July 2005

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July 12, 2005
 
Camera Reviews Posted for the Pentax Optio S55

Pentax Press Release Excerpt:
Two more Pentax digital cameras have been announced that follow in the no experience required tradition that makes digital a little less daunting for newcomers. 

The Pentax Optio S55 delivers powerful 5.0 megapixel resolution, a 3X optical zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD monitor.  Easy to understand and use, the Optio S55 features a Help mode that displays function explanations to reduce operating manual dependency.  Read More

July 13, 2005
 
Kodak to Start Making Image Sensors for Digital Cameras

Kodak Press Release Excerpt:
Eastman Kodak Company reached another milestone in its digital growth strategy with the announcement of innovative new image sensors for mass-market products such as camera phones and digital still cameras. The company also announced important new alliances that will extend its reach in the market for image sensors.

“Taken as a whole, today’s announcements further demonstrate Kodak’s commitment to participate in high-growth consumer markets as a major components supplier,” said Mary Jane Hellyar.  “As a leader in the development of advanced Intellectual Property for image sensor design, Kodak will continue to take active steps and form key alliances to deploy this knowledge and experience into unique products for the market.       Read More

July 13, 2005
 
Walgreens Selects Snapfish to Host Photo Website

Walgreens awarded HP's Snapfish the contract to host their new photo printing website.  The new photo printing site is www.walgreens.com/photo.

Walgreens Press Release Excerpt:
The new site allows Walgreens customers to enjoy Snapfish's easy-to-use tools for online photo ordering, sharing and storage. Walgreens also is rolling out on a market-by-market basis the ability for customers to upload photos to the site and pick up prints at the Walgreens store of their choice in as little as one hour. The service will be available in all markets where Walgreens operates by September. Customers can also opt for mail delivery of prints made from their uploaded photos.       Read More

July 13, 2005
 
New Photoshop Tutorial - How to Enlarge a Photo

This tutorial is to help you learn how to blow-up or enlarge a picture.  You might wish to do this to make a bigger print or for numerous other reasons. 

Photoshop does a pretty good job but you will still lose a bit of sharpness depending on how much larger you make the photo.  Ok, once you have your photo open in photoshop:
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July 14, 2005
 
Canon Makes Photography Tips Website

Canon has put together a very valuable website for digital photographers called Enjoy! Digital SLR camera.

The website really does have some very valuable information, lessons, and tips for using a single lens reflex camera.  Their tips are mostly for their own Canon cameras, but the information is still very helpful.       Read More

July 14, 2005
 
SanDisk to Supply TransFlash Memory Cards to Kyocera KX5

The SanDisk Corporation announced today that Kyocera Wireless is going to use the SanDisk TransFlash Storage Card in their new Kyocera Slider Remix™ KX5 mobile phone.

Sandisk Press Release Excerpt:
The advanced KX5 features a 2-inch TFT color display, a music player with three-dimensional stereo sound, video capture capabilities, and a digital camera with 1.3-megapixel resolution. The phone will be packaged and sold* with a SanDisk TransFlash card. The card slot in the handset can also accommodate high-capacity TransFlash cards that SanDisk offers at retail.      Read More

July 15, 2005
 
Rollei Announces Release of the dp6200

This month, Rollei announced the release of the Rollei dp6200, a compact six megapixel digital camera.  Despite being so small, the dp6200 has a big 2.5" screen. 

From the description in the press release it sounds like it will mainly be a camera for beginners, but the release also says that it will have numerous manual control options.       Read More

July 15, 2005
 
HP Announces New Record Breaking Printers

HP Press Release Excerpt:
"Today marks a milestone in HP's 21-year printing history," said Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president, Imaging and Printing Group, HP. "This technology is the next step in our business transformation - the master key that unlocks new market opportunities and further growth in our printer business.

Today's announcement will create a new perspective and experience around printing in the home, in the office and for the entire industry needing digital prints."          Read More

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