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Take Your Best Shot is a new book which provides informed answers to the questions serious photographers ask most often. Based on author Tim Grey’s popular Digital Darkroom Questions daily email newsletter, this colorful new reference shows you how to overcome technical and creative obstacles. “The Digital Darkroom Questions (DDQ) started as a total experiment,” explains Grey. “Part of the motivation for the DDQ email was my notion that people learn well in the question and answer format. I had been answering questions for about six years when publishers began telling me what a great book it would make. I agreed. So I decided it was time to make it happen.” Take Your Best Shot is available now for $34.99 / £21.99.
Take Your Best Shot is a new book which provides informed answers to the questions serious photographers ask most often. Based on author Tim Grey’s popular Digital Darkroom Questions daily email newsletter, this colorful new reference shows you how to overcome technical and creative obstacles. “The Digital Darkroom Questions (DDQ)…
The new Freecom Mobile Drive XXS is the world’s smallest 2.5-inch external hard drive. Weighing in at just 155g, the Mobile Drive XXS is 27% smaller than its closest competitor, but still offers up to 320GB of mobile backup. The Freecom Mobile Drive XXS will be available from the end of July 2008, priced at £44.99 for the 160Gb, £59.99 for the 250Gb, and £79.99 for the 320Gb.
The new Freecom Mobile Drive XXS is the world’s smallest 2.5-inch external hard drive. Weighing in at just 155g, the Mobile Drive XXS is 27% smaller than its closest competitor, but still offers up to 320GB of mobile backup. The Freecom Mobile Drive XXS will be available from the end…
29% of UK households will contain a digital photo frame by 2011, according to a recent survey by Futuresource Consulting. “The Digital Photo Frame is a popular gift item and this is helping to fuel sales,” says Simon Bryant, Principal Consultant, Futuresource. “In 2007, the Western European DPF market exploded, reaching 3.8 million units. That’s up from just 0.6 million the year before, with Western Europe representing approximately 30% of global volumes.” The study was carried out online and targeted nearly 3,500 respondentsin France, Germany, Russia and the UK.
29% of UK households will contain a digital photo frame by 2011, according to a recent survey by Futuresource Consulting. “The Digital Photo Frame is a popular gift item and this is helping to fuel sales,” says Simon Bryant, Principal Consultant, Futuresource. “In 2007, the Western European DPF market exploded…
Nearly 40% of those who upload photos to the Internet do so on MySpace or Facebook, according to a new report by InfoTrends. The same sites were named as favourites by nearly half of the respondents who view others’ photos online. Online printing is still big business, with a shift towards ordering on the net but collecting at a retail store, so they could get their prints faster and avoid paying for shipping. The Infotrends study was conducted in April 2008.
Nearly 40% of those who upload photos to the Internet do so on MySpace or Facebook, according to a new report by InfoTrends. The same sites were named as favourites by nearly half of the respondents who view others’ photos online. Online printing is still big business, with a shift…
The Samsung innov8 is a new 8 megapixel camera phone. The innov8 uses the latest imaging applications such as smile shot, blink shot and face recognition. Users can enjoy personalizing and editing their photos, videos and music with Movie Maker and Story Board applications. The handset also acts as a digital photo frame, allowing users to display their favorite images on the 2.8-inch LCD screen. The Samsung innov8 will be launched in Europe in August, and then other markets during September.
The Samsung innov8 is a new 8 megapixel camera phone. The innov8 uses the latest imaging applications such as smile shot, blink shot and face recognition. Users can enjoy personalizing and editing their photos, videos and music with Movie Maker and Story Board applications. The handset also acts as a…
Printing camera phone photos at retail over the counter nearly doubled between 2007 and 2008, according to a new study from InfoTrends. “As more retailers are adding photo printing capabilities to their stores and awareness about these capabilities has increased, InfoTrends expects continued growth in the printing of camera phone photos at retail locations. Retailers can capitalize even more on this growth by marketing their digital photo printing capabilities, particularly in relation to printing directly from camera phones.” commented David Haueter, an Associate Director at InfoTrends. Photo kiosk print stations also increased in popularity, realizing almost the same level of growth.
Printing camera phone photos at retail over the counter nearly doubled between 2007 and 2008, according to a new study from InfoTrends. “As more retailers are adding photo printing capabilities to their stores and awareness about these capabilities has increased, InfoTrends expects continued growth in the printing of camera phone…
Buy-n-Shoot have reviewed the new Samsung NV4 camera, which features dual image stabilization and improved noise reduction.
“There is no doubt that the multiple functionality of the Samsung NV4 is highly likable and suitable for today’s lifestyle considering it is one compact unit that acts as three or four different multimedia devices yet it is portable enough to carry at all times. I highly recommend this unit for a person who is somewhat technically proficient and looking for an entry-level camera that provides solid results with minimal effort.”
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Buy-n-Shoot have reviewed the new Samsung NV4 camera, which features dual image stabilization and improved noise reduction. “There is no doubt that the multiple functionality of the Samsung NV4 is highly likable and suitable for today’s lifestyle considering it is one compact unit that acts as three or four different…
PopPhoto have reviewed the Sony A200, a 10 megapixel, entry-level DSLR camera with 2.7 inch LCD screen and a maximum ISO speed of 3200.
“Overall, image quality was Excellent from ISO 100 through 800. It slipped to Extremely High at ISO 1600-3200, when noise reduction, a default setting, kicked in at the expense of resolution. This dropped to 1725 lines at ISO 3200 from 2150 lines on average at lower ISOs. The A200 also fared very well in our noise tests, slightly edging out Canon’s Rebel XSi from ISO 100 through 800. But even at lower sensitivities, its noise advantage costs the Sony resolution: The Canon beats it by about 100 lines at ISO 100.”
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PopPhoto have reviewed the Sony A200, a 10 megapixel, entry-level DSLR camera with 2.7 inch LCD screen and a maximum ISO speed of 3200. “Overall, image quality was Excellent from ISO 100 through 800. It slipped to Extremely High at ISO 1600-3200, when noise reduction, a default setting, kicked in…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Canon PIXMA iP100, a new compact and portable printer offering exceptional print quality.
“Despite its high running costs, and to some extent the high purchase price if you include the lithium ion battery, this is an excellent portable printer. To those that need to print away from the mains, perhaps in a car or even on-site, in the middle of a field, the Canon PIXMA iP100 produces prints close to the quality of its desktop siblings, at very respectable speeds and with a minimum of fuss. It can even be hitched up as a Bluetooth printer with an optional USB adapter.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Canon PIXMA iP100, a new compact and portable printer offering exceptional print quality. “Despite its high running costs, and to some extent the high purchase price if you include the lithium ion battery, this is an excellent portable printer. To those that need to print away…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Nikon P80, a 10 megapixel digital camera with an 18x zoom lens.
“As bridge cameras go, the Nikon Coolpix P80 is okay, but there are reservations. While the handling is generally good and instinctual, it feels a bit of a lightweight and it’s not the most responsive in the world. Image quality is average too, with good exposure and colour, but it’s let down by fringing and noise.”
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TrustedReviews have reviewed the Nikon P80, a 10 megapixel digital camera with an 18x zoom lens. “As bridge cameras go, the Nikon Coolpix P80 is okay, but there are reservations. While the handling is generally good and instinctual, it feels a bit of a lightweight and it’s not the most…
DigiCamReview have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35, a new 25mm ultra wide-angle compact camera.
” Image quality is very good - with excellent colour, and high levels of saturation, contrast and detail. Noise levels were higher than average, but results were good at ISO400 or below and prints made from this camera looked excellent, and detail was very good. There was some red eye in group photos, but purple fringing was very low.”
DigiCamReview have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35, a new 25mm ultra wide-angle compact camera. ” Image quality is very good - with excellent colour, and high levels of saturation, contrast and detail. Noise levels were higher than average, but results were good at ISO400 or below and prints made from…
The winner of the 2008 Fujifilm Student Awards is David Wala from Newcastle College. This year’s Awards were run in conjunction with Penguin Books and the brief was to provide a cover for the re-issued version of Ralph Ellison’s 1952 masterpiece, Invisible Man. David’s winning image will now grace the cover when the book is released as part of Penguin’s Modern Classics series, and he also wins £200 of Fujifilm Professional film, a library of 100 Penguin Classics titles and a copy of the book, ‘Seven Hundred Penguins’. The 2009 Fujifilm Student Awards will be launched in September.
The winner of the 2008 Fujifilm Student Awards is David Wala from Newcastle College. This year’s Awards were run in conjunction with Penguin Books and the brief was to provide a cover for the re-issued version of Ralph Ellison’s 1952 masterpiece, Invisible Man. David’s winning image will now grace the…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Casio EX-F1 camera, which features the world’s fastest burst shooting performance of 60fps.
“Casio’s EXILIM EX-F1 promises features no digital camera on the market has offered before, and it delivers - with some reservations. The camera’s strongest suit is the option to shoot up to 60 full-res 6-megapixel images in a second. Combined with a sophisticated prerecord capability that continually captures images to a buffer when you half-press the shutter and saves the most recent ones to memory when push the shutter all the way, the tools you need to never miss another great shot are at hand.”
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Casio EX-F1 camera, which features the world’s fastest burst shooting performance of 60fps. “Casio’s EXILIM EX-F1 promises features no digital camera on the market has offered before, and it delivers - with some reservations. The camera’s strongest suit is the option to shoot up to 6…
Kata has added 7 new holsters and pouches to its DPS range of camera bags. The new Kata DH-421 is designed to fit most compact camera sizes, whilst the Kata DH-423 and Kata DH-425 provide protection for small to medium DSLRs. There are also four new point and shoot pouches (the Kata DF-404, DF-406, DF-408 and DHP 485. Prices range from £9.95 for the Kata DF-404, to £29.95 for the Kata DH-425.
Kata has added 7 new holsters and pouches to its DPS range of camera bags. The new Kata DH-421 is designed to fit most compact camera sizes, whilst the Kata DH-423 and Kata DH-425 provide protection for small to medium DSLRs. There are also four new point and shoot pouches…
The Inside Digital Photo radio show has added The McNamara Report, which will feature reviews and industry analysis from Michael J. McNamara. With over 25 years as a professional photographer and over 17 years experience testing film, digital cameras, and imaging products, McNamara has written hundreds of articles and had thousands of his photographs published (including over two dozen Pop Photo covers). “Mike’s expertise, reviews, and analysis on photography trends and issues is sure to get the attention of our growing global audience of 70,000 professional photographers. The segment is also a perfect resource for our other technology audience base of 250,000 Inside Mac and Inside Digital Design Radio Show listeners.” commented Inside Digital Photo CEO/Anchor Scott Sheppard.
The Inside Digital Photo radio show has added The McNamara Report, which will feature reviews and industry analysis from Michael J. McNamara. With over 25 years as a professional photographer and over 17 years experience testing film, digital cameras, and imaging products, McNamara has written hundreds of articles and had…
Ricoh have released a new firmware update, version 2.10, for the GR Digital II compact digital camera. Version 2.10 adds a number of new features, including Auto Aperture shift in the A mode, a noise reduction option depending on the ISO sensitivity, and correcting white balance during both shooting and playback.
Ricoh have released a new firmware update, version 2.10, for the GR Digital II compact digital camera. Version 2.10 adds a number of new features, including Auto Aperture shift in the A mode, a noise reduction option depending on the ISO sensitivity, and correcting white balance during both shooting and…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Casio EX-Z100, a new 10.1 megapixel digital camera with a wide 28 mm lens and 4x optical zoom.
“The overall level of detail from the 10.1-megapixel sensor is very good, and the compression rate is very low, with some image files over 7MB, very large for a point-and-shoot compact camera. Dynamic range and colour depth could be a little better, but they are no worse than average for a camera in this class. The exposure system tends to preserve shadow detail at the expense of burned-out highlights.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Casio EX-Z100, a new 10.1 megapixel digital camera with a wide 28 mm lens and 4x optical zoom. “The overall level of detail from the 10.1-megapixel sensor is very good, and the compression rate is very low, with some image files over 7MB, very large for…
The Tokina ATX 11-16mm F2.8 PRO DX lens has just been launched in the UK. Tokina’ 11-16mm lens creates super-wide images without ‘fish-eye’ distortion, and is compatible with DSLR cameras with APS-C sized sensors. The AT-X 116 PRO DX features Tokina’s exclusive One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism, which switches between Auto Focus and Manual Focus by simply snapping the focus ring forward for Auto and back towards the camera to focus manually. The Tokina ATX 11-16mm F2.8 PRO DX lens is available in either a Canon or Nikon mount for £489.99 Inc VAT.
The Tokina ATX 11-16mm F2.8 PRO DX lens has just been launched in the UK. Tokina’ 11-16mm lens creates super-wide images without ‘fish-eye’ distortion, and is compatible with DSLR cameras with APS-C sized sensors. The AT-X 116 PRO DX features Tokina’s exclusive One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism, which switches between Auto…
The Tokina ATX 35mm F2.8 Macro PRO DX lens is now available in the UK. Tokina’s 35mm lens can focus as close as 5.5 inches (14cm), yielding a macro ratio of 1:1 or life-sized reproduction, and is compatible with DSLR cameras with APS-C sized sensors. The AT-X M35 PRO DX features Tokina’s exclusive One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism, which switches between Auto Focus and Manual Focus by simply snapping the focus ring forward for Auto and back towards the camera to focus manually. The Tokina ATX 35mm F2.8 Macro PRO DX is available in either a Canon or Nikon mount for £369.99 Inc VAT.
The Tokina ATX 35mm F2.8 Macro PRO DX lens is now available in the UK. Tokina’s 35mm lens can focus as close as 5.5 inches (14cm), yielding a macro ratio of 1:1 or life-sized reproduction, and is compatible with DSLR cameras with APS-C sized sensors. The AT-X M35 PRO DX…
LiveEdit is a new web-based software tool that allows photographers to cut costs and save time. LiveEdit was created by professional photographers for optimal creativity and time management, with its interface divided into to four sections: Edit, Retoucher, Archive and Stock. Users are able to track their entire archive in one place, which will enable them to showcase and sell more photos by creating a personal stock site. “The way in which professional photography is administered and disseminated is antiquated, inefficient and cumbersome,” says Lipman. “LiveEdit brings ease and efficiency to this process, vastly speeding up time to market for photography. Its features help bring the photo profession into the modern era, where the cycle from shoot to end product must happen in days - not weeks or months.” Pricing starts at $395/Year for the Photographer Package with 2GB of storage.
LiveEdit is a new web-based software tool that allows photographers to cut costs and save time. LiveEdit was created by professional photographers for optimal creativity and time management, with its interface divided into to four sections: Edit, Retoucher, Archive and Stock. Users are able to track their entire archive in…