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TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Pentax T30 compact digital camera, which features 7.1 megapixels, a 3 inch touch-screen LCD display, Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure, plus a high ISO Digital Shake Reduction mode.
“Picture quality also seems to be significantly improved over the rather disappointing performance of the T20, although it is still not entirely problem-free. The T30 has a maximum ISO setting of 3200, and produces good results at settings up to 400 ISO, and printable results as high as 1600, which is a pretty creditable performance by any standard. Overall picture quality is about average for this class of camera, with the lens producing good detail and contrast with relatively little wide-angle barrel distortion.”
Website: TrustedReviews - Pentax T30 Review
TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Pentax T30 compact digital camera, which features 7.1 megapixels, a 3 inch touch-screen LCD display, Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure, plus a high ISO Digital Shake Reduction mode. “Picture quality also seems to be significantly improved over the rather disappointing performance of the…
PopPhoto have reviewed the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera.
“Our test images showed normal contrast with excellent color in both RAW and JPEG at the neutral setting, which zeroes out Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, and Color Tone, with very good shadow and highlight details even at higher ISOs. At ISO 100, the Mark III was able to hold detail over an 11 EV dynamic range, and more than nine EVs at ISO 1600—quite impressive. Test images showed excellent color fidelity with very little color shift or casting in auto white balance.”
PopPhoto have reviewed the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera. “Our test images showed normal contrast with excellent color in both RAW and JPEG at the neutral setting, which zeroes out Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, and Color Tone, with very good shadow and highlight details even at higher ISOs. At…
CNET have taken a look at the distinctive Samsung NV7 digital camera.
“What about ISO sensitivity settings? Well, on one hand, the NV7 maxes out at ISO 1000, which is pretty low from a spec comparison standpoint. However, the NV7’s photos have so much noise—unless scaled down, anything above ISO 200 looks more Impressionist than Realist—the availability of any higher settings becomes a moot issue. In addition, the NV7 has some of the poorest white balance I’ve seen in a while”
Website: CNET - Samsung NV7 Review
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CNET have taken a look at the distinctive Samsung NV7 digital camera. “What about ISO sensitivity settings? Well, on one hand, the NV7 maxes out at ISO 1000, which is pretty low from a spec comparison standpoint. However, the NV7’s photos have so much noise—unless scaled down, anything above ISO…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the hueyPRO, a new addition to Pantone’s huey family of display calibration products.
“Since it’s so small (and, frankly, attractive), it’s no trouble to leave it plugged in and mounted in its stand to watch as the light changes during the day. If it’s doing it’s job, you shouldn’t notice. And we didn’t. As we worked through the morning and the afternoon and late into the evening past the wee hours of the morning never taking a break except to reach for a dictionary or other professional aid, our monitor display remained constant.”
Website: Imaging Resource - hueyPRO Review
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Imaging Resource have reviewed the hueyPRO, a new addition to Pantone’s huey family of display calibration products. “Since it’s so small (and, frankly, attractive), it’s no trouble to leave it plugged in and mounted in its stand to watch as the light changes during the day. If it’s doing it’s…
The specification of Ricoh Caplio GX100 reads like a dream wishlist for the discerning photographer. Wide-angle 24-72mm zoom lens? Check. Adobe DNG RAW format? Check. 10 megapixels, removable electronic view?nder, optical anti-shake, full manual controls? Check, check, check and check! So the Ricoh GX100 certainly has a lot to offer on paper, but can this compact digital camera live up to its billing? Find out now by reading our in-depth Ricoh GX100 review.
Website: Ricoh Caplio GX100 Review
The specification of Ricoh Caplio GX100 reads like a dream wishlist for the discerning photographer. Wide-angle 24-72mm zoom lens? Check. Adobe DNG RAW format? Check. 10 megapixels, removable electronic view?nder, optical anti-shake, full manual controls? Check, check, check and check! So the Ricoh GX100 certainly has a lot to offer…
The REALVIZ HDR Imaging Studio combines Stitcher 5.6, VTour 1.2 HDR and Photomatix Pro for the creation of HDR environments. REALVIZ are currently offering a 15% discount on purchases of the HDR Imaging Studio bundle until 30th June 2007. The standard price is 1,950 €/ $ 2,580 US.
The REALVIZ HDR Imaging Studio combines Stitcher 5.6, VTour 1.2 HDR and Photomatix Pro for the creation of HDR environments. REALVIZ are currently offering a 15% discount on purchases of the HDR Imaging Studio bundle until 30th June 2007. The standard price is 1,950 €/ $ 2,580 US.
The Royal Photographic Society launched its 150th Annual International Print Exhibition to a packed house at Hoopers Gallery in Clerkenwell, London on Tuesday evening. A final selection of 125 prints was chosen from a record 2,200 images submitted by 600 photographers worldwide. The winning image is an extraordinary shot of a scalloped hammerhead shark, taken in the waters of Costa Rica’s Cocos Island National Park by Richard Merritt.
The Royal Photographic Society launched its 150th Annual International Print Exhibition to a packed house at Hoopers Gallery in Clerkenwell, London on Tuesday evening. A final selection of 125 prints was chosen from a record 2,200 images submitted by 600 photographers worldwide. The winning image is an extraordinary shot of…
Kingston Technology have introduced two new USB readers with either 1GB or 2GB capacity microSD cards. The USB microSD Reader (Red) + 2GB microSD Card costs £15.75, and the USB microSD Reader (Black) + 1GB microSD Card costs £8.20.
Kingston Technology have introduced two new USB readers with either 1GB or 2GB capacity microSD cards. The USB microSD Reader (Red) + 2GB microSD Card costs £15.75, and the USB microSD Reader (Black) + 1GB microSD Card costs £8.20.
American Photo magazine have announced this year’s Editor’s Choice of everything and anything photography related, which includes the soon to be released Sigma DP1 (pictured).
“It happens every year, but it’s worth repeating that there are more products and product categories than ever in this year’s Editor’s Choice. All that coverage required a bigger-than-ever team of experts. In addition to regular AP contributors Jonathan Barkey, Aimee Baldridge, Steve Pollock, and Jack Howard, the group included several trusted colleagues from Popular Photography & Imaging, including Dan Richards, Debbie Grossman, and Pete Kolonia. Their combined authority makes this year’s Editor’s Choice the go-to guide for buying your photo equipment.”
Website: American Photo Editor’s Choice 2007
American Photo magazine have announced this year’s Editor’s Choice of everything and anything photography related, which includes the soon to be released Sigma DP1 (pictured). “It happens every year, but it’s worth repeating that there are more products and product categories than ever in this year’s Editor’s Choice. All that…
Qimage v2007.200 professional photographic printing software now offers full color managed support for raw image formats from over 250 cameras in the Studio Edition. Users can create high quality final prints from raw photos, print contact sheets, preview/rate them, and batch convert to other image formats. Qimage is available in three versions - Lite Edition: $34.95, Professional Edition: $49.95 and Studio Edition: $89.95.
Qimage v2007.200 professional photographic printing software now offers full color managed support for raw image formats from over 250 cameras in the Studio Edition. Users can create high quality final prints from raw photos, print contact sheets, preview/rate them, and batch convert to other image formats. Qimage is available in…
DigiCamReview have just reviewed the new Panasonic DMC-FZ8 ultra-zoom compact digital camera.
“The camera has very good image quality - the camera has good detail and very good colour (accurate, and well saturated) and there was no noticable corner softness in the images. Images have good saturation and contrast, with fairly low noise at the lower ISO settings. The higher ISO settings of ISO400 and above are probably best avoided as detail is lacking from images. Indoors photos were good with little or no red-eye, although noise was noticeable in some shots. Purple fringing was noticed in very few shots, and wasn’t a problem in the majority of shots”
DigiCamReview have just reviewed the new Panasonic DMC-FZ8 ultra-zoom compact digital camera. “The camera has very good image quality - the camera has good detail and very good colour (accurate, and well saturated) and there was no noticable corner softness in the images. Images have good saturation and contrast, with…
Megapixel.net have reviewed the GE G1 digital camera, which features 3x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD screen and 7 megapixels.
“While the G1 will satisfy the needs of many point and shoot users, it does face some stiff competition from companies whose name is more readily associated with photography than GE. The G1 is a debut camera, and its descendants may well develop into more impressive and feature-rich cameras over time. But at this time, however, the list prices currently indicated by some retailers may make it a tough sell amongst well-informed camera buyers.”
Website: Megapixel.net - GE G1 Review
Megapixel.net have reviewed the GE G1 digital camera, which features 3x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD screen and 7 megapixels. “While the G1 will satisfy the needs of many point and shoot users, it does face some stiff competition from companies whose name is more readily associated with photography than GE…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix P5000 camera, which offers 10 megapixels, 3.5x zoom lens (36-126mm), Vibration Reduction to combat camera shake, ISO 3200 capability and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“DSLR owners don’t care for picture effects and face recognition as much as they do for a good burst mode and a solid auto focus system – the P5000 has neither of these. The burst mode stutters and the auto focus adds lag time to an already slow camera. The P5000’s constant humming noise coupled with slow processing when viewing pictures makes it seem that the camera is working really hard.”
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix P5000 camera, which offers 10 megapixels, 3.5x zoom lens (36-126mm), Vibration Reduction to combat camera shake, ISO 3200 capability and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “DSLR owners don’t care for picture effects and face recognition as much as they do for a good burst…
The HP C5280 All-in-One offers print speeds up to 32 pages per minute (ppm) black, 24 ppm color, plus as fast as 27 seconds for photos. Estimated U.S. street price of the HP C5280 All-in-One is $149, available June 2007.
The HP C5280 All-in-One offers print speeds up to 32 pages per minute (ppm) black, 24 ppm color, plus as fast as 27 seconds for photos. Estimated U.S. street price of the HP C5280 All-in-One is $149, available June 2007.
The HP D7460 printer can print up to 34 pages per minute (ppm) black and 33 ppm color, and photos in as fast as 10 seconds. Built-in wireless connectivity, a 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD and an optional HP Inkjet Automatic Two-sided accessory complete the headline features. Estimated U.S. street price of the HP D7460 is $179, available August 2007.
The HP D7460 printer can print up to 34 pages per minute (ppm) black and 33 ppm color, and photos in as fast as 10 seconds. Built-in wireless connectivity, a 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD and an optional HP Inkjet Automatic Two-sided accessory complete the headline features. Estimated U.S. street price of…
The HP D7260 Printer can print a 4 x 6-inch photo printing in as fast as 10 seconds. It also includes a 3.5 inch interactive touchscreen LCD, HP Smart Web Printing, HP Auto Sense technology and six individual ink tanks. Estimated U.S. street price of the HP D7260 is $149, available August 2007.
The HP D7260 Printer can print a 4 x 6-inch photo printing in as fast as 10 seconds. It also includes a 3.5 inch interactive touchscreen LCD, HP Smart Web Printing, HP Auto Sense technology and six individual ink tanks. Estimated U.S. street price of the HP D7260 is $149, available August 2007.
The beleaguered UK photo retailer Jessops has announced plans to close 81 stores. These include 47 overlapping premises, 31 loss-making and three subject to redevelopment. Approximately 550 staff will be made redundant. The remaining 234 Jessops stores are apparently “profitable and cash generative”. As a result of this and other measures, total overheads will be reduced by over £15m, although Jessops anticipates £25m of costs during 2007. Commenting on the Strategic Review, David Adams, Executive Chairman, said: “The Board is confident that Jessops will deliver a significant turnaround in its financial performance.”
Website: Jessops Press Release
The beleaguered UK photo retailer Jessops has announced plans to close 81 stores. These include 47 overlapping premises, 31 loss-making and three subject to redevelopment. Approximately 550 staff will be made redundant. The remaining 234 Jessops stores are apparently “profitable and cash generative”. As a result of this and other…
The RedBubble Real Photography Competition is a 5 stage themed photo contest with some great prizes. Star of the show is a Leica M4-P plus 50mm F2 Summicron (or a Canon 400D + 17-85mm IS USM). RedBubble is an online art gallery and creative community. With a free membership you can sell your artwork online in a hassle-free way, connect with a vibrant community of creative folk and buy great wall art and designer t-shirts.
The RedBubble Real Photography Competition is a 5 stage themed photo contest with some great prizes. Star of the show is a Leica M4-P plus 50mm F2 Summicron (or a Canon 400D + 17-85mm IS USM). RedBubble is an online art gallery and creative community. With a free membership you…
Canon are holding a free photography workshop program throughout the summer in Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Parks. Canon is guided by the philosophy of Kyosei – ‘all people regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living together and working into the future.’ Through our involvement in the parks, we hope to strengthen Canon’s commitment to conservation.” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager of the Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. In addition, the the Canon Photography in the Parks Photo Contest returns, with Canon products and a trip to the participating park of their choice up for grabs.
Canon are holding a free photography workshop program throughout the summer in Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Parks. Canon is guided by the philosophy of Kyosei – ‘all people regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living together and working into the future.’ Through our involvement in the parks…
AKVIS Coloriage has been updated to version 4.5. This plug-in manipulates the colors of an image: from colorizing black and white photos to replacing colors in color photos. The program is now Universal Binary, it works equally well on both PPC- and Intel-Mac. There’s also dded compatibility with Photoshop CS3 on Intel Mac. Registered users can upgrade to version 4.5 for free, and there’s a 10 day trial version available.
Website: Akvis Coloriage 4.5
AKVIS Coloriage has been updated to version 4.5. This plug-in manipulates the colors of an image: from colorizing black and white photos to replacing colors in color photos. The program is now Universal Binary, it works equally well on both PPC- and Intel-Mac. There’s also dded compatibility with Photoshop CS…