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DPReview have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Sony A100 DSLR camera.
“The A100 is aimed at the ‘serious amateur’ market, however from a price point of view it doesn’t easily slot into one of the existing market segments. Depending on how you look at it the A100 is either an expensive entry-level digital SLR with an advanced set of features or a bargain in the higher segment (EOS 30D etc.), without a metal body and high speed shooting.”
Website: DPReview - Sony A100 Review
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DPReview have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Sony A100 DSLR camera. “The A100 is aimed at the ‘serious amateur’ market, however from a price point of view it doesn’t easily slot into one of the existing market segments. Depending on how you look at it the A100 is either…
ephotozine have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Sony A100 DSLR camera.
“The 9-point autofocus system is quick and responsive, aided by the eye-start system which sets the camera into action as you bring your eye to the viewfinder. The furthest AF points from the centre are aligned with the classic ‘rule-of-thirds’ areas of the frame, which makes creative composition of off-centre subjects simple. Each AF point glows red when selected and they’re clear enough to see in both bright and dark conditions.”
Website: ephotozine - Sony A100 Review
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ephotozine have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Sony A100 DSLR camera. “The 9-point autofocus system is quick and responsive, aided by the eye-start system which sets the camera into action as you bring your eye to the viewfinder. The furthest AF points from the centre are aligned with the…
Spanish website Quesabesde have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix F30, which offers ISO 3200, 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.
Website: Quesabesde - Fujifilm FinePix F30 Review
Website: Read our Fujifilm Finepix F30 Review
Spanish website Quesabesde have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix F30, which offers ISO 3200, 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD. Website: Quesabesde - Fujifilm FinePix F30 Review Website: Read our Fujifilm Finepix F30 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Digital Trends have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P4, which offers a 3.5x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36mm-126mm on a 35mm film camera, vibration reduction, aperture-priority mode and and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“The end results were mixed. Colors for the most part were dead-on. They didn’t have much pop but EV and sharpness/contrast tweaks made similar shots more vivid. This is really a taste issue but you can adjust this camera in myriad ways which is a very good thing. There were some definite focusing problems in available light—even with the VR set to Active. Rather than blur, the camera had problems choosing the right section to focus on (this was in flower/macro setting). “
Website: Digital Trends - Nikon Coolpix P4 Review
Website: Read my Nikon Coolpix P4 Review
Digital Trends have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P4, which offers a 3.5x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36mm-126mm on a 35mm film camera, vibration reduction, aperture-priority mode and and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “The end results were mixed. Colors for the most part were dead-on. They didn’t have…
Canon USA Press Release
New CanoScan 8600F, LiDE 600F, CanoScan 4400F, and LiDE 70 Color Image Scanners Provide High-Level Scanning Features in Sleek and Easy To Use Products
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 31, 2006 - With the digital age in full swing, now is the time to digitally archive those shoeboxes full of old photos and personal files that are bursting at the seams. The new lineup of Canon’s flexible, yet attractive scanning solutions fit most budgets and lifestyles. The new CanoScan 8600F, LiDE 600F, CanoScan 4400F and the LiDE 70 Color Image Scanners offer the latest in design, ease of use and affordability. Digitizing photos, slides, negatives, and important documents is easier than ever before with the newest features on Canon scanners. The CanoScan 8600F, LiDE 600F and CanoScan 4400F models all scan photos at a maximum of 4800 x 9600 dpi optical resolution for clear and sharp images. The CanoScan 8600F and CanoScan 4400F scanners even feature a built-in Film Adapter Unit (FAU) to make scanning of 35mm negatives and mounted slides a breeze.
Canon USA Press Release New CanoScan 8600F, LiDE 600F, CanoScan 4400F, and LiDE 70 Color Image Scanners Provide High-Level Scanning Features in Sleek and Easy To Use Products LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 31, 2006 - With the digital age in full swing, now is the time to digitally archive those…
SanDisk Press Release
Worldwide Launch of Highest Capacity, Fingernail-Size Memory Card Includes Exclusive U.S. Rollout in Verizon Wireless Stores For Chocolate By LG Mobile Phone
MILPITAS, CA, JULY 31, 2006 – SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today introduced a 2-gigabyte (GB)* microSD™ card – the largest capacity of the world’s smallest removable flash memory card – to meet demand for a new generation of MP3 music phones, including the forthcoming Verizon Wireless Chocolate by LG mobile phone. Using the SanDisk microSD card, the Verizon Wireless phone can store up to 1,000 digital songs downloaded from the company’s V CAST music service.** The card, which is sold with an adapter that enables it to fit into a standard-size SD™ slot of other devices, will debut in the U.S. exclusively at 1,900 Verizon Wireless stores for the next 60 days. Internationally, it will be sold by a variety of mobile retailers.
SanDisk Press Release Worldwide Launch of Highest Capacity, Fingernail-Size Memory Card Includes Exclusive U.S. Rollout in Verizon Wireless Stores For Chocolate By LG Mobile Phone MILPITAS, CA, JULY 31, 2006 – SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today introduced a 2-gigabyte (GB)* microSD™ card – the largest capacity of the world’s smallest removable…
SanDisk Press Release
MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA and KFAR SABA, ISRAEL July 30, 2006 SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) and msystems™ Ltd. (NASDAQ: FLSH) today entered into definitive agreements for SanDisk to acquire msystems in an all stock transaction. This combination joins together two flash memory pioneers with complementary products, customers and channels. Together the combined company will have the people, technology, manufacturing and IP to play a leading role in creating new markets and accelerating the penetration of flash memory into existing storage applications.
SanDisk Press Release MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA and KFAR SABA, ISRAEL July 30, 2006 SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) and msystems™ Ltd. (NASDAQ: FLSH) today entered into definitive agreements for SanDisk to acquire msystems in an all stock transaction. This combination joins together two flash memory pioneers with complementary products, customers and channels…
In a brand new series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The fourth member to sit in the interview chair is Bridget.
“Being a gallery member has definitely improved my photography, When I first joined I thought that my photographs were really good, but I soon learned that they were not, and that I had a lot to learn.”
Website: Gallery Member Spotlight - Bridget
In a brand new series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The fourth member to sit in the interview chair is Bridget. “Being a gallery member has definitely improved my photography, When I first joined I thought that my photographs…
CameraLabs have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
“But it’s important to look at the 30D in context. It replaces the EOS 20D which was already an excellent camera. Certainly few if any complained about the 20D’s image quality, so as the saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Consequently the 30D enjoys the same detailed, silky smooth images with very low noise even at high sensitivities.”
Website: CameraLabs - Canon EOS 30D Review
CameraLabs have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR. “But it’s important to look at the 30D in context. It replaces the EOS 20D which was already an excellent camera. Certainly few if any complained about the 20D’s image quality, so as the saying goes, if it…
DIWA member Photoxels have just reviewed the Olympus mju 720 SW, a 7.1 megapixel, 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, weatherproof digital camera.
“The Olympus Stylus 720 SW is the perfect digital camera to take with you if you do a lot of traveling—or if you have to use one in weather conditions when other cameras normally get put away. It is easy to get great pictures using any one of its 28 shooting modes. Compact, rugged and elegant, it’s a digital camera you can have with you anywhere.”
DIWA member Photoxels have just reviewed the Olympus mju 720 SW, a 7.1 megapixel, 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, weatherproof digital camera. “The Olympus Stylus 720 SW is the perfect digital camera to take with you if you do a lot of traveling—or if you have to use one in…
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. It Was So Cold, Even My LX1 Had No Noise
2. Canon PowerShot S90 Rumors
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. It Was So Cold, Even My LX1 Had No Noise 2. Canon PowerShot S90 Rumors 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…
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Fujifilm F30, a few days before the full review is online. The Fujifilm F30 offers 6 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and a fastest IS0 speed of 3200.
Website: Fujifilm F30 Photos
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Fujifilm F30, a few days before the full review is online. The Fujifilm F30 offers 6 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and a fastest IS0 speed of 3200. Website: Fujifilm F30 Photos
Subscribers to Tim Grey’s Digital Darkroom Questions e-mail list will have learnt today that Microsoft is set to introduce a brand new colour space in the Windows Vista OS. Called scRGB, it will extend the existing sRGB space and offer a larger gamut and larger dynamic range. Tim Grey comments that “It was specifically designed to provide benefits to high-end users such as graphic arts, professional digital photography, computer games, and more.”. Here’s an extract from the official specification:
“The IEC 61966-2-2 (scRGB) color space is designed to complement current color management strategies—such as International Color Consortium (ICC), CMYK, and sRGB—by enabling a method of handling color in the operating systems, device drivers and the Internet that utilizes a simple and robust equipment independent color definition. This will provide good quality, large color gamut, and large bit precision and extended tonal range. Based on IEC 61966-2-1 (sRGB), this color space is well suited for graphics arts RGB workflows, professional digital photography, computer gamuts and computer graphics.”
This new announcement follows hard on the heels of the Windows Media Photo Format that was unveiled recently.
Subscribers to Tim Grey’s Digital Darkroom Questions e-mail list will have learnt today that Microsoft is set to introduce a brand new colour space in the Windows Vista OS. Called scRGB, it will extend the existing sRGB space and offer a larger gamut and larger dynamic range. Tim Grey comments…
LG unveils the 5 megapixel LG KG920 cameraphone, which also features a 4x digital zoom and 180 degree twist design. The LG KG920 will be available from early August at The Carphone Warehouse.
LG Mobile Press Release
London, 27th July 2006 – LG Mobile (LG) announces the first 5 Mega-Pixel digital camera phone to arrive in the UK, the LG KG920. Leading the camera phone market, LG Mobile bring the KG920 to the UK in silver with a unique camera-style form, the KG920 boasts an innovative twist design that allows the camera to rotate up to 180 degrees. A UK first, the LG KG920 is set to outperform even the latest digital cameras available in the UK market with its multitude of photographic capabilities. Within its super-slim, compact form, the KG920 packs a powerful 4x digital zoom for crystal clear close-up shots. With summer season well underway, the handset is ideal to capture the perfect snaps whilst on holiday abroad or out and about in the UK.
LG unveils the 5 megapixel LG KG920 cameraphone, which also features a 4x digital zoom and 180 degree twist design. The LG KG920 will be available from early August at The Carphone Warehouse. LG Mobile Press Release London, 27th July 2006 – LG Mobile (LG) announces the first 5 Mega-Pixel…
Ulead Press Release
Ulead VideoStudio 10 Plus Brings High-Quality Surround Sound to Home DVDs - Consumer video editing and DVD authoring software includes support for creating soundtracks in 5.1-channel Dolby Digital surround sound.
Northampton, UK July 26th, 2006 – Ulead Systems Inc., a subsidiary of InterVideo Inc., is bringing fresh enjoyment to home video projects by allowing users to create soundtracks in high-quality 5.1-channel surround sound. Ulead® VideoStudio® 10 Plus video editing software includes full 5.1-channel surround sound support with Dolby® Digital 5.1 Creator. “Surround sound adds enormously to the richness of the video experience,” said Eldon C. M. Liu, president of Ulead. “With VideoStudio 10 Plus, one click adds high-quality surround sound in the same format used by professional studios. The results are simply breathtaking.”
Ulead Press Release Ulead VideoStudio 10 Plus Brings High-Quality Surround Sound to Home DVDs - Consumer video editing and DVD authoring software includes support for creating soundtracks in 5.1-channel Dolby Digital surround sound. Northampton, UK July 26th, 2006 – Ulead Systems Inc., a subsidiary of InterVideo Inc., is bringing fresh…
REALVIZ Press Release
Sophia Antipolis, France (July 25, 2006) – REALVIZ®, a leader in image processing software development, is pleased to announce the availability of 3 new versions of their acclaimed panorama creation software, Stitcher®. Targeting photographers of all levels from the amateur enthusiast to the professional, Stitcher is now available in 3 distinct versions:
• Stitcher Express 2 - for digital photography hobbyists
• Stitcher Pro 5.5 - for professional photographers & graphic artists
• Stitcher Unlimited 5.5 - for professional panorama creators
REALVIZ Press Release Sophia Antipolis, France (July 25, 2006) – REALVIZ®, a leader in image processing software development, is pleased to announce the availability of 3 new versions of their acclaimed panorama creation software, Stitcher®. Targeting photographers of all levels from the amateur enthusiast to the professional, Stitcher is now…
Hama Press Release
The name says it all: Hama’s two new card readers from the 1000 & 1 series are real jacks of all trades – they read from and write to all standard memory card types. There is even a separate slot for various mini and micro cards, allowing them to be used without additional adapters. Currently, two card versions are available. They can be adapted for new card types and capacities easily at any time via the Hama internet page. Both readers support the brand-new SDHC 4 GB cards.
Hama Press Release The name says it all: Hama’s two new card readers from the 1000 & 1 series are real jacks of all trades – they read from and write to all standard memory card types. There is even a separate slot for various mini and micro cards, allowing…
Update: Ricoh have now made this firmware update available at:
http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/download/firmware/grd/win.html (Windows)
http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/download/firmware/grd/mac.html (Mac)
Ricoh Press Release
Ricoh releases second function-enhancing firmware update for GR DIGITAL - User requests reflected in update for improved operability.
Tokyo, Japan – July 24 – Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Masamitsu Sakurai) announced today that it will release a second function-enhancing firmware update for its popular GR DIGITAL* high-resolution compact digital camera on July 28 to give even better operability.
* 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.
Update: Ricoh have now made this firmware update available at: http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/download/firmware/grd/win.html (Windows) http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/download/firmware/grd/mac.html (Mac) Ricoh Press Release Ricoh releases second function-enhancing firmware update for GR DIGITAL - User requests reflected in update for improved operability. Tokyo, Japan – July 24 – Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Masamitsu Sakurai) announced…
MediaGear Press Release
MediaGear Launches the New HD2GO, a Digital Photo Storage and Viewer Unit That Also Plays Music and Videos on a Large 3.6 Inch LCD Color Display
SANTA ANA, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—July 26, 2006—MediaGear today introduced its newest product offering, the HD2GO, which is a high-featured photo storage/viewer that also plays color video and stereo music files. “The HD2GO is exciting news to the digital photography market anxious for a stepped-up model which is comparable in features to much higher priced devices available today from other manufacturers,” noted Tom Wang, Sales Director at MediaGear. “The HD2GO’s 3.6 large screen true color LCD display is the most impressive feature. The HD2GO can store over 10,000 digital photos and up to 25 hours of video. The unit can easily display these photos or videos on a clear bright color screen that will ‘wow’ your friends and family.”
MediaGear Press Release MediaGear Launches the New HD2GO, a Digital Photo Storage and Viewer Unit That Also Plays Music and Videos on a Large 3.6 Inch LCD Color Display SANTA ANA, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—July 26, 2006—MediaGear today introduced its newest product offering, the HD2GO, which is a high-featured photo storage/viewer that…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have just reviewed the Pentax Optio T10, which offers 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, large 3 inch touch-screen LCD, all in a thin 19.5mm body.
“The image quality of the Pentax Optio T10 is convincing, and offers an excellent colour rendition. The light metering does as it should, and produces a very decent exposure. The white balance encounters virtually no trouble where your average daily subject is concerned. It is only when working with a surplus of fluorescent light that you need to jump in to filter the colour cast. Overall, the performance of the automatic white balance leaves little to be desired. For this type of camera, the concept of the Optio T10 simply makes sense - and what’s more, it works exceptionally well.”
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have just reviewed the Pentax Optio T10, which offers 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, large 3 inch touch-screen LCD, all in a thin 19.5mm body. “The image quality of the Pentax Optio T10 is convincing, and offers an excellent colour rendition. The light metering does as…