One Fine Cam: The FujiFilm FinePix F31d

It’s a showcase for Fuji’s Face Detection Technology, and this one has the fastest FDT feature around: face detection in just 0.05 seconds. The FinePix F31d follows in the footsteps of its award-winning sibling, the TIPA and DIMA awardee FinePix F30. Fuji says, “Its unrivalled low-light performance of ISO 3200 at full resolution combines with …

EasyShare Z710: Big Zoom from Kodak

Kodak today announced its EasyShare Z710 zoom digital camera, featuring 7.1 megapixels, a non-stabilized 10x optical zoom, 2-inch LCD, 19 pre-programmed scene and color modes, and full manual control. The budget-priced Z710 is now selling at $299, and Kodak says the camera is “intuitive enough for beginners and sophisticated enough for digital photography enthusiasts,” providing …

Fujifilm Announces the FinePix S5 Pro

Fujifilm has unveiled its FinePix S5 Pro, their next offering of a DSLR following the FinePix S3 Pro which became popular with portrait and wedding photographers. The S5 Pro has the same SuperCCD SR design sensor (although now called ‘SR Pro’). Its double pixel technology features 6.17 million ‘S photodiodes’ (normal DR) and 6.17 million …

Upgrade: Ulead PhotoImpact 12

Ulead’s flagship product PhotoImpact 12 has been released. The company said their newest release greatly simplifies the photo editing process even for newbies. Beginners will “immediately enjoy success in editing their digital photos and sharing images in creative projects,” Ulead said. Two features that will help new users of digital imaging are ExpressFix mode and …

Gitzo: Sturdier and Lighter 6X Tripods

Tripod maker Gitzo has redesigned its groundbreaking 6X tripod technology. The new generation of 6X tripods now features an innovative “G-lock” mechanism, a new ground level feature, and new upper discs and bolts. First introduced in late 2005, 6X carbon fiber tripods used a new design process that reduced overall weight up to 17 percent …

3 New Stitcher Versions from Realviz

During this week’s Photokina Realviz will demonstrate the 3 latest versions of their photo stitching software: Stitcher Express 2, Stitcher Pro 5.5, Stitcher Unlimited 5.5. Stitcher Express 2 is for digital photography hobbyists, and the occasional professional in a hurry. Stitcher Pro 5.5 is aimed at professional photographers & graphic artists looking for a full-featured …

Lumiquest Soft Screen Diffuser

From Texas comes this new diffuser that take the edge off harsh light from pop-up flashes, the Lumiquest Soft Screen. It attaches to the flash in seconds and fits most SLRs both film and digital. It is manufactured by Lumiquest, a company which has been making bounce cards, diffusers and reflectors for portable flash units …

Samsung Now Producing 7” Wide VGA Screen

Very soon expect to see slimmer display devices that feature 7-inch WVGA LCD screens. Samsung has begun production this month of the new screens with wide (800 x 480) VGA display and new reduced circuitry. The new 7” WVGA screens are “well suited for high-end multimedia products such as handsets for digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB), …