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DigiCamReview have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A700, a 6 megapixel camera with ISO 800, 2.5 inch LCD and a 6x optical zoom lens.
“I’ve been using the Canon Powershot A700 for nearly 6 months now and taken thousands of photos with it - this camera has consistently produced excellent results and been able to take great photos in every situation, including WWE shows! Image quality is excellent with great colours, and the 6x optical zoom lens is an excellent feature, especially as the camera is not much bigger than a lot of other 3x optical zoom lens cameras.”
DigiCamReview have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A700, a 6 megapixel camera with ISO 800, 2.5 inch LCD and a 6x optical zoom lens. “I’ve been using the Canon Powershot A700 for nearly 6 months now and taken thousands of photos with it - this camera has consistently produced excellent results…
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 22nd member to sit in the interview chair is Christopher Azzopardi.
“Yes, I can say that being a member of this site, my photography has improved quite a lot because so far I have always got constructive feedback.”
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 22nd member to sit in the interview chair is Christopher Azzopardi. “Yes, I can say that being a member of this site, my photography has…
Corel UK Press Release
Maidenhead, UK – 4 December 2006 - Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) today announced its Christmas and New Year offer. Between 1 December 2006 and 28 February 2007, customers will receive £50 cash back when they purchase a full version boxed or download copy of the multiple award-winning CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X3*. This fantastic offer gives all of Corel’s customers even better value for money, whether it’s small- to medium-sized businesses updating logos, websites or marketing materials, designers transforming ideas into professional results quickly and easily, or sign makers wanting to update their design software. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 enables them to do all of this and more.
Corel UK Press Release Maidenhead, UK – 4 December 2006 - Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) today announced its Christmas and New Year offer. Between 1 December 2006 and 28 February 2007, customers will receive £50 cash back when they purchase a full version boxed or download copy of the multiple…
Kubota Image Tools Press Release
New Photoshop® Actions provide unprecedented creative image enhancements for the busy professional photographer
Bend, OR (December 1, 2006) – Kevin Kubota, Idea Guy of Kubota Image Tools, has created another set of image enhancement software Actions for Adobe® Photoshop®. After the highly-acclaimed introductions of Artistic Tools Volume One and Two and Production Tools Volume One, the release of a third set of Artistic Tools features 50 new actions and is now available to the professional photography community. “I have created Artistic Tools volume three in response to requests by photographers who have worked with and enjoyed the previous two volumes. I love to play with Photoshop and test the limits of what it can do to make my images match my creative vision. Being able to share my knowledge, in the form of Actions that can empower other photographers to take their images to the next level, is part of my passion,” says Kevin Kubota.
Kubota Image Tools Press Release New Photoshop® Actions provide unprecedented creative image enhancements for the busy professional photographer Bend, OR (December 1, 2006) – Kevin Kubota, Idea Guy of Kubota Image Tools, has created another set of image enhancement software Actions for Adobe® Photoshop®. After the highly-acclaimed introductions of Artistic…
ePhotoZine have just reviewed the Olympus E-400, the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR camera.
“For such a light camera (375g body), the E-400 feels reassuringly solid, though the very smallness does mean that there is little in the way of a hand grip on the right side. Somewhat annoyingly, the hook for the neckstrap is mounted right on the corner where you hand wraps round. The control buttons are all small but easy to use and the on/off switch and control dial both feel solid. The dual card formats of xD and CF are easy enough to insert and retract from their side mounted compartment while the menu system itself is thankfully – given some of Olympus’’ previous versions – straightforward and easy to navigate.”
Website: ePhotoZine - Olympus E-400 Review
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ePhotoZine have just reviewed the Olympus E-400, the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR camera. “For such a light camera (375g body), the E-400 feels reassuringly solid, though the very smallness does mean that there is little in the way of a hand grip on the right side. Somewhat annoyingly, the…
DCResource have published their review of the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera.
“Overall, the D40 took excellent quality photos, which is just what you’d expect from a digital SLR. Exposure was usually spot-on, though the camera blew out the highlights in two sample photos—I think this is a metering issue. Colors were very saturated—Nikon definitely tuned this camera toward the consumer audience. Sharpness was just right: not too sharp, not too soft. As you saw in the previous example, noise levels are very low through ISO 800. The one real negative here is purple fringing: the kit lens produces quite a bit of it. One way to reduce this annoyance is to close down the aperture a bit (use a higher F-number).”
Website: DCResource - Nikon D40 Review
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DCResource have published their review of the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera. “Overall, the D40 took excellent quality photos, which is just what you’d expect from a digital SLR. Exposure was usually spot-on, though the camera blew out the highlights in two sample photos—I think this is a…
DPReview have just reviewed the new 6.1 megapixel Pentax K100D DSLR camera.
“Not only has Pentax improved in-camera image processing but they appear to have overtaken some of the competition, the amount of detail delivered is about as much as we could expect to see from a six megapixel CCD. On top of this they’ve also taken the sensible compromise of using a minimal amount of noise reduction and not turning down sharpening at higher sensitivities which means you get almost as much detail at ISO 1600 as you would at ISO 200.”
Website: DPReview - Pentax K100D Review
DPReview have just reviewed the new 6.1 megapixel Pentax K100D DSLR camera. “Not only has Pentax improved in-camera image processing but they appear to have overtaken some of the competition, the amount of detail delivered is about as much as we could expect to see from a six megapixel CCD…
Photo-i have just started an interactive review of the new A3 Canon PIXMA Pro9000 printer.
“I was surprised that Canon launched another A3 dye ink printer, especially as both HP and Epson are moving away from dye inks to the more stable pigment ink. The Pro 9000 uses ChromaLife 100 inks, and prints using Canon’s own media are claimed to have a 100 year life in an album, or 30 years behind glass. Unframed photographs have a dramatically reduced lifespan of 10+ years. Canon are not sitting back on their success with dye ink printers, they also have a pigment ink printer, the Pixma Pro 9500 sitting in the wings waiting for the final nuts and bolts to be tightened, this won’t be available until early 2007.”
Website: Photo-i - Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Review
Photo-i have just started an interactive review of the new A3 Canon PIXMA Pro9000 printer. “I was surprised that Canon launched another A3 dye ink printer, especially as both HP and Epson are moving away from dye inks to the more stable pigment ink. The Pro 9000 uses ChromaLife 10…
PopPhoto have published their review of the new Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR camera.
“We wish the L1 were available for purchase without the Leica lens, since there are many lower-cost lens alternatives available from both Olympus and Sigma that would bring this camera’s initial price down considerably. Indeed, sticker shock may be the L1’s biggest drawback and will have many budget-minded DSLR shoppers wondering why they should pay almost two grand for a 7.5MP camera when the Olympus Evolt E-330 costs under $1,000 with the Zuiko 14-45mm f/3.5-4.5 lens (albeit without built-in image stabilization).”
Website: PopPhoto - Panasonic DMC-L1 Review
PopPhoto have published their review of the new Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR camera. “We wish the L1 were available for purchase without the Leica lens, since there are many lower-cost lens alternatives available from both Olympus and Sigma that would bring this camera’s initial price down considerably. Indeed, sticker shock may…
CNET have reviewed the Leica V-Lux 1, which has a 10 megapixel sensor, 35-420mm lens and optical image stabilizer.
“The most attractive feature of the Leica V-Lux 1 is its big, fast, lens: a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 12x optical, 35mm-to-420mm (35mm equivalent), f/2.8-to-f/3.7 zoom. Coupled with Panasonic’s Mega OIS optical image stabilization, this lens’s long reach becomes even more useful, but it would’ve been better if the lens was wider than 35mm. Since not many superzooms go that wide, it’d be a nice selling point and would help when trying to shoot group portraits. Of course, that’d probably push the price of this camera up even more, and it definitely doesn’t need that.”
Website: CNET - Leica V-Lux 1 Review
CNET have reviewed the Leica V-Lux 1, which has a 10 megapixel sensor, 35-420mm lens and optical image stabilizer. “The most attractive feature of the Leica V-Lux 1 is its big, fast, lens: a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 12x optical, 35mm-to-420mm (35mm equivalent), f/2.8-to-f/3.7 zoom. Coupled with Panasonic’s Mega OIS optical…
Imaging Resource 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.
“Don’t be embarrassed if you mistake the Fuji S6000fd for a digital SLR. After taking my test model out of the box, it took a few seconds of monkeying with the 28 - 300mm (10.71x) lens and its rubber barrel grip for me to realize it wasn’t detachable. The substantial hand grip—also rubberized—is a great touch, making this camera very easy to hold on to when toting it around strapless like a pro. Of all the “chunky” superzoom cameras I’ve tested this is the model that comes closest to looking and feeling like a digital SLR.”
Imaging Resource 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. “Don’t be embarrassed if you mistake the Fuji S6000fd for a digital SLR. After taking my test model out of the box, it…
Shutterbug have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera.
“All in all the D80 is an excellent traveling companion. It has a solid feel and strong body build, yet is not a drag on your shoulder or pack. Just about everything you need for field work is accessible right from the body, with the menu offering other layers of goodies. At 10+ megapixels it certainly delivers enough resolution for large-scale prints, and the color rendition and sharpness out of the box is excellent.”
Website: Shutterbug - Nikon D80 Review
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Shutterbug have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera. “All in all the D80 is an excellent traveling companion. It has a solid feel and strong body build, yet is not a drag on your shoulder or pack. Just about everything you need for field work is…
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2.
“The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 is certainly a better deal than the previously released LX1, which debuted at a pricey $599. The LX2 boasts a new faster processor, 10.2 MP CCD, better resolutions in movie and still modes, a larger 16:9 optimized 2.8-inch LCD display, the same menus and many of the same control options. Add all these improvements and the new LX2 outdoes its predecessor in every way. While the hefty price tag is still excessive, it is really the only option for a native 16:9 chip at the moment. Expect the $499 price tag of the LX2 to drop with a little time. Considering the improvements made, this camera makes a far better option than the LX1, although I can’t say its image quality justifies the $500 price.”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2 Review
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2. “The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 is certainly a better deal than the previously released LX1, which debuted at a pricey $599. The LX2 boasts a new faster processor, 10.2 MP CCD, better resolutions in movie and still modes, a larger…
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. In Pursuit Of A Canon PowerShot S80
2. Animal Cruelty
3. Welcome Back, Nick In Japan
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. In Pursuit Of A Canon PowerShot S80 2. Animal Cruelty 3. Welcome Back, Nick In Japan 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…
The winners of the November 2006 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been announced. The theme for November was “Fireworks” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
1st Place
“A Capitol 4th” by clefevre
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Prize: 1 x 24x24” or 24x18” Canvas Print of a Photo of Your Choice
Kindly donated by Photo Artistry.
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The winners of the November 2006 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been announced. The theme for November was “Fireworks” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st Place “A Capitol 4th” by clefevreView this entry Prize: 1 x 24x24” or 24x18” Canvas Print…
The November 2006 Giveaway has now ended - here are the 6 lucky winners who each win a prize.
Steve Daley, Sergio Goncalves and Greg Gasperoni have each won a copy of DxO Optics Pro v4
DxO Optics Pro v4 is a powerful tool for automatically improving the quality of the images from your Digital SLR or compact cameras.
Robert Gooch has won a copy of SilverFast DCPro
SilverFast DCPro high-end Digital Camera Software addresses the specific needs of the digital photographer.
Mike Campo and Miguel Silva have each won a copy of Ulead PhotoImpact 12
The latest version of Ulead PhotoImpact adds innovative features that allow beginners to immediately enjoy success in editing their digital photos.
Don’t worry if you didn’t win this time - a brand new contest will be starting soon…
The November 2006 Giveaway has now ended - here are the 6 lucky winners who each win a prize. Steve Daley, Sergio Goncalves and Greg Gasperoni have each won a copy of DxO Optics Pro v4DxO Optics Pro v4 is a powerful tool for automatically improving the quality of the…
The Nikon Coolpix S9 is a stylish and affordable compact digital camera which offers a 6 megapixel sensor, large 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3x zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm. There are the usual Nikon technologies - In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF and D-Lighting - to help you take better photos, plus 15 different scene modes to cover most shooting situations. Find out if the Nikon S9 would make the perfect Christmas gift in our in-depth review.
Website: Nikon Coolpix S9 Review
The Nikon Coolpix S9 is a stylish and affordable compact digital camera which offers a 6 megapixel sensor, large 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3x zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm. There are the usual Nikon technologies - In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF and D-Lighting - to help you take…
DIWA Press Release
Canon cameras come in all shapes, sizes and price levels, from easy-to-use amateur models to professional D-SLRs. Three of the most popular models have recently passed the merciless DIWA testing procedure with excellent results. The semi-professional EOS 30D, the high-zoom PowerShot S3 IS and the stylish and compact Digital IXUS 800 IS all ranked high in their respective classes, and proved well within the demands of a DIWA Gold Award.
Amsterdam, December 2006, 15:00 CET : DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association), a world-wide organisation of collaborating websites, today has the pleasure of announcing DIWA Gold Awards to three high quality Canon models; the EOS 30D, the PowerShot S3 IS and the Digital IXUS 800 IS. The Canon EOS 30D is based on the DIWA Gold winning predecessor, the EOS 20D. At first glance, their appearance may seem identical, apart from the larger 2.5-inch LCD screen. Inside the ergonomic and solid body, however, a number of advanced improvements have been made, such as the implementation of Canon’s revolutionary “Picture Styles” image processing parameters. Spot metering and other useful features are also among the improvements.
DIWA Press Release Canon cameras come in all shapes, sizes and price levels, from easy-to-use amateur models to professional D-SLRs. Three of the most popular models have recently passed the merciless DIWA testing procedure with excellent results. The semi-professional EOS 30D, the high-zoom PowerShot S3 IS and the stylish and…
onOne Software Press Release
Portland, OR - December 1, 2006 - onOne Software, Inc., announces the immediate availability of the new Pro Digital Frame Bundle featuring nearly 100 custom-designed frames by well respected professional photographers and Photoshop trainers. This new bundle makes it even easier and more affordable for users of onOne Software’s PhotoFrame Pro 3 and PhotoFrame 3 (designed specifically for Photoshop® Elements) to add to their already extensive library of easy-to-use border and edge effects.
“We are thrilled to provide our PhotoFrame customers with this new onOne Software Pro Digital Frame Bundle,” said Craig Keudell, president of onOne Software. “By incorporating all of our Digital Frame Collections into one convenient and very affordable package, our goal is to help photographers expand their creative horizons while spending more time behind the camera.”
onOne Software Press Release Portland, OR - December 1, 2006 - onOne Software, Inc., announces the immediate availability of the new Pro Digital Frame Bundle featuring nearly 100 custom-designed frames by well respected professional photographers and Photoshop trainers. This new bundle makes it even easier and more affordable for users…
Sony Press Release
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2006 – Sony announced today that its first dedicated Blu-ray Disc™ player, the BDP-S1 model, has begun shipping to major consumer electronics retailers and specialty dealers nationwide. This next-generation device, which is capable of playing both high-definition Blu-ray Disc (BD) prerecorded titles as well as traditional DVDs, adds an exclamation point to Sony’s full HD 1080 line of products, which ranges from BRAVIA™ flat-panel LCD and Grand WEGA SXRD® rear-projection televisions to the new PlayStation® 3 game console, Blu-ray Disc enabled VAIO computers, PC drives and recordable BD media. “I’m thrilled that it’s here just in time for the holidays,” said Randy Waynick, senior vice president of marketing for Sony Electronics’ Home Products Division. “Combining a Sony 1080p HDTV set and our new BD player with an HDMI™-enabled A/V receiver and surround sound speakers provides the epitome of the high-definition lifestyle.”
Sony Press Release SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2006 – Sony announced today that its first dedicated Blu-ray Disc™ player, the BDP-S1 model, has begun shipping to major consumer electronics retailers and specialty dealers nationwide. This next-generation device, which is capable of playing both high-definition Blu-ray Disc (BD) prerecorded titles as…