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Fujifilm USA are offering $100 off the Fujifilm FinePix S9000, a 9 megapixel digital camera with a 28-300mm lens with twist-barrel zoom control (also known as the S9500), and $50 off the Fujifilm FinePix S5200.
Website: Fujifilm Rebates
Fujifilm USA are offering $100 off the Fujifilm FinePix S9000, a 9 megapixel digital camera with a 28-300mm lens with twist-barrel zoom control (also known as the S9500), and $50 off the Fujifilm FinePix S5200. Website: Fujifilm Rebates Website: Read my Fujifilm Finepix S9500 Zoom Review
RawWorkFlow Press Release
RawWorkFlow unveils G6 version of WhiBal White Balance Reference Card - Offers certified neutrality in a simplified one-card package that is optimized for both RAW and JPEG shooters
Melbourne, Florida: With more than 10,000 units sold worldwide, WhiBal has become the de facto, simple-to-use standard for setting white balance in all RAW converters, as well as image editors such as Adobe Photoshop®. Conceived by Michael Tapes, WhiBal is an innovation from RawWorkflow.com, a division of PictureFlow LLC.
RawWorkFlow Press Release RawWorkFlow unveils G6 version of WhiBal White Balance Reference Card - Offers certified neutrality in a simplified one-card package that is optimized for both RAW and JPEG shooters Melbourne, Florida: With more than 10,000 units sold worldwide, WhiBal has become the de facto, simple-to-use standard for setting…
SoundArt Press Release
SoundArt announces Canvass Art Speakers – “Sound you can see”
SoundArt UK has unveiled its leading edge electronics solution that brings together sound and photography. SoundArt is a canvas speaker system designed to show off your choice of photography and plays almost any sound source - from an iPod to a professional audio visual system. The speakers set a new standard in sound, delivering a stunning, natural audio performance through canvas art. SoundArt consists of the owner’s choice of canvas print, Distributed Mode Loudspeakers* which sit in the frame and a powerful sub woofer. Fully customisable and using exclusive British technology, SoundArt speakers integrate professional photography into today’s contemporary interiors.
SoundArt Press Release SoundArt announces Canvass Art Speakers – “Sound you can see” SoundArt UK has unveiled its leading edge electronics solution that brings together sound and photography. SoundArt is a canvas speaker system designed to show off your choice of photography and plays almost any sound source - from…
DPReview have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
“It wasn’t surprising to see a certain level of disappointment among existing Canon owners in the evolution that is the EOS 30D, I’m sure some were at least expecting a nominal megapixel upgrade as well as the changes included. I happen to agree with many who suggested that the EOS 30D should really have been named the ‘EOS 20D Mark II’.”
Website: DPReview - Canon EOS 30D Review
DPReview have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR. “It wasn’t surprising to see a certain level of disappointment among existing Canon owners in the evolution that is the EOS 30D, I’m sure some were at least expecting a nominal megapixel upgrade as well as the changes included…
CreativePro have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera.
“For people who own Nikons and want to stay with what they know, the D200 is an exciting release. Great image quality and better overall specs make it a valuable addition to the Nikon product line. If you’re not already a Nikon shooter, then the D200 is a great offering—as long as you’re comfortable with the camera’s controls. Interface affinity is a very subjective thing, and you really must make that call yourself.”
Website: CreativePro - Nikon D200 Review
CreativePro have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera. “For people who own Nikons and want to stay with what they know, the D200 is an exciting release. Great image quality and better overall specs make it a valuable addition to the Nikon product line. If…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.
“Image quality was pleasing for a 6-megapixel consumer model. The majority of our sample images were sharp and showed good color saturation. Outdoors, it captured nice images with proper exposure and beautiful sky detail. Like we saw on the Coolpix L1 from last year, ISO sensitivity is fully automatic; there’s no manual adjustment is available. I saw very little noise when the camera was using a lower ISO setting, but as with most consumer models, these levels will become more noticeable as the sensitivity is increased. “
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD. “Image quality was pleasing for a 6-megapixel consumer model. The majority of our sample images were sharp and showed good color saturation. Outdoors, it captured nice images…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L3, a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.
“The L3’s shooting performance was a bit sluggish for a camera in this class. Power up to first image captured measured 3.2 seconds, much of which is consumed by extending the lens. While the shutter lag averaged just /10 of a second when pre-focused, it slowed to a leisurely 1.3 seconds including autofocus time. When shooting in single exposure mode, the shot to shot delay measured approx. 2.1 seconds between frames without use of the flash and between 6 and 8 seconds with the flash, depending on subject distance and battery life. I also noticed that when using the camera’s red-eye reduction flash mode, the viewfinder blanks during the pre- flash, a critical period of just under one second.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L3, a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD. “The L3’s shooting performance was a bit sluggish for a camera in this class. Power up to first image captured measured 3.2 seconds, much of which is…
Casio USA have started an attractive Trade In and Trade Up program. Buy any Casio digital camera at one of Casio’s participating authorized retailers and you can trade in your old digital camera regardless of the brand. Also, if you buy a Casio Exilim EX-Z600 or EX-Z850 (pictured) digital camera you can add a $20 Casio Bonus Offer to the value of your trade in.
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Casio USA have started an attractive Trade In and Trade Up program. Buy any Casio digital camera at one of Casio’s participating authorized retailers and you can trade in your old digital camera regardless of the brand. Also, if you buy a Casio Exilim EX-Z600 or EX-Z850 (pictured) digital camera…
muve Press Release
Singapore and New York, NY - April 3, 2006 - muvee, the pioneer and leader in Instant Personal Video, has won the Innovation Award for its muveeOnline web service at the 9th Annual DigitalFocus Awards. The Awards honor the best of the products showcased at the DigitalFocus event preceding the PMA tradeshow from February 26 to March 1, 2006. Dr. Pete Kellock, muvee’s founder and CEO, said, “muveeOnline is a breakthrough for the web that gives any photo or video-sharing portal a huge edge by enabling end users to automatically create finished productions out of their digital media. It’s like having an experienced video editor at your beck and call 24 hours a day. Instead of making do with plain slideshows or unedited video clips, users can now easily create professional-quality music-driven productions full of emotional impact, in over 100 styles, ready to share or stream. Online photo sharing has taken off in a big way, and just keeps growing. Last year, more than 20% of camera owners posted photos to an online service, up from 16% in 2004, and muveeOnline is in a really great position to help fuel this online growth. We’re very honored to receive this award, and will continue to push the envelope in making home video production simple, fast and fun for everyone.”
muve Press Release Singapore and New York, NY - April 3, 2006 - muvee, the pioneer and leader in Instant Personal Video, has won the Innovation Award for its muveeOnline web service at the 9th Annual DigitalFocus Awards. The Awards honor the best of the products showcased at the DigitalFocus…
FotoWare Press Release
Oslo, April 3, 2006 - FotoWare Cameleon – New image archive solutions for the corporate market! With more than 12 years as a software development company FotoWare plays a pioneer role in the industry of digital imaging. FotoWare has for more than a decade delivered solutions to particularly demanding newspaper and publishing customers with thousands, even millions, of pictures. We know the importance of being able to allocate resources to the creative work, and focus less on the actual storage and retrieval work. Even if most businesses will never have to deal with such great quantities, organizing visual assets within the organization is still called for. Today’s launch of the Cameleon suite is an expression of FotoWare’s experience and proficiency in this field.
FotoWare Press Release Oslo, April 3, 2006 - FotoWare Cameleon – New image archive solutions for the corporate market! With more than 12 years as a software development company FotoWare plays a pioneer role in the industry of digital imaging. FotoWare has for more than a decade delivered solutions to…
Imaging Resource have published their review of the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR.
“The EOS 5D’s images show really excellent definition in the fine details. Some edge enhancement is visible along sharp, strongly contrasting images, but it’s relatively innocuous, is largely invisible and doesn’t seem to lead to loss of significant detail. (Edge enhancement creates the illusion of sharpness by enhancing colors and tones right at the edge of a rapid transition in color or tone.)”
Imaging Resource have published their review of the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR. “The EOS 5D’s images show really excellent definition in the fine details. Some edge enhancement is visible along sharp, strongly contrasting images, but it’s relatively innocuous, is largely invisible and doesn’t seem to lead to…
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the new dual lens Kodak V570 camera.
“We find the overall image quality of the Kodak V570 to be good to very good with low noise at ISO 64, but we would have preferred images to retain more details. The Kodak V570 produces images that are rich in colours straight out of the camera. More advanced photographers might object to the high colour saturation.”
Website: Photoxels - Kodak V570 Review
Website: Read my Kodak Easyshare V570 Review
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the new dual lens Kodak V570 camera. “We find the overall image quality of the Kodak V570 to be good to very good with low noise at ISO 64, but we would have preferred images to retain more details. The Kodak V570 produces images that…
ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P4, which offers a 3.5x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36mm-126mm on a 35mm film camera, vibration reduction, aperture-priority mode and and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“ISO50 and ISO100 both produce minimal amounts of noise, with ISO200 being a little more noisy, but not so much that it would be noticeable in small to medium sized prints. ISO400 displays more noise, but the level is an improvement on previous Coolpix cameras.
The VR system should reduce the need to shoot at higher ISO settings if your subject is static. This is no substitute for a higher sensitivity, as this is required to get a higher shutter speed to freeze your subject if it’s moving.”
Website: ePhotoZine - Nikon Coolpix P4 Review
Website: Read my Nikon Coolpix P4 Review
ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P4, which offers a 3.5x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36mm-126mm on a 35mm film camera, vibration reduction, aperture-priority mode and and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “ISO50 and ISO100 both produce minimal amounts of noise, with ISO200 being a little more noisy…
DigitalCameraReview 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 Nikon Coolpix P3 is about the size of a thick bi-fold wallet. It’s possible to pocket, but it wouldn’t really be comfortable there. A little bigger than a lot of cameras on the market, but a nice size for whom I think this camera is made. The person using this camera gets it because they like the wealth of shooting features. These folks also know that they need a camera that is substantial enough to get a nice, stable hand hold. Build quality is excellent—the camera is solid and doesn’t feel cheap. In my opinion, the camera won’t win any style awards, but the ergonomics are good and controls are easy to reach.”
DigitalCameraReview 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 Nikon Coolpix P3 is about the size of a thick bi-fold wallet. It’s possible to pocket, but it wouldn’t really be comfortable there. A little bigger than…
DIWA member and Slovenian website e-fotografija have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
Website: e-fotografija - Canon EOS 30D Review
DIWA member and Slovenian website e-fotografija have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR. Website: e-fotografija - Canon EOS 30D Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera.
Website: Fotopolis - Nikon Coolpix S5 Review
DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera. Website: Fotopolis - Nikon Coolpix S5 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Go into any bookstore and you’ll find hundreds of Photoshop manuals and hundreds of conventional photography books, but very few titles that bring these two genres together. “Window Seat: The Art of Digital Photography and Creative Thinking” by Adobe evangelist Julieanne Kost is just such a book; part photo essay, part Photoshop techniques, part self-improvement. Based upon some great photos taken from commercial airplane windows, does “Window Seat” succeed in bringing together these disparate elements? Find out in my review.
Website: “Window Seat: The Art of Digital Photography and Creative Thinking” Review
Go into any bookstore and you’ll find hundreds of Photoshop manuals and hundreds of conventional photography books, but very few titles that bring these two genres together. “Window Seat: The Art of Digital Photography and Creative Thinking” by Adobe evangelist Julieanne Kost is just such a book; part photo essay…
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. Artistic Photos Gone Wild
2. No Red-Eye, I Want My Money Back
3. Good Camera, Cheap Lens
4. DVD-R For Video Versus For Data
5. April Fools
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 for display with your question. No personal information will be published with your question unless you specifically include it in the text or attached photo of your email. Emails selected for publication may also be edited for grammar, content, or other reasons.
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are: 1. Artistic Photos Gone Wild 2. No Red-Eye, I Want My Money Back 3. Good Camera, Cheap Lens 4. DVD-R For Video Versus For Data 5. April Fools Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but…
The 68th PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by Jason Scott Tilley.
“I enjoy taking photographs of people wherever I find them. This set of photographs was taken all over India after a long holiday. I have been working on a collection of images showing people in the environment they are found. They are very brief encounters with people and I try only to take a couple of frames per person and never to direct the person. This way I hope they show the mood the person was in when I found them.”
Website: Jason Scott Tilley
The 68th PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by Jason Scott Tilley. “I enjoy taking photographs of people wherever I find them. This set of photographs was taken all over India after a long holiday. I have been working on a collection of images showing people in the environment they are…
Here are the sample photos from my upcoming review of the new 8.1 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P4, a few days before the full review is online. The Nikon Coolpix P4 is a compact digital camera with a 3.5x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36mm-126mm on a 35mm film camera, vibration reduction, aperture-priority mode and and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
Website: Nikon Coolpix P4 Photos
Here are the sample photos from my upcoming review of the new 8.1 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P4, a few days before the full review is online. The Nikon Coolpix P4 is a compact digital camera with a 3.5x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36mm-126mm on a 35mm film camera, vibration…