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DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 a10.1 megapixel camera with 5x optical zoom lens and 2.7 inch LCD screen.
“One of the effects is the signal/noise ratio. From the technical tests, it becomes clear time and time again that an increase of resolution on a small image sensor equals a diminishing of performance and in particular at high ISO values. For the Sony W170 this applies clearly from ISO 400, however, below 400 ISO is not that rosy either. The performance at 200 ISO and lower is reasonable to good. Still, it is obvious that this should and can improve drastically. Furthermore, the lens suffers from chromatic aberration in a way we would call a Carl Zeiss lens unworthy.”
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170 a10.1 megapixel camera with 5x optical zoom lens and 2.7 inch LCD screen. “One of the effects is the signal/noise ratio. From the technical tests, it becomes clear time and time again that an increase of resolution on a small image…
Megapixel.net have reviewed the new Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W120 camera which features Sony’s new “Smile shutter"mode.
“This model takes above average photos for pocketcams in this category. For snapjacks looking for a totally automated experience, the shuterbox will capture decent images in most situations. For the more adventuresome, the ability to modify exposure settings, focusing modes, light sensitivity and flash output will give them more flexibility in their photographic endeavors.”
Megapixel.net have reviewed the new Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W120 camera which features Sony’s new “Smile shutter"mode. “This model takes above average photos for pocketcams in this category. For snapjacks looking for a totally automated experience, the shuterbox will capture decent images in most situations. For the more adventuresome, the ability to…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Canon Digital Rebel XS, a new entry-level, 10 megapixel DSLR camera with Live View mode.
“It arrives into an already crowded marketplace, full of affordable, starter SLRs. The XS performed competently in most of our tests, and proved itself able to handle low light situations well, and boasting an impressive dynamic range. For an entry-level SLR, it would easily handle nighttime and indoor shooting well. At the same time it’s only barely cheaper than the Rebel XSi, and is more expensive than two of its major competitors, the Sony Alpha 200 and the Nikon D60. The former generally scored worse than the XS, but is significantly cheaper, and the latter offers roughly similar performance for a slightly lower price tag.”
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Canon Digital Rebel XS, a new entry-level, 10 megapixel DSLR camera with Live View mode. “It arrives into an already crowded marketplace, full of affordable, starter SLRs. The XS performed competently in most of our tests, and proved itself able to handle low light situations well…
Minox will launch a digital spy camera, the Minox DSC, at Photokina in September. Miniature optics specialists from Wetzlar have helped design this new 5 megapixel digital camera that continues the Minox tradition of being the “dream tool of undercover agents for almost 75 years”. Measuring just 86x29x20mm (3.5”x1.25”x0.75”), the Minox digital spy camera is accompanied by a flash unit which has a 1.5” TFT colour monitor on top of it and is activated automatically when attached to the camera and used in poor light. The Minox DSC takes Micro SD cards in addition to onboard internal memory, and comes complete with leather case, metal chain, USB cable and manual. Minox will also be presenting everything the future “private-eye” needs for capturing spontaneous, candid digital images, from belt buckle cameras to a filming fountain pen. All would-be James Bonds, get in line now…
Update 26th November 2008: The Minox DSC Digital Spy Camera and its flash module with screen will be available in the UK during the middle of December 2008 for £219.00 complete. The range of ‘Spy’ accessories that were also showcased at Photokina 2008 (digital pen camera, digital sunglasses camera, digital belt camera and special backward looking sunglasses) will not be produced, due to the overall world-wide economic conditions.
Minox will launch a digital spy camera, the Minox DSC, at Photokina in September. Miniature optics specialists from Wetzlar have helped design this new 5 megapixel digital camera that continues the Minox tradition of being the “dream tool of undercover agents for almost 75 years”. Measuring just 86x29x20mm (3.5”x1.25”x0.75”), the…
DCResource have just reviewed the new 14.6 megapixel Pentax K20D DSLR camera.
“The Pentax K20D is a very good digital SLR that offers the same resolution, build quality, and feature set of cameras costing hundreds of dollars more. Its highlights include a 14.6 Megapixel CMOS sensor, built-in image stabilization, and a weather-sealed, sturdy body. While the K20D needs work in certain areas, it’s a definite improvement over its predecessor, and a D-SLR that I can recommend. “
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DCResource have just reviewed the new 14.6 megapixel Pentax K20D DSLR camera. “The Pentax K20D is a very good digital SLR that offers the same resolution, build quality, and feature set of cameras costing hundreds of dollars more. Its highlights include a 14.6 Megapixel CMOS sensor, built-in image stabilization, and…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS, a compact 10 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens.
“The Canon SD790 IS has only one strike against it and that’s its 3x optical zoom. You might think the lack of a Manual mode would be another, but the Canon SD790 IS is designed for taking great snapshots. With its DIGIC III processor, it does just that.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS, a compact 10 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens. “The Canon SD790 IS has only one strike against it and that’s its 3x optical zoom. You might think the lack of a Manual mode would be another, but the Canon SD79…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10, a new 8 megapixel compact digicam with a 10x optical zoom lens.
“Image quality from our outdoor images is very good. We see excellent exposures and rich colors. And just like the H50, the only real problem are the slight chromatic aberrations that show up in the museum shot. The 10x optical zoom has a 35mm range of 38-380mm giving you the ability to shoot group portrait and landscape photography with the wide end and still be able to get up close and personal with a distant subject or single out a person in a large group photograph. As with all wide angle shots, you will see some slight barrel distortion as well as the aforementioned chromatic aberrations”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10, a new 8 megapixel compact digicam with a 10x optical zoom lens. “Image quality from our outdoor images is very good. We see excellent exposures and rich colors. And just like the H50, the only real problem are the slight chromatic aberrations…
Sony will unveil a new DSLR camera on Wednesday September 10th, according to a PCWorld/MACWorld report. Likely to be the 24.8 megapixel, full-frame professional DSLR camera that was shown in prototype form at PMA back in February (pictured), the new Alpha camera will be announced at a Sony event in Tokyo.
Website: PCWorld - Sony, Panasonic to Unveil New Digital SLRs Next Week
Update! A series of leaked magazine adverts have revealed the name and some of the key specs of the new Sony DSLR.
It will be called the A900 (no surprise there), and will feature: 24.6 megapixel Full Frame Exmor CMOS Sensor, Dual BIONZ Image Processing Engine, Intelligent Preview, 100% Viewfinder, 0.74x Magnification, 3.0”, 921K-out Hybrid LCD, 9-point Centre Dual-cross AF (with f2.8 sensor and wide-area 10-point assist), 5 fps Continuous Shooting, SteadyShot INSIDE
Sony will unveil a new DSLR camera on Wednesday September 10th, according to a PCWorld/MACWorld report. Likely to be the 24.8 megapixel, full-frame professional DSLR camera that was shown in prototype form at PMA back in February (pictured), the new Alpha camera will be announced at a Sony event in…
The Canon Inc and Europe websites are both running teaser adverts for a new DSLR camera. The “Destined Evolution” campaign gives little away, other than the rather cryptic message “The EOS story continues…See the future of photography…Stay tuned” and what looks like a DSLR without a pop-up flash…
Website: Canon Inc DSLR Advert
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The Canon Inc and Europe websites are both running teaser adverts for a new DSLR camera. The “Destined Evolution” campaign gives little away, other than the rather cryptic message “The EOS story continues…See the future of photography…Stay tuned” and what looks like a DSLR without a pop-up flash… Website: Canon…
Picasa 3 is free desktop software for Windows that helps you organize, print, and creatively edit your photos. New features in Picasa 3 include a drag-and-drop photo-collage tool, retouching brush, slideshow movie maker, auto red-eye removal, smart auto-cropping, and a photo viewer integrated into Windows. Picasa 3.0 is available for free download at http://picasa.google.com/ . Google have also updated Picasa Web Albums, its free online photo-sharing site.
Picasa 3 is free desktop software for Windows that helps you organize, print, and creatively edit your photos. New features in Picasa 3 include a drag-and-drop photo-collage tool, retouching brush, slideshow movie maker, auto red-eye removal, smart auto-cropping, and a photo viewer integrated into Windows. Picasa 3.0 is available for…
Sharpener Pro 3 now features Nik Software’s patented U Point technology for selectively sharpening objects. U Point powered Control Points are easy to use and offer precise control over sharpening intensity without the need to create complicated selections and layer masks. Other new features in Sharpener Pro 3 include creative sharpening tools, soft-proofing and compatibility with Adobe Photoshop’s Smart Objects. Sharpener Pro 3.0 will be available in September for $199.95.
Sharpener Pro 3 now features Nik Software’s patented U Point technology for selectively sharpening objects. U Point powered Control Points are easy to use and offer precise control over sharpening intensity without the need to create complicated selections and layer masks. Other new features in Sharpener Pro 3 include creative…
PhotoFrame 4 from onOne Software now supports Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2. PhotoFrame 4 adds details to photos like unique edge effects, frames, borders, adornments and texture overlays. PhotoFrame 4 delivers hundreds of new frames, including exclusive content from professional wedding photographers Kevin Kubota and Vicki Taufer. Other new features include a new easy-to-use frame library with new library management options, updated user-interface, cutting-edge new content, and new output options for added user control. PhotoFrame 4 comes in two variations – a Professional Edition and a Standard Edition and are available for $259.95 and $159.95 respectively.
PhotoFrame 4 from onOne Software now supports Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2. PhotoFrame 4 adds details to photos like unique edge effects, frames, borders, adornments and texture overlays. PhotoFrame 4 delivers hundreds of new frames, including exclusive content from professional wedding photographers Kevin Kubota and Vicki Taufer. Other new features include…
Canon has announced plans to construct new camera lens production facilities in Taiwan. The continued growth of the global digital SLR camera market has led to a rapidly increasing demand for interchangeable lenses. Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2008 with production expected to commence in July 2009.
Canon has announced plans to construct new camera lens production facilities in Taiwan. The continued growth of the global digital SLR camera market has led to a rapidly increasing demand for interchangeable lenses. Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2008 with production expected to commence in July 2009.
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D For Dummies is a new book that targets first-time and novice users. “In a recent class I taught, none of the students with DSLRs understood even basic concepts such as aperture and shutter speed,” commented author Julie King. It explains all the features of the EOS Digital Rebel, as well as how handle common tasks like getting images onto a PC and printing. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D For Dummies is available now for $29.99.
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D For Dummies is a new book that targets first-time and novice users. “In a recent class I taught, none of the students with DSLRs understood even basic concepts such as aperture and shutter speed,” commented author Julie King. It explains all the features of the…
Akvis Enhancer 9.5 image enhancement software helps you improve the detail in your photos. The latest version now supports EXIF data, ensuring that the additional camera information does not get lost or altered. Akvis Enhancer 9.5 is available either as a standalone application or a plug-in to a photo editor. AKVIS Enhancer Plugin costs $69 USD, and Enhancer Standalone with HDRI support costs $81.
Akvis Enhancer 9.5 image enhancement software helps you improve the detail in your photos. The latest version now supports EXIF data, ensuring that the additional camera information does not get lost or altered. Akvis Enhancer 9.5 is available either as a standalone application or a plug-in to a photo editor…
Stellar Phoenix Photo Recovery is a Windows/Mac compatible software program that recovers lost, deleted and formatted digital pictures from removable media. Stellar Phoenix Photo Recovery works with any type of digital card reader or storage media that can mount as a volume. It supports the recovery of 33 different file types, including RAW files from all the major camera manufacturers and some video and music formats too. With a price tag of $39 / €31 + VAT, we find out if Stellar Phoenix Photo Recovery is the answer in the event of a photo disaster…
Stellar Phoenix Photo Recovery is a Windows/Mac compatible software program that recovers lost, deleted and formatted digital pictures from removable media. Stellar Phoenix Photo Recovery works with any type of digital card reader or storage media that can mount as a volume. It supports the recovery of 33 different file…
Panasonic will unveil a new DSLR camera on Friday September 12th, according to a NetworkWorld report. Successor to the Panasonic DMC-L10 (pictured), a 10.1 megapixel DSLR camera, the third Panasonic DSLR will apparently “offer unique features to set a new trend in digital SLR photography”. The new Lumix camera will be announced at a Panasonic event in Tokyo.
Website: NetworkWorld - Panasonic to unveil new digital SLR next week
Panasonic will unveil a new DSLR camera on Friday September 12th, according to a NetworkWorld report. Successor to the Panasonic DMC-L10 (pictured), a 10.1 megapixel DSLR camera, the third Panasonic DSLR will apparently “offer unique features to set a new trend in digital SLR photography”. The new Lumix camera will…
The Sanyo Xacti E2 is a new waterproof camcorder and digital camera. Designed to operate with only one hand, the Sanyo E2 records MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 60fps video and 8-megapixel stills under water to a depth of five feet for up to one hour. 8 hours of full motion video or up to 2000 8-megapixel still images can be recorded on a single 8GB SDHC memory card. The Sanyo Xacti E2 is available now in the USA in brilliant blue or pearlescent white for $399.99.
The Sanyo Xacti E2 is a new waterproof camcorder and digital camera. Designed to operate with only one hand, the Sanyo E2 records MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 60fps video and 8-megapixel stills under water to a depth of five feet for up to one hour. 8 hours of full motion video or…
Microsoft AutoCollage 2008 is a new desktop application which compiles individual photographs into one seamless collage. Using methods such as object recognition and face detection, Auto Collage combines the separate pictures into a composite collage by deliberately following natural features as a boundary between images. “The most significant feature that differentiates AutoCollage is that it offers exceptionally sophisticated blending technology for photographs, powered by state-of-the-art computer vision techniques,” said Alisson Sol, development manager at Microsoft Research Cambridge. Microsoft AutoCollage runs on Windows Vista and Windows XP SP2 and above, and is available worldwide through a 30-day free trial.
Microsoft AutoCollage 2008 is a new desktop application which compiles individual photographs into one seamless collage. Using methods such as object recognition and face detection, Auto Collage combines the separate pictures into a composite collage by deliberately following natural features as a boundary between images. “The most significant feature that…
The Epson Stylus Photo PX800FW is a new all-in-one printer, scanner and fax machine designed for your living room. With a black gloss finish, the PX800FW features a 19.8cm LCD touch panel interface, automatic document feeder, 4800 dpi scanner, and integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity. Epson Claria dye-based ink produces better-than-lab-quality photos. An optional automatic duplexer clicks on the rear of the Epson PX800FW and provides double-sided printing, including booklet printing. The Epson Stylus PX800FW will cost £299.99, available from today.
The Epson Stylus Photo PX800FW is a new all-in-one printer, scanner and fax machine designed for your living room. With a black gloss finish, the PX800FW features a 19.8cm LCD touch panel interface, automatic document feeder, 4800 dpi scanner, and integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity. Epson Claria dye-based ink produces…