Nikon’s Coolpix S6 WiFi Camera Leaked
Engadget found out about the Coolpix S6, a WiFi digital camera.
…the Coolpix S6 subcompact, couldn’t be contained by the mere likes of the FCC. From what we gleaned, we can expect it to have built-in 802.11b/g for sending pics back to the mothership (sorry, looks like yet another software-driven solution, no Flickr support just yet), a 6 megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom, 3-inch 230,000 pixel display, 22MB of internal memory, and an SD slot. We’re gonna guess it’ll be announced sometime soon (CES certainly isn’t out of the cards).
It is always interesting to see what new cameras will include.
Bibble Labs Releases Version 4.5 Update
Bibble, a popular and professional workflow and RAW conversion application has been updated to version 4.5, and has added support for more cameras and better support for Canon .CR2 files.
Bibble 4.5 Includes Full Support for the Following new cameras:
* Nikon D200 including tethered shooting
* Olympus Evolt E-500, SP310, SP350 & SP500UZ
* Pentax *ist DS2
* Sony DSC-R1In addition to several minor bug fixes and changes, Bibble 4.5 also includes a dramatic improvement to color for Canon .CR2 Files.
Read more at www.bibblelabs.com.
Nikon Coolpix L1 Review
Imaging Resource looks at the Nikon Coolpix L1, a compact digital camera with a decent list of features.
Portable and compact, the Nikon Coolpix L1 ranks among the smaller digital cameras currently on the market. Slightly taller than a credit card (just about as wide), and a little under two inches thick, the Nikon L1 is designed to fit into shirt pockets and small purses, perfect for travelers. It’s so tiny (weighing just 8.0 ounces or 227 grams with the battery and memory card loaded), I’d highly recommend keeping the included wrist strap securely around your wrist when shooting. The automatic lens cover makes it quick on the draw, and eliminates any worry about keeping track of a lens cap. The camera’s black body with shiny silver highlights is attractive and understated.
Aperture 1.0.1 Update
The popular software from Apple, Aperture has been updated to address some issues related to reliability and performance. The update also delivers improved image export quality and metadata handling.
Among the key areas addressed are:
- White balance adjustment accuracy and performance
- Image export quality
- Book and print ordering reliability
- Auto-stacking performance
- Custom paper size handling
Head on over to http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/aperture101update.html to read more about the update, and download it.
Rumor: Leica Digital M Announcement for PMA
Leica fans rejoice, as there is more than a hint that Leica are getting ready the release of a digital version of the M7 rangefinder camera.
Stefan Daniel of Leica is quoted in the latest edition of LFI (Leica Fotografie International) magazine as saying “The Digital M will be introduced as a complete package that will include new wide-angle lenses.” The rumour mill also carries some specifications; 10 megapixels with a 1.3x crop factor, 2.5″ LCD monitor and SD storage.
We hope to hear more at PMA in February.
Digital Imaging at CES 2006
ARLINGTON, Va. –(Business Wire)– Oct. 24, 2005 Latest in Digital Cameras, Software and Imaging Technology Featured at World’s Largest Tradeshow for Consumer Technology
The latest in digital imaging products, software and accessories take center stage at the 2006 International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, January 5-8, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“Fueled by falling prices, improved technology and exceptional ease-of-use, digital imaging products are some of today’s hottest selling technologies and they are sure to top most holiday wish lists this fall,” said Karen Chupka, vice president of events and conferences at the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the producer of CES. “The International CES continues its focus on this important industry sector by attracting leading digital imaging manufacturers and offering the latest in digital capture, document imaging, scanning, production and storage.”
Again in 2006, CES presents Flash Forward 3.0: Bringing Digital Imaging into Focus, to showcase the latest digital imaging products and services. This day-long event, sponsored by InfoTrends Research Group and Picture Business, examines the process of capturing, editing, sharing, printing, storing and managing still and motion images and offers front-line exposure to the exploding digital imaging market. Flash Forward 3.0 will take place at the all-new Innovations Plus at the Sands in the Galileo ballroom at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.
Digital Imaging also will be a popular topic for the CES Industry Insider series and SuperSessions at the 2006 International CES. Antonio Perez, president and CEO of Eastman Kodak, will present an Industry Insider session dedicated to digital imaging on Friday, January 6, from 11 a.m. to noon. The CES SuperSession scheduled on Friday at 1 p.m., The Heir to the 1-Hour Throne, will focus specifically on digital imaging and consumers - how they will opt to view, print, share and store images in the digital age.
Digital imaging products will be on display at several hot product TechZones spread through out Innovations Plus at the Sands. See how digital imaging products fit into the homes and cars of the future at the TechHome, Telematics and Connected Home Entertainment TechZones, and catch the latest information in digital storage at the SD Card Association TechZone.
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Sony Cameras Fail Quality Test in China
It looks like Sony might not be taking the time and consideration in manufacturing their cameras as they should, which is leading to them failing inspection. The details from the report on Interfax China:
Nine Sony cameras were selected for inspection and six failed. The affected cameras are the DSC-H1, DSC-L1, DSC-P200, DSC-W7, DSC-W5 and DSC-S90. Chinese consumers who purchased these cameras can return them to Sony for a refund. There were also 13 cameras from other manufacturers that failed quality tests.
Source: Digital Photography Review
Olympus FE-110 Review
The Olympus FE-110 was recently reviewed by Photoxels and they put it as nothing more than an entry level camera.
The Olympus FE-110 is an entry-level digital camera for those most particularly interested only in an affordable snapshooter. If you are into photography, and want to learn and grow in it, the Olympus FE-110 does not have the features or image quality you need for that.
But if you are looking for an affordable present for a young child or an easy-to-use point-and-shoot for someone who wants to use it for their blogs, we would recommend that you look into the Olympus FE-110 instead of a “no-name” brand. Besides getting Olympus support, you would also get a quality Olympus lens, a well-built body, easy menu structure and peace of mind.
Canon PowerShot A610 Digital Camera
Imaging Resource puts up another one of their “quick” reviews on the Canon PowerShot A610 digital camera, and finished it off with a longer list of pro’s over con’s, so it should be a pretty good camera to grab.
Canon’s PowerShot line of digital cameras have always been big favorites of IR readers, valued for their user-friendly design, excellent photo characteristics, and good build quality. The Canon PowerShot A610 is an very worthy addition near the top of that line, offering a 5-megapixel CCD and a very good quality 4x optical zoom lens. It offers everything from fully automatic to fully manual exposure control, with a healthy set of scene modes thrown in to make it easy to bring back great-looking photos from what might otherwise be challenging situations.
DxO Image Masters Gallery Goes Online
PARIS, France, December 12, 2005 — DxO Labs today announces the DxO Image Masters photography showcase is now online.
The electronic gallery features photographs by professionals and rising stars from around the world. The gallery is dynamic in nature and will be evolving over time.
DxO Image Masters allows visitors a privileged “behind the scenes‚” experience of original, unedited images and enhancement provided by DxO Optics Pro as each photographer fulfills his or her vision of the final photo. A sample of each photographer’s work is featured along with his or her biography and thoughts on digital photography and DxO Optics Pro.
“These photographers are shooting under such diverse conditions: edgy wild animals in their natural environment, blustery, cold mountain tops, harsh industrial environments, high-emotion weddings, intense studio lighting — and each of them demands absolutely the best results,” says Luc Marin, vice president of the Photography Business at DxO Labs. “That’s why they start their workflow with DxO Optics Pro.”
DxO Image Masters is an invitation-only program. Professional photographers interested in knowing more should contact imagemasters@dxo.com.
Photographers featured on the Image Masters home page are (from left to right): Arthur Péquin, Ian Coristine, Aneesh Bhasin, Mark Junak, Nick Crossland, Jeni Fong, Paco Márquez, Dan Santillo, Hank Gans, JR Geoffrion, Alan Haynes, Dwight Lutsey.
About DxO Labs and its DxO Technology
DxO Labs is a software company developing image generation and enhancement technologies. We provide reliable off-the-shelf solutions for companies in the imaging business such as digital camera or cameraphone vendors, mobile operators, and printing or photofinishing professionals as well as serious amateurs and professional photographers, and photography journalists and experts.
The company’s patented DxO technologies, the DxO Technology Foundations, are the result of state-of-the-art academic mathematical research. The DxO Technology Foundations comprise a set of software components to generate images or correct major imaging defects, such as color, contrast, blur, various optics faults, JPEG artifacts, etc.
For more information, visit DxO Labs online at www.dxo.com.
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