News
Pixelplus Press Release
Pixelplus Announces a Key Design Win for Its 1/11 Inch CIF Image Sensor, One of The Industry’s Smallest
SEOUL, South Korea, May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Pixelplus Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PXPL) , a leading fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets complementary metal oxide semiconductor (“CMOS”) image sensors for various imaging applications, announced today that the Company obtained a design win to furnish its highly customized PO3010K common intermediate format (“CIF”) image sensor to one of the leading CMOS camera module providers in the industry. Pixelplus’ PO3010K CIF image sensor, which incorporates an image signal processing engine to enhance overall image quality, is one of the industry’s smallest and most compact with an optical size of 1/11 inch.
Pixelplus Press Release Pixelplus Announces a Key Design Win for Its 1/11 Inch CIF Image Sensor, One of The Industry’s Smallest SEOUL, South Korea, May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Pixelplus Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PXPL) , a leading fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets complementary metal oxide semiconductor (“CMOS”) image sensors for…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the Olympus mju 720 SW, a 7.1 megapixel, 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, weatherproof digital camera.
“Image quality was good for a consumer 7-megapixel model. Outdoors, images that were captured were consistently well exposed, with pleasing color saturation. Thanks in part to its TTL autofocus system and 3x optical zoom lens, the majority of our samples were nice and sharp, and I noticed very little edge softness (a common issue with consumer cameras.) The lens covers a 35mm equivalent range of approx. 38-114mm, favoring the telephoto end of the zoom range. While its 38mm wide angle extreme is not as wide as most of its competitors, it will still allow you to capture nice landscapes and group portraits.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the Olympus mju 720 SW, a 7.1 megapixel, 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, weatherproof digital camera. “Image quality was good for a consumer 7-megapixel model. Outdoors, images that were captured were consistently well exposed, with pleasing color saturation. Thanks in part to its…
The-Digital-Picture have reviewed the new Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM portait lens.
“Image quality was excellent on the original 85 L, but using Super Spectra coatings and optimized lens element shaping to suppress flare and ghosting should make the 85mm f/1.2 L II an even better performer. Anti-reflective material has been placed inside the lens barrel as well. In reality, I am seeing only very slightly improved image quality - but it is still excellent. In certain situations, I am seeing less flare. Both 85mm L lenses are noticeably better at controlling flare than the 85mm f/1.8. The biggest image quality difference I am seeing between the I and II lenses is a slightly more neutral color from the new lens. “
Website: The-Digital-Picture - Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM Lens Review
The-Digital-Picture have reviewed the new Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM portait lens. “Image quality was excellent on the original 85 L, but using Super Spectra coatings and optimized lens element shaping to suppress flare and ghosting should make the 85mm f/1.2 L II an even better performer. Anti-reflective…
CNET have just reviewed the Kodak Easyshare V610, the world’s smallest 10x zoom digital camera.
“With the EasyShare V610, Kodak takes its innovative dual-lens camera design to its logical conclusion. The company pairs a typical compact-camera 38mm-to-114mm zoom lens with a second 130mm-to-380mm lens, for an effective 10X optical zoom range; a gap remains between 114mm and 130mm. Unlike most big zoom cameras, the 6-megapixel Kodak EasyShare V610 is small and made mostly for snapshooters, so it doesn’t include manual exposure controls. Unfortunately, it also lacks image stabilization, which would’ve made that long zoom much more useful, and its image quality doesn’t match its snazzy design.”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare V610 Review
Website: Read my Kodak Easyshare V610 Review
CNET have just reviewed the Kodak Easyshare V610, the world’s smallest 10x zoom digital camera. “With the EasyShare V610, Kodak takes its innovative dual-lens camera design to its logical conclusion. The company pairs a typical compact-camera 38mm-to-114mm zoom lens with a second 130mm-to-380mm lens, for an effective 10X optical zoom…
DCViews have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera.
“The Nikon ED f/3.0-5.4 35-105mm optical zoom lens produces sharp results in the centre of the image throughout its range, but there is some notable vignetting in the extreme corners of the pictures. Also we noted that corners were definitely lacking in sharpness. The latter would not be too obvious in most day to day photo situations but vignetting will be clearly visible in images with uniform colours, such as the blossom image you can see here. There is no evidence of purple fringing in extreme contrast situations. A fair amount of barrel distortion is visible at wide angle, which slowly changes into some pincushioning when you zoom in. The amount of barrel distortion seems to be a bit more than what we have come to expect in cameras of this class.”
Website: DCViews - Nikon Coolpix S5 Review
DCViews have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera. “The Nikon ED f/3.0-5.4 35-105mm optical zoom lens produces sharp results in the centre of the image throughout its range, but there is some notable vignetting in the extreme corners of the pictures. Also we noted that…
TrustedReviews have just reviewed the 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F11.
“The Finepix F11 is basically an updated version of the F10. It keeps exactly the same body design, the same 6.63 megapixel SuperCCD HR sensor and the same 3x optical zoom lens. What it adds to the winning formula is a higher resolution LCD monitor (153K pixels over 115K), slightly better macro performance (5cm instead of 7.5cm), and more importantly aperture and shutter priority exposure metering, absolutely essential for creative photography. It stops short of full manual exposure, but the additional options will be welcomed by keen photographers.”
Website: TrustedReviews - Fujifilm FinePix F11 Review
Website: Read my Fujifilm FinePix F11 Review
TrustedReviews have just reviewed the 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F11. “The Finepix F11 is basically an updated version of the F10. It keeps exactly the same body design, the same 6.63 megapixel SuperCCD HR sensor and the same 3x optical zoom lens. What it adds to the winning formula is…
Imaging Resource have taken a look at the new 6 megapixel Sony DSC W30 which offers a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-W30 updates the already popular Cyber-shot line with an ultra-thin, compact body built for travel. A 3x zoom lens, 2.0-inch color LCD monitor, and handful of preset Scene modes makes the Sony W30 very user friendly, with straightforward operation that novices will appreciate. The 6.0-megapixel CCD captures high-resolution images, and 32 megabytes of internal memory lets the camera hold a few shots without a memory card. Compact yet capable, the Sony W30 promises to be another winner from Sony.”
Imaging Resource have taken a look at the new 6 megapixel Sony DSC W30 which offers a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen. “Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-W30 updates the already popular Cyber-shot line with an ultra-thin, compact body built for travel. A 3x zoom lens, 2.0-inch color LCD…
Spanish website Quesabesde have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A430, which offers 4 megapixels, ISO 800, 2.5 inch LCD and a 4x optical zoom lens.
Spanish website Quesabesde have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A430, which offers 4 megapixels, ISO 800, 2.5 inch LCD and a 4x optical zoom lens. Website: Quesabesde - Canon PowerShot A430 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Wacom UK Press Release
Wacom, the leading manufacturer of pen tablets and Interactive Pen Displays, will partner Adobe on its Adobe Live 2006 Tour, which will be taking place throughout Europe from 9 May to 21 June 2006. The Adobe Live Tour is taking place in the UK at Olympia 2, London on the 24 and 25 of May 24 2006. Wacom will be giving live demonstrations that offer creative professionals the chance to see first hand the benefits of using Wacom¹s pen technology together with Adobe creative software. On display will be the Intuos3 pen tablet system and the Cintiq 21UX Interactive Pen Display from Wacom¹s range of professional products that will be used to demonstrate the Adobe Creative Suite 2, Macromedia Studio 8 and Production Studio and which are aimed at illustrators, typographers, photographers, graphics and industrial designers.
Wacom UK Press Release Wacom, the leading manufacturer of pen tablets and Interactive Pen Displays, will partner Adobe on its Adobe Live 2006 Tour, which will be taking place throughout Europe from 9 May to 21 June 2006. The Adobe Live Tour is taking place in the UK at Olympia…
Fujifim UK Press Release
Digital cameras and accessories for anyone about to embark on their travels in 2006
Don’t let your hand luggage weigh you down on holiday this year. Make one of Fujifilm’s compact digital cameras or travel accessories your beach bag companion, and capture all your favourite holiday moments, day and night.
Fujifim UK Press Release Digital cameras and accessories for anyone about to embark on their travels in 2006 Don’t let your hand luggage weigh you down on holiday this year. Make one of Fujifilm’s compact digital cameras or travel accessories your beach bag companion, and capture all your favourite holiday…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
“The 30D’s ergonomics are very good; the layout of its controls identical to the 20D. It retains the 20D’s multi-controller, a small 8-way joy stick that’s used to select the AF point, set White Balance correction, move the trimming frame for direct printing, and scroll a magnified image in playback mode. I found it quite useful and a significant improvement over the 10D, replacing the two-step process involving the Quick Control Dial and direction switching button to scroll in playback mode. In shooting mode, the multi-controller gives you direct access to your intended AF point without requiring that you turn a dial.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR. “The 30D’s ergonomics are very good; the layout of its controls identical to the 20D. It retains the 20D’s multi-controller, a small 8-way joy stick that’s used to select the AF point, set White Balance…
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
View this entry
1 copy of Powerretouche Full Pro Pack
Kindly donated by Powerretouche.
http://powerretouche.com
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…