Epson Unveils a Pretty Face – the Artisan 800 All-in-One Printer

Isn’t that a beauty? No, not the fish – the printer, although the fish can sure come as a very strong second. That’s Epson’s new Artisan 800 all-in-one. It can print, copy, scan, fax (and brag that it’s good lookin’). The Artisan 800 packs Wi-Fi, so it can fetch documents and photos from compatible devices …

onOne Software Releases PhotoFrame 4

onOne Software today announced PhotoFrame 4 Professional and Standard editions, two major upgrades to their award-winning applications for adding borders and edge effects to digital photos. Both versions now support Lightroom 2. New features in PhotoFrame 4 include: • New Frame Library • New Library Management Options • New & Optimized Content • New Output …

Kodak Adds P820, P520 Touch Sensitive Picture Frames

The new Kodak EasyShare P820 photo frame, above, and a smaller model, the P520, are the latest additions to the company’s P-series of digital frames featuring touch sensitive borders – you don’t need a remote, just touch the border or slide your finger on it and it scrolls through your pictures. Kodak calls it the …

Sony Announces 8GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX

Sony Europe announced today its new 8GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX memory card offering a fast read speed of 20MB/sec and a write speed of 15MB/sec. The new high-speed, high-capacity card, Sony says, is ideal for high-megapixel digital cameras and videocams. The company says the new card can handle the 5fps of continuous shooting …

Sanyo Launches Xacti E2 Waterproof Camcorder

Sanyo introduces its newest Xacti E2, a second-generation waterproof camcorder for capturing all the fun even in wet surroundings. Sanyo says the Xacti E2 is ideal for ski slopes, beach or backyard pool and the occasional dive. The Xacti E2 is said to withstand being submerged to a depth of 5 feet for up to …

Sony VAIO CP1 Wi-Fi Photo Frame is Internet Capable

The new wireless photo frame from Sony, the VAIO CP1 Wi-Fi, can receive news and stream Internet radio in real-time, aside from displaying photos of course. The CP1 model lets you stream photos from a VAIO PC directly to the photo frame utilizing its built-in Wi-Fi capability. Its 7-inch LCD screen features more than 16 …

PhotographyBLOG.com Reviews the Nikon D700 DSLR

PhotographyBLOG.com reviewed the Nikon D700 full-frame DSLR and gave it 4.5 stars out of 5. Not a perfect score? But why? Reviewer Gavin Stoker wants a built-in sensor-shift image stabilization system in there so users are not forced to invest in a VR lens. He also decries the D700’s lack of a tilt and swivel …

Adobe CS4 Launches Sept 23, Catch It Online

Adobe Creative Suite 4 debuts on September 23, 2008 with a special web broadcast to mark its official launch. The catch phrase is “It’s going to be brilliant” and if you’re curious about what brilliant means in CS4 you may sign up to be the first to see the latest iteration of Adobe’s Creative Suite. …

Phase One, Hartblei Team Up to Produce 3.5/45mm TS Tilt/Shift Lens

Phase One is introducing a new tilt-shift lens, the 3.5/45mm TS, especially designed for the professional photographer. The new lens is based on the Hartblei 45mm f/3.5 Super Rotator lens and is a product of an exclusive alliance between the two companies. Phase One says the 3.5/45mm TS is a small lightweight tilt/shift lens ideal …

New from O’Reilly: The Canon Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion by Ben Long

Bought a new digital SLR camera but didn’t know how to set shutter speed or what aperture goes with it? (Aperture? What aperture? Is it related to overture?) Or you didn’t know ISO 200 from your ISO 9002? Why, attend a basic photography workshop somewhere in your town, of course; nothing like actual hands-on lessons …