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The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the brand new Sony DSC-P93, a 5-megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom.
Website: Index Digicam - Sony DSC-P93 Review
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the brand new Sony DSC-P93, a 5-megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom. Website: Index Digicam - Sony DSC-P93 Review
June 25, 2004: DIWA Awards have recently been awarded to Canon Inc. for three of their high performance digital cameras. The PowerShot Pro 1 was awarded with a gold medal, in recognition of its overall qualities, performance and value. Two other Canon models, PowerShot S1 IS and EOS 300D, were both honoured with silver medals for outstanding performance. The awards are the results of comprehensive, independent reviews of different samples, made by a number of DIWA camera testing experts from Europe and USA.
The PowerShot Pro 1 qualified for the prestigious DIWA gold medal in the Advanced Digital Camera category, thanks to 8 Megapixel resolution, a powerful and high performance L-Series 7x zoom lens, hybrid auto focus, super macro and a multitude of user friendly, yet sophisticated features. The image quality proved to be among the best available, which makes the camera suitable for demanding amateurs and professionals alike.
June 25, 2004: DIWA Awards have recently been awarded to Canon Inc. for three of their high performance digital cameras. The PowerShot Pro 1 was awarded with a gold medal, in recognition of its overall qualities, performance and value. Two other Canon models, PowerShot S1 IS and EOS 300D, were…
Thom Hogan has just reviewed the Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 ED film scanner.
“Unlike Digital ICE on my old Coolscan LS-30, it works better on the Coolscan 5000. The slide we’ll look at in a moment has a faint scratch on it that the latest iteration doesn’t quite completely remove, but I also don’t find any destruction of details as I found in previous iterations. Moreover, Digital ICE doesn’t do anything about film grain (that’s GEM, which I find to be too slow for what little effect it manages). I now run Neat Image noise reduction on every scanned image in addition to Digital ICE—the grainless, dustless, mostly scratchless results are impressive to say the least. “
Thom Hogan has just reviewed the Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 ED film scanner. “Unlike Digital ICE on my old Coolscan LS-30, it works better on the Coolscan 5000. The slide we’ll look at in a moment has a faint scratch on it that the latest iteration doesn’t quite completely remove…
Thom Hogan’s latest article on the world of Nikon is a list of all the lenses that Nikon should have produced, even including a suggested delivery schedule :-)
“One common email query I get has to do with which Nikkor lens should be purchased. That’s not an easy question by itself, as to really answer it you need to learn about the photographer asking the question; what’s right for photographer A isn’t necessarily the best bet for photographer B. But many times in answering these questions I end up in the Rabbit Hole of Missing Lenses.”
Website: Thom Hogan - The Missing Lenses
Thom Hogan’s latest article on the world of Nikon is a list of all the lenses that Nikon should have produced, even including a suggested delivery schedule :-) “One common email query I get has to do with which Nikkor lens should be purchased. That’s not an easy question by…
6 more shots from inside the Lloyds Building, London.
You can click on each image to view a larger / better quality version over on my personal website, markgoldstein.co.uk
6 more shots from inside the Lloyds Building, London. You can click on each image to view a larger / better quality version over on my personal website, markgoldstein.co.uk
The 21st PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by Katharine Hunt .
“These photos are of the flora and fauna of South Florida. I have been very inspired since I moved down here nearly 10 years ago. They were shot primarily with a Pentax ZX-5.”
Website: http://groups.msn.com/KatManDesigns/shoebox.msnw
Website: Portfolios: Katharine Hunt
The 21st PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by Katharine Hunt . “These photos are of the flora and fauna of South Florida. I have been very inspired since I moved down here nearly 10 years ago. They were shot primarily with a Pentax ZX-5.” Website: http://groups.msn.com/KatManDesigns/shoebox.msnw Website: Portfolios: Katharine Hunt…
Tellingly subtitled “Just Wait 32 Seconds”, the latest Luminous Landscape article looks at the effect of light on a landscape photograph.
“On my recent workshops in Iceland (July, 2004), I would often drive right past potentially interesting subjects, simply because the light wasn’t happening. People would say, why don’t we stop for a shot, and my reply would be - because the light sucks. Other times I would stop to take a photograph and people would say - what do you see? My answer would be - the light is great, so let’s look around for worthwhile subjects.”
Tellingly subtitled “Just Wait 32 Seconds”, the latest Luminous Landscape article looks at the effect of light on a landscape photograph. “On my recent workshops in Iceland (July, 2004), I would often drive right past potentially interesting subjects, simply because the light wasn’t happening. People would say, why don’t we…
They were only announced 2 days ago, but DPReview already have previews of 4 of the new Panasonic digital cameras, including the DMC-FZ20 (pictured).
Website: DPReview - DMC-FZ20 Preview
Website: DPReview - DMC-FZ3 Preview
Website: DPReview - DMC-FX2/FX7 Preview
They were only announced 2 days ago, but DPReview already have previews of 4 of the new Panasonic digital cameras, including the DMC-FZ20 (pictured). Website: DPReview - DMC-FZ20 Preview Website: DPReview - DMC-FZ3 Preview Website: DPReview - DMC-FX2/FX7 Preview
Dp-Now have published their First Look at the 5 megapixel Ricoh Caplio GX digital camera.
“Alas, the Caplio GX is a frustrating disappointment. The camera is nice to use and to hold. OK, there are some irritations, like the flash system charging lock-out and the occasional reticence to shoot when ordered, but overall - the Caplio GX is a camera that looks and feels like it should take great pictures, but it doesn’t.
We always print test shots because examination on the screen can be misleading. But if anything the printed results made things even worse for the GX, showing up noise issues in an even harder light.”
Website: DP-Now - Ricoh Caplio GX First Look
Dp-Now have published their First Look at the 5 megapixel Ricoh Caplio GX digital camera. “Alas, the Caplio GX is a frustrating disappointment. The camera is nice to use and to hold. OK, there are some irritations, like the flash system charging lock-out and the occasional reticence to shoot when…
The Norwegian website Akamera.no have just reviewed the HP Photosmart 7760 photo printer, which features six-ink color printing at up to 4800-optimized dots-per-inch.
The Norwegian website Akamera.no have just reviewed the HP Photosmart 7760 photo printer, which features six-ink color printing at up to 4800-optimized dots-per-inch. Website: Akamera.no - HP Photosmart 7760 Review
The Stylus Photo R800 is a 7 colour, 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi inkjet printer that offers borderless printing at print sizes up to A4 and is aimed at the professional and amateur photographer. It uses UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment inks, which have previously only been used in the Epson 2100/2200 A3 printer. These pigment inks are archival quality, offering print life of over 80 years on certain papers. As if that wasn’t enough, Epson have also introduced Red and Blue inks, which create a colour gamut rivalling that of silver halide photos, and they have reduced the ink droplet size to just 1.5 picolitres. So is the Stylus Photo R800 the ultimate A4 photo printer? Read my review to find out.
Website: Epson Stylus Photo R800 Review
The Stylus Photo R800 is a 7 colour, 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi inkjet printer that offers borderless printing at print sizes up to A4 and is aimed at the professional and amateur photographer. It uses UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment inks, which have previously only been used in the Epson 2100/220…
Now I really have seen everything! Kyocera are trying to cash in on the iPod craze by launching 5 new variations of their 4 megapixel Finecam SL400R digital camera, which match the 5 different iPod Mini pastel colours. The “new” digicams will only be available in Apple’s Ginza store and Apple’s online shop, costing ?44,000 ($401, £218). Are they the epitome of cool? Or a desparate attempt to shift a 6-month old digital camera? Only you can decide…
Website: The Register - Kyocera offers iPod Mini-matching digicams
Now I really have seen everything! Kyocera are trying to cash in on the iPod craze by launching 5 new variations of their 4 megapixel Finecam SL400R digital camera, which match the 5 different iPod Mini pastel colours. The “new” digicams will only be available in Apple’s Ginza store and…
Kodak this week announced bigger than expected job losses as a direct response to a more rapid decline in sales of its film products. Initial predictions were for a 7 to 9 % drop worldwide in the company’s film sales. There will actually be a 10 percent to 12 % drop this year, causing Kodak to cut 3,500 to 4,000 jobs, rather than the 2,500 to 3,500 jobs that it predicted back in January. It’s not all bad news for Kodak, however, as its profits actually rose to $154 million in the second quarter of this financial year, up from $112 million a year ago. Purchases of Kodak digital cameras, self-service printing machines and accessories doubled, with PictureMaker kiosks proving especially popular (found via DPReview).
Website: Democrat and Chronicle - Digital fires up Kodak’s profit
Kodak this week announced bigger than expected job losses as a direct response to a more rapid decline in sales of its film products. Initial predictions were for a 7 to 9 % drop worldwide in the company’s film sales. There will actually be a 10 percent to 12 %…
Sony have become the founding sponsor of the Scottish National Photography Centre, which is set to open in Edinburgh on Calton Hill, the site originally earmarked for the Scottish parliament. I’ve not heard anything about this project before, but that may be because the planning is in its very early stages.
Michael Shea, the SNPC chairman and former press secretary to the Queen, said: “Sony UK’s support is a significant vote of confidence for the visual arts in Scotland. There is a gratifying surge of interest in photography in the UK, with exhibitions delivering tremendous audience figures. With new centres for photography opening throughout Europe, Scotland’s distinct photographic legacy deserves a focal point to celebrate and advance this most democratic of all contemporary art forms.”
The SNPC will include exhibition space, a gallery, educational forum and conservation centre.
Sony have become the founding sponsor of the Scottish National Photography Centre, which is set to open in Edinburgh on Calton Hill, the site originally earmarked for the Scottish parliament. I’ve not heard anything about this project before, but that may be because the planning is in its very early…
The new website NEAsia have reported that Matsushita, which markets Panasonic products, is set to boost its digital camera production capacity by 75% a month to 350,000 units in August. No surprise really after yesterday’s lauch of 5 new Panasonic digital cameras. Interestingly is aiming to sell 8 million units in 2006, 8x more than the number that they achieved in 2003. Quite an agressive plan considering the competition!
Website: NeAsia - Matsushita to Lift Digital Camera Output Capacity by 75%
The new website NEAsia have reported that Matsushita, which markets Panasonic products, is set to boost its digital camera production capacity by 75% a month to 350,000 units in August. No surprise really after yesterday’s lauch of 5 new Panasonic digital cameras. Interestingly is aiming to sell 8 million units…
You all seem to be saying that camera phones are not the way forward in the latest PhotographyBLOG Poll, but a recent report from the LG Economic Research Institute suggests that 40% of digital cameras will actually be camera phones by 2008. The same report also says that 5 megapixel camera phones will be released in South Korea in 2004. Yes, this year.
Website: Reiter’s Camera Phone Report - Camera phones to take 40 percent of digital camera market by 2008
You all seem to be saying that camera phones are not the way forward in the latest PhotographyBLOG Poll, but a recent report from the LG Economic Research Institute suggests that 40% of digital cameras will actually be camera phones by 2008. The same report also says that 5 megapixel…
The Danish website Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 have today reviewed the 8-megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 digital camera.
The Danish website Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 have today reviewed the 8-megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 digital camera. Website: Akamera.dk - Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 Review
Sony Press Release 19/07/04
NEW SONY MEMORY STICK MEDIA PRICING
SAN DIEGO, July 19, 2004 - Sony Electronics is making it easier and less expensive to capture and store high-quality digital video and high-resolution digital images by lowering the suggested retail price of Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO Duo flash media.
Beginning today the 512MB full-size Memory Stick PRO media will be priced around $180. The 256MB Memory Stick PRO card will be available for about $90. Memory Stick PRO media provides high-capacity storage for a variety of digital files. Sony has also reduced the price of its 512MB Memory Stick PRO Duo media to about $250 and the 256MB Memory Stick PRO Duo media has been reduced to about $95.
At one-third the volume and half the weight of a standard-size Memory Stick card, the tiny media is used in small digital devices, including cellular phones, wearable portable audio players and pocket-sized digital cameras. The Memory Stick PRO Duo media features all the same benefits of standard-size Memory Stick PRO cards offers.
Sony Press Release 19/07/04 NEW SONY MEMORY STICK MEDIA PRICING SAN DIEGO, July 19, 2004 - Sony Electronics is making it easier and less expensive to capture and store high-quality digital video and high-resolution digital images by lowering the suggested retail price of Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO…
There was some confusion yesterday about the Panasonic digital camera launch, as it turns out that they are releasing different models in different regions of the world. Well, I was confused anyway :-)
So just to clarify things, here are the models that Panasonic are releasing in the USA:
- DMC-FZ3 - 3-Megapixel - Late summer 2004 - $399.95
- DMC-FZ15 - 4-Megapixel - Late summer 2004 - $499.95 (this is the USA-only model)
- DMC-FZ20 - 5-Megapixel - Late summer 2004 - $599.95
- DMC-FX7 - 5-Megapixel - August - $499.95
- DMC-LC80 - 5-Megapixel - August - $349.95
and here are the models that are being released in Europe:
- DMC-FZ3 - 3-Megapixel
- DMC-FZ20 - 5-Megapixel
- DMC-FX7 - 5-Megapixel
- DMC-FX2 - 4-Megapixel (this is the Europe-only model)
- DMC-LC80 - 5-Megapixel
And finally, here’s the press release for the camera that I missed out yesterday, the DMC-FX2.
Panasonic Press Release 21/07/04
Super Slim Compact Digital Camera DMC-FX7/FX2
Incorporate Advanced MEGA O.I.S. with Large LCD Monitor
Panasonic is introducing the incoming LUMIX models 5.0-megapixel DMC-FX7 and 4.0-megapixel DMC-FX2, incorporating 3x optical zoom (equivalent to 35mm to 105mm on a 35mm film camera) and MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer). The DMC-FX5/FX1, the world’s first compact camera with MEGA O.I.S., have been developed thoroughly into the DMC-FX7/FX2. DMC-FX7 has achieved the conspicuous downsizing by approx. 33% ( 94.1 x 50.0 x 24.2 mm ) compared to FX5/FX1, while adopting the 2.5” large LCD monitor. DMC-FX2 is the same in size with 2.0? LCD monitor. Both models have enhanced their excellence not only with the compactness and total number of pixels, but also with a long list of technical improvements as in the image processing LSI and in the accuracy of O.I.S.
There was some confusion yesterday about the Panasonic digital camera launch, as it turns out that they are releasing different models in different regions of the world. Well, I was confused anyway :-) So just to clarify things, here are the models that Panasonic are releasing in the USA: -…
On the day when Sony announces a 7 megapixel digital camera, I find this product much more innovative and strangely more refreshing. Yes, it’s the World’s first bottle cap tripod, originating from none other than Japan. A veritable bargain at $9.99, but unfortunately it’s already completely sold out :-) (found via Still Journal)
Website: Yahoo Shopping - Bottle Cap Tripod
Somewhat inevitably, now that the commercial version has sold out, somoen has posted instructions for making your own :-)
Website: Homemade Bottle Cap Tripod
On the day when Sony announces a 7 megapixel digital camera, I find this product much more innovative and strangely more refreshing. Yes, it’s the World’s first bottle cap tripod, originating from none other than Japan. A veritable bargain at $9.99, but unfortunately it’s already completely sold out :-) (found…