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Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0.1 update has been released by Adobe (Windows only).
The Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 3.0.1 updates several issues discovered after Photoshop Elements 3.0 was released, including:
• It is easier to download new creation templates for PhotoBooks, Calendars, and other creations.
• Users can now change the format of dates in the Photo Well from U.S. to European.
Note: This update is for Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Windows only. The Mac version does not require an update.
Website: Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0.1 Update
Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0.1 update has been released by Adobe (Windows only). The Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 3.0.1 updates several issues discovered after Photoshop Elements 3.0 was released, including: • It is easier to download new creation templates for PhotoBooks, Calendars, and other creations. • Users can now change the format…
eDigitalPhoto have just reviewed the new 4 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3 digital camera.
” During a pro baseball game one evening, I used the long focal lengths for tight shots of distant players. With most cameras, I would not have been able to get sharp telephoto shots without using a high ISO setting for fast shutter speeds. The Anti-Shake function, previously available only in some A-series DiMAGE cameras, certainly came in handy. It allowed me to shoot at ISO 100 for superior image quality—with minimal digital noise—until after sunset.”
Website: eDigitalPhoto - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3 Review
eDigitalPhoto have just reviewed the new 4 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3 digital camera. ” During a pro baseball game one evening, I used the long focal lengths for tight shots of distant players. With most cameras, I would not have been able to get sharp telephoto shots without using…
Epson Stylus Photo RX620 announced: the Stylus Photo RX620 is an all-in-one inkjet multifunction printer featuring a 2400X4800 dpi flatbed scanner, 2.5 inch preview monitor, integrated memory card reader, 6 individual ink cartridges and up 5760dpi print resolution. The Epson Stylus Photo RX620 can also back up data directly from CD-R/Zip drives via its USB port. The RX620 will cost £199 RRP inc VAT.
Epson UK Press Release
EPSON® launches a standalone all-in-one home photo centre to meet the requirements of photo enthusiasts
Placing the emphasis on high resolution printing and scanning, the Epson Stylus Photo RX620 all-in-one offers a complete no-compromise solution for home photo users working from both digital and analogue photo sources.
4th February 2005 - Epson announces the latest addition to its all-in-one printer series, the Epson Stylus Photo RX620. The Epson Stylus Photo RX620 sports an array of features to meet the demands of photo enthusiasts who need to scan, print and store new and old images, making it the most versatile and easy to use all-in-one photo printer on the market.
The Epson Stylus Photo RX620 makes it easy to retrieve the photos you want from all of your photo archives. Using the 2400X4800 dpi MatrixCCD scanner, you can produce high-quality copies of photos, whilst the unique direct print function quickly produces photos directly from old negative film sources.
Epson Stylus Photo RX620 announced: the Stylus Photo RX620 is an all-in-one inkjet multifunction printer featuring a 2400X4800 dpi flatbed scanner, 2.5 inch preview monitor, integrated memory card reader, 6 individual ink cartridges and up 5760dpi print resolution. The Epson Stylus Photo RX620 can also back up data directly from…
The AFT PRO-Gear SOLO memory card reader from Atech Flash is reviewed by ePhotoZine.
“The AFT PRO-Gear SOLO is one of the latest 10 in 1 readers that supports 10 card formats such as Compact Flash Type I, Type II, Microdrive, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, Smart Media, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick MagicGate and xD-Picture Card. It’s a sleek designed product that is far more attractive than the earlier bulkier versions. With dimensions of 86.5mm x 14.8mm x 59.7mm it’s smaller than a pack of playing cards and has three slots so you could put three different card types in and transfer date between them.”
Website: AFT PRO-Gear SOLO Review
The AFT PRO-Gear SOLO memory card reader from Atech Flash is reviewed by ePhotoZine. “The AFT PRO-Gear SOLO is one of the latest 10 in 1 readers that supports 10 card formats such as Compact Flash Type I, Type II, Microdrive, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, Smart Media, Memory Stick, Memory Stick…
DigitalCameraInfo have posted a first look at the new 7 megapixel Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom, which was announced at the CES show a few weeks ago.
“For an estimated street cost of $699 (USD), the asking price of the C-7070 may put it out of the reach of many targeted users. While the camera is designed to appeal to both prosumer and consumer level photographers, $699 is a bit steep for most developing point-and-shooters to invest. Olympus may also alienate prosumer users as SLR prices continue to fall, many of whom will likely opt to throw in another hundred dollars or so and walk away with a digital SLR that will provide significantly more options, flexibility, and higher quality images (although no videos).”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom Preview
DigitalCameraInfo have posted a first look at the new 7 megapixel Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom, which was announced at the CES show a few weeks ago. “For an estimated street cost of $699 (USD), the asking price of the C-7070 may put it out of the reach of many targeted…
DigiCamReview.co.uk have published a review of the Olympus C-470 ZOOM (also known as the D-590 Zoom), a digicam with four megapixels, 3x optical zoom and a 1.8” anti-glare LCD screen.
“The design is good, the camera is quite small, and pocketable, the camera is quite stylish when you get used to it. The 1.8” screen updates smoothly and has accurate colour and makes it easier to view and compose your pictures. The camera is very easy to use, the menu system is easy to use and there are is a good layout of buttons and controls. There is an okay choice of options and features, including a good choice of scenes. The camera speed seems okay in use, although could be quicker. There is no custom white balance, and no manual ISO settings, but for someone looking for an easy to use point and shoot camera this shouldn’t be a problem.”
Website: DigiCamReview.co.uk - Olympus C-470 ZOOM Review
DigiCamReview.co.uk have published a review of the Olympus C-470 ZOOM (also known as the D-590 Zoom), a digicam with four megapixels, 3x optical zoom and a 1.8” anti-glare LCD screen. “The design is good, the camera is quite small, and pocketable, the camera is quite stylish when you get used…
Shutterbug Magazine has a short guide to creating panoramic shots with digital cameras, concentrating on the technique rather than the particular stitching software package.
” If your camera captures only 1, 2, or 3 megapixels, there’s another benefit to this technique. Combining two or more frames to make a pano can significantly increase the file size, detail, and resolution, so you can make bigger prints. Furthermore, there’s the wide angle factor. At the wide angle end of the zoom on most consumer digital cameras, the angle of view bottoms out at the equivalent of a 35mm lens on a 35mm format camera. That’s not nearly wide enough for me. But by shooting two or more frames and combining them you can expand the horizontal angle of coverage, effectively creating a serious wide angle view.”
Website: Shutterbug - How To Shoot & Stitch A Panorama With Any Camera
Shutterbug Magazine has a short guide to creating panoramic shots with digital cameras, concentrating on the technique rather than the particular stitching software package. ” If your camera captures only 1, 2, or 3 megapixels, there’s another benefit to this technique. Combining two or more frames to make a pano…
The Nikon SB-600 speedlight flashgun is reviewed by Ken Rockwell. The SB-600 features Nikon’s new i-TTL Balanced Fill Flash technology, has a GN of 30 (35mm at ISO 100), full directional bounce flexibility and an easy to use LCD display. RRP is £229.99.
“The SB-600 does all the things the SB-800 does that anyone really cares about and costs $110 less. You get a smaller, lighter flash with almost as much power and all the features you care about, like automatic wireless TTL remote control. Of course Nikon would prefer you buy the SB-800, so that’s what you’ll see promoted everywhere. Nikon doesn’t go out of their way ensuring this is in stock, either.”
The Nikon SB-600 speedlight flashgun is reviewed by Ken Rockwell. The SB-600 features Nikon’s new i-TTL Balanced Fill Flash technology, has a GN of 30 (35mm at ISO 100), full directional bounce flexibility and an easy to use LCD display. RRP is £229.99. “The SB-600 does all the things the…
Despite living in Paris for the last few months, I haven’t taken any photos of the Eiffel Tower at night (yet). It seems that I probably won’t be able to, or at least I shouldn’t if I want to stay within the boundaries of the law, as it seems that Eiffel Tower is actually copyrighted! The the lighting display which adorns the tower at night is copyrighted by SNTE, the company who mainitain it. Technically speaking, both amateur and professional photographers aren’t allowed to publish photographs of the Eiffel Tower at night without permission from SNTE. Bonkers.
Thanks to Sanj for the link.
Website: The Fast Company Weblog - Eiffel Tower: Repossessed
Despite living in Paris for the last few months, I haven’t taken any photos of the Eiffel Tower at night (yet). It seems that I probably won’t be able to, or at least I shouldn’t if I want to stay within the boundaries of the law, as it seems that…
Pentax have released new versions of their Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory software for the 6 megapixel Pentax *ist DS (pictured) and *ist D DSLRs.
Website: Pentax Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory (for Windows) - Version 2.1
Website: Pentax Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory Updater (for Macintosh) - Version 2.1
Pentax have released new versions of their Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory software for the 6 megapixel Pentax *ist DS (pictured) and *ist D DSLRs. Website: Pentax Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory (for Windows) - Version 2.1 Website: Pentax Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory Updater (for Macintosh) - Version 2.…
CNET News are running an interesting story on the use of image processors, looking at which digital camera manufacturers make their own and which use chips from 3rd partys like Pixim, Texas Instruments and NuCore.
“So far, progress is proceeding in a bottom-up fashion. NuCore has landed deals with Contax, Kyocera and JVC, among others, and has shipped a million chips since production began in 2001. Texas Instruments maintains comfortable relationships with Kodak and HP, the top two U.S. manufacturers, and sells its chips for use in cameras from Olympus and Samsung.”
Website: CNET News - Who will become the Intel of photography?
CNET News are running an interesting story on the use of image processors, looking at which digital camera manufacturers make their own and which use chips from 3rd partys like Pixim, Texas Instruments and NuCore. “So far, progress is proceeding in a bottom-up fashion. NuCore has landed deals with Contax…
CNET have just reviewed the entry-level Kodak Easyshare CX7330, which has 3 megapixels and a 3 optical zoom lens.
“Under most conditions, the CX7330 delivered appropriate exposures. High-contrast shots, however, showed washed-out highlights, but shadow capture was good. Colors were true and, when properly exposed, showed good saturation. Purple fringing and other chromatic aberrations were minimal, and though the CX7330 had trouble capturing fine details, they won’t be missed in average-size snapshot prints.”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare CX7330 Review
CNET have just reviewed the entry-level Kodak Easyshare CX7330, which has 3 megapixels and a 3 optical zoom lens. “Under most conditions, the CX7330 delivered appropriate exposures. High-contrast shots, however, showed washed-out highlights, but shadow capture was good. Colors were true and, when properly exposed, showed good saturation. Purple fringing…
CNET have reviewed the Contax SL300R T*, a 3.2 megapixel digital camera which features a Carl Zeiss T* Lens, slim swivel body design and unlimited continuous shooting at 3.5fps.
“The Contax SL300R T*‘s image quality was average. Exposures were even, and there was a reasonable amount of detail in both highlights and shadows, but the sharpness you might expect from a 3.2-megapixel camera just wasn’t there. Noise was abundant at higher ISO ratings, limiting the usefulness of the ISO 800 setting for sports photography.”
Website: CNET - Contax SL300R T* Review
CNET have reviewed the Contax SL300R T*, a 3.2 megapixel digital camera which features a Carl Zeiss T* Lens, slim swivel body design and unlimited continuous shooting at 3.5fps. “The Contax SL300R T*‘s image quality was average. Exposures were even, and there was a reasonable amount of detail in both…
Photo Marketing Association International Press Release
Full Trade Show Floor Spells Exciting PMA 2005 Orlando
JACKSON, Mich. – Photo Marketing Association International announces more than 600 imaging product suppliers have already committed to exhibit at the PMA 2005 Annual Convention and Trade Show, to be held February 20-23, 2005 at the Orange County Convention Center, West Building, in Orlando, Florida. More than 750 firms are ultimately expected to exhibit at the event.
PhotographyBLOG will be at PMA covering all the latest photography announcements from what will certainly be a busy show. You can quickly find out what the latest announcements are by regularly checking our PMA 2005 Show Report. If you want to be notified of all the major product announcements via email, then sign-up for our PMA Alert service.
Photo Marketing Association International Press Release Full Trade Show Floor Spells Exciting PMA 2005 Orlando JACKSON, Mich. – Photo Marketing Association International announces more than 600 imaging product suppliers have already committed to exhibit at the PMA 2005 Annual Convention and Trade Show, to be held February 20-23, 2005 at…
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 was first announced in September 2004 and sits just under the DiMAGE A2 in the Konica Minolta pecking order. The DiMAGE A200 has a unique CCD-shift anti-shake mechanism that enables you to take sharp photos at slower shutter speeds than ever before, plus a manual zooming ring that really makes a difference to the handling. Other noteworthy features include the vari-angle LCD monitor, which rotates 270° vertically and 180° horizontally, the 7x wide-angle optical zoom lens that is equivalent to 28-200mm on a 35mm SLR camera, and the 8 megapixel sensor which produces massive image sizes that are perfect for large prints. So do all of these features work together to make the Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 a technological tour-de-force, or is the camera less than the sum of its parts? Find out in my extensive review.
Website: Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 Review
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 was first announced in September 2004 and sits just under the DiMAGE A2 in the Konica Minolta pecking order. The DiMAGE A200 has a unique CCD-shift anti-shake mechanism that enables you to take sharp photos at slower shutter speeds than ever before, plus a manual…
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WIN WIN WIN! We are pleased to announce a joint-effort with dpnow to draw attention to our respective newsletter competitions. This month Photographyblog is offering the following prizes to all newsletter subscribers. - 2 prizes of 1000 A5 Colour Posctards - 2 prizes of 1000 A6 Colour Postcards - …
Fujifilm Japan announces the Q1 DIGITAL 4.0 Ir, a 4 megapixel camera offering infrared communication. The design of the Q1 DIGITAL 4.0Ir is based on an APS camera (remember those?!) and it will be available in Japan on February 9th. LetsGoDigital have more details.
Website: Fujifilm Japan - Q1 DIGITAL 4.0 Ir
Fujifilm Japan announces the Q1 DIGITAL 4.0 Ir, a 4 megapixel camera offering infrared communication. The design of the Q1 DIGITAL 4.0Ir is based on an APS camera (remember those?!) and it will be available in Japan on February 9th. LetsGoDigital have more details. Website: Fujifilm Japan - Q1 DIGITAL…
The Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has released a report that which claims that sales of digital cameras will rise by 20.8% in 2005, to a total of to 72.2 million units. The actual growth rate has slowed, as in 2004 sales rose by 37.7% on the previous year.
“Digital single-lens reflex cameras performed favorably amid such bleakness, though. The volume of global shipments sharply increased 167% compared to a year earlier to 300,000 units, while the worth also sharply soared 152% to 22.9 billion yen.ly.”
Website: Graphic Exchange News - Japanese camera makers predict 20.8% rise in digital camera shipments
The Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has released a report that which claims that sales of digital cameras will rise by 20.8% in 2005, to a total of to 72.2 million units. The actual growth rate has slowed, as in 2004 sales rose by 37.7% on the previous year…
Globetechnology have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart 375 compact photo printer.
“Regardless of price — and keep in mind that the per-print cost mentioned above doesn’t include the unit’s $250 price tag — there is something appealing about being able print a nice looking picture whenever and wherever you like. The HP Photosmart 375 is a nearly ideal fit for amateur photographers on the go who don’t mind shelling out a few extra bucks in order to see hard copies of their pictures immediately.”
Thanks to Sanj for the link.
Website: Globetechnology - HP Photosmart 375 Compact Photo Printer Review
Globetechnology have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart 375 compact photo printer. “Regardless of price — and keep in mind that the per-print cost mentioned above doesn’t include the unit’s $250 price tag — there is something appealing about being able print a nice looking picture whenever and wherever you…
German website Photoworld.de have just posted their review of the competitively priced 8 megapixel Olympus E-300 DSLR (also known as the Evolt in the USA).
Website: Photoworld.de - Olympus E-300 Review
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German website Photoworld.de have just posted their review of the competitively priced 8 megapixel Olympus E-300 DSLR (also known as the Evolt in the USA). Website: Photoworld.de - Olympus E-300 Review Write a Review of the Olympus E-300 Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus E-300 / Evolt Write a…