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Version 1.2 of Capture One DSLR LE has just been released by PhaseOne. A 15-day trial version of this RAW conversion software, which supports the Canon 10D, D30, D60 and Nikon D100 cameras, is available to download. I’ve been using it for the past few days and am pretty impressed so far - it’s a marked improvement on Canon’s own RAW conversion software, the slow and cumbersome File Viewer Utility, and at $99 Capture One DSLR LE won’t break the bank.
“Phase One has just released the latest version (V1.2) of their breakthrough Capture One DSLR Limited Edition RAW conversion software. The C1 LE version has the identical high quality RAW conversion engine as the Pro version of as well as the same real time feedback that allows a virtually instant preview display of all conversion settings including White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Contrast, Sharpening, Saturation, etc. The identical conversion quality that has been hailed by professionals as the best available is assured, while the unique background conversion capability ensures fast throughput during each processing session. Images can be “tweaked” at will, while the previous images convert in the background.”
Website: PhaseOne
Website: PhaseOne - Download Capture One DSLR LE 15-day trial
Version 1.2 of Capture One DSLR LE has just been released by PhaseOne. A 15-day trial version of this RAW conversion software, which supports the Canon 10D, D30, D60 and Nikon D100 cameras, is available to download. I’ve been using it for the past few days and am pretty impressed…
Roger Cavanagh is a Canon 10D owner with his own blog and a series of 10D-related articles, the latest of which explains Roger’s current workflow, from downloading files to using Capture One DSLR LE to process them. Worth a read if you’ve just purchased the newly released Capture One software…
Roger Cavanagh is a Canon 10D owner with his own blog and a series of 10D-related articles, the latest of which explains Roger’s current workflow, from downloading files to using Capture One DSLR LE to process them. Worth a read if you’ve just purchased the newly released Capture One software……
Steve’s Digicams have taken a break from reviewing the multitude of digital cameras on the market to review the Epson 960 printer, which boasts an in-built paper-cutter and can print onto CDs. As an owner of an older Epson printer (the 890) I was interested to find out how this newer 6-colour model fared under Steve’s beady eye.
“The Epson Stylus Photo 960 at $349 (as of June 2003) is a very versatile and high quality photo printer for the home or small business user. It functions as a fast general purpose text and color graphics printer, a high-resolution photo printer and a CD/DVD label printer (when used with inkjet printable CD/DVD media.) Both the PC Windows and Macintosh operating system platforms are supported via its USB and parallel port.”
Website: Steve’s Digicams - Epson Stylus Photo 960 Printer Review
Steve’s Digicams have taken a break from reviewing the multitude of digital cameras on the market to review the Epson 960 printer, which boasts an in-built paper-cutter and can print onto CDs. As an owner of an older Epson printer (the 890) I was interested to find out how this…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the 5-megapixel Sony DSC-P10, which was first announced back in February just before the PMA 2003 trade show.
”...is the P10, with a 5.0-megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom lens, and an expanded range of seven preset Scene modes to choose from. The P10 offers a limited amount of exposure adjustments, but more than enough to adapt it to most common shooting situations, and the 3x zoom lens (with Macro mode) is great for recording a wide range of subjects, from close-up portraits to scenic vistas. Overall, a very functional camera with excellent image quality, in a tiny package.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the 5-megapixel Sony DSC-P10, which was first announced back in February just before the PMA 2003 trade show. ”...is the P10, with a 5.0-megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom lens, and an expanded range of seven preset Scene modes to choose from. The P10 offers a limited…
The second article by Alain Briot in a series of nine looks at the tricky subject of how to compose a photograph.
“Composing a good photograph is not easy. Teaching others how to create interesting compositions is even harder. In fact, composition is one of the most difficult areas of photography or of any visual art for that matter, so much so that my teacher, Scott McLeay, refused to teach composition. His only ?guidance? in this matter was brief and succinct. He would simply explain that, in regard to composing a photograph, ?each part of the image is equally important.?”
The second article by Alain Briot in a series of nine looks at the tricky subject of how to compose a photograph. “Composing a good photograph is not easy. Teaching others how to create interesting compositions is even harder. In fact, composition is one of the most difficult areas of…
DCResource have reviewed the 4 megapixel Olympus Stylus 400 digital camera.
”...the Olympus Stylus 400 is a very nice point-and-shoot compact camera with a twist—it’s weatherproof. The 400 offers very good photo quality, an easy-to-use interface, responsive performance, an included remote control, and support for an underwater case, all in a stylish metal body. It’s not a perfect camera by any means, though.”
DCResource have reviewed the 4 megapixel Olympus Stylus 400 digital camera. ”...the Olympus Stylus 400 is a very nice point-and-shoot compact camera with a twist—it’s weatherproof. The 400 offers very good photo quality, an easy-to-use interface, responsive performance, an included remote control, and support for an underwater case, all in…
CNET have reviewed the 2 megapixel entry-level Nikon Coolpix 2100.
“The Coolpix 2100 produces some of the best images we’ve seen from a 2-megapixel model. It delivers excellent white balance and color reproduction, as well as a broad dynamic range with very little noise. However, it does display slightly more purple fringing than we’d like, and as with most low-end cameras, you’ll spot some noise in shots taken under dim lights or in dense shadows. In the sharpness department, the 2100’s pictures are above average but not the greatest you can get from digicams in this class.”
Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix 2100 Review
CNET have reviewed the 2 megapixel entry-level Nikon Coolpix 2100. “The Coolpix 2100 produces some of the best images we’ve seen from a 2-megapixel model. It delivers excellent white balance and color reproduction, as well as a broad dynamic range with very little noise. However, it does display slightly more…
Canon UK have announced that the following products have been officially discontinued:
- Canon CP10 Direct Card Photo Printer
- Canon PowerShot A200 digital camera
- Canon BJC-85 Bubble Jet printer
Canon (UK) Ltd’s stocks of each of these 3 products are now exhausted, although there may still be limited stock in the channel with some dealers and retailers. The nearest equivalent Canon models are the CP200 and CP300 Photo Printers, PowerShot A300 digital camera and Bubble Jet i70 portable printer respectively.
Canon UK have announced that the following products have been officially discontinued: - Canon CP10 Direct Card Photo Printer - Canon PowerShot A200 digital camera - Canon BJC-85 Bubble Jet printer Canon (UK) Ltd’s stocks of each of these 3 products are now exhausted, although there may still be limited…
Due to the 3-day Jazz Marathon which was held during the weekend of my visit, there was only one night when the Grand Place was empty of a) hundreds of people and b) a huge music stage. Luckily the weather held and I was able to take these shots, including one when the Town Hall was illuminated with different coloured lights in time to classical music…
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Due to the 3-day Jazz Marathon which was held during the weekend of my visit, there was only one night when the Grand Place was empty of a) hundreds of people and b) a huge music stage. Luckily the weather held and I was able to take these shots, including…
FOllowing on from the recent article at Petteri’s Pontifications which compared various 50mm lenses in Canon’s lens line-up, Photo.net has published a very similar article which compares the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 and the f/1.8 MK II lenses.
“Is there any difference between these 2 lenses other than the price and f-stop? This is a common question that pops up frequently on forums everywhere. While the general consensus is that these 2 lenses are almost identically sharp, there are other factors that have not been fully explained or readily available. And there are lots of wordy discussions but hardly any picture to illustrate. Since I happened to have a new f1.4 together with my old f1.8, I decided to do some tests to find out the answers myself.”
FOllowing on from the recent article at Petteri’s Pontifications which compared various 50mm lenses in Canon’s lens line-up, Photo.net has published a very similar article which compares the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 and the f/1.8 MK II lenses. “Is there any difference between these 2 lenses other than the price…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony Mavica CD500, a digital camera that uses CDs for storage and an LCD display instead of an optical viewfinder.
“The CD500 is really one of the most “universal” cameras Sony has yet created, offering easy, fully automatic exposure and “scene” modes when you want them, or full manual control when you don’t. It’s really a camera that could be used about as well by a rank novice as by an advanced amateur, a fact I think will contribute to its popularity in the marketplace.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Sony Mavica CD500 Review
Meanwhile, Steve’s Digicams have reviewed the 3.2 megapixel version of the same camera, the Sony Mavica CD350, which retails for about $200 less than the 5 megapixel CD500.
“The bottom line is image quality and thanks to a very good lens and well-refined image processing hardware, the CD350 delivers sharp, colorful and properly exposed images.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony Mavica CD500, a digital camera that uses CDs for storage and an LCD display instead of an optical viewfinder. “The CD500 is really one of the most “universal” cameras Sony has yet created, offering easy, fully automatic exposure and “scene” modes when you want…
The view from the back window of my house is not what you would conventionally call picturesque or beautiful, but it does give a great view of the sunset. Last night’s was spectacular in a muted, British kind of way, so I very quickly set up camera and tripod and exposed a few frames. These images were taken with the Canon 10D and Tamron 75-300mm lens, with an aperture of f/22 and shutter speed of 6-20 seconds.
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The view from the back window of my house is not what you would conventionally call picturesque or beautiful, but it does give a great view of the sunset. Last night’s was spectacular in a muted, British kind of way, so I very quickly set up camera and tripod and…
Samsung have just announced 2 new additions to their digital camera range, in the form of the Digimax 420 and Digimax 360. The 420 is a 4-megapixel model which retails for ?300, and the 320 has 3 megapixels with a price-tag of ?250.
Website: Samsung UK Press Release
Samsung have just announced 2 new additions to their digital camera range, in the form of the Digimax 420 and Digimax 360. The 420 is a 4-megapixel model which retails for ?300, and the 320 has 3 megapixels with a price-tag of ?250. Website: Samsung UK Press Release
A Digital Eye have published the first part of their review of the image-managment software Picasa.
“Picasa is truly a great way to name and organize your photo library. If you?re a digi or regular camera shooter Picasa is for you. On a scale of 1 to 10 (1- being best) I give Picasa a 9. Now that all my photos are in order it will make running my business a snap! No more hunting for just the right photos.”
Website: A Digital Eye - Picasa Review
A Digital Eye have published the first part of their review of the image-managment software Picasa. “Picasa is truly a great way to name and organize your photo library. If you?re a digi or regular camera shooter Picasa is for you. On a scale of 1 to 10 (1- being…
Torontopics have added 2 new pages to their site which include a list of helpful links for the recently announded Nikon Coolpix 5400 and Canon Powershot G5 cameras.
Website: Canon Powershot G5 Page
Website: Nikon Coolpix 5400 Page
Torontopics have added 2 new pages to their site which include a list of helpful links for the recently announded Nikon Coolpix 5400 and Canon Powershot G5 cameras. Website: Canon Powershot G5 Page Website: Nikon Coolpix 5400 Page
I’ve added a new Brussels gallery to the Travel section of my other personal website, www.markgoldstein.co.uk. At the moment it contains the best images from the first two days of my recent 5-day trip to the Belgian capital, including some that haven’t been previously published. I will be adding more photos during the course of the next week.
Website: Travel Gallery
I’ve added a new Brussels gallery to the Travel section of my other personal website, www.markgoldstein.co.uk. At the moment it contains the best images from the first two days of my recent 5-day trip to the Belgian capital, including some that haven’t been previously published. I will be adding more…
This week Mike Johnston continues to investigate how to avoid photographic clich?s by sharing and responding to some of the reader’s email that he received after last week’s article.
“Good morning! Today I’d like to do something I do every once in a while, when it’s merited ? share some reader mail. Every week I get responses to the columns I write here on The Luminous Landscape. The responses to last week’s column, Eschew Clich?s, were so interesting that it would be a pity not to let you read a few of them.”
This week Mike Johnston continues to investigate how to avoid photographic clich?s by sharing and responding to some of the reader’s email that he received after last week’s article. “Good morning! Today I’d like to do something I do every once in a while, when it’s merited ? share some…
Petteri’s Pontifications has an interesting report on the various 50mm lenses in Canon’s lens line-up, which is of particular interest to Canon 10D owners, who tend to buy a cheap 50mm as one of their first lenses. Find out which particular 50mm lens you should buy by reading Petteri’s new report.
“Fifties are cult lenses. There’s probably more variety in Fifties than any other prime. This is a shoot-out between two of Canon’s best: the long-discontinued 50/1.8 Mk I and the top-of-the-line (now that the 1.0L’s discontinued too) 50/1.4 USM.”
Petteri’s Pontifications has an interesting report on the various 50mm lenses in Canon’s lens line-up, which is of particular interest to Canon 10D owners, who tend to buy a cheap 50mm as one of their first lenses. Find out which particular 50mm lens you should buy by reading Petteri’s new…
Steve’s Digicams are the first to take a look at the Canon G5 digital camera that was announced earlier this week. This isn’t a full review, but if you’re at all interested in the camera then Steve’s First looks are always an excellent way to find out more about the general specification.
Steve’s Digicams are the first to take a look at the Canon G5 digital camera that was announced earlier this week. This isn’t a full review, but if you’re at all interested in the camera then Steve’s First looks are always an excellent way to find out more about the…
They may be late in delivering the Pentax D*ist to market, but Pentax have released some compact digital cameras recently that are gaining some excellent reviews. CNET are the latest to lavish praise, this time on the Pentax Optio 550.
“We’re still not sure how, but Pentax has managed to shoehorn a 5-megapixel CCD, a 5X zoom lens, and gobs of advanced features into the very compact dimensions of the Optio 550. And its images stand out from the crowd, too. If you are a serious photographer and want to cut some weight and bulk, take a close look at this Pentax.”
Website: CNET - Pentax Optio 550 Review
They may be late in delivering the Pentax D*ist to market, but Pentax have released some compact digital cameras recently that are gaining some excellent reviews. CNET are the latest to lavish praise, this time on the Pentax Optio 550. “We’re still not sure how, but Pentax has managed to…