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The Spanish website quesabesde.com have today posted their review of the new 4 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3.
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have today posted their review of the new 4 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3. Website: quesabesde.com - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have published their review of the Canon PowerShot S60, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a wide-angle 28mm-100mm lens and a new thin body.
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have published their review of the Canon PowerShot S60, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a wide-angle 28mm-100mm lens and a new thin body. Website: Index Digicam - Canon PowerShot S60 Review
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart R707, a stylish 5 megapixel digital camera.
“High barrel distortion at wide angle. “Purple fringing” at wide angle, severe coma at telephoto. Geometric distortion on the R707 is a good bit higher than average at the wide-angle end, where I measured approximately 1.17 percent barrel distortion. The telephoto end fared a little better, as I measured approximately 0.2 percent barrel distortion. While chromatic aberration seems low, the wide angle images show a fair bit of what looks to be “purple fringing”, a bright purple fringe around dark objects against bright backgrounds. At telephoto focal lengths, severe coma blurs the corners of the image badly, extending a fair ways into the image area. Overall, its lens appears to be one of the weaker elements of the R707’s design.”
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart R707, a stylish 5 megapixel digital camera. “High barrel distortion at wide angle. “Purple fringing” at wide angle, severe coma at telephoto. Geometric distortion on the R707 is a good bit higher than average at the wide-angle end, where I measured…
The Slovenian website eFotoGrafija have published a great interview (in English) with Mr. Takaya Iwasaki, who is the Canon representative for Central East and North East Europe, Sub-Sahara Africa and Middle East. Essential reading if you’re at all interested in the Canon product line.
“Jernej: Are you planing to introduce some high end EF-S lenses in the near future?
TAKAYA: Definitely. We are always planing 5 year spans so within the next 5 years we will develop high and mid end or even some completely unique EF-S lenses. But those are based on requests of professional photographers, however at the same time DSLRS are getting more popular with non professionals, therefore we have to develop lenses for both markets. It is not a question of timing, but as a leader of professional photography industry we are always thinking of high end products and new technology.”
The Slovenian website eFotoGrafija have published a great interview (in English) with Mr. Takaya Iwasaki, who is the Canon representative for Central East and North East Europe, Sub-Sahara Africa and Middle East. Essential reading if you’re at all interested in the Canon product line. “Jernej: Are you planing to introduce…
ePhotoZine have published one of the first reviews of the Epson PictureMate inkjet printer.
“I printed off 20 family snaps of varying levels of contrast and from different cameras, ranging from point & shoot to digital SLR loaded on a CompactFlash card. It delivered a good set of photos. Colours are good sharpness is good and contrast is good. Blacks look rich highlights sparkle and generally the results are impressive and live up to Epson’s claims of “bright colours”. The only thing I don’t like is the slight etch effect seen if you angle the print in the light.”
ePhotoZine have published one of the first reviews of the Epson PictureMate inkjet printer. “I printed off 20 family snaps of varying levels of contrast and from different cameras, ranging from point & shoot to digital SLR loaded on a CompactFlash card. It delivered a good set of photos. Colours…
Although they’re very different cameras aimed at very different sections of the market, Digital Outback Photo have decided to compare the image quality of the Canon EOS 20D digital SLR and its more expensive brother, the 1D Mark II. Find out which camera won the shootout by clicking the following link…
Website: Digital Outback Photo - Comparing 20D vs. 1D Mark II Images
Although they’re very different cameras aimed at very different sections of the market, Digital Outback Photo have decided to compare the image quality of the Canon EOS 20D digital SLR and its more expensive brother, the 1D Mark II. Find out which camera won the shootout by clicking the following…
PictureCode Software have released a public beta version of their Noise Ninja plug-in for Adobe Photoshop, which works with PhotoShop 6, 7, CS, and Elements on Windows, and PhotoShop CS on Mac OS X 10.3. “PictureCode’s Noise Ninja software solves the image noise problem using new, patent-pending technology. Not only does it do an impressive job of removing noise - often yielding up to a two-stop improvement in effective image quality - it does so quickly and easily.”
PictureCode Software have released a public beta version of their Noise Ninja plug-in for Adobe Photoshop, which works with PhotoShop 6, 7, CS, and Elements on Windows, and PhotoShop CS on Mac OS X 10.3. “PictureCode’s Noise Ninja software solves the image noise problem using new, patent-pending technology. Not only…
DCResource have today posted their usual extensive review of the 6 megapixel Fuji FinePix E550.
“As long as you stick with the 6 Megapixel resolution, the Fuji FinePix E550 is a good choice for those who want a very responsive camera with good photo quality and manual controls. The resolution issue is an important one, as the E550 uses the unique SuperCCD HR sensor. While it can produce images with 12 million pixels, you’ll get the best results by shooting at the 6M mode, or even better, by downsizing from the 12M/Fine mode. A RAW mode is available, but the quality wasn’t noticeably better than 12M/Fine (in fact, it may be worse) and the post-processing is time consuming (especially with the lousy RAW converter that’s included). At the 6M size, images are colorful and sharp, though purple fringing levels are above average. The E550 also has an excellent movie mode, with unlimited recording at 640 x 480, 30 frames/second.”
DCResource have today posted their usual extensive review of the 6 megapixel Fuji FinePix E550. “As long as you stick with the 6 Megapixel resolution, the Fuji FinePix E550 is a good choice for those who want a very responsive camera with good photo quality and manual controls. The resolution…
CNET have just reviewed the new 4 megapixel Kodak Easyshare CX7430 digital camera
“With 4-megapixel cameras that cost less than $300 becoming more common, the Kodak EasyShare CX7430’s standout features are an intuitive control layout, a quick-trigger response, and a design that makes shooting and changing settings fast and easy. Snapshooters on a budget will appreciate the EasyShare CX7430’s value but should note that rechargeable batteries and a memory card cost extra. Photo enthusiasts looking for manual controls will probably want to spend a little more for a camera with the features they need.”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare CX7430 Review
CNET have just reviewed the new 4 megapixel Kodak Easyshare CX7430 digital camera “With 4-megapixel cameras that cost less than $300 becoming more common, the Kodak EasyShare CX7430’s standout features are an intuitive control layout, a quick-trigger response, and a design that makes shooting and changing settings fast and easy…
CNET have just reviewed the 3 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC50 digital camera.
“With top-notch picture quality for its class, excellent close-up features, a burst mode that can grab five shots in two seconds, and versatile shooting options that include a power-saving economy setting and a superfriendly Simple mode, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC50 will appeal to snapshooters who want quality and convenience in a compact package. Unfortunately, significant shutter lag, middle-of-the-pack performance, and a lack of manual controls will send some snapshot photographers looking elsewhere.”
CNET have just reviewed the 3 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC50 digital camera. “With top-notch picture quality for its class, excellent close-up features, a burst mode that can grab five shots in two seconds, and versatile shooting options that include a power-saving economy setting and a superfriendly Simple mode, the Panasonic…
The Norwegian website Akam.no have today reviewed the recently announced HP Photosmart 8150 printer.
Website: Akam.no - HP Photosmart 8150 Review
The Norwegian website Akam.no have today reviewed the recently announced HP Photosmart 8150 printer. Website: Akam.no - HP Photosmart 8150 Review
The October 2004 Competition is now open for entries. This is a monthly photography competition with a specific theme and prizes for the top 3 photos. The winning entries will be decided by a panel of judges. You just have to submit one photograph to the Competition Gallery that best interprets October’s theme, which is “Travel”.
Please make sure that you read the Monthly Competition Rules before submitting your entry. Note that you are only allowed to enter 1 photograph. The competition is worldwide and open to everyone.
You can now start submitting entries to the October Competition here:
October 2004 Competition
The October 2004 Competition is now open for entries. This is a monthly photography competition with a specific theme and prizes for the top 3 photos. The winning entries will be decided by a panel of judges. You just have to submit one photograph to the Competition Gallery that best…
The September 2004 PhotographyBLOG Competition has now closed. The theme for September was “Sunrise and Sunset” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery.
The 1st / 2nd / 3rd place winners will be announced on Wednesday 13th September, and the prizes will be sent out shortly after :-)
The September 2004 PhotographyBLOG Competition has now closed. The theme for September was “Sunrise and Sunset” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. The 1st / 2nd / 3rd place winners will be announced on Wednesday 13th September, and the prizes will be sent out shortly after :-)
The voting for the 43rd Photo of the Week contest has now finished.
The winner is “All That Buzz” by etfon911.
Congratulations to the winner!
You can view all of the entries that were submitted in this gallery.
The voting for the 43rd Photo of the Week contest has now finished. The winner is “All That Buzz” by etfon911. Congratulations to the winner! You can view all of the entries that were submitted in this gallery.
The 45th Photo of the Week contest is now open. This is a weekly photography contest with no set theme and you can enter as many photos as you like.
Click here to read the Photo of the Week Rules.
The 45th Photo of the Week contest is now open. This is a weekly photography contest with no set theme and you can enter as many photos as you like. Click here to read the Photo of the Week Rules.
Bonjour!
After what seems like days of packing, cleaning, unpacking, driving and trying to get a wireless internet connection to work, I’ve finally made it to Paris and am now back online :-) I’ve relocated to Paris from London for at least the next year - the photo above was taken yesterday morning from the apartment’s balcony.
Normal PhotographyBLOG service will now be resumed…
Bonjour! After what seems like days of packing, cleaning, unpacking, driving and trying to get a wireless internet connection to work, I’ve finally made it to Paris and am now back online :-) I’ve relocated to Paris from London for at least the next year - the photo above was…
Mike Johnston’s latest Sunday Morning Photographer column, “Mo’ Betta”, considers what the camera manufacturers can do to improve their digital SLRs. Not that much, from Mike’s point of view:
“Personally, with the major exception of dynamic range, I think they’re already there in the Mo’ Bettah department. I.e., for me, cameras have enough megapixels, cameras are responsive enough, cameras are light enough, successive exposures are fast enough, files are big enough, ISOs are high enough. Progress will consist of putting more of these features into the same camera ( and of course making them less expensive).”
Mike Johnston’s latest Sunday Morning Photographer column, “Mo’ Betta”, considers what the camera manufacturers can do to improve their digital SLRs. Not that much, from Mike’s point of view: “Personally, with the major exception of dynamic range, I think they’re already there in the Mo’ Bettah department. I.e., for me…
Rob Galbraith have just reviewed a new product called the Sensor Brush that cleans the sensor inside a digital SLR camera.
“Finally! A digital SLR sensor cleaner that really works.
The Sensor Brush and its companion Sensor Clean liquid/swab combo, from Canadian company Visible Dust, are the first products of their type we’ve used that can remove dust, dirt and other particles effectively with little chance of either streaking or scratching of the cover glass over the image sensor.
We’ve been cleaning our arsenal of digital SLR cameras since mid-summer with Visible Dust’s new products and couldn’t be more pleased with the results.”
Website: Rob Galbraith - Sensor Brush Review
Rob Galbraith have just reviewed a new product called the Sensor Brush that cleans the sensor inside a digital SLR camera. “Finally! A digital SLR sensor cleaner that really works. The Sensor Brush and its companion Sensor Clean liquid/swab combo, from Canadian company Visible Dust, are the first products of…
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the new slimline 5 megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-Z55 digital camera.
“The next generation of Casio’s Exilim “Z"oom series, the EX-Z55 offers users many of the features found on past Exilim cameras, but adds 5-megapixels of resolution combined with a high-quality Pentax smc 3x optical zoom lens, and a larger 2.5-inch color LCD. This credit card-size point-n-shoot camera is loaded with features that are usually found only on larger and more expensive cameras. There are 23 pre-programmed “Best Shot” scenes modes that optimize the camera’s settings for specific shooting conditions and users also have the ability to create their own Best Shot scenes using the Register Favorites function.”
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the new slimline 5 megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-Z55 digital camera. “The next generation of Casio’s Exilim “Z"oom series, the EX-Z55 offers users many of the features found on past Exilim cameras, but adds 5-megapixels of resolution combined with a high-quality Pentax smc 3x optical…
First announced at the end of August, Steves Digicams have recently reviewed the 3 megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100.
“Casio has again set the standard for the ultra-compact class. The Exilim EX-S100 is by far the smallest zoom-coupled camera on the market (as of 9/2004.) It’s amazing that there’s a high-resolution 3.2-meagapixel imager, 2.8x optical zoom lens, rechargeable battery and a large 2-inch color LCD all packed in its credit card-sized, stylish and durable metal body. “
First announced at the end of August, Steves Digicams have recently reviewed the 3 megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100. “Casio has again set the standard for the ultra-compact class. The Exilim EX-S100 is by far the smallest zoom-coupled camera on the market (as of 9/2004.) It’s amazing that there’s a…