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PrinterSpot have just reviewed the Olympus P-11, a 310dpi dye-sub photo printer that produces borderless A6 (10x15cm) prints in 33 seconds.
“The P-11 produces prints that are duller than most dye subs on the market. In our tests, the P-11 even had difficult printing the smooth gradients of the sky in our picture of the Golden Gate Bridge. When we tried to print using Photoshop on a Mac, it produced inaccurate colors and a mottled sky, which could simply be a case of poor Olympus driver software.”
Website: PrinterSpot - Olympus P-11 Review
PrinterSpot have just reviewed the Olympus P-11, a 310dpi dye-sub photo printer that produces borderless A6 (10x15cm) prints in 33 seconds. “The P-11 produces prints that are duller than most dye subs on the market. In our tests, the P-11 even had difficult printing the smooth gradients of the sky…
The winners of the April 2006 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been announced. The theme for April was “The Joys of Spring” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
1st Place
“Muscari” by cdm36
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1 copy of Powerretouche Full Pro Pack
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The winners of the April 2006 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been announced. The theme for April was “The Joys of Spring” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st Place “Muscari” by cdm36View this entry 1 copy of Powerretouche Full Pro Pack…
Fujifilm UK Press Release
Is this the ultimate amateur photo prize? Fujifilm Digital joins forces with National Geographic magazine to offer photo enthusiasts the chance to shoot an assignment with the magazine.
Competition website: www.morningnoonandnight.co.uk
Many budding photographers can only dream of seeing their pictures printed in National Geographic magazine, an ambition usually achieved by just a handful of the world’s top professional photographers. Fujifilm Digital and National Geographic magazine have teamed up to give one talented amateur photographer the chance to go on assignment with globe-trotting, adventure photographer Bill Hatcher and see the results published in a special three-page feature in an upcoming issue.
Fujifilm UK Press Release Is this the ultimate amateur photo prize? Fujifilm Digital joins forces with National Geographic magazine to offer photo enthusiasts the chance to shoot an assignment with the magazine. Competition website: www.morningnoonandnight.co.uk Many budding photographers can only dream of seeing their pictures printed in National Geographic magazine…
Panasonic UK Press Release
Panasonic is pleased to announce that three of its digital imaging products have received prestigious TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) Awards. The Digital Camera LUMIX DMC-TZ1 receives Best Superzoom Digital Camera, and the Photo Printer KX-PX1/PX10 receives Best Small Format Photo Pinter and the Digital SD Slide Projector PT-P1SD receives Best Digital Photo Projector. Taking the awards in the three major categories; digital camera, printer, and projector is an accomplishment resulting from the fact that Panasonic, through its wide portfolio of consumer electronic expertise, is able to propose a total networking solution for digital imaging applications.
Panasonic UK Press Release Panasonic is pleased to announce that three of its digital imaging products have received prestigious TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) Awards. The Digital Camera LUMIX DMC-TZ1 receives Best Superzoom Digital Camera, and the Photo Printer KX-PX1/PX10 receives Best Small Format Photo Pinter and the Digital SD…
A new start-up company called Eye-Fi are developing an intriguing product that could provide Wi-FI connectivity for digital cameras that don’t have that capability out of the box. How are they doing this? By building wireless into the memory card! It’s still early days, but there’s quite a lot of discussion already on the web, including over at Robert Scoble’s blog:
“No buttons to push. Just turn your camera on when you’re within your WiFi network at home (or possibly at WiFi hotspots that are open around the world) and everything happens — automatically. When he took my picture my picture appeared on his computer without him touching the camera further. Obviously there’s a bit of setup, but that’s easy. Anyone who can use a Web browser could setup the system.”
Website: Eye-Fi
Website: Scobelizer - More on Eye-Fi
A new start-up company called Eye-Fi are developing an intriguing product that could provide Wi-FI connectivity for digital cameras that don’t have that capability out of the box. How are they doing this? By building wireless into the memory card! It’s still early days, but there’s quite a lot of…
Digital Trends 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.
“I really enjoyed shooting with the Canon SD 630 Digital ELPH. It takes very nice photos with colors that are spot on. The compact camera feels right and can be easily carried for the spur of the moment snapshots. It’s designed for the point-and-shoot crowd or someone who just wants a shade more options in their photographic arsenal. Anyone who wants to adjust the aperture or shutter speed should look elsewhere.”
Digital Trends 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. “I really enjoyed shooting with the Canon SD 630 Digital ELPH. It takes very nice…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Casio EX-S600, a 6 megapixel ultra-slim digital camera with a movie stabilizer function that reduces camera shake when recording movies.
“The 3x optical zoom lens produced good results throughout its range. It is sharp at the center, but exhibits some softness at the edges. Its 38 - 114mm (in 35mm equivalence) focal length range is typical for a camera in this class. At 38mm, there’s enough field of view for group portraits and landscapes, while its 102mm telephoto extreme will bring distant subjects a bit closer. The lens exhibits a slight chromatic aberration (purple fringing in high-contrast areas), noticeable barrel distortion at wide angle, and slight barrel distortion at telephoto.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Casio EX-S600, a 6 megapixel ultra-slim digital camera with a movie stabilizer function that reduces camera shake when recording movies. “The 3x optical zoom lens produced good results throughout its range. It is sharp at the center, but exhibits some softness at the…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot M2 digital hybrid camera, a 5 megapixel diigtal camera which also offers MPEG-4 movies in a stylish upright design.
“The M2 retains the original M1’s emphasis on movie clip functionality, with the camera body and firmware redesigned to make the camera conducive to recording a combination of still images and movies. Packaged with a camera dock for quick USB connection to a computer, the Cyber-shot M2 offers great portability and a large selection of features. Read the review below for the details, but if you’re looking for an compact, functional five-megapixel digicam, and enjoy taking short movie clips, the Sony DSC-M2 might interest you.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot M2 digital hybrid camera, a 5 megapixel diigtal camera which also offers MPEG-4 movies in a stylish upright design. “The M2 retains the original M1’s emphasis on movie clip functionality, with the camera body and firmware redesigned to make the camera conducive to…
DCResource have published the first online review of the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, a 6 megapixel camera with an image stabilized 12x zoom lens, ISO 800 and a 2 inch LCD screen.
“While not exactly an exciting upgrade over its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot S3 is still an excellent ultra zoom camera that earns my recommendation. It offers just about everything you want in a camera, from a big zoom lens to optical image stabilization to manual controls to a fancy movie mode.”
Website: DCResource - Nikon Coolpix S3 Review
DCResource have published the first online review of the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, a 6 megapixel camera with an image stabilized 12x zoom lens, ISO 800 and a 2 inch LCD screen. “While not exactly an exciting upgrade over its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot S3 is still an excellent ultra…
TrustedReviews have just reviewed the Ricoh GR Digital, an 8 megapixel compact digicam based on the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras.
“The GR Digital is loaded with features that will appeal to the enthusiast user, including live exposure histogram, spot metering, an aperture range from F2.4 to F9.0, a shutter range of three minutes to 1/2000th sec, an ISO range of 64-1600, an outstanding 1.5cm macro range and most importantly a RAW file mode. Ricoh claims that the GR Digital will produce image quality of professional standard, and I’d have to say that I agree, but with certain reservations.”
TrustedReviews have just reviewed the Ricoh GR Digital, an 8 megapixel compact digicam based on the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras. “The GR Digital is loaded with features that will appeal to the enthusiast user, including live exposure histogram, spot metering, an aperture range from F2.4 to F9.0…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A700, a 6 megapixel camera with ISO 800, 2.5 inch LCD and a 6x optical zoom lens.
“May the results of our tests be clear. The remarks made about the slightly more negative sides of the Canon PowerShot A700 are generously outweighed - and even erased - by the camera’s strong points and assets. The Canon PowerShot A700 is an excellent digital camera with major potential.”
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A700, a 6 megapixel camera with ISO 800, 2.5 inch LCD and a 6x optical zoom lens. “May the results of our tests be clear. The remarks made about the slightly more negative sides of the Canon PowerShot A700 are generously outweighed…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A620, which features a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 2 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 35–140 mm focal length.
“The Canon A620 performs well and has an all-round functionality. The high resolution of 7 Megapixels and the handy optical zoom range give the user the necessary basics for taking great pictures. Add to this the handy 2 inch fold out and tilting display and you have a first rate flexible and user-friendly concept.”
Website: LetsGoDigital - Canon PowerShot A620 Review
Website: Read my Canon Powershot A620 Review
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A620, which features a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 2 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 35–140 mm focal length. “The Canon A620 performs well and has an all-round functionality. The high resolution of 7 Megapixels and the handy optical…
TopicPoint have briefly reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera.
“Another note on low light shooting. In the standard shooting mode, the maximum shutter speed is 1 second. The only way to get longer shutter speeds is in Night Scenery mode (up to 8 seconds) or Starry Sky mode (which ONLY lets you choose speeds of 15, 30, or 60 seconds). The TZ1 seems to be lacking in enough white balance setting choices, with only 3 preset values. I found that in my home, the only way to get reasonable white balance was to do a custom setting, which fortunately it is able to do.”
Website: TopicPoint - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Review
TopicPoint have briefly reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera. “Another note on low light shooting. In the standard shooting mode, the maximum shutter speed is 1 second. The only way to get longer shutter speeds is in Night Scenery mode (up to …
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. Hesitant To Buy Noisy Panasonic LX1
2. Have Lens, Will Travel
3. Ramblin’ Man
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 (unless you request otherwise). 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. Hesitant To Buy Noisy Panasonic LX1 2. Have Lens, Will Travel 3. Ramblin’ Man 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…
Earlier this week Casio announced the 10.1 megapixel EX-Z1000 compact digital camera. The day before that, Kodak unveiled the 6 megapixel V610. These two new cameras typify the differing approaches of camera manufacturers. Whilst Casio grabbed all the headlines with the largest megapixel count ever for a compact digital camera (although Vivitar actually beat them earlier this year), Kodak made the news by using its dual-lens technology to squeeze a 38-380mm focal length into a camera just 19mm thick. So which approach do you think is the right one - expansion or innovation? Is the megapixel war still relevant? What is the “best” number of megapixels for a compact digicam? Should the manufacturers concentrate on real photographic features instead? Shout out now…
Earlier this week Casio announced the 10.1 megapixel EX-Z1000 compact digital camera. The day before that, Kodak unveiled the 6 megapixel V610. These two new cameras typify the differing approaches of camera manufacturers. Whilst Casio grabbed all the headlines with the largest megapixel count ever for a compact digital camera…
Here are the stand-out news stories from the last 7 days:
New Cameras
KODAK EASYSHARE V610
10 Megapixel Casio EX-Z1000
6 Megapixel Update of Kodak Easyshare One
Nokia N93
Nokia N73
Nikon Coolpix DigiScope 8.1 Photo Package
BenQ C530 and BenQ C630
New Accessories
750GB Seagate Hard Drive
Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro
Lexmark X3470, X2470 and X1270 All-In-Ones
New Software
ACDSee 8 and ACDSee Pro Photo Manager Updated
Other Headlines
Mamiya Sells Off Camera Division
57% Profits Drop for Fuji Photo Film
Canon Profits Rise Again
Sony Annual Profits Rise 68%
2006 RAW Survey Results
Here are the stand-out news stories from the last 7 days: New CamerasKODAK EASYSHARE V61010 Megapixel Casio EX-Z10006 Megapixel Update of Kodak Easyshare OneNokia N93Nokia N73Nikon Coolpix DigiScope 8.1 Photo PackageBenQ C530 and BenQ C630 New Accessories750GB Seagate Hard DriveApple 17-inch MacBook ProLexmark X3470, X2470 and X1270 All-In-Ones New SoftwareACDSee…
Here are the sample photos from my upcoming review of the Kodak V570, a few days before the full review is online. The 5 megapixel Kodak V570 has two lenses, an ultra-wide angle lens (23 mm) and an optical zoom lens (39 – 117 mm), that fit into a camera body less than an inch thin.
Website: Kodak V570 Photos
Here are the sample photos from my upcoming review of the Kodak V570, a few days before the full review is online. The 5 megapixel Kodak V570 has two lenses, an ultra-wide angle lens (23 mm) and an optical zoom lens (39 – 117 mm), that fit into a camera…
Back in early February I got the opportunity to try out a pre-production version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1, the smallest camera in the world with a 10x zoom lens. The pocketable Panasonic TZ1 offers a focal length of 35-350mm, 5 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and ISO 80-1600. Today PhotographyBLOG brings you the full review of the Panasonic TZ1.
Website: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Review
Back in early February I got the opportunity to try out a pre-production version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1, the smallest camera in the world with a 10x zoom lens. The pocketable Panasonic TZ1 offers a focal length of 35-350mm, 5 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and ISO 80-1600…
Fuji Photo Film yesterday reported a 57% fall in its annual operating profits fro 2005/6, reports Reuters. The decline of the film camera market, restructuring costs and the rising costs of manufacturing printing plates were to blame for the losses. Fuji Photo still maintain their committment to film, however, commenting “We will continue our film business until we become the last one”.
” The company has halved losses on digital cameras in the last business year compared with a year ago, Chief Financial Officer Toshio Takahashi said. Fuji Photo has struggled to profit from digital cameras, as its line-up is heavy on low-margin compact models. “We hope the current business of improvement will continue this year,” Takahashi said. “We’re not sure if it turns to a profit this year, but it would be good if we could.”
Website: Reuters - Fuji Photo profit falls, sees slow recovery
Fuji Photo Film yesterday reported a 57% fall in its annual operating profits fro 2005/6, reports Reuters. The decline of the film camera market, restructuring costs and the rising costs of manufacturing printing plates were to blame for the losses. Fuji Photo still maintain their committment to film, however, commenting…
Fuji Photo Film Press Release
April 27, 2006 - Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Shigetaka Komori; hereinafter Fujifilm), announced today that it resolved a decision at its Board of Directors meeting to start a holding company structure on October 1, 2006, launching a new holding company and new operating companies. The names of the new companies have also been decided along with candidates for membership of the Board of Directors. The administration will be launched under the new structure on October 1, subject to approval at the annual Shareholders’ Meeting, to be held on June 29, 2006. On October 1, the current Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. will become the holding company, FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation (hereinafter FUJIFILM Holdings) to provide strategic management of the entire Fujifilm Group. Through this change, the Fujifilm Group will shift to a new group management structure. FUJIFILM Holdings will be directly responsible for the two major operating companies, FUJIFILM Corporation and Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd
Fuji Photo Film Press Release April 27, 2006 - Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Shigetaka Komori; hereinafter Fujifilm), announced today that it resolved a decision at its Board of Directors meeting to start a holding company structure on October 1, 2006, launching a new holding company and…