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The 53rd Photo of the Week contest is now open. This is a weekly photography contest with no set theme and you can enter any photograph that you like.
Click here to read the Photo of the Week rules.
The 53rd Photo of the Week contest is now open. This is a weekly photography contest with no set theme and you can enter any photograph that you like. Click here to read the Photo of the Week rules.
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z10 is an ultra-zoom digital camera that promises a lot in exchange for a relatively small amount of cash. Based around a 3.2 megapixel CCD sensor and an 8x zoom lens that is equivalent to 36-290mm on a 35mm camera, the Z10 has an amazing list of advanced features that make you look twice at its budget price-tag. A very fast start-up time of around 1/2 second, semi-automatic and manual exposure modes, futuristic body design, rapid autofocus and a macro mode that that lets you focus as close as 1cm from your subject all sound too good to be true, given that you can currently buy the Z10 for around £150. So can the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z10 claim the title of the ultimate entry-level, ultra-zoom camera? Or have Konica Minolta bitten off more than they can chew? Carry on reading to discover the answer.
Website: Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z10 Review
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z10 is an ultra-zoom digital camera that promises a lot in exchange for a relatively small amount of cash. Based around a 3.2 megapixel CCD sensor and an 8x zoom lens that is equivalent to 36-290mm on a 35mm camera, the Z10 has an amazing list…
Olympus UK Press Release 29/11/04
Better Photos, Now Showing On The Big Screen
The Olympus mju DIGITAL 500
London, 29 November 2004 - ‘One look and you’ll be hooked’ on the new 5.0 million pixel Olympus mju DIGITAL 500. Its design is undeniably stylish and incorporates a smooth retracting lens barrier. Plus it comes in a slick sliver metal-bodied, weather-proof* casing.
The 5.0 million pixel mju DIGITAL 500 will hit the shelves from the beginning of 2005, priced at £279.99 inc VAT (?429.99 Inc VAT in Eire).
Perhaps most striking feature of the Olympus mju DIGITAL 500 is its extra-large Hyper Crystal LCD monitor. At 6.4cm / 2.5 inches it provides fantastically clear, generously sized images of your photos. And because the liquid crystal molecules are laid out in a radial pattern, it allows viewing from angles as wide as 160 degrees and under virtually any lighting conditions.
Olympus UK Press Release 29/11/04 Better Photos, Now Showing On The Big Screen The Olympus mju DIGITAL 500 London, 29 November 2004 - ‘One look and you’ll be hooked’ on the new 5.0 million pixel Olympus mju DIGITAL 500. Its design is undeniably stylish and incorporates a smooth retracting lens…
DPNow have published their review of the 5 megapixel Samsung Digimax V50.
“Colour quality is not bad at all, being neutral and not over-saturated. Blue skies can sometimes appear a little yellow-biased, but skin tones are faithful, as are natural tones like greens and browns. We found that purple fringing to be well-suppressed and only visible in very extreme contrast situations. Some halos, probably due to over-enthusiastic default sharpening, can sometimes be seen, but as there is manual control over in-camera sharpening the problem can be avoided. Overall, as long as you keep an eye on the exposure brightness, the V50 is capable of producing very good prints.”
Website: DPNow - Samsung Digimax V50 Review
DPNow have published their review of the 5 megapixel Samsung Digimax V50. “Colour quality is not bad at all, being neutral and not over-saturated. Blue skies can sometimes appear a little yellow-biased, but skin tones are faithful, as are natural tones like greens and browns. We found that purple fringing…
DigCamReview.co.uk have just published their review of the Sony Cybershot DSC U40, a stylish 2-megapixel digicam available in four colors (silver, black, dark blue and red), which costs around $200/£100.
“The Sony Cybershot U40 is an ultra compact 2 megapixel digital camera with a small 1” colour screen. The camera generates good pictures, with good colour, although images are a bit soft. The camera can also record unlimited videos without sound. The camera has a quick switch on time, and a quick shot to shot time. For around £90/£99 (UK) this camera offers fairly good value for money, especially for such a small, “take anywhere” digital camera. If you want an easy to use, ultra compact digital camera that produces decent 2 megapixel images on a budget, then this is well worth considering. Bottom line: images aren’t brilliant, and there is no optical zoom, but for a fun ultra compact digital camera that you can take anywhere, this fits the bill, recommended.”
DigCamReview.co.uk have just published their review of the Sony Cybershot DSC U40, a stylish 2-megapixel digicam available in four colors (silver, black, dark blue and red), which costs around $200/£100. “The Sony Cybershot U40 is an ultra compact 2 megapixel digital camera with a small 1” colour screen. The camera…
ByteSector have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart 375 compact photo printer.
“With its folded up backsides, and small dimensions, the 375 looks like a toaster designed by Apple. Its lines are very smooth, it has a clean look and it looks inviting. The tilt-up screen is a great addition, and it tilts up far enough for you to be able to operate the printer while sitting in front of it, not above it. When they pop out, the back panel becomes a tray that holds up to 20 photo blanks, and the front panel reveals slots for every kind of memory card, and a tray for printed photos. The Photosmart 375 is a clean, good looking printer that doesn?t let form get in the way of function.”
Website: ByteSector - HP Photosmart 375 Compact Photo Printer Review
ByteSector have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart 375 compact photo printer. “With its folded up backsides, and small dimensions, the 375 looks like a toaster designed by Apple. Its lines are very smooth, it has a clean look and it looks inviting. The tilt-up screen is a great addition…
The Czech website Digineff have published their review of the 7 megapixel Olympus C-70 Zoom (called the Olympus C-7000 Zoom in the USA).
Website: Digineff - Olympus C-70 Zoom Review
The Czech website Digineff have published their review of the 7 megapixel Olympus C-70 Zoom (called the Olympus C-7000 Zoom in the USA). Website: Digineff - Olympus C-70 Zoom Review Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus C-70 Zoom
The technology website I4U have posted a short review of the 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3 (found via DigiCamReview.co.uk).
“I already liked the DSC-T1. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3 is definitely better. Sony introduced small but valuable improvements that look like they listened to Consumers and their experience with the DSC-T1. With 17.3mm and 5MP and Zeiss optics the Sony DSC-T series is still a winner. With the T3 it just got better. Even the picture quality improved with warmer more pleasant colors. It is quite disappointing that Sony decided not to launch the DSC-T3 officially in the USA.”
Website: I4U - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3 Review
The technology website I4U have posted a short review of the 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3 (found via DigiCamReview.co.uk). “I already liked the DSC-T1. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3 is definitely better. Sony introduced small but valuable improvements that look like they listened to Consumers and their experience with the DSC-T1…
Slovenian website e-fotografija.com have today reviewed the 7 megapixel Pentax Optio750Z.
Slovenian website e-fotografija.com have today reviewed the 7 megapixel Pentax Optio750Z. Website: e-fotografija.com - Pentax Optio750Z Review Check the Latest Prices for the Pentax Optio750Z
Imaging Resource have posted their first impressions of the new Konica Minolta 7D DSLR.
“Feeling about as heavy as it looks, the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D is a handful. The grip is nicely shaped with a rubbery finish, but it doesn’t quite go deep enough. To get a good purchase on it, you have to press your fingertips into the body. The problem isn’t really the grip, though. The length from front to back is just about right for most palms. The body is just very thick and takes up much of the finger space. Otherwise, Konica Minolta has made a nice looking, quality digital camera with a magnesium underbody. All body panels fit tightly and the feel is extremely solid.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Konica Minolta 7D First Impressions
Imaging Resource have posted their first impressions of the new Konica Minolta 7D DSLR. “Feeling about as heavy as it looks, the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D is a handful. The grip is nicely shaped with a rubbery finish, but it doesn’t quite go deep enough. To get a good purchase…
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have published their review of the 7 megapixel Olympus C-70 Zoom (called the Olympus C-7000 Zoom in the USA).
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have published their review of the 7 megapixel Olympus C-70 Zoom (called the Olympus C-7000 Zoom in the USA). Website: Index Digicam - Olympus C-70 Zoom Review Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus C-70 Zoom
The Spanish website quesabesde have published their review of the 4-megapixel Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom digital camera.
The Spanish website quesabesde have published their review of the 4-megapixel Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom digital camera. Website: quesabesde - Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom Review Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom
Imaging Resource have published their review of the 7 megapixel Olympus C-70 Zoom (called the Olympus C-7000 Zoom in the USA).
“With full-autofocus shutter lag times of 0.53-0.54 second and prefocus lag of only 0.157 second, the C-7000’ is a good bit more responsive to the shutter button than are most cameras I test. Cycle times are good if not amazing, at roughly two seconds per frame, for up to four shots. Continuous-mode speed is excellent, at 0.38 second/frame or 2.6 frames/second in continuous-high mode, but the only for bursts of two shots at a time.”
Imaging Resource have published their review of the 7 megapixel Olympus C-70 Zoom (called the Olympus C-7000 Zoom in the USA). “With full-autofocus shutter lag times of 0.53-0.54 second and prefocus lag of only 0.157 second, the C-7000’ is a good bit more responsive to the shutter button than are…
The Norwegian website DiGIT.no have just reviewed what is sure to be a popular digital camera, the 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A95.
The Norwegian website DiGIT.no have just reviewed what is sure to be a popular digital camera, the 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A95. Website: DiGIT.no - Canon PowerShot A95 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon PowerShot A95
Women In Photography International Press Release 26/11/04
Women In Photography International, Virtual Call for Entries Deadline, December 1st. A Special Tribute to Photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson by Women Photographers at womeninphotography.org.
Women In Photography International (WIPI) soars to new heights during 2004. The #1 resource for women photographers worldwide, ends the year focused on achievement and success with a special call for entries in honor of renown French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004). Top jurors, PRIZES, Epson L-410 digital camera, online gallery presentations and top photo magazine subscriptions.
(PRWEB) November 26, 2004—Women In Photography International (WIPI) soars to new heights during 2004. The #1 resource for women photographers worldwide, ends the year focused on achievement and success with a special call for entries in honor of renowned French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004).
WIPI?s final deadline for their virtual photo submission for “Decisive Moments,” is December 1st, PST. Cartier-Bresson defined this moment as “the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event as well as of a precise organization of forms which gave that event its proper expression.” The juried exhibition will be online from January 10 - March 1, 2005 at www.WomenInPhotography.org. As well as award prizes the Best of Show winner will receive an Epson L-410 digital camera. PRO and Amateur prizes include an online photo gallery.
Women In Photography International Press Release 26/11/04 Women In Photography International, Virtual Call for Entries Deadline, December 1st. A Special Tribute to Photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson by Women Photographers at womeninphotography.org. Women In Photography International (WIPI) soars to new heights during 2004. The #1 resource for women photographers worldwide, ends the…
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DIWA Press Release 26/11/04
Amsterdam, 26. November 2004: DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association), a world-wide organisation of collaborating websites, today has the pleasure of announcing that the DIWA Innovation Award is granted to the new Extreme III series of SanDisk flash memory cards. The Extreme III cards use the newly developed ESP (Enhanced Super-Parallel Processing) technology. This is a groundbreaking development that provides the world?s highest read and write speeds up to a minimum of 20 megabytes per second (MB/sec.). High-end photographers are in constant search for fast storage products and SanDisk Extreme III is designed to fulfil this need. Beside significantly improved speed, the new cards also feature extended operating temperature range, enabling them to work under virtually any condition.
DIWA Press Release 26/11/04 Amsterdam, 26. November 2004: DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association), a world-wide organisation of collaborating websites, today has the pleasure of announcing that the DIWA Innovation Award is granted to the new Extreme III series of SanDisk flash memory cards. The Extreme III cards use the newly…
The latest PhotographyBLOG Poll was really for my own use, asking “What screen resolution are you using?”. PhotographyBLOG is designed for a resolution of 1024x768 or larger, which seems to be justified given that over 90% of you voted for those screen resolutions:
640x480 [9 votes]
800x600 [59 votes]
1024x768 [411 votes]
1280x1024 [337 votes]
1600x1280 [114 votes]
PDA [5 votes]
No idea [22 votes]
The new PhotographyBLOG poll is a topical one ahead of the Holiday season: “Are you buying or receiving a digital camera this Christmas?”
The latest PhotographyBLOG Poll was really for my own use, asking “What screen resolution are you using?”. PhotographyBLOG is designed for a resolution of 1024x768 or larger, which seems to be justified given that over 90% of you voted for those screen resolutions: 640x480 [9 votes] 800x600 [59 votes] 1024x76…
DesignerPrint.co.uk Press Release 26/11/04
November 26, 2004—DesignerPrint.co.uk, a newly established Southampton based company that offers customers the opportunity to turn their favourite images into a work of art by having them printed onto canvas, block mounted or a poster print.
Using the latest digital printing technology DesignerPrint.co.uk offers a large format printing service, creating prints that will last many years.
Canvas Prints are the best way to display your favourite photos, memories or artwork. DesignerPrint.co.uk prints your image directly onto 340gsm matte artist’s grade canvas which is then laminated to protect your picture from dust and stains. This process, combined with the Epson pigment based inks we use, means that your prints are guaranteed to remain crisp and vibrant.
DesignerPrint.co.uk Press Release 26/11/04 November 26, 2004—DesignerPrint.co.uk, a newly established Southampton based company that offers customers the opportunity to turn their favourite images into a work of art by having them printed onto canvas, block mounted or a poster print. Using the latest digital printing technology DesignerPrint.co.uk offers a large…
The website Telcoms Korea are reporting that camera phone manufacturer LG are teaming up with Canon to release the World’s first ever 6, or maybe even 7, megapixel camera phone. It doesn’t seem like that long ago that the first 7 megapixel digital camera appeared (because it wasn’t actually that long ago!). It looks like the camera phone megapixel war is going to be even more keenly contested thatn the digital camera one…
Website: Telcoms Korea - LG, Canon to release 6-Megapixel Camera phone
The website Telcoms Korea are reporting that camera phone manufacturer LG are teaming up with Canon to release the World’s first ever 6, or maybe even 7, megapixel camera phone. It doesn’t seem like that long ago that the first 7 megapixel digital camera appeared (because it wasn’t actually that…