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The voting for the 46th Photo of the Week contest has now finished.
The winner is “Doe & Fawn” by Gary55.
Congratulations to the winner!
You can view all of the entries that were submitted in this gallery.
The voting for the 46th Photo of the Week contest has now finished. The winner is “Doe & Fawn” by Gary55. Congratulations to the winner! You can view all of the entries that were submitted in this gallery.
The 48th 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.
Please note that there has been an important change to the Photo of the Week rules:
“2. You can enter up to a maximum of 5 images.”
Click here to read the Photo of the Week rules.
The 48th 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. Please note that there has been an important change to the Photo of the Week rules: “2. You can enter up…
The latest Sunday Morning Photographer column from Mike Johnston discusses the future of full-frame DSLRs:
“Nikon, meanwhile, with the introduction of its professional uber-kamera the D2x, has shown its firm allegiance to the APS-size sensor that gives a 1.5X effective crop. Its digital “format” is uniform, from the entry-level D70 to the D2’s (yes, there’s the choice of a further crop with the D2x, but that doesn’t count because the whole sensor is still 1.5X). Nikon has also quietly begun building up a collection of its DX lenses, made expressly for its digital format.
Not to beat around the bush: I firmly believe that what Nikon is doing will prove to be smarter in the long run.”
Website: Sunday Morning Photographer: Thoughts About “Full Frame”
Interestingly this week, Luminous Landscape’s Michael Reichmann has issued a rebuttal to Mike’s column and given his own view!
“I’m no prophet. My crystal ball is fuzzy, and I rarely pick the right stocks. But it doesn’t take a clairvoyant to see that chip sizes and chip prices are headed in opposite directions ? the first one up, and the second one down. At some point the marginal cost differential between putting a full-frame chip in a 35mm format camera vs. putting in an APS-sized sensor will have diminished to the point that it won’t represent a significant manufacturing cost factor.”
Website: Luminous Landscape - Some Further Thoughts on the Full Frame Issue
Which viewpoint do you agree with?
The latest Sunday Morning Photographer column from Mike Johnston discusses the future of full-frame DSLRs: “Nikon, meanwhile, with the introduction of its professional uber-kamera the D2x, has shown its firm allegiance to the APS-size sensor that gives a 1.5X effective crop. Its digital “format” is uniform, from the entry-level D7…
Imaging Resource have posted their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 digital camera.
“Low image noise, but a lot of subject detail traded away to manage it. In common with a lot of consumer digicams these days, the DX7590 shows very low noise levels, but it’s obvious from its photos that it is trading away a lot of subtle (and some not-so-subtle) subject detail to achieve this. This effect isn’t too noticeable in shots at ISO 80 and 100, but by the time you get to ISO 200, areas of the subjects characterized by subtle contrast are very visibly smudged-looking. (Marti’s hair in the Outdoor and Indoor Portrait shots is a good example of this.) The camera works well enough under good lighting at low ISOs, but I really don’t consider it usable at ISO 400, and even ISO 200 is marginal.”
Imaging Resource have posted their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 digital camera. “Low image noise, but a lot of subject detail traded away to manage it. In common with a lot of consumer digicams these days, the DX7590 shows very low noise levels, but…
Fred Miranda has released Velvia Vision, a new Photoshop plug-in designed to enhance color and tone in your photographs.
It provides a 200% range of error-free color intensity as well as smart algorithms to increase contrast, create moods and expand tonal range. With this new tool, photographers can preview settings and tweak intensity results for maximum control over their work. Another feature unique to this plugin, is that you can save and load your own Velvia Vision profiles.
This plug-in is compatible with JPEG files straight from the camera or TIFF/JPEG files converted from RAW files. (Compatible with all digital camera or scanned film files)
Website: Fred Miranda
Fred Miranda has released Velvia Vision, a new Photoshop plug-in designed to enhance color and tone in your photographs. It provides a 200% range of error-free color intensity as well as smart algorithms to increase contrast, create moods and expand tonal range. With this new tool, photographers can preview settings…
Just in time for Christmas, the Polaroid x530 digital camera that was first announced back in February has now turned up for sale on the UK shopping store Argos, of all places. I’m not really sure that Argos is the best place to sell a cutting-edge digital camera (at least in terms of the Foveon X3 sensor that’s inside it), but hey, at least it’s on sale somewhere (found via DigiCamReview.co.uk).
Website: Argos.co.uk - Polaroid x530
Just in time for Christmas, the Polaroid x530 digital camera that was first announced back in February has now turned up for sale on the UK shopping store Argos, of all places. I’m not really sure that Argos is the best place to sell a cutting-edge digital camera (at least…
Trusted Reviews have just reviewed the 5 megapixel BenQ DC C50 digital camera.
“This is a camera that can only really justify its five megapixels of resolution when used in conditions of bright sunlight where the apparent noise was kept to a minimum. That said, when zoomed to 100% pixel noise is still discernable. More positively, shooting on a bright day revealed that the colour balance was commendably accurate and chromatic aberrations across the scope of the zoom were minimal. The digital zoom also appeared to work well but you?ll probably get better results by enlarging pictures within a photo-editing software package. The macro setting proved to be its only other plus point as I was able to get in close and maintain focus and a decent exposure even with the flash - albeit with a sprinkling of undesirable noise in the final result.”
Website: Trusted Reviews - BenQ DC C50 Review
Trusted Reviews have just reviewed the 5 megapixel BenQ DC C50 digital camera. “This is a camera that can only really justify its five megapixels of resolution when used in conditions of bright sunlight where the apparent noise was kept to a minimum. That said, when zoomed to 100% pixel…
As you would expect when 18,500 entries are made to a competition, there are some stunning images that won the various categories of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. BBC News have pictures online of the winners of the 5 categories.
“A stunning image of two sharks twisting through a baitball of sardines has earned Texan Doug Perrine the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
The judges described it as a “spectacle of light and movement” and were all agreed it should win the competition.
A picture of a green lizard hiding among the leaves “like a velociraptor” gave Gabby Salazar, 17, of North Carolina, the coveted junior prize.
The competition has become one of the most prestigious in world photography.”
As you would expect when 18,500 entries are made to a competition, there are some stunning images that won the various categories of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. BBC News have pictures online of the winners of the 5 categories. “A stunning image of two sharks twisting through…
Photo.net have posted a report on Photo Plus Expo, an annual photography show held last week in New York, USA.
“My overall impression, and the impression that I got from talking with many of the exhibitors is that the photo industry in general is in pretty good shape - as long as you’re talking digital. If you’re in the film business, especially 35mm film, you may be in trouble if you don’t shift gears and move more into digital. Even medium format film work is in some trouble, with previous users (like wedding photographers) moving into 35mm digital. Right now large format camera sales aren’t being affected a lot by digital, but then large format work is a pretty small and specialized part of the photography pie.”
Website: Photo.net - Photo Plus Expo Report
Photo.net have posted a report on Photo Plus Expo, an annual photography show held last week in New York, USA. “My overall impression, and the impression that I got from talking with many of the exhibitors is that the photo industry in general is in pretty good shape - as…
Mac Design Magazine have published their review of Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0.
“Features unique to the Mac
The Mac version of Elements 3 doesn’t have the new Organizer so Adobe has added some features to the Mac version, including a full-featured version of the File Browser from Photoshop CS (the Windows version of File Browser doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of the CS version). Also included are additional Web Photo Gallery templates, more Picture Package editing options, and several other enhancements that won’t be available on the Windows version.”
Website: Mac Design Magazine - Adobe Photoshop Elements 3 Review
Mac Design Magazine have published their review of Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0. “Features unique to the Mac The Mac version of Elements 3 doesn’t have the new Organizer so Adobe has added some features to the Mac version, including a full-featured version of the File Browser from Photoshop CS (the…
Popular Photography have published the first review that i have read of the long-delayed DSLR from Fuji, the FinePix S3 Pro.
“As we handled the camera, we noticed several ergonomic improvements, and found the S3 Pro to be a more compact, well-balanced body. In addition, rubberized surfaces surround the less obtrusive camera grip on the right side and in the back, making it much easier to hold safely with one hand. Fuji claims that the camera’s single-form (monocoque) polycarbonate body is more rugged than the S2 Pro body-and it appears to be a solid casing.”
Website: Popular Photography - Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Review
Popular Photography have published the first review that i have read of the long-delayed DSLR from Fuji, the FinePix S3 Pro. “As we handled the camera, we noticed several ergonomic improvements, and found the S3 Pro to be a more compact, well-balanced body. In addition, rubberized surfaces surround the less…
Do you have a cupboard full of old manual Canon lenses that you want to try using with a newer autfocus EOS body? Don’t know if it will work or not? Bob Atkins has the answers:
“Clearly using a manual focus lens is inconvenient, but sometimes it can be worth it if the equivalent EOS lens is expensive, if you shoot mostly static subjects and if you don’t use the lens very often.
Most EOS bodies will give quite good exposure when using many manual focus lenses, but some lenses may need exposure compensation set on the EOS body. The only way to tell is to take some test shots and evaluate the results. Operation in manual or Exposure Priority (Av) mode is possible, but not in any program mode or in Shutter Priority (Tv).”
Website: Bob Atkins - Using Manual Focus Lenses on Canon EOS Bodies
Do you have a cupboard full of old manual Canon lenses that you want to try using with a newer autfocus EOS body? Don’t know if it will work or not? Bob Atkins has the answers: “Clearly using a manual focus lens is inconvenient, but sometimes it can be worth…
Shutterbug magazine have reviewed the 8-colour Canon i9900 printer, which can create a 13 x 19-inch borderless photograph in under three minutes and has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi. The printer is available now for a suggested list price of $499.
“My conclusion is that Canon has achieved a new level of photo ink jet performance with the new i9900 model. It prints finer images with greater color fidelity, particularly when reproducing natural greens and skin tones. This significantly improved image print performance is achieved with no loss of the fast print speed enjoyed with the previous i9100, and without any apparent loss in economy in ink cost per print. In addition, the $499 list price is competitive for a top of the line dye-type 13? wide photo ink jet.”
Shutterbug magazine have reviewed the 8-colour Canon i9900 printer, which can create a 13 x 19-inch borderless photograph in under three minutes and has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi. The printer is available now for a suggested list price of $499. “My conclusion is that Canon has…
Shutterbug magazine have posted their review of the Fujifilm Finepix S20 Pro digital camera, which sits at the top of the FinePix range.
“First, let?s look at some of this camera?s strong points. The lens is fabulous. I typically use a 28-105mm f/2.8 lens on my digital SLRs and it?s heavy; this thing is a featherweight. You do have to use the buttons on the camera back for zooming operation so it?s a little slower than turning a lens manually, but it?s no big deal. My files all looked sharp with great contrast and the focus seemed more accurate and quicker than my FinePix S2 Pro.”
Website: Shutterbug - Fujifilm Finepix S20 Pro Review
Shutterbug magazine have posted their review of the Fujifilm Finepix S20 Pro digital camera, which sits at the top of the FinePix range. “First, let?s look at some of this camera?s strong points. The lens is fabulous. I typically use a 28-105mm f/2.8 lens on my digital SLRs and it?s…
JOBO Press Release October 2004
JOBO Fototechnic, Inc. is thrilled to announce the ImageMaestro PRO, a portable DVD and CD burner. Designed with the digital photographer in mind, the ImageMaestro PRO allows the user to burn files straight from the memory card to a DVD without a computer. Virtually all memory card types are supported with slots able to accept eight different types of memory cards, CFI/II, MicroDrive, SM, SD, MMC, MS, and MS PRO.
In addition to burning DVDs, the ImageMaestro PRO allows you to view JPEG photos as well as play CDs, DVDs, MP3, MPEG1, and MPEG2 files when connected to a television via the included RCA Cables.
JOBO Press Release October 2004 JOBO Fototechnic, Inc. is thrilled to announce the ImageMaestro PRO, a portable DVD and CD burner. Designed with the digital photographer in mind, the ImageMaestro PRO allows the user to burn files straight from the memory card to a DVD without a computer. Virtually all…
Lyson Press Release 21/10/04
Lyson Launches Breakthrough Black and White Imaging System at PhotoPlus Expo 2004
New Daylight Darkroom System Incorporates True Monochrome Print Software, Lyson Daylight Darkroom Quad Black Inks, and Lyson Darkroom media
ELK GROVE, IL and NEW YORK, NY (October 21, 2004)—Lyson, Inc., a leading provider of inks, media, and related products to the printing, photography, graphic arts, and other allied industries, will be featuring the revolutionary Daylight Darkroom digital black and white printing system at PhotoPlus Expo ?2004, booth 1340, from October 21-23 at New York?s Jacob Javits Convention Center. This new imaging system provides photographers what they have long desired—the ability to accurately mirror traditional darkroom techniques, including silver halide printing, with digital images and an inkjet printer. The complete Lyson Daylight Darkroom System consists of:
- Daylight Darkroom Quad Black inks in cartridges or a bulk feed system
- Daylight Darkroom print driver software
- The Lyson Darkroom range of inkjet media
- A set of Lyson cleaning cartridges for removal of standard color inks from the printer
- Lyson PrintGuard protection spray (optional).
The Daylight Darkroom system is being introduced for use with the Epson Stylus Pro 2200 and Stylus Pro 7600/9600 printers. Plans are to extend the system for use with the new Epson Stylus Pro 4000 and the most recent Canon printers over the next two quarters.
Lyson Press Release 21/10/04 Lyson Launches Breakthrough Black and White Imaging System at PhotoPlus Expo 2004 New Daylight Darkroom System Incorporates True Monochrome Print Software, Lyson Daylight Darkroom Quad Black Inks, and Lyson Darkroom media ELK GROVE, IL and NEW YORK, NY (October 21, 2004)—Lyson, Inc., a leading provider of…
Lyson Press Release 21/10/04
Lyson Unveils Bulk Feed Delivery System for Epson Stylus Pro 4000
Extends Lyson’s award-winning line of bulk ink delivery systems; saves on ink costs; speeds workflow; eliminates time and hassle for photographers
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL and NEW YORK, NY (October 21, 2004)—Lyson, Inc., a leading provider of inks, media, and related products to the printing, photography, graphic arts, and other allied industries, has introduced the first bulk feed ink delivery system with complete pigment and dye-based inksets for the Epson Stylus Pro 4000. This new system is being displayed for the first time to the photographic market at PhotoPlus Expo 2004, in New York City?s Jacob Javits Exposition Center, from October 21-23, at Booth #1340.
Highly popular among commercial photographers, printmakers, and service bureaus, the Stylus Pro 4000 is a 17” wide desktop inkjet printer designed to meet the needs of the most demanding professionals. By having access to bulk-enabled inksets for the printer, photographers and other users of the 4000 can:
—Save upwards of 70 percent on ink costs versus cartridges
—Significantly speed workflow processing
—Eliminate the time and hassle involved in changing cartridges
Lyson Press Release 21/10/04 Lyson Unveils Bulk Feed Delivery System for Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Extends Lyson’s award-winning line of bulk ink delivery systems; saves on ink costs; speeds workflow; eliminates time and hassle for photographers ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL and NEW YORK, NY (October 21, 2004)—Lyson, Inc., a leading…
LaCie USA Press Release October 2004
Achieve Maximum Transfer Speeds With the LaCie d2 SATA Hard Drive
- SATA interface capable of up to 1.5Gbps transfers
- Comes with exclusive LaCie SATA PCI Card
- Fast booting and backup on both PCs and Macs
PORTLAND, OR (October 2004) - Today LaCie introduces a new series of external hard drives for the Mac and PC, the d2 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Drive that is capable of reaching transfer rates of 1.5Gbps making it a smart choice for applications requiring high-speed data transfer. With the new external SATA, or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, interface, people can achieve transfer rates faster than most internal Parallel ATA hard drives in capacities of up to 400GB. Availability of the drives, which includes a unique LaCie SATA PCI Card, is winter 2004.
“LaCie employs the latest hard drive technology in the d2 SATA Hard Drive offering capacities of up to 400GB with fastest 10,000rpm speed on the 74GB model,” says Olivier Mirloup, LaCie Senior Product Manager. “These high-performance drives make it possible for PC and Mac workstations to handle professional, speed-intensive applications including large-scale backup, graphic design work and digital video projects.”
LaCie USA Press Release October 2004 Achieve Maximum Transfer Speeds With the LaCie d2 SATA Hard Drive - SATA interface capable of up to 1.5Gbps transfers - Comes with exclusive LaCie SATA PCI Card - Fast booting and backup on both PCs and Macs PORTLAND, OR (October 2004) - Today…
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Expressive color purity
Color gamut equivalent to a CRT
Smooth color gradients thanks to 10-bit gamma correction
PORTLAND, OR (October 2004) - LaCie today debuts a new high-end series of LCD monitors for graphics professionals who are serious about color rendering. The new LaCie 321 Monitor utilizes SA-Superfine TFT technology, the most advanced LCD panel technology available today. Whether on a Mac or PC, the LaCie 321 Monitor ensures that images are displayed as they were intended.
The LaCie 321 Monitor offers a color gamut previously achievable only on CRT monitors. The broad gamut of colors displayed is a wide 72% of the NTSC (National Television System Committee) video standards gamut. With 10-bit gamma correction, the LaCie 321 also provides the finest caliber of gamma control, expressly engineered for serious graphics professionals. Whereas traditional 8-bit gamma allows for only 256 tonal options, 10-bit gamma expands the tonal range to 1024, smoothing color gradation and vastly improving image precision and accuracy.
LaCie USA Press Release October 2004LaCie USA Press Release October 2004 Expressive color purity Color gamut equivalent to a CRT Smooth color gradients thanks to 10-bit gamma correction PORTLAND, OR (October 2004) - LaCie today debuts a new high-end series of LCD monitors for graphics professionals who are serious about…
The Slovenian website SloFoto.net have published their review of the 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot S70.
The Slovenian website SloFoto.net have published their review of the 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot S70. Website: SloFoto.net - Canon PowerShot S70 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon PowerShot S70