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Maxtor Press Release
Maxtor Introduces Sleek, Trusted Storage To Go - With Mobility on the Rise, the New Maxtor OneTouch™ III Mini Edition Delivers Safe and Easy Award-Winning Backup and Content Management in a Small, Stylish Package
MILPITAS, Calif., April 17, 2006 – To meet fast-growing market demand for portable storage, Maxtor Corporation (NYSE: MXO) today announced it is shipping the new Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition drive, the company’s first small form factor external storage solution. Designed with the mobile professional in mind, the slim, elegant and portable solution is the latest addition to the award-winning Maxtor OneTouch product family. Weighing in at approximately seven ounces, it is the first mobile storage solution in the industry that comes fully loaded with the latest software innovations to protect and manage digital content, including automated backup, data encryption, data synchronization and system rollback to restore applications and operating system while keeping digital files current.
Maxtor Press Release Maxtor Introduces Sleek, Trusted Storage To Go - With Mobility on the Rise, the New Maxtor OneTouch™ III Mini Edition Delivers Safe and Easy Award-Winning Backup and Content Management in a Small, Stylish Package MILPITAS, Calif., April 17, 2006 – To meet fast-growing market demand for portable…
Northlight Images have shared their recent experience with the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L Tilt-Shift lens, which is mainly used for architecture and wide landscape photography.
“Quite fascinating to use if you are from a 35mm SLR background. It takes some serious experimenting to get the hang of when to use the lens (and when not to). With a bit of trickery you can use various lens correction software for fixing vignetting and chromatic aberration. Vertical shifts (rise and fall) seem to produce the most noticeable vignetting and metering problems. Don’t forget that many of the shots I’ve included here, were taken at maximal shift, where distortions are at their greatest. Best results are probably going to come from using a combination of the lens shifting and Photoshop to get the very best results. Using the shift function gives about the same horizontal angular coverage as a 16mm lens, but with noticeably higher resolution.”
Website: Northlight Images - A Tilt and shift lens on your DSLR
Northlight Images have shared their recent experience with the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L Tilt-Shift lens, which is mainly used for architecture and wide landscape photography. “Quite fascinating to use if you are from a 35mm SLR background. It takes some serious experimenting to get the hang of when to…
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
“As did the 20D, the new Canon 30D offers impressive noise performance at high ISOs, with the result that its images at ISO 1600 are remarkably clean-looking, and its shots at ISO 3200 are very usable. Simultaneous with the increase in resolution, the Canon EOS 30D also brings improved shooting speed, with a 5 frame/second continuous mode and unusually deep buffer memory. For all its technical sophistication though, the camera avoids any sense of needless technology for technology’s sake: The Canon EOS 30D is clearly focused on a single purpose: Helping photographers capture excellent images.”
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR. “As did the 20D, the new Canon 30D offers impressive noise performance at high ISOs, with the result that its images at ISO 1600 are remarkably clean-looking, and its shots at ISO 3200 are very usable. Simultaneous…
CNET have reviewed the new Samsung GX-1S digital SLR, a 6 megapixel digital camera that uses the Pentax lens mount.
“Proving that a Pentax by another name does shoot as sweet, Samsung’s *ist DS2 clone, the GX-1S, provides the same mix of picture quality, small size (for a dSLR), and ease of use that we saw in the Pentax-branded version. Beginners will appreciate its simplicity, while advanced amateurs should enjoy the bevy of manual features. But more advanced photographers, especially those who’ve used film SLRs, may be annoyed by the number of features tucked away in the camera’s menu system.”
Website: CNET - Samsung GX-1S Review
CNET have reviewed the new Samsung GX-1S digital SLR, a 6 megapixel digital camera that uses the Pentax lens mount. “Proving that a Pentax by another name does shoot as sweet, Samsung’s *ist DS2 clone, the GX-1S, provides the same mix of picture quality, small size (for a dSLR), and…
CNET have posted the first review of 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.
“It may be small, but the Canon PowerShot SD630 is fierce. This little 6-megapixel point-and-shoot manages to pack zippy performance and snappy photos into a package you can fit in your pants pocket. If you have large hands, you’ll probably find its control layout a little uncomfortable, and it doesn’t have an optical viewfinder, but the SD630 is still a great compact camera.”
Website: CNET - Canon PowerShot SD630 Review
CNET have posted the first review of 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. “It may be small, but the Canon PowerShot SD630 is fierce. This little…
DigitalCameraReview 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.
“The Optio A10 produced good images overall, but you may end up adjusting the default settings so images are more to your taste. In my opinion, colors were slightly oversaturated and images were just a hair underexposed. The images had good sharpness and detail across the entire frame. Chromatic aberration was also well controlled. Another type of image that I had trouble with (with the default settings) was a backlit subject. The multi-segment metering didn’t do a good job of handling a person against a bright sky. To remedy this, try another metering mode.”
DigitalCameraReview 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. “The Optio A10 produced good images overall, but you may end up adjusting the default settings so images are more to your taste. In my…
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
Website: Digit.no - Canon EOS 30D Review
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR. Website: Digit.no - Canon EOS 30D Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera.
“Panasonic expanded its line of inexpensive compacts with long zooms this winter at the Consumer Electronics Show with the Lumix DMC-LZ3 and Lumix DMC-LZ5. We gave the two cameras a close look at CES, and we’re glad to give you an even closer look at the 6 megapixel, 6x zoom LZ5. With a list price of $279.95, the LZ5 offers Panasonic’s class-leading optical image stabilization in a small (less than 4 inches wide, 186 grams), simple package at an affordable price.”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 Review
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera. “Panasonic expanded its line of inexpensive compacts with long zooms this winter at the Consumer Electronics Show with the Lumix DMC-LZ3 and Lumix DMC-LZ5. We gave the two cameras a close look at CES, and we’re glad to…
DCResource have just published their review of the new top of the range 8 megapixel HP Photosmart R927 digital camera.
“Photo quality turned out to be the R927’s weak point. While the camera took well exposed photos with vibrant colors, I was disappointed with the amount of noise and purple fringing on my photos. While these issues won’t make a difference if you’re making 4 x 6 inch prints, you will notice them in 8 x 10 prints or when viewing them onscreen. Redeye will not be a problem if you turn on the camera’s software-based redeye reduction system, though that will slow down shot-to-shot times a bit.”
DCResource have just published their review of the new top of the range 8 megapixel HP Photosmart R927 digital camera. “Photo quality turned out to be the R927’s weak point. While the camera took well exposed photos with vibrant colors, I was disappointed with the amount of noise and purple…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have posted the first online review of the Canon Digital IXUS 60, a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom lens, ISO 800, Widescreen (16:9) mode, and 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“In the past, we have seen the small IXUS digital camera struggle a little with capturing images indoors; especially in situations where the effective range of the internal flash wasn’t quite up to par. The Canon Digital IXUS 60 is equipped with a high sensitivity setting, which enables you to use the camera to take photos indoors without a flash. In addition, the high value of ISO 800 should also minimise camera shake; an inexpensive solution to achieve image stabilisation, which is emphasised by the quick button that is positioned on the camera.”
Website: CNET - Canon Digital IXUS 65 Review
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have posted the first online review of the Canon Digital IXUS 60, a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom lens, ISO 800, Widescreen (16:9) mode, and 2.5 inch LCD screen. “In the past, we have seen the small IXUS digital camera struggle a little with…
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera.
Website: FotoAparat - Olympus E-330 Review
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera. Website: FotoAparat - Olympus E-330 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member Steves Digicams 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 P3’s shooting performance was average. Power up to first image captured measured just under 4 seconds. Shutter lag measured 2/10 second when pre-focused and 1 second including autofocus, both times including the approx. 1/10 second delay in the live image of the LCD viewfinder. The shot to shot delay averaged about 2.7 seconds between frames without the use of the flash and between 3 and 8 seconds with the flash, depending on subject distance.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams 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 P3’s shooting performance was average. Power up to first image captured measured just under 4 seconds. Shutter lag measured 2/10 second when pre-focused and…
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. Large Sensors Just As Noisy As Small Sensors?
2. I Dream Of (A Digital Camera) Jeannie
3. It’s A Mac/Win-Win Situation
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. Large Sensors Just As Noisy As Small Sensors? 2. I Dream Of (A Digital Camera) Jeannie 3. It’s A Mac/Win-Win Situation Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question…
Here are the sample photos from my upcoming review of the new 5 megapixel Panasonic TZ1, a few days before the full review is online. The Panasonic TZ1 is a compact digital camera with an amazing 10x optical zoom lens equivalent to 35mm-350mm on a 35mm film camera, optical image stabilisation and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
Website: Panasonic TZ1 Photos
Here are the sample photos from my upcoming review of the new 5 megapixel Panasonic TZ1, a few days before the full review is online. The Panasonic TZ1 is a compact digital camera with an amazing 10x optical zoom lens equivalent to 35mm-350mm on a 35mm film camera, optical image…
Matrox Press Release
Matrox brings unique TripleHead support to leading workstations and laptops with breakthrough new product - Matrox TripleHead2Go adds Surround Design to existing systems
Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of professional graphics solutions, is pleased to announce the new TripleHead2Go, a palm-sized box that uniquely allows supports of a Microsoft® Windows® desktop with a stretched resolution of up to 3840 x 1024 across three displays with full acceleration on all displays. TripleHead2Go appears to the system as an ultra-widescreen monitor and simply connects to a computer using a standard analog VGA monitor cable. Using Matrox patent-pending technology, TripleHead2Go then splits the Microsoft® Windows® desktop into three separate 1280 x 1024 screens of information, and displays across three independent monitors. “The flexibility afforded by a Digital Content Creation (DCC) application and the inherently large amount of user interface needed to expose it, demands a correspondingly large amount of screen real estate.” says Caroline Injoyan, product manager, Matrox Graphics Inc. “Matrox TripleHead2Go’s Surround Design feature and TripleHead™ output configuration, effectively meet these needs.”
Matrox Press Release Matrox brings unique TripleHead support to leading workstations and laptops with breakthrough new product - Matrox TripleHead2Go adds Surround Design to existing systems Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of professional graphics solutions, is pleased to announce the new TripleHead2Go, a palm-sized box that uniquely allows supports…
Apple Aperture 1.1 is available now for $299 and as a free update for current owners of Aperture 1.0. Version 1.1 offers increased computer and camera compatibility. The first Universal version of Aperture, the upgrade allows photographers to run Aperture on both PowerPC-based and the new Intel-based Macintosh computers, including MacBook Pro. Click here for a full list of the new features.
Apple UK Press Release
Universal Version Delivers Improved RAW Quality, Incredible Speed & New Lower Price
CUPERTINO, California—April 13, 2006—Apple® today released Aperture™ 1.1, a significant update to the revolutionary all-in-one post production tool for photographers that runs natively on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Macs. Aperture 1.1 features dramatically improved RAW image rendering and a new set of advanced RAW adjustment controls. Aperture 1.1 also delivers impressive speed gains on any Mac® including desktop performance on a MacBook™ Pro* with image adjustments and searching up to 4x faster. At a new lower price of £219 (inc. VAT), Apple is putting Aperture within reach of anyone shooting with a digital SLR camera.
Apple Aperture 1.1 is available now for $299 and as a free update for current owners of Aperture 1.0. Version 1.1 offers increased computer and camera compatibility. The first Universal version of Aperture, the upgrade allows photographers to run Aperture on both PowerPC-based and the new Intel-based Macintosh computers, including…
Extensis Press Release
Free update includes added RAW camera and MS Office support for digital asset management needs.
PORTLAND, Ore. — April, 12th, 2006 — Extensis, a division of Celartem Inc., today released two free updates to Portfolio 8 – the leading Digital Asset Management (DAM) solution for creative professionals. These updates include two file format support filters, which add support for Microsoft Office allowing users to catalog, find and view files from Microsoft Word and Excel on the Windows platform. Additionally, Extensis has added support for 22 new camera Raw formats on both Mac and Windows versions of Portfolio. Registered owners of Portfolio 8 are eligible to receive the free upgrades immediately through the Extensis website at http://www.extensis.com/portfolio. “These free updates demonstrate Extensis’ commitment to supporting the file formats that matter most to our customers,” said Dan Harlacher, Extensis Portfolio product manager. “We added MS Office support and updated the Portfolio Raw Filter so that our customers can more effectively utilize Portfolio in their daily workflow from cataloging to finding to viewing the files and images that are most critical in their day-to-day business.”
Extensis Press Release Free update includes added RAW camera and MS Office support for digital asset management needs. PORTLAND, Ore. — April, 12th, 2006 — Extensis, a division of Celartem Inc., today released two free updates to Portfolio 8 – the leading Digital Asset Management (DAM) solution for creative professionals…
LetsGoDigital Press Release
LetsGoDigital, the European online magazine on the subject of digital imaging, is proud to present the German online edition of its multilingual photography magazine. By incorporating the German edition in the magazine we welcome the German readers to read our digital imaging news in their native language. At the same time LetsGoDigital becomes one of the largest European online magazines about digital imaging. Starting in 2001 as a solo Dutch online magazine LetsGoDigital soon became noticed and through initializing the English edition the foundation was laid for multilingual publishing. Today LetsGoDigital publishes in six languages; English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Turkish and German and you may expect more from us in the near future!
LetsGoDigital Press Release LetsGoDigital, the European online magazine on the subject of digital imaging, is proud to present the German online edition of its multilingual photography magazine. By incorporating the German edition in the magazine we welcome the German readers to read our digital imaging news in their native language…
Fotolog Press Release
“Fotolog.book: A Global Snapshot for a Digital Age” Introduces Readers To The Fascinating and Addictive World of Photo Blogging - www.fotolog.com/fotologbook
New York, NY – (April 12, 2006) – Capturing the rise of photo blogging from underground hobby to runaway pop culture phenomenon, Fotolog (www.fotolog.com), the world’s largest photo blogging community, will be the centerpiece of a fascinating new book hitting bookshelves later this month. The largest collection, in a book, of photographs originally published on the web, Fotolog.book: A Global Snapshot of Digital Age (Thames & Hudson, April 24, 2006, $34.95, 344 pages) reveals how the combination of digital cameras and the web have made it possible for millions of people to document their daily lives, communicate and interact through the power of photographs.
Fotolog Press Release “Fotolog.book: A Global Snapshot for a Digital Age” Introduces Readers To The Fascinating and Addictive World of Photo Blogging - www.fotolog.com/fotologbook New York, NY – (April 12, 2006) – Capturing the rise of photo blogging from underground hobby to runaway pop culture phenomenon, Fotolog (www.fotolog.com), the world’s…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera.
“Focusing is also a little sluggish, although I have encountered slower AF systems. In good light and with a high-contrast subject it takes a good half a second to focus, giving a total shutter lag of almost a second. This might not sound like much, but it is definitely toward the slower end of the scale when compared to other current models. In low light it is even slower, but thanks to the AF illuminator it can focus in total darkness at a range of about two metres.”
Website: TrustedReviews - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 Review
TrustedReviews have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera. “Focusing is also a little sluggish, although I have encountered slower AF systems. In good light and with a high-contrast subject it takes a good half a second to focus, giving a total shutter lag of almost a second…