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ThinkCamera have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera.
“The first thing I noticed about the Nikon D80 was the size. It fits nicely into my hands and all the buttons and wheels are easily accessible. It has a lovely balanced feel to it and although it’s heavier than my other cameras it’s not so heavy that it gives you neck ache. I bought mine body only as I’d bought a lens second hand but it’s the same lens as comes in the kit and that’s the Nikkor 18 to 70mm lens.”
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ThinkCamera have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera. “The first thing I noticed about the Nikon D80 was the size. It fits nicely into my hands and all the buttons and wheels are easily accessible. It has a lovely balanced feel to it and although it’s…
TrustedReviews have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera.
”...the quality of the JPEG Fine mode is outstanding, and it takes a keen eye to spot any difference between converted RAW and JPEG Fine images, especially in prints. The in-camera colour and image control makes this a viable option for all but the most demanding professionals.”
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TrustedReviews have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera. ”...the quality of the JPEG Fine mode is outstanding, and it takes a keen eye to spot any difference between converted RAW and JPEG Fine images, especially in prints. The in-camera colour and image control makes this a…
DigiCamReview have reviewed the new Olympus mju 740, which features a 5x optical zoom and 7 megapixels.
“The cameras most appealing features are its ultra compact weather proof body, 5x optical zoom lens, and unusual shape making it very pocket-able. It is stylish with a solid body and also available in three colours. The camera has good 2.5” screen that is usable in fairly bright sunlight, due to the bright image technology. The camera feels very well built, and is comfortable to hold.”
DigiCamReview have reviewed the new Olympus mju 740, which features a 5x optical zoom and 7 megapixels. “The cameras most appealing features are its ultra compact weather proof body, 5x optical zoom lens, and unusual shape making it very pocket-able. It is stylish with a solid body and also available…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S10, which has 6 megapixels, Vibration Reduction and a 10x, 38-380mm swivel lens.
“The Coolpix S10 is pushing it a little, packing a 10x zoom into such a small space, but the results are surprisingly good. Macro mode, for starters, got closer than most any camera we’ve reviewed. Though it’s soft in the corners like most digital cameras, we’re talking tack sharp over most of the center.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S10, which has 6 megapixels, Vibration Reduction and a 10x, 38-380mm swivel lens. “The Coolpix S10 is pushing it a little, packing a 10x zoom into such a small space, but the results are surprisingly good. Macro mode, for starters, got closer…
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the slim 6 megapixel Olympus FE-190 camera.
“The FE-190 is another easy to use point-n-shoot, entry-level model for Olympus’ 2006 “FE” series line up, and includes some appealing features like 6-megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5-inch LCD, all packed in a durable and compact (3.6 W x 2.3 H x 0.7 in. D) body. Designed more for beginners or those who just want to snap photos without dealing with camera settings, the FE-190 has a wide variety of fully automatic modes that will allow users to capture pleasing images in various shooting environments.”
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the slim 6 megapixel Olympus FE-190 camera. “The FE-190 is another easy to use point-n-shoot, entry-level model for Olympus’ 2006 “FE” series line up, and includes some appealing features like 6-megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5-inch LCD, all packed in a durable and…
PNY Technologies Press Release
PARSIPPANY, N.J.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—PNY Technologies®, Inc. today announced upcoming availability of their 4GB SD™ High Capacity (SDHC™) card. Based on the SD Association Specification Version 2.00, the new SD memory card allows users to select a memory card according to the performance needs of their storage-intensive applications, such as high-resolution digital images and HD video recording and playback. As personal devices gain greater functionality and require higher storage capacities, the SDHC format was created to support capacities of more than 2GB and up to 32GB to gain optimal performance. SDHC cards adhere to the SD Speed Class Rating specification, created by the SD Association, which defines a minimum sustained write speed. PNY Technologies’ SDHC cards are rated Class 4 and can transfer data at a minimum of 4MB per second to support performance requirements of today’s Class 4 (or lower) rated host devices, such as digital still and video cameras.
PNY Technologies Press Release PARSIPPANY, N.J.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—PNY Technologies®, Inc. today announced upcoming availability of their 4GB SD™ High Capacity (SDHC™) card. Based on the SD Association Specification Version 2.00, the new SD memory card allows users to select a memory card according to the performance needs of their storage-intensive applications…
DxO Labs Press Release
Free DxO Optics Pro Upgrade Increases Speed and Functionality of Award-winning Automatic Digital Image Enhancement Software - DxO Optics Pro v4.1 improves speed and fluidity for greater comfort and productivity. DxO Optics Pro v4.1 is compatible with the all-new DxO FilmPack and is immediately available for Windows and Mac users.
Paris, France – December 4, 2006 – DxO Labs announces the immediate availability of DxO Optics Pro v4.1 – an upgrade to the recently released DxO Optics Pro v4, the company’s flagship automatic digital image enhancement software. Among the many speed improvements in DxO Optics Pro v4.1, users will be particularly impressed with the increased speed with which RAW images are previewed (2-4 times faster than in version 4.0) and the increased fluidity of the sliders (more than twice as fast). Also of note in this upgrade are the improved flexibility when switching from one tool to another, the increased level of image information available for display, use of screen ICC profiles in preview and a flurry of other tweaks and improvements for increased stability and ease of use.
DxO Labs Press Release Free DxO Optics Pro Upgrade Increases Speed and Functionality of Award-winning Automatic Digital Image Enhancement Software - DxO Optics Pro v4.1 improves speed and fluidity for greater comfort and productivity. DxO Optics Pro v4.1 is compatible with the all-new DxO FilmPack and is immediately available for…
DxO Labs Press Release
DxO Labs Ships All-New DxO FilmPack for Creating Accurate “Film-Style Looks” to Any Digital Image - Offering more than 20 film profiles simulating the grain and color of popular films such as Kodachrome™, Tri-X™ and Velvia™, DxO FilmPack will be free of charge with DxO Optics Pro v4.1 until December 31, 2006
Paris, France – December 4, 2006 – DxO Labs today announces the immediate availability of DxO FilmPack, a new, complementary product to the company’s award-winning automatic digital image enhancement software, DxO Optics Pro. DxO FilmPack gives photographers greater creativity with their digital images by enabling them to add the effect – in terms of color and grain - of more than 20 slide, black-and-white and color negative films. DxO FilmPack even allows users to combine the color rendition and grain profiles of different films. DxO Labs is providing DxO FilmPack free of charge to all DxO Optics Pro v4.1 users until December 31, 2006.
DxO Labs Press Release DxO Labs Ships All-New DxO FilmPack for Creating Accurate “Film-Style Looks” to Any Digital Image - Offering more than 20 film profiles simulating the grain and color of popular films such as Kodachrome™, Tri-X™ and Velvia™, DxO FilmPack will be free of charge with DxO Optics…
iView Press Release
Microsoft Expression Media: The next generation of iView MediaPro
Microsoft Corp. today announced significant product line enhancements along with pricing and availability of the Microsoft Expression Studio for creative professionals. Also Microsoft announced plans for iView MediaPro to become part of the Expression Studio in 2007. Expression Studio comprises Expression Web for creating standards-based Web sites; Expression Blend for designing rich interactive experiences for Windows; Expression Design for the design of visual elements for Web and Windows experiences; and Expression Media, the next generation of iView MediaPro which provides digital asset management and unifies team workflow across the suite. Expression Web is shipping today, and the full Expression Studio is planned for delivery in the second quarter of 2007.
iView Press Release Microsoft Expression Media: The next generation of iView MediaPro Microsoft Corp. today announced significant product line enhancements along with pricing and availability of the Microsoft Expression Studio for creative professionals. Also Microsoft announced plans for iView MediaPro to become part of the Expression Studio in 2007. Expression…
Megapixel.net have reviewed the new 10 megapixel HP Photosmart R967 digital camera.
“In the final analysis, the impression one takes away after using this 10-megapixel compact is rather mixed. While the maximum image size of this compact makes it possible to crop out undesirable areas of images and then print them to standard sizes 4 x 6 (10 x 15 cm), or 5 x 7 (13 x 18 cm), the fact is that most users will not fill albums with 8.5 x 11 inches (A4 approximately) prints. However, the physical dimensions of the CCD, and the number of pixels that it supports makes it more prone to noise than a comparable size sensor with fewer pixels. “
Megapixel.net have reviewed the new 10 megapixel HP Photosmart R967 digital camera. “In the final analysis, the impression one takes away after using this 10-megapixel compact is rather mixed. While the maximum image size of this compact makes it possible to crop out undesirable areas of images and then print…
CNET have the first online review of the Leica D-Lux 3, which offers a 10 megapixel sensor, 28-112mm lens, 16:9 format and optical image stabilizer.
“Unfortunately, these are extremely small pixels, which equal extremely high noise. From a measurement standpoint, the D-Lux 3 fares much better than the DMC-LX2 at all ISO speeds, with the gap widening as ISO sensitivity increases. However, that seems to be caused by Leica’s more-aggressive filtering, which reduces sharpness. The good news is that they print better than they look on-screen, though you’d be well advised to avoid serious crops.”
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CNET have the first online review of the Leica D-Lux 3, which offers a 10 megapixel sensor, 28-112mm lens, 16:9 format and optical image stabilizer. “Unfortunately, these are extremely small pixels, which equal extremely high noise. From a measurement standpoint, the D-Lux 3 fares much better than the DMC-LX2 at…
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.”
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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).”
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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.”
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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.”
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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).”
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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…