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Steves Digicams have reviewed the Pentax Optio A30, a 10 megapixel compact digital camera with a 1/1.8 inch CCD, anti-shake technology, 3x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD monitor.
“This is definitely an “ultra-compact” camera that’s about the size of a deck of playing cards. This will allow you to tuck it away in the smallest of pockets, and the durable metal body ensures it will survive the active users lifestyle. Although very small, it fit quite well in my hands, and the controls are placed just within reach of my fingertips.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Pentax Optio A30, a 10 megapixel compact digital camera with a 1/1.8 inch CCD, anti-shake technology, 3x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD monitor. “This is definitely an “ultra-compact” camera that’s about the size of a deck of playing cards. This will allow you to…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have published some sample images from the Ricoh GX100 digital camera, which features a 10.01 megapixel CCD, fast 24-72mm wide zoom lens and a removable electronic view?nder.
“We have had the new Ricoh Caplio GX100 camera in the office for some days and visited the Keukenhof in Lisse, the Netherlands, to shoot some test images. The Ricoh GX100 was introduced in March 2007 and is like its predecessor - the Ricoh Caplio GX8 - an unique digital compact camera.”
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have published some sample images from the Ricoh GX100 digital camera, which features a 10.01 megapixel CCD, fast 24-72mm wide zoom lens and a removable electronic view?nder. “We have had the new Ricoh Caplio GX100 camera in the office for some days and visited the Keukenhof in…
The-Digital-Picture have the first online review of the new Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L lens.
“If you are shooting wide landscapes with narrow apertures, the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM Lens will save you a lot of money as both lenses are sharp corner-to-corner at f/11. If you are shooting at wider apertures on a full frame body, the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens will definitely be worth the upgrade. If you want the best of these lenses, the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens is it.”
Website: The-Digital-Picture - Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L Lens Review
The-Digital-Picture have the first online review of the new Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L lens. “If you are shooting wide landscapes with narrow apertures, the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM Lens will save you a lot of money as both lenses are sharp corner-to-corner at f/11. If you are shooting…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Fujifilm S9600 (called the FinePix S9100 in the USA), which is a 9 megapixel camera with a 10x zoom lens.
“But what sold me on this unit was its natural light performance. On the Mode dial there’s a Natural Light setting that adjusts ISO without tapping into flash to capture whatever light falls on your scene. The gallery shots give you an idea what I was able to do, but not the whole picture. Shutter speeds ranged from 1/4 to 1/40 second, and ISO topped out at a very usable 800. I don’t know how it did it without image stabilization, but our shots were pretty sharp.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Fujifilm S9600 (called the FinePix S9100 in the USA), which is a 9 megapixel camera with a 10x zoom lens. “But what sold me on this unit was its natural light performance. On the Mode dial there’s a Natural Light setting that adjusts ISO…
This is an offer not to be missed. For 48 hours only PhotoBox will be slashing their prices on all standard prints to just 1p per print! That’s £7.00 worth of prints for just 70p! This special offer will be running from noon on Monday 16th to noon on Wednesday 18th April. You just need to enter the code 1PSUPERSALE at the checkout when placing your order, with a maximum of 70 6”x4”or 6”x4.5” size gloss prints prints per customer. This special PhotoBox offer is open to both existing and new customers.
This is an offer not to be missed. For 48 hours only PhotoBox will be slashing their prices on all standard prints to just 1p per print! That’s £7.00 worth of prints for just 70p! This special offer will be running from noon on Monday 16th to noon on Wednesday…
Launched at the end of March, Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium and Standard editions and Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium and Standard editions are now shipping. New standalone versions of 8 CS3 programs are also available, including Photoshop CS3.
Launched at the end of March, Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium and Standard editions and Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium and Standard editions are now shipping. New standalone versions of 8 CS3 programs are also available, including Photoshop CS3.
The new SxS memory card format offers high capacity and high-speed data transfer for professional camcorders. The target transfer speed of SxS memory cards is 800 megabits per second. Compliant to the high-speed ExpressCard industry standard, SxS will be jointly developed by SanDisk and Sony, with the latter adopting the new format in its “XDCAM EX“ series of professional camcorders. SxS memory cards from SanDisk and Sony are expected to be available later in 2007.
The new SxS memory card format offers high capacity and high-speed data transfer for professional camcorders. The target transfer speed of SxS memory cards is 800 megabits per second. Compliant to the high-speed ExpressCard industry standard, SxS will be jointly developed by SanDisk and Sony, with the latter adopting the…
Photo-i have reviewed the latest version of Paint Shop Pro.
“The PSP browser has benefited from a major overhaul, it’s now called the Photo Organizer from here you can manage images and perform complex searches by filename, date, keyword or folders. By default the organiser looks for images in the My Pictures and Shared Pictures folders, but you can add as many folders as needed by clicking on the Add More Folders icon. Depending on how many images in your folders, it may take some time for the database to build or update, fortunately this is a background operation, so you can still get on with other things – like make a coffee.”
Website: Photo-i - Paint Shop Pro XI Review
Photo-i have reviewed the latest version of Paint Shop Pro. “The PSP browser has benefited from a major overhaul, it’s now called the Photo Organizer from here you can manage images and perform complex searches by filename, date, keyword or folders. By default the organiser looks for images in the…
Shutterbug have reviewed the Leica M8 digital rangefinder camera, which has a 10 megapixel sensor, focal factor of 1.33x and an ISO range of 160-2500.
“Overall, we judge the imaging performance of the Leica M8 to be outstanding. As expected, the well-proven rangefinder provided swift and precise manual focusing even in low light and with low-contrast subjects, and we found the image quality to be on a par with a high-end D-SLR. As with previous Leica M’s, camera-induced vibration was low, allowing us to shoot sharp pictures at slower shutter speeds than usual. “
Website: Shutterbug - Leica M8 Review
Shutterbug have reviewed the Leica M8 digital rangefinder camera, which has a 10 megapixel sensor, focal factor of 1.33x and an ISO range of 160-2500. “Overall, we judge the imaging performance of the Leica M8 to be outstanding. As expected, the well-proven rangefinder provided swift and precise manual focusing even…
We’ve all done something really stupid as photographers, haven’t we? Whether it’s leaving the lens cap on, shooting at a high ISO speed in bright sunlight, or leaving those freshly recharged batteries at home, every photographer has a story of mishap and woe. You might have missed the shot that would definitely have made the front cover, upset the relatives at a wedding, or included several of your fingers in the picture. So this is your opportunity to hold your hands up in the air and share your most embarassing photographic mistake with the whole world wide web. Go on, get it all off your chest and make yourself feel better by shouting out now...
We’ve all done something really stupid as photographers, haven’t we? Whether it’s leaving the lens cap on, shooting at a high ISO speed in bright sunlight, or leaving those freshly recharged batteries at home, every photographer has a story of mishap and woe. You might have missed the shot that…
Sigma have released a new firmware update, v1.01, for the Sigma SD14 DSLR camera. Improvements include:
1. Sensor cleaning can now be done by powering the camera from the battery.
Originally, sensor cleaning was only available through the dedicated AC adapter.
If the voltage level of the battery becomes lower than a certain level, the camera will emit a warning beep and will close the cleaning mode. We strongly recommend using a fully charged battery for the sensor cleaning.
2. If using the camera in ‘A’ mode with flash photography, the selected shutter speed would either be 1/60 or 1/180sec depending on the focal length.
Now, the optimum shutter speed is selected from the range of 1/60 to 1/180sec.
3. A slow sync mode has now been added if using the camera in ‘A’ mode with flash photography. The optimum shutter speed is selected from a range of 30sec to 1/180sec.
4. Improved image quality when reviewing images on the rear LCD.
5. Corrects the overexposure issue when using flash with high ISO setting under certain conditions.
Sigma have released a new firmware update, v1.01, for the Sigma SD14 DSLR camera. Improvements include: 1. Sensor cleaning can now be done by powering the camera from the battery. Originally, sensor cleaning was only available through the dedicated AC adapter. If the voltage level of the battery becomes lower…
Colour Confidence now offer total colour accuracy with the new Studio XR2 and Colour Confidence Profiler packages. The Studio XR2 includes X-Rite’s best-selling Eye-One Display 2 monitor calibrator, plus the Kodak Colour Management Check-Up Kit and the Total Balance grey card. The Colour Confidence Profiler is a complete monitor and printer profiling solution, built around the industry standard Eye-One Pro. The Studio XR2 (£149/€219 ex. VAT) and the Colour Confidence Profiler (£499/€749 ex. VAT) will be available from www.colourconfidence.com from May 1st.
Colour Confidence now offer total colour accuracy with the new Studio XR2 and Colour Confidence Profiler packages. The Studio XR2 includes X-Rite’s best-selling Eye-One Display 2 monitor calibrator, plus the Kodak Colour Management Check-Up Kit and the Total Balance grey card. The Colour Confidence Profiler is a complete monitor and…
The new Canon Digital IXUS 70 compact digital camera (also known as the Powershot SD1000) was first announced just before the PMA show in early March. Measuring just 19.4mm deep, the new IXUS 70 is Canon’s slimmest digital camera ever, and it also weighs just 125gms and fits in the palm of your hand. Headline features of the IXUS 70 include a 7 megapixel sensor, 2.5 inch LCD screen, 3x optical zoom lens and Face Detection. Based on the design of the original IXUS cameras, I find out if the Canon Digital IXUS 70 is the perfect fusion of retro styling and modern technologies.
Website: Canon Digital IXUS 70 Review
The new Canon Digital IXUS 70 compact digital camera (also known as the Powershot SD1000) was first announced just before the PMA show in early March. Measuring just 19.4mm deep, the new IXUS 70 is Canon’s slimmest digital camera ever, and it also weighs just 125gms and fits in the…
The LaCie 526 is a 26 inch wide-screen LCD monitor which 95% of the AdobeRGB colour space. Each LaCie 526 Monitor is individually measured and corrected at the factory to achieve panel uniformity, whilst the included LaCie blue eye pro software allows for hardware calibration in a single click. “Its wide gamut and uniform and stabilized panel ensures that what you see is what you get. If you edit projects with a calibrated LaCie 526 Monitor, you can trust that the end result will be accurate.” said Daniel Mayer, LaCie Color Business Unit Manager. The LaCie 526 Monitor will be available end of April for $1,999 MSRP.
The LaCie 526 is a 26 inch wide-screen LCD monitor which 95% of the AdobeRGB colour space. Each LaCie 526 Monitor is individually measured and corrected at the factory to achieve panel uniformity, whilst the included LaCie blue eye pro software allows for hardware calibration in a single click. “Its…
The Royal Photographic Society’s 149th International Print Exhibition will spend a month in the National Art Museum of Ukraine in Kiev from 18th May until 17th June 2007. Over 50,000 people visited the exhibition during its recent tour of the UK. “Over the last 150 years, the International Print Exhibition has stood for the very best photography that the world has to offer and it is exciting that we are now able to share the exhibition with photographic enthusiasts in the Ukraine for the first time, thanks to the support of the British Council.” commented Professor Ralph Jacobson ASIS Hon. FRPS, President of the Royal Photographic Society.
The Royal Photographic Society’s 149th International Print Exhibition will spend a month in the National Art Museum of Ukraine in Kiev from 18th May until 17th June 2007. Over 50,000 people visited the exhibition during its recent tour of the UK. “Over the last 150 years, the International Print Exhibition…
Direct2Dealer is a new direct ordering service through which photographers and retailers can order Harman professional inkjet papers directly from the factory. The service is expected to be very popular amongst colleges, universities and camera clubs, with free postage on orders over £45. Steven Brierley, sales director at HARMAN technology commented: “The Direct2Dealer service is something we have established with other products manufactured at HARMAN technology, and with the launch of HARMAN PHOTO inkjet products, we expect demand to be equally high.”
Direct2Dealer is a new direct ordering service through which photographers and retailers can order Harman professional inkjet papers directly from the factory. The service is expected to be very popular amongst colleges, universities and camera clubs, with free postage on orders over £45. Steven Brierley, sales director at HARMAN technology…
A new firmware download, version 1.102, is now available for the Leica M8 camera. The following technical optimizations have been incorporated into Firmware version 1.102:
- Automatic compensation of color shifts at the edge of images resulting from the use of LEICA UV/IR filters on Leica M lenses with focal lengths of between 16 and 35mm.
- Improvement of internal process steps
Website: Leica M8 v1.102 Firmware Update
A new firmware download, version 1.102, is now available for the Leica M8 camera. The following technical optimizations have been incorporated into Firmware version 1.102: - Automatic compensation of color shifts at the edge of images resulting from the use of LEICA UV/IR filters on Leica M lenses with focal…
CNET have reviewed the Canon TX1 digital camera, which features a 10x optical zoom lens (39mm-390mm) with Optical Image Stabilization, 115,000-pixel Vari-Angle LCD screen and 7.1 megapixel sensor.
“Still images showed more ISO noise and image artifacts than we’re used to with Canon’s digital still cameras. We also saw other image artifacts, which turned some curved lines and angled lines jaggy. Colors looked accurate overall, and we saw a decent amount of finer detail, but the images weren’t as tack sharp as many of the company’s cameras from recent years.”
CNET have reviewed the Canon TX1 digital camera, which features a 10x optical zoom lens (39mm-390mm) with Optical Image Stabilization, 115,000-pixel Vari-Angle LCD screen and 7.1 megapixel sensor. “Still images showed more ISO noise and image artifacts than we’re used to with Canon’s digital still cameras. We also saw other…
Ricoh have released a new firmware update, 1.61, for the Ricoh R5 camera, which adds the following:
- The update tool for Windows (FirmUpdate.exe) supports the Windows Vista. (You will have to install the RICOH Gate La for Windows Vista on ahead.)
- Modified the phenomenon that a movie file from the R5 will not sound properly in the Windows Vista.
Website: Ricoh R5 v1.61 Firmware Update
Ricoh have released a new firmware update, 1.61, for the Ricoh R5 camera, which adds the following: - The update tool for Windows (FirmUpdate.exe) supports the Windows Vista. (You will have to install the RICOH Gate La for Windows Vista on ahead.) - Modified the phenomenon that a movie file…
SigmaUser have started a diary-based review of the Sigma SD14 DSLR camera.
“Focus locks on a nearby object with a quiet beep and I press the shutter. Now if you have ever used the SD9/10 cameras, you, as I was, would be expecting a noisy clacking sound as the shutter operated. Instead, once I realised that the shutter had really actuated, the grin got wider. This camera has one of the quietest SLR shutters available. It is little more than a whisper.”
Website: SigmaUser - Sigma SD14 Review
SigmaUser have started a diary-based review of the Sigma SD14 DSLR camera. “Focus locks on a nearby object with a quiet beep and I press the shutter. Now if you have ever used the SD9/10 cameras, you, as I was, would be expecting a noisy clacking sound as the shutter…