11/24/2003: Archos Introduces Camera Module for the Popular AV300 Series Portable Video Player
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 2003-- Archos, Inc., a global provider of innovative handheld entertainment and storage solutions, introduced today the AVCam 300, the world's first camera and camcorder attachment for a portable audio and video player. The AVCam brings together for the first time a 3.3-megapixel camera, MPEG-4 camcorder and player, MP3 recorder and player and massive hard disk. The AV300 series and AVCam are available today at www.archos.com. Read the entire Archos press release....[read more]
11/24/2003: Fujifilm Finepix S3000 Review Posted
Just posted is our Fuji Finepix S3000 review, this is a 3-megapixel 6x optical zoom camera that is very reasonably priced ( or less.) It's an easy to use digicam that will make a great holiday gift for any member of your family....[read more]
Red Eye Remover is a Windows program that can remove a common "red-eye" effect from your images in an almost automatic mode. Using advanced science-intensive technology, Red Eye Remover program is able to detect a red pupil from the rectangular area which you specify. Red Eye Remover will do the rest. If you don't like the result, you can adjust the correction options, watching the results in real-time. If you have a Java Virtual Machine installed, you can see an animated "quick tour" about the program to become familiar with it quickly. Evaluation version can be downloaded from our site and the full version of Red Eye Remover can be purchased for .95(US)...[read more]
11/23/2003: Qimage v2004.100 Released
We received the following from Qimage's author: We would like to take this opportunity to announce the release of the 2004 edition of Qimage. Qimage v2004.100 is based largely on user feedback and suggestions and includes features such as a new print cropping tool, a new easier to use batch filter window, improved thumbnail resolution, faster processing of thumbnails and screen redraws, print size "suggestor" that automatically highlights the most compatible print size(s) for selected images, new quick access keys, sound to indicate completion of processing, and much more. You can check out the full list of enhancements and fixes at the URL above. Note that with the 2004 edition comes a slight price increase, but for only .95 you get the most powerful printing application in the world with free lifetime upgrades, making Qimage one of the best deals in the software industry for printing digital images in...[read more]
11/21/2003: Panasonic DMC-FZ10 Review Posted
We just finished and posted our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10 review. This is a 4-megapixel camera with a high-power 12x Leica zoom lens complete with image stabilizer and a 2-inch LCD. You can't get any closer to the action than this, it's the longest focal length zoom of any 4-megapixel camera....[read more]
11/20/2003: LetsGoDigital Posts Sony T1 First Look
Our good friends over at LetsGoDigital have posted a thorough 6-page Sony DSC-T1 First Look report. This is a very small 5-megapixel camera with an internal Zeiss zoom lens and a huge 2.5-inch color LCD on the back. They also have news about a new Kyocera Finecam S3R camera. It looks identical to the Finecam S5R that we recently reviewed and features the same 3fps continuous speed and VGA movie capability....[read more]
11/19/2003: Photo Marketing Association Launches Digital Imaging Web site for Consumers
Jackson, MI - Photo Marketing Association International (PMA), on behalf of the imaging industry, launches today a new Internet Web site www.prints-are-memories.com. This visually appealing Web site is part of an industry-wide educational campaign designed to help consumers as they make digital photography a part of their daily lives. As an industry, PMA is committed to help consumers have as great an experience with digital photography as they have had with film. This Web site provides an unbiased source of information to help consumers better understand digital photography as well as the output options available to them, whether printing at home, online or at their local retailer. This user-friendly Web site will help consumers make wise purchasing decisions by helping them determine the right digital camera and accessories for them. And for those consumers who already own a digital camera, this site is filled with picture-taking ideas and creative...[read more]
11/18/2003: Capture One Pro Now Available for Mac Users
NORTHPORT, NY, November 18, 2003 - Phase One, the world leader in professional digital imaging camera backs and software, is pleased to announce the official release of its C1 PRO v1.2 RAW Workflow software for Mac OS X. This latest version in the C1 DSLR line of RAW Workflow software supports the entire Canon EOS DSLR line of digital SLR's including the 1Ds, 1D, 10D, D30, D60, as well as the newly introduced 300D ("Digital Rebel"). The new software release includes a 30-day free trail and is available at: www.c1dslr.com and www.pictureflow.com (US), and www.pixource.com (Asia). Capture One DSLR software (C1) has firmly established itself as the preeminent workflow solution for the highest quality conversion of RAW image files from Canon and Nikon Professional and Enthusiast DSLR cameras. With the release of the C1 Pro v1.2 Mac, the workflow and quality advantages of the patent-pending Phase One image processing...[read more]
11/17/2003: Olympus C5000 Zoom Review Posted
Just posted is our Olympus C5000 Zoom review, a compact and stylish 5-megapixel 3x zoom camera that is loaded with exposure features but easy to use by those with any skill level. It will make a great holiday gift. We just received a Nikon D2H and will be busy putting together a thorough review of this incredible camera. It is so fast it's simply unbelievable!...[read more]
11/16/2003: Sigma Posts Photo Pro Version 2.0 for Download
Sigma Japan has posted the latest Sigma Photo Pro Version 2.0 software online for download. This software is being bundled with the new Sigma SD10 camera but it can also be used with existing SD9 cameras too. If you're a SD9 owner or user you can download the new software from here. To see what's new or different in Photo Pro 2.0 just check out our SD10 software page....[read more]
An 8-day Digital Photography & Imaging Cruise to the Southern Caribbean previously planned for January has been re-scheduled to embark from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on March 28, 2004, to take advantage of smoother seas and longer hours of daylight. The instruction schedule features digital photography lectures and demonstrations, Photoshop lessons, and picture critiquing of work shot both onboard and ashore. Printers will be available for use around-the-clock in the workshop's private conference room. Enrollment is limited to 30 to allow for personalized instruction. Participating sponsors include Epson, Olympus, Adobe and others, and each workshop attendee will receive a gift package valued at more than . Cost of the workshop cruise starts at ,995 with non-attendee companions paying less than half. Information: (800) 652-2267 or www.dpcorner.com/cruise...[read more]
11/12/2003: More Camera Reviews & Conclusions
Maybe we'll finally get to the last of these new cameras -- probably just in time to start it all over again with the new 2004 models... Anyway, today we posted the HP Photosmart 945 review, a 5-megapixel 8x optical super zoom camera. HP has put some newly developed image enhancements under the hood of this one. Adaptive Light Technology helps eliminate harsh shadows and contrasty areas and even acts as a digital fill-in flash and PPR gives you vivid colors and photographic images instead of digital pictures. And let's not forget that powerful 8x zoom. And just posted is the conclusion to our Pentax *ist D review. This is yet another excellent and reasonably priced digital SLR camera that yields very good but slightly soft images. It's got all the features you need whether you're a novice or experienced shooter and it's one of the smallest and lightest...[read more]
11/12/2003: Rob Galbraith Tests New Hitachi 4GB Microdrive
Pro shooter Rob Galbraith has gotten a production-level Hitachi 4GB Microdrive and has already benchmarked its performance and entered the data into his CompactFlash Perforance Database. Check out Rob's review of this exciting new high-capacity storage device for digital SLRs....[read more]
11/12/2003: Alera Announces New Digital Photo Copy Cruiser
CHATSWORTH, Calif. -- Alera Technologies, developer and manufacturer of Advanced DVD and CD Recording Solutions proudly debuts its new Digital Photo Copy Cruiser that copies digital photos directly from camera memory cards to CD without a computer. The Digital Photo Copy Cruiser is compact and transportable, so you can copy your digital photos to CD instantly wherever you are, for quick distribution and your memory cards can be easily cleared for reuse. The new Digital Photo Copy Cruiser has a low Estimated Street Price (ESP) of only so that all users can enjoy the most convenient way to store and share digital photos. The Digital Photo Copy Cruiser is equipped with a USB 2.0 port and can be connected to a computer and used as a 36x CD Recorder. An Award Winning Software Suite is included FREE! with purchase featuring Ahead Nero with a new user friendly wizard that...[read more]
11/11/2003: MOBYfolio All-in-One Photo Gallery/Hosting Service
MOBYfolio answers the prayers for all photographers who would like to have their own website showing their photographs but don't have the necessary IT skills to build their own. It is an affordable, incredibly easy to use system containing everything required to build and maintain a professional looking photographic website. Via a system of very simple web pages MOBYfolio walks the photographer through the design process which makes his or her website unique. Any number of galleries with up to two levels of sub galleries can be created and an unlimited number of photos can be stored on the website. MOBYfolio is available in four versions, ranging from to per year. This includes domain name (URL) fees, the MOBYfolio software preinstalled on the website, unlimited web hosting, and unlimited internet bandwidth - everything needed is included....[read more]
11/09/2003: Konica Minolta Announces DiMAGE Messenger 2.0 Software
Mahwah, NJ - Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. announces the retail availability of a boxed CD-ROM version of Minolta DiMAGE Messenger 2.0 digital imaging software. This enhanced digital imaging software product, which was announced in August, 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. DiMAGE Messenger 2.0 software is an ideal communication tool. The application is ideal for all persons who need to communicate by looking at and working with images and exchanging written words about the elemental contents of those images - and...[read more]
11/08/2003: New Camera and Battery Reviews Posted
Just posted is the Kodak DX4350 review, a very reasonably priced 5-megapixel 3x zoom camera that produces good images. And the best part is that it is priced at an incredible ! And we just posted two battery and charger reviews. First up is the Power Vision RCR-V3 the first rechargeable CR-V3 lithium battery available to the consumer market. No more spending -10 a pop for one-use CR-V3 batteries, this battery is rechargeable up to 800 times. And for those that use AA size NiMH batteries we have the Rayovac I-C3 15-Minute NiMH System. These are 2000mAh rated AA cells and a charger that fully replenishes them in just 15 minutes. I guarantee that this is the fastest charger ever but the secret is really inside of the batteries themselves....[read more]
11/07/2003: Nabocorp. Releases Latest Version Of cam2pc
Nabocorp Software is pleased to announce the release of the new version of its award winning digital imaging solution for consumers and prosumers. The first version of cam2pc was made available on the Internet 2 years ago and has gained more and more success during these years. cam2pc is known for its speed, ease-of-use and complete set of features to dowload, organize, modify and share digital images. Also its unique picture download module, which has made the success of cam2pc and represents the first step to image organization on a PC and has been widely acclaimed on the Internet and in magazines. cam2pc 4.0 is available through nabocorp softwares' web site. A 30-day free trial is available for download. Registration is and can be purchased through Paypal and Shareit systems....[read more]
DIWA's purpose is to identify excellence in digital imaging products, including cameras, photo printers, scanners, accessories and software. DIWA awards marks of excellence for selected products that have shown their superiority through rigorous, standardised, testing procedures. These awards are designed to give consumers complete confidence in making the best digital imaging choices for their needs. Read the full DIWA press release....[read more]
11/05/2003: Noise Ninja Eliminates High-ISO Noise and Grain from Digital Images
Noise Ninja is a new, state-of-the-art software application that eliminates high-ISO noise, scanner noise, and grain from digital images. Developed by PictureCode of Austin, Texas, Noise Ninja is based on a breakthrough in a field of mathematics called wavelet theory. Compared to other noise removal solutions, Noise Ninja does a superior job of suppressing noise while preserving sharpness and detail. It also runs up to four times faster than other solutions. Noise Ninja is especially useful for high-ISO photographs from digital cameras. It is ideal for sports photographers, photojournalists, event photographers, and anyone else who needs clean shots in low-light, indoor, or fast-action situations. For professionals, Noise Ninja can pay for itself almost immediately in saved time and rescued images. Pricing is for a Home license, and for a Professional license. The Home license allows 8-bit file output. The Professional license allows 16-bit file output, and it also enables...[read more]
11/05/2003: Micro Research Announces 3D-Album Commercial Suite
NY, NY, November 5, 2003 — Micro Research II, the developer of the award-winning 3D-Album, announced today 3D-Album Commercial Suite for professional photographers, videographers, advertising & multimedia designers, and business professionals for use in weddings and photo shoots, portfolios, digital cataloguing, yearbooks, advertising and sales presentations. 3D-Album Commercial Suite includes a commercial license for distribution of CDs, DVDs, albums, catalogs, screensavers, and customized programs. A professional photographer may create a wedding presentation using 3D-Album and copy it to multiple CDs or DVDs for sale. Businesses can take advantage of 3D-Album’s graphic power to create exciting promotional presentations and catalogs that can be copied to a CD or a DVD to be given to existing or potential customers. The perfect tool for professionals to package their photo, art, video, music, voiceovers, and text creations through a DVD or CD multimedia presentation, 3D-Album Commercial Suite includes all the features a professional...[read more]
11/05/2003: Nikon D2H Now Shipping in "Small Quantities" in the U.S.
Richard LoPinto, VP of SLR Camera Systems at Nikon USA, indicates that "small quantities" of the D2H have already shipped in the US. A modest initial shipment has already passed through Nikon USA's dealer channel into the hands of customers, says LoPinto, with the next round of cameras shipping from Nikon USA expected to arrive at US dealers by the middle of November. Read the entire story at Rob Galbraith's Digital Photography site...[read more]
11/05/2003: SmartDisk Adds 40GB and 80GB Models of Award-Winning FlashTrax
Fort Myers, Fla., November 3, 2003 - SmartDisk Corporation today introduced 40GB and 80GB models of its award-winning FlashTrax handheld portable multimedia device for offloading and storing digital images and music. FlashTrax safely stores high-resolution images transferred from any flash memory card onto the built-in USB 2.0 hard drive and displays them on a 3.5” LCD that outperforms tiny on-camera screens. By using the sleek control pad, the user can change the image, zoom in, zoom out and pan, or choose a slide show function without the need of a PC. In addition to rapid JPEG view and zoom, FlashTrax can display most RAW format files using the JPEG data typically embedded in such files. The LCD folds to ensure that both the screen and control buttons remain protected while in field use. Images may be viewed on the LCD screen or on any TV using the included remote...[read more]
11/03/2003: Harbortronics Announces New Snap360 Turntable & Camera Controller
Harbortronics LLC is excited to announce a new product family to compliment their internationally popular digital camera controllers. The Snap360 is an electronically controlled turntable intended for automatic, time-lapse capture of pictures in a full 360 degree circle. The Snap360 features the renowned DigiSnap 2800 controller, a high torque stepper motor, and a high capacity battery pack. The DigiSnap 2800 synchronizes turntable rotation with the shutter release on a wide range of cameras, including the Nikon Coolpix series of digital cameras, and a great number of film and digital SLR models, making capture of rotating image sequences as easy as a flip of a switch! There are several photographic applications for which the Snap360 is particularly suited. These markets have been hampered in the past due to the need for a skilled photographer to set up and operate the equipment. The Snap360 removes that limitation… for instance, once configured,...[read more]
11/02/2003: Professional-Grade Photo Recovery with ImageRecall 2.0
PhotoPlus—New York, NY—October 30, 2003— FlashFixers announces the U.S. availability of ImageRecall 2.0, a professional-grade photo recovery program that retrieves lost images, data and sound files from flash memory cards. According to the Photo Marketing Association, digital camera sales are expected to outpace sales of film-based cameras in 2003. This increasing popularity can be attributed to recent improvements in picture resolution that make it possible to take digital photos that are the same quality as film. Unlike film however, digital images are subject to losses from accidental deletions, reformatting and random corruptions. With more dependence than ever on digital film for keepsake images and professional shoots, losing digital pictures can be devastating. ImageRecall 2.0 offers advanced features not found in any other single software package. This includes CD Writer that allows users to save recovered photos directly to CD; Card Check that tests memory cards for errors; and Secure...[read more]
11/01/2003: More New Camera Reviews Posted
Nearing the end of new cameras to review for 2003, just posted is our Fuji FinePix F700 review, the first digicam with Fuji's 4th generation SuperCCD-SR imager and a 3x optical zoom. Next up is a pair of super-compact digicams starting with the Casio Exilim EX-Z4 Zoom review, a 4-megapixel 3x zoom camera with a big 2" LCD but still small enough to hide behind a credit card. And the slightly fatter Kyocera Finecam S5R, a 5-megapixel 3x zoom camera with a fast 3fps continuous capture mode and a short shutter lag time....[read more]
