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REALVIZ Press Release
Sophia Antipolis, France (November 21, 2006) - REALVIZ®, a leader in image processing software development, is pleased to announce the availability of Stitcher® Unlimited 5.5 DS (“Double Shot”), which offers the ability to automatically stitch 2-shot fisheye photos. Stitcher Unlimited DS delivers the most versatile and accessible solution for a wide variety of industries, for the creation of stunning panoramas from horizontally and vertically stitched photos, and fisheye shots. With the new DS (“Double Shot”) extension for Stitcher 5.5 Unlimited, even 2-shot IPIX® style fisheyes can now be stitched automatically, providing a unique one-stop solution for anyone working in immersive imaging.
REALVIZ Press Release Sophia Antipolis, France (November 21, 2006) - REALVIZ®, a leader in image processing software development, is pleased to announce the availability of Stitcher® Unlimited 5.5 DS (“Double Shot”), which offers the ability to automatically stitch 2-shot fisheye photos. Stitcher Unlimited DS delivers the most versatile and accessible…
Kingston Technology Press Release
[21 November 2006] Kingston Technology today announced the availability of its new DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition, a USB Flash drive specifically designed to meet enterprise-level security and compliance requirements. Kingston Technology’s DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition is the world’s first USB Flash drive that guarantees 100 percent security for your data whilst on the move. Featuring a 256-bit hardware-based AES encryption, the Privacy Edition offers fail-safe security and is the perfect solution for organisations looking for an efficient and cost-effective method to secure important data.
Kingston Technology Press Release [21 November 2006] Kingston Technology today announced the availability of its new DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition, a USB Flash drive specifically designed to meet enterprise-level security and compliance requirements. Kingston Technology’s DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition is the world’s first USB Flash drive that guarantees 100 percent…
Fabrik Press Release
San Mateo, Calif., November 20, 2006 – Targeting the approaching season of social events and new digital media gadgets, Fabrik today announces the commercial launch of its award-winning myfabrik (myfabrik.com) service and unveils its new myfabrik lite (myfabrik.com/lite) service. After a successful four-month beta test and evaluation period, and numerous accolades and awards for its sleek user interface and rich feature set, the myfabrik service is now available to the general public through a free basic account and subscription-based premium accounts.
Fabrik Press Release San Mateo, Calif., November 20, 2006 – Targeting the approaching season of social events and new digital media gadgets, Fabrik today announces the commercial launch of its award-winning myfabrik (myfabrik.com) service and unveils its new myfabrik lite (myfabrik.com/lite) service. After a successful four-month beta test and evaluation…
CameraLabs have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix F30, which offers ISO 3200, 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.
“Decent high sensitivity performance allows you to seriously consider shooting indoors without a flash which in turn can deliver natural-looking results, or allow you to photograph with greater discretion, such as in a church or museum. That said, the F30’s flash is one of its other highlights, again delivering natural-looking results which rarely suffer from a washed-out effect, even when high sensitivities are selected to record background detail.”
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CameraLabs have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix F30, which offers ISO 3200, 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD. “Decent high sensitivity performance allows you to seriously consider shooting indoors without a flash which in turn can deliver natural-looking results, or allow you to…
CNET have published their review of the new Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR camera.
“If Panasonic is really serious about building digital SLRs, it’s going to have to invest heavily in effective noise reduction and start paying attention to the ergonomics of its body designs. Plus, it’d be nice of the company to realize that, while a nice kit lens is certainly welcomed, it also need to sell its bodies without a lens. If you’ve got a budget between $1,500 and $2,000 to spend on a digital SLR, you’d be much better served buying a Nikon D80, a Sony Alpha DSLR-A100K, or a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi than this Lumix. Plus, you’d still have plenty of cash left over for an extra lens or a flash unit.”
Website: CNET - Panasonic DMC-L1 Review
CNET have published their review of the new Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR camera. “If Panasonic is really serious about building digital SLRs, it’s going to have to invest heavily in effective noise reduction and start paying attention to the ergonomics of its body designs. Plus, it’d be nice of the company…
CNET have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Olympus mju 1000 camera.
“Noise is the Stylus 1000’s greatest weakness. It started to manifest at ISO 200 and became quite noticeable at ISO 400. At ISO 800 and 1,600, images suffered from a distinct, greenish-purple grain, and details became horribly softened. At the 5-megapixel settings of ISO 3,200 and 6,400, even coarse details were completely destroyed by noise.”
Website: CNET - Olympus mju 1000 Review
CNET have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Olympus mju 1000 camera. “Noise is the Stylus 1000’s greatest weakness. It started to manifest at ISO 200 and became quite noticeable at ISO 400. At ISO 800 and 1,600, images suffered from a distinct, greenish-purple grain, and details became horribly softened…
Megapixel.net have published their review of the 10 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ50 camera.
“It seems the DMC-FZ50, although slightly more prone to noise than its 8-megapixel predecessor, should offer as good an image quality as the FZ30 had. Yet, when set to capture JPEG images, artefacts are visible, and the results are disappointing. In our opinion this is due to the in-camera image processing, as when 100 ISO images are captured in RAW format and processed using Silkypix, the results are very good.”
Website: Megapixel.net - Panasonic DMC-FZ50 Review
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Megapixel.net have published their review of the 10 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ50 camera. “It seems the DMC-FZ50, although slightly more prone to noise than its 8-megapixel predecessor, should offer as good an image quality as the FZ30 had. Yet, when set to capture JPEG images, artefacts are visible, and the results…
DCResource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S10, which has 6 megapixels, Vibration Reduction and a 10x, 38-380mm swivel lens.
“Photo quality, on the other hand, was good—and comparable with the best ultra zooms out there. The S10 took well-exposed photos with accurate colors (on most occasions), pleasing sharpness, and minimal purple fringing. Noise levels were low through ISO 200 and reasonable at ISO 400. While there’s an ISO 800 option, I’d avoid it if possible. The camera’s advanced redeye reduction system did an “okay” job at removing redeye—your results may vary of course, as redeye is different from person to person.”
DCResource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S10, which has 6 megapixels, Vibration Reduction and a 10x, 38-380mm swivel lens. “Photo quality, on the other hand, was good—and comparable with the best ultra zooms out there. The S10 took well-exposed photos with accurate colors (on most occasions), pleasing sharpness, and…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Casio EX-Z700, a 7.2 megapixel update of the EX-Z600, with a large 2.7 inch LCD screen with a brightness of 1200cd/m2 and 2 new Best Shot modes.
“The Z700’s shooting performance was a bit slower than the Z600. Power up to first image captured measured about 1.5 seconds. Shutter lag, the time from depressing the shutter release and capturing the image, was instantaneous when pre-focused, and less than 1/10 of a second including autofocus. Rapid shooting in single drive mode captured images at intervals of 1.8 seconds without flash, and between 2.7 and 3.5 seconds with flash, depending on your subject’s distance.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Casio EX-Z700, a 7.2 megapixel update of the EX-Z600, with a large 2.7 inch LCD screen with a brightness of 1200cd/m2 and 2 new Best Shot modes. “The Z700’s shooting performance was a bit slower than the Z600. Power up to first image captured measured…
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the new 7 megapixel Casio EX-Z70.
“Image quality when using 7m Fine mode was Ok for a 7-megapixel model. The majority of our outdoor samples showed good overall exposure, and color balance. I did notice that on very sunny days, the sky was a bit overexposed in some of our shots, taking away from sky detail. The Z70 features a 3x optical zoom, that covers a 35mm equivalent range of approx. 38 - 114mm. While helping to produce sharp images throughout the focal range, there was some noticeable edge softness. However, this is typical for consumer models, and something you’ll likely not see unless you are critically examining your photos.”
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the new 7 megapixel Casio EX-Z70. “Image quality when using 7m Fine mode was Ok for a 7-megapixel model. The majority of our outdoor samples showed good overall exposure, and color balance. I did notice that on very sunny days, the sky was a bit…
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 20th member to sit in the interview chair is Nigel C Young.
“I think that the thing I most enjoy about the site is the friendliness of the people. Also, it’s a pleasure to see how others are developing.”
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 20th member to sit in the interview chair is Nigel C Young. “I think that the thing I most enjoy about the site is the…
Ricoh Press Release
Ricoh releases third function-enhancing firmware update for GR DIGITAL - User requests reflected in update for functional improvement
Tokyo, Japan – November 20 – Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Masamitsu Sakurai) announced today that it will release on November 22nd a third function-enhancing firmware update for its GR DIGITAL* high-resolution compact digital camera, which has been well received for more than a year since its release. The GR DIGITAL is a high-end digital camera popular with pro photographers, high-end amateurs, and photo aficionados that achieves high resolution in a compact body. It was first released October 21, 2005 and is open priced. The function-enhancing firmware can be downloaded free of charge from the Ricoh website.
Ricoh Press Release Ricoh releases third function-enhancing firmware update for GR DIGITAL - User requests reflected in update for functional improvement Tokyo, Japan – November 20 – Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Masamitsu Sakurai) announced today that it will release on November 22nd a third function-enhancing firmware update for…
Toshiba Press Release
IRVINE, Calif., and TOKYO, November 20, 2006 — Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC)* and its parent, Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba), today announced the global launch of the latest addition to its new series of high-capacity SDHC Memory Cards: the industry’s first 8-gigabyte (GB)1 Class 4 memory card. The new card will be introduced in early January 2007, alongside the 4GB products launched in September, and will give Toshiba a larger commercially available lineup in high performance SD Memory Cards. The SDHC (SD High Capacity) Memory Card is based on the SD Card Association’s SD Specifications Ver2.00, which defines high capacity, high performance enhancements to market-leading SD Memory Cards. The new card meets the Class 4 standard, a speed standard that requires a data write speed of at least 4GB/second2. Toshiba is first in the industry to announce the launch of Class 4 8GB SDHC memory card.
Toshiba Press Release IRVINE, Calif., and TOKYO, November 20, 2006 — Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC)* and its parent, Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba), today announced the global launch of the latest addition to its new series of high-capacity SDHC Memory Cards: the industry’s first 8-gigabyte (GB)1 Class 4 memory card…
Transcend Press Release
Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a leading company in flash memory cards, announced its new 4GB high-speed mini SD High Capacity Card (mini SDHC card). The mini SDHC card is the mini size of the SDHC card, and the new generation of mini SD card (SD 2.0) that, formatted in FAT32, can reach up to a 32GB capacity. With the enclosed adaptor, Transcend’s mini SDHC card can be used as a standard SDHC card and can fulfill the high capacity demand of the new SDHC devices such as Casio Exilim Z1000/Z600/S600 cameras, Panasonic DMC-L1 camera, and Panasonic SDR-S200 Digital Video Camera. Now you can enjoy a high-quality digital life and store all of your MP3 music files, high-resolution pictures and video clips in your mini SDHC card.
Transcend Press Release Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a leading company in flash memory cards, announced its new 4GB high-speed mini SD High Capacity Card (mini SDHC card). The mini SDHC card is the mini size of the SDHC card, and the new generation of mini SD card (SD 2.0) that…
Think Tank Photo Press Release
SANTA ROSA, CALIF – Think Tank Photo announced today a revolutionary new concept in gear accessibility for photographers, the rotation360° backpack. This concept “breaks the barrier” about which photographers in the field constantly complain: that they have to remove their backpack in order to access the contents inside. With the rotation360°, in seconds a beltpack can be rotated from inside of the backpack to the front of the body, allowing photographers to access their gear stored inside without having to take off or swivel the entire backpack.
Think Tank Photo Press Release SANTA ROSA, CALIF – Think Tank Photo announced today a revolutionary new concept in gear accessibility for photographers, the rotation360° backpack. This concept “breaks the barrier” about which photographers in the field constantly complain: that they have to remove their backpack in order to access…
HP Press Release
BOEBLINGEN, Germany, 16 November 2006 – HP has announced the creation of a dedicated Graphic Arts division to drive the adoption of digital printing and bring ground-breaking technologies, new business opportunities and outstanding print quality to the expanding Graphic Arts sector. The new division, part of HP’s Imaging and Printing Group, brings together a huge portfolio of digital print solutions to help HP customers capture new business opportunities with high-growth applications from stamps to billboards, enhanced by a complete range of industry-leading end-to-end solutions.
HP Press Release BOEBLINGEN, Germany, 16 November 2006 – HP has announced the creation of a dedicated Graphic Arts division to drive the adoption of digital printing and bring ground-breaking technologies, new business opportunities and outstanding print quality to the expanding Graphic Arts sector. The new division, part of HP’s…
Fliptrack Press Release
Mountain View, Calif.– November 16, 2006 – What would the holidays be without Christmas songs, greeting cards and family photos? Merge the three together, add the power of the Internet, and you have the makings of a merry photo-music mash-up for family and friends. Fliptrack today launched a first-of-its-kind, free online service that allows anyone to create photo-music mash-ups, setting their digital photos to music. Each song in its extensive library of licensed tunes, including dozens of holiday favorites, has been converted into a visual timeline. As images are added, Fliptrack’s patent-pending technology automatically synchronizes them to the beat or lyrics of the song.
Fliptrack Press Release Mountain View, Calif.– November 16, 2006 – What would the holidays be without Christmas songs, greeting cards and family photos? Merge the three together, add the power of the Internet, and you have the makings of a merry photo-music mash-up for family and friends. Fliptrack today launched…
Lürzer’s Archive Press Release
Lürzer’s Archive, an international publishing house specializing in advertising and related fields, presents the best new advertising campaigns from all over the world. Over 70 distributors in 35 countries circulate the magazine to our 150,000 readers. Since 1998, we have been producing Lürzer’s Archive Specials, impressive volumes featuring outstanding international work from areas of graphic design such as music, packaging, catalogs & brochures, commercial illustration and photography. Following the overwhelming success of the first volume, our latest Archive Special, “200 Best Ad Photographers worldwide 06/07,” was published in October 2006. It showcases work by 200 of the world’s best-known names in advertising photography, such as Nadav Kandar from the UK, Uwe Duettmann from Germany, Pierpaolo Ferrari from Italy, Marc Gouby from France, Ricardo Barcellos from Brazil, Takahito Sato from Japan, and Mark Laita from the USA. The price of this hefty volume numbering 388 pages is – like that of all our Specials – just €23.50.
Lürzer’s Archive Press Release Lürzer’s Archive, an international publishing house specializing in advertising and related fields, presents the best new advertising campaigns from all over the world. Over 70 distributors in 35 countries circulate the magazine to our 150,000 readers. Since 1998, we have been producing Lürzer’s Archive Specials, impressive…
Tamron USA Press Release
November 20, 2006, Commack, NY— If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a how-to video must be as good as a book, especially if it compresses the knowledge contained in a 45-minute lecture into a concise, well-focused, viewer-friendly 4-minute format you can download to your iPod or computer and view again and again. That’s the exciting concept behind the incisive, entertaining, and informative new podcasts posted in the Tamron Pro Learning Center at www.tamron.com . Hosted by leading photographers, each one gives clear step-by-step pointers on shooting everything from surfing to portraits to macro in Central Park. The information is presented in simple, direct language with verbal hints and tips immediately illustrated by concrete visual examples. Watching one of these podcasts on the screen feels more like being at a hands-on photo workshop in the field than sitting in the classroom. And by mixing video footage with outstanding still photographs, each technique becomes crystal clear. It’s easy to hook up with this incredible learning experience—just make sure you’ve got QuickTime on your ‘pod or PC, click on podcasts at the Pro Learning Center and take a few minutes to download the videos.
Tamron USA Press Release November 20, 2006, Commack, NY— If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a how-to video must be as good as a book, especially if it compresses the knowledge contained in a 45-minute lecture into a concise, well-focused, viewer-friendly 4-minute format you can download to your iPod…
Tamron USA Press Release
November 15, 2006, Commack, NY—The Tamron “It’s a Wild World” 2006 Photo Contest turned out to be an even bigger and wilder event than even we could have anticipated. We received well over 1000 entries from all parts of the country covering a mind-boggling menagerie of animals ranging from bears to baboons, horses to hedgehogs, and iguanas to insects. Choosing the winners from among the huge number of outstanding pictures submitted was anything but easy. As you may recall, the “It’s a Wild World” Photo Contest was open to any original photograph prominently including an animal, wild or domestic, that was taken with a Tamron lens, and was limited to U.S. residents. The Grand Prize: A magnificent Tamron AF18-200mm Di-II lens in the DSLR mount of the winner’s choice, plus having the winning picture showcased in Tamron’s Viewfinder newsletter and in the Gallery section of the popular Tamron website. In addition, twenty favorites will have their winning images published on the website for all to admire.
Tamron USA Press Release November 15, 2006, Commack, NY—The Tamron “It’s a Wild World” 2006 Photo Contest turned out to be an even bigger and wilder event than even we could have anticipated. We received well over 1000 entries from all parts of the country covering a mind-boggling menagerie of…