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PrinterInfo have taken a look at the compact Canon SELPHY ES1 photo printer.
“However, where the ES1 falters, like its Selphy cousins, is in print quality. It just doesn’t measure up to other dye sub printers like the Sony FP90 and especially not inkjet printers like the Epson Snap. Color accuracy, color gamut, and dmax all scored very low, while monochrome prints suffered form a poor tonal range.”
PrinterInfo have taken a look at the compact Canon SELPHY ES1 photo printer. “However, where the ES1 falters, like its Selphy cousins, is in print quality. It just doesn’t measure up to other dye sub printers like the Sony FP90 and especially not inkjet printers like the Epson Snap. Color…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Canon S5 IS ultra-zoom compact camera, which features a 12x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36-432mm, optical image stabilizer and 8 megapixel sensor.
“The S5’s image quality results were pleasing, both indoors and out. The majority of our outdoors sample images were sharp thanks to the accurate AF system and high-quality Canon lens, and exposure and color saturation are also very nice. You can also adjust the degree of sharpness, contrast, saturation, and color using the Custom My Colors function. Image noise is a very important factor when choosing a Prosumer model like this, where is it likely that you are going to be using higher sensitivity settings. I feel noise levels are very low at sensitivity settings of ISO 80 and 100, becoming more noticeable in shadow areas at ISO 200 - 400. “
Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Canon S5 IS ultra-zoom compact camera, which features a 12x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36-432mm, optical image stabilizer and 8 megapixel sensor. “The S5’s image quality results were pleasing, both indoors and out. The majority of our outdoors sample images were sharp thanks…
ePhotoZine have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S200 digital camera, which offers 7.1 megapixels, 3x zoom lens (38-114mm), electronic Vibration Reduction to help combat camera shake, ISO 1000 and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“The S200 has some interesting features and produces some good results as a point and click camera. It is also stylishly designed and compact enough to take just about anywhere. Colour renditions are generally every accurate, and the macro mode produces some good results. Overall, a good quality camera with a good value and affordable price tag.”
ePhotoZine have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S200 digital camera, which offers 7.1 megapixels, 3x zoom lens (38-114mm), electronic Vibration Reduction to help combat camera shake, ISO 1000 and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “The S200 has some interesting features and produces some good results as a point and click camera…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Casio EX-Z1050, a 10.1 megapixel digital camera which features a new 2.6-inch wide, 14:9 aspect ratio LCD display.
“The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 originally retailed for $299 in March 2007, but the price has been dropped by the manufacturer to $269. The camera is less expensive than almost all other 10-megapixel point-and-shoot models. Unfortunately, there are reasons for that. The LCD screen has poor resolution and a limited viewing angle. The 3x lens isn’t very high-quality and at times causes chromatic aberrations. The auto focus system doesn’t seem to work well as most pictures are blurry or simply lacked detail. The processing time is atrocious and caused plenty of missed opportunities.”
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Casio EX-Z1050, a 10.1 megapixel digital camera which features a new 2.6-inch wide, 14:9 aspect ratio LCD display. “The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 originally retailed for $299 in March 2007, but the price has been dropped by the manufacturer to $269. The camera is less expensive than…
Photoshop Lightroom Adventure is both a guided tour of Lightroom 1.1 and the country Iceland. Part Icelandic road trip, part photo essay, this book’s photo-rich pages come packed with beautiful photographs from a dozen talented working photographers. “Yes, it’s a technical book. Yet it’s not only a complete guide to the latest version of the application, but a pleasure to look at, too,” explains Mikkel Aaland. Photoshop Lightroom Adventure costs $39.99 USD, £24.99 GBP.
Photoshop Lightroom Adventure is both a guided tour of Lightroom 1.1 and the country Iceland. Part Icelandic road trip, part photo essay, this book’s photo-rich pages come packed with beautiful photographs from a dozen talented working photographers. “Yes, it’s a technical book. Yet it’s not only a complete guide to…
Kodak is suing Panasonic over four digital camera patents covering image compression, storage, color sensors and previews. Kodak reached an out of court settlement about the same patents with Sony in January. The complaint has bee filed against Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Panasonic Corp., Victor Co., and JVC Americas Corp.
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Kodak is suing Panasonic over four digital camera patents covering image compression, storage, color sensors and previews. Kodak reached an out of court settlement about the same patents with Sony in January. The complaint has bee filed against Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Panasonic Corp., Victor Co., and JVC Americas Corp…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Olympus E-410 DSLR camera.
“Since the E-410 has the same sensor, lens and image processor as the E-510, it’s not surprising that the image quality is also identical. The 10-megapixel Four Thirds sensor, while physically smaller than the APS-C sensors found in most other DSLRs, still produces an equivalent level of fine detail, and high ISO noise control is as good as anything else on the market. As with the E-510, there is perhaps marginally less dynamic range than an equivalent APS-C camera, but if so it is barely noticeable.”
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TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Olympus E-410 DSLR camera. “Since the E-410 has the same sensor, lens and image processor as the E-510, it’s not surprising that the image quality is also identical. The 10-megapixel Four Thirds sensor, while physically smaller than the APS-C sensors found in most other DSLRs…
Megapixel.net have reviewed the new Canon S5 IS ultra-zoom compact camera, which features a 12x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36-432mm, optical image stabilizer and 8 megapixel sensor.
“The Canon PowerShot S5 IS is a camera designed for advanced amateurs, and some time is required to tame it and obtain the highest image quality. Nevertheless, it would appear that the 8-megapixel resolution seems to be at the limit of what the lens can support, and with wide angle shots it is not unusual for images to require some post capture sharpening. Similarly, noise is a factor and the S5 IS produces its highest image quality if sensitivity is kept to a maximum of 200 ISO.”
Megapixel.net have reviewed the new Canon S5 IS ultra-zoom compact camera, which features a 12x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36-432mm, optical image stabilizer and 8 megapixel sensor. “The Canon PowerShot S5 IS is a camera designed for advanced amateurs, and some time is required to tame it and obtain…
CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L11 digital camera, which offers 6 megapixels, 2.4 inch LCD screen, 3x zoom lens (37.5-112.5mm), maximum ISO of 800 and a choice of 16 Scene modes.
“It’s easy to forget about budget cameras. They don’t tend to be flashy, they rarely have unique features, and they just aren’t very interesting. You shouldn’t count them out, though; some budget cameras offer surprisingly good picture quality for a very low price. The Nikon Coolpix L11 is one such camera, a 6-megapixel point-and-shoot that produces very nice pictures, with a price tag of less than $150.”
CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L11 digital camera, which offers 6 megapixels, 2.4 inch LCD screen, 3x zoom lens (37.5-112.5mm), maximum ISO of 800 and a choice of 16 Scene modes. “It’s easy to forget about budget cameras. They don’t tend to be flashy, they rarely have unique features…
The Samsung i7 is a new breed of all-in-one digital camera, music player and video recorder. The i7 features a large 3 inch touch screen LCD which rotates through 180 degrees, 7 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and integrated Portable Multimedia Player. The stylish i7 also has 450MB of internal memory and a unique World Tour Guide function. Can the Samsung i7 replace all of your digital devices and also be an effective camera? Mark Goldstein found out in our in-depth Samsung i7 review.
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The Samsung i7 is a new breed of all-in-one digital camera, music player and video recorder. The i7 features a large 3 inch touch screen LCD which rotates through 180 degrees, 7 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and integrated Portable Multimedia Player. The stylish i7 also has 450MB of internal…
The Artist’s Guide to GIMP Effects is a beautiful 4-color book that shows how to harness all of the GIMP’s powerful features. It explains how to to retouch photographs, composite multiple images, and create artwork from scratch using one of the world’s most popular free software tools. Author Michael J. Hammel has been using GIMP since version 0.54. Available in August, The Artist’s Guide to GIMP Effects costs US $44.95.
The Artist’s Guide to GIMP Effects is a beautiful 4-color book that shows how to harness all of the GIMP’s powerful features. It explains how to to retouch photographs, composite multiple images, and create artwork from scratch using one of the world’s most popular free software tools. Author Michael J…
Digital Back Swabs from VisibleDust remove unwanted dust and debris from the CCD surface of digital camera backs. The Digital Back Swabs will come in packages of 12 swabs and will be priced at CND$49.95 (US$45.95). Digital Back Swabs will be available from September 1, 2007.
Digital Back Swabs from VisibleDust remove unwanted dust and debris from the CCD surface of digital camera backs. The Digital Back Swabs will come in packages of 12 swabs and will be priced at CND$49.95 (US$45.95). Digital Back Swabs will be available from September 1, 2007.
PictoColor iCorrect Portrait 1.5 is an award-winning skin tone correction plugin for Photoshop. iCorrect Portrait 1.5 features full compliance with the latest Photoshop Plug-in SDK and support for Intel and PowerPC-based Macintosh. iCorrect Portrait 1.5 is available now for $99.95 Free upgrades are available for registered users who purchased iCorrect Portrait on or after January 1, 2007.
PictoColor iCorrect Portrait 1.5 is an award-winning skin tone correction plugin for Photoshop. iCorrect Portrait 1.5 features full compliance with the latest Photoshop Plug-in SDK and support for Intel and PowerPC-based Macintosh. iCorrect Portrait 1.5 is available now for $99.95 Free upgrades are available for registered users who purchased iCorrect…
Aquent Graphics Institute and O’Reilly Media are holding a global series of training seminars for Adobe CS3 to support the Dynamic Learning series of books. The 3 day seminars will be held in 20 cities in North America, Europe, and Australia, covering Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Flash. “Our Adobe Creative Suite 3 training seminars series are a great opportunity for creative professionals to learn first-hand from some of the top Adobe software experts in the world,” said Christopher Smith, President of AGI. You can register for a single day ($99) or all 3 days ($279).
Aquent Graphics Institute and O’Reilly Media are holding a global series of training seminars for Adobe CS3 to support the Dynamic Learning series of books. The 3 day seminars will be held in 20 cities in North America, Europe, and Australia, covering Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Flash. “Our Adobe Creative…
The PhotoVu PV1965w is a 19 inch widescreen digital photo frame, featuring 16:10 viewing and wireless connectivity. “Our customers have been asking us for a wide format viewing wireless digital picture frame and we’re proud to offer the PV1965w to satisfy the needs of our most discriminating digital photography enthusiasts,” said Robert Jordan, PhotoVu co-founder and partner. The PhotoVu PV1965w is available now for $1199.
The PhotoVu PV1965w is a 19 inch widescreen digital photo frame, featuring 16:10 viewing and wireless connectivity. “Our customers have been asking us for a wide format viewing wireless digital picture frame and we’re proud to offer the PV1965w to satisfy the needs of our most discriminating digital photography enthusiasts,”…
Image Keyworder is a Windows-based photographer friendly keywording program with a built-in thesaurus. “The thesaurus function means that with a single click you can add several relevant terms to an image. It’s much easier and faster than keywording manually,” explained Yvan Cohen, a Director at OnAsia. An Image Keyworder license for two computers costs just US$ 79.99 including a 12-month thesaurus subscription valued at US$ 39.99.
Image Keyworder is a Windows-based photographer friendly keywording program with a built-in thesaurus. “The thesaurus function means that with a single click you can add several relevant terms to an image. It’s much easier and faster than keywording manually,” explained Yvan Cohen, a Director at OnAsia. An Image Keyworder license…
Four Thirds User have tested the Olympus E-510 DSLR camera’s built-in image stabiliser to find out if it really works as advertised.
“We’ve been testing the new Olympus E-510 in the test lab to find out just how effectively its new Supersonic Wave driven moving sensor image stabilisation system (IS) performs. 100s of test exposures later, we have our verdict. We’ve also done a cursory comparison of the effectiveness of Panasonic’s in-lens Mega OIS (optical image stabilisation) system featured in its high-end standard zoom, the Leica Vario Elmarit 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5, when fitted to an E-510.”
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Four Thirds User have tested the Olympus E-510 DSLR camera’s built-in image stabiliser to find out if it really works as advertised. “We’ve been testing the new Olympus E-510 in the test lab to find out just how effectively its new Supersonic Wave driven moving sensor image stabilisation system (IS)…
CameraLabs compares the fors and againsts of compacts and DSLRs to find out which kind of camera you should buy.
“Ultimately you can take pictures of people, landscapes, or close-ups with any camera, but some models are better-suited to specific types of photography than others – not to mention being better-suited for certain types of photographers. So what follows is a list of key questions you should be asking yourself when deciding what type of camera to buy – they’ll help you make the important decision of whether to go for a DSLR, a compact or a super-zoom digital camera.”
CameraLabs compares the fors and againsts of compacts and DSLRs to find out which kind of camera you should buy. “Ultimately you can take pictures of people, landscapes, or close-ups with any camera, but some models are better-suited to specific types of photography than others – not to mention being…
The Fujifilm S8000fd digital compact camera offers an 18x zoom lens equivalent to 27mm-486mm. Other standout features on the S8000fd include an 8 megapixel sensor, SLR styling, Face Detection, Dual Image Stabilization and ISO 6400 (at 50% resolution). “With the FinePix S8000 fd, Fujifilm is bringing its heritage in photography and industry leading technology to its customers by offering them incredible optical zoom and ISO levels in a camera priced at a level they can afford,” said David Troy, Senior Product Manager, Consumer Digital Cameras, Electronic Imaging Division, FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. The Fujifilm S8000fd will be available in September 2007 for $399.95.
The Fujifilm S8000fd digital compact camera offers an 18x zoom lens equivalent to 27mm-486mm. Other standout features on the S8000fd include an 8 megapixel sensor, SLR styling, Face Detection, Dual Image Stabilization and ISO 6400 (at 50% resolution). “With the FinePix S8000 fd, Fujifilm is bringing its heritage in photography…
The Fujifilm S5800 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 10x, 38mm to 380mm zoom lens. Other features of the S5800 include ISO 1600 sensitivity, Picture Stabilization and 2.5 inch LCD screen with a Wide View filter. The Fujifilm S5800 will be available from October 2007.
The Fujifilm S5800 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 10x, 38mm to 380mm zoom lens. Other features of the S5800 include ISO 1600 sensitivity, Picture Stabilization and 2.5 inch LCD screen with a Wide View filter. The Fujifilm S5800 will be available from October 2007.