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The February 2006 Giveaway has now ended - here are the 3 lucky winners who each win a prize kindly donated by DxO Labs.
kate t-s has won DxO Optics Pro Elite (value: $US 299 / € 249 / £ 199)
Mike Rubin has won DxO Optics Pro Standard (value: $US 149 / € 124 / £ 99)
Jon Steffan won DxO Optics Pro Starter (value: $US 79 / € 64 / £ 49)
Don’t worry if you didn’t win this time - a brand new contest for March will be starting very soon!
The February 2006 Giveaway has now ended - here are the 3 lucky winners who each win a prize kindly donated by DxO Labs. kate t-s has won DxO Optics Pro Elite (value: $US 299 / € 249 / £ 199) Mike Rubin has won DxO Optics Pro Standard (value…
We’ve teamed up with ACDSee to offer you a 15% discount on ACDSee Pro Photo! The regular price is $129.99, but you can now buy ACDSee Pro for just $110.49 by clicking this link.
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We’ve teamed up with ACDSee to offer you a 15% discount on ACDSee Pro Photo! The regular price is $129.99, but you can now buy ACDSee Pro for just $110.49 by clicking this link. ACDSee Pro Photo Manager gives users full RAW support, RAW processing and lightning speed in every…
PCMagazine have just reviewed the new 80Gb Epson P-4000 photo viewer.
“The Epson P-4000 is the latest version of Epson’s hard drive–based photo viewer/media player. Although the only truly significant change from the Epson P-2000 is a larger hard drive—the P-4000 holds 80GB of photos, video, and audio—we decided to take it for a test run and compare it with many of the other popular portable media players that have been released in the market since the P-2000 came out. Overall, the P-4000 is still the hands-down winner on screen quality (thanks to its ultragorgeous 3.8-inch LCD).”
Website: PCMagazine - Epson P-4000 Review
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PCMagazine have just reviewed the new 80Gb Epson P-4000 photo viewer. “The Epson P-4000 is the latest version of Epson’s hard drive–based photo viewer/media player. Although the only truly significant change from the Epson P-2000 is a larger hard drive—the P-4000 holds 80GB of photos, video, and audio—we decided to…
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the entry-level Pentax *ist DL digital SLR camera. The Pentax *ist DL is a 6.1 megapixel DSLR which features a 2.5 LCD screen and light 16 ounce body.
Website: Digit.no - Pentax *ist DL Review
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the entry-level Pentax *ist DL digital SLR camera. The Pentax *ist DL is a 6.1 megapixel DSLR which features a 2.5 LCD screen and light 16 ounce body. Website: Digit.no - Pentax *ist DL Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DigiCamReview have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 which combines a 12x optical zoom lens with MEGA O.I.S. in a compact body.
“Noise is higher than average at every ISO setting with the Panasonic Lumix FZ7, so it’s best sticking with ISO80 or ISO100 for the best results. If you are likely to resize photos for the internet or print small 6"x4” photos then going upto ISO200 may be useful. The high ISO modes, ISO800 and ISO1600 produce noise free images, but detail is so blurred as to make the images look very poor. Noise is much higher on the FZ7 than on the Olympus SP-500 upto ISO400, where noise levels appear quite similar, the FZ7’s noise is much more blotchy - whereas the SP-500’s noise seems much more fine grained and consistant.”
DigiCamReview have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 which combines a 12x optical zoom lens with MEGA O.I.S. in a compact body. “Noise is higher than average at every ISO setting with the Panasonic Lumix FZ7, so it’s best sticking with ISO80 or ISO100 for the best results. If you…
CNET have published a review of the new, budget 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot S600 digital camera.
“The chunky, 6.7-ounce Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S600 offers remarkable flexibility despite its bargain price. Its 6-megapixel resolution and moderately wide 31mm-to-93mm (35mm-film-camera equivalent) lens, in conjunction with pretty decent low-light photos and extended shutter-speed latitude in moderate light, combine to produce a point-and-shoot camera with enough versatility to handle most picture-taking situations.”
Website: CNET - Sony Cyber-shot S600 Review
CNET have published a review of the new, budget 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot S600 digital camera. “The chunky, 6.7-ounce Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S600 offers remarkable flexibility despite its bargain price. Its 6-megapixel resolution and moderately wide 31mm-to-93mm (35mm-film-camera equivalent) lens, in conjunction with pretty decent low-light photos and extended shutter-speed…
DCResource have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera.
“Photo quality was a mixed bag on the DMC-LZ5. On the positive side, photos were well-exposed, with vibrant colors, good sharpness, and minimal purple fringing. The biggest downside is noise, in addition to the vignetting and soft corner issues that I just mentioned. Noise is noticeable in most of my sample photos (most of which were taken at ISO 80), especially on flat surfaces, details like grass and leaves, or in the sky (which looks mottled). Now, this noise isn’t going to be a problem if you’re making smaller prints (4 x 6 or 5 x 7), but if you’re doing larger prints (or just like to view your photos at 100% on your PC) then it may bother you.”
Website: DCResource - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 Review
DCResource have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera. “Photo quality was a mixed bag on the DMC-LZ5. On the positive side, photos were well-exposed, with vibrant colors, good sharpness, and minimal purple fringing. The biggest downside is noise, in addition to the vignetting and soft corner issues…
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare P880 digital camera, which is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen.
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare P880 digital camera, which is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen. Website: FotoAparat - Kodak Easyshare P880 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. 3D Digital Cameras
2. The Sharper Image
3. Goodbye, Mr. 2/3” CCD Chips
4. Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This
5. Bridge Cameras Over Troubled Waters
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 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 imaginations run wild. Email all your nagging questions to: [email protected], and then, En Garde!
The best question of the week will receive a small PRIZE from the PhotographyBLOG goody bag, so send your questions now.
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are: 1. 3D Digital Cameras 2. The Sharper Image 3. Goodbye, Mr. 2/3” CCD Chips 4. Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This 5. Bridge Cameras Over Troubled Waters Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were…
Earlier this week 3 digital camera review websites (DCResource, DPReview and Imaging Resource) decided to share with the world their definitions of the terms Preview, Hands-on Preview and Review. In this week’s Saturday Shout I’m interested to find out if their definitions of those terms match what you expect them to be, and if you actually care about what the definitions are? Do you get confused by what different publications call things, or are you just interested in the raw information, regardless of what it is called? Shout out now…
Earlier this week 3 digital camera review websites (DCResource, DPReview and Imaging Resource) decided to share with the world their definitions of the terms Preview, Hands-on Preview and Review. In this week’s Saturday Shout I’m interested to find out if their definitions of those terms match what you expect them…
The winners of the February 2006 PhotographyBLOG Competition have now been decided. The theme for February was “Shadows” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
1st Place
“Street Dancing Shadow” by SDR
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The winners of the February 2006 PhotographyBLOG Competition have now been decided. The theme for February was “Shadows” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st Place “Street Dancing Shadow” by SDRView this entry 1 x 36x24” Artist Canvas Print of…
PMA 2006: PMA 2006 turned out to be as much about the future as the present, with some of the hottest new products just being prototypes or mockups, rather than the real deal. Consequently you won’t be able to get your hands on quite a lot of the kit that has been announced until May, June, or even 6 months later in the case of the Panasonic DMC-L1 and the as yet un-named 10 megapixel Pentax DSLR. In fact, of all the products listed in our Hot Top 10 for PMA 2006, only 2 of them are available to buy today (Bibble Labs 4.6 and Muvee). Carry on reading to find out which products made our top 10…
PMA 2006: PMA 2006 turned out to be as much about the future as the present, with some of the hottest new products just being prototypes or mockups, rather than the real deal. Consequently you won’t be able to get your hands on quite a lot of the kit that…
PMA 2006: The first ever digital camera that I bought was the Minolta DiMAGE 5 bridge-style camera, so-called because it “bridged” the gap between a smaller compact digital camera and a larger digital SLR. Now it seems that the bridge camera has become something of a dying breed, at least for those manufacturers with DSLRs in their product range.
PMA 2006: The first ever digital camera that I bought was the Minolta DiMAGE 5 bridge-style camera, so-called because it “bridged” the gap between a smaller compact digital camera and a larger digital SLR. Now it seems that the bridge camera has become something of a dying breed, at least…
Panasonic Press Release
Panasonic is Developing 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Based on New SD Memory Card Specification
Panasonic, the leading brand for which Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is best known, today announced that it is developing a 4 GB SDHC (SD High-Capacity) Memory Card based on the new SD Specifications Version 2.00. The new specifications were established to meet the growing demand for HD (High Definition) video and high-resolution image recording used in many SD enabled devices. The 4 GB SDHC Memory Card is scheduled for global release in the summer of 2006. Since its introduction in the year 2000, the SD Memory Card has been accepted by a wide range of digital devices, backed by its four main advantages - compact size, high data storage capacity, fast data transfer speed and advanced copyright protection features. The demand for higher-capacity SD Memory Cards still continues to grow due to the widespread use of high-resolution digital cameras and semiconductor audio and video players. Reacting to remarkable growth in the market for such devices, the SD Card Association released SD Specifications Version 2.00 for the capacity beyond 2 GB.
Panasonic Press Release Panasonic is Developing 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Based on New SD Memory Card Specification Panasonic, the leading brand for which Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is best known, today announced that it is developing a 4 GB SDHC (SD High-Capacity) Memory Card based on the new…
BenQ Press Release
BenQ Announces New High-Performance, Ultra-Slim 5- and 6-Megapixel Digital Camera Line Up - Stylish Cameras Include the World’s Slimmest 6-Megapixel 3” LCD Camera and 5-Megapixel Models with Shake-Free Mode
Hannover, Germany, 9th of March, 2006 – BenQ today unveiled six new additions to its digital camera Classic, Elegance, Luxury and Performance lineup: the X610, E520+, E600 and P500, C530 and C630. The highlight of all six models is the X610, the world’s slimmest 6-megapixel 3” LCD screen DSC camera in the market. All digital cameras offer an ultra-slim, compact design and versatile feature set, and are ideal for consumers seeking a high-quality multi-function digital camera at an affordable price delivering true-to-life, crisp photos with pristine clarity and superb contrast.
BenQ Press Release BenQ Announces New High-Performance, Ultra-Slim 5- and 6-Megapixel Digital Camera Line Up - Stylish Cameras Include the World’s Slimmest 6-Megapixel 3” LCD Camera and 5-Megapixel Models with Shake-Free Mode Hannover, Germany, 9th of March, 2006 – BenQ today unveiled six new additions to its digital camera Classic…
JP Distribution Press Release
JP Distribution’s stand at Focus on Imaging 2006 has been it’s most successful show to date. The number of enquiries for all of JP Distribution’s brands was at an all time high and the company were Highly Commended for their innovative stand design. Launched at the show was the worlds first 22 Million Pixel DSLR – The Mamiya ZD. Focus on Imaging was the ideal event to launch the camera and, as expected, the Mamiya ZD caused great interest at the show. Stock is now available through authorised Mamiya ZD dealers.
JP Distribution Press Release JP Distribution’s stand at Focus on Imaging 2006 has been it’s most successful show to date. The number of enquiries for all of JP Distribution’s brands was at an all time high and the company were Highly Commended for their innovative stand design. Launched at the…
BenQ Press Release
Hannover, Germany, 9th of March, 2006 – Seventeen BenQ lifestyle designed products will receive the prestigious 2006 iF Design Award for design excellence, including a BenQ scanner which will also receive iF International Forum Design’s top honor, the Gold Award. Known in industrial design circles as the “design Oscars,” this year’s Gold Award will be bestowed on the BenQ 7350CT scanner in recognition for its outstanding design. The iF Gold Award is given to a select group of 50 products a year, out of a total number of 1,952 product entries from 37 different countries.
BenQ Press Release Hannover, Germany, 9th of March, 2006 – Seventeen BenQ lifestyle designed products will receive the prestigious 2006 iF Design Award for design excellence, including a BenQ scanner which will also receive iF International Forum Design’s top honor, the Gold Award. Known in industrial design circles as the…
Sony Europe Press Release
Sony Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot T7 & the WALKMAN A Series Win iF Gold Awards
Hanover, 09 March 2006 - At the awards ceremony for the iF product design award 2006 – held at CeBIT 2006 on 9 March – Sony was a runaway winner scooping 14 iF product design awards, including two prestigious iF gold awards for its digital still camera Cyber-shot T7 and the WALKMAN A Series (NW-A3000 and NW-A1000). Selected from 1,952 products, entered from 37 countries worldwide, the International Forum Design awarded the coveted iF seal of design excellence to the following Sony products within the two categories “Consumer Electronics / Telecommunications”* and “Computers”:
Sony Europe Press Release Sony Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot T7 & the WALKMAN A Series Win iF Gold Awards Hanover, 09 March 2006 - At the awards ceremony for the iF product design award 2006 – held at CeBIT 2006 on 9 March – Sony was a runaway winner scooping…
Kodak Press Release
Three Kodak Products Recognized for Design Excellence - KODAK DIRECTVIEW DR 7500 System, KODAK EASYSHARE P850, P880 Digital Cameras Recognized with iF Seal.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Mar. 9—Three digital imaging products from Eastman Kodak Company have received the prestigious iF Seal of Design Excellence, announced this week in Hannover, Germany. The KODAK DIRECTVIEW DR 7500 System, along with the KODAK EASYSHARE P850 and P880 digital cameras, earned the highly regarded 2006 iF Product Design honors. Showcased at the annual CeBIT technology fair in Germany, the iF Design exhibition showcases a range of cutting-edge product designs, ranging from cellular phones to sleek luxury sports cars. In 2006, the design organization said, just under 2,000 products submitted from 37 countries competed for an iF award. Kodak’s award-winning entries “successfully asserted (themselves) in a first-rate, highly international competitive environment,” the organization said.
Kodak Press Release Three Kodak Products Recognized for Design Excellence - KODAK DIRECTVIEW DR 7500 System, KODAK EASYSHARE P850, P880 Digital Cameras Recognized with iF Seal. ROCHESTER, N.Y., Mar. 9—Three digital imaging products from Eastman Kodak Company have received the prestigious iF Seal of Design Excellence, announced this week in…
Ilford Photo Press Release
Many months in the making, but well worth the wait, ILFORD Photo’s new website has gone live and is proving a magnet for everyone with an interest in black-and-white photography.
“Spreading the word” is one thing, but the new website launched by ILFORD Photo (www.ilfordphoto.com ) is something else. A virtual encyclopaedia of all you wanted to know about black-and-white photography but didn’t know where to go, the site provides a vast resource of information about black-and-white photography in general, and ILFORD Photo in particular. Reaching out to everyone interested or involved in pure photography, the site carries separate ‘Home’ pages for students, educators, professionals and enthusiast photographers. Each of these contains information and links of particular interest to the visitor, and invites visitors to register with information about themselves to create a forum for interactive communications, and to set the basis for future events, promotions and content which will be geared to visitors’ interests and requirements.
Ilford Photo Press Release Many months in the making, but well worth the wait, ILFORD Photo’s new website has gone live and is proving a magnet for everyone with an interest in black-and-white photography. “Spreading the word” is one thing, but the new website launched by ILFORD Photo (www.ilfordphoto.com )…