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Unibind Press Release
XU138 is Great Add-on for Professional Wedding Photographers & Consumers Alike – Creates On-the-Spot High-Quality Bound Wedding Photo Album Gifts to Give Out to Guests at the Reception
July 11, 2006, Alpharetta, GA—Unibind http://www.unibind.com, the leading binding, laminating, and presentation system company, announced today The Professional Series XU138 Book Creator. This do-it-yourself binding system is perfect for weddings or other special occasions. Priced at $455.00, XU138 binding machine is the perfect system to add-on for photographers to generate additional income by offering their wedding customers hard-cover 8 ½” x 11” personalized wedding photobooks/albums during or after photographing an event. The wedding party can also quickly create their own wedding photobooks/albums the day of the wedding to give out at the reception using a digital camera, photo printer and Unibind XU138 at the wedding.
Unibind Press Release XU138 is Great Add-on for Professional Wedding Photographers & Consumers Alike – Creates On-the-Spot High-Quality Bound Wedding Photo Album Gifts to Give Out to Guests at the Reception July 11, 2006, Alpharetta, GA—Unibind http://www.unibind.com, the leading binding, laminating, and presentation system company, announced today The Professional Series…
Orange Press Release
LONDON, July 12/PRNewswire/—Looking through photo albums makes you happier than chocolate, music, TV or even your favourite tipple, according to research revealed today by Orange. The results show that the mood of those viewing photographs was consistently lifted by 11% during mood measuring tests whilst the groups who tried to eat, listen, watch, or drink their way to happiness registered a mere 1% increase. The study, carried out for Orange by Peter Naish, Doctor of Psychology at The Open University compared the moods of people using four typical cheer-up treats with those browsing their favourite snaps. The tests demonstrate that looking through personal photo albums produces an improvement across all measurements including a person’s sense of relaxation, brightness, calmness and alertness and even their sense of being valued and popular - resulting in a higher happiness score overall.
Orange Press Release LONDON, July 12/PRNewswire/—Looking through photo albums makes you happier than chocolate, music, TV or even your favourite tipple, according to research revealed today by Orange. The results show that the mood of those viewing photographs was consistently lifted by 11% during mood measuring tests whilst the groups…
Nikon UK Press Release
Nikon is pleased to sponsor Cover Story: The History of The Sunday Times Magazine Cover 6th September – 1st October 2006
Wednesday July 12, 2006 - Since its launch 44 years ago, The Sunday Times Magazine has consistently showcased the cream of international photojournalism and illustration. Selected from over 2,000 editions, Cover Story at Proud Camden will exhibit the covers that shocked, awed and entertained generations of readers. The Sunday Times Magazine has commissioned many of the most important photojournalists, from Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa and Eve Arnold to Don McCullin, Tom Stoddart and Terry O’Neill, and has repeatedly nurtured young talent, helping to influence the careers of David Bailey, Brian Duffy, Terence Donovan, Alan Parker, David Puttnam and Ridley Scott. These are just some of the names who have contributed to the peerless archive of classic cover images that appear in Cover Story. The exhibition at Proud features a series of celebrated Sunday Times Magazine covers, and embraces a range of visual styles, from Alan Aldridge’s classic Automania, the 1965 illustration of a Mini Cooper contrasting the lifestyles of boy racer and suburban housewife, to Don McCullin’s 1968 photo essay that revealed, effectively for the first time in the western press, the doubt faced by US troops over the legitimacy of war in Vietnam.
Nikon UK Press Release Nikon is pleased to sponsor Cover Story: The History of The Sunday Times Magazine Cover 6th September – 1st October 2006 Wednesday July 12, 2006 - Since its launch 44 years ago, The Sunday Times Magazine has consistently showcased the cream of international photojournalism and illustration…
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, a 6 megapixel camera with an image stabilized 12x zoom lens, ISO 800 and a 2 inch LCD screen.
“The best thing about the update from PowerShot S2 IS to S3 IS is the colour. Everything else is either unneccessary, like the increase of resolution from 5 MP to 6 MP and the higher sensitivity to ISO 800, or insufficient, such as the enlargement of the LCD screen from 1.8” to 2” without solving the real problem, namely the fact that the screen is virtually useless in bright sunlight. However, the camera has a heap of features and nice qualities, it is user friendly, fast, extremely well equipped and should win many buyers with its fast 12x zoom lens with optical stabiliser in a compact body. Image quality is generally good for people with ample requirements to perfection and who will use it the same way as their film based camera, making prints directly from the original file. The lens on our test sample did not meet 6 MP resolution, colour fringing was quite disturbing at both wide angle and telephoto, sharpness at telephoto was disappointing and even though JPEG compression is lowered slightly, it is a shame that the camera lacks RAW format option. Despite an excellent software package, we dislike that the full instruction is now available in electronic form only, that rechargeable batteries and charger must be purchased separately and that the capacity of the supplied memory card is a laughing matter. 16 MB internal memory would be far better. Nevertheless, the PowerShot S3 IS is a very fine camera, indeed, only a pity Canon didn’t take the full step in improving the final details to make it perfect.”
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, a 6 megapixel camera with an image stabilized 12x zoom lens, ISO 800 and a 2 inch LCD screen. “The best thing about the update from PowerShot S2 IS to S3 IS is the colour. Everything else…
Imaging Resource 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 offers what no other cameras offer, but that all should: The ability to stand up to the real world. I’ve always argued that the technology exists to make complicated machines like cars and computers withstand the rain, bumps, and spills: it’s long past time for camera makers to realize that cameras no longer live in professional studios where they can be pampered and cared for like fine, delicate instruments. The time has passed, because Olympus has realized this and given us the Stylus 720 SW.”
Imaging Resource 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 offers what no other cameras offer, but that all should: The ability to stand up to the real world. I’ve always argued that the…
CNET have reviewed the Sony DSC-W100, an 8 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens and ISO 1250.
“One advantage the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W100 has over the DSC-W70 is a sensor that’s capable of shooting at ISO 80. Photos shot at this sensitivity level—and to a certain extent, at ISO 100—are relatively sharp with little noise and few processing artifacts. Beyond that, the aggressive noise-suppression algorithms kick in, blurring and smearing details. Photos print reasonably well to as large as 8x10, but they look a little soft and foggy.”
Website: CNET - Sony DSC-W100 Review
CNET have reviewed the Sony DSC-W100, an 8 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens and ISO 1250. “One advantage the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W100 has over the DSC-W70 is a sensor that’s capable of shooting at ISO 80. Photos shot at this sensitivity level—and to a certain extent, at ISO…
CNET have reviewed the Casio EX-Z1000 compact digicam, which offers 10 megapixels, 2.8 inch LCD screen, IS0 3200 and an interesting new Zoom Continuous Shutter mode that allows you to compare a wide angle and a telephoto shot in the same display and to take both shots simultaneously.
“The EX-Z1000 produced attractive images of well-lit subjects, but we saw no benefit to the extra resolution. In part, that’s because the camera tended to overprocess its photos, resulting in compression artifacts and soft details. Our test shots were virtually noise-free up to ISO 200, though the ISO 400 setting produced a marked amount of fuzziness and grain. Low-light shots disappointed, with fuzzy details and large amounts of noise.”
Website: CNET - Casio EX-Z1000 Review
CNET have reviewed the Casio EX-Z1000 compact digicam, which offers 10 megapixels, 2.8 inch LCD screen, IS0 3200 and an interesting new Zoom Continuous Shutter mode that allows you to compare a wide angle and a telephoto shot in the same display and to take both shots simultaneously. “The EX-Z100…
The 69th PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by George Gradinaru.
Website: George Gradinaru
The 69th PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by George Gradinaru. Website: George Gradinaru
LaserSoft Imaging Press Release
Heidelberg High-End Scanners Get Updated by SilverFast Ai Studio to Run Under the Latest Macintosh and Windows Operating Systems
KIEL, Germany, July 10 /PRNewswire/—LaserSoft Imaging once again, building on its advanced line of award winning scanning/imaging software, is releasing SilverFast with new support for the high-end Heidelberg Nexscan and Tango series. This is a breakthrough for those companies who originally purchased these legendary workhorses only to run into difficulties when Heidelberg dropped its interest in the scanning market and discontinued support. This professional level software breathes new life into these high quality scanners and provides a current workflow solution to the thousands of units still in operation today. With SilverFast Ai Studio, it is now possible to integrate these scanners with the new high powered Macs and PC’s running the most current software to date, such as OSX - Tiger.
LaserSoft Imaging Press Release Heidelberg High-End Scanners Get Updated by SilverFast Ai Studio to Run Under the Latest Macintosh and Windows Operating Systems KIEL, Germany, July 10 /PRNewswire/—LaserSoft Imaging once again, building on its advanced line of award winning scanning/imaging software, is releasing SilverFast with new support for the high-end…
In a brand new series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The first member to sit in the interview chair is Tootsie.
“I concentrate on nature because that is my passion, conservation of our wildlife and the rest of the natural world is at a critical point. Most people probably would not realise that in the last 30 years we have lost close to 40% of our butterfly and insect population worldwide, and the same goes for most species on our planet. So my hope through my photography and many more like me, is that we will spark more awareness of this problem to the younger generation.”
Website: Gallery Member Spotlight - Tootsie
In a brand new series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The first member to sit in the interview chair is Tootsie. “I concentrate on nature because that is my passion, conservation of our wildlife and the rest of the…
Canon USA Press Release
The PIXMA iP6700D, PIXMA iP6310D and the PIXMA iP1700 Showcase Canon’s Commitment to Quality While Adding to the PIXMA line-up
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 10, 2006 – Need to print out a recipe? Need directions to a friend’s house? How about printing out photos taken over the weekend? For whatever your need may be, Canon has the right solution with the introduction of three new single function models, including the Canon PIXMA iP6700D, PIXMA iP6310D and the PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printers. “From Grandma to the grand kids, our new PIXMA photo printers give consumers with varying printing needs more choices, more features and a better value,” said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of the consumer imaging group at Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. “In addition to options, we wanted to offer all our customers a unique cutting edge design that is very much in line with today’s tastes and styles.”
Canon USA Press Release The PIXMA iP6700D, PIXMA iP6310D and the PIXMA iP1700 Showcase Canon’s Commitment to Quality While Adding to the PIXMA line-up LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 10, 2006 – Need to print out a recipe? Need directions to a friend’s house? How about printing out photos taken over…
Canon USA Press Release
PIXMA MP530, PIXMA MP460, PIXMA MP180 and PIXMA MP160 All-In-One Printers combine high-performance and high-quality for customers with high standards and an eye on value
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 10, 2006 – Whether working from the home office, helping a child with his/her school project or simply printing out pictures from a family trip, Canon provides solutions that fit consumers’ lifestyles in look, feel, design and functionality. The new PIXMA MP530, PIXMA MP460, PIXMA MP180 and PIXMA MP160 All-In-One (AIO) units provide solutions for business productivity and photo creativity.
Canon USA Press Release PIXMA MP530, PIXMA MP460, PIXMA MP180 and PIXMA MP160 All-In-One Printers combine high-performance and high-quality for customers with high standards and an eye on value LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 10, 2006 – Whether working from the home office, helping a child with his/her school project or…
Sigma UK Press Release
The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new MACRO 70mm F2.8 EX DG lens. This medium telephoto macro lens is ideal for both digital SLR cameras and 35mm film SLR cameras. The 70mm focal length gives an equivalent field of view as our popular 105mm macro lens when used on digital SLR cameras with an APS-C size image sensor. The design of this lens makes it suitable for taking pictures in all situations from infinity to 1:1 macro, both with natural light conditions or flash.
Sigma UK Press Release The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new MACRO 70mm F2.8 EX DG lens. This medium telephoto macro lens is ideal for both digital SLR cameras and 35mm film SLR cameras. The 70mm focal length gives an equivalent field of view as…
HP Europe Press Release
BOEBLINGEN, Germany, 10 July 2006 – HP’s Pan-European online photo service PIXACO today announced a summer of online photo fun with its best value pictures yet. Holiday makers already routinely organise flights and accommodation online and now they can do the same for quick, hassle-free and most importantly great-value holiday snaps. PIXACO has lowered prices in some European countries by up to 36 percent.(1) Quality 10x15cm images on premium paper now cost nine cents(2) and 9x13cm prints are already being sold for eight cents,(2) making PIXACO one of the continent’s best value online photo services, offering not just cost-effective prints but a range of value-added extras.
HP Europe Press Release BOEBLINGEN, Germany, 10 July 2006 – HP’s Pan-European online photo service PIXACO today announced a summer of online photo fun with its best value pictures yet. Holiday makers already routinely organise flights and accommodation online and now they can do the same for quick, hassle-free and…
Sony Europe Press Release
Paris, 10 July, 2006 Sony Europe’s Recording Media & Energy (RME) division today announced the launch of the new 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo. Sony Memory Stick media are available in capacities ranging from 128MB to 4GB depending on their format (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO High Speed and Memory Stick Micro) and are easily identifiable through a revitalised Sony packaging design, incorporating colour coding for easy identification of the different format line-ups as well as the different capacity. In addition, all Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo media now come complete with a standard size Memory Stick adaptor to enable use with standard size Memory Stick compatible devices - as well as the Duo size compatible products.
Sony Europe Press Release Paris, 10 July, 2006 Sony Europe’s Recording Media & Energy (RME) division today announced the launch of the new 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo. Sony Memory Stick media are available in capacities ranging from 128MB to 4GB depending on their format (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO…
CameraLabs have just reviewed the new Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC lens.
“In terms of focusing speed, the Nikkor’s premium SWM system was certainly quicker than the Sigma and Tamron, but not by a large degree. Where they really differed though was in focusing noise with both the Sigma and Tamron models being considerably louder than the Nikkor. The Tamron was worst of all in this respect, grinding quite conspicuously during manually focusing. Again if ultimate discretion is your thing, you’ll need to spend more on the Nikkor.”
Website: CameraLabs - Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Lens Review
CameraLabs have just reviewed the new Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC lens. “In terms of focusing speed, the Nikkor’s premium SWM system was certainly quicker than the Sigma and Tamron, but not by a large degree. Where they really differed though was in focusing noise with both the Sigma and Tamron…
DCViews have compared the Sony DSC-H5 and Canon Powershot S3 IS ultra-zoom digital cameras.
“The responsiveness of the Powershot S3 is the same as the Sony H5. Canon however has done a far better job with the motordrive and the writing speed of the camera. With 2.5 fps (maximum unlimited) this camera equals an entry d-SLR.”
Website: DCViews - Sony DSC-H5 vs Canon Powershot S3 IS
DCViews have compared the Sony DSC-H5 and Canon Powershot S3 IS ultra-zoom digital cameras. “The responsiveness of the Powershot S3 is the same as the Sony H5. Canon however has done a far better job with the motordrive and the writing speed of the camera. With 2.5 fps (maximum unlimited)…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Pentax Optio W10, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and a waterproof body.
“The Pentax Optio W10 is a waterproof compact camera with a 3x zoom lens, 6-megapixel CCD and a list price of $299.95. Though waterproofing might seem like a gimmick – how many pictures does anyone need of their kids underwater?—Waterproof cameras are, by definition, sealed against dust, dirt, and moisture. The W10 should be a durable camera, ready to be carried in pockets and taken out in the rain. It’s also tough enough for even small children to use on their own.”
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Pentax Optio W10, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and a waterproof body. “The Pentax Optio W10 is a waterproof compact camera with a 3x zoom lens, 6-megapixel CCD and a list price of $299.95. Though waterproofing might seem like…
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S6, a 6 megapixel, 3x optical zoom len, 3 inch LCD digital camera.
“Overall, the Nikon Coolpix S6 delivers good to very good image quality in “sunny outdoors” situations but is a bit challenged in low-light situations. It does have many practical features, such as BSS, D-Lighting (see User’s Experience) and Manual AF areas that help you get the most in those challenging situations.”
Website: Photoxels - Nikon Coolpix S6 Review
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S6, a 6 megapixel, 3x optical zoom len, 3 inch LCD digital camera. “Overall, the Nikon Coolpix S6 delivers good to very good image quality in “sunny outdoors” situations but is a bit challenged in low-light situations. It does have many practical…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Olympus FE-115 camera, which offers 5 megapixels, 2.8x zoom, 1.5 inch LCD, and costs around £120 in the UK.
“Image quality was quite good considering the FE-115’s low price; you’ll be pleased with the 4x6-inch prints that it will typically be called on to produce. Its 5-megapixel SHQ images are adequately sharp with good color saturation, exposure and white balance. Noise levels were low when ambient lighting permitted the camera to keep a low ISO setting. Noise was quite acceptable when the mode dial was turned to D Image Stabilization, a mode that effectively raises the camera’s ISO setting to 320 so that higher shutter speeds can be used.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Olympus FE-115 camera, which offers 5 megapixels, 2.8x zoom, 1.5 inch LCD, and costs around £120 in the UK. “Image quality was quite good considering the FE-115’s low price; you’ll be pleased with the 4x6-inch prints that it will typically be called on…