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Olympus aims for 20 pct Digital SLR camera share 2007-10-18 15:21:00 TOKYO (Reuters) - Olympus Corp (7733.T) said it aims for a global share of 20 percent or more in the digital single lens reflex camera market in five years, more than doubling its current share in a sector dominated by Canon Inc (7751.T) and Nikon Corp (7731.T). Digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras, high-end models with interchangeable lenses, are the most lucrative segment of the digital camera market."In the mid- to long-term, we will strive for a 20 percent market share or more to become one of the top three SLR makers," Olympus Imaging Corp President Masaharu Okubo told a news conference on Wednesday.Olympus Imaging is the camera unit of Olympus.Okubo said Olympus's share in the digital SLR camera market is expected to come to around 7 to 8 percent in the year to March 2008.Competition is heating up among high-end camera makers after consumer electronics titans Sony Corp (6758.T) and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd (6752.T) launched their first digital SLR models last ye ...

The Best Digital SLRs Under $800 2007-10-18 14:59:00 If you've only taken pictures with a point-and-shoot before, you're in for a pleasant surprise with these value-priced DSLRs.Not so long ago, if you wanted to capture high-quality photos like the pros, you'd have to save up your pennies to buy a pricey sophisticated digital SLR that weighed a ton. But now a whole new class of smaller budget-oriented DSLRs offers professional-quality features and performance for around $700.If you've only taken pictures with a point-and-shoot before, you're in for a pleasant surprise with these models; it's like using an entirely different species of camera. Even the most basic DSLRs have remarkable speed with virtually no shutter lag, along with a range of features, extended battery life, and manual controls. These attributes will not only make you a better photographer, but they'll also make taking pictures more fun. For more information : laptopmag ...

Olympus Introduces New Accessories 2007-10-18 14:43:00 Olympus Imaging Corporation (President Masaharu Okubo) has announced plans for the release of accessories, including electronic flahes, eye cups and a power battery holder, for the Olympus E-System of interchangeable-lens digital SLR cameras.The new FL-50R and FL-36R Electronic Flashes add wireless multi-flash photography capability (when used with the forthcoming E-3 D-SLR camera). To help users make the most of the outstanding performance available from these new flashes, Olympus will also be releasing a variety of accessories to expand, enhance, and improve their lighting effects.Also scheduled for release this year are the DE-P3 and DE-N3 Diopter-Correcting Eye Cups, which extend the diopter correction range towards the positive side and negative side respectively. When these eye cups are used, the diopter correction range of the camera body can be extended to cover from -6 to +4m-1.In addition, Olympus also plans to release various dedicated accessories for the E-3 camera at the s ...

Fine-Tuning Exposure with a Digital Camera's Metering System 2007-10-18 14:21:00 Your camera's exposure metering system is a tireless friend that keeps plugging away, calculating its reckoning of the correct exposure (based on parameters you set) regardless of whether you choose to pay attention or not. It's available whether you're setting exposure manually or using one of the programmed or priority modes. You can't really turn off the exposure meter completely when the camera is on - although it might go to sleep after a few seconds of inactivity. Even then, as soon as you tap the shutter release button, a sleeping meter wakes up, looks at the current view through the lens, and reports its findings.How does metering work?The reason dSLR (digital single lens reflex) exposure meters are so accurate is that they interpret the actual light passing through the lens, which is flipped upward by the mirror toward the viewfinder (or sideways in the case of cameras like those in the Olympus E series). Some of the light is used for viewing, and some is used to measure t ... Digital Camera

Olympus Zuiko Digital SWD lenses 2007-10-18 13:37:00 Olympus launch lenses - Olympus are bolstering their E-System with new Zuiko Digital lens featuring the Supersonic Wave Drive AF system.To accompany the release of the E-3 professional D-SLR, Olympus is expanding its range of Zuiko Digital lenses, which are compatible with all Four Thirds System-based camera bodies. Among the new lenses are the astounding Zuiko Digital SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) models which boast the world’s fastest autofocus speeds and represent a new benchmark for professional versatility and performance.With its range of Zuiko Digital lenses, Olympus has the widest line-up of fully digital lenses available today. Each lens is specifically made to meet the unique demands of digital image capture and features near telecentric construction to ensure highest-quality results. Thanks to compliance with the Four Thirds Standard, Zuiko Digital lenses are also considerably lighter and more compact than their conventionally designed counterparts.For more information : eph ...

Grays of Westminster call for Nikon equipment 2007-10-18 13:33:00 Nikon equipment wanted - Grays of Westminster are on the look out for mint or near mint examples of Nikon equipment.We will take equipment as part exchange for new Nikon equipment or for a straight sale. The prices that we will offer depend upon the condition of the equipment and, of course, its functionality.We are looking for the following items, although you are more than welcome to call and ask about any other Nikon equipment that you may also wish to sell or part exchange and we will be happy to make you our best offer.For more information : ephotozine ...

Realviz showcase products at PhotoPlus Expo 2007-10-18 13:31:00 Realviz, a leader in image processing software development, will be showcasing their latest technological advancements at this year's PhotoPlus show, which takes place in New York, USA from 18.-20. October 2007. Designed for professionals in the photographic and imaging industries, PhotoPlus Expo showcases the latest advances in photography, both traditional and digital. At PhotoPlus 2007, the Realviz team will be demonstrating the Realviz HDR Imaging Studio, unveiled in June 2007, as well as Realviz Stitcher Unlimited 5.6, which became available in May of this year.more :ephotozine ...

NIKON D SERIES RANKS HIGHEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH DIGITAL SLR CAMERAS 2007-10-18 13:21:00 MELVILLE, N.Y. (October 18, 2007) – Nikon D Series Cameras rank “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Digital SLR cameras,” according to the latest J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Digital Camera Satisfaction StudySM. On a 1,000-point scale, Nikon’s D series digital SLR cameras earned a score of 822 index points, making them the highest-ranked camera line among digital SLRs in four areas of customer satisfaction: picture quality, performance, operation, and appearance and styling.“We are thrilled to have received this prestigious honor from J.D. Power and Associates. This study represents the true voice of consumers and Nikon is proud to receive a highest ranking,” said Edward Fasano, general manager for Marketing, SLR Systems Products, at Nikon Inc. “Nikon engineers work extremely hard to design and develop digital SLR cameras that offer extraordinary image quality and performance. Every Nikon digital SLR camera is designed first for the end user’s requirements. So, whe ...

SONY TO LAUNCH ALPHA 700 SLR DIGITAL CAMERA ONE WEEK EARLY 2007-10-18 13:11:00 TOKYO, Oct 18, 2007 (AsiaPulse via COMTEX) -- SNE | charts | news | PowerRating -- Sony Corp. (TSE:6758) said Wednesday that it will introduce its Alpha 700 SLR (single-lens reflex) digital camera on November 9, one week earlier than planned. The move was motivated by "favourable reviews from retailers and consumers at hands-on exhibitions," according to an official at the firm. Preparations for the mass manufacturing process have been smooth. more : tradingmarkets ... Sony

An EOS-1D Mark III autofocus fix is on the way 2007-10-18 13:07:00 Beginning October 17 in the U.S. and presumably other regions as well, Canon began informing EOS-1D Mark III owners that a fix for the camera's AI Servo autofocus problems has been developed. Chuck Westfall, Canon USA's Director of Media and Customer Relationship, says that Canon USA staff at their factory service centres, call centre as well as pro market field representatives (including those at the PhotoPlus Expo trade show in New York City starting today) have been briefed on the fix and are able to speak about it to EOS-1D Mark III shooters. We spoke with Westfall this morning about what customers are being told regarding the fix. In FAQ form, here's what we learned.more : robgalbraith ...

EXPODISC Digital White Balance Filter 52mm 2007-10-18 00:50:00 EXPODISC White Balance Filter 52mm in stock! Price £37.45 + Vat.EXPODISC offer two versions of the digital white balance filter:White Balance Filter, White Balance Solution for Digital Cameras & Digital Video. A custom white balance using this filter before exposure ensures colours are recorded accurately, saving hours of work correcting images on the computer.Warm Balance Filter, as above, but with a slight bias to produce warmer skin tones. ExpoDisc filters are available in sizes from 52 to 82mm and 4x4 for use in filter holders. They are supplied with a neck-strap, pouch and CD.Prices start from £37.45 + Vat.more : flaghead , expodisc ...

Only two more week till the end of the "Summer Dreams" photo contest. 2007-10-18 00:03:00 Sigma Corporation of America is pleased to announce its third photo contest “Summer Dreams.” This contest is for U.S. residents only. All entries must be received by Sigma Corporation of America by September 30, 2007. The Winners will be announced October 31, 2007. Please follow the links on the left for contest details, eligibility information, and entry forms.For more information : sigmaphoto ...

Visit us at Photo Plus Expo, October 18-20, 2007, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in NYC, Booth 1144. 2007-10-17 23:59:00 Sigma Corporation of America is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Photo Plus Expo, October 18-20, 2007, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, Booth 1144. We will display the latest Sigma products, including the 18-200mmm F3.5-6.3 OS (Optically Stabilized) zoom lens, and new HSM lenses for Nikon digital cameras and lenses for Four Thirds system digital cameras, and the new EF530 DG flash units, as well as the SD14 digital SLR and other current Sigma lenses.We will also display prints of comparison images made by the Sigma SD14 camera and two models of other major brands of digital SLRs. You can see for yourself how the image quality of the Sigma SD14 compares to that of the other cameras.This will also be the first opportunity to see and experience the new Sigma PhotoPro Demo CD featuring Photo Pro v3.0 software and a selection of X3F raw image files made with the SD14 camera. It will help illustrate the image quality of the SD14 camera, powered ...

SanDisk Introduces 8-Gigabite SanDisk Extreme III SDHC Card 2007-10-17 14:34:00 NEW YORK, N.Y., OCTOBER 17, 2007 – More capacity and fast transfer speeds are the chief benefits of the SanDisk Extreme® III 8-gigabyte (GB)1 SDHC™ (SD High-Capacity) flash memory card, which was introduced today by SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK). This and other imaging products from SanDisk will be displayed in Booth 1808 at PhotoPlus 2007 International Conference & Expo, which opens Thursday at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.The 8GB SDHC card will be packaged with a SanDisk MicroMate™ USB 2.0 Reader – a $20 value – so that users have a one-stop solution for capturing, storing and transferring their images. The bundled card and reader are expected to ship within the next 30 days to U.S. retailers at a suggested price of $179.99. It will also be available in Europe.An 8GB SanDisk Extreme III SDHC card can store more than 4,000 high-resolution pictures or up to 16 hours of MPEG 4 video2. The card has a read/write speed of 20 megabytes per second, thus providing rap ...

Review: Anthropics Portrait Professional 6 2007-10-17 14:25:00 Photo retouching is a time-consuming and highly skilled process that usually requires years of practice and considerable proficiency with applications such as Adobe Photoshop.With Portrait Professional, you can achieve similar magazine cover-quality portraits by simply marking out a few key points and moving some slider controls.The application is based on a model of human faces that has been pre-trained by examining photos of hundreds of people, of varying levels of attractiveness, in well-shot portraits. With this database of facial knowledge, the software takes your original photo and makes adjustments to balance and subtly shape the subject's facial features while also improving on lighting and reducing camera defects.Paul Monckton, Personal Computer WorldFor more information : pcw ...