04/30/2004: Review of Belkins New Media Reader for Apple iPod
Of interest for those of you with a digital camera and an Apple iPod is Belkin's new Media Reader. This is an device that lets you transfer data from your camera into the iPod via your camera's USB cable. It works with many, but not all, digital cameras. You can read a review of this new gizmo over at the iPodlounge.com web site. You can visit Belkin's site for a list...[read more]
04/30/2004: New Web Site Provides Information About Digicam RAW Image Software
Storing pictures as RAW data has become one preferred feature of professional DSLR-Systems as well as consumer targeted compact digital cameras. The new website RAW-Converter.com currently is the only site in the world that covers every aspect of RAW-enabled photography in German and English - from manipulation tutorials to software to camera models. The most important feature of raw-converter.com is its huge database that enables the visitor to explicitly search for software that can handle his camera's RAW data. A list of cameras that are capable of RAW-shooting is maintained on a regular basis as well. Considered the fact that the market has grown to a rather confusing extent, a website covering the details is going to be most welcome - many photographers already consider RAW data a vital criteria when making their choice but usually lack the knowlegde whether there is RAW software available that can satisfy the...[read more]
04/30/2004: Pictocolor Release CorrectPhoto for Windows XP
PictoColor is pleased to announce the release of CorrectPhoto for Windows XP, an easy-to-use tool kit for managing, correcting, preserving and sharing digital photos. CorrectPhoto is designed for amateur photographers and photo enthusiasts who have discovered the joys and flexibility of digital cameras, but aren't interested in learning complex photo editing and album software. With its built-in Windows Explorer, CorrectPhoto provides direct access to Windows XP file managment and integrated digital media tools. CorrectPhoto combines the award winning iCorrect "point and click" color correction technology (licensed from Pictographics) with a complete set of picture editing tools into an easy to use Windows XP digital workflow wizard. CorrectPhoto helps the digital photographer easily turn a mediocre photos into a great photos. Introductory price: .95 (Regular price: .95), A Trial Version is available....[read more]
04/30/2004: BreezeBrowser v2.9 Adds Support for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Sony DSC-F828
30 April 2004: Breeze Systems today released BreezeBrowser v2.9. Canon EOS-1D Mark II, Canon PowerShot Pro1, Sony DSC-F828 and Nikon D70 owners can use this popular workflow tool to view both raw and JPEG images. BreezeBrowser v2.9 now displays Paint Shop Pro files and introduces raw conversion for the Nikon D70, Pentax *ist D, Minolta DiMAGE 7i, A1 and A2 and Olympus E-1, C5050WZ, C5060WZ, C8080WZ cameras. Chris Breeze said, "Canon EOS-1D Mark II owners have inundated us with requests to add support for this camera as BreezeBrowser and Downloader Pro are an integral part of their digital workflow." Downloader Pro v1.3 was released last week, adding support for Canon's newest digital SLR. BreezeBrowser is available for Windows and can be purchased from www.breezesys.com for only .95 or .90 bundled with Downloader Pro. This includes free upgrades for one year from the date of purchase. BreezeBrowser v2.9 is a...[read more]
04/30/2004: BreezeBrowser v2.9 Adds Support for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Sony DSC-F828
30 April 2004: Breeze Systems today released BreezeBrowser v2.9. Canon EOS-1D Mark II, Canon PowerShot Pro1, Sony DSC-F828 and Nikon D70 owners can use this popular workflow tool to view both raw and JPEG images. BreezeBrowser v2.9 now displays Paint Shop Pro files and introduces raw conversion for the Nikon D70, Pentax *ist D, Minolta DiMAGE 7i, A1 and A2 and Olympus E-1, C5050WZ, C5060WZ, C8080WZ cameras. Chris Breeze said, "Canon EOS-1D Mark II owners have inundated us with requests to add support for this camera as BreezeBrowser and Downloader Pro are an integral part of their digital workflow." Downloader Pro v1.3 was released last week, adding support for Canon's newest digital SLR. BreezeBrowser is available for Windows and can be purchased from www.breezesys.com for only .95 or .90 bundled with Downloader Pro. This includes free upgrades for one year from the date of purchase. BreezeBrowser v2.9 is a free...[read more]
04/30/2004: Pictocolor Release CorrectPhoto for Windows XP
PictoColor is pleased to announce the release of CorrectPhoto for Windows XP, an easy-to-use tool kit for managing, correcting, preserving and sharing digital photos. CorrectPhoto is designed for amateur photographers and photo enthusiasts who have discovered the joys and flexibility of digital cameras, but aren't interested in learning complex photo editing and album software. With its built-in Windows Explorer, CorrectPhoto provides direct access to Windows XP file managment and integrated digital media tools. CorrectPhoto combines the award winning iCorrect "point and click" color correction technology (licensed from Pictographics) with a complete set of picture editing tools into an easy to use Windows XP digital workflow wizard. CorrectPhoto helps the digital photographer easily turn a mediocre photos into a great photos. Introductory price: .95 (Regular price: .95), A Trial Version is available....[read more]
04/30/2004: New Web Site Provides Information About Digicam RAW Image Software
Storing pictures as RAW data has become one preferred feature of professional DSLR-Systems as well as consumer targeted compact digital cameras. The new website RAW-Converter.com currently is the only site in the world that covers every aspect of RAW-enabled photography in German and English - from manipulation tutorials to software to camera models. The most important feature of raw-converter.com is its huge database that enables the visitor to explicitly search for software that can handle his camera's RAW data. A list of cameras that are capable of RAW-shooting is maintained on a regular basis as well. Considered the fact that the market has grown to a rather confusing extent, a website covering the details is going to be most welcome - many photographers already consider RAW data a vital criteria when making their choice but usually lack the knowlegde whether there is RAW software available that can satisfy the needs....[read more]
04/30/2004: Review of Belkin's New Media Reader for Apple iPod
Of interest for those of you with a digital camera and an Apple iPod is Belkin's new Media Reader. This is an device that lets you transfer data from your camera into the iPod via your camera's USB cable. It works with many, but not all, digital cameras. You can read a review of this new gizmo over at the iPodlounge.com web site. You can visit Belkin's site for a list of cameras that are known to be compatible with the Media Reader....[read more]
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04/29/2004: New Camera and Printer Reviews Posted
Today is Sony day at Steve's - just posted is our DSC-W1 Cyber-shot review, a very affordable, high quality and high performance 5-megapixel compact with a 3x Carl Zeiss optical zoom and a huge 2.5-inch color LCD. Perfect for the beginner or most advanced user. Next up is the even more compact DSC-P100 Cyber-shot, Sony's top-of-the-line "P" series camera with 3x Carl Zeiss optical zoom, 1.8-inch color LCD, InfoLithium rechargeable battery and stylish metal body. After you take your pictures you need a printer to make photos to give to family and friends. The perfect companion for these cameras is the Sony DPP-EX50 Picture Station dye-sub photo printer. The DPP-EX50 makes beautiful 4x6" prints directly from memory cards or PictBridge compatible cameras and can be connected to your PC or TV. Check it out. Also posted is our Contax SL300R T* review, this is nearly identical to the Kyocera...[read more]
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04/29/2004: New Camera and Printer Reviews Posted
Today is Sony day at Steve's - just posted is our DSC-W1 Cyber-shot review, a very affordable, high quality and high performance 5-megapixel compact with a 3x Carl Zeiss optical zoom and a huge 2.5-inch color LCD. Perfect for the beginner or most advanced user. Next up is the even more compact DSC-P100 Cyber-shot, Sony's top-of-the-line "P" series camera with 3x Carl Zeiss optical zoom, 1.8-inch color LCD, InfoLithium rechargeable battery and stylish metal body. After you take your pictures you need a printer to make photos to give to family and friends. The perfect companion for these cameras is the Sony DPP-EX50 Picture Station dye-sub photo printer. The DPP-EX50 makes beautiful 4x6" prints directly from memory cards or PictBridge compatible cameras and can be connected to your PC or TV. Check it out. Also posted is our Contax SL300R T* review, this is nearly identical to the Kyocera SL300R,...[read more]
04/27/2004: Alex Majoli Wins Top Two Photojournalism Awards
Melville, New York, April 22, 2004 — Magnum photographer and Olympus Visionary Alex Majoli was named Magazine Photographer of the Year in the National Press Photographers Association’s Best of Photojournalism 2004 Contest. His winning work included a portfolio of images from the Iraqi war and of daily life in China. Majoli also received the Overseas Press Club’s prestigious Feature Photography Award for his coverage of the war in the Congo. The images submitted for both awards were all shot for Newsweek with the Olympus C-5050 digital camera. Majoli’s winning images are representative of the penetrating investigative and political coverage and razor-edged style for which he has become widely known. His work runs a gamut of subjects and emotions, from the brutal reality of war in Iraq to the quiet daily routine of a garbage collector in China. Majoli’s assignments for Newsweek, with whom he has a long- standing contract,...[read more]
04/27/2004: SMaL Camera Technologies Enables Slim and Stylish Digital Cameras by NHJ
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (April 27, 2004) – SMaL Camera Technologies, a developer of digital imaging solutions and enabler of award-winning super-thin digital still cameras, announced today that it has enabled two new ultra-slim digital cameras by NHJ Limited, which is making its debut in the North American consumer electronics market. The 9.8mm thin Foxz2 – the thinnest digital camera in the world with an LCD display – is now available nationwide in Target Stores for . In the OEM partnership between the two companies, NHJ leveraged SMaL’s Ultra-Pocket® 3 and 4 rapid development kits to design and develop the Foxz1 (1.3-megapixel resolution) and Foxz2 (2-megapixel resolution), respectively. Due to the industry-leading low power (Longevity™), Autobrite® wide dynamic range, and high integration of SMaL’s Ultra-Pocket kits, the Foxz products feature stylish designs, worry-free battery life, and ease of use at an affordable cost. The Foxz1’s sophisticated credit card design is...[read more]
04/27/2004: SMaL Camera Technologies Enables Slim and Stylish Digital Cameras by NHJ
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (April 27, 2004) ? SMaL Camera Technologies, a developer of digital imaging solutions and enabler of award-winning super-thin digital still cameras, announced today that it has enabled two new ultra-slim digital cameras by NHJ Limited, which is making its debut in the North American consumer electronics market. The 9.8mm thin Foxz2 ? the thinnest digital camera in the world with an LCD display ? is now available nationwide in Target Stores for . In the OEM partnership between the two companies, NHJ leveraged SMaL?s Ultra-Pocket® 3 and 4 rapid development kits to design and develop the Foxz1 (1.3-megapixel resolution) and Foxz2 (2-megapixel resolution), respectively. Due to the industry-leading low power (Longevity?), Autobrite® wide dynamic range, and high integration of SMaL?s Ultra-Pocket kits, the Foxz products feature stylish designs, worry-free battery life, and ease of use at an affordable cost. The Foxz1?s sophisticated credit card design is...[read more]
04/27/2004: Alex Majoli Wins Top Two Photojournalism Awards
Melville, New York, April 22, 2004 ? Magnum photographer and Olympus Visionary Alex Majoli was named Magazine Photographer of the Year in the National Press Photographers Association?s Best of Photojournalism 2004 Contest. His winning work included a portfolio of images from the Iraqi war and of daily life in China. Majoli also received the Overseas Press Club?s prestigious Feature Photography Award for his coverage of the war in the Congo. The images submitted for both awards were all shot for Newsweek with the Olympus C-5050 digital camera. Majoli?s winning images are representative of the penetrating investigative and political coverage and razor-edged style for which he has become widely known. His work runs a gamut of subjects and emotions, from the brutal reality of war in Iraq to the quiet daily routine of a garbage collector in China. Majoli?s assignments for Newsweek, with whom he has a long- standing contract, and...[read more]
04/25/2004: cam2pc, the digital imaging solution gets a "video update"
Following on the success of the cam2pc 4 series, nabocorp. softwares brings video capabilities to cam2pc, its award winning digital imaging solution. Most of today's digital cameras feature the possibility to shoot small videos. This makes video files a new key element of digital imaging although no easy-to-use tools are available. But with cam2pc 4.3, nabocorp. softwares has the answer! Not only are video files now fully integrated in cam2pc's workflow, but users can also perform everyday tasks on their video files: Trim video files (without recompression for AVI and QuickTime files). Rotate video files. Convert video files to modern compression schemes like DivX or MPEG-4. Use video files to create contents : video files can now be integrated in created slideshows and web galleries. cam2pc 4.3 is also able to create its own video files by mixing your images, video files and background music. This requires DirectX 8.0...[read more]
04/25/2004: Adobe Posts Camera Raw 2.2 Update for Photoshop CS
The Camera Raw 2.2 update adds support for the following new cameras: Canon PowerShot Pro1 and EOS-1D MARK II, Kodak DCS Pro 14nx and DCS Pro SLR/n, Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2, Nikon D70 and Coolpix 8700, Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom, Sigma SD9 and SD10. Click here for Camera Raw 2.2 Windows download page and click here for Click here for Camera Raw 2.2 Macintosh download page....[read more]
04/25/2004: Canon EOS-1D MarkII Pro SLR First Look Posted
It's still a work in progress but most of our Canon EOS-1D MarkII review is now online including sample photos. It's been about two and a half years since we reviewed the EOS-1D and there's been a lot of improvements made. Canon has doubled the number of effective pixels, it now captures 8-megapixels and does it at a blazing 8.5 frames per second. This is one incredible SLR, check it out!...[read more]
04/25/2004: Adobe Posts Camera Raw 2.2 Update for Photoshop CS
The Camera Raw 2.2 update adds support for the following new cameras: Canon PowerShot Pro1 and EOS-1D MARK II, Kodak DCS Pro 14nx and DCS Pro SLR/n, Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2, Nikon D70 and Coolpix 8700, Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom, Sigma SD9 and SD10. Click here for Camera Raw 2.2 Windows download page and click here for Click here for Camera Raw 2.2 Macintosh download page....[read more]
04/25/2004: cam2pc, the digital imaging solution gets a "video update"
Following on the success of the cam2pc 4 series, nabocorp. softwares brings video capabilities to cam2pc, its award winning digital imaging solution. Most of today's digital cameras feature the possibility to shoot small videos. This makes video files a new key element of digital imaging although no easy-to-use tools are available. But with cam2pc 4.3, nabocorp. softwares has the answer! Not only are video files now fully integrated in cam2pc's workflow, but users can also perform everyday tasks on their video files: Trim video files (without recompression for AVI and QuickTime files). Rotate video files. Convert video files to modern compression schemes like DivX or MPEG-4. Use video files to create contents : video files can now be integrated in created slideshows and web galleries. cam2pc 4.3 is also able to create its own video files by mixing your images, video files and background music. This requires DirectX 8.0 (or...[read more]
04/25/2004: Canon EOS-1D MarkII Pro SLR First Look Posted
It's still a work in progress but most of our Canon EOS-1D MarkII review is now online including sample photos. It's been about two and a half years since we reviewed the EOS-1D and there's been a lot of improvements made. Canon has doubled the number of effective pixels, it now captures 8-megapixels and does it at a blazing 8.5 frames per second. This is one incredible SLR, check it out!...[read more]
04/23/2004: Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom Review Posted
Just posted is our Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom review, this is a 4-megapixel compact with a 38-380mm equivalent 10X zoom lens. Tired of cameras with wimpy zooms? Then you'll love this one. Get as close to the action as possible without ever moving your feet. And it has the typically good Olympus image quality, sharpness and color that we've come to expect from their cameras....[read more]
04/23/2004: Forgent Networks Names 31 Companies in JPEG Compression Patent Infringement Suit
First reported here back in July 2002, Forgent Networks announced that it was going to enforce its ownership of the popular JPEG compression technology used by digital cameras, camcorders, cellphones, scanners and other devices used to compress, store, manipulate, print or transmit digital images. Well, they're back! Forgent has initiated litigation against 31 companies for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 4,698,672 in U.S. District Court in Texas. The companies named by Forget are Adobe Systems Inc., Agfa Corp., Apple Computer Inco., Axis Communications Inc., Canon USA, Concord Camera Corp., Creative Labs Inc., Dell Inc., Eastman Kodak Co., Fuji Photo Film Co U.S.A, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Gateway Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., International Business Machines Corp., JASC Software, JVC Americas Corp., Kyocera Wireless Corp., Macromedia Inc., Matsushita Electric Corp. of America, Oce' North America Inc., Onkyo Corp., PalmOne Inc., Panasonic Communications Corp. of America, Panasonic Mobile Communications Development Corp....[read more]
04/23/2004: Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom Review Posted
Just posted is our Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom review, this is a 4-megapixel compact with a 38-380mm equivalent 10X zoom lens. Tired of cameras with wimpy zooms? Then you'll love this one. Get as close to the action as possible without ever moving your feet. And it has the typically good Olympus image quality, sharpness and color that we've come to expect from their cameras....[read more]
04/23/2004: Forgent Networks Names 31 Companies in JPEG Compression Patent Infringement Suit
First reported here back in July 2002, Forgent Networks announced that it was going to enforce its ownership of the popular JPEG compression technology used by digital cameras, camcorders, cellphones, scanners and other devices used to compress, store, manipulate, print or transmit digital images. Well, they're back! Forgent has initiated litigation against 31 companies for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 4,698,672 in U.S. District Court in Texas. The companies named by Forget are Adobe Systems Inc., Agfa Corp., Apple Computer Inco., Axis Communications Inc., Canon USA, Concord Camera Corp., Creative Labs Inc., Dell Inc., Eastman Kodak Co., Fuji Photo Film Co U.S.A, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Gateway Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., International Business Machines Corp., JASC Software, JVC Americas Corp., Kyocera Wireless Corp., Macromedia Inc., Matsushita Electric Corp. of America, Oce' North America Inc., Onkyo Corp., PalmOne Inc., Panasonic Communications Corp. of America, Panasonic Mobile Communications Development Corp. of...[read more]
04/22/2004: Breeze Downloader Pro 1.3 Adds Support for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Sony DSC-F828
Breeze Systems today released Downloader Pro 1.3. This simple but powerful tool enables photographers to transfer images to a PC at the touch of a button, renaming and storing them with file and directories names chosen by the user. It includes sophisticated handling of IPTC data, automatic lossless rotation of JPEGs and support for downloading from card readers and portable hard drives. Use the camera model name mapping function to give meaningful names identifying the camera used to take pictures e.g. when different members of the family have their own camera this function can be used to download images to separate directories Download raw images from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Minolta, Fuji, Pentax and Sony cameras and use shooting data for directory and image naming. Supported cameras include the new Canon EOS-1D Mark II, Canon PowerShot Pro1, Nikon D70, Minolta DiMAGE A2, Olympus C8080WZ and Sony DSC-F828....[read more]
04/22/2004: Breeze Downloader Pro 1.3 Adds Support for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Sony DSC-F828
Breeze Systems today released Downloader Pro 1.3. This simple but powerful tool enables photographers to transfer images to a PC at the touch of a button, renaming and storing them with file and directories names chosen by the user. It includes sophisticated handling of IPTC data, automatic lossless rotation of JPEGs and support for downloading from card readers and portable hard drives. Use the camera model name mapping function to give meaningful names identifying the camera used to take pictures e.g. when different members of the family have their own camera this function can be used to download images to separate directories Download raw images from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Minolta, Fuji, Pentax and Sony cameras and use shooting data for directory and image naming. Supported cameras include the new Canon EOS-1D Mark II, Canon PowerShot Pro1, Nikon D70, Minolta DiMAGE A2, Olympus C8080WZ and Sony DSC-F828....[read more]
04/20/2004: Casio Exilim Pro EX-P600 Review and Nikon D70 SLR Conclusion Posted
The last of our trio of new 6-megapixel digicams has now been reviewed and posted, see the Casio Pro Exilim EX-P600 review. This is the most advanced Exilim camera yet, 4x Canon optical zoom lens, 2-inch color LCD, stainless steel body and a long-life rechargeable Li-ion battery. And I've also posted the conclusion and a few more sample photos from the Nikon D70 SLR. If you want more control and better image quality than the consumer digicams offer you probably want a real SLR. The D70 is all that you've come to expect in a Nikon and gives you the freedom of using many different lenses too. Check it out....[read more]
04/20/2004: Casio Exilim Pro EX-P600 Review and Nikon D70 SLR Conclusion Posted
The last of our trio of new 6-megapixel digicams has now been reviewed and posted, see the Casio Pro Exilim EX-P600 review. This is the most advanced Exilim camera yet, 4x Canon optical zoom lens, 2-inch color LCD, stainless steel body and a long-life rechargeable Li-ion battery. And I've also posted the conclusion and a few more sample photos from the Nikon D70 SLR. If you want more control and better image quality than the consumer digicams offer you probably want a real SLR. The D70 is all that you've come to expect in a Nikon and gives you the freedom of using many different lenses too. Check it out....[read more]
04/19/2004: Olympus Japan Announces New Camedia AZ-1
Olympus Japan today announced a new flat and thin 3.2-megapixel, 3x optical internal zoom lens digital camera designated the Camedia AZ-1. It closely resembles the Sony T1 and Konica Minolta DiMAGE X series of ultra-thin cameras. It features a new, high-resolution Sharp 2.5-inch color LCD with a wide 160°viewing angle and improved daylight visibility. Currently, the AZ-1 is only scheduled to be sold in the Japanese market and available at the end of May 2004. We got no press release on this camera from Olympus America so check out the information at either LetsGoDigital's site or over at Imaging-Resource's site....[read more]
04/19/2004: Kodak DX7630 Zoom Review Posted
Just posted is our Kodak Easyshare DX7630 Zoom review, the second of the new crop of 6-megapixel cameras that we have looked at. The DX7630 has a 3x optical zoom and a larger than average 2.2-inch color LCD. It can be used with the Easyshare 6000 Camera Dock and the Easyshare 6000 Printer Dock - check it out....[read more]
04/19/2004: Kodak DX7630 Zoom Review Posted
Just posted is our Kodak Easyshare DX7630 Zoom review, the second of the new crop of 6-megapixel cameras that we have looked at. The DX7630 has a 3x optical zoom and a larger than average 2.2-inch color LCD. It can be used with the Easyshare 6000 Camera Dock and the Easyshare 6000 Printer Dock - check it out....[read more]
04/19/2004: Olympus Japan Announces New Camedia AZ-1
Olympus Japan today announced a new flat and thin 3.2-megapixel, 3x optical internal zoom lens digital camera designated the Camedia AZ-1. It closely resembles the Sony T1 and Konica Minolta DiMAGE X series of ultra-thin cameras. It features a new, high-resolution Sharp 2.5-inch color LCD with a wide 160°viewing angle and improved daylight visibility. Currently, the AZ-1 is only scheduled to be sold in the Japanese market and available at the end of May 2004. We got no press release on this camera from Olympus America so check out the information at either LetsGoDigital's site or over at Imaging-Resource's site....[read more]
04/17/2004: LetsGoDigital Posts Fujifilm F610 Zoom Review
Our friends in the Netherlands have posted their Fujifilm F610 Zoom Review, a vertically-oriented compact digicam with a 6-megapixel SuperCCD HR sensor. This is the successor to the Finepix F601, neither of these cameras are sold in the USA so we won't be reviewing them - we've got our hands full just covering our continent's camera models....[read more]
04/17/2004: Olympus C-60 Zoom Review Posted
Just posted is our first six-megapixel digicam review, the Olympus C-60 Zoom is a compact, metal-bodied camera with a 3x optical zoom, a 1.8-inch semi-transmissive color LCD, TruePic Turbo processor, USB 2.0 and lots more. Check it out. Following this camera are two more 6-megapixel digicams, the Kodak DX7630 and the Casio Exilim Pro 600. Watch for these reviews soon. Also in the works is the conclusion for the Nikon D70 SLR and a full review of the Canon EOS-1D Mark II professional SLR. And we'll be working through a pile of new Pentax Optios, an Olympus C-765 UZ and more coming......[read more]
04/17/2004: Olympus C-60 Zoom Review Posted
Just posted is our first six-megapixel digicam review, the Olympus C-60 Zoom is a compact, metal-bodied camera with a 3x optical zoom, a 1.8-inch semi-transmissive color LCD, TruePic Turbo processor, USB 2.0 and lots more. Check it out. Following this camera are two more 6-megapixel digicams, the Kodak DX7630 and the Casio Exilim Pro 600. Watch for these reviews soon. Also in the works is the conclusion for the Nikon D70 SLR and a full review of the Canon EOS-1D Mark II professional SLR. And we'll be working through a pile of new Pentax Optios, an Olympus C-765 UZ and more coming......[read more]
04/17/2004: LetsGoDigital Posts Fujifilm F610 Zoom Review
Our friends in the Netherlands have posted their Fujifilm F610 Zoom Review, a vertically-oriented compact digicam with a 6-megapixel SuperCCD HR sensor. This is the successor to the Finepix F601, neither of these cameras are sold in the USA so we won't be reviewing them - we've got our hands full just covering our continent's camera models....[read more]
04/16/2004: Diwa Welcomes Germanys Most Influential Digital Camera Review Site As Its 10th Member
Friday, 16th April 2004: DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association), the fast-growing association of expert Web-based publications specialising in digital imaging product reviews, has signed up its tenth member publication: digitalkamera.de, the top German language digital photography editorial site. Digitalkamera.de, based in the historic port city of Lübeck in northern Germany, joins DIWA members covering most of Europe as well as the USA. In addition to highly detailed digital camera tests, digitalkamera.de offers its impressive 1.25 million visitors per month a comprehensive camera reference database, news, advice, articles on software and also book recommendations. Jan-Markus Rupprecht, digitalkamera.de founder and editor, explained: "I'm looking forward to participate in DIWA and to help DIWA become the most important camera award worldwide," adding: "I am confident that together we can reach this goal." DIWA general manager, Ian Burley, commented: "Our many contacts in the industry have been urging us to get digitalkamera.de onboard...[read more]
04/16/2004: Try Out QPict RAW File Support and Get a 60% Discount!
QPict for Mac OS 9/X is a fully featured, easy-to-use media asset manager for all kinds of multimedia files including images, movies, fonts and sounds. Recognizing the importance of RAW file support the next version of QPict will have improved support for RAW files and support for over 100 different camera models including the recently released NIKON D70. We are now seeking input from people working with RAW files. We will randomly give away 10 full copies of the software among those who participate. All participants will get a 60% rebate from the full price! We accept a limited number of participants. To participate please visit our web site: http://www.qpict.net...[read more]
04/16/2004: Try Out QPict RAW File Support and Get a 60% Discount!
QPict for Mac OS 9/X is a fully featured, easy-to-use media asset manager for all kinds of multimedia files including images, movies, fonts and sounds. Recognizing the importance of RAW file support the next version of QPict will have improved support for RAW files and support for over 100 different camera models including the recently released NIKON D70. We are now seeking input from people working with RAW files. We will randomly give away 10 full copies of the software among those who participate. All participants will get a 60% rebate from the full price! We accept a limited number of participants. To participate please visit our web site: http://www.qpict.net...[read more]
04/16/2004: Diwa Welcomes Germany's Most Influential Digital Camera Review Site As Its 10th Member
Friday, 16th April 2004: DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association), the fast-growing association of expert Web-based publications specialising in digital imaging product reviews, has signed up its tenth member publication: digitalkamera.de, the top German language digital photography editorial site. Digitalkamera.de, based in the historic port city of Lübeck in northern Germany, joins DIWA members covering most of Europe as well as the USA. In addition to highly detailed digital camera tests, digitalkamera.de offers its impressive 1.25 million visitors per month a comprehensive camera reference database, news, advice, articles on software and also book recommendations. Jan-Markus Rupprecht, digitalkamera.de founder and editor, explained: "I'm looking forward to participate in DIWA and to help DIWA become the most important camera award worldwide," adding: "I am confident that together we can reach this goal." DIWA general manager, Ian Burley, commented: "Our many contacts in the industry have been urging us to get digitalkamera.de onboard and...[read more]
An email flyer from Nikon USA announces that the price of the 5-megapixel, 4x zoom Coolpix 5400 has been lowered to MSRP, so expect to see even lower street prices. For those looking to buy a digital SLR, the Nikon D1x is now being offered with a mail-in rebate, good through April 30, 2004 from your local dealer. To further sweeten the deal, Nikon Capture 4 software is now FREE ( value) with the purchase of a new Nikon D1x SLR....[read more]
An email flyer from Nikon USA announces that the price of the 5-megapixel, 4x zoom Coolpix 5400 has been lowered to MSRP, so expect to see even lower street prices. For those looking to buy a digital SLR, the Nikon D1x is now being offered with a mail-in rebate, good through April 30, 2004 from your local dealer. To further sweeten the deal, Nikon Capture 4 software is now FREE ( value) with the purchase of a new Nikon D1x SLR....[read more]
04/10/2004: Epson Stylus Photo R800 Review Posted
Just posted is the Epson Stylus Photo R800 printer review. This is Epson's fastest photo inkjet printer ever and it uses the archival UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment inks. It can make borderless 4x6" prints in about 45 seconds and they last a good long time. And it can also print CD and DVD discs too....[read more]
04/10/2004: Epson Stylus Photo R800 Review Posted
Just posted is the Epson Stylus Photo R800 printer review. This is Epson's fastest photo inkjet printer ever and it uses the archival UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment inks. It can make borderless 4x6" prints in about 45 seconds and they last a good long time. And it can also print CD and DVD discs too....[read more]
04/09/2004: PMA "Find a Photo Lab" Feature Lists 20,000 Locations
The "Find a Photo Lab" feature on its consumer website, " Prints Are Memories," produced by Photo Marketing Association International (PMAI), Jackson, Mich., has more than 20,000 locations in its worldwide database. That means consumers from Birmingham, Ala., to Birmingham, Calif., can find local retailers who can make real photo prints from digital cameras. Retailers listed in the "Find a Photo Lab" feature are Qualified Digital Processing Centers, determined by PMA to have the onsite capability to make digital prints. To become a PMA Qualified Digital Processing Center, the retailer has to be an active PMA member and to own and operate the equipment to process photos from digital camera/media on site. The program is expanding outside the United States, as well. Most recently, Jessops, a major U.K. photo retailer, has committed the Qualified Digital Processing Center program in 250 stores. Also, LifePics, a Boulder, Colo.-based online service, just...[read more]
04/09/2004: PMA "Find a Photo Lab" Feature Lists 20,000 Locations
The "Find a Photo Lab" feature on its consumer website, " Prints Are Memories," produced by Photo Marketing Association International (PMAI), Jackson, Mich., has more than 20,000 locations in its worldwide database. That means consumers from Birmingham, Ala., to Birmingham, Calif., can find local retailers who can make real photo prints from digital cameras. Retailers listed in the "Find a Photo Lab" feature are Qualified Digital Processing Centers, determined by PMA to have the onsite capability to make digital prints. To become a PMA Qualified Digital Processing Center, the retailer has to be an active PMA member and to own and operate the equipment to process photos from digital camera/media on site. The program is expanding outside the United States, as well. Most recently, Jessops, a major U.K. photo retailer, has committed the Qualified Digital Processing Center program in 250 stores. Also, LifePics, a Boulder, Colo.-based online service, just signed...[read more]
04/06/2004: Hi Touch 640GALA Printer Review Posted
And speaking of Hi Touch Imaging, just posted is our HiTi 640GALA printer review. This is a very compact, vertically-oriented 4x6" dye sublimation printer. For event photographers you can now design and create your own custom e-frame templates that can be loaded from a flash card and used to enhance your photo prints....[read more]
04/06/2004: Hi Touch Imaging Offers Ribbon for B&W Printing
Hi Touch Imaging has released an ink ribbon for their dye-sublimiation printers that is specifically for making black and white prints. Hi-Ti says the new ribbon delivers punchy, crisp, high-quality B&W images. The new KO ribbon is available for Hi-Ti printer models Photoshuttle, 640PS and 640DL. It can be found at the HiTiShop.com web site for .99 for the 75-sheet print pack....[read more]
04/06/2004: ColorVision and Pantone Ship New Lower-Priced ColorPlus Monitor Calibration Tool
ColorVision and Pantone have introduced a new, low cost monitor calibration tool to aid digital camera owners in easily and accurately adjust their CRT or LCD monitors for reliable and consistent color. The new ColorPlus product is a Windows-based hardware sensor that connects via USB to desktop and laptop computers. The whole process is driven by an intuitive software interface that guides users in balancing the screen colors and setting the gamma, whitepoint and luminance targets to industry standard values in a few simple steps. ColorPlus comes bundled with Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition. Available for Windows users only at the introductory price of - buy today and save off the list price....[read more]
04/06/2004: ColorVision and Pantone Ship New Lower-Priced ColorPlus Monitor Calibration Tool
ColorVision and Pantone have introduced a new, low cost monitor calibration tool to aid digital camera owners in easily and accurately adjust their CRT or LCD monitors for reliable and consistent color. The new ColorPlus product is a Windows-based hardware sensor that connects via USB to desktop and laptop computers. The whole process is driven by an intuitive software interface that guides users in balancing the screen colors and setting the gamma, whitepoint and luminance targets to industry standard values in a few simple steps. ColorPlus comes bundled with Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition. Available for Windows users only at the introductory price of - buy today and save off the list price....[read more]
04/06/2004: Hi Touch Imaging Offers Ribbon for B&W Printing
Hi Touch Imaging has released an ink ribbon for their dye-sublimiation printers that is specifically for making black and white prints. Hi-Ti says the new ribbon delivers punchy, crisp, high-quality B&W images. The new KO ribbon is available for Hi-Ti printer models Photoshuttle, 640PS and 640DL. It can be found at the HiTiShop.com web site for .99 for the 75-sheet print pack....[read more]
04/06/2004: Hi Touch 640GALA Printer Review Posted
And speaking of Hi Touch Imaging, just posted is our HiTi 640GALA printer review. This is a very compact, vertically-oriented 4x6" dye sublimation printer. For event photographers you can now design and create your own custom e-frame templates that can be loaded from a flash card and used to enhance your photo prints....[read more]
04/05/2004: Olympus Posts PictBridge Firmware Update
Olympus Japan has posted a firmware upgrade to add or enhance the PictBridge (direct printing) capability of the following cameras: C-350 ZOOM D-560 ZOOM µ[mju:] 300 Digital µ[mju:] 400 Digital Stylus 300 Digital Stylus 400 Digital C-740 Ultra Zoom C-750 Ultra Zoom Conforms with the PictBridge* function. When your camera is already PictBridge- compatible, the following condition will be revised by the firmware update: an operation malfunction occurs when trying to imprint date on pictures in combination of the C-350Z,D-560Z camera and a certain type of printer connected with bundled USB cable. (* PictBridge is a standard used to connect a digital camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer. This enables direct printing without the use of a computer. Prints can be made using simple camera control regardless of the device manufacturers.)...[read more]
04/05/2004: Olympus Posts PictBridge Firmware Update
Olympus Japan has posted a firmware upgrade to add or enhance the PictBridge (direct printing) capability of the following cameras: C-350 ZOOM D-560 ZOOM µ[mju:] 300 Digitalµ[mju:] 400 DigitalStylus 300 Digital Stylus 400 Digital C-740 Ultra Zoom C-750 Ultra Zoom Conforms with the PictBridge* function. When your camera is already PictBridge- compatible, the following condition will be revised by the firmware update: an operation malfunction occurs when trying to imprint date on pictures in combination of the C-350Z,D-560Z camera and a certain type of printer connected with bundled USB cable. (* PictBridge is a standard used to connect a digital camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer. This enables direct printing without the use of a computer. Prints can be made using simple camera control regardless of the device manufacturers.)...[read more]
04/04/2004: Gateway Closing Its Retail Stores, Eliminating 2,500 Jobs
Troubled computer maker Gateway Inc., Poway, Calif., USA, said it will shutter all of its stores next week, eliminating 2,500 jobs, or nearly 40 percent of its work force, The Associated Press reports. The company said that its 188 stores will close April 9 and workers will be dismissed as the store operations wind down by the end of the month. The company, which recently posted its 12th loss in 13 quarters, said it is exploring other ways to sell its wares in United States and abroad but declined to elaborate. It said it would provide details when it releases first-quarter results on April 29. Gateway said it will continue to sell online and over the phone. It has not said whether it will pursue sales through third-party distributors. The Gateway stores will all close on the same day. Spokesman David Hallisey said the company will sell its inventory...[read more]
04/04/2004: Gateway Closing Its Retail Stores, Eliminating 2,500 Jobs
Troubled computer maker Gateway Inc., Poway, Calif., USA, said it will shutter all of its stores next week, eliminating 2,500 jobs, or nearly 40 percent of its work force, The Associated Press reports. The company said that its 188 stores will close April 9 and workers will be dismissed as the store operations wind down by the end of the month. The company, which recently posted its 12th loss in 13 quarters, said it is exploring other ways to sell its wares in United States and abroad but declined to elaborate. It said it would provide details when it releases first-quarter results on April 29. Gateway said it will continue to sell online and over the phone. It has not said whether it will pursue sales through third-party distributors. The Gateway stores will all close on the same day. Spokesman David Hallisey said the company will sell its inventory in...[read more]
04/03/2004: Canon Announces New Card Photo Printers CP-330 and CP-220
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 31, 2004 — Whether announcing a "new arrival" or capturing family fun at a weekend barbecue, Canon's new Compact Photo Printers CP-220 and CP-330 allow consumers to print pictures quickly, easily and directly from a digital camera, virtually anywhere. Canon's small and stylish CP photo printers now print high-quality color prints in three different paper sizes from a computer via USB or by direct camera- to-printer connection. These sizes include 4"x8" for personalized greeting cards or invitations; 4"x6" postcard-size or credit-card size pictures. Read the Canon press release....[read more]
04/03/2004: Canon Announces New Card Photo Printers CP-330 and CP-220
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 31, 2004 ? Whether announcing a "new arrival" or capturing family fun at a weekend barbecue, Canon's new Compact Photo Printers CP-220 and CP-330 allow consumers to print pictures quickly, easily and directly from a digital camera, virtually anywhere. Canon's small and stylish CP photo printers now print high-quality color prints in three different paper sizes from a computer via USB or by direct camera- to-printer connection. These sizes include 4"x8" for personalized greeting cards or invitations; 4"x6" postcard-size or credit-card size pictures. Read the Canon press release....[read more]
04/01/2004: Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 Review Posted
No April Fool'ing, just posted is our full Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 review. This is a compact and lightweight 4-megapixel Super-Zoom camera with a 10x optical zoom. It takes wonderful still pictures and just wait until you see one of its screen-filling 800x600 resolution movies - they're awesome...[read more]
04/01/2004: Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 Review Posted
No April Fool'ing, just posted is our full Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 review. This is a compact and lightweight 4-megapixel Super-Zoom camera with a 10x optical zoom. It takes wonderful still pictures and just wait until you see one of its screen-filling 800x600 resolution movies - they're awesome...[read more]
