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Imaging Resource have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom (also known as the S5200 in the US), a 5 megapixel compact digital camera with Fujifilm’s new 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor with Real Photo Technology.
“Fujifilm’s greatest success has been in creating good-quality midrange cameras that sell at very competitive prices, and the new Fuji S5200 aims to continue that success. A couple of years ago, Fuji introduced long-zoom digicams at affordable price levels with their FinePix 2800 and 3800 models. Now, the Fuji S5200 advances the cause even further, with a 5.1-megapixel CCD (up from the S5100’s 4.0-Mp CCD), a 10x optical zoom lens, and a host of exposure modes and features. While it still sports a fully automatic mode, the Fuji FinePix S5200 goes beyond basic “point & shoot” capability with Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual modes, as well as a few Scene modes. The Fuji S5200 offers very long-zoom capability and greater exposure control at a surprisingly affordable price.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom Review
Imaging Resource have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom (also known as the S5200 in the US), a 5 megapixel compact digital camera with Fujifilm’s new 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor with Real Photo Technology. “Fujifilm’s greatest success has been in creating good-quality midrange cameras that…
Our good friend, Vincent Oliver over at Photo-i.co.uk, has expanded beyond his website and setup a publishing division called photo-iDVD. This division will produce and publish a series of DVDs on digital photography. The first, a guide to digital photography, was launched at the London Book Fair (5 –7 March, 2006). and is now available online for £14.99.
The “A guide to digital photography” DVD shows you how to get the best results from your digital camera by means of exclusive assignments shot on location. The pictures are manipulated in Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0, (an easy to use application for digital photography), and are in the form of a fully animated screen movie. (Subsequent DVDs, available from summer 2006, will use Photoshop CS2).
Website: “A Guide to Digital Photography” DVD
Our good friend, Vincent Oliver over at Photo-i.co.uk, has expanded beyond his website and setup a publishing division called photo-iDVD. This division will produce and publish a series of DVDs on digital photography. The first, a guide to digital photography, was launched at the London Book Fair (5 –7 March…
Pentax have announced that they will be showing a brand new product, the PENTAX-DA 70mm F2.4 lens, at the PHOTO IMAGING EXPO 2006 show at Tokyo Big Site in Ariake, Tokyo from March 23 to 26. The Pentax 70mm F2.4 is an interchangeable uni-focal telephoto lens for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras.
Model name ( tentative ) : smc PENTAX-DA 70mm F2.4 Limited
Product information
* Compact, lightweight telephoto lens designed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras
* Wide-perspective coverage with a 23-degree angle of view ( equivalent in focal length to 107mm in the 35mm format, when mounted on a PENTAX *istD-series digital SLR camera body )
* PENTAX-original KAF lens mount
* Market launch tentatively scheduled for October 2006
Pentax have announced that they will be showing a brand new product, the PENTAX-DA 70mm F2.4 lens, at the PHOTO IMAGING EXPO 2006 show at Tokyo Big Site in Ariake, Tokyo from March 23 to 26. The Pentax 70mm F2.4 is an interchangeable uni-focal telephoto lens for exclusive use with…
CNET are the first online resource to review the new Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
“There are a few aspects of the 30D that Canon didn’t change but that could have used an update. The battery didn’t last for the length of one of my shooting sessions, or about 250 photos. The lens still casts a shadow when using the onboard flash at wide-angle focal lengths with some lenses. And the viewfinder still shows only 95 percent of the scene. Nonetheless, it remains the top-notch model that the 20D was.”
Website: CNET - Canon EOS 30D Review
CNET are the first online resource to review the new Canon EOS 30D DSLR. “There are a few aspects of the 30D that Canon didn’t change but that could have used an update. The battery didn’t last for the length of one of my shooting sessions, or about 250 photos…
Digital Domain Press Release
Digital Domain Inc. has just released Qimage v2006.250. This latest release of our professional Windows photographic printing software offers better quality and control over the non-photographic objects in your print job such as borders, page background color, and floating text. All of these objects are now color managed just like your photographs so there will be no more surprises or unexpected color when printing borders, text, or page backgrounds with a printer ICC profile enabled. You’ll enjoy the ability to create photo mats using the new double borders and will sail through your project with the new border dropper for picking just the right color to match your borders to your photos! Other cosmetic changes have been made in specific areas to make your photographic printing job even easier and we’ve even thrown in a performance improvement to increase print quality when doing extreme enlargements (printing very large prints from low resolution photos).
Digital Domain Press Release Digital Domain Inc. has just released Qimage v2006.250. This latest release of our professional Windows photographic printing software offers better quality and control over the non-photographic objects in your print job such as borders, page background color, and floating text. All of these objects are now…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Olympus Stylus 710 (also known as the mju 700 in Europe), a 7.1 megapixel camera with 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD and a weatherproof body.
“The 710’s ergonomics are excellent. This is a durable model that has a well built feel to it. The very compact size allows it to be carried in almost any size pocket or purse. But, its unique “wedge” shape still offers a comfortable feel, with the right hand side being “fatter” for an easier grip. The various controls laid out across the back of the body are well placed and functional, with your thumb falling over them naturally.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Olympus Stylus 710 (also known as the mju 700 in Europe), a 7.1 megapixel camera with 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD and a weatherproof body. “The 710’s ergonomics are excellent. This is a durable model that has a well built feel to…
TrustedReviews have just reviewed the Canon PowerShot SD430 (also known as the Digital IXUS WIRELESS), which features automatic wireless image transfer, wireless control of camera shooting functions from a PC and ships with a wireless print adapter.
“Of course the camera’s big party piece is its wireless connectivity. As features go I’m still not sure it’s that useful, but I have to admit I was very impressed by how easy it was to set up. I experienced some slight technical difficulties when I tried the Nikon P1, but with the IXUS Wireless it was simply a matter of installing the supplied software, connecting the camera via the USB lead to set it up to talk to my computer, and then the wireless link was established.”
TrustedReviews have just reviewed the Canon PowerShot SD430 (also known as the Digital IXUS WIRELESS), which features automatic wireless image transfer, wireless control of camera shooting functions from a PC and ships with a wireless print adapter. “Of course the camera’s big party piece is its wireless connectivity. As features…
InfoTrends Press Release
Maturing Digital Camera Market Expected to Show Growth in New Worldwide Regions
(Weymouth, MA) March, 20 2006… According to a new study from InfoTrends, the worldwide digital camera market continues to demonstrate a strong year-over-year unit growth rate. 2006 sales are expected to reach nearly 89 million units, representing a 15% increase over 2005. Even though worldwide unit and revenue figures are on the rise, shipments are expected to peak soon in North America and Western Europe. Growth in the Asia-Pacific region, Eastern Europe, and Latin America will offset these declines and continue to drive growth through 2010. In fact, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to become the leading region for digital cameras by the end of the forecast period.
InfoTrends Press Release Maturing Digital Camera Market Expected to Show Growth in New Worldwide Regions (Weymouth, MA) March, 20 2006… According to a new study from InfoTrends, the worldwide digital camera market continues to demonstrate a strong year-over-year unit growth rate. 2006 sales are expected to reach nearly 89 million…
Transcend Press Release
Transcend launches its New State-of-the-Art Portable Data Management System, the StoreJet OTG (On-The-Go)
Transcend Information, Inc. is extremely proud to announce the release of our New multifunctional portable Hard Disk Drive solution, which gives users all the convenience of being able to Transfer, Backup, Store and Manage their data, Anytime, Anywhere. The StoreJet OTG (On-The-Go) is the ultimate portable storage device, which can accept the direct input of data and information from Smart Phones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, USB Flash Drives, Digital Cameras, MP3 Players, MultiCard Readers, or any USB enabled digital device and all without the need for a computer. Fitting in the palm of your hand, the StoreJet OTG’s bright, color OLED display lets you easily manage your data and the unit’s massive 30GBs of storage capacity is more than enough for all your travel needs.
Transcend Press Release Transcend launches its New State-of-the-Art Portable Data Management System, the StoreJet OTG (On-The-Go) Transcend Information, Inc. is extremely proud to announce the release of our New multifunctional portable Hard Disk Drive solution, which gives users all the convenience of being able to Transfer, Backup, Store and Manage…
Fujifilm Press Release
Fujifilm Files Complaint Against Achiever, Dc Tech, Ferrania And Others - Company Continues Efforts to Protect One-Time-Use Camera Patents
VALHALLA, NY, MARCH 20, 2006—Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. announced that its parent company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan (“Fujifilm”) has started a lawsuit against Achiever Industries Ltd. (“Achiever”), Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd., DC Tech Industry Corp., Ferrania U.S.A., Inc., Fitra Investmenti, SpA and certain individuals in control of Achiever and DC Tech regarding the illegal importation and sale of One-Time-Use Cameras and components used to assemble such cameras in violation of patents held by Fujifilm.
Fujifilm Press Release Fujifilm Files Complaint Against Achiever, Dc Tech, Ferrania And Others - Company Continues Efforts to Protect One-Time-Use Camera Patents VALHALLA, NY, MARCH 20, 2006—Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. announced that its parent company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan (“Fujifilm”) has started a lawsuit against…
Kingston Technology Press Release
Web Site Continues to Inspire and Educate Photographers at All Levels with Helpful Tips and Techniques from World-Class Pros
Fountain Valley, CA – March 20, 2006 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced that world-class portrait and fashion photographer Barbara Bordnick is the new featured photographer on Kingston’s Icons of Photography beginning today. “Icons of Photography” is an online forum consisting of several of the world’s most respected photographers who share some of their unique tips and techniques with photo enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. Each month Kingston spotlights a new Icon who provides interesting advice and anecdotes for taking better pictures and shares how they successfully navigate through the exciting world of digital imaging, storage, and workflow.
Kingston Technology Press Release Web Site Continues to Inspire and Educate Photographers at All Levels with Helpful Tips and Techniques from World-Class Pros Fountain Valley, CA – March 20, 2006 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced that world-class portrait and fashion photographer Barbara…
Thom Hogan has just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera.
“The D200 is a completely new body design that seems almost a perfect hybrid of the D50/D70 and D2 series. It has the size, pop-up flash, and battery heritage from the D100/D70/D50 progression, but the feature set, button layout, and menus of the D2 series. The D200 body construction is more like that of a D2, including metal framing and gaskets for weather protection, but in your hands it feels much more like the lower-end cameras due to the smaller size and some external construction cues. The one new thing not shared with other current Nikon camera body is the autofocus system, which we’ll get to in detail in a bit. Compared to the D100 it replaced, the D200 has gone way upscale. The D200 is better built, better specified, has many more features, and is much more “pro-like” than “consumer.”“
Website: Thom Hogan - Nikon D200 Review
Thom Hogan has just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera. “The D200 is a completely new body design that seems almost a perfect hybrid of the D50/D70 and D2 series. It has the size, pop-up flash, and battery heritage from the D100/D70/D50 progression, but the feature…
CNET 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 Casio Exilim EX-S600, a versatile 6-megapixel ultracompact, puts the brains back into no-brainer snapshooting. With 35 scene modes that cover every picture-taking situation—including a few you probably never thought of—plus the ability to add 999 user-definable scenes of your own, this camera is reasonably prepared for just about anything you can throw at it.”
Website: CNET - Casio EX-S600 Review
CNET 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 Casio Exilim EX-S600, a versatile 6-megapixel ultracompact, puts the brains back into no-brainer snapshooting. With 35 scene modes that cover every picture-taking situation—including a few…
Thom Hogan has cast his critical eye over the new Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens.
“One of the surprises with the D200 announcement was that it could be purchased with a new DX wide angle to telephoto zoom lens. Having a kit lens for consumer camera isn’t new for Nikon, but this was a doozy: 18-200mm focal lengths plus vibration reduction and AF-S speed. This looked like the do-all, be-all lens for virtually everything except extreme wide angle, extreme telephoto, extreme macro, and extreme low light. In other words, a lens you would use most of the time.”
Thom Hogan has cast his critical eye over the new Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens. “One of the surprises with the D200 announcement was that it could be purchased with a new DX wide angle to telephoto zoom lens. Having a kit lens for consumer camera…
Phlash (TM) Lifts Cameraphone Photography Out of the Dark Ages; Phlash Attaches to Any Cameraphone, Providing Powerful Lighting to Enable Quality Picture Taking Indoors and at Night
VENICE, Calif.—March 20, 2006—Foxden Holdings, LLC today introduced Phlash(TM), the world’s first universal cameraphone flash designed to provide powerful, even lighting for superior mobile phone photography. “There are 100 million cameraphones being used today, but less than 1 percent include a built-in flash. And unfortunately, even those built-in flashes are very weak because they are often added by manufacturers as an afterthought,” said Dale Fox, director, Foxden Holdings and the inventor of Phlash. “That’s ironic, considering most consumers use cameraphones to take quick, candid photos indoors—at restaurants, clubs, or other places with insufficient lighting. To solve this problem, we developed Phlash. Phlash is 12 times brighter than most built-in flashes, and allows anyone who already owns a cameraphone to finally take quality pictures indoors and at night.”
Phlash (TM) Lifts Cameraphone Photography Out of the Dark Ages; Phlash Attaches to Any Cameraphone, Providing Powerful Lighting to Enable Quality Picture Taking Indoors and at Night VENICE, Calif.—March 20, 2006—Foxden Holdings, LLC today introduced Phlash(TM), the world’s first universal cameraphone flash designed to provide powerful, even lighting for superior…
O’Reilly Press Release
“Adobe InDesign CS2 One-on-One”—O’Reilly’s Latest Release
Sebastopol, CA—The competition between leading page layout applications used to be quite heated. The once favored QuarkXPress was always competing head-to-head with Adobe’s InDesign. Today, InDesign has become the clear favorite with converts making the switch in record numbers. If you’re ready to master InDesign, there’s nothing like having your own personal tutor, and nothing comes closer than the new “Adobe InDesign CS2 One-on-One” (O’Reilly, US $44.99) book from Deke McClelland—a comprehensive training package complete with sample files, full color images, and over two hours of video on DVD. “Adobe InDesign CS2 One-on-One” lets readers see InDesign in action and proceed at their own pace. Under Deke’s seasoned guidance, through twelve step-by-step lessons and relevant, real-world projects readers will learn fundamental and advanced concepts, theories, techniques, and best practices for making the most out of InDesign.
O’Reilly Press Release “Adobe InDesign CS2 One-on-One”—O’Reilly’s Latest Release Sebastopol, CA—The competition between leading page layout applications used to be quite heated. The once favored QuarkXPress was always competing head-to-head with Adobe’s InDesign. Today, InDesign has become the clear favorite with converts making the switch in record numbers. If you’re…
DPReview have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera.
“The introduction of the E-330 confused us, it was difficult to see where this new camera fitted into the current digital SLR market. It’s more expensive than the more traditional (but in my opinion better) E-500 yet offers very little more other than live view. Olympus has tried to address one complaint we (and others) had about the E-300, and that’s the design and styling. To me at least it’s only a partial achievement, the E-330 does look and handle better than the E-300 but honestly it’s still not as nice a camera to use as the E-500.”
Website: DPReview - Olympus E-330 Review
DPReview have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera. “The introduction of the E-330 confused us, it was difficult to see where this new camera fitted into the current digital SLR market. It’s more expensive than the more traditional (but in my opinion better) E-500 yet offers…
DIWA member and German website digitalkamera.de have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera.
DIWA member and German website digitalkamera.de have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera. Website: digitalkamera.de - Olympus E-330 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no 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.
Website: Digit.no - Canon PowerShot A620 Review
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DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no 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. Website: Digit.no - Canon PowerShot A620 Review Website: Read my Canon Powershot A620 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. Photo Opportunity
2. Extra Megapixel
3. High ISO Anxiety
4. Bridge Camera Records Digital Images To Film
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!
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This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are: 1. Photo Opportunity 2. Extra Megapixel 3. High ISO Anxiety 4. Bridge Camera Records Digital Images To Film 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…