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40 Digital Photography Techniques is a new book which provides tips for taking better pictures and getting creative with digital photography. Available now, 40 Digital Photography Techniques is in full-colour and costs $16.99 / £11.99 / 15 €.
40 Digital Photography Techniques is a new book which provides tips for taking better pictures and getting creative with digital photography. Available now, 40 Digital Photography Techniques is in full-colour and costs $16.99 / £11.99 / 15 €.
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the the Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd (also known as the S6000fd), a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 10.7x zoom lens equivalent to 28-300mm.
“Now there are different forms of face detection, it can be purely based on software or through the hardware. Fujifilm has chosen for the hardware and that is at this moment without a doubt the best choice. Now face detection is nothing new to Fujifilm. For years they have gained experience at the mini labs and from that knowledge the photographer now really benefits. Fujifilm’s system works superb. Not only during photographing, face detection is handy, also when reviewing the images. You get familiar with it quickly and would not want to miss it. “
Website: LetsGoDigital - Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd Review
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the the Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd (also known as the S6000fd), a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 10.7x zoom lens equivalent to 28-300mm. “Now there are different forms of face detection, it can be purely based on software or through the hardware. Fujifilm has chosen…
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Olympus mju 1000 camera.
“The Stylus 1000 seems like it was shaved off a hunk of aluminum. At the thin end of the slice, the lens is tucked into the tapered curl. The design hides the greater-than-average thickness of this compact, but that thickness makes a very handy grip without the usual thumb pads and finger bars of other compacts. And it’s still small enough that you can easily find a place for it in any pocket.”
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Olympus mju 1000 camera. “The Stylus 1000 seems like it was shaved off a hunk of aluminum. At the thin end of the slice, the lens is tucked into the tapered curl. The design hides the greater-than-average thickness of this compact…
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the slim Casio EX-S770 camera, which offers 7.2 megapixel still images and records high-quality movies in MPEG-4 format.
“As the newest Exilim in the Casio’s Card series, the S770 brings with it 7.2 megapixels and a wide 2.8-inch LCD screen. It carries on some traditions of the line, such as the skinny 0.7-inch profile, trendy appearance, and almost countless numbers of Best Shot scene modes. The Casio Exilim EX-S770 was announced in August 2006 and currently sells for an estimated price of $299.”
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the slim Casio EX-S770 camera, which offers 7.2 megapixel still images and records high-quality movies in MPEG-4 format. “As the newest Exilim in the Casio’s Card series, the S770 brings with it 7.2 megapixels and a wide 2.8-inch LCD screen. It carries on some traditions of…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Pentax M30 camera, which offers 7.1 megapixels, Digital Shake Reduction and Face Recognition AF and AE in an ultra-slim body.
“Unfortunately this heavy file compression does nothing to help with picture quality, which is a pity because the M30 needs all the help it can get in this department. Unusually for a Pentax camera the main cause of image quality problems is the lens, which causes heavy barrel distortion at wide angle, and pincushion distortion combined with appallingly bad corner blurring at medium zoom settings and close range.”
Website: TrustedReviews - Pentax M30 Review
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Pentax M30 camera, which offers 7.1 megapixels, Digital Shake Reduction and Face Recognition AF and AE in an ultra-slim body. “Unfortunately this heavy file compression does nothing to help with picture quality, which is a pity because the M30 needs all the help it can get…
The winners of the March 2007 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected by a panel of judges. The theme for March was “Lines” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
1st Place
Diagonal by peterka
Prize: CanvasRus 40 x 30” Canvas Print
Kindly donated by CanvasRus
http://www.canvasrus.co.uk
The winners of the March 2007 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected by a panel of judges. The theme for March was “Lines” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st PlaceDiagonal by peterka Prize: CanvasRus 40 x 30” Canvas Print Kindly…
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. Mock-Ups Prevail At Camera Trade Shows
2. Shopping For High-Zoom Low-Noise Point-N-Shoot
3. Why Aren’t Video Resolutions As High As Stills?
Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question too difficult, or too easy. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, and a former Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, as well as a recording studio owner/operator, inventor, and now, a digital camera enthusiast, GARY has more digital camera knowledge in his entire brain than most people have in their little finger. In the unlikely event that GARY would not know the answer to your question, he will answer it anyway, true to the spirit of the word “Parries”, a fencing term which, in this context, implies “cleverly evasive answers”. So let your imagination run wild. Email all your nagging digital camera questions to: [email protected] , and then, En Garde!
You may also attach to your email an ORIGINAL PHOTO of your choosing. A preview of the photo will be displayed with your question, and a full-sized version will be just a click away. No personal information will be published with your question unless you specifically include it in the text or attached photo of your email, which may be further edited for grammar, content, or other reasons.
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are: 1. Mock-Ups Prevail At Camera Trade Shows 2. Shopping For High-Zoom Low-Noise Point-N-Shoot 3. Why Aren’t Video Resolutions As High As Stills? Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question…
Two weeks ago Saturday Shout wondered if the Sigma DP1 could be the ultimate compact camera for keen photographers. Just 10 days later, there’s a new contender in the shape of the Ricoh GX100. Ricoh are like Sigma - a relatively small company in a massive pond filled with much bigger fish - so they have to do things a little differently to make an impression. The new Ricoh GX100 certainly fits that bill. It offers a wide-angle, 24-72mm zoom lens, with an optional wide conversion lens that will provide 19mm if required. And unlike most recent digital cameras from the larger manufacturers with entry-level DSLRs, the GX100 provides both RAW and RAW + JPEG shooting modes. This new camera comes in two different versions, the more expensive offering a removable electronic view?nder, which provides an extra way of framing your images. Throw in a 10 megapixel sensor and a hot shoe which accepts an electronic view?nder, an external ?ash, or the external view?nder, and the Ricoh GX100 starts to look very interesting. There is one fundamental difference between this camera and the Sigma DP1, however, and that’s the size of the sensor, with the DP1 having a much larger APS-C sized sensor which will almost certainly provide better overall image quality. The GX100 does offer a more versatile focal range than the DP1, though, so photographers looking for a DSLR backup suddenly have two very interesting cameras to consider. Can the Ricoh GX100 be a contender? Shout out now...
Two weeks ago Saturday Shout wondered if the Sigma DP1 could be the ultimate compact camera for keen photographers. Just 10 days later, there’s a new contender in the shape of the Ricoh GX100. Ricoh are like Sigma - a relatively small company in a massive pond filled with much…
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is a 10x ultra-zoom, 28-280mm compact digital camera that can fit inside a pocket. Other standout features of the TZ3 include a large 3 inch LCD screen, 7.2 megapixel sensor, new Intelligent ISO shooting mode to help prevent motion blur and Extra Optical Zoom to extend the zoom up to 15x. Find out now if the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is worth considering by reading the world’s first online review.
Website: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Review
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is a 10x ultra-zoom, 28-280mm compact digital camera that can fit inside a pocket. Other standout features of the TZ3 include a large 3 inch LCD screen, 7.2 megapixel sensor, new Intelligent ISO shooting mode to help prevent motion blur and Extra Optical Zoom to extend…
The new Iomega Power Pro Desktop Hard Drive is a 2TB drive powered by four hot-swappable SATA hard drives. FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 connections are available, with transfer rates up to 70MB/sec. The Iomega Power Pro Desktop Hard Drive is expected to be available worldwide on April 10 for $1,699.95.
The new Iomega Power Pro Desktop Hard Drive is a 2TB drive powered by four hot-swappable SATA hard drives. FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 connections are available, with transfer rates up to 70MB/sec. The Iomega Power Pro Desktop Hard Drive is expected to be available worldwide on April 10 for $1,699.95.
Ricoh have released a new firmware version, 2.30, for the Ricoh GR Digital, an 8 megapixel compact digicam based on the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras. The update includes the following changes:
- [SEPIA] for [IMG SET]
You can choose [SEPIA] for [IMG SET] in the Shooting Setting menu.
- [CONTRAST] and [SHARPNESS] in [B&W] and [SEPIA]
You can change the value in [CONTRAST] and [SHARPNESS] individually in [B&W] and [SEPIA].
- [CL-BKT] for [AUTO BRACKET]
You can choose [CL-BKT] in [AUTO BRACKET] in the Shooting Setting menu. This allows you to take pictures in ‘black and white’, ‘color’, and ‘sepia’ at once.
- Modified the phenomenon that a movie file from the GR DIGITAL will not sound properly in the Windows Vista.
Ricoh have released a new firmware version, 2.30, for the Ricoh GR Digital, an 8 megapixel compact digicam based on the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras. The update includes the following changes: - [SEPIA] for [IMG SET] You can choose [SEPIA] for [IMG SET] in the Shooting Setting…
Sigma have announced the imminent release of new software for the Sigma SD10 and SD9 digital SLR cameras (which already ships with the new SD14 model).
“The download of SIGMA Photo Pro v3.0 RAW image processing software for Windows and Sigma Photo Pro 2.2 for Macintosh is planned for SD9 and SD10 users on April 2nd. This latest version of Sigma Photo Pro software has an improved image-processing algorithm and it is already packaged with the SD14 Digital SLR camera.”
Sigma have announced the imminent release of new software for the Sigma SD10 and SD9 digital SLR cameras (which already ships with the new SD14 model). “The download of SIGMA Photo Pro v3.0 RAW image processing software for Windows and Sigma Photo Pro 2.2 for Macintosh is planned for SD…
Luminous Landscape have published a user report on the Canon iPF5000 large format printer.
“This report will document my experiences setting up and using the printer over the last 4 months. All of the significant problems that have been uncovered and documented on the Unofficial Canon iPF5000 Printer Wiki will also be included. I believe that this will give the reader a better feel for what it is like to own and use the iPF5000 and avoid any unpleasant surprises after making a purchase.”
Website: Luminous Landscape - Canon iPF5000 User Report
Website: Read our Canon iPF5000 Review
Luminous Landscape have published a user report on the Canon iPF5000 large format printer. “This report will document my experiences setting up and using the printer over the last 4 months. All of the significant problems that have been uncovered and documented on the Unofficial Canon iPF5000 Printer Wiki will…
DCResource have reviewed the Kodak EasyShare V803 camera which offers 8 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen, 3x optical zoom lense and up to ISO 1600.
“The Kodak EasyShare V803 is a camera that’s average in almost all respects. About the only thing that distinguishes it from the rest of the compact camera crowd is its stylish and choice of eight different colors. While the V803 is fairly capable and quite a value for the money, ultimately there are better options out there.”
Website: DCResource - Kodak EasyShare V803 Review
Website: Read our Kodak EasyShare V803 Review
DCResource have reviewed the Kodak EasyShare V803 camera which offers 8 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen, 3x optical zoom lense and up to ISO 1600. “The Kodak EasyShare V803 is a camera that’s average in almost all respects. About the only thing that distinguishes it from the rest of…
HP have launched a new website dedicated to street photography at http://www.hypegallery.com/streetphotography, where photographers can upload and display their street photos for free. In addition, HP are also announcing a competition in which the best 30 photos, as judged by Magnum president Stuart Franklin, will be displayed at the prestigious Recontres D’Arles photo festival in early July. “Street Photography is a hugely significant part of documentary photography,” said Franklin. “I am delighted that HP is supporting this endeavour through the Street Photography gallery and competition.” The competition closes on June 10th.
HP have launched a new website dedicated to street photography at http://www.hypegallery.com/streetphotography, where photographers can upload and display their street photos for free. In addition, HP are also announcing a competition in which the best 30 photos, as judged by Magnum president Stuart Franklin, will be displayed at the prestigious…
The annual Photoshop World Conference & Expo takes place in Boston, US, from April 3rd to 6th, and some of O’Reilly Media’s bestselling photography authors will be hosting a series of talks. O’Reilly are also offering a 35 percent conference discount on every title in their range of books. Photoshop World attendees should head to Booth #203.
The annual Photoshop World Conference & Expo takes place in Boston, US, from April 3rd to 6th, and some of O’Reilly Media’s bestselling photography authors will be hosting a series of talks. O’Reilly are also offering a 35 percent conference discount on every title in their range of books. Photoshop…
A new version of CANON iMAGE GATEWAY offers a range of new features and personalised content for Canon owners who want to to store, share and print photos online. Members can now upload up to 100MB worth of photos and movies, and you can buy prints and photo gifts via third-party Print Centres. “With plenty of personal storage space and great new features to discover, there has never been a better time to become a member.” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe.
A new version of CANON iMAGE GATEWAY offers a range of new features and personalised content for Canon owners who want to to store, share and print photos online. Members can now upload up to 100MB worth of photos and movies, and you can buy prints and photo gifts via…
PhotoZoom Pro 2.2, the digital image resizing software, has been updated with a better S-Spline XL resizing technique, speed improvements and new preference settings. PhotoZoom Pro 2 is available as a standalone application and an export plugin for Adobe Photoshop. PhotoZoom Pro 2.2 is free update for registered PhotoZoom Pro 2 users.
PhotoZoom Pro 2.2, the digital image resizing software, has been updated with a better S-Spline XL resizing technique, speed improvements and new preference settings. PhotoZoom Pro 2 is available as a standalone application and an export plugin for Adobe Photoshop. PhotoZoom Pro 2.2 is free update for registered PhotoZoom Pro 2 users.
CNET have reviewed the Sony W55 camera, which offers 7.2 megapixels, Real Imaging Processor, ISO 1000 and a 3x optical zoom lens.
“Overall, we found the DSC-W55’s photos clear and pleasing. Despite the slight softening of some finer details, photos looked crisp. Colors generally reproduced well, though users should remember to switch to the tungsten white-balance setting when shooting indoors—the W55’s automatic white balance fared poorly in our difficult tungsten-lit test shots, rendering harsh and yellow.”
Website: CNET - Sony W55 Review
CNET have reviewed the Sony W55 camera, which offers 7.2 megapixels, Real Imaging Processor, ISO 1000 and a 3x optical zoom lens. “Overall, we found the DSC-W55’s photos clear and pleasing. Despite the slight softening of some finer details, photos looked crisp. Colors generally reproduced well, though users should remember…
ePhotoZine 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.
“The build quality is very good with a matt metal body and chrome trim. The zoom rocker is solid, and the two buttons on the back, next to the large and very pleasing 3in LCD, are easy to press and activate. The zoom, when activated, emerges from the body and while slightly wobbly, is made of three concentric metal rings so feels reasonably solid as well. The Optio T30 is also quite thin and, since it lacks any really awkward protuding elements, can easily be slipped into pockets.”
Website: ePhotoZine - Pentax T30 Review
ePhotoZine 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. “The build quality is very good with a matt metal body and chrome trim. The…