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| 10-30-2003 |
Canon Releases EOS 10D Firmware Update
Canon Japan has today released
EOS 10D firmware v2.0.0 which adds PictBridge direct-print capability and improves
or corrects the release time lag when using Microdrives, Custom Function #04 AE Lock
operations and exposure compensation display errors when using the ST-E2 Transmitter.
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| 10-30-2003 |
Epson Introduces New Stylus Photo R800 With Eight Cartridge Ultrachrome Hi-Gloss InksPHOTOPLUS EXPO, NEW YORK - Oct. 30, 2003- Epson America Inc. today announced the EPSON Stylus Photo R800, a new desktop photo printer featuring new Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment inks for archival prints on matte and glossy media. With an estimated street price of $399, the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 lowers the entry price for photographers and digital artists that want archival prints but do not need a large format printer. The EPSON Stylus Photo R800 is capable of making photo quality prints up to 8.5 inches by 11 inches on cut-sheet paper and up to 8.3 inches by 44 inches on roll paper. The Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss ink set is designed specifically for photographers and digital artists. This ink set includes eight individual cartridges and features the new Gloss Optimizer as well as Photo Black and Matte Black ink cartridges. With an eight channel print head, the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 allows the user to keep the Photo Black and Matte Black ink cartridges in the printer at all times and the printer driver determines which black ink to use based on the paper type selected.
Read the full Epson press release.
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| 10-30-2003 |
Sandisk and Fujifilm Sign xD-Picture Card AgreementSUNNYVALE, CA, Oct. 30, 2003 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today announced it signed an agreement with Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd., that covers the xD-Picture Card(tm) format. Under the agreement, Fujifilm and SanDisk established a framework for collaboration in the manufacture and distribution of Fujifilm-branded xD-Picture Cards. SanDisk will manufacture Fujifilm-branded xD-Picture Cards for Fujifilm and supply these xD-Picture Cards to Fujifilm for distribution through Fujifilm's global retail distribution channels. SanDisk will also sell xD-Picture Cards under the Fujifilm brand through SanDisk's global retail distribution channels. SanDisk will begin shipments of Fujifilm xD-Picture Cards in the current quarter. The xD-Picture Card was developed specifically for digital camera applications. The cards offer large capacities for high mega-pixel photos as well as high performance needed to store the video clips that are becoming increasingly more popular in digital cameras. The xD-Picture Card can support up to a maximum future capacity of 8 gigabytes.
SanDisk will begin selling the Fujifilm-branded xD Picture Card in
capacities ranging from 64 megabytes (MB) to 512MB. Under a previously
announced agreement with Olympus, SanDisk has already begun to sell Olympus
branded xD-Picture Cards to its retail customers. The Fujifilm and Olympus
branded xD-Picture cards supplied by SanDisk can be used interchangeably in
the digital cameras of both Fujifilm and Olympus.
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| 10-30-2003 |
Kepmad Systems Releases ImageBuddy v2.8.5 for OSXKepmad Systems today released ImageBuddy v2.8.5 for OSX. ImageBuddy's simple and intuitive interface lets you rotate, size, crop, mask and layout your digital photos for printing in just a few simple click. Version 2.8.5 is an update that adds Batch Rotation of images, OSX 10.3 Support, File Extension Suppression, increased Project Size support and bug fixes. ImageBuddy includes support for Drag & Drop from iPhoto, extending the limited printing capabilities of iPhoto.
ImageBuddy is available online at
www.kepmad.com with a shareware fee of $17
and comes with unlimited free upgrades.
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| 10-30-2003 |
Selteco Software Announces Affordable, Easy-To-Learn Photo Editing ToolEvanston, IL, USA - Selteco today announced the release of the Photo Lab software product which simplifies and streamlines digital image editing. Photo Lab provides all essential photo processing tools in one handy application. Photo Lab can acquire images from all TWAIN compatible devices like scanners or digital cameras, import screenshots or copy images from a Web page. The tool is also great for more complex graphic design. Photo Lab works in multi-layer true color mode. Users can add other graphic elements like text, import transparent bitmaps or copy and rasterize vector graphics from any external editing application like Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator. Photo enthusiasts can enhance their pictures by correcting brightness and contrast, sharpening, adjusting levels, gamma, or saturation in instant preview mode. Color temperature setting allows to make photo tones warmer or colder, control white balance of the image, create classic look like sepia effects.Photo Lab provides a number of options to export images for the Web. Real-life photos can be optimized in JPEG format, while cartoon- like graphics can be compressed as GIF file. Users can control export parameters and preview compressed graphic before it's saved to the disk, so they can quickly and precisely balance between image quality and file size. Digital camera owners can better control their prints by cropping the image to fit output print size. When making the most standard print 4x6" (10x15cm), the top and bottom part of the photo is discarded. Users can choose one of the standard print size 4x6", 5x7" or 8x10" and select what area of the photo to fit on the print. Advanced graphic designers can utilize a variety of color reduction commands to prepare dithered photos where true color can not be used, for example when a real-life photo must be exported in GIF format. Color reduction can be also used to create artistic monochrome or duotone effects.
Photo Lab supports images in the most popular formats like TIFF, BMP, GIF and JPEG. It can
also open multi-layer Photoshop files in PSD format. The software costs $39.00 as
downloadable product
or $49.00 as boxed, and is available for Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000 and XP.
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| 10-30-2003 |
Konica Minolta Bundles ACDSee Software with New DiMAGE Digital CamerasMahwah, NJ (October 30, 2003) - Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. announced today that they are including a trial version of ACDSee (ver. 5.0) digital imaging software with four DiMAGE digital still camera models sold in the U.S. ACDSee digital imaging software allows users to import, view, organize, print, enhance and share their digital photos. Beginning with factory shipments scheduled to reach dealers' shelves around October 31, 2003, the company's DiMAGE A1, DiMAGE Z1, DiMAGE E323 and DiMAGE X20 digital cameras will include a trial version of this world famous imaging software. The bundle will be expanded to include other DiMAGE camera models later in the year. "We're very excited to be able to offer this powerful and easy-to-use software to our digital camera customers," said Jon Sienkiewicz, vice president of marketing for the Camera Division of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. "We believe that the satisfaction and convenience consumers enjoy with ACDSee will complement and enhance their overall digital camera experience."
In a related announcement, Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. revealed that their
software engineers are currently working to develop a customized version of DiMAGE Messenger
software that will act as a plug-in for ACDSee software. Additional details will be made
available when the plug-in product is introduced.
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| 10-28-2003 |
More Nikon Info Posted at LetsGoDigitalOur friends at LetsGoDigital.org have posted a Nikon Coolpix 3700 First Look with more pictures of this new camera. They've also posted information on three new Nikon Coolscan scanners: |
| 10-28-2003 |
Nikon Announces Compact 3.2-Megapixel Coolpix 3700
 MELVILLE, NY, October 28, 2003 - Nikon expanded its popular Coolpix line of digital cameras today with the announcement of the new Nikon Coolpix 3700, a sub-compact digital camera with an advanced feature set, small size and refined style. The Nikon Coolpix 3700, with its precision 3x Optical-Zoom Nikkor lens and 3.2-megapixel resolution, delivers pristine images (2,048 x 1,536-pixel) and will appeal to digital photographers who value portability, image quality and style. The Coolpix 3700 will be available in late Fall 2003 at an MSRP of $399.95.
Read the full Nikon press release.
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| 10-27-2003 |
Fuji FinePix S7000 Zoom Review Posted
Just posted is our Fuji FinePix S7000 Zoom review
of this 6-megapixel, 6x zoom camera that's capable of recording 12-megapixel size images.
How did Fuji's latest flagship FinePix camera fare in our testing? Read the review
and find out.
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| 10-26-2003 |
Sigma Announces SD10 SLR and Two New Sigma Lenses Designed for Digital Cameras
 Read our Sigma SD10 First Look reviewSigma Corporation announces new Sigma SD10 Digital SLR camera powered by 2nd generation Foveon® X3™ image sensor, which captures all RGB colors at each and every pixel. The new Foveon X3® sensor will allow for higher shutter speeds ideal for sports action as well as in low light situations requiring long exposures up to 30 seconds. Sigma Corporation also announces the release of two new DC (Digital Camera) auto focus zoom lenses in Sigma, Canon, Nikon (D) and Pentax mounts. The compact and lightweight Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC with an overall length of 67.5mm (2.6") and weight of only 245g (8.6 ounces). And the Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC with an overall length of 84.6mm (3.3"), and weight of only 310g/10.9 ounces.
Read the full Sigma press release.
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| 10-26-2003 |
Foveon Introduces New 10.2 Megapixel Direct Image SensorSanta Clara, CA (October 27, 2003) – Foveon Inc., a technology leader in high-quality digital photography, announces the immediate availability of the F7X3-C9110, an enhanced version of the Foveon X3® PRO 10M image sensor. The improved 10.2 megapixel (3.4 million x 3 [red + green + blue pixels]) image sensor doubles the sensitivity and maximum exposure times and offers increased dynamic range over its predecessor. The new Foveon sensor is used in the Sigma SD10 digital Single-Lens Reflex (SLR) camera. The new Foveon X3® PRO 10M image sensor will allow users to capture outstanding photographs at higher shutter speeds ideal for sports action as well as in low light situations requiring long exposures up to 30 seconds.
Read the full Foveon press release.
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| 10-24-2003 |
Light & Motion's New Tetra S400 Housing
The Tetra S400 features Digital TTL exposure control to make capturing that perfect shot as easy as point and shoot. The Tetra housing provides communication with the camera and the strobe allowing for accurate exposure of your subject. Further improving the process is the ability to access the camera's exposure compensation controls. Use the review button on the Tetra housing to access the camera and have a look to see how Digital TTL exposed the shot. Not quite right? You can use the housing controls to access the cameras exposure compensation setting and change the exposure plus or minus 2 full f-stops.
Tetra S400 incorporates a unique exposure system that will allow you to get the images you want, and still enjoy
your dive. The new Tetra is available as a pocket size solo housing or can be purchased as a complete single
strobe Travel Package including arm, bulkhead, sync cord and custom travel case. The Tetra S400 is innovation
made simple.
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Light & Motion's innovation and quality are now available in a micro-size aluminum automatic
housing. The
| 10-24-2003 |
WetPixel Reviews Ikelite's Digital Rebel HousingDavid Haas has taken a pre-production Ikelite underwater housing for the new Canon Digital Rebel SLR for a test spin and lets us know how it all worked. You can read about it and see his gallery of underwater pics over at the WetPixel.com website. We're sure that a lot of divers are going to enjoy taking this affordable combo for a dip in the near future.
And the WetPixel folks have also just posted a
UK Germany's EOS 10D
housing review by Andre Smith. This review was written after having the camera for
four months and using it with the housing for 9 days/26 dives.
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| 10-24-2003 |
Epson Stylus Photo RX500 Printer/Scanner/CopierLONG BEACH, Calif.--Oct. 23, 2003-- Epson is launching a new $249 scan-print-copy device optimized for a wide array of photographic applications and maximum ease of use with the Epson Stylus Photo RX500. This photography-focused all-in-one offers an advanced six-color printing engine and high performance 48-bit scanner that enables users to quickly and easily scan, copy and print high resolution photographs with or without the use of a personal computer.
Read the full Epson press release.
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| 10-23-2003 |
LetsGoDigital Reports On Two New Rollei Digicams
Our good friends over at LetsGoDigital have reported on two new digicams from Rollei
in Germany. The
Rollei dt4200 is a 4-megapixel 3x zoom compact with a docking station and will be
available in November. And the
Rollei dt4000 which is also a similar 4-megapixel 3x zoom compact but minus the docking
station. This new camera is also due in November.
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| 10-23-2003 |
RoadStor Portable Media Player Combines Photo Viewer, CD Burner, DVD and MP3 Players Into One Portable DeviceDEKALB, Ill. – Oct. 21, 2003 – Micro Solutions, Inc. today introduced its new RoadStor portable media player, a compact yet powerful product for viewing, copying, toting and sharing digital photos, audio and video almost anywhere with or without a computer. It is the first product on the market to combine a digital photo viewer, CD burner, DVD player and MP3 player all in one $249 package.
Read the full RoadStor press release.
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| 10-23-2003 |
Canon EOS 300D/Digital Rebel Firmware Upgrade
Canon has posted a firmware update for the EOS 300D / Digital Rebel on their BeBIT site
. This can be used on cameras with firmware version 1.0.2 to bring it up to firmware
version 1.1.1. According to Canon it increases the reliability of RemoteCapture application
when the camera is used. And increases the reliability of operations when used on Windows XP
and Mac OS X with [PTP] selected in [Communication].
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| 10-22-2003 |
Epson Unveils The Epson Stylus Photo R300 and R300MLONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 22, 2003 - Epson America Inc. has added two new photo printers to its product line-the EPSON Stylus Photo R300 and R300M. The EPSON Stylus Photo R300 and 300M are perfect for digital camera owners who want a flexible and easy to use photo solution. Both printers offer the same convenient and innovative features such as printing directly onto the surface of ink jet printable CDs and DVDs, and being able to print photos with or without a computer. The EPSON Stylus Photo R300M includes a 2.5" color preview monitor for viewing and selecting images before printing them. The preview monitor is not available on the EPSON Stylus Photo R300. These printer models are perfect for the digital photographer who uses a digital camera and wants to share photos with friends and family.
Read the full Epson press release.
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| 10-22-2003 |
Canon Powershot A80 Review Posted
Just posted is the Canon Powershot A80 review, this
is Canon's flagship "A" series camera with 4-megapixels, 3x zoom, swiveling LCD, metal
body and more. Check it out, this is another excellent camera.
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| 10-22-2003 |
Sony DSC-T1 World's Smallest Five Megapixel Camera
 SAN DIEGO, Oct. 21, 2003 - Sony took features found on more full-figured digital cameras and squeezed them into a slim, pocket-friendly design no larger than a deck of cards. Slide the front lens cover down and in just over one second, the Cyber-shot DSC-T1 digital camera's large 2.5" LCD viewfinder comes to life. It occupies roughly 2/3 of the camera's back-surface area, giving more room to see and show off images at the moment they are captured. Due to Sony's Real Imaging Processor circuit, it shoots full-resolution images in one second intervals, and captures four high-speed shots in less than two seconds. Available in Jan 2004 for $550. Read the full Sony press release.
 Cyber-shot DSC-U40 Expected in January for about $200, the stylish U40 camera will come in four colors (silver, black, dark blue and red) that match your mood or your outfit. Slide the front cover sideways and the two-megapixel camera comes to life in under one second giving enough time to capture candid shots.
Read the full Sony press release.
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| 10-21-2003 |
Epson Stylus Pro 4000: 7-Color Ultrachrome Inks & 17" Print WidthLONG BEACH, Calif.--Oct. 20, 2003-- Epson's newest and most advanced professional-level photographic printer to date is taking the form of a desktop design. The new Epson Stylus Pro 4000 creates exhibit-quality images up to 17 inches in width at speeds that nearly double that of previous Epson Stylus Pro printers. The printer features a new eight-channel printhead and seven-color Epson UltraChrome pigmented ink system that automatically switches between Matte Black and Photo Black inks for optimum print quality on different media surfaces. It's also packed with several other advanced features designed specifically around the needs of today's professional photographers, graphic designers, commercial printers, GIS mapping, CAD users and more. The Epson Stylus Pro 4000 is priced at $1,795 (estimated street price) and will begin shipping in January 2004.
Read the full Epson press release.
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| 10-21-2003 |
Addonics 16-in-1 Multi Function RecorderSAN JOSE, CA (October 21, 2003) – Addonics Technologies today announced a multi function digital media solution that does it all, whether you’re a digital media professional or consumer electronics enthusiast. The $249 Addonics MFR (Multi Function Recorder) is one of the most versatile data storage appliances on the market. The USB 2.0-compatible device merges the functions of a stand alone Home Theater DVD Player, a USB 2.0 DVD/CDRW; an 8-in-1 format flash memory reader/writer, and MP3 music player into one powerful portable peripheral that can be used for a wide range of digital media applications.
Read the full Addonics press release.
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| 10-18-2003 |
Pentax *istD SLR Review Posted
Read our Pentax *istD review |
Everything is done but the conclusion text and I'm planning on adding
some more sample photos later next week...but have decided to post what we
have so far as there's a lot of interest in this new SLR. Pentax has
created a small, lightweight and durable SLR that's compatible
which most every lens made for Pentax film cameras. They're also
making new "digital" lenses for this camera too. If you're in the enthusiast
category then you might want to check this camera out, we see it as a winner.
| 10-17-2003 |
New Reviews Just PostedJust posted today is the Pentax Optio S4 review, 4-megapixels, 3x zoom, alloy body that's the same height and width of a credit card. The Canon Powershot SD10 review, currently the smallest 4-megapixel camera on the market, available in four designer colors and filled with Canon technology. The Sony DSC-P92 review, 5-megapixels, 3x zoom in a mid-sized stylish and durable body.
And also posted is the Canon i860
Bubblejet Printer review, a highly versatile and extremely fast printer
for general purpose text and graphics as well as photo prints. Uses a new
5-color ink set with separate blacks for text and photo printing and is
PictBridge compatible.
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| 10-17-2003 |
DiMAGE Z1 and DiMAGE E323 Incorporate PictBridge Support for Direct PrintingMahwah, NJ (October 17, 2003) – Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. announces today official PictBridge support for two of the company’s newest digital cameras – the 3.2 megapixel DiMAGE Z1 and 3.2 megapixel DiMAGE E323. PictBridge, a new industry standard for the direct printing of images, allows a user to print directly from a PictBridge compatible digital camera connected via a cable to a PictBridge compatible printer without the use of a PC.
“PictBridge support provides consumers with more options for sharing their
digital photos than ever before,” said Jon Sienkiewicz, vice president of
marketing, Konica Minolta’s Camera Division. “We’re delighted that users of
our new DiMAGE Z1 and DiMAGE E323 cameras will now benefit by being able to
easily share prints of their digital images without using a computer.”
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| 10-16-2003 |
Belkin Media Reader for Apple iPod w/Dock ConnectorThe $99 Belkin Media Reader for iPod lets you store more than tunes. It gives you a great way to back up digital images to your iPod, and take them with you on the road. Your iPod's abundant storage handles thousands of digital photos and frees up your camera's disk space so you can take more pictures. Using software support that's built into your iPod (iPod software version 2.1 or later), transfer your pictures quickly via FireWire technology and you're ready to start shooting again. To retrieve the images, simply connect your iPod to your computer and import them into iPhoto or Image Capture. It's like having virtually unlimited storage space for all your photos.
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| 10-16-2003 |
C1 REBEL Offers Top Image Quality, Raw Workflow Support For New Canon Digital Rebel SLRPhase One, the world leader in professional digital imaging camera backs and image- processing software, is pleased to announce the official release of their C1 REBEL RAW Workflow V1.0 for Windows. This latest version in the C1 DSLR line of RAW Workflow Software supports the Canon 300D Rebel™ Digital SLR exclusively, and is available at an introductory price of $29. A free 15-day trial download and purchase links are available at www.PictureFlow.com. Capture One™ DSLR software has firmly established itself as the most efficient workflow solution for the high-quality conversion of RAW image files from Canon and Nikon Professional DSLR cameras. With the release of C1 REBEL, the workflow and quality advantages of the patent-pending Phase One image processing algorithms are utilized to bring out the best image quality from the Canon 300D. While the feature set is somewhat reduced as compared to the C1 LE Version, C1 REBEL offers a fully color-managed ICC processing environment and provides the same efficient workflow as well as identical processing quality of its higher priced sibling programs, C1 PRO ($499) and C1 LE, ($99) which are used by thousands of photographic pros and enthusiasts worldwide. A future release of C1 REBEL V2.0 (1st qtr 2004) will include support for the most popular Canon Powershot “Point & Shoot“ cameras that support the RAW image format and will be a free upgrade to all registered users of C1 REBEL V1.0. In addition, both C1 LE (Win) and C1 PRO (Win/Mac) will offer 300D support in soon to be released free-of-charge upgrades for registered users.
Read the full C1 Rebel press release.
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| 10-14-2003 |
Konica Minolta Introduces Stylish New Dimage G400 Digital Camera
 Mahwah, NJ (October 14, 2003) - Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc., announces today the new high-performance compact DiMAGE G400 4.0 megapixel digital camera. The ergonomically designed Konica Minolta DiMAGE G400 creates beautiful images at the touch of a button. Featuring a built-in 3x optical zoom lens, sleek metal exterior with an impressive 0.7-second startup time, autofocusing, autoexposure, auto white-balance, and other creative capabilities this new compact camera is ready to go at a moment's notice.
Read the full G400 press release.
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| 10-13-2003 |
New Camera Reviews Just PostedJust posted is the Pentax Optio 33WR review, a compact 3-megapixel camera with a 2.8x optical zoom and a weather resistant case. It's not an underwater camera but it will handle whatever the elements throw at it and is ideal for water sports, the beach, hiking or wherever you might not want to take a lesser camera. The Toshiba PDR-5300 review, a very compact 5-megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom lens in a stylish and rugged stainless steel body.
And the Casio Exilim EX-S20, a credit card sized
camera with 2-megapixels of resolution and a durable metal body. They don't come any
smaller than this and easily slips into any pocket or purse.
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| 10-12-2003 |
WetPixel.com Covers the 2003 DEMA Show
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If you're wondering what's new and interesting in underwater digi-photography gear then check
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| 10-07-2003 |
New Epson Stylus CX6400 Scan-Print-Copy Device Offers Office-Level Productivity, Durable Output And Wide Array Of InputsLONG BEACH, Calif. -- Oct. 6, 2003 -- Epson is launching a new scan-print-copy device that is optimized for office-level workloads and busy households with the $199 EPSON Stylus CX6400. This low-profile, space-saving device triples as a scanner, PC-free printer and PC-free color copier, offering a high-end combination of features and performance. Some of these include a digital locking feature, Epson's new photo restoration technology and easy-to-navigate LCD panel with lights that help guide users through menu choices. It also incorporates Epson's renowned DURABrite inks and several advanced imaging tools for everyday text and imaging needs, in addition to a variety of input slots for today's most popular memory cards.
Read the full Epson press release.
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| 10-07-2003 |
Epson Unveils Affordable $59 Stylus C64 PrinterLONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 6, 2003 - Epson America Inc. introduced the EPSON Stylus C64 today - the company's most affordable all-purpose DuraBrite ink jet printer to date. The Stylus C64 replaces the Stylus C62, is available for an estimated street price of $59 and offers several features designed especially for value-driven customers who are looking for a simple printing solution at home. The Stylus C64 is equipped with Epson's exclusive and renowned DuraBrite ink for water resistance, smudge resistance and light resistance for durable, long lasting results that make it easy to preserve cherished photos or important documents. This printer enables anyone to print brilliant borderless 4" x 6" snapshots, as well as text and graphics with ease and offers up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi and variable size ink droplets-as small as four picoliters-for sharp, vivid output. The Stylus C64 is able to speed through tasks with print speeds of up to 17 pages per minute (ppm) for black text and up to 9 ppm in color.
Read the full Epson press release.
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| 10-07-2003 |
SMaL Camera Announces Ultra-Pocket 4 Rapid Development KitCambridge, Mass. (October 7, 2003) - SMaL Camera Technologies, a developer of electronic imaging solutions and enabler of award-winning super-thin digital still cameras, announced today its new Ultra-Pocket® 4 rapid development kit for 2-megapixel credit card cameras with color TFT display. The Ultra-Pocket 4 kit enables OEMs and ODMs to quickly fill the void in the 2-megapixel digital camera market for extremely thin, fashionable, and portable cameras for the on-the-go lifestyle - in the $150 retail price range.
The Ultra-Pocket 4 kit includes everything OEMs require for fast time-to-market: a 2-
megapixel color CMOS image sensor with Autobrite, ASIC controller, lithium-polymer
rechargeable battery, taking lens, optical viewfinder and complete reference design
specifications. The kit is available now to qualified OEMs eager to ship products into
the marketplace in early 2004.
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| 10-07-2003 |
Delkin's New 32-bit PCMCIA CF AdapterPoway CA, October 7, 2003 Delkin Devices Inc., maker of premium quality eFilm memory cards and other innovative products for camera stores worldwide, has introduced the fastest PCMCIA Adapter 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 ushers in a new phase of adapter performance. PCMCIA adapters have long been popular for their convenient size and ease of use for quick file transfers form memory cards to laptop computers. The eFilm PRO CardBus 32 is the only adapter that achieves maximum speeds from the popular high-speed professional grade CompactFlash (CF) memory cards that are currently popular with high-end SLR digital cameras. The CardBus 32 adapter allows CF memory cards to work in the PC Card slot on most Windows based laptops and uses the high speed CardBus PCMCIA standard.
The Delkin CardBus 32 adapter has a theoretical maximum speed of 132MB/s. Speed in
real world applications is determined by the speed of the CPU and flash chips within
the CF card. High-speed cards like the Delkin eFilm PRO and the IBM Microdrive will
operate much faster than other cards not designed to be high speed. Delkin CardBus 32
adapters also utilize a patented chip, which reduces the burden on the host CPU to 10%
or less, further increasing the value of this product. The Delkin CardBus 32 adapter
is currently shipping with a retail price of $59.99. The Delkin CardBus adapter is
available from independent photo stores worldwide and www.Delkin.com.
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| 10-07-2003 |
Minolta G500 Review Posted, Z1 Review Concluded
I just posted our Minolta DiMAGE G500
review of this very compact 5-megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom and
housed in a stylish and durable steel case. This is the first co-branded camera
from the new Konica-Minolta company and is also sold as the Konica KD-510Z.
I've also posted our Minolta DiMAGE Z1
review complete now with sample photos and conclusion. The Z1 is a compact
3-megapixel camera with a super 10x (38-380mm equivalent) optical zoom lens.
From sports fanatics to bird watchers, the Z1 is sure to please with a zoom lens
that gets you close to the action no matter where it is.
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| 10-06-2003 |
Nikon Cuts Prices of Coolpix Cameras and Coolscan ScannersNikon USA has posted the following price drops on Coolpix digital cameras and mail-in rebates on Coolscan film scanners:
Nikon Super Coolscan IV ED $200 mail-in rebate, Super Coolscan 4000 ED $200 mail-in rebate and Super Coolscan 8000 ED - $500 mail-in rebate.
Read the full Nikon press release.
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| 10-05-2003 |
Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom First Look Posted
I just posted our Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom
First Look at a pre-production level camera. This is an upgrade of the C-5050
Zoom and features a 4x optical zoom lens with wide angle coverage from 27-110mm.
Also new is the fully-articulated 1.8" color LCD monitor that lets you use it
comfortably from any angle as well as turned around to the front for self-portraits.
This is a top of the line 5-megapixel camera with every possible exposure mode and
complete image adjustment controls too. It will be available in November and we will
update our review with sample photos and a conclusion as soon as we get a hold of a
production level camera.
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| 10-02-2003 |
Panasonic's New Lumix DMC-FZ10 is First 4-Megapixel Consumer Camera With 12X Zoom Read our FZ10 user reviewSECAUCUS, NJ (October 2, 2003) -- Panasonic, creator of the celebrated Lumix(tm) line of digital cameras, introduces the industry's first 4-megapixel consumer digital camera with 12x optical zoom. Featuring F2.8 brightness throughout the entire zoom range, the camera's powerful 12x zoom is equivalent to a 35 - 420mm zoom lens on a conventional 35mm film camera. Its precision Leica lens, extraordinary telephoto features and no-lag processing speed enable this camera to capture every detail of distant or quick-moving subjects with superb brightness and clarity. The new, high-performance DMC-FZ10 Lumix camera is targeted for retail introduction in November, and will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $599.00.
Read the full DMC-FZ10 press release.
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| 10-02-2003 |
LetsGoDigital Uncovers New Panasonic Lumix CamerasOur friends over at LetsGoDigital.org have uncovered a host of new Panasonic Lumix digital cameras. The upcoming DMC-LC1, a 5-megapixel camera with wide 28-90mm Leica lens and very definite Leica body styling like their M series 35mm rangefinder cameras of the past. Major features are lens-mounted rings for both zoom and focus as well as aperture and a top mounted shutter speed dial. Due for delivery in spring of 2004.
The new Lumix DMC-FZ10
which is a 4-megapixel camera with a Leica 12x superzoom lens with the MEGA O.I.S.
image stabilization system. The design is similar to the existing DMC-FZ1 model
which is very compact for a camera with this long of a focal length lens.
Next up are the
Lumix DMC-FX5 and DMC-FX1 compact 4-megapixel and 3-megapixel cameras with 3x
optical zooms that also employ the MEGA O.I.S.
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| 10-02-2003 |
Canon Firmware Updates for PictBridge CompatibilityCanon Japan has posted firmware updates for Powershot S400 (Ixus 400), G5, S50, A70, A60, A300, SD100 (Digital IXUS II) cameras. This update adds PictBridge printer support so they'll work with all the new Canon photo printers and printers from other manufacturers that support the new PictBridge standard.
Get your firmware upgrade at the
Canon BeBIT site
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| 10-02-2003 |
ACD Systems Releases Latest Version of its Flagship Digital Imaging Software - ACDSee 6.0VICTORIA, British Columbia - ACD Systems International Inc. (TSE:ASA), has released ACDSee 6.0, the newest version of its flagship digital imaging software program for consumer and corporate markets. ACDSee is known for its speed, ease-of-use and powerful image management capabilities including features for viewing, organizing, searching, printing and sharing digital image collections of any size. New features in ACDSee 6.0 include the ability to rate images, burn photos to CD/DVDs and quickly view and locate photos from different folders and categories with the Easy Select and Selective Browsing features. ACDSee 6.0 solves the problem facing the escalating digital imaging market by offering an easy solution for managing large volumes of images. The new Easy Select feature allows users to select multiple folders and categories to get a combined view of all images that are contained in them. The robust Selective Browsing feature, unique to ACDSee 6.0, takes the frustration and time out of looking for images by combing the search results from different folders and categories simultaneously and then displaying all the images in one window. After easily finding their images, users can place their selection in an Image Basket where they are temporarily ready for editing, creating an HTML album ready to share on the web or email to friends and family. ACDSee 6.0 also boasts a new Image Rating system, in which photos can be assigned a numerical rating. Image Rating assists users in sorting and searching their images and helps them to distinguish the quality of their photos.
ACDSee 6.0 in English is available for $49.99 (USD) for the full version, or
$39.99 (USD) for the upgrade from ACDSee 5.0. Volume licensing for ACDSee 6.0
is available and special pricing is offered for five and ten user licenses.
For more information visit our website at
www.ACDSYSTEMS.com.
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| 10-01-2003 |
Olympus Launches World's First Global Support Program For Professional PhotographersMelville, New York, October 1, 2003 - Olympus America Inc. today announced the launch of the world's first global professional support program for professional photographers. Olympus Global Professional Services (GPS) will begin supporting photographers this October with the launch of the world's first 100% all-digital interchangeable lens SLR system: the Olympus E-1 with Zuiko Digital Specific Lenses. The program will provide comprehensive support to registered GPS professionals in the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan and Korea, with other countries expected to be added in the future. "Olympus Global Professional Services means that, for the first time, a photographer will be able to buy a professional camera in New York and get service for it in Paris," said John Knaur, senior marketing manager, Olympus America Inc. "The launch of this program in conjunction with our Digital SLR System shows the depth of our commitment to the professional photography market." Other examples of that commitment include Olympus sponsorships of the U.S. Open, 7th on 6th Fashion Week, and a series of professional digital photography exhibitions. Olympus Global Professional Services will offer registered Olympus GPS professionals expedited repairs, toll free technical support, loaner equipment for testing and special assignments, and warranty service in all participating countries. Photographers will also be able to access a dedicated Olympus Global Professional Services website featuring a database of Olympus professional digital photography products, an online magazine, and a gallery for participating pros. A toll free number with English language support will be available in all countries. In addition, Olympus will assign each professional a unique user ID number to facilitate tracking and coordination of repairs. The launch of Olympus Global Professional Services is timed to coincide with the first shipments of Olympus E-1 Digital SLRs, Zuiko Digital Specific Lenses, and E-Accessories in October. Developed with extensive input from professional photographers, the Olympus Digital SLR System is an uncompromising realization of the full benefits of pure digital technology, with body and lenses designed to perfectly match the image sensor. The E-1 with Digital Specific Lenses offers powerful advantages in terms of image quality, durability, speed, and camera and lens size.
Olympus Global Professional Services is open to qualified professional photographers and there is no fee
to participate. Photographers will be able to
register online or download an application to send in via
regular mail.
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| 10-01-2003 |
Minolta DiMAGE E323 Review PostedWe might just as well keep the Minolta news flowing... Just posted is the Minolta DiMAGE E323 review. This is an entry level 3-megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom and surprisingly good image quality. It's not the most compact camera around but it isn't a big camera either and fits comfortably in your palm. If you're in the market for a good 3-megapixel camera that is afforably priced then check out the E323.
We are currently working with production models of the Minolta A1 and Z1, look for
both of these reviews to be concluded soon.
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| 10-01-2003 |
Minolta Announces Availability Of Dimage Messenger Version 2.0Ramsey, NJ (September 29, 2003) - Minolta Corporation announces the availability of Minolta DiMAGE Messenger 2.0. Current users of DiMAGE Messenger v1.01 who have purchased the program can upgrade their version for free at: www.minoltausa.com/eprise/main/MinoltaUSA/MUSAContent/CPG/cpg_index
This enhanced digital imaging software product is ideal for real estate agents, law
enforcement agencies, sellers and buyers on auction Web sites, educators and more.
Minolta's new DiMAGE Messenger 2.0 software program allows users to automatically link
written text, additional images or an audio track to specific portions of digital
images, share the combination with others via e-mail or printed copy, and invite
related comments to be added from the receiver - all in just a few, simple steps. In
addition, a new search feature allows specific comments to be located quickly.
Searches can be made by word, date of entry, or user name.
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| 10-01-2003 |
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc., Formed On October 1, 2003Mahwah, NJ (October 1, 2003) - Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc., a new company that combines the strengths of Konica Photo Imaging, Inc. and Minolta Corporation, announced the official start of business operations in the United States effective October 1, 2003. Minolta veteran Henry Okamura was named president of the newly formed business unit, headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey. Simultaneously, Konica executive Yasuo Matsumoto, was selected to lead a separate business operation focused on office copiers and other business-related technologies known as Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. consists of three sales divisions that will each continue to maintain normal business operations as they have in the past. These are the Camera Division, headed by Yoshi Ito, president, the Photo Imaging Division, headed by Bob Striano, president, and the Instrument Systems Division, headed by Kaoru Morishita, general manager. "This merger is more than a business transaction - it is a marriage of two of the world's most highly respected imaging companies and a blend of the most talented people in our industry," said Henry Okamura, president of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. "Clearly the new company is well positioned to take advantage of the many opportunities ahead and offer more to our dealers and consumers as a complete imaging company from input through output."
Products and imaging services provided by Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc.
will adopt the new Konica Minolta Group logo. Cameras will continue to be branded
Minolta and film will continue to be branded Konica. Additionally, the corporate
message, "The essentials of imaging," which expresses Konica Minolta's goal to deliver
innovative products and services to its customers, will be utilized by all Konica
Minolta business units worldwide.
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