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DPReview have tested the resolution of the Sigma SD10 after rumours that this new DSLR didn’t have the same resolving power as it’s older brother, the SD9.
“We’ve just received our review Sigma SD10 (after a little mix-up with the courier) and I’m happy to report that resolution is identical to the SD9. I decided to test this immediately after we read reports elsewhere that resolution was significantly lower because of the use of microlenses. In our own shots of a standard ISO resolution chart we can measure absolutely no difference in resolution between the SD9 and SD10 using the same lens at (almost) the same aperture.”
DPReview have tested the resolution of the Sigma SD10 after rumours that this new DSLR didn’t have the same resolving power as it’s older brother, the SD9. “We’ve just received our review Sigma SD10 (after a little mix-up with the courier) and I’m happy to report that resolution is identical…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Kyocera FineCam S5R, which is basically the same as the older S5 model but with added high-speed, full-memory consecutive shooting at approximately 3 frames per second.
“The 5-Megapixel Kyocera Finecam S5R is well-equipped with features that will amaze the beginner and please the advanced user. The “R” in the S5R stands for Rapid and that’s just what it is when shooting in the Continuous mode. The stylish stainless steel body is about the same height and width as a credit card. It’s durability will allow it to survive most bumps and bruises. You will enjoy taking this camera everywhere as it fits easily in a pocket or purse and can be ready in a second to take great pictures.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Kyocera FineCam S5R, which is basically the same as the older S5 model but with added high-speed, full-memory consecutive shooting at approximately 3 frames per second. “The 5-Megapixel Kyocera Finecam S5R is well-equipped with features that will amaze the beginner and please the advanced user…
The first ever PhotographyBLOG Competition starts has just started :-)
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 a single photograph to the Competition Gallery that best interprets November’s theme, which is “Autumn Colour”.
Please make sure that you read the Monthly Competition Rules before submitting your entry. The competition is worldwide and open to everyone.
The first ever PhotographyBLOG Competition starts has just started :-) 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 a single photograph to the Competition Gallery…
Imaging Resource have published a quick review of the 4 megapixel Pentax Optio S4 digital camera, which is small enough to fit inside an empty Altoids tin. But is it a good camera? Read Imaging Resource’s review to find out.
“As you may have gathered from some of my comments, I was quite impressed with the Optio S4. I’ve become accustomed to seeing significant compromises in image quality and feature sets, in order to cram cameras into ever-smaller packages. To my great surprise although, first the Optio S and now the S4 seem to have avoided almost all such compromise, delivering very good color and image quality, along with a really surprising level of features and special functions.”
Imaging Resource have published a quick review of the 4 megapixel Pentax Optio S4 digital camera, which is small enough to fit inside an empty Altoids tin. But is it a good camera? Read Imaging Resource’s review to find out. “As you may have gathered from some of my comments…
ePhotoZine have added 4 new articles to their Techniques section for the month of November. There are two useful Photoshop tutorials, “Using Curves Adjustment Layers to tint photographs” and “How to create a natural looking shadow on a selection”, while “Using your camera’s white balance mode” teaches you how to use the white balance mode to ensure accurate colour in all lighting situations. I didn’t bother reading the rather strange tutorial “Use your web browser as a quick visual cropping guide”...
Website: ePhotoZine - November Techniques
ePhotoZine have added 4 new articles to their Techniques section for the month of November. There are two useful Photoshop tutorials, “Using Curves Adjustment Layers to tint photographs” and “How to create a natural looking shadow on a selection”, while “Using your camera’s white balance mode” teaches you how to…
DCViews have posted their review of the Canon EOS 300D / Digital Rebel, with a lot of sample photos to look at.
“Canon have done it again. After releasing the first of many IXUS/ELPH models a few years ago and improving them with each succeeding model, they then produced the EOS D30. A groundbreaking digital SLR, which was followed shortly after by the D60 and 10D, two digital SLRs that really showed the world what Canon was capable of. Now they have again astonished everyone, including the competition, by releasing a truly affordable consumer digital SLR camera. First impressions may deceive but if the camera’s good looks and advanced specifications are anything to go by, we are sure the 300D will be a winner from the start.”
Website: DCViews - Canon EOS 300D Review
DCViews have posted their review of the Canon EOS 300D / Digital Rebel, with a lot of sample photos to look at. “Canon have done it again. After releasing the first of many IXUS/ELPH models a few years ago and improving them with each succeeding model, they then produced the…
26 Things for November 2003 has begun!
Use the next month to hunt for the new items and themes and come back December 1 to post your completed entry.
Check out the new items now and get hunting!
26 Things for November 2003 has begun! Use the next month to hunt for the new items and themes and come back December 1 to post your completed entry. Check out the new items now and get hunting!
Epson USA Press Release 30/10/03
EPSON INTRODUCES EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R800 PRINTER WITH NEW ULTRACHROME HI-GLOSS INKS
Most Advanced Letter Format Desktop Printer Features Eight Cartridge System for Archival Photographic Prints on Glossy and Matte Media
PHOTOPLUS EXPO, NEW YORK - Oct. 30, 2003- Epson America Inc. today announced the EPSON Stylus Photo R800, a new desktop photo printer featuring new Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment inks for archival prints on matte and glossy media. With an estimated street price of $399, the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 lowers the entry price for photographers and digital artists that want archival prints but do not need a large format printer. The EPSON Stylus Photo R800 is capable of making photo quality prints up to 8.5 inches by 11 inches on cut-sheet paper and up to 8.3 inches by 44 inches on roll paper.
“Photographers want the archival properties of prints made with pigment inks, but are concerned that the colors and gloss will not be as good as prints made with dye inks,” said Parker Plaisted product manager, photo imaging. “With the EPSON Stylus Photo R800, photographers can be confidant that the Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment inks will deliver archival high-quality prints on matte and glossy papers that achieve the colors and gloss level seen in prints with dye inks.”
The Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss ink set is designed specifically for photographers and digital artists. This ink set includes eight individual cartridges and features the new Gloss Optimizer as well as Photo Black and Matte Black ink cartridges. With an eight channel print head, the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 allows the user to keep the Photo Black and Matte Black ink cartridges in the printer at all times and the printer driver determines which black ink to use based on the paper type selected. In addition to the traditional cyan, magenta and yellow inks, the Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss ink set also includes new red and blue inks to create a Hi-Fi ink set that expands the color gamut. The color gamut for the Epson UltraChrome
Hi-Gloss ink on glossy paper is up to 22% larger than ink jet printers with standard cyan, magenta, yellow and black ink sets.
Epson USA Press Release 30/10/03 EPSON INTRODUCES EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R800 PRINTER WITH NEW ULTRACHROME HI-GLOSS INKS Most Advanced Letter Format Desktop Printer Features Eight Cartridge System for Archival Photographic Prints on Glossy and Matte Media PHOTOPLUS EXPO, NEW YORK - Oct. 30, 2003- Epson America Inc. today announced the…
PhotographyBLOG has just been added to the list of websites that are supported by News Interceptor.
News Interceptor allows you to be instantly notified when your favorite Web sites emit news of interest. You select your favorite sites from a list of more than 500 sites (this list increases every week) classified into many different categories like Business, Computers, Entertainment, Music, Sports and more. When a news is emitted, a window displays the title and you can, with a simple mouse click, read the entire news in your Web browser. News Interceptor runs in the System Tray and only requires an Internet connection.
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Website: News Interceptor
PhotographyBLOG has just been added to the list of websites that are supported by News Interceptor. News Interceptor allows you to be instantly notified when your favorite Web sites emit news of interest. You select your favorite sites from a list of more than 500 sites (this list increases every…
The Hungarian website Index Digicam seem to have got their hands on a Sony DSC-F828! They’ve published an article today which includes various product shots of the F-828. If anyone knows of a good Hungarian-English translator then let me know…
The Hungarian website Index Digicam seem to have got their hands on a Sony DSC-F828! They’ve published an article today which includes various product shots of the F-828. If anyone knows of a good Hungarian-English translator then let me know… Website: Index Digicam - Sony DSC-F828 Article
Imaging Resource has added a Gallery of photos to their review of the very recently announced Sigma SD10 Digital SLR. Both the original RAW file and the adjusted version are included, along with the settings for each one.
“We’ve now updated our review of the SD10 with some of my better gallery photos (apologies if the subjects I chose aren’t the most interesting, but I was pressed for time and am not very familiar with the Atlanta area…) All in all, I felt the SD10 performed rather nicely, with the exception of a somewhat erratic auto white balance and an occasionally quirky autofocus - the software in particular is very nicely refined!”
Imaging Resource has added a Gallery of photos to their review of the very recently announced Sigma SD10 Digital SLR. Both the original RAW file and the adjusted version are included, along with the settings for each one. “We’ve now updated our review of the SD10 with some of my…
The Norwegian website DigIT 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.
Website: DigIT - Casio QV-R40 Review
The Norwegian website DigIT 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.Website: DigIT - Casio QV-R40 Review
CNET have just published their review of the Canon EOS 300D / Digital Rebel.
“It’s tempting to think of Canon’s EOS Digital Rebel (known outside the United States as the 300D) as a light version of the EOS 10D. But luckily for consumers, the Rebel is more of a middleweight champion, delivering slightly scaled-back performance but similar high-quality, 6.3-megapixel images and most of the 10D’s capabilities. And like its pricier brother, the Rebel combines automatic functions—which enable almost anyone to use it right out of the box—with most of the shooting features serious amateurs want. But the Rebel does it all at the lowest price we’ve yet seen for an interchangeable-lens dSLR.”
Website: CNET - Canon EOS 300D Review
CNET have just published their review of the Canon EOS 300D / Digital Rebel. “It’s tempting to think of Canon’s EOS Digital Rebel (known outside the United States as the 300D) as a light version of the EOS 10D. But luckily for consumers, the Rebel is more of a middleweight…
Lexar Media?s New Image Rescue 2.0 Recovers ?Lost? Photos From Any Memory Card Format From Any Manufacturer
Lexar Media Offers Professional Photographers the Industry?s Most Reliable and Comprehensive Digital Media Solution
NEW YORK, October 30, 2003—(PhotoPlus Expo) Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR), a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance digital media and accessories, today introduced Image Rescue 2.0, an enhanced version of its popular image recovery software. With Image Rescue 2.0, Lexar Media has significantly expanded the number of memory cards from which the software can recover data. Image Rescue 2.0 can now recover ?lost? or deleted digital images from any memory card, regardless of format or manufacturer. In addition, Image Rescue 2.0 offers expanded reader support and can be used with all mass storage compliant card readers including FireWire and USB 2.0, which enable considerably faster image recovery time. Image Rescue 2.0 will be demonstrated at PhotoPlus Expo booth #336, from October 30 through November 1, 2003.
Image Rescue 2.0 is designed to go to the root of the card?s data structure to identify and retrieve deleted or lost images, even if the computer does not recognize the card. Image Rescue 2.0 can retrieve image files in all popular file formats including JPEG, TIFF, and most RAW file formats from leading camera manufacturers. In many cases, Image Rescue 2.0 can even recover document files including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
?The most common causes of data loss are due to interruption of power in a host device or premature removal from a host device,? said John Omvik, director, OEM and pro product marketing, Lexar Media. ?In these cases, Image Rescue 2.0 can recover lost image data and reformat or reconstruct the memory card?s DOS FAT file. In addition, Image Rescue 2.0 has the unique ability to permanently erase confidential data from memory cards and prevent data from being recovered in the future.?
Lexar Media?s New Image Rescue 2.0 Recovers ?Lost? Photos From Any Memory Card Format From Any Manufacturer Lexar Media Offers Professional Photographers the Industry?s Most Reliable and Comprehensive Digital Media Solution NEW YORK, October 30, 2003—(PhotoPlus Expo) Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR), a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance digital…
Lexar Press Release 30/10/03
Lexar Media Offers Two New Compact, Portable High-Speed Readers Enabling Faster Downloading of Digital Images
Next-generation FireWire and New USB 2.0 CompactFlash Readers Now Available
NEW YORK, October 30, 2003—(PhotoPlus Expo) Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq:LEXR), a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance digital media and accessories, today announced two new compact, portable, high-speed CompactFlash readers geared toward serious digital photographers. The next-generation FireWire and new USB 2.0 CompactFlash readers offer data transfer speeds up to 400Mb/s and 480Mb/s, respectively. With these readers, users can expect data transfer from CompactFlash to computer to be approximately 4 to 5 times faster than using USB 1.1.
With a USB 1.1 reader, 100MB of image data would take approximately one and half minutes to download, but with a USB 2.0 or FireWire reader, the same amount of data would take under twenty-five seconds. FireWire and USB 2.0 are particularly fast when combined with Lexar Media?s high-speed and professional memory cards.
?Serious digital photographers find speed very important, which is why Lexar Media strives to provide the fastest speeds available in its digital media and readers,? said Dave Klenske, Lexar Media, director of product marketing. ?USB 2.0 and FireWire are designed for large data transfers of images, music and video, and with Lexar?s high-speed media, end users will see dramatically improved transfer times.?
Lexar Press Release 30/10/03 Lexar Media Offers Two New Compact, Portable High-Speed Readers Enabling Faster Downloading of Digital Images Next-generation FireWire and New USB 2.0 CompactFlash Readers Now Available NEW YORK, October 30, 2003—(PhotoPlus Expo) Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq:LEXR), a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance digital media and accessories…
FlashFixers Press Release 30/10/03
FlashFixers Offers Digital Camera Users Professional-Grade Photo Recovery with ImageRecall 2.0
ImageRecall 2.0 improves the reliability of digital film with new advanced professional features and a 95 percent recovery success rate when photo data still exists on the memory card.
PhotoPlus?New York, NY?October 30, 2003? FlashFixers announces the U.S. availability of ImageRecall 2.0, a professional-grade photo recovery program that retrieves lost images, data and sound files from flash memory cards. According to the Photo Marketing Association, digital camera sales are expected to outpace sales of film-based cameras in 2003. This increasing popularity can be attributed to recent improvements in picture resolution that make it possible to take digital photos that are the same quality as film. Unlike film however, digital images are subject to losses from accidental deletions, reformatting and random corruptions. With more dependence than ever on digital film for keepsake images and professional shoots, losing digital pictures can be devastating.
?Today, lost digital images have replaced the nightmare of ruined film and drug store developing disasters,? according to Kevin Bordley from ImageRecall. ?For professional and amateur digital photographers, we offer piece of mind that their valuable photos can be saved in most cases.?
?We take photos that if lost, simply can?t be replaced,? notes professional wedding photographers, Jay and Aubrey Berry, ?We had a card reader that went bad and corrupted two cards that were filled with wedding shots. When we used ImageRecall and saw that the photos were all there and that no quality was lost in the recovery, we just sat in tears thinking about how the software saved our business.?
FlashFixers Press Release 30/10/03 FlashFixers Offers Digital Camera Users Professional-Grade Photo Recovery with ImageRecall 2.0 ImageRecall 2.0 improves the reliability of digital film with new advanced professional features and a 95 percent recovery success rate when photo data still exists on the memory card. PhotoPlus?New York, NY?October 30, 2003? FlashFixers…
Kodak Press Release 30/10/03
Free Trial version of the new DIGITAL SHO Professional Plug-In is now available at www.asf.com
Rochester, NY (October 30, 2003) ? Eastman Kodak Company today introduced the new DIGITAL SHO Professional Plug-In, which optimizes contrast and exposure to reveal hidden details in highlight and shadow areas of digital images from sources including digital cameras, flatbed/film scanners, Picture CDs, and the Internet.
The DIGITAL SHO Professional Plug-In joins the suite of image correction and enhancement plug-ins to provide easy and effective methods for automatically improving digital images in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP and compatible image editing applications. Other members of the suite include the DIGITAL ROC Plug-In for color correction/restoration, the DIGITAL GEM Plug-In for noise and grain reduction, and the original DIGITAL SHO Plug-In for revealing hidden details in shadows or dark image areas. These award-winning software products were developed and launched by KODAK?s Austin Development Center, formerly Applied Science Fiction, which has been a leader in automatic image correction and photo restoration applications since the mid 1990s with its revolutionary DIGITAL ICE Technology for film scanners which automatically removes surface defects like dust and scratches from scanned film.
Kodak Press Release 30/10/03 Free Trial version of the new DIGITAL SHO Professional Plug-In is now available at www.asf.com Rochester, NY (October 30, 2003) ? Eastman Kodak Company today introduced the new DIGITAL SHO Professional Plug-In, which optimizes contrast and exposure to reveal hidden details in highlight and shadow areas…
Epson Press Release 30/10/03
EPSON DEBUTS ITS COLOUR PRINTING SOLUTIONS AND DIGITAL PHOTO ALBUM AT MACEXPO 2003 - STAND 430
20th-22nd November 2003 - EPSON’s first UK viewing of the Stylus Photo RX300, Stylus Photo RX500, Stylus Pro 4000, AcuLaser C4100 and digital photo album - PhotoPC P-1000 will take place at MacExpo 2003.
The Stylus Photo RX300 is the first standalone A4 printer that combines long lasting premium quality printing and compatibility with the widest selection of digital cameras on the market. Capable of storing images directly to a CD-R or Zip drive without the need to be connected to a PC, the Stylus Photo RX300 also supports 9 different types of memory cards, without the need of an adaptor. Other features include CD face printing, high speed output and a droplet size of 3pl for smoother finer detail. The Stylus Photo RX300 is aimed at the experienced or recently converted digital camera user.
Next in line, the Stylus Photo RX500, the first all-in-one home photo centre providing high quality scans, premium photo printing and copying. Further flexibility is offered with the inclusion of integrated memory card slots and the support of XD format. Direct printing facilities and the ability to scan faded photographs and negatives make the Stylus Photo RX500 an ideal
solution for the semi-professional photographer and photo enthusiast.
Epson Press Release 30/10/03 EPSON DEBUTS ITS COLOUR PRINTING SOLUTIONS AND DIGITAL PHOTO ALBUM AT MACEXPO 2003 - STAND 430 20th-22nd November 2003 - EPSON’s first UK viewing of the Stylus Photo RX300, Stylus Photo RX500, Stylus Pro 4000, AcuLaser C4100 and digital photo album - PhotoPC P-1000 will take…
The Camedia C-5050 Zoom is one of the most advanced compact digital cameras in the Olympus range. It’s clearly aimed at the kind of photographer who requires full control, with a wide range of advanced photographic options. Is the C-5050 Zoom trying to do too much, or is it the perfect compromise between being full-featured and compact? Read my review to find out if the C-5050 Zoom has found the right balance.
Website: Olympus Camedia C-5050 Zoom Review
The Camedia C-5050 Zoom is one of the most advanced compact digital cameras in the Olympus range. It’s clearly aimed at the kind of photographer who requires full control, with a wide range of advanced photographic options. Is the C-5050 Zoom trying to do too much, or is it the…
After 3 weeks and 362 total votes, Inkjet Printer was the clear winner as the most popular way of printing your photographs in the PhotographyBLOG Poll with 173 votes. Photo-lab was second with 109 votes and Don’t usually bother came third with 44 votes.
The new PhotographyBLOG Poll asks the question: “Which photo editing software do you use?”. Are you all rich enough to be able to buy Adobe Photoshop? Is Paint Shop Pro still popular? Or are more of you using Photoshop Elements? Cast your vote now.
After 3 weeks and 362 total votes, Inkjet Printer was the clear winner as the most popular way of printing your photographs in the PhotographyBLOG Poll with 173 votes. Photo-lab was second with 109 votes and Don’t usually bother came third with 44 votes. The new PhotographyBLOG Poll asks the…