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Following on from last week’s announcement by Fujifilm UK that Velvia 50 film was being re-introduced, Fujifilm USA have followed suit today.
FUJIFILM U.S.A. Press Release
Valhalla, NY, November 14, 2006—FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to announce plans to re-introduce an ISO 50 Fujichrome Velvia professional film, tentatively named Velvia II. Fujichrome Velvia (RVP 50) was the first high color saturation, high contrast transparency E-6 compatible film when it was introduced in 1990 and was a favorite among photographers. Its discontinuation was announced last year due to difficulties in procuring some of the raw materials used to produce the emulsion.
Following on from last week’s announcement by Fujifilm UK that Velvia 50 film was being re-introduced, Fujifilm USA have followed suit today. FUJIFILM U.S.A. Press Release Valhalla, NY, November 14, 2006—FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to announce plans to re-introduce an ISO 50 Fujichrome Velvia professional film, tentatively named Velvia…
Kingston Technology Press Release
Fountain Valley, CA – November 15, 2006 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announces that leading documentary photographer Colin Finlay will reveal his latest tip on Kingston’s ‘Icons of Photography’ Website. Finlay, fresh from a three-month educational tour teaching photo students at 25 top universities in the U.S., hones in on lighting in this month’s profile. Kingston recognizes the importance of educating and informing photographers of all levels and is proud to offer its Icons of Photography, an online forum showcasing the talents and seasoned advice from several of the world’s most respected lens artists. Each month the program spotlights an icon and their suggestions for taking better pictures, managing image files and improving workflow, plus their techniques for getting the most from camera and gear. ‘Try it yourself’ tips suitable for enthusiast through pro are revealed.
Kingston Technology Press Release Fountain Valley, CA – November 15, 2006 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announces that leading documentary photographer Colin Finlay will reveal his latest tip on Kingston’s ‘Icons of Photography’ Website. Finlay, fresh from a three-month educational tour teaching photo…
HP Press Release
SINGAPORE – Nov. 14, 2006 - Flextronics Components Group, a division of Flextronics (Nasdaq: FLEX), and HP (NYSE: HPQ)(Nasdaq: HPQ) today announced a five-year technology collaboration agreement to help mobile camera phone users capture photos with the same high quality they achieve from their digital still cameras. As part of the agreement, HP will provide an exclusive license of its image processing technology to Flextronics for use in camera modules, in return for a royalty. Originally designed for the award-winning HP Photosmart digital cameras,(1) HP’s image processing technology will correct and enhance digital images in Flextronics- designed and manufactured camera modules.
HP Press Release SINGAPORE – Nov. 14, 2006 - Flextronics Components Group, a division of Flextronics (Nasdaq: FLEX), and HP (NYSE: HPQ)(Nasdaq: HPQ) today announced a five-year technology collaboration agreement to help mobile camera phone users capture photos with the same high quality they achieve from their digital still cameras…
Extensis Press Release
Innovative floating ‘Express Palette’ technology provides instant access to digital files.
PORTLAND, Ore. – November 14, 2006 – Extensis, a division of Celartem, Inc., today announced that it has been awarded a second patent for its popular Express Palette feature within Portfolio, its leading digital asset management solution. The Express Palette is a floating application that brings the digital library of files within Portfolio directly into the user’s existing workflow, providing instant search and drag-n-drop access to files from anywhere on the user’s system. Extensis was awarded an apparatus patent on the Express Palette in August 2005.
Extensis Press Release Innovative floating ‘Express Palette’ technology provides instant access to digital files. PORTLAND, Ore. – November 14, 2006 – Extensis, a division of Celartem, Inc., today announced that it has been awarded a second patent for its popular Express Palette feature within Portfolio, its leading digital asset management…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A710 IS digital camera.
“he optical image stabilisation is a big improvement on its predecessor. Its usefulness cannot be underestimated. Consumers who use the zoom function will appreciate a light camera, like the Canon A710 IS, while knowing that it is more difficult to hold steady, especially at longer focal point distances. As the optical zoom range exceeds 200mm, image stabilisation is no superfluous luxury. Canon has already had a lot of experience with optical image stabilisation and so it is only logical that this system works perfectly.”
Website: LetsGoDigital - Canon PowerShot A710 IS Review
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A710 IS digital camera. “he optical image stabilisation is a big improvement on its predecessor. Its usefulness cannot be underestimated. Consumers who use the zoom function will appreciate a light camera, like the Canon A710 IS, while knowing that it is…
DigitalCameraInfo have published their review of the new Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR camera.
“Panasonic and Leica have a close relationship – many lenses on compact Panasonic cameras are branded Leica, even though Panasonic builds them. The L1’s seemingly-familiar styling furthers that parallel and assumes a form that will be immediately recognizable to Leica fans. Add a kit lens that is at least a full f-stop faster than competitors’ standard lenses and Panasonic enters the DSLR market with a distinct and competitive package. “
DigitalCameraInfo have published their review of the new Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR camera. “Panasonic and Leica have a close relationship – many lenses on compact Panasonic cameras are branded Leica, even though Panasonic builds them. The L1’s seemingly-familiar styling furthers that parallel and assumes a form that will be immediately recognizable…
DCResource have published their review of the 10 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ50 camera.
“Photo quality is where the FZ50 starts to fall apart. The camera does take well-exposed photos with accurate colors, pleasing sharpness, and nearly zero purple fringing. While noise is well controlled, in doing so the camera really destroys a lot of fine details in your pictures. When attacking the noise that goes along with a tiny 10 Megapixel sensor, Panasonic could’ve been conservative, gently chiseling away some (but not all) of the noise. Unfortunately, the FZ50 and it’s Venus Engine III image processor take the sledgehammer approach, leaving behind fuzzy details in its wake.”
Website: DCResource - Panasonic DMC-FZ50 Review
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DCResource have published their review of the 10 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ50 camera. “Photo quality is where the FZ50 starts to fall apart. The camera does take well-exposed photos with accurate colors, pleasing sharpness, and nearly zero purple fringing. While noise is well controlled, in doing so the camera really destroys…
PopPhoto have reviewed the new Canon EOS 400D (Canon Digital Rebel XTi in the USA), which offers 10 megapixels, a large 2.5 inch LCD screen and new integrated dust removal system.
“Besides its great leap forward in image quality, the Rebel XTi gains enough additional capability (much of it from Canon’s EOS 30D) that it strains the term “entry-level.” It’s now more of a high-end camera in a bargain body. So it makes sense to compare this upstart both to the Nikon D80 and Canon’s own 30D, an 8MP camera currently selling for $350 more than the Rebel XTi.”
PopPhoto have reviewed the new Canon EOS 400D (Canon Digital Rebel XTi in the USA), which offers 10 megapixels, a large 2.5 inch LCD screen and new integrated dust removal system. “Besides its great leap forward in image quality, the Rebel XTi gains enough additional capability (much of it from…
CameraLabs have reviewed the 10 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 camera.
“Along with higher resolution, Sony’s also increased the maximum sensitivity to 1600 ISO. Like most compacts at this kind of sensitivity though the results ain’t pretty and it’s really for emergency use only. The 800 ISO setting is just about acceptable on smaller prints, but you really want to keep the N2 between 100 and 400 ISO for the best results. Again though in these respects it’s no different from most compacts.”
CameraLabs have reviewed the 10 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 camera. “Along with higher resolution, Sony’s also increased the maximum sensitivity to 1600 ISO. Like most compacts at this kind of sensitivity though the results ain’t pretty and it’s really for emergency use only. The 800 ISO setting is just about…
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Samsung NV7 compact digital camera, which features 7.2 mega pixels, innovative Smart Touch interface and a 7x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilizer.
Website: Samsung NV7 Photos
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Samsung NV7 compact digital camera, which features 7.2 mega pixels, innovative Smart Touch interface and a 7x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilizer. Website: Samsung NV7 Photos
Corel Press Release
New Release Of Corel® Snapfire* Makes It Easier Than Ever To Share And Enhance Digital Photos And Video Clips - Corel Adds New Features And Enhancements To Its Breakthrough Digital Photo And Video Sharing Software Based On Customer Feedback On The Snapfire Public Preview
Maidenhead, UK - 14 November 2006 - Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSE:CRX) today announced a major new update of Corel® Snapfire*, the digital photo and video sharing and enhancement software that debuted on September 5, 2006. After receiving significant customer feedback on the Snapfire public preview, Corel has added new features and enhancements to both its breakthrough free download (www.snapfire.co.uk) and the enhanced version known as Snapfire Plus.
Corel Press Release New Release Of Corel® Snapfire* Makes It Easier Than Ever To Share And Enhance Digital Photos And Video Clips - Corel Adds New Features And Enhancements To Its Breakthrough Digital Photo And Video Sharing Software Based On Customer Feedback On The Snapfire Public Preview Maidenhead, UK -…
Acoustica Press Release
Acoustica Inc. has released Acoustica CD/DVD Label Maker Version 3.x, which now supports LightScribe Direct Disk Technology™. LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling is a new technology that offers user a simple, no-hassle way to burn professional, silkscreen-quality labels on their CDs and DVDs. Using the same laser that burns data in their disc drives, users burn their data as always, flip the disc over, reinsert it into the drive and burn a precise, iridescent label with their desired text and graphics using the same laser that burns the data – no printer, permanent marker or adhesive labeling is required.
Acoustica Press Release Acoustica Inc. has released Acoustica CD/DVD Label Maker Version 3.x, which now supports LightScribe Direct Disk Technology™. LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling is a new technology that offers user a simple, no-hassle way to burn professional, silkscreen-quality labels on their CDs and DVDs. Using the same laser that…
DIWA member Photoxels 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.
“If you’ve ever wished for a “photographer’s camera” with all the features you’ll ever need to learn and grow, including long zoom, wide-angle coverage, full exposure flexibility, ... the Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd Zoom is probably the best there is currently. Sure, it is missing image stabilization, but many pros go through life without this feature, do not miss it, and manage to take beautiful pictures without it.”
DIWA member Photoxels 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. “If you’ve ever wished for a “photographer’s camera” with all the features you’ll ever need to learn and grow, including long zoom…
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new Canon SD40 digital camera (also known as the Canon Digital IXUS i7 zoom).
“For me, one of the most important improvements on the Canon SD40 is that it uses Canon’s new DIGIC III processor. Canon’s DIGIC processors have proven to be very effective over the years in eliminating lag in just about all aspects of camera operation. Until you try a model with a less-than-speedy processor, it’s easy to forget what a difference a DIGIC makes.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Canon SD40 Review
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new Canon SD40 digital camera (also known as the Canon Digital IXUS i7 zoom). “For me, one of the most important improvements on the Canon SD40 is that it uses Canon’s new DIGIC III processor. Canon’s DIGIC processors have proven to be very effective…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare V603 camera, which offers 6.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD, and available for $299.95.
“Digicams with retracting lenses are among the slowest to start up and shut down, but my Quibble Meter didn’t register even a tick with the Kodak V603. It’s above average power-on time in the lab matched my actual experience with it. I had no trouble turning it off to conserve battery power when I knew I wasn’t going to use it again right away. With some cameras you dread that moment because it means a long wait to start it up again.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare V603 camera, which offers 6.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD, and available for $299.95. “Digicams with retracting lenses are among the slowest to start up and shut down, but my Quibble Meter didn’t register even a tick with the…
Megapixel.net have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
“Moreover, with the inclusion of a shutter mechanism rated to 100,000 duty cycles, the 30D is even more intended as workhorse than the 20D was. Clearly, the EOS 30D has to be seen as an alternative for professional users that are reluctant to invest more than double the price of a 30D into a Pro designated body, that is, regardless of anything else, still part of an evolving technology. Now, as to whether any of these improvements make it worthwile for a 20D owner to upgrade to the 30D — we’ll admit to being sceptical.”
Website: Megapixel.net - Canon EOS 30D Review
Megapixel.net have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR. “Moreover, with the inclusion of a shutter mechanism rated to 100,000 duty cycles, the 30D is even more intended as workhorse than the 20D was. Clearly, the EOS 30D has to be seen as an alternative for professional…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the 6 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FX3, which features a LEICA DC lens with image stabilizer and an ISO 1600 High Sensitivity Mode.
“Colour rendition is good, producing natural tones even in the overcast weather we’ve had down here. It coped well with a range of exposure conditions and showed better dynamic range than some comparable cameras I’ve seen recently. The lens is also good, offering edge-to-edge sharpness and minimal spherical distortion at wide angle. There was some purple fringing on some high-contrast shots, but it was fairly unobtrusive.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the 6 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FX3, which features a LEICA DC lens with image stabilizer and an ISO 1600 High Sensitivity Mode. “Colour rendition is good, producing natural tones even in the overcast weather we’ve had down here. It coped well with a range of exposure conditions and…
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 19th member to sit in the interview chair is ale_brando.
“I love low light photography, overcast weather landscapes, street photography, make lots of experiments, but I think my favourite is taking pictures about documenting stories, capturing emotions and atmospheres.”
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 19th member to sit in the interview chair is ale_brando. “I love low light photography, overcast weather landscapes, street photography, make lots of experiments, but…
Olympus Press Release
Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce the introduction of the “ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40–150mm F4.0–5.6” lens, a new “Designed-for-Digital” telephoto zoom lens for “Four-Thirds System” digital SLR cameras. The new lens is scheduled to go on sale in Japan on November 23, 2006. “ZUIKO DIGITAL” interchangeable lenses are specifically designed to maximize the performance potential of the image sensors in “Four-Thirds System” digital SLR cameras. The newly announced “ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0–5.6” lens is a lightweight, ultra-compact telephoto zoom lens that offers outstanding value.
Olympus Press Release Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce the introduction of the “ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40–150mm F4.0–5.6” lens, a new “Designed-for-Digital” telephoto zoom lens for “Four-Thirds System” digital SLR cameras. The new lens is scheduled to go on sale in Japan on November 23, 2006…
ThinkCamera have reviewed the new Fujifilm S9600 (called the FinePix S9100 in the USA), which is a 9 megapixel camera with a 10x zoom lens.
“Another improvement is in the size of the LCD. It’s now a 2-inch LCD monitor with 235,000 pixels and the tilting LCD screen on the Fujifilm FinePix S9600 means you can shoot at any angle, such as close to the ground or above the head. Unlike conventional digital SLRs, it can also be used to compose images which some people will like. It’s nice and clear and I found that even in the bright conditions on Sunday I could still see the image. The Fuji uses an electronic viewfinder to though so if it’s too bright to see the screen you can view your images that way instead.”
ThinkCamera have reviewed the new Fujifilm S9600 (called the FinePix S9100 in the USA), which is a 9 megapixel camera with a 10x zoom lens. “Another improvement is in the size of the LCD. It’s now a 2-inch LCD monitor with 235,000 pixels and the tilting LCD screen on the…