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Shutterbug have just reviewed the new 80Gb Epson P-4000 photo viewer.
“While you’re traveling the 3.5” screen makes the P-4000 a great “pass-around” device to share images with friends or you can always plug it into a big screen TV (with an optional cable) to show to larger groups so everybody can ooh and aah at the same time. The built-in slide show capability adds pans and dissolves to the presentation, making it look professionally designed and all you have to do is push a few buttons on the Magic Box.”
Website: Shutterbug - Epson P-4000 Review
Shutterbug have just reviewed the new 80Gb Epson P-4000 photo viewer. “While you’re traveling the 3.5” screen makes the P-4000 a great “pass-around” device to share images with friends or you can always plug it into a big screen TV (with an optional cable) to show to larger groups so…
DigiCamReview have the first online review of the new entry-level Pentax Optio E10, which offers 6.0 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.4-inch LCD monitor.
“The camera is slow to switch on and take photos, being ready in around four seconds. Focusing seemed slow - taking around around 1 second or longer indoors. The playback mode is a bit sluggish, with photos taking a second or two before displaying when going from photo to photo - however the zoom is quite quick. The camera shutter response seemed average when pre-focused, with a response time of around 0.1 - 0.2 seconds. Shot to shot time was very slow, with a delay of around 7 seconds between shots without flash - switching image review off made this around 2 seconds quicker. Thankfully the flash recharge didn’t slow the camera down, and shot to shot time was roughly 7 seconds with flash. The cameras menus seemed fairly quick. On the High Speed continuous shooting mode, shot time is slow, taking a show every 1.6 seconds, at the highest resolution.”
DigiCamReview have the first online review of the new entry-level Pentax Optio E10, which offers 6.0 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.4-inch LCD monitor. “The camera is slow to switch on and take photos, being ready in around four seconds. Focusing seemed slow - taking around around…
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have just published their review of the new top of the range 8 megapixel HP Photosmart R927 digital camera.
“The camera has numerous benefits over its predecessors, such as 8.2 MP image resolution, a bright 3” LCD screen with high resolution and wide viewing angle, improved red eye removal technology and a number of options for artistic after-effects. On the other hand, the R927 also has some annoying flaws and design issues. Its stainless steel casing is slippery, there is no optical viewfinder, the battery locking device is a joke, the AF system is less sensitive than before and the AF lamp has virtually no effect. Although the ISO speed is limited to 100-400, colour fringing is quite disturbing, and the macro capacity is rather poor, the R927 delivers surprisingly good overall image quality. The lens’ resolving power, sharpness, distorsion and vignetting is surprisingly good, the colour rendition is excellent and there is virtually no visible noise, even at ISO 400.”
Website: Digit.no - HP Photosmart R927 Review
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have just published their review of the new top of the range 8 megapixel HP Photosmart R927 digital camera. “The camera has numerous benefits over its predecessors, such as 8.2 MP image resolution, a bright 3” LCD screen with high resolution and wide viewing…
CNET have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom digital camera.
“Fujifilm brings us the FinePix F470, yet another compact 6-megapixel camera with a 3X optical zoom lens, a 2.5-inch LCD, and few distinctive features. This middle-of-the-road snapshooter shares the same basic specs as Fujifilm FinePix stablemates, the F10, the F30, and the A600. If you want better videos than the A600 offers and don’t need the higher ISO sensitivity of the F10 or F30, this economical camera may be your best bet from Fujifilm’s crowded lineup.”
CNET have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom digital camera. “Fujifilm brings us the FinePix F470, yet another compact 6-megapixel camera with a 3X optical zoom lens, a 2.5-inch LCD, and few distinctive features. This middle-of-the-road snapshooter shares the same basic specs as Fujifilm FinePix stablemates…
Shutterbug have just reviewed the latest release of Apple Aperture software.
“It was an ambitious undertaking for Apple to produce an entirely new application that would address all of the primary software needs of photographers in one integrated work space. That Aperture is as comprehensive as it is, and functions as fast and efficiently to produce high-quality results with relative ease is pretty miraculous.”
Website: Shutterbug - Apple Aperture Review
Shutterbug have just reviewed the latest release of Apple Aperture software. “It was an ambitious undertaking for Apple to produce an entirely new application that would address all of the primary software needs of photographers in one integrated work space. That Aperture is as comprehensive as it is, and functions…
Shutterbug have just reviewed the photo-editing software Corel Paint Shop Pro X.
“In the relatively short time Corel has had Paint Shop Pro they have upgraded it significantly. They have added full color management support, raw digital camera file conversion, and a host of internal improvements, making it a fully competitive application for digital photographers using PC Windows XP. With both a training CD bundled with the application and a comprehensive, easily accessed learning support inside the application, beginners and even those with experience can gain a full range of editing and adjustment skills. “
Shutterbug have just reviewed the photo-editing software Corel Paint Shop Pro X. “In the relatively short time Corel has had Paint Shop Pro they have upgraded it significantly. They have added full color management support, raw digital camera file conversion, and a host of internal improvements, making it a fully…
DCResource have just reviewed the Canon PowerShot SD630 (also called the Canon Digital IXUS 65), a 6 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens, ISO 800, Widescreen (16:9) mode and a 3 inch LCD screen.
“While not perfect, the Canon PowerShot SD630 Digital ELPH is a good choice for those who want the largest LCD possible on an ultra-compact camera. It offers a nice combination of features and performance in a stylish package that you can take anywhere.”
DCResource have just reviewed the Canon PowerShot SD630 (also called the Canon Digital IXUS 65), a 6 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens, ISO 800, Widescreen (16:9) mode and a 3 inch LCD screen. “While not perfect, the Canon PowerShot SD630 Digital ELPH is a good choice for those who…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have taken a look at the new Pentax Optio A10, which features a shake reduction system, 8 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“Pentax’s new Optio A10 is the highest resolution compact model they have to offer as of 5/2006, and includes many high-end features like an 8-megapixel imager, 3x optical zoom lens, digital Shake Reduction technology, large 2.5-inch LCD as well as various user friendly exposure modes. This is a fully automatic camera that is great for the beginner or novice user who likes to just point-n-shoot, without much fuss. However, its Program AE mode does still offer some adjustment to exposure settings (like ISO, White balance, metering etc.)”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have taken a look at the new Pentax Optio A10, which features a shake reduction system, 8 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “Pentax’s new Optio A10 is the highest resolution compact model they have to offer as of 5/2006, and includes many high-end features…
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. Nikon D70 Front-Focused Images (Part II)
2. The Big Picture (Take Two)
3. Another Kodak Moment … Happy Mother’s Day !!!
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, 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. Nikon D70 Front-Focused Images (Part II) 2. The Big Picture (Take Two) 3. Another Kodak Moment … Happy Mother’s Day !!! Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question…
This week saw some new information released by Sony about their Alpha DSLR camera and by Panasonic about their DMC-L1 DSLR. Both cameras will be released this year, with Sony aiming to become “the headline performer” and Panasonic just aiming to break into the DSLR market. 20 new lenses for the Alpha camera are promised by Sony in the first year, with full backwards compatibility for the Konica Minolta lens mount system, whilst are offering something completely different in the LC1 with a more range-finder like design. But how successful will either company be when Canon and Nikon effectively have this area of photography sewn up between them? Can Sony succeed where Konica Minolta failed, and can Panasonic build on the success of their popular compact digicams? Shout out now…
This week saw some new information released by Sony about their Alpha DSLR camera and by Panasonic about their DMC-L1 DSLR. Both cameras will be released this year, with Sony aiming to become “the headline performer” and Panasonic just aiming to break into the DSLR market. 20 new lenses for…
Here are the stand-out news stories from the last 7 days:
New Cameras
20 Sony Alpha DSLR Lenses
Ricoh Caplio 500G Wide
New Accessories
Horseman LD Adds Bellows Functions to DSLRs
Sony DPP-FP55 and Sony DPP-FP35 Photo Printers
New Software
Serif MoviePlus 5
Adobe Camera Raw 3.4
Other Headlines
Mamiya Digital Imaging is Born
AVCHD HD Video Format
Behind the Scenes of the Panasonic DMC-L1
Here are the stand-out news stories from the last 7 days: New Cameras20 Sony Alpha DSLR LensesRicoh Caplio 500G Wide New AccessoriesHorseman LD Adds Bellows Functions to DSLRsSony DPP-FP55 and Sony DPP-FP35 Photo Printers New SoftwareSerif MoviePlus 5Adobe Camera Raw 3.4 Other HeadlinesMamiya Digital Imaging is BornAVCHD HD Video FormatBehind…
DIWA Press Release
High expectations met the Nikon D200 when it was introduced a few months ago. Would it live up to them? The answer is an overwhelming “yes”. The D200 outperforms most of its rivals, even those at a much higher price. The Nikon D200 is not only an extraordinary camera on paper. It also performs like a pro. Even our demanding DIWA test procedure was an easy match for the Nikon D200 - a worthy winner of a DIWA Gold Award.
Amsterdam, 12. May, 2006: DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association), a world-wide organisation of collaborating websites, today has the pleasure of announcing a DIWA Gold Award to the Nikon D200. The international group of DIWA experts found it to be one of the finest cameras ever made.
DIWA Press Release High expectations met the Nikon D200 when it was introduced a few months ago. Would it live up to them? The answer is an overwhelming “yes”. The D200 outperforms most of its rivals, even those at a much higher price. The Nikon D200 is not only an…
Sony have released some more details about their Alpha DSLR camera, which is scheduled for launch this summer, including the news that over 20 new lenses will be launched in the first year.
“We believe an SLR camera should be a part of a larger culture, encompassing the entire product line of lenses and accessories, and not just the camera body itself. To successfully create this culture, it’s not enough to offer a body and two or three lens options, which is why, starting this summer, we will launch more than 20 new lens models over the course of a year. Combined with the over 16 million compatible lenses that have been sold to date, we are bringing our entire camera culture toward an ever-expanding future for our customers.”
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Sony have released some more details about their Alpha DSLR camera, which is scheduled for launch this summer, including the news that over 20 new lenses will be launched in the first year. “We believe an SLR camera should be a part of a larger culture, encompassing the entire product…
Mamiya America Corporation Press Release
ELMSFORD, NY – Mamiya-OP, in Japan, who has three business divisions including Camera, Golf, and Electronic Equipment, has recently announced that its Camera Division will be transferred to a new company to be called Mamiya Digital Imaging. The MAC Group (Mamiya America Corporation) is very enthusiastic about Mamiya’s future. As previously announced, there will be no change in Mamiya business activities in the U.S., including marketing, sales and service. Mamiya Digital Imaging will concentrate its efforts on expanding development of the Mamiya ZD Digital Camera, Mamiya Digital Back and all current Mamiya cameras and lenses.
Mamiya America Corporation Press Release ELMSFORD, NY – Mamiya-OP, in Japan, who has three business divisions including Camera, Golf, and Electronic Equipment, has recently announced that its Camera Division will be transferred to a new company to be called Mamiya Digital Imaging. The MAC Group (Mamiya America Corporation) is very…
Panasonic and Sony Press Release
Panasonic and Sony Jointly Developed New HD Digital Video Camera Recorder Format for Recording on Disc
Tokyo, Japan, May 11, 2006 – Panasonic, the brand name for which Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is known and Sony Corporation today announced specifications for “AVCHD”, a brand new high definition (HD) digital video camera recorder format the two companies jointly established. The AVCHD format allows for recording and playback high-resolution, digital HD images using 8cm DVD media. The two companies have started preparations for licensing to extensively promote the format throughout the industry.
Panasonic and Sony Press Release Panasonic and Sony Jointly Developed New HD Digital Video Camera Recorder Format for Recording on Disc Tokyo, Japan, May 11, 2006 – Panasonic, the brand name for which Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is known and Sony Corporation today announced specifications for “AVCHD”, a brand…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital 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 lens produces superb results. Although distortion is visible at wide-angle, it stays easily within the margins. The sharpness is very decent from the corners to the centre. Focussing proves both fast and accurate, and takes places soundlessly. The colour rendition is first-rate, and Canon have managed to achieve an excellent compromise where sharpening and contrast are concerned. The photos from the Canon PowerShot S3 IS are ready for instant use, without requiring any editing afterwards. “
DIWA member LetsGoDigital 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 lens produces superb results. Although distortion is visible at wide-angle, it stays easily within the margins. The sharpness is very…
DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot N1, an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 3 inch touch-screen LCD and 3x optical zoom lens.
DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot N1, an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 3 inch touch-screen LCD and 3x optical zoom lens. Website: Fotopolis - Sony Cyber-shot N1 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DigitalCameraReview have published the first online review of the new 8 megapixel Sony DSC-W70 digital camera.
“The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70 is a stylish, compact camera that takes great pictures. With its 7.2 megapixels, you get plenty of resolution even if you have to crop out some bad areas of your image. The 3x optical zoom is pretty standard these days, but it helps you get a little closer. The very nice 2.5 inch LCD doesn’t have a ton of resolution (115K pixels), but it’s very bright and easy to see, even on bright sunlit days.”
DigitalCameraReview have published the first online review of the new 8 megapixel Sony DSC-W70 digital camera. “The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70 is a stylish, compact camera that takes great pictures. With its 7.2 megapixels, you get plenty of resolution even if you have to crop out some bad areas of your…
Remember the Panasonic DMC-L1 digital SLR that was announced back in late February at the PMA show? Panasonic have published some very interesting background information of the development of this upcoming 7.5 megapixel DSLR which is based on the Four Thirds system.
“Ever since the LC5, my aim has been to design a camera that, to put it simply, ‘looks like a camera.’ For example, if you hand someone a pencil and paper and ask them to draw a picture of a camera, most people will probably draw a camera with a square body and a round lens. This is exactly what we adopted as our ideal. More than anything else our goal was to create a design that would reflect the image that an ordinary person has when he thinks of a camera, what you might call an archetypical camera.”
Remember the Panasonic DMC-L1 digital SLR that was announced back in late February at the PMA show? Panasonic have published some very interesting background information of the development of this upcoming 7.5 megapixel DSLR which is based on the Four Thirds system. “Ever since the LC5, my aim has been…
Transcend Press Release
Transcend Information, Inc. releases 2GB high capacity mini SecureDigital (miniSD) flash memory card. In order to meet the requirements of new high-spec cell phones such as the Nokia 6270, and 6280, the 80X Ultra-Performance high-speed miniSD cards (256MB~2GB) joins the ranks of the highest capacity miniSDTM cards in the world. Transcend miniSDTM cards have all the features and performance of standard SDTM cards, but are less than half the size. This makes miniSDTM cards ideal for the next generation of multimedia cell phones and mobile devices, which are incorporating miniSDTM card slots into their design. To ensure compatibility with SDTM devices, Transcend provides an adapter, which converts a miniSDTM card for use in SDTM card slots. The adapter works by placing the smaller memory card into its respective case and treating the card plus adapter as an SD card.
Transcend Press Release Transcend Information, Inc. releases 2GB high capacity mini SecureDigital (miniSD) flash memory card. In order to meet the requirements of new high-spec cell phones such as the Nokia 6270, and 6280, the 80X Ultra-Performance high-speed miniSD cards (256MB~2GB) joins the ranks of the highest capacity miniSDTM cards…