The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the entry-level Fujifilm Finepix A345 digital camera.

Website: Index Digicam - Fujifilm Finepix A345 Review

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The Spanish website Quesabesde have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix Z1 Zoom, a 5 megapixel compact digital camera with a large 2.5inch LCD screen and 3 optical zoom.

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PCMagazine have just posted their review of the Fuji FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR.

“Like the Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro before it, the new Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro is built on the Nikon N80 film SLR chassis—one of the most enjoyable cameras to hold. Because the N80 is a plastic-bodied camera, however, it’s not as rugged as other pro cameras, such as the Nikon D2X, which has a harder magnesium-alloy body. It’s just one of the ways in which the S3 Pro seems to exhibit an identity problem: Is it an expensive consumer digital SLR or a cheaper alternative to the high-priced pro D-SLRs? That’s a question that you may have to answer for yourself, depending on your needs.””

Website: PCMagazine - FujiFilm FinePix S3 Pro Review

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It’s that time of year again - the dinner jackets are being dry cleaned and invitations accepted as the Awards season starts. EISA are the first organisation to announce their latest crop of winners:

CAMERA - Canon EOS 350D
PROFESSIONAL CAMERA - Nikon D2x
COMPACT CAMERA - Olympus Camedia C-7070
ZOOM CAMERA - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5
POCKET CAMERA - Fujifilm Finepix F10
ANALOGUE CAMERA - Nikon F6
LENS - Sigma 3.5-6.3/18-200 mm DC
PRINTER - Epson Stylus Photo R2400
MINI PRINTER - Sony DPP-FP50
SCANNER - Konica Minolta Dimage Scan Elite 5400 II
IMAGE TANK - Epson P2000 Multimedia Storage Viewer
MEMORY CARD - SanDisk Extreme III

Website: Eisa Awards 2005/2006

Photoxels have published their review of the Kodak Easyshare V550, a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2.5inch LCD screen.

“The Kodak V550 is compact enough to fit in your pocket; those with large hands would want to try out its small control buttons first. An extra large 2.5 in. LCD monitor with 230,000 pixels high resolution and a wide 170° viewing angle makes viewing pictures easy. Standard is a docking station that recharges the camera’s battery and also serves as a convenient stand for viewing your pictures hands free: press the Slide Show button on the docking station and your captured pictures automatically plays.”

Website: Photoxels - Kodak Easyshare V550 Review

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DIWA member and German website Digitalkamera.de have just tested the new Olympus mju DIGITAL 800 digicam.

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DCResource have published theirreview of the new HP Photosmart 385 compact photo printer.

“Printing from Adobe Photoshop, the 385 ran into difficulty printing grays in a color photograph, which it interpreted as blues (as you’ll see in the following example). The blues it produced were slightly too light and unnatural, and the purples were too blue. However, using HP’s own editing/printing software, the colors were more accurate. The color results were similar to the previous HP printer we tested, the HP 8150.”

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The Czech website Digineff have published their review of the new Sony DSC-H1 digital camera. The DSC-H1 has a 12x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 36-432 millimeters), 5 megapixel CCD and 2.5 inch LCD screen.

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The Norwegian website Akam.no have tested the Kodak Easyshare Z7590 camera, which has 5 megapixels, 10x zoom lens and costs $450.

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DigitalCameraReview have published their review of the Casio EX-S500, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom and a 2.2 inch LCD screen.

“The Casio Exilim EX-S500 is the latest ultra-compact from Casio. It’s a stylish little camera that comes in gray, white, and orange. The EX-S500 is a 5 megapixel camera, with 3x optical zoom, 2.2 inch LCD, Anti Shake DSP, and 30 Best Shot settings. If you’re looking for an ultra-compact with some great features, the Casio Exilim EX-S500 is a good option. While not at the top of the class in image quality, it’s images are still good and will satisfy most users.”

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Nikon Press Release

Nikon scoops yet again two top EISA awards

“…A dream come true for those who constantly seek the best of the best”

Amsterdam, 15 August. Nikon has taken two top honours at the prestigious EISA 2005-2006 Best Product Awards, with the Nikon F6 hailed as European Analogue Camera of the year and the Nikon D2X as European Professional Camera of the year.

With this year’s European Imaging and Sound Awards (EISA) Nikon’s professional history – 45 years and 35 million Nikkor lenses to date – has now been acclaimed once more and demonstrates why Nikon products are chosen by professional photographers all over the world for their quality, flexibility and rugged performance.

Sigma UK Press Release

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Lens Receives EISA European Lens Of The Year 2005-2006 Award.

The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC superzoom lens, wins EISA EUROPEAN LENS OF THE YEAR 2005-2006 award.

EISA is the largest editorial multimedia organisation in Europe, with a membership of fifty Audio, Mobile Electronics, Video and Photo magazines drawn from twenty European countries. Every year, the EISA Awards celebrate new photographic products such as interchangeable lenses, digital and film compact and SLR cameras. The Awards applaud the products that combine the most advanced technology with the most desirable features.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

‘24-hour camera’ scoops prestigious European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) award

Fujifilm announced today that it has been awarded a coveted EISA* Award for its critically acclaimed FinePix F10 Zoom camera.  This latest addition to the Fujifilm digital camera range has been named European Pocket Camera of the Year 2005-2006.

The FinePix F10 Zoom incorporates some of Fujifilm’s most progressive technology developments of recent months, which have won it wide acclaim amongst professional testers, the media and consumers.

Acoustica Press Release

(Acoustica Inc, Oakhurst, CA, August 1, 2005) - Acoustica Inc. has released Acoustica CD Label Maker Version 2.41. that now automatically imports your iTunes play list. Simply click the “iTunes” button and it will integrate automatically with iTunes and your playlists. Acoustica CD Label Maker automatically imports your track information from Acoustica MP3 CD Burner, WinAmp, Easy CD Creator or any other popular play list or previously burnt CD! Full of custom art for holidays and special occasions like Christmas, Valentines, birthdays, vacations, weddings and more! Print on over 400 paper or stock sticker labels and CD jewel case templates.  Acoustica CD/DVD Label Maker also supports direct-to-CD printing on over 40 printers.

The HP Photosmart E317 is announced today. The HP E317 is a 5 megapixel digital camera aimed at first-time users. The E317 features a 3.8 cm LCD screen, 1x optical zoom and 16 MB of internal memory. The HP Photosmart E317 Digital Camera is available from September 1 at a street price of €129.

HP Press Release

HP Provides a Great Value Introduction to Simple, Fun, Digital Photography - New Digital Camera for first time digital photographers is easy-to-use and affordable

HP today unveiled the HP Photosmart E317 Digital Camera. Ideal for first time digital photographers, this great value camera offers a range of intuitive functions and easy-to-use features, making the transition into digital photography simple and enjoyable.

Featuring great quality 5 megapixel (MP) resolution, the HP Photosmart E317 Digital Camera delivers the type of crisp, vivid photos normally offered by a much more expensive camera. Taking photos with such impressive resolution gives users the freedom to produce high quality prints in a range of sizes from 10 x 15 cm up to A4. Additionally, the camera features five shooting modes,
including ‘action mode’, ‘portrait mode’ and ‘sunset mode’, for optimised image quality in a variety of conditions.

The HP Photosmart 2575 All-in-One is announced today. The HP 2575 is an all in one printer, scanner and copier and it has a built-in Ethernet connection. A 6.4 cm colour LCD screen allows you to edit and print photos directly from a digital camera without having to connect the HP Photosmart 2575 to a computer. The HP 2575 offers a scanning resolution of up to 2400 x 4800-dpi resolution and 48-bit colour. The HP Photosmart 2575 All-in-One is available from October 3 at a recommended street price of €199 / £149.99.

HP Press Release

HP Delivers Smart Photo Printing at Home - New HP Photosmart 2575 All-in-One for professional-quality photo printing, scanning and copying

HP today announced the launch of the HP Photosmart 2575 All-in-One Printer, Scanner and Copier. With fast output speeds and networking capabilities, users can print, copy and share high quality photos with friends and family at the touch of a button.

With built-in Ethernet connection this compact all-in-one is ideal for those who want a device that can be used by several people. A number of PCs or laptops can be easily added to the all-in-one’s network, enabling users to access the device from a number of rooms in the home.

The HP Photosmart 3210 and HP Photosmart 3310 are announced today. The HP 3210 and HP 3310 are all in one printers, scanners and copiers that use 6 individual inks. Photos can be printed by the 3310 and 3210 in just 14 seconds thanks to a newly designed wider printhead with 3,900 nozzles. Both the HP Photosmart 3210 and HP Photosmart 3310 can scan photos at up to 4800 x 4800 dpi resolution. The HP 3210 offers a 6.4 cm colour LCD screen, whilst the HP 3310 has an even bigger 9.1 cm screen. Both products offer built-in networking, whilst the 3310 also features full wireless connectivity. The HP Photosmart 3210 All-in-One is available from October 3 at a recommended street price of €299 / £229.99. The HP Photosmart 3310 All-in-One is also available from October 3 at a recommended street price of €399 / £299.99.

HP Press Release

HP Launches the HP Photosmart 3210 and 3310 All-in-Ones with Ground Breaking Photo Printing Speeds - Professional photo lab quality with versatility

HP today announced the launch of the HP Photosmart 3210 and HP Photosmart 3310 All-in-Ones with remarkably increased photo printing speeds.  Featuring breakthrough ink printing technology and six individual HP 363 Ink Cartridges with HP Vivera Inks, these all-in-ones are the perfect solution for users who need to quickly print, or copy large quantities of high quality photos or documents.

Both the HP Photosmart 3210 and 3310 All-in-Ones boast a newly designed printing system, which delivers print speeds of up to 14 seconds per photo up to 32 pages per minute (ppm) in black and white and up to 31 ppm in colour. These breakthrough speeds are generated by a newly designed wider printhead with 3,900 nozzles that deliver up to 140 million drops of ink per second, more than ever before.

HP Photosmart 8050 is announced. The HP Photosmart 8050 features a 1.8 inch colour display and can print a sequence of images or a single still image from a digital video clip. The HP 8050 costs €149 and will be available from September 15th.

HP Press Release

Creative Photo Printing With or Without a PC - The HP Photosmart 8050 Photo Printer delivers excellent quality photos even without using a PC

HP today announced the launch of the HP Photosmart 8050 Photo Printer, ideal for home photo printing enthusiasts. Affordable and easy to use, this versatile printer combines innovative HP technologies at breakthrough print speeds, creating outstanding quality colour and black and white photos or documents.

Fast and reliable print performances are part of the HP Photosmart 8050 Photo Printer’s appeal. It is capable of printing photos on a variety of paper sizes, including 10 x 15 cm, 13 x18 cm, or panorama 10 x 30 cm in as fast as 27 seconds.  It can also print documents at breakthrough speeds up to 30 pages per minute (ppm) in black and 24ppm in colour, ensuring fast high quality results.

The winners of the July 2005 PhotographyBLOG Competition have now been decided. The theme for July was “Portraits” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 3 winners:

1st Place
“Bathed in Light” by RichAdams
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ShutterPoint.com one-year subscription with 100 megabytes of storage space
Kindly donated by ShutterPoint.
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2nd Place
“Thinking” by avan
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Prize: Photobird.com one-year subscription with 100 megabytes of storage space
Kindly donated by Photobird.com.
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3rd Place
“Trapper John” by Maculatus
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Prize: 1 copy of Powerretouche Full Pro Pack
Kindly donated by Powerretouche.
http://powerretouche.com

Congratulations to the 3 winners and thanks to everyone who took part!

The August 2005 Competition is now open for entries. This is a monthly photography competition with a specific theme and prizes for the top 3 photos. The winning entries will be decided by a panel of judges. You just have to submit one photograph to the Competition Gallery that best interprets August’s theme, which is “Landscapes”.

Olympus UK Press Release

Further EISA success for Olympus

London, 14th August 2005 - Olympus is delighted to announce that they have been successful once again in the European Imaging & Sound Association (EISA) Awards. Consolidating the success of the C-8080 Wide Zoom last year, which was named “Digital Camera of the Year”, the C-7070 Wide Zoom has been crowned “European Compact Camera of the Year 2005/6” by the judging panel.

With a judging panel drawn from fifty leading audio, mobile electronics, video and photography press in twenty European countries, EISA are renowned for their independence and good judgement.