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February 2004
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Steve's Digicams "Most Important Camera of 2003 Award" Winner - Canon Digital Rebel
There were many excellent cameras produced and sold during 2003 but in terms of the one
that had the greatest impact on the market we feel the Digital Rebel was clearly the
standout camera. Canon surprised everyone by delivering a 6-megapixel, interchangeable lens digital
SLR with a zoom lens for less than $1000. We hadn't expected to see
that low of a price until the latter part of 2004. All of the dealers that I have
talked to have told me that the only problem with the Digital Rebel is keeping
them in stock, they sell out as fast as they arrive. For the advanced amateur or enthusiast
user you'd be hard pressed to find a better value in a digital SLR.
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| 02-28-2004 |
Canon Powershot Pro1 and S1 IS First Looks Posted
Just posted is our Powershot Pro1
first look, Canon's new top of the line 8-megapixel camera with
a 7x optical L-series zoom lens, swiveling LCD display, sexy black
magnesium body - available soon for $999. And the
Powershot S1 IS first look, this is like a $499 Pro1 with
3-megapixel resolution, a 10x image stabilized super zoom, swiveling
LCD, superfine 640x480 movie mode and lots more. Weather permitting,
these two reviews should be finalized within a week.
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| 02-25-2004 |
Casio Announces New EX-Z40 Zoom with 2.5 Times Longer Battery Life
And according to our friends at LetsGoDigital, Casio has also announced a 3-megapixel EX-Z30 model as well but it does not appear to be coming to the U.S./N. American market at this time.
Read the Casio press release.
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DOVER, NJ, February 25, 2004 – Casio, Inc., in conjunction with its parent company, Casio
Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, today announced the 4-megapixel EX-Z40, a new model in
the EXILIM ZOOM line of digital cameras with long battery life and 3X optical zoom. The
camera will be available at retail the end of April, with an MSRP of $399.99.
| 02-24-2004 |
DPMac Tours Nikon's D70 Factory in Thailand
George Mann from dpmac.com has just posted his preliminary
"Nikon Thailand Factory Tour
- D70 assembly plant" report. He's happy to say that Nikon is busy cranking out
D70 SLR bodies and has a page full of photos from his tour. He tells me that
more is to come later so be sure to check back after he's rested up from his trip.
George will also be posting a Nikon D70 review shortly so watch for that one.
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| 02-23-2004 |
Picasa Wins DIMA Innovative Digital Product Award at PMA 2004 For Second Consecutive YearPasadena, CA -- February 23, 2004 -- Picasa, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious 2004 "DIMA Innovative Digital Product Award" for the second consecutive year. This year the award went to Picasa's Hello, an instant photo sharing application that enables users to share images securely over a peer-to-peer network and chat about them in real time. Last year the honor went to the company's flagship photo organizing software, Picasa. Hello is offered as a free download at www.hello.com and can be used with or without Picasa, the company's award-winning digital photo organizing software. For consumers who have Picasa, Hello is automatically integrated, allowing one-click photo sharing. Users can see which pictures their friend is viewing and can chat about them in real-time. Hello makes it simple to share single photos or hundreds at a time without the need for attachments or uploading to Web sites. Consumers who do not have Picasa can use Windows Explorer to select pictures to share. Any pictures received via Hello are automatically organized and stored in a Picasa album, organized by the sender's name. To print high- quality prints at home, Hello automatically retrieves the high-resolution version of a picture from the sender, eliminating the need to send email requests back and forth.
Picasa has been used by hundreds of thousands of people to organize their digital photo
collection. Picasa users do not have to manually organize their digital photos; upon
installation all images on the hard drive are automatically organized into albums, and new
images are automatically added as they are saved to a user's hard drive. Picasa allows its
users to browse quickly through the entire collection of photos on their PC by displaying
thumbnails of each image. Advanced features include: cropping, rotation, red-eye removal,
keyword search, slideshow (with music), photo timeline display, and exportation to TiVo.
Consumers can purchase Picasa for $29.00 or download a free 15-day trial at:
www.picasa.net.
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| 02-23-2004 |
Creo Leaf and Hasselblad Join ForcesVANCOUVER, CANADA -- February 23, 2004 -- Creo Inc. and Hasselblad, two prestigious companies known for producing the finest equipment in their fields, have cooperated to create an advanced digital-optical bond. The combination of the Hasselblad H1 camera and the Leaf Valeo 22 digital camera back has created the fastest integrated medium-format digital system. Together, Hasselblad and Leaf continue to demonstrate image excellence, system reliability, and flexibility. Made for professionals, the Hasselblad H1 Leaf Valeo 22 system is robust, fast and accurate. The elegant design complements each component. The Hasselblad-Leaf system offers smooth and fast auto focus, 1.2 seconds per frame capture rate, Dual Sensor Readout (DSR) technology and fast communication between lens, shutter, body, and back to enables this record-breaking performance. The Hasselblad-Leaf system integrates the camera and digital back as a single unit. The digital back settings and other real-time information are displayed on the H1 grip LCD and inside the viewfinder. All camera controls are incorporated digitally, such as the different light metering and exposure methods, single and continuous drive modes, self-timer, and interval setting. Special exposure compensation for TTL flash is calculated automatically, according to the CCD light transmission. The large CCD area suits 6 x 4.5 cm lens coverage. With virtually no lens magnification, true wide-angle photography is achieved. The new HC lenses are designed and manufactured by Hasselblad to match the demands of high-resolution digital photography. The Hasselblad- Leaf system is the only 22 megapixel medium-format digital solution that allows computer- free and cable-free photography. The Hasselblad-Leaf system features Portable Power with the Leaf DP-67, a detachable 6 x 7 cm image display that emulates a digital "Polaroid". The art director, customer, or others can view the captured images off-camera instantly on the Leaf DP-67 display. Portable Power also features the 10 GB removable Leaf Digital Magazine that holds up to 215 images in full resolution, 16-bit raw HDR format.
A promotion is available for the purchase of the Hasselblad H1 and Leaf Valeo 22
system. For more details visit
www.creo.com/leaf or contact a Leaf
representative.
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| 02-22-2004 |
Digital Outback Photo Releases New Digital Photography Workflow HandbookDigital Outback's e-books teach you how to solve the digital workflow problems at hand and not just summarize what tools like Photoshop can do. All techniques are based on real world experiences as fine art photographers. The new DOP2000 "Digital Photography Workflow Handbook" is a 360-page Adobe PDF document that covers: Photoshop CS workflow, Layer based workflow, Using Camera Raw 2.0, Capture One DSLR and Nikon Capture, Shadow/Highlight tool, Upsizing, dark/light halo and edge mask sharpening, it includes sharpening framework actions: Upsizing, dark/light halo and edge mask, B&W conversion techniques and Stitching in Photoshop.
The DOP2000 Digital Photography Workflow Handbook is downloadable for only $34.95
from:
www.outbackphoto.com.
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| 02-18-2004 |
Fujifilm FinePix F710 Zoom: The Connoisseur's Compact
Read the Fuji press release.
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Fujifilm today unveiled a new addition to its digital camera range
based on the company's highly-acclaimed Super CCD SR technology: the FinePix F710 Zoom.
The FinePix F710 Zoom enters Fujifilm's range as a partner to the FinePix F700 Zoom, which
has won more awards than any other camera in the company's compact digital line-up. The
new model ups the ante further with a 4x zoom lens, widescreen LCD display and a pop-up
flash. The F700 model will continue to be available alongside the F710.
One of the first features visible on the FinePix F710 Zoom is a brand new Fujinon 4x
optical zoom lens. With a zoom equivalent to 32.5mm to 130mm on
a 35mm camera, the F710 Zoom goes a little wider and a little longer than the average
compact digital camera.
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PMA 2004 Is Over, Lots of Great Things ComingThe show is over and we now know what new cameras and other goodies to expect in the coming months, and it's looking great! For a complete rundown of the major products see our PMA 2004 Special Report. There are high-res 8-megapixel prosumer cameras from Canon, Minolta, Nikon, Olympus and Sony, 4- and 5-megapixel cameras for enthusiasts at unbelievably low prices and an army of affordable, entry-level 2- and 3-megapixel cameras coming from nearly every camera manufacturer. And of course Canon's EOS-1D Mark II, Fuji's S3 Pro, Minolta's new Maxxum 7 and Nikon's D70 digital SLRs -- incredible cameras, amazing technology and affordable prices. We're going to be quite busy reviewing all of these in the upcoming months so stay tuned... This morning's Newsline International (the daily news from the PMA) reports that Sony targets 40-50 percent jump in digital camera sales next fiscal year. Sony expects the global market for digital cameras to expand by about 40-50 percent to 60 million-65 million units next fiscal year from the 43 million units it forecasts this fiscal year. Rival Canon Inc. said in January it is aiming for top market share with its sales target of slightly over 15 million cameras for 2004, up sharply from 8.6 million units in 2003. Canon and Sony lead the global market, with both holding a share of about 20 percent.
It's all good news for us and great news for the consumers as prices will continue to
fall as the performance and features are improved. That good news for the consumers
is going to be a bit clouded by the shear number of camera models available but that's
where we come in. You can read the reviews, use our
Camera Buyer's Guide, discuss things with other users on our
Digital Camera Forums and then go make a
well-informed purchase decision. It's going to be a great year to go digital !
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| 02-14-2004 |
2004 DIMA Digital Camera Shoot-Out Winners AnnouncedEight digital still cameras were named winners in the 2004 DIMA Digital Camera Shoot-Out at the PMA 2004 Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nev., USA. Over 50 digital camera entries and 13 manufacturers participated in the 8th Annual DIMA Digital Camera Shoot-Out, which took place on Friday, Feb. 13, at the DIMA Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Participating camera manufacturers captured images in four live-model studios. A panel of expert judges voted on the entries, based on the overall quality of the digital print and the accuracy of color as compared to samples of fabric worn by studio models. The panel of judges included some of the most well-respected names in the industry including Brian Lawler, Eddie Tapp and Daniel Grotta. Below are the winners of the 8th Annual DIMA Digital Camera Shoot-Out:
Point-n-Shoot
$100 to $199
$200 to $299
$300 to $399
$400 to $499
$599 to $799
Prosumer/Professional
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Adobe Extends RAW File Support in Photoshop CSPMA 2004 SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2004-- Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced a new Camera Raw plug-in for Photoshop CS, extending raw file support to 14 additional digital camera models. Available as a free download from Adobe's Web site, the plug-in builds on the raw file functionality integrated in Photoshop CS, adding new support for the following digital cameras:
Read the Adobe press release.
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| 02-13-2004 |
Panasonic 5-Megapixel Lumix LC1 with Leica Lens and Full Manual Controls
Read the Panasonic press release.
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LAS VEGAS, NV (February 13, 2004) - The DMC-LC1 has a
digital brain but the heart and soul of a finely crafted 35mm camera, right down to
its controls. A true breakthrough in digital camera craftsmanship, the 5-megapixel
DMC-LC1 brings a traditional photographic experience to the digital world, evoking
the look, feel, precision, and responsiveness of a 35mm camera. Zoom, focus and
aperture are manually controlled by ring settings on the lens; shutter speed is
controlled by a dial located on the top of the unit. And, like all of Panasonic's
Lumix models, the DMC-LC1 features a high-performance Leica lens.
It will have a
manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,599.00 and will be available in March 2004.
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Casio Announces 6-Megapixel EXILIM PRO with 4X Optical ZoomLAS VEGAS, Feb. 12 -- Casio, Inc., today announced the EXILIM PRO EX-P600, a stunning new addition to the growing family of EXILIM series of digital cameras. With the ease of operation typically expected from compact cameras, this EX-P600 can take users to new heights of photographic expression with its multitude of functions, including the high-performance 6-megapixel CCD and the 4X optical zoom. The EX-P600 will be available at retail in April 2004, with an MSRP of $649.99.
Read the Casio press release.
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| 02-12-2004 |
Konica Minolta Shows Maxxum 7 / Dynax 7 Digital SLR
Read the Minolta press release.
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Last night Konica Minolta showed us their upcoming Maxxum 7 (Dynax 7 in Europe and
areas other than N. America and Japan)
Digital SLR camera
which is due in "Fall 2004." This interchangeable lens dSLR features a 6-megapixel APS
size sensor with an integrated anti-shake system that works with all lenses. Many
details are still "in development" at this time but we do know that it will have a
9-point AF system with selectable AF modes, a 14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering
system, a 2-inch color LCD, exposure mode and drive mode dials, front and rear
command dials, eye-start sensor, and is compatible with lenses made for the Maxxum
series of Minolta 35mm film cameras.
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Konica Minolta 8-Megapixel DiMAGE A2 with Body Integral Anti-Shake Technology
Read the Minolta A2 press release.
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Las Vegas, NV (February 12, 2004) – Konica Minolta introduces the DiMAGE A2 SLR-type
digital camera, it incorporates a high-quality 8-megapixel CCD and Super Fine Electronic
Viewfinder (EVF) outperforming the previous model’s resolution by 4 times to achieve
extremely clear VGA-level images when both shooting and viewing. Featuring a fast,
innovative new 3D autofocusing (AF) system (1.5 times faster than the DiMAGE A1) with 3D
Predicative Focus Control and Movement tracking, a fast built-in f/2.8 – 3.5 7x optical
zoom lens and Anti-shake function for still images and VGA quality movies. In addition,
Konica Minolta has also introduced new remote imaging software for use with the DiMAGE
A2, the new DiMAGE Capture software, for enhanced creative capabilities.
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Konica Minolta 4-Megapixel DiMAGE Z2 with 10x ZoomLas Vegas, NV (February 12, 2004) – Konica Minolta introduces the stylish new DiMAGE Z2 – appealing to photographers – from soccer moms to serious wildlife photographers – who appreciate high-quality high-resolution digital photography. The new DiMAGE Z2 boasts the Rapid autofocusing (AF) and high-quality VGA/SVGA movie functionality of its predecessor while raising the bar with the adoption of a Konica Minolta GT 10x optical zoom lens and 4-megapixel resolution, allowing the camera to deliver crisp clear pictures.
Read the Minolta Z2 press release.
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| 02-12-2004 |
Konica Minolta Introduces Super-Compact 3.2 Megapixel Dimage XgLas Vegas, NV (February 12, 2004) – Konica Minolta introduces the new 3.2 megapixel DiMAGE Xg digital camera. Based on the stylish design of the DiMAGE Xt digital camera, the new DiMAGE Xg is a thin, compact and lightweight camera that allows photographers on the go to take high-quality pictures in any place and at anytime. But differing from the DiMAGE Xt, this camera features an even faster start-up time of approximately 0.8 seconds, automatic digital subject program modes, a larger LCD monitor (1.6-inches), a continuous advance of 2 frames per second, multi-frame drive, image pasting, night movie mode and is PictBridge compatible.
Read the Minolta Xg press release.
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| 02-12-2004 |
HP Revamps Digital Camera Lineup, Announces New Photosmart R707LAS VEGAS, Photo Marketing Association 2004, Feb. 12, 2004 -- HP today unveiled plans to revamp its digital camera lineup as part of an aggressive strategy to become a leading vendor. The new camera line will include the introduction of eight cameras with revolutionary consumer industrial design and exclusive HP technology to improve image processing and ease of use for mainstream consumers. Industry-first improvements include HP In-Camera Red-Eye Removal, which instantly removes red-eye from photos right on the camera without using a PC. The first model to feature HP Real Life technologies is the HP Photosmart R707 digital camera with HP Instant Share, a technology that makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy. In addition, the HP Photosmart R707 digital camera offers 5.1- megapixel resolution, 24x total zoom, 32 megabytes of internal storage and PictBridge, all of which help consumers achieve professional-quality photos.
Read the HP Photosmart R707 press release.
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| 02-12-2004 |
Lexar Media Announces High Capacity Memory Card with 8GB CompactFlashLas Vegas, February 12, 2004 (PMA Booth H100) -- Lexar Media, Inc. today announced its 8GB Professional Series CompactFlash card, the highest capacity memory card available in the world today. In addition to delivering extraordinary capacity in a matchbook-sized memory card, Lexar’s new 8GB CompactFlash card delivers a 40X speed-rating, signifying a minimum sustained write speed capability of 6MB/s. Read the Lexar 8GB 40X CF press release.
Lexar Media Announces 80X Professional Series CompactFlash CardsLas Vegas, February 12, 2004 (PMA Booth H100) - Lexar Media, Inc. today doubled the minimum sustained write speed capability of its Professional Series CompactFlash (CF) product line to 80X, or 12MB per second. Lexar is offering its 80X Professional Series CompactFlash cards in five different capacities, including 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB.Read the Lexar 80X CF press release.
Lexar Media Intros 256MB and 512MB 60X SD Cards and a 1GB SD CardLas Vegas, February 12, 2004 (PMA Booth H100) - Lexar Media, Inc. today introduced Secure Digital (SD) memory cards speed-rated at 60X, which signifies a minimum sustained write speed capability of 9MB per second. Lexar’s high-speed Secure Digital memory cards are ideal for digital imaging applications requiring sustained high speed, such as shooting digital photographs in high resolution burst mode and shooting digital video. Lexar Media also announced that it has doubled its highest capacity Secure Digital (SD) memory card to 1 gigabyte.
Read the Lexar 60X SD/1GB SD press release.
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| 02-12-2004 |
Olympus Launches High Performance 8.0 Megapixel C-8080 Wide Zoom
Read our C-8080 Wide Zoom First Look
Read the Olympus press release.
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MELVILLE, NEW YORK, February 12, 2004 - The first time photographers
power up the new Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom they will be impressed by the
camera's lightning-fast start-up and shot-to-shot recycling time
courtesy of the
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Olympus Expands UltraZoom Line With Two New 10X Optical Zoom, 4.0-Megapixel Digital CamerasMELVILLE, NEW YORK, February 12, 2004 - Olympus raised the bar on consumer electronics innovation today with the launch of two ultra-compact 4.0-megapixel, 10x optical zoom digital cameras: the new C-770 Ultra Zoom and C-765 Ultra Zoom. Olympus introduced the first-ever Ultra Zoom digital camera four years ago, and has since become the category leader by producing increasingly robust and feature-rich models. The incredibly compact size of the latest models - the smallest Olympus has produced to date - makes them ideal traveling companions to take anywhere and bring the action closer at a sporting event, on the red carpet, in the great outdoors and everywhere in between.
Read the Olympus press release.
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All-Weather Olympus Stylus 410 with AudioMELVILLE, NEW YORK, February 12, 2004 - Olympus selected the Stylus Digital line to be the official cameras of Olympus Fashion Week in New York City because these models elegantly combine brains and beauty into a seamless package. The latest Stylus Digital to hit the runway is the Stylus 410, which adds an all-weather microphone and speaker for a brilliance that literally "speaks" for itself. The ultra sleek, chic and portable Stylus 410 Digital also incorporates a fine-tuned image processor for faster processing speed that ensures photographers never miss a beat, and the power of PictBridge™ technology to print out images quickly and easily without using a personal computer.
Read the Olympus press release.
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| 02-12-2004 |
Olympus D-540 Zoom and D-580 ZoomMelville, New York, February 12, 2004 – Because the purchase of a new digital camera can sometimes be a challenge for beginning photographers, Olympus cut through the dizzying array of options to create a camera with all of the essential features they need to enjoy the digital experience. The result is the 3-megapixel D-540 Zoom and the 4-megapixel D-580 Zoom, compact point-and-shoot digital cameras with a stylish design that combines all of the user-friendly features beginners want with the high-quality optics and megapixel power they need for great-looking results. Read the Olympus D-540 Zoom press release.
Read the Olympus D-580 Zoom press release.
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| 02-12-2004 |
New Kodak Professional DCS Pro SLR/n with Full-Frame Sensor
Read the Kodak Pro press release.
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 12 - Strengthening its commitment to push the boundaries of high-end
digital camera technology while delivering outstanding image quality and ease of use,
Eastman Kodak Company unveiled the new KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro SLR/n digital camera.
The latest addition to Kodak's venerable professional camera portfolio, the DCS Pro SLR/n
digital camera contains a new high performance imaging system with an entirely new 35mm
size CMOS sensor, which delivers 14 million pixels (4536 x 3024) with an available ISO
range of 6 to 1600. The camera captures images at about 1.7 frames per second. Images
can be saved as DCR raw files, normal JPEG files or ERI JPEG files.
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Pentax Unveils First Optio Digital Still/Movie Camera with $400 Price TagGOLDEN, Colorado (February 12, 2004)…PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. has announced the introduction of the first PENTAX digital still/movie camera – the OptioMX. The innovative, palm-sized OptioMX features 3.2 effective megapixels and 10X optical zoom to capture still images and high resolution (VGA) full-motion movies on MPEG-4 format with zoom capability. With advanced design and the compact signature dimensions of the Optio line of digital cameras, the OptioMX features an ergonomic grip handle and an articulating LCD monitor that swivels horizontally and vertically to frame subjects exactly as you prefer. OptioMX marks the legendary manufacturer’s first step into the production of full-capacity digital video and PENTAX has priced the camera under $400. For optimal results in panoramic settings, a wide conversion lens will be available as an accessory to the OptioMX, and the digital video camera will ship to dealers in June 2004
Read the Pentax press release.
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| 02-12-2004 |
Nikon Coolpix 5200 and Coolpix 4200 - Cameras That Remove Red-Eye Automatically, Right In The CameraMELVILLE, NY, February 12, 2004 – 2 cameras. 5.1 and 4.0-megapixels. Nikon In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, an industry exclusive. Nikon’s pro-quality grade ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass. PictBridge-enabled, for direct printing to compatible printers. An all-metal body weighing in at just 5.5 ounces. Now that we have your attention, Nikon continues its sweep in 2004 as it announces two sexy new consumer digital cameras – the Nikon Coolpix 5200 and 4200. No matter what your lifestyle, a Nikon Coolpix digital camera provides a way to capture it.
Read the Nikon press release.
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| 02-11-2004 |
SanDisk Intros First 4GB CF Card That Can Be Used In Any CompactFlash Digital CameraLAS VEGAS, NV, Feb. 11, 2004 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today introduced the first 4-gigabyte (GB) CompactFlash card that can be used in any CompactFlash digital camera or device. The new card can store more than 2,000 high-resolution pictures, or more than 1,000 digital songs or 8 hours of MPEG 4 video. The 4GB SanDisk CompactFlash card features an advanced design from SanDisk that allows it to operate in cameras that use either the FAT16 or FAT32 file formats. It is the only CompactFlash card of its capacity and compatibility level that is available in the popular Type I format and fits into any CompactFlash slot. Read the Sandisk press release.
Sandisk Ultra II - World's Fastest CF CardsPMA 2004 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2004-- SanDisk Corporation (Nasdaq:SNDK) today introduced the 2 gigabyte (GB) SanDisk Extreme and SanDisk Ultra II CompactFlash cards, the largest capacities available for its comprehensive line of high-performance CompactFlash cards for digital photographers. The announcement was made at the Photo Marketing Association International trade show where SanDisk is showing its products in booth L-70. Read the Sandisk press release.
Sandisk Memory Stick PRO and PRO Duo CardsPMA 2004 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2004-- SanDisk Corporation (Nasdaq:SNDK) today announced the addition of the 128 megabyte (MB) Memory Stick PRO, and 128MB Memory Stick PRO Duo cards to its product line. SanDisk now offers the industry's broadest range of Memory Stick PRO and PRO Duo cards with capacities that range from 128MB to 2 gigabytes (GB) and 128MB to 512MB respectively.
Read the Sandisk press release.
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| 02-11-2004 |
Epson Stylus Photo RX600 Scan-Print-Copy Device Creates Photo Center For Both Traditional And Digital Images In Any HomeLONG BEACH, Calif. - Feb. 11, 2004 - Epson is launching its most advanced scan-print-copy device to date with the new EPSON Stylus Photo RX600. This photographic all-in-one is designed to not only view, scan, copy and print photographs without a computer, but also restore old slides, negatives and traditional printed photographs. The end results are true photographic quality prints using Epson's superior six-color photo inks at resolutions as high as 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi. It incorporates several of Epson's most advanced photographic technologies such as Easy Photo Fix color restoration software, memory card slots, and a 2.5-inch high-quality color LCD viewer, all for a very attractive price of $349.
Read the Epson press release.
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| 02-11-2004 |
Sony Announces 5-Megapixel Cyber-shot W1 for $400LAS VEGAS (PMA 2004, Booth M30), Feb. 11, 2004 — Sony’s new five-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-W1 is a little larger than a deck of cards and features a Carl Zeiss 3X optical zoom lens and a large 2.5-inch color LCD screen. It also features 5-point auto focus, manual exposure controls, six scene modes, multi-pattern metering, live histogram and much more. It will be available in May for about $400.
Read the Sony W1 press release.
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| 02-11-2004 |
Sony Announces 2004 Cyber-shot Compact CamerasLAS VEGAS (PMA 2004, Booth M30), Feb. 11, 2004 — Sony demonstrates its keen sense of consumer needs with the introduction of its new Cyber-shot® compact P- and basic P-series cameras, designed for taking great pictures simply. So that the cameras’ settings can be quickly determined behind-the-scenes, Sony incorporated its new Real Imaging Processor™ circuit on the new Cyber-shot DSC-P100, -P93, -P73 and -P41 cameras. Measured in fast start-up and shot-to-shot times rather than megahertz, key benefits of the processor translate into making the Cyber-shot cameras always ready to great pictures. All cameras will be available this May.
Read the Sony Cyber-shot press release.
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| 02-11-2004 |
Sony Announces DPP-EX50 PictureStation PrinterLAS VEGAS (PMA, Booth # M30), Feb. 11, 2004 – Sony Electronics shows their latest easy-to-use, PC-free home photo printer - the new DPP-EX50 PictureStation is a dedicated, at-home photo printer that uses dye-sublimation technology, to create durable, lab-quality prints. The model incorporates both Memory Stick PRO and CompactFlash media slots, as well as two USB ports – one in the front for connection to a digital camera or camcorder and one in the back for connection to a PC.
Read the Sony DPP-EX50 press release.
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| 02-09-2004 |
New Polaroid X530 Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera Uses Foveon X3 Direct Image SensorLAS VEGAS, Nevada, February 11, 2004 – Foveon Inc., a technology leader in high-quality digital image capture products, announced today that a new Polaroid brand digital camera will incorporate the 4.5 megapixel Foveon X3 direct image sensor. The camera is the world’s first point-and-shoot digital camera to incorporate X3 technology. Foveon X3 direct image sensors are the only image sensors that directly capture color in three layers, just like color film. This results in richer colors, warmer tones, and sharper images than are available through traditional image sensors.
Read the Foveon X530 press release.
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| 02-09-2004 |
Delkin Devices Adds SD & High Capacity Gigabyte CF Cards To Its eFilm Pro Line and Expands Digicam Battery and Reader/WritersPoway CA, February 9, 2004 Delkin Devices Inc. today announced some major new additions to its high-speed eFilm PRO Card line. Initial eFilm SD PRO Card capacities will be 256MB and 512MB (with SD PRO 1GB coming in Q2) and are expected to be among the fastest Secure Digital memory cards on the market. Transfer rate speeds up to 10 MB/s can be achieved. Delkin is also increasing the storage capacities to their already popular eFilm CompactFlash (CF) PRO Cards for high-end SLR digital cameras. High-capacities of 1 and 2 Gigabytes (GB) now join the existing PRO Card capacities of 128MB, 256MB, 320MB, 512MB and the unique “straight to CD-R” capacity of 640MB. Delkin expands their line of digicam batteries with the new RCR-V3 rechargeable battery for those cameras designed to use either two AA or CR-V3 type batteries. Delkin’s broad line of memory card reader/writers took a big step forward with the introduction of the new USB 2.0 Reader-29, the only device that reads and writes to Secure Digital, Mini Secure Digital, MultiMedia and Reduced Sized Multimedia without an adapter. Joining the Reader-29 in Delkin’s product line are a value priced USB 2.0 CompactFlash Reader/Writer (Reader-28), Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard and Memory Stick Pro multi reader/writer, rounds out the new offerings and boasts the added feature of a detachable cable.
Read the Delkin press release.
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| 02-09-2004 |
Magix Announces Photo Cleaning Lab - Restores, Catalogs and Preserves Cherished Photo CollectionsFebruary 9, 2004, Miami Beach, FL – MAGIX, the award-winning technology leader in Personal Rich Media, announced today MAGIX Photo Cleaning Lab, the 'must-have' digital camera accessory that quickly repairs, organizes and preserves the thousands of digital images collected by photographers and consumers. Priced at only $49.99, MAGIX Photo Cleaning Lab includes real-time image correction, high-speed photo management, instant album creation, accelerated image explorer, photo printing, CD archiving and a powerful image editor in one easy-to-use program. MAGIX Photo Cleaning Lab instantly resizes and restores digital photos. Efficient batch- processing enables users to change entire folders of pictures to a different image format and resizes for printing, emailing or posting to a webpage. Exposure, focus, color correction and 'red-eye' reduction tasks are performed instantly-- even while the photos playback in a slideshow. An accelerated search function finds images anywhere they are – computer, digicam, or scanner – and displays them in seconds for easy sorting. Users can choose to view the photos full screen, as thumbnails, or in an instant slideshow with music. Automatic categorizing enables users to instantly organize their photo collection, or they can choose to sort photos into custom categories to create a personalized database.
MAGIX Photo Cleaning Lab for Windows will be available in late February 2004 through major
retailers for $49.99 SRP. For more information, visit www.magix.com or call 888-866-2449.
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| 02-09-2004 |
Canon's Pro1 Couples the Power of Eight Megapixels to a Fast 28-200mm L-Series Lens
Read the Canon Pro1 press release.
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LAS VEGAS (PMA, BOOTH # E11), Feb. 9, 2004 – Canon today unfurled the new top-of-the-line
PowerShot digital camera, the new PowerShot Pro1 digital camera.
The Pro1 employs the first L-series lens ever incorporated into a compact
digital camera: a 28-200mm (35mm equivalent) f/2.4-3.5, 7x optical zoom that
produces unsurpassed image quality to match the Pro1's high-resolution eight megapixel
CCD sensor. Other features include a 2-inch LCD monitor that tilts and swivels as well
as the highest resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) ever used on a Canon Powershot.
It's all housed in a pro black, rugged metal body with a large comfortable rubberized grip.
| 02-09-2004 |
Canon's New “Powershot S1 IS” Features 10x Stabilized Zoom and High-Quality Digital VideoLAS VEGAS (PMA, BOOTH # E11), Feb. 9, 2004 – The era of the two-in-one camera for capturing vacations, birthday parties, anniversaries, graduations, baby's first steps or any other family function or momentous milestone has arrived thanks to Canon and the all new PowerShot S1 IS digital camera. The S1 IS captures full 640 x 480 high-res movies at up to 30 frames per second as long as one hour depending on the capacity of the memory card or the charge in the battery. Its 10x optical zoom lens has been designed to ensure image sharpness, particularly at wide-angle settings - and thanks to Canon's optical Image Stabilization technology, you can shoot at shutter speeds two stops lower than would otherwise be possible.
Read the Canon S1 IS press release.
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| 02-09-2004 |
Canon Announces Three New Super-Compact Cameras Including The First Five Megapixel Digital ELPHLAS VEGAS (PMA, BOOTH # E11), Feb. 9, 2004 – Whether it is the picture-perfect merger of style and substance or simply an inevitable advance, Canon's newly enhanced line of ‘go anywhere’ Digital ELPH cameras – including its first high-resolution five megapixel model – continue to capture consumer consciousness and those irreplaceable images that only exist because a diminutive digital camera was conveniently in-pocket, in-purse and on-hand to preserve memorable moments. Canon's new Digital ELPH cameras consist of the PowerShot S500, the PowerShot S410 and the PowerShot SD110.
Read the Canon Digital ELPHs press release.
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| 02-09-2004 |
Canon Enhances Powershot Line Of Digital Cameras with a Pair of Affordable, New, High Resolution A-Series ModelsLAS VEGAS (PMA, BOOTH # E11), Feb. 9, 2004 – Canon continues to make digital photography accessible, affordable and enjoyable for users of all skill levels with the introduction today of two newly enhanced PowerShot point and shoot digital cameras. From the simplified sophistication of the feature-filled and versatile 3.2 megapixel PowerShot A75 model with its 3x optical and 3.2x digital zoom to the amazingly economical entry-level 3.2 megapixel PowerShot A310 digital camera with its 5.1x digital zoom lens, these two digital cameras provide a compact and comfortable introduction to the fun and freedom of digital photography Canon style.
Read the Powershot A75/A310 press release.
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| 02-09-2004 |
Canon Launches i9900 13x19-Inch Printer with ChromaPLUS 8-Color Ink for Wider Color GamutLAS VEGAS (PMA, BOOTH # E11), Feb. 9, 2004 – Canon's top-of-the-line i9900 desktop photo printer empowers consumers, photo enthusiasts and working photographers to make their own professional quality borderless photo prints. The 13 x 19-inch inkjet printer features new red and green ink cartridges for rich, accurate color rendition, industry leading 4800 x 2400 dpi maximum color resolution, microscopic 2 picoliter ink droplets, as well as USB 2.0 Hi-speed and Firewire interfaces. The i9900 desktop photo printer will be available in May for a suggested list price $499.99.
Read the Canon i9900 press release.
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| 02-09-2004 |
Canon's New i80 Mobile Printer Supports Wireless Technology and Improved Photo QualityLAS VEGAS (PMA, BOOTH # E11), Feb. 9, 2004 – Canon’s new i80 mobile printer enhances the quality and flexibility of portable printing. The world's most advanced mobile printer features a newly designed print head, optional Bluetooth Unit and an optional Automobile Power Unit. The i80 mobile printer will be available in mid-February for a suggested list price of $249.99.
Read the Canon i80 press release.
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| 02-06-2004 |
Nikon Coolpix 3200 Review Posted
Just posted is our Coolpix 3200 review, it's
Nikon's latest compact and affordable 3-megapixel, 3x zoom digicam. The update of last
year's incredibly popular Coolpix 3100, now storing its images on SD cards and sporting
a focus-assist lamp as well as a host of programmed scene modes. Check it out.
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| 02-05-2004 |
Digital Imaging Websites Association (DIWA) Makes Inaugural Awards
 Thursday 5th February, 2004: DIWA, the Digital Imaging Websites Association, today announces three digital camera product awards, the first such awards from this recently launched industry organisation. Since November last year, testers from DIWA member websites covering the four corners of Europe have evaluated and compiled test scores for dozens of cameras. DIWA's rigorous technically-based scoring system has produced two winning cameras to date: the Olympus E-1 and the Casio QV-R40. The latter merits a DIWA Silver medal in the category of Amateur Compact camera and the Olympus E-1 a Gold medal in the category of Professional System camera. In addition, DIWA has chosen to make a special award to Olympus in recognition of the innovation invested in the Four Thirds standard-based Olympus E-System, of which the gold medal-winning Olympus E-1 is the first example. DIWA's general manager, Ian Burley, commented: "The seed of the idea that turned into DIWA was sown by DIWA's test manager, Kai Thon, several years ago. However, it has been the hard work of a dozen or so people in the last year that has brought DIWA into reality and to the point of making our very first awards." Born in Europe, but with plans to embrace future members from all over the globe, DIWA concentrates the talent and experience of independent journalists working for Web-based digital imaging publications. DIWA's goal is to be the standard setter for identifying digital imaging product excellence and rewarding manufacturers that meet DIWA's tough criteria for winning these awards.
Ian Burley added: "Today we have awarded our first three medals, but this is just the
beginning. I expect our unique, up-to-date and trusted process for deciding awards will
identify the best the industry has to offer over the coming months, culminating in our
platinum medal annual awards for the Best of the Best."
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| 02-05-2004 |
Olympus P-440 Photo Printer Review Posted
Just posted is our Olympus P-440 Digital
Photo Printer review. This is a reasonably-priced (~$500) 8" x 10" dye sublimation
printer that can be connected to your PC or operate in standalone mode for "at the
event" printing tasks. It's equipped with a 1.8" color LCD and has an xD-Picture Card
slot and a full-size PCMCIA card slot for other media in the appropriate adapter.
It produces A4 size prints in about two minutes that are dry to the touch and have the
same UV, moisture and fingerprint resistance as conventional film prints.
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| 02-05-2004 |
Fujifilm Introduces Finepix S3 Pro Professional SLR Digital Camera
Read the Fuji S3 Pro SLR press release.
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LAS VEGAS, February 5, 2004 – Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., today unveiled one of its most
eagerly anticipated products -- the newest addition to its critically acclaimed line of
professional digital cameras -- the Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. Among the S3 Pro's list of
enhanced features is its one-of-a-kind Super CCD SR sensor technology designed
specifically for professional photography. This proprietary technology creates a wider
dynamic range to produce images that approach true photographic quality. As a result, the
FinePix S3 Pro will capture highlight and shadow detail often lost by digital cameras in
high contrast scenes. In addition, Super CCD SR sensor technology provides a higher level
of sensitivity, improved signal-to-noise ratio and more natural color reproduction.
| 02-05-2004 |
Fujifilm Introduces Finepix S20 Pro Digital CameraLAS VEGAS, February 5, 2004 - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., the total imaging solutions provider for the professional photographer, today introduces the Fujifilm FinePix S2O Pro, a compact SLR-type digital camera for professional photographers. Its small form factor makes it the ideal image capture choice for many applications, and the FinePix S20 Pro can serve as the premier component in an imaging system that meets the needs of specialty segments, such as medical, dental and scientific. In addition, the latest Super CCD SR technology within the FinePix S20 Pro provides exceptional quality for portrait photography such as school portraits and social photography. Read the Fuji S20 Pro press release. |
| 02-05-2004 |
Fujifilm Introduces Finepix A340 and A330 Entry-Level Digital CamerasLAS VEGAS FEBRUARY 5, 2004 – Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. today added two sleek new entry-level models to its award-winning family of FinePix digital cameras. The FinePix A330 and A340 offer faster operation times and improved power consumption with new, user-friendly menu navigation. The cameras allow first-time digital photographers to capture great pictures easily, while keeping the overall experience simple and fun.
Read the Fuji A340/A330 press release.
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| 02-05-2004 |
Delkin's Lightning Fast Cardbus Adapter Now Available in SD and Memory StickPoway CA, February 5, 2004 Delkin Devices Inc., maker of premium quality eFilm memory cards and other innovative products for camera stores worldwide, has added Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), and Memory Stick (MS) formats to its line of fastest PCMCIA Adapters on the market. The eFilm PRO CardBus 32-bit PCMCIA adapter is four to six times faster than all current conventional 16-bit adapters and has ushered in a new phase of adapter performance. The eFilm PRO CardBus 32 is the only adapter that achieves maximum speeds from the popular high-speed professional grade memory cards that are currently popular with high-end SLR digital cameras. The Delkin CardBus 32 CF Adapter is currently shipping with a retail price of $59.99. The SD/MMC and MS versions have a MSRP of $79.99. |
| 02-03-2004 |
DxO Optics PRO Breakthrough Software Application for Digital SLR Camera UsersLas Vegas, NV (pre-February 12, 2004) – DO Labs, a software company focused on research in image processing to enhance image quality, today announces DxO Optics Pro, a revolutionary software solution designed for professional and expert photographers. DxO Optics Pro delivers genuine and perceptible quality improvements by automatically correcting images for: Distortion, Chromatic aberrations, Vignetting, Blur (lack of perceived sharpness).
Read the DxO Optics PRO press release.
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| 02-02-2004 |
Pentax Unveils New Optio 30, S40 and S4i Models
Read the Pentax Optio press release.
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| 02-02-2004 |
New KODAK EASYSHARE DX7630 Zoom Digital Camera Delivers Unsurpassed Consumer Image QualityROCHESTER, N.Y., February 2 - Eastman Kodak Company today unveiled the Kodak EASYSHARE DX7630 zoom digital camera, which features unsurpassed image quality among 5- and 6-megapixel consumer digital cameras. With 6-megapixel resolution, a professional-quality SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON 3x optical zoom lens, precision low-light autofocus system, and a host of creative controls, the camera is well suited for the avid photographer. It will be available in April 2004 for a suggested retail price of US$499.
Read the Kodak DX7630 press release.
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| 02-02-2004 |
New KODAK EASYSHARE CX7430, CX7300 and CX7220 Digital Cameras Simplify Picture-Taking, Sharing and PrintingROCHESTER, N.Y., February 2 - Building upon its popular EASYSHARE consumer digital photography system, Eastman Kodak Company today introduced three new digital cameras in the EASYSHARE CX line: the CX7430 camera, with 4 megapixel (MP) resolution and 3X optical zoom; the CX7300 camera, with 3 MP resolution and a fixed-focus lens; and the CX7220 camera, with 2 MP resolution and 2X optical zoom. All offer one-touch picture sharing, outstanding picture quality and Kodak's hallmark simplicity of operation. EASYSHARE camera owners can quickly select pictures for printing and e-mail - with up to 32 e-mail addresses stored right on the camera - with a touch of the exclusive, red-jeweled "Share" button. The CX7430 model also integrates Kodak's new camera favorites feature for storing multiple pictures in an on-camera digital photo album. Each picture can then be shared anytime on the camera's 1.6-inch indoor/outdoor LCD screen, or printed in as little as 90 seconds with the KODAK EASYSHARE printer dock 6000.
Read the Kodak CX7xxxx series press release.
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| January 2004 News |
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