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Friday 2008/05/09

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Canon announces SELPHY CP770 and CP760
Canon Europe introduces a new generation in the SELPHY compact photo printer line-up: the SELPHY CP770 and the CP760. With its handy integrated storage case, carry handle and optional battery pack, the new SELPHY CP770 - printer in a bucket - brings ease and portability to photo printing, while the ultra-compact CP760, with its improved user interface, brings lab-quality home photo printing to its widest audience yet. Canon printing technology produces prints that – if stored in an album – will retain their color for up to 100 years...
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Fujifilm releases FinePix F100fd firmware ver.1.02
Fujifilm releases FinePix F100fd firmware update version 1.02. The firmware update incorporates the following problem fix: Reduce "pinkish-colored band" which may be rarely found in the left side edge of image when the image is shot at ISO 400 or shot without flash on "NATURAL & FLASH MODE"...
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New Sony BRAVIA V4500 series with HD tuner
Sony launches the new Bravia V4500 series with an integrated MPEG-4 AVC HD tuner for HD broadcasts. The new set also features Picture Frame Mode to display your favorite images in High Definition mode. The WXGA (1360×768) LCD offers a very high dynamic contrast ratio of 33000:1 (26" and 32" models), ensuring deep, cinema-like blacks plus sparkling highlights. For an even more authentic home theatre experience, 24p True Cinema technology guarantees that movies on Blu-ray Disc are presented at the correct frame rate...
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Digital Foci Image Moments 8 digital photo frame
Digital Foci is shipping the Image Moments 8-inch digital photo frame, just in time for Mother's Day. The new frame features LED Backlight Technology, 450MB of internal memory, and built-in memory card slots to let you display your photos on its 800x600 LCD screen with 500:1 contrast ratio. Image Moments lets you search your memory card contents easily in the "Folder View Mode" and browse through photos in "Photo Thumbnail View". The unique folder view lets you play and organize your photos by folders...
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Kodak launches new EasyShare C713 and C813
Kodak has launched two new entry level digital cameras in their EasyShare C-series: the 8 Megapixel model C813 and the 7 Megapixel model C713. Both cameras feature a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.4 inch (6.1 cm) indoor/outdoor color display, digital image stabilization, ISO up to 1250 and video with sound and print options. The HD still capture option allows you to view your pictures in high definition on an HDTV or any other HD device. The cameras are available now: $119.95 for the model C813 and $ 99.95 for the model C713...
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Microsoft Pro Photo Tools: Geotagging with flexibility
Microsoft Pro Photo Tools provides a set of tools for photographers to perform various tasks with their images—including RAW captures. The current version enables you to quickly geotag your photos, view and edit meta-data, and more, leveraging the power of Windows and Microsoft Live Local...
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Ricoh Firmware Update 2.02 for the GR DIGITAL II
Ricoh have posted firmware update Version 2.02 for the GR DIGITAL II The following phenomenon was corrected. After taking a picture with a long exposure time (1 second or slower) in the M mode (manual exposure mode), and then even if you take a picture in the Auto shooting mode, the image processing for the long exposure time will be performed...
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Canon Firmware Version 1.1.2 for EOS 1Ds mk. III
Canon has made available a download for firmware version 1.1.2 for the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III This firmware update incorporates the following improvements...
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SeaLife Introduces the DC800 Underwater Camera
Waterproof Camera Captures the World's Colors Just as the sun sets, dipping past the crystal blue waters of the ocean that was your host for the day, you playback all the spectacular scenes that came to life throughout the day's adventures. Read the PRNewswire Press Release...
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Canon Firmware Version 1.2.3 for EOS 1D mk. III
Canon has made available a download for firmware version 1.2.3 for the Canon EOS-1D Mark III This firmware update incorporates the following improvements...
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Kodak announces new ESP 5 All in One printer
The new KODAK ESP 5 All-in-One Printer features a small, sleek design with print, scan and copy capabilities. It was announced on April 24. It has a large 3" color LCD display along with memory card and USB slots that allows you to view, edit and print with or without a computer. The KODAK ESP 5 uses Kodak's high-quality pigmented inks that come in a simple two-cartridge setup – a full black cartridge and a five-ink color cartridge....
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Casio EX-F1 firmware version 1.02 available
Casio has made available a download for firmware version 1.02 for the Casio Exilim EX-F1. Improvements Provided by This Update V1.01-V1.02 • Shorter start-up time. • High-speed zoom support during FHD movie recording....
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Nikon D3 firmware version 1.10 / 1.11 updated
As promised, Nikon has released a new firmware update for the D3. This new revision fixes a photo corruption problem in the firmware update earlier this month. The A portion of the firmware remains the same as before, at version 1.10, the B portion is version 1.11....
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BenQ announces 8 megapixel E800 digital camera
The new BenQ E800 digital camera will capture every smile perfectly. The 8-mega-pixel E800 features a 2.7 inch display, 3x optical zoom and ISO 1600 as well as smart features including “Smile Catch” mode, Auto Face Tracking and 13 optimized settings. Introduced as an affordable camera, the E800 nonetheless offers users convenience and performance features like the ingenious “Smile Catch” mode which enables users to effortlessly capture every elusive smile by automatically shooting in rapid succession ...
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Ricoh unveils the water and dust resistant G600
The new Ricoh G600 10 mega-pixel digital camera has a 5x optical zoom lens with the water, dust, and shock resistance specs needed for reliable operation in outdoor activities such as marine sports, mountain climbing, and fishing. Water resistance is rated at JIS protection grade 7, with underwater shooting up to a depth of one meter possible. Dust resistance guards against infiltration by dust and sand. In addition the Ricoh G600 can also handle cold environments, being usable down to a temperature of -10°C....
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BenQ launches the C850 and C750 digital cameras
BenQ today unveils two additions to its C series digital camera lineup with the announcement of the 7-megapixel BenQ C750 and 8-megapixel BenQ C850. Both cameras feature a front to back leather handle, Pentax lens, 3X optical zoom, Super-Shake-Free mode with high ISO supported, Smile Catch mode and video recording with optical zoom. The C750 and C850 are equipped with a 2.5” and a 2.7” LCD display, respectively. The embedded Smile Catch mode allows continuous shooting whenever a smiley face is detected. ...
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Sanyo unveils DMX-CA8 digital movie camera
SANYO announced its next Xacti digital movie and photo camera designed for people with active lifestyles, the Xacti DMX-CA8. The new camera is designed to withstand water and the CMOS sensor allows 8.0 Megapixel still images with the 5X Optical zoom lens. The CA8 series features a new ‘Face Chaser' function for digital movies in addition to the existing ‘Face Chaser' function for digital photos. The Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 will be on sale in Japan from mid-May 2008...
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Problems with Nikon D3 Firmware Version 1.10
A few days ago, an announcement was made on the Nikon website that the Ver. 1.10 firmware update for the D3 digital-SLR camera was available for download. However, it has been confirmed that when some settings are applied with the updated firmware, image data may, in some rare cases, be corrupted. Therefore, Nikon has terminated the firmware update download. A new version is expected in late April...
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Mamiya digital back adapter for RB67 Pro-S(D)
Mamiya introduces the ProSD adapter HX702 which allows the use of the Mamiya ZD 22 Mp Digital Back on Mamiya RB67 Pro-S and Pro-SD medium format cameras. This adapter transforms a Mamiya RB67 film camera into a 22-megapixel camera, and the rugged aluminum adapter has a revolving mechanism built-in, retaining RB67's unique feature of switching between vertical and horizontal. The interface between the ZD Digital Back and the RB67 goes through a cable plugged into the lens flash sync terminal...
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Olympus releases Stylus / mju series firmware
Olympus releases new firmware updates for the Stylus / mju series digital cameras. The update offers two improvements: 1) Using an xD-Picture Card TypeM+ or TypeH, you can now continuously record movies with VGA quality (640x480) 30 fps up to the card's capacity. 2) Now supports movie recording on 4 GB and higher microSDHC cards. The firmware update is available for the µ1030SW, µ1020, µ1010, µ850SW and the µ840...
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New Panasonic DMC-TZ50 wireless digital camera
Panasonic announces the new 9.1 megapixel Lumix DMC-TZ50 compact digital camera featuring WiFi connectivity, HD Video mode, 28mm Wide-Angle lens, 10x Optical Zoom, and a newly developed 460,000-dot resolution 3.0-inch LCD screen. The TZ50 also incorporates Panasonic's Intelligent Auto (iA) mode consisting of seven intuitive technologies, all specifically designed to help make photo-taking enjoyable and easy. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ50 will be available in silver in May for a suggested retail price of $449.95...
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Nikon releases D3 firmware update version 1.10
Nikon releases a major firmware update version 1.10 for their D3 digital SLR camera. The following improvements have been made: - A Vignette control item has been added to the shooting menu. A Focus point brightness item has been added to the Focus point illumination setting - Highlights playback display option has been moved - An "L" (lock) icon is now displayed in the monitor. - When shooting in hand-held live view mode and the frame is magnified prior to autofocusing, the display returns to the magnified display...
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Canon announces PIXMA iP100 portable printer
Canon introduces the PIXMA iP100, a new compact printer, as well as a battery model for total portability. The iP100 features a maximum 9600 x 2400 dpi FINE print head, borderless 10 x 15cm photo prints in approx. 50sec and printing freedom with IrDA IR and optional Bluetooth. You can choose from two printer kit options, one of which comes supplied with a rechargeable battery kit in the box. The battery prints approx. 290 pages on one charge. An in-car charger is also available as an option for charging on the move...
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Pentacon launches 12 Megapixel Praktica 12-XS
Pentacon announces three new digital compact cameras. The Praktica Luxmedia 8403 and the Praktica DCZ 8.1 are both 8 megapixel entry level digital cameras. The Praktica 12-XS is a 12 Megapixels digital camera, featuring a 3x optical zoom lens and a 3.0-inch LTPS-TFT color monitor. Furthermore, the camera features different shooting modes, voice recording, video 720x400, smile detection, digital antishake, face track. It's equiped with a direct connection to printer, 32 MB built-in memory, and an SD Card slot...
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Sigma releases DP1 firmware update version 1.01
Sigma announces firmware version 1.01 for the DP1 digital camera. The firmware adds a grid display mode (which cannot be used in MF mode and movie mode) for picture taking is added to the LCD monitor. Additionally, it will improve the stability of the camera's operation. At the same time Sigma releases an update for Photo Pro 2.5 for Windows and Photo Pro 3.2 for Macintosh where the coloring at the corners of the image generated under a specific condition of the DP1's RAW image has been improved. The update is available now...
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HP's full-function Mini-Note is starting under $500
HP unveils the 2133 Mini-Note PC, a full-function Mini-notebook starting under $500. Although the new model is designed for the education market, its compact size, features and the price will certainly raise interest in other markets. For one, if your camera bag is larger and your purse is smaller, it might be a viable alternative for today's Photo Viewer products. Compared to the Epson 5000, for 100 dollars less, the Mini-Note offers 50% more storage and twice the resolution. But yes, it's still twice the size too...
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Nikon announces 18x optical zoom Coolpix P80
Nikon announces the Coolpix P80 featuring 18x optical zoom. The new P80 offers 10.1 megapixels of sharp resolution, a new digital image processing engine, and an 18x zoom-Nikkor lens that covers focal lengths from 27 - 486mm (35mm format equivalent). Image sensor shift VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization rounds out the set by adding extra reassurance that the results will be sharper and clearer. In addition to its 2.7-inch LCD monitor, the Coolpix P80 features a 230k-dot electronic viewfinder...
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Nikon announces Coolpix S52 and wireless S52c
Nikon introduces the Coolpix S52c and S52. Both cameras feature 9.0 megapixel image resolution, a built-in right-angle optical lens shift VR - Vibration Reduction 3x zoom Nikkor lens, and a 3.0-inch LCD monitor. The model S52c offers built-in Wi-Fi support. You can upload, categorize and share your photos directly from the camera to my Picturetown, Nikon's exclusive image storage and sharing site. The cameras will be is available in a variety of colors including Gloss Silver and Purplish Black, Coral Pink, Beige Gold...
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Nikon releases D40 firmware update version 1.11
Nikon releases a small firmware update version 1.11 for their D40 digital SLR camera. The modifications enabled with upgrade of A and B firmware are: Shooting times were not always accurately recorded in image data for images captured in bursts of continuous shooting. This issue has been resolved...
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Canon EOS 40D Firmware Update version 1.0.8
Canon releases firmware version 1.0.8 for the EOS-40D digital SLR camera. This update incorporates following improvements and fixes: • Fixes a phenomenon in which the Image Stabilization operation emits a sound from the lens when IS lenses are attached to the camera. • Fixes a phenomenon in which a part of the image looks unnatural when reviewed on the LCD. • Corrects errors in the Spanish and Norwegian menu screens...
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