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SONY : DSLR-A200 2008-01-07 11:40:00 Superb quality, easy to use Digital Single Lens Reflex (D-SLR) camera - body only. Powerful creative features made supremely accessible. Enjoy Super SteadyShot image stabilisation with your collection of Sony or Konica Minolta ?-mount lenses.Overview/Features10.2 effective megapixel CCD sensor plus optimised BIONZ processor for enhanced picture quality, reduced image noise and responsive operationHigh sensitivity up to ISO3200 with high-ISO noise reduction for successful handheld shooting in low light without flashD-Range Optimiser adjusts brightness and contrast for beautifully-exposed backlit scenesEnhanced Super SteadyShot image stabilisation offers 2.5-3.5 steps anti-shake performance with all ?-mount lensesLarge 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD with easy-to-use function display and percentage battery life indicatorImproved 9-point centre cross AF with EyeStart activation for fast, accurate focusingContinuous shooting at 3fps (JPEG Fine mode, limited by memory card capacity)High-capacity ... Sony

A100 Digital SLR Cash Back Offer 2008-01-07 11:34:00 Purchase an 100 Digital SLR and receive $200 cash back The 100 comes with Built-in Stabilisation. You may shake. Your photos won't. With Super SteadyShot technology built into the camera body itself, you're guaranteed to shoot clear, crisp photographs every time. The DSLRA100 also features a dual anti-dust system, along with superior battery stamina to keep you shooting for hours on end. So, whatever situation you find yourself in, your photographs will remain sharp and steady. Available on purchase of DSLRA100B, DSLRA100KB & DSLRA100WB made between 1st November 2007 and 15th January 2008. Via redemption only. Please read the Full Terms and Conditions of this Promotion. more : sony australia ...

Sony Unveils Alpha 200 SLR 2008-01-07 11:21:00 At the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas NV, Sony introduced the successor to its Alpha 100 digital SLR. The Alpha 200 has a more compact body and a slightly larger 2.7-inch LCD, new firmware, and a top light-sensitivity setting of ISO 3200 instead of the Alpha 100’s ISO 1600. Sony also says it offers improved optical image stabilization algorithms, an autofocus speed that is 1.7 times faster than the Alpha 100’s, improved image-noise control, and a quieter shutter. The new camera’s battery system provides a percentage-remaining readout as well. To achieve the Alpha 200’s more compact design, Sony removed a top-mounted control dial that provided direct access to several frequently used settings. Fortunately, the designers added a dedicated ISO button to preserve quick access to that setting, as well as a function-menu button for efficient adjustment to other frequently used controls. Aimee Baldridge more : popphotoFirst Look: Sony Alpha 200 ... Sony

Sony unveils Alpha 'A200' digital SLR 2008-01-07 11:07:00 Sony has unwrapped a new entry-level digital SLR in the shape of the 10.2-million-pixel A200 which is expected to replace the A100 model launched in 2006.Sony UK has confirmed a body-only price of £369. It will also be available in a kit that includes an 18-70mm lens, priced £449; and with an 18-70mm and 75-300mm lens in a kit priced £599.Due in UK stores in February the A200 features an APS-C size CCD sensor, a top equivalent ISO of 3200 and dust protection, using a sensor-shift system combined with an anti-dust coating on the low-pass filter.Differences over its predecessor are expected to include a 2.7in LCD screen and faster AF using the same AF motor used in the A700 model announced last year.The A200 also includes eight creative styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, b&w and Adobe RGB.An improved AF control algorithm is said to help focusing on low contrast subjects.UK specification and availability have yet to be announced.The newcomer was revealed ... Sony

Sony Announces A200 DSLR 2008-01-07 11:00:00 Sony has announced the third DSLR in its Alpha range, the A200.The model replaces the A100 and is said to 'feature upgrades influenced by the A700' launched last year. It is also said to be 'faster, lighter and easier to use' than the A100.Like the A100, the new model utilises an APS-sized CCD sensor, but ups the effective pixel count to 10.2MP. The resolution of the LCD screen remains at 230,000pixels, but sees a slight increase to 2.7 inches, while a Bionz engine handles image processing – also claiming to reduce noise in Raw images before converting them to JPEG files.As was the case in the company's previous two models, Super SteadyShot image stabilisation claims to allow shutter speeds up to 3.5 steps slower than would usually be possible, and is complimented by Sony's D-Range Optimiser (DRO). A sensor-shift dust-reduction mechanism is joined by a static-resistant anti-dust coating, to help eliminate and prevent dust, while the autofocus system is claimed to be 1.7x faster ... Sony

SONY UNVEILS NEW MAINSTREAM DSLR CAMERA 2008-01-07 10:11:00 LAS VEGAS(CES BOOTH 14200), Jan. 6, 2008 – Sony is advancing the digital SLR category for mainstream photographers with today’s introduction of the new ? (alpha) DSLR-A200 camera.The DSLR-A200 model features upgrades influenced by the recently-introduced, enthusiast-class DSLR-A700 camera and replaces the former Sony DSLR-A100 model, which was Sony’s first in the DSLR class.The new model is designed to be faster, lighter and easier to use. Upgraded features include a wider, 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCDTM screen for easy playback viewing; a more compact body and an easily-accessible mode dial; an easy-to-use function menu (camera function display); improved noise control for higher quality images; an auto focus speed 1.7x faster than the previous model; improved predictive control performance; quieter shutter sound; automatic pop-up flash; and a battery life indicator that displays the percentage of battery life remaining so you know exactly when to recharge.As seen in all ? (alpha) ... Sony

NEW ORGANIZATION FOR IR PHOTOGRAPHERS 2008-01-06 11:12:00 The League of Creative Infrared Photographers Launches WebsiteCroton-on-Hudson, NY (January 4, 2008) – The League of Creative Infrared Photographers (www.irleague.com) was officially formed in January 2008. It was established to promote the joy, excitement, and creativity of infrared photography from in-camera capture to enhancing images in the digital darkroom.Founded in 2008 by Rick Sammon and Deborah Sandidge. Rick Sammon, the founder of The League of Creative Infrared Photographs is an avid IR shooter, writes for PCPhoto, Outdoor Photographer and Layers magazine. He also host digital SLR photography lessons on www.xtrain.com. Deborah Sandidge, the director of The League of Creative Infrared Photographers, is inspired by what she sees in nature’s endless and changing opportunities. Deb enjoys a variety of in-camera and Photoshop/Painter creative photographic techniques and enthusiastically shares her knowledge of digital imaging. Joe Farace, the Technical Director of League of C ...

Local photographer focused on furthering career 2008-01-06 11:05:00 Saskatoon photographer Chad Coombs's images serve as peepholes into the manic fantasy world in which he lives.The surreal view is enough to leave a psychologist begging for mercy. Good or bad, the goal is to elicit a reaction from the observer, he insists."I'm just a guy and his camera, trying to show people what I see, trying to disturb, make you think and feel," Coombs, 25, explained in a recent interview in his apartment.Like his mind, his suite is a place where the limitations of reality can't constrain his imagination. The ceiling in one bedroom is concealed in Astroturf, while wispy cloud-like carpeting is spread across the floor."They (images) are like dreams: They can be interpreted in millions of different ways. So step into my head, read my consciousness and watch my inner thoughts. Not everyday is great and not every day is bad. This is just my world."Lately, there's been some notable voyeurs and Coombs is beginning to reap global recognition.His work is in two U.K.-base ...

Kingston 8GB Ultimate 266x CompactFlash Card Review 2008-01-06 11:02:00 With Digital SLR cameras coming down in price, many consumers are looking at these cameras versus the old point and shoot style. Many of the new digital SLR cameras don't come with a memory card, so consumers purchasing a SLR camera will also need to pick up a memory card. Canon and Nikon are the leaders in the digital SLR camera revolution and both use CompactFlash memory cards in the majority of their high-end cameras. All Canon digital SLR cameras use Compact Flash, as do select Nikon cameras like the D200 and D300. Legit Reviews recently picked up the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi, which is a 10.1 Megapixel camera that could be found for under $500 just before the holiday season. Upgrading from a 5 Megapixel point and shoot camera from 2004 (Canon Powershot S60) to a 10.1 Megapixel digital SLR camera was a big change and the need for a larger memory card was a must.Nathan Kirschmore : legitreviews ...

Canon, Nikon want 'friendly rivalry' to spur camera market 2008-01-06 10:56:00 Canon Inc. and Nikon Corp. want to move their digital single-lens reflex camera businesses onto a path of higher sustained growth through friendly rivalry, despite their neck-and-neck race for No. 1 in the world ahead of next year's Beijing Olympics, the companies' presidents said in recent interviews."Technology will not improve if there is only one leading company," Canon President Tsuneji Uchida said at the company's Tokyo head office Dec. 14.Nikon President Michio Kariya said in a separate interview Dec. 13 his Tokyo-based company has no intention of competing head-on with Canon in the fast-growing global market for digital SLR cameras.Noting that the corporate size of Nikon is much smaller than Canon's, Kariya said his company thinks it is important to offer new types of cameras to consumers when its chief rival does not, instead of waging battles with similarly priced products around the same time.As a matter of course, new models should be high quality, he said, but added th ...

Single-lens reflex cameras 2008-01-06 10:51:00 Little silver pocket cameras are small and cheap, they take movies, and they don't turn you into a tourist cliché by dangling from your neck.But those big, black digital single-lens reflex cameras take much better photos, thanks to a much larger light sensor and vastly superior light sensitivity. They also offer gorgeous, soft-focus backgrounds, zero startup time, no shutter lag, impressive burst modes of several shots per second, twice the battery life and interchangeable lenses.Last year was a big year for SLRs. New players like Sony and Panasonic entered the market. Prices dropped to new lows - you can get an excellent starter model for under $475. And as the year ended, four new semi-pro models debuted, defining a new midrange category ($1,300 to $1,800) almost overnight: the Nikon D300, Canon 40D, Sony A700 and Olympus E3. Thanks to the technology trickle-down effect, they offer many features from $5,000 professional SLR models at a fraction of the price.These cameras make you u ...

Nikon to top digital SLR sales for 2007 2008-01-06 10:44:00 Nikon Corp. is certain to capture the title of leader in the rapidly growing domestic market for digital single-lens reflex cameras when final figures are tabulated for 2007, according to market researcher BCN Inc.It will be the first time for the camera maker to rank No. 1 in the digital SLR camera market since 2005, when manufacturers started offering a variety of models.BCN said Nikon seized the top post with a 43.3-percent share in the digital SLR camera market from January through November.Its archrival Canon Inc. came in second at 39.9 percent, followed by Pentax Corp. at 6.3 percent.BCN officials said they expect Nikon to stay on top for the entire year even after the December figures are added for the final tally.Nikon has lured new customers, mainly women, by launching a series of affordable, entry-level models since December 2006. more : asahi ...

Nikon D3 and D300 2008-01-06 10:18:00 Nikon's Latest DSLRs,anda Biased Evaluation of The DifferencesBetween the Nikon and Canon BrandsThere are two major brands of 35mm camera in the pro and prosumer camera market – Canon and Nikon. Yes, Pentax, Sony, Olympus and a couple of others have their niches, but Nikon and Canon between them share the majority of the marketplace. Both companies have loaner and rapid repair programs for pros, and rental houses around the world typically carry bodies and lenses of both brands, while rental facilities for the other brands are almost nonexistent.Economics being what it is, few photographers own both systems at the same time. A couple of bodies and a selection of pro-grade lenses runs between $10-$20,000, and once a decision and investment has been made few bother to switch, or if they do so it isn't more often than every decade or two. Also, brand loyalty comes into play because no one likes admitting that they may have made an inappropriate buying decision. We see this carried to ...

Dongbu HiTek and SETi Co-Develop 1.3 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) Chip at 110-nanometer Node 2008-01-05 10:01:00 Dongbu HiTek today announced that it has completed development of a 1.3 megapixel CMOS image sensor (CIS) device at the 110nm node. Targeting major manufacturers of mobile handsets worldwide, the new CIS chip was developed in partnership with the company's SETi subsidiary, which specializes in CIS design. Volume production is scheduled to begin as early as the first quarter of 2008.The new 110nm CIS chip announced today represents Dongbu HiTek's first joint product development with SETi, which became a majority-owned subsidiary in July 2007. Dongbu HiTek expects continuing collaboration with SETi to drive the sequential near-term development of proprietary 2, 3, and 5 megapixel CIS chips at the 110nm node. Moreover, SETi is expected to play a key role in expanding Dongbu HiTek's semiconductor business beyond foundry processing into the manufacturing and sales of proprietary chips and modules.According to Dongbu HiTek, several of its chip design and processing specialists worked clos ...

Book Review - Real World Camera Raw: with Adobe Photoshop CS3 By Bruce Frasier and Jeff Schewe 2008-01-05 09:57:00 If you want to be a serious digital photographer then Real World Camera Raw: with Adobe Photoshop CS3 is one of the books that you will need to study, learn, and live by. Camera Raw, the Photoshop plug-in, gives you precise control over image qualities like white balance, tones, color space, contrast, and saturation.Real World Camera Raw: with Adobe Photoshop CS3 is the latest version of the book that was begun by Photoshop expert Bruce Frasier and is now carried on by his friend and business partner Jeff Schewe. It is contained in 365 pages divided into nine chapters.Chapter 1, "Digital Camera Raw," focuses on Raw capture, its fundamental nature, advantages, and limitations. You will begin by learning what Raw Capture is, why you should use it, and just what is a digital negative? Chapter 2, "How Camera Raw Works," examines what "lies under the hood" of the Camera Raw plug-in. To use Camera Raw effectively, you must first understand what it offers and where its limitations are, as wel ...