Photo/Video

September 7th, 2008

A new era in home photo printing is introduced today as Epson announces the new Epson Stylus Photo PX700W. Exceptional functionality combined with Epson’s renowned quality make the PX700W the perfect home printer for the budding photographer.  Featuring an iconic design with clean lines and gloss black finish the PX700W will integrate seamlessly into any living environment.
The Stylus Photo PX700W uses Epson’s Micro Piezo™ print head technology which when combined with Epson Claria™ Photographic Ink ensures that images are life-like, colours are sharp and vivid and that photos produced in just 17 seconds exceed lab quality.
With 95% of European homes owning a digital camera the ability to print lab or better quality photos at home is an essential part of today’s modern, tech savvy lifestyle.  The Epson Stylus Photo PX700W is capable of printing photos at high resolution and cost effectively, as individual cartridges mean you only need to replace the colour you use.
In addition to the striking design, with this modern feature-rich product you can print directly from a Pictbridge enabled camera or the integrated memory card reader. Two in-built paper trays enable users to have both plain and photo paper ready for use.
The Stylus Photo PX700W has integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection so it can be accessed by anyone throughout the home. With a compact design and integral scanner and copier functions the PX700W is a multi-function device that also has the capacity to print CDs and DVDs.

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September 4th, 2008

Digital photography software developer outlines roadmap to bring award-winning plug-ins to users of Apple Aperture 2.1

Las Vegas, NV – September 4, 2008 – onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of innovative software tools for photographers, has outlined their plans to deliver support for Apple Aperture 2.1. Development will center around select products in the onOne Software line of Photoshop plug-ins.

onOne Software plans to make versions of PhotoFrame 4 Professional Edition, Genuine Fractals Print Pro, PhotoTools Professional Edition and FocalPoint compatible with Aperture 2.1 by the end of 2008. Each of these plug-ins will provide users with seamless integration between the respective plug-in and Apple Aperture 2.1 allowing the user to get the functionality of the plug-in while working exclusively in Aperture 2.1.

“We’re excited to bring the functionality of our award-winning Photoshop plug-ins to the Aperture 2.1 platform,” said Craig Keudell, president of onOne Software. “Now Aperture 2.1 users can resize their photos and add a selective focus or edge effect to their photos without ever having to leave Aperture.”

Registered users of onOne Software’s PhotoFrame 4 Professional Edition, Genuine Fractals Print Pro, PhotoTools Professional Edition and FocalPoint will be alerted to the availability of Aperture support and how to update their product as each plug-in is updated and released.

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September 4th, 2008

Copenhagen, September 3, 2008 - Phase One A/S today announced an exclusive strategic alliance with Hartblei to drive medium format photographic lens innovation. The first product of this alliance is the Phase One 3.5/45 mm TS lens, based on the popular Hartblei 45 mm f/3.5 Super Rotator lens.
Specially designed for the professional photographer, this small, lightweight tilt shift lens is ideal for location or studio applications. It offers up to 12 mm shift and 8 degrees tilt for maximum flexibility.
Together Phase One and Hartblei have engineered important design advancements with this lens, including:

• New 2008 batch optical glass with multi-layer coating
• Improved 12 blade aperture design
• Mechanics with tighter tolerances
• New interior antireflection coating
• More streamlined mechanical design

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September 3rd, 2008

Easy-to-use JOBO X7 Portable Photo Viewer features 7-inch display with handsome protective leather cover, 1GB of internal memory capable of storing up to 10,000 images and rechargeable lithium-ion battery .

Gummersbach, Germany (September 3, 2008) - JOBO AG announces a unique and very portable new addition to the growing JOBO family of digital picture frames. Featuring a 7-inch viewing screen and 1GB of internal memory capable of storing up to 10,000 images, the new wallet-like JOBO X7 Portable Photo Viewer is the perfect accessory for photographers on the go or anyone who wishes to take their favorite pictures along with them to share with family and friends.

“Sharing photos with family and friends is a compelling motivation for today’s digital photographers,� said Johannes Bockemühl, CEO of JOBO. “With the announcement of the portable X7 Portable Photo Viewer, JOBO is making it easier than ever for photographers to share their digital files wherever and whenever they want to.�

 

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September 3rd, 2008

Triggered by the battle of the giants with the recent announcements of the 50+ megapixel medium format digital cameras, we at DCViews have been invited for a visit to the DALSA Image Sensors Business in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
As you will have noticed in the news releases, DALSA’s 6 micron sensors are playing a major role in the digital medium format camera market. Our visit also revealed that DALSA is active in many more markets, and most of you will - unknowingly - have been looking at images created by DALSA sensors.

 

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September 3rd, 2008

Snap & Look is a system for digital photography that doesn’t require a computer but still allows the user to enjoy all the advantages of digital photography. Consisting of a digital camera and a photo viewer docking station, it enables the user to take pictures, view, edit and save with two very sleek devices.Both the camera and picture viewer docking station are made of up two components tethered to each other by reinforced multicore cabling. Magnets helpfully keep them aligned. On the camera, the configuration offers a multitude of options; flipping the screen over protects the screen and lens when not in use.

Saving, transferring, viewing and editing photos starts by docking the camera. A multitouch interface makes flipping thru your photos, organizing, and editing a snap.

Designer: Johanna Schoemaker

From Yanko Design

September 2nd, 2008

Korea’s Samsung Camera has issued a press release at the IFA tradeshow in Berlin, outlining the company’s digicam plans for European markets in the second half of 2008.

Five digital camera models are introduced, all of which were already unveiled some six weeks ago. �The models with US equivalents are the Samsung L201 (known in North America as the SL201), the Samsung L310W (aka the SL310W), the Samsung NV9 (aka the TL9), and the Samsung NV100HD (aka the TL34HD). One further camera - the Samsung S1070 - was previously announced in the UK market but with no North American equivalent model. Few specifications are available on the Samsung S1070 beyond the fact that it is an entry-level model based around a 10.2 megapixel imager coupled to a 3x optical zoom lens, and features a 2.7″ LCD display, ISO to 1600 equivalent, face detection, movie mode with zoom possible during recording, and ten scene modes.

Pricing and availability for European customers haven’t been disclosed at this time.

 

From imaging-resource

September 2nd, 2008

Tamron Co., Ltd (Mr. Morio Ono, President) has successfully renewed the existing SP AF90mm F/2.8 for Nikon and is now pleased to announce the availability of the lens with a built-in AF motor for Nikon. (The lens is already available in mounts for Canon, Pentax and Sony.)
Tamron’s SP 90mm lens has been highly evaluated by photographers all over the world not only as a high-performance macro lens but also as a medium telephoto lens suitable for all photographic applications including landscape and portraiture. The SP 90mm F/2.8 macro lens, first introduced in 1979, underwent a major model change in 2004 to feature a Digitally Integrated (Di) design while retaining its renowned optical performance.

 

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September 2nd, 2008

The firmware update Version 1.0.9 for the EOS Rebel XSi / 450 digital SLR camera. incorporates the following fixes.
Fixes a phenomenon in which AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) shooting does not operate normally under specific conditions.
Fixes a phenomenon in which the Live View exposure simulation warning indication does not properly display during Live View shooting.
Fixes a phenomenon in which images cannot be played back after continuous shooting when a printer is connected to the camera or a video output terminal is used.
Version 1.0.9 firmware is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.4. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.0.9, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Before downloading the firmware update, please be sure to read the entire contents of the Firmware Download and Update Instructions.

Additional information: Firmware download and update instructions

 

From dcviews

September 1st, 2008

Digital photo frames get more popular each year and are typically one of the more popular gift items at the holidays. The new EasyShare P520 uses a quick touch navigation bar to allow you to navigate through the menus and keep fingerprints off the screen.

The menu bar is in the white bevel of the screen. The frame allows you to create and edit slide shows on the frame and add background music if you want. The frame has a USB port for loading images from the flash drive and can be turned off and on with a set schedule.

In addition to USB, the frame also has dual SD card slots. It is not clear if the frame actually has internal memory. The screen is 5-inches and has a 4:3 aspect ratio. Pricing and availability are unknown.

From i4u.com