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The perfect Christmas gift for all photographers - Adobe have released a Beta version of Photoshop CS3! The beta is available as a Universal Binary for the Macintosh platform, as well as for Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista computers. To utilize Adobe Photoshop CS3 beta, customers require a serial number from either Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe Creative Suite 2, Adobe Creative Suite Production Studio, Adobe Design Bundle, Adobe Web Bundle or Adobe Video Bundle. The full version of Photoshop CS3 will launch in Spring 2007.
Adobe Press Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Dec. 14, 2006 - Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) will introduce a beta version of Adobe Photoshop CS3 software, the next release of the world standard in digital imaging, on Friday, December 15th. Adobe is delivering a widely available Photoshop CS3 beta to enable customers to more easily transition to the latest hardware platforms, particularly Apple’s new Intel-based systems. The beta is available as a Universal Binary for the Macintosh platform, as well as for Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP and Windows Vista computers. The final shipping release of Adobe Photoshop CS3 is planned for Spring 2007. The software can be downloaded at: http://labs.adobe.com, in the early hours Pacific Standard Time on December 15.
The perfect Christmas gift for all photographers - Adobe have released a Beta version of Photoshop CS3! The beta is available as a Universal Binary for the Macintosh platform, as well as for Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista computers. To utilize Adobe Photoshop CS3 beta, customers require a serial…
The Lexmark X5470 All-in-One is recognized for innovation and reliability and wins the Consumer Electronics Association “Best in Test” award.
Lexmark Press Release
LEXINGTON, Ky., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—The Consumer Electronics Association has named the X5470 All-in-One with Fax and Photo from Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE:LXK) as an International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering Awards honoree in the Mobile/Home Office category. Innovation Award honorees are determined by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the trade press in recognition of outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge consumer electronic products. Criteria for the award include engineering qualities, intended use or function of the product, aesthetic appeal and unique features.
The Lexmark X5470 All-in-One is recognized for innovation and reliability and wins the Consumer Electronics Association “Best in Test” award. Lexmark Press Release LEXINGTON, Ky., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—The Consumer Electronics Association has named the X5470 All-in-One with Fax and Photo from Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE:LXK) as an International Consumer Electronics…
DigiContractor’s iPhotoMEASURE software transforms any digital camera into an “electronic measuring tape.”
DigiContractor Press Release
TARZANA, Calif.—DigiContractor, Inc., a pioneer in developing the industry’s first photo measuring software, iPhotoMEASURE™, today announced it has added Builder’s Book, Inc. to its distribution channel. Builder’s Book is a book store and publisher that caters exclusively to the building trades. iPhotoMEASURE software transforms any digital camera into an “electronic measuring tape.” The user simply places a small DigiTarget in the room and takes a picture. The photo is then transferred to a computer where the software measures everything in the photo — doors, windows, walls, built-ins — with 99.5 percent accuracy. Because photos can be emailed, contractors can make estimates without having to physically visit the site, saving them time and money.
DigiContractor’s iPhotoMEASURE software transforms any digital camera into an “electronic measuring tape.” DigiContractor Press Release TARZANA, Calif.—DigiContractor, Inc., a pioneer in developing the industry’s first photo measuring software, iPhotoMEASURE™, today announced it has added Builder’s Book, Inc. to its distribution channel. Builder’s Book is a book store and publisher that…
Pentax Press Release
GOLDEN, CO (December 14, 2006)…PENTAX Imaging Company has announced two new series of spotting scopes that offer exceptional image performance for outdoor observation. The PENTAX Spotting Scope PF-63ZOOM is a compact, lightweight spotting scope perfect for outdoor viewing. Featuring a bright field of view, rubber coating and JIS Class 6 waterproof construction, this PENTAX spotting scope uses a 63mm compact objective lens and offers increased mobility by making the eyepiece integrated with the body. Featuring Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass, the high performance PENTAX PF-65 series of spotting scopes include the PF-65ED II (straight-line type) and the PF-65ED-A II (angled type). Each offer a high-level balance between exceptional image performance and image quality for field use or for conducting zoom photography when connected to a digital camera.
Pentax Press Release GOLDEN, CO (December 14, 2006)…PENTAX Imaging Company has announced two new series of spotting scopes that offer exceptional image performance for outdoor observation. The PENTAX Spotting Scope PF-63ZOOM is a compact, lightweight spotting scope perfect for outdoor viewing. Featuring a bright field of view, rubber coating and…
BenQ Press Release
The BenQ FP73G S / FP93G S features a super slim bezel design and an ultra fast 5mm response time
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – BenQ today introduces two additions to its award-winning LCD monitor lineup with the 17-inch BenQ FP73G S and 19-inch BenQ FP93G S LCD monitor, featuring a super slim bezel design, an ultra fast 5mm response time and Senseye+Photo technology. The BenQ FP73G S / FP93G S features the enhanced Senseye technology - the Senseye+Photo technology, which transmits consistent colors through the sRGB color gamut, providing consistent and accurate color reproduction. With Senseye+Photo, the photos on the screen and on print outs will always be consistent in colors.
BenQ Press Release The BenQ FP73G S / FP93G S features a super slim bezel design and an ultra fast 5mm response time TAIPEI, TAIWAN – BenQ today introduces two additions to its award-winning LCD monitor lineup with the 17-inch BenQ FP73G S and 19-inch BenQ FP93G S LCD monitor…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have published their review of the new Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR camera.
“Although I had my doubts about the use of Live View, I find Panasonic’s approach increasingly appealing. It is the use of Live View when setting the white balance in particular that I consider to be a true gem. It is exactly as one would like it to be. It clearly shows what will happen, and even enables you to capture a decent photo in advance. Everything that has to be done afterwards always takes more time, and sometimes even affects the actual quality, especially when photographing in JPEG. A pity, however, that the histogram cannot be consulted when setting an exposure correction in Live View. That would truly make things perfect.”
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have published their review of the new Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR camera. “Although I had my doubts about the use of Live View, I find Panasonic’s approach increasingly appealing. It is the use of Live View when setting the white balance in particular that I consider to be…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Canon G7, which features a 10 megapixel, 1/1.8 inch sensor, DIGIC III image processor, Face Detection, 35-210mm lens and optical image stabilization system.
“Unlike the 4x lens found on the G6, Canon has equipped the G7 with an optically stabilized, all-glass 6x zoom lens. It covers approx. 35-210mm (in 35mm equivalence) with a maximum aperture of F 2.8 (W) - F 4.8 (T). This lens features Canon’s true Lens-Shift type Optical Image Stabilization system. This will allow you to capture blur free images at lower than normal shutter speeds, as well as help keep your movie clips steadier. I noticed moderate barrel distortion at full wide angle as well as slight pincushioning at the telephoto extreme. Overall, this is a very nice piece of glass, and helped the G7 produce sharp results throughout the range.”
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Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Canon G7, which features a 10 megapixel, 1/1.8 inch sensor, DIGIC III image processor, Face Detection, 35-210mm lens and optical image stabilization system. “Unlike the 4x lens found on the G6, Canon has equipped the G7 with an optically stabilized, all-glass 6x zoom lens…
PCMagazine have reviewed the the Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd (also known as the S6500fd), a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 10.7x zoom lens equivalent to 28-300mm.
“In my tests, the S6000fd recognized faces in a variety of situations, although it struggled a bit in low light. That makes sense to me, however, because the camera seems to be looking for the contrast of people’s eyes in order to recognize a face. The device also did a decent, although not flawless, job of figuring out which faces were closer and which ones were farther away. The nearest face is the one that the camera will choose as the primary focusing point, so that’s an important distinction.”
PCMagazine have reviewed the the Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd (also known as the S6500fd), a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 10.7x zoom lens equivalent to 28-300mm. “In my tests, the S6000fd recognized faces in a variety of situations, although it struggled a bit in low light. That makes sense to…
The new Nikon Coolpix L5 camera offers a 7 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and Vibration Reduction mode, all for under £200 / $250. Aimed squarely at the point and shoot photographer, the L5 has a range of different scene modes, plus the usual Nikon technologies which aim to improve your pictures with the minimum of fuss. Would the Nikon Coolpix L5 make the perfect holiday gift for the budding photographer in your family? Carry on reading to find out.
Website: Nikon Coolpix L5 Review
The new Nikon Coolpix L5 camera offers a 7 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and Vibration Reduction mode, all for under £200 / $250. Aimed squarely at the point and shoot photographer, the L5 has a range of different scene modes, plus the usual Nikon…
Corel Press Release
Corel Completes InterVideo Acquisition, Advancing Its Digital Media Software Strategy - Corel Well-Positioned To Emerge as a World Leader In Digital Media Software With Industry’s Broadest Portfolio Of Digital Imaging and DVD Video Products
OTTAWA - December 12, 2006 - Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) today announced the completion of its acquisition of InterVideo, Inc., a leading provider of digital media authoring and playback software with a focus on high-definition video and DVD technologies. Corel purchased InterVideo for $13.00 per share of InterVideo common stock resulting in an aggregate acquisition price of $198.6 million in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition substantially expands Corel’s presence in the digital media software market by creating the industry’s broadest portfolio of digital imaging and DVD video products. With the addition of InterVideo, Corel will deliver easier-to-use, multi-purpose high-definition video, imaging, and DVD creation products to consumers and enterprises worldwide while extending its presence in fast-growing Asian markets, such as China, Taiwan and Japan.
Corel Press Release Corel Completes InterVideo Acquisition, Advancing Its Digital Media Software Strategy - Corel Well-Positioned To Emerge as a World Leader In Digital Media Software With Industry’s Broadest Portfolio Of Digital Imaging and DVD Video Products OTTAWA - December 12, 2006 - Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) today announced the…
The Jenoptik Group Press Release
51 percent of the shares in Sinar remain with Jenoptik.
Jena, 13. December 2006 - The Jenoptik Group rescinds the sale of its 51 percent of the shares in Sinar AG to Leica Camera AG. The sale of the Sinar shares to Leica Camera AG had been agreed and published at short notice at Photokina in Cologne at the end of September 2006. The transfer of the shares to Leica Camera AG was subject to contractual conditions which have not been fully completed to date. By rescinding from the contract, Jenoptik intends to avert damage from Sinar AG due to unclear ownership structures. Jenoptik reserves the right to assert against Leica Camera AG claims for damage resulting from the failed sale. At present, other business relations between Jenoptik and Leica Camera AG are not effected by today’s decisions.
The Jenoptik Group Press Release 51 percent of the shares in Sinar remain with Jenoptik. Jena, 13. December 2006 - The Jenoptik Group rescinds the sale of its 51 percent of the shares in Sinar AG to Leica Camera AG. The sale of the Sinar shares to Leica Camera AG…
Sony Media Software Press Release
A New Fun, Fast and Easy Way to Organize, Edit and Share Digital Photos Is Now Available
MADISON, Wis., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/—Sony Media Software, a leading provider of creative editing software applications, today unveiled a new way to edit and share photos with a product called Photo Go (TM) software. The new image editing and management software provides a fun, fast and easy way to organize, edit and share digital photos for people who are looking for an all-in-one solution to manage their growing image collection. “With ever-expanding digital lifestyles, and increasing use of digital cameras and cell phones for capturing still images, more and more people are looking for an efficient and cost-effective way to manage their growing collection of digital images,” says Dave Chaimson, VP Marketing for Sony Media Software. “Whether it’s simple fixes, photo printing, or uploading and sharing, our new program provides a very easy way for experienced photo editors as well as people who have never used photo management software to get started right away. This is a great new product that will not only enhance the holiday season for many people, but also provide them with a way to get even more enjoyment out of their digital images for years to come.”
Sony Media Software Press Release A New Fun, Fast and Easy Way to Organize, Edit and Share Digital Photos Is Now Available MADISON, Wis., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/—Sony Media Software, a leading provider of creative editing software applications, today unveiled a new way to edit and share photos with a product…
BenQ Press Release
TAIPEI, TAIWAN, 11 December, 2006 - The new BenQ X710 digital camera features an ultra-slim body with a large 3-inch display. BenQ today announces the launch of the BenQ X710, featuring a large 3-inch LTPS LCD display, a 7.2-megapixel CCD imager, a smc Pentax (Super Multi-Coating) lens with 3x optical zoom and supports up to ISO4000 in movie recording mode. The slender X710 arrives with an ultra-slim body in an eye-catching aluminum casing and is the slimmest camera that features a 3-inch high resolution display to date, offering users instant photo sharing at any viewing angle.
BenQ Press Release TAIPEI, TAIWAN, 11 December, 2006 - The new BenQ X710 digital camera features an ultra-slim body with a large 3-inch display. BenQ today announces the launch of the BenQ X710, featuring a large 3-inch LTPS LCD display, a 7.2-megapixel CCD imager, a smc Pentax (Super Multi-Coating) lens…
Luminous Landscape have reviewed the Pentax K10D, which offers 10.2 megapixels, shake-reduction, dust removal system, 22-bit colour, three new shooting modes, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 11 point auto-focusing.
“One can’t really get the measure of a complex camera like the Pentax 10D after just a week of use and a few hundred frames. But, it didn’t take me long to discover that this is a camera that the sophisticated user will find to be a pleasure to work with. Image quality is on a par with virtually anything else on the market, the camera is very feature rich, the price is right, and it therefore isn’t a stretch to say that the K10D is probably the best value in a 10 Megapixel DSLR at this time.”
Luminous Landscape have reviewed the Pentax K10D, which offers 10.2 megapixels, shake-reduction, dust removal system, 22-bit colour, three new shooting modes, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 11 point auto-focusing. “One can’t really get the measure of a complex camera like the Pentax 10D after just a week of use and…
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera.
“The Nikon D80 is a well-built, easy-to-operate 10-megapixel DSLR with good image quality, good auto focus and features for both experienced photographers and snapshooters. The D80 is slower than the Nikon D200, and its controls are less convenient, but the D80 beats the more expensive camera in some measures of image quality. Though there are cameras with more features and very good image quality available for less, it’s clear why the D80 costs what it does: it’s better-built, it has better auto focus, and better controls. It may not be a bargain, but its price is justified.”
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DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera. “The Nikon D80 is a well-built, easy-to-operate 10-megapixel DSLR with good image quality, good auto focus and features for both experienced photographers and snapshooters. The D80 is slower than the Nikon D200, and its controls are less convenient…
DPReview have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A710 IS digital camera.
“The A710 IS takes the formula established with the A700 - well-priced, compact camera with big zoom and full photographic control - and adds the one thing that was missing, an effective optical image stabilization system. And in doing so it makes a good camera immeasurably better. The extra megapixel offers little if any real advantage; the resolution is increased slightly at ISO 80, but at higher ISO settings the slightly stronger NR soon gets rid of that.”
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DPReview have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A710 IS digital camera. “The A710 IS takes the formula established with the A700 - well-priced, compact camera with big zoom and full photographic control - and adds the one thing that was missing, an effective optical image stabilization system. And in doing…
ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S7c, which offers 7 megapixels, a 35-105mm lens and electronic Vibration Reduction.
“The lens is internal and doesn’t extend at all, which makes the camera start thin and stay thin. It’s easily pocket sized and the build quality is very good. It’s just annoying that buttons on the top are so awkward. Handling is generally good, but there’s only the smallest knurled area to put a thumb to hold it, and invariably, fingers go over the lens or onto the LCD. You’ll also spent no little time polishing the chrome bits. The only problem is that on cold days, the very smoothness of the camera makes it slippy to hold and easy to drop.”
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ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S7c, which offers 7 megapixels, a 35-105mm lens and electronic Vibration Reduction. “The lens is internal and doesn’t extend at all, which makes the camera start thin and stay thin. It’s easily pocket sized and the build quality is very good. It’s just…
Adobe’s John Nack (the Senior Product Manager for Photoshop no less) has rounded-up a number of in-depth guides about digital photography that Adobe has recently published. Preparing Images for Delivery by Jeff Schewe and State of the Art by R. Mac Holbert look particularly interesting. John’s helpful posting has links to all 11 guides.
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Adobe’s John Nack (the Senior Product Manager for Photoshop no less) has rounded-up a number of in-depth guides about digital photography that Adobe has recently published. Preparing Images for Delivery by Jeff Schewe and State of the Art by R. Mac Holbert look particularly interesting. John’s helpful posting has links…
Photodex Press Release
Innovative New Release Includes Chroma Key and Masking Tools, Keyframing Controls, and Expanded, Popular Output Options Like Adobe® Flash®, QuickTime® and HD Video.
Austin, TX December 12, 2006- Photodex Corporation today announced the release of the next generation of its award-winning slide show software for professional photographers. The all-new ProShow Producer 3.0 expands upon the already impressive list of creative features and production control options. Now photographers can create professional-grade slide show masterpieces that not only look polished, but exhibit advanced, high-end artistic effects previously achievable only through using 3rd party professional photo and video editing software. From digital proofing to high-end multimedia slide shows, ProShow Producer has introduced photographers to a new way of presenting their images to the world. With Producer, photographers can create multimedia slide show presentations and output them to their choice of 14 different formats, including DVD, CD and the newly-added HD Video, Flash and QuickTime output options.
Photodex Press Release Innovative New Release Includes Chroma Key and Masking Tools, Keyframing Controls, and Expanded, Popular Output Options Like Adobe® Flash®, QuickTime® and HD Video. Austin, TX December 12, 2006- Photodex Corporation today announced the release of the next generation of its award-winning slide show software for professional photographers…
ArcSoft Press Release
FREMONT, CA— Dec 12, 2006—ArcSoft, Inc. released today ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® Darkroom 1.5, a new version of its popular image editing application that provides non-destructive photo processing for RAW, JPEG, and TIFF image files. The program offers professional photographers and photo hobbyists a complete set of image enhancement tools and export options. The new version more than doubles the number of RAW formats supported, and allows users to import photos directly into the application from a camera or removable drive. Additionally, ArcSoft’s automatic red-eye removal and spot and patch removal technologies have been integrated into the program, letting users perform common blemish removal functions in one click.
ArcSoft Press Release FREMONT, CA— Dec 12, 2006—ArcSoft, Inc. released today ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® Darkroom 1.5, a new version of its popular image editing application that provides non-destructive photo processing for RAW, JPEG, and TIFF image files. The program offers professional photographers and photo hobbyists a complete set of image enhancement…