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The Best Digital SLRs Under $800 2007-10-18 14:59:00 If you've only taken pictures with a point-and-shoot before, you're in for a pleasant surprise with these value-priced DSLRs.Not so long ago, if you wanted to capture high-quality photos like the pros, you'd have to save up your pennies to buy a pricey sophisticated digital SLR that weighed a ton. But now a whole new class of smaller budget-oriented DSLRs offers professional-quality features and performance for around $700.If you've only taken pictures with a point-and-shoot before, you're in for a pleasant surprise with these models; it's like using an entirely different species of camera. Even the most basic DSLRs have remarkable speed with virtually no shutter lag, along with a range of features, extended battery life, and manual controls. These attributes will not only make you a better photographer, but they'll also make taking pictures more fun. For more information : laptopmag Read more:Digital
Olympus Introduces New Accessories 2007-10-18 14:43:00 Olympus Imaging Corporation (President Masaharu Okubo) has announced plans for the release of accessories, including electronic flahes, eye cups and a power battery holder, for the Olympus E-System of interchangeable-lens digital SLR cameras.The new FL-50R and FL-36R Electronic Flashes add wireless multi-flash photography capability (when used with the forthcoming E-3 D-SLR camera). To help users make the most of the outstanding performance available from these new flashes, Olympus will also be releasing a variety of accessories to expand, enhance, and improve their lighting effects.Also scheduled for release this year are the DE-P3 and DE-N3 Diopter-Correcting Eye Cups, which extend the diopter correction range towards the positive side and negative side respectively. When these eye cups are used, the diopter correction range of the camera body can be extended to cover from -6 to +4m-1.In addition, Olympus also plans to release various dedicated accessories for the E-3 camera at the s Read more:Olympus
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Fine-Tuning Exposure with a Digital Camera's Metering System 2007-10-18 14:21:00 Your camera's exposure metering system is a tireless friend that keeps plugging away, calculating its reckoning of the correct exposure (based on parameters you set) regardless of whether you choose to pay attention or not. It's available whether you're setting exposure manually or using one of the programmed or priority modes. You can't really turn off the exposure meter completely when the camera is on - although it might go to sleep after a few seconds of inactivity. Even then, as soon as you tap the shutter release button, a sleeping meter wakes up, looks at the current view through the lens, and reports its findings.How does metering work?The reason dSLR (digital single lens reflex) exposure meters are so accurate is that they interpret the actual light passing through the lens, which is flipped upward by the mirror toward the viewfinder (or sideways in the case of cameras like those in the Olympus E series). Some of the light is used for viewing, and some is used to measure t Read more:Digital
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Olympus Zuiko Digital SWD lenses 2007-10-18 13:37:00 Olympus launch lenses
- Olympus are bolstering their E-System with new Zuiko Digital
lens featuring the Supersonic Wave Drive AF system.To accompany the release of the E-3 professional D-SLR, Olympus is expanding its range of Zuiko Digital lenses, which are compatible with all Four Thirds System-based camera bodies. Among the new lenses are the astounding Zuiko Digital SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) models which boast the world’s fastest autofocus speeds and represent a new benchmark for professional versatility and performance.With its range of Zuiko Digital lenses, Olympus has the widest line-up of fully digital lenses available today. Each lens is specifically made to meet the unique demands of digital image capture and features near telecentric construction to ensure highest-quality results. Thanks to compliance with the Four Thirds Standard, Zuiko Digital lenses are also considerably lighter and more compact than their conventionally designed counterparts.For more information : eph Read more:Olympus
Grays of Westminster call for Nikon equipment 2007-10-18 13:33:00 Nikon equipment wanted - Grays of Westminster
are on the look out for mint or near mint examples of Nikon equipment.We will take equipment as part exchange for new Nikon equipment or for a straight sale. The prices that we will offer depend upon the condition of the equipment and, of course, its functionality.We are looking for the following items, although you are more than welcome to call and ask about any other Nikon equipment that you may also wish to sell or part exchange and we will be happy to make you our best offer.For more information : ephotozine Read more:Nikon
Realviz showcase products at PhotoPlus Expo 2007-10-18 13:31:00 Realviz, a leader in image processing software development, will be showcasing their latest technological advancements at this year's PhotoPlus show, which takes place in New York, USA from 18.-20. October 2007. Designed for professionals in the photographic and imaging industries, PhotoPlus Expo showcase
s the latest advances in photography, both traditional and digital. At PhotoPlus 2007, the Realviz team will be demonstrating the Realviz HDR Imaging Studio, unveiled in June 2007, as well as Realviz Stitcher Unlimited 5.6, which became available in May of this year.more :ephotozine
NIKON D SERIES RANKS HIGHEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH DIGITAL SLR CAMERAS 2007-10-18 13:21:00 MELVILLE, N.Y. (October 18, 2007) – Nikon D Series Cameras rank “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Digital SLR cameras,” according to the latest J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Digital Camera Satisfaction StudySM. On a 1,000-point scale, Nikon’s D series digital SLR cameras earned a score of 822 index points, making them the highest-ranked camera line among digital SLRs in four areas of customer satisfaction: picture quality, performance, operation, and appearance and styling.“We are thrilled to have received this prestigious honor from J.D. Power and Associates. This study represents the true voice of consumers and Nikon is proud to receive a highest ranking,” said Edward Fasano, general manager for Marketing, SLR Systems Products, at Nikon Inc. “Nikon engineers work extremely hard to design and develop digital SLR cameras that offer extraordinary image quality and performance. Every Nikon digital SLR camera is designed first for the end user’s requirements. So, whe
SONY TO LAUNCH ALPHA 700 SLR DIGITAL CAMERA ONE WEEK EARLY 2007-10-18 13:11:00 TOKYO, Oct 18, 2007 (AsiaPulse via COMTEX) -- SNE | charts | news | PowerRating -- Sony Corp. (TSE:6758) said Wednesday that it will introduce its Alpha 700 SLR (single-lens reflex) digital camera on November 9, one week earlier than planned. The move was motivated by "favourable reviews from retailers and consumers at hands-on exhibitions," according to an official at the firm. Preparations for the mass manufacturing process have been smooth. more : tradingmarkets
An EOS-1D Mark III autofocus fix is on the way 2007-10-18 13:07:00 Beginning October 17 in the U.S. and presumably other regions as well, Canon began informing EOS-1D Mark III owners that a fix for the camera's AI Servo autofocus problems has been developed. Chuck Westfall, Canon USA's Director of Media and Customer Relationship, says that Canon USA staff at their factory service centres, call centre as well as pro market field representatives (including those at the PhotoPlus Expo trade show in New York City starting today) have been briefed on the fix and are able to speak about it to EOS-1D Mark III shooters. We spoke with Westfall this morning about what customers are being told regarding the fix. In FAQ form, here's what we learned.more : robgalbraith
EXPODISC Digital White Balance Filter 52mm 2007-10-18 00:50:00 EXPODISC WhiteBalanceFilter
52mm in stock! Price £37.45 + Vat.EXPODISC offer two versions of the digital white balance filter:White Balance Filter, White Balance Solution for Digital
Cameras & Digital Video. A custom white balance using this filter before exposure ensures colours are recorded accurately, saving hours of work correcting images on the computer.Warm Balance Filter, as above, but with a slight bias to produce warmer skin tones. ExpoDisc filters are available in sizes from 52 to 82mm and 4x4 for use in filter holders. They are supplied with a neck-strap, pouch and CD.Prices start from £37.45 + Vat.more : flaghead , expodisc
Pentax beats the shakes 2007-10-24 13:18:00 WHEN I first studied photography at school in the late 1970s the SLR camera of choice was the Pentax
K1000, a robust manual workhorse that sold for a reasonable price.Thirty years later Pentax is aiming for the same serious-amateur market with the 6.1-megapixel K100D Super digital SLR.Like the K1000, it is quite robust, has manual controls -- though it also has all the auto options you'd expect on a modern digital camera -- and is reasonably priced.Pentax SLRs have lost a lot of ground over the years to Canon and Nikon, so the price has to be good. At retail, you can expect to get the body for about $650.This is much more affordable than the nearest Canon model, the 8.2-megapixel EOS 30D, that sells for about $1400.But apples for apples, it's up against the 6.1-megapixel Nikon D40, priced at about $750.Dave Bullardmore : news
In the Aisles at PhotoPlus 2007 2007-10-24 13:09:00 When covering a show as big (and noisy) as last week's PhotoPlus Expo in New York City, it's easy to overlook some of the lower-key products tucked away in the various corners of the show floor. To be sure, the gear that grabbed the most attention at PhotoPlus 2007 was at the front of the hall where Nikon's new flagship digital SLR, the D3, and Canon's new top-of-the-line DSLR, the EOS 1Ds Mark III, were making their debuts.One of the biggest stories of the show was, undoubtedly, whether the Nikon or the Canon booth – which were located directly next to each other – was drawing more foot traffic.Dan Havlikmore : pdnonline
SellPoint Announces Syndication of Dynamic Online Product Tours for PENTAX 2007-10-24 13:02:00 Online Shoppers Spend a Total of 500,000 Minutes Viewing Feature-Rich PENTAX Tours
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SellPoint, Inc., the leading provider of online video product tours, announced today new results from its work with PENTAX to develop and syndicate dynamic product tours for the company’s lines of digital SLR and waterproof cameras. Through SellPoint’s industry-leading syndication network, the digital video product tours appear on every online retail site that sells these PENTAX cameras including Amazon, Best Buy and B&H Photo, among others. In the past year, shoppers have chosen to watch the online product tours for nearly 500,000 minutes, and spent an average of more than three minutes interacting with each tour.more : biz.yahoo Read more:Syndication
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Depth of field: The small-sensor difference 2007-10-24 13:00:00 Having struggled on many occasions to explain the difference
between cameras sensors the size of a full frame of 35mm film and the vastly more common smaller sensors, I thought I'd point readers toward this lucid explanation of one aspect by Canon tech guru Chuck Westfall in his October column with the Digital Journalist. One reason you might want to pay attention: the vast majority of digital SLRs use smaller sensors than film SLRs, though Canon and Nikon have some high-end exceptions.Westfall details in his article how depth of field changes in relation to sensor size. I'm drawing attention to the issue as an excuse to explain why a common practice in the camera business raises my hackles. Stephen Shanklandmore : news Read more:Depth
Hasselblad deep-sixing H2 hybrid camera 2007-10-23 14:25:00 Hasselblad, a manufacturer of high-end medium-format cameras, is dropping its H2 product line, a move that spotlights the company's transition from film camera roots to its digital future.The H2 can record images on either film or a digital sensor, but there wasn't sufficient demand for the product, so the company is devoting more resources to its more popular digital-only H3D family, Hasselblad Chief Executive Christian Poulsen said in an announcement to customers Monday. Stephen Shanklandmore : news
Camera Attachment rotates digital SLRs. 2007-10-23 14:19:00 October 23, 2007 - Constructed of T6061 and T7075 aircraft aluminum, Pro-Digital Camera
Rotating System (Pro-DCRS) accommodates any DSLR or 35 mm camera. Fully functioning bracket comes with Universal Camera Mounting Plate, built-in tripod/ballhead mount, and quick-release plate for out-of-the-box readiness. Integral 2 Point Sure-Lock rotating system glides on Delrin® components, providing smooth and silent 90° rotation while locking firmly into place. thomasnet Read more:Attachment
PhotoPlus 2007: A Great Time to Be A Photographer 2007-10-23 14:15:00 I spent Friday at the PhotoPlus 2007 show in New York, seeing all sorts of new photographic equipment and running into old friends. I was impressed as always by the many photographic tools, but also by the increasing competition in the Digital SLR market, and how good so many smaller cameras and camcorders are getting. (Of course, being silly, I left my own camera back at my office, so Gearlog's Carol Mangis took a picture of the show with me and Terry Sullivan, who used to do camera reviews for PC Magazine and is now with Consumer Reports. Here are more photos.Michael J. Millermore : pcmag Read more:Great
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Panasonic adds to its Lumix SLR camera line with the new DMC-L10 2007-10-23 14:13:00 SYDNEY: Panasonic
Australia is set to introduce its second digital single-lens reflex camera with an interchangeable Leica lens, the LUMIX DMC-L10, which also features Live View, for RRP $2,199.Panasonic’s ‘Live View’ feature which allows users to frame and check their shot before capturing the image on an LCD screen like on a camcorder that can rotate 270 degrees, allowing more flexibility forThe DMC-L10 can be used with lenses made by a variety of manufacturers, as it uses the open Four Thirds System for its lens mount. The LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm / F3.8-5.6 (35mm equivalent: 28-100mm) MEGA O.I.S. lens is supplied with the camera and will also be available separately.Martin Vedrismore : current Read more:Lumix
The Business of Photography 2007-10-23 14:04:00 “They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” -Andy WarholWhat is a professional photographer?Back in the day (under a decade ago), I wandered into a local “pro” lab that had a front counter for retail and a dedicated side room for pros only. Of course I went to the pro-counter and I asked a bunch of questions about E-6 temperature control and turn-around times. The guy looked me up and down and politely asked if I was a pro. “Uh-huh,” I replied. Then he asked if I was a full-time, earn-all-my-income-from-photography pro. I thought about it for a split second and said, “Yup.” It was the truth, but there has always been a part of me that is uneasy with the fact that sometimes the phone doesn’t ring. Sometimes the phone doesn’t ring for a long time. And, once an eon or so, it rings a lot.Laurence ChenFor more information : photographyreview Read more:Business
An Open Letter to Hasselblad Photographers and Partners 2007-10-23 13:52:00 Christian Poulsen, Hasselblad CEO, has written an open letter to Hasselblad photographers and partners to clarify the recent announcements. Hasselblad has launched its fourth generation medium format DSLR, the new H3DII family, following in the footsteps of the earlier H-Series. The new H3DII is the continuation of one of the most successful product lines in Hasselblad history. Hasselblad also decided to discontinue the H2 camera line, as demand simply no longer justified the dedicated manufacturing line required for its production...OPEN LETTER:There have been several announcements from Hasselblad over the past several weeks, and I wanted to take a moment to write to our photographers and partners to make sure each of you are aware of all of them.more : dcviews Read more:Letter
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Hasselblad Announces the New H3DII-39MS Multi-Shot DSLR 2007-10-23 13:42:00 ….digital image quality to satisfy the most stringent still life requirements…In response to market demands to continue the development of DSLR technologies for new applications, Hasselblad today announces the H3DII-39MS, a multi-shot version of the recently announced H3DII-39 DSLR that will deliver digital images of the finest quality for architectural and still life photography. Previously available only on Hasselblad multi-shot digital backs, much of the multi-shot technology in the new H3DII-39MS comes from the extremely popular 39 megapixel Hasselblad CF-39MS digital back. Combining the benefits of the CF-39MS’s multi-shot technology with the full functionality and integration of the H3DII-39 DSLR, the H3DII-39MS completely eliminates the need to interpolate images and enables both single- and multi-shot DSLR capability, giving photographers the ultimate in flexibility and moiré-free image quality.H3DII-39MS users will gain the full benefits of the all the key features o Read more:Multi
Hasselblad Launches the H3DII, its Fourth Generation High-End DSLR 2007-10-23 13:40:00 Improved photographic integration and functionality, better sensor cooling, a new and more intuitive user interface, and a bright, 3” display.Hasselblad’s H3D line of products today achieve a new level of digital maturity and integration with the launch of the H3DII, the fourth iteration of the camera system and one that can now justifiably lay claim to be the world’s finest digital SLR camera. Offering unsurpassed image quality delivered through an outstanding combination of hardware, software and lenses, the H3DII is the clear leader in the high-end DSLR category, now a recognized segment of the photographic market.A complete DSLR that is much more than the sum of its parts, the H3DII is peerless in terms of its combined image quality and flexibility. While retaining its full digital lens line and the choice of 22, 31 or 39 megapixel capture units using CCD image sensors up to 48x36 mm – the largest currently available and more than twice the size of even the largest 35mm c Read more:Generation
Hasselblad releases FlexColor 4.8.1 Mac+Win 2007-10-23 13:33:00 We are pleased to announce that FlexColor 4.8.1 is now available for download from our homepage.The modifications on the body firmware which we informed about last Friday have been tested thoroughly, and we are pleased to announce that FlexColor 4.8.1 Mac+Win is available for download from our homepage.FlexColor 4.8.1 fully supports the performance and features of the new H3DII.Features include:Direct ISO/White Balance control from the new ISO/WB button (previous DRIVE button).New thumbwheel control of the complete digital menu system. Activated by a double half-press on the release button. (this is available for all H3D products after upgrade to 4.8.1).Enhanced noise reduction algorithm.The preservation of details in shadow areas is improved significantly with this software release. On low exposure images noise is much less apparent and you can select your choice of noise removal without sacrificing details. The appearance of the noise reduction tool has not changed.Fully synchronize
European E-3 promotions detailed 2007-10-23 13:18:00 Buy an E-3 by the end of the year and you could net some freebiesOlympus Europe is promoting its new E-3 hard; they want both users of rival systems to transfer and for existing E-System camera users to upgrade. There have been rumours of some great promotional deals and now we have the details.You don't yet have an E-System camera, but you want to buy an E-3A registration service at your Olympus country site* is being provided to enable you to register your interest in the E-3. If you then purchase an E-3 by the end of the year, you get a free camera E-System rucksack/backpack, which is described as professional grade and rain-resistant camera case, with a laptop slot, worth £130 (just under 200 Euros).Ian Burleymore : fourthirds-user Read more:European
A Guide to PhotoPlus Expo 2007-10-22 23:11:00 Tour the hottest new photo products on the show floor.For a few days last week, the photo world was even more New York City centric than usual, as the annual PhotoPlus Expo trade show came to town. Most of the major announcements of the year happened prior to the show's kickoff, but it did afford us a rare opportunity to get our hands on some of the hottest new products hitting the photography market.Arguably the biggest announcement came just before the show on Tuesday Oct 16, as Olympus finally announced one of the worst-kept secrets ever, the Olympus E-3 DSLR.Jack HowardFor more information : popphoto Read more:Guide
onOne Software Announces PhotoTools and PhotoTools Professional Edition 2007-10-22 22:48:00 onOne has announced two new digital imaging software plug-ins - PhotoTools and PhotoTools Professional Edition
(see below for an exclusive discount code). onOne Software
's new PhotoTools is a flexible yet powerful new Photoshop plug-in that utilizes the power of Photoshop Actions to provide a wide range of imaging tools including effects, corrections and production automation in a full-featured interface. PhotoTools allows users to preview effects individually or combined/stacked together in a layer-like configuration as well as save their favorite combinations as presets to be used in the future.Jennifer Apple more : photoshopsupport
Nikon Solutions Expo and Expo on the Road 2007-10-22 15:30:00 Nikon Solutions Expo 27 - 28th November Expo on the Road – Manchester 14th November Expo on the Road – Bristol 21st NovemberNikon is pleased to announce that Solutions Expo, Nikon’s professional photography show, is back for a third year at London’s Olympia on 27 - 28th November.The show is specifically designed to demonstrate all aspects of photography to the professional photographer and will give visitors the opportunity to check out real world applications including the latest hardware, software and printing solutions as well as Nikon’s complete photographic range, including the recently announced D3 and D300 Digital SLR cameras.New this year is ‘Expo on the Road’ – a series of road shows in Manchester and Bristol that will showcase the latest products and services from market-leading partners and offer a series of free seminars designed to help visitors improve their imaging skills. The first show is at the Manchester Velodrome on 14th Novembe>, offering outstandi Read more:Nikon
Spitfire Photo Pro Launches Spitfire Design Studio 2007-10-22 15:24:00 Innovative new product extends Spitfire Photo
services to allow photographers creative control of their e-commerce websites PhotoPlus Expo (PRWEB) October 18, 2007 -- Spitfire Photo Pro (www.spitfirephoto.com), the foremost image management provider developed by Virtual Moment, LLC, today announced the release of Spitfire Design Studio™ (SpitfireDS), a groundbreaking new set of tools and templates to create stunning and highly individualized photography websites. This powerful extension to the Spitfire Photo online image management, distribution, and sales platform provides unparalleled flexibility in integrating the photographer’s brand and unique style into their online presence. “With Spitfire Photo, photographers have access to cutting-edge technology solutions for ma
Lomographers Revive Diana 2007-10-22 15:07:00 The legendary all-plastic Diana
camera makes a comeback, with new long-exposure and panorama features.The Lomographic Society has revived the Diana, an all-plastic medium-format camera that had its heyday in the 1960s and ‘70s, and later achieved legendary status among many creative photographers for the atmospheric images it captured. The new Diana Plus is a faithful recreation of the original, with the addition of just a few features. Its boxy black and light-blue body backs up a plastic, single-element 75mm lens and a non-TTL optical viewfinder.Aimee Baldridge more : popphoto Read more:Revive
ExpoImaging Introduces ExpoAperture2 Depth-of-Field Guide 2007-10-22 15:04:00 The kit includes depth-of-field calculators for use with lenses with focal lengths from 15mm to 600mm.ExpoImaging has introduced the ExpoAperture2 Depth
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. The two-disc kit includes a Standard pocket-size calculator that covers focal lengths from 15mm to 135mm and a new Telephoto version that covers 70mm to 600mm. The discs allow photographers to calculate the depth of field for a particular combination of aperture and focal length, or to figure out which aperture must be used to achieve the desired depth of field.Aimee Baldridgemore : popphoto
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