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Staples USA Press Release
Staples Launches First Ever “Hometown Views” Photo Contest; Asks Amateur Photographers to Put Their Hometown in Focus - Celebrate Your Hometown with Big Color Posters; Sell Your Winning Photo At Local Staples Stores and Win Great Prizes
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., January 2, 2007 - Staples Copy & Print Centers today launched its first nationwide “Hometown Views” Photo Contest, making it easy for anyone with a digital camera to share what they love most about their hometown. The world’s largest office products company is offering amateur photographers a chance to have their photos viewed and sold to countless customers in Staples stores throughout the country.
Staples USA Press Release Staples Launches First Ever “Hometown Views” Photo Contest; Asks Amateur Photographers to Put Their Hometown in Focus - Celebrate Your Hometown with Big Color Posters; Sell Your Winning Photo At Local Staples Stores and Win Great Prizes FRAMINGHAM, Mass., January 2, 2007 - Staples Copy &…
Planet82 Press Release
Planet82 Exhibits How to Take Digital Pictures in the Dark Without a Flash at CES 2007 January 8-11, 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show
LAS VEGAS, NV—(MARKET WIRE)—January 02, 2007—WHAT: Please join Planet82 at CES as they shed light on taking digital pictures or video in the dark—without a flash. Planet82 will showcase the latest advances in its Single carrier Modulation Photo Detector (SMPD) technology, including a black and white, full-color, and two mega pixel color sensors. These imaging sensors are 2000 times more sensitive to light and enable everything digital—from mobile camera phones to the automobile sensors—to “see” and capture the real picture without the distortion, delay or energy-expense of a flash.
Planet82 Press Release Planet82 Exhibits How to Take Digital Pictures in the Dark Without a Flash at CES 2007 January 8-11, 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show LAS VEGAS, NV—(MARKET WIRE)—January 02, 2007—WHAT: Please join Planet82 at CES as they shed light on taking digital pictures or video in the dark—without…
Rayovac Press Release
New HYBRID Batteries from Rayovac Deliver Best of Both Worlds - New Technology Combines Convenience of Alkaline and Economic, Environmental Benefits of Rechargeable Batteries
MADISON, Wis.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Each year, consumers spend more than $3.5 billion on batteries for everything from digital cameras to flashlights. But despite the obvious benefits of rechargeable batteries, including less environmental waste and costs savings over time, less than 5% of all the batteries sold in the U.S. are rechargeable. A new product from Rayovac promises to change all that. HYBRID™ Batteries, featuring a breakthrough technology, deliver the benefits of rechargeable batteries, but eliminate common user frustrations to provide the world’s most user-friendly rechargeable battery to date.
Rayovac Press Release New HYBRID Batteries from Rayovac Deliver Best of Both Worlds - New Technology Combines Convenience of Alkaline and Economic, Environmental Benefits of Rechargeable Batteries MADISON, Wis.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Each year, consumers spend more than $3.5 billion on batteries for everything from digital cameras to flashlights. But despite the obvious…
DIWA member Photoxels have just reviewed the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera.
“The Nikon D40 DSLR is an affordable Family DSLR that gives excellent image quality and provides an easy step up from point-and-shoot (P&S) digital cameras. Photographers tired of the limitations (especially low-light) of P&S digital cameras will welcome this compact and lightweight DSLR with the performance and responsiveness characteristic of much more expensive digital SLRs.”
Website: Photoxels - Nikon D40 Review
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DIWA member Photoxels have just reviewed the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera. “The Nikon D40 DSLR is an affordable Family DSLR that gives excellent image quality and provides an easy step up from point-and-shoot (P&S) digital cameras. Photographers tired of the limitations (especially low-light) of P&S digital cameras…
DigiCamReview have reviewed the new Fujifilm S9600 (called the FinePix S9100 in the USA), which is a 9 megapixel camera with a 10x zoom lens.
“The Fujifilm SuperCCD sensor and image processing means the Fujifilm FinePix S9600 / S9100 has low noise that is similar to the Olympus E-400 Digital SLR - an impressive feat considering the Fujifilm sensor is many times smaller than the Olympus sensor. Most compact digital cameras have low noise at ISO100 and ISO200 and you start to see problems at ISO400.”
DigiCamReview have reviewed the new Fujifilm S9600 (called the FinePix S9100 in the USA), which is a 9 megapixel camera with a 10x zoom lens. “The Fujifilm SuperCCD sensor and image processing means the Fujifilm FinePix S9600 / S9100 has low noise that is similar to the Olympus E-400 Digital…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Pentax Optio W20, a compact digital camera featuring waterproof performance with a slim, flat body design.
“The W20’s lens appears to be the same excellent folded-optics unit as on the W10, and again it produced good edge-to-edge sharpness and very little distortion at wide angle. Colour rendition and exposure were both as good as the dreadful lighting conditions would allow, and the level of detail in the test shots was good, although there was some evidence of over-processing and noise reduction.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Pentax Optio W20, a compact digital camera featuring waterproof performance with a slim, flat body design. “The W20’s lens appears to be the same excellent folded-optics unit as on the W10, and again it produced good edge-to-edge sharpness and very little distortion at wide angle…
Ricoh have released a new firmware version, 2.21, for the Ricoh GR Digital, an 8 megapixel compact digicam based on the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras.
- Fixed the phenomenon that a Quick Review will not appear properly at the following case.
When you take a picture with [RAW 3:2], with your setting in both [B & W] in the [IMG SET], and [N640] in the [RAW/JPEG SETTING].
- Improved the AF accuracy in the macro shooting.
Ricoh have released a new firmware version, 2.21, for the Ricoh GR Digital, an 8 megapixel compact digicam based on the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras. - Fixed the phenomenon that a Quick Review will not appear properly at the following case. When you take a picture with…
Luminous Landscape contributor Alain Briot has a very interesting new article called “Just Say Yes”, all about fine art photography and the thorny issue of digital manipulation.
” There is a certain percentage of the public who believes that fine art photographs must represent reality. There are people who do not know that there are differences between what they see and what the camera captures. Finally, there are individuals who do not understand that a photograph is a two dimensional representation of reality and not reality itself because reality is far more complex, three-dimensional and perceived by us through five senses and not just one. Some people are willing to change their minds when these things are explained to them. Others have their minds made up and do not want to be bothered by the facts. Those are the ones that I am referring to in this essay. “
Website: Luminous Landscape - Just Say Yes
Luminous Landscape contributor Alain Briot has a very interesting new article called “Just Say Yes”, all about fine art photography and the thorny issue of digital manipulation. ” There is a certain percentage of the public who believes that fine art photographs must represent reality. There are people who do…
Kodak have released a truly bonkers video on YouTube, extolling the virtues of a new camera which will almost certainly appear next week at the 2007 International CES show (Jan 8-11). In what at first appears to be a nostalgic look at the past, the presenter suddenly launches into an inspired tirade about a grass-enhancing, wireless, Leibovitz-like digital camera complete with facial recognition and GPS. Roll on next week…
Website: Kodak Winds of Change YouTube Video
Kodak have released a truly bonkers video on YouTube, extolling the virtues of a new camera which will almost certainly appear next week at the 2007 International CES show (Jan 8-11). In what at first appears to be a nostalgic look at the past, the presenter suddenly launches into an…
Megapixel.net have published their review of the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera.
“By any measure, the Nikon D40 is an excellent deal. It may not have the highest resolution available in a digital camera, but the image size it produces is more than enough to make excellent prints up to 10 x 6.6 inches (25 x 16 cm) at 300 dpi. And, while the D40 has some restrictions when it comes to the AF lenses that can be used with it, it still represents an excellent opportunity to jump to a digital SLR.”
Website: Megapixel.net - Nikon D40 Review
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Megapixel.net have published their review of the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera. “By any measure, the Nikon D40 is an excellent deal. It may not have the highest resolution available in a digital camera, but the image size it produces is more than enough to make excellent prints…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the new Fujifilm F31fd camera, which adds face detection and infra-red communication to the 6 month old F30 model.
“The Fujifilm FinePix F31fd has a lot of interesting technology – and this is reflected in the price. The retail tag of $399 is quite pricey especially when compared to Fujifilm’s other relatively affordable and reasonably priced cameras. Still, this model has really cool features and takes great pictures and is priced competitively within the market for its capabilities. It has face detection technology that works quickly and effectively, and IrSimple communication technology to wirelessly transfer images to enabled printers and devices.”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Fujifilm F31fd Review
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the new Fujifilm F31fd camera, which adds face detection and infra-red communication to the 6 month old F30 model. “The Fujifilm FinePix F31fd has a lot of interesting technology – and this is reflected in the price. The retail tag of $399 is quite pricey especially when…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Canon A640, which has 10 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens.
“Canon PowerShots have always been big favorites of our readers, valued for their user-friendly design, excellent photo characteristics, and good build quality. The Canon PowerShot A640 follows suit, sporting an impressive 10 megapixel CCD and a very good quality 4x optical zoom lens.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Canon PowerShot A640 Review
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Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Canon A640, which has 10 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens. “Canon PowerShots have always been big favorites of our readers, valued for their user-friendly design, excellent photo characteristics, and good build quality. The Canon PowerShot A640 follows suit…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX07, which has 7.2 megapixel, a 28mm wide-angle Leica lens and optical image stabilizer.
“Image quality is one of the most important aspects to consider when debating on a digicam purchase. While the FX07 does offer good image quality when you look at the price, it is only average for a 7-megapxiel model. While exposure is accurate and colors are richly saturated, I noticed a bit more noise than many other cameras in this class, even at ISO 100 (which is the lowest setting possible.) “
Website: Steves Digicams - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX07 Review
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX07, which has 7.2 megapixel, a 28mm wide-angle Leica lens and optical image stabilizer. “Image quality is one of the most important aspects to consider when debating on a digicam purchase. While the FX07 does offer good image quality when you look at…
This week’s Gary’s Parries “Top Ten 2006” categories are:
1. BIGGEST GEEK: How To Include Yourself In Your Own Photos
2. BIGGEST TURN-ON: Fashion Model Seeks Fun-Loving Digital With Long Zoom
3. MOST PARRIES: Image Sensor Sizes ‘Explained’
4. BEST HOAX:
a. (Hook) Bridge Camera Records Digital Images To Film
b. (Line) New CCD Achieves ISO 6.4 Million !!!
c. (Sinker) April Fools
5. MOST EGG ON FACE: That’s No Problem, That’s A Nikon D50 Feature
6 CUTEST PHOTO:
a. (Original) Red-Eye Guaranteed, Or Your Money Back
b. (Follow-Up) No Red-Eye, I Want My Money Back
7. BIGGEST HYSTERIA: Artistic Photos Gone Wild
8. BEST NON-CAMERA: Telecaster Or Stratocaster
9. BEST CATCH:
a. (Winner) My First Ever Mistake
b. (Runner-Up) Animal Cruelty
10. BEST COMPLIMENT: I’ve Just Seen A Face
11. MOST TECHNICAL:
a. (Winner) The Sharper Image
b. (Runner-Up) CIS Versus CCD
This week’s Gary’s Parries “Top Ten 2006” categories are: 1. BIGGEST GEEK: How To Include Yourself In Your Own Photos 2. BIGGEST TURN-ON: Fashion Model Seeks Fun-Loving Digital With Long Zoom 3. MOST PARRIES: Image Sensor Sizes ‘Explained’ 4. BEST HOAX: a. (Hook) Bridge Camera Records Digital Images To Film…
AKVIS Press Release
Paint the World Yourself! AKVIS Decorator Changes Texture/Color on an Image.
December, 2006 - AKVIS LLC announces the release of AKVIS Decorator V.1.2 for Windows and Macintosh. The plug-in allows applying a new texture/color to an object preserving its volume. The new color or texture looks absolutely natural. New to version: support of Photoshop CS3 beta on Windows and and PowerPC Mac, new interface languages: German, French, Spanish, Japanese, minor bugs fixed. Have you ever seen a car made of brick? A statue dressed in fine clothes? With AKVIS Decorator you can create things that were unimaginable even to Mother Nature. The Decorator plug-in allows you to change the surface of an object in a realistic manner.
AKVIS Press Release Paint the World Yourself! AKVIS Decorator Changes Texture/Color on an Image. December, 2006 - AKVIS LLC announces the release of AKVIS Decorator V.1.2 for Windows and Macintosh. The plug-in allows applying a new texture/color to an object preserving its volume. The new color or texture looks absolutely…
Nikon Europe Press Release
Association of Publishing Agencies awards Nikon Pro International Publication of the Year accolade for third year in row
Amsterdam, December 2006: Nikon Pro, Nikon’s international magazine for professional photographers, has been awarded the prestigious International Publication of the Year award by the Association of Publishing Agencies (APA) for the third year running. In choosing a winner, APA representatives were looking for quality of design and information. The judges were impressed with the Nikon Pro’s ability to combine exceptional work by professional photographers with product detail in an informative and engaging manner.
Nikon Europe Press Release Association of Publishing Agencies awards Nikon Pro International Publication of the Year accolade for third year in row Amsterdam, December 2006: Nikon Pro, Nikon’s international magazine for professional photographers, has been awarded the prestigious International Publication of the Year award by the Association of Publishing Agencies…
The-Digital-Picture have reviewed the new Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM prime lens, the company’s widest aperture optic.
”...the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens turns in decent but not-as-good-as-I-expected sharpness. It is reasonably (and usably) sharp at f/1.2 and continues to get sharper as it is stopped down several stops. From f/1.2 to somewhere between f/2 and f/2.8, no other Canon 50mm lens is as sharp as this one at respective apertures. At around f/2.8 through f/5.6 or f/8, there are other Canon 50mm lenses that are sharper.”
Website: The-Digital-Picture - Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Review
The-Digital-Picture have reviewed the new Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM prime lens, the company’s widest aperture optic. ”...the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens turns in decent but not-as-good-as-I-expected sharpness. It is reasonably (and usably) sharp at f/1.2 and continues to get sharper as it is stopped down several…
Canon USA Safety Notice
To Customers Who Use the PowerShot A530 / PowerShot A540 Digital Camera:
Thank you for using Canon products. We have discovered that, in a very small number of PowerShot A530 and PowerShot A540 digital cameras, the area around the battery cover on the bottom of the camera may become hot. We would like to convey the details of this phenomenon and our service policy. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to customers who use these products. We spare no effort in our quality management to make sure our customers can use our products with confidence. We hope our efforts will earn your understanding.
Canon USA Safety Notice To Customers Who Use the PowerShot A530 / PowerShot A540 Digital Camera: Thank you for using Canon products. We have discovered that, in a very small number of PowerShot A530 and PowerShot A540 digital cameras, the area around the battery cover on the bottom of the…
Ricoh have released a new firmware update. 1.55, for the Ricoh R5 camera, which improves the stability of the USB connection to a computer.
Website: Ricoh R5 v1.55 Firmware Update
Ricoh have released a new firmware update. 1.55, for the Ricoh R5 camera, which improves the stability of the USB connection to a computer. Website: Ricoh R5 v1.55 Firmware Update
Just in time for Christmas, the new 10 megapixel Canon Powershot G7 is put under the spotlight in our 150th product review. The subject of much controversy due to its lack of RAW mode and vari-angle LCD screen, we find out if the Canon G7 is a worthy addition or not to the venerable G Series.
Website: Canon Powershot G7 Review
Just in time for Christmas, the new 10 megapixel Canon Powershot G7 is put under the spotlight in our 150th product review. The subject of much controversy due to its lack of RAW mode and vari-angle LCD screen, we find out if the Canon G7 is a worthy addition or…