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The fifth and final addition to the Fuji line-up is the FinePix S7000. It is an updated version of the popular S602 Zoom camera and sits at the top of the Fuji range.
The S7000 uses Fuji’s 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 6.3 Million Effective Pixels output and 12.3 million recorded pixels. The electronic viewfinder has been upgraded from 103,000 pixels to a much-higher resolution 235,000 pixels and now uses the xD-Picture Card format instead of SmartMedia that the S602 Zoom used. DPReview has an excellent comparison of the differences between the new S7000 and the old S602 Zoom.
“The S7000 utilizes Fujifilm’s new 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 6.3 million effective pixels and 12.3 million recorded pixels (4048x3040). The FinePix S7000 has a bright F2.8 Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating) Fujinon 6X (35-210mm) optical zoom with a 13-step aperture and high speed focusing. Up to 800 ISO at 1, 2, or 3 MegaPixels is possible with minimal electronic noise, and digital movies with sound at full VGA resolution (30 fps) is also possible. A new 235,000 pixel electronic viewfinder greatly improves viewfinder performance over previous models. Other features include: Dual media slots for xD Picture Card and MicroDrive, a manual focus / zooming adjustment lens ring, full manual exposure and aperture or shutter priority, AE scene modes, custom white balance, hot shoe mount. The S7000 supports CCD-RAW and JPEG file formats and connects to your computer via USB 2. (Optional 0.79X wide angle lens adapter or a 1.5X telephoto lens adapter with 55 mm filter adapter tube is available).”
The Fuji FinePix S7000 will cost $799.99 and will be available in October.
Website: FujiFilm
Website: FinePix S7000 Specification
The fifth and final addition to the Fuji line-up is the FinePix S7000. It is an updated version of the popular S602 Zoom camera and sits at the top of the Fuji range. The S7000 uses Fuji’s 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 6.3 Million Effective Pixels output and 12.…
Perhaps the most exciting addition to the Fuji line-up is the FinePix S5000. It uses Fuji’s 4th Generation Super CCD HR and sports a massive 10X optical zoom that is equivalent to equivalent to 37-370mm on a 35mm camera! The S5000 looks very much like an SLR camera, and according to Fuji it is “like an SLR’s little brother - with all the enthusiast attitude, but less of the cost and complexity”.
“The FinePix S5000 offers point-and-shoot simplicity combined with advanced exposure control. It offers a super long 10X optical zoom [37-370mm, f2.8-f8(W)/f3.2-f9(T)], and uses Fujifilm’s new 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 3.1 million effective pixels and 6.0 million recorded pixels. The S5000 features continuous auto focusing and a low light focus assist lamp. You can record digital movies with sound at QVGA resolution (30fps). An 110,000 pixel electronic viewfinder provides you with a through-the-lens preview of the scene.”
The Fuji FinePix S5000 will cost $499.95 and will be available in August.
Fuji have already posted 3 sample images taken with the S5000 at a speed of ISO 200.
Website: FujiFilm
Website: FinePix S5000 Specification
Perhaps the most exciting addition to the Fuji line-up is the FinePix S5000. It uses Fuji’s 4th Generation Super CCD HR and sports a massive 10X optical zoom that is equivalent to equivalent to 37-370mm on a 35mm camera! The S5000 looks very much like an SLR camera, and according…
The next camera in the new lineup is the FinePix A310 Zoom. The main difference between this model and the A205/210 models is again the megapixel count - the A310 uses Fujifilm’s new 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 3.1 million effective pixels and 6.0 million recorded pixels. It also has a 3x optical zoom and uses the new Picture Cradle.
The Fuji FinePix A310 will cost $299.95 and will be available in August.
Website: FujiFilm
Website: FinePix A310 Zoom Specification
The next camera in the new lineup is the FinePix A310 Zoom. The main difference between this model and the A205/210 models is again the megapixel count - the A310 uses Fujifilm’s new 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 3.1 million effective pixels and 6.0 million recorded pixels. It also…
The big news today is the launch of no less than 5 new digital cameras from Fuji.
The first 2 cameras in the new lineup are the very similar FinePix A205 Zoom and FinePix A210 Zoom. The main difference between them is the megapixel count - 2 million for the A205 and 3.2 million for the A210. Interestingly both cameras use a docking cradle system, dubbed the Picture Cradle by Fuji, which is a very similar idea to Kodak’s EasyShare system. They both use conventional CCDs, rather than the SuperCCD technology that Fuji uses in it’s other cameras, and both have 3x optical zooms.
The Fuji FinePix A205 will cost $199.95 and the FinePix A210 $279.99. Both cameras will be available in August.
Website: FujiFilm
Website: FinePix A205 Zoom Specification
Website: FinePix A210 Zoom Specification
The big news today is the launch of no less than 5 new digital cameras from Fuji. The first 2 cameras in the new lineup are the very similar FinePix A205 Zoom and FinePix A210 Zoom. The main difference between them is the megapixel count - 2 million for the…
Rollei, a German manufacturer who traditionally make twin-lens reflex film cameras, have announced a new compact digital camera. The Rollei dc3100 is a 3.1 megapixel digicam with a 3x optical zoom and is designed to be easy to use.
Website: Lets Go Digital - Rollei dc3100
Rollei, a German manufacturer who traditionally make twin-lens reflex film cameras, have announced a new compact digital camera. The Rollei dc3100 is a 3.1 megapixel digicam with a 3x optical zoom and is designed to be easy to use. Website: Lets Go Digital - Rollei dc3100
Imaging Resource have taken a look at the rather unique Cyber-shot DSC-U60 digital camera from Sony. Featuring a 2 megapixel CCD with a fixed 33mm lens, the DSC-U60 is waterproof down to five feet.
“The DSC-U60 is something of a departure for Sony. It extends their “ultra cute” U-series line, but this time adds a flash, two megapixels of resolution, and a completely waterproof case. The result is an extremely easy-to-use camera that snaps surprisingly good photos, and that can literally go anywhere without worries about water, mud, or dust.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Cyber-shot DSC-U60 Review
Website: Sony Press Release
Imaging Resource have taken a look at the rather unique Cyber-shot DSC-U60 digital camera from Sony. Featuring a 2 megapixel CCD with a fixed 33mm lens, the DSC-U60 is waterproof down to five feet. “The DSC-U60 is something of a departure for Sony. It extends their “ultra cute” U-series line…
I spent about an hour yesterday calibrating my monitor (exciting or what!), so that I could more accurately judge the images that I will send to Peak Imaging to create prints for me. One of the first things that their calibration instructions tells you to do is change the Kelvin rating of your mointor from 9300K, which apparently is the usual factory default, to 6500K, which is the temperature of daylight. After following the instructions I decided to check a few sample images and noticed that they were rather “warm” in appearance (as you would expect with the temperature change).
Now I’m wondering whether or not most people are unaware of what their monitors are set to - if they’re all set to 9300K, then my online images will all look fine. They will look a little different on the 6500K setting though - not neccesarily worse, but definitely different.
I realise that I can’t control how people set up their monitors, but I can try and find out which is the most common temperature setting. So do you know what your monitor is set to? Drop me an email to let me know…
I spent about an hour yesterday calibrating my monitor (exciting or what!), so that I could more accurately judge the images that I will send to Peak Imaging to create prints for me. One of the first things that their calibration instructions tells you to do is change the Kelvin…
Tom Morris has let me know about a new photoblog that he’s just started called Photonymous. There are already some excellent images there so it’s definitely a site to add to your Favourites.
“You may be interested - I’ve just started up a weblog specifically to put photographs on. There isn’t much at the moment, but I’m hoping to add more pictures as I scan them (I’m all film!). The address is http://tom.bbcity.co.uk/photos”
Tom Morris has let me know about a new photoblog that he’s just started called Photonymous. There are already some excellent images there so it’s definitely a site to add to your Favourites. “You may be interested - I’ve just started up a weblog specifically to put photographs on. There…
A-Digital-Eye have posted an extensive set of sample photographs taken with the Nikon 5400 digital camera. They’re well worth a look if you’re interested in this top-of-the-range Nikon digicam and you want to see just what the camera is capable of.
Website: A-Digital-Eye
A-Digital-Eye have posted an extensive set of sample photographs taken with the Nikon 5400 digital camera. They’re well worth a look if you’re interested in this top-of-the-range Nikon digicam and you want to see just what the camera is capable of. Website: A-Digital-Eye
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Yesterday afternoon’s Pride Parade throught the heart of London was a vibrant and colourful event, with 30 floats and an estimated 35,000 people taking part. Amongst all those people, this group of Supermen caught everyone’s eye as they danced the whole length of the 2 hour parade.
Website: Pride Parade
Pride Parade Supermen #1 Pride Parade Supermen #2 Pride Parade Supermen #3 Yesterday afternoon’s Pride Parade throught the heart of London was a vibrant and colourful event, with 30 floats and an estimated 35,000 people taking part. Amongst all those people, this group of Supermen caught everyone’s eye as…
Mike Johnston’s Sunday Morning Photographer column this week asks: Where the HECK is Digital B&W?!? You will be nodding your head in agreement if you consider yourself to be a black and white photographer.
“Another way this plays out these days is that the ?tyrannical? market wants color. Most clients prefer it, most consumers take it for granted. Thus, most digital cameras, and printers, and programs take color as a given.
So, okay. The only trouble with that is that a small minority of us happen to be black-and-white photographers. I came of age at the very tail end of the era in which B&W was considered the only ?serious? artistic medium. Worse, I prefer B&W. Virtually all my work is black-and-white, and, believe it or not, that?s by intention.”
Website: Sunday Morning Photographer
Mike Johnston’s Sunday Morning Photographer column this week asks: Where the HECK is Digital B&W?!? You will be nodding your head in agreement if you consider yourself to be a black and white photographer. “Another way this plays out these days is that the ?tyrannical? market wants color. Most clients…
DCRP have reviewed Casio’s EXILIM EX-S3, a 3-megapixel digital camera that is less than 1/2 inch thick! If you’re looking for a camera that is the same size as a credit card, then look no further…
“The Exilim EX-S3 is a nice secondary camera that you can take anywhere. If this is your first camera, I’d probably skip it - the photo quality isn’t that great, and you’re really find yourself missing a zoom lens.”
Website: DCRP - Casio EXILIM EX-S3 Review
DCRP have reviewed Casio’s EXILIM EX-S3, a 3-megapixel digital camera that is less than 1/2 inch thick! If you’re looking for a camera that is the same size as a credit card, then look no further… “The Exilim EX-S3 is a nice secondary camera that you can take anywhere. If…
Canon have launched a new addition to their flatbed scanner range. The CanoScan LiDE 80 will be available from September 2003 for around ?139 inc VAT. Here’s an excerpt from the press release:
“Canon, leader in photographic and imaging technology, is pleased to announce the launch of the CanoScan LiDE 80, its new flagship film-capable scanner. Canon has combined stunning design with three significant technology firsts: The world’s first film?capable Contact Image Sensor (CIS) scanner, world’s first 2400 x 4800 CIS scanner, and world’s first CIS scanner with FARE automatic film retouching technology. Combining these technologies in a body measuring a mere 38mm in depth, the CanoScan LiDE 80 marks the beginning of a new era in scanning technology and further establishes Canon’s status as a clear market leader.”
Website: Canon UK
Canon have launched a new addition to their flatbed scanner range. The CanoScan LiDE 80 will be available from September 2003 for around ?139 inc VAT. Here’s an excerpt from the press release: “Canon, leader in photographic and imaging technology, is pleased to announce the launch of the CanoScan LiDE…
A new version of Cerious Software’s “ThumbsPlus” has just been released. If you haven’t heard of ThumbsPlus before then here’s a quick summary of what it is:
“ThumbsPlus is a highly customizable image database / thumbnails / graphics editor application that makes it easy to catalog, locate, maintain and modify all your graphics and multimedia files.”
I’ve not used this program before, but I’ve just installed the demo version to give it a try. I’ll let you know what I think in a few days.
Website: ThumbsPlus
A new version of Cerious Software’s “ThumbsPlus” has just been released. If you haven’t heard of ThumbsPlus before then here’s a quick summary of what it is: “ThumbsPlus is a highly customizable image database / thumbnails / graphics editor application that makes it easy to catalog, locate, maintain and modify…
The latest issue of Vivid Light Photography has now appeared online. The featured article this month is probably something that most of us won’t ever experience: “What Do You Say To A Naked Model?”! Other articles include an enthusiastic review of the new Fuji Astia 100F film, a look at digitally adding borders to your photos, and the excellently-written “Un-conceived Notions - Look Past the Expected”.
Website: Vivid Light Photography
The latest issue of Vivid Light Photography has now appeared online. The featured article this month is probably something that most of us won’t ever experience: “What Do You Say To A Naked Model?”! Other articles include an enthusiastic review of the new Fuji Astia 100F film, a look at…
It’s a quiet News day today (Fridays always are), so I’ve posted a new PhotographyBLOG article called “My First Photograph”, in which I share with you the image that first sparked my interest in photography.
“My First Photograph”
“I’m a relatively late-starter in the world of photography. I’m 28 years old and have only been interested in this wonderful hobby for about the last 2-3 years. So what made me become interested in photography?”
Now I want to know about you; what do you consider to be your first successful photograph, and how did you get interested in photography? After reading the article, I’d like you all to go and find the first image that you still fondly remember, scan it in, email it to me along with a brief story, and I’ll post them all on PhotographyBLOG.
It’s a quiet News day today (Fridays always are), so I’ve posted a new PhotographyBLOG article called “My First Photograph”, in which I share with you the image that first sparked my interest in photography. “My First Photograph”“I’m a relatively late-starter in the world of photography. I’m 28 years old…
Jason Sanford, who is the editor of storySouth, a US-based website that “showcases the best fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry that writers from the new south have to offer”, has let me know about their latest online photo exhibit. Called “Roadside Christianity”, the exhibit by photographer Joe York focuses on various Christian-themed images found along southern roads. This image is my personal favourite, just because of the idea that Jesus requires his own campaign head quarters… :-)
Website: storySouth - Current Issue
Jason Sanford, who is the editor of storySouth, a US-based website that “showcases the best fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry that writers from the new south have to offer”, has let me know about their latest online photo exhibit. Called “Roadside Christianity”, the exhibit by photographer Joe York focuses on…
Casio have announced the QV-R40, a 4 megapixel digicam which has an amazing start-up time of one second and shutter-lag of 0.01 seconds - that’s a lot faster than my Canon 10D! DPReview is the only website at the moment that is reporting this story; they have the full press release and details of the camera here. There’s no word of a release date or price just yet, although the QV-R4 has an RRP of $499.
Website: Casio QV-R40 Press Release
Website: Casio QV-R40 Website
Casio have announced the QV-R40, a 4 megapixel digicam which has an amazing start-up time of one second and shutter-lag of 0.01 seconds - that’s a lot faster than my Canon 10D! DPReview is the only website at the moment that is reporting this story; they have the full press…
Imaging Resource posted a new review yesterday of the Sony Cybershot DSC-P32, a 3.2 megapixel pint and shoot digicam that sells for around $229.
“The DSC-P32 was pretty inconsistent exposure-wise, in some cases overexposing studio shots and in other cases significantly underexposing them. The amount of exposure variation was well outside what I’d consider normal, contributing to my poor rating of the camera overall.”
Imaging Resource posted a new review yesterday of the Sony Cybershot DSC-P32, a 3.2 megapixel pint and shoot digicam that sells for around $229. “The DSC-P32 was pretty inconsistent exposure-wise, in some cases overexposing studio shots and in other cases significantly underexposing them. The amount of exposure variation was well…
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Giraffes - 18 July, 9.30pm, Mile End Park
“A London premiere from international theatre ensemble Compagnie Off brings Giraffes to the heart of the East End. A night-time procession of life-sized giraffe puppets will cross Mile End Park, including the famous Green Bridge, accompanied by music and pyrotechnics.”
This is the second and final set of photographs from Compagnie’s “Giraffes” procession.
The Greenwich and Docklands International Festival culminates this coming weekend with Tattoo, “a surreal army of insects, elaborate costumes, giant mechanical structures and specially composed music”, and Raastay, “a series of incredible, large-scale pyrotechnic paintings, accompanied by a soundscape from Farzana Fiaz”.
Website: Greenwich and Docklands International Festival
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