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CameraBright Press Release
CameraBright Introduces Two New Products That Address the Growing Digital SLR Camera and High-End Camcorder Markets
The Extended Range Plus CameraBright!(TM)ER+ Light Delivers Durability for Digital SLR or Camcorder Users, While the HS1 Hotshoe Mount Adds Versatility for Connecting Any CameraBright!(TM) Light to a Universal Shoe Mount
ARVADA, CO—(MARKET WIRE)—12/05/2005—CameraBright, Inc. expands its product line of the world’s only consumer-based photographic lighting accessory product line by introducing two new products, the CameraBright! X1-ER Plus lighting accessory with durable metal threads for heavier use applications and the HS1 universal camera shoe adapter for connecting any of the available CameraBright! lighting accessories to a digital SLR camera or camcorder shoe mount. CameraBright! X1 lighting accessories connect to virtually any digital camera or camcorder to allow users to capture better pictures and videos in low and no light situations.
CameraBright Press Release CameraBright Introduces Two New Products That Address the Growing Digital SLR Camera and High-End Camcorder Markets The Extended Range Plus CameraBright!(TM)ER+ Light Delivers Durability for Digital SLR or Camcorder Users, While the HS1 Hotshoe Mount Adds Versatility for Connecting Any CameraBright!(TM) Light to a Universal Shoe Mount…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Olympus E-500, an 8 megapixel DSLR with a 2.5 inch LCD screen in a body with a classic penta-prism design.
“Now, the EVOLT E-500 improves on its predecessor, offering the same eight-megapixel CCD, but expanding its exposure options to include more advanced bracketing and metering modes, a larger 2.5-inch LCD monitor, the ability to accept xD-Picture Cards, and a longer maximum exposure time. Many functions and features are the same as on the E-1 and E-300, including the unique “Supersonic Wave” filter that literally shakes dust off of the sensor’s front filter, addressing a common problem with digital SLRs and the wide range of automatic and manual exposure modes. The new E-500 also comes in a dual lens kit package, featuring the ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-45mm and 40-150mm lenses.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Olympus E-500, an 8 megapixel DSLR with a 2.5 inch LCD screen in a body with a classic penta-prism design. “Now, the EVOLT E-500 improves on its predecessor, offering the same eight-megapixel CCD, but expanding its exposure options to include more advanced bracketing and metering…
DPReview have just reviewed the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, a 10.3 megapixel compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows for a “live” preview.
“The DSC-R1 has been around for several years, the mythical fixed lens digital camera with a large (APS sized) sensor, but only in the minds of many of us. Thankfully Sony were brave enough to do it, to try something totally new and rekindle interest in the ‘prosumer’ fixed lens market which had pretty much been ignored since sub-$1000 digital SLRs came along. I’m glad to report as a prosumer / fixed lens digital the DSC-R1 is so much better than anything that came before it, it’s really not worth comparing it to cameras like the DSC-F828, there’s only so much you can do with a small sensor.”
DPReview have just reviewed the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, a 10.3 megapixel compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows for a “live” preview. “The DSC-R1 has been around for several years, the mythical fixed lens digital camera with a large (APS sized) sensor, but only in the minds…
Camera Labs have reviewed the new entry-level Konica Minolta Dynax 5D digital SLR camera.
“The 5D’s built-in Anti-Shake is a truly valuable feature which genuinely works. Like similar technologies it won’t perform miracles, but you really are looking at a two to three stop advantage when handholding. This allows you to handhold shots at exposures two to three times slower than normal, thereby allowing you to shoot under dimmer conditions without worrying about camera shake or being forced to increase the ISO and compromise quality. The fact you get this built-in for roughly the same price as rival budget digital SLRs is remarkable. The bundled 18-70mm lens also has a longer and more useful range than the usual 18-55mm lenses bundled with its rivals.”
Website: Camera Labs - Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Review
Camera Labs have reviewed the new entry-level Konica Minolta Dynax 5D digital SLR camera. “The 5D’s built-in Anti-Shake is a truly valuable feature which genuinely works. Like similar technologies it won’t perform miracles, but you really are looking at a two to three stop advantage when handholding. This allows you…
CNET have reviewed the Pentax OptioS6 digitial camera, which has a 6 megapixel sensor and 3x optical lens, housed in a slim 19mm body.
“The aluminum-alloy, 6-megapixel Pentax Optio S6—which the company bills as small enough to fit inside a tin of Altoids (it will also fit inside a pack of cigarettes, if that’s your weakness)—is a well-designed digital camera that will please casual shooters with its ease of use and build quality. Though some photo-quality shortcomings and sluggish shooting mar its overall value, Pentax’s slimmest offering is a good choice for anyone looking for a pocketable camera that produces decent snapshots and looks great while doing it.”
Website: CNET - Pentax OptioS6 Review
CNET have reviewed the Pentax OptioS6 digitial camera, which has a 6 megapixel sensor and 3x optical lens, housed in a slim 19mm body. “The aluminum-alloy, 6-megapixel Pentax Optio S6—which the company bills as small enough to fit inside a tin of Altoids (it will also fit inside a pack…
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the Olympus mju DIGITAL 600 digital camera which has 6 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen, a weatherproof metal body and a 3x zoom lens.
“The Olympus Stylus 600 Digital is overall a well-built digital camera. The camera is light and compact. Operations are fast and the many Scene Modes make this a very easy-to-use and operate point-and-shoot digital camera. More advanced photographers will welcome the live Histogram.”
Website: Photoxels - Olympus mjuDIGITAL 600 Review
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the Olympus mju DIGITAL 600 digital camera which has 6 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen, a weatherproof metal body and a 3x zoom lens. “The Olympus Stylus 600 Digital is overall a well-built digital camera. The camera is light and compact. Operations are fast and…
Adobe Press Release
Combined company to deliver software platform that redefines how people engage with digital information
LONDON. – Dec. 5, 2005 – Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Macromedia, Inc. The transaction was finalised on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005. As a result of the acquisition, Macromedia common stock is no longer being traded and shares of Macromedia common stock were converted into the right to receive 1.38 shares of Adobe common stock.
The combination of Adobe and Macromedia creates one of the world’s largest, most innovative and diversified software companies. The acquisition brings together some of the industry’s strongest software brands and most ubiquitous technologies for creating, managing and delivering compelling content and experiences across multiple operating systems, devices and media. The move also accelerates Adobe’s strategic initiative to advance a powerful software platform, based on PDF and Macromedia® Flash® technologies, that scales from mobile devices to high-end servers.
Adobe Press Release Combined company to deliver software platform that redefines how people engage with digital information LONDON. – Dec. 5, 2005 – Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Macromedia, Inc. The transaction was finalised on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005. As a result of…
Adobe Press Release
New Adobe Design, Web and Video Bundles Combine Latest Creative Software From Adobe and Macromedia
New Product Configurations Deliver the Software Relied on by Millions of Creatives, Designers, Video Professionals and Web Developers
LONDON— Dec. 5, 2005 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced three new product bundles that combine the design and publishing prowess of Adobe® Creative Suite 2 and Adobe video tools with the interactive strength of just-released Macromedia® Flash® Professional 8 and Macromedia Studio 8 software. Adobe acquired the Macromedia product line when the company purchased Macromedia, a transaction that formally closed on December 3, 2005.
Adobe Press Release New Adobe Design, Web and Video Bundles Combine Latest Creative Software From Adobe and Macromedia New Product Configurations Deliver the Software Relied on by Millions of Creatives, Designers, Video Professionals and Web Developers LONDON— Dec. 5, 2005 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced three new product…
DALSA Corporation Press Release
Mamiya Sets Shipping Date for Digital SLR Featuring DALSA 22 Megapixel Chip
Waterloo, Ontario, December 1, 2005 - DALSA Corporation (TSX:DSA), an international high performance semiconductor and electronics company, today announced that its customer, Mamiya, has set a shipping date for its new Mamiya ZD medium format camera. The professional grade camera, which integrates DALSA’s 22 million pixel image sensor chip, will be available in Japan on December 21st, 2005, and will be released world-wide in January 2006.
The Mamiya ZD is the world’s first medium format digital SLR camera that is both fully integrated and portable. Medium format cameras are used extensively by commercial photographers for advertising, wedding, portrait, and landscape work. Compared to the smaller 35mm format, the imaging area on a medium format camera is two times larger, providing sharper, higher quality images with significantly more detail. As in other areas of photography, medium format is rapidly transitioning from film to digital. The move is being fueled by the availability of viable digital camera and workflow solutions that allow commercial photographers to eliminate film costs and significantly increase productivity.
DALSA Corporation Press Release Mamiya Sets Shipping Date for Digital SLR Featuring DALSA 22 Megapixel Chip Waterloo, Ontario, December 1, 2005 - DALSA Corporation (TSX:DSA), an international high performance semiconductor and electronics company, today announced that its customer, Mamiya, has set a shipping date for its new Mamiya ZD medium…
Kingston Technology Press Release
Kingston Launches New “Ultimate” Line of CompactFlash Cards - 100x Write Speed Helps Maximize Camera Functions and Gives Photographers Competitive Edge in High-Speed Shooting Conditions
Fountain Valley, CA – December 1, 2005 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of its new “Ultimate” line of CompactFlash cards.
With a sustained write speed rating of 100x, Kingston’s CompactFlash Ultimate cards offer the performance that high-end digital cameras and other fast capture and storage function devices need to perform at peak levels. The one, two and four-GB storage capacities of Kingston’s CompactFlash Ultimate cards meet the increased demands of today’s professional photographers by delivering reliability and dependability.
Kingston Technology Press Release Kingston Launches New “Ultimate” Line of CompactFlash Cards - 100x Write Speed Helps Maximize Camera Functions and Gives Photographers Competitive Edge in High-Speed Shooting Conditions Fountain Valley, CA – December 1, 2005 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced…
Snaps Magazine showcases the work of more than 20 photographers, who have submitted images based on a particular theme. Still going strong and now onto its 8th issue, the latest theme is Whatever You Want (keep it somewhat clean though). If you feel suitably inspired, you can submit up to 5 of your own photographs by 1st January 2006. Well worth checking out - thanks to Clay Jackson for letting me know.
Website: Snaps Magazine
Snaps Magazine showcases the work of more than 20 photographers, who have submitted images based on a particular theme. Still going strong and now onto its 8th issue, the latest theme is Whatever You Want (keep it somewhat clean though). If you feel suitably inspired, you can submit up to…
Lyra Research Press Release
Why Do Some Consumers Say “No Thanks” to Third-Party Ink Jet Cartridges? New Lyra Report Answers with New Forecast, Demographics and Branding Data
Newton, MA (PRWEB) December 2, 2005—Lyra Research’s new report, Third-Party Ink Jet Cartridges: Challenges and Prospects in a Growth Market, provides unprecedented research and data on the highly competitive third-party ink jet cartridge market (www.lyra.com). This report focuses on the thousands of third-party ink jet cartridge vendors worldwide that are facing increasing challenges to their profitability. Continually refining their ink formulations to keep up with the OEMs, circumventing new cartridge electronics, sourcing empty cartridges, battling for consumer mind share, and worrying about patent infringement are just a few of those challenges, and aftermarket cartridge makers now face a new source of competition as numerous retail refill shops open worldwide.
Lyra Research Press Release Why Do Some Consumers Say “No Thanks” to Third-Party Ink Jet Cartridges? New Lyra Report Answers with New Forecast, Demographics and Branding Data Newton, MA (PRWEB) December 2, 2005—Lyra Research’s new report, Third-Party Ink Jet Cartridges: Challenges and Prospects in a Growth Market, provides unprecedented research…
The New Nude Press Release
September 1st, 2005 – The staff of THE NEW NUDE is proud to announce the shipment of our second issue to subscribers across the globe. Issue #2 features over 100 full color pages of beautiful nudes, cutting edge articles, and insightful commentary for readers who are interested in the nude as a unique genre and art form. With an emphasis on the international photographic community it is our mission to bring together photographers from across the globe into one publication.
The New Nude Press Release September 1st, 2005 – The staff of THE NEW NUDE is proud to announce the shipment of our second issue to subscribers across the globe. Issue #2 features over 100 full color pages of beautiful nudes, cutting edge articles, and insightful commentary for readers who…
Photographer Fazal Majid has published his initial impressions of Apple’s Aperture software.
“Aperture is not the lightning-fast RAW converter we have been dreaming of. Importing RAW files is quite a sluggish affair, taking 2 minutes 15 seconds to import a 665MB folder with 86 Canon Rebel XT CR2 RAW files. In comparison, Bridge takes about a minute to generate thumbnails and previews for the same images. The comparison is not entirely fair, as Aperture’s import process yields high-resolution previews that allow you to magnify the image to see actual pixels with the loupe tool, whereas Bridge’s previews are medium resolution at best. The CPU utilization on my dual G5 is far from pegged however, which suggests the import process was not particularly tuned for SMP or multi-core systems, nor that it even leverages OS X’s multithreading.”
Website: Apple Aperture First Impressions
Photographer Fazal Majid has published his initial impressions of Apple’s Aperture software. “Aperture is not the lightning-fast RAW converter we have been dreaming of. Importing RAW files is quite a sluggish affair, taking 2 minutes 15 seconds to import a 665MB folder with 86 Canon Rebel XT CR2 RAW files…
DIWA member and Danish website Digital Magasinet have published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3x optical zoom lens.
DIWA member and Danish website Digital Magasinet have published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3x optical zoom lens. Website: Digital Magasinet - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DCResource have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare P850 camera which features a 12x, 36 – 432 mm, image-stabilised, f2.8 – f/3.7, SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON lens.
“The P850 is an average-sized ultra zoom camera that features a 5.1 Megapixel CCD, 12X optical zoom lens, optical image stabilizer, and 2.5” LCD display. This is Kodak’s first camera with image stabilization, and it helps to keep the P850 competitive in the crowded ultra zoom field. While the camera’s LCD is large, I found its resolution and low light visibility to be lacking. The camera’s electronic viewfinder was better in terms of resolution, but not low light visibility. Build quality on the P850 was quite good, and it fits well in your hand. About the only things I didn’t care for in the design department are the command dial/set button combination and the power switch.”
DCResource have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare P850 camera which features a 12x, 36 – 432 mm, image-stabilised, f2.8 – f/3.7, SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON lens. “The P850 is an average-sized ultra zoom camera that features a 5.1 Megapixel CCD, 12X optical zoom lens, optical image stabilizer, and 2.5” LCD display. This is…
The Czech website Digineff have just reviewed the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, a 10.3 megapixel compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows for a “live” preview.
The Czech website Digineff have just reviewed the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, a 10.3 megapixel compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows for a “live” preview. Website: Digineff - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have just reviewed the Casio EX-Z500, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.7 inch LCD screen.
Website: Digit.no - Casio EX-Z500 Review
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have just reviewed the Casio EX-Z500, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.7 inch LCD screen. Website: Digit.no - Casio EX-Z500 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
The-Digital-Picture have reviewed the Canon Speedlite 430EX flashgun, which replaces the Speedlite 420EX and increases the guide number to 43.
“One of the primary differences between the 430EX and the 580EX is the amount of light each can provide. The 430EX has a Guide Number of 141’ (43 m) while the 580EX has a Guide Number of 190’ (58 m) (both at 105mm). The 430EX is not under powered for many uses, but the 580EX’s significant power advantage can become important when using a flash modifier such as an umbrella, softbox or diffuser - or bouncing light off a high ceiling. In addition to being more powerful, the 580EX allows 1/1 (full power) to 1/128 in 1/3-stop increments while the 430EX allows power settings from 1/1 to 1/64 in more granular 1-stop increments.”
The-Digital-Picture have reviewed the Canon Speedlite 430EX flashgun, which replaces the Speedlite 420EX and increases the guide number to 43. “One of the primary differences between the 430EX and the 580EX is the amount of light each can provide. The 430EX has a Guide Number of 141’ (43 m) while…
The italian website Dphoto.it have published their review of the Nikon D50, an affordable 6.1 megapixel digital SLR.
Website: Dphoto.it - Nikon D50 Review
Website: Read my Nikon D50 Review
The italian website Dphoto.it have published their review of the Nikon D50, an affordable 6.1 megapixel digital SLR. Website: Dphoto.it - Nikon D50 Review Website: Read my Nikon D50 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews