HP Photosmart M517

HP has announced a new addition to the M series with the 5.2 megapixel HP Photosmart M517. It features all the usual from HP such as in-camera red-eye removal and adaptive lighting technology, which automatically brightens dark areas in high contrast shots. Other features include a 2-inch LCD, 3x optical zoom, 'fast shot' mode plus HP Instant Share, which allows you tag photos for sending via email or printing at a later date. The HP Photosmart M517 will be priced around €229 (approx. US$386).

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Canon sales up by 5.7%

Thursday, 28 April 2005 11:40 GMT

Canon has reported first quarter consolidated net sales of 2005 are up by 5.7% due to net sales of US$7.8 bn (¥843.4 bn) compared to last year, reports Photo Marketing Newsline. Toshizo Tanaka, senior managing director and group executive for Finance and Accounting attributes the increase to strong sales of digital cameras especially the Digital Rebel XT (EOS 350D/Kiss N) and the subsequent sales of lenses plus several new compacts in the PowerShot range. Color copiers, inkjet and laser printers, and digital video camcorders have all added to the increase.


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TIPA awards

Canon snapped up two spots in the D-SLR categories at the annual TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) awards. The EOS 350D won best entry level SLR, while the EOS-1Ds Mark II was voted best professional SLR. Fuji's FinePix S3 Pro was awarded best mid range D-SLR. The 12x zoom lens Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 picked up the super zoom award. Other winners include the Stylus Verve S (mju mini Digital S), which scooped the innovative design award for its distinctive curved styling and the Epson R-D1, which won the best prestige camera.

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Digital SLR Camera : Side by side comparison

The following reviews of side by side comparison between popular digital SLR cameras can be found at www.infodigitalcamera.

Canon EOS 350D / Rebel XT versus the Nikon D70
Canon 20D versus the Nikon D70
Canon Digital Rebel EOS 300D versus the Nikon D70 by Thom Hogan
Canon Digital Rebel EOS 300D versus the Nikon D70 by Marius y Bob Atkins
Canon 350D / Rebel XT versus the Canon 20D by Whichlens
Nikon D100 versus Fujifilm S pro 2
Canon 10D versus the 20D by Jim Doty, Jr
Pentax *istD versus Canon 10D versus Olympus E-1

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D70s brochure

The New Nikon D70s brochure can be found on www.infodigitalcamera.com

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Samsung Digimax Pro 815

Spotted by forums member William Chang it appears that Samsung has today revealed an SLR-like digital camera at a Photo Fair in Beijing. The Digimax Pro 815 has a 28-420 mm zoom lens (mechanical zoom, focus ring, exposure compensation ring) mated to a 2/3" CCD sensor of unknown resolution (although the '8' in the model name may hint eight megapixels). Other key specifications include a 3.5" TFT LCD monitor, a flash hot shoe, 2.5 frames per second shooting, fast startup and operation and a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. The camera also appears to have an EVF viewfinder. We will report more specifications / details as we receive them. (20:25 GMT)

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Nikon respond to RAW WB concerns

Nikon has today issued an advisory addressing the current concerns around the 'encryption' of white balance data in its NEF (RAW) files from the D2X and D2Hs digital SLR's. This story started three days ago when Photoshopnews.com published an interview with chief engineer and original author of Photoshop Thomas Knoll which complained that Nikon were now encrypting white balance data in their NEF files and that future versions of Adobe Camera RAW would not be able to read WB data.

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Digital SLR Camera comparison

It is very difficult to decide which is the best digital SLR camera to buy. Luckily by going to www.infodigitalcamera.com you can get valuable free links to all the reviews and side by side comparisons between all the current digital cameras. This is done by going to the SLR comparison section. Check it out

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Is the Nikon D50 better than the D70?

Based on specifications there are couple of major points:
1) 3D Color Matrix II (D70/D70s 3D Color Matrix I, D100 3D Matrix), similar to the one used in D2H/D2Hs/D2X. Exactly what is the difference between I and II is unknown, Nikon only says it's better.2) USB 2.0 High Speed vs. Full Speed (1.1 compatible) in D70/D70s.
3) A new AF focus mode: AF-A, i.e. camera automatically selects AF-S or AF-C mode for user, probably based on subject movement. Canon has this option before but in Digital Rebel it's not user selectable between single focus or continuous focus. Probably a good feature for beginner users.
4) A new Digital Vari-Program: Child. Documentation is not clear about the difference of this mode vs. the Portrait mode. Again something for the beginners.
And one aspect that D50 is better than D70/D70s not clearly shown in specification:5) Faster continuous shoot mode.
By specifications D50 is not as good as D70: 2.5 fps vs. 2.8 fps in D70s. However, in Phil Askey's D50 preliminary report D50 is actually better than D70s in terms of total number of shots at the full speed and fps after internal buffer is full. For example, D50 can shoot at 2.5 fps for 45 shots whereas D70 is only 15 shots (350D is 21 shots @ 2.8 fps). And after buffer is filled D50 can keep going at 2.2 fps until the SD card is full, whereas D70 is at 2 fps and 350D 1.6 fps.
In Phil's test, pressing shutter for 30 seconds would produce total of 73 shots for D50, 65 shots for D70, and 58 shots for 350D.
It's interesting to see Nikon (and Pentax/Olympus) would bring out new DSLR for lower end customers with better performance/specification in some area than the older and higher end models.

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Kodak ImageLink Print System products

Kodak has today announced the the worldwide availability of the first products compatible with its one-touch printing system, ImageLink. The Printer Dock Series 3 is currently available bundled with ImageLink-compatible cameras the EasyShare Z740 and EasyShare Z700. The Printer Dock will be on sale as a standalone product from May 2005. The ImageLink Print System is designed to simplify at-home printing and is supported by Konica Minolta, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Ricoh, and Sanyo.

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Canon 20D firmware update

Canon had today posted a firmware update for its digital SLR the EOS 20D. Version 2.0.0 adds support for the wireless file transmitter WFT-E1 to allow high speed transfer of images from the 20D and personal computers through wireless/wired LAN.

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Two new Nikon AF-S DX lenses for digital SLR camera

Two new Nikon AF-S DX lenses

As part of its announcement of the D50 Nikon is also introducing two new lightweight, affordable AF-S DX lenses aimed specifically at buyers of the camera. The AF-S DX 18-55 mm F3.5-F5.6G ED (which becomes the D50's kit lens) and the complementary AF-S DX 55-200mm F4.5-F5.6G ED. Both lenses are compact and lightweight and are designed specifically for digital SLR's with Nikon's DX size sensor (1.5x FOV crop). Used on the D50 the two lenses combined would provide an equivalent field of view coverage of 27 to 300 mm and weight just 210 and 255 g respectively.

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Nikon D50 announcement by Nikon

Nikon has today announced their new affordable and easier to use D50 digital SLR. The D50 has the appearance and control layout of the D70, the major physical differences are size, weight and control layout. Under the skin the D50 has the same six megapixel CCD sensor as the D70 (and the D70s announced today). The D50 will be available in black and silver bodies and as a kit with the new AF-S DX 18-55 mm lens. The D50 Kit (including the 18-55 mm lens) will cost around US$899 when it's available in June.

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Nikon D70 Firmware Update

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce a firmware update that brings refined performance enhancements to the Nikon D70.
The rapid pace at which development of digital technologies is proceeding inevitably leads to a continual release of new products. In the face of this dynamic, Nikon is determined to demonstrate our respect for the many customers who purchased a D70 digital SLR camera by delivering, where possible, the latest technology that the digital world has to offer through firmware updates. The D70 firmware update to be released shortly aims to share enhancements developed for the new D70s, and thereby to strengthen the performance of the D70.
The firmware update includes the following additions and refinements:
Improved performance for the 5-area autofocus system's Dynamic Area AF and Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF modes.
Updated menus with a new design similar to that of the D70s, making them easier to view and quicker to recognize.
Added in-camera page setup support for PictBridge compatible printers.
Release schedule: Nikon Corporation will release the D70 firmware updater worldwide in mid-May 2005.

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ISO on Digital SLR Camera

The ISO reading on a digital camera is the indicates how light sensitive the camera is. A higher ISO rating is more sensitive whilst a lower ISO rating is less sensitive. Most compact digital camera has an ISO of between 100 - 400, however when you ove up to the digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras, they range from 100 - 1600 or more. Therefore, with very low light, digital SLR cameras can take great pictures.

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Great website! You've just provided me with the best information possible in making a DSLR buying decision. Giving excellent information, as your website demonstrates, is the best knowledge in obtaining a good working DSLR purchase. I have been tossing the idea of going Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Sigma, Fuji or none of them. My favorites with my budget would have been Nikon D70 or Canon 10D. I didn't want to buy the D70 cause it lacks an extra battery grip, but I like Nikon's. I didn't want to go Canon 10D cause it's being discontinued and it's a tad overpriced. Olympus has a great product but I thought about the E-300 and found it's Made in China and it appears too plastic. Pentax has always produced great cameras but their istDs is too small and is too light. I don't know anything about the foveon Sigma cameras, but will study some more. And of course there is Fuji with their $2500 S3 Pro and thats too far above my budget. And having to use two batteries for metering and camera functions is beyond me. Personally, that's some poor engineering in my estimation. So. thanks for your website and I'm drooling over the new Nikon line and can't wait to see what the new D70s will cost.

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Olympus E-300 Digital SLR camera

The E-300 ('EVOLT' in North America) became the second ever Four Thirds System digital SLR when it was announced by Olympus at Photokina 2004. The camera features an eight megapixel Kodak 4/3 Type CCD sensor, a Four Thirds lens mount and an unusual Optical Porro Finder. The viewfinder uses four mirrors instead of a prism, its sideways swinging mirror lends to the camera's flat-top profile. Instead of the image from the lens being directed upwards to the viewfinder prism it is directed rightwards and then up to the viewfinder which is offset from the lens axis.

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Kodak DCS Pro Digital SLR camera

On February 12th 2004 Kodak announced the new DCS Pro SLR/n, an improved version of the 14n. Improvements included a redesigned sensor, a new type of filter over the sensor surface, new analog and digital boards and new software features. Just over one month later at CeBIT Kodak announced the SLR/c a new digital SLR with the heart of the SLR/n but in a new body and with a Canon lens mount. This is Kodak's first Canon mount digital SLR since 1998's DCS 560.
Anyone who has seen the Sigma SA9 / SD9 / SD10 should instantly recognize the shape of the top of the camera and the controls, the rest of the body is obviously custom made for Kodak and to be honest this isn't the prettiest or most ergonomically friendly camera, but then neither is the SLR/n (or was the 14n).
The SLR/c becomes the highest pixel count Canon mount digital SLR, it has a full 35mm frame (no crop factor) CMOS sensor which has 14 million photosites (compared to the next highest, Canon's EOS-1Ds with 11 million photosites).

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Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D

The Maxxum 7D is Konica Minolta's first digital SLR for five years (since the RD-3000), it is based on the Maxxum 7 (Dynax 7) film SLR with a very similar body design and control layout. The main differences are obviously that the 7D has a digital 'heart', a large LCD monitor and control system and loses the 7's grip sensor. The 7D is clearly targeted at the higher end of the digital SLR market, at keen prosumer's and professionals, and that's reflected in its price at $1,599 (body only) it's up against cameras such as the Canon EOS 20D, Fujifilm S3 Pro, Olympus E-1 and Nikon D70 (which while cheaper is probably equally as capable).

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Canon 350D / Rebel XT

The Canon EOS Rebel brought professionalism to afffordable digital SLRs, and now the new DSLR from Canon, the Canon Digital Rebel 350D / XT improves on it.

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Jumpstart DVD

Check out the jumpstart DVD which has everything you need to know about the Nikon D70 or the Canon 350D / Rebel XT digital SLR camera in under 90 minutes.

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infodigitalcamera.com

This website provides valuable free links to many useful reviews on digital SLR cameras (including niche websites). It helps you find all the information you require any Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) - camera. Although Dpreview is the largest and most comprehensive website on digital camera information, there are other niche websites that are even more valuable. By using www.infodigitalcamera.com, you will get all my links and information from various sources and therefore save time and effort on finding the information required to make your purchase.


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Contax brand to end

Kyocera has today announced that it has decided to terminate the Contax branded camera business. Contax joined forces with Yashica in the 1960s, which became part of the electronics giant Kyocera in the mid-1990s. The history of the name goes back to the original Contax camera produced by Zeiss Ikon AG in 1932. The company announced its first 35mm SLR film camera, the Contax S, in 1949. A dark cloud has been hanging over the Contax brand since Kyocera announced it was to end of camera production last month.

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Pentax *istDs firmware upgrade version 1.02

Pentax has today posted firmware version 1.02 for its 6.3 megapixel digital SLR the *istDS. Version 1.02 of the firmware provides support for SD cards greater than 1GB. Announced in the run up to Photokina 2004, the *istDS is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLRs currently on the market. It's Pentax's most affordable digital SLR and is available for around $800, body only

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Olympus Digital SLR

Olympus digital SLR has not been a big threat to Nikon or Canon.

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Sony to Takeover Pentax

There is rumours that Sony may take over Pentax as they do not have a foot into the lucrative Digital SLR market. This will give Sony better margins in the competative digital camera market.

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Nikon D70S

With the release of the Nikon D70S at the end of this week, I kept on wondering why they did not increase the resolution from 6 to an 8 megapixel so that it is in par with the Canon 350D / XT rebel. Besides the resoultion, the camera still has some outstanding specifications. Check it out on www.infodigitalcamera.com

Infodigitalcamera.com

The site infodigitalcamera.com has just been updated to include the latests news on digital SLR camera information.

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Nikon D50 and D70S release on the 20th April 2005

Two new cameras from Nikon, the D50 and D70S will be released on the same day. The 20th April 2005.

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Great information site for Digital SLR Camera

This is a great niche site for gathering information on Digital SLR camera information. Check it out on www.infodigitalcamera.com

I love the latest news section. Wow!!!!

Canon 20D to be replaced by the Canon 30D

www.infodigitalcamera.com mentions that the Canon 20D may be replaced by the Canon 30D. This just pure speculations as the 8 megepixel Canon 20D has been the market for 6 months and it will be at least another 6 months before any news is available.

Nikon D90

Will Nikon release a D90 Digital SLR or is it a myth. There has been a few photos around such as the one displayed by www.infodigitalcamera.com
The rumours says it may be an 8+ megapixel. Let wait and see what happens.

Nikon D200

Still waiting for the release of Nikons D200. I heard it will have 10 megapixel with 5FPS. This will really knock the Canon 20D about.

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Nikon D80

There is rumours of a Nikon D80 to come out in the next few months. If true then it has an 8 megapixel CMOS sensor with 5 FPS.

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Extra Megapixels - do you need it

The current trend with digital cameras is increasing the megapixels. This was fine a few years ago when the resolution was poor. Now, digital cameras are starting from 5 megapixel plus and I believe this is more than enough for the average user. If you are deciding to purchase a camera for the extra resolution think twice before you hand over your money. Remember the marketing guys are out there to make you spend big!!

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Digital SLR is the way the go

The prices of digital SLR cameras have fallen and it has become very affordable. Why buy a point and shoot compact digital camera that falls short on the great picture quality delivered by a budget digital SLR camera.

If your are new to digital photography, digital SLR are the way to go.

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Nikon D70s specification

Again www.infodigitalcamera.com has a leaked copy of the Nikon D70s specifications. The NikonD70s will be replacing the Niukon D70 very soon and Nikon has kept this quiet.

Information on digital SLR camera

If you want to purchase a Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera and do not know where to find the right information, then goto www.infodigitalcamera.com to find the links to all the latests reviews on which one to purchase. The top two affordable digital SLR are the Nikon D70 and the Canon 350D / XT Rebel.

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Nikon D50 specification leaked

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