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Sony have made the manual for the 8 megapixel DSC-F828 digital camera available for download on their website. If you’re interested in what could be a ground-breaking camera and want to see exactly what it will be capable of, download the 160 page guide now.
Website: Sony DSC-F828 Manual
In other Sony DSC-F828 news, apparently the list price has dropped by $200 in the USA! Imaging Resource are reporting that the list price is now $999.95, with some retailers selling for as low as $919. No doubt that the Canon EOS 300D is to blame :-)
Website: Sony DSC-F828 Price Drop
Sony have made the manual for the 8 megapixel DSC-F828 digital camera available for download on their website. If you’re interested in what could be a ground-breaking camera and want to see exactly what it will be capable of, download the 160 page guide now. Website: Sony DSC-F828 Manual In…
The Slovenian digital photography website e-fotografija is the latest website to publish an extensive review of the Olympus E-1 DSLR.
Website: e-fotografija - Olympus E-1 Review
Website: Slovenian Translator
The Slovenian digital photography website e-fotografija is the latest website to publish an extensive review of the Olympus E-1 DSLR. Website: e-fotografija - Olympus E-1 Review Website: Slovenian Translator
The curiously named Stick Software have just announced PhotoReviewer 1.1, a software program for the Mac that allows you to quickly and easily review your digital photos.
“In our experience, there is no tool really well-suited to taking a large collection of images, reviewing them, and culling the bad ones and keeping the good ones. The photo review and processing apps supplied by Apple, such as iPhoto and Preview, are too slow and hog too much memory. Other apps tend to be overpriced, poorly designed, or cluttered.
We decided, in the course of reviewing a few thousand photos for a website we were designing, that a better tool needed to be written. And so here it is.”
Website: PhotoReviewer 1.1
The curiously named Stick Software have just announced PhotoReviewer 1.1, a software program for the Mac that allows you to quickly and easily review your digital photos. “In our experience, there is no tool really well-suited to taking a large collection of images, reviewing them, and culling the bad ones…
Perttu Luukkanen has published his review of the Epson Perfection 3170 scanner, which according to Epson is “the scanner for experienced users and photo enthusiasts”. Find out if Perttu agrees.
“There are few scanners that promise what the Epson 3170 does. An outsanding 3200 dpi resolution, 48 bit color, prints, slides, negatives, both 35 mm and medium format and for all this, it’s dirt cheap. Street price for the 3170 hovers around $200 in the US, although it’s more likely be around ?270 (~$300) here in Finland. It comes bundled with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 which is worth something itself, especially if you don’t have a post-processing software.
Before I bought the scanner I tried to look for a decent review on the Net and I could find none. That may well be the reason you’re reading this. I felt I had to put something available, since I know there are a lot of people out there wondering whether this scanner is really good enough for scanning film, especially at this price.”
Website: Epson Perfection 3170 Scanner Review
Perttu Luukkanen has published his review of the Epson Perfection 3170 scanner, which according to Epson is “the scanner for experienced users and photo enthusiasts”. Find out if Perttu agrees. “There are few scanners that promise what the Epson 3170 does. An outsanding 3200 dpi resolution, 48 bit color, prints…
CNET have published their review of the 4 megapixel Pentax Optio S4 digital camera, an ultracompact model which is small enough to fit inside an empty Altoids tin.
“Essentially a clone of its predecessor, the Pentax Optio S, the 4-megapixel Optio S4 ultracompact sports a retractable 35mm-to-105mm (the 35mm-film equivalent), 3X optical zoom lens and offers interesting, beyond-the-basics options that won’t scare away beginners. While it won’t win any awards for shooting speed or image quality, the S4 gives snapshooters plenty of features in a chic, portable package.”
Website: CNET - Pentax Optio S4 Review
CNET have published their review of the 4 megapixel Pentax Optio S4 digital camera, an ultracompact model which is small enough to fit inside an empty Altoids tin. “Essentially a clone of its predecessor, the Pentax Optio S, the 4-megapixel Optio S4 ultracompact sports a retractable 35mm-to-105mm (the 35mm-film equivalent)…
The Fuji Finepix M603 is a digital camera that attempts to be lots of things at once. It can capture both still images and moving images, so you can use it to take photographs and record VGA movies. It has a 3rd Generation Super CCD sensor which is made up of 3.3 million pixels, but actually delivers 6.03 million recorded pixels. It has a massive 2.5 inch LCD screen, but is compact enough to fit in your pocket. It is very simple to use, with a PictureCradle supplied for easy downloading of images to a computer, yet it claims to produce perfectly exposed, richly detailed, noise-free photographs in any situation.
So does the M603 deliver on all of these promises? Find out in my review.
Website: Fuji Finepix M603 Review
The Fuji Finepix M603 is a digital camera that attempts to be lots of things at once. It can capture both still images and moving images, so you can use it to take photographs and record VGA movies. It has a 3rd Generation Super CCD sensor which is made up…
Kyocera have just announced a 3 megapixel version of their FineCam S5R digital camera. The FineCam S3R is basically the same as the S5R, but has 3 as opposed to 5 megapixels. Click the link below for the full press release and specifications (found via DigIT.no)
Website: Kyocera Japan Press Release
Kyocera have just announced a 3 megapixel version of their FineCam S5R digital camera. The FineCam S3R is basically the same as the S5R, but has 3 as opposed to 5 megapixels. Click the link below for the full press release and specifications (found via DigIT.no) Website: Kyocera Japan Press…
Extensis Press Release 20/11/03
Extensis Announces Compatibility Updates for Adobe Creative Suite & Mac OS X 10.3.
Free updates to be available at www.extensis.com
Northampton, UK. ? Thursday 20th November, 2003 ? Extensis Inc. is today announcing its plans to offer a host of compatibility updates for Apple?s new operating system, Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther), the Adobe Creative Suite (CS) and QuarkXPress 6. All updates will be available free of charge from the Extensis website at http://www.extensis.com/support to registered users.
?Extensis has always kept up to date with the latest operating system and software upgrades, so we are pleased to be able to offer these compatibility updates to our existing customer base free of charge,? comments Bob Campbell, European Business Director at Extensis.
Free updates for the Extensis suite of Photoshop plug-ins including SmartScale, Mask Pro, PhotoFrame, and Intellihance Pro are available with immediate effect for both Panther and Adobe Photoshop CS.
Extensis Press Release 20/11/03 Extensis Announces Compatibility Updates for Adobe Creative Suite & Mac OS X 10.3. Free updates to be available at www.extensis.com Northampton, UK. ? Thursday 20th November, 2003 ? Extensis Inc. is today announcing its plans to offer a host of compatibility updates for Apple?s new operating…
The Slovenian website e-FotoPortal have posted a review of the Nikon D100, which may be getting on a little now in digital camera terms but is still Nikon’s entry-level DSLR (for the time being anyway).
Website: e-FotoPortal - Nikon D100 Review
Website: Slovenian Translator
The Slovenian website e-FotoPortal have posted a review of the Nikon D100, which may be getting on a little now in digital camera terms but is still Nikon’s entry-level DSLR (for the time being anyway). Website: e-FotoPortal - Nikon D100 Review Website: Slovenian Translator
The Slovenian website e-fotografija have published a very interesting comparative review of 4 different 70-200mm telephoto lenses, with Sigma, Canon, Tokina and Nikon all represented. As usual with e-fotografija’s reviews, there are a large number of sample images from all 4 lenses.
Website: e-fotografija - 70 - 200mm f/2.8 Lens Review
Website: Slovenian Translator
The Slovenian website e-fotografija have published a very interesting comparative review of 4 different 70-200mm telephoto lenses, with Sigma, Canon, Tokina and Nikon all represented. As usual with e-fotografija’s reviews, there are a large number of sample images from all 4 lenses. Website: e-fotografija - 70 - 200mm f/2.8 Lens…
DCResource have reviewed the Fuji FinePix A310, which uses Fujifilm’s new 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 3.1 million effective pixels and 6.0 million recorded pixels. The Fuji FinePix A310 currently retails for around $250 / ?250.
“I hate to sound like a broken record, but noise has been a problem with all of Fuji’s recent SuperCCD HR-based cameras. That noise is what makes the A310’s photo quality worse than average. It’s too bad, as color and exposure are both very good, and purple fringing was not a problem. You definitely want to shoot in 3M mode, as 6M is just too noisy, reducing the detail in your photos (use it only when you know you’re making large prints).”
DCResource have reviewed the Fuji FinePix A310, which uses Fujifilm’s new 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 3.1 million effective pixels and 6.0 million recorded pixels. The Fuji FinePix A310 currently retails for around $250 / ?250.“I hate to sound like a broken record, but noise has been a problem…
The Norwegian digital photography website DigIT has just published an extensive review of the Olympus E-1 DSLR.
Website: DigIT - Olympus E-1 Review
The Norwegian digital photography website DigIT has just published an extensive review of the Olympus E-1 DSLR. Website: DigIT - Olympus E-1 Review
Professional wildlife photographer Moose Peterson has posted his review of the Nikon D2H DSLR (found via digicamera.net)
“To save many of the web readers about to delve into my brief review of the D2H, let me save you a little time. I’ve only got positive things to say about it. You don’t have to read any further, you can go to some forum and say you read that Moose Peterson couldn’t find fault with the D2H. Now for all the others, photographers who know photography and understand what tools are all about and are into making images, read on.”
Website: Moose Peterson - Nikon D2H Review
Professional wildlife photographer Moose Peterson has posted his review of the Nikon D2H DSLR (found via digicamera.net)“To save many of the web readers about to delve into my brief review of the D2H, let me save you a little time. I’ve only got positive things to say about it. You…
Phase One have just announced a new version of Capture One Pro RAW conversion software for the Mac platform.
“C1 PRO is for the professional and advanced Digital SLR photographer, who understands the huge quality benefits of shooting RAW and for whom the digital workflow is vital. If you shoot larger amounts of pack shots, if your image needs to be the best or if you shoot large amount of RAW images that needs to be adjusted, cropped and developed you will clearly appreciate what C1 PRO gives you. If you are studio photographer or a wedding photographer or a photographer for whom image quality needs to be the best C1 PRO is your choice.”
News about C1 PRO? V1.2 for Mac
Camera support
- C1 PRO V1.2 to be released Nov. 18 will include support for Canon EOS 1D/1Ds/10D/D60/D30/300D
- 1 .Quarter 2004 support for Nikon D100/D1X is planned to be included
New and improved features
- Support for Mac OS X (Panther)
- Individual noise reduction for each image
- Image saturation adjustment slider
- Auto exposure / Contrast wand
- “Quick Develop” allows fast conversion to TIFF or JPEG
- Dual image view to compare 2 images
- Unlimited amount of differently formatted output files per conversion
- Profile editor for adjusting camera profiles
- Embedded copyright in output image
- Alignment grid
- Midtone slider
- Photoshop moire plug-in
- Dual screen support with separate thumbnails browser
- Can run after 30 day trial period (output disabled)
Website: Capture One
Phase One have just announced a new version of Capture One Pro RAW conversion software for the Mac platform. “C1 PRO is for the professional and advanced Digital SLR photographer, who understands the huge quality benefits of shooting RAW and for whom the digital workflow is vital. If you shoot…
123di.com Press Release 18/11/03
123di.com announces:
The 123 of digital imaging Interactive e-book? - Version 2.0
123di.com Announces Version 2.0 of its Popular Interactive e-book
123di.com has released Version 2.0 of its popular and innovative interactive e-book about digital imaging. Version 2.0 is fully updated with the very latest developments in digital imaging hardware and software, including Adobe Photoshop CS. Many new features have been added to further enhance the unique learning experience.
High Quality and Up-to-date Content Delivered in an Innovative Way
The vast amount of available information about digital imaging has been simplified, synthesized, and molded into a flexible, powerful, and easy to use learning tool. The 123 of digital imaging Interactive e-book makes the content easy to understand through interactive and animated pages. The e-book covers all aspects of the digital imaging workflow. It starts off with interesting background theory on topics such as colors, histograms, compression, dynamic range, sensor technology, and the differences between conventional and digital photography. Cameras, accessories, scanners, monitors, printers, and other hardware are explained in great detail, including buying advice. Finally, it covers a wide range of useful image editing techniques via hands-on animated tutorials, followed by unique interactive manuals for the Adobe Photoshop range of products. The highly integrated and interlinked content is easily accessible through a multitude of search and navigation options and is fully optimized to maximize readability on computer monitors. Unlike printed books, the e-book is regularly updated with the latest technology at very affordable upgrade rates. Most topics have Essential and Advanced levels, which can be selected by the reader at any time via buttons.
123di.com Press Release 18/11/03 123di.com announces: The 123 of digital imaging Interactive e-book? - Version 2.0 123di.com Announces Version 2.0 of its Popular Interactive e-book 123di.com has released Version 2.0 of its popular and innovative interactive e-book about digital imaging. Version 2.0 is fully updated with the very latest developments…
The Norwegian photography website Akamera.no have today reviewed the Fuji FinePix F700, which has a 6.2-megapixel Super CCD SR and is supposed to capture more detail in the shadow and highlight areas of an image than Fuji cameras have previously captured. Find out if the F700 achieves this in Akamera.no’s review.
The Norwegian photography website Akamera.no have today reviewed the Fuji FinePix F700, which has a 6.2-megapixel Super CCD SR and is supposed to capture more detail in the shadow and highlight areas of an image than Fuji cameras have previously captured. Find out if the F700 achieves this in Akamera.no’s…
CNET have reviewed the Casio QV-R40, a 4 megapixel digicam which has an amazing start-up time of one second and shutter-lag of 0.01 seconds. The Casio QV-R40 currently retails for around $300 / ?300.
“The QV-R40’s aggressive price and clean design make this 4-megapixel compact an attractive choice for snapshooters who consider ease of use a digicam’s most important aspect. The wide-angle view of the 39mm-to-117mm zoom lens may not be enough for landscape fans, but the rest of the QV-R40’s feature set is optimized for the point-and-shoot crowd. Alas, mixed performance and mediocre images dim the luster of this camera’s potential.”
Website: CNET - Casio QV-R40 Review
CNET have reviewed the Casio QV-R40, a 4 megapixel digicam which has an amazing start-up time of one second and shutter-lag of 0.01 seconds. The Casio QV-R40 currently retails for around $300 / ?300.“The QV-R40’s aggressive price and clean design make this 4-megapixel compact an attractive choice for snapshooters who…
Kyocera Press Release 18/11/03
JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Kyocera Solves the Most Common Digital Camera ?User Irritants? with the Revolutionary Finecam SL300R and Finally Fulfills the Promise of Digital Photography
The World’s Thinnest 3x Optical Zoom Digital Camera
Virtually Eliminates Lag Time and is Capable of Unlimited Continuous Shooting at an Unprecedented 3.5 Frames Per Second
The 3.2 megapixel Kyocera Finecam SL300R:
TAKES LESS THAN A SECOND TO ?BOOT UP?.
- Digital photographers no longer have to worry about missing important moments of spontaneity with a boot up time of just under 0.7 seconds. Hit the power button and you?re ready to shoot.
VIRTUALLY ELIMINATES THE SHUTTER RELEASE LAG TIME.
- Offers a solution for digital camera fans who have been frustrated by “missing the moment” due to the combination of the shutter speed lag time and slow “click to click” speed.
SHOOTS AT AN UNPRECEDENTED 3.5 FRAMES A SECOND.
- Utilizing Kyocera?s new RTune Rapid Tuning Technology, the Kyocera Finecam SL300R offers the World’s fastest Continuous Capture Mode. For instance, you can fill a 256MB SD memory card with continuous images at 3.5 fps, then go back, review the shots and pick the ones you want to keep. And this is at 3.2 Megapixel resolution of 2048 x 1536.
ENSURES STYLE IS NOT SACRIFICED WITH SIZE.
- The Kyocera Finecam SL300R is also the thinnest and the most stylish camera available today (15 mm), it can easily fit into the pocket of your jeans, shirt or into the tiniest of bags. This fashionable and sheik design is covered with brushed aluminum panels and boasts a unique swivel lens for achieving images from virtually any vantage point.
Consumer Benefits
- Able to take images that were missed before due to digital lag time.
- As close as you get to a traditional SLR camera experience.
- Users can instantly switch on their camera, take a picture or a continuous stream of photos, and expect the camera to instantly write the image and be ready again.
The Kyocera Finecam SL300R comes bundled with the highly rated Adobe Photoshop Album software and has an MSRP of $399. It is available nationwide.
Kyocera Press Release 18/11/03 JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Kyocera Solves the Most Common Digital Camera ?User Irritants? with the Revolutionary Finecam SL300R and Finally Fulfills the Promise of Digital Photography The World’s Thinnest 3x Optical Zoom Digital Camera Virtually Eliminates Lag Time and is Capable of Unlimited Continuous…
Sigma have announced a new version of its 17-35 mm F2.8-F4.0 wide-angle zoom lens, which now features full-time manual focus from the focusing ring. LetsGoDigital and DPReview have all of the details.
Website: LetsGo Digital
Website: DPReview
Sigma have announced a new version of its 17-35 mm F2.8-F4.0 wide-angle zoom lens, which now features full-time manual focus from the focusing ring. LetsGoDigital and DPReview have all of the details. Website: LetsGo Digital Website: DPReview
The German photography website digitalkamera.de has posted its review of Canon PhotoStitch, a software package that is supplied with some Canon products which allows you to combine several photos to create a panoramic image.
Website: digitalkamera.de - Canon PhotoStitch Review
The German photography website digitalkamera.de has posted its review of Canon PhotoStitch, a software package that is supplied with some Canon products which allows you to combine several photos to create a panoramic image.Website: digitalkamera.de - Canon PhotoStitch Review