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Canon have released a new firmware version, 1.1.0, for the Canon EOS-1D Mark II digital SLR camera.
This firmware update (Version 1.1.0) incorporates the following additional functions:
* Enhancement of direct printing with specific printers.
This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware version up to 1.0.4 installed. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.1.0, it is not necessary to perform this update.
Canon have released a new firmware version, 1.1.0, for the Canon EOS-1D Mark II digital SLR camera. This firmware update (Version 1.1.0) incorporates the following additional functions: * Enhancement of direct printing with specific printers. This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware version up to 1.0.4 installed. If your…
Canon have released a new firmware version, 1.1.0, for their 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR.
This firmware update incorporates the following additional functions and corrections:
1. Enhancement of direct printing with specific printers.
2. Correction of the communication errors that occurred when shooting with EOS 5D and EOS Capture software after shooting about 138 shots.
3. Correction of the phenomenon in which the flash mode settings are changed from E-TTL to M (Manual) when EOS 5D is used in combination with Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 and Speedlite 580EX.
This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware versions up to 1.0.5 installed. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.1.0, it is not necessary to perform this update.
Website: Canon EOS 5D v1.1.0 Firmware
Canon have released a new firmware version, 1.1.0, for their 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR. This firmware update incorporates the following additional functions and corrections: 1. Enhancement of direct printing with specific printers. 2. Correction of the communication errors that occurred when shooting with EOS 5D and EOS…
Sony Europe Press Release
Paris, 5 July, 2006 - Sony Europe’s Recording Media & Energy (RME) division has announced its smallest class USB drive yet - the MICRO VAULT Tiny – part of the MICRO VAULT family line-up. The ‘Tiny’ USB drive is compact and light, making it ideal for travelling, and offers storage capacity ranging from 256MB to 2GB. The Tiny USB drive, wafer thin at only 2.4mm and weighing just 1.5g, plugs directly into a USB compatible interface and is capable of storing a variety of file formats, from word documents to photos, music files and videos.
Sony Europe Press Release Paris, 5 July, 2006 - Sony Europe’s Recording Media & Energy (RME) division has announced its smallest class USB drive yet - the MICRO VAULT Tiny – part of the MICRO VAULT family line-up. The ‘Tiny’ USB drive is compact and light, making it ideal for…
Canon UK Press Release
Canon UK, world leader in digital imaging technology, today announced the launch of its online consumables and accessories shop. The new, online ‘Canon Store’ can be accessed through Canon’s existing web pages at www.canon.co.uk . A wide range of printing consumables, including Canon’s high-quality ink & toner cartridges as well as a variety of print media are being stocked alongside popular accessories such as camera cases and battery packs. These products, which are not always easy to find on the high street, are now available to purchase online directly from Canon for the first time.
Canon UK Press Release Canon UK, world leader in digital imaging technology, today announced the launch of its online consumables and accessories shop. The new, online ‘Canon Store’ can be accessed through Canon’s existing web pages at www.canon.co.uk . A wide range of printing consumables, including Canon’s high-quality ink &…
UPDATE 05/07/06 - A new larger version of the Adobe Lightroom Workflow eBook is now shipping. The eBook now contains information on all the new features in Adobe Lightroom Beta 3. The price will increase from US$ 9.99 to US$ 19.99 on the 11th of July. dpmac.com will continue to give free updates to all the current and future Adobe Lightroom Workflow eBook subscribers as long as Adobe keeps their Adobe Lightroom Beta software program running. The final release of this eBook will be available both in HTML and PDF versions.
dpmac.com Press Release
After finishing the first month of a three month daily on-line seminar/tutorial series on Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop CS2, George Mann of dpmac.com has decided to sell a downloadable Beta version of the final eBook for a special pre-release price of US$9.99. The downloadable html based eBook contains all the articles in the online series (minus the advertising) plus updates and more material that will not be released on the website series.
UPDATE 05/07/06 - A new larger version of the Adobe Lightroom Workflow eBook is now shipping. The eBook now contains information on all the new features in Adobe Lightroom Beta 3. The price will increase from US$ 9.99 to US$ 19.99 on the 11th of July. dpmac.com will continue to…
Nikon Europe have released a fully functional 30-day trial version of Camera Control Pro. This stand alone remote camera control software allows full control of all aspects of the camera prior to shooting, and the subsequent extraction of files afterwards. The remote control software is compatible with supported wired and wireless interfaces. Extremely useful in high production studio environments like packshot photography, thumbnail images can be viewed on screen during transfer.
Nikon Europe have released a fully functional 30-day trial version of Camera Control Pro. This stand alone remote camera control software allows full control of all aspects of the camera prior to shooting, and the subsequent extraction of files afterwards. The remote control software is compatible with supported wired and…
Maine Photographic Workshops Press Release
The Maine Photographic Workshops announces the winners of the 2006 Golden Light Awards.
Golden Light Awards Grand Prize Winner: Steve Stenzel, Faribault County
Photographic Book of the Year: NIAGARA, by Alec Soth
The 2006 Golden Light Awards were juried by:
Kathy Ryan, Photo Editor of The New York Times Magazine
Catherine Johnson, Vice President and Senior Art Buyer of Arnold Worldwide, and Photo Editor
Tim Whelan, Book Seller and Photographer
Maine Photographic Workshops Press Release The Maine Photographic Workshops announces the winners of the 2006 Golden Light Awards. Golden Light Awards Grand Prize Winner: Steve Stenzel, Faribault County Photographic Book of the Year: NIAGARA, by Alec Soth The 2006 Golden Light Awards were juried by: Kathy Ryan, Photo Editor of…
HARMAN technology Press Release
ILFORD Photo’s parent company HARMAN technology has been successfully paving its route to the stars since it first exploded onto the photographic industry just over a year ago. Since then, its growth has been meteoric, extending its business to a far wider audience than was at first envisaged. Now into its second year of trading, HARMAN technology Limited can look back over a period of unprecedented growth and success. Following the acquisition in February 2005 of the ILFORD black-and-white photographic business, premises and name from the receivers of the old ILFORD Imaging group, HARMAN, named after the founder of the ILFORD business, Alfred Harman, has grown exponentially to its present position among the major companies of the global photographic and imaging arena.
HARMAN technology Press Release ILFORD Photo’s parent company HARMAN technology has been successfully paving its route to the stars since it first exploded onto the photographic industry just over a year ago. Since then, its growth has been meteoric, extending its business to a far wider audience than was at…
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no 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.
“Once again, Fujifilm has developed a mini-compact camera with impressive qualities. Its predecessor, the FinePix F10, received numerous awards, like the DIWA Platinum Award as “Best compact camera i 2006”. It will come as no surprise if the FinePix F30 repeats this success. At present, the F30 is without doubt the best performing mini-compact at high ISO-values, with image noise levels only beaten by high-end D-SLR cameras. This makes the F30 extraordinary useful in poor lighting conditions and for moving subjects. Although the flash itself is quite weak, thanks to the high sensitivity performance, its operating range is phenomenal. The body is distingushed by a solid metal exteriour with exclusive finish, a superior 2.5” LCD screen with anti-reflex coating, high resolution and instant maximum brightness control, making the lack of an optical viewfinder almost unnoticeable. The 3x zoom lens is no optical marvel as such, but it delivers 6.3 MP images with natural colours and fine details, only impurified by extensive purple fringing at wide angle. Although the F30 has few advanced features, like RAW format, histogram etc, shutter and aperture priority modes and pure performance will make it a desirable compact camera even for demanding, experienced photographers.”
Website: Digit.no - Fujifilm FinePix F30 Review
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DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no 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. “Once again, Fujifilm has developed a mini-compact camera with impressive qualities. Its predecessor, the FinePix F10, received numerous awards, like…
DPReview have reviewed the Sony DSC-H5 ultra-zoom digital camera, offering a 12x optical zoom lens, 7.2 megapixels and a 3 inch LCD screen.
“The good news is that everything we liked about the H1 and the H2 is still here; handling is excellent, it’s very fast and responsive and the results - even shooting in full auto mode with default settings - excellent. There are few cameras I can wholeheartedly recommend to both novice ‘snappers’ and experienced photographers, but the H5, like the H2, is that rarest of beasts; a ‘compact’ camera with handling and control close to a DSLR, yet one that - even in inexperienced hands - can be left in ‘idiot-proof’ mode and trusted to produce the goods time and time again. Above all, the H5 is fun and easy to use, which means you will find yourself taking a lot more pictures, which has to be a good thing.”
Website: DPReview - Sony DSC-H5 Review
DPReview have reviewed the Sony DSC-H5 ultra-zoom digital camera, offering a 12x optical zoom lens, 7.2 megapixels and a 3 inch LCD screen. “The good news is that everything we liked about the H1 and the H2 is still here; handling is excellent, it’s very fast and responsive and the…
The Samsung NV7 OPS is priced at £299, Samsung NV10 at £279 and Samsung NV3 at £229, available from leading high street and online retailers by September. We have some exclusive product shots from the recent European press conference.
Samsung UK Press Release
Samsung offers a brand new vision with premium “NV Series” - NV Series strengthens digital compact camera portfolio for Samsung
London, UK - Samsung Cameras is bringing a new vision to the digital compact camera market with the NV Series. Consisting of three cameras, the NV7 OPS, NV10 and NV3, the NV Series was developed following a two year consumer research study to gain insight into the lifestyle and needs of consumers and their picture-taking interests. Samsung has devised attractive designs and new user interface (UI) concepts to create a premium product group. As well as offering practical technology and easy usability, the new NV Series stands for individuality and style. Launched with a new blue ring, this design concept aims to become a consistent mark for Samsung quality and design in the digital camera market. The NV Series introduces the innovative UI using Smart Touch buttons for the first time in a digital camera, offering easy and convenient control for the NV7 OPS and NV10 – a gentle touch is all it takes to navigate menu items, manipulate the settings, or view your pictures.
The Samsung NV7 OPS is priced at £299, Samsung NV10 at £279 and Samsung NV3 at £229, available from leading high street and online retailers by September. We have some exclusive product shots from the recent European press conference. Samsung UK Press Release Samsung offers a brand new vision with…
ePhotoZine 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.
“Made almost entirely of metal, the EX-Z1000 feels like a quality camera. The metal casing is finished with a pearl-like lustre, which unfortunately scratches easily. Size-wise, the EX-Z1000 is about average for a camera of this specification, leaving just enough space on the back to rest your thumb. I would have liked a small fingergrip to have been included on the front, as this would help provide a secure grip.”
Website: ePhotoZine - Casio EX-Z1000 Review
ePhotoZine 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. “Made almost…
DCResource have just reviewed the new Pentax Optio A10, which features a shake reduction system, 8 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“The Pentax Optio A10 is an ultra-compact camera that offers a lot of features for much less money than competitive cameras. You’ll get an 8 Megapixel CCD, image stabilization system, sharp 2.5” LCD display, VGA movie mode, and plenty of point-and-shoot features for a little over $300. Most of the competition (save for the Panasonic FX01) costs $50 - $100 more. Unfortunately the Optio A10 lags in a number of areas—most notably camera performance—so you’re better off trying another product.”
Website: DCResource - Pentax Optio A10 Review
DCResource have just reviewed the new Pentax Optio A10, which features a shake reduction system, 8 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “The Pentax Optio A10 is an ultra-compact camera that offers a lot of features for much less money than competitive cameras. You’ll get an 8 Megapixel CCD…
Pentax USA Press Release
July 1, 2006 (GOLDEN, CO.) PENTAX Imaging Company has announced an Essential Rebate Program on the PENTAX *ist DL digital SLR and two compact digital cameras. Effective immediately, consumers may purchase an *ist DL or any lens listed on the rebate coupon between July 1, 2006 and October 11, 2006 and cash in on rebates up to $100.00 per product. In addition to the rebate on the digital SLR systems, PENTAX just made it easier to own the powerful Optio M10 or the fun-to-use Optio T10! Buy one or both of these popular compact digital cameras between July 1, 2006 and October 11, 2006 and you can cash in on $30 per camera.
Pentax USA Press Release July 1, 2006 (GOLDEN, CO.) PENTAX Imaging Company has announced an Essential Rebate Program on the PENTAX *ist DL digital SLR and two compact digital cameras. Effective immediately, consumers may purchase an *ist DL or any lens listed on the rebate coupon between July 1, 200…
Breeze Systems Press Release
BreezeBrowser Pro v1.5 introduces XMP support and picture frames
30th June, 2006: Breeze Systems announce the immediate availability of BreezeBrowser Pro v1.5, latest release of their image browsing and raw conversion software for Windows. Long known for its sophisticated IPTC data handling, Adobe XMP data can now be entered and displayed within BreezeBrowser Pro for maximum compatibility with Photoshop and other applications. Input and edit XMP data in JPEG, TIFF, PSD, DNG, PNG, JPEG 2000 and raw files for maximum compatibility with Photoshop and other applications.
Breeze Systems Press Release BreezeBrowser Pro v1.5 introduces XMP support and picture frames 30th June, 2006: Breeze Systems announce the immediate availability of BreezeBrowser Pro v1.5, latest release of their image browsing and raw conversion software for Windows. Long known for its sophisticated IPTC data handling, Adobe XMP data can…
Monster Pod Technology Press Release
The incarnation of the amazing, patent pending, MonsterPod will finally materialize in all its gravity defying glory beginning, quite appropriately, on the 4th of July. Monster Pod Technology has begun printing shipping labels and will begin the first shipments this week of the much anticipated, digital camera gravity defying tripod. The newly designed MonsterPod X (Xtreme) and MonsterPod FX (Flash Xtreme) include important improvements and enhancements over the original design, making this goo gripping device unique in the industry. MonsterPod is as revolutionary to taking self-portraits of yourself, as your flash is to improving photograph quality in low lighting. Billed as the “Stick and Click” tripod of the future, MonsterPod is the next generation mounting device for electronic gadgets.
Monster Pod Technology Press Release The incarnation of the amazing, patent pending, MonsterPod will finally materialize in all its gravity defying glory beginning, quite appropriately, on the 4th of July. Monster Pod Technology has begun printing shipping labels and will begin the first shipments this week of the much anticipated…
O’Reilly Press Release
Sebastopol, CA—Just about everyone knows the appeal of digital photography today: it’s instantly gratifying, endlessly creative, easy and fast to share digital pictures with others, and—to top it off—it’s less expensive and less wasteful than traditional film photography.
But digital photography can be overwhelming, since not everyone is familiar and comfortable with concepts like JPEG compression, EXIF tags, file format compatibility, image resolutions, FTP clients, and so on. Enter “Digital Photography: The Missing Manual” (O’Reilly/Pogue Press, US $29.99) by Chris Grover and Barbara Brundage, with an introduction by David Pogue, weekly tech columnist for the “New York Times” and creator of the Missing Manual series. It’s the book that should come with every digital camera. Perhaps the term “godsend” is a bit strong, but new digital camera users throughout the world will agree that it’s a much-needed book whose time has come.
O’Reilly Press Release Sebastopol, CA—Just about everyone knows the appeal of digital photography today: it’s instantly gratifying, endlessly creative, easy and fast to share digital pictures with others, and—to top it off—it’s less expensive and less wasteful than traditional film photography. But digital photography can be overwhelming, since not everyone…
Toshiba Press Release
IRVINE, Calif. and TOKYO, June 28 /PRNewswire/—Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC)* and its parent, Toshiba Corporation, today announced a new microSD card family for use in cellular telephones, with initial capacities of 256 megabyte (MB)(1), 512MB and 1-gigabyte (GB)(2). The microSD card, with approximately one-fourth the cubic measure of a miniSD memory card, is currently the smallest memory card available worldwide. Its primary application is in cellular telephones equipped with music playback and camera functionality. The microSD card is intended for use in handsets equipped with microSD slots to enable transfer and storage of music and digital photos, although it can also be used with an adapter in standard SD memory card slots.
Toshiba Press Release IRVINE, Calif. and TOKYO, June 28 /PRNewswire/—Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC)* and its parent, Toshiba Corporation, today announced a new microSD card family for use in cellular telephones, with initial capacities of 256 megabyte (MB)(1), 512MB and 1-gigabyte (GB)(2). The microSD card, with approximately one-fourth the…
Toshiba Corporation Press Release
TOKYO—Toshiba Corporation today announced new SD Memory Cards that will extend both the ultra-small and the ultra high-capacity segments of its comprehensive product line-up. The company will launch new microSD Memory Cards in July and August, and follow up in September with the introduction of SDHC Memory Cards. All the new memory cards will be available in the global market. Toshiba is a technology and market leader in applying NAND flash memory to compact memory card solutions that add to the functionality and performance of portable digital equipment, and that provide highly flexible bridge media for transferring data between products as diverse as digital cameras, PCs, TVs and personal video viewers. SD cards are the most widely used multi-platform memory cards. The different versions meet diverse needs, and continue to bring increasingly large capacities to increasingly small cards. Toshiba provides the global market with a full line-up of SD cards that offer the latest advances in memory capacities and the evolving SD standard.
Toshiba Corporation Press Release TOKYO—Toshiba Corporation today announced new SD Memory Cards that will extend both the ultra-small and the ultra high-capacity segments of its comprehensive product line-up. The company will launch new microSD Memory Cards in July and August, and follow up in September with the introduction of SDHC…
Corel Press Release
New Platform Will Give Customers and Partners Greater Control and Flexibility In Customizing Their Software
Maidenhead, UK - 28 June 2006; (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) Corel Corporation today announced plans to release a new modular digital imaging platform code-named “Alta”. Representing the first hybrid product offering from Corel, Alta combines the speed, power, and security of desktop software with the connectivity and rapid enhancement cycle of Web-based applications. The first release from this new platform will be a free download that will be available by autumn 2006. Once customers install the free version of Alta, they will have the tools they need to easily organise, enhance and share their digital photos and video clips. In addition, they will be able to add new functionality by upgrading additional components as they need them. This will provide customers and partners with unprecedented control and flexibility in customising their digital imaging and photo management software.
Corel Press Release New Platform Will Give Customers and Partners Greater Control and Flexibility In Customizing Their Software Maidenhead, UK - 28 June 2006; (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) Corel Corporation today announced plans to release a new modular digital imaging platform code-named “Alta”. Representing the first hybrid product offering from Corel, Alta…