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....[read more]
10/30/2003: Epson Introduces New Stylus Photo R800 With Eight Cartridge Ultrachrome Hi-Gloss Inks
PHOTOPLUS 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 , 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...[read more]
10/30/2003: Sandisk and Fujifilm Sign xD-Picture Card Agreement
SUNNYVALE, 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...[read more]
New York, October 30, 2003 - (PhotoPlus Expo) Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq:LEXR), a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance digital media and accessories, today announced two new compact, portable, high-speed CompactFlash readers geared toward serious digital photographers. The next-generation FireWire and new USB 2.0 CompactFlash readers offer data transfer speeds up to 400Mb/s and 480Mb/s, respectively. With a USB 1.1 reader, 100MB of image data would take approximately one and a half minutes to download, but with a USB 2.0 or FireWire reader, the same amount of data would take under twenty-five seconds. FireWire and USB 2.0 are particularly fast when combined with Lexar Media's high-speed and professional memory cards. Designed with portability in mind, each reader is approximately the size of four AA batteries and weighs only 1.5 ounces. Both readers feature a protective cap, which securely stores a CompactFlash card inside the reader when photographic equipment is...[read more]
10/30/2003: Lexar Medias New Image Rescue 2.0 Recovers "Lost" Photos From Any Memory Card Format
NEW YORK, October 30, 2003 (PhotoPlus Expo) - Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR), a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance digital media and accessories, today introduced Image Rescue 2.0, an enhanced version of its popular image recovery software. With Image Rescue 2.0, Lexar Media has significantly expanded the number of memory cards from which the software can recover data. Image Rescue 2.0 can now recover "lost" or deleted digital images from any memory card, regardless of format or manufacturer. In addition, Image Rescue 2.0 offers expanded reader support and can be used with all mass storage compliant card readers including FireWire and USB 2.0, which enable considerably faster image recovery time. Image Rescue 2.0 will be demonstrated at PhotoPlus Expo booth #336, from October 30 through November 1, 2003. Image Rescue 2.0 is designed to go to the root of the card's data structure to identify and retrieve deleted...[read more]
10/30/2003: Kepmad Systems Releases ImageBuddy v2.8.5 for OSX
Kepmad 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 and comes with unlimited free upgrades....[read more]
10/30/2003: Selteco Software Announces Affordable, Easy-To-Learn Photo Editing Tool
Evanston, 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...[read more]
10/30/2003: KODAK Introduces DIGITAL SHO Professional Plug-In
Rochester, NY (October 30, 2003) - Eastman Kodak Company today introduced the new DIGITAL SHO Professional Plug-In, which optimizes contrast and exposure to reveal hidden details in highlight and shadow areas of digital images from sources including digital cameras, flatbed/film scanners, Picture CDs, and the Internet. The DIGITAL SHO Professional Plug-In adds powerful new features and functionality to the award-winning DIGITAL SHO Plug-In to give users more control and better results for improving their digital images. DIGITAL SHO Professional Plug-In automatically reveals details hidden in highlight/over exposed areas, as well as details hidden in the shadow/under exposed areas which is ideal for common photographic problems like backlit subjects, uneven flash illumination, harsh lighting, and over/under exposure. Proprietary algorithms analyze and adjust the gradations of dark and light image areas to optimally reveal hidden details. Professional users will have the power to override the automatic settings for fully independent control...[read more]
10/30/2003: Konica Minolta Bundles ACDSee Software with New DiMAGE Digital Cameras
Mahwah, 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...[read more]
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....[read more]
10/28/2003: More Nikon Info Posted at LetsGoDigital
Our 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: Coolscan 9000 ED Coolscan 5000 ED Coolscan V ED...[read more]
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 .95. Read the full Nikon press release....[read more]
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 .95. Read the full Nikon press release....[read more]
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....[read more]
10/26/2003: Sigma Announces SD10 SLR and Two New Sigma Lenses Designed for Digital Cameras
Read our Sigma SD10 First Look review Sigma 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....[read more]
10/26/2003: Foveon Introduces New 10.2 Megapixel Direct Image Sensor
Santa 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....[read more]
10/26/2003: Foveon Introduces New 10.2 Megapixel Direct Image Sensor
Santa 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....[read more]
10/26/2003: Foveon Introduces New 10.2 Megapixel Direct Image Sensor
Santa 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....[read more]
10/24/2003: Light & Motions New Tetra S400 Housing
Light & Motion's innovation and quality are now available in a micro-size aluminum automatic housing. The Tetra S400 is a rugged machined aluminum housing designed specifically for the palm size 4.0 Megapixel Canon PowerShot S400. The housing is small enough to be stowed in a BC pocket, but also able to capture great digital images. The simple design is a snap to set up and provides digital TTL, point and shoot automatic exposure. Designed for the casual photographer, the Tetra S400 is an easy to travel size and delivers 4 megapixel digital photo quality. Increase your field of view with the optional bayonet mount wetmate wide or macro lens. 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...[read more]
10/24/2003: WetPixel Reviews Ikelites Digital Rebel Housing
David 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....[read more]
10/24/2003: Epson Stylus Photo RX500 Printer/Scanner/Copier
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Oct. 23, 2003-- Epson is launching a new 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....[read more]
10/24/2003: Epson Stylus Photo RX500 Printer/Scanner/Copier
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Oct. 23, 2003-- Epson is launching a new 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....[read more]
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....[read more]
DEKALB, 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 package. Read the full RoadStor press release....[read more]
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]....[read more]
10/22/2003: Epson Unveils The Epson Stylus Photo R300 and R300M
LONG 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....[read more]
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....[read more]
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 . Read the full Sony press release. Cyber-shot DSC-U40 Expected in January for about , 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...[read more]
10/22/2003: Epson Unveils The Epson Stylus Photo R300 and R300M
LONG 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....[read more]
10/21/2003: Epson Stylus Pro 4000: 7-Color Ultrachrome Inks & 17" Print Width
LONG 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 ,795 (estimated street price) and will begin shipping in January 2004. Read the full Epson press release....[read more]
10/21/2003: Addonics 16-in-1 Multi Function Recorder
SAN 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 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....[read more]
10/18/2003: Pentax *istD SLR Review Posted
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. Read our Pentax *istD review...[read more]
10/17/2003: New Reviews Just Posted
Just 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....[read more]
10/17/2003: DiMAGE Z1 and DiMAGE E323 Incorporate PictBridge Support for Direct Printing
Mahwah, 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.”...[read more]
10/17/2003: DiMAGE Z1 and DiMAGE E323 Incorporate PictBridge Support for Direct Printing
Mahwah, 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."...[read more]
10/16/2003: Belkin Media Reader for Apple iPod w/Dock Connector
The 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. Works with iPod software version 2.1 or later, using on-screen user interface Supported media types: CompactFlash (Type 1 and 2), SmartMedia, Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick, or MultiMediaCard Indicates power and data transfer status of...[read more]
10/16/2003: C1 REBEL Offers Top Image Quality, Raw Workflow Support For New Canon Digital Rebel SLR
Phase 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 . 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...[read more]
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....[read more]
10/13/2003: New Camera Reviews Just Posted
Just 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....[read more]
10/13/2003: New Camera Reviews Just Posted
Just 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....[read more]
10/12/2003: WetPixel.com Covers the 2003 DEMA Show
If you're wondering what's new and interesting in underwater digi-photography gear then check out WetPixel.com's DEMA 2003 coverage. This is a premier show for all things related to scuba diving and of course the manufacturers and vendors selling digital underwater imaging products. Shown here is WetPixel's Eric Cheng checking out the new Ikelite housing for Canon's Digital Rebel SLR. Both items are sure to be big sellers this year and next and will no doubt tempt many underwater photographers to make the switch from film to digital. So check out WetPixel's show coverage, Eric tells me that they have posted some 110 product images....[read more]
LONG 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 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....[read more]
10/07/2003: Epson Unveils Affordable Stylus C64 Printer
LONG 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 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...[read more]
10/07/2003: SMaL Camera Announces Ultra-Pocket 4 Rapid Development Kit
Cambridge, 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 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....[read more]
10/07/2003: Delkin's New 32-bit PCMCIA CF Adapter
Poway 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...[read more]
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....[read more]
10/07/2003: Epson Unveils Affordable Stylus C64 Printer
LONG 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 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...[read more]
10/06/2003: Nikon Cuts Prices of Coolpix Cameras and Coolscan Scanners
Nikon USA has posted the following price drops on Coolpix digital cameras and mail-in rebates on Coolscan film scanners: Nikon Coolpix 2100 digital camera (.95), Coolpix 3100 digital camera (.95), Coolpix 4300 (.95), Coolpix 5400 (.95), Coolpix 5700 (.95). Nikon Super Coolscan IV ED mail-in rebate, Super Coolscan 4000 ED mail-in rebate and Super Coolscan 8000 ED - mail-in rebate. Read the full Nikon press release....[read more]
10/06/2003: Nikon Cuts Prices of Coolpix Cameras and Coolscan Scanners
Nikon USA has posted the following price drops on Coolpix digital cameras and mail-in rebates on Coolscan film scanners: Nikon Coolpix 2100 digital camera (.95), Coolpix 3100 digital camera (.95), Coolpix 4300 (.95), Coolpix 5400 (.95), Coolpix 5700 (.95). Nikon Super Coolscan IV ED mail-in rebate, Super Coolscan 4000 ED mail-in rebate and Super Coolscan 8000 ED - mail-in rebate. Read the full Nikon press release....[read more]
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....[read more]
10/02/2003: Panasonic's New Lumix DMC-FZ10 is First 4-Megapixel Consumer Camera With 12X Zoom
Read our FZ10 user review SECAUCUS, 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 .00. Read the full DMC-FZ10 press release....[read more]
10/02/2003: LetsGoDigital Uncovers New Panasonic Lumix Cameras
Our 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....[read more]
10/02/2003: Canon Firmware Updates for PictBridge Compatibility
Canon 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...[read more]
VICTORIA, 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...[read more]
10/02/2003: LetsGoDigital Uncovers New Panasonic Lumix Cameras
Our 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....[read more]
10/01/2003: Olympus Launches World's First Global Support Program For Professional Photographers
Melville, 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...[read more]
10/01/2003: Minolta DiMAGE E323 Review Posted
We 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....[read more]
10/01/2003: Minolta Announces Availability Of Dimage Messenger Version 2.0
Ramsey, 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....[read more]
10/01/2003: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc., Formed On October 1, 2003
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10/01/2003: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc., Formed On October 1, 2003
Mahwah, 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...[read more]
10/01/2003: Minolta Announces Availability Of Dimage Messenger Version 2.0
Ramsey, 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....[read more]
