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Imaging Resource have just posted 2 new reviews. The first one looks at the EX-Z3 from Casio, a tiny digicam (87 x 57 x 23 millimeters) that has an RRP of $399.
“With the new Exilim series of ultra-thin, very compact digital cameras, Casio continues to innovate. The latest in the series is the EX-Z3, which boasts a 3.2-megapixel CCD and a true, 3x optical zoom lens in its tiny dimensions. (The lens being the same clever design developed by Pentax for their own Optio S model.) The Z3 also has no less than 21 preset shooting modes, making it a versatile choice for just about any situation.”
Imaging Resource have just posted 2 new reviews. The first one looks at the EX-Z3 from Casio, a tiny digicam (87 x 57 x 23 millimeters) that has an RRP of $399. “With the new Exilim series of ultra-thin, very compact digital cameras, Casio continues to innovate. The latest in…
DCRP have reviewed the Toshiba PDR-M700, a 3.2 megapixel digital camera with a massive 10x Canon lens and 2.5 inch LCD display.
“If you excuse the pun, the biggest feature on the PDR-M700 is its 10X optical zoom lens. This F2.8-3.1 lens is made by Canon, as is often the case with Toshiba cameras. The focal range of the lens is 5.7 - 57 mm, which is equivalent to 37 - 370 mm. The lens barrel is threaded, and you can use the included lens adapter to attach filters and add-on lenses.”
Website: DCRP - Toshiba PDR-M700 Review
DCRP have reviewed the Toshiba PDR-M700, a 3.2 megapixel digital camera with a massive 10x Canon lens and 2.5 inch LCD display. “If you excuse the pun, the biggest feature on the PDR-M700 is its 10X optical zoom lens. This F2.8-3.1 lens is made by Canon, as is often the…
I’ve been hard at work recently preparing some new Reviews for you - expect to see the following software, hardware and print service reviews during the next week or so:
- Online Print Services
In this new 7 part Review, I’m going to take a look at some online print services that operate in the United Kingdom. I’ll let you know what I think about the service and print quality that I receive from each one. Part 1 has just been posted.
*COMING SOON*
- Vosonic X-Drive
Storage is often a problem for digital photographers. Memory cards quickly fill up and are relatively expensive to buy. Find out why I bought an X-Drive and what I think about this portable storage solution.
- Photos on CD and DVD 2.0 DeLuxe
I’ve taken a look at this software package from FastTrak Software that enables you to create slide shows and burn them onto CD or DVD.
I’ve been hard at work recently preparing some new Reviews for you - expect to see the following software, hardware and print service reviews during the next week or so: - Online Print Services In this new 7 part Review, I’m going to take a look at some online print…
Microsoft are continuing their quest for world domination by announcing Microsoft? Digital Image Suite 9, which the software giant claims is “the first digital imaging software package on the market to combine all the tools consumers want and need to organize, archive, edit and share the soaring number of digital photos accumulating on their PCs.” I wasn’t aware that there had been 8 previous releases of the Digital Image Suite - if anyone has been using them then please let me know what you think of the software.
Microsoft Digital Image Suite 9 is available for an estimated retail price of $129 (U.S.).
Website: Microsoft Press Release
Microsoft are continuing their quest for world domination by announcing Microsoft? Digital Image Suite 9, which the software giant claims is “the first digital imaging software package on the market to combine all the tools consumers want and need to organize, archive, edit and share the soaring number of digital…
The second new Rollei digital camera is the dt3200. The new 3.23-megapixel camera has a 1/2.5” CCD sensor and offers a maximum image resolution of 2720 x 2040 pixels. The popular 3xD-VarioApogon HFT zoom lens f2.8-4.8 covers focal lengths from 5.8 to 17.4mm, which is roughly equivalent to 35 - 120 mm in 35mm photography. In the video mode, brief movie scenes can be recorded with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and a frequency of 15 to 20 frames per second. A built-in microphone and loudspeaker allow the simultaneous recording of voice commentaries.
Website: DCViews - Rollei dt3200
Website: Lets Go Digital - Rollei dt3200
The second new Rollei digital camera is the dt3200. The new 3.23-megapixel camera has a 1/2.5” CCD sensor and offers a maximum image resolution of 2720 x 2040 pixels. The popular 3xD-VarioApogon HFT zoom lens f2.8-4.8 covers focal lengths from 5.8 to 17.4mm, which is roughly equivalent to 35 -…
Rollei have followed up their announcement of the dc3100 digital camera a few days ago with 2 more new cameras. The first is the Rollei dp300, which has a 3x zoom lens, autofocus and a zoom range from 6.2-18.6 mm (equivalent to 40-120mm in 35m photography). In addition to digital still pictures, the Rollei dp300 will also record both videoclips and, thanks to a built-in microphone, voice commentary.
Website: DCViews - Rollei dp300
Website: Lets Go Digital - Rollei dp300
Rollei have followed up their announcement of the dc3100 digital camera a few days ago with 2 more new cameras. The first is the Rollei dp300, which has a 3x zoom lens, autofocus and a zoom range from 6.2-18.6 mm (equivalent to 40-120mm in 35m photography). In addition to digital…
ePhotoZine have also reviewed the X’S Drive II from Vosonic, a neat and inexpensive backup device for your digital images. I own the original version, which isn’t all that different to this new model, and have been using it without any problems for the last 4 months.
”...a multitude of devices are appearing that allow you to backup your memory card to a CD or hard-disk whilst on the move. The Vosonic X’S-Drive II we’re looking at here uses a hard-disk, in this case a 20Gb one, although it is available with larger drives. It uses a fast USB 2.0 interface and at a glance offers a quick and simple method of backing up our memory cards.”
Website: ePhotoZine - X’S Drive II Review”
ePhotoZine have also reviewed the X’S Drive II from Vosonic, a neat and inexpensive backup device for your digital images. I own the original version, which isn’t all that different to this new model, and have been using it without any problems for the last 4 months. ”...a multitude of…
ePhotoZine have published a comprehensive round-up of matt inkjet papers, testing 9 different brands on 5 different printers. If you’ve been struggling to find the best matt paper for your inkjet then look no further.
“With so many variables in the printing process it’s difficult to gauge exactly the perfect paper for your printer. The solution many photographers put up with is stumbling across a paper they like and sticking with it, others are more adventurous and experiment through trial and error with a variety of papers until they find one that suits their needs best.
We’ve tried hard to help matters for you by doing a roundup test of a selection of Matt papers with some popular printer models.”
Website: ePhotoZine - Matt Inkjet Paper Review”
ePhotoZine have published a comprehensive round-up of matt inkjet papers, testing 9 different brands on 5 different printers. If you’ve been struggling to find the best matt paper for your inkjet then look no further. “With so many variables in the printing process it’s difficult to gauge exactly the perfect…
Joe Ringham from gophoto.net has let me know that there’s a free film offer in the US magazine Popular Photography:
“The latest Popular Photography magazine has an offer from Kodak to get 5 free rolls of film with the purchase of 5 rolls of film. It has to be USA film, you have to send in your receipt and proof of purchase with the card. Limit one per address, household, etc. No copies. But it would more than cover the cost of buying a copy of the magazine.”
Website: Popular Photography”
Joe Ringham from gophoto.net has let me know that there’s a free film offer in the US magazine Popular Photography: “The latest Popular Photography magazine has an offer from Kodak to get 5 free rolls of film with the purchase of 5 rolls of film. It has to be USA…
Adam Harvey from zoozoom.com has asked me to let everyone know about a photography project that you can all help out with.
“I’m working on a collaborative photo project, that I though you might be interested in and looking for ways to ask for help with the project. The working title is “Internet Portrait Project” and it involves using the internet as an artistic medium to create a portrait from user’s images (headshots). You can look at it at the zoozoom website where it is hosted (it is a collaborative effort between the magazine and myself).
Adam Harvey from zoozoom.com has asked me to let everyone know about a photography project that you can all help out with. “I’m working on a collaborative photo project, that I though you might be interested in and looking for ways to ask for help with the project. The working…
Pictographics International Corporation has just released as stand-alone version of iCorrect EditLab 4.0, which is already available as a plug-in for Photoshop. Here’s an excerpt from the press release that explains what iCorrect EditLab does:
“iCorrect EditLab offers a revolutionary, yet simple and straightforward way of color correcting any digital picture. iCorrect EditLab leads you through a simple four step process including:
- color balance - Removes unwanted color cast
- white/black point - Improves tonal range
- brightness/contrast/saturation - Corrects Exposure settings
- Hue selective editing - Refines colors on a hue selective basis including predefined Memory colors such as Skin tones, Blue sky ad Foliage green.”
iCorrect EditLab Application, version 4.0, is compatible with the following operating systems: Macintosh 9.2, and 10.1and 10.2 in both Native and Classic modes and Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP. iCorrect EditLab is available for $79.95 (software download) at www.picto.com. iCorrect EditLab Plug-in for Adobe(r) Photoshop products is priced at $99.95 (software download) and is available for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
Website: iCorrect EditLab 4.0
Pictographics International Corporation has just released as stand-alone version of iCorrect EditLab 4.0, which is already available as a plug-in for Photoshop. Here’s an excerpt from the press release that explains what iCorrect EditLab does: “iCorrect EditLab offers a revolutionary, yet simple and straightforward way of color correcting any digital…
Michael Reichmann has posted an overview of the various digital backs that are available for medium-format cameras, which is just the start of an in-depth look at digital backs.
“As previously announced I am beginning a series of reviews of all of the major medium format digital backs. This first installment is a survey of where the marketplace stands today, what’s available, and what photographers can expect from these mega-priced megapixel marvels.”
Michael Reichmann has posted an overview of the various digital backs that are available for medium-format cameras, which is just the start of an in-depth look at digital backs. “As previously announced I am beginning a series of reviews of all of the major medium format digital backs. This first…
Steve’s Digicams have reviewed the Cyber-shot DSC-U60 digital camera from Sony and its non-weatherproof sibling, the DSC-U30.
“The CyberShot DSC-U60 is an entry level, weatherproof, miniature digicam that begs to go everywhere with you, even swimming! Although its waterproof body is almost toy-like in size and appearance, it is a quite capable camera within its limited range of functions.”
Steve’s Digicams have reviewed the Cyber-shot DSC-U60 digital camera from Sony and its non-weatherproof sibling, the DSC-U30. “The CyberShot DSC-U60 is an entry level, weatherproof, miniature digicam that begs to go everywhere with you, even swimming! Although its waterproof body is almost toy-like in size and appearance, it is a…
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Following on from the dancing Supermen images that I posted a couple of days ago, here are 6 of the best portrait shots that I took at the Pride Parade 2003.
Website: Pride Parade
Pride Parade Portraits #1 Pride Parade Portraits #2 Pride Parade Portraits #3 Pride Parade Portraits #1 Pride Parade Portraits #2 Pride Parade Portraits #3 Following on from the dancing Supermen images that I posted a couple of days ago, here are 6 of the best portrait shots that I took at the Pride Parade 2003.Website: Pride Parade
The fifth and final addition to the Fuji line-up is the FinePix S7000. It is an updated version of the popular S602 Zoom camera and sits at the top of the Fuji range.
The S7000 uses Fuji’s 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 6.3 Million Effective Pixels output and 12.3 million recorded pixels. The electronic viewfinder has been upgraded from 103,000 pixels to a much-higher resolution 235,000 pixels and now uses the xD-Picture Card format instead of SmartMedia that the S602 Zoom used. DPReview has an excellent comparison of the differences between the new S7000 and the old S602 Zoom.
“The S7000 utilizes Fujifilm’s new 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 6.3 million effective pixels and 12.3 million recorded pixels (4048x3040). The FinePix S7000 has a bright F2.8 Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating) Fujinon 6X (35-210mm) optical zoom with a 13-step aperture and high speed focusing. Up to 800 ISO at 1, 2, or 3 MegaPixels is possible with minimal electronic noise, and digital movies with sound at full VGA resolution (30 fps) is also possible. A new 235,000 pixel electronic viewfinder greatly improves viewfinder performance over previous models. Other features include: Dual media slots for xD Picture Card and MicroDrive, a manual focus / zooming adjustment lens ring, full manual exposure and aperture or shutter priority, AE scene modes, custom white balance, hot shoe mount. The S7000 supports CCD-RAW and JPEG file formats and connects to your computer via USB 2. (Optional 0.79X wide angle lens adapter or a 1.5X telephoto lens adapter with 55 mm filter adapter tube is available).”
The Fuji FinePix S7000 will cost $799.99 and will be available in October.
Website: FujiFilm
Website: FinePix S7000 Specification
The fifth and final addition to the Fuji line-up is the FinePix S7000. It is an updated version of the popular S602 Zoom camera and sits at the top of the Fuji range. The S7000 uses Fuji’s 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 6.3 Million Effective Pixels output and 12.…
Perhaps the most exciting addition to the Fuji line-up is the FinePix S5000. It uses Fuji’s 4th Generation Super CCD HR and sports a massive 10X optical zoom that is equivalent to equivalent to 37-370mm on a 35mm camera! The S5000 looks very much like an SLR camera, and according to Fuji it is “like an SLR’s little brother - with all the enthusiast attitude, but less of the cost and complexity”.
“The FinePix S5000 offers point-and-shoot simplicity combined with advanced exposure control. It offers a super long 10X optical zoom [37-370mm, f2.8-f8(W)/f3.2-f9(T)], and uses Fujifilm’s new 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 3.1 million effective pixels and 6.0 million recorded pixels. The S5000 features continuous auto focusing and a low light focus assist lamp. You can record digital movies with sound at QVGA resolution (30fps). An 110,000 pixel electronic viewfinder provides you with a through-the-lens preview of the scene.”
The Fuji FinePix S5000 will cost $499.95 and will be available in August.
Fuji have already posted 3 sample images taken with the S5000 at a speed of ISO 200.
Website: FujiFilm
Website: FinePix S5000 Specification
Perhaps the most exciting addition to the Fuji line-up is the FinePix S5000. It uses Fuji’s 4th Generation Super CCD HR and sports a massive 10X optical zoom that is equivalent to equivalent to 37-370mm on a 35mm camera! The S5000 looks very much like an SLR camera, and according…
The next camera in the new lineup is the FinePix A310 Zoom. The main difference between this model and the A205/210 models is again the megapixel count - the A310 uses Fujifilm’s new 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 3.1 million effective pixels and 6.0 million recorded pixels. It also has a 3x optical zoom and uses the new Picture Cradle.
The Fuji FinePix A310 will cost $299.95 and will be available in August.
Website: FujiFilm
Website: FinePix A310 Zoom Specification
The next camera in the new lineup is the FinePix A310 Zoom. The main difference between this model and the A205/210 models is again the megapixel count - the A310 uses Fujifilm’s new 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 3.1 million effective pixels and 6.0 million recorded pixels. It also…
The big news today is the launch of no less than 5 new digital cameras from Fuji.
The first 2 cameras in the new lineup are the very similar FinePix A205 Zoom and FinePix A210 Zoom. The main difference between them is the megapixel count - 2 million for the A205 and 3.2 million for the A210. Interestingly both cameras use a docking cradle system, dubbed the Picture Cradle by Fuji, which is a very similar idea to Kodak’s EasyShare system. They both use conventional CCDs, rather than the SuperCCD technology that Fuji uses in it’s other cameras, and both have 3x optical zooms.
The Fuji FinePix A205 will cost $199.95 and the FinePix A210 $279.99. Both cameras will be available in August.
Website: FujiFilm
Website: FinePix A205 Zoom Specification
Website: FinePix A210 Zoom Specification
The big news today is the launch of no less than 5 new digital cameras from Fuji. The first 2 cameras in the new lineup are the very similar FinePix A205 Zoom and FinePix A210 Zoom. The main difference between them is the megapixel count - 2 million for the…
Rollei, a German manufacturer who traditionally make twin-lens reflex film cameras, have announced a new compact digital camera. The Rollei dc3100 is a 3.1 megapixel digicam with a 3x optical zoom and is designed to be easy to use.
Website: Lets Go Digital - Rollei dc3100
Rollei, a German manufacturer who traditionally make twin-lens reflex film cameras, have announced a new compact digital camera. The Rollei dc3100 is a 3.1 megapixel digicam with a 3x optical zoom and is designed to be easy to use. Website: Lets Go Digital - Rollei dc3100
Imaging Resource have taken a look at the rather unique Cyber-shot DSC-U60 digital camera from Sony. Featuring a 2 megapixel CCD with a fixed 33mm lens, the DSC-U60 is waterproof down to five feet.
“The DSC-U60 is something of a departure for Sony. It extends their “ultra cute” U-series line, but this time adds a flash, two megapixels of resolution, and a completely waterproof case. The result is an extremely easy-to-use camera that snaps surprisingly good photos, and that can literally go anywhere without worries about water, mud, or dust.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Cyber-shot DSC-U60 Review
Website: Sony Press Release
Imaging Resource have taken a look at the rather unique Cyber-shot DSC-U60 digital camera from Sony. Featuring a 2 megapixel CCD with a fixed 33mm lens, the DSC-U60 is waterproof down to five feet. “The DSC-U60 is something of a departure for Sony. It extends their “ultra cute” U-series line…