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Sony Alpha 700 Digital SLR test 2007-10-27 02:27:00 ALPHA MALE? At last Sony has two DSLR cameras, but is the Alpha 700 good enough to convince photographers to switch their allegiance? Angela Nicholson finds outAs the first camera to be launched after the Sony takeover of Konica Minolta, the Sony Alpha 100 arrived under a heavy weight of expectation. Sony had already made it clear that as well as satisfying the requirements of existing Dynax system users, it aimed to win new customers and woo photographers away from other manufacturers. It aims to take the number two slot in DSLR sales and achieve a 25% share of the market. Although it was supported by a collection of compatible accessories, the Alpha 100 was the sole representative of Sony's DSLR market ambitions. Many enthusiast photographers like to invest in a camera that sits within a range, so this was a bit of a handicap. Having a series of cameras underlines a manufacturer's commitment to a system, and it means there are second-body or upgrade options available. Sony has trie ... Sony

Pentax to Delay Camera Launch after Supplier Fire 2007-10-25 20:51:00 TOKYO (Reuters) - Pentax Corp said it would delay the launch of its new digital camera after a fire at a lithium-ion battery plant run by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd's battery unit caused supply disruption.Production at Matsushita Battery Industrial's flagship factory in western Japan has been halted since a September 30 fire and it is unclear when it will be able to resume operations—a potential boost to rival battery makers including Sanyo Electric Co Ltd and Sony Corp.Pentax planned to use a certain type of lithium-ion battery from Matsushita for its new digital camera, but the fire and ensuing production halt have made procurement difficult, forcing it to postpone the launch to February 2008 from November.Matsushita's battery business was already hit hard in August when Nokia warned consumers that 46 million batteries made by Matsushita used in its mobile phones could overheat, and offered to replace them for free.Matsushita said on Wednesday it plans to boost output ...

Shots in the Dark 2007-10-25 19:41:00 A trio of new DSLRs kill static to take crisper photos in low lightTRENDMore digital cameras now use CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) sensors to capture sharper images in dim lighting, with less "pixel noise"—colored flecks that occur at high light-sensitivity settings when the camera's processor tries to boost the brightness in a dark image.REASONSLRs have large sensors that absorb more light than those in point-and-shoots. CMOS is handy at these sizes because it consumes less power than the charge-coupled device (CCD) sensors in earlier models. And CMOS sensors fit noise-reduction circuitry right on the chip.BENEFITAt dawn or dusk, you can photograph outdoor vistas too big for a camera flash to illuminate. Inside, you'll capture scenes in the unique ambient light instead of the harsh, generic glow of flash.Dan Havlik more : popsci ...

Top Gear for Photo Enthusiasts 2007-10-25 19:26:00 So what if you're not paid for your photography? With the right software and hardware you can still make your photos look like a million bucks. But where do you start? Buying professional-grade gear isn't cheap, so you'll want to make sure you invest your cash wisely.It all starts with picking the right camera. Point-and-shoot cameras are good for taking snapshots on vacation or family events, but serious photographers will need to step up to a digital SLR. SLRs, or single lens reflex cameras, direct light toward the viewfinder as you compose a photo, letting you view a crisp optical image while framing, focusing, and snapping the picture. Since you're looking at the actual reflected light and not an LCD approximation, you see a brighter and sharper image, making composition easier. SLRs also tend to have more expensive lenses that produce sharper pictures with better color contrast than point-and-shoot cameras.In the past, buying a D-SLR meant shelling out $5,000 or more—out of ...

Canon's net profit down on yen 2007-10-25 19:22:00 TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Canon Inc posted an 8.9 percent drop in quarterly net profit on Thursday, hit by the yen's appreciation, but kept its full-year outlook on the back of strong demand for its digital cameras.Brisk sales of printers and copiers also helped keep Canon, the world's largest maker of digital cameras ahead of Sony Corp, Eastman Kodak Co and Olympus Corp, on track for its eighth straight year of earnings growth.Canon, which makes EOS digital single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras and IXY compact digital cameras, controls nearly half of the global digital SLR camera market, the most lucrative segment of the digital camera industry. SLR cameras are high-end models with interchangeable lenses.Backed by brisk demand, Canon lifted its SLR shipment target for the year to December to 3.2 million units from its previous projection of 3 million units."The momentum is keeping up," Canon Managing Director Masahiro Osawa told a news conference. "It is certain that we can finish this ...

Metz Launches New USB Upgradeable Wireless Flash 2007-10-25 19:15:00 New Metz Mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital follows in footsteps of award-winning 58 AF-1 Ramsey, NJ (October 18, 2007) – Metz has done it again! Hot off the heels of its award?winning Mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital, the world leading manufacturer of high?performance flash technology is proud to launch its second USB upgradeable wireless flash - the Mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital. Packed with many of the same, impressive features as its big brother, the 48 AF?1 will be showcased at this year’s 2007 PhotoPlus Expo and sets the bar even higher for innovation and quality among the competition. Also launching at PhotoPlus 2007 are the 58 AF-1OP for Olympus/Panasonic and the 58 AF-1PS for Pentax/Samsung, which extend the range for the 58 AF-1 family.State-of-the-art, the 48 AF-1 allows photographers to stay current and effortlessly make firmware updates via the Internet. Previously, flash units needed to be packaged and sent away for servicing in order to be updated with the latest software from cam ... Usb

Kata Launches New Line of Protective Backpacks, Cases and Pouches 2007-10-25 19:12:00 Stylish Digital Photo Series Features the Ideal Blend of Protection and Weight.Ramsey, NJ (October 18, 2007) – With the launch of the new Digital Photo Series (DPS), Kata is bringing its world renowned level of protection to every-day photography. This complete line of backpacks, cases and pouches offers a variety of stylish options to protect, store and transport photographic gear.The DPS combines a number of technologies found in other Kata product lines to create a lightweight, ergonomic and protective line of carrying solutions. Whether new to photography or a professional shooter, the DPS offers protective, light-weight options that make sure you’ll never miss the shot of a lifetime. Protective technologies integrated into the DPS collection include Thermo Shield Technology (TST) and Yelloop. TST, discreetly integrated into DPS models, is an advanced technology designed to provide superior impact protection for your camera and accessories. Besides allowing shooters to easily s ...

Gitzo Celebrates 90 Years of Innovationwith Limited Edition Titanium Traveler Tripod 2007-10-25 18:53:00 New Titanium Traveler is the most unique and state-of-the-art tripod in Gitzo’s historyRamsey, NJ (October 18, 2007) – At Gitzo, performance and quality is a way of life. Since 1917, unfailing standards have maintained the company’s worldwide reputation for excellence in the photographic industry, and to celebrate 90 years of innovation, Gitzo is proud to offer the world a once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the most exclusive, state?of?the-art, professional tripods ever made - the 90th Anniversary Gitzo Titanium Traveler. Only 390 will be manufactured, each individually numbered and with the owner’s name laser engraved into one of the carbon fiber legs. To add the finishing touch, the Titanium Traveler will ship in an Italian crafted fine leather case and include a special leaflet outlining the technology and engineering that went into the design and manufacture of this unique tripod. During PhotoPlus 2007, customers may enter a drawing to win one of t ...

2007 nature photo winner announced 2007-10-25 18:07:00 The coveted title of Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2007 has been awarded to a British photographer during a gala ceremony at the Natural History Museum, London.Ben Osborne from Shrewsbury was named Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2007 for his image Elephant creation.11-year-old Patrick Corning from Surrey was named Shell Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2007 for his picture Monkey Moment.Urban and Garden Wildlife – Danny Green (UK) with Vole in the holeBen's winning image of a large bull elephant kicking and spraying mud in a waterhole was judged to be the best picture of 2007 in what has been the most successful, competitive event in the competition's 43-year history.The judging panel, which included some of the world's best nature photographers and most respected wildlife experts, spent three months deliberating over a record 32,000 entries from 78 countries.Debbie Sage, Competition Manager said, 'This year's winners have gone to great lengths to capt ...

Pentax beats the shakes 2007-10-24 13:18:00 WHEN I first studied photography at school in the late 1970s the SLR camera of choice was the Pentax K1000, a robust manual workhorse that sold for a reasonable price.Thirty years later Pentax is aiming for the same serious-amateur market with the 6.1-megapixel K100D Super digital SLR.Like the K1000, it is quite robust, has manual controls -- though it also has all the auto options you'd expect on a modern digital camera -- and is reasonably priced.Pentax SLRs have lost a lot of ground over the years to Canon and Nikon, so the price has to be good. At retail, you can expect to get the body for about $650.This is much more affordable than the nearest Canon model, the 8.2-megapixel EOS 30D, that sells for about $1400.But apples for apples, it's up against the 6.1-megapixel Nikon D40, priced at about $750.Dave Bullardmore : news ...

In the Aisles at PhotoPlus 2007 2007-10-24 13:09:00 When covering a show as big (and noisy) as last week's PhotoPlus Expo in New York City, it's easy to overlook some of the lower-key products tucked away in the various corners of the show floor. To be sure, the gear that grabbed the most attention at PhotoPlus 2007 was at the front of the hall where Nikon's new flagship digital SLR, the D3, and Canon's new top-of-the-line DSLR, the EOS 1Ds Mark III, were making their debuts.One of the biggest stories of the show was, undoubtedly, whether the Nikon or the Canon booth – which were located directly next to each other – was drawing more foot traffic.Dan Havlikmore : pdnonline ...

SellPoint Announces Syndication of Dynamic Online Product Tours for PENTAX 2007-10-24 13:02:00 Online Shoppers Spend a Total of 500,000 Minutes Viewing Feature-Rich PENTAX ToursPLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SellPoint, Inc., the leading provider of online video product tours, announced today new results from its work with PENTAX to develop and syndicate dynamic product tours for the company’s lines of digital SLR and waterproof cameras. Through SellPoint’s industry-leading syndication network, the digital video product tours appear on every online retail site that sells these PENTAX cameras including Amazon, Best Buy and B&H Photo, among others. In the past year, shoppers have chosen to watch the online product tours for nearly 500,000 minutes, and spent an average of more than three minutes interacting with each tour.more : biz.yahoo ...

Depth of field: The small-sensor difference 2007-10-24 13:00:00 Having struggled on many occasions to explain the difference between cameras sensors the size of a full frame of 35mm film and the vastly more common smaller sensors, I thought I'd point readers toward this lucid explanation of one aspect by Canon tech guru Chuck Westfall in his October column with the Digital Journalist. One reason you might want to pay attention: the vast majority of digital SLRs use smaller sensors than film SLRs, though Canon and Nikon have some high-end exceptions.Westfall details in his article how depth of field changes in relation to sensor size. I'm drawing attention to the issue as an excuse to explain why a common practice in the camera business raises my hackles. Stephen Shanklandmore : news ...

Hasselblad deep-sixing H2 hybrid camera 2007-10-23 14:25:00 Hasselblad, a manufacturer of high-end medium-format cameras, is dropping its H2 product line, a move that spotlights the company's transition from film camera roots to its digital future.The H2 can record images on either film or a digital sensor, but there wasn't sufficient demand for the product, so the company is devoting more resources to its more popular digital-only H3D family, Hasselblad Chief Executive Christian Poulsen said in an announcement to customers Monday. Stephen Shanklandmore : news ... Hybrid

Camera Attachment rotates digital SLRs. 2007-10-23 14:19:00 October 23, 2007 - Constructed of T6061 and T7075 aircraft aluminum, Pro-Digital Camera Rotating System (Pro-DCRS) accommodates any DSLR or 35 mm camera. Fully functioning bracket comes with Universal Camera Mounting Plate, built-in tripod/ballhead mount, and quick-release plate for out-of-the-box readiness. Integral 2 Point Sure-Lock rotating system glides on Delrin® components, providing smooth and silent 90° rotation while locking firmly into place. thomasnet ...