January 2007

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January 1, 2007
 
Happy New Year!

We would like to wish all of our visitors and contributors a Happy New Year!  PictureCorrect has experienced tremendous growth during 2006 and we would like to thank all of our readers who have made this site possible.  We wish you the very best in 2007 and please visit us often during the new year.

January 2, 2006
 
How White Balance Works in Photography

Jennifer Clarkson explains white balance and says, "The term “white balance” originates from the world of video imaging where a device (waveform monitor) was used to match or “balance” the signals from the camera’s red, green, and blue channels to make accurate whites under various lighting conditions, thus balancing your white. In this article, we’ll use “white balance” for digital cameras in a similar sense: the process of measuring your light source’s colour temperature accurately, based on your lighting conditions, and using that information to correctly balance your whites and colours."          Full Article

January 2, 2006
 
Canon Pixma Pro9000

Canon Press Release Excerpt:
The PIXMA Pro9000 Photo Printer uses Canon’s high-performance, high-density 6,144 nozzle print head to deposit precise and constant 2-picoliter ink droplets – delivering approximately 11-million droplets per square inch** – to produce impressively detailed prints with remarkable quality and speed. This eight-ink printer features a wide color space that rivals positive film and delivers vivid coloration and high glossiness.         Full Review

January 2, 2006
 
Canon Pixma Pro9500

Canon Press Release Excerpt:
Ten individual tanks of Canon’s long lasting, Lucia branded pigment based inks and Canon’s 7,680 nozzle print head (compared with the competitor’s 1440 nozzle print head*) and Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) technology are at the core of this top-performance photo printer. These Lucia inks – photo black, matte black and gray as well as cyan, magenta, yellow, photo cyan, photo magenta, red and green – are precisely placed by the PIXMA Pro9500 Photo Printer in three-picoliter droplets (min.) to create photographs and other works of art that are rich in detail, texture and tone.            Full Review

January 2, 2006
 
Sony DCR-DVD505

Sony News Release Excerpt:
The new DCR-DVD505 and DCR-DVD405 DVD Handycam models support an optional wireless microphone that can be clipped to your subject while shooting. The microphone then amplifies the center channel sound in the camcorder's Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound system. Thanks to Bluetooth technology, voices and sounds can be recorded wirelessly at distances up to 100 feet.         Full Review

January 3, 2006
 
Pentax Optio E30 Initial Review

Pentax Press Release Excerpt:
Featuring AA battery compatibility, the Optio E30 is a convenient travel companion that uses less power and captures up to approximately 200 photos with alkaline batteries or 760 shots with lithium AA batteries. A helpful Green mode allows new digital camera users to enjoy effortless picture-taking, while additional features include a large 2.4 inch LCD monitor, a 3X optical zoom, and 11 MB of built-in memory.         Initial Review

January 2, 2006
 
Sony DCR-DVD305

Sony News Release Excerpt:
In total, Sony is introducing five new DVD Handycam camcorders. Across the DVD line, you find Carl Zeiss optics for exceptional video quality, improved menu functions and access controls for greater ease of use, and enhanced digital still functionality. DCR-DVD305 has the above-mentioned features and adds Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound capability. Supplied with a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound microphone, USB 2.0, and Memory Stick Duo media slot. Available in February for about $700.          Full Review

January 2, 2006
 
Sony DCR-DVD205

Sony News Release Excerpt:
"Nothing preserves memories better than moving images with sound," said Linda Vuolo, director for camcorder products at Sony Electronics. "We are offering new enhancements to both audio and video performance in our 2006 product line." DCR-DVD205 adds a one-megapixel Advanced HAD CCD, one-megapixel digital still images, 2.7-inch wide (16:9) touch panel SwivelScreen LCD, and digital still image capture in 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios. Available in February for about $600.          Full Review

January 2, 2006
 
Sony DCR-DVD105

Sony News Release Excerpt:
Sony is taking the lead in bringing the focus on audio performance to the camcorder market with its new 2006 Handycam ® models. DCR-DVD105 provides the benefits of recording video directly to -R/-RW/+RW DVD media. 680K-pixel Advanced HAD ™ CCD, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar ® lens, 2.5-inch hybrid SwivelScreen ™ touch panel LCD, and color viewfinder. Available in February for about $500.           Full Review

January 2, 2006
 
Sony DCR-SR100

Sony News Release Excerpt:
DCR-SR100 has 30GB hard disk drive storage and built-in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Supports an optional Bluetooth microphone for enhanced center channel sound. Three-megapixel Advanced HAD CCD, three-megapixel, digital still capture in 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios, built-in flash, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, 2.7-inch wide (16:9) touch panel SwivelScreen LCD, and supplied DVD burning software. Available in May for about $1,100.           Full Review

Camera Reviews
Casio Zoom EX-Z750
Casio EX-Z600
Casio Exilim EX-Z60
Casio Exilim EX-Z850
Casio Exilim EX-Z5
Fujifilm Finepix F30
Fujifilm Finepix V10
HP Photosmart R725

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