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The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the new Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z4, which packs the first high-resolution 4-megapixel CCD of the EXILIM lineup into a stylish and thin card size body. The EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z4 retails for $399.99 and is available now.
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the new Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z4, which packs the first high-resolution 4-megapixel CCD of the EXILIM lineup into a stylish and thin card size body. The EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z4 retails for $399.99 and is available now. Website: Index Digicam - Casio EXILIM ZOOM…
Digital Outback Photo have reviewed a new PC-only plugin by Kevin Dobson that sharpens your digital photos in a simple way without creating too many sharpening artifacts. There’s a trial version available to download (which leaves a watermark on the image) and if you like what you see you can order it from the Digital Outback Photo website.
Digital Outback Photo have reviewed a new PC-only plugin by Kevin Dobson that sharpens your digital photos in a simple way without creating too many sharpening artifacts. There’s a trial version available to download (which leaves a watermark on the image) and if you like what you see you can…
“Breeze Systems Press Release”
Breeze Systems’ PSRemote Supports the new Canon PowerShot Pro1, A75, S500, S410 and SD110 Cameras
5th March, 2004: Breeze Systems today announced Breeze PSRemote Version 1.2 software supports Canon?s new PowerShot Pro1 camera, as well as the PowerShot A75, S500, S410 and SD110 announced by Canon at PMA in February.
Chris Breeze explained, “PSRemote has been designed to learn the settings of PowerShot cameras when the camera is first connected. This usually enables the program to support new PowerShot models without modification.”
“Breeze Systems Press Release” Breeze Systems’ PSRemote Supports the new Canon PowerShot Pro1, A75, S500, S410 and SD110 Cameras 5th March, 2004: Breeze Systems today announced Breeze PSRemote Version 1.2 software supports Canon?s new PowerShot Pro1 camera, as well as the PowerShot A75, S500, S410 and SD110 announced by Canon…
DIWA Press Release 05/03/04
Friday, 5th March 2004: The Digital Imaging Websites Association (DIWA) is delighted to announce that Steve’s Digicams (www.steves-digicams.com) has joined the DIWA team. The number one* US-based online digital photography review site, Steve’s Digicams joins 8 existing DIWA members based across Europe.
“I’m delighted to confirm my association with DIWA,” commented Steve Sanders, founder and webmaster of Steve’s Digicams. He added: “I look forward to being an important part of the DIWA team, helping to establish DIWA’s digital imaging product awards as the most valued and trusted in the industry, both for consumers and the industry.”
Ian Burley, DIWA general manager, explained: “The addition of Steve’s Digicams to the DIWA line is a huge boost for the realisation of DIWA’s ambitious goals.” He added: “DIWA has a regular dialogue with product manufacturers in the industry. Again and again we are hearing that the DIWA formula of rigorous and standardised product test scoring is just what the industry has been looking for. With Steve’s Digicams onboard, DIWA has a vital presence in the USA. This news makes DIWA no longer just an interesting new idea from Europe, but a global force to be reckoned with.”
Like all DIWA members, Steve’s Digicams adopts DIWA’s unique product test scoring system to evaluate products being reviewed. By statistical comparison of standardised data from a minimum quota of test scores per product, DIWA determines if that product has met the strict criteria for a Gold, Silver or Bronze award. These awards are made throughout the year in addition to annual Platinum awards for the single most outstanding product in its category.
The DIWA website, at www.diwa-awards.com, functions as a multi-lingual portal to reviews on all member websites, now spanning the USA, Norway, Denmark, Turkey, Slovenia, The Netherlands, Poland, the UK and Spain. DIWA is actively seeking to include members from more countries and expects to make further announcements later this year.
For more information, please email [email protected] or visit our home page at www.diwa-awards.com.
*According to Alexa web traffic data.
DIWA Press Release 05/03/04 Friday, 5th March 2004: The Digital Imaging Websites Association (DIWA) is delighted to announce that Steve’s Digicams (www.steves-digicams.com) has joined the DIWA team. The number one* US-based online digital photography review site, Steve’s Digicams joins 8 existing DIWA members based across Europe. “I’m delighted to confirm…
Artist David Hockney has publically denounced photography as a legitimate art form in the Guardian newspaper, claiming “that photographs can be so easily altered these days that they can no longer be seen as factual or true”. Hockney claims that art photography is “dulll” and that the validity of war photography has been cast into doubt by digital imaging techniques. Apparently “Hockney hopes there will be a positive side-effect for painting, which will gain in standing in reverse proportion.” Hmmmm.
Website: The Guardian- “The camera today? You can’t trust it.”
Artist David Hockney has publically denounced photography as a legitimate art form in the Guardian newspaper, claiming “that photographs can be so easily altered these days that they can no longer be seen as factual or true”. Hockney claims that art photography is “dulll” and that the validity of war…
Wired.com have an interesting story about the hacking of Creative Technology’s MuVo2 MP3 player. Apparently the MuVo2 contains a 4Gb Hitachi MicroDrive, which normally retails for around $500. The MuVo2 only costs $200 (how much markup are Hitachi making on the stand-alone drive?!) so photographers have been buying the MuVo2 and removing the MicroDrive to use in their digital cameras. Not surprisingly the MuVo2 is said to be in short supply at the moment…
“The Hitachi microdrive is the same size as a standard CompactFlash, or CF, card, a popular storage medium for digital cameras. In fact, the drive is designed to be interchangeable with CF cards. The drive can simply be inserted into the camera and formatted to store pictures. The drive can also be read with most CF card readers.”
If you’re interested in this hack then andymack.com has a step-by-step guide…
Thanks to Stephen Anstey for sending me the links :-)
UPDATED 08/03/04: Photo.net have also added a step-by-step guide to dismantling the MuVo 2.
Website: Wired.com - “Cannibals Descend on MP3 Players”
Website: andymack.com
Website: Photo.net
Wired.com have an interesting story about the hacking of Creative Technology’s MuVo2 MP3 player. Apparently the MuVo2 contains a 4Gb Hitachi MicroDrive, which normally retails for around $500. The MuVo2 only costs $200 (how much markup are Hitachi making on the stand-alone drive?!) so photographers have been buying the MuVo…
Microsoft are reportedly testing a prototype imaging device that automatically records a constant stream of images, up to 2,000 for 12 hours a day. Dubbed Sensecam, the new technology is being demonstrated at the annual TechFest, hosted by Microsoft Research (found via Engadget.
“The prototype responds to changes such as bright lights and sudden movements and might one day even respond to other stimuli such as heart rate or skin temperature - to track medical problems as easily as to record a Hawaiian vacation.”
Website: The Miami Herald - “Microsoft Gadget Keeps Record of Your Life”
Microsoft are reportedly testing a prototype imaging device that automatically records a constant stream of images, up to 2,000 for 12 hours a day. Dubbed Sensecam, the new technology is being demonstrated at the annual TechFest, hosted by Microsoft Research (found via Engadget. “The prototype responds to changes such as…
Luminous Landscape have today reviewed Noise Ninja from PictureCode Software. This software package claims to effectively remove noise from digital camera and scanned images. Does Michael Reichmann agree? Find out in his review…
Website: Luminous Landscape - Noise Ninja Review
Website: Noise Ninja
Luminous Landscape have today reviewed Noise Ninja from PictureCode Software. This software package claims to effectively remove noise from digital camera and scanned images. Does Michael Reichmann agree? Find out in his review… Website: Luminous Landscape - Noise Ninja Review Website: Noise Ninja
Imaging Resource have published their review of the tiny Canon PowerShot SD10 (also known as the Digital IXUS i in some countries). The SD10 has a street price of $349 in the USA and £299 in the UK.
“The Canon ELPH series of digicams continues to be a popular option for many consumers, given its tiny size and reputation for great quality. The PowerShot SD10 Digital ELPH shrinks the line even further, taking advantage of that small SD memory card image storage, and sports a near-4-megapixel CCD for high resolution images. Although exposure control is mainly automatic, the availability of exposures up to 15 seconds and adjustable ISO increases the camera’s exposure versatility a great deal.”
Imaging Resource have published their review of the tiny Canon PowerShot SD10 (also known as the Digital IXUS i in some countries). The SD10 has a street price of $349 in the USA and £299 in the UK. “The Canon ELPH series of digicams continues to be a popular option…
Imaging Resource Resource have posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix 3700 digital camera. The Coolpix 3700 has a very different design from previous Coolpix models, with a brushed aluminium body that’s both slim and lightweight. The 3.2 megapixel 3700 features a 3x optical zoom that is equivalent to 35-105mm lens on a 35mm camera.
“The 3700’s small, compact design makes it a good candidate for travel, as the camera fits easily into a shirt pocket or small purse. The retractable lens design keeps the camera body smooth and low-profile, perfect for pockets, and the silver, metal body is fashionably chic as well as rugged. With the convenience of automatic exposure control and extensive preset shooting modes, the 3700 is perfect for novices and amateurs looking for great pictures and hassle-free camera operation, but has enough capability to handle a variety of shooting conditions.”
Imaging Resource Resource have posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix 3700 digital camera. The Coolpix 3700 has a very different design from previous Coolpix models, with a brushed aluminium body that’s both slim and lightweight. The 3.2 megapixel 3700 features a 3x optical zoom that is equivalent to 35-105mm…
The Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the Casio QV-R40, a 4 megapixel digicam which has an amazing start-up time of one second and shutter-lag of 0.01 seconds. The Casio QV-R40 currently retails for around $300 / £300.
Website: Fotopolis - Casio QV-R40 Review
The Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the Casio QV-R40, a 4 megapixel digicam which has an amazing start-up time of one second and shutter-lag of 0.01 seconds. The Casio QV-R40 currently retails for around $300 / £300. Website: Fotopolis - Casio QV-R40 Review
The Polish website Fotopolis have posted a review of the Olympus CAMEDIA C-5060 Wide Zoom camera, an updated version of the popular Olympus CAMEDIA C-5050 model, with a wider-angle lens that is equivalent to a 27-110mm lens on a 35mm camera.
The Polish website Fotopolis have posted a review of the Olympus CAMEDIA C-5060 Wide Zoom camera, an updated version of the popular Olympus CAMEDIA C-5050 model, with a wider-angle lens that is equivalent to a 27-110mm lens on a 35mm camera. Website: Fotopolis - Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom Review
The Norwegian website Digit has posted its review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1, a rangefinder-like digital camera which is exactly the same as the Leica Digilux 2 in terms of camera design.
The Norwegian website Digit has posted its review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1, a rangefinder-like digital camera which is exactly the same as the Leica Digilux 2 in terms of camera design. Website: Digit - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1 Review
Charlotte K. Lowrie of MSN Photos has just posted a very detailed review of the new DSLR from Kodak, the 14 megapixel DCS Pro SLR/n.
“A year ago, I recommended buying the 14n for specific genres of photography and with caveats. This year I recommend the SLR/n as a serious contender for professionals in all categories except photojournalism, sports, and low-light/fast-action (paparazzi!) categories. I make these exceptions because the camera is not weather resistant nor is it the speediest model on the lot.”
Charlotte K. Lowrie of MSN Photos has just posted a very detailed review of the new DSLR from Kodak, the 14 megapixel DCS Pro SLR/n. “A year ago, I recommended buying the 14n for specific genres of photography and with caveats. This year I recommend the SLR/n as a serious…
The Norwegian website Akamera.no have reviewed the new 5-megapixel Casio QV-R51.
Website: Akamera.no - Casio QV-R51 Review
The Norwegian website Akamera.no have reviewed the new 5-megapixel Casio QV-R51. Website: Akamera.no - Casio QV-R51 Review
Roxio Press Release 01/03/04
Roxio introduces exciting new look to the packaging of its next generation of digital media products
London, UK - March 1, 2004 - Roxio, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROXI), The Digital Media Company?, provider of the best selling digital media software in the world, today unveil an exciting new brand image for their new digital media software range, including the next generation of the UK’s best selling* utility software, Roxio Creator 7. The new packaging has been designed to communicate quality, scale and value.
Roxio Creator 7 revolutionises digital media management and defines an entirely new software category by bringing together Roxio’s complete line of next generation, full-featured photo, video, music, burning, and authoring brands; PhotoSuite, VideoWave, Napster and Easy CD & DVD in the first truly integrated Digital Media Suite for the PC.
Roxio Press Release 01/03/04 Roxio introduces exciting new look to the packaging of its next generation of digital media products London, UK - March 1, 2004 - Roxio, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROXI), The Digital Media Company?, provider of the best selling digital media software in the world, today unveil an exciting…
Kodak Press Release 04/03/04
FOCUS ON IMAGING, 22nd February 2004 - Kodak is introducing a new KODAK PROFESSIONAL BW400CN film, as well as an improved KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 800 film, further bolstering its industry-renowned portfolio of professional films. These new films are designed for commercial, wedding/portrait and advanced amateur photographers. “The introduction of these films reinforces Kodak’s commitment to provide film alternatives that continue to meet the creative, business and workflow needs of professional and amateur photographers,” said Myriam Quinones, Product Manager Kodak Professional film. “In today’s image-intensive world, photographers have unique needs. These new films are designed around what they want - intense colour, beautiful skin tones, fine grain for scanning to digital files and/or black-and-white film that can process as easy as colour negative film.”
Kodak Press Release 04/03/04 FOCUS ON IMAGING, 22nd February 2004 - Kodak is introducing a new KODAK PROFESSIONAL BW400CN film, as well as an improved KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 800 film, further bolstering its industry-renowned portfolio of professional films. These new films are designed for commercial, wedding/portrait and advanced amateur photographers…
Kodak Press Release 04/03/04
Kodak Professional’s Venerable TRI-X Black-and-White Film Celebrates 50 Years of Unparalleled Popularity and Quality Film Revered by World?s Elite Photographers, Industry Experts, and Students
FOCUS ON IMAGING, 22nd February 2004 - TRI-X Film has, in the fifty years of its existence, achieved iconic status in the photographic industry crossing boundaries of all applications and types of photographers - commercial, nature, fine art, portraiture, editorial students - and remains Kodak?s largest-selling black-and-white film.
“Fifty years ago, TRI-X Film created a class of its own with its speed and unique look. Today, it stands alone,” said Myriam Quinones, Product Manager, Professional Film Capture Products. “Whether a photographer wants to convey power, beauty, intensity or grace all in the absence of colour, TRI-X Film captures it like no other. The look of TRI-X Film is unparalleled, and it is the black-and-white choice of many professional photographers.”
Kodak Press Release 04/03/04 Kodak Professional’s Venerable TRI-X Black-and-White Film Celebrates 50 Years of Unparalleled Popularity and Quality Film Revered by World?s Elite Photographers, Industry Experts, and Students FOCUS ON IMAGING, 22nd February 2004 - TRI-X Film has, in the fifty years of its existence, achieved iconic status in the…
Kodak Press Release 04/03/04
Kodak Drives Category Innovation with Consumer Film and Single Use Cameras
Enhanced KODAK High Definition Single Use Cameras and KODAK ULTRA MAX Film Deliver Premium Benefits to Consumers
FOCUS ON IMAGING, February 22nd 2004 - Kodak has announced enhancements to its consumer portfolio with improved KODAK High Definition and KODAK ULTRA MAX Film platforms to deliver key consumer benefits, including enhanced clarity and versatility in a multitude of film formats.
This announcement underscores the company’s commitment to producing the world?s highest quality film. These portfolio enhancements build upon the success of recent innovations such as KODAK High Definition Film, and will become widely available in spring 2004.
Kodak estimates that around 90 million rolls of film will be used this year to capture images. Kodak?s enhanced portfolio recognizes this, providing tangible benefits to consumers - offering clearer and more flexible images from single use cameras and film.
Kodak Press Release 04/03/04 Kodak Drives Category Innovation with Consumer Film and Single Use Cameras Enhanced KODAK High Definition Single Use Cameras and KODAK ULTRA MAX Film Deliver Premium Benefits to Consumers FOCUS ON IMAGING, February 22nd 2004 - Kodak has announced enhancements to its consumer portfolio with improved KODAK…
Peter Marshall over at the About.com Photography website has written an interesting article about digital exposure and how to ensure that you get it right.
“The most common fault shown in digital pictures is burnt out highlights, often seen as skies devoid of detail, just clear white, or sometimes even with areas of false colour. You also don’t need to look far to find pictures lacking in shadow detail, with empty black areas where there should be subject.
Contrast is a related problem, and many digital pictures are far too bright and contrasty, while others show a bright sky with everything else looking dull and dark. “
Website: Photography at About.com - “Getting Digital Exposure Right”
Peter Marshall over at the About.com Photography website has written an interesting article about digital exposure and how to ensure that you get it right. “The most common fault shown in digital pictures is burnt out highlights, often seen as skies devoid of detail, just clear white, or sometimes even…