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Our Australian friends over at Buy-n-Shoot.com have just informed us that they’ve turned 5 years old this month. The site, run by photographer Michael Gazzola has for quite a while dominated the Australian market for photography news but in more recent times has been noticed by the larger global audience who are starting to add Buy-n-Shoot.com to their web browser’s ‘favorites’.
Our Australian friends over at Buy-n-Shoot.com have just informed us that they’ve turned 5 years old this month. The site, run by photographer Michael Gazzola has for quite a while dominated the Australian market for photography news but in more recent times has been noticed by the larger global audience…
Olympus have released a new firmware update for the FE-200 digital camera, which improves USB connectivity, power and zoom operations (no more details are forthcoming).
Website: Olympus FE-200 v1.1 Firmware Update
Olympus have released a new firmware update for the FE-200 digital camera, which improves USB connectivity, power and zoom operations (no more details are forthcoming). Website: Olympus FE-200 v1.1 Firmware Update
PCMagazine have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Kodak Easyshare C875 digital camera.
“The C875 has a very nice 5X optical-zoom lens that runs from 37mm to 185mm (with corresponding maximum f-stops of f/2.8 to f/4.4); I just wish Kodak had given the camera a slightly wider-angle lens. The menus were created to be very simple and clear. I especially like Kodak’s attempt to explain terms and features by including an “i” button that you press for more info. Explanations are then displayed on the camera’s 2.5-inch LCD.”
PCMagazine have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Kodak Easyshare C875 digital camera. “The C875 has a very nice 5X optical-zoom lens that runs from 37mm to 185mm (with corresponding maximum f-stops of f/2.8 to f/4.4); I just wish Kodak had given the camera a slightly wider-angle lens. The menus were…
TrustedReviews 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.
“Image quality is, thankfully, superb. The G7 is equipped with Canon’s latest Digic III image processor, which is both fast and effective. As you’ll see from the sample shots, detail definition is approaching that of a 10MP DSLR. The new lens may be slower than the previous model, but it is nice and sharp right across the frame with virtually no wide-angle distortion. Purple fringing, a big problem on many 10MP compacts, is thankfully well controlled. Image noise, also sometimes a problem for this type of sensor, is also very well controlled. Images are very good at 200 ISO and quite good at 400, although quality does drop off noticeably at higher settings. That said, even at 1600 ISO colour noise is kept to a minimum.”
Website: TrustedReviews - Canon G7 Review
Website: Read our Canon Powershot G7 Review
TrustedReviews 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. “Image quality is, thankfully, superb. The G7 is equipped with Canon’s latest Digic III image processor, which is both fast and effective…
DCResource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix L5, which offers a 5x zoom lens, 7 megapixels and 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“Overall, the L5’s photo quality was just okay. The good news is that the camera took well-exposed photos, with pleasing colors and not much purple fringing. The bad news is that photos are on the soft side, especially fine details (example), and there’s no way to adjust this on the camera. Furthermore, since the camera adjusts the ISO automatically, photos may end up being noisier than they could be. For smaller-sized prints none of this should matter, but for “big prints” you may want to consider another camera.”
Website: DCResource - Nikon Coolpix L5 Review
Website: Read our Nikon Coolpix L5 Review
DCResource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix L5, which offers a 5x zoom lens, 7 megapixels and 2.5 inch LCD screen. “Overall, the L5’s photo quality was just okay. The good news is that the camera took well-exposed photos, with pleasing colors and not much purple fringing. The bad news…
Megapixel.net have just reviewed the 10.2 megapixel Sony A100 DSLR camera.
“With an attractive price, the 10-megapixel Alpha 100 is deserving of the attention it has received. Purchased as a kit with one or two lenses, the Alpha is immediately useable, and will produce high quality photos at all but the widest angle of the 18 - 70 mm lens. Moreover, with its numerous advanced features and full compatibility with a wide number of Minolta A mount lenses in addition to the upcoming Carl Zeiss designed Sony lenses, the Alpha 100 should prove to be one of the most popular entry-level DSLR cameras.”
Website: Megapixel.net - Sony A100 Review
Website: Read our Sony A100 Review
Megapixel.net have just reviewed the 10.2 megapixel Sony A100 DSLR camera. “With an attractive price, the 10-megapixel Alpha 100 is deserving of the attention it has received. Purchased as a kit with one or two lenses, the Alpha is immediately useable, and will produce high quality photos at all but…
CNET have reviewed the new Epson 3800 A2 printer with UltraChrome K3 ink and the smallest footprint on the market.
“Like the other printers that use Epson’s K3 inks, the 3800 produces prints with accurate colors and minimal metamerism, and none of the bronzing that marred the performance of the Stylus Photo R2200. We also saw impressively deep blacks—Epson rates the maximum density (DMax) at as high as 2.3D. Of course, the depth of black, and more importantly, the brightness and neutrality of whites and lighter colors will vary based on the paper you choose, but we saw an impressive amount of color fidelity across various paper types. Plus, the ICC color profiles that Epson ships with the printer proved excellent.”
Website: CNET - Epson 3800 Review
CNET have reviewed the new Epson 3800 A2 printer with UltraChrome K3 ink and the smallest footprint on the market. “Like the other printers that use Epson’s K3 inks, the 3800 produces prints with accurate colors and minimal metamerism, and none of the bronzing that marred the performance of the…
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the 10.2 megapixel Sony A100 DSLR camera.
“The A100’s ergonomics were excellent. The grip was comfortably sized, and the camera controls were well-placed, not getting in the way during shooting yet easily accessible when needed. The A100 marks the return of the Function dial, providing access to the camera’s metering, flash, focus, ISO, White Balance, Dynamic Range and color/DEC controls - simply turn the dial and hit the Fn button at its center for direct access to the control of your choice without wading through a menu system to find it. The look and feel of the A100 is more camera-like than most consumer dSLRs, a plus for those migrating from film SLRs.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Sony A100 Review
Website: Read our Sony A100 Review
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the 10.2 megapixel Sony A100 DSLR camera. “The A100’s ergonomics were excellent. The grip was comfortably sized, and the camera controls were well-placed, not getting in the way during shooting yet easily accessible when needed. The A100 marks the return of the Function dial, providing…
In the latest installment of this regular series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The 23rd member to sit in the interview chair is Amandart.
“When I first got interested in digital photography I went to the library, bought magazines, and did everything I could think of to learn what I could. Nothing beats looking at all the photos and reading the comments.”
Website: Gallery Member Spotlight - Amandart
In the latest installment of this regular series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The 23rd member to sit in the interview chair is Amandart. “When I first got interested in digital photography I went to the library, bought magazines…
Just in time for Christmas…another new memory card format. Sandisk and Sony are working on a faster, larger capacity version of the Memory Stick PRO format, called Memory Stick PRO-HG, which is 3 times as fast and has a maximum size of 32GB.
Sony Press Release
Sunnyvale / Tokyo, December 11, 2006 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) and Sony Corporation today announced the development of the “Memory Stick PRO-HG” format expanded from the “Memory Stick PRO” format. The continuing increase in the capacity of IC recording media has broadened its usage as a practical way to store high-resolution digital photos, music and video content (from the Internet or TV programs) on portable devices that are designed to handle digital entertainment content. The demand for real-time recording and transfer of multiple gigabytes of data using IC recording media is expected to increase rapidly, due to the growing popularity of high resolution video and digital still image applications.
Just in time for Christmas…another new memory card format. Sandisk and Sony are working on a faster, larger capacity version of the Memory Stick PRO format, called Memory Stick PRO-HG, which is 3 times as fast and has a maximum size of 32GB. Sony Press Release Sunnyvale / Tokyo, December…
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. Gary’s Parries Is Currently In The Process Of Moving
2. Animal Cruelty (Revisited)
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. Gary’s Parries Is Currently In The Process Of Moving 2. Animal Cruelty (Revisited) 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…
Olympus Press Release
CENTER VALLEY, Pa – Olympus Visionary Gary Crallé has been awarded two of the Society of American Travel Writers’ (SATW) coveted Bill Muster Photo Showcase Awards. A Canadian travel photographer and journalist, Gary Crallé has had work published in newspapers, magazines and advertisements in more than 35 countries. “Capturing the spirit of the environment and excitement of travel have long been strengths in Gary’s photography,” said John Knaur, senior marketing manager DSLR, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “Gary embodies the true idea of a visionary photographer, and Olympus is proud to be affiliated with such an energetic and passionate photographer, and congratulates him on this well deserved award.”
Olympus Press Release CENTER VALLEY, Pa – Olympus Visionary Gary Crallé has been awarded two of the Society of American Travel Writers’ (SATW) coveted Bill Muster Photo Showcase Awards. A Canadian travel photographer and journalist, Gary Crallé has had work published in newspapers, magazines and advertisements in more than 3…
Center for Jazz Arts Press Release
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif./EWORLDWIRE/Dec. 9, 2006—- One of the most beloved photographers in the world, William Claxton transcends the ordinary to the extraordinary as he captures the essence of life with emotion - a feeling that is universally understood - via an unprecedented event to benefit the Center for Jazz Arts (CJA), an organization dedicated to growing global understanding of and appreciation for American values. On December 15, the virtual gavel will go down on five separate auctions, each featuring a distinct opportunity to accompany Claxton on a photo shoot with a celebrity - from Star Trek to stardom, each lays claim to fame and recognition in the creative arts industry, along with a long list of distinguished awards and accolades. To commemorate the occasion of the time spent with Claxton and the illustrious personality, the winning bidder will receive a limited edition print selected from the shoot.
Center for Jazz Arts Press Release BEVERLY HILLS, Calif./EWORLDWIRE/Dec. 9, 2006—- One of the most beloved photographers in the world, William Claxton transcends the ordinary to the extraordinary as he captures the essence of life with emotion - a feeling that is universally understood - via an unprecedented event to…
Society for Imaging Science & Technology Press Release
Springfield, Va., December 6, 2006 — Las Vegas is the venue for the first International Symposium on Technologies for Digital Fulfillment, sponsored by the Society for Imaging Science and Technology (www.imaging.org). An evolution of the highly-acclaimed biennial
International Symposia on Photofinishing Technology, the 2007 conference will be held March 3-5, 2007—just prior to PMA2007—at the Westin Casuarina Hotel and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the industry undergoes an epic transformation, this technical conference (the only one offered in conjunction with PMA/DIMA) will address issues associated with generating photos from capture devices—such as camera phones, digital still cameras, and conventional color negative film—to image processing and various modes and methods of output. The conference features 26 talks, two of which will include working demonstrations of the new technology advances being described.
Society for Imaging Science & Technology Press Release Springfield, Va., December 6, 2006 — Las Vegas is the venue for the first International Symposium on Technologies for Digital Fulfillment, sponsored by the Society for Imaging Science and Technology (www.imaging.org). An evolution of the highly-acclaimed biennial International Symposia on Photofinishing Technology…
As the holiday season approaches, and with Thanksgiving just gone, there is more incentive to print out your photos and share them with your family and friends. What could be a better way than in the comfort of your own home, using one of the new generation of compact photo printers? Which leads us nicely onto our grand plan of reviewing the best printers over the next couple of weeks. First up is the new Lexmark P350, which boasts up to 200 year print life-span, support for 11 memory card formats, a 2.4 inch colour LCD screen and compact dimensions.
Website: Lexmark P350 Review
As the holiday season approaches, and with Thanksgiving just gone, there is more incentive to print out your photos and share them with your family and friends. What could be a better way than in the comfort of your own home, using one of the new generation of compact photo…
Good news for MAC users. Apple have released a 30-day trial version of Apple Aperture. The trial version provides a fully-functional version of Aperture 1.5 with all the features that are available in a licensed copy. The trial version will expire 30 days after you launch it for the first time.
http://www.apple.com/aperture/trial/
Good news for MAC users. Apple have released a 30-day trial version of Apple Aperture. The trial version provides a fully-functional version of Aperture 1.5 with all the features that are available in a licensed copy. The trial version will expire 30 days after you launch it for the first…
Festival Voies Off Press Release
Festival Voies Off Prize 2007 - Tender for application - The Festival Voies Off will take place from 2rd July through 7th July 2007. Voies Off promotes emergent photography and visual arts, by offering an alternative proposal to the official programme of the Rencontres d’Arles. Many authors were bring to light thanks to the Festival Voies Off Prize since 1996, such as Antoine d’Agata, Vincent Debanne, Charles Fréger, Olivier Metzger,... who are internationally well-known today. Every year, the Fringe Festival Prize awards one photographer for his contemporary artwork (1525 Euros grant - approx. $ 1900). Photographers, as well as artists using photography, communities, schools and organizations are invited to show their work.
Festival Voies Off Press Release Festival Voies Off Prize 2007 - Tender for application - The Festival Voies Off will take place from 2rd July through 7th July 2007. Voies Off promotes emergent photography and visual arts, by offering an alternative proposal to the official programme of the Rencontres d’Arles…
onOne Software Press Release
New offering includes all four onOne Photoshop® plug-ins and iView MediaPro 3 at a reduced price
Portland, OR - December 8, 2006 - onOne Software, Inc., announces today availability of the new “Pro Photo Essentials” software package featuring onOne Software’s Genuine Fractals 4.1, Mask Pro 4, Intellihance Pro 4.1 and PhotoFrame Pro 3 Photoshop plug-ins and iView MediaPro 3* digital asset management software. “At onOne Software we strive to provide products to our customers that will get them out from behind their computer and back behind their cameras taking pictures,” said Craig Keudell, president of onOne Software. “This new software offering was created with the busy professional photographer in mind. By making all of these software applications available in one reduced-price package, photographers will be able to tackle any digital imaging task from asset management to workflow enhancements affordably and most importantly with ease.”
onOne Software Press Release New offering includes all four onOne Photoshop® plug-ins and iView MediaPro 3 at a reduced price Portland, OR - December 8, 2006 - onOne Software, Inc., announces today availability of the new “Pro Photo Essentials” software package featuring onOne Software’s Genuine Fractals 4.1, Mask Pro 4…
Scoopt Press Release
Scoopt (www.scoopt.com), the leading citizen journalism picture agency, seeks to release the untapped value of pictures on Flickr (www.flickr.com). Scoopt is inviting Flickr members to tag their images with keyword ‘scoopt’. This enables Scoopt to push tagged images to buyers in direct response to demand. Scoopt will also encourage buyers to use Flickr as a commercial image resource.
Scoopt Press Release Scoopt (www.scoopt.com), the leading citizen journalism picture agency, seeks to release the untapped value of pictures on Flickr (www.flickr.com). Scoopt is inviting Flickr members to tag their images with keyword ‘scoopt’. This enables Scoopt to push tagged images to buyers in direct response to demand. Scoopt will…
LaserSoft Imaging Press Release
The new SilverFast 6.5 now makes imaging even easier! The extensive selection of editing tools has been enhanced with several new features, allowing users to produce optimum quality images with ease. The new Auto Frame Detection automatically creates frames for all images in the prescan. Multi-Exposure (Please check whether your scanner is supported!) increases the hardware’s capability to capture the full dynamic range, bringing out extensive image detail in both highlights and shadows. This is high dynamic range at its best!
LaserSoft Imaging Press Release The new SilverFast 6.5 now makes imaging even easier! The extensive selection of editing tools has been enhanced with several new features, allowing users to produce optimum quality images with ease. The new Auto Frame Detection automatically creates frames for all images in the prescan. Multi-Exposure…