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Steves Digicams have published a preview of the Canon PowerShot S60, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a wide-angle 28mm-100mm lens and a new thin body.
“The 5-Megapixel PowerShot S60 camera is equipped with a redesigned 3.6x zoom lens that goes from a wide-angle focal length of 28mm to a telephoto of 100mm (35mm film equivalent). This new lens features an Ultra high refractive index, which makes it thin and compact. The Ultra high refractive index Aspherical (UA) lens allows for a 28mm wide angle zoom while increasing image quality and slimming the body of the camera for a sleek design.”
Steves Digicams have published a preview of the Canon PowerShot S60, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a wide-angle 28mm-100mm lens and a new thin body. “The 5-Megapixel PowerShot S60 camera is equipped with a redesigned 3.6x zoom lens that goes from a wide-angle focal length of 28mm to a…
Luminous Landscape have published a new article by Dutch photographer Stefan Heijdendael called “From Digital to Analog, and Back”, which explores a minimalist approach to developing your photographic skills.
“So here’s some free advice from a novice in the digital arena to novices in the field of photography. And of course it is Hans who brought me to this advice. Restrict yourself. Forget about tweaking, and try to get the most perfect frozen moment in time, which will serve as a good base for a print. How? If you don?t want to spend a lot of money, go to a second hand photo store and go look for a basic single lens reflex. There are thousands for sale, and they cost little.”
Website: Luminous Landscape - From Digital to Analog, and Back
Luminous Landscape have published a new article by Dutch photographer Stefan Heijdendael called “From Digital to Analog, and Back”, which explores a minimalist approach to developing your photographic skills. “So here’s some free advice from a novice in the digital arena to novices in the field of photography. And of…
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 3.2 megapixel Canon PowerShot A75.
“As I mentioned at the outset, Canon’s PowerShot A70 topped the charts in Canon’s sales last year, outstripping all other camera models. - And for good reason: The A70 offered a rich set of features and excellent image quality at an attractive price. This year, the PowerShot A75 appears poised to follow in the A70’s and A40’s footsteps.”
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 3.2 megapixel Canon PowerShot A75. “As I mentioned at the outset, Canon’s PowerShot A70 topped the charts in Canon’s sales last year, outstripping all other camera models. - And for good reason: The A70 offered a rich set of features and excellent image…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show.
“Very good image noise at ISO 50, increases steadily at higher ISOs, but very little flattening of subject detail at high ISOs. The PowerShot Pro1 delivers very clean-looking images at its minimum ISO of 50, but the noise levels increase quite steadily beyond that point. (Its noise levels more or less track those of the Sony DSC-F828 and Nikon Coolpix 8700.) For most users, noise will be negligible at ISO 50 and 100, noticeable but acceptable at ISO 200, and objectionable at ISO 400. On a positive note though, there’s relatively little loss of subtle subject detail caused by anti-noise processing, at any ISO setting.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show. “Very good image noise at ISO 50, increases steadily at higher ISOs, but very little flattening of subject detail at high ISOs. The PowerShot Pro…
The Slovenian website e-FotoGrafija have just reviewed the 4-megapixel, 10x zoom Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2.
The Slovenian website e-FotoGrafija have just reviewed the 4-megapixel, 10x zoom Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2. Website: e-FotoGrafija - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 Review
Digital Outback Photo have been busy over the weekend publishing no less than 6 new articles:
- “RAW FAQ” started
- Advanced Dust Healing Technique
- Almost halo free sharpening with Simple Sharpening
- Canon 1D Mark II Noise Check
- Note on DxO Optics Pro
- Kodak SLR/c, Canon 1Ds & Canon 1D Mk II Comparison Photos
Website: Digital Outback Photo
Digital Outback Photo have been busy over the weekend publishing no less than 6 new articles: - “RAW FAQ” started - Advanced Dust Healing Technique - Almost halo free sharpening with Simple Sharpening - Canon 1D Mark II Noise Check - Note on DxO Optics Pro - Kodak SLR/c, Canon…
DCResource have published a dual-review of the new Olympus C-765 and C-770 Ultra Zoom digital cameras.
“The Olympus C-765 and C-770 Ultra Zooms remain at the top of my list for big zoom cameras, along with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10. I must admit, though, that the FZ10 and Canon S1 and their stabilized lenses make the Olympus twins a little less desirable than before. Even so, the “UZIs” take excellent, sharp photos that will be great for websites or large prints.”
DCResource have published a dual-review of the new Olympus C-765 and C-770 Ultra Zoom digital cameras. “The Olympus C-765 and C-770 Ultra Zooms remain at the top of my list for big zoom cameras, along with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10. I must admit, though, that the FZ10 and Canon S…
The Norwegian website DigIT have posted their review of the Samsung Digimax U-CA 3, a 3 megapixel digital camera aimed at the young photographer or the budding photo enthusiast.
The Norwegian website DigIT have posted their review of the Samsung Digimax U-CA 3, a 3 megapixel digital camera aimed at the young photographer or the budding photo enthusiast. Website: DigIT - Samsung Digimax U-CA 3 Review
DCViews have just reviewed the 5-megapixel Olympus E-1 DSLR.
“The E-1, which is the central part of the new system, is a very good camera indeed. Although it does not offer the resolution of other professional cameras, or the AF speed required for professional sports photography, it is designed and built extremely well and certainly has that professional feel to it. In use it feels solid and reliable and is responsive enough for most shooting situations.”
Website: DCViews - Olympus E-1 Review
DCViews have just reviewed the 5-megapixel Olympus E-1 DSLR. “The E-1, which is the central part of the new system, is a very good camera indeed. Although it does not offer the resolution of other professional cameras, or the AF speed required for professional sports photography, it is designed and…
A-Digital-Eye have just reviewed the 4-megapixel, 10x zoom Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2.
“The DiMAGE Z2 is an impressive little camera featuring a new GT lens that uses AD (anomalous dispersion) glass (APO lens). It corrects a large portion of the color aberration on the telephoto end and delivers sharp images of high contrast across the entire display from the center to the edges. Moreover, it employs two aspherical lenses (one of which is aspherical on both sides), which effectively corrects spherical aberration and distortion aberration.”
A-Digital-Eye have just reviewed the 4-megapixel, 10x zoom Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2. “The DiMAGE Z2 is an impressive little camera featuring a new GT lens that uses AD (anomalous dispersion) glass (APO lens). It corrects a large portion of the color aberration on the telephoto end and delivers sharp images…
The 9th PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by Greg Taylor.
“My theme is ‘contrasts of light and dark’.
My name is Greg Taylor. I am 16, live in one of the suburbs of London and am a student in the first year of college, but due to lack of funds, my school is unable to run any kind of photography class, so I do it in my own time.
I usually have sudden urges to take photos of a certain location, often at a ridiculous time of day (5:30 am for the London sunrise shots!). At the moment I use a fuji S7000 and a range of wideangle and other lenses. This will be the first time I will have shown my photos to anybody and certainly the first time to be possibly displayed on the net!
I like to take emotional style pictures, often including some form of heavy light and dark contrast, and a focal point on the picture (where the eyes are drawn to). I also like to take action photography of anything that moves, really! Objects such as running, greyhound racing, mountain biking etc.”
Website: Portfolios: Greg Taylor
The 9th PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by Greg Taylor. “My theme is ‘contrasts of light and dark’. My name is Greg Taylor. I am 16, live in one of the suburbs of London and am a student in the first year of college, but due to lack of funds…
The 8th PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by Elie Dinur.
“This portfolio is drawn from a large body of work done along the Mediterranean shore of the Western Galilee, Israel which may be viewed at http://www.imageevent.com/elied/coastofgalilee.”
“I began photographing fully forty years ago while living in New York and studied photography at NYU and The Visual Studies Workshop. After immigrating to Israel I was for many years the resident photographer of my kibbutz - doing everything from advertising brochures to documentation of kibbutz life to my own “art” photographs - but eventually drifted away from it and left the cameras to gather dust. Now, however, excited by the possibilities for creative control offered by the “digital revolution” and the level of quality of affordable digital cameras, I have returned. I started a year and a half ago with a Minolta 7i and have recently traded it for a Minolta A1.”
Website: Portfolios: Elie Dinur
The 8th PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by Elie Dinur. “This portfolio is drawn from a large body of work done along the Mediterranean shore of the Western Galilee, Israel which may be viewed at http://www.imageevent.com/elied/coastofgalilee.” “I began photographing fully forty years ago while living in New York and studied…
The 7th PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by David Leafe.
“I am a very amateur photographer (as you can see) just starting out on a new hobby but very excited by images I saw on a recent holiday in Morocco. Tried to capture some of the flavour of the people of the country in relaxed and un-posed shots as well as a few other interesting details e.g. the urns and the flags attached to the mooring buoys in the beach town of Essouria.”
Website: Portfolios: David Leafe
The 7th PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by David Leafe. “I am a very amateur photographer (as you can see) just starting out on a new hobby but very excited by images I saw on a recent holiday in Morocco. Tried to capture some of the flavour of the people…
The Discovery Channel have shared the details of a trip out to the zoo, armed with 4 compact digital cameras:
“There are so many great animals to see at the zoo. It’s a picture perfect setting. In fact, it’s a great place to test out some new digital cameras.
I took 4 digicams to the zoo with me: two high-end models - the Sony Cyber-shot and the Nikon Coolpix, as well two funky new cams from a Japanese company called Che-ez! Che-ez makes the world’s smallest digital camera, called Snap, and the VU - a pocket-sized video camera!”
Website: Discovery Channel - Digital Cameras: A Trip to the Zoo
The Discovery Channel have shared the details of a trip out to the zoo, armed with 4 compact digital cameras: “There are so many great animals to see at the zoo. It’s a picture perfect setting. In fact, it’s a great place to test out some new digital cameras. I…
A new article over on Luminous Landscape will be of interest to all Nikon DSLR owners:
“Nikon uses the autofocus sensing mechanism from their film cameras (except for the D2h), and hasn’t scaled it to the smaller sensor size. The net result is that the autofocus sensors, which on the film cameras are bunched inside the 1/3 lines of the full frame, are stretched towards the edges on the digital bodies. This has two consequences:
1. Autofocus occurs with objects closer to the edge of the frame on a Nikon DSLR than it does with 35mm bodies.
2. The “spread” between autofocus sensors is larger, leaving a gap where autofocus doesn’t occur.”
Website: Luminous Landscape - Focus Sensor Locations on the Nikon DSLRs
A new article over on Luminous Landscape will be of interest to all Nikon DSLR owners: “Nikon uses the autofocus sensing mechanism from their film cameras (except for the D2h), and hasn’t scaled it to the smaller sensor size. The net result is that the autofocus sensors, which on the…
PCMagazine have published a short article which wonders how long digital photos will last for…
“I should be happy. I’m a proponent of digital photography and digital video. I use it and write about it. But I’m also plagued by little panic attacks. I haven’t taken a 35mm photo of my kids in months. What if my computer hard drive dies? I have all my photos backed up on a CD, but what if I lose that or it somehow becomes corrupted?”
PCMagazine have published a short article which wonders how long digital photos will last for… “I should be happy. I’m a proponent of digital photography and digital video. I use it and write about it. But I’m also plagued by little panic attacks. I haven’t taken a 35mm photo of…
CNET have reviewed the 4.0 megapixel Canon Powershot S410 (known as the Digital IXUS 430 outside North America).
“Although the Canon PowerShot S410 lacks the manual controls that serious photographers demand, as well as the scene modes and the high-res video capture that some of its competitors offer, it has enough shooting options to please those in the point-and-click crowd who just want a good basic feature set and high-quality snapshots. Replacing the very similar Canon PowerShot S400, this 4-megapixel PowerShot’s major new feature is a Print & Share button for easier direct printing.”
Website: CNET - Canon Powershot S410 Review
CNET have reviewed the 4.0 megapixel Canon Powershot S410 (known as the Digital IXUS 430 outside North America). “Although the Canon PowerShot S410 lacks the manual controls that serious photographers demand, as well as the scene modes and the high-res video capture that some of its competitors offer, it has…
A new version of Qimage has just been released.
Qimage v2004.200 (05/14/04):
New Features:
Full IPTC support: Many of our users requested the ability to print IPTC captions with their images, so we added the ability to print a range of IPTC fields including title, author, caption, copyright, and more! In addition, you can use Qimage to manage your IPTC data since v2004.200 allows you to add IPTC data to JPEG and TIFF images, view the data, print it, and even do multi-folder searches for IPTC data using our IPTC data search facility. Looking for all images where you entered a keyword of “bird”? Just go to a folder, right click in the thumbnails, and select “Search IPTC Image Info”. Qimage will search that folder and even include subfolders based on your search criteria and will show you the results by displaying both the image and the IPTC data right beside it. IPTC data is also carried over to saved/converted images when creating new images! Keep in mind that IPTC is a standard by which data fields can be embedded in JPEG and TIFF format images, so this option is not available for other image formats…. yet. :-)
A new version of Qimage has just been released. Qimage v2004.200 (05/14/04): New Features: Full IPTC support: Many of our users requested the ability to print IPTC captions with their images, so we added the ability to print a range of IPTC fields including title, author, caption, copyright, and more…
Canto Press Release 13/05/04
New Cumulus module lets users publish images as Web ready albums.
May 13, 2004, San Francisco, Berlin. Canto, a global leader in Digital Asset Management (DAM) solutions, today announced the immediate availability of Cumulus WebAlbum, a tool to create Web-based albums that are built on static HTML pages. Displaying images and even entire Cumulus catalogs on the Internet in a customized and personalized album is now a simple process.
The layout and functionality of WebAlbum can be customized using different skins, such as those provided by Canto, other providers or ones created by the user. This gives the user full control of the design and look of each and every album.
Canto Press Release 13/05/04 New Cumulus module lets users publish images as Web ready albums. May 13, 2004, San Francisco, Berlin. Canto, a global leader in Digital Asset Management (DAM) solutions, today announced the immediate availability of Cumulus WebAlbum, a tool to create Web-based albums that are built on static…
America Online, Inc. Press Release 11/05/04
America Online’s Digital Pictures Survey Finds That Instant Gratification Factor Tops List of What Consumers Love Most about Digital Photography
DULLES, Va.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—May 11, 2004—America Online, Inc.
The Ability to See Images Instantly, Print Images Whenever They Want and Share Images Easily With Friends and Family Are Favorite Benefits; Number One Method For Sharing Digital Photos Today is Online
Digital Cameras Beat Out Sunscreen, a Good Book and Video Cameras as the Top Item Survey Respondents Must Have When Leaving for Vacation
It’s not the hottest page-turner or coolest PDA that most vacationers will be packing for their summer vacation this year. According to America Online’s Digital Pictures Survey of digital camera owners, more than one-half of the respondents, 54%, won’t leave for vacation without this hot little item: their digital camera. The choice ranked significantly higher than sunscreen, a good book, a video camera, an address book, a digital music player and PDA device.
America Online, Inc. Press Release 11/05/04 America Online’s Digital Pictures Survey Finds That Instant Gratification Factor Tops List of What Consumers Love Most about Digital Photography DULLES, Va.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—May 11, 2004—America Online, Inc. The Ability to See Images Instantly, Print Images Whenever They Want and Share Images Easily With Friends…