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DPReview have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P3 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.
“The Coolpix P3 offers a reviewer something of a dilemma; am I to judge it based on its potential to produce superb images in the right hands? Or do I rate it on the fact that not only do the default settings result in images that are way too soft and ‘flat’ for what we presume to be the target users, but that the autofocus and auto exposure systems often get things wrong too? In the end the answer has to be the latter; a camera like the P3 is most likely to be used in good old ‘point and shoot’ mode, and I’m afraid that Nikon’s (admirable in some ways) decision to avoid ‘over processed’ results will disappoint the typical user.”
Website: DPReview - Nikon Coolpix P3 Review
DPReview have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P3 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD. “The Coolpix P3 offers a reviewer something of a dilemma; am I to judge it based on its potential to produce superb images in the right hands? Or…
CNET have reviewed the Samsung Digimax L60, which has 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, MPEG4 video recording and a 2.4-inch LCD screen.
“A fairly flexible point-and-shoot camera, the Digimax L60 is the 6-megapixel member of Samsung’s L series of high-end point-and-shoot cameras. This easy-to-pocket camera is about the size of an iPod and weighs just 5.3 ounces. It sports a nice handful of image settings for the casual shooter, but more advanced photographers might find it lacking. Users who prefer lots of manual controls might want to check out the L60’s bigger brother, the Samsung Digimax L85.”
Website: CNET - Samsung Digimax L60 Review
CNET have reviewed the Samsung Digimax L60, which has 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, MPEG4 video recording and a 2.4-inch LCD screen. “A fairly flexible point-and-shoot camera, the Digimax L60 is the 6-megapixel member of Samsung’s L series of high-end point-and-shoot cameras. This easy-to-pocket camera is about the size…
CNET have just reviewed the 8 megapixel Samsung Digimax S800 point and shoot digital camera, which also offers a 2.4 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens.
“Samsung categorizes its S-series cameras as point-and-shoots on its Web site, but with the controls included in these models, they have the potential to reach beyond the majority of simple snapshot cameras. Unfortunately, a not so intuitive set of menus and less than stellar image quality keep the 8.1-megapixel Samsung Digimax S800 from reaching its potential.”
Website: CNET - Samsung Digimax S800 Review
CNET have just reviewed the 8 megapixel Samsung Digimax S800 point and shoot digital camera, which also offers a 2.4 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens. “Samsung categorizes its S-series cameras as point-and-shoots on its Web site, but with the controls included in these models, they have the…
Norwegian website Akam.no have just reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T30, a 7.2 megapixel camera with a 3 inch LCD screen, image stabilisation and high sensitivity mode (ISO 1000) to help avoid blurry photos.
Norwegian website Akam.no have just reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T30, a 7.2 megapixel camera with a 3 inch LCD screen, image stabilisation and high sensitivity mode (ISO 1000) to help avoid blurry photos. Website: Akam.no - Sony Cybershot DSC-T30 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Kodak UK Press Release
KODAK EASYSHARE P712 Digital Camera Unleashes Photographers’ Potential with Precision Controls and Stunning Image Quality - Blazing Fast Auto-Focus System, 12X Image-Stabilised Lens, 7.1 MP Sensor Combine for Crisp, Clear Pictures Ideal for Sharing
London, June 20 — Eastman Kodak Company today announced the KODAK EASYSHARE P712 zoom digital camera, setting a new performance benchmark for the consumer “superzoom” category. Its precision auto-focus system with best-in-class click-to-capture rate - literally faster than the blink of an eye, at less than 1/10th of a second (0.07 seconds) - helps photographers get the exact shots they want, whether action on a sports field or children on the playground. “When second and third-time digital camera buyers walk into stores this year, they’re searching for models with better performance and more control than point-and-shoots, without sacrificing ease of use. They want pictures that look phenomenal straight out of the camera,” said Carolyn Walsh, Product Sales Director Digital, Eastman Kodak Company. “Our new P712 camera is specifically designed for these photographers, helping them take stunning pictures that they’ll want to share widely with friends and family.”
Kodak UK Press Release KODAK EASYSHARE P712 Digital Camera Unleashes Photographers’ Potential with Precision Controls and Stunning Image Quality - Blazing Fast Auto-Focus System, 12X Image-Stabilised Lens, 7.1 MP Sensor Combine for Crisp, Clear Pictures Ideal for Sharing London, June 20 — Eastman Kodak Company today announced the KODAK EASYSHARE…
DIWA member Steves Digicams 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.
“Like past Exilim models, the EX-Z1000’s ergonomics are nice. This is a very compact model that measures 3.62”(W) x 2.30”(H) x .88”(D) and weighs in at just under 5 oz (excluding battery and accessories.) Despite the small size, I found that it fit well in my large hands, and I especially like the zoom control mounted around the shutter release. The various other controls are also well placed and functional. The new Panel display is very nice, allowing for quick and easy changes without having to enter the menu and re-frame your subject.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Casio EX-Z1000 Review
DIWA member Steves Digicams 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…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, manual exposure and advanced flash options.
“I was pleased with the EX-Z850’s shooting performance. Power up to first image captured measured only 1.5 seconds! Shutter lag, the time from depressing the shutter release and capturing the image, was instantaneous when pre-focused, and about 1/10 of a second including autofocus. Rapid shooting in single drive mode captured images at intervals of 1.3 seconds without flash, but slowed to about 2 - 3 seconds with flash, depending on your subject’s distance and battery life.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, manual exposure and advanced flash options. “I was pleased with the EX-Z850’s shooting performance. Power up to first image captured measured only 1.5 seconds! Shutter lag, the time from…
DigitalCameraInfo have just published a comparative review of the Panasonic DMC-FZ30 and Fujifilm FinePix S9000 (also known as the Fujifilm Finepix S9500) ultra-zoom digital cameras.
“In our second head-to-head review, we compare two popular super-zooms: the $489.95 (online), 8-megapixel Panasonic Lumix FZ30 and the $559.95 (online), 9-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix S9000. Comparing the two cameras should help shoppers choose between the two, along with pointing out the advantages and limitations of the super-zoom format – particularly in contrast with comparably-priced inexpensive digital SLRs. The FZ30 and S9000 take different approaches to the super-zoom form; the FZ30 banks on an optically stabilized 35-420mm (equivalent) zoom lens, while the S9000 provides a 28-300mm (equivalent) zoom lens with high sensitivity settings, extending up to ISO 1600. This review examines the pros and cons of each approach and indicates where one may fall short of the other.”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Panasonic DMC-FZ30 vs Fujifilm FinePix S9000
DigitalCameraInfo have just published a comparative review of the Panasonic DMC-FZ30 and Fujifilm FinePix S9000 (also known as the Fujifilm Finepix S9500) ultra-zoom digital cameras. “In our second head-to-head review, we compare two popular super-zooms: the $489.95 (online), 8-megapixel Panasonic Lumix FZ30 and the $559.95 (online), 9-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix S9000…
CameraLabs have reviewed the new Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, which features a fixed aperture of f/4 throughout the zoom range and an Image Stabiliser that allows shutter speeds of 3 stops slower than normal.
“The lens performed well across its range, particularly in terms of corner sharpness at wide angle, while essentially matching our EF 85mm f1.8 prime in terms of resolving power. We were also impressed with the Image Stabilisation which allowed us to handhold at much slower shutter speeds than normal. Compared to lenses designed for bodies with smaller sensors though, it suffered from a worse degree of light fall-off, but this is par for the course for wide-angle lenses designed for full-frame bodies.”
Website: CameraLabs - Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens Review
CameraLabs have reviewed the new Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, which features a fixed aperture of f/4 throughout the zoom range and an Image Stabiliser that allows shutter speeds of 3 stops slower than normal. “The lens performed well across its range, particularly in terms of corner sharpness…
DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have the first online review of the Samsung Digimax i6, a 6 megapixel camera and also a portable media player with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and Advanced Shake Reduction.
DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have the first online review of the Samsung Digimax i6, a 6 megapixel camera and also a portable media player with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and Advanced Shake Reduction. Website: Fotopolis - Samsung Digimax i6 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have just reviewed the Samsung Digimax i6, a 6 megapixel camera and also a portable media player with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and Advanced Shake Reduction.
“Although the Samsung Digimax i6 has an image stabiliser, I would prefer it to be replaced with an optical version. The digital image stabiliser in the Samsung i6 works well in good light conditions, but the moment you need to increase the ISO value artificially, the negative effects show up in the picture. Actually, manufacturers should only use the digital version is they are sure that the ISO is of high quality; if not, then an optical image stabiliser is the only solution.”
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have just reviewed the Samsung Digimax i6, a 6 megapixel camera and also a portable media player with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and Advanced Shake Reduction. “Although the Samsung Digimax i6 has an image stabiliser, I would prefer it to be replaced with an optical version…
DALSA Semiconductor Press Release
DALSA Semiconductor, a division of DALSA Corporation (TSX:DSA), an international high performance semiconductor and electronics company, announced today that it has successfully fabricated and delivered the world’s highest resolution image sensor chip to its customer, Semiconductor Technology Associates (“STA”) of San Juan Capistrano, California. The CCD device, which measures approximately four inches by four inches, has a total resolution of over 111 million pixels (10,560 pixels x 10,560 pixels at 9µm). It is the world’s first imager to break the 100 million pixel barrier.
DALSA Semiconductor Press Release DALSA Semiconductor, a division of DALSA Corporation (TSX:DSA), an international high performance semiconductor and electronics company, announced today that it has successfully fabricated and delivered the world’s highest resolution image sensor chip to its customer, Semiconductor Technology Associates (“STA”) of San Juan Capistrano, California. The CCD…
Picturecode Press Release
June 16, 2006—Noise Ninja release candidates for Mac Intel, Mac PowerPC, Windows, and Linux
New release candidates for the Noise Ninja standalone and Photoshop plug-in versions are available.The plug-in release candidate fixes a bug in the Noise Brush that sometimes resulted in corruption of the brush mask. The standalone release candidate introduces Linux x86 support and Mac Intel support. It also adds profile annotation auto-fill support for image quality and adds jpe as a valid jpeg extension on all platforms. The release candidates will be promoted to official release status as soon as we receive feedback from users indicating that they are functioning as intended.
Picturecode Press Release June 16, 2006—Noise Ninja release candidates for Mac Intel, Mac PowerPC, Windows, and Linux New release candidates for the Noise Ninja standalone and Photoshop plug-in versions are available.The plug-in release candidate fixes a bug in the Noise Brush that sometimes resulted in corruption of the brush mask…
Georgia Institute of Technology Press Release
Newswise — Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have completed a prototype device that can block digital-camera function in a given area. Commercial versions of the technology could be used to stymie unwanted use of video or still cameras.
The prototype device, produced by a team in the Interactive and Intelligent Computing division of the Georgia Tech College of Computing (COC), uses off-the-shelf equipment – camera-mounted sensors, lighting equipment, a projector and a computer—to scan for, find and neutralize digital cameras. The system works by looking for the reflectivity and shape of the image-producing sensors used in digital cameras. Gregory Abowd, an associate professor leading the project, says the new camera-neutralizing technology shows commercial promise in two principal fields – protecting limited areas against clandestine photography or stopping video copying in larger areas such as theaters.
Georgia Institute of Technology Press Release Newswise — Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have completed a prototype device that can block digital-camera function in a given area. Commercial versions of the technology could be used to stymie unwanted use of video or still cameras. The prototype device, produced…
Panasonic’s Japanese website is currently featuring an enigmatic countdown to a new Lumix camera. Internet rumour has it that the countdown is for Panasonic’s DMC-L1 digital SLR - with just 42 hours left, you can find out what its all about on 21st June…
Website: Panasonic Lumix Countdown
Panasonic’s Japanese website is currently featuring an enigmatic countdown to a new Lumix camera. Internet rumour has it that the countdown is for Panasonic’s DMC-L1 digital SLR - with just 42 hours left, you can find out what its all about on 21st June… Website: Panasonic Lumix Countdown
HP UK Press Release
New HP All-in-Ones Give Home Users New Standards in Usability Along With True-to-Life Photos and CD/DVD Tattooing - HP printer, copier and scanners offer incredible ease of use, vibrant, fade-resistant photo printing plus personalisation of music or photo CDs with CD/DVD tattooing
Bracknell, UK, 19 June 2006 - HP today unveiled the HP Photosmart C3180 and HP Photosmart C4180 All-in-One printer, scanner and copiers. The HP All-in-Ones include the new HP Photosmart Express software to enable users to access photos quickly and simply, then easily view, organise, share and print them. Four-ink printing with HP Vivera inks also produces rich and realistic photos that resist fading for generations.(1) HP Real-Life Technologies provide features such as red-eye removal, slimming and easy creation of panoramic pictures as well as automatically adjusting lighting to produce the best image possible. HP’s new CD/DVD tattooing on ultra-thin, highly durable plastic labels creates personalised photo, music and data CDs that look professional.
HP UK Press Release New HP All-in-Ones Give Home Users New Standards in Usability Along With True-to-Life Photos and CD/DVD Tattooing - HP printer, copier and scanners offer incredible ease of use, vibrant, fade-resistant photo printing plus personalisation of music or photo CDs with CD/DVD tattooing Bracknell, UK, 19 June…
Adorama Press Release
GO MACRO! Center Shows Photographers How to Capture Magical Little Worlds - Free, comprehensive mini-site provides macro photography gear buying tips and picture-taking techniques.
New York, NY (PRWEB) June 19, 2006—Do you know how to transform the everyday into fantastic new worlds of visual delights? That’s the magic of macro photography. Capturing everyday subjects at life-size is a thrilling visual exploration that takes photo enthusiasts and hobbyists to the next level. In its ongoing efforts to help consumers improve their photography, Adorama Camera, Inc. today introduced GO MACRO!, a comprehensive editorial package that provides extensive product, technical, and creative macro photography advice, written by a world-renowned team of photography experts. The GO MACRO! Center offers advice for photographers at all levels of experience, from people stepping up from compact cameras to their first digital SLR, to experienced hobbyists and pro shooters who want to upgrade their skills GO MACRO! Photography Center.
Adorama Press Release GO MACRO! Center Shows Photographers How to Capture Magical Little Worlds - Free, comprehensive mini-site provides macro photography gear buying tips and picture-taking techniques. New York, NY (PRWEB) June 19, 2006—Do you know how to transform the everyday into fantastic new worlds of visual delights? That’s the…
Fujifilm US Press Release
Earlier this year, Fujifilm unveiled the FinePix A400 and FinePix A500 digital cameras. These models were the first entry-level models in Fujifilm’s line-up to use the company’s Super CCD image sensor. Previous to the FinePix A400 and FinePix A500, Super CCD could be found only in more advanced consumer and professional digital cameras, like Fujifilm’s current FinePix F30 and FinePix S3 Pro. Today, Fujifilm USA announced price moves for both the FinePix A400 and FinePix A500. These changes should make these attractive cameras even more appealing to potential purchasers.
The four-MegaPixel FinePix A400 now carries a retail price of $129. The FinePix A500, which has a five MegaPixel Super CCD on board, currently retails for $149.
Fujifilm US Press Release Earlier this year, Fujifilm unveiled the FinePix A400 and FinePix A500 digital cameras. These models were the first entry-level models in Fujifilm’s line-up to use the company’s Super CCD image sensor. Previous to the FinePix A400 and FinePix A500, Super CCD could be found only in…
DCResource have reviewed the new Samsung GX-1S digital SLR, a 6 megapixel digital camera that uses the Pentax lens mount.
“Overall, the Digimax GX-1S’ photo quality was excellent, and what you’d expect from a D-SLR. Photos were well exposed, colors were very saturated (again, shooting in RAW reduces this), and subjects have a very clean, smooth look to them. Images are a bit sharper than on some D-SLRs, probably to keep the average consumer happy. Noise levels were low through ISO 400 and reasonable at ISO 800. Purple fringing wasn’t a problem, at least with the two lenses I used.”
Website: DCResource - Samsung GX-1S Review
DCResource have reviewed the new Samsung GX-1S digital SLR, a 6 megapixel digital camera that uses the Pentax lens mount. “Overall, the Digimax GX-1S’ photo quality was excellent, and what you’d expect from a D-SLR. Photos were well exposed, colors were very saturated (again, shooting in RAW reduces this), and…
CNET have the first online review of the Kodak Easyshare Z612 camera, which offers 6 megapixels, 12x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.
“As usual with cameras from Kodak, colors looked natural and well saturated in the Z612’s photos. The camera’s automatic white balance produced a very warm, yellowish color cast under our lab’s tungsten lights, though in natural daylight, it yielded neutral colors. The Z612’s tungsten white-balance setting fared better in the lab, though its images were slightly cool. Exposures were accurate, but the camera has a tendency to lose detail in brighter highlights”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare Z612 Review
CNET have the first online review of the Kodak Easyshare Z612 camera, which offers 6 megapixels, 12x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD. “As usual with cameras from Kodak, colors looked natural and well saturated in the Z612’s photos. The camera’s automatic white balance produced a very warm…