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DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare P880 digital camera. The Kodak Easyshare P880 is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“I enjoyed using the lens’ mechanical zoom ring, a great improvement over the motor-driven zooms of most consumer digicams. Like the zoom controls of dSLR lenses, the P880’s enables you to move quickly and directly to the focal length needed for your shot composition. The lens is also equipped with a fly-by-wire manual focus ring. Manual focus is a breeze thanks to the MF assist function, which enlarges the viewfinder image as you turn the focus ring. The quality of the viewfinder image, enlargement of the focus area and intensification of the viewfinder image in dim lighting contribute to a manual focus arrangement which betters that of many dSLR’s.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare P880 digital camera. The Kodak Easyshare P880 is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen. “I enjoyed using the lens’ mechanical zoom ring, a great improvement over the motor-driven zooms of most…
CameraLabs have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Zoom, a new 9 megapixel digital camera with a 28-300mm lens with twist-barrel zoom control (also known as the S9000).
“Of course if you can’t remove the lens you’ll want some decent glass up-front, and the S9500 certainly delivers the goods in terms of focal range at least. Where most compacts and all-in-ones start at a modest wide angle equivalent to around 35mm, the S9500 boasts a considerably more useful 28mm. It then optically zooms right into a powerful telephoto equivalent to 300mm and even offers a ridiculously close Super Macro mode of just 1cm. Try doing all of that with the bundled 3x zoom you get with a digital SLR.”
Website: CameraLabs - Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Zoom Review
CameraLabs have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Zoom, a new 9 megapixel digital camera with a 28-300mm lens with twist-barrel zoom control (also known as the S9000). “Of course if you can’t remove the lens you’ll want some decent glass up-front, and the S9500 certainly delivers the…
Northlight Images have just reviewed the new PrintFIX PRO profiling system from ColorVision.
“After my original PrintFIX review, I’ve had a few mails from people who tried the original PrintFIX and had problems. Now some of these were down to faulty measurements (bad scans) or printers that just weren’t very good. However, one area I sometimes found was that people were using the system, without really understanding what was going on. The PrintFIX PRO is an entirely new system and does an awful lot more than the original scanner and Photoshop based approach. To get the best out of colour management you really do need to learn what it is all about. I’m not talking about being able to give lectures and talks on the subject, just having an appreciation of the principles. Fortunately ColorVision have realised this and a lot of effort has gone into the on-line documentation. You can use printer profiles to get better prints without knowing how they are made, but if you are going to create them yourself, it’s time to find out more about the process.”
Northlight Images have just reviewed the new PrintFIX PRO profiling system from ColorVision. “After my original PrintFIX review, I’ve had a few mails from people who tried the original PrintFIX and had problems. Now some of these were down to faulty measurements (bad scans) or printers that just weren’t very…
A bolt from the blue - Nikon have announced that they are ending production of almost all of their film camera range, as digital cameras take over. The F6 (pictured), FM10 (outside Europe) and a small number of fixed-focus manual lenses will be the only surviving film products after September 2006. All large format cameras lenses and enlarging lenses will also be discontinued. This move is obviously one of the biggest indicators yet of the increasing digital dominance.
Nikon UK Press Release
Nikon prepares to strengthen digital line-up for 2006
Wednesday January 11, 2006 - Following the success of our digital line-up over the last seven years, which has resulted in more than 95% of Nikon’s UK business being within the digital area, Nikon Corporation has made the decision to focus management resources on digital cameras in place of film cameras. This decision will allow Nikon to continue to develop products that match the demands of an increasingly competitive market place.
Despite this growing competition Nikon Corporation has continued to outperform the market, and has recently reported positive financial results which saw group net profit climb by 20% in the fiscal first half which ended in September. Group sales also increased by 9.8% to 342.85 billion yen in the same period. Sales of high end digital SLR cameras and the success of products like the D70s and D50 have helped contribute to these positive figures.
A bolt from the blue - Nikon have announced that they are ending production of almost all of their film camera range, as digital cameras take over. The F6 (pictured), FM10 (outside Europe) and a small number of fixed-focus manual lenses will be the only surviving film products after September…
Ricoh have released a new firmware update, v1.28, for the Ricoh Caplio R3, a 5 megapixel compact camera with a 7x optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-200mm and vibration correction of the CCD.
- Improved accuracy of the AF algorithm.
Ricoh have released a new firmware update, v1.28, for the Ricoh Caplio R3, a 5 megapixel compact camera with a 7x optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-200mm and vibration correction of the CCD. - Improved accuracy of the AF algorithm. Website: Ricoh Caplio R3 v1.28 Firmware Update (Windows) Website: Ricoh…
ACD Systems Press Release
The wait is over for the fastest end-to-end photo management solution for professional photographers
VICTORIA, British Columbia – Jan. 11, 2006 – ACD Systems International Inc. (TSX: ASA), today began shipping ACDSee™ Pro Photo Manager, the highly anticipated advanced version of its award-winning ACDSee photo management software. Developed for professional photographers, ACDSee Pro lets photographers view, process, edit, catalog, publish and archive their photographs with unparalleled speed and ease of use. Led by fast RAW file viewing and batch processing, ACDSee Pro’s feature set is designed to increase productivity with its wealth of professional photo management and customizable workflow tools.
ACD Systems Press Release The wait is over for the fastest end-to-end photo management solution for professional photographers VICTORIA, British Columbia – Jan. 11, 2006 – ACD Systems International Inc. (TSX: ASA), today began shipping ACDSee™ Pro Photo Manager, the highly anticipated advanced version of its award-winning ACDSee photo management…
Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show Press Release
An ocean of activity at The Outdoors Show - The British Underwater Image Festival to be held at The Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show 2006
17-19 March 2006, NEC Birmingham - The Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show 2006, held in the Birmingham NEC from the 17 - 19 March, promises to be a very visual affair. The show places host to the British Underwater Image Festival and is a major event showcasing some of the greatest untapped sources of talent in underwater imagery.
The competition has been designed to incorporate a range of abilities, from professional television documentary makers to first-time photographers. The films will be shown during the event and the best 50 prints will be displayed in a special Go Diving! Show. The six finalists in the film categories will be shown throughout the show, on both the Friday and the Saturday.
For more information please visit www.divemagazine.co.uk / www.theoutdoorsshow.co.uk
Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show Press Release An ocean of activity at The Outdoors Show - The British Underwater Image Festival to be held at The Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show 2006 17-19 March 2006, NEC Birmingham - The Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show 2006, held in the Birmingham NEC from the 1…
Kingston Technology Press Release
Kingston Technology Launches microSD to Support New Smartphones
[12 January 2006] Kingston Technology, the world’s leading independent memory manufacturer, today announced the launch of its new microSD memory card, as part of its strategy to support the rapidly growing ‘smartphone’ market.
“The coming year will see a dramatic increase in the take up of sophisticated, multifunctional, mobile handsets and Kingston Technology is ready with multiple formats of expansion memory to support these advanced wireless devices,” said Jim Selby, Product Marketing Manager EMEA, Kingston Technology.”
Kingston Technology Press Release Kingston Technology Launches microSD to Support New Smartphones [12 January 2006] Kingston Technology, the world’s leading independent memory manufacturer, today announced the launch of its new microSD memory card, as part of its strategy to support the rapidly growing ‘smartphone’ market. “The coming year will see…
Planet82 Press Release
Planet82 Demonstrates World’s First Image Sensor That Takes Digital Pictures in the Dark, Without a Flash - First Nanotechnology-Based Image Sensor Debuts in the United States at CES
LAS VEGAS, NV—(MARKET WIRE)—01/05/2006—Planet82 Inc., a global leader of nanotechnology, announced today the first U.S. demonstration of its innovative and highly sensitive image sensor, Single Carrier Modulation Photo Detector (SMPD), which uses nanotechnology to enable cameras to take high resolution photos or video in the dark—without a flash.
The world’s first chip of its kind, Planet82’s SMPD image sensor is 2,000 times more sensitive to light than other image sensors. Until now, taking a picture in the dark without a flash or taking a picture of a candle-lit birthday cake without any other light in the room would yield a dark photograph. Planet82 makes it possible to take clear images even when the light level is less than 1 lux (or up to 0.1 lux). One lux is equivalent to the brightness from one candle one meter away in a dark room. Human eyes can barely distinguish images at less than 1 lux.
Planet82 Press Release Planet82 Demonstrates World’s First Image Sensor That Takes Digital Pictures in the Dark, Without a Flash - First Nanotechnology-Based Image Sensor Debuts in the United States at CES LAS VEGAS, NV—(MARKET WIRE)—01/05/2006—Planet82 Inc., a global leader of nanotechnology, announced today the first U.S. demonstration of its innovative…
CompactFlash Association (CFA) Press Release
COMPACTFLASH ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 10th ANNIVERSARY
Progress in CompactFlash® Capacity, Data Rates and User Costs Have Been Amazing Las Vegas NV - January 5, 2006 - The CompactFlash Association (CFA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary and displaying the history of the progress made by CompactFlash cards over the last ten years. CompactFlash maximum interface data transfer rate is currently 66MB/sec. A revision to the CF+ Specification is underway to increase the maximum interface data transfer rate for True IDE and PCMCIA interface modes to 133MB/sec in 2006, while maintaining forward and backward compatibility
with old and new host systems.
CompactFlash Association (CFA) Press Release COMPACTFLASH ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 10th ANNIVERSARY Progress in CompactFlash® Capacity, Data Rates and User Costs Have Been Amazing Las Vegas NV - January 5, 2006 - The CompactFlash Association (CFA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary and displaying the history of the progress made by CompactFlash cards…
DCResource have published their review of the new Fujifilm FinePix E900 Zoom, a 9 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 32-128mm and an ISO range of ISO 80 to ISO 800.
“Overall, I’d say that the FinePix E900’s photo quality is very good. Photos were well-exposed, with accurate color and good sharpness. Purple fringing levels were a bit higher than I would like to have seen, but I would not consider this to be a problem. The main complaint I have is that fine details get “mushy”—have a look at the grass in this shot to see what I’m talking about. This only gets worse as the ISO goes up, with these two photos as examples. This won’t be a problem for smaller prints, but at 8 x 10 and above you will likely notice this loss of detail. So, how this affects you really depends on what you plan on doing with your photos.”
DCResource have published their review of the new Fujifilm FinePix E900 Zoom, a 9 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 32-128mm and an ISO range of ISO 80 to ISO 800. “Overall, I’d say that the FinePix E900’s photo quality is very good. Photos were…
ByteSector have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S3, a 6 megapixel update of the S1 and S2. The Nikon S3 has a 3x 35-105mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch monitor.
“Getting past the flash issue, the picture turned out pretty well. The colours were realistic and the image was pretty clear. Throughout my entire experience with this camera, the pictures came out pretty well compared to cameras in its class. There were no image defects whether I zoomed in by 3x or didn’t zoom at all. Noise was also practically non-existent. To the novice, there might be no noise at all, but it was pointed out to me by a more experienced photographer that there is a bit of noise. It must be noted though that even though the pictures didn’t have noise, the LCD had its ample share where it was continuously grainy.”
Website: ByteSector - Nikon Coolpix S3 Review
ByteSector have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S3, a 6 megapixel update of the S1 and S2. The Nikon S3 has a 3x 35-105mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch monitor. “Getting past the flash issue, the picture turned out pretty well. The colours were realistic and the image was pretty clear…
Apple Press Release
Major Upgrade Features New Versions of iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD & GarageBand and Introduces iWeb
MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO—January 10, 2006—Apple® today announced iLife® ‘06, the most significant upgrade to Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications ever. iLife ‘06 features iPhoto® 6 with blazing performance, new printed books, calendars and cards, and Apple’s innovative new Photocasting™ for sharing photos over the Internet; iMovie® HD 6 with new motion themes for adding spectacular production value to your movies; iDVD® 6 for authoring custom DVDs for today’s widescreen TVs; and GarageBand™ 3, now the complete solution for creating professional-quality Podcasts. iLife ‘06 also introduces iWeb™, a new iLife application that makes it super-easy to create amazing websites with photos, blogs and Podcasts and publish them on .Mac for viewing by anyone on the Internet with just a single click.
Apple Press Release Major Upgrade Features New Versions of iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD & GarageBand and Introduces iWeb MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO—January 10, 2006—Apple® today announced iLife® ‘06, the most significant upgrade to Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications ever. iLife ‘06 features iPhoto® 6 with blazing performance, new…
Sigma have issued a service notice about an exposure problem which arises when using some of their lenses with the new Nikon D200 digital SLR camera.
Sigma Notice
Notice to end-users using Sigma’s Nikon fitting lenses with D200 camera
To our valued customers,
Combination of new Nikon 200 digital SLR camera with our following products can cause improper exposure. To overcome this we will be supplying a free upgrade to our customers. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused to our customers.
Sigma have issued a service notice about an exposure problem which arises when using some of their lenses with the new Nikon D200 digital SLR camera. Sigma Notice Notice to end-users using Sigma’s Nikon fitting lenses with D200 camera To our valued customers, Combination of new Nikon 200 digital SLR…
Sigma have issued a service notice about compatibility issues with some of its flashguns and the Nikon D200 DSLR.
Sigma Notice
Firmware update notice for Sigma’s Nikon fit flashguns (NA i-TTL version)
To our valued customers,
Responding to enquiries received recently regarding the Nikon NA-iTTL version of the Sigma EF500 DG Super, Sigma EF500 DG ST and the EM140 DG when used with the Nikon D200 DSLR. We would direct you to the compatibility chart on our website which states that these flashguns do not support either the D2X, D2H or D200 i-TTL system.
Sigma have issued a service notice about compatibility issues with some of its flashguns and the Nikon D200 DSLR. Sigma Notice Firmware update notice for Sigma’s Nikon fit flashguns (NA i-TTL version) To our valued customers, Responding to enquiries received recently regarding the Nikon NA-iTTL version of the Sigma EF50…
Datacolor Press Release
ColorVision Spyder2Express Introduces MacWorld 2006 To Stunning Color at Entry-Level Price Point; Ground-breaking Product With Award-Winning Spyder2 Technology On Display at booth No. 648
Macworld San Francisco 2006
SAN FRANCISCO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 10, 2006—Datacolor, an internationally known name in color technology, debuts ColorVision(R) Spyder2 Express(TM), an entry-level on-screen color management tool for digital imagers and enthusiasts, at the 2006 Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco’s Moscone Convention Center, January 11 - 14.
According to Datacolor Vice President Brian Levey, the groundbreaking Spyder2 Express leverages the internationally acclaimed ColorVision expertise and Spyder2 technology to meet the color accuracy demands of a digital camera market that is growing in size and sophistication.
Datacolor Press Release ColorVision Spyder2Express Introduces MacWorld 2006 To Stunning Color at Entry-Level Price Point; Ground-breaking Product With Award-Winning Spyder2 Technology On Display at booth No. 648 Macworld San Francisco 2006 SAN FRANCISCO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 10, 2006—Datacolor, an internationally known name in color technology, debuts ColorVision(R) Spyder2 Express(TM), an entry-level on-screen…
Epson America Press Release
New multifunction Epson printer includes fax capabilitiy along with Epson’s DURABrite® Ultra pigment ink for printing beautiful smudge, fade and water resistant images on plain and glossy photo papers
LONG BEACH, Calif., January 10, 2006 – The Epson Stylus CX5800F, which is one of the latest multifunction products geared to the consumer and SOHO market, is now shipping and will be available by the end of the month for under $150 (after $30 mail-in rebate). This product features all the capabilities customers are looking for in a multifunction printer, including fax capability, one-touch color restoration with Epson Easy Photo Fix™ technology, and Epson’s DURABrite Ultra Inks for smudge, fade and water resistant high resolution printing on most types of paper.
Epson America Press Release New multifunction Epson printer includes fax capabilitiy along with Epson’s DURABrite® Ultra pigment ink for printing beautiful smudge, fade and water resistant images on plain and glossy photo papers LONG BEACH, Calif., January 10, 2006 – The Epson Stylus CX5800F, which is one of the latest…
CNET have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9, which offers a 3x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optical zoom lens, 6 megapixels, an optical image stabilizer, highest ISO speed of 640 and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T9, the latest in Sony’s T-series of shirt-pocket-size digital cameras, is a great tool whether you’re a casual shooter or a more serious photographer. Snapshooters will appreciate the camera’s ease of use, and discerning photographers will appreciate the 6-megapixel model’s above-average image quality and responsive performance. And while a not-so-wide lens and poor red-eye behavior will mar some indoor portraits, any user will love the camera’s 2.5-inch LCD screen, its thin and attractive body, and its image stabilization for keeping low-light pictures sharp. The deal is sweetened by 58MB of internal memory. “
Website: CNET - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 Review
CNET have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9, which offers a 3x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optical zoom lens, 6 megapixels, an optical image stabilizer, highest ISO speed of 640 and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T9, the latest in Sony’s T-series of shirt-pocket-size digital cameras, is a…
DIWA member and German website Digitalkamera.de have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare P880 digital camera. The Kodak Easyshare P880 is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen.
DIWA member and German website Digitalkamera.de have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare P880 digital camera. The Kodak Easyshare P880 is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen. Website: Digitalkamera.de - Kodak Easyshare P880 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DesignTechnica have published their review of the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR.
“This is a terrific D-SLR as one would expect for the price. There’s no getting away from the fact it’s the smallest and lightest full-frame D-SLR available and it delivers superb picture quality. Digital noise is practically a thing of the past. But you’ll pay for the privilege (figure $5K if you’re starting from scratch for a quality EF lens or three and a Speedlight flash). This is a serious commitment and I would have no reservation recommending it if the 5D cost closer to $2,000 for the body instead of three grand.”
Website: DesignTechnica - Canon EOS 5D Review
DesignTechnica have published their review of the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR. “This is a terrific D-SLR as one would expect for the price. There’s no getting away from the fact it’s the smallest and lightest full-frame D-SLR available and it delivers superb picture quality. Digital noise is…