12/31/2003: Full Sony F828 Review Posted
Just posted is our full Sony Cyber-shot F828 review. Sony's latest flagship camera is an enthusiast's dream with a manually-operated 7x Carl Zeiss T* zoom lens, industry-leading 8-megapixel imager, Night Shot, Night Framing, Laser Hologram focus assist, durable alloy body, InfoLithium battery and much, much more. Minolta DiMAGE G400 Review Posted Also posted today is our Minolta DiMAGE G400 review, a compact 4-megapixel, 3x zoom camera with fast startup and very fast auto focus and short shutter release lag times. This ultra-compact camera features a stylish and durable metal covered body and easily fits in pocket or purse....[read more]
12/31/2003: Full Sony F828 Review Posted
Just posted is our full Sony Cyber-shot F828 review. Sony's latest flagship camera is an enthusiast's dream with a manually-operated 7x Carl Zeiss T* zoom lens, industry-leading 8-megapixel imager, Night Shot, Night Framing, Laser Hologram focus assist, durable alloy body, InfoLithium battery and much, much more. Minolta DiMAGE G400 Review PostedAlso posted today is our Minolta DiMAGE G400 review, a compact 4-megapixel, 3x zoom camera with fast startup and very fast auto focus and short shutter release lag times. This ultra-compact camera features a stylish and durable metal covered body and easily fits in pocket or purse....[read more]
12/30/2003: LetsGoDigital Posts Olympus E-1 SLR Review
Our good friends over at LetsGoDigital have posted their Olympus E-1 SLR review, you can find it in English, Norwegian, Polish, Dutch and Spanish languages from this link. Find out what they think about this new pro digital SLR. And before you ask, yes, we are working on finalizing our E-1 review. We were swamped with other cameras that we had previously committed to reviewing and the E-1 review got put on hold. Olympus just sent us a very big box of E-1 components including their new 300mm f2.8 lens - and what a lens it is! We'll be posting the full review soon....[read more]
12/30/2003: LetsGoDigital Posts Olympus E-1 SLR Review
Our good friends over at LetsGoDigital have posted their Olympus E-1 SLR review, you can find it in English, Norwegian, Polish, Dutch and Spanish languages from this link. Find out what they think about this new pro digital SLR. And before you ask, yes, we are working on finalizing our E-1 review. We were swamped with other cameras that we had previously committed to reviewing and the E-1 review got put on hold. Olympus just sent us a very big box of E-1 components including their new 300mm f2.8 lens - and what a lens it is! We'll be posting the full review soon....[read more]
12/25/2003: Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year To All
Here's wishing all of our readers a safe and happy holidays and a great and successful new year. If you thought that 2003 was a great year for digital cameras then we're sure that 2004 is really going to excite you. The PMA 2004 show is the second week of February so we expect things to begin heating up just shortly after the start of the new year. As usual, we will review and report on all the new cameras and other digital imaging goodies so be sure to check in regularly....[read more]
12/25/2003: Season's Greetings and Happy New Year To All
Here's wishing all of our readers a safe and happy holidays and a great and successful new year. If you thought that 2003 was a great year for digital cameras then we're sure that 2004 is really going to excite you. The PMA 2004 show is the second week of February so we expect things to begin heating up just shortly after the start of the new year. As usual, we will review and report on all the new cameras and other digital imaging goodies so be sure to check in regularly....[read more]
12/23/2003: Olympus To Introduce Two New Digital Macro Flashes For E-System In January
Melville, NY, December 22, 2003 – Olympus America Inc. will introduce two new macro photography flash units for its award-winning E-1 professional digital SLR in late January 2004. The Olympus STF-22 Twin Flash Set and SRF-11 Ring Flash Set are designed specifically for digital capture, as are all the product offerings in the innovative Olympus E-System, the world’s first 100% all-digital interchangeable lens SLR system. The SRF-11 Ring Flash Set (MSRP .00 USD) delivers soft, even illumination ideal for seeing inside crevices and revealing detail. The STF-22 Twin Flash Set (MSRP .00 USD) delivers light from the sides instead of directly from the front, casting shadows that reveal surface texture as well as detail. Read the entire Olympus press release....[read more]
12/22/2003: Full Nikon D2H Review Posted
Just posted is our full Nikon D2H review and all I can say is that this camera answers the question - "What's the fastest pro digital SLR camera?" Everything about the D2H is fast. It's ready to shoot as soon as you turn it on, it focuses in a heartbeat and I've never seen a camera write a large buffer full of images to a CF card this fast - ever. If you're in the market for a professional camera for photojournalism and sports photography, they don't get much better than this, check it out....[read more]
12/22/2003: Quantum Turbo® Compact -- Portable Power for Flash and Digital Cameras
Today’s digital cameras and flash demand more power. Different voltages. The Quantum Turbo® Compact is the portable solution to power a digital camera and flash together. The proper voltage for each camera model is automatically adjusted. To power a different camera or flash, you need only change the cable. Quantum's smallest Turbo yet, the Turbo C weighs just 16 ounces yet packs almost the same power of a standard Turbo. A self- contained thread screws into the socket on the bottom of a camera, and Turbo C itself accepts tripod threads for mounting. Turbo C's energy comes from Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) technology, providing concentrated power, quick flash recycling, no memory, and long life. The remaining battery capacity is displayed on its “fuel gauge” so that you won’t be caught unaware. Indicators show power delivered to the camera and/or flash. When charging, which takes just 1.5 hours, the “fuel...[read more]
12/19/2003: SD Memory Card Sales Surpass CompactFlash Card Sales in October
The SD Memory Card has passed the CompactFlash Card, to take the top position in market share among memory cards, according to the most recent sales data available from The NPD Group. The SD Memory Card captured the number one position with 30 percent of the U.S. flash memory market in October against 28.8 percent for the CompactFlash Card. In third place was Memory Stick, with a 22 percent market share. Panasonic is a co-developer of SD Memory cards along with Toshiba and SanDisk. Joseph Unsworth, analyst - Semiconductor Memories for Gartner Inc., noted: "The recent success of the SD Card in the retail channel is in line with my expectations of the SD Card becoming the leading flash card format. The SD Card is well-positioned in terms of performance, cost, and industry support across many applications and that is why I expect the SD card to have the...[read more]
NORTHPORT, NY, December 19, 2003 — Phase One, the world leader in professional digital imaging camera backs and software, is pleased to announce C1 Special Edition (SE) RAW Workflow software, the latest version in the C1 DSLR line of RAW Workflow Solutions which is being rolled-out today. The extensive feature set of the new C1 SE RAW Workflow software is based on the C1 LE (Limited Edition) version, with the exception of the RAW conversion simultaneous batch limit being raised to 100 images (from 20 in LE) and the addition of the full camera support previously available only in the C1 PRO version. On the Mac platform, RAW conversion support is provided for the full line of Canon digital SLR’s (1Ds, 1D, 10D, 300D, D30 and D60). On the Windows platform, the Nikon D1X and D100 are also supported, in addition to the full Canon DSLR lineup. All C1...[read more]
12/18/2003: 200 MIllion Served and Counting..
Sometime last night or this morning we turned over 200 million on the visitor counter. I still can't believe it myself, it was only a couple of years ago when we were thrilled to see twenty million and it's been like a blur ever since. I'd just like to thank all of our site visitors; past, present and future -- we couldn't do it without you folks. I would also like to wish all of our readers a safe and happy holiday season. Here's hoping that you don't eat too much and that Santa brings you the camera that you wanted. The choices are mind-boggling so I hope that our camera and printer reviews allowed you to make a well-informed holiday purchase....[read more]
12/18/2003: New Sensor Swab for Full Frame dSLRs
Photographic Solutions, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of its latest cleaning swab for digital SLR’s, the Sensor Swab type 3. This full frame, 24mm swab features newly designed construction to provide even pressure across the full width of the swab. Like our other swabs, these are manufactured in a clean room under strictly controlled conditions to ensure the ultimate in purity for cleaning delicate and expensive sensors. The SS3 is designed to clean the Kodak 14n and Canon 1Ds sensors when used with our Eclipse Optic Cleaner. Packaged 12 per box, MSRP .00. For more info go to the Photographic Solutions web site....[read more]
12/18/2003: Canon Plans to Roll Out Nearly 20 New Compact Digital Cameras
December 18, 2003 - TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Canon Inc. said on Thursday that it plans to roll-out nearly 20 new compact digital cameras next year in an aggressive product push aimed at grabbing one-fourth of the global market. Canon, Japan's largest maker of office machines, is also busy jostling with electronics giant Sony Corp. for the top share of the booming digital camera market worldwide. Takashi Oshiyama, head of Canon's digital imaging business group, told Reuters in an interview that his firm's long history building cameras would give it the upper hand against its rivals, many of which have only been making cameras for a few years. "We have a 67-year history making cameras and there is still lots of technology gathered over that time stored away in the shed," Oshiyama said at Canon's headquarters in Tokyo. "Those companies out there that have no experience producing film cameras...[read more]
12/18/2003: Digital Photography 101 Now Open For Registration
Enrollment is now open for the next session of Digital Photography 101, an online interactive digital photography course that begins January 12, 2004 and is taught by Arthur H. Bleich, professional photographer and feature editor of Digital Camera Magazine Lighting, color, texture, composition, and other subjects are covered to give both beginning and intermediate students a solid grounding in photodigital techniques and esthetics. Each class is limited to ten enrollees, all of whom have access to the instructor as a mentor throughout the course. Weekly assignments are critiqued online and students may interact with the teacher and each other at a restricted Discussion Board. Tuition for the 10-week course is . For further information visit the DP Corner web site....[read more]
12/15/2003: Nikon Coolpix 3700 Review Posted
Just posted is our Nikon Coolpix 3700 review, a stylish and compact 3-megapixel camera with a sharp Nikkor 3x optical zoom and amazing closeup macro capability that Nikons are famous for. This durable metal-bodied camera is the first Coolpix to use SD memory cards and comes with a rechargeable Li-ion battery and will make a great holiday gift, check it out....[read more]
12/15/2003: PHOTOBIRD.COM - The easy way to share your photos
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. - December 15, 2003 - Photobird.com today announced the immediate availability of its new easy-to-use, professionally-designed website that enables digital camera users to easily share their digital photos. Photobird.com enables digital camera users to easily create online photo albums, using an intuitive, attractive web-based interface. For a free trial, visit www.photobird.com. Photobird.com is faster, easier, and more convenient than e-mailing your photos to friends and family. When you want to share your photos on Photobird.com, you only need to send your personal Photobird.com link -- which is much simpler than sending megabytes of data each time you want to send photos to someone. Digital camera users who like to link directly to their photos and photo albums will enjoy Photobird.com's easy to remember links. You can even link directly to photos, which is useful when when posting them on eBay online auctions, classified ads, message boards,...[read more]
12/15/2003: PhotoRescue 2.0 Now Available for Mac OS X and Windows
I've lost count of how many times readers have asked me what program I use to recover "lost" image files on flash memory cards. For the last year or so the one that I have been using on my PC is DataRescue's excellent PhotoRescue utility. It has consistently recovered image files that other recovery utilities were unable to find. I don't even bother with the other programs anymore, if PhotoRescue can't recover the files, then no program can. DataRescue has just released PhotoRescue 2.0, it's available in both Mac and PC versions as well as simple "wizard" and advanced user interface models. It just doesn't get any easier, the image files are displayed visually on the screen as hi-res thumbnails as they're recovered. Version 2.0 now recovers more images from bigger storage devices. With more and more people using 512MB, 1GB and larger cards, this is very important. PhotoRescue...[read more]
Valhalla, NY, December 9, 2003 - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., a global leader in digital imaging, today introduces its new Fujifilm Premium Plus High Gloss Photo Paper for consumers who choose to produce their pictures at home. Fujifilm has leveraged its pioneering history and expertise in digital photo processing to develop its own premium photo-quality paper. Consumers have long associated the Fujifilm brand with color excellence and quality and this new paper follows in that tradition, boasting a broad spectrum of rich, vibrant colors, including "blacker" blacks and "whiter" whites. Unlike some competitive photo paper products, Fujifilm Premium Plus Photo Paper will work with all inkjet printer models. It is a glossy type paper that is water-resistant and quick to dry. Offered in the two most popular at-home photo sizes -- 4" x 6" and 8.5" 11" --, pictures printed to Fujifilm Premium Plus Photo Paper are suitable...[read more]
12/15/2003: Canon And The NFL Team Up To Put Action In Focus For Football Fans
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2003 - Who says the best seats are on the 50-yard line? Thanks to Canon, official camera and binocular sponsor of the NFL, football fans can now get even closer to the game. With the playoffs fast approaching, Canon has created a series of promotions including the "Canon Fantasy Photographer Sweepstakes" that enhances the excitement of the games and changes the way they are viewed. The "Canon Fantasy Photographer Sweepstakes" is a random drawing where one grand-prize winner will receive a trip for four to the 2004 Pro Bowl in Hawaii where they will have the opportunity to take pictures from the sidelines during pre-game, half-time and post- game events. The prize includes game tickets, hotel, airfare, as well as a Canon EOS Digital Rebel kit. Additional sweepstakes prizes include three first-prize awards of a trip for two to any 2004 regular season NFL...[read more]
New and enhanced features further establish BreezeBrowser's place as an indispensible tool in the digital photographer's workflow. The new 'filmstrip’ view is particularly helpful, as it enables users to view both a strip of thumbnails and single larger image at the same time. BreezeBrowser v2.8 also intoduces the ability to read Adobe's new standard for shooting data, XMP, and extends the range of cameras for which raw images can be displayed to Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Fuji and Minolta. New in this release: Combining the best of BreezeBrowser's thumbnail and main views the new filmstrip view makes it even easier to organize images. Filmstrip view displays image thumbnails in one resizable pane and a larger image in the rest of the window. HQ mode sharpening for proofs and raw conversion. More and more new cameras include a raw image mode which offers the highest possible image quality from the...[read more]
12/12/2003: Popular Photography Magazines "Report from Japan"
Minolta will show a 90% working digital version of their popular Maxxum SLR at PMA in Feb and will deliver it by Photokina in Sept-Oct 2004. A high-level Nikon exec says that they will stick with APS-size sensors for their digital SLRs, research is going forward with 24x36mm size sensors but no product is forthcoming. Olympus plans to release an amateur- and medium-priced version of their E-1 dSLR, both with built-in flash. An independant lens manufacturer will be producing optics for the new 4/3 camera system. Olympus won't show much at PMA but could introduce the medium-priced E-1 by Photokina. Canon prefers 24x36mm sensors for pro cameras and predicts only a slight drop in their price which will keep them out of the amateur range. APS-size sensors will continue to rule the amateur SLR market and Canon has no plans to produce an entire range of APS-dedicated lenses. Pentax...[read more]
12/11/2003: Full Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom Review Posted
Just posted is our full Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom review complete with conclusion and sample photos. This is a top of the line 5-megapixel camera with a 4x wide angle zoom, fully-articulated color LCD and every possible "bell and whistle" feature. It's sure to please advanced photographers and is a camera that can grow with you if you're still a newbie. All this and it's still priced under , check it out....[read more]
12/11/2003: QPict v6 Adds Support for RAW Image Files
Sweden December 11, 2003 - Rune Lindman releases QPict version 6 for Mac OS X. QPict 6 is the most important release in the history of the product. QPict 6 adds full support for RAW image files from almost every camera brand and model such as Nikon, Canon, Kodak, Casio, Minolta, Fuji, Olympus, Pentax and more . Enables cataloguing, viewing and conversion of RAW files. Now also has native support for postscript files. With the new kiosk mode you are able to put your work on display in public places without worrying about anyone messing with the computer. QPict is a fully featured, easy-to-use media asset manager for all kinds of multimedia files including images, movies, fonts and sounds. QPict offers a very attractive and inexpensive way to view, organize, search and batch process media files. QPict supports standards such as ANPA, EXIF and XML. For a complete list...[read more]
12/11/2003: QPict v6 Adds Support for RAW Image Files
Sweden December 11, 2003 - Rune Lindman releases QPict version 6 for Mac OS X. QPict 6 is the most important release in the history of the product. QPict 6 adds full support for RAW image files from almost every camera brand and model such as Nikon, Canon, Kodak, Casio, Minolta, Fuji, Olympus, Pentax and more . Enables cataloguing, viewing and conversion of RAW files. Now also has native support for postscript files. With the new kiosk mode you are able to put your work on display in public places without worrying about anyone messing with the computer. QPict is a fully featured, easy-to-use media asset manager for all kinds of multimedia files including images, movies, fonts and sounds. QPict offers a very attractive and inexpensive way to view, organize, search and batch process media files. QPict supports standards such as ANPA, EXIF and XML. For a complete list of...[read more]
12/10/2003: Simple Star Announces PhotoShow Deluxe 2.5
San Francisco, CA (December 10, 2003) Simple Star, Inc., the creators of easy to use consumer software, announced today the release of PhotoShow Deluxe 2.5. With PhotoShow Deluxe 2.5, powerful new features enable users to get more enjoyment from their digital photos than ever before. PhotoShow Deluxe 2.5 allows users to quickly organize their photos and then edit and print with ease. In addition, PhotoShow Deluxe 2.5 enables even new users to easily create and share musical shows with their digital photos and music. "PhotoShow Deluxe 2.5 offers the best way for consumers to get the most out of their digital photos whether they are novice photographers or experienced users," said Chad Richard, chief executive officer of Simple Star. "With the popularity of digital cameras exploding, it's never been more important to make powerful yet easy to use photo software available to consumers. Simple Star believes that the joys...[read more]
12/10/2003: PictureCode Releases Noise Ninja 1.1
Austin, Texas (December 10, 2003) -- PictureCode today released version 1.1 of Noise Ninja(tm), the highly regarded image noise removal software application. Introduced only a month ago, Noise Ninja has rapidly gained a following among photography professionals and enthusiasts for its ability to quickly and easily eliminate high-ISO noise and grain from digital images while preserving detail. In direct response to user feedback, Noise Ninja 1.1 includes a variety of refinements and new features: Automatic selection of noise profiles based on EXIF data (camera model, ISO setting, and shutter speed) for batch processing and individual images. Ability to toggle the filter preview. Improved batch processing options. Improved toggling between filtered and original images. Reading and writing of monochrome JPEG and TIFF files. Keyboard shortcuts for common operations. Preservation of JPEG EXIF data. Preservation of ICC profiles. Compatibility with the Windows shell "Open With" command. Additional refinements of the user...[read more]
12/10/2003: Digicam Sales and Resolution Soar as Prices Sink
It comes as no surprise to us that the digital camera business is literally booming. During 2003 digital cameras truly reached the status of being a mainstream consumer item and all of the number-crunchers out there agree. A recent Business Week Online article is called "Everyone's Smiling for Digital Cameras" and claims that digicam sales on MSN's online shopping mall are up 40-50% vs. last year. As we have heard from many vendors, digital cameras "are on fire" and are the top category for online sellers of consumer electronics goods. During 2003, the sales of digicams has eclipsed that of analog film-based cameras in both market share and dollar value. Old-line camera giants and relative upstarts are facing off in this fiercely competitive market. "Anybody who can find a manufacturer to make a digital camera for them is doing it," says Elliot Peck, director and general manager for camera...[read more]
12/10/2003: LetsGoDigital Reports on Two New Minox Digicams
If you like your digicam to look like a piece of jewelry then check out the Minox DD1 Diamond, a 3-megapixel (2.1mpixel hardware) fashion camera adorned with synthetic diamonds and a weight of just 120g. For the more conventional camera lovers there is the Minox DC 5211, a compact 5-megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom and 1.5-inch color LCD, all wrapped up in a stylish all-metal body....[read more]
12/09/2003: Pentax Announces 16mm-45mm F4 Zoom for *ist D
GOLDEN, Colorado (December 9, 2003)…PENTAX U.S.A. has announced a perfect companion lens for the *ist D digital SLR camera. The compact, high-performance, interchangeable smc PENTAX-DA 16mm-45mm F4 ED AL lens features a 3X zoom ratio with focal lengths covering ultra-wide to moderate-telephoto ranges for the angle of view equivalent to 24.5mm-69mm in the 35mm format. The DA-Series features a responsive “Quick-Shift Focus System” that allows photographers to instantly switch the focus mode from auto to manual with a slight twist of the focus ring. Coupled with a simple, functional design and the elimination of an aperture ring, this new mechanism considerably improves the camera’s operability. The lens also incorporates an Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass lens element and two aspherical lens elements for true-to-life image reproduction and overall size reduction. The image circle in DA-series lenses, including the smc PENTAX-DA 16mm-45mm F4 ED AL, is designed to perfectly match the...[read more]
This new plug-in, by Shapiro Consulting Group, Inc., (SCGI), Austin, Texas, is based on the patented Asiva technology. It allows users to make selections or masks with its unique curve technology. Users can create precise selections by adjusting the plug-in's Hue, Saturation and Luminance curves. These curves represent the color component values of the desired selection. The Asiva Selection plug-in's curves also allow for selection roll-off so all subsequent adjustments or effects will appear completely natural. A built in Color Sampler Tool provides a good starting-point for setting these three curves. The Asiva Selection plug-in features all 16-bit per component internal processing, even on 8-bit images. For pre-Photoshop CS users working on 16-bit files, the plug-in directly creates a gradient selection without having to create an 8-bit duplicate file and transferring a selection, increasingly saving time with larger files. Other controls allow the plug-in to ignore, add to, or...[read more]
12/09/2003: Sony Full-Circle 360° Lens Mechanism
The folks at I4U News have posted an item about a new Sony 360° full-circle lens video camera. They quote the November edition of Sony's CX-News Semiconductor and LCD Newsletter which says, "Until now, taking a 360° panorama with a normal lens has required taking multiple shots while rotating the camera slowly and then combining ("stitching") those shots together to form the panorama. In contrast, the 360° full-circle lens allows the full 360° surroundings of the camera to be imaged at the same time with a single lens. Sony has now developed a camera module that uses this 360° full-circle lens, and is releasing as commercial products both a camera module that uses a 380K-pixel, 30 fps CCD that outputs a ring-shaped image as a composite video signal as well as a high-resolution camera module that uses a 1.28 MP, 7.5 fps CCD with a built-in panorama expansion processing...[read more]
12/05/2003: Nikon D2H SLR First Look Posted
Just posted is our Nikon D2H SLR First Look. We're really enjoying doing this review but it's going to take a while to finish - in the meantime here's a little teaser. This is a camera that will satisfy anyone's "need for speed," it's so fast it's unbelievable. It will spoil you forever though....[read more]
12/04/2003: Concord Camera Corp. Ships Concord Eye-Q Go Wireless -- Bluetooth Digital Camera
Hollywood, Florida, December 3, 2003 -- Concord Camera Corp. [NASDAQ: LENS] announced today shipment of the Concord Eye-Q Go Wireless, the first 2 Megapixel Bluetooth enabled digital camera. Designed with convenience in mind, the Concord Eye-Q Go Wireless transmits images to Bluetooth compatible devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, and laptops as well as USB-compatible computers. The Concord Eye-Q Go Wireless is packaged with a Bluetooth adaptor, which allows the user to transform their Windows based computer or laptop into a Bluetooth device. Just install the Bluetooth driver software and plug the Bluetooth adaptor into the USB port and the computer is ready to receive pictures from the Concord Eye-Q Go Wireless. The Concord Eye-Q Go Wireless can also beam an image to most Bluetooth devices that support OBEX and are able to receive, process and display a JPEG image. The Concord Eye-Q Go Wireless digital camera transmits pictures...[read more]
12/04/2003: Kyocera Finecam SL300R Review Posted
Just posted is our Kyocera Finecam SL300R review, a super-compact 3-megapixel, 3x zoom camera that's both stylish and durable with a short shutter lag and 3.5fps performance. Check it out, it'll make a great holiday gift....[read more]
12/03/2003: Nikon Announces Development of D70 Digital SLR Camera
MELVILLE, NY, December 03, 2003 - Nikon (www.nikonusa.com), the world leader in photography, today announced development of the D70, a new interchangeable-lens digital SLR camera designed to deliver superb image quality and hallmark Nikon SLR performance at an attractive price that a broad range of consumers will find within reach. A new DX Zoom-Nikkor lens is being developed concurrently to match the D70, and both products are scheduled to go on sale in the spring of 2004. Designed for a wide range of customers, from novices to serious and experienced photo enthusiasts, the D70 will enable photographers to easily adopt digital technology into their existing camera system. The new model will offer an exclusive selection of new features and exciting Nikon SLR technology that will surpass products within the evolving digital SLR market, and provide exceptional value at an estimated retail price of .00 for the camera body. Read...[read more]
12/03/2003: Kyocera To Drop Yashica Brand and Cameras
As the global film camera market rapidly shrinks another well-known camera brand name is set to disappear. Kyocera acquired the ailing Yashica back in 1983 and just recently announced that it would stop releasing new Yashica cameras and will gradually cease sales of current camera models. This move will allow Kyocera to concentrate their efforts on their two other camera brands, Contax and Kyocera, so as to better compete in the global digital camera market....[read more]
12/03/2003: SR Electronics Digi-Slave LED Ring Lights
SR Electronics announces the release of two new LED ringlights for digital cameras. The Digi-Slave L-Ring and Digi-Slave L-Ring Ultra are powerful, easy-to-use LED ring lights ideal for macro photography. Equipped with super high power white LEDs, both units feature a variable power dial to quickly and easily optimize the light output. These compact, lightweight ring lights are perfect for any kind of close-up photography – dental, catalog, jewelry, etc. The Digi-Slave L-Ring (Catalog # L520, MSRP .95) has 16 super-bright white LEDs, variable power dial, runs on 9V battery, attaches via 52mm threads (additional lens adapters may be necessary) and works with any digital camera. The Digi-Slave L-Ring Ultra (Catalog # U5200, MSRP .95) has 24 super-bright white LEDs, variable power dial, runs on 9V battery and a 9VDC power supply is included, attaches via 52mm threads (additional lens adapters may be necessary) and works with any digital...[read more]
12/02/2003: Addonics MFR Review Posted
I just posted our mini-review of the Addonics Multi-Function Recorder (MFR), a very slick, battery-operated portable CD burner for digicam users. For you get a device that functions as an 8-in-1 card reader, CD-R/CD-RW writer/reader, DVD player, MP3 player, image viewer with video and audio output to a TV, and connects to your host computer with a high-speed USB 2.0 interface....[read more]
12/02/2003: New Rollei dp3210 Features 10x Optical Zoom
Our friends over at LetsGoDigital have posted news about a new Rollei dp3210 digital camera. It features 3.3 Megapixels, 10x optical zoom and has a large 2.5-inch color LCD as well as a high-resolution color electronic viewfinder. I can't help noticing that it is very similar to the Toshiba PDR-M700 in size, design and lens specifications -- maybe it's an OEM version?...[read more]
12/02/2003: Not Enough Resolution? Try a Gigapixel!
This comes from the "How'd they do that?" file ... If you've ever wondered what 196 Canon D60 6-megapixel images stitched together would look like then check out Max Lyons' Breaking the Gigapixel Barrier page. Max obviously spent some quality time at Bryce Point in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah and the resultant image is incredible....[read more]
12/02/2003: FotoWare Launches New FotoStation PRO Software
FotoStation PRO solves overflow from digital camera files for stand-alone photographers and workgroups alike. The Norwegian based software company FotoWare a.s, presents a completely rewritten and enhanced version of its renowned and widely used software for acquiring, processing, archiving and distribution of media files. Now FotoStation PRO offers unparalleled flexibility and capability whether utilized as a single user application or as client in the scalable FotoWare workgroup and enterprise system. The new version has been directed even more towards the professional user. Obviously, the large numbers of existing users have been delivering their wish lists for FotoWare to include when creating the new FotoStation PRO. New features include a better way to import images from any digital camera for archiving together with comprehensive information. Actions are included to automate processing tasks, enhance image quality and deliver the files to the right destination. The new interface and features provide all...[read more]
12/02/2003: Addonics MFR Review Posted
I just posted our mini-review of the Addonics Multi-Function Recorder (MFR), a very slick, battery-operated portable CD burner for digicam users. For you get a device that functions as an 8-in-1 card reader, CD-R/CD-RW writer/reader, DVD player, MP3 player, image viewer with video and audio output to a TV, and connects to your host computer with a high-speed USB 2.0 interface....[read more]
12/01/2003: Canon & SportsShooter.com Clip Contest Closing In On Winner
LAKE SUCCESS, NY, Dec. 1, 2003 - With Canon, SportsShooter.com and literally hundreds of judges to thank, one talented and lucky lensperson will soon take home the coveted Canon EOS 1-D Digital SLR (along with the Canon EF 28-135 image stabilized zoom lens) and the title, "SportsShooter.com Photographer of the Year 2003." SportsShooter.com is the online community for working photojournalists. The annual honor - which will be announced online on February 1, 2004 - rewards the top aggregate point scorer in the site's monthly "clip competition" with Canon's rugged, rapid and ready for anything EOS 1D professional digital SLR. Capable of capturing 8 frames per second, the EOS 1D digital SLR is the camera of choice for photojournalists of every specialty. In addition to the EOS 1D digital camera annual prize, Canon created the SportsShooter Accessory Kit awarded to one overall winner each month. The kit consists of such...[read more]
12/01/2003: New Imaging Industry Organisation Launches Multi-Lingual Awards Web Site
The Digital Imaging Websites Association (DIWA), a new independent international industry organisation formed to identify excellence in imaging products, has formally opened its Web site at www.diwa-awards.com. The site will announce awards made by DIWA and link visitors to the Web site publications of DIWA members and their reviews of products that have earned DIWA awards. Over time, the DIWA site's interactive database will establish itself as a central point of reference for high quality and high value information to help members of the public determine their most appropriate purchasing choices. Details on products tested and rated by DIWA members will be freely available to site visitors. Read the DIWA press release....[read more]
12/01/2003: Leica Announces New 5-Megapixel Digilux 2
Leica Camera AG, Solms, today announced the LEICA DIGILUX 2 with its fast LEICA DC VARIO- SUMMICRON 7-22.5mm (28 - 90mm in 35mm equivalent) f/2.0-2.4 aspherical zoom lens. It has a 2/3-inch CCD image sensor with a resolution of five million pixels. Each individual pixel has a size of 3.4µm, these larger pixels register the light more quickly and accurately. The combination of these larger pixels, the large area 2/3-inch CCD and the high quality Leica lens leads to extremely high picture quality. The DIGILUX 2 has a large and bright 2.5- inch color LCD monitor and comes with a 64 MB SD memory card. included with the camera The DIGILUX 2's controls are based on traditional analog cameras, with focus, zoom and aperture settings being made by rings on the lens barrel and a shutter speed dial on the top of the body. The camera features a very...[read more]
12/01/2003: Leica Announces New 5-Megapixel Digilux 2
Leica Camera AG, Solms, today announced the LEICA DIGILUX 2 with its fast LEICA DC VARIO- SUMMICRON 7-22.5mm (28 - 90mm in 35mm equivalent) f/2.0-2.4 aspherical zoom lens. It has a 2/3-inch CCD image sensor with a resolution of five million pixels. Each individual pixel has a size of 3.4µm, these larger pixels register the light more quickly and accurately. The combination of these larger pixels, the large area 2/3-inch CCD and the high quality Leica lens leads to extremely high picture quality. The DIGILUX 2 has a large and bright 2.5- inch color LCD monitor and comes with a 64 MB SD memory card. included with the camera The DIGILUX 2's controls are based on traditional analog cameras, with focus, zoom and aperture settings being made by rings on the lens barrel and a shutter speed dial on the top of the body. The camera features a very short...[read more]
