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The new EDGE SDHC Card and All-In-One Reader are available now as a two-product combo. All EDGE SDHC cards carry a Class 6 speed rating, the fastest currently available for the SDHC format, and are available in capacities of 4GB and 8GB. The EDGE All-In-One Reader supports most popular digital media card formats, including multimedia, memory sticks, CompactFlash, SD Memory Card, and Mini SD.
The new EDGE SDHC Card and All-In-One Reader are available now as a two-product combo. All EDGE SDHC cards carry a Class 6 speed rating, the fastest currently available for the SDHC format, and are available in capacities of 4GB and 8GB. The EDGE All-In-One Reader supports most popular digital…
Rob Galbraith has highlighted a serious problem with the auto-focusing system used in the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera. Apparently both pre- and production cameras “can’t hold focus on static subjects very well and it can’t track moving subjects very well.” Worth reading before splashing out $5,000.
“Q. Is the autofocus better in the production EOS-1D Mark III than it was in the preproduction unit?
No. The autofocus problems of the preproduction unit are mirrored in production EOS-1D Mark IIIs.”
Website: Rob Galbraith - An analysis of EOS-1D Mark III autofocus performance
Rob Galbraith has highlighted a serious problem with the auto-focusing system used in the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera. Apparently both pre- and production cameras “can’t hold focus on static subjects very well and it can’t track moving subjects very well.” Worth reading before splashing out $5,000. “Q…
ProPhoto Home have reviewed the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera.
“Having read the reports of a few people indicating problems with the autofocus system the first thing I did was conduct some of my own tests. My tests did not indicate any significant issues in this area. I did think I noted a few instances of a delay in locking focus on a still subject. But, upon reviewing the actual image files I saw nothing consistent worth reporting. It all seemed well within the norms of the standard digital autofocus systems we all use.”
ProPhoto Home have reviewed the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera. “Having read the reports of a few people indicating problems with the autofocus system the first thing I did was conduct some of my own tests. My tests did not indicate any significant issues in this area. I…
DIWA member Digit.no have just reviewed the new Sigma SD14 DSLR camera.
“Both in terms of features, performance and user friendliness, the SD14 falls way down on my ranking list. Foveon have without question made an interesting concept with their X3 sensor solution and the SD14 defines 4,6 MP with excellence, particularly in RAW. Therefore, it’s a shame to see the SD14 being promoted as a 14 MP camera, as the interpolation ruins much of the qualities delivered by the image sensor. If Sigma were honest, they would have said that the SD14 is a 4.6 MP camera that delivering excellent images. Because that’s the truth.”
Website: Digit.no - Sigma SD14 Review
DIWA member Digit.no have just reviewed the new Sigma SD14 DSLR camera. “Both in terms of features, performance and user friendliness, the SD14 falls way down on my ranking list. Foveon have without question made an interesting concept with their X3 sensor solution and the SD14 defines 4,6 MP with…
SLRgear have reviewed the Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro lens.
“Sharpness was the area where we observed the most dramatic improvement over its 18-200mm predecessor. It shows noticeable corner softness across its focal length range when shot wide open, but center sharpness is always surprisingly good, vastly better than that of the 18-200mm.”
SLRgear have reviewed the Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro lens. “Sharpness was the area where we observed the most dramatic improvement over its 18-200mm predecessor. It shows noticeable corner softness across its focal length range when shot wide open, but center sharpness is always surprisingly good, vastly…
CNET have just reviewed the 15x zoom Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H9 digital camera.
“Under the right circumstances, the photos look very good. Those include shooting at sensitivity settings of ISO 200 or lower, in bright sunlight. Thanks to the fast continuous shooting, solid stabilization and reliable center-point focus, the H9 delivered the best results I’ve had so far shooting dogs in the park. The EVF updates quickly enough to make it possible. The automatic white balance does a solid job, if a bit cool, and colors look bright and saturated.”
CNET have just reviewed the 15x zoom Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H9 digital camera. “Under the right circumstances, the photos look very good. Those include shooting at sensitivity settings of ISO 200 or lower, in bright sunlight. Thanks to the fast continuous shooting, solid stabilization and reliable center-point focus, the H…
Adobe Digital Editions 1.0 is a new software program for managing and reading eBooks, digital newspapers, and other digital publications. Adobe Digital Editions already works seamlessly with more than 150,000 commercially published titles. Digital Editions is available now as a free download for Windows and Macintosh systems.
Adobe Digital Editions 1.0 is a new software program for managing and reading eBooks, digital newspapers, and other digital publications. Adobe Digital Editions already works seamlessly with more than 150,000 commercially published titles. Digital Editions is available now as a free download for Windows and Macintosh systems.
The Online Photographer has interviewed Kodak scientist John Hamilton about the new image sensor technology that Kodak announced last week, which claims to improve performance in low light conditions.
“T.O.P.: The human eye puts an emphasis on luminance information for the sake of image detail. Is the new sensor likely to increase the level of real detail in digital images?
John Hamilton: Not really. The panchromatic pixels function just like the green pixels of the Bayer pattern except that they are photographically faster. However, under low light conditions, the new patterns will outperform Bayer because of improved signal-to-noise.”
Website: The Online Photographer - A Brief Interview With John Hamilton
The Online Photographer has interviewed Kodak scientist John Hamilton about the new image sensor technology that Kodak announced last week, which claims to improve performance in low light conditions. “T.O.P.: The human eye puts an emphasis on luminance information for the sake of image detail. Is the new sensor likely…
CNET have reviewed the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera.
“Images shot with the Canon EOS 1D Mark III can be absolutely stunning. Colors look extremely accurate, and the automatic white balance does an excellent job of neutralizing colors under a variety of lighting situations. The only times it became confused was in situations in which there was mixed lighting, and even then it produced pleasing, if not absolutely spot-on results. If paired with a sharp lens, the 1D Mark III can produce images with a vast amount of fine detail.”
Website: CNET - Canon EOS-1D Mark III Review
CNET have reviewed the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera. “Images shot with the Canon EOS 1D Mark III can be absolutely stunning. Colors look extremely accurate, and the automatic white balance does an excellent job of neutralizing colors under a variety of lighting situations. The only times it…
DCResource have reviewed the Fujifilm S700 digital camera, which features 7 megapixels, a 10x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD plus electronic viewfinder, ISO 1600 and Picture Stabilization mode.
“The FinePix S700 is the entry-level ultra zoom camera in Fuji’s lineup, and it has a lot to offer for its $230 street price. It has a solid design, good photo quality, full manual controls, and a nice movie mode. It’s not without its flaws though: the camera lacks image stabilization, has problems with purple fringing, corner softness, and redeye, and has a lens that’s slow at the wide-angle end. Still, if you’re looking for a budget ultra zoom camera, the FinePix S700 is well worth a look.”
Website: DCResource - Fujifilm S700 Review
DCResource have reviewed the Fujifilm S700 digital camera, which features 7 megapixels, a 10x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD plus electronic viewfinder, ISO 1600 and Picture Stabilization mode. “The FinePix S700 is the entry-level ultra zoom camera in Fuji’s lineup, and it has a lot to offer for its $23…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 camera, which fits a 10x optical zoom, 7.2 megapixels and 3 inch LCD screen into a compact, stylish body.
“In my opinion, the most important feature of the TZ3 has to be its Wide view Leica Vario-Elmarit 10x optical zoom lens. It covers a focal length 28-280mm in 35mm equivalence. With such a versatile zoom range, you’ll be able to capture beautiful landscapes and large group portraits at its 28mm wide angle extreme, while bringing distant subjects up close with the 280mm telephoto capability.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 camera, which fits a 10x optical zoom, 7.2 megapixels and 3 inch LCD screen into a compact, stylish body. “In my opinion, the most important feature of the TZ3 has to be its Wide view Leica Vario-Elmarit 10x optical zoom lens. It covers…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the new Sony T100 camera, which has a 5x optical zoom lens and 3-inch LCD screen, with red, black and silver colours available.
“This ultra-slim digital camera has a $399 price tag that seems high, but it comes with a solid set of features. At 8.1 megapixels, it has plenty of resolution. A 5x optical zoom lens that is fully functional while shooting still images and video is also a big plus.”
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the new Sony T100 camera, which has a 5x optical zoom lens and 3-inch LCD screen, with red, black and silver colours available. “This ultra-slim digital camera has a $399 price tag that seems high, but it comes with a solid set of features. At 8.1 megapixels…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon TX1 digital camera, which features a 10x optical zoom lens (39mm-390mm) with Optical Image Stabilization, 115,000-pixel Vari-Angle LCD screen and 7.1 megapixel sensor.
“Ergonomics are a bit of a mixed bag. At about the size of a deck of playing cards (just a bit thicker), it can easily be tucked away in small pockets, and the metal body ensures it will hold up to your daily routine. While the controls are positioned within reach of your finger tips, I found the camera itself is a bit awkward to hold, with my right middle finger resting firmly against the bottom of the lens (when extended.) When reviewing images , where the lens in retracted in the camera, my finger then rested right on the lens cover.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon TX1 digital camera, which features a 10x optical zoom lens (39mm-390mm) with Optical Image Stabilization, 115,000-pixel Vari-Angle LCD screen and 7.1 megapixel sensor. “Ergonomics are a bit of a mixed bag. At about the size of a deck of playing cards (just a bit…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Pentax Optio A30, a 10 megapixel compact digital camera with a 1/1.8 inch CCD, anti-shake technology, 3x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD monitor.
“Image quality is one of the A30’s many strong points. At low ISO settings (64-200) the level of fine detail, the edge sharpness and the richness of the colour rendition were among the best I’ve seen from a compact camera. At higher ISO settings noise did become more of a problem, but the A30 uses an unusual noise reduction algorithm which is very good at retaining edge sharpness and contrast detail even when noise levels are quite high, avoiding many of the problems associated with previous 10MP compacts.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Pentax Optio A30, a 10 megapixel compact digital camera with a 1/1.8 inch CCD, anti-shake technology, 3x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD monitor. “Image quality is one of the A30’s many strong points. At low ISO settings (64-200) the level of fine detail, the edge…
The Epson V200 Photo is a cost effective, high-quality scanner in a compact and slim design. It features 4800dpi optical resolution, Auto Photo Orientation to straighten photos, and a built-in transparency unit with film holding storage. The Epson V200 can scan a range of document sizes, including A4, 35mm strip film x 6 frames and 35mm slide x 4 frames. The Epson V200 Photo will cost £69.99 / $99, available July 2007.
The Epson V200 Photo is a cost effective, high-quality scanner in a compact and slim design. It features 4800dpi optical resolution, Auto Photo Orientation to straighten photos, and a built-in transparency unit with film holding storage. The Epson V200 can scan a range of document sizes, including A4, 35mm strip…
The FP-5000 from Fantasea Line is a new underwater housing for the Nikon P-5000 digital camera. With a depth rating of 60 meters/200 feet and a double O-ring seal on all controls, the FP-5000 is ideal for outdoor and underwater photographers. The suggested retail price of the FP-5000 is US $245.00.
The FP-5000 from Fantasea Line is a new underwater housing for the Nikon P-5000 digital camera. With a depth rating of 60 meters/200 feet and a double O-ring seal on all controls, the FP-5000 is ideal for outdoor and underwater photographers. The suggested retail price of the FP-5000 is US $245.00.
Leica have released a firmware update, v2.0, for the Digilux 3 DSLR. Improvements include:
* An additional function for multiple exposures.
* A third OIS mode (MODE 3) enabling the user to employ the „panning” technique.
* A mode that considerably improves the visibility of the monitor image when the camera is held below eye level.
* The aperture value can now be set more easily in the case of lenses (of other makes) that do not have aperture setting rings.
* White balance (WB), color temperature, ISO-speed, and the flash mode can now be set with the cursor buttons as well as with the main setting dial. Confirming the settings is no longer limited in time.
* Auto Review now also includes a mode without a time limit.
* It is now possible to scroll to the other images even when the one being displayed is enlarged (with the zoom function).
* The firmware version can now be displayed using the setup menu.
Leica have released a firmware update, v2.0, for the Digilux 3 DSLR. Improvements include: * An additional function for multiple exposures. * A third OIS mode (MODE 3) enabling the user to employ the „panning” technique. * A mode that considerably improves the visibility of the monitor image when the…
Getty Images ‘My Britain’ competition offers British 13 - 18 year olds the opportunity to express their views on their life, community and the region in which they live through photography. My Britain will run from 4th July until 15th September 2007. The winner of Getty Images’ My Britain competition will receive an exclusive day’s internship with a renowned Getty Images photographer - time for some extensive plastic surgery so that I can pass as an 18 year old!
Getty Images ‘My Britain’ competition offers British 13 - 18 year olds the opportunity to express their views on their life, community and the region in which they live through photography. My Britain will run from 4th July until 15th September 2007. The winner of Getty Images’ My Britain competition…
Adobe Photoshop CS3 One-on-One by Deke McClelland is a new book which guides readers step by step through the program’s features and functionality. It includes 12 self-paced tutorials let you learn at your own speed, 850 full-color photos, diagrams, and screen shots, and more than two hours of video instruction. Adobe Photoshop CS3 One-on-One costs $49.99 USD, $64.99 CAD, £35.50 GBP.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 One-on-One by Deke McClelland is a new book which guides readers step by step through the program’s features and functionality. It includes 12 self-paced tutorials let you learn at your own speed, 850 full-color photos, diagrams, and screen shots, and more than two hours of video instruction…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital 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.
“You can work pretty fast with the Nikon P5000 camera, although you will probably have to get used to the ‘speed’ of the auto focus and be satisfied with the fact that real action cannot be captured, which is too bad. Nikon could have scored more convincingly with a wide-angle lens, in order to outcompete the PowerShot G7. Especially since we see compact cameras with a 28mm lens more frequently, Nikon Coolpix P5000’s 36mm is a stark contrast. “
DIWA member LetsGoDigital 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. “You can work pretty fast with the Nikon P5000 camera, although you will probably have to get…