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Has Kodak missed the moment? Excerpt:
'In recent months, Kodak has spent more than $300m on acquisitions, including the $250m purchase from Israel's Scitex of an Ohio-based digital-printing business—an operation, ironically, that Kodak sold to Scitex in 1993 for $70m. As it makes more purchases, will Kodak get carried away and pay prices which are too high?....
Managing the traditional film business for cash is how Kodak plans to fund much of its strategy. It has described emerging markets as its “reservoir of growth”. In China, for instance, it expects film sales to grow by 7-9% a year until 2006. In India, an annual growth rate of 6-8% is expected. In China, it has purchased a 20% stake in Lucky Film, the country's biggest maker of camera film, for $100m. '
Korean Digital Camera market is experiencing incredible growth. Read more about it here.
Here is a quick guide to buying a digital camera
Also check out Digital Photography School for more free Digital Camera Tips on All Topics.
Digital Cameras will outsell Film Cameras in 2004.
The above article not only talks about the increase in digital photography but gives some hints as to how to make the switch.
Kodak Boosts Digital Photography
The Nikon D2H has a lot to be said for it. It shoots at up to 8 frames per second, has WiFi and will beam photos directly to your computer, it's compatible with most Nikon SLR F-mount lenses and has a 2.5inch LCD just to name a few features.
I've been looking at this one for the last few weeks and think it is a great camera that will do very well.
UK Readers buy the Nikon D2H KIT here
About.com looks at the Nikon D2H and writes - 'If the D100 is not fast enough for you, Nikon have now come out with a new answer, the Nikon D2H. At the heart of this is a new sensor type developed by Nikon, which improves on the current CMOS or CCD designs. The JFET imaging sensor LBCAST (lateral buried charge accumulator and sensing transistor array) uses a simpler design than CMOS to cut power consumption and minimise dark noise, and uses two channels to transfer data faster.'
There are some great reviews on the Nikon D2H at:
- Imaging Resource - Nikon D2H
- Nikon D2H - Speed Demon
- Nikon D2H Unwrapped
- Digital Journalist - Nikon D2H
Also released is the WT-1 system which allows for wireless transfer of images to a laptop. Check out more information on this wireless system at Mobile Mag - Nikon D2H - WiFi
Lonestar Digital reviews the Nikon D2H and writes - 'Rich, vibrant, highly saturated pictures are the D2H's strong suit, with smoother tonal ranges and cleaner color graduations than those I've experienced from other cameras. Strongly saturated pictures make for beautiful prints, and D2H pictures are even better in print than on a computer screen. Definitely impressive compared to prints from other cameras.'
The Kodak EasyShare CX6330 Zoom is a good entry level camera that comes with a 3x Optical Zoom lens, 3 Megapixel Sensor, multiple scene modes and 1 touch sharing.
Tech TV gives it a rating of 4 stars and considers it one of the best budget digital cameras on the market. They write:
'The CX6330 offers a good 3-megapixel sensor with a 3x optical zoom. TechTV Labs likes this camera for its ease of use and full feature set. You can select five scene modes (auto, landscape, night, burst, and close up) and a movie mode from the main power dial. An orientation sensor, 3 frames per second burst mode, and exposure compensation fill out the feature set.
It also includes a Share button so you can mark a photo for emailing or printing when you transfer images to a computer. Expand the 16MB of internal memory using the SD/MMC slot.
This camera offers excellent photo quality, but I found it hard to push down the selection button without accidentally pushing another button.'
CNET rated the CX6330 6.8 out of a possible 10.
Get more information and reviews on the Kodak Easyshare CX6330 at:
- Imaging Resource - Kodak Easyshare CX6330
- Digital Camera HQ
- CNet - Kodak EasyShare - CX6330
With the current boom in Digital Photography there are all kinds of implications for associated industries.
Online Photo Printing is one industry that is booming alongside the sale of digital cameras and accessories.
'The market for real photo paper prints from individual digital image files uploaded over the internet is exploding. FotoInside Limited of Cambridge (www.fotoinside.co.uk) is preparing to celebrate with its providing photo lab current year's 50 millionth photo print from files uploaded online and delivered within Europe. FotoInside expects this milestone to be taken in December. The European market for sublimation print from digital image files has grown by 353.2% in 2003. '
On the flip side traditional photo developing stores are worried that their business will disappear with online services and home printing. Despite this some are optimistic that their will be a revival in people turning to photo shops due to 'Average Joes' who are not tech savvy buying digital cameras and needing assistance in getting prints.
Booming global digital camera market set to peak is an article that argues the Digital Camera market is reaching the peak of its sales.
'UBS estimates that global shipments of digital cameras will double from the previous year to 50 million units in 2003, including the five million cameras made by original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in Taiwan. That will likely jump to 65 million units next year, UBS said.
Assuming that consumers replace their cameras every four years and that the household penetration rate will hit 70 per cent in the main markets of Europe, North America and Japan, digital cameras will peak at 73 million units in 2005 in volume terms.
But if prices decline at a 15 per cent clip, UBS reckons the industry will reach its zenith in value terms next year.'
Canon are concentrating more and more energy upon digital photography and are likely to release up to 20 new compact digital cameras in 2004 alone.
'Oshiyama said Canon planned to launch "about twice" as many compact digital cameras in 2004 as the nine it rolled out this year. That would help it achieve a market share of 25 percent, up from around 20 percent in 2003 and 15 percent last year.'
Canon Plans to Roll Out Nearly 20 New Compact Digital Cameras
Wow - its going to be a big year for us Canon fans!
Ricoh (Japan) will release its new waterproof and dustproof digital camera, the Caplio 400G Wide in January 2004. The main extra feature in the 400G when compared to previous Ricohs in this series is the wide angled lens which should make for some great pictures.
The 400G has a 3.24 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, will take pictures under water to a depth of 1m for up to 30 minutes. it has a start up time of 1.8 seconds and shoots in macro mode at up to 1cm.
Get more info at AkibaLive
update - Ricoh Europe have also just announced the European release of the Ricoh Caplio 400G. Following is the European Press Release.
Ricoh Announces The European launch of the Caplio 400G Wide. Capture a Wider Image With This High Performance, Water and Dust Resistant, Digital Camera
March 2004.
Following on from the success of the 300G last year, Ricoh are proud to announce the Caplio 400G Wide. This model has the same characteristic tough body of its predecessor, the Caplio 300G, and is the perfect choice for taking pictures in the rain, in sandy, or in dusty environments. The new wide 28-85mm zoom lens allows you to capture a wider image with sharp focus and not compromise on any detail - it's wider, faster, better.
Ricoh has taken digital imaging a step forward with the introduction of its wide lens technology. Zoom lenses for digital cameras generally do not compare favourably with those for conventional 35mm cameras. The main reason for this is because digital camera lenses require more peripheral light. Ricoh was able to overcome this handicap through a unique arrangement of eight lens elements in three groups. The first group, the most important for realising a wider lens, comprises three lenses, one of which is a concave, Meniscus aspherical lens, made of low-dispersion glass with a high refractive index. With the Caplio G4 wide and now the Caplio 400G Wide, users no longer have to make any sacrifices in zoom performance for the convenience of a digital camera.
The Caplio 400G Wide is designed for durability and geared towards a wide range of outdoor applications. It affords users JIS* Protection grade 7-equivalent water resistance and JIS Protection grade-6 dust resistance, which make it possible to take pictures in sandy or dusty environments. It is even possible to wash the camera with water! The 400G Wide can even take pictures under water at a depth of 1m or less, for up to 30 minutes. The camera is lightweight, easy to handle and has padding protection on either side and around the lens to provide superb durability when being used outdoors.
With a blazing shutter response time of 0.14-second and a fast start up time of 1.8-second, the Caplio 400G Wide is ready to take pictures quickly to take advantage of every photo opportunity. One of the features of the Caplio range is the superb 1cm Macro facility that allows the photographer to capture even the smallest details with the Caplio 400G Wide, the photographer also has the advantage of the tele macro function, which provides the same magnification but allows the user to move the camera 4cm away in order to prevent the shadow of the camera from creeping into the shot.
Easy to use, the Caplio 400G Wide has a 3.24 megapixel and 3x wide zoom lens; combining the 3x optical zoom and 3.4x digital zoom to gives up to 10.2x zoom photography. The Caplio 400G Wide has all the features that a photographer needs to be able to take exact quality images in any environment.
Main Features:
1. Designed To Stand Up To Outdoor Use.
Water- and dust-resistant, durable, portable, and easy to operate
- Use of a reinforced glass dust protector in front of the lens, and rubber packing on opening parts and buttons provides JIS protection grade 7-equivalent water resistance and JIS protection grade-6 dust resistance. The camera can be washed with water and used in the rain, and is capable of photography in highly dusty or sandy environments.
- Protection on each side and in key locations provides superb durability.
- The camera uses a sturdy, two-piece strap for hanging the compact, lightweight body around your neck when walking.
- The large shutter button and switches make the camera easy to use even when wearing gloves.
2. Groundbreaking Wide Zoom Lens.
- The Caplio 400G Wide 3x zoom lens ranges from 28mm to 85mm (equivalent on a 35mm camera). A unique lens arrangement and use of highly refractive low-dispersion, aspherical lenses, allows it to perform at the level of conventional 35mm film cameras, a significant step in the evolution of the digital camera.
- Combine the 3x optical zoom and 3.4x digital zoom to enable up to 10.2x zoom photography.
3. Never Miss That Perfect Shot.
- Superb response: just 0.14 seconds between the time the shutter release is pressed until exposure begins.
- High-speed processing: Start-up takes approximately 1.8 seconds.
4. Long Operating Time.
Long battery life and choice of power sources keep low batteries from stealing photo opportunities
- Long battery life: Use the optional high-capacity lithium ion battery to take up to 3,500 continuous shots. Reduce the hassle of changing batteries in adverse weather conditions .
- No more worries about running out of batteries at a bad time: the camera also supports readily- available AA batteries (alkaline, nickel, and NiMH). Get the most out of outdoor use.
- An optional AC adapter is also available for indoor use.
5. Six Distinct Scene Modes.
- Portrait, sports, landscape, night scene, text and high-sensitivity. All these modes help to optimise results in varied shooting situations.
6. 1cm Macro; 4cm Tele Macro.
- The Caplio 400G Wide takes macros as close as 1cm from a subject, allowing the photographer to capture every small detail.
- The photographer may also take advantage of the tele macro function, which provides the same magnification but allows the user to move the camera 4cm away in order to prevent the shadow of the camera from creeping into the shot.
7. Fast and Easy Transfer To PC.
- The imaging software provided makes instant image transfers from the Caplio G4wide to USB-equipped personal computers fast and easy.
The Caplio 400G kit includes:
USB cable, AV cable, Software CD (Win, Mac), AA Alkaline batteries (2), Neck strap, LCD hood, Instruction manual, Warranty card.
Caplio 400G Wide Optional Accessories List:
Product name / Model
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery / DB-43
Battery Charger / BJ-2
Soft case / SC-40
SD Memory Card / FS-32SD
AC Adapter / AC-4a
'The single lens reflex camera has long been every digital photographer's dream. Now, though, such cameras are not only available but are becoming less expensive.'
Read more at Marketing High End Digital Cameras to the Masses
Digital vs. film asks the question:
'New technologies can create incredible pictures, but do they compromise the art of photography?'
What do you think?
Choosing a digital camera is getting more and more of a challenge as the variety of cameras being released increased. It seems that every week a new camera enters the market. So how should you make the decision?
How to Choose a DigiCam answers that question by giving a framework to make your decisions.
Topics examined include:
- Big or small
- Megapixel - what's it mean
- RAW or not
- Lenses - zoom range
- Storage media
- Batteries
- Other features
Also check out Digital Photography School for more free Digital Camera Tips on All Topics.
Digital cameras snap open market for Web photo services is an interesting article about the rise of online photo services.
'The popularity of digital cameras, one of the most requested gifts this holiday season, is paying off for online photo services.
Market leaders Ofoto, Shutterfly and Snapfish report big sales increases over last year. Research firm IDC estimates revenue for the sector will be up 50% over 2002. '
Thom Hogan makes some predictions about the upcoming Nikon D70.
What do we know about this upcoming DSLR and what can we guess? Thom tells.
Rolf Bertram Reviews the Olympus E20
European Readers buy the Olympus E-20P here
The Olympus E20 has plenty of buttons everywhere, which are very intuitive for all everyday functions. The menues are only needed for general settings. Adding one of these microscope eypiece rubber things on the viewfinder makes it very comfortable to use without daylight spilling in. Manual zoom makes it very fast. Optional manual focusing is good for fireworks photos.
A DigiPower DPS9000 LiIon battery fits under the camera and attaches to the tipod thread. This allows around 200-400 RAW shots. A 512MB CF card + a 128MB SM card hold a total of 64 RAW pics, which will fit on one single CDR for backup. The CCD sensor has an additional dead pixel every few months (in my camera at least). So you have to run the dead pixel detection routine, which memorizes the dead pixels.
An additional Raynox DCR-FE180PRO add on lens gets you nearly fisheye wide angle with still excellent picture quality. One annoying thing is the slow write speed. The internal memory can only buffer 3 RAW pics, and writing to me! The memory card takes around 40 seconds per picture. This is very very slow for action and portrait photography, but does not matter much for still life or landscape. Long term exposure gives excellent pictures up to 1 minute and still o.k. pictures at the maximum of 8 minutes. The Olympus E20 is packed with so many functions that I still did not try all of them, but once in a while I use a new function and I am always amazed how intuitive this camera was designed.Submit your own Digital Camera Review here.
Photography Blog Reports that the Canon EOS Digital Rebel has taken the top award in the annual PTN product of the year awards.
'Canon EOS Digital Rebel not only took top honors, but it also claimed the top spot for the Digital SLR category. With details like a highly responsive autofocus and Continuous Shooting Mode which allows users to capture split-second action sequences at 2.5 fps with a 4-shot burst, it's easy to see what draws buyers.
The Pentax Optio S4 and Olympus Stylus 300 and 400 tied in the Consumer Digicam category, both offering similar opportunities to capture great photographs.'
Check out the rest of the article here
The Mac Dev Center has this great article on using iPods to store Digital photographs
'Okay, math time. With a 4-megapixel Canon S400, the average file size is in the neighborhood of 1.3 MB (shooting at the highest quality level). Dividing 1,024 MBs (that is, 1 gigabyte) by 1.3 and I get roughly 788 pictures to one GB of storage. If I set aside just 10 GBs of my iPod's hard disc for images, that means I can store well over 7,000 pictures (4 megapixel at highest quality Jpeg setting). '
Sony is recalling their classy Qualia DigiCam for repairs. Luckily they didn't make too many!
'A trio of top Pop Photo editors recently returned from a tour of the photo industry in Japan. Their mission: to find out, directly from the source, whats happening in the photo industry, and how it will affect photography consumers in the coming year. In this exclusive report, they share news about upcoming products, photo buying trends, and whats being designed for the future.'
This is the intro to REPORT FROM JAPAN which is filled with all kinds of interesting photographic news from Japan including the following:
- Upcoming release of a Minolta MAXXUM SLR-D in 2004
- Olympus are planning two new models following the success of the E1
- Camera Phones reign supreme - zoom lenses and inbuilt flash are latest developments
There is heaps more there.
Tokyo (JCNN) - Hitachi (TSE: 6501) Living Systems has announced it will begin marketing the Hitachi Digital Camera i.mega HDC-331 on December 24.
The product features a 3.27-megapixel 1/2.7-inch CCD image sensor to deliver an effective resolution of 3.15 megapixels. It also incorporates a 3x optical zoom lens. The camera features a focus lock display function and an easy setup guide to support beginners.
The open-priced camera measures 112 x 56 x 37mm, weighs 160g, and is equipped with a 1.5-inch LCD monitor. The company will produce 10,000 units per month. Source
Just found this good little Making Photographs Tutorial. It goes through the basics of photography for beginners. It covers
- Light
- Lens
- Film
- Exposure
- Camera
Also check out Digital Photography School for more free Digital Camera Tips on All Topics.
Just found this article on Advice for Digital Camera Buyers.
They cover resolution, lens, zoom, size, light sensitivity, lag time, batteries, manual exposure settings and LCDs. I'd probably also add memory/storage media. Its a god article for people looking to buy their first Digital Camera.
Also check out Digital Photography School for more free Digital Camera Tips on All Topics.
Digital-camera sales will reach 71.2 million units worldwide in 2006.
The average worldwide selling price of digital cameras will decline about 7 percent every year, to $290 in 2006.
Sony has just announced a 360° lens that will enable users to take those 360° panoramic shots without having to take multiple pics and stitching them together. Looks interesting.
Samsung have just announced the Digimax 301. Its got a 3.2 megapixel sensor, 3x digital zoom and all your normal features.
Features include:
- 3.2 Mega Pixels
- 3 x digital zoom
- Image rotation, resizing ad trimming function
- Optical viewfinder & colour TFT LCD monitor
- Movie clips with sound
- Voice memo for still images
- 16 MB internal memory, (option to upgrade through SD/MMC card)
- Storage driver
- Video out (NTSC / PAL)
Following is the Press Release:
Samsung Press Release 08/12/03
SAMSUNG BRINGS OUT 3.2 MEGA PIXELS AT UNDER £150!
08/12/03 - Samsung has just released the Digimax 301, a small and compact 3.2 mega pixel digital camera for under £150!
This latest 3.2 mega pixel offering boats a host of useful features, such as a 3 x digital zoom to get you even closer to your subject. Up to 150 images can be stored on the cameras 16 MB internal memory, which is upgradeable through SD cards.
Various white balance and flash options ensure you capture your images at their best, in a variety of shooting conditions and environments. You can also select your own sharpness options and get creative with the touch of a button to make your images sepia or black and white.
Captured images are previewed and reviewed on the 301s bright colour TFT LCD monitor and can be cropped, rotated or resized easily and instantly, without first needing to download them to a PC.
You can capture memories in motion as well thanks to the 301s movie clip function with sound and add commentary to your still images too. A video out function makes it possible for you to share your movies and still images with others through a TV.
The Digimax 301 is available now from all good photo retailers.
PRODUCT FEATURES
3.2 Mega Pixels
3 x digital zoom
Image rotation, resizing ad trimming function
Optical viewfinder & colour TFT LCD monitor
Movie clips with sound
Voice memo for still images
16 MB internal memory, (option to upgrade through SD/MMC card)
Storage driver
Video out (NTSC / PAL)
It's Time To Upgrade Your Digital Camera.
This article is about buying Digital Cameras, whether for the first time or to update an older one. Its easy to understand and makes some good recommendations including some of the following excerpts:
- The 2-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 2100 is a good starter choice.
- The $279 Pentax Optio 230 is another 2-megapixel model. Unlike some other 2-megapixel cameras, this model has the ability to take TIFF images.
- The 2-megapixel or the 3.2-megapixel Canon PowerShot A70 -- each of which sell for around $279 -- are two other choices for the casual digital photographer.
- If you are ready for a 4- or 5-megapixel camera, consider the 4-megapixel $749 Leica Digilux 1 or the $799 Sony Cyber Shot DSC F717.
- With the exception of the compact and fast 6.2-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F700 (which uses a special sensor and sells for around $500), 5-megapixels is the practical upper-limit for most affordable digital cameras.
Check out the rest of the article.
Minox have announced their second digital camera in just a few days with the Minox DC 5211. Lets Go Digital writes '5.25 million pixels, 3x zoom, compact dimensions and an elegant all-metal body make this small and powerful digital camera a prestigious item for all discerning photographers.
Following is the Minox Press Release.
PRESS RELEASE
December 8, 2003
Compact digital camera with over 5 million pixels: the new MINOX DC 5211
A new top class digital camera is being launched on time for Christmas by MINOX, the traditional camera manufacturers from Wetzlar. 5.25 million pixels, 3x zoom, compact dimensions and an elegant all-metal body make this small and powerful digital camera a prestigious item for all discerning photographers.
The new MINOX DC 5211 has a CCD image sensor with 5.25 megapixels as well as a fast high-performance MINOCTAR lens with multiple coating. The 3x zoom lens boasts an autofocus feature and gives the photographer freedom for creative picture composition. Thanks to the individual adjustment to the 5.25 megapixel sensor and in coordination with the electronics and software of the MINOX DC 5211, the MINOCTAR lens provides highly dynamic images with natural color rendition. The automatic white balance ensures the right exposure, even in difficult light conditions, so that the user always has natural colors and the correct setting for the subject in view. Also the four flash functions provide optimal adjustment of the shot to the outside conditions. Shutter speeds and apertures can be selected manually.
Although the DC 5211 is very compact in size, it has a 1.5 TFT color monitor which allows immediate image assessment during and after the shot. A fast image sequence and minimal shutter release delay permit spontaneous candid photography in any situation.
The MINOX DC 5211 has a digital USB interface for uncomplicated transmission of the image files to the computer. The provided software enables the touching up of the images on the PC and direct mailing to friends.
With its extremely compact dimensions of about 93 mm x 35 mm x 58 mm the new MINOX DC 5211 belongs to the class of small and powerful Digital Cameras.
Technical Information MINOX DC 5211
Image Sensor: 1/1.8 5.25 mega pixel CCD Sensor
Image 2,560 x 1,920 pixels / 2,048 x 1,536 pixels /
Resolution:1,280 x 960 pixels / 640 x 480 (still) / 320 x 240 / 160 x 120 (moving)
Colour: 24-bit Color (RGB)
Lens: Autofocus MINOCTAR lens
Aperture: f/2.8 ~ f/4.7
Focusing range:0.30 m to infinity (Macro Tele)
0.09 m to infinity (Macro wide angle)
0.80 m to infinity (Standard)
manual focussing possible
Exposure: Program/TV/AV/Manual/Portrait/Sports/Night
Exposure compensation: Manual: 0,5 EV Stepp, -2.0~+2.0 EV
Image capturing: Single/Continuous/Auto exposure
Focal length: f/7.2 mm~21.6 mm (corresponds to 105 mm with 35 mm format)
Shutter speed: 8 ~ 1/1500 sec
Zoom: 3x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom (c mode); 2x and 4x zoom (playback mode)
White Balance: Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1, FluoresceDaylight, Cloudy, Manual
LCD: 1,5 color TFT
Flash: integrated
Flash programme: Auto, Fill-In, OFF and Red-Eye-Reduction
ISO sensitivity: 100~400(Auto),100/100-200/100-400 except Auto
Voice record: Voice recordings can be added to every photo
Self Timer: 10 sec., 2 sec., 10+2 sec., Interval up to 10 sec.
File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2), DCF, DPOF, M-JPEG, AVI
Memory: External memory SD card up to 512 MB. Fine/Normal/Basic 13/26/52 images (by 16MB SD card)
Language German, Engl., J, F, I, Sp, POR, Chin. Support: (Traditional), Chin. (Simplified)
Software: MGI Photo Suite III SE, Photo Vista
System requirement: Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP; Mac OS or later
Connectors: DC-IN port, USB-Video output (NTSC/PAL selectable)
Power: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery, AAdapter (5 V)
Dimensions: 93 x 35 x 58 mm / 3.7 x 1.4 x 2.3 in.
Weight: approx. 170 g, 6.0 oz.
Scope of delivery: Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, ever-ready
case, wrist cord USB-cable, video cable, CD-ROM, manual, SD card (16 MB)
The Canon EOS 10D is the newer and improved version of the EOS D60. It is entirely constructed from a tough magnesium alloy which gives it a nice solid feel and will protect if from all the knocks and bumps that any professional camera will have.
The EOS 10 has a 6.3 megapixel CMOS sensor which produces beautifully exposed images. It comes with both a built in flash (with strobe) and a hotshoe for external flash.
UK Readers buy the Canon EOS 10D Digital SLR here
Other features include a 1.8 inch LCD - a 7 point autofocus system - shutter speeds of 30-1/4000 second. Image quality is superb, even in low light situations. Colors are accurately portrayed and noise levels are virtually non existent.
Derrick Story writes: 'When Canon started shipping the EOS 10D in March 2003, digital photography took a turn for the better. From the first grip of the magnesium body, this SLR feels right at home. Better yet, it shoots like a real camera. '
The outlay for the Canon EOS 10D might stop some in their tracks, but the quality that this money buys will make such a purchase well worth the sacrifice.
Read more reviews of the EOS 10D at:
- DP Review - Canon EOS 10D
- Digital Camera HQ - EOS 10d Review
- Steve's Digicams - Canon EOS 10d review
- Imaging Resource - EOS 10D
- Canon 10D - A user review
The Minox DD1 Diamond will definitely turn a few heads when its pulled out to take a few snaps. You see it's got Diamonds (8 of them)!
No they are not the latest technology in Digital Photography - they are purely there for decoration. Basically it seems to be much the same as the normal DD1 (which I took a quick look at today - it looks fun) with a few bells and whistles.
The Panasonic DMC FZ10 looks pretty good on paper with a Leica lens, 4.0 megapixel sensor, optical stabilization, four frames per second continuous shooting mode and 12x zoom.
UK/European Readers buy the Panasonic DMC FZ10
PC Mag reviewed the Panasonic DMC FZ10 Lumix and gave it a 3 star rating out of 5. They wrote:
'Big and well built, with a huge zoom lens, the Panasonic DMC-FZ10 Lumix Digital Camera is remarkably easy to use and has many standard features, but image quality is mixed.'
CNET - Panasonic DMC FZ10 Review rates the camera at a 7.4 (out of 10) and are impressed with the '12X, f/2.8 zoom lens with optical image stabilization; fast for a long-zoom camera; relatively broad feature set.' and were unimpressed with 'Poor autofocus performance in dim light; disappointing image quality; doesn't support uncompressed files.
DC Mag writes 'Throw away your tripod, the FZ10 has brought telephoto photography to the masses. With effortless handling and an intelligent features list, this is a near perfect marriage of power and flexibility. The only thing holding it back from true greatness is a nasty case of noise and an average low light performance.' (they give it 4 stars out of 5)
Also check the following Panasonic DMC FZ10 pages and reviews
- CNETS overview
- Digital Photography Review
- Steve's Digicams
- Panasonic DMC-FZ20 sample photos
- Seattle Times
- CNET - Panasonic DMC FZ10 Review
- Panasonic DMC FZ10 Review
- Byte Sector - Panasonic DMC FZ10
- Panasonic FZ-10 Rough Guide
Digital Camera Resource Page gives a good review of the Olympus C-5060wz
UK/European Readers buy the Olympus C-5060wz
Their review of the Olympus C-5060wz is incredibly comprehensive and I'd recommend reading it in full. But here is the 'high and low lights'.
What I liked:
- Good photo quality, though images a little noisy
- Tons of manual controls
- Very nice, wide-angle 4X zoom lens
- Two histograms to choose from
- AF-assist lamp AND passive AF system!
- Handy RAW data edit feature
- Useful flip-up, rotating LCD display
- Customizable buttons and menus
- Handy My Mode feature lets you store favorite settings to spot on mode dial
- Super macro mode lets you get 3 cm from your subject
- Powerful battery
- VGA movie mode
- Hot shoe for external flash
- Supports add-on lenses, underwater case, battery grip
What I didn't care for:
- Images are too noisy at default settings
- Redeye
- Controls can be intimidating to new users
- Slowest shutter speeds only available in full manual mode
- Full manual only on CD
European Readers buy the Olympus C-5060W here
PC Mag give this camera a 4 star rating (and title of Editors Choice for Midrange Digital Cameras) and describe it with the words 'it just about has it all: good ergonomics, solid performance, excellent image quality, and all the professional features you could want.'
update - This morning I had some time playing with an Olympus 5060. Once again I was impressed by this camera. Its clearly one of the better ones in its price range.
I was impressed by its array of manual controls - (although a little overwhelmed by options) and its quality feel.
Its a little bigger than other cameras of similar functions, yet is no where near as bulky as a DSLR. The swivel LCD will be handy, as will the 3cm Macro mode.
The only down side was the length of time it took me to find my away around the controls and menu system. It could be a little overwhelming for the beginner but once you've played with it for a few days you're sure to be up to speed.
All in all I'd be tempted to snap one up.
Buy the Olympus Camedia C-5060 5.1 MP Digital Camera w/4x Optical Zoom
Get more info on the Olympus C-5060 at:
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Released in March 2003, the Canon Powershot A300 replaces the entry level A200. It has a 3.2 megapixel CCD sensor and has a fixed focal lens (ie no zoom).
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The A300 has a sliding front cover which doubles as an on and off switch and measures 110 x 36.6 x 58mm - weighing 175g (no batteries). The LCD is 1.5inches.
It is a well laid out camera (although a little 'boxy' to look at) and is easy to use. Macro mode is effective, it shoots at 5cm from its subject and produces good close up images. It does have some manual settings including ISO settings, Exposure Compensation and White Balance options.
The A300 is a good all round camera which should appeal to the entry to mid level photographer wanting value for money.
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It has the standard 2.0 megapixel sensor and 3x optical zoom lens and its array of features is packed in an all plastic casing. This casing cuts down the price (and weight) but is a definite step down from some of the other Optio's metal casings.
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Its 3D image capture mode is a fun option and the camera would probably suit someone looking for a good quality entry level digital camera.
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Its features include:
- 3.2-megapixel CCD .
- 1.5-inch color LCD (real image optical viewfinder).
- Real-image optical viewfinder.
- 3x optical zoom lens
- 4x Digital zoom.
- Maximum aperture f/2.6-f/4.7.
- Shutter speeds from 1/3,000 to four seconds.
- Automatic exposure control.
- Built-in flash with four modes.
- CompactFlash memory storage.
- Power supplied by two AA batteries or one CRV3 lithium battery.
- Nikon View software
- Ten preset Scene modes and four Framing Assist modes.
- Self-timer for delayed shutter release.
- QuickTime movies (no sound).
- Continuous Shooting Modes.
- Best Shot Selector mode.
- Macro (close-up) lens adjustment.
- Sharpness adjustment.
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Nikons Coolpix 2100 has a 2 megapixel CCD and 3x Optical Zoom.
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- 2.0-megapixel CCD (on 2100) 3.2 on 3100.
- 1.5-inch color LCD (real image optical viewfinder).
- Real-image optical viewfinder.
- 3x optical zoom lens
- 4x Digital zoom.
- Maximum aperture f/2.6-f/4.7.
- Shutter speeds from 1/3,000 to four seconds.
- Built-in flash with four modes.
- CompactFlash memory storage.
- Power supplied by two AA batteries or one CRV3 lithium battery.
- Nikon View software
- Ten preset Scene modes and four Framing Assist modes.
- Self-timer for delayed shutter release.
- QuickTime movies (no sound).
- Continuous Shooting Modes.
- Best Shot Selector mode.
- Macro (close-up) lens adjustment.
- Sharpness adjustment.
- Automatic exposure control.
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The rise of digital and fall of film in 2003 has left Thom Hogan predicting some sweeping changes in the photographic industry in 2004.
Hogan has just posted this great article on his prediction for Photographic Developments in 2004. What Will Happen in 2004? includes predictions for the following:
- 'it should be easy to see that film will continue downwards while the impact of digital continues to increase.'
- Eight new DSLRs from Nikon (3), Canon (3) and Fuji (2). The third from Nikon will shake up the industry - the F6 - which will 'be like a medium format camera in 35mm size'.
- Nikon drops compact 35mm development.
- $299 is the new digital compact camera price point.
- At least two traditional camera companies fold (perhaps they get acquired instead).
- Agfa (and perhaps Konica) closes or sells their film plants.
- High profile camera dealers/labs start folding.
- Phones kill the low-end digital compact camera.
- Some films and cameras will disappear from the market - so stock up!
The Samsung Digimax 420 is a sleek looking and light weight 4 megapixel camera that certainly looks the part. It has a 1.5inch LCD display, a 3x Optical Zoom and is powered by either 2 AA batteries, a Lithium-ion battery or even an AC Adapter.
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Image quality is reasonable however there is some lens barrelling in wide angled shots and some fringing and bleeding in extreme lighting conditions.
The Digimax 420 has a rather odd memory management system which some find frustrating. It has both onboard 16MB of flash memory and also takes SD cards. Managing both systems can be awkward as once the on board memory is filled up it needs to be manually copied to the expansion card.
Overall the Samsung Digimax 420 is an easy to use and well laid out camera whether it has the quality to compete with other cameras in its class is up for debate. Leave your comments on this camera below in comments.
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The digital camera is but a technological advancement of the conventional analog camera. And thus every component of the analog camera must have been upgraded or changed to bring in some improvisations. This discussion is an effort to unravel alteration and make one comparison between what was and what is! This discussion is thereby focused upon a very critical component of a camera (analog as well as digital), the zoom!
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Before making a comparison it is important to discuss the significance of the subject matter, in this case the zoom. Well a zoom lens has more than a few portable glass components inside it. By adjusting these components, the focal length of the lens can be altered. Modifying the focal length alters the view distance as well as reduces the field of view, thereby making the projected image to appear larger.
It must me noted that both the optical zoom and the digital zoom are components that are used to magnify an image, but they work in fundamentally different principles and acquiesces drastically different results. In general, optical zooms always produce a far finer and advanced image than digital zoom.
Looking at the functions of these zooms, in digital cameras that offer optical zooms function the same way similar to a zoom lens of a conventional analog camera. A conventional lens works by accumulating light rays that are projected over a portion of a film, and in this case of a digital camera optical sensor. The distance of the lens from the focus point where all of the light rays converge is known as the focal length of the lens. Unlike the optical zoom, the digital zoom works by ranging the pixels in the ultimate image after the image has been captured. The fact remains that the same number of pixels are collected when the photograph is magnified. The only thing that alters is the light rays that are projected over the optical sensors to figure out those pixels.
It is a common intuition that optical lenses are far better than the digital zooms. The reason is that the digital camera zooms are more prone towards computer applications in them rather than mostly human interactions and expertise. Yet, it also remains a fact that beginner photographers find it more useful to handle a digital zoom and also its computer friendly nature. There the computer does the intricate tasks of finding some levelheaded approximation of colors that pixel might take up as it had captured the images or photographs. Many algorithms are existent in this area, but perhaps the most abundantly used algorithm involves looking at the pixels that are quite nearly like neighbors and come up with a kind of an average. Anyways the process remains too complicated and its end result is what the digital zoom users are interested in.
Thus the ultimate truth remains that it is useless to compare digital zooms with optical zooms. Perhaps it is more logical to compare optical zoom with optical zoom and digital zoom with digital zoom. Both these two types of zooms, the optical as well as the digital, have some good and bad qualities. Both of them have some extra features and preferences over the other. And thus it is not wise to compare them, even though a comparison may exist. The efforts would then perhaps look like comparing oranges with apples!
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The digital camera is not something of a magic box that came out of the blue and made wonders! The digital camera is very much like the conventional analog camera, but the technology has been altered. It also contains most of the associated components that the conventional camera contains, like lens and a shutter for letting in light, however instead of reaching a photosensitive film, the light is made to fall upon array of image sensors or photosensitive cells. Much of the differences are like this, yet most of it still remains in oblivion for the ordinary people. And it order that the digital camera gets its true respect, it is necessary to explore these areas of truth and reveal them in light.
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Looking a bit more in details about the working of the fantastic device, the digital camera. As a continuation of the above lines, it can be further investigated that the sensor array is basically a microchip about 10 mm across. Every image sensor is a charged-couple device (CCD) converting light into electric charges, and is essentially a silicon chip used to measure light. These charges are stored as analog data that are then converted to digital via a device called an analog to digital converter (ADC). Over the chip are present a collection of very small light-sensitive diodes, named photosites, or pixels that convert light (or more scientifically, photons) into electrical charges called electrons. The pixels are very much light sensitive, therefore with brighter light striking them, produces greater build up of electrical charges. Each 1000 array receptor creates 1 pixel, and every pixel corresponds to some information stored. The light enters the digital camera via the lens, which is the same mechanism as the conventional analog camera. And this light hits the CCD when the photographer presses the shutter button. The shutter opens and thereby illuminates every pixel, however with various intensities.
Taking a look apart, it can be observed that quite a few digital cameras use CMOS (meaning complementary metal oxide semiconductor, a technology of manufacturing these microchips) technology based microchips as image sensors. The basic advantage is that the CMOS sensors are appreciably cheaper and simpler to fabricate than CCDs. Another great advantage from CMOS sensors is that these take very less power compared to other technology, which adds up to the fact as to their extensive use, and can thus even support the implementation of additional circuitry on the same chip like ADC, some control units etc. Thus it can be stated that CMOS technology based cameras are small, light, cheap and also energy efficient, yet at the cost of some amount of image quality.
However the common trend remains that all cameras of the mega pixel range and higher up use CCD chips instead of CMOS. This is because of the fact of picture quality only, leaving aside the price differences.
This is basically the fact about how digital cameras work! Having known this much difference would not come in the photographing expertise of the users, but it always feels a kind of satisfaction on understanding the inner depths of a device that is so close to the eyes!
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There are a few very important tasks associated with using the digital camera. The most important is of course capturing a beautiful photograph. The next most important task is that of transferring this image somewhere from where it can be printed. The most suitable place is hence the computer. Now, here comes another area of importance that needs to be analyzed and sufficient knowledge is required to be imparted to the users to make ample use of such an important feature. This discussion is thus generally focused upon this mechanism to transfer the digital camera images to the computer, and the various types of such a transfer. Looking from a very simple point of view, there are two methods for transferring the digital camera images to the computer; they are firstly by attaching the digital camera directly to the computer (a process that is popularly called tethering) and secondly by the use of a memory card reader.
In the present world most digital cameras are endowed with arrangements for a comparatively nippy USB connection. USB is basically an interface between a computer and peripheral devices like keyboards, telephones, scanners, and printers. In the current case this peripheral device is the digital camera. This USB feature enables the computer to be directly connected to the digital camera and transfer the images via the USB port present in the computer itself also. Many of the computer operating systems (like the Windows XP) have features for in-built tethering support for this purpose solely. One major problem of this feature of tethering is that it consumes a huge amount of power from the batteries. For this reason, many of the digital cameras are provided with AC adapter that powers the camera. The appropriate software installed within the computer and the digital cameras provides the entire task for making a successful transfer of the images from the digital camera to the computer.
Regarding the software associated with such a digital image transfer from a digital camera to a computer, it is important to state that digital cameras come equipped with CDs containing driver files, image viewers and photo editing software. It connects to the computer via a USB or other port. Some digital cameras come with a PCMCIA interface also.
The next feature for making a successful transfer of image from the digital camera to the computer is via memory card readers. These memory card readers make image transfers without consuming a lot of the precious digital camera batteries; this is the best part of this method. Two important points define the memory card readers; the first is the type of memory card the digital camera uses for storing images. Secondly, the type of connection the digital camera has with the computer. USB is the most predominant kind of card reader available in today's world. In some cases, many computers are equipped with certain slots that take in cards directly inside the computer or may be with the help of a PC card adapter too. Then the transfers of images are made appropriately from the digital camera into the computer memory efficiently.
All the features and the technology discussed in the above lines are focused towards uncovering the various efficient and suitable methods for a better transfer method of the images and photographs from the digital camera into the computer memory. As technology advances with years, these would get further improved and the popularity and flexibility of this fantastic device, the digital camera, would get even more all the rage!
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The digital camera is essentially a computer-based device, whose core is controlled by the computer. And as a result the photographs are stored in a location called memory. Now, this concept is or paramount importance in discussing digital camera. Strictly speaking, digital camera memory is where digital pictures are stored inside the camera. The digital camera memory is an essential and often a very neglected and overlooked section of equipments for digital photography and camera. There are many types of memory available for digital cameras, and it is a good practice to mull over what type of memory a camera uses before buying a digital camera. This discussing is aimed in revealing some of this relevant information!
Knowledge of the digital camera memory is very essential for using such a camera and capturing photographs. The most common form of such memory is a memory card. These are reusable, have a limited capacity and can always be installed when required in excess. A person needs to be well informed about enough memory available for taking photographs. And accordingly make arrangements. Generally, digital cameras come available with low capacity memory cards, and it is a wise purchase to acquire higher capacity memory cards in order to budget for an additional card for later use.
With the increment of a camera mega pixel counts, it becomes essential to use higher capacity memory cards. Some of the small sized cards are for example the 64 megabyte cards and larger ones are like 1-gigabyte cards or combinations of megabyte cards.
Digital camera memory is available in many shapes and facade depending on the type of digital camera that is being used and even and the number of pictures that are required to be stored in the digital camera memory. These different types of memory are solely dependant upon the requirements of the digital camera, like for example a camera using compact flash type 1, requires the use of compact flash type 1 digital camera memory. Other examples of types of digital camera memory are Compact Flash Digital Camera Memory. It is suitable for rugged and rough handling and is also resilient for incessant usage. This is also small in size to assist better handling and flexibility. What more, it is cheap and anyone can afford it!
Generally, the sizes of a digital camera memory are as follows, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GIG. Again, the digital camera memory depends upon the file format used to store photographs upon and the compression used by the manufacturer when storing digital images into memory.
Coming to the concluding portion, it is recommended to get hold of one 256 megabyte or two 128 megabyte cards for a 3-5 mega pixel compact digital camera. For higher resolution photographs, 512 megabyte and 1 gigabyte cards are also available. These are some of the guidelines for revealing the true facts about the different digital camera memories and their secrets. Summing up in a few words, with such a powerful tool as the digital camera, a proper selection of memory can help a person achieve the glorious tasks of freezing a precious moment from life for eternity!
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Every device needs a driving force to operate, just as every living thing needs a heart to keep it alive! Basically electric power does this job for any kind of devices nowadays. Similarly for any digital camera too, a good battery is necessary in order to ensure an excellent performance from it as long as possible. Being such a crucial task as if searching for a good heart for a human being, perhaps the most tedious thing about digital cameras is the quest for their battery consumption and thereby finding a suitable one for any particular one. Yet a basic overview regarding this so important component of a digital camera makes the ventures of the users somewhat less complicated and makes life easier with a proper selection of the battery!
Leaving aside the ever power thirsty LCD screens and flashes, the digital cameras themselves exhaust batteries much faster than film cameras, due to their state of the art electronic designs and intricate circuitry. Many digital cameras run from AA cells, around 4, and can even drain a set of alkaline cells in less than 1 hour of working! For example, the Kodak DC120 draws about 210mA during start or switch ON, but progresses to around 1.3A with the association of the LCD fully working and can go ahead to about 2.1A while picture taking and after it too.
With all these nightmares regarding the batteries of the digital cameras, it is worthwhile to analyze and reveal some of the available batteries for the digital cameras in an effort to explore area of power consumption in this fantastic device. Coming to first one of these, like its great name suggests, it is the Li-ion (Lithium Ion). It is one of the latest cell types available to digital camera users. This has many advantages to its credit. It is light in weight and currently available for many commercial uses and thus being so the Li-ion (Lithium Ion) battery type is becoming quite popular. This has an added advantage of being able to endow with more power than any of the other main cell types available. It is also free from the problems of memory effect, hat some battery types do have, and maintenance is least in this type of battery. These are but real goodies about this Li-ion (Lithium Ion) battery. Yet it has one major disadvantage, that is, the price is usually significantly higher than conventional batteries, due to its sophisticated design and technology.
Coming to the next one in the line, the NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride). This is a battery that is perhaps the most frequently under use for not only digital cameras, but also for other sophisticated devices like laptop computers! This has the advantage of being cheap in price due to the fact that it incurs cheap manufacturing costs, and thus a choice for many users! But this does have the problems of memory effect, and much more maintenance and care is required while handling this kind of battery.
Another such battery is the NiCAD (Nickel Cadmium) Battery. This is perhaps belonging to one of the older cell types generally available for older laptops and electronic devices. These batteries or cells have an aptitude for handling high power loads, and therefore is more frequently found in handy power tools and devices that require more amounts power to work efficiently and perfectly. Yet again, these batteries too have the problems of memory effect, and much more maintenance and care is required while handling this kind of battery.
Apart from the different batteries themselves, the selection should be based upon the charging techniques and the different charges available for all these digital camera batteries. Latest batteries come handy with charging free techniques too! So care needs to be taken in this area also, depending upon the requirements of the user.
With all the vivid conversation regarding the hearts of the digital cameras, their batteries, it is expected for every person going through the lines to have grabbed a significant amount of information in dealing with the intricacies of the purchase, and thereby also augment the ability of the person in using such a sophisticated device as a digital camera with a proper battery!
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Looking at the digital camera, a person can visualize it as a combination of a camera along with a miniature computer system that stores the images as files or sets of bits, rather than a chemically treated film. Thus it comes to be a fact that there are certain file formats in which these images of the photographs captured by the camera are stored. And again, this is subject of discussion for understanding the digital camera properly. In this effort this discussion reveals the intricate but overlying to provide a brief overview to the readers regarding the file formats of the digital cameras.
Basically, strictly considering the facts, there are three file formats used by digital cameras to create images of photographs taken by them. These are JPEG, TIFF and RAW. These are the names of the formats but like their strange names their identity remains in the dark if these are not conversed in a little detail. The most vastly and commonly used file format for digital cameras is the JPEG file format. It is time and again the lone available file format on primary and some intermediate standard digital cameras. Many sophisticated digital cameras allows the users to opt for between JPEG, TIFF and RAW. However professional photographers usually prefer to shoot RAW. Yet the discretion remains with the human preference only.
It is a fact that the acronym JPEG stands for “Joint Photographic Expert Group” after the group that developed this file type. To make things easier it must be clarified that JPEG is a compression technique that can considerably trim down the file size of a photograph and other unremitting tone images. Almost all digital cameras have a number of JPEG compression levels and quality settings to select from. The users can make use of them as per discretion and the photograph taken. Thus the jpeg images do not consume much space on a memory cards. Another specialty of this digital camera file format is that JPEGs store camera settings and scene information. All these advantages make this file format so popular and diversely accepted.
The next digital camera file format is the TIFF (Tagged Image File Format). This file format has the greater advantage that it does not lose any image file information during the compression process and moreover as a consequence it does take up a lot of space from a memory card in comparison to a JPEG image. Due to this detailed storage it also takes additional time to retrieve the information to the card. Basically the TIFF compression reduces images to about one-third their original size as per convention.
Coming to the next digital camera file format. It is defined as the RAW file! It is also sometimes referred to as an a