Sony has taken the Digital Mavica(R), the nation's
best-selling digital camera since September 1997, to the next level
in picture quality with the introduction today of a 1.3 million pixel
camera. - why?
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
The excellent Picture Information Extractor has been
updated
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Digitalkamera.de report on the new products coming from
SanDisk
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
UPDATED: The excellent Picture Information Extractor
now supports Nikon Coolpix 950
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
This update although only marked for the Japan domestic
market does make some interesting improvements. (UPDATED
18/March/99)
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Thanks to one of my readers for sending in this tip
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
It's
not often I make mention of online galleries, there's just so many
of them out there, but I'm always impressed by photographers who can
take basic equipment and produce something beautiful. Mark Czerniec
posted a link to his site on our Samples and Galleries forum, all
his shots were taken with the fixed-focal-length Nikon Coolpix 700
and are a perfect example of how it's possible to take excellently
composed, exposed colourful and interesting photographs without big
lenses, manual features and all that fluff.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
A little background on the microdrive: When two IBM
designers started tinkering around in a motor-research project five
years ago, they weren't planning to create a new form factor around
1-inch disks. After all, the industry hadn't embraced a smaller disk-drive
format in more than a decade.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Firstly Epson announce the new Epson PhotoPC 650 which
is a 1.09 megapixel USB (using Lexar's new JumpShot CF cards) for
less than US$350! Secondly they officially announce the PhotoPC 800
(2.1 megapixel) in the US at US$699.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Unity
Digital have an interesting product in the new ProPower NiMH Battery
pack which retails for US$99.95, it provides 2450mAh of power
for digital camera users in a small neat rechargeable pack.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Nikon
show off the D1, Sony show the D770 and new black coloured DSC-F55,
Olympus show the C-21 (small!), Fuji show the MX1500 and MX2900, Toshiba
show the M4 and Epson the CP800. Iomega slice a PC Card Clik! drive
in half!!
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Canon have posted english releases of their version
2.4 TWAIN drivers for the Powershot series of cameras (350, 600, A5,
A5 Zoom, A50, Pro 70). This release does seem to do some extra processing
when importing CCDRAW images.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
The
always-there-first PC Watch website has the exclusive again, this
time sample shosts from Kodak's first 2 megapixel digicam the DC280J.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
DC
Resource have had their hands on the interesting Fujifilm MX-2900,
and although this is still a pre-production model it's the first
US model review yet.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
PC
Watch today in their Macworld update posted the first pictures of
the Casio QV2000UX, specs and pictures inside.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Rob
Says: "Thanks also to those who took the time to send an email
explaining their thoughts about and experiences with the D1. Among
those was Mike Deluca, US Product Manager for Digital Capture at Kodak.
Mike forward a detailed document responding to a number of the assessments
I made of Kodak's pro digital cameras in the D1 report. As I'm sure
that prospective purchasers of pro digital cameras in the next few
months are as keen as I am to understand Kodak's current offerings
and how they measure up to the D1, I've excerpted Kodak's document
below, framed by my comments in response. Be warned, this is highly
technical stuff. To ensure fair representation of Kodak's position
I've posted it largely unedited."
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
As
an update to our previous D770 information sheet we now have all the
details on the Sony DKC-FP3 digital camera which is aimed more at
the professional end of the digicam market and features an IEE1394
(FireWire) connection.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Casio have announced the introduction of:
QV-8000SX (1.3 megapixels, 8 x optical
zoom)
QV-2000UX (2.1 megapixels, 3x optical
zoom)
and officially announce a camera we've known about for a while
QV-5500SX
(1.3 megapixels, fixed focal length lens).
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Phew! - Welcome to the new single paged (no frames)
Digital Photography Review. It's been a long job but I've finally
converted all the previously framed pages in the site to non-framed,
in the process I've streamlined alot of the back-end database
design and associated scripts.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Nikon finally release the updater for Windows! It's
been a long wait for most NTSC Coolpix 950 owners, Nikon mysteriously
published the firmware updated for Mac way back but withdrew the
Windows updater. Here are the official list of bugs fixed in this
release:
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Stumbled
across this excellently written Nikon D1 (Professional Digital
SLR) report by John Henshall, a recommended read for anyone interested
in the Digital SLR which is likely to completely shake up the
diigtal camera market.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Toshiba
today announced their OEM 2 x 256Mbit SSFDC SmartMedia (64MB),
this will be the largest SmartMedia card announced to date and
brings SmartMedia part of the way to catching up with CompactFlash
(Type I).
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
PC Watch Sales Charts:
In Japan, not much changes in the digital camera sales charts, Fuji
still dominate the top ten sales chart with no less than four cameras,
Olympus C-2000Z still at the top of sales and the Sony DSC-F55 is
still popular along with the Olympus C-900Z (D400). And of course
the Coolpix 950 in short supply...
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Addonics
Technologies will begin shipping next week a lightweight (4.5
oz.) plug & play Compact Flash Card reader that uses the USB port
to provide an easy, inexpensive and high speed way to transfer
digital images or data to a PC or iMac.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Ever wonder WHY manufacturers drop the price of
products?... hmmm.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Sony
have posted yet another picture of their upcoming 2.1 megapixel,
Swivelling 5x Carl Zeiss zoom lens, MemoryStick storage digicam.
Now we can see its size, in this picture the user is holding it
with the lens swivelled 90 degrees upwards, looking DOWN onto
the LCD. This picture also seems to reveal that the object on
top of the lens is a pop-up flash (see the hinge).
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Just
posted: Our latest digital camera review, the Kodak DC280 Zoom.
The DC280 Zoom fits into the new Kodak line of digital cameras
just below the recently announced DC290, the DC280 has a 30mm
- 60mm (2x) zoom lens, 2.3 megapixel CCD and a host of built-in
features designed to satisify the medium-level digital camera
enthusiasts.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Much
to my displeasure Imaging-Resource have posted a review of the
Kodak DC280 a full two days before my NDA allows me to release
my complete review, I've had a DC280 since early July on an extended
loan and review and am only allowed to publish that review after
the 14th.. Looks like a communication problem between Kodak Singapore
and Kodak US.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Sony
US have also announced the DSC-F505, here's the official word.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
EXCLUSIVE:
Once more we can bring you the inside information on a new digital
camera release, this time the much awaited Sony DSC-F505. Loosely
based around the DSC-F55 this digital camera has had an interesting
marketing campaign over the last few days, just a few minutes ago
I received a confirmation of specifications and the name DSC-F505
for the camera.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Matsushita Electric, SanDisk
and Toshiba Agree to Join Forces to Develop and Promote Next Generation
Secure Memory Card
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
The Japanese Magazine D# Sharp have posted a short article
on the New Sony DSC F505 along with a set of sample images. Some interesting
pictures and undoubtedly good quality.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
The Japanese D# Sharp Magazine have just posted a mini-review
of the Olympus C2500-L along with a few sample images.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Again,
another layer is revealed, now you can see a "bikini"
picture of their upcoming DSC digicam. We now know it has an L
shaped profile, video output, will use Memory Stick for storage
(whoopy doo!), has a Carl Zeiss lens and USB. Other rumours indicate
a 5x zoom lens.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
EXCLUSIVE:
This from an anonymous source, I've received a photograph of Canon's
S10, a 2.1 megapixel, 2x zoom, A50 look-alike. News from various sources
contradicts itself, some say this is simply a mock-up prototype, some
say it's product and will be launched in a month or so. Only time
will tell.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
So today is Monday 16th, my site is down but I can
still create news items, so hopefully y'all see this as soon as
things get better.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
And Sony reveal a little more info, auto/manual focus,
macro mode, manual white balance preset, spot metering and
by fiddling with the image they've posted I've managed to discover
it has a 10 x zoom (can't confirm if that's 10 x optical or 5
x optical, 2 x digital). We also know it has an L shaped profile,
video output, will use Memory Stick for storage (whoopy doo!),
has a Carl Zeiss lens and USB. Other rumours indicate a 5x zoom
lens.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Anyone
getting tired of this yet?? Sony today revealed that the new DSC
will have an MPEG capability. Not really a surprise saying that
several of the Mavicas and the recent DSC-F55 do. This image also
confirms my guess of yesterday that the camera has a hybrid available
light / backlit LCD. One other thing, todays page notes the next
release as 20th (Friday) which we can safely assume will be the
launch date and they can finally reveal all.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Steve
managed to get his hands on one of the first Fuji MX2900's, he's
written a user review of the camera which is officially launched
today (17th August) @ MSRP of $899. Here's what he says:
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Today
was the day, after a week of marketing we're finally given all
the stats on this peculiar looking, but technically very interesting
digital camera. Inside, we've got the complete rundown, all the
specifications and even sample images.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Sony
have just announced the MSA-64A memory stick. The chewing-gum
sized stick now expands the range of available MemorySticks from
4MB to 64MB, meaning that Sony have now overtaken SmartMedia as
far as storage capacity per physical size is concerned. Availability
(in Japan) will be November 21st, MSRP price is 20,000 YEN (US$164
- $2.60/MB).
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Japan's
Sanyo Electric Co Ltd , Olympus Optical Co Ltd , and Hitachi Maxell
Ltd said on Tuesday they have jointly developed a new high-capacity
memory disc for use in next-generation digital cameras.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Kodak
Japan announce the new Kodak DC215 Zoom aimed squarely at the
small, light pocketable end of the market it's the direct successor
to the DC210 equipped with a 29mm - 58mm zoom (2x) and 1/3"
1 megapixel CCD (1152 x 864).
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Just
received a note from long-time reader David S. Weikel that Olympus
32MB SmartMedia is finally shipping in the US, which will be a
huge relief for C2000Z owners who are struggling on 8 and 16MB
SmartMedia cards. Here's an extract of his email:
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Kodak
have just announced their v1.0.7 firmware update for the DC260,
this update is a minor update which Eliminates the Red -> Magenta
Colour Shift problem.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Just a quick note to let all my visitors know that
you WILL experience some downtime on the site over the next 24
hours (when exactly it will take place I'm not quite sure,
it should take about two hours total). The downtime is to install
the latest version of the site with lots of changes (I'll post
a complete list of improvements when the site is live).
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
PC Watch Digital Camera Sales Charts:
In Japan, the Fuji MX1500 bursts its way into the first place in the
sales charts, the Olympus C2000Z is pushed down to second place and
Kodak's new DC280 breaks in at number 7.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Haha..
I had a little chuckle to myself, Sony really are playing with
us on this new digicam, talk about building hype. They've revealed
a new layer today, the fact that the new DSC digicam sports a
Carl Zeiss lens.
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Even though I've already updated my 950 (it's a
PAL version) the US and EUROPE have officially announced their
firmware updates, heres what the US site says:
Published: Aug 24, 1999 at 04:00:00
Professional Photographer Yamada posts on PC Watch a
vast image quality comparison between all of the top two megapixel
zoom, two megapixel fixed and less than two megapixel digital cameras
taken at all the possible compression settings. Including new cameras
such as the Sony DSC-D770, Olympus C-21 (beta), Epson CP-800, Kodak
DC280 and Fuji MX2900.
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