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Olympus have announced to a new addition to their range of stylish digital compact cameras.
“The C-450ZOOM is ideal for capturing spontaneous moments at parties or on holiday in fantastic quality. To let you snap away without worrying about the settings, it is packed with an array of precision metering functions plus a selection of scene programs, including landscape and night scene. Thanks to the four megapixel resolution and image optimisation functions the results impress with their clarity, even when printed in large format. Ideal for newcomers looking for a first-class start in digital photography, this 3x compact zoom is topped by an attractive price.”
The main features of the CAMEDIA C-450ZOOM are:
- 4.0 million pixels for image processing
- 3x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 35-105 mm) and 4x digital zoom
- Large LCD monitor (1.8 inch)
- Full auto program and four scene programs for easy shooting
- Multi-language menu
- QuickTime motion JPEG for movie recording
- Multiple functions such as image rotation, B/W, sepia, panorama and 2-in-1
- Saves images on the ultra-compact xD-Picture Card
- USB AutoConnect for fast data transfer and video out
Website: Olympus Press Release
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Olympus have announced to a new addition to their range of stylish digital compact cameras. “The C-450ZOOM is ideal for capturing spontaneous moments at parties or on holiday in fantastic quality. To let you snap away without worrying about the settings, it is packed with an array of precision metering…
28MM is an online photography magazine that showcases traditional, digital, and lo-tech photography by amateur, hobbyist, and professional photographers. The new August issue is now online, featuring some great photography by the likes of Emsese Gaal (Photote), Sean Slavin (NoWhere Photography) and Sensiti (Sensitive Light).
Website: 28mm.org
28MM is an online photography magazine that showcases traditional, digital, and lo-tech photography by amateur, hobbyist, and professional photographers. The new August issue is now online, featuring some great photography by the likes of Emsese Gaal (Photote), Sean Slavin (NoWhere Photography) and Sensiti (Sensitive Light). Website: 28mm.org
PhotographyBLOG reader Mike Strock has reminded me that Lexar have started shipping a 4Gb compact flash card. Retailing at $1,499 and capable of storing around 600 RAW files froma digital SLR like the Canon EOS 10D, this card is aimed firmly at the professional photographer. Here’s an eye-opening quote from Gizmodo.com:
“Four gigabytes is enough to store as many as 45,000 JPEGs, which is probably more photographs than the average person will take in their entire lifetime.”
PhotographyBLOG reader Mike Strock has reminded me that Lexar have started shipping a 4Gb compact flash card. Retailing at $1,499 and capable of storing around 600 RAW files froma digital SLR like the Canon EOS 10D, this card is aimed firmly at the professional photographer. Here’s an eye-opening quote from…
7dayshop.com are now selling the new 100 speed version of Fuji Velvia. The UK RRP is ?5.95 per 35mm roll, but 7dayshop are selling it for just ?3.29.
“Fuji’s brand new and multi award winning Velvia 100F has now arrived at 7dayshop.com…
...enthusiast and professional photographers everywhere will appreciate the extra speed
and versatility that this superb new Fuji professional colour slide film offers.
Already voted as “Slide Film of the Year” by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) and Practical Photography Magazine this film is sure to be the new standard by which all others will be judged. Certainly if 7dayshop.com pre-sales are anything to go by, we have yet another best selling Fujifilm product in our product line up too !”
Website: 7dayshop.com - Fuji Velvia 100F
7dayshop.com are now selling the new 100 speed version of Fuji Velvia. The UK RRP is ?5.95 per 35mm roll, but 7dayshop are selling it for just ?3.29. “Fuji’s brand new and multi award winning Velvia 100F has now arrived at 7dayshop.com… ...enthusiast and professional photographers everywhere will appreciate the…
Digital Camera Magazine is running a feature about British landmarks in it’s next issue (September), and is asking its readers to submit their photographs. There are no prizes for submitting, but you could get to see your photograph in print. Here’s the details:
“This week, we’re giving you the chance to feature your photographs in the magazine. Our next Top 10 feature is all about great British landmarks - and we want to see your best efforts! They could be shots of Big Ben, Stonehenge, The Angel of the North or the BioDomes at The Eden Project - whatever’s your favourite landmark.”
Website: www.dcmag.co.uk
Digital Camera Magazine is running a feature about British landmarks in it’s next issue (September), and is asking its readers to submit their photographs. There are no prizes for submitting, but you could get to see your photograph in print. Here’s the details: “This week, we’re giving you the chance…
Epson have just announced the PhotoPC L-400, a 4 megapixel digicam with 3x optical zoom. The L-400’s battery life certainly sounds promising:
“To offer the user maximum flexibility and cost effectiveness, the Epson PhotoPC energy management system allows standard AA batteries to take 500 Photos before they need replacing or recharging - useful for families abroad or away from electronic retail outlets.”
The Epson PhotoPC L-400 will be available at the start of September and will cost around ?329.
Website: ePhotoZine - Epson PhotoPC L-400
Epson have just announced the PhotoPC L-400, a 4 megapixel digicam with 3x optical zoom. The L-400’s battery life certainly sounds promising: “To offer the user maximum flexibility and cost effectiveness, the Epson PhotoPC energy management system allows standard AA batteries to take 500 Photos before they need replacing or…
Although no official announcement has been made by Kodak, the new 5 megapixel Kodak EasyShare DX4530 is set to hit stores in September. The new digicam is already listed on Amazon.com and has been spotted in Dixons stores in the UK, retailing for ?399.
Website: DCResource - Kodak EasyShare DX4530
Although no official announcement has been made by Kodak, the new 5 megapixel Kodak EasyShare DX4530 is set to hit stores in September. The new digicam is already listed on Amazon.com and has been spotted in Dixons stores in the UK, retailing for ?399. Website: DCResource - Kodak EasyShare DX4530
According to a thread by Graeme Knox on the DP-Now.com forums, a new upgraded version of the popular Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi digicam has been seen in New Zealand. It will be called the Minolta DiMAGE A1 and will have the following specification:
SLR type 5 Megapixel Digital Camera
7 x Optical (28 - 200mm) zoom
Super-fast AF system
Flash sync terminal
Image Stabilizer
Pivoting Screen
Uses Proprietary Battries
DP-Now have also posted an article about the new DiMAGE A1:
Website: DP-Now
The DiMAGE A1 will apparently cost NZ$2499.00 (which converts to ?908.50 / $1,463.62 / 1,295.48 EUR) and be available in October.
According to a thread by Graeme Knox on the DP-Now.com forums, a new upgraded version of the popular Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi digicam has been seen in New Zealand. It will be called the Minolta DiMAGE A1 and will have the following specification: SLR type 5 Megapixel Digital Camera 7 x…
The website Photography at About has published an interesting 5 part article which looks at the major new digital SLRs of 2003, the Pentax *ist D, Nikon D2H, Canon 10D and Olympus E1. If you’re currently trying to decide whether to make the leap to a digital SLR and which particular model you should buy, then this article provides a good overview of the current market.
“Although there seem to be several announcements of new digital cameras most weeks, few of these are of much interest to professional photographers. Progress in developing usable professional cameras often seems to be very slow. Pentax had a 6Mp ‘full-frame’ digital SLR in 2001, and some preliminary reviews based on prototypes appeared at the time, but we are still waiting to see an actual product.”
The website Photography at About has published an interesting 5 part article which looks at the major new digital SLRs of 2003, the Pentax *ist D, Nikon D2H, Canon 10D and Olympus E1. If you’re currently trying to decide whether to make the leap to a digital SLR and which…
Bob Atkins from Photo.net has written a comparative review of 3 affordable Canon standard zooms, coupled with the Canon EOS 10D. As usual Bob’s article is very well-written and thorough, with lots of test shots and samples.
“Canon currently have a number of choices for a general purpose zoom lens. Three of the choices are the 28-90/4-5.6 (USM and non-USM), the 28-105/3.5-4.5 USM and the 28-135/3.5-5.6 IS USM and these span the range from around $100 to $400 - so one of these lenses will probably fit your budget!”
Website: Photo.net - Canon Consumer Zooms
Bob Atkins from Photo.net has written a comparative review of 3 affordable Canon standard zooms, coupled with the Canon EOS 10D. As usual Bob’s article is very well-written and thorough, with lots of test shots and samples. “Canon currently have a number of choices for a general purpose zoom lens…
Mike Johnston’s Sunday Morning Photographer column tidies up a few loose ends before he goes on vacation, including the replies that he received about his recent “Where the heck is digital black and white?” article.
“Perhaps predictably, I heard from more people who agreed than disagreed with what I had to say. Only four people who wrote professed to be totally happy with the way they make black-and-white prints from digital files.”
Mike Johnston’s Sunday Morning Photographer column tidies up a few loose ends before he goes on vacation, including the replies that he received about his recent “Where the heck is digital black and white?” article. “Perhaps predictably, I heard from more people who agreed than disagreed with what I had…
Luminous Landscape has published a new article about an aspect of digital photography that is widely misunderstood; Photoshop’s Unsharp Mask filter. “Understanding the Digital Unsharp Mask” aims to clearly explain what this filter actually does, once and for all.
“Apparently, I have not been alone in feeling that the digital implementation of Unsharp Mask (USM) was one of the great mysteries of the universe. The USM dialogue has three sliders ? Amount, Radius, Threshold. They all have an effect, but finding an optimal setting seemed a hit and miss process because one never knew quite what the sliders were actually doing.”
Website: Luminous Landscape - “Understanding the Digital Unsharp Mask”
Luminous Landscape has published a new article about an aspect of digital photography that is widely misunderstood; Photoshop’s Unsharp Mask filter. “Understanding the Digital Unsharp Mask” aims to clearly explain what this filter actually does, once and for all. “Apparently, I have not been alone in feeling that the digital…
Digital Outback Photo have reviewed 2 new software plugins for Photoshop and other compatible programs, which they consider to be an essential part of their digital workflow. Colour Washer makes it easy to improve the contrast and the exposure of an image, whilst Focal Blade is a very flexible sharpening plugin. They are both priced at $49.95 download only, or $59.95 on CD, and both are only available for PC.
Digital Outback Photo have reviewed 2 new software plugins for Photoshop and other compatible programs, which they consider to be an essential part of their digital workflow. Colour Washer makes it easy to improve the contrast and the exposure of an image, whilst Focal Blade is a very flexible sharpening…
Digital Camera Resource have posted their final review of a production version of the Nikon Coolpix 5400.
“The Nikon Coolpix 5400 is a vast improvement over the 5000, placing it among the best of the full-featured 5 Megapixel cameras. Photo quality is excellent, with low noise, purple fringing, and redeye. Exposures were also much better than on the CP5000.”
Digital Camera Resource have posted their final review of a production version of the Nikon Coolpix 5400. “The Nikon Coolpix 5400 is a vast improvement over the 5000, placing it among the best of the full-featured 5 Megapixel cameras. Photo quality is excellent, with low noise, purple fringing, and redeye…
Sensitive Light is a well-designed weblog that features some absolutely stunning photography by it’s owner, Sensiti. This experimentation on the theme of smoke is particularly beautiful, and there are also some great hoverflies and damselflies images. Sensitive Light is a great way to start your Sunday morning!
Website: Sensitive Light
Sensitive Light is a well-designed weblog that features some absolutely stunning photography by it’s owner, Sensiti. This experimentation on the theme of smoke is particularly beautiful, and there are also some great hoverflies and damselflies images. Sensitive Light is a great way to start your Sunday morning! Website: Sensitive Light…
Digital Photography Now yesterday reported the imminent release of 2 new budget printers from Epson. The Stylus C64 and C84 printers are priced at ?69 and ?99 respectively (exc. VAT) and will be avialble in September.
Normally the release of yet more low-end, budget printers wouldn’t cause much of a stir, but the new Epsons both use DURABrite ink, rather than the more conventional dye-based ink. Epson claims that their new new DURABrite inks “ensure laser sharp blacks and vivid, life-like colours that are waterproof, smudge proof and fade resistant for up to 80 years*. Ian Burley of DP-Now expands on this:
“Espon says its new Durabrite inks borrow much of the knowledge used to formulate their UltraChrome pigment inks developed for professional large format ink-jet photo printers. Like UltraChrome, microscopic Durabrite ink particles are encapsulated in a resin coat that helps prevent coagulation and promotes a smooth printed surface with better light reflecting characteristics. Epson also says it has improved the colour gamut of its Durabrite inks. To date, Epson is the only consumer ink-jet printer manufacturer to use pigmented colour inks as well as black.”
Fade-resistant inks in relatively cheap printers like the C64/C84 can only be a good thing. How long will it be before Epson uses the DURABrite ink across it’s printer range? Maybe the problem of fading, a serious concern with dye-based inkhet printers, will soon be a thing of the past.
According to Ian “Epson wants us to seriously consider adopting its new four colour pigment ink printers, the Stylus C64 and C84, for general purpose photo printing, as well as document printing. Here at dp-now.com we think their argument has some merit, though photo print perfectionists may not yet be persuaded.” Epson are also releasing a Durabrite new glossy paper to go with the new printers.
Digital Photography Now yesterday reported the imminent release of 2 new budget printers from Epson. The Stylus C64 and C84 printers are priced at ?69 and ?99 respectively (exc. VAT) and will be avialble in September. Normally the release of yet more low-end, budget printers wouldn’t cause much of a…
I’ve just posted my review of “Photos on CD & DVD 2.0 DeLuxe”, a software package from FastTrak Software that allows you to incorporate your photos into professional-looking slideshows.
“Photos on CD & DVD 2.0 DeLuxe is the ideal software package to create professionally produced slide shows with ease. Packed with a number of new features it is the perfect partner to your digital camera. Just read in your photos, add 3D crossfades, music, commentary and text and burn slide shows onto all leading disk formats (VCD, SVCD, DVD, Mini-DVD, CD-ROM) to watch them comfortably on your TV or PC).”
Website: Read the Full Review of Photos on CD & DVD 2.0 DeLuxe
I’ve just posted my review of “Photos on CD & DVD 2.0 DeLuxe”, a software package from FastTrak Software that allows you to incorporate your photos into professional-looking slideshows. “Photos on CD & DVD 2.0 DeLuxe is the ideal software package to create professionally produced slide shows with ease. Packed…
The August issue of Nature Photographers Online Magazine has been posted today and features some new articles that will appeal to nature and non-nature photographers alike. There’s a review of the new Fuji Velvia 100 slide film, “The ‘Ethics’ of using Filters”, which discusses the use of filters in landscape photography, and “The Africa Safari Primer” - well, we can all dream, can’t we?!
Website: Nature Photographers Online Magazine - August Issue
The August issue of Nature Photographers Online Magazine has been posted today and features some new articles that will appeal to nature and non-nature photographers alike. There’s a review of the new Fuji Velvia 100 slide film, “The ‘Ethics’ of using Filters”, which discusses the use of filters in landscape…
As usual on the 1st day of the new calendar month, a number of online magazines and publications have posted their monthly updates. First up is ePhotoZine with a new range of techniques for August. This month’s articles include “Fill-in Flash explained”, “Selective toning in Photoshop” and “Using Graduated Filters” - once again there’s a nice balance between digital and more general photography techniques for you to try.
Website: ePhotoZine August Techniques
As usual on the 1st day of the new calendar month, a number of online magazines and publications have posted their monthly updates. First up is ePhotoZine with a new range of techniques for August. This month’s articles include “Fill-in Flash explained”, “Selective toning in Photoshop” and “Using Graduated Filters”…
The next review from Imaging Resource is the Minolta DiMAGE S414, which has the same $399 price tag as the Casio Exifilm EX-Z3.
“With 4.0 megapixels and a tack-sharp 4x optical zoom lens, the S414 carries on the tradition of excellent creative control at bargain prices that have made the line a success. The S414 is an evolution of the S404, rather than a revolutionary new product. The S414 has the same high speed CPU as the prestigious DiMAGE 7Hi, for faster processing, and an improved internal memory system enables faster cycle times. The S414 also features enhanced color and filter options, a new live histogram display, and Grid and Scale alignment LCD display modes.”
The next review from Imaging Resource is the Minolta DiMAGE S414, which has the same $399 price tag as the Casio Exifilm EX-Z3. “With 4.0 megapixels and a tack-sharp 4x optical zoom lens, the S414 carries on the tradition of excellent creative control at bargain prices that have made the…