July 2005

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July 15, 2005
 
Review Posted for the HP R817

HP Press Release Excerpt:
A choice of 15 unique shooting modes including action, landscape, beach and theatre mode, gives users a definitive solution for any scenario. The new ‘theatre mode’, for example, makes it easier to capture correctly exposed true-to-life photographs of concerts and performances at the touch of a button. Photographers can use this feature together with the extended zoom to get up close and personal, no matter where they are sitting.       Read More

July 16, 2005
 
Konica Minolta Announces Release of the DiMAGE X1

Konica Minolta announced the release of a new ultra-compact digital camera with anti-shake technology that packs an amazing 8 megapixels.

“The sophisticated design of the new DiMAGE X1 will appeal to consumers who not only value amazing performance, but also appreciate ease of use, familiarity and comfort in hand,” said Paul Zakrzewski, Director of Product Management for Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc.       Read More

July 16, 2005
 
Konica Minolta Announces Release of the Maxxum 5D

Today, Konica Minolta introduced their new Maxxum 5D digital camera, it is a 6 megapixel digital SLR camera that also has their new anti-shake technology.

“The new Maxxum 5D combines Konica Minolta’s advanced technologies and greater ease of use into an even smaller and more lightweight design,” said Paul Zakrzewski, Director of Product Management for Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. “While the camera’s high-performance functions will satisfy the demanding and creative techniques of photography enthusiasts, the core of this new camera is its ease of use and familiar lever and knob operation with a basic level of control that makes it ideal even for casual digital photographers looking for their first step up to digital SLR photography.”       Read More

July 16, 2005
 
Konica Minolta Announces Release of New "DT" Lenses

Today, Konica Minolta announced three new interchangeable lenses that were designed for their Maxxum line of digital cameras.  These three lenses will compliment their line of lenses already available.

“Today’s digital photographers require the same versatility and high quality images that they’ve come to expect with their Maxxum 35mm cameras in the past,” said Paul Zakrzewski, Director of Product Management for Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc.       Read More

July 17, 2005
 
Digital Camera Shipments will Set Record in 2005

The digital camera market isn't too saturated yet according to a recent study done by Info Trends.  Their studies show that 22.2 million cameras were shipped in 2004, and they expect that number to grow over the next two years.

Info Trends/Cap Ventures Press Release Excerpt:
(Weymouth, MA) July, 14 2005... The North American digital camera market hit another high point in terms of unit shipments for 2004, growing 27% over 2003 to reach 22.2 million cameras shipped. The market is expected to grow once again to reach 26 million cameras in 2005, but at a slower pace of 16%. The market will peak in 2006 when it reaches just under 28 million cameras, and will begin to decline thereafter.         Read More

July 18, 2005
 
New Photoshop Tutorial - Soften the Edges

This tutorial is to help you learn how to give a photo a soft edge. 

This technique is mainly used for collages, but it can also be used for displays, reports, or just to make a picture more pleasing to the eye.  Once you have your photo open in photoshop:       Read More

July 18, 2005
 
Belkin Announces USB Anywhere

Belkin announced the release of their new USB Anywhere which allows you to transfer photos from your digital camera to a hard drive without a computer.  They will begin shipping the device on October 14, 2005.

Belkin Press Release Excerpt:
With Belkin’s new USB Anywhere, you can now transfer your songs, photos, and files from one mass-storage device (media reader, digital camera, hard drive) to another—without a computer.
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July 18, 2005
 
Shutterfly Makes Online Photo Processing Easier

Shutterfly Press Release Summary:
Shutterfly, PC Magazine’s “Editors’ Choice* for best photo-printing service,” today announced multiple enhancements to its already “extremely easy navigation,” including a customized viewing experience, a new picture “film strip,” ability to mark “favorite” pictures and powerful new search functionality. Designed to help customers keep their fast-growing collections of digital images organized, these new ways to view and find pictures make the Shutterfly service even more intuitive and faster to use.   Read More

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