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eSoft Imaging Press Release
eSoft Imaging has released FotoBalloon 2.0, a user-friendly image editor that lets you add floating annotations to your pictures. Captions, notes, and comments are inserted in the form of info-balloons, without degradation of the quality of the original image and without any attached files. Once included invisibly in each image, you can easily display your comments in a variety of ways.
In Auto Mode, the program displays your information balloons sequentially. It delivers a slide show, and leaves each balloon on the screen for the appropriate length of time, depending upon the amount of information in the balloon.
Thanks to Sanj for the link.
eSoft Imaging Press Release eSoft Imaging has released FotoBalloon 2.0, a user-friendly image editor that lets you add floating annotations to your pictures. Captions, notes, and comments are inserted in the form of info-balloons, without degradation of the quality of the original image and without any attached files. Once included…
Olympus Press Release
Olympus Announces Release Date & Specifications of Zuiko Digital ED7-14mm F4.0 Lens
* The information contained in this news release applies only to the Japanese market.
Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Hiroshi Komiya) is pleased to announce the release date and specifications of the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED7-14mm (14-28mm) F4.0 Olympus E-System interchangeable lens that was announced on September 28, 2004. Details are shown below.
Note: Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate equivalent focal length for a 35mm camera lens.
Release Date
The beginning of March 2005
Olympus Press Release Olympus Announces Release Date & Specifications of Zuiko Digital ED7-14mm F4.0 Lens * The information contained in this news release applies only to the Japanese market. Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Hiroshi Komiya) is pleased to announce the release date and specifications of the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED7-14mm (14-28mm)…
FujiFilm obviously drank a little too much at Christmas, as they have started a competition where you can win a digital camera every day from January 11th-17th. You do have to live in the United States though (which rules me out - damn it!). Visit the link below now for the chance to win one of the five models on offer, including the Finepix 5100 (pictured).
Website: Win a FujiFilm Digital Camera
FujiFilm obviously drank a little too much at Christmas, as they have started a competition where you can win a digital camera every day from January 11th-17th. You do have to live in the United States though (which rules me out - damn it!). Visit the link below now for…
The Spanish website Quesabesde have reviewed the new Sony DSC-P93, a 5-megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom.
Website: Quesabesde - Sony DSC-P93 Review
The Spanish website Quesabesde have reviewed the new Sony DSC-P93, a 5-megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom. Website: Quesabesde - Sony DSC-P93 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Sony DSC-P93
The Spanish website Quesabesde have just reviewed the 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A95.
The Spanish website Quesabesde have just reviewed the 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A95. Website: Quesabesde - Canon PowerShot A95 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon PowerShot A95
Imaging Resource have posted their review of the 7 megapixel Pentax Optio750Z.
“A very small macro area with great detail. Underexposure with the flash, but good detail still visible. The Pentax Optio 750Z performed very well in the macro category, capturing a minimum area of only 1.61 x 1.21 inches (41 x 31 millimeters). Resolution was very high, and a lot of fine detail was present in the dollar bill. Details were soft on the coins and brooch due to the shallow depth of field from the very short subject distance. A moderately high level of image noise interfered with detail definition slightly, but results were still pretty good.”
Imaging Resource have posted their review of the 7 megapixel Pentax Optio750Z. “A very small macro area with great detail. Underexposure with the flash, but good detail still visible. The Pentax Optio 750Z performed very well in the macro category, capturing a minimum area of only 1.61 x 1.21 inches…
Nikon have just announced the price and availability of the D2X, their new professional digital SLR camera which delivers 12.4 effective megapixels for both high-precision and high-speed performance.
Nikon Press Release
NIKON ANNOUNCES PRICING AND AVAILABILITY FOR D2X DIGITAL SLR CAMERA AND AF-S VR NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF LENS
Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce pricing and availability for its highly anticipated D2X professional digital SLR camera. The camera will begin shipping on February 25, 2005 with a suggested street price of $4999.95 (MSRP $6299.95).
Designed as a truly versatile workhorse camera for many professional disciplines, the 12.4 million-pixel D2X blends for the first time the high levels of resolution commercial clients demand with superb image quality, color consistency and class-leading speed. The D2X can comfortably shoot full resolution 12.4 million pixel images at 5 frames per second (up to 21 consecutive JPEGS and 15 NEFs), and when the situation demands yet faster frame rates, the D2X has a unique 6.8 megapixel ‘High Speed Cropped Image’ mode that boosts the shooting rate to 8 frames per second (up to 35 consecutive JPEGs or 26 NEFs) by cropping the number of pixels used on the sensor to create the image.
Nikon have just announced the price and availability of the D2X, their new professional digital SLR camera which delivers 12.4 effective megapixels for both high-precision and high-speed performance. Nikon Press Release NIKON ANNOUNCES PRICING AND AVAILABILITY FOR D2X DIGITAL SLR CAMERA AND AF-S VR NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF LENS Nikon…
Mobile Imaging and Printing Consortium Press Release
Mobile Imaging and Printing Consortium Publishes Initial Guidelines for Consumer Printing of Camera Phone Images
- SAN DIEGO, United States, January 10, 2005 -
The Mobile Imaging and Printing Consortium (MIPC), an industry group developing solutions and implementation guidelines for printing images captured with camera phones, today announced their first set of guidelines for the mobile and printing industry.
January 10, 2005 San Diego, California – The Mobile Imaging and Printing Consortium (MIPC), an industry group developing solutions and implementation guidelines for printing images captured with camera phones, today announced their first set of guidelines for the mobile and printing industry.
This first set of the MIPC Implementation Guidelines sets a common standard which all mobile and printer manufacturers can follow and implement into their products. The guidelines leverage existing connectivity technology standards and solutions, such as Bluetooth™ wireless technology, printing from memory cards and PictBridge. As a result, consumers can expect seamless interoperability between a broad base of mobile phones and printers. Any products that follow the MIPC technical guidelines will work with each other in that applicable technology.
Mobile Imaging and Printing Consortium Press Release Mobile Imaging and Printing Consortium Publishes Initial Guidelines for Consumer Printing of Camera Phone Images - SAN DIEGO, United States, January 10, 2005 - The Mobile Imaging and Printing Consortium (MIPC), an industry group developing solutions and implementation guidelines for printing images captured…
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the of the Jobo Digital Giga Vu PRO portable storage device.
“Using a SanDisk 1.0GB Extreme CF card I copied 292 files (a mix of JPEG, RAW and BMP) totalling 1020MB in 12:42. The Verify operation took another 13:05. These times were for the default copy and verify method with preview enabled. Using the “Fast” option disables the preview function and yielded a copy time of 12:12, not exactly what I would call “faster.” You can set the Giga Vu PRO to automatically verify after copy and turn itself off for unattended operations. What was very impressive was the copy to the host computer speed - I copied one of the backup folders with 960MB of files in it in just 60 seconds!”
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the of the Jobo Digital Giga Vu PRO portable storage device. “Using a SanDisk 1.0GB Extreme CF card I copied 292 files (a mix of JPEG, RAW and BMP) totalling 1020MB in 12:42. The Verify operation took another 13:05. These times were for the default…
CNET has just posted a review of the entry-level Olympus D-395 Zoom digital camera.
“The 3.2 megapixel Olympus Camedia D-395 offers a nice set of basic features at a very affordable price. However, its 33mm lens (35mm-camera equivalent) limits its versatility. It doesn’t cost much more to get a camera with a 3X zoom lens, a feature that most people will find is worth paying a little extra for. “
Website: CNET - Olympus D-395 Review
CNET has just posted a review of the entry-level Olympus D-395 Zoom digital camera. “The 3.2 megapixel Olympus Camedia D-395 offers a nice set of basic features at a very affordable price. However, its 33mm lens (35mm-camera equivalent) limits its versatility. It doesn’t cost much more to get a camera…
Apogee Photo have published a new article all about the depth of field preview function, which means that only SLR camera owners need apply. Is that small button that makes the viewfinder go dark actually worth using after all?
“Landscape photographers are very opinionated when discussing the camera’s depth-of-field preview button. Professionals applaud its virtues. However, many amateurs say it’s a waste of time. As opinions go, there is no middle ground. People either love the depth-of-field preview, or they hate it. This article will explain how the depth of field preview operates, its problems, and a few tips for making it work well for you.”
Apogee Photo have published a new article all about the depth of field preview function, which means that only SLR camera owners need apply. Is that small button that makes the viewfinder go dark actually worth using after all? “Landscape photographers are very opinionated when discussing the camera’s depth-of-field preview…
PCWorld have a look-back at last week’s CES show, choosing their favourite gadgets and also the ones that are not so hot.
“From the all-in-one department comes a nifty battery charger—yes, I said battery charger. No kidding, in March Lenmar will ship a $139.95 device that will “speed charge” all your batteries including camera, camcorder, and AA/AAA batteries. It also has adapters to charge cell phones, PDAs, or anything else that can be recharged through a USB port.”
Website: PCWorld - CES 2005: Picks and Pans
PCWorld have a look-back at last week’s CES show, choosing their favourite gadgets and also the ones that are not so hot. “From the all-in-one department comes a nifty battery charger—yes, I said battery charger. No kidding, in March Lenmar will ship a $139.95 device that will “speed charge” all…
InfoTrends/CAP Ventures Press Release
InfoTrends/CAP Ventures Releases Worldwide Mobile Imaging Study Results; Study Projects Nearly 900 Million Camera Phone Shipments Worldwide by 2009
WEYMOUTH, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 10, 2005—InfoTrends/CAP Ventures projects that worldwide camera phone shipments will grow from 178 million units in 2004 to over 860 million units in 2009. By 2009, camera phones are expected to account for 89% of all mobile phone handsets shipped.
Primary drivers behind this explosion are improvements in imaging functions (i.e. image sensors, zoom, auto focus); rapid declines in prices for this functionality; higher-speed wireless bandwidth; and easier-to-use handsets, services, and peripherals.
InfoTrends/CAP Ventures Press Release InfoTrends/CAP Ventures Releases Worldwide Mobile Imaging Study Results; Study Projects Nearly 900 Million Camera Phone Shipments Worldwide by 2009 WEYMOUTH, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 10, 2005—InfoTrends/CAP Ventures projects that worldwide camera phone shipments will grow from 178 million units in 2004 to over 860 million units in 2009…
SoundPix Press Release
Macworld San Francisco 2005 Booth #2628
SAN FRANCISCO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 11, 2005—SoundPix Inc., a leading developer of audio-imaging software solutions for handheld and desktop computers, digital cameras and web serving environments, announced today its first product for the Mac market, SoundPix(R) Plus Mac. SoundPix Plus Mac features a simple and familiar user interface to enable users to instantly capture and share sound-enhanced pictures, or “soundpix.” SoundPix will demonstrate this technology and software at MacWorld in Microspot’s booth, #2628.
SoundPix Press Release Macworld San Francisco 2005 Booth #2628 SAN FRANCISCO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 11, 2005—SoundPix Inc., a leading developer of audio-imaging software solutions for handheld and desktop computers, digital cameras and web serving environments, announced today its first product for the Mac market, SoundPix(R) Plus Mac. SoundPix Plus Mac features a…
G-Technology, Inc. Press Release
G-Technology Inc. Introduces G-PLAY; Your Movies, Music and Photos Wherever You Go
SAN FRANCISCO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 11, 2005—G-Technology Inc. (G-Tech) today introduced G-PLAY(TM), a personal multimedia player that lets you take your movie, music and photo libraries with you wherever you go. G-PLAY holds up to 20 full quality DVD movies, over 100 DivX videos, up to 25,000 songs and over 1,000,000 VGA quality digital photos. It is simple to download content from your computer to G-PLAY and then play it on any TV. G-PLAY also doubles as an external hard drive for your data files.
“G-PLAY is the ultimate portable digital entertainment system,” said Roger Mabon, President of G-Technology Inc. “With G-PLAY you can enjoy your movies, music and photos anywhere. Transfer your personal DVDs, DivX videos, MP3s and JPGs to G-PLAY via USB and then play the content on any TV. It’s really that simple!”
G-Technology, Inc. Press Release G-Technology Inc. Introduces G-PLAY; Your Movies, Music and Photos Wherever You Go SAN FRANCISCO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 11, 2005—G-Technology Inc. (G-Tech) today introduced G-PLAY(TM), a personal multimedia player that lets you take your movie, music and photo libraries with you wherever you go. G-PLAY holds up to 2…
G-Technology, Inc. Press Release
G-Technology, Inc. Introduces G-DRIVE mini; Portable Drives Weigh Less Than 9 oz and Sport Storage Capacities to 100 GB
Macworld San Francisco 2005 Booth 1548
SAN FRANCISCO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 11, 2005—G-Technology Inc. (G-Tech) today introduced G-DRIVE(TM) mini, a new line of portable storage solutions ideal for people on the go. G-DRIVE mini is equipped with the latest high-performance FireWire and USB interfaces and features a unique “fan-less” cooling system designed to silently dissipate heat for superior reliability and data integrity.
“G-Tech once again trumps the competition with the introduction of G-DRIVE mini,” said Roger Mabon, President of G-Technology, Inc. “G-DRIVE mini features superior design, engineering and performance resulting in an innovative and portable disk storage solution without equal.”
G-Technology, Inc. Press Release G-Technology, Inc. Introduces G-DRIVE mini; Portable Drives Weigh Less Than 9 oz and Sport Storage Capacities to 100 GB Macworld San Francisco 2005 Booth 1548 SAN FRANCISCO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 11, 2005—G-Technology Inc. (G-Tech) today introduced G-DRIVE(TM) mini, a new line of portable storage solutions ideal for people…
Apple Press Release
Most Affordable Mac Ever Starts at Just $499
MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Apple(R) today introduced Mac(R) mini, the most affordable and compact Mac ever. Starting at just $499, Mac mini is the ideal desktop computer for anyone looking to get started with Mac OS(R) X and features iLife(R) ‘05, the latest version of Apple’s innovative suite of software for managing digital photo and music collections, editing movies and creating music. Just two-inches tall and weighing only 2.9 pounds, Mac mini redefines design for the sub-$1,000 desktop.
Apple Press Release Most Affordable Mac Ever Starts at Just $499 MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Apple(R) today introduced Mac(R) mini, the most affordable and compact Mac ever. Starting at just $499, Mac mini is the ideal desktop computer for anyone looking to get started with Mac OS(R) X…
Apple Press Release
Major Upgrade Features New Versions of iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD & GarageBand
MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Apple(R) today announced iLife(R) ‘05, the must-have upgrade to Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, featuring major new versions of iPhoto(TM), iMovie(R), iDVD(R) and GarageBand(TM) and including the latest version of iTunes(R). iLife ‘05 continues to lead the industry with the most innovative and comprehensive suite of software for organizing, editing and sharing digital photos; creating stunning digital movies and DVDs; and purchasing, managing and creating digital music.
Apple Press Release Major Upgrade Features New Versions of iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD & GarageBand MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Apple(R) today announced iLife(R) ‘05, the must-have upgrade to Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, featuring major new versions of iPhoto(TM), iMovie(R), iDVD(R) and GarageBand(TM) and including the latest…
Nikon have today released a new firmware version for the 6 megapixel Nikon D70 DSLR.
Issues addressed with D70 firmware B version 1.03
When the mode dial was set to an exposure mode (P, S, A, or M) and II selected for the Color mode setting in the Custom item of the Optimize image menu, and then an option other than Custom (such as Portrait) selected from the Optimize image menu, JPEG images captured after this procedure were recognized as having the Adobe RGB color space when opened in applications with a color-management function such as Adobe Photoshop. This problem has been corrected.
Website: Nikon D70 Firmware B Update 1.03 - Windows
Nikon have today released a new firmware version for the 6 megapixel Nikon D70 DSLR. Issues addressed with D70 firmware B version 1.03 When the mode dial was set to an exposure mode (P, S, A, or M) and II selected for the Color mode setting in the Custom item…
So you’ve got the latest digital camera, the biggest monitor and the most cutting-edge printer, but your prints still have an awful green cast that makes the people in them look seasick? Then you need to read “Color Confidence” by Tim Grey (published by Sybex), a book that aims to demystify the often misunderstood topic of colour management and make your prints look life-like. The book is aimed at any photographer who is fed-up of wasting valuable time and money on inaccurate prints and who would rather be out shooting pictures instead. So is Color Confidence the answer to all your colour nightmares - can it really make that green print match reality? Read my short review to find out.
Website: Color Confidence Review
So you’ve got the latest digital camera, the biggest monitor and the most cutting-edge printer, but your prints still have an awful green cast that makes the people in them look seasick? Then you need to read “Color Confidence” by Tim Grey (published by Sybex), a book that aims to…