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The Hungarian website Index Digicam have published the first review that I have seen of the 4 megapixel FujiFilm FinePix S3500 Zoom.
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have published the first review that I have seen of the 4 megapixel FujiFilm FinePix S3500 Zoom. Website: Index Digicam - FujiFilm FinePix S3500 Review Check the Latest Prices for the FujiFilm FinePix S3500 Zoom
Northlight Images have just reviewed the recently-announced Spyder2 Pro monitor calibration device.
“A solid, easy to use bit of kit. Just when advances in monitor technology were beginning to show up some of the deficiencies in my old Spyder, along comes one that is both easier to use and more accurate. The grey scale improvements are particularly welcome, given the amount of black and white photography I do.
As ever, I’d advise you to do some research of your own before making buying decisions, but I’m more than happy with the results I get with the new Spyder. It never was difficult to use, but the attention paid to interface design in the new software is welcome.”
Northlight Images have just reviewed the recently-announced Spyder2 Pro monitor calibration device. “A solid, easy to use bit of kit. Just when advances in monitor technology were beginning to show up some of the deficiencies in my old Spyder, along comes one that is both easier to use and more…
DPReview yesterday published their review of Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0.
“If you are on a tight budget and/or are a beginner, Photoshop Elements 3 will go a long way and is an excellent starting point on the Adobe Photoshop learning curve. It gives you the benefit that most of what you learn in Elements 3 can be used again in Photoshop CS, should you decide to upgrade in the future because most of the commands and shortcuts are the same.”
DPReview yesterday published their review of Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0. “If you are on a tight budget and/or are a beginner, Photoshop Elements 3 will go a long way and is an excellent starting point on the Adobe Photoshop learning curve. It gives you the benefit that most of what…
Northlight Images have just reviewed DxO Raw Engine, a new module for DxO Optics Pro which allows RAW files to benefit directly from the image enhancement capabilities of DxO Optics Pro.
“For image quality I’m well impressed with the software - it has more than lived up to what I expected after looking at the JPEG version. I’m not so happy about its speed on my Mac or ease of integration into a busy commercial workflow. This is a tool I’ll use for my best work, where a few extra minutes in creating the file is nothing to the hours I can spend working on some images. Well worth a look.”
Northlight Images have just reviewed DxO Raw Engine, a new module for DxO Optics Pro which allows RAW files to benefit directly from the image enhancement capabilities of DxO Optics Pro. “For image quality I’m well impressed with the software - it has more than lived up to what I…
Casio Japan have announced new coloured versions of their EXILIM Card EX-S100 and EXILIM EX-Z55 digital cameras. The white version of the EX-S100 looks nice (pictured top), but I’m not so sure about the brown version (!) of the EX-Z55 (pictured bottom), which is also available in a more attractive blue…
Website: Casio Japan
Casio Japan have announced new coloured versions of their EXILIM Card EX-S100 and EXILIM EX-Z55 digital cameras. The white version of the EX-S100 looks nice (pictured top), but I’m not so sure about the brown version (!) of the EX-Z55 (pictured bottom), which is also available in a more attractive…
Norcent Technology Press Release
Norcent Packs Pixels and Features into Slim, Lightweight Digital Camera for the Holidays
Ultra-Slim 4.2 mega pixel DC-420 fits anywhere, goes everywhere
San Dimas, CA - November, 2004 - Norcent Technology, a leading supplier of consumer electronics products, has introduced the Norcent DC-420 digital camera just in time for the holidays. The DC-420 is the first pocket-size digital still camera to include all the advanced features of full-size models.
At just over an inch thick and weighing only 4.4 oz, this ultra-slim, lightweight camera is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers a long list of advanced features. The exceptionally large, scratch-resistant 2-inch color LCD display provides enhanced image viewing, and 3.0x optical zoom and 3.6x digital zoom helps zero in on subject matter and crop the image size without sacrificing quality.
Norcent Technology Press Release Norcent Packs Pixels and Features into Slim, Lightweight Digital Camera for the Holidays Ultra-Slim 4.2 mega pixel DC-420 fits anywhere, goes everywhere San Dimas, CA - November, 2004 - Norcent Technology, a leading supplier of consumer electronics products, has introduced the Norcent DC-420 digital camera just…
InfoTrends are reporting that sales of inkjet printers in the USA are rising, with 80 million units installed in 2003 and 116 million prints made. This has had a knock-on effect on speciality papers:
“A growth in the number of prints is expected to occur in every key specialty media product category except for coated papers due to the improved quality and lower price of uncoated papers. Photo papers are experiencing the highest growth rates due to low-priced digital cameras, easy electronic transmission of images, and the introduction of printers priced below $50. InfoTrends/CAP Ventures expects the sales of all photo papers to experience a CAGR of 16% between 2002 and 2007.”
Website: InfoTrends - Inkjet Popularity is Fueling Specialty Media Growth
InfoTrends are reporting that sales of inkjet printers in the USA are rising, with 80 million units installed in 2003 and 116 million prints made. This has had a knock-on effect on speciality papers: “A growth in the number of prints is expected to occur in every key specialty media…
The Washington Post have published a brief comparative review of three popular photo editing software packages, including Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 (pictured).
“Don’t let the name of Adobe’s Elements fool you—this suite is far friendlier to beginners than the professional Photoshop package after which it’s named. Its Editor program can repair many photo problems using nothing more than automated functions and simple slider controls. A Smart Fix one-click repair does a superb job of adjusting the lighting, color balance and sharpness in most photos.”
Website: Washington Post - Among 3 Digital Photo Fixes, Adobe’s Is No. 1
The Washington Post have published a brief comparative review of three popular photo editing software packages, including Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 (pictured). “Don’t let the name of Adobe’s Elements fool you—this suite is far friendlier to beginners than the professional Photoshop package after which it’s named. Its Editor program can…
DigiCamReview.co.uk have just posted their review of the diminutive and stylish 4 megapixel Olympus Mju Mini digicam (called the Stylus Verve in the USA).
“When outside image quality is good - the images have accurate and pleasing colour, and good detail although images could do with a slight sharpen, unfortunately there is no option to increase sharpness in camera. Images have low noise. There is some purple fringing, but it doesn’t appear to be a major problem. Image compression doesn’t seem to cause jpeg artifacts, and there is a good range of image sizes and compression options. The macro mode is very good. The flash didn’t cause problems when the subject was close. Auto white balance and metering seemed to be very good. The movie mode is good although VGA would be nice. When inside, the camera does an EXCELLENT job of focusing, even when used in low-light, and the small flash is surprisingly powerful.”
DigiCamReview.co.uk have just posted their review of the diminutive and stylish 4 megapixel Olympus Mju Mini digicam (called the Stylus Verve in the USA). “When outside image quality is good - the images have accurate and pleasing colour, and good detail although images could do with a slight sharpen, unfortunately…
Ricoh have launched a number of stylish and innovative digital cameras during 2004, with the Caplio R1 being the latest model. The Ricoh Caplio R1 retains the wide-angle 28mm lens of the slightly older Caplio RX, but now extends the zoom range to a very useful 135mm, whilst still maintaining a slim camera body of 25mm. As usual with Ricoh cameras, the R1 has the world’s fastest shutter response and start-up times (at least according to Ricoh when it was first announced in August 2004), being ready to shoot in less than 0.8 seconds, and taking less than 0.1 seconds to fire the shutter release. The Caplio R1 also has a has a pretty amazing Macro setting that allows you to focus on a subject that is just 1cm away from the camera. So does all of this add up to make a great digital camera?
Website: Ricoh Caplio R1 Review
Ricoh have launched a number of stylish and innovative digital cameras during 2004, with the Caplio R1 being the latest model. The Ricoh Caplio R1 retains the wide-angle 28mm lens of the slightly older Caplio RX, but now extends the zoom range to a very useful 135mm, whilst still maintaining…
The voting for the 49th Photo of the Week contest has now finished.
The clear winner this week is with over 50% of the vote is “Homeless Mike” by leroys.
Congratulations to the winner!
You can view all of the entries that were submitted in this gallery.
The voting for the 49th Photo of the Week contest has now finished. The clear winner this week is with over 50% of the vote is “Homeless Mike” by leroys. Congratulations to the winner! You can view all of the entries that were submitted in this gallery.
The 51st 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 51st 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.
Epson UK Press Release 15/11/04
EPSON DEBUTS ITS NEW DIGITAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS AT MACEXPO 2004 - STAND 440
19th- 22nd November 2003 - EPSON’s first UK viewing of the EPSON F-3200 multi-format film scanner, EPSON PhotoPC P-2000 portable multimedia storage viewer and EPSON L-500V digital camera will take place at MacExpo 2004.
The EPSON F-3200 is aimed at professionals and experienced amateur photographers who want to scan their film quickly without sacrificing quality. A multi-format dedicated film scanner, it allows professionals and experienced amateurs to quickly scan reflective prints of up to 4” x 6” in addition to 35mm film through to 5” x 4” sheet film. It is the first film scanner to support a built-in memory card reader, so users can scan direct to memory cards for additional ease of use.
Compatible with either a Mac or PC, the Epson F-3200 is also ideal for those wanting to digitise their film archive or who shoot in film whilst requiring the capability to create digital images for manipulation and printing. Featuring advanced software the F-3200 enables photographers to scan 35mm and medium format film in batches and at the same time remove dust and scratches from images. The built-in LCD screen allows photographers to preview scanned images quickly and easily.
Epson UK Press Release 15/11/04 EPSON DEBUTS ITS NEW DIGITAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS AT MACEXPO 2004 - STAND 440 19th- 22nd November 2003 - EPSON’s first UK viewing of the EPSON F-3200 multi-format film scanner, EPSON PhotoPC P-2000 portable multimedia storage viewer and EPSON L-500V digital camera will take place at…
Nikon seem to have ended a recent downward financial turn, as they have announced a tripling of profits for the first half of the current fiscal year.
“Demand for liquid-crystal displays, especially in Asia, is fueling higher sales of equipment to make the chips that drive the devices. Digital cameras such as the company’s D70, which features detachable lenses, also helped boost profit, the company said.”
Website: Bloomberg.com - Nikon Profit Triples on Chip Equipment, Camera Sales
Nikon seem to have ended a recent downward financial turn, as they have announced a tripling of profits for the first half of the current fiscal year. “Demand for liquid-crystal displays, especially in Asia, is fueling higher sales of equipment to make the chips that drive the devices. Digital cameras…
Photo.net have posted a new article which attempts to clear up the confusion concerning focal length, field of view and digital multipliers and how they relate to each other.
“The field of view of a lens (sometimes called the angle of coverage or angle of view) is defined as the angle (in object space) over which objects are recorded on the film or sensor in a camera. It depends on two factors, the focal length of the lens (see above) and the physical size of the film or sensor. Since it depends on the film/sensor size it’s not a fixed characteristic of a lens and it can only be stated if the size of the film or sensor it will be used with is known. For a lens used to form a rectangular frame, three fields of view are often given; the horizontal FOV, the vertical FOV and the diagonal FOV.”
Website: Photo.net - Field of View - Fisheye and Rectilinear lenses
Photo.net have posted a new article which attempts to clear up the confusion concerning focal length, field of view and digital multipliers and how they relate to each other. “The field of view of a lens (sometimes called the angle of coverage or angle of view) is defined as the…
Photoxels have just published their 2004 Digital Camera Gift Guide, which includes the 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A95 (pictured).
“This year, we have adopted a much more stringent selection methodology:
- We focus on image quality, low noise and fast shutter response as our main selection criteria. A digital camera has to do very well in all three criteria to earn an Editor’s Choice.
- Note that, of necessity, only the digital cameras we have had the opportunity to review during this year 2004 have been considered for Editor’s Choice.”
Photoxels have just published their 2004 Digital Camera Gift Guide, which includes the 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A95 (pictured). “This year, we have adopted a much more stringent selection methodology: - We focus on image quality, low noise and fast shutter response as our main selection criteria. A digital camera…
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have posted a review of the 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3.
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have posted a review of the 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3. Website: quesabesde.com - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3
The Hungarian website have just reviewed the FujiFilm FinePix E500 Zoom and E510 Zoom digital cameras, which have 4 and 5 megapixels respectively.
Website: Index Digicam - FujiFilm FinePix E500/E510 Zoom Review
The Hungarian website have just reviewed the FujiFilm FinePix E500 Zoom and E510 Zoom digital cameras, which have 4 and 5 megapixels respectively. Website: Index Digicam - FujiFilm FinePix E500/E510 Zoom Review Check the Latest Prices for the FujiFilm FinePix E500 Zoom Write a Review of the FujiFilm FinePix E510 Zoom
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just reviewed the Konica Minolta DiMAGE G600, a value-packed, high performance 6 megapixel digital camera.
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just reviewed the Konica Minolta DiMAGE G600, a value-packed, high performance 6 megapixel digital camera. Website: Index Digicam - Konica Minolta DiMAGE G600 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Konica Minolta DiMAGE G600
The Danish website digitalmagasinet.dk have published their review of the new 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot S70.
The Danish website digitalmagasinet.dk have published their review of the new 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot S70. Website: digitalmagasinet.dk - Canon PowerShot S70 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon PowerShot S70