Monthly Archives: July 2009

Panasonic will release the new Lumix DMC-FZ35 super zoom camera in September, featuring AVCHD Lite, High Definition (HD) video recording capability, combined with a 27mm wide-angle, 18x optical zoom LEICA DC lens. “The LUMIX FZ35 is truly unique as it includes advanced features like HD video recording, but still resembles and functions like an intuitive …

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Ricoh today launched its GR Digital III compact camera, featuring a 28mm equivalent lens with f/1.9 as maximum aperture for improved low light performance. The fast lens makes it possible to shoot at faster shutter speeds even at lower ISO settings, Ricoh said, while the camera’s new image processing engine promises better noise reduction. This …

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Akvis Enhancer is now in Version 10.0, the latest update of the application from Akvis Software. The new version incorporates a Smart Correction mode, which makes tone corrections in dark and light areas for a selected color. The new mode is available in both versions of AKVIS Enhancer; in the plug-in and standalone versions. AKVIS …

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The new Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR compact digital camera boasts a new 10x optical zoom that extends its zoom range from a wide-angle 27mm to telephoto 270mm. At the same time, Fujifilm strapped a half-inch Super CCD EXR image sensor, which, together with the 10x Fujinon zoom lens, promises crisp high resolution images. Fujifilm said the …

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Fujifilm has released details of its FinePix REAL 3D System incorporating the FinePix REAL 3D W1 digital camera, the FinePix REAL 3D V1 digital viewer and 3D prints. You don’t need to wear special 3D glasses to view its images. The system employs two lenses in the camera, spaced just like human eyes, and layers …

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O’Reilly today released The Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D Companion by Ben Long, a one-stop digital photography guide for users of this camera. Although the Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D comes with a manual, Long explains why you need this book to get the most out of your camera. “Knowing what each button on your …

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Canon’s new Hybrid Image Stabilizer (Hybrid IS) compensates for both angle camera shake and shift camera shake. It incorporates an angular velocity sensor that detects the extent of angle-based shaking, found in all previous Canon optical image stabilizer mechanisms, as well as a new acceleration sensor that determines the amount of shift-based camera shake. The …

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Olympus has announced three new compact digital cameras touting premium looks without premium prices. The sleek new affordable compacts are slated for release in September. The new models in the FE series – FE-5020, FE-4000 and FE-46 – boast new premium crystal shell finish, 12-megapixel sensors and some creative in-camera Magic Filters like Pop Art …

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