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Kingston Press Release
Kingston Adds Two New Secure Digital Cards with Release of 512 MB Hi-Speed Elite Pro and One Gigabyte SD Cards
Novice to Pro Digital Users Can Take Advantage of SD Cards’ Speed, Storage Benefits.
Las Vegas, NV - CES, January 6, 2005 - Kingston® Technology Company, Inc. today announced the further expansion of its Secure Digital (SD) Card product line with the release of a 512-MB Elite Pro Hi-Speed SD Card, the latest generation of high-capacity, small form factor digital storage devices on the market today, and a 1-GB standard SD card.
“Kingston is committed to providing our customers with the latest in high-performance digital media solutions,” said Mike Kuppinger, digital media product manager, Kingston. “Secure Digital’s small form factor, faster transfer speeds, and enhanced security features makes it the ideal compact storage solution for today’s digital devices,” continued Kuppinger.
Kingston Press Release Kingston Adds Two New Secure Digital Cards with Release of 512 MB Hi-Speed Elite Pro and One Gigabyte SD Cards Novice to Pro Digital Users Can Take Advantage of SD Cards’ Speed, Storage Benefits. Las Vegas, NV - CES, January 6, 2005 - Kingston® Technology Company, Inc…
Kingston Press Release
Kingston Introduces Versatile RS-MMC and miniSD Cards To Support Mobile Phone, Digital Device Markets
Addition of Flexible Digital Media Readies for Future Integration, Rounds Out Product Line-up
Las Vegas, NV - CES January 6, 2005,—Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., the world’s leading independent memory manufacturer, today announced the release of two new digital media product offerings designed to target the expanding mobile phone and mobile digital device markets: Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) cards and mini Secure Digital (miniSD) cards.
The two cards are slated for use in future mobile phones and digital devices with enhanced functionality. Popular digital devices such as camera phones, PDAs, MP3 players, smartphones, and digital cameras will soon be utilizing RS-MMC and miniSD cards. To maximize flexibility and ease of use for the end user, Kingston’s RS-MMC and miniSD cards ship with adapters that allow each to fit into their respective standard size format.
Kingston Press Release Kingston Introduces Versatile RS-MMC and miniSD Cards To Support Mobile Phone, Digital Device Markets Addition of Flexible Digital Media Readies for Future Integration, Rounds Out Product Line-up Las Vegas, NV - CES January 6, 2005,—Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., the world’s leading independent memory manufacturer, today announced the…
Dave Bushnell has sent me a disturbing email this morning, to let everyone know that the New York City Transit Authority Board may today impose a ban on all photography on its system (bus and subway). This has been threatened before early in 2004, but now it looks as though the ban will go ahead after all.
Over to Dave:
“An article in the New York Times this morning brought to light the fact that the New York City Transit Authority Board is about to approve a sweeping ban on photography in the New York City Transit system as a supposed anti-terrorism measure. Adoption of this rule would mean that the transit police would have the authority to arrest anyone using a camera on a bus or subway including tourists, artists, and journalists. This was the straw that broke my particular back in my tolerance for broad, anti-intellectual, unenforceable, publicity-driven measures that significantly hasten our march towards a full-out police state while quietly failing to provide the safety they promise.”
Dave Bushnell has sent me a disturbing email this morning, to let everyone know that the New York City Transit Authority Board may today impose a ban on all photography on its system (bus and subway). This has been threatened before early in 2004, but now it looks as though…
PCMagazine have just reviewed Epson’s latest flatbed scanner, the Epson Perfection 4180 Photo.
“Add the Epson Perfection 4180 Photo ($250 street) to the small but growing list of flatbed scanners that takes film scanning seriously. It’s designed, in part, to scan not just 35-mm slides and film but medium-format film, including 2.25-inch, 120, and 6- by 6-centimeter formats. And it does a more than credible job, with scan quality scores at the high end of good for prints and good for slides, along with overall scores of good for photos and very good for slides.”
Website: PCMagazine - Epson Perfection 4180 Photo Scanner Review
PCMagazine have just reviewed Epson’s latest flatbed scanner, the Epson Perfection 4180 Photo. “Add the Epson Perfection 4180 Photo ($250 street) to the small but growing list of flatbed scanners that takes film scanning seriously. It’s designed, in part, to scan not just 35-mm slides and film but medium-format film…
PCMagazine have reviewed the EPSON Stylus CX6600, which is a new All-in-One designed to improve the quality and cost efficiency of home and small office printing. It combines high-speed inkjet printing, scanning and photocopying with the flexibility of a memory card reader and the quality of EPSON DURABrite inks.
“The biggest issue with graphics was obvious banding in default mode. Most of our test fonts were readable at 4 points, with none requiring larger than 8 points. The only flaw worth mentioning with photos was a visible tint in our monochrome test photo. Quality for scanning and standalone copying was more than acceptable, although running copying from the front-panel controls produced better color fidelity than giving a copy command from the computer.”
PCMagazine have reviewed the EPSON Stylus CX6600, which is a new All-in-One designed to improve the quality and cost efficiency of home and small office printing. It combines high-speed inkjet printing, scanning and photocopying with the flexibility of a memory card reader and the quality of EPSON DURABrite inks. “The…
About.com have just published a review of the Tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di Aspherical lens, a high power zoom lens featuring “Di” (Digitally Integrated) design.
“In answer to the original question “Does the Tamron 28-300 deserve respect”, I’d have to answer that it does. While I think you could probably do better with two zooms, one covering something like 28-100mm and one covering 100-300mm, not everyone wants to do that. For those who don’t, the Tamron 28-300 may be a good choice.”
About.com have just published a review of the Tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di Aspherical lens, a high power zoom lens featuring “Di” (Digitally Integrated) design. “In answer to the original question “Does the Tamron 28-300 deserve respect”, I’d have to answer that it does. While I think you could probably…
Steves Digicams have posted their usual extensive review of the new Konica Minolta Dynax 7D DSLR.
“The first thing that strikes you about the 7D is the multitude of controls that sprout from its body, so many, in fact, that there is no room for a top-mounted data LCD. The benefit is that many settings that on other dSLR’s require wading through menus or removing the camera from eye level to change are manipulated directly via a dedicated dial or button. Photographers with roots extending deep into the 35mm film era will appreciate the extent to which the 7D’s controls are brought to its surface.”
Steves Digicams have posted their usual extensive review of the new Konica Minolta Dynax 7D DSLR. “The first thing that strikes you about the 7D is the multitude of controls that sprout from its body, so many, in fact, that there is no room for a top-mounted data LCD. The…
The Slovenian website e-fotografija have posted a review of the new 6 megapixel Pentax *ist DS DSLR.
The Slovenian website e-fotografija have posted a review of the new 6 megapixel Pentax *ist DS DSLR. Website: e-fotografija - Pentax *ist DS Review Check the Latest Prices for the Pentax *ist DS
Digital Camera Info have just published their initial impressions of the Kodak EasyShare-One, which is the first consumer digital camera to include a Wi-Fi chip for remote internet access.
“LCD Screen: This 3-inch beauty folds out from the camera body and rotates to fit back into the camera flush with the rest of the frame. Any time the LCD screen is rotated into position, the camera turns on. With 230,000 pixels, this LCD screen provides high resolution images for viewing and qualifies as a digital photo album. When the Info button is pressed on the side of the screen, information such as the aperture and shutter speed appears on the picture. When handling the demo model, the LCD monitor did get exceptionally warm. However, Kodak representatives said they expect this problem to be fixed by the time the product hits shelves in June.”
Website: Digital Camera Info - Kodak EasyShare-One First Impressions
Digital Camera Info have just published their initial impressions of the Kodak EasyShare-One, which is the first consumer digital camera to include a Wi-Fi chip for remote internet access. “LCD Screen: This 3-inch beauty folds out from the camera body and rotates to fit back into the camera flush with…
DCResource have reviewed the 8 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 digital camera, which incorporates anti-shake technology and a swivelling LCD monitor.
“If you remember the DiMAGE A2 debacle, then you’ll be pleased to hear that the major image softness problems are gone on the A200. Of course, not everyone had those problems on the A2, but I digress. Photos on the A200 were well-exposed and colorful, and noise and purple fringing levels under control. Minolta doesn’t apply too much in-camera sharpening to the images, so personally I’d crank it up a notch in the record menu. With 8 million pixels are your disposal you can make some pretty huge prints from these photos.”
DCResource have reviewed the 8 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 digital camera, which incorporates anti-shake technology and a swivelling LCD monitor. “If you remember the DiMAGE A2 debacle, then you’ll be pleased to hear that the major image softness problems are gone on the A200. Of course, not everyone had…
DigiCamReview have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare DX7440, a 4-megapixel digital camera with a 4x (33 - 132 mm equivalent) optical zoom lens.
“The images have good colour with good saturation and contrast. Images appear to have fairly low noise, with good detail, and no signs of corner softness or vignetting. Purple fringing was evident in some of the photos but isn’t a major concern. There is a good range of image sizes and compression options. The macro mode is fairly average. The flash didn’t cause problems when the subject was close. Auto white balance and metering seemed to be good. The movie mode is better than average, at 640x480/13fps and 320x240/24fps with sound - both recorded using MPEG-4 compression. When inside, the camera does a good job of focusing, and the flash is fairly decent.”
DigiCamReview have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare DX7440, a 4-megapixel digital camera with a 4x (33 - 132 mm equivalent) optical zoom lens. “The images have good colour with good saturation and contrast. Images appear to have fairly low noise, with good detail, and no signs of corner softness or vignetting…
The CompactFlash Association Press Release
CompactFlash Association Announces Availability of Revision 3.0 of the CF+ & CompactFlash Specification; Revision 3.0 Increases CF Interface Data Transfer Rate to 66MB/sec.
LAS VEGAS—(Business Wire)—Jan. 7, 2005 The CompactFlash Association (CFA) announces the approval and availability of the CF+(TM) & CompactFlash(R) Specification Revision 3.0. Revision 3.0 increases the CompactFlash interface data transfer rate from 16MB/sec to 66MB/sec, while maintaining forward and backward compatibility with old and new host systems.
Mr. Shigeto Kanda of Canon and the CFA chairman of the board said: “The development of the CompactFlash 66MB/sec interface means that the CompactFlash interface will not restrict the sustained data transfer rate of CompactFlash cards in the near future. Having the fastest interface data rate of any flash cards is a significant step for CompactFlash. Data write performance of digital SLR cameras as well as other high-performance cameras will not be limited by the flash card interface.”
The CompactFlash Association Press Release CompactFlash Association Announces Availability of Revision 3.0 of the CF+ & CompactFlash Specification; Revision 3.0 Increases CF Interface Data Transfer Rate to 66MB/sec. LAS VEGAS—(Business Wire)—Jan. 7, 2005 The CompactFlash Association (CFA) announces the approval and availability of the CF+(TM) & CompactFlash(R) Specification Revision 3.0…
DCResource have published their review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400.
“If you want an ultra wide-angle camera, the Nikon Coolpix 8400 is the only game in town. And thankfully, it plays a pretty good game. While it could be faster in terms of performance, the bottom line is that the 8400 takes good quality pictures with a larger field-of-view than any other fixed-lens digital camera on the market. As expected, a lens that wide will result in some distortion, most notably when you take pictures of buildings or interiors. While its 8 Megapixel images are noisier than what some are used to, they’re competitive with other cameras using this sensor. Be warned that at high ISOs, the noise levels may be unacceptable, especially compared to a digital SLR. Nikon has done a good job keeping purple fringing levels low on the 8400, and redeye was not a problem.”
DCResource have published their review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400. “If you want an ultra wide-angle camera, the Nikon Coolpix 8400 is the only game in town. And thankfully, it plays a pretty good game. While it could be faster in terms of performance, the bottom line is…
Samsung USA Press Release
SAMSUNG ADDS NEW 7 MEGA PIXEL FLAGSHIP MODEL TO ITS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL V-SERIES LINE OF DIGITAL CAMERAS
New Digimax V700 To Lead the Way for 2005
LAS VEGAS, N.V., (January 6, 2005) – For manufacturers, there is no better launch pad than the Consumer Electronics Show when it comes to introducing their hottest, most advanced electronics for the new year. Samsung Camera will do exactly that as they are set to introduce the Digimax V700 - a seven mega pixel digital still camera. Following the Digimax V50, introduced at CES 2004, the V700 is the latest addition to Samsung’s highly successful V-Series line of high end digital cameras. Competitively priced at $399.99, the V700 is sure to turn heads with its unparalleled style and host of features, making it one of the most affordable, advanced point-and-shoot digital still cameras on the market today.
Samsung USA Press Release SAMSUNG ADDS NEW 7 MEGA PIXEL FLAGSHIP MODEL TO ITS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL V-SERIES LINE OF DIGITAL CAMERAS New Digimax V700 To Lead the Way for 2005 LAS VEGAS, N.V., (January 6, 2005) – For manufacturers, there is no better launch pad than the Consumer Electronics Show…
Samsung USA Press Release
SAMSUNG INTRODUCES 3 NEW MODELS TO ITS AVANCED, HI-TECH AND AFFORDABLE A-SERIES LINE OF DIGITAL CAMERAS
LAS VEGAS, N.V., (January 6, 2005) – Samsung Camera is pleased to announce the introduction of 3 new models to its newly formed A-Series line of midrange digital cameras. At 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0 effective mega pixels respectively, the Digimax A5, A6 and A7 are far more than stereotypical midrange point and shoot digital still cameras as each is equipped with a wide range of the most technologically advanced and cutting-edge features available on the market. The A5, A6 and A7 are among six new, affordable digital cameras that Samsung will be introducing at this year’s CES.
Samsung USA Press Release SAMSUNG INTRODUCES 3 NEW MODELS TO ITS AVANCED, HI-TECH AND AFFORDABLE A-SERIES LINE OF DIGITAL CAMERAS LAS VEGAS, N.V., (January 6, 2005) – Samsung Camera is pleased to announce the introduction of 3 new models to its newly formed A-Series line of midrange digital cameras. At…
Samsung USA Press Release
SAMSUNG CAMERA PACKS 5 MEGA PIXEL POWER AND HOST OF IMPRESSIVE FEATURES IN AN ULTRA-THIN PACKAGE
Digimax U-CA 505—Small Enough to Fit In the Palm of Your Hand
LAS VEGAS, N.V., (January 6, 2005) – Thin is in at the 2005 CES show in Las Vegas, as all of the top digital camera manufacturers will be showing their slimmest, most compact models on the exhibit floor. Samsung Camera is no exception and the new Digimax U?CA 505 is a perfect example of the trend toward thin this year. Sleek, compact and ultra thin (97mm x 52mm x 25mm), the new Digimax U-CA 505 packs a ton of impressive features into a stylish body that’s small enough to take anywhere. A 5 mega pixel camera with 5x digital zoom, the U-CA 505 is destined to become the camera of choice for style conscious consumers who travel light and want to catch life’s excitement along the way.
Samsung USA Press Release SAMSUNG CAMERA PACKS 5 MEGA PIXEL POWER AND HOST OF IMPRESSIVE FEATURES IN AN ULTRA-THIN PACKAGE Digimax U-CA 505—Small Enough to Fit In the Palm of Your Hand LAS VEGAS, N.V., (January 6, 2005) – Thin is in at the 2005 CES show in Las Vegas…
Samsung USA Press Release
SAMSUNG CAMERA PROVES THAT VERSATILITY CAN BE AFFORDABLE WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE DIGIMAX A400
A400 Joins the Ranks of the Affordable A-Series with a Host of User Friendly Features
LAS VEGAS, N.V., (January 6, 2005) – Samsung Camera is proud to introduce the Digimax A400—a 4.0 mega pixel digital camera that is big on functionality and small on price. With a host of advanced features such as 9 different and customizable photo frame modes, 5 different scene modes and 2.8x optical and 4x digital zoom, the Samsung Digimax A400 is one of the only compact digital cameras in its class to offer such an impressive combination of quality and creative control. With an estimated street price of just $189.99, the Digimax A400 was designed to deliver high-end performance without breaking the consumers’ bank.
Samsung USA Press Release SAMSUNG CAMERA PROVES THAT VERSATILITY CAN BE AFFORDABLE WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE DIGIMAX A400 A400 Joins the Ranks of the Affordable A-Series with a Host of User Friendly Features LAS VEGAS, N.V., (January 6, 2005) – Samsung Camera is proud to introduce the Digimax A400—a…
REALVIZ Press Release
New Stitching Product Enables Professional & Amateur Photographers to Create Superb Panoramas From Simple Photos in Just a Few Clicks
Sophia Antipolis, France (January 5, 2005) - REALVIZ, a leader in image processing software development, has announced the release of a brand new stitching product called Stitcher Express. REALVIZ Stitcher Express draws on the award-winning technology of Stitcher 4.0, already used by thousands of professional photographers, architects, multimedia and 3D artists worldwide, and offers an intuitive and complete solution, which enables both professional and amateur photographers to create superb panoramas from a series of simple photos in just a few clicks. REALVIZ Stitcher Express 1.0 is now available in both English and French for Mac & Windows.
REALVIZ Press Release New Stitching Product Enables Professional & Amateur Photographers to Create Superb Panoramas From Simple Photos in Just a Few Clicks Sophia Antipolis, France (January 5, 2005) - REALVIZ, a leader in image processing software development, has announced the release of a brand new stitching product called Stitcher…
Kodak Press Release
New KODAK PROFESSIONAL 1400 Digital Photo Printer Delivers Durable, High-Quality Photos Immediately at Home, in Studio or on Location
Easy-to-Use, Affordable Thermal Printer Ideal for Professionals, AdAm Photographers
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5—At the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show, Eastman Kodak Company is showcasing the newKODAK PROFESSIONAL 1400 Digital Photo Printer, an affordable system for professional and Advanced Amateur (AdAm) photographers that delivers outstanding quality and durability of KODAK prints immediately.
Whether in a studio or on location for proofing or at home for final printing and displaying, the robust desktop printer produces one 8x12, one 8x10, two 6x8, two5x7 or four 4x6-inch photos per sheet, and the water-resistant photos last a lifetime. The KODAK PROFESSIONAL paper and ribbon consumables are bundled in matched volumes to provide optimum color density for every print, eliminating worries associated with low ink levels. Consumables—including paper available in 50- and 25-sheet packs—are priced competitively to similar offerings on the market.
Kodak Press Release New KODAK PROFESSIONAL 1400 Digital Photo Printer Delivers Durable, High-Quality Photos Immediately at Home, in Studio or on Location Easy-to-Use, Affordable Thermal Printer Ideal for Professionals, AdAm Photographers LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5—At the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show, Eastman Kodak Company is showcasing the newKODAK PROFESSIONAL 1400 Digital…
Toshiba Press Release
TOSHIBA ANNOUNCES 2 AND 4 GIGABYTE COMPACTFLASH CARDS FOR DIGITAL CAMERAS AND OTHER CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DEVICES
2GB Cards Available in Standard and High-speed Models; Highest Density 4GB Card Achieved Using 90 Nanometer Multi-Level Cell NAND Flash Technology
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2004 - Further expanding its portfolio of memory solutions for consumer electronics applications, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* today announced its new highest capacity 4-gigabyte (GB)1 CompactFlash card, and high-speed 2GB CompactFlash card. The new cards, developed by Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba) using 90 nanometer (nm) NAND Flash memory technology, help meet the continually increasing demand for greater capacity and performance in data storage cards for digital cameras, digital camcorders, MP3 players and PDAs, as well as some networking and embedded applications.
Toshiba Press Release TOSHIBA ANNOUNCES 2 AND 4 GIGABYTE COMPACTFLASH CARDS FOR DIGITAL CAMERAS AND OTHER CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DEVICES 2GB Cards Available in Standard and High-speed Models; Highest Density 4GB Card Achieved Using 90 Nanometer Multi-Level Cell NAND Flash Technology LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2004 - Further expanding its portfolio…