September 2007

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September 5, 2007
 
Epson Picturemate Zoom PM 290 Initial Review

Epson News Release Excerpt:
For people who want a quick and easy way to print stacks of durable, professional quality photos, Epson America Inc. is launching its newest line of compact photo printers. PictureMate Zoom is the perfect companion to any digital camera, enabling consumers to easily print professional quality 4"x6" photos at home or on the go, day or night, with or without a computer. The PictureMate Zoom produces borderless 4"x6" prints in as fast as 37 seconds - more than 17 percent faster than the previous generation and also faster than all other small format printers without losing quality.         Initial Review

September 5, 2007
 
Epson Picturemate Dash PM 260 Initial Review

Epson News Release Excerpt:
Getting the best prints possible is automatic with PictureMate. With Epson's industry leading Auto Photo Correction, PictureMate Dash automatically adjusts photos to correct improperly lit images. It's like having a trained lab technician inside the printer to fine-tune photos. Additionally users can remove red eye or enhance colors using these printers without a computer and preview all changes immediately to see the results before printing.          Initial Review

September 6, 2007
 
Sony Unveils the New Alpha DSLR-A700

The Sony Alpha DSLC-A700 is a 12.2 megapixel digital SLR camera and is the successor to the popular Alpha A100 model. It is aimed at photo enthusiasts or serious photo hobbyists. The new A700 incorporates image stabilization in the camera body, magnesium allow construction, a 3.0" LCD, fourteen creative styles, and Sony's Dynamic Range Optimizer. The camera body will start shipping in October for about $1,400.         Initial Review

September 6, 2007
 
Travel Photography Planning and Preparation

Simon Kirwan writes, "So you’ve finally got round to it – you’re off on that trip of a lifetime, trekking to Everest Base Camp, hiking the Inca Trail to Macchu Piccu, backpacking to India or overlanding across Africa. Naturally enough, you expect to produce a fabulous photographic record of the trip, that will have Lonely Planet and The Rough Guide beating a path to your tent, pleading to publish your images that capture the essence of world travel. After all, if you’re going to places like Asia, Africa and South America, you can’t fail, right?"          Full Article

September 10, 2007
 
Image Stabilization and Vibration Control

WA Davies writes, "These days, many consumer cameras come with built-in vibration control. More expensive cameras may move vibration control to the lens. Vibration control works by sensing camera shake (caused by your hands when you hold the camera), and moving the lens (or sensor) to compensate. Vibration control is certainly a good thing, allowing a photographer to capture a sharper image than would otherwise be possible. And without the weight and inconvenience of a tripod."          Full Article

September 13, 2007
 
New Ponte Vecchio Wallpaper from Florence, Italy

This Ponte Vecchio photo was taken by Valentino Massaro. The Ponte Vecchio is a Medieval bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy. To see more photos from Valentino’s amazing work, please visit his flickr photo stream under the name of sistemalimbico. This wallpaper is available in screen resolution sizes of 1024 x 768 up to 2560 x 1600; the links to the different sizes are at the top of the page. This photo was captured with a Nikon D70s which has been succeeded by the Nikon D80.          Full Sizes

September 13, 2007
 
Epson Releases New Stylus Pro Wide Format Printers

The Epson Stylus Pro 4880, 7880, and 9880 are wide format ink-jet printers designed to achieve even higher levels of print quality than previous models with new print head technology. The Stylus Pro 4880 can print photos 17" wide, the 7880 can print photos 24" wide, and the 9880 can print photos 44" wide. They use eight ink colors and print at a resolution of 2,880 x 1,440 dpi with HD screening technology.          Initial Review

September 13, 2007
 
Epson Releases New 64" Wide Format Printer

The Epson Stylus Pro 11880 is a 64-inch wide format ink-jet photo printer designed for creative professionals, commercial print shops and photographic labs. It features new advanced print head technology, 360 smart nozzles per inch, 2,880 x 1,440 dpi resolution, 9-channel ink system, and HD screening technology. The 11880 will be available in October 2007 for about $14,995.           Initial Review

September 14, 2007
 
Setting the Mood in Photography

Andy Long writes, "What it means to capture the mood of what’s in front of you can be subjective, changing from one photographer to the next. For me, it’s all about the feeling of being there, of taking the viewer to the location of the photo to feel like I did when the shot was taken. When you experience these sensations as you’re taking the shot, you know the viewer will, too, as s/he looks at the image. Just as a person can have varying moods, so too, can a photograph. Either can experience a feeling of intense action, solitude, serenity, or danger."         Full Article

September 15, 2007
 
Shopping for Photo Printers

Michael Stollery writes, "As more and more of us have turned to digital photography there has been a huge surge in demand for printers that can deliver photo print quality reproduction that we have been used to with a developer shop. With the development of improved technology delivering a wider range of printing options you will find a bedazzling array of photo quality printers to choose from so here we shall give you some sound advice as to what you should be looking for in a new photo printer."          Full Article

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