02/28/2005: Idruna Softwares Pocket Phojo 3.0 Ushers in a New Era in High Speed News Gathering
Murrieta, CA - February 27th, 2005 - Idruna Software Inc's Pocket Phojo in conjunction with the Nikon and Canon WiFi Transmitters has become the new bridge between camera and picture desk. The solution consists of a Pocket PC, running Idruna's Pocket Phojo software, and PixAgent's Pocket ITP FTP server. It greatly extends the functionality of the Nikon WT-1/WT-2 and Canon WFT-E1 WiFi transmitter by allowing images to be automatically captioned, resized, recompressed, and retransmitted by FTP or Email via mobile phone, WiFi, satellite phone, or land line. The result is that a single click of the shutter can deliver a press-ready image to the news wires in near real-time. See Pocket Phojo at Nikon's Stand at the Focus on Imaging Show Idruna UK rep Keith Heppell will be at the Focus show in Birmingham, UK from Sunday the 27th to Wednesday, March 2nd, giving two 30 minute talks for...[read more]
02/28/2005: KM Releases Maxxum 7D Firmware 1.10 Update
(We have updated our Maxxum 7D review conclusions as this firmware has significantly improved the write to CF card, buffer clearing and USB download speeds.) Issued on 2/14/2005, the Maxxum 7D firmware version 1.10 fixes or adds: Added the remote storage function which can be used in combination with the DiMAGE Transfer software. Speeded up its access to a memory card. This improvement shortens the writing speed to the memory card and USB data transfer speed. *Effect varies depending on the memory card. Added enlarged display function in both the histogram display and the index display in playback mode. Added luminance limit display function in the histogram display in instant playback. Modified the "No memory card" warning indication. Modified the following problems: External flash fires with its full power in rare cases. Camera freezes after self-timer recording in rare cases. Download the Maxxum 7D firmware 1.10 update....[read more]
02/28/2005: KM Releases Maxxum 7D Firmware 1.10 Update
(We have updated our Maxxum 7D review conclusions as this firmware has significantly improved the write to CF card, buffer clearing and USB download speeds.) Issued on 2/14/2005, the Maxxum 7D firmware version 1.10 fixes or adds: Added the remote storage function which can be used in combination with the DiMAGE Transfer software. Speeded up its access to a memory card. This improvement shortens the writing speed to the memory card and USB data transfer speed. *Effect varies depending on the memory card. Added enlarged display function in both the histogram display and the index display in playback mode. Added luminance limit display function in the histogram display in instant playback. Modified the "No memory card" warning indication. Modified the following problems: External flash fires with its full power in rare cases. Camera freezes after self-timer recording in rare cases. Download the Maxxum 7D firmware 1.10 update....[read more]
02/28/2005: Idruna Software's Pocket Phojo 3.0 Ushers in a New Era in High Speed News Gathering
Murrieta, CA - February 27th, 2005 - Idruna Software Inc's Pocket Phojo in conjunction with the Nikon and Canon WiFi Transmitters has become the new bridge between camera and picture desk. The solution consists of a Pocket PC, running Idruna's Pocket Phojo software, and PixAgent's Pocket ITP FTP server. It greatly extends the functionality of the Nikon WT-1/WT-2 and Canon WFT-E1 WiFi transmitter by allowing images to be automatically captioned, resized, recompressed, and retransmitted by FTP or Email via mobile phone, WiFi, satellite phone, or land line. The result is that a single click of the shutter can deliver a press-ready image to the news wires in near real-time. See Pocket Phojo at Nikon's Stand at the Focus on Imaging Show Idruna UK rep Keith Heppell will be at the Focus show in Birmingham, UK from Sunday the 27th to Wednesday, March 2nd, giving two 30 minute talks for each...[read more]
02/25/2005: Pentax Releases *ist D Firmware 1.12 Update
Pentax *ist D digital cameras with firmware version number 1.00, 1.10 and 1.11 can be updated. To check the version number, turn ON the camera while holding down the Menu button, the version number will appear in the center of the LCD screen. The firmware v1.12 update adds support for media that exceeds 4GB and includes the firmware v1.11 update to support the newly released PENTAX REMOTE Assistant software for Windows and Macintosh to control the *ist D digital SLR camera from your PC. And it also includes all the fixes from firmware v1.10 as well. Download the firmware 1.12 update....[read more]
02/25/2005: Pentax Releases *ist D Firmware 1.12 Update
Pentax *ist D digital cameras with firmware version number 1.00, 1.10 and 1.11 can be updated. To check the version number, turn ON the camera while holding down the Menu button, the version number will appear in the center of the LCD screen. The firmware v1.12 update adds support for media that exceeds 4GB and includes the firmware v1.11 update to support the newly released PENTAX REMOTE Assistant software for Windows and Macintosh to control the *ist D digital SLR camera from your PC. And it also includes all the fixes from firmware v1.10 as well. Download the firmware 1.12 update....[read more]
02/24/2005: Hitachi To Ship 6GB Microdrive for
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Feb. 23, 2005--Users of miniature MP3 players and other storage-demanding handheld consumer electronics can rejoice today as Hitachi Global Storage Technologies begins shipping its 6 gigabyte(a) (GB) one-inch hard drive in high volume. With 6 GB, the new Microdrive lets consumers carry even more of what they love -- 1500-3000 songs, 6,000 pictures (1 MB each) or 8 hours of MPEG-4 video(b). Hitachi is making all this possible, now, at a significant price reduction, retailing the 6 GB Microdrive for USD or pennies per megabyte. Read the Hitachi press release....[read more]
02/24/2005: Hitachi To Ship 6GB Microdrive for
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Feb. 23, 2005--Users of miniature MP3 players and other storage-demanding handheld consumer electronics can rejoice today as Hitachi Global Storage Technologies begins shipping its 6 gigabyte(a) (GB) one-inch hard drive in high volume. With 6 GB, the new Microdrive lets consumers carry even more of what they love -- 1500-3000 songs, 6,000 pictures (1 MB each) or 8 hours of MPEG-4 video(b). Hitachi is making all this possible, now, at a significant price reduction, retailing the 6 GB Microdrive for USD or pennies per megabyte. Read the Hitachi press release....[read more]
02/23/2005: New Epson Stylus Photo RX620 All-In-One
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Feb. 22, 2005 – Combining the best of both worlds for digital and traditional photographers, the new Epson Stylus Photo RX620 gives today’s home enthusiasts a convenient, full-featured photo lab. Whether it’s the simple task of printing photos from a digital camera, using the product’s built-in scanner and Epson’s Easy Photo Fix™ technology to restore colors from old, faded slides or negatives, or copying photos and text, the Stylus Photo RX620 offers a convenient one-stop solution for virtually any household’s photo needs. The Epson Stylus Photo RX620 is available now for an estimated street price of Read the Epson press release....[read more]
02/23/2005: Long Delayed Polaroid x530 To Ship Next Month
The Polaroid x530 with its unique 4.5MP Foveon RGB image sensor was originally announced at PMA 2004 but never materialized. Well, it's back! And it's now scheduled for delivery to U.S. consumers beginning next month. Hopefully it will make it to the stores this time. Read the Polaroid press release....[read more]
02/23/2005: Long Delayed Polaroid x530 To Ship Next Month
The Polaroid x530 with its unique 4.5MP Foveon RGB image sensor was originally announced at PMA 2004 but never materialized. Well, it's back! And it's now scheduled for delivery to U.S. consumers beginning next month. Hopefully it will make it to the stores this time. Read the Polaroid press release....[read more]
02/23/2005: New Epson Stylus Photo RX620 All-In-One
LONG BEACH, Calif. ? Feb. 22, 2005 ? Combining the best of both worlds for digital and traditional photographers, the new Epson Stylus Photo RX620 gives today?s home enthusiasts a convenient, full-featured photo lab. Whether it?s the simple task of printing photos from a digital camera, using the product?s built-in scanner and Epson?s Easy Photo Fix? technology to restore colors from old, faded slides or negatives, or copying photos and text, the Stylus Photo RX620 offers a convenient one-stop solution for virtually any household?s photo needs. The Epson Stylus Photo RX620 is available now for an estimated street price of Read the Epson press release....[read more]
02/21/2005: ITP 1.2 Beta Now Offers Assisted WFT-E1 Configuration
Toronto, ON - February 20th, 2005 - We are happy to announce the release of a public beta for version 1.2 of ITP! This new version brings the same powerful features that Nikon users have been enjoying for the last year to photographers using the new Canon WFT-E1 wireless transmitter. The assisted configurator system now produces configuration files for both the Canon WFT-E1 and Nikon WT-1 - simplifying the process of getting these complex devices to work on your system. Like it's predecessor, ITP 1.2 assists users in the creation of configuration files for their wireless transmitter. ITP will fill in many of the details automatically, reducing the number of variables that photographers need to worry about when setting up the camera. Due to the complexity of IP networking, many users struggle to set up their wireless transmission equipment for the first time. Since ITP has access to most...[read more]
02/21/2005: Pixel Genius LLC Announces the Release of PhotoKit-EL3
Chicago, IL February, 21 2005 - PhotoKit-EL3 is a Photoshop Elements 3.0 Automate Plug- in that gives you all the wonders of a darkroom without the chemicals, letting you achieve the same effects on digital images that you once could only do in a darkroom, With a retail price of .95, PhotoKit-EL3 offers a comprehensive toolkit for all Elements 3.0 users on both Macintosh and Windows. PhotoKit-EL3 is an Automate Plug-in, a new breed of plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop Elements that allows custom programming to drive Elements automatically call. The PhotoKit-EL3 toolkit offers accurate digital replications of traditional darkroom effects such as tone adjustment, color balance adjustment, and conversion to grayscale. But it also offers effects that are difficult or even impossible to achieve in a traditional darkroom, such as sharpening to improve detail and graduated tone adjustments to improve specific areas in an image. PhotoKit-EL3's image enhancements...[read more]
02/21/2005: PRETEC Announces 133X High Speed SD Card
ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 20, 2005--PRETEC Electronics Corp., the leading company offering flash memory cards since 1993 is announcing today their 133X (20MB/sec.) secure digital (SD) card with capacities of 256MB, 512MB and 1GB at PMA (booth # 2025 & 2027) in Orlando. Endowed with more than 2 times the access speed of current high speed SD 60X (9MB/sec), PRETEC SD 133X is now running at close to 20MB/sec allowing for a demanding new generation higher-resolution and higher-speed digital cameras and growing multimedia appliances. Implementing high speed flash algorithm controller design and "Dual Channel" technology, PRETEC SD 133X offers a 16-bit bus architecture for data transfer at an accelerated rate. The PRETEC 1GB 133X SD Card can transfer 1GB of 5MP high resolution digital images in under one minute. Stored in a postage stamp-sized SD card, PRETEC SD 133X is the optimal choice for digital cameras and other handheld devices. PRETEC...[read more]
GRINNELL, Iowa--Feb. 20, 2005--Responding to the worldwide need for uniform test methods to evaluate and rate the permanence of digitally printed photographs, the leading independent image stability testing laboratory, Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. (WIR), today announced the establishment of the WIR Image Permanence Testing Program and WIR Test Certification Seals that will be awarded to qualified papers, inks, and printers. To qualify for use of the seal, a product must have a minimum WIR Display Permanence Rating of 25 years and a WIR Album/Dark Storage Rating at least equal to the display rating. Complete results and details of WIR test methods are available at www.wilhelm-research.com. Updated information, including ratings for ozone resistance, resistance to high humidity during display and storage, and water resistance will be posted on the WIR website as data becomes available. Leading printer manufacturers Epson, HP, and Lexmark have been awarded the first certification seals for...[read more]
GRINNELL, Iowa--Feb. 20, 2005--Responding to the worldwide need for uniform test methods to evaluate and rate the permanence of digitally printed photographs, the leading independent image stability testing laboratory, Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. (WIR), today announced the establishment of the WIR Image Permanence Testing Program and WIR Test Certification Seals that will be awarded to qualified papers, inks, and printers. To qualify for use of the seal, a product must have a minimum WIR Display Permanence Rating of 25 years and a WIR Album/Dark Storage Rating at least equal to the display rating. Complete results and details of WIR test methods are available at www.wilhelm-research.com. Updated information, including ratings for ozone resistance, resistance to high humidity during display and storage, and water resistance will be posted on the WIR website as data becomes available. Leading printer manufacturers Epson, HP, and Lexmark have been awarded the first certification seals for use...[read more]
02/21/2005: PRETEC Announces 133X High Speed SD Card
ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 20, 2005--PRETEC Electronics Corp., the leading company offering flash memory cards since 1993 is announcing today their 133X (20MB/sec.) secure digital (SD) card with capacities of 256MB, 512MB and 1GB at PMA (booth # 2025 & 2027) in Orlando. Endowed with more than 2 times the access speed of current high speed SD 60X (9MB/sec), PRETEC SD 133X is now running at close to 20MB/sec allowing for a demanding new generation higher-resolution and higher-speed digital cameras and growing multimedia appliances. Implementing high speed flash algorithm controller design and "Dual Channel" technology, PRETEC SD 133X offers a 16-bit bus architecture for data transfer at an accelerated rate. The PRETEC 1GB 133X SD Card can transfer 1GB of 5MP high resolution digital images in under one minute. Stored in a postage stamp-sized SD card, PRETEC SD 133X is the optimal choice for digital cameras and other handheld devices. PRETEC SD...[read more]
02/21/2005: ITP 1.2 Beta Now Offers Assisted WFT-E1 Configuration
Toronto, ON - February 20th, 2005 - We are happy to announce the release of a public beta for version 1.2 of ITP! This new version brings the same powerful features that Nikon users have been enjoying for the last year to photographers using the new Canon WFT-E1 wireless transmitter. The assisted configurator system now produces configuration files for both the Canon WFT-E1 and Nikon WT-1 - simplifying the process of getting these complex devices to work on your system. Like it's predecessor, ITP 1.2 assists users in the creation of configuration files for their wireless transmitter. ITP will fill in many of the details automatically, reducing the number of variables that photographers need to worry about when setting up the camera. Due to the complexity of IP networking, many users struggle to set up their wireless transmission equipment for the first time. Since ITP has access to most of...[read more]
02/21/2005: Pixel Genius LLC Announces the Release of PhotoKit-EL3
Chicago, IL February, 21 2005 - PhotoKit-EL3 is a Photoshop Elements 3.0 Automate Plug- in that gives you all the wonders of a darkroom without the chemicals, letting you achieve the same effects on digital images that you once could only do in a darkroom, With a retail price of .95, PhotoKit-EL3 offers a comprehensive toolkit for all Elements 3.0 users on both Macintosh and Windows. PhotoKit-EL3 is an Automate Plug-in, a new breed of plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop Elements that allows custom programming to drive Elements automatically call. The PhotoKit-EL3 toolkit offers accurate digital replications of traditional darkroom effects such as tone adjustment, color balance adjustment, and conversion to grayscale. But it also offers effects that are difficult or even impossible to achieve in a traditional darkroom, such as sharpening to improve detail and graduated tone adjustments to improve specific areas in an image. PhotoKit-EL3's image enhancements and...[read more]
02/20/2005: Lexar Expands Professional Series Flash Memory Cards and Accessories
ORLANDO, FL, February 20, 2005 (PMA booth #4132) – Lexar Media today announced the expansion of the company’s Professional Series of flash memory cards and accessories by adding Professional Memory Stick PRO™, speed rated at 80X, and Professional Secure Digital™ (SD), speed rated at 60X, to its award-winning professional line of products. In addition, the company also announced that the complete line of Professional Series flash memory cards and accessories is now available in newly designed, eye-catching packaging designed to drive customer attention at retail sales locations. Read the full Lexar press release....[read more]
02/20/2005: Lexar Unveils Website Designed to Inform and Educate Digital Photographers
ORLANDO, FL, February 20, 2005 (PMA booth #4132) – Lexar Media today announced a new web site designed specifically for digital photographers. Located at www.lexar.com/dp, the new site includes valuable information and tutorials to help photographers more fully utilize the unique features Lexar products offer and achieve a more rewarding experience shooting and working with digital images. Additionally, this new site provides detailed information about new photography techniques, products and services, as well as interesting feature stories and background information about the many professionals who count on Lexar’s flash memory cards and accessories to help them succeed. Read the full Lexar press release....[read more]
02/20/2005: Kodak Announces New EASYSHARE C-Series Digital Cameras
ORLANDO, Fla., February 20, 2005 — Eastman Kodak Company today introduced two new, compact digital cameras to its KODAK EASYSHARE line: the EASYSHARE C340 zoom digital camera, with 5 megapixel (MP) resolution, 3X optical zoom and on-camera cropping; and the EASYSHARE C300 digital camera, with 3 MP resolution and a fixed-focus lens. Both models provide people with an affordable entry point to the KODAK EASYSHARE consumer digital photography system for simplified shooting, sharing, organizing and printing of high-quality digital pictures. Read the full Kodak press release....[read more]
02/20/2005: Kodak Announces New EASYSHARE C-Series Digital Cameras
ORLANDO, Fla., February 20, 2005 ? Eastman Kodak Company today introduced two new, compact digital cameras to its KODAK EASYSHARE line: the EASYSHARE C340 zoom digital camera, with 5 megapixel (MP) resolution, 3X optical zoom and on-camera cropping; and the EASYSHARE C300 digital camera, with 3 MP resolution and a fixed-focus lens. Both models provide people with an affordable entry point to the KODAK EASYSHARE consumer digital photography system for simplified shooting, sharing, organizing and printing of high-quality digital pictures. Read the full Kodak press release....[read more]
02/20/2005: Lexar Unveils Website Designed to Inform and Educate Digital Photographers
ORLANDO, FL, February 20, 2005 (PMA booth #4132) ? Lexar Media today announced a new web site designed specifically for digital photographers. Located at www.lexar.com/dp, the new site includes valuable information and tutorials to help photographers more fully utilize the unique features Lexar products offer and achieve a more rewarding experience shooting and working with digital images. Additionally, this new site provides detailed information about new photography techniques, products and services, as well as interesting feature stories and background information about the many professionals who count on Lexar?s flash memory cards and accessories to help them succeed. Read the full Lexar press release....[read more]
02/20/2005: Lexar Expands Professional Series Flash Memory Cards and Accessories
ORLANDO, FL, February 20, 2005 (PMA booth #4132) ? Lexar Media today announced the expansion of the company?s Professional Series of flash memory cards and accessories by adding Professional Memory Stick PRO?, speed rated at 80X, and Professional Secure Digital? (SD), speed rated at 60X, to its award-winning professional line of products. In addition, the company also announced that the complete line of Professional Series flash memory cards and accessories is now available in newly designed, eye-catching packaging designed to drive customer attention at retail sales locations. Read the full Lexar press release....[read more]
02/19/2005: Corel Provides Free RAW Conversion Software
Orlando, FL- PMA- February 20, 2005 - Corel Corporation announced that, starting today, it will offer RawShooter essentials 2005 for Windows XP users as a free download from its website at www.corel.com/downloads. Developed by Denmark-based Pixmantec, RawShooter essentials 2005 enables photographers to automatically import and convert large batches of camera RAW images, saving them time and money with powerful, easy-to-use tools that previously cost hundreds of dollars. RawShooter essentials 2005 works with leading digital imaging software including Corel's Paint Shop Pro, Paint Shop Pro Studio, Paint Shop Photo Album, and Corel PHOTO-PAINT. Read the full Corel press release....[read more]
02/19/2005: Sony Introduces 5-Megapixel DSC-H1 with Stabilized 12x Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD
ORLANDO (PMA 2005, Booth 3032), Feb. 19, 2005 — Sony today introduced the DSC-H1 Cyber-shot digital camera with a five megapixel, Super HAD™ CCD imager, 12X optical zoom lens and a large 2.5-inch LCD. With a focal length range of 36 - 432 millimeters (a 35mm equivalence) the DSC-H1 camera lets you frame distant objects with ease. Making the most of this telephoto reach, Sony's Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization feature counteracts camera-shake to ensure sharp images. This feature also benefits low-light photography by allowing the use of longer shutter speeds with reduced risk of image blur from camera-shake. The DSC-H1 Cyber-shot camera will be available this June for about Read the full Sony press release....[read more]
02/19/2005: Sony Announces Compact and Durable DSC-W5 and DSC-W7 CyberShots with Large 2.5-Inch LCDs
ORLANDO (PMA 2005, Booth 3032), Feb. 19, 2005 — Sony is redefining what a digital camera should be with the introduction of two W series models: the 5.1-megapixel DSC-W5 and the 7.2-megapixel DSC-W7. The new models combine the some of the most desirable characteristics of a fully-featured camera in a compact metal-alloy body wrapped around an impressive, 2.5-inch LCD. Powered by Sony's Real Imaging Processor™ circuitry, the cameras deliver extraordinary performance, including lightning-fast camera response times and extended battery life with approximately 380 shots between power charges. Both models come with a full 32 megabytes of internal memory (30 megabytes available). As a result, these cameras are bringing new meaning to the term "worry-free" digital photography. The DSC-W5 will be available in March for about . The DSC-W7 will be available in March for about . Read the full Sony press release....[read more]
02/19/2005: Sony New Stamina Series Digital Cameras
ORLANDO (PMA 2005, Booth 3032), Feb. 19, 2005 — With a focus on performance, Sony's Stamina series of Cyber-shot digital cameras set a new standard for speed, battery life and picture quality in compact cameras. Adding to the overall value of the line, two of the models include the benefit of large LCDs for simple image inspection and sharing right on the camera. The optional Cyber-shot Station charging cradle offers additional convenience and utility to the DSC- S60 and DSC-S90 models. All three easy-to-use, four-megapixel cameras are packed with features like Sony's Real Imaging Processor™ circuitry for better battery efficiency, more responsiveness and high quality movie taking. The Carl Zeiss® Vario Tessar® 3X optical zoom lens on the models complements their high resolution for great picture clarity, while 32 MB of internal memory and a Memory Stick® media slot provide plenty of storage capacity. The DSC-S40 is small enough...[read more]
02/19/2005: Sony Announces Picturestation DPP-FP50 with Advanced Features for At-Home Photo Printing
ORLANDO (PMA, Booth # 3032), Feb. 19, 2005 - Printing and sharing your favorite photographs just got easier with the introduction of Sony's latest PictureStation DPP-FP50 at home printer. The DPP-FP50 model features a wireless remote control that makes it possible to print, edit, and enjoy lab-quality pictures from the comfort of your favorite chair. The new model also supports the PictBridge™ standard, so images can be viewed and printed directly from a PictBridge™ compatible digital camera without having to turn on a computer or fuss with image editing software. The new printer is supplied video cable, you can view images on a TV screen, select an image to print and, with the press of a button, produce a print in about 60 seconds. Additionally, the new model incorporates a Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO flash media slot as well as Compact Flash and Secure Digital media slots for transferring...[read more]
Poway CA, February 18, 2005 Delkin Devices Inc. announces three enhancements to their line of eFilm CardBus adapters. CardBus adapters enable memory cards to work in the PC Card slot on most Windows and Mac based laptops, and uses the high speed CardBus PCMCIA standard. New drivers are now available for the CompactFlash CardBus 32-bit PCMCIA adapter that significantly increase the CompactFlash CardBus’s transfer speeds in PCs. The CompactFlash CardBus adapter has been reduced to just .99, and is available for immediate delivery. Delkin Devices also announced the company’s new 5 in 1 eFilm CardBus adapter. The 5 in 1 adapter is first to provide CardBus transfer speeds to the xD memory card format. Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro memory card formats are also supported. The 5 in 1 CardBus adapter MSRP will be .99, with shipments commencing the week of March 7th, 2005. Read...[read more]
02/19/2005: Delkin Introduces SD-Xtra Card
Poway CA, February 18, 2005 Delkin Devices announced the SD-Xtra card which allows effortless transfers between any SD slot and any USB port. The innovative design allows photos, music or data to transfer easily without the use of a reader/writer or cables. Built into this SD card format is a USB 2.0 high-speed flash drive in capacities from 128MB to 1GB. With the removable cover installed, the card plugs into any standard SD or MMC card slot in kiosks, cameras, PDA’s or Digital Music players. When the cover is removed, the card becomes a USB thumb or flash drive. This drive plugs into any standard PC or laptop USB port and is read like a disk drive. Read the full Delkin press release....[read more]
02/19/2005: SanDisk Introduces 2GB Ultra II Memory Stick PRO Duo
ORLANDO, FL--(PMA 2005)--Feb. 19, 2005-- SanDisk Corporation today announced a 2-gigabyte (GB)* Memory Stick PRO Duo flash storage card and a new Memory Stick PRO Duo family in the SanDisk Ultra II line. The announcements were made during the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) show at the Orange County Convention Center, where SanDisk is exhibiting in Booth 2408. The new SanDisk Ultra II Memory Stick PRO Duo family is being offered in three capacities: 512 megabytes (MB), 1GB and 2GB. Suggested retail prices are .99, .99 and .99. These cards have minimum write and read speeds of 10MB per second. The Ultra II line is designed for digital still cameras that have resolutions of 5 megapixels and higher, including "prosumer" cameras that average 6 to 8 megapixels. Read the full Sandisk press release....[read more]
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2005-- SanDisk Corporation today introduced the SanDisk Ultra II SD PLUS, an innovative SD flash memory card with built-in USB connectivity. The new card, which works seamlessly in any SD card slot, also can be used as a high-speed USB 2.0 flash drive. The announcement was made at the annual Photo Marketing Association (PMA) Show at the Orange County Convention Center where SanDisk is demonstrating products in Booth 2408. The new dual-functionality device has been added to the SanDisk Ultra II product line, a family of high-performance flash memory cards with write speeds of 9 megabytes (MB) per second and read speeds of 10MB/sec. Read the full Sandisk press release....[read more]
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2005-- SanDisk Corporation today introduced the SanDisk Ultra II SD PLUS, an innovative SD flash memory card with built-in USB connectivity. The new card, which works seamlessly in any SD card slot, also can be used as a high-speed USB 2.0 flash drive. The announcement was made at the annual Photo Marketing Association (PMA) Show at the Orange County Convention Center where SanDisk is demonstrating products in Booth 2408. The new dual-functionality device has been added to the SanDisk Ultra II product line, a family of high-performance flash memory cards with write speeds of 9 megabytes (MB) per second and read speeds of 10MB/sec. Read the full Sandisk press release....[read more]
02/19/2005: SanDisk Introduces 2GB Ultra II Memory Stick PRO Duo
ORLANDO, FL--(PMA 2005)--Feb. 19, 2005-- SanDisk Corporation today announced a 2-gigabyte (GB)* Memory Stick PRO Duo flash storage card and a new Memory Stick PRO Duo family in the SanDisk Ultra II line. The announcements were made during the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) show at the Orange County Convention Center, where SanDisk is exhibiting in Booth 2408. The new SanDisk Ultra II Memory Stick PRO Duo family is being offered in three capacities: 512 megabytes (MB), 1GB and 2GB. Suggested retail prices are .99, .99 and .99. These cards have minimum write and read speeds of 10MB per second. The Ultra II line is designed for digital still cameras that have resolutions of 5 megapixels and higher, including "prosumer" cameras that average 6 to 8 megapixels. Read the full Sandisk press release....[read more]
Poway CA, February 18, 2005 Delkin Devices Inc. announces three enhancements to their line of eFilm CardBus adapters. CardBus adapters enable memory cards to work in the PC Card slot on most Windows and Mac based laptops, and uses the high speed CardBus PCMCIA standard. New drivers are now available for the CompactFlash CardBus 32-bit PCMCIA adapter that significantly increase the CompactFlash CardBus?s transfer speeds in PCs. The CompactFlash CardBus adapter has been reduced to just .99, and is available for immediate delivery. Delkin Devices also announced the company?s new 5 in 1 eFilm CardBus adapter. The 5 in 1 adapter is first to provide CardBus transfer speeds to the xD memory card format. Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro memory card formats are also supported. The 5 in 1 CardBus adapter MSRP will be .99, with shipments commencing the week of March 7th, 2005. Read the...[read more]
02/19/2005: Sony's New Stamina Series Digital Cameras
ORLANDO (PMA 2005, Booth 3032), Feb. 19, 2005 ? With a focus on performance, Sony's Stamina series of Cyber-shot digital cameras set a new standard for speed, battery life and picture quality in compact cameras. Adding to the overall value of the line, two of the models include the benefit of large LCDs for simple image inspection and sharing right on the camera. The optional Cyber-shot Station charging cradle offers additional convenience and utility to the DSC- S60 and DSC-S90 models. All three easy-to-use, four-megapixel cameras are packed with features like Sony's Real Imaging Processor? circuitry for better battery efficiency, more responsiveness and high quality movie taking. The Carl Zeiss® Vario Tessar® 3X optical zoom lens on the models complements their high resolution for great picture clarity, while 32 MB of internal memory and a Memory Stick® media slot provide plenty of storage capacity. The DSC-S40 is small enough...[read more]
02/19/2005: Sony Announces Compact and Durable DSC-W5 and DSC-W7 CyberShots with Large 2.5-Inch LCDs
ORLANDO (PMA 2005, Booth 3032), Feb. 19, 2005 ? Sony is redefining what a digital camera should be with the introduction of two W series models: the 5.1-megapixel DSC-W5 and the 7.2-megapixel DSC-W7. The new models combine the some of the most desirable characteristics of a fully-featured camera in a compact metal-alloy body wrapped around an impressive, 2.5-inch LCD. Powered by Sony's Real Imaging Processor? circuitry, the cameras deliver extraordinary performance, including lightning-fast camera response times and extended battery life with approximately 380 shots between power charges. Both models come with a full 32 megabytes of internal memory (30 megabytes available). As a result, these cameras are bringing new meaning to the term "worry-free" digital photography. The DSC-W5 will be available in March for about . The DSC-W7 will be available in March for about . Read the full Sony press release....[read more]
02/19/2005: Sony Introduces 5-Megapixel DSC-H1 with Stabilized 12x Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD
ORLANDO (PMA 2005, Booth 3032), Feb. 19, 2005 ? Sony today introduced the DSC-H1 Cyber-shot digital camera with a five megapixel, Super HAD? CCD imager, 12X optical zoom lens and a large 2.5-inch LCD. With a focal length range of 36 - 432 millimeters (a 35mm equivalence) the DSC-H1 camera lets you frame distant objects with ease. Making the most of this telephoto reach, Sony's Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization feature counteracts camera-shake to ensure sharp images. This feature also benefits low-light photography by allowing the use of longer shutter speeds with reduced risk of image blur from camera-shake. The DSC-H1 Cyber-shot camera will be available this June for about Read the full Sony press release....[read more]
02/19/2005: Corel Provides Free RAW Conversion Software
Orlando, FL- PMA- February 20, 2005 - Corel Corporation announced that, starting today, it will offer RawShooter essentials 2005 for Windows XP users as a free download from its website at www.corel.com/downloads. Developed by Denmark-based Pixmantec, RawShooter essentials 2005 enables photographers to automatically import and convert large batches of camera RAW images, saving them time and money with powerful, easy-to-use tools that previously cost hundreds of dollars. RawShooter essentials 2005 works with leading digital imaging software including Corel's Paint Shop Pro, Paint Shop Pro Studio, Paint Shop Photo Album, and Corel PHOTO-PAINT. Read the full Corel press release....[read more]
02/19/2005: Sony Announces Picturestation DPP-FP50 with Advanced Features for At-Home Photo Printing
ORLANDO (PMA, Booth # 3032), Feb. 19, 2005 - Printing and sharing your favorite photographs just got easier with the introduction of Sony's latest PictureStation DPP-FP50 at home printer. The DPP-FP50 model features a wireless remote control that makes it possible to print, edit, and enjoy lab-quality pictures from the comfort of your favorite chair. The new model also supports the PictBridge? standard, so images can be viewed and printed directly from a PictBridge? compatible digital camera without having to turn on a computer or fuss with image editing software. The new printer is supplied video cable, you can view images on a TV screen, select an image to print and, with the press of a button, produce a print in about 60 seconds. Additionally, the new model incorporates a Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO flash media slot as well as Compact Flash and Secure Digital media slots for transferring images...[read more]
DALLAS, TX. -- UMAX Technologies, Inc. today announced the availability of its new Astra 6700 flatbed scanner. The professional-quality Astra 6700 is targeted towards the advanced consumer, film photographer, and imaging prosumer, and offers powerful 2400 x 4800 dpi, 48-bit scanning capability. The Astra 6700 is compatible with Windows PCs and MACs and is available today at a MSRP of .95. The Astra 6700 simplifies the scanning process with its one-touch Email, Scan and Copy buttons on the front panel, enabling users to instantly scan pictures directly to an image editing program, attach to an email, or send to a local printer. USB 2.0 displays scan previews in only three seconds. A built-in transparency cover ships with the scanner enabling scans of negatives up to 4” x 5”. The Astra 6700 includes a complete suite of software enabling users to start scanning, editing and producing right out of the...[read more]
02/18/2005: HP Announces 5 Digital Cameras and 2 Photo Printers
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 18, 2005 – In advance of the annual Photo Marketing Association (PMA) show in Orlando, Fla., HP today announced several new offerings designed to further the company’s leadership in the digital photography market by delivering high-quality, easy-to-use and affordable solutions for everyone from beginners to pros. New products announced include: HP Designjet 90 Printer series, HP Photosmart 8750 photo printer, HP Photosmart R717, M417, M22, M23 and a special BMW F1 edition R607 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share at estimated prices ranging from to . Read the full HP press release....[read more]
02/18/2005: Konica Minolta Releases Free Trial Version of DiMAGE Master v1.01 Software
DiMAGE Master is optional software designed to improve the creative workflow of professional and advanced digital camera users. The software's newly developed 3D Lookup Table technology for RAW processing enables more accurate color reproduction and can process any RAW images taken by Konica Minolta DiMAGE digital cameras. Diverse image management operations, such as viewing, classifying, correcting, printing and more can be performed in the three main operating windows: Organizer, Examiner and Photofinisher. DiMAGE Master is currently shipping with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of . A fully functioning 30-day free trial version is available for immediate download for Windows and Mac. Users can explore creative image enhancements and various new tools before they purchase. DiMAGE Master trial version supports Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home and Professional and Mac OSX or later. For details, please see System Requirements. For more information go here and click 'Take A Tour'....[read more]
02/18/2005: Kodak Announces New EASYSHARE Z7590 and Z730 Digital Cameras
ORLANDO, FL, February 18 — Eastman Kodak Company today announced two additions to the new line of KODAK EASYSHARE Z-Series digital cameras, which now features four models with extended optical zoom lenses up to 10X. The new KODAK EASYSHARE Z7590 (10X optical zoom, 5 megapixel resolution, US.95 MSRP) and Z730 (4X optical zoom, 5 megapixel resolution, US.95 MSRP) digital cameras combine fast-performing, point-and-shoot flexibility with the photographic control achieved through extended optical zoom lenses. The EASYSHARE Z7590 and Z730 will be available worldwide beginning in May 2005. Read the full Kodak press release....[read more]
02/18/2005: Kodak Announces New EASYSHARE Z7590 and Z730 Digital Cameras
ORLANDO, FL, February 18 ? Eastman Kodak Company today announced two additions to the new line of KODAK EASYSHARE Z-Series digital cameras, which now features four models with extended optical zoom lenses up to 10X. The new KODAK EASYSHARE Z7590 (10X optical zoom, 5 megapixel resolution, US.95 MSRP) and Z730 (4X optical zoom, 5 megapixel resolution, US.95 MSRP) digital cameras combine fast-performing, point-and-shoot flexibility with the photographic control achieved through extended optical zoom lenses. The EASYSHARE Z7590 and Z730 will be available worldwide beginning in May 2005. Read the full Kodak press release....[read more]
02/18/2005: Konica Minolta Releases Free Trial Version of DiMAGE Master v1.01 Software
DiMAGE Master is optional software designed to improve the creative workflow of professional and advanced digital camera users. The software's newly developed 3D Lookup Table technology for RAW processing enables more accurate color reproduction and can process any RAW images taken by Konica Minolta DiMAGE digital cameras. Diverse image management operations, such as viewing, classifying, correcting, printing and more can be performed in the three main operating windows: Organizer, Examiner and Photofinisher. DiMAGE Master is currently shipping with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of . A fully functioning 30-day free trial version is available for immediate download for Windows and Mac. Users can explore creative image enhancements and various new tools before they purchase. DiMAGE Master trial version supports Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home and Professional and Mac OSX or later. For details, please see System Requirements. For more information go here and click 'Take A Tour'....[read more]
02/18/2005: HP Announces 5 Digital Cameras and 2 Photo Printers
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 18, 2005 ? In advance of the annual Photo Marketing Association (PMA) show in Orlando, Fla., HP today announced several new offerings designed to further the company?s leadership in the digital photography market by delivering high-quality, easy-to-use and affordable solutions for everyone from beginners to pros. New products announced include: HP Designjet 90 Printer series, HP Photosmart 8750 photo printer, HP Photosmart R717, M417, M22, M23 and a special BMW F1 edition R607 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share at estimated prices ranging from to . Read the full HP press release....[read more]
DALLAS, TX. -- UMAX Technologies, Inc. today announced the availability of its new Astra 6700 flatbed scanner. The professional-quality Astra 6700 is targeted towards the advanced consumer, film photographer, and imaging prosumer, and offers powerful 2400 x 4800 dpi, 48-bit scanning capability. The Astra 6700 is compatible with Windows PCs and MACs and is available today at a MSRP of .95. The Astra 6700 simplifies the scanning process with its one-touch Email, Scan and Copy buttons on the front panel, enabling users to instantly scan pictures directly to an image editing program, attach to an email, or send to a local printer. USB 2.0 displays scan previews in only three seconds. A built-in transparency cover ships with the scanner enabling scans of negatives up to 4" x 5". The Astra 6700 includes a complete suite of software enabling users to start scanning, editing and producing right out of the box....[read more]
Hollywood, FL, February 17, 2005 -- Concord Camera Corp. announced the unveiling of the new EasyShot line at PMA 2005 on February 20th. The EasyShot digital cameras are packed with family-friendly features, such as: One-Touch Image Enhancement, Extra Large 2.4" and 2.5" LCD Screens and Direct Print Capability. The EasyShot 510z is a slim and stylish 5 Megapixel CCD digital camera with 3X optical zoom, 2.5” LTPS LCD, and comes with rechargeable lithium batteries. It's priced at and is expected to be available in October 2005. The EasyShot 500z is a 5 Megapixel CCD with 3X optical zoom, 2” LCD and is priced at .99 and is expected to be available in April 2005. Scheduled for the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2005, the EasyShot 820z, will be the first 8 Megapixel digital camera under . It features a super-sharp 8 Megapixel CCD sensor, 3X optical zoom and...[read more]
Melville, New York, February 17, 2005 – Olympus is proud to announce that the new IR-300 Digital Camera and S-DVD-100 DVD/CD Reader/Writer have been added to its Total Imaging Solution family of products. The IR-300 is an ultra-slim 0.87-inch thick camera with a durable die-cast magnesium body. It features a 2-inch LCD for easy viewing even in bright sunlight, 5.0-megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens. The camera offers a choice of 19 selectable shooting modes for photography in a wide range of conditions. Simply select a shooting mode and the camera is ready to photograph the situation at hand with the optimum aperture, shutter speed, white balance, color saturation and flash setting. In QuickTime® Movie mode, a camera shake function has been incorporated to reduce image unsteadiness and allow more carefree movie shooting. For the first time ever, digital photos can be stored on DVD or CD media...[read more]
02/17/2005: Olympus Announces Super-Slim D-630 Zoom
Melville, New York, February 17, 2005 – Olympus is excited to announce the D-630 Zoom ultra-slim 5.0-megapixel digital camera, featuring an elegant new design for compact portability. The minimalist beauty of this thin, brushed metal camera is much more than skin deep, with loads of features specifically designed for simplicity. Every action is accessed directly from the camera’s menu, which is easy to view in the large 2.0-inch LCD. A built-in help guide provides new users with all the information they need. And automatic scene modes ensure fabulous results in even the most difficult-to-capture lighting situations. Sometimes less is more, as with the sleek design of the D-630 Zoom. The metal body has clean, sharp lines that will appeal to the discerning eye – and hand – of the purist. Smaller than a deck of cards, at a mere one-inch thick (3.1" W x 2.4" H x 1.0" D)...[read more]
02/17/2005: Olympus Announces All-Weather Stylus Verve S
Melville, New York, February 17, 2005 – With the announcement of the new 5.0-megapixel Stylus Verve S, Olympus adds more choices to its line-up of sleek, ultra-compact digital cameras in the Stylus Verve series. The new Stylus Verve S packs 5 million pixels of image resolution into its compact, durable, all-weather designer body, along with new features such as a calendar, album function and a histogram for enhanced usability. The Stylus Verve S combines a 5.0-megapixel CCD image sensor with Olympus’ exclusive image processor, TruePic TURBO™, which significantly enhances image quality and delivers faster overall processing speeds for rapid startup, shutter release and playback. TruePic TURBO uses pixel “micro-smoothing” to deliver clearer, more color-accurate photos, even at lower resolutions. And with a fast startup of less than one second and nearly instant shutter release time, you’re always ready to take great pictures. Read the full Olympus press release....[read more]
02/17/2005: Olympus Announces 5-Megapixel D-595 Zoom
Melville, New York, February 17, 2005 – For photographers looking for a digital camera designed to do more, the new 5.0-megapixel D-595 Zoom combines the power of manual control with the convenience of an easy-to-use design for incredible results. Featuring manual control of shutter speed and aperture options, a 3x optical zoom and 19 shooting modes, the D-595 Zoom combines manual settings with the ease of a point-and-shoot, packing high- end advanced features into an affordable, easy-to-use compact camera. Read the full Olympus D-595 Zoom press release. Olympus Announces Entry-Level D-545 Zoom Melville, New York, February 17, 2005 – The Olympus D-545 Zoom provides first-time digital camera users with all the tools they need to get off and running: a 4.0-megapixel CCD for vibrant images, a 3x optical zoom to bring them close to the action, 19 automatic scene modes for consistently sharp, vivid pictures in a variety of...[read more]
Melville, New York, February 17, 2005 – Olympus today announces the breakthrough development of the world’s fastest “Designed for Digital” interchangeable fixed-aperture wide zoom lenses. Designed for use with Olympus E-System digital SLR cameras, including the E-1 and EVOLT E-300, these three exciting new Digital Specific™ lenses – Zuiko Digital ED 14-35mm f2.0, Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f2.0 and Zuiko Digital ED 90-250mm f2.8 – feature fixed apertures through the entire zoom range to offer the most advanced and fastest zooms of their kind available anywhere today. Read the full Olympus press release. Olympus Announces E-300 Underwater Cases Melville, New York, February 17, 2005 – Olympus today announced the PT-E01 Underwater Housing for the EVOLT E-300 Digital SLR, as well as a series of housings ports for several E-System Zuiko Digital Specific™ Lenses and the FL-36 Flash. Specifically designed for the EVOLT E-300 camera and the Zuiko Digital Lenses,...[read more]
02/17/2005: Canon Announces 8-Megapixel Digital Rebel XT SLR
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2005 – The Canon EOS Digital Rebel camera rocked the world of consumer digital SLRs little more than a year ago -- it now has a new, faster, and smaller, big brother. The 8.0 megapixel Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR adds resolution, speed, creative control and is nearly three ounces lighter and more than a half-inch smaller than the original EOS Digital Rebel. In stores beginning in March, the EOS Digital Rebel XT camera will take its place alongside the EOS Digital Rebel. The EOS Digital Rebel XT model is offered in two kit configurations: with and without Canon's high-quality EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. The estimated street price for the zoom lens kit will be while the estimated street price for the body only kit will be . The original Digital Rebel will be available at the same time for a...[read more]
02/17/2005: Canon Announces New EF-S 60mm Macro Lens and LC-5 Wireless Controller
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2005 – Canon introduces the new EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens and infrared Wireless Controller LC-5 with a range of a football field. The EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens is a compact, internal focusing lens designed specifically for the just announced EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR as well as the prosumer EOS 20D and entry-level EOS Digital Rebel SLR cameras. The new lens focuses from infinity down to 1:1 (lifesize) at a generous working distance of approximately four inches from the subject. Read the full Canon press release....[read more]
02/17/2005: Canon Adds SD400 and SD500 to the Powershot Digital ELPH Lineup
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2005 – Canon introduces two new Digital ELPH models in their popular PowerShot compact camera series – the 7.1-megapixel PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH and the 5-megapixel PowerShot SD400 Digital ELPH. These ultra-slim, ultra-compact, easy-to-use cameras not only capture brilliant high resolution images and transfer them in a flash, but also allow the user to customize their color on the spot, removing the need for time consuming computer retouching. Both cameras feature retractable 3x optical zoom lenses with macro coverage down to less than four inches and a responsive 9-point AiAF “Smart” autofocus system. Adding to the power of this aptly named PowerShot camera is a new and more powerful built-in flash with six modes (auto/auto with red-eye reduction,/flash on with red-eye reduction, flash on/ flash off and slow synchro). Read the full Canon press release....[read more]
02/17/2005: Canons New Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP600
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2005 – Canon makes picture sharing an anywhere/anytime breeze, thanks to the new Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP600. Compact, lightweight, completely portable and powered by AC or a supplied rechargeable battery, the SELPHY CP600 connects directly to any Canon or PictBridge-compliant digital cameras and delivers brilliant borderless postcard-size prints in as little as 63 seconds. The CP600 is also compatible with wireless printing from IrDA-equipped camera phones that use the IrOBEX “vNote”protocol† for image transfer. The successor to Canon’s popular CP-330 model, this printer features high resolution, 300 x 300 dpi output, increased printing speed thanks to a new high-speed print engine, enhanced image processing with Canon’s exclusive DIGIC II technology and even supports four print sizes (including 4 x 8 greeting cards size prints) and a flock of more flexible photo formats including postcards, greeting cards, passport photos, photo album pages and personal...[read more]
02/17/2005: Canons New PIXMA MP760 Photo-All-in-One
LAKE SUCCESS, NY., Feb. 17, 2005 – Canon's new PIXMA MP760 Photo-All-in-One, which will be on display at PMA 2005, February 20 – 23 (Canon Booth #3503), in Orlando, Fla., allows consumers to print directly from slides and negatives, includes card slots for direct digital photo printing and features a color LCD screen for viewing images. In addition to great prints, users can also scan and make copies with the MP760 unit raising the bar for photo print quality from a multi-function device. The newest addition to Canon’s PIXMA line of Photo All-in-One printers, the PIXMA MP760 model boasts speed, dynamic handling of various media types, and outstanding image quality whether users are scanning, copying or printing photos. The built-in film and negative scanner and Contrast PLUS five-color ink tank system emphasize that this is the optimal MFP for the photo enthusiast who wishes to copy, print or archive...[read more]
02/17/2005: Canon's New PIXMA MP760 Photo-All-in-One
LAKE SUCCESS, NY., Feb. 17, 2005 ? Canon's new PIXMA MP760 Photo-All-in-One, which will be on display at PMA 2005, February 20 ? 23 (Canon Booth #3503), in Orlando, Fla., allows consumers to print directly from slides and negatives, includes card slots for direct digital photo printing and features a color LCD screen for viewing images. In addition to great prints, users can also scan and make copies with the MP760 unit raising the bar for photo print quality from a multi-function device. The newest addition to Canon?s PIXMA line of Photo All-in-One printers, the PIXMA MP760 model boasts speed, dynamic handling of various media types, and outstanding image quality whether users are scanning, copying or printing photos. The built-in film and negative scanner and Contrast PLUS five-color ink tank system emphasize that this is the optimal MFP for the photo enthusiast who wishes to copy, print or archive heirloom...[read more]
02/17/2005: Canon's New Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP600
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2005 ? Canon makes picture sharing an anywhere/anytime breeze, thanks to the new Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP600. Compact, lightweight, completely portable and powered by AC or a supplied rechargeable battery, the SELPHY CP600 connects directly to any Canon or PictBridge-compliant digital cameras and delivers brilliant borderless postcard-size prints in as little as 63 seconds. The CP600 is also compatible with wireless printing from IrDA-equipped camera phones that use the IrOBEX "vNote"protocol? for image transfer. The successor to Canon?s popular CP-330 model, this printer features high resolution, 300 x 300 dpi output, increased printing speed thanks to a new high-speed print engine, enhanced image processing with Canon?s exclusive DIGIC II technology and even supports four print sizes (including 4 x 8 greeting cards size prints) and a flock of more flexible photo formats including postcards, greeting cards, passport photos, photo album pages and personal photo...[read more]
02/17/2005: Canon Adds SD400 and SD500 to the Powershot Digital ELPH Lineup
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2005 ? Canon introduces two new Digital ELPH models in their popular PowerShot compact camera series ? the 7.1-megapixel PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH and the 5-megapixel PowerShot SD400 Digital ELPH. These ultra-slim, ultra-compact, easy-to-use cameras not only capture brilliant high resolution images and transfer them in a flash, but also allow the user to customize their color on the spot, removing the need for time consuming computer retouching. Both cameras feature retractable 3x optical zoom lenses with macro coverage down to less than four inches and a responsive 9-point AiAF "Smart" autofocus system. Adding to the power of this aptly named PowerShot camera is a new and more powerful built-in flash with six modes (auto/auto with red-eye reduction,/flash on with red-eye reduction, flash on/ flash off and slow synchro). Read the full Canon press release....[read more]
02/17/2005: Canon Announces New EF-S 60mm Macro Lens and LC-5 Wireless Controller
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2005 ? Canon introduces the new EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens and infrared Wireless Controller LC-5 with a range of a football field. The EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens is a compact, internal focusing lens designed specifically for the just announced EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR as well as the prosumer EOS 20D and entry-level EOS Digital Rebel SLR cameras. The new lens focuses from infinity down to 1:1 (lifesize) at a generous working distance of approximately four inches from the subject. Read the full Canon press release....[read more]
02/17/2005: Canon Announces 8-Megapixel Digital Rebel XT SLR
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2005 ? The Canon EOS Digital Rebel camera rocked the world of consumer digital SLRs little more than a year ago -- it now has a new, faster, and smaller, big brother. The 8.0 megapixel Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR adds resolution, speed, creative control and is nearly three ounces lighter and more than a half-inch smaller than the original EOS Digital Rebel. In stores beginning in March, the EOS Digital Rebel XT camera will take its place alongside the EOS Digital Rebel. The EOS Digital Rebel XT model is offered in two kit configurations: with and without Canon's high-quality EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. The estimated street price for the zoom lens kit will be while the estimated street price for the body only kit will be . The original Digital Rebel will be available at the same time for a...[read more]
02/17/2005: Olympus Announces 5-Megapixel D-595 Zoom
Melville, New York, February 17, 2005 ? For photographers looking for a digital camera designed to do more, the new 5.0-megapixel D-595 Zoom combines the power of manual control with the convenience of an easy-to-use design for incredible results. Featuring manual control of shutter speed and aperture options, a 3x optical zoom and 19 shooting modes, the D-595 Zoom combines manual settings with the ease of a point-and-shoot, packing high- end advanced features into an affordable, easy-to-use compact camera. Read the full Olympus D-595 Zoom press release. Olympus Announces Entry-Level D-545 ZoomMelville, New York, February 17, 2005 ? The Olympus D-545 Zoom provides first-time digital camera users with all the tools they need to get off and running: a 4.0-megapixel CCD for vibrant images, a 3x optical zoom to bring them close to the action, 19 automatic scene modes for consistently sharp, vivid pictures in a variety of situations,...[read more]
02/17/2005: Olympus Announces All-Weather Stylus Verve S
Melville, New York, February 17, 2005 ? With the announcement of the new 5.0-megapixel Stylus Verve S, Olympus adds more choices to its line-up of sleek, ultra-compact digital cameras in the Stylus Verve series. The new Stylus Verve S packs 5 million pixels of image resolution into its compact, durable, all-weather designer body, along with new features such as a calendar, album function and a histogram for enhanced usability. The Stylus Verve S combines a 5.0-megapixel CCD image sensor with Olympus? exclusive image processor, TruePic TURBO?, which significantly enhances image quality and delivers faster overall processing speeds for rapid startup, shutter release and playback. TruePic TURBO uses pixel "micro-smoothing" to deliver clearer, more color-accurate photos, even at lower resolutions. And with a fast startup of less than one second and nearly instant shutter release time, you?re always ready to take great pictures. Read the full Olympus press release....[read more]
02/17/2005: Olympus Announces Super-Slim D-630 Zoom
Melville, New York, February 17, 2005 ? Olympus is excited to announce the D-630 Zoom ultra-slim 5.0-megapixel digital camera, featuring an elegant new design for compact portability. The minimalist beauty of this thin, brushed metal camera is much more than skin deep, with loads of features specifically designed for simplicity. Every action is accessed directly from the camera?s menu, which is easy to view in the large 2.0-inch LCD. A built-in help guide provides new users with all the information they need. And automatic scene modes ensure fabulous results in even the most difficult-to-capture lighting situations. Sometimes less is more, as with the sleek design of the D-630 Zoom. The metal body has clean, sharp lines that will appeal to the discerning eye ? and hand ? of the purist. Smaller than a deck of cards, at a mere one-inch thick (3.1" W x 2.4" H x 1.0" D)...[read more]
Hollywood, FL, February 17, 2005 -- Concord Camera Corp. announced the unveiling of the new EasyShot line at PMA 2005 on February 20th. The EasyShot digital cameras are packed with family-friendly features, such as: One-Touch Image Enhancement, Extra Large 2.4" and 2.5" LCD Screens and Direct Print Capability. The EasyShot 510z is a slim and stylish 5 Megapixel CCD digital camera with 3X optical zoom, 2.5" LTPS LCD, and comes with rechargeable lithium batteries. It's priced at and is expected to be available in October 2005. The EasyShot 500z is a 5 Megapixel CCD with 3X optical zoom, 2" LCD and is priced at .99 and is expected to be available in April 2005. Scheduled for the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2005, the EasyShot 820z, will be the first 8 Megapixel digital camera under . It features a super-sharp 8 Megapixel CCD sensor, 3X optical zoom and 2.4-inch...[read more]
Melville, New York, February 17, 2005 ? Olympus today announces the breakthrough development of the world?s fastest "Designed for Digital" interchangeable fixed-aperture wide zoom lenses. Designed for use with Olympus E-System digital SLR cameras, including the E-1 and EVOLT E-300, these three exciting new Digital Specific? lenses ? Zuiko Digital ED 14-35mm f2.0, Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f2.0 and Zuiko Digital ED 90-250mm f2.8 ? feature fixed apertures through the entire zoom range to offer the most advanced and fastest zooms of their kind available anywhere today. Read the full Olympus press release. Olympus Announces E-300 Underwater CasesMelville, New York, February 17, 2005 ? Olympus today announced the PT-E01 Underwater Housing for the EVOLT E-300 Digital SLR, as well as a series of housings ports for several E-System Zuiko Digital Specific? Lenses and the FL-36 Flash. Specifically designed for the EVOLT E-300 camera and the Zuiko Digital Lenses, these durable...[read more]
Melville, New York, February 17, 2005 ? Olympus is proud to announce that the new IR-300 Digital Camera and S-DVD-100 DVD/CD Reader/Writer have been added to its Total Imaging Solution family of products. The IR-300 is an ultra-slim 0.87-inch thick camera with a durable die-cast magnesium body. It features a 2-inch LCD for easy viewing even in bright sunlight, 5.0-megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens. The camera offers a choice of 19 selectable shooting modes for photography in a wide range of conditions. Simply select a shooting mode and the camera is ready to photograph the situation at hand with the optimum aperture, shutter speed, white balance, color saturation and flash setting. In QuickTime® Movie mode, a camera shake function has been incorporated to reduce image unsteadiness and allow more carefree movie shooting. For the first time ever, digital photos can be stored on DVD or CD media...[read more]
02/16/2005: Rollei 6008AF 6x6 Medium Format SLR and Four Other Digicams to be Unveiled at PMA
ORLANDO, FL, (February 16, 2005) – Rollei, manufacturer of the classic twin-lens 6x6 Rolleiflex that has been a workhorse for 85 years to professionals and enthusiasts, is back in the U.S.! Rollei will introduce five new cameras for professional photographers and digital camera enthusiasts, at the PMA 2005 Annual Convention and Trade Show (booth 4598/99). Of particular interest to professional photographers will be the new Rolleiflex 6008 AF with a db20p PhaseOne digital back and 16 megapixels. It is the world’s first single lens reflex camera in a 6 x 6 medium format to offer rapid and precise auto-focusing with its dedicated AF lenses. Read the full Rollei press release...[read more]
02/16/2005: Nikon Announces D2Hs Professional Digital SLR
MELVILLE, NY, February 16, 2005 – Nikon today introduced the new D2Hs professional digital SLR camera that incorporates several new enhancements and features. Designed for photojournalists and sports/action photographers, D2Hs integrates the best technologies from its predecessors with an array of exclusive new innovations that deliver the speed, response and handling required for action photography. The range of new features and enhancements in the D2Hs are based on extensive research and feedback from professional photographers around the world. An all-new image processing engine in the camera produces images with higher quality, finer gradations and lower noise, while a newly refined exposure metering system improves on Nikon’s hallmark 3D Color Matrix technology. The D2Hs Auto White Balance and auto focusing systems have been fine tuned to deliver precise, accurate results and an enhanced buffer now offers continuous shooting at 8 frames per second for up to 50 consecutive shots (JPEG,...[read more]
02/16/2005: Nikon Announces Feature-Rich Coolpix 5900 and 7900
MELVILLE, NY, February 16, 2005 – If you are a photographer who likes to travel, and have a compact camera with you at all times’, Nikon has a two great solutions for you. Nikon today unveiled two versatile new compact Coolpix digital cameras that bring more quality features and more refined technology to step-up consumers. The 5.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5900 and the 7.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 7900 combine state-of-the-art technology, image quality, and speed, with a unique all-metal design to give consumers what they truly desire in a digital camera. These sleek all-metal digital cameras feature state of the art digital technology, such as the first, big two-inch LCD screen in the Coolpix lineup and the new Face-priority AF feature, along with a sharp design that is perfect for the customer who values style along with substance. Read the full Nikon press release...[read more]
02/16/2005: Nikon Announces Affordable Coolpix 4600, 5600 and 7600
MELVILLE, NY, February 16, 2005 – Nikon today unveiled three easy-to-use new Coolpix digital cameras designed expressly for everyday digital photographers who desire spectacular images, without relying on a computer to enhance or improve their shots. With new technology and convenience features incorporated into Coolpix compact digital cameras, beginning digital photography requires only three simple steps – turn on the camera, frame the shot and press the shutter button. These three new cameras - the 4-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 4600, the 5.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5600, and the 7.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 7600 – are each designed to appeal to consumers as they experience digital photography in their everyday lives. Read the full Nikon press release...[read more]
02/16/2005: Nikon Announces Feature-Rich Coolpix 5900 and 7900
MELVILLE, NY, February 16, 2005 ? If you are a photographer who likes to travel, and have a compact camera with you at all times?, Nikon has a two great solutions for you. Nikon today unveiled two versatile new compact Coolpix digital cameras that bring more quality features and more refined technology to step-up consumers. The 5.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5900 and the 7.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 7900 combine state-of-the-art technology, image quality, and speed, with a unique all-metal design to give consumers what they truly desire in a digital camera. These sleek all-metal digital cameras feature state of the art digital technology, such as the first, big two-inch LCD screen in the Coolpix lineup and the new Face-priority AF feature, along with a sharp design that is perfect for the customer who values style along with substance. Read the full Nikon press release...[read more]
02/16/2005: Nikon Announces D2Hs Professional Digital SLR
MELVILLE, NY, February 16, 2005 ? Nikon today introduced the new D2Hs professional digital SLR camera that incorporates several new enhancements and features. Designed for photojournalists and sports/action photographers, D2Hs integrates the best technologies from its predecessors with an array of exclusive new innovations that deliver the speed, response and handling required for action photography. The range of new features and enhancements in the D2Hs are based on extensive research and feedback from professional photographers around the world. An all-new image processing engine in the camera produces images with higher quality, finer gradations and lower noise, while a newly refined exposure metering system improves on Nikon?s hallmark 3D Color Matrix technology. The D2Hs Auto White Balance and auto focusing systems have been fine tuned to deliver precise, accurate results and an enhanced buffer now offers continuous shooting at 8 frames per second for up to 50 consecutive shots (JPEG,...[read more]
02/16/2005: Rollei 6008AF 6x6 Medium Format SLR and Four Other Digicams to be Unveiled at PMA
ORLANDO, FL, (February 16, 2005) ? Rollei, manufacturer of the classic twin-lens 6x6 Rolleiflex that has been a workhorse for 85 years to professionals and enthusiasts, is back in the U.S.! Rollei will introduce five new cameras for professional photographers and digital camera enthusiasts, at the PMA 2005 Annual Convention and Trade Show (booth 4598/99). Of particular interest to professional photographers will be the new Rolleiflex 6008 AF with a db20p PhaseOne digital back and 16 megapixels. It is the world?s first single lens reflex camera in a 6 x 6 medium format to offer rapid and precise auto-focusing with its dedicated AF lenses. Read the full Rollei press release...[read more]
02/16/2005: Nikon Announces Affordable Coolpix 4600, 5600 and 7600
MELVILLE, NY, February 16, 2005 ? Nikon today unveiled three easy-to-use new Coolpix digital cameras designed expressly for everyday digital photographers who desire spectacular images, without relying on a computer to enhance or improve their shots. With new technology and convenience features incorporated into Coolpix compact digital cameras, beginning digital photography requires only three simple steps ? turn on the camera, frame the shot and press the shutter button. These three new cameras - the 4-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 4600, the 5.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5600, and the 7.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 7600 ? are each designed to appeal to consumers as they experience digital photography in their everyday lives. Read the full Nikon press release...[read more]
Arvada, CO - February 15, 2005 -CameraBright, Inc., in their effort to deliver the latest technology in lighting accessories for mainstream camera and camcorder users, has announced the availability of two new models, including an extended range model and a warm white light model, in the CameraBright! X1 lighting accessory product line. The CameraBright! X1 product line is designed to extend the utility of virtually any digital camera, traditional camera or camcorder in low- and no-light situations. It gives users a constant light source to frame their pictures perfectly in the view finder or LCD preview screen of the camera or camcorder-then the camera's built-in flash can be used for taking the actual picture. The CameraBright! X1-ER Extended Range provides cooler color temperatures (6,000K), a slender light beam and brightness of 72 candelas, one of the highest intensity LED lights available with an effective range of up to 20...[read more]
02/15/2005: Olympus Announces 1GB xD Cards and New xD Reader
Melville, New York, February 15, 2005 – Olympus today announced the release of a One Gigabyte xD-Picture Card™ and a new Portable USB Reader/Writer for xD media. As one of the world's smallest storage media for digital cameras and digital voice recorders, the xD-Picture Card is now capable of holding an entire gigabyte of data, whether it’s digital images, video, music files, written documents, or presentations. When any xD card is placed inside the new stylish, compact MAUSB-300 Reader/Writer, data can go anywhere and be directly transferred quickly to and from a personal computer for added convenience. Read the full Olympus press release...[read more]
02/15/2005: Casio Announces Two New Exilim Zoom Digital Cameras
DOVER, NJ, February 15, 2005 – CASIO, Inc., in conjunction with its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced two stylish additions to its popular EXILIM® ZOOM series. The new EX-Z750 is equipped with a 7.2 megapixel imaging element, 2.5-inch color LCD and an array of high-tech features, while the new EX-Z57 boasts an even larger 2.7-inch liquid crystal display. Both cameras will be available at retail in April, MSRP is .99 for the EX-Z750 and .99 for the EX-Z57. Read the full Casio press release...[read more]
02/15/2005: Casio Announces Two New Exilim Zoom Digital Cameras
DOVER, NJ, February 15, 2005 ? CASIO, Inc., in conjunction with its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced two stylish additions to its popular EXILIM® ZOOM series. The new EX-Z750 is equipped with a 7.2 megapixel imaging element, 2.5-inch color LCD and an array of high-tech features, while the new EX-Z57 boasts an even larger 2.7-inch liquid crystal display. Both cameras will be available at retail in April, MSRP is .99 for the EX-Z750 and .99 for the EX-Z57. Read the full Casio press release...[read more]
02/15/2005: Olympus Announces 1GB xD Cards and New xD Reader
Melville, New York, February 15, 2005 ? Olympus today announced the release of a One Gigabyte xD-Picture Card? and a new Portable USB Reader/Writer for xD media. As one of the world's smallest storage media for digital cameras and digital voice recorders, the xD-Picture Card is now capable of holding an entire gigabyte of data, whether it?s digital images, video, music files, written documents, or presentations. When any xD card is placed inside the new stylish, compact MAUSB-300 Reader/Writer, data can go anywhere and be directly transferred quickly to and from a personal computer for added convenience. Read the full Olympus press release...[read more]
Arvada, CO - February 15, 2005 -CameraBright, Inc., in their effort to deliver the latest technology in lighting accessories for mainstream camera and camcorder users, has announced the availability of two new models, including an extended range model and a warm white light model, in the CameraBright! X1 lighting accessory product line. The CameraBright! X1 product line is designed to extend the utility of virtually any digital camera, traditional camera or camcorder in low- and no-light situations. It gives users a constant light source to frame their pictures perfectly in the view finder or LCD preview screen of the camera or camcorder-then the camera's built-in flash can be used for taking the actual picture. The CameraBright! X1-ER Extended Range provides cooler color temperatures (6,000K), a slender light beam and brightness of 72 candelas, one of the highest intensity LED lights available with an effective range of up to 20 feet....[read more]
02/14/2005: DIWA Awards Reveals Its Unique Testing Procedure
02/14/2005 - DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association) discloses the secret behind its success story, the world’s most comprehensive and reliable testing procedure for digital imaging products. Not one, but a minimum of four randomly selected test samples are tested, each by individual technical experts, to find the real truth about a product’s performance. Get the inside story and be amazed. Too many “tests and reviews” on the Internet are worthless, often misleading more than guiding the reader. Lack of expertise is a major concern, but also lack of time seems to be a frequent factor. Many so-called “reviews” are merely a transcript of the manufacturer’s own brochure, supplemented by some fancy words to please the industry and the advertising department. DIWA Awards is an international organisation of digital imaging websites, all focussing on digital cameras and imaging tools. All member websites have highly skilled technical experts with a passion...[read more]
02/14/2005: Epson Introduces Wide-Carriage Stylus Photo R1800
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Feb. 14, 2005 – Epson introduces the latest ground-breaking digital photography product designed to become “the” printer of choice for photographers seeking the best image and archival quality for both glossy and matte photos. The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 offers digital artists a wide selection of photo printing features, extremely fast print speeds and a high level of enduring image quality up to 200 years that will advance their photographic skills and creativity to new levels. Based on the award-winning letter-size-format Epson Stylus Photo R800, the Epson Stylus Photo R1800 takes advantage of the same Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss™ eight-color pigment inks and is capable of making photo quality prints up to 13 inches wide and 44 inches long. This is Epson’s fastest photo printer to date, capable of printing an 11”x14” color image in less than two minutes. Never before has there been a 13-inch-wide...[read more]
02/14/2005: Konica Minolta Introduces DiMAGE Transfer Software For Studio Photography
Mahwah, NJ (February 14, 2005) – Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. introduces DiMAGE Transfer – a free software download from the Konica Minolta Web site for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D users. Konica Minolta’s new DiMAGE Transfer makes it easy for studio photographers to transfer images directly to their PC’s hard drive via a USB cable when shooting with Maxxum 7D. In addition to enabling the quick and clear review of images on a PC monitor, it lets photographers shoot a large number of high-resolution images without worrying about memory capacity. Read the full Konica Minolta press release...[read more]
02/14/2005: Konica Minolta Introduces DiMAGE Transfer Software For Studio Photography
Mahwah, NJ (February 14, 2005) ? Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. introduces DiMAGE Transfer ? a free software download from the Konica Minolta Web site for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D users. Konica Minolta?s new DiMAGE Transfer makes it easy for studio photographers to transfer images directly to their PC?s hard drive via a USB cable when shooting with Maxxum 7D. In addition to enabling the quick and clear review of images on a PC monitor, it lets photographers shoot a large number of high-resolution images without worrying about memory capacity. Read the full Konica Minolta press release...[read more]
02/14/2005: Epson Introduces Wide-Carriage Stylus Photo R1800
LONG BEACH, Calif. ? Feb. 14, 2005 ? Epson introduces the latest ground-breaking digital photography product designed to become "the" printer of choice for photographers seeking the best image and archival quality for both glossy and matte photos. The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 offers digital artists a wide selection of photo printing features, extremely fast print speeds and a high level of enduring image quality up to 200 years that will advance their photographic skills and creativity to new levels. Based on the award-winning letter-size-format Epson Stylus Photo R800, the Epson Stylus Photo R1800 takes advantage of the same Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss? eight-color pigment inks and is capable of making photo quality prints up to 13 inches wide and 44 inches long. This is Epson?s fastest photo printer to date, capable of printing an 11"x14" color image in less than two minutes. Never before has there been a 13-inch-wide format...[read more]
02/14/2005: DIWA Awards Reveals Its Unique Testing Procedure
02/14/2005 - DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association) discloses the secret behind its success story, the world?s most comprehensive and reliable testing procedure for digital imaging products. Not one, but a minimum of four randomly selected test samples are tested, each by individual technical experts, to find the real truth about a product?s performance. Get the inside story and be amazed. Too many "tests and reviews" on the Internet are worthless, often misleading more than guiding the reader. Lack of expertise is a major concern, but also lack of time seems to be a frequent factor. Many so-called "reviews" are merely a transcript of the manufacturer?s own brochure, supplemented by some fancy words to please the industry and the advertising department. DIWA Awards is an international organisation of digital imaging websites, all focussing on digital cameras and imaging tools. All member websites have highly skilled technical experts with a passion for...[read more]
DxO Labs announced today the immediate availability of DxO Optics Pro 2.2 software. This latest version adds: Support for the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II and an Adobe Digital Negative (DNG) file format output option. DxO Optics Pro is now offered either in a “Standard” version for expert amateur cameras or “Elite” version for all cameras including professional D-SLRS. DxO Raw Engine is now included in both versions. DxO Optics Pro 2.2 Standard US - DxO Correction Engine, DxO Raw Engine, Selected DxO Camera Body Correction Modules, One DxO Lens Correction Module, and DxO Viewer. Supported cameras: Canon 300D/Rebel/Kiss Digital, D60, 10D, 20D, Nikon D70, D100, D2H, Sony F-828, Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 DxO Optics Pro 2.2 Elite US - DxO Correction Engine, DxO Raw Engine, All DxO Camera Body Correction Modules, One DxO Lens Correction, DxO Viewer. Cameras supported: Same as “Standard” version plus : Canon EOS 1Ds,...[read more]
DxO Labs announced today the immediate availability of DxO Optics Pro 2.2 software. This latest version adds: Support for the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II and an Adobe Digital Negative (DNG) file format output option. DxO Optics Pro is now offered either in a "Standard" version for expert amateur cameras or "Elite" version for all cameras including professional D-SLRS. DxO Raw Engine is now included in both versions. DxO Optics Pro 2.2 Standard US - DxO Correction Engine, DxO Raw Engine, Selected DxO Camera Body Correction Modules, One DxO Lens Correction Module, and DxO Viewer. Supported cameras: Canon 300D/Rebel/Kiss Digital, D60, 10D, 20D, Nikon D70, D100, D2H, Sony F-828, Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 DxO Optics Pro 2.2 Elite US - DxO Correction Engine, DxO Raw Engine, All DxO Camera Body Correction Modules, One DxO Lens Correction, DxO Viewer. Cameras supported: Same as "Standard" version plus : Canon EOS 1Ds, EOS...[read more]
02/10/2005: Konica Minolta Gives Away Free "Dummies" Books With Purchase Of Inkjet Paper Packs
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc., Mahwah, N.J., USA, will give away free "Dummies" books through April 30 to consumers purchasing various Konica Minolta inkjet paper packs. "This innovative inkjet paper consumer promotion is designed to help educate consumers about both digital imaging and scrapbooking - two very popular leisure-time activities," said Todd Schrader, vice president of marketing for Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc. Available for free to consumers is "Digital Photography Tips for Dummies" shrink-wrapped with Konica Minolta 4-by-6-inch photo inkjet paper products (a .99 retail value) and "Creating Scrapbooks for Dummies" shrink-wrapped with Konica Minolta 8.5-by-11-inch inkjet products (a .99 retail value)....[read more]
02/10/2005: Konica Minolta Gives Away Free "Dummies" Books With Purchase Of Inkjet Paper Packs
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc., Mahwah, N.J., USA, will give away free "Dummies" books through April 30 to consumers purchasing various Konica Minolta inkjet paper packs. "This innovative inkjet paper consumer promotion is designed to help educate consumers about both digital imaging and scrapbooking - two very popular leisure-time activities," said Todd Schrader, vice president of marketing for Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc. Available for free to consumers is "Digital Photography Tips for Dummies" shrink-wrapped with Konica Minolta 4-by-6-inch photo inkjet paper products (a .99 retail value) and "Creating Scrapbooks for Dummies" shrink-wrapped with Konica Minolta 8.5-by-11-inch inkjet products (a .99 retail value)....[read more]
SECAUCUS, NJ (February 8, 2005) - Panasonic introduces two new Lumix digital still cameras with 12x optical zoom and MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer). Models DMC-FZ5 and DMC-FZ4 offer 5.0-megapixel and 4.0-megapixel resolution, respectively, and incorporate a newly developed LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 12x optical zoom equivalent to 36mm to 432mm (DMC-FZ5) / 35mm to 420mm (DMC-FZ4) on a 35mm film camera lens. The remarkable 12x optical zoom combined with 4x digital zoom magnifies images by as much as 48x, enabling users to capture images of subjects at longer distances. Available in April 2005, the DMC-FZ4 has a suggested retail of .95 and the DMC-FZ5's suggested retail is .95. Read the full Panasonic press release...[read more]
SECAUCUS, NJ (February 8, 2005) - Never miss a photo opportunity again, even if you don’t have an SD memory card on hand. Panasonic’s new DMC-LZ1 and DMC-LZ2 Lumix cameras feature 14 megabytes of built-in memory to capture those spontaneous moments. The 4-megapixel DMC-LZ1 and 5-megapixel DMC-LZ2 feature a 6x optical zoom (equivalent to 37mm to 222mm on a 35mm film camera lens), with capability of up to 24x magnification when combined with the 4x digital zoom, and MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer). Panasonic’s MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer automatically detects and optically compensates for hand movement. Available in March 2005, the DMC-LZ1 has a suggested retail of .95 and the DMC-LZ2's suggested retail is .95. Read the full Panasonic press release...[read more]
SECAUCUS, NJ (February 8, 2005) - With Panasonic’s Lumix digital camera, simple point-and-shoot operation does not mean sacrificing quality or performance. New model DMC-LS1 is an easy-to-use marvel that offers 4-megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom along with sophisticated features like MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer). The DMC-LS1 also features 14 megabytes of built-in memory, enabling users to capture those spontaneous moments even when they don’t have an SD memory card on hand. The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS1 digital camera is slated for an April introduction, and will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of .95. Read the full Panasonic press release...[read more]
02/08/2005: Fujifilm Unveils Fast, New FinePix F10
Valhalla, NY, February 8, 2005 – Today, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the FinePix F10, a 6.3 MegaPixel Super CCD HR digital camera with Fujifilm’s new Real Photo Technology for improved picture taking in low light situations, more efficient power consumption and faster overall operation. Real Photo Technology, the latest imaging innovation from Fujifilm, is a synergy of three key devices: a sharp Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens, Fujifilm’s 5th generation Super CCD sensor and the newly developed RP Processor, which possesses all of the advance signal-processing know-how of the professional FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR camera. With Real Photo Technology users of the FinePix F10 can capture beautiful digital images with very little noise at ISO settings all the way up to 1600 at full resolution. The FinePix F10 will be available in April 2005 with an M.S.R.P. of .95. Read the full Fujifilm press release...[read more]
02/08/2005: Fujifilm Announces Super-Slim New FinePix Z1
Valhalla, NY, February 8, 2005 – Fujifilm today added to its fashionable digicam legacy with the introduction of the 5.1 MegaPixel FinePix Z1, a slim and stylish digital shooter that is the perfect accessory for a night out on the town. The FinePix Z1's sleek and strong all-metal body is sure to draw attention. Available in two colors -- a deep, sophisticated black and a stunning brushed silver -- the FinePix Z1 is as trim as they come in the world of digicams, measuring a mere 18.6 millimeters thick – thinner than a deck of cards. This slenderness, which is possible thanks to a non-extending, refractive 3x optical zoom lens. Available in June 2005 with an M.S.R.P. of .95. Read the full Fujifilm press release...[read more]
02/08/2005: Fujifilm Announces Entry-Level FinePix A345 and A350
Valhalla, NY, February 8, 2005 -- Fujifilm announces the newest additions to its popular A-Series digital camera line up. Gone are the lens covers that defined earlier A-Series models and in their place sit new 3x optical zoom lenses that retract directly into the camera bodies for a smooth outer surface. The FinePix A345 and FinePix A350 have 4.1 MegaPixel and 5.2 MegaPixel CCDs, respectively, as well as new image processors for more robust color and quicker frame-to-frame shooting. Both cameras will be available in March 2005. The FinePix A345 will carry a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (M.S.R.P.) of .95 while the FinePix A350 will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of retail price tag. Read the full Fujifilm press release...[read more]
SECAUCUS, NJ (February 8, 2005) - Panasonic introduces two new Lumix digital still cameras with 12x optical zoom and MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer). Models DMC-FZ5 and DMC-FZ4 offer 5.0-megapixel and 4.0-megapixel resolution, respectively, and incorporate a newly developed LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 12x optical zoom equivalent to 36mm to 432mm (DMC-FZ5) / 35mm to 420mm (DMC-FZ4) on a 35mm film camera lens. The remarkable 12x optical zoom combined with 4x digital zoom magnifies images by as much as 48x, enabling users to capture images of subjects at longer distances. Available in April 2005, the DMC-FZ4 has a suggested retail of .95 and the DMC-FZ5's suggested retail is .95. Read the full Panasonic press release...[read more]
02/08/2005: Fujifilm Announces Entry-Level FinePix A345 and A350
Valhalla, NY, February 8, 2005 -- Fujifilm announces the newest additions to its popular A-Series digital camera line up. Gone are the lens covers that defined earlier A-Series models and in their place sit new 3x optical zoom lenses that retract directly into the camera bodies for a smooth outer surface. The FinePix A345 and FinePix A350 have 4.1 MegaPixel and 5.2 MegaPixel CCDs, respectively, as well as new image processors for more robust color and quicker frame-to-frame shooting. Both cameras will be available in March 2005. The FinePix A345 will carry a manufacturer?s suggested retail price (M.S.R.P.) of .95 while the FinePix A350 will have a manufacturer?s suggested retail price of retail price tag. Read the full Fujifilm press release...[read more]
02/08/2005: Fujifilm Announces Super-Slim New FinePix Z1
Valhalla, NY, February 8, 2005 ? Fujifilm today added to its fashionable digicam legacy with the introduction of the 5.1 MegaPixel FinePix Z1, a slim and stylish digital shooter that is the perfect accessory for a night out on the town. The FinePix Z1's sleek and strong all-metal body is sure to draw attention. Available in two colors -- a deep, sophisticated black and a stunning brushed silver -- the FinePix Z1 is as trim as they come in the world of digicams, measuring a mere 18.6 millimeters thick ? thinner than a deck of cards. This slenderness, which is possible thanks to a non-extending, refractive 3x optical zoom lens. Available in June 2005 with an M.S.R.P. of .95. Read the full Fujifilm press release...[read more]
02/08/2005: Fujifilm Unveils Fast, New FinePix F10
Valhalla, NY, February 8, 2005 ? Today, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the FinePix F10, a 6.3 MegaPixel Super CCD HR digital camera with Fujifilm?s new Real Photo Technology for improved picture taking in low light situations, more efficient power consumption and faster overall operation. Real Photo Technology, the latest imaging innovation from Fujifilm, is a synergy of three key devices: a sharp Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens, Fujifilm?s 5th generation Super CCD sensor and the newly developed RP Processor, which possesses all of the advance signal-processing know-how of the professional FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR camera. With Real Photo Technology users of the FinePix F10 can capture beautiful digital images with very little noise at ISO settings all the way up to 1600 at full resolution. The FinePix F10 will be available in April 2005 with an M.S.R.P. of .95. Read the full Fujifilm press release...[read more]
SECAUCUS, NJ (February 8, 2005) - With Panasonic?s Lumix digital camera, simple point-and-shoot operation does not mean sacrificing quality or performance. New model DMC-LS1 is an easy-to-use marvel that offers 4-megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom along with sophisticated features like MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer). The DMC-LS1 also features 14 megabytes of built-in memory, enabling users to capture those spontaneous moments even when they don?t have an SD memory card on hand. The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS1 digital camera is slated for an April introduction, and will have a manufacturer?s suggested retail price of .95. Read the full Panasonic press release...[read more]
SECAUCUS, NJ (February 8, 2005) - Never miss a photo opportunity again, even if you don?t have an SD memory card on hand. Panasonic?s new DMC-LZ1 and DMC-LZ2 Lumix cameras feature 14 megabytes of built-in memory to capture those spontaneous moments. The 4-megapixel DMC-LZ1 and 5-megapixel DMC-LZ2 feature a 6x optical zoom (equivalent to 37mm to 222mm on a 35mm film camera lens), with capability of up to 24x magnification when combined with the 4x digital zoom, and MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer). Panasonic?s MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer automatically detects and optically compensates for hand movement. Available in March 2005, the DMC-LZ1 has a suggested retail of .95 and the DMC-LZ2's suggested retail is .95. Read the full Panasonic press release...[read more]
02/07/2005: Picturecode Releases Plug-In Version Of Noise Ninja
Austin, Texas (February 7, 2005) – PictureCode today officially released a Photoshop plug-in version of its popular Noise Ninja software, which removes high-ISO noise and grain from digital images. “Response to the Noise Ninja plug-in beta test was extremely positive,” remarks Jim Christian, founder of PictureCode. “The software was downloaded approximately 20,000 times, and we already have thousands of paying customers for it. We’re also seeing rapid adoption by first-tier newspapers, and it was used at the Superbowl yesterday. Now that the product is officially released, we expect accelerated adoption in all of our key market segments.” Based on a proprietary breakthrough in mathematical wavelet denoising, the Noise Ninja plug-in offers a complete, best-of-breed noise reduction solution, with a suite of tools for analyzing and filtering image noise. It also provides extensive automation capabilities, including batch processing based on innovative “action policies”, automatic noise analysis, and automatic noise profile...[read more]
02/07/2005: Nikon Announces Winter 2005 Camera Rebates
You know the new models are right around the corner when the rebates are offered. Nikon USA has placed rebates on the following Coolpix and Nikon dSLR cameras: D70 digital SLR , D70 w/18-70mm DX lens , D100 , Coolpix 8800 , Coolpix 8700 , Coolpix 8400 , Coolpix 5700 , Coolpix 5400 , Coolpix 5200 , Coolpix 4200 and Coolpix 3700 This rebate is issued by Nikon Inc. for new Nikon purchases made in the 50 United States, Puerto Rico and the U.Sl. Virgin Islands and is good from February 1 through March 31, 2005. Please see Nikon USA website for full rebate info....[read more]
02/07/2005: Nikon Announces Winter 2005 Camera Rebates
You know the new models are right around the corner when the rebates are offered. Nikon USA has placed rebates on the following Coolpix and Nikon dSLR cameras: D70 digital SLR , D70 w/18-70mm DX lens , D100 , Coolpix 8800 , Coolpix 8700 , Coolpix 8400 , Coolpix 5700 , Coolpix 5400 , Coolpix 5200 , Coolpix 4200 and Coolpix 3700 This rebate is issued by Nikon Inc. for new Nikon purchases made in the 50 United States, Puerto Rico and the U.Sl. Virgin Islands and is good from February 1 through March 31, 2005. Please see Nikon USA website for full rebate info....[read more]
02/07/2005: Picturecode Releases Plug-In Version Of Noise Ninja
Austin, Texas (February 7, 2005) ? PictureCode today officially released a Photoshop plug-in version of its popular Noise Ninja software, which removes high-ISO noise and grain from digital images. "Response to the Noise Ninja plug-in beta test was extremely positive," remarks Jim Christian, founder of PictureCode. "The software was downloaded approximately 20,000 times, and we already have thousands of paying customers for it. We?re also seeing rapid adoption by first-tier newspapers, and it was used at the Superbowl yesterday. Now that the product is officially released, we expect accelerated adoption in all of our key market segments." Based on a proprietary breakthrough in mathematical wavelet denoising, the Noise Ninja plug-in offers a complete, best-of-breed noise reduction solution, with a suite of tools for analyzing and filtering image noise. It also provides extensive automation capabilities, including batch processing based on innovative "action policies, automatic noise analysis, and automatic noise profile selection...[read more]
02/04/2005: Adobe Releases Camera RAW 2.4 for Photoshop CS
After some earlier beta releases, Adobe has now released the final Camera Raw 2.4 plugin for Photoshop CS (Windows and Mac) users. This free upgrade supports all previous raw formats and adds support for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS 20D, Powershot G6 and S70, Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D and DiMAGE A200. Preliminary support has also been added for Olympus E-300 and Sony DSC-V3 and other new cameras, see Adobe's site for full details. Download Camera RAW 2.4 plugin...[read more]
02/04/2005: Pentax Releases Updates for Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory Software
Pentax has released updated version 2.10 of its Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory software for the *ist D and *ist DS digital SLR cameras. There are different improvements and fixes in both programs depending on which camera you use, follow links below for full information. Most noticeably *ist D users can faster RAW processing and *ist DS users get improved RAW image quality. It is always advisable to update your software when available, especially when it's free! Pentax update for Windows users Pentax update for Macintosh users...[read more]
02/04/2005: Pentax Releases Updates for Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory Software
Pentax has released updated version 2.10 of its Photo Browser and Photo Laboratory software for the *ist D and *ist DS digital SLR cameras. There are different improvements and fixes in both programs depending on which camera you use, follow links below for full information. Most noticeably *ist D users can faster RAW processing and *ist DS users get improved RAW image quality. It is always advisable to update your software when available, especially when it's free! Pentax update for Windows users Pentax update for Macintosh users...[read more]
02/04/2005: Adobe Releases Camera RAW 2.4 for Photoshop CS
After some earlier beta releases, Adobe has now released the final Camera Raw 2.4 plugin for Photoshop CS (Windows and Mac) users. This free upgrade supports all previous raw formats and adds support for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS 20D, Powershot G6 and S70, Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D and DiMAGE A200. Preliminary support has also been added for Olympus E-300 and Sony DSC-V3 and other new cameras, see Adobe's site for full details. Download Camera RAW 2.4 plugin...[read more]
02/01/2005: Canon Announces New 4-Megapixel Powershot A520
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2005 — Canon's new PowerShot A520 compact digital camera combines the sought after simplicity of a family-focused camera, a phenomenally faithful four megapixel image sensor and a powerful 4x optical zoom to produce pictures that all can be proud of with the image quality Canon is renowned for. The camera will be in stores this March for an estimated street price of .99. Read the full Canon press release...[read more]
02/01/2005: Canon Announces New 4-Megapixel Powershot A520
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2005 ? Canon's new PowerShot A520 compact digital camera combines the sought after simplicity of a family-focused camera, a phenomenally faithful four megapixel image sensor and a powerful 4x optical zoom to produce pictures that all can be proud of with the image quality Canon is renowned for. The camera will be in stores this March for an estimated street price of .99. Read the full Canon press release...[read more]
