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Another day, another Nikon D70 review :-) This time it’s the turn of Imaging Resource, who published their review of the 6 megapixel Nikon D70 DSLR yesterday.
“With the D70, Nikon apparently chose to go with a less aggressive antialiasing filter than in the D100, which produces the crisper-looking images, but also leaves it open to moire problems with repeating patterns. (This is probably the one aspect of the D70 that I found the most annoying, but on the whole, I’m personally willing to accept a very occasional moire problem for the increased sharpness that comes with it.) Comparing the D70’s images to those from the Canon cameras, the D70’s photos tend to look just slightly crisper…”
Website: Imaging Resource - Nikon D70 Review
Another day, another Nikon D70 review :-) This time it’s the turn of Imaging Resource, who published their review of the 6 megapixel Nikon D70 DSLR yesterday. “With the D70, Nikon apparently chose to go with a less aggressive antialiasing filter than in the D100, which produces the crisper-looking images…
Dphoto.us have just posted the first part of their review of the new 8-megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 digital camera.
“As I’m used to shooting with a couple of Canon 1D’s and several thousand dollars worth of lenses whenever I am working, I was very anxious to see how the latest crop of “Top Shelf” fixed lens digital cameras handled. A camera can have all the bells and whistles and whizz bang gizmos in the world. But to me, it all boils down to whether or not the camera can make a picture you are proud of.”
Dphoto.us have just posted the first part of their review of the new 8-megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 digital camera. “As I’m used to shooting with a couple of Canon 1D’s and several thousand dollars worth of lenses whenever I am working, I was very anxious to see how the…
Fuji Photo Film U.S.A Press Release 14/04/04
NEW STUDY BY FUJIFILM AND INFOTRENDS REVEALS MORE CONSUMERS PRINTING THEIR DIGITAL PHOTOS AT RETAIL LOCATIONS
Rise in digital camera ownership, coupled with trend in growing awareness of retail printing, positive sign for retail photofinishing market
VALHALLA, NY, APRIL 14, 2004 - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., a pioneer in digital imaging products and services, today announced the results of its Year Three Digital Camera Retail Printing Study. The study reveals that the percentage of consumers now aware that they can print digital images at retail locations has doubled since the Year Two study. In addition, the survey, conducted by InfoTrends Research Group for Fujifilm in January 2004, shows a significant increase in the number of consumers now choosing to print at retail. The study surveyed the preferences of digital camera owners and prospective buyers in the areas of digital camera use, printing and storing of digital images.
Today, more than 30 percent of U.S. households own at least one digital camera 1. That number is expected to reach 40 percent by the end of 2004. As digital images proliferate, consumers must store and manage their pictures. Currently, a quarter of digital camera users employ printing as a method of storing images. This number is expected to rise in proportion to increasing image management needs in the future.
Fuji Photo Film U.S.A Press Release 14/04/04 NEW STUDY BY FUJIFILM AND INFOTRENDS REVEALS MORE CONSUMERS PRINTING THEIR DIGITAL PHOTOS AT RETAIL LOCATIONS Rise in digital camera ownership, coupled with trend in growing awareness of retail printing, positive sign for retail photofinishing market VALHALLA, NY, APRIL 14, 2004 - Fuji…
SanDisk Corporation Press Release 14/04/04
SANDISK TO OFFER miniSD CARDS AT RETAIL IN TAIWAN TO MEET GROWING DEMAND FOR MOBILE PHONES
SanDisk Is First To Market With miniSD; Available At Retail Stores In May
TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 14, 2004 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), the world?s largest supplier of flash memory storage card products, announced today that it will start to sell miniSDO memory cards through retail stores in Taiwan starting in May. SanDisk miniSD cards will be offered in capacities that range from 32 megabytes (MB) to 256MB.
SanDisk miniSD cards are used to store digital images, video, MP3 files and other data in camera phones and multimedia mobile phones. The announcement was made today in Taipei, where SanDisk and its retail distributor in Taiwan, Princeton Technology C&C Corporation (PTC), held a joint press conference.
SanDisk Corporation Press Release 14/04/04 SANDISK TO OFFER miniSD CARDS AT RETAIL IN TAIWAN TO MEET GROWING DEMAND FOR MOBILE PHONES SanDisk Is First To Market With miniSD; Available At Retail Stores In May TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 14, 2004 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), the world?s largest supplier of flash…
After over a month of posting Tenerife photos (I still have a couple of days worth to sort through yet), I’ve returned home with these shots of my local high street. It’s amazing what you can find just yards away from where you live, if you put your mind to it. An hour of walking up one side and down the other produced some good (if not particularly noteworthy) pictures, although the grey overcast sky didn’t really help.
After over a month of posting Tenerife photos (I still have a couple of days worth to sort through yet), I’ve returned home with these shots of my local high street. It’s amazing what you can find just yards away from where you live, if you put your mind to…
Both DPReview and Digit.no have reported today that Sony Japan has announced the 5 megapixel DSC-T11 digital camera. This is an updated, slimmer version of the DSC-T1 camera, with the main differences being a flat front and a strap attachment bar on the left of the camera body. Full specs can be found on DPReview. There’s no indication yet if the DSC-T11 will be released outside Japan.
Website: DPReview - Sony’s new DSC-T11 and more
Website: DigIT - Sony DSC-T11
Website: Sony Japan - Sony DSC-T11
Both DPReview and Digit.no have reported today that Sony Japan has announced the 5 megapixel DSC-T11 digital camera. This is an updated, slimmer version of the DSC-T1 camera, with the main differences being a flat front and a strap attachment bar on the left of the camera body. Full specs…
A news story over on Imaging Resource reports that Leica are cutting 117 jobs from its head office in Solms, with more reductions to follow later this year:
“Leica Chairman of the Board Hanns-Peter Cohn cites an ongoing reduction in consumer spending - particularly on expensive items like the company’s cameras - as the cause for the layoffs. Likewise, the trend towards digital photography has caused the company’s sales figures to fall.”
Website: Imaging Resource- Leica cuts 117 jobs, more cuts on the way
A news story over on Imaging Resource reports that Leica are cutting 117 jobs from its head office in Solms, with more reductions to follow later this year: “Leica Chairman of the Board Hanns-Peter Cohn cites an ongoing reduction in consumer spending - particularly on expensive items like the company’s…
Crutchfield Advisor have just reviewed the Canon Powershot S1 IS digital camera, which offers 10x image stablised zoom, 3 megapixels and high-quality 640 x 480 video at 30 frames/second with sound.
“Canon’s S1 combines capable automatic digital photography with some really advantageous features. The optical zoom was as powerful as I expected, although I personally found it as useful for capturing candid-style photos of friends and family, or easy close-ups of small objects, as I did for zeroing in on distant subjects or scenes. (I strongly recommend the S1 for parents who want to snap digital shots of their kids; with its telephoto zoom lens, it’s a fantastic way to capture a moment without getting close enough to intrude upon it.) And the Image Stabilizer did a wonderful job of correcting for my unsteady shooting style.”
Crutchfield Advisor have just reviewed the Canon Powershot S1 IS digital camera, which offers 10x image stablised zoom, 3 megapixels and high-quality 640 x 480 video at 30 frames/second with sound. “Canon’s S1 combines capable automatic digital photography with some really advantageous features. The optical zoom was as powerful as…
The Spanish website Quesabesde 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 Spanish website Quesabesde 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: Quesabesde - Canon PowerShot Pro1 Review
Professional photographer Thom Hogan has just published his review of the 6 megapixel Nikon D70 DSLR.
“If the Digital Rebel is a crippled 10D, the D70 is an enhanced D100! Love the meter, love the flash, like the improved controls and menus, not missing much of anything (realistically, only the missing mirror pre-release is a functional thing that I miss).”
Website: Thom Hogan - Nikon D70 Review
Professional photographer Thom Hogan has just published his review of the 6 megapixel Nikon D70 DSLR. “If the Digital Rebel is a crippled 10D, the D70 is an enhanced D100! Love the meter, love the flash, like the improved controls and menus, not missing much of anything (realistically, only the…
CNET have just published their review of the 6 megapixel Nikon D70 DSLR, which in their opinion is the new king of the DSLR hill:
“Beware: The minute you pick up the Nikon D70, you’ll start believing you’re a great photographer. With a solid and well-designed body, intelligently implemented features, speedy performance, and impressive photo quality, this 6-megapixel dSLR delivers an as yet unmatched digital-photography experience for the enthusiast.”
Website: CNET - Nikon D70 Review
CNET have just published their review of the 6 megapixel Nikon D70 DSLR, which in their opinion is the new king of the DSLR hill: “Beware: The minute you pick up the Nikon D70, you’ll start believing you’re a great photographer. With a solid and well-designed body, intelligently implemented features…
In a short report by NE Asia Online, Kodak are said to be re-entering the Japanese digicam marketplace in Autumn of this year, after they completely withdrew in 2001. There’s also a snippet of interesting global news:
“Kodak plans to introduce a new model for the Japanese market, and several global models sold for the US and European markets. It also will launch a small-sized mobile printer that can be carried easily and print photos on the spot.”
Website: NE Asia Online - Kodak to Re-Enter Japanese Digital Still Camera Market in Fall 2004
In a short report by NE Asia Online, Kodak are said to be re-entering the Japanese digicam marketplace in Autumn of this year, after they completely withdrew in 2001. There’s also a snippet of interesting global news: “Kodak plans to introduce a new model for the Japanese market, and several…
All PhotographyBLOG members are automatically given 5Mbs of free Gallery space (if you are not already a member, you can register here).
You can now choose to upgrade to an account with more disk space and features whenever you like. There are four different accounts available with various amounts of disk space:
Advanced Members 50—50Mbs disk space
Advanced Members 100—100Mbs disk space
Advanced Members 200—200Mbs disk space
Advanced Members 300—300Mbs disk space
All four accounts allow you to upload files of any size and to create your own custom albums to store your photos in (the free Members account no longer allows album creation).
Visit the following page to see the differences, prices and to upgrade your Gallery:
All PhotographyBLOG members are automatically given 5Mbs of free Gallery space (if you are not already a member, you can register here). You can now choose to upgrade to an account with more disk space and features whenever you like. There are four different accounts available with various amounts of…
PhotographyBLOG has now teamed up with Amazon.co.uk to offer you a range of photography products. PhotographyBLOG receives a small commission for every purchase that you make, so you will also help to support the future of this website. Simply visit the shop and click the product that you want to buy, or click the Amazon button, and you will be taken to the Amazon.co.uk website.
PhotographyBLOG has now teamed up with Amazon.co.uk to offer you a range of photography products. PhotographyBLOG receives a small commission for every purchase that you make, so you will also help to support the future of this website. Simply visit the shop and click the product that you want to…
The Fuji FinePix S7000 Zoom is an updated version of the very popular 3 megapixel FinePix S602 Pro Zoom, featuring a brand new 6 megapixel 4th Generation Super CCD HR sensor. The Fuji FinePix S7000 Zoom is positioned by Fuji as an alternative to an SLR camera and is aimed at both the professional and amateur photographer. In an age when you can buy a 6-megapixel DSLR with a lens or an 8 megapixel digicam for around ?800, is the Fuji FinePix S7000 Zoom worth considering? Read my review to find out.
Website: Fuji FinePix S7000 Zoom Review
The Fuji FinePix S7000 Zoom is an updated version of the very popular 3 megapixel FinePix S602 Pro Zoom, featuring a brand new 6 megapixel 4th Generation Super CCD HR sensor. The Fuji FinePix S7000 Zoom is positioned by Fuji as an alternative to an SLR camera and is aimed…
Photo.net have just reviewed the Canon EF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6, which ships as part of a kit with the Canon EOS 300D / Digital Rebel and can only be used on that digital SLR camera.
“The 18-55/3.5-5.6 is a very good lens for $100. It’s weaknesses show up at the ends of its zoom range (18mm and 55mm), especially in the corners of the frame when used wide open where resolution and contrast can be rather poor. To get decent sharpness in the corners requires stopping to f8 at 18mm or f11 at 55mm - but you still won’t get the same image quality as you would from a a prime or “L” series zoom lens. In the mid range (28mm), performance is pretty good at both center and edge. For a cheap, plastic mount, low end consumer lens, the 18-55 is certainly better than I would have expected.”
Photo.net have just reviewed the Canon EF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6, which ships as part of a kit with the Canon EOS 300D / Digital Rebel and can only be used on that digital SLR camera. “The 18-55/3.5-5.6 is a very good lens for $100. It’s weaknesses show up at the ends of…
The latest Luminous Landscape article is an introduction to astrophotography by Jeff Ball.
“Fortunately, astrophotographers are benefiting greatly from the focus efforts of digital camera manufacturers to reduce noise in their chips. The new chips, especially the CMOS chips, have proven to be pretty good astronomical imaging devices. In their current configuration, the filters reduce the sensitivity of the chips to the 656nm spectral line, but some astronomical manufacturers are actually modifying the filter on the Digital Rebel to improve the 656nm sensitivity for astronomical imaging.”
The latest Luminous Landscape article is an introduction to astrophotography by Jeff Ball. “Fortunately, astrophotographers are benefiting greatly from the focus efforts of digital camera manufacturers to reduce noise in their chips. The new chips, especially the CMOS chips, have proven to be pretty good astronomical imaging devices. In their…
DCResource have just published their review of the 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 digital camera.
“The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 is an impressive camera that packs a 5 Megapixel CCD, robust performance, VGA movie mode, large LCD, and even an AF-assist lamp into an ultra-compact metal body. It does so at a hefty (list) price, though: $550. That’s a lot of bucks for a point-and-shoot camera.”
DCResource have just published their review of the 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 digital camera. “The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 is an impressive camera that packs a 5 Megapixel CCD, robust performance, VGA movie mode, large LCD, and even an AF-assist lamp into an ultra-compact metal body. It does so at…
The Danish website Akamera.dk have just published their review of the new 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital camera.
The Danish website Akamera.dk have just published their review of the new 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital camera. Website: Akamera.dk - Nikon Coolpix 8700 Review
Nikon USA Press Release 12/04/04
MELVILLE, N.Y., April 12 /PRNewswire/—Nikon (http://www.nikonusa.com), the world leader in photography, announced today that it is an official sponsor of the New York Mets. The partnership aims to support the Major League Baseball team with a variety of events throughout the year.
“Nikon is thrilled to support one of the most visible franchises in professional baseball,” says Anna Marie Bakker, General Manager of Communications, Nikon Inc. “Clearly, this is a unique way to combine our innovative products with a great American pastime. As a Long Island-basedcompany, we are certainly excited to extend our corporate support to worthwhile organizations such as the Mets as well as the New York metropolitan community.”
Nikon USA Press Release 12/04/04 MELVILLE, N.Y., April 12 /PRNewswire/—Nikon (http://www.nikonusa.com), the world leader in photography, announced today that it is an official sponsor of the New York Mets. The partnership aims to support the Major League Baseball team with a variety of events throughout the year. “Nikon is thrilled…