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| 02-28-2003 |
LaserSoft Imaging AG announces SilverFast DC 6 with Virtual Light Table (VLT) to support Standard, SLR and ProBack Digital CamerasKiel, Germany, 28th February 2003 - LaserSoft Imaging releases SilverFast Digital Camera 6 with Virtual Light Table. The award-winning SilverFast Ai has been adapted to the needs of the digital photographer and combines a powerful Virtual Light Table with the full functionality of SilverFast Ai with JobManager. The Virtual Light Table offers unique features such as Viewing: e.g. for file browsing, directory overview, EXIF info, Organizing: e.g. searching, sorting, drag & drop into work area, placing images into virtual directories, and saving into new directories; Editing & Processing: e.g. edit file names, input comments, drag images into JobManager, transfer images into SilverFast for processing; Printing: e.g. print contact sheets of directory or work area or images as well as single high resolution images. In addition SilverFast DC has special camera features such as Color Temperature, Exposure Control and Red-Eye-Tool. Other features of SilverFast 6 include Selective Color Correction with Multi-Layers and Masking for handling complex images, ACR, known as Adaptive Color Restoration, which brings back faded colors and normalizes over-saturated colors, SC2G , a sophisticated function for converting color images to grayscale, and GANE , a tool for eliminating grain and noise while preserving image detail. SilverFast DC-VLT will be available for MAC OS9/OS-X and Windows: SilverFast DC-VLT($138), SilverFast DCPro-VLT($399, introductory at $299 until 1st May-2003) will be available by the 28th of February 2003. SilverFast DCPro-VLT will be available 4 weeks later. SilverFast DCPro-VLT will support raw data formats of : Nikon D1, Canon, Kodak DCS, DCR, ProBack, Fuji, Olympus, Minolta, Sigma.
Demo-versions can be downloaded from
www.SilverFast.com
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| 02-27-2003 |
Canon Announces All-New Entry-Level and Professional Flatbed ScannersLAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2003-- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ) today announces the introduction of two new flatbed scanners with film scanning capabilities -- the CanoScan(R) 3000F and CanoScan 9900F. The CanoScan 3000F will be Canon's lowest-priced transparency scanner at $129.99(1) fulfilling the needs of entry-level customers with film scanning needs while the CanoScan 9900F will cover the professional-level consumer needing top-of-the-line resolution and speed.
Read the full Canon Scanner press release.
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| 02-27-2003 |
Kodak Professional DCS Pro 14n Ships This WeekFebruary 27, 2003 - Kodak Professional begins shipping its DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera this week, which means the first units will start arriving at Kodak-authorized dealers during the first week of March 2003. The DCS Pro 14n camera - featuring a 13.89-megapixel, full-frame CMOS sensor, magnesium body for exceptional durability, basic and advanced operation settings, and the ability to capture high-quality images at three different resolutions - arrives in time for the PMA trade show in Las Vegas. Designed to be easy to learn and to use, the DCS Pro 14n camera delivers the sharpest images possible today and will receive a number of important enhancements over the next several months through firmware upgrades to optimize its specifications. Firmware upgrades are free to Kodak Professional digital camera customers, and are a compelling part of the DCS Pro 14n camera's value and appeal - the ability to "renew" the camera regularly by adding functional enhancements and new capabilities. The DCS Pro 14n camera exhibits some variances in the specifications that were cited at its introduction at the Photokina trade show last September. For example, shots per battery charge is rated at 400, up a third from the announced 300 shots. The camera, originally configured to accept a 3-gigabyte storage card, will accept 4-gigabyte cards once they become available. Enhancements are planned for the file transfer rate (dependent upon third-party software capabilities), jpeg burst depth and long exposure settings. Activation of the camera's MMC/SD storage slot will be part of an upcoming firmware upgrade. And improvements to ISO range will be sought. Effective ISO range is now 80 - 800 at 50 percent (3.4 megapixel) and 67 percent (6 megapixel) resolution, and 80 - 400 at 100 percent (13.5 megapixel) resolution. Due to the tremendous interest in and demand for the camera, it probably will be several months before every currently open back order can be filled. For most countries, Kodak Professional has instituted an allocation plan to help ensure an equitable distribution of cameras. Suggested U.S. list price for the DCS Pro 14n camera remains at USD $4,995. Dealers determine "street price." Based on current demand, it is likely initial U.S. street prices probably will stay very close to the suggested list price.
Read the full Kodak Pro 14n press release.
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| 02-27-2003 |
Canon Introduces The EOS 10D Digital SLR Camera: 6.3 Megapixels With DIGIC Technology
Magnesium Alloy Body, 7-Point Autofocus, Direct Print With Canon Printers,
and Manual White Balance Highlight Newest Addition to EOS System Digital Cameras
 See our Canon EOS 10D First LookLAKE SUCCESS, February 27, 2003 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), continues to provide professional photographers and enthusiasts with the highest-quality digital SLR cameras available by taking the most advanced camera features and combining them with the latest innovations in digital imaging technology. In addition, Canon is the only company in the industry to offer a camera with the 3 primary components: an Image Sensor, Image Processor and Optics designed and produced by the camera manufacturer. And with its suggested list price of $1,999, the new EOS 10D delivers one of the most important features requested by photographers - affordability.
Read the full Canon 10D press release.
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| 02-27-2003 |
Canon Continues Aggressive Approach In The Digital Photography Market With Introduction Of Five New Powershot ModelsNew Cameras Offer Exclusive DIGIC and iSAPS Technology, High-Quality Glass Optics, Direct Connect with Select Canon Printers and Advanced Camera Features at Every Pricepoint
The new Canon PowerShot models include: The A300 (3.2 MP), A60 (2.0 MP), A70 (3.2 MP), S400 Digital Elph (4.0 MP), and S50 (5.0 MP).
Read the full Canon Powershot press release.
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| 02-27-2003 |
Canon Announces Two New Bubble Jet Direct Printers, And Updates The Award Winning S9000 Photo PrinterValue Priced Photo Printers with Canon Technology and New Paper Size and Borderless Capabilities in Flagship Photo Printer i9100
Read the full Canon Bubblejet press release.
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| 02-27-2003 |
New Kodak EasyShare DX6340 Zoom Digital Camera Combines Advanced User Performance, Ease of Use and ValueThe Kodak EasyShare DX6340 zoom digital camera is designed and priced ideally for photographers who want to capture and share photos while enjoying a full range of advanced creative features. The camera has a professional quality Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 4X optical zoom lens, which when combined with the large maximum aperture of f2.2 allows the camera to capture exceptionally sharp pictures even in extremely low light. In addition, the camera features an all-new high-speed precision auto-focus system, which allows focus lock in almost complete darkness. The system also provides exceptionally fast focus lock and has a flash range of almost 20 feet - performance rarely seen in cameras at this price level. The Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 is the world's first printer-and-camera dock combination, enabling users to print borderless 4" x 6" photos directly from their EasyShare camera at the touch of a button with no computer required. It's the convenient and quick solution for the ultimate in printing convenience and the immediacy of printing at home. Although it's small enough to be portable for special occasions, the device can also be connected to a computer to offer the benefits of an EasyShare camera dock, including one-touch picture transfer to computer and battery recharging. Used in conjunction with Kodak EasyShare 6000/600 series cameras, the printer dock 6000 provides a simple and quick way to get durable, waterproof Kodak prints from an EasyShare digital camera in as little as 90 seconds.
Read the full Kodak DX6340 & EasyShare 6000 Printer Dock press release.
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| 02-26-2003 |
Pentax Announces New *ist D Digital SLR
 ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (February 26, 2003) Patience soon will pay off for digital SLR enthusiasts when PENTAX USA delivers the lens-interchangeable *ist D digital SLR camera. With the clarity of 6.1 effective megapixels, a pentaprism viewfinder, and a 1.8 inch LCD monitor, the *ist D will feature one of the world's smallest, lightest camera bodies in the digital SLR category.
Read the full Pentax *ist D press release.
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| 02-24-2003 |
Sony Introduces New Advanced Cyber-shot DSC-V1
Read our Sony DSC-V1 First LookPARK RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 24, 2003 - For all those digital photographers who spend time on web sites or with magazines obsessing about the trade off between features and pocketability, Sony is introducing the Cyber-shot DSC-V1 digital still camera. Available in May for about $700, and barely larger than a deck and a half of cards, the Cyber-shot V1 camera will offer a 5-megapixel imager and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens with 4x optical zoom sharpness and color accuracy. It will also feature a hot shoe and accessory terminal. Plus, there are several Sony-only features, including a rechargeable Infolithium battery system, with to-the-minute awareness of remaining battery life, along with Nightshot and NightFraming features for taking crisp pictures in no or low-light conditions.
Read the full Sony DSC-V1 press release.
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| 02-24-2003 |
Sony Introduces Two New CD Mavica Cameras
 PARK RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 24, 2002 - Compact disc-based digital photography will soon travel down both the enthusiast and the digital newcomer roads, with two new CD Mavica digital still cameras from Sony. The new MVC-CD350 model combines the advantages and capacity of the instant-archive CD-R/RW format with a compact size that anyone can use for go-anywhere shooting. Meanwhile, the MVC-CD500 model features advanced resolution and control flexibility, which has made CD Mavica so popular among digital photography enthusiasts. Both models record directly to low cost, high capacity 3-inch CD-R/RW discs. They will be available in April, and will sell for around $500 and $700, respectively.
Read the full Sony CD350/CD500 press release.
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| 02-24-2003 |
Sony Introduces Six New Cyber-shot Cameras
 PARK RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 24, 2003 - Sony's range of six new Cyber-shot digital still cameras, announced here today, is a reflection of the consumer boom in digital photography. Three models in Sony's 2003 line of P-series point-and-shoot cameras (DSC-P32, DSC-P52 and DSC-P72) offer 3.2 megapixels of resolution. A fourth camera, the DSC-P92 model enhances the point-and-shoot family by offering 5.0 megapixels. These four cameras will be available in April. The DSC-P32 will sell for about $230, the DSC-P52 for about $280, the DSC-P72 for about $330, and the DSC-P92 for about $500.
 Cyber-shot Compact P Series For pocketable options, the ultra-compact Cyber-shot DSC-P8 and DSC-P10 cameras are smaller point-and-shoot models with metal construction and an InfoLithium battery system. These two new models feature a Tracking Auto-Focus System to maintain continuous focus lock on moving subjects, a live histogram, and adjustable color saturation and contrast. Both models have 3X optical zoom and MPEG VX movie mode with audio recording. Both new compact P-series models will be available in April, with the DSC-P8 expected to sell for about $400, and the DSC-P10 expected to cost about $600.
Read the full Sony Cyber-shot press release.
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| 02-23-2003 |
Canon i950 Photo Printer Review Posted
I just posted our
Canon i950 Photo Printer review.
It's hard to believe that Canon could make a better printer than the S900/S9000 but they
have. It's got the same blazing print speeds and now outputs twice as many ink droplets.
The i950 is available now so check it out!
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| 02-23-2003 |
Nikon Coolpix SQ First Look Posted
Want to know more about Nikon's new Coolpix SQ? Then be sure to check out our
Coolpix SQ First Look, no conclusion or sample
pictures yet as we only have a pre-production level camera but we give you the details on
everything else. Look for more exclusive First Look reports of other new cameras in
the upcoming week before the PMA show!
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| 02-19-2003 |
Adobe Photoshop Album Now AvailableSAN JOSE, Calif. Feb. 18, 2003 Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced the immediate availability of Adobe Photoshop Album, new Windows-based software that extends the legendary Photoshop product line to millions of digital camera users who need an easy way to find, fix, share and preserve their lifetime of photos. Consumers can now purchase Photoshop Album for US$49.99 on Adobe.com as well as at major retail outlets, including Amazon.com, Best Buy, Buy.com, Circuit City, CompUSA, Datavision, Frys Electronics, J&R Music and Computer World, Micro Center, Office Depot, Sams Club, and Staples. Recognized by TechTV as the best new photography and imaging product at last months International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Photoshop Album software gathers thousands of digital photos for viewing in one convenient place the photo well and automatically organizes them by date. No matter where pictures are stored on a computer, its simple to find any photo using the timeline view, which displays photos taken over a period of time, or the detailed calendar view, which shows the exact day and month when each moment was captured. Photoshop Album is the only consumer digital photography product to take full advantage of the ubiquity of Adobe Acrobat Reader and the Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), creating a universally accessible way to share digital photos with friends and family. Most importantly, Photoshop Album is equipped with one- click photo backup to CD and DVD to ensure that memories can be preserved for future generations. An easy-to-follow wizard helps users create slide shows, printed cards, calendars, and photo albums. Direct links to online partners, Shutterfly and MyPublisher.com, allow users to order high-quality prints and linen-covered hardbound photo books. Online services may vary worldwide.
Photoshop Album is the newest addition to the Photoshop family of digital imaging
products from Adobe. Adobe meets the imaging needs of everyone involved in digital
photography: Photoshop Album for active picture takers, Photoshop Elements for photo
enthusiasts, and for image-editing professionals, Adobe Photoshop.
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| 02-19-2003 |
Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z3 First Look Posted
We're ramping up for the PMA 2003 show the first of next month and are already getting
some pre-production cameras in-house for first look reviews. Casio's superslim Exilim
EX-S1 and EX-S2 were a bit hit last year and for 2003 they have upped the resolution
to 3-megapixels and added a 3x optical zoom. We're sure that the new EX-Z3 is going to
be a very popular camera this year. Check out our
Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z3 first look and see what we mean.
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| 02-19-2003 |
Fujifilm Unveils First Super CCD SR Digicam
 ELMSFORD, NY, February 19, 2003 Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. today unveiled the first consumer 6.2 megapixel (S-pixel: 3.1 million, R-pixel: 3.1 million) digital camera, which carries its proprietary new Super CCD SR (Super Dynamic Range) technology. Capturing pictures with quality approaching that of film, with the capability to capture 2,832 x 2,128 (6.03 million) recorded pixels, and dramatically increased dynamic range, the new Fujifilm FinePix F700 represents a new frontier in digital photography. The Fujifilm FinePix F700 is the first 6.2 million effective pixel (S-pixel: 3.1 million, R-pixel: 3.1 million) consumer digital camera on the market today.
Read the full Fuji F700 press release
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| 02-19-2003 |
Fujifilm Unveils First Super CCD HR Digicam
 ELMSFORD, NY, February 19, 2003 Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. today unveiled the first digital camera to carry its fourth-generation Super CCD HR (High Resolution), the FinePix F410. The camera, which has 3.1 million effective pixels, provides first-time digital camera users with increased resolution, sensitivity and color reproduction, and produces high quality images. In addition, the cameras sleek and lightweight design is sure to win style points from consumers.
Read the full Fuji F410 press release
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| 02-19-2003 |
Photoshop Camera Raw Plug-in Supports Digital Cameras and Uncompressed FormatsSAN JOSE, Calif. - February 19, 2003 (NASDAQ: ADBE) - Adobe Systems Incorporated, the leader in network publishing, today announced the immediate availability of Photoshop Camera Raw and JPEG 2000 plug-ins. The Photoshop Camera Raw plug-in delivers lightning-fast, easy access - within Photoshop - to "raw" image formats in professional and mid-range digital cameras from Canon, Kodak, Fujifilm, Minolta, Nikon and Olympus. Available as a software add-on that works with Photoshop 7.0.1 software, the Photoshop Camera Raw plug-in allows photographers to directly manipulate the original data captured by a digital camera sensor, producing images with superior tonal range and the maximum amount of detail. This uncompressed raw image, a "digital negative," is often preferred by professional photographers because of the precise control over tonal range and image detail it allows. Accessing the raw image before conversion into formats like JPEG and TIFF allows users to adjust the white balance, saturation and sharpness instead of leaving these decisions to the camera's automatic settings. Bundled with an additional plug-in that adds Photoshop support for the recently released JPEG 2000 format, the Photoshop Camera Raw software can be downloaded today from Adobe's web site. With Digital SLR cameras replacing traditional film across professional photographic disciplines, photographers require a standardized way of accessing and working with uncompressed digital negatives. Using the Photoshop Camera Raw plug-in, adjustments can be made to the uncompressed file, including: white balance; temperature; tint; exposure; shadows; contrast; color saturation; sharpness; and smoothness. The plug-in also provides the ability to preview raw files within Photoshop software's File Browser, and files can be imported directly into Photoshop in full quality, 16-bit-per-channel mode. For each supported camera, default and custom raw image settings are available and can be adjusted and saved between sessions. With the ability to apply settings across multiple files from the same photo shoot, the result is increased quality in the final image, less after-import manipulation, and greater efficiency in the workflow for the photographic or graphic professional. A complete list of camera models and proprietary raw formats supported is available at: www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/cameraraw.html. The Photoshop Camera Raw and JPEG 2000 plug-ins are available together, as a single download, from Adobe.com for US$99. The software is also available, in English only, on Adobe's worldwide web sites today. The plug-ins will work with non-English language versions of Photoshop 7.0.1. Japanese versions of the plug-ins are expected to be available later in the first quarter of 2003, and will be sold direct from www.adobe.co.jp.
Check out the
Adobe Camera Raw review at Outback Photo, our good friend Uwe has been using it
for a while now and highly recommends it for the serious digi-photographers out there.
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| 02-19-2003 |
LetsGoDigital.nl Pre-PMA 2003 Coverage
If you're interesting in keeping up with everything possible connected to the
PMA 2003 show and all of the pre-show announcements then be sure to stop by the
LetsGoDigital.nl PMA 2003 News page. Mark and company will also be at the show so
be sure to go back and check their page as well as ours once the show starts.
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| 02-18-2003 |
Nikon Introduces New DX Nikkor 12-24mm F/4G Lens for Nikon D-Series Digital SLR Cameras
MELVILLE, N.Y., February 18, 2003 -- Nikon USA today introduced the DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G lens, designed to operate exclusively with Nikon D-Series digital SLR cameras and their DX Format sensors. Developed as the first lens in a new F-Mount autofocus DX-Nikkor series, the DX 12-24mm f/4G addresses the market's need for wider angle-of-view, high-performance optics for Nikon dSLR cameras with DX Format sensors.
Read the DX Nikkor 12-24mm press release
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| 02-18-2003 |
Minolta Posts DiMAGE 7 Series Firmware UpdatesMinolta USA has posted a v1.01u update to the DiMAGE 7Hi firmware. All they state is, "This minor update improves overall functionality." It was posted on 02/10/2003.
Minolta USA has also posted a v1.11u update to the DiMAGE 7i firmware and a A1v123u update
for the DiMAGE 7 firmware. You can download the appropriate firmware update for PC or
Macintosh users along with instructions at the
Minolta USA Support page. Also available is an update to the optional DiMAGE Viewer
version 2.0 software for Windows users.
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| 02-18-2003 |
Pentax Announces New Optio 550 and Optio 450 Duo
 ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (February 18, 2003)--PENTAX USA continues to make big advancements in little cameras with the introduction of the new 5 megapixel Optio 550 and the 4 megapixel Optio 450 digital cameras. Both models host a variety of features including a high resolution 1.5 inch LCD monitor, a movie mode that captures up to ten minutes of video with sound, a voice memo recording mode, panorama assist, full manual control and a 5X optical zoom (20X combined).
Read the entire Pentax Optio 550/450 press release
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| 02-18-2003 |
Pentax Announces New Optio 33LENGLEWOOD, Colorado (February 18, 2003)--PENTAX USA introduces the smaller, but smarter, Optio 33L, a full-featured 3.2 megapixel digital camera with a versatile, bright, 1.5 inch LCD monitor that both swings up and rotates a full 180 degrees. The Optio 33L is perfect for self-portraits, group shots and high or low angle photography. Equipped with a 3X optical zoom lens, a compact yet durable design, and a variety of shooting and picture modes.
Read the entire Pentax Optio 33L press release
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| 02-18-2003 |
Nikon Announces Three New Coolpix Digital Cameras
 For more info and complete specs read our Coolpix 3100 First Look |
| 02-17-2003 |
Olympus Stylus Digital 300 Review PostedI just posted our Olympus Stylus Digital 300 user review. This is an ultra-compact three megapixel camera that can survive just about anything you or nature can throw at it. The stylish metal body makes it very rugged and the internal rubber seals prevent moisture from getting in. It has Olympus' excellent exposure and white balance control and a sharp 3x optical zoom lens. Want a great camera for outdoor action, travel or everyday shots? Here it is. |
| 02-15-2003 |
ModularOne Ships New Rollbar-KISS Flash Bracket
Priced at only $24.95, the new
Rollbar-KISS is small enough to leave on your camera all the time.
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| 02-14-2003 |
PRO Named Exclusive Channel Distributor Of Mediarecover SoftwareFairfield, CT (February 14, 2003) - Photographic Research Organization, Inc. (PRO), a cooperative owned by independent specialty retailers, announces today that they are the exclusive distributor to the photo industry of MediaRECOVER Image Recovery Software for Windows from MediaRECOVER , Inc. No matter if images, videos, or audio files have been deleted or if the digital media has been formatted or pulled out during a write process, this software program reconstructs the corresponding data automatically. MediaRECOVER is a digital image, data recovery program for recovery of "lost" files on removable media used in digital cameras, PDA's, etc. Common media types supported by the software program are: SmartMedia, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, MicroDrive, Flash Card, Multimedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Zip Disks and also hard drives. If a user has accidentally deleted or formatted their media, this program can recover that data, even if the media has become corrupted. The program does not write to the media, but stores the recovered files in a user-defined location. MediaRECOVER helps users repair files that are unusable due to the following reasons:
The system requirements are a memory card reader, such as the PROMASTER USB Card
Readers (the media has to be appear as a drive), any Windows platform and a hard drive
(or another storage media) space the size of the media.
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| 02-14-2003 |
Kaidan and EyeSee360 Announce PhotoWarp 2.0 Public Preview and Support for Digital and Film SLR Cameras
Read the entire Kaidan press release
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| 02-13-2003 |
Ricoh Caplio G3
Our friends at LetsGoDigital.nl have also covered the new
Ricoh Caplio G3, available in several different models. This is a
3.2 megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom that claims a shutter response time of
just 0.14 seconds - without using focus lock.
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| 02-13-2003 |
Sanyo Xacti DSC-J1
Our friends at LetsGoDigital.nl have coverage of the new
Sanyo "Xacti" DSC-J1 which will be available in two colors, pink and silver. This is a
3.3 megapixel camera with a 2.8x optical zoom and in addition to 2048x1536 still images
it also captures high quality 640x480 video at 30 frames per second with audio.
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| 02-13-2003 |
Addonics Firewire Mini DigiDrive for PCs and MacintoshSAN JOSE, CA (February 13, 2003) -- The Addonics Technologies today announced a multi- format Firewire interface Flash memory reader/writer that allows both Macintosh and PC users to transfer digital media files at up to 400 Mbits/sec to seven different formats. The company also announced USB 2.0 compatibility for its Mini DigiDrive and Internal DigiDrive. Addonics Firewire Mini DigiDrive eliminates the necessity to carry different types of Flash readers. With the Firewire Mini DigiDrive users can have multi-format compatibility with CF-I, CF-II, Smart Media, Memory Stick, Micro Drive, Multimedia Card, and Secure Digital Card media. The device can also simultaneously read/write to and exchange data among two different media types. The compact Firewire Mini DigiDrive measures 4.53 in (W) x 1.2 in (D) x 3.0 in (H) and weighs just 5 ounces. To ensure compatibility with 6-pin and older 4-pin Firewire systems Addonics provides a standard 6-pin Firewire cable as well as an adapter cable that converts 6-pin Firewire to a 4-pin iLink port. The adapter cable is a Y cable with one end that connects to the iLink port and another end to the standard USB port. Operating system support includes Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Mac OS 8.6 or higher. Once the drive is installed, an icon for each type of media automatically appears under the My Computer folder in Windows. List price of the Addonics Firewire Mini DigiDrive is $89 with software drivers, installation guide, Firewire cable, and 6-pin to 4-pin Firewire/iLink adapter. USB 2.0 Compliance for Mini DigiDrive and Internal DigiDrive
Addonics also gave two earlier members of its DigiDrive family a speed boost. The USB
2.0 standard increases the USB data transfer rate of 12 Mbits/sec to 480Mbits/sec. The
Addonics USB 2.0 Mini DigiDrive is a palm size solution, which measures 3.75 in (W) x
3.18 in (D) x .6 in (H) and retails for $42.00. The Addonics USB 2.0 Internal DigiDrive
fits any 3.5" drive bay and has a list price of $55.00. Both drives support the same
seven media types as the Firewire Mini DigiDrive.
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| 02-13-2003 |
Ulead VideoStudio 7 Now AvailableTorrance, CA February 13, 2003 Ulead Systems, Inc., a leading developer of video editing, image editing and DVD creation software, today announces the availability of Ulead VideoStudio 7, the newest version of its consumer-level video editing software. VideoStudio 7 brings professional-level, real-time technology to consumers. With real- time capture, edit and output, consumers can see their editing decisions immediately without having to wait to render. Ulead has placed professional-level technology under the hood of VideoStudio 7 to make video editing more fun and less time consuming for anyone who wants to create polished home movies. Other VideoStudio 7 enhancements and time-saving features include: a step-by-step video introducing users to the movie-making process, the ability to output to a second display device with high-quality, real-time, full-screen previews; increased performance with support for Intels Hyper-Threading technology and AMD dual processors; new tools such as scene detection, fast/slow motion effects, MultiCut video extraction, and the ability to create 3D animated text and graphic video overlays. The software is also unique with its support for a variety of formats, including Sony MICROMV, -VR, and Windows Media Video.
The VideoStudio 7 electronic download is now available at www.ulead.com for $89.95. The box
version will soon be available for $99.95 at www.ulead.com and in North American retail stores,
catalogues and online stores. Registered VideoStudio users can download the upgrade version for
$44.95 or buy the box edition for $49.95 at www.ulead.com.
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| 02-10-2003 |
Minolta Introduces 4-Megapixel DiMAGE S414 Compact
 RAMSEY, N.J.-- Minolta Corporation announces the new easy-to-use DiMAGE S414 featuring a 4.1 megapixel CCD, a high-quality Minolta GT 4x optical zoom lens, Minolta's CxProcess, and additional versatile features. With a design based on the highly-regarded DiMAGE S404 and DiMAGE S304, the stylish new DiMAGE S414 also features a built-in flash, video recording capability, USB interface and Compact Flash card compatibility.
Read the entire Minolta S414 press release
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| 02-09-2003 |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1 First Look Posted
We just recently received one of the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1 cameras and haven't
had a chance to get many sample photos yet - the weather has been lousy here for many days
now. This is a very interesting camera, especially the optically stabilized 12x Leica
super-zoom lens. The DMC-FZ1 joins the likes of the Olympus C-2100UZ and the Canon
Pro90 digicams with their stabilized zoom lenses. The FZ1 is amazingly small, the
pictures we saw from Photokina made it look bigger but it's really very compact.
Check out our FZ1 First Look and come back later
in the week to see some sample pictures,
hopefully our weather will clear in the next few days. We also need to get a user
manual in English to do a full review, we had to get our camera from Europe as there
are none in the U.S. yet.
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| 02-08-2003 |
Qimage 2003.200 ReleasedMike Chaney has just released his latest Qimage 2003 update. He's dropped the "Pro" out of the name of his program but the program has not lost any of its Pro features. As always Mike has added new features such as vector interpolation which is an advanced resampling method that produces better results with less noise and artifacts. All interpolaion operations have been optimized and are now 20% faster. Qimage saves and restores printer setups. Many other enhancments and fixes as well.
For those just tuning in, Qimage is like the Swiss Army knife of the Windows printing
programs. It offers benefits for the occassional user as well as the professional user.
Qimage is designed to make image printing easy whether you're printing one image per
page of multiple images on a page, from contact sheets to posters. It can also enhance
digital images with noise filtering, blemish and redeye removal, rotation,
interpolation and many other tools. It's highly recommended by yours truly, check it
out today.
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| 02-08-2003 |
Nikon's "Enigma" Has Been (Prematurely) Unveiled
It's a bird ... it's a plane... no, it's the new Nikon Coolpix SQ !
The secret is out. Several forums and web sites have
posted a URL where the most revealing Coolpix SQ shockwave teaser was located.
It has since been taken offline by Nikon but the above image has been widely
distributed. We can't tell
you anymore at this time, Nikon has us under NDA. All will be told (and seen) in a little
over a week -- we'll also be posting a First Look of this radically styled digicam.
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| 02-05-2003 |
LetsGoDigital Takes a First Look at the Pentax Optio S
Our friends at LetsGoDigital.nl have acquired an early pre-production OptioS
camera and have today posted their
Optio-S First Look report. Back on January 8th we posted the CES 2003
Pentax OptioS press release which details the specifics of this Altoid can-sized
3-megapixel, 3x zoom digicam. Who says that good things don't come in small packages?
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| 02-03-2003 |
Canon Announces New i950 Photo BubbleJet Printer and i70 Portable BubbleJet PrinterLAKE SUCCESS, NY February 3, 2003 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ) today introduces the i950 Photo Printer. The Canon i950 Photo Printer is the successor to the award winning Canon S900 Photo Printer and is aimed at the digital photographer who wants fast, high-quality printing capabilities at home or work. With the new i950 Photo Printer, Canon introduces even higher print resolution and smaller ink droplet size, setting new standards for professional photo printing.
Read the entire Canon press release.
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| 02-03-2003 |
SMaL Camera Announces Next Generation 1.3-Megapixel Digital Imaging KitsCambridge, Mass., (February 3, 2003) SMaL Camera Technologies, a developer of electronic imaging solutions and the creator of the award-winning 6mm thin Ultra-Pocket VGA digital still camera, announced today the availability of its new Ultra-Pocket 1.3-Megapixel digital imaging kits, enabling consumer electronics manufacturers and specialty retailers to develop the worlds thinnest, lightest and most convenient 1.3-megapixel digital still cameras. The new Ultra-Pocket 1.3-Megapixel kit includes SMaL's proprietary 1.3-megapixel CMOS imager with Autobrite, ASIC controller, lithium-polymer rechargeable battery, taking lens, viewfinder, and complete camera reference design. SMaL also announced today that it delivered a record of more than half a million Ultra-Pocket VGA kits in 2002, enabling several leading brands to successfully release a SMaL-enabled credit card camera in 2002. The Ultra-Pocket 1.3-Megapixel kit enables the same sleek credit card size of its predecessor, the Ultra-Pocket VGA, with only a slight increase in thickness due to higher resolution optics. It supports added functionality, including a strobe flash and an SD card for expanded memory storage. The kit features SMaL's proprietary low-power technology and lithium-polymer rechargeable battery. This unique combination allows consumers to take hundreds of pictures on a single charge and then recharge the battery automatically each time the camera is connected to a PC or Mac via USB cable. This added factor offers a significant advantage in convenience and cost-savings over existing digital still cameras that require frequent charges or battery replacements. In addition, the 1.3-megapixel resolution results in high quality photo prints as large as 5x7 inches.
The Ultra-Pocket 1.3-Megapixel kit features SMaLs proprietary Autobrite
technology, which adapts to bright lighting conditions such as backlighting
or glare, solving the dynamic range problem that exists with most other
digital cameras. The kit also includes a user-friendly software photo album
that consumers can use to manage and enjoy their digital photos. Kit samples
are available immediately for qualified OEMs.
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| January 2003 News |
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