04/30/2003: Lexar Media Ships 2GB CF Card Speed Rated at 40X
FREMONT, Calif., April 30, 2003 - Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq:LEXR), a leading designer, developer and marketer of award-winning high-performance digital media and accessories, today announces the shipment of 2GB 40X-speed Professional Series CompactFlash cards. The superior 40X-speed cards are guaranteed to be capable of a minimum sustained write speed of 6MB/s, and may operate up to a maximum write speed of 7MB/s or more. The 2GB Type I cards are expected to have a retail price of .99. The large capacity cards were developed primarily for professional photographers who often prefer to shoot large image files, such as TIFF and RAW, and have a need for high-speed, high capacity memory cards. In addition to carrying a 40X speed rating, the Professional Series cards include Write Acceleration (WA) technology for additional speed performance in certain cameras. Working in conjunction with WA enabled cameras, Write Acceleration increases throughput to take better...[read more]
04/30/2003: I/O Magic's 20GB Digital Photo Library
I/OMagic's USB 20GB Hard Drive w/Built-in 6-in-1 Card Reader is a portable palm-sized storage device that is a great solution for all of your digital data storage needs. Combining the high storage capacity with rechargeable battery, the drive allows users to transfer high-resolution photos or digital data from memory cards into the built-in 20GB HDD. The lithium battery provides up to 2.5 hours of use and can be recharged approximately 500 times. Reads directly from CompactFlash Type I and II cards including IBM Microdrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Secure Digital and MultiMedia Card media. The suggested price is only .99....[read more]
04/30/2003: Jasc Software Releases Paint Shop Pro 8
Jasc Software, Inc. announced today the availability of Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8, recognized as the most complete photo and graphics editor. As part of the Paint Shop family of digital imaging and photography software, Paint Shop Pro 8 combines automatic and precision photo editing and graphic design tools with an integrated learning system to help users produce superior results. Paint Shop Pro 8 introduces -- Automated Productivity Scripts™ and Dynamic Personalization™. These industry firsts leverage open industry standards to deliver flexibility and workflow automation, driving increased productivity. Dynamic Personalization gives users the freedom to move their favorite or commonly used functions to the forefront, creating unique menus, toolbars, keyboard shortcuts and workspaces. Users can also create specific work environments based on the tasks they want to accomplish. Automated Productivity Scripts let users record, edit and replay commonly used commands, brush strokes and photo finishing techniques to enhance single...[read more]
The P700 series is geared toward digital photographers interested in creating prints that rival photo lab quality. A sister product to the Z700 series, the P700 series offers the same technology listed above, with the addition of on-board camera card readers to further simplify the digital photo printing experience. The P700 series also ships with both a color and photo cartridge, for brilliant six-color printing. Accommodating six camera card types - CompactFlash I & II, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, Memory Stick and Multi-Media Card - the P700 Series supports virtually all leading digital cameras. Priced at *, Lexmark's P700 is the first sub- photo printer with camera card readers. Read the entire Lexmark press release....[read more]
04/30/2003: Still Time Left To Enroll In Alaska Digital Photo Cruise
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04/30/2003: Still Time Left To Enroll In Alaska Digital Photo Cruise
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The P700 series is geared toward digital photographers interested in creating prints that rival photo lab quality. A sister product to the Z700 series, the P700 series offers the same technology listed above, with the addition of on-board camera card readers to further simplify the digital photo printing experience. The P700 series also ships with both a color and photo cartridge, for brilliant six-color printing. Accommodating six camera card types - CompactFlash I & II, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, Memory Stick and Multi-Media Card - the P700 Series supports virtually all leading digital cameras. Priced at *, Lexmark's P700 is the first sub- photo printer with camera card readers. Read the entire Lexmark press release....[read more]
04/30/2003: Jasc Software Releases Paint Shop Pro 8
Jasc Software, Inc. announced today the availability of Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8, recognized as the most complete photo and graphics editor. As part of the Paint Shop family of digital imaging and photography software, Paint Shop Pro 8 combines automatic and precision photo editing and graphic design tools with an integrated learning system to help users produce superior results. Paint Shop Pro 8 introduces -- Automated Productivity Scripts? and Dynamic Personalization?. These industry firsts leverage open industry standards to deliver flexibility and workflow automation, driving increased productivity. Dynamic Personalization gives users the freedom to move their favorite or commonly used functions to the forefront, creating unique menus, toolbars, keyboard shortcuts and workspaces. Users can also create specific work environments based on the tasks they want to accomplish. Automated Productivity Scripts let users record, edit and replay commonly used commands, brush strokes and photo finishing techniques to enhance single photos...[read more]
04/30/2003: I/O Magic's 20GB Digital Photo Library
I/OMagic's USB 20GB Hard Drive w/Built-in 6-in-1 Card Reader is a portable palm-sized storage device that is a great solution for all of your digital data storage needs. Combining the high storage capacity with rechargeable battery, the drive allows users to transfer high-resolution photos or digital data from memory cards into the built-in 20GB HDD. The lithium battery provides up to 2.5 hours of use and can be recharged approximately 500 times. Reads directly from CompactFlash Type I and II cards including IBM Microdrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Secure Digital and MultiMedia Card media. The suggested price is only .99....[read more]
04/30/2003: Lexar Media Ships 2GB CF Card Speed Rated at 40X
FREMONT, Calif., April 30, 2003 - Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq:LEXR), a leading designer, developer and marketer of award-winning high-performance digital media and accessories, today announces the shipment of 2GB 40X-speed Professional Series CompactFlash cards. The superior 40X-speed cards are guaranteed to be capable of a minimum sustained write speed of 6MB/s, and may operate up to a maximum write speed of 7MB/s or more. The 2GB Type I cards are expected to have a retail price of .99. The large capacity cards were developed primarily for professional photographers who often prefer to shoot large image files, such as TIFF and RAW, and have a need for high-speed, high capacity memory cards. In addition to carrying a 40X speed rating, the Professional Series cards include Write Acceleration (WA) technology for additional speed performance in certain cameras. Working in conjunction with WA enabled cameras, Write Acceleration increases throughput to take better...[read more]
04/29/2003: Phase One and PictureFlow Announce Joint Cooperation on RAW Conversion Software
Phase One (Denmark), maker of Capture One DSLR RAW conversion software for Canon and Nikon cameras, is announcing a joint cooperation with PictureFlow LLC (US), maker of YarcPlus RAW conversion software for Canon cameras. As part of this mutual agreement, PictureFlow will become a sales and support channel for Capture One RAW conversion software and Michael Tapes, co-author of YarcPlus, will serve as Product and Marketing Consultant to the Capture One DSLR Product Group. YarcPlus and Archive Creator will continue to be sold and supported by PictureFlow. As a special limited time promotion, PictureFlow will be offering a discount to all of its customers who purchase Capture One DSLR Limited Edition within the next 14 days. A mailing will be sent to all registered users of YarcPlus and Archive Creator with special purchasing instructions. Capture One DSLR Limited Edition is available for download and purchase from the www.pictureflow.com as...[read more]
04/29/2003: Phase One and PictureFlow Announce Joint Cooperation on RAW Conversion Software
Phase One (Denmark), maker of Capture One DSLR RAW conversion software for Canon and Nikon cameras, is announcing a joint cooperation with PictureFlow LLC (US), maker of YarcPlus RAW conversion software for Canon cameras. As part of this mutual agreement, PictureFlow will become a sales and support channel for Capture One RAW conversion software and Michael Tapes, co-author of YarcPlus, will serve as Product and Marketing Consultant to the Capture One DSLR Product Group. YarcPlus and Archive Creator will continue to be sold and supported by PictureFlow. As a special limited time promotion, PictureFlow will be offering a discount to all of its customers who purchase Capture One DSLR Limited Edition within the next 14 days. A mailing will be sent to all registered users of YarcPlus and Archive Creator with special purchasing instructions. Capture One DSLR Limited Edition is available for download and purchase from the www.pictureflow.com as well...[read more]
04/28/2003: CCD Shortage Delays Production of new Digicams
The release of several new digital still cameras models is delayed in Japan. Fiji Film postponed the introduction of FinePix F700, which was originally going to be released in early May 2003, to summer 2003. Matsushita Electric postponed release of the Lumix DMC-LC33 by one month to mid May 2003. Olympus put off sales of CAMEDIA C-750 Ultra Zoom to mid June 2003. It was initially set to be available in late April 2003. The reason for these delays is scarce components, with severe shortages in CCDs. The CEO of Olympus complains that manufacturing cannot keep up with demand because of the device shortage. Different models of digital still cameras require slightly different CCDs. Camera manufacturers would like to deliver high volumes at the time of introduction of the products; however, CCDs typically have low yields at the initial stage of manufacturing. By the time the yield problem is...[read more]
04/28/2003: CCD Shortage Delays Production of new Digicams
The release of several new digital still cameras models is delayed in Japan. Fiji Film postponed the introduction of FinePix F700, which was originally going to be released in early May 2003, to summer 2003. Matsushita Electric postponed release of the Lumix DMC-LC33 by one month to mid May 2003. Olympus put off sales of CAMEDIA C-750 Ultra Zoom to mid June 2003. It was initially set to be available in late April 2003. The reason for these delays is scarce components, with severe shortages in CCDs. The CEO of Olympus complains that manufacturing cannot keep up with demand because of the device shortage. Different models of digital still cameras require slightly different CCDs. Camera manufacturers would like to deliver high volumes at the time of introduction of the products; however, CCDs typically have low yields at the initial stage of manufacturing. By the time the yield problem is under...[read more]
04/25/2003: Olympus Partners With America 24-7, The Largest Photography Project In History
Melville, New York, April 25, 2003 - Today Olympus America announced that it will reunite with photo visionaries Rick Smolan and David Elliot Cohen, original creators of the highly acclaimed Day in the Life series of photography books, for America 24-7, the largest collaborative photography event in history. The project will center around an epic one-week digital photo shoot May 12th-18th involving 1,000 of the world's most talented photojournalists and an army of participating amateurs from the American public. All will vie for the chance to be published by capturing the most compelling digital images representing their views of American life. Dispatched by America 24-7, this huge corps of digital photographers extending from coast to coast will be asked to shoot images for a digital time capsule representing life in America over the course of one week. "Olympus is demonstrating its commitment to digital photography and all that it...[read more]
FREMONT, Calif., April 22, 2003 -- Lexar Media, the world leader in high-performance USB enabled digital media, announces today that the company will be a primary sponsor of America 24/7, the largest collaborative photo project in U.S. history. For one week, beginning May 12, 2003, America 24/7 will dispatch 1,000 professional photojournalists in all 50 states, armed with digital cameras and Lexar Media High-Speed Series CompactFlash, with the goal of creating a digital time capsule of American life. "America 24/7 marks a milestone in photographic and publishing history and Lexar Media is proud to be selected to help make this project possible," said Eric Stang, president and CEO, Lexar Media. "Lexar Media High-Speed CompactFlash cards will allow participating photographers to take full advantage of their camera's speed capability and are extremely durable for the harsh conditions some might encounter during the week-long shoot." Lexar Media will also provide the...[read more]
FREMONT, Calif., April 22, 2003 -- Lexar Media, the world leader in high-performance USB enabled digital media, announces today that the company will be a primary sponsor of America 24/7, the largest collaborative photo project in U.S. history. For one week, beginning May 12, 2003, America 24/7 will dispatch 1,000 professional photojournalists in all 50 states, armed with digital cameras and Lexar Media High-Speed Series CompactFlash, with the goal of creating a digital time capsule of American life. "America 24/7 marks a milestone in photographic and publishing history and Lexar Media is proud to be selected to help make this project possible," said Eric Stang, president and CEO, Lexar Media. "Lexar Media High-Speed CompactFlash cards will allow participating photographers to take full advantage of their camera's speed capability and are extremely durable for the harsh conditions some might encounter during the week-long shoot." Lexar Media will also provide the photojournalists...[read more]
04/25/2003: Olympus Partners With America 24-7, The Largest Photography Project In History
Melville, New York, April 25, 2003 - Today Olympus America announced that it will reunite with photo visionaries Rick Smolan and David Elliot Cohen, original creators of the highly acclaimed Day in the Life series of photography books, for America 24-7, the largest collaborative photography event in history. The project will center around an epic one-week digital photo shoot May 12th-18th involving 1,000 of the world's most talented photojournalists and an army of participating amateurs from the American public. All will vie for the chance to be published by capturing the most compelling digital images representing their views of American life. Dispatched by America 24-7, this huge corps of digital photographers extending from coast to coast will be asked to shoot images for a digital time capsule representing life in America over the course of one week. "Olympus is demonstrating its commitment to digital photography and all that it envelops...[read more]
04/22/2003: Still More New Reviews!
Just posted in the last day or two - the Ricoh RR30 review an entry-level priced 3 megapixel camera with 3x zoom and some advanced features including a very fast shutter response time. And another one of the mini-mini cameras, the Pentax OptioS, so small it literally fits inside of an Altoids tin. Small but powerful with a 3-megapixel imager and a 3x optical zoom. Check them out. Reviews in progress are: Sony DSC-P8, Mavica CD500, Casio EX-Z3 production model so we'll finish the first look review and post sample photos and the 5-megapixel HP Photosmart 935. And of course there are still more cameras coming later....[read more]
04/22/2003: Ulead Digital Image Slideshow Software Now Available for Mac
Torrance, CA – April 22, 2003 – Ulead Systems, Inc., a leading developer of image and video editing, 3D animation, and DVD authoring software, today introduced DVD PictureShow for Mac, digital image slideshow creation software for the Macintosh platform. DVD PictureShow for Mac lets consumers easily assemble digital images, create sophisticated DVD navigation and polished menus using templates such as holiday, vacation, and romantic. Adding text, background music and importing images for menu backgrounds give slideshows a personal touch. The software burns to either CD or DVD discs for playback on a TV using a standard DVD player or on a computer using a CD or DVD drive. With an intuitive step-by-step workflow, DVD PictureShow for Mac lets anyone easily create high-quality, digital image slideshows to watch on TV or a computer. Within each slideshow, it's easy to assemble, arrange, rotate and set the interval time between photos. Jazz...[read more]
04/22/2003: Ulead Digital Image Slideshow Software Now Available for Mac
Torrance, CA ? April 22, 2003 ? Ulead Systems, Inc., a leading developer of image and video editing, 3D animation, and DVD authoring software, today introduced DVD PictureShow for Mac, digital image slideshow creation software for the Macintosh platform. DVD PictureShow for Mac lets consumers easily assemble digital images, create sophisticated DVD navigation and polished menus using templates such as holiday, vacation, and romantic. Adding text, background music and importing images for menu backgrounds give slideshows a personal touch. The software burns to either CD or DVD discs for playback on a TV using a standard DVD player or on a computer using a CD or DVD drive. With an intuitive step-by-step workflow, DVD PictureShow for Mac lets anyone easily create high-quality, digital image slideshows to watch on TV or a computer. Within each slideshow, it's easy to assemble, arrange, rotate and set the interval time between photos. Jazz up...[read more]
04/22/2003: Still More New Reviews!
Just posted in the last day or two - the Ricoh RR30 review an entry-level priced 3 megapixel camera with 3x zoom and some advanced features including a very fast shutter response time. And another one of the mini-mini cameras, the Pentax OptioS, so small it literally fits inside of an Altoids tin. Small but powerful with a 3-megapixel imager and a 3x optical zoom. Check them out. Reviews in progress are: Sony DSC-P8, Mavica CD500, Casio EX-Z3 production model so we'll finish the first look review and post sample photos and the 5-megapixel HP Photosmart 935. And of course there are still more cameras coming later....[read more]
New Printer Offers a Complete Printing Solution for Digital Lifestyles LONG BEACH, Calif., April 16, 2003 - Epson America Inc. is introducing the first photo printer under that has the capability to print directly onto CDs and DVDs without adhesive labels. The EPSON Stylus Photo 900 is Epson's latest addition to its award-winning photo printer line and is the second printer in the line to include the technology for printing directly onto ink-jet printable CDs and DVDs. At this remarkably low price, this technology is now more affordable and convenient than ever before. Read the entire Epson press release....[read more]
04/16/2003: Phase One Releases Capture One DSLR Limited Edition
Phase One has just released their new Capture One DSLR Limited Edition software that supports Canon EOS 10D, D60, D30 and Nikon D100. The software operates in an English language version on a Windows platform only. Priced at just EUR 99 and available from www.phaseone.com as a 15 days trial download or purchase from Phase One E-Shop. Capture One DSLR Limited Edition is a "scaled down" version of the Capture One DSLR but offers the same excellent raw image processing capabilities for the most popular digital SLR cameras in the prosumer market. The batch processing capabilities have been reduced and several pro features has been eliminated including tethered operation, batch renaming, multiple image targets, image scaling / resizing, camera browsing, dual CPU support for image conversion, CMYK conversion, color editor and moire plug-in. Furthermore ICC color profiles has been reduced from four to one. Check out the Capture One...[read more]
04/16/2003: Sony Recalls DSC-P1 Cameras Because of Battery Defect
This just in from the Photo Marketing Association's Daily News Update: Sony Corp., Tokyo, Japan, will conduct checkups and repair free of charge digital cameras with battery problems, Kyodo News reported Wednesday, citing company officials. Subject to the recall are all of Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-P1 cameras, which were sold from October 2000, the officials said, adding production of the camera ended in September 2001. Sony refused to disclose the sales volume of the model, but industry analysts estimate it at 500,000 units worldwide, the report said. Sony said it will check the camera's main unit and the battery charger and repair defective parts and replace related software. The recall follows complaints from users about faster-than-usual battery shutoffs or possible battery drainage. For more information click here....[read more]
New Printer Offers a Complete Printing Solution for Digital Lifestyles LONG BEACH, Calif., April 16, 2003 - Epson America Inc. is introducing the first photo printer under that has the capability to print directly onto CDs and DVDs without adhesive labels. The EPSON Stylus Photo 900 is Epson's latest addition to its award-winning photo printer line and is the second printer in the line to include the technology for printing directly onto ink-jet printable CDs and DVDs. At this remarkably low price, this technology is now more affordable and convenient than ever before. Read the entire Epson press release....[read more]
04/16/2003: Sony Recalls DSC-P1 Cameras Because of Battery Defect
This just in from the Photo Marketing Association's Daily News Update: Sony Corp., Tokyo, Japan, will conduct checkups and repair free of charge digital cameras with battery problems, Kyodo News reported Wednesday, citing company officials. Subject to the recall are all of Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-P1 cameras, which were sold from October 2000, the officials said, adding production of the camera ended in September 2001. Sony refused to disclose the sales volume of the model, but industry analysts estimate it at 500,000 units worldwide, the report said. Sony said it will check the camera's main unit and the battery charger and repair defective parts and replace related software. The recall follows complaints from users about faster-than-usual battery shutoffs or possible battery drainage. For more information click here....[read more]
04/16/2003: Phase One Releases Capture One DSLR Limited Edition
Phase One has just released their new Capture One DSLR Limited Edition software that supports Canon EOS 10D, D60, D30 and Nikon D100. The software operates in an English language version on a Windows platform only. Priced at just EUR 99 and available from www.phaseone.com as a 15 days trial download or purchase from Phase One E-Shop. Capture One DSLR Limited Edition is a "scaled down" version of the Capture One DSLR but offers the same excellent raw image processing capabilities for the most popular digital SLR cameras in the prosumer market. The batch processing capabilities have been reduced and several pro features has been eliminated including tethered operation, batch renaming, multiple image targets, image scaling / resizing, camera browsing, dual CPU support for image conversion, CMYK conversion, color editor and moire plug-in. Furthermore ICC color profiles has been reduced from four to one. Check out the Capture One DSLR...[read more]
04/12/2003: More New Camera Reviews Posted
It may be slow around here as far as news is concerned but it's not a slow time in our review department. Posted in the last couple of days are the Contax TVS Digital review, a rather expensive "boutique" camera from Contax with a 5-megapixel imager and a Carl Zeiss T* 3x optical zoom. Next up is a pair from Minolta, the 4-megapixel 4x zoom DiMAGE S414 and the 5-megapixel 3x zoom DiMAGE F300 compact. And finally, the entry-level Canon Powershot A300 for those that want an easy to use digicam but with some advanced features. Go check 'em out....[read more]
04/12/2003: More New Camera Reviews Posted
It may be slow around here as far as news is concerned but it's not a slow time in our review department. Posted in the last couple of days are the Contax TVS Digital review, a rather expensive "boutique" camera from Contax with a 5-megapixel imager and a Carl Zeiss T* 3x optical zoom. Next up is a pair from Minolta, the 4-megapixel 4x zoom DiMAGE S414 and the 5-megapixel 3x zoom DiMAGE F300 compact. And finally, the entry-level Canon Powershot A300 for those that want an easy to use digicam but with some advanced features. Go check 'em out....[read more]
04/11/2003: Lightbox 3.0 Adds Extensive New Features And File Support for Digital Camera Users
10 April 2003 - Conceiva, a leading developer of software and services for creative professionals, has launched the new version of Lightbox and has added extensive new features and file support for digital photography enthusiasts. "Lightbox 3.0 is the perfect viewing tool for all digital photographers," stated Paul Schumann, CEO of Conceiva. "Its small, fast and has extensive support for viewing all aspects of images from the latest digital cameras." New features in Lightbox 3.0 for digital camera users include: Read and display thumbnails, full-sized images and meta data information for digital camera EXIF files (JPEG and TIFF) Read and display thumbnails, full-sized images and meta data information for "digital negative" RAW files. Over 50 digital camera models are supported from vendors such as Kodak, Canon, Olympus, Nikon, Fujifilm, Minolta and Sigma. See Conceiva web site for specific camera model support. Read and display meta data information from digital...[read more]
04/11/2003: Lightbox 3.0 Adds Extensive New Features And File Support for Digital Camera Users
10 April 2003 - Conceiva, a leading developer of software and services for creative professionals, has launched the new version of Lightbox and has added extensive new features and file support for digital photography enthusiasts. "Lightbox 3.0 is the perfect viewing tool for all digital photographers," stated Paul Schumann, CEO of Conceiva. "Its small, fast and has extensive support for viewing all aspects of images from the latest digital cameras." New features in Lightbox 3.0 for digital camera users include:...[read more]
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (April 9, 2003) PENTAX USA refreshed its consumer web site with new graphics, colors and a focus on digital products. Located at www.pentaxusa.com and www.pentaxdigital.com, the site highlights the small size of full-featured PENTAX digital cameras. In addition to consumer information, the web site provides access to a wealth of electronic information including downloads of firmware and software for digital products, as well as complete literature pieces such as owner's manuals and product brochures. Also featured on the web site is a new section that offers answers to Frequently Asked Questions about digital imaging as well as an on-line PENTAX University DIGITAL 101 course providing basic-to-advanced digital knowledge and pointers. The PENTAX web site also provides an on-line store filled with digital, film, sport optics products and accessories as well as information on the PENTAX dealer network...[read more]
04/09/2003: Nixvue Digital Album Lite HDO
Nixvue Systems Pte Ltd, manufacturers of the award-winning Nixvue Digital Album today announced the introduction and immediate online availability of a new product configuration targeted at the consumer end of the digital camera market. The Nixvue DA Lite HDO (for Digital Album Lite Hard Disk Option) allows the digital camera user to easily install a hard disk of their choosing into the portable battery-operated hard disk image storage device. The (US) Nixvue DA Lite HDO is designed to meet the needs of digital camera users wanting a reliable, low cost, and easy to use, image storage device. The DA Lite HDO is sold without hard disk allowing the user to choose the capacity and brand of hard disk for use in the device. A 2.5" laptop type 9.5mm IDE hard disk may be installed in a few minutes with only a screwdriver and a pair of scissors. The DA...[read more]
04/09/2003: Sony Cuts Memory Stick Media Prices
Sony Electronics, San Diego CA, is now selling the 256MB Memory Stick Select media for .99. This is compatible with older Sony digital cameras and devices that can't use the new Memory Stick Pro media. The Memory Stick Select features two 128MB banks and a switch to go from to the other. Sony also reduced the price of 128MB Memory Stick media to .99, 64MB to .99 and 32MB to .99. I also noticed that there was a listing on the Sony Style web site for the 1GB Memory Stick Pro card (MSX-1G). It was priced at .99 and has a long way to go to catch up with the current pricing of CompactFlash cards which have been seen in the -350 range for the 1GB size cards. The Memory Stick Pro 512MB is priced at .99 and 256MB is .99....[read more]
04/09/2003: Sony Cuts Memory Stick Media Prices
Sony Electronics, San Diego CA, is now selling the 256MB Memory Stick Select media for .99. This is compatible with older Sony digital cameras and devices that can't use the new Memory Stick Pro media. The Memory Stick Select features two 128MB banks and a switch to go from to the other. Sony also reduced the price of 128MB Memory Stick media to .99, 64MB to .99 and 32MB to .99. I also noticed that there was a listing on the Sony Style web site for the 1GB Memory Stick Pro card (MSX-1G). It was priced at .99 and has a long way to go to catch up with the current pricing of CompactFlash cards which have been seen in the -350 range for the 1GB size cards. The Memory Stick Pro 512MB is priced at .99 and 256MB is .99....[read more]
04/09/2003: Nixvue Digital Album Lite HDO
Nixvue Systems Pte Ltd, manufacturers of the award-winning Nixvue Digital Album today announced the introduction and immediate online availability of a new product configuration targeted at the consumer end of the digital camera market. The Nixvue DA Lite HDO (for Digital Album Lite Hard Disk Option) allows the digital camera user to easily install a hard disk of their choosing into the portable battery-operated hard disk image storage device. The (US) Nixvue DA Lite HDO is designed to meet the needs of digital camera users wanting a reliable, low cost, and easy to use, image storage device. The DA Lite HDO is sold without hard disk allowing the user to choose the capacity and brand of hard disk for use in the device. A 2.5" laptop type 9.5mm IDE hard disk may be installed in a few minutes with only a screwdriver and a pair of scissors. The DA Lite...[read more]
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (April 9, 2003) PENTAX USA refreshed its consumer web site with new graphics, colors and a focus on digital products. Located at www.pentaxusa.com and www.pentaxdigital.com, the site highlights the small size of full-featured PENTAX digital cameras. In addition to consumer information, the web site provides access to a wealth of electronic information including downloads of firmware and software for digital products, as well as complete literature pieces such as owner's manuals and product brochures. Also featured on the web site is a new section that offers answers to Frequently Asked Questions about digital imaging as well as an on-line PENTAX University DIGITAL 101 course providing basic-to-advanced digital knowledge and pointers. The PENTAX web site also provides an on-line store filled with digital, film, sport optics products and accessories as well as information on the PENTAX dealer network...[read more]
04/08/2003: HiTi Digital Photo Contest
Our friends at HiTouch Imaging are running a digital photo contest through May 31, 2003. First place wins , second place , 2 third place winners get HiTi 630PS printers, and 5 others get HiTi 630PL printers. Three lucky voters will also win HiTi 630PL printers. Snap your vision to capture the moods of today's American life and submit your entry under topic of "American Life Today." All photographers legally residing in continental USA are eligible for the contest with one entry per contestant that all amateur and hobbyist photographers are encouraged to submit their photos. No purchase or entry fee required to enter the contest....[read more]
04/08/2003: HiTi Digital Photo Contest
Our friends at HiTouch Imaging are running a digital photo contest through May 31, 2003. First place wins , second place , 2 third place winners get HiTi 630PS printers, and 5 others get HiTi 630PL printers. Three lucky voters will also win HiTi 630PL printers. Snap your vision to capture the moods of today's American life and submit your entry under topic of "American Life Today." All photographers legally residing in continental USA are eligible for the contest with one entry per contestant that all amateur and hobbyist photographers are encouraged to submit their photos. No purchase or entry fee required to enter the contest....[read more]
04/05/2003: Canon S50 and Toshiba PDR-4300 Reviews Posted
Our next pair of new reviews includes the Powershot S50, Canon's first 5-megapixel camera. It may be small but it is packed with high performance features and image quality. Next up is the Toshiba PDR-4300, an entry-level four-megapixel camera that may be what you're looking for in a point-n-shoot with advanced features....[read more]
04/05/2003: Canon S50 and Toshiba PDR-4300 Reviews Posted
Our next pair of new reviews includes the Powershot S50, Canon's first 5-megapixel camera. It may be small but it is packed with high performance features and image quality. Next up is the Toshiba PDR-4300, an entry-level four-megapixel camera that may be what you're looking for in a point-n-shoot with advanced features....[read more]
04/03/2003: Olympus D-560 Zoom and Stylus Digital 400 Reviews Posted
As we do this time every year, we're making our way through a mountain of new cameras that have come in for review. Here's what we have in progress: Canon S50 and A300, Pentax Optio-S, Contax TVs, Minolta F300 and S414 and Toshiba PDR-4300. Reviews just posted - a pair of Olympus' latest compact cameras. The all-weather Stylus Digital 400, a very rugged and super compact four-megapixel camera with a 3x zoom. And for the budget minded there's the D-560 Zoom with three megapixels and a 3x zoom....[read more]
04/03/2003: Olympus D-560 Zoom and Stylus Digital 400 Reviews Posted
As we do this time every year, we're making our way through a mountain of new cameras that have come in for review. Here's what we have in progress: Canon S50 and A300, Pentax Optio-S, Contax TVs, Minolta F300 and S414 and Toshiba PDR-4300. Reviews just posted - a pair of Olympus' latest compact cameras. The all-weather Stylus Digital 400, a very rugged and super compact four-megapixel camera with a 3x zoom. And for the budget minded there's the D-560 Zoom with three megapixels and a 3x zoom....[read more]
04/02/2003: Minolta Announces Availability Of Dimage Messenger Version 1.01
Ramsey, NJ (April 2, 2003) - Minolta Corporation announces today the availability of Minolta DiMAGE Messenger v1.0.1. Current users of DiMAGE Messenger v1.0 who have purchased the program can upgrade their version for free at www.dimagemessenger.com. Additionally, a free trial copy of the full version, which is good for 14 days, is available at www.dimagemessenger.com. This enhanced version of the original DiMAGE Messenger has been programmed to consume less operating system resources than the original. If an image couldn't be opened or didn't print completely before when using Windows 98 second Edition or Windows Me, DiMAGE Messenger v1.01 will resolve the problem. This exciting new digital imaging software product allows users to connect written text 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....[read more]
04/02/2003: Minolta Announces Availability Of Dimage Messenger Version 1.01
Ramsey, NJ (April 2, 2003) - Minolta Corporation announces today the availability of Minolta DiMAGE Messenger v1.0.1. Current users of DiMAGE Messenger v1.0 who have purchased the program can upgrade their version for free at www.dimagemessenger.com. Additionally, a free trial copy of the full version, which is good for 14 days, is available at www.dimagemessenger.com. This enhanced version of the original DiMAGE Messenger has been programmed to consume less operating system resources than the original. If an image couldn't be opened or didn't print completely before when using Windows 98 second Edition or Windows Me, DiMAGE Messenger v1.01 will resolve the problem. This exciting new digital imaging software product allows users to connect written text 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. Minolta's...[read more]
04/01/2003: Nikon USA Announces Rebates on Coolpix Cameras
No April Fools - Nikon USA today announced mail-in rebates on five of its most popular Coolpix digital cameras. The rebates are good between April 1, 2003 and June 30, 2003 for new purchases made and delivered in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Rebates are as follows: Coolpix 5700 - Coolpix 5000 and 4500 - Coolpix 3500, 2500 and 2000 -...[read more]
04/01/2003: Nikon USA Announces Rebates on Coolpix Cameras
No April Fools - Nikon USA today announced mail-in rebates on five of its most popular Coolpix digital cameras. The rebates are good between April 1, 2003 and June 30, 2003 for new purchases made and delivered in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Rebates are as follows: Coolpix 5700 - Coolpix 5000 and 4500 - Coolpix 3500, 2500 and 2000 -...[read more]
