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Olympus is the latest digital camera manufacturer to report disappointing financial performance in the last quarter, as its net profits tumble by 62%.
“Olympus has blamed its woes in the digital camera market on its failure to launch popular cameras in a timely fashion. As a result, it has been unable to distinguish its products, making them susceptible to discounting. Another problem is its relatively small presence in fast-growing digital single lens reflex (SLR) models, high-end cameras that yield fatter margins and are less vulnerable to price falls than simple point-and-shoot compact cameras.”
Website: Reuters - Weak digital camera sales push Olympus profit down
Olympus is the latest digital camera manufacturer to report disappointing financial performance in the last quarter, as its net profits tumble by 62%. “Olympus has blamed its woes in the digital camera market on its failure to launch popular cameras in a timely fashion. As a result, it has been…
NikonNet Press Release
NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind The Lens’ Honor the Work of Internationally Acclaimed Travel Photographer Rosanne Pennella
MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/—Professional photographers will tell you that to succeed as a pro takes more than skill. One needs dedication, planning and even a little luck. Rosanne Pennella added self-confidence, courage, passion and inspiration to this combination.
This August, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of admired travel photographer Rosanne Pennella, a woman who took a chance and pursued her passion.
“NikonNet is pleased to honor the images and extraordinary career of Rosanne Pennella in this August’s ‘Legends Behind the Lens,’” said Anna Marie Bakker, General Manager of Communications at Nikon Inc. “She’s been an inspiration for so many years, not only making outstanding contributions in travel photography, but sharing her knowledge and expertise as well.”
NikonNet Press Release NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind The Lens’ Honor the Work of Internationally Acclaimed Travel Photographer Rosanne Pennella MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/—Professional photographers will tell you that to succeed as a pro takes more than skill. One needs dedication, planning and even a little luck. Rosanne Pennella added…
Transcend Press Release
Transcend Releases the latest Advancement in SD™ Memory Card Technology, the SuperFast 150X SD™ Memory Card
The growing popularity of high-resolution digital cameras and multimedia devices has increased the demand for faster and better performing Flash Memory Cards. Transcend Information Inc., a world leader in flash memory devices, continues its role as an innovative developer with the release of its 150X Ultra-Performance High-speed Secure Digital (SD™) Cards (up to 2GB), the highest performing SD™ Memory Cards in the world.
Transcend Press Release Transcend Releases the latest Advancement in SD™ Memory Card Technology, the SuperFast 150X SD™ Memory Card The growing popularity of high-resolution digital cameras and multimedia devices has increased the demand for faster and better performing Flash Memory Cards. Transcend Information Inc., a world leader in flash memory…
X-Rite Press Release
Grandville, MI – August 1, 2005 –X-Rite (NASDAQ: XRIT) today announced that its Pulse™ ColorElite System has received the 2005 PIA/GATF Intertech Technology Award, one of the most coveted awards in the graphic arts industry. The Pulse ColorElite System was selected by a panel of independent judges from a record 52 nominations. This is the second major award garnered by Pulse in the past two months. The award-winning color management solution received the Five Star Award from Photoshop User Magazine in June.
Commenting on the award, James Weaver, Vice President of Marketing and Product Development said, “We are honored to receive the highest recognition for innovation in the Graphic Arts market. We thank all of the judges who evaluated Pulse and will proudly display this award at Print 2005 in September.”
X-Rite Press Release Grandville, MI – August 1, 2005 –X-Rite (NASDAQ: XRIT) today announced that its Pulse™ ColorElite System has received the 2005 PIA/GATF Intertech Technology Award, one of the most coveted awards in the graphic arts industry. The Pulse ColorElite System was selected by a panel of independent judges…
The Spanish website Quesabesde have published their review of the Nikon D50, a new affordable 6.1 megapixel digital SLR.
Website: Quesabesde - Nikon D50 Review
The Spanish website Quesabesde have published their review of the Nikon D50, a new affordable 6.1 megapixel digital SLR. Website: Quesabesde - Nikon D50 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Nikon D50 Write a Review of the Nikon D50
ePhotoZine have the first online review of the new Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens wide-angle zoom lens for digital SLRs.
” This lens is sharp! At 20mm, resolution tests showed it matched, and at one point even slightly out performed the venerable Canon 17-40mm L. At 15mm it’s a little soft at the edges, although still nice in the centre, but by the time it gets down to the 10mm mark the edges have improved again. In fact, at the wide end, the overall performance was the best in the range. The lens has obviously been optimised for the shorter focal length as there was no distortion there, whereas the 20mm end did have a little pin-cushioning. “
ePhotoZine have the first online review of the new Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens wide-angle zoom lens for digital SLRs. ” This lens is sharp! At 20mm, resolution tests showed it matched, and at one point even slightly out performed the venerable Canon 17-40mm L. At 15mm it’s…
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat.cz have published their review of the A4 Epson Stylus Photo R800 printer.
Website: FotoAparat.cz - Epson Stylus Photo R800 Review
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat.cz have published their review of the A4 Epson Stylus Photo R800 printer. Website: FotoAparat.cz - Epson Stylus Photo R800 Review Website: Read my review of the Epson Stylus Photo R800 Check the Latest Prices for the Epson Stylus Photo R800
TrustedReviews have published their review of the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S45 compact digicam.
“There’s no doubt the S45 is an attractive camera, and thanks to the sandblasted matt metal finish it will stay looking good for a long time. Pentax build quality has always been good and the S45 is certainly no exception. The pressed aluminium body feels very strong, with no creaks or flexing when squeezed. Design and handling are superb, with a comfortable handgrip on the front, easy-to-use controls on the back and that huge LCD monitor. The card slot hatch is separate from the battery hatch and is latched and spring-loaded. The battery hatch is on the base of the camera, but since the tripod bush is right over on the left edge it might be possible to change batteries while the camera is fixed on a tripod.”
Website: TrustedReviews - Pentax Optio S45 Review
TrustedReviews have published their review of the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S45 compact digicam. “There’s no doubt the S45 is an attractive camera, and thanks to the sandblasted matt metal finish it will stay looking good for a long time. Pentax build quality has always been good and the S4…
ByteSector have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix 7900, a 7 megapixel digital camera featuring a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format.
“In standard shooting mode, the camera provides enough manual control to please most advanced users, but not so much that it’ll overwhelm a beginner. You get adequate control over the shutter by being able to adjust it +/- 2.0 EV (exposure units) in increments of 1/3 EV. While this isn’t quite the same shutter speed control that many other cameras provide, this feature is good enough in that the camera’s AI typically sets the right exposure automatically. This is more useful if you need to purposely over or underexpose a shot slightly.”
Website: ByteSector - Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review
Website: Read my Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review
ByteSector have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix 7900, a 7 megapixel digital camera featuring a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format. “In standard shooting mode, the camera provides enough manual control to please most advanced users…
Pocket-Lint.co.uk 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.
“Image quality is excellent, with exposures generally very good, focusing working well (even in low light and despite the camera lacking an AF assist lamp) although some shots had a very slight fuzziness when the camera was working hard in lower lighting conditions and at higher ISOs. However, the SuperCCD HR works well at those higher ISOs (up to ISO 800) and noise is well controlled indeed, less noise is good and sharpness can be tweaked on a PC later if needed.”
Pocket-Lint.co.uk - Fujifilm FinePix Z1 Zoom Review
Pocket-Lint.co.uk 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. “Image quality is excellent, with exposures generally very good, focusing working well (even in low light and despite the camera lacking an AF…
Kodak Easyshare P880 and Kodak Easyshare P850 digital cameras are announced today. The Kodak Easyshare P880 is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2,5 inch LCD screen. The Kodak P880 is available in September for £449.99. The Kodak Easyshare P850 is a 5.1 megapixel model with a 12x 36–432 mm image stabilized ultrazoom lens. The Kodak P850 is also available in September for £349.99. For the first time, Kodak has added RAW file support to both the P880 and P850. In addition, Kodak is introducing a host of accessories including the new external KODAK P20 Zoom Flash, £99.99 (RRP), which intelligently and automatically interacts with the P880 and P850 cameras for additional flash range.
Kodak UK Press Release
New KODAK EASYSHARE P-Series Digital Cameras Unveiled; High Performance Models Bring KODAK Technologies, Simplicity to Serious Photographers
Flagship EASYSHARE P880 Model Features 24 mm Wide-Angle Zoom Lens, Full Range of Advanced Controls; £449 Camera a New Alternative to Pricier, Bulkier DSLRs
LONDON, August 2 — Building on the global success of its EASYSHARE digital photography system, Eastman Kodak Company today announced the KODAK EASYSHARE P-Series camera line. This new class of advanced digital cameras extends Kodak’s signature simplicity-of-operation to avid photographers, giving them better tools to capture the exact images they want.
Kodak Easyshare P880 and Kodak Easyshare P850 digital cameras are announced today. The Kodak Easyshare P880 is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2,5 inch LCD screen. The Kodak P880 is available in September for £449.99. The Kodak Easyshare P850 is a 5.1 megapixel model…
It was only announced a few hours ago, but tht hasn’t stopped DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis from publishing the first online review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5, an ultra-slim 5.1 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
Website: Fotopolis - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 Review
It was only announced a few hours ago, but tht hasn’t stopped DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis from publishing the first online review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5, an ultra-slim 5.1 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Website: Fotopolis - Sony…
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 is announced. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 is an ultra-slim 5.1 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. The Sony T5 has a vertical design and is available in 4 colours - red, champagne gold, silver and black. The Sony DSC-T5 will be available in September for about $350.
Sony Press Release
CAPTURE THE ACTION AND COLOR IN STYLE WITH SONY’S NEW CYBER-SHOT DSC-T5
SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2005 — Why not spice up the color and activity of fall with Sony’s latest “always with you, always ready” compact camera that easily slips in your pocket or smallest bag. The new Cyber-shot® DSC-T5 digital camera is ultra slim, yet delivers great pictures.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 is announced. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 is an ultra-slim 5.1 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. The Sony T5 has a vertical design and is available in 4 colours - red, champagne gold, silver and black. The Sony DSC-T…
Mamiya 645 AFDII is announced. The Mamiya 645 AFDII 6x4.5cm medium format film camera that accepts digital backs. The new Mamiya 645 AFDII replaces the now discontinued 645AFD. The Mamiya 645 AFDII will be available from September 2005 and will retail at £1872 for the camera body and £2553 for the body, 80mm lens and 120/220 RFH. (Prices exclude VAT).
Mamiya Press Release
We are pleased to introduce the 645AFDII, a successor model of the discontinued 645AFD.
* Mamiya 645AFDII Body w/Neck Strap
* Mamiya 645AFDII Body w/AF 80mm f/2.8 Lens & Film Back HM401
The product highlights of our new 645AFDII are …
* Electronically controlled mirror-up
* 1/3 or 1/2 f/stop adjustment of aperture and shutter speed
* Dedicated buttons for multiple exposure and auto-bracket
* 36 custom setting menus
* New “l + l” shaped AF sensor (was “l-l” shaped)
* 2-way (normal or spot) auto-focusing
* AF lock function
* 2 or 3 shot auto-bracketing
Mamiya 645 AFDII is announced. The Mamiya 645 AFDII 6x4.5cm medium format film camera that accepts digital backs. The new Mamiya 645 AFDII replaces the now discontinued 645AFD. The Mamiya 645 AFDII will be available from September 2005 and will retail at £1872 for the camera body and £2553 for…
This weeks “Sunday Morning Photographer” column from Mike Johnston urges you to feel the noise (I know, bad Slade reference).
“It’s that everybody always seems to be talking about noise. Every time I log on to a forum somewhere, people are deeply concerned about it. Such-and-such a camera has noise. Noise at ISO 3200. Noisy sensor. Too much noise. I hear more noise about noise than I do about the national debt. What in the world…? Noise has got to be the biggest non-problem in all of digital photography. First of all, complaining about noise in pictures is like complaining that you can see brushstrokes in paintings at the museum. It’s just a hallmark of the technique; it’s not something to decry, it’s something to enjoy.”
Website: The Sunday Morning Photographer: “Nothing About Noise”
This weeks “Sunday Morning Photographer” column from Mike Johnston urges you to feel the noise (I know, bad Slade reference). “It’s that everybody always seems to be talking about noise. Every time I log on to a forum somewhere, people are deeply concerned about it. Such-and-such a camera has noise…
Fujifilm have released a firmware update for the FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR.
The firmware (Ver.2.12 to Ver.2.16 ) update incorporates the following issues.
1) Updates for compatibility of Nikon flash units.
2) Updates for custom white balance function and exposure control function on the PC control mode.
Website: FujiFilm FinePix S3 Pro Firmware
Fujifilm have released a firmware update for the FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR. The firmware (Ver.2.12 to Ver.2.16 ) update incorporates the following issues. 1) Updates for compatibility of Nikon flash units. 2) Updates for custom white balance function and exposure control function on the PC control mode. Website: FujiFilm…
Vosonic have released new firmware updates for three of its portable storage devices, including the Vosonic X’S Drive II Plus VP2160 (pictured).
DSP Firmware Update 0A-1.1.8 for VP6210/ VP6300
Improve broadcasting system (NTSC / PAL ) seeting
- Add supporting for Canon 350D RAW, Minolta RAW
- Add supporting for video preview.
- Add supporting for Thai language
Firmware Update v1.08 for VP2160
- Improve the USB read/write speed up to approx. 20MB/sec
- Firmware Update V1.09 for VP3320
- PS1161 Firmware V1.09EV:Improve the file searching.
- PS2101 Firmware V1.09 :Support xD -1G (M-Type)
Website: Vosonic
Vosonic have released new firmware updates for three of its portable storage devices, including the Vosonic X’S Drive II Plus VP2160 (pictured). DSP Firmware Update 0A-1.1.8 for VP6210/ VP6300 Improve broadcasting system (NTSC / PAL ) seeting - Add supporting for Canon 350D RAW, Minolta RAW - Add supporting for…
Fujifilm UK Press Release
Fujifilm combines pre-sales enquiry and technical support lines into one number
From today, Fujifilm customers can obtain product information or technical support by using one number: 0870 084 1310. This number will also allow customers to gain access to the latest stockist details, as well as technical and service information.
The 0870 084 1310 number will replace the 0207 586 1477 number, which is soon to be discontinued.
Fujifilm UK Press Release Fujifilm combines pre-sales enquiry and technical support lines into one number From today, Fujifilm customers can obtain product information or technical support by using one number: 0870 084 1310. This number will also allow customers to gain access to the latest stockist details, as well as…
Photoxels have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom, which has an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Super CCD sensor with 6.1 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“Being able to take pictures at ISO 400 in a P&S consumer digital camera without noise being much of a problem is unheard of—until now. The Fujifilm F10 goes one step further to provide a high ISO 1600—available mostly in high-end dSLR cameras—with acceptable noise in 4x6 in. prints and 800x600 pixels screen display. For many amateur photographers, the possibility to at last use a digital camera in sunny and low-light conditions alike makes the Fujifilm F10 a very attractive digital camera.”
Website: Photoxels - Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom Review
Photoxels have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom, which has an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Super CCD sensor with 6.1 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “Being able to take pictures at ISO 400 in a P&S consumer digital camera without noise being much of a…
DIWA member and Slovenian website e-fotografija have published a comparative review of three ultra-zoom digicams, the Canon PowerShot S2 IS (pictured), Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 and the Panasonic DMC-FZ5.
Website: e-fotografija - Canon S2 IS – Panasonic FZ5 – Sony H1
Check the Latest Prices for the Canon PowerShot S2 IS
DIWA member and Slovenian website e-fotografija have published a comparative review of three ultra-zoom digicams, the Canon PowerShot S2 IS (pictured), Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 and the Panasonic DMC-FZ5. Website: e-fotografija - Canon S2 IS – Panasonic FZ5 – Sony H1 Check the Latest Prices for the Canon PowerShot S2 IS…