus E20
Pentax *istD
LE
Nikon D70
Olympus E1
Olympus E10
Olympus E20
Pentax *istD
From May C1 Rebel will be discontinued as a stand-alone product. The PRO, SE and LE versions all support the Canon 300D and existing Rebel users can upgrade to any of these versions.
Registered C1 Rebel v 1.0 users who were expecting a free upgrade to C1 Rebel v. 2.0 will receive an email about future upgrade opportunities in connection with the May launch.
In May Phase One will launch three new versions of C1 RAW workflow software for Mac and PC: PRO, SE and LE. In addition to a series of new features (described in C1 NEWS no. 15) new camera support has now been included: PRO Canon 1D Mark II Nikon D2H…
In this week’s Sunday Morning Photographer column Mike Johnston looks at a picture which you are not intended to see…
“It’s not for me to tell you what to feel about this picture. You might interpret it as an anti-war photograph. You might interpret it as a paean to patriotism and noble sacrifice in the service of the republic. You might feel sadness and loss. You might feel anger. It’s up to you. I merely think it should be up to you - that government censorship is un-American, and bad for democracy.”
Website: Sunday Morning Photographer: ‘Almost Every Night We Send Them Home’
In this week’s Sunday Morning Photographer column Mike Johnston looks at a picture which you are not intended to see… “It’s not for me to tell you what to feel about this picture. You might interpret it as an anti-war photograph. You might interpret it as a paean to patriotism…
Steves Digicamshave posted a first look at the new 8 megapixel professional DSLR from Canon, the EOS 1D Mark II, complete with sample images.
“As of the time of this review, the Canon EOS-1D Mark II is the world’s fastest pro-digital SLR camera. It combines a new 8.2 million pixel CMOS sensor with Canon’s DIGIC II imaging engine and captures eight-megapixel JPEG images at 8.5fps in continuous bursts of up to 40 frames and RAW images up to 20 frames. Canon took their popular 4.1 megapixel EOS-1D and doubled the resolution of the imaging sensor, doubled the size of the high speed buffer memory and reevaluated, redesigned and in some cases, actually reinvented the technology that makes the new Mark II camera the most reliable and responsive professional digital SLR on the market.”
Steves Digicamshave posted a first look at the new 8 megapixel professional DSLR from Canon, the EOS 1D Mark II, complete with sample images. “As of the time of this review, the Canon EOS-1D Mark II is the world’s fastest pro-digital SLR camera. It combines a new 8.2 million pixel…
The Hungarian website Index Digicam has posted the first ever review of the Pentax Optio S40, a 4 megapixel, 3X zoom digital camera sporting a sleek aluminum design.
The Hungarian website Index Digicam has posted the first ever review of the Pentax Optio S40, a 4 megapixel, 3X zoom digital camera sporting a sleek aluminum design. Website: Index Digicam - Pentax Optio S40 Review
Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom digital camera.
“The overall image quality in SHQ 2288x1712 is very good. One thing I noticed was that the amount of chromatic aberration (purple fringing of objects with strong highlights) has been significantly reduced when compared to other “C” series cameras and most other manufacturer’s 10-12X super zoom digicams. The vast majority of the shots that I took were properly exposed, well saturated and the white balance was on the money.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom digital camera. “The overall image quality in SHQ 2288x1712 is very good. One thing I noticed was that the amount of chromatic aberration (purple fringing of objects with strong highlights) has been significantly reduced when compared to other “C” series…
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have published their review of the Epson R300 photo printer, which offers convenient and innovative features such as printing directly onto the surface of ink jet printable CDs and DVDs, and being able to print photos with or without a computer.
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have published their review of the Epson R300 photo printer, which offers convenient and innovative features such as printing directly onto the surface of ink jet printable CDs and DVDs, and being able to print photos with or without a computer. Website: Index Digicam -…
digitalreview.ca have posted a first look at the Nikon Coolwalker MSV-01, a 30GB portable image storage device for the organisation of digital images.
“From my first impressions of the Nikon MSV-01 Coolwalker, I must say that I really like what I see. The device offers ample storage space with its 30GB harddrive, and the design and operation of the unit seems very intuitive. The Coolwalker’s compact size (reminds me of the original Sony Walkman) and lightweight design, makes it very portable and easy to bring along.”
Website: digitalreview.ca - Nikon Coolwalker MSV-01 First Look
digitalreview.ca have posted a first look at the Nikon Coolwalker MSV-01, a 30GB portable image storage device for the organisation of digital images. “From my first impressions of the Nikon MSV-01 Coolwalker, I must say that I really like what I see. The device offers ample storage space with its…
Adobe has just released an updated version of Camera Raw for Photoshop CS (for both the Windows and Mac platforms). Version 2.2 now includes support for the following cameras:
- Canon PowerShot Pro1
- Canon EOS-1D MARK II
- Kodak DCS Pro 14nx
- Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n
- Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2
- Nikon D70
- Nikon Coolpix 8700
- Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom
- Sigma SD9
- Sigma SD10
Website: Adobe - Camera Raw 2.2 Update (Windows)
Website: Adobe - Camera Raw 2.2 Update (Mac)
Adobe has just released an updated version of Camera Raw for Photoshop CS (for both the Windows and Mac platforms). Version 2.2 now includes support for the following cameras: - Canon PowerShot Pro1 - Canon EOS-1D MARK II - Kodak DCS Pro 14nx - Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n - Konica…
The German website Photoworld.de have published a review of the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show.
The German website Photoworld.de have published a review of the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show. Website: Photoworld.de - Canon PowerShot Pro1 Review
The Norwegian website Akamera.no have reviewed the 4 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z40, which was first announced at the end of February.
The Norwegian website Akamera.no have reviewed the 4 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z40, which was first announced at the end of February. Website: Akamera.no - Casio Exilim EX-Z40 Review
Forgent Networks Press Release 22/04/04
AUSTIN, Texas—(BUSINESS WIRE)—April 22, 2004—Forgent(TM) Networks (Nasdaq:FORG) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Compression Labs Inc., has initiated litigation against 31 companies for infringement of United States Patent No. 4,698,672 (the ‘672 Patent) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division. Over the last two years, Forgent’s intellectual property business has generated approximately $90 million from licensing the ‘672 Patent to 30 different companies in Asia, Europe and the United States. Forgent has sought to reach agreements on numerous occasions with all these companies, but as of today, none of the defendants have chosen to license. Forgent has retained Jenkens & Gilchrist, a national law firm, and The Roth Law Firm, of Marshall Texas, to represent it in the litigation.
Forgent Networks Press Release 22/04/04 AUSTIN, Texas—(BUSINESS WIRE)—April 22, 2004—Forgent(TM) Networks (Nasdaq:FORG) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Compression Labs Inc., has initiated litigation against 31 companies for infringement of United States Patent No. 4,698,672 (the ‘672 Patent) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the ultra-thin Minolta DiMAGE Xg, another digital camera that was first announced at PMA 2004.
“I’ve been a fan of Minolta’s “X” line of subcompact cameras since the original version was first introduced nearly three years ago. Ultra-compact digicams often seem to involve a lot of compromises and tradeoffs, but the DiMAGE Xg takes very nice photos under a wide range of conditions, offers a decent range of exposure control (exposure compensation and white balance adjustments), and has surprisingly long battery life for a subcompact model. You do give up a little resolution relative to the best full-sized three megapixel cameras, and I’d really like to see a more accurate viewfinder, but there’s plenty of resolution here to make sharp 8x10 prints.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the ultra-thin Minolta DiMAGE Xg, another digital camera that was first announced at PMA 2004. “I’ve been a fan of Minolta’s “X” line of subcompact cameras since the original version was first introduced nearly three years ago. Ultra-compact digicams often seem to involve a lot of…
LetsGoDigital are reporting that Sony are set to release the ultra-expensive Qualia 016 digital camera in the USA. The Sony Qualia 016 measures 2.72 x 0.66 x 0.94 inches (69.1x16.8x24mm) and weighs just 50g. In order to eliminate the blur caused by tiny movements of the hand, the 016 takes up to 4 pictures in very rapid succession and then combines them into one image.
The Qualia 016 will be available this Spring and costs just $3,900!
Website: LetsGoDigital - Sony unveils QUALIA ultra compact digital camera
LetsGoDigital are reporting that Sony are set to release the ultra-expensive Qualia 016 digital camera in the USA. The Sony Qualia 016 measures 2.72 x 0.66 x 0.94 inches (69.1x16.8x24mm) and weighs just 50g. In order to eliminate the blur caused by tiny movements of the hand, the 016 takes…
The Independent newspaper yesterday published a very interesting article about the longevity of CD-Rs, or rather the lack of it.
“But an investigation by a Dutch personal computer magazine, PC Active, has shown that some CD-Rs are unreadable in as little as two years, because the dyes in the CD’s recording layer fade. These dyes replace the aluminium “pits” of a music CD or CD-Rom, and the laser uses that layer to distinguish 0s from 1s. When the CD is written, the writing laser “burns” the dye, which becomes dark, to represent a “1” while a “0” will be left blank so that if the dye fades, there’s no difference; it’s just a long string of nothing to the playback laser.”
So are DVD’s, which I’ve recently started using, a better alternative? Apparently not…
“Recordable DVDs are not off the hook either. The “dye chemicals” in write-once DVDs are similar to CD-R, though recording density and disk construction differ. “We’re in the process of testing DVDs and we’re sure that the same problems will occur,” said Horlings, who plans to publish his findings soon.”
So how do you currently archive your treasured photo collection? Cd-Rs? DVDs? Hard drives? Good old reliable film? Sounds like a great topic for the PhotographyBLOG Poll :-)
The Independent newspaper yesterday published a very interesting article about the longevity of CD-Rs, or rather the lack of it. “But an investigation by a Dutch personal computer magazine, PC Active, has shown that some CD-Rs are unreadable in as little as two years, because the dyes in the CD’s…
PC Magazine have compared all 5 of the latest 8-megapixel digital cameras from Canon, Konica Minolta, Nikon, Olympus and Sony.
“We tested five of the latest 8MP cameras, priced from $999 to $1,100. They share many features, including 3,264-by-2,448 maximum resolution, metal bodies, extended (but noninterchangeable) zoom lenses, electronic eye?level viewfinders, intelligent hot shoes for strobes, pop-up flashes, autofocus assist beams, and RAW file capabilities (RAW is a lossless file format that preserves images in an unprocessed state for later manipulation).
If image quality is your paramount concern and you have around $1,000 to spend on a camera, we still recommend a true digital SLR (such as the Canon Digital Rebel or Olympus E1). But for those who want the ease of a point-and-shoot but the image quality of a higher-end model, these new models might be just right.”
PC Magazine have compared all 5 of the latest 8-megapixel digital cameras from Canon, Konica Minolta, Nikon, Olympus and Sony. “We tested five of the latest 8MP cameras, priced from $999 to $1,100. They share many features, including 3,264-by-2,448 maximum resolution, metal bodies, extended (but noninterchangeable) zoom lenses, electronic eye?level…
The website Boston.com have published a guide to the cheaper end of the monitor calibration market, looking at ColorPlus from ColorVision, Eye One Display from GretagMacbeth and a software program called DisplayMate (found via Digicamera.net).
“To test whether calibration had any effect on my printouts, I output photos before and after running ColorPlus. There was virtually no difference between the two images; they both looked good. Does that mean that the calibration didn’t work? Not necessarily.
ColorPlus did make significant changes to my monitor display, bringing it more in line with the printouts. Colors popped a bit more and the screen wasn’t as bright.”
The website Boston.com have published a guide to the cheaper end of the monitor calibration market, looking at ColorPlus from ColorVision, Eye One Display from GretagMacbeth and a software program called DisplayMate (found via Digicamera.net). “To test whether calibration had any effect on my printouts, I output photos before and…
BenQ Press Release 22/04/04
BenQ Launches a New Generation of Stylish Scanners
Europe, 22nd of April, 2004 - BenQ announces the release of five new scanners, the 5150C, 5000, 5550, 6550T and 7550T. Following the heels of the BenQ 5250C, these five new models continue BenQ’s tradition of bringing consumers stylish scanners, with great functionality.
A new addition to BenQ’s CIS series scanner family, the BenQ 5150C scanner is ideal for the design conscious and discerning user, whether at home, work or school. Providing 1200 dpi resolution scans with 48-bit colors, easy compatibility with your notebook or PC and a USB connection that doubles as the power cord, the BenQ 5150C also features a sleek and contemporary exterior that is perfect for any modern home or office decor.
BenQ Press Release 22/04/04 BenQ Launches a New Generation of Stylish Scanners Europe, 22nd of April, 2004 - BenQ announces the release of five new scanners, the 5150C, 5000, 5550, 6550T and 7550T. Following the heels of the BenQ 5250C, these five new models continue BenQ’s tradition of bringing consumers…