Oct/090
Canon 300D, Nikon D70: Comparison of digital SLR
Similar resolution, dimensions, price: then a true l 'other? SLRs "cheap " Canon 300D and Nikon D70 under the lens 's glass to see who the check mark … The first to hit the market was the Canon EOS 300D. The first to collect l 'echo of the press, the buzz among fans, smiles among retailers eager to finally offer its customers a digital SLR at an affordable price, if not all, to many. The Nikon D70 is just arrived but is already the talk of the fans. Not only does it compete with rival 6-megapixel Canon, but it puts fans into serious difficulties when they are choosing between one of 5 brand new digital compact camera (see comparison Canon Pro1 – Minolta A2 – Nikon 8700 – Olympus C-8080 – Sony 828) and two 8-megapixel SLR economic "churned out by Canon and Nikon.
Oct/090
Comparison: Canon Pro1, Minolta A2, Nikon 8700, Olympus C-8080, Sony 828
Alternative to professional digital SLR to the latest super compact compensate for the lack of interchangeable lenses with easy handling, high resolution (8 megapixels) and zoom functions pro increasingly interesting. Put it in comparison … Canon Pro1, Minolta A2, Nikon 8700, Olympus C-8080, Sony 828: are now well 5 to 8 megapixel digital cameras on the market, five compact, for resolution and features, they may gorge thousands of fans and even many professional photographers. Having a CCD (sensor) 8 megapixels means being able to deliver photos to the magazines printed in a format just under A4 (21×29, 7 cm.) At 300 dpi (dots an inch). Well, photos are suitable for "full page" professional. For Prints "housewives" with an inkjet printer, the 8-megapixel digital sensor is sufficient for the A3 (29,7 x42 cm). The resolution, however, not all. We try to pull the four cameras and compare features point by point.
Oct/090
Sony DSC 828: unfulfilled promise?
4-color filter CCD, a good 8 megapixel sensor, a Carl Zeiss 7x zoom (28-200 mm at 35) and double slot, able to stay even microdrive: on paper 's n ' is enough to shout miracle. And then many functions: recording in raw format, Hologram AF, Real Imaging Processor, and do not stop here … But to attract fans and even many of the professional photographers, is above the camera body of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC 828: beautiful, ergonomic, rugged, equipped with an adjustable objective. Even this price of the machine, 1299 euros, is interesting. Sony Cybershot DSC 828 Unfortunately, the first field tests of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC 828 also showed its limitations. Among the flaws: the barrel distortion, caused by a 'perspective so extreme (ranging from 28 to medium telephoto) were planned; disorder (bothersome points purple) is far too long, especially by setting the sensitivity above ISO 100. The resolution 's all over (but has to deal with the 8 megapixel digital cameras are freshly baked from the competition – Nikon Coolpix 8700, Minolta Dimage A2, Olympus Camedia C-8080 – but not enough to offset the obvious flaws of a buffer that records the JPEG format but calmly nailed relentlessly the machine with the RAW format, what is considered the standard by professionals. In network has triggered a search to defect after the publication of proof made by Dpreview. The arguments are different but the conclusions are similar: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC 828 has appeal to sell but unacceptable defects on a machine that wants to be top of the range. Distortions 's perspective can corregir in Photoshop, and also disorders purple leave with a careful editing, but for l 'insufficient buffer ' s nothing to do.
Oct/090
Minolta Dimage A2: 8 megapixels and stabilizer
The Minolta A2 also has the electronic stabilizer d 'image (works on the CCD and not on the ' target), a 7x zoom and an autofocus system, 3D. Also see Comparing Canon Pro1 digital compact camera – Minolta A2 – Nikon 8700 — Olympus C-8080 – Sony Press Release 828 Minolta Digital Camera The Second Generation Super Fine EVF viewfinder with Konica Minolta DiMAGE A1 together with the previous model of an Anti-Shake function (damping), which used an innovative mechanism to move the CCD, as well to incorporate a CCD 5. 3-megapixel, 7x optical zoom, autofocus with a 3D (three dimensional). In February 2004, in response to requests for a higher resolution, Konica Minolta is proud to present an SLR type digital camera: DiMAGE A2, a camera that inherits the quality and performance of the DiMAGE A1. CCD 8 MP DiMAGE A2 incorporates a CCD High Quality 8-mega-pixel CCD and an electronic viewfinder (EVF) 4 times more powerful than the previous model to obtain images at the click is very clear that in the vision. DiMAGE A2 has an 8-megapixel CCD progressive actual primary colors such as 2 / 3 "high resolution, reproducing with great fidelity even the smallest detail. Aim 's goal GT Konica Minolta provides the light to come the CCD with the utmost fidelity.'s technology CxProcess ™ II image processing ensures that colors are reproduced exactly as you see them. The electronic viewfinder (EVF) Super Finish is sharp and clear through high-density display composed of pixels 922.000 – , 4 times the previous model. L 'EVF has also evolved to make digital photography more enjoyable. Focusing precision incredibly simple, you can see down to the smallest detail with highly realistic colors. Stabilizer to switch to "Smooth ", the viewfinder moves to a "frame rate " of 60 fps for keep in focus the moving subjects. DiMAGE A2 features Anti-Shake function, one of the major strengths of the DiMAGE A1. Also this camera incorporates CCD-shift mechanism to minimize l 'ef-fect of vibration up to three shutter speeds. The Anti-Shake Konica Minolta is an extremely effective way to capture high resolution images at low ISO without a tripod tele focal lengths and with little light, easy even for a beginner. Autofocus 3D L 'Konica Minolta's 3D AF follows seamlessly moving subjects keeping in focus for capturing clear images and high quality, even when the subject comes to meet you along the axes X, Y, and Z 's shot. Lightly press the shutter button, you start l 'AF 3D Predictive Focus Control, which is able to foresee exactly where you will find the subject at the time of the shot and adjust focus accordingly. The Speed 's FA is superior to any other in its class type digital SLR camera with lens is not interchangeable 5x or greater optical zoom *. * On December 1, 2003 DiMAGE A2 is also capable of recording high quality video at 544 x 408 pixels with audio at 30 fps, an optimal resolution to be viewed on a TV screen. Video accompanying software will transform you into real filmmakers.
Oct/090
Crayola present and Olympus Olympus FE-46 COLORING SET and the new service ColorMe
Crayola and Olympus have joined forces in announcing the future availability of a new kit designed specifically for children, is called Olympus FE-46 COLORING SET and includes the compact Olympus FE-46, perfect for beginners because it is completely automatic, and a box of 64 colors of Crayola crayon. The kit in question is linked to a new service, ColorMe that the two companies have already launched into the network and lets you turn photos into black and white drawings that, when printed may be colored by children at will. The service is available by clicking here and requires a simple registration to be used free of charge. Although it is only available in English, its operation is very simple and intuitive as you just click on "Pick a Photo" to upload site one of the photos stored on your computer. At this point, the system transforms the image into a design allowing you to make some changes. Once completed, you can save or print the result. A service so cute and funny that we are sure will get a big hit among children. For the record, the kit Olympus FE-46 COLORING SET is available at the suggested retail price of $ 99.99, but we reiterate that it is not necessary to use ColorMe.
Oct/090
Micro Four Thirds System: Fujifilm and Pentax ready to exploit the benefits
We often talked about in recent months the brand new Micro Four Thirds system, a system born from close collaboration between Panasonic and Olympus, and capable of revolution the world of digital photography because it allows the use of devices similar to a compact size but the potential techniques similar to those a digital SLR. The success of the first devices that Panasonic and Olympus have put on the market seems to have left indifferent managers of other brands. Several contributions have come in fact signs of openness towards being able to fit within this new segment, which, although dedicated to a particular niche of photographers, could lead to large gains. Someone who could use immediately the new system is Fujifilm; According to rumors, in fact, the company is working hard to just put a new machine that combines the potential of the new EXR sensor of which it owns with the Micro Four Thirds System. The announcement could be issued at the upcoming PMA. Not only Fujifilm, Pentax is also considering entering the field as he made it clear in recent days Stephen Sanderson, manager of the company. There is also a good bet that other companies, first do all Nikon and Sony will follow their example in trying to make the most of all the advantages that the new system offers. We'll see.
Oct/090
On October 31, debuted the new Micro Four Thirds Olympus E-P2?
It seems that Olympus has a new plan to brief press conference in which important news will be announced. The conference is scheduled for next October 31, but still no information about what transpired on new products that will be presented as the company is trying to maintain the strictest secrecy in order to increase the wait. Very assumptions about new products that could be formalized, but the most reliable seems to be that they want the company poised to debut in the second machine that uses the new Micro Four Thirds system, we are talking about the Olympus E-P2, technical evolution of that E-P1 made only a few months ago. The new machine, in fact, could take the size and even the design of its predecessor but it should be distinguished for a more technical equipment. In particular, the news should focus on Mecca fire made even faster and the presence of flash and optical viewfinder is missing in the E-P1. Others have suggested that the conference of 31 October will be devoted to the presentation of a new flagship, the Olympus E-4, technical evolution of the E-3. These assumptions is confirmed by the latest decisions of the company to drastically reduce the price of the Olympus E-3. We just have to wait until October 31 to find out what's new in Serbian society has for us. Stay tuned.
Oct/090
Novoflex: 11 adapters to fit older machines objectives Micro Four Thirds
One of the main advantages of the new Micro Four Thirds system, a system born from the close cooperation between Olympus and Panasonic, doubtless in small machine that implements it. The Olympus E-P1 and the Panasonic G1, GH1 and GF1 are characterized, in fact, to have compact sizes despite guarantee shots comparable to those of a digital SLR. Are also decreased significantly the size of new lenses that can be mounted on machines Micro Four Thirds in order to limit the overall weight of the machine. Except that, assuming that the photographer has an existing Four Thirds System lenses need not set aside because there are numerous adapters that allow for the possibility of mounting even on machines Micro Four Thirds. In that sense, are the latest important news presented by Novoflex: ben 11 adapter that allows mounting on all machines Micro Four Thirds old targets such as for example those that have the attack for Pentax K, Canon FD, Leica M and R, Olympus OM, Sony Alpha / Minolta, Nikon F ETC. Such attacks allow a mechanical connection of the old lens with Micro Four Thirds machine able to fully exploit its full potential. Available on the market as early as next week, will have retail price ranging from 89 up to 169 euro VAT included.
Sep/090
Adobe released versions RC 5.
In mid-summer were announced the new Nikon D300s and D3000, the small Pen Olympus E-P1 and the Panasonic DMC-FZ35. Adobe could not stay behind with l 'upgrade of software such as Adobe Camera Raw and DNG Converter.'s So punctual that you release a new version signed v.5.5 for now only available as release candidate. With release candidate is shown the distributed version so that it can be tested by the community but not yet secured and available at the official distribution. For those wishing to try their hand during the test, you can download it by clicking the following link. Download the Release Candidate version v.5.5 ACR and DNG Converter v.5.5 Among the new features introduced with version v.5.5 emphasize the correction for sensors with a Color Filter unconventional, with particular reference to the response of the color green.
Sep/090
Canon to work on the new system stabilization Hybrid IS
Appear to refute rumors online about a stabilization system built into the house SLR Canon. The evidence comes from the 'ad you see in Hybrid IS the system that will complement and replace the IS technology, Image Stabilizer, all ' internal lenses Canon. It thus confirms the desire to keep the stabilizer to Canon 'internal lens choice also followed by Nikon, unlike Olympus, Sony and Pentax who prefer a system directly connected to the camera sensor. Hybrid IS (Hybrid Image Stabilizer) is actually more advanced than one optical stabilizer all 'IS present, as with two different sensors. A sensor measures the angular velocity, to measure the extent of angular (as in the current IS Canon and Nikon VR), and a second sensor is actually an accelerometer, designed to record the movements of the camera 'vertical axis. The information is then processed by the software management system integrated into the Hybrid IS, which should improve the already excellent performance of the systems currently in use, especially in difficult shooting situations like macro photography. The first Hybrid lens with IS, according to HotHardware, are expected before the end of 'years, while there are as yet unknown details of the gain in the stop and possible increases in price compared with optical IS.