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BenQ Europe has launched the E1050, its latest 10-megapixel digital camera boasting a large 3-inch LCD screen, 3x optical zoom, and ISO 3200 with a suite of intelligent features, such as Web Sharing mode, AF assist lamp, and the ability to take 16:9 high-definition images. BenQ E1050’s web sharing mode allows users to record video …
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Sony has posted Firmware Version 4 for the A700 DSLR camera. The update includes the following enhancements: • The choice to select auto exposure bracketing with 3 shots in 2 EV steps has been added • Added choice to turn [Off] the High ISO NR feature • Improvement of the image quality in high ISO …
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Adobe has issued Camera Raw 4.6 and DNG Converter Release Candidates (RC), available now from their website. The “RC†appellation means that the plug-in is well tested but would benefit from additional community testing before it is distributed widely to all of their customers. The new release includes official support for the Fuji Finepix IS …
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Ricoh International has launched the new “GR DIGITAL II Creative Set†which includes the GR Digital II camera itself plus a bevy of accessories to enhance its performance. The Creative Set includes the wide angle converter 0.75x (GW-1), the lens hood with adapter (GH-1), the new external viewï¬nder (GV-1) and strap (ST-2). Ricoh said the …
The Mamiya ZDb 22 megapixel Digital Back will debut at next week’s Photokina 2008. The company, Mamiya Digital Imaging, says the new digital back offers several useful enhancements. Mamiya said to allow longer shooting sessions, the ZDb will have a buffer with up to twice the memory of the original ZD Digital Back – this …
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There’s a bunch of helpful guys based in Fredericksburg, VA who can help restore your old and damaged photos, and they do it for free. Yes, free restoration for photos damaged by natural disasters. They call themselves Operation Photo Rescue (OPR), a volunteer network of professional photojournalists and amateur digital photographers, graphic designers and image …
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JOBO AG announces the availability of the new JOBO photoGPS – a small and lightweight Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver that fits directly on any digital camera’s hot shoe, just as if it were a regular flash unit, without the need for extra cables. JOBO photoGPS will be showcased at the company’s booth at Photokina …
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Kodak has introduced its OLED Wireless digital picture frame, which the company says produces exceptionally sharp and vivid image quality. Kodak said OLED technology generates greater color depth and saturation than other displays, on panels that are substantially thinner, resulting in a sleek, low-profile design. The frame will be on display at the Kodak booth …
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Canon today introduced two new super-zoom cameras, the PowerShot SX1 IS and PowerShot SX10 IS, both offering 10 megapixels, a wide-angle (28-560mm) 20x optical zoom lens, an Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), Canon’s new DIGIC 4 image processor and a smooth, curved grip that the company says fits in the hand comfortably. Canon said soccer moms …
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Canon USA also announced today the PowerShot G10, the latest addition to its top-of-the line PowerShot G-series digital cameras. Headline features include a 14.7-megapixel image sensor, 3-inch LCD screen, DIGIC 4 image processor and a 28mm wide-angle lens with 5x optical zoom. “By enhancing key technologies in this camera, including our proprietary DIGIC 4 image …
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