Tuesday, July 31, 2007

KammaGamma.com Launches

PhotographyBLOG writes: KammaGamma.com is a new digital photography website which focuses on the image quality of DSLR cameras.
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Microsoft photo standard comes into focus

IT Industry Today writes:
... Foveon, and ARM and Novatek Microelectronics, two companies whose chip designs are used for image processing in cameras. Earlier this year, Microsoft already won Standardization doesn't guarantee success, however. JPEG ...

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Foster-Miller Developing a 'SmartPark' System to Help Long-Haul Truckers Find Places to Rest

IT Industry Today writes:
... at the entrance and exit ramps to count vehicles entering and leaving the facility. Image processing software in the cameras will distinguish between trucks, tractors and other vehicles based on ...

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VIPS 7.12.3

IT Industry Today writes:
... 2002 11:31 PDT Updated: Fri, Jul 27th 2007 11:48 PDT About: VIPS is an image processing suite designed for extremely large images and colorimetry. It consists of a powerful re-usable ...

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What the Duck

PopPhoto Flash writes: (click to view at full size)Check out more photography-related comics by Aaron Johnson updated regularly at www.whattheduck.net...
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Nikon Coolpix L10

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ ImagingResource (added on 29 July’07)
The Nikon Coolpix L10 is an entry level digital point-and-shoot camera equipped with 5.0 million effective pixel and a 3x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 37.5-112.5mm). The camera is measuring in at 89.5 x 60.5 x 26 mm (3.5 x 2.4 x 1.0 in.), [...]
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KammaGamma.com: A New DSLR Image Quality Site

Digital Photography Journal writes: KammaGamma.com is a new digital photography website, aimed at producing in-depth, near engineering level based reviews of DSLR cameras. It focuses on the image quality of DSLR cameras and RAW software, brings unique and interesting information to the photographer. At the heart of KammaGamma.com are the unique world first DSLR image [...]
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Nikon CoolPix P4 Price Reduction

Digital Photography Journal writes: RitzCamera has reduced the price of Nikon CoolPix P4 from $399.99 to $179.99. The camera also qualifies for a Free Printer Offer and includes Free Shipping and No Sales Tax.

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Monday, July 30, 2007

Tip of the Day: Level With Me

PopPhoto Flash writes: Something small, plastic and green can fix one photo problem: keeping horizons straight. A double axis bubble level, which slips into your camera flash hot shoe, keeps horizons straight and simplifies set-up. It’s just like hanging a picture, and the...
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DIY: Cell Phone Pic Life Poster

PopPhoto Flash writes: This DIY from Techlife instructs you on how to create one of those cool collage Life Posters using only the free web program Picasa. This is a cool way to display similarly themed images unworthy of large solo prints. Showcasing...
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The F Stops Here: PopPhoto Flash Week in Review

PopPhoto Flash writes: • We told you how to improve you landscape shots, how to learn important lessons from you EXIF data, and how to keep your gear dry.• We test drove Photobot software and showed you a product that could help you...
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DIY: Cell Phone Pic Life Poster

PopPhoto Flash writes: This DIY from Techlife instructs you on how to create one of those cool collage Life Posters using only the free web program Picasa. This is a cool way to display similarly themed images unworthy of large solo prints. Showcasing...
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The F Stops Here: PopPhoto Flash Week in Review

PopPhoto Flash writes: • We told you how to improve you landscape shots, how to learn important lessons from you EXIF data, and how to keep your gear dry.• We test drove Photobot software and showed you a product that could help you...
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Letter of the Week: Virus-Free

PopPhoto Flash writes: From: Shawn King To: POP Editor Subject: The Photographer's Guide to Computers In your August issue, The Photographer's Guide to Computers article by Michael J. McNamara, has this line: Apple's nearly virus-free OS X10.4... Please inform Mr. McNamara that the...
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Sunday, July 29, 2007

Casio EX-Z1050 Review at DigitalCameraInfo

PhotographyBLOG writes: DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Casio EX-Z1050, a 10.1 megapixel digital camera which features a new 2.6-inch wide, 14:9 aspect ratio LCD display.
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Saturday, July 28, 2007

Olympus E-410 Review at TrustedReviews

PhotographyBLOG writes: TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Olympus E-410 DSLR camera.
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Canon S5 IS Review at Megapixel.net

PhotographyBLOG writes: Megapixel.net have reviewed the new Canon S5 IS ultra-zoom compact camera, which features a 12x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36-432mm, optical image stabilizer and 8 megapixel sensor.
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Friday, July 27, 2007

Letter of the Week: Virus-Free

PopPhoto Flash writes: From: Shawn King To: POP Editor Subject: The Photographer's Guide to Computers In your August issue, The Photographer's Guide to Computers article by Michael J. McNamara, has this line: Apple's nearly virus-free OS X10.4... Please inform Mr. McNamara that the...
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The F Stops Here: PopPhoto Flash Week in Review

PopPhoto Flash writes: • We told you how to improve you landscape shots, how to learn important lessons from you EXIF data, and how to keep your gear dry.• We test drove Photobot software and showed you a product that could help you...
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Speed Freak

PopPhoto Flash writes: Secure Digital High Capacity or SDHC cards have just hit the market, breaking the 2GB size barrier previously in place. These new cards have very limited backwards compatibility, but newer devices are beginning to adopt the new standard quickly. As...
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The Artist’s Guide to GIMP Effects

PhotographyBLOG writes: The Artist’s Guide to GIMP Effects is a beautiful 4-color book that shows how to harness all of the GIMP’s powerful features.
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Digital Back Swabs

PhotographyBLOG writes: Digital Back Swabs from VisibleDust remove unwanted dust and debris from the CCD surface of digital camera backs.
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Tip of the Day: Insurance

PopPhoto Flash writes: Photography can be an expensive hobby. But for some reason, many proud owners of top-of-the-line DSLRs and other expensive gear don't insure their equipment. Your renters and/or homeowners' insurance might cover your precious gear, but it might not. Call your...
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Scientific discovery for 3-D imaging

IT Industry Today writes:
... the electric field due to the topographic features. This can then be corrected using image processing, to provide a real-time relief map showing how the surface of the metallic droplets ...

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The Artist’s Guide to GIMP Effects

PhotographyBLOG writes: The Artist’s Guide to GIMP Effects is a beautiful 4-color book that shows how to harness all of the GIMP’s powerful features.
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Digital Back Swabs

PhotographyBLOG writes: Digital Back Swabs from VisibleDust remove unwanted dust and debris from the CCD surface of digital camera backs.
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Olympus E-510

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last update: Review by FourThirdsUser (added on 26 July’07)
The Olympus E-510 is the successor to the Olympus E-500 DSLR features 10.0 million effective pixel, 4/3 type Live MOS sensor, ISO ranging from 100-1600, Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection, 3fps with up to seven images in RAW buffer, and Live Preview on its 2.5”/6.4cm HyperCrystal [...]
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DALSA Reports Second Quarter 2007 Financial Result...

IT Industry Today writes:
... and services include image sensor components (CCD and CMOS); electronic digital cameras; vision processors; image processing software; and semiconductor wafer foundry services for use in MEMS, high-voltage semiconductors, image sensors ...

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Mercury Computer Systems Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Revenues of $59.5 Million and $223.7 Million, Respectively

IT Industry Today writes:
... Semi announced a collaboration to bring the P.A. Semi PWRficient processor to signal and image processing applications. By incorporating the PWRficient processor into its system designs, Mercury systems will take ...

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Thursday, July 26, 2007

Speed Freak

PopPhoto Flash writes: Secure Digital High Capacity or SDHC cards have just hit the market, breaking the 2GB size barrier previously in place. These new cards have very limited backwards compatibility, but newer devices are beginning to adopt the new standard quickly. As...
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New and Improved: How to Take Driving Pictures

PopPhoto Flash writes: For the past several years, I've been playing around with taking pictures while driving. I know how that sounds - and I make it as safe as possible. Seriously! I attempted several setups until finding one that worked best. These...
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A clone of the Jawbreaker game in less than 128 lines of code.

IT Industry Today writes:
... the use of the , a small and very useful C++ library dedicated to image processing operations. In our case, we just use some functions of the CImg Library to ...

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Fujifilm FinePix S5800: Small camera - Big pictures

Digital Photography Review writes: Also announced today was Fujifilm's successor to its S5700 compact superzoom. Packing a 10x zoom and 8 megapixels, the S5800 also boasts ISO1600 capability and a 1cm Super Macro mode. Budding film-makers are well catered for with 640x480, 30fps movie capture featuring Electronic image stabilization and smooth 60fps LCD monitor and EVF. The S5800 will be available in Europe and Asia only from September 2007.
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Fujifilm Z10fd

PhotographyBLOG writes: The Fujifilm Z10fd is a 7.2 megapixel digital camera with a a Fujinon 3x optical Zoom lens and 2.5” LCD screen.
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Tip of the Day: Keep it Dry (Part 2)

PopPhoto Flash writes: If you drop your camera in fresh water, don't panic and don't turn it on!Instead, immediately remove the batteries and pop the camera in a plastic bag. Then fill the plastic bag with silica gel packets and seal it up....
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Fujifilm FinePix F50fd, Image Stabilized

Digital Photography Review writes: The Fujifilm F50fd has a lot to live up to, its the model to replace the F31fd, a camera we have raved about ever since we reviewed it as about the only compact camera you can use confidently at high sensitivities. The F50fd takes quite a jump from the F31fd's six megapixels, it now has twelve megapixels and that only makes us wonder if it will be able to match the F31fd's high ISO performance. The F50fd also features a mechanical CCD-shift image stabilization system, improved face detection, ISO 1600 at full image size and a 2.7" LCD monitor. The F50fd should be available in September at around $300.
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Fujifilm FinePix Z10fd; Face it, Beam it, Blog it

Digital Photography Review writes: Carrying the slightly odd 'Face it, Beam it, Blog it' tagline the new seven megapixel three times zoom ultra-compact Z10fd digital camera from Fujifilm looks very cool, especially in black (it is available in four more neon-like colors). Face it refers to face detection technology, which is kind of expected in a compact camera these days. Beam it indicates support for IrSimple InfraRed communication and Blog it, well pretty much goes without saying, it allows you, "the bloggers of the world", to produce 640x480 or 320x240 images straight in the camera (this used to be called email mode). The Z10fd should be available in September at around $200.
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Samsung i7 Review

PhotographyBLOG writes: The Samsung i7 is a new breed of all-in-one digital camera, music player and video recorder. The i7 features a large 3 inch touch screen LCD which rotates through 180 degrees, 7 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and integrated Portable Multimedia Player. The stylish i7 also has 450MB of internal memory and a unique World Tour Guide function. Can the Samsung i7 replace all of your digital devices and also be an effective camera? Mark Goldstein found out.
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Sony CyberShot DSC-H9

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ PopPhoto (added on 20 July’07)
The Sony CyberShot DSC-H9 (announced 29 Feb’07) is a 8.1 Megapixels point-and-shoot digital camera features 15x optical zoom, Super SteadyShot® Optical Image Stabilization, NightShot® Infrared System, Face Detection, and a 3.0″ LCD Screen. The camera runs on NP-BG1 Lithium Ion battery which able [...]
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Panasonic DMC-FX55

IT Industry Today writes:
... Venus Engine III greatly improves noise reduction, with picture noise removed in stages during image processing. Critical noise is analysed, and chromatic and luminance noise are reduced separately. The chromatic ...

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Wednesday, July 25, 2007

New NFL rule: pros to advertise Canon

Rob Galbraith DPI writes: New National Football League rules will require photographers to sport red vests with Canon and Reebok logos for the upcoming season.
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Book Review: Adobe Photoshop CS3 For Photographers by Martin Evening

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Eyeon debuts Fusion 5.2 VFX software

IT Industry Today writes:
... Cineon and OpenEXR formats; Fusions scriptable plug-ins allow for the design and running of image processing tools created in the Fusion Lua scripting engine; Python scripting has been added to ...

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Apple patent involves Core Imaging, GPU processing

IT Industry Today writes:
... filters, transitions, and effects packages called Image Units. Image Units provide centralized management for image processing plug-ins that can be shared across applications. Developers can create their own Image Units ...

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Olympus E-510

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ TrustedReviews (added on 24 July’07)
The Olympus E-510 is the successor to the Olympus E-500 DSLR features 10.0 million effective pixel, 4/3 type Live MOS sensor, ISO ranging from 100-1600, Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection, 3fps with up to seven images in RAW buffer, and Live Preview on [...]
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Alogent Marks 1,000 Days of Check 21 with the Signing of its 1000th Customer

IT Industry Today writes:
... presentment (including branches, ATMs, merchants, corporations and cash vaults), while optimizing electronic data and image processing and settlement. As the deposit automation market leader, Alogent's platform processes billions of payments ...

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DocuLex Releases Office Capture 4

IT Industry Today writes:
... Complete Document Scanning, Content Indexing and Image Processing Program for your Desktop Scanner or MFP Last Update: 10:24 AM ET Jul 24, ...

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Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Kodak C513 Uses CMOS Sensor

PhotographyBLOG writes: The Kodak C513 is an entry level digital camera that uniquely uses a 5 megapixel CMOS sensor.
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Panasonic DMC-FZ18

PhotographyBLOG writes: The Panasonic DMC-FZ18 digital camera features a 18x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28-504mm on a 35mm film camera.
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Panasonic DMC-FX55 and FX33

IT Industry Today writes:
... Venus Engine III greatly improves noise reduction, with picture noise removed in stages during image processing. Critical noise is analysed, and chromatic and luminance noise are reduced separately. The chromatic ...

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Today's Software Update Picks - Tuesday, July 24, 2007

IT Industry Today writes:
... window. ImageJ 1.3.9a Freeware Image Editor In Java ImageJ is a public domain Java image processing program inspired by NIH Image for the Macintosh. It runs, either as an online ...

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Leica M8 July 27th Firmware Update

PhotographyBLOG writes: A new firmware download for the Leica M8 camera will be made available on July 27th.
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Tip of the Day: Learn from your EXIF

PopPhoto Flash writes: Gone are the days when you needed to carry a notebook to record settings (shutter speed, f-stop, etc) while shooting. Yet another benefit of digital— Exif data— keeps track of it all for you. And not only does Exif data...
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Panasonic DMC-FZ18

Digital Photography Review writes: In addition to two new 'pocketable' compacts Panasonic has revealed the latest FZ series 'super zoom' model, the eighteen times optical zoom FZ18. This camera mates its (tiny) eight megapixel CCD to a lens which provides the equivalent of 28 to 504 mm on a 35 mm camera, plus it's optical image stabilization. Just like the compacts the FZ18 gets 'Intelligent Auto Mode', Face detection and automatic LCD backlight control. The FZ18 is (on paper) a compelling option considering how much glass you'd have to carry around to match it with a digital SLR (ignoring other factors such as high ISO performance, lens quality and focusing speed).
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Panasonic DMC-FX55 and FX33

Digital Photography Review writes: Panasonic has today launched two new eight megapixel FX series digital cameras, the DMC-FX55 and FX33. These two cameras are essentially the same albeit for the FX55's little front grip and larger three inch LCD monitor. Both cameras feature a 3.6x wide angle (28 - 100 mm) zoom lens with optical image stabilization and ISO sensitivity of 100 to 1600 at full image size (or for the very brave ISO 6400 'binned'). New features include an auto-brightness LCD (although it judges this from scene brightness, not a secondary sensor), face detection and 'Intelligent Auto Mode' which does almost everything (automatically selecting the correct scene mode, sensitivity, face detection etc.) except say 'cheese'.
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JVC Announces New 3CCD High Definition Hard Disk Drive Camcorder

IT Industry Today writes:
... increase horizontal and vertical resolution. As is the case with the GZ-HD7, the GZ-HD3's image processing is driven by JVC's HD Gigabrid Engine, which processes images from the progressive CCDs ...

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Olympus E-410

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last updated: Review & Sample Photos @ PhotographyBlog (added on 23 July’07)
The Olympus E-410 (released on 5 March’07) is the upgraded version of the Olympus E-400 Digital SLR features 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor, TruePic III processor, Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection, Dual memory card slots, 3fps with up to seven images in RAW [...]
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Photojournalist Completes Journey Across China, Signs Book Deal

Digital Photography Journal writes: American photojournalist Tom Carter completes groundbreaking 33-province journey across China

Epic trip lands book deal with Hong Kong publisher Blacksmith Books
Beijing, China – American photojournalist Tom Carter today announced the completion of a groundbreaking journey throughout all 33 Chinese provinces and autonomous regions, and took his place amongst the few living Westerners able to make the [...]
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Rick Sammon’s Digital Photography Tips

Digital Photography Journal writes: Ten excellent and very well presented digital photography video tips by Rick Sammon.



Shot on location in the Desert of Fire, NV
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Monday, July 23, 2007

Film In Digital Clothing

PopPhoto Flash writes: If you are a film photographer moving into the digital world, you most likely have a favorite film stock. Gone are the days hunting around for a fresh batch of Velvia or E100s, and the familiar look and feel, the...
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CheckFree Improves Check Image Processing Efficiency by Combining Check Capture and ACH Processing Capabilities

IT Industry Today writes:
New Workflow Solution Automates Check and ACH Return Handling ATLANTA, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CheckFree Corporation (Nasdaq: ) today announced it has integrated Source Capture Suite/

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Olympus E-410 Review

PhotographyBLOG writes: The Olympus E-410 is a 10 megapixel DSLR camera based on the Four Thirds standard. Marketed as the ultimate ‘travel’ DSLR, the E-410 weighs just 375 g (body only) and a measures 129.5 x 91 x 53 mm. The Olympus E410 features Live Preview, which allows you to frame the shot through the camera’s 2.5 inch LCD screen, in addition to using the more traditional optical viewfinder. The Olympus E-410 also offers a new image processing engine, 32 shooting modes and Supersonic Wave Filter. Is this the best Olympus DSLR camera yet? Gavin Stoker finds out.
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Leica Digital Modul R Firmware v1.3

PhotographyBLOG writes: Leica have released a firmware update, version 1.3, for the Leica Digital-Modul-R digital back.
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Boris Continuum Complete 5.0 for FxPlug Ships

IT Industry Today writes:
... design environment. No other plug-in set comes close to providing both the performance and image processing power for Apple Final Cut Studio than BCC 5.0 for FxPlug, said Boris Yamnitsky, ...

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Sunday, July 22, 2007

Sharp to Introduce 16 New Slim, Compact G-Series AQUOS LCD TVs in 26V- to 52V 1-inch Screen Sizes

IT Industry Today writes:
... 2. All models feature double-speed 120-Hz frame rate conversion LCD technology for superior fast-motion image processing. 3. High-contrast ratio of 2000:1 (living room contrast5 of 900:1) allowing viewers to enjoy ...

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Boris Continuum Complete 5.0 for FxPlug Ships

IT Industry Today writes:
... design environment. No other plug-in set comes close to providing both the performance and image processing power for Apple Final Cut Studio than BCC 5.0 for FxPlug, said Boris Yamnitsky, ...

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MFC D3D Application - Direct3D Tutorial Part III

IT Industry Today writes:
... training lessons and delivered fully functional financial and administrative data-intensive applications, as well as image processing and other calculation-intensive applications. Mr. Rivas has also managed Y2K remediation, large scale platform ...

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MFC D3D Application - Direct3D Tutorial Part III

IT Industry Today writes:
... training lessons and delivered fully functional financial and administrative data-intensive applications, as well as image processing and other calculation-intensive applications. Mr. Rivas has also managed Y2K remediation, large scale platform ...

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World's First Blu-ray Camcorders By Fall?

IT Industry Today writes:
... than look at the pictures. Hitachi, Ltd., developed 8cm BD/DVD drive and codec LSI, image processing LSI and 530 ten thousand pixel CMOS image sensors etc. as the basic technology ...

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Saturday, July 21, 2007

Canon EOS-1D Mark III v1.0.9 Firmware Update

PhotographyBLOG writes: Canon has developed a new firmware update, version 1.0.9, for the EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera.
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Fujifilm Updates Hyper-Utility Software

PhotographyBLOG writes: Fujifilm’s Hyper-Utility Software HS-V3 Ver.1.1b has just been released for Windows and Mac OS X.
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5 Megapixel Samsung G600 Camera Phone

PhotographyBLOG writes: The Samsung G600 is a slider mobile phone with a 5 megapixel camera.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ DigitalCameraInfo (added on 20 July’07)
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 (announced 31.01.07) is the successor of the TZ1 features 8.5 million effective pixels, 10x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 28-280mm LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR with built-in Image Stabilizer (MEGA O.I.S), and a 2.5″ LCD Screen. The camera is measuring in at 105 [...]
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Fujifilm FinePix S5700

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ TrustedReviews (added on 20 July’07)
The Fujifilm FinePix S5700 is a megazoom digital camera features 7.1 million effective pixels, 10x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 38-180mm), ISO 100 – 1600 sensitivity range, Supports xD-Picture Card and Secure Digital cards and a 2.5 inch LCD screen with 230,000 pixels. The camera [...]
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Boris Continuum Complete 5.0 for FxPlug Ships

IT Industry Today writes:
... design environment. No other plug-in set comes close to providing both the performance and image processing power for Apple Final Cut Studio than BCC 5.0 for FxPlug, said Boris Yamnitsky, ...

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Friday, July 20, 2007

Friday Fun: Simpsonize me!

PopPhoto Flash writes: Over the past 20 years, the Simpsons have turned several presidents, three Beatles, and countless celebrities into yellow cartoon versions of their former selves. Now as a promotion for the Simpsons movie (which opens next week), you can see what...
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World's First Blu-ray Camcorders By Fall?

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Canon to release firmware v1.0.9 for EOS-1D Mark III

Rob Galbraith DPI writes: Canon is planning to release a firmware update for the EOS-1D Mark III by the end of this month that's meant to improve the camera's AI Servo autofocus performance, provide a sharper zoomed view when playing back photos on the rear LCD, fix a bug that affects the operation of the Main Dial and Quick Control Dial and correct errors in the Italian and Simplified Chinese menus.
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Nikon takes top spot in digital SLR sales in Japan

Rob Galbraith DPI writes: A story in The Asahi Shimbun, one of Japan's national newspapers, says that Nikon has taken the lead in digital SLR sales over the past six months in the Japanese market, assuming the top spot from perennial sales leader Canon. The article quotes a report by a Tokyo research firm that puts Nikon at 47.5-percent market share, vs 36.5-percent for Canon, from January to June 2007.
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Hitachi to debut worlds 1st Blu-Ray camcorder this fall

IT Industry Today writes:
Hitachi to debut worlds 1st Blu-Ray camcorder this fall Tokyo (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - Hitachi Ltd. (TSE:6501) plans to release this fall

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Negevtech postpones Nasdaq IPO

IT Industry Today writes:
... a market where is has few competitors. The companys technology uses electro-optical imaging and image processing, designed to cost less than current wafer inspection systems. The companys founders, managing directors ...

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Win a Holiday to New Zealand!

PhotographyBLOG writes: The New Zealand Tourism Board are running a competition with the main prize of a 10 day, £5000 holiday for two to New Zealand.
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iStockphoto Partners with xcavator.net

PhotographyBLOG writes: iStockphoto has just joined CogniSign’s xcavator.net visual search portal.
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Thursday, July 19, 2007

The Foundry Gets All Fired Up for IBC 2007

IT Industry Today writes:
... Foundry will also be demonstrating its full range of visual ');" class=hotlink2>effects plug-ins and image processing tools on some of the industries leading ');" platforms. About The Foundry The Foundry ...

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Axis launches professional wireless network camera to meet increased market demands

IT Industry Today writes:
... of installation as well as secure communication. With its progressive scan sensor and advanced image processing, the AXIS 211W Network Camera provides superior image quality that meets the needs of ...

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Advanced Image Enhancement (AIE) Announces Licensing Agreement with Hologic

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JVC Announces New 3CCD High Definition Hard Disk Drive Camcorder

IT Industry Today writes:
... increase horizontal and vertical resolution. As is the case with the GZ-HD7, the GZ-HD3's image processing is driven by JVC's HD Gigabrid Engine, which processes images from the progressive CCDs ...

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Pentax K10D

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last Update: Review by ITReviews (added on 18 July’07)
Pentax K10D is Digital SLR camera (announced 13.09.06) featuring 10.2 effective megapixels, CCD-shift type Shake Reduction, a new Dust Removal (DR) system incorporating PENTAX-original Special Protect (SP) coating to help keep the CCD surface dust-free, and a shift mechanism to shake dust off the CCD. The [...]
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Out of sight

IT Industry Today writes:
... product family of In-Sight vision sensors unites the advantages of intelligent cameras and complex image processing systems. The sensors were integrated throughout the complete project, Elektronik claimed, because of the ...

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High resolution telecentric lens for 10X - 20X vision applications

IT Industry Today writes:
... thereby providing the vision engineer with the best possible image for repeatable and accurate image processing. Moritex is an internationally renowned manufacturer of fibre-optic illumination and optical lensing systems for ...

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The Tools for Accurate Seismic…

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Scientific Discovery Through V…

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Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Finding the right lock for cryptographic keys

IT Industry Today writes:
... father's company. In 1994, just as van Someren was finishing his dissertation (on video image processing), he discovered the Web. "So I wrote a Web browser," he says. "I called ...

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Aperture

PopPhoto Flash writes: Mac users can and should check out the free, 30-day trial download of Aperture. Aperture has changed the face of digital workflow, acting as both your organizing AND post-processing tool. Aperture allows for viewing and editing pictures in the same...
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New Epson wide-format printers announced in UK

Rob Galbraith DPI writes: Epson UK has announced three new wide format printers, the Stylus Pro 4880, 7880 and 9880.
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LP#TrayIconBuster

IT Industry Today writes:
... embedded systems and for desktop equipment. This includes operating systems, communication software, local networks, image processing, machine control, automation, etc. I have been using all kinds of microcontrollers and microprocessors ...

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 Review

PhotographyBLOG writes: The new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 digital compact camera is a radical departure from the norm. How many other cameras can you think of that offer a 3.5 inch, 921,000 pixel LCD screen, Wi-Fi connectivity, MP3 player, optical image stabilisation and 2Gb of internal storage? On the other hand the Sony G1 also has some more regular features in the shape of a 6 megapixel sensor and 3x zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm. To top it all off, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 has a suggested retail price of £449 / £600, putting it in direct competition with an entry-level DSLR with kit lens. Is the Sony G1 worth that hefty price premium? We find out in the world’s first online review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-G1.
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Canon 40D Imminent?

PhotographyBLOG writes: It looks like the much rumoured and long-awaited Canon 40D DSLR camera, successor to the popular EOS 30D model, may finally be arriving.
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SanDisk to announce new high-performance CF, SDHC today

Rob Galbraith DPI writes: Later this morning, SanDisk will introduce its fastest CompactFlash cards ever. They're part of the company's new Extreme Ducati Edition series that includes CompactFlash, SD Plus and a USB flash drive. We have a first look.
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GenArts to Showcase Sapphire Plug-ins at SIGGRAPH 2007

IT Industry Today writes:
... San Diego Convention Center. GenArts will feature Sapphire Plug-ins, a collection of over 200 image processing and synthesis ');" class=hotlink2>effects , on a wide range of host platforms in the ...

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Canon IXUS 950 IS Review at TrustedReviews

PhotographyBLOG writes: TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Canon IXUS 950 IS (also known as the SD850 IS), an 8 megapixel digital camera with 4x zoom, image stabilized lens equivalent to 35-140mm.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Tip of the Day: Household Items your Photos Can’t Live Without

PopPhoto Flash writes: Cameras, lights, and lenses can be expensive, but not everything in your bag has to cost a fortune. In fact, some of the most valuable gear might already be in your house. Garbage bag: Caught in a sudden downpour while...
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Photographers to Watch: Steve Strawn

PopPhoto Flash writes: Steve Strawn does interesting, exciting and clever things with photography- a medium which you can easily tell he has a firm technical grasp on. Which is exactly his problem, as he says I can’t transcend, I can’t look past the...
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DALSA to Report Second Quarter 2007 Financial Resu...

IT Industry Today writes:
... and services include image sensor components (CCD and CMOS); electronic digital cameras; vision processors; image processing software; and semiconductor wafer foundry services for use in MEMS, high-voltage semiconductors, image sensors ...

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Germany : Heinrich Hertzinstitute shows virtual shoe salon to CeBIT 2007

IT Industry Today writes:
... video scene on the screen. Into this picture owing to a highly developed 3-D image processing technology the different shoe models are brought in, in order to synthesize the appearance ...

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DALSA to Report Second Quarter 2007 Financial Resu...

IT Industry Today writes:
... and services include image sensor components (CCD and CMOS); electronic digital cameras; vision processors; image processing software; and semiconductor wafer foundry services for use in MEMS, high-voltage semiconductors, image sensors ...

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Visioneer Patriot 430 Scanner Receives Pick of the Year'' Award from Buyer's Laboratory Inc.

IT Industry Today writes:
... a wide range of performance areas. In the case of scanners, these include reliability, image processing features, ease of use, productivity, file sizes, media handling and value, among others. BLI ...

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Lenses offer 20X magnification

IT Industry Today writes:
... thereby providing the vision engineer with the best possible image for repeatable and accurate image processing. ...

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Scanning system checks complex moulding geometry

IT Industry Today writes:
... Firstsight Vision has introduced software which uses VisualApplets from Silicon Software to make programming image processing applications easy CGI said that its CSS 300 Cross Sectional Scanning Inspection System offers ...

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Home Cinema For Corporate Tycoons

IT Industry Today writes:
... improve the consistency of lighting across the projected image and 10-bit digital and analogue image processing. Using a proprietary 3-chip DLP design, Projection Design claim to have gone as far ...

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Pixelplus Unveils PO4010 CIF SoC Image Sensor

IT Industry Today writes:
... Additionally, the PO4010 reduces optical form factor, and also incorporates further advances in various image processing algorithms, including functionalities related to defect correction, lens shading correction, gamma correction, color correction ...

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DALSA to Report Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results on Thursday, July 26, 2007

IT Industry Today writes:
... and services include image sensor components (CCD and CMOS); electronic digital cameras; vision processors; image processing software; and semiconductor wafer foundry services for use in MEMS, high-voltage semiconductors, image sensors ...

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Monday, July 16, 2007

Fujifilm F47fd

PhotographyBLOG writes: The Fujifilm F47fd is the latest in Fujifilm’s range of advanced compact digital cameras.
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ReaConverter 5

PhotographyBLOG writes: ReaConverter 5.0 allows users to convert images, as well as edit them, creating high quality photos and drafts.
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Home Cinema For Corporate Tycoons

IT Industry Today writes:
... improve the consistency of lighting across the projected image and 10-bit digital and analogue image processing. Using a proprietary 3-chip DLP design, Projection Design claim to have gone as far ...

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Your face has 83 percent resemblance to Peking Roast Duck

IT Industry Today writes:
Presently in Japan, one of the hottest K-tai Web sites is , "Face checkie". Ah well, one of the silliest sites, I would say. By

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Your face has 83 percent resemblance to Peking Roast Duck

IT Industry Today writes:
Presently in Japan, one of the hottest K-tai Web sites is , "Face checkie". Ah well, one of the silliest sites, I would say. By

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European Markets For Image Guided Surgery And Surgical Navigation

IT Industry Today writes:
As minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) gradually phase out open invasive surgeries, image guided surgical (IGS) systems will experience greater uptake among surgeons. These devices provide

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Sunday, July 15, 2007

New Canon factory to make CMOS sensors for compact digital cameras

Rob Galbraith DPI writes: Canon has commenced construction of a CMOS sensor factory in Japan that will give it the capacity to begin producing sensors for some of its compact digital cameras, says a Reuters article.
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Inspiring Photo: Have a Break

Digital Photography Journal writes: , originally uploaded by Sizif.
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Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ DigitalCameraReview (added on 15 July’07)
The Canon PowerShot S5 IS is a 8 million effective pixels point-and-shoot digital camera (announced 7 May’07) features DIGIC III processor, 12x Optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 36-432mm), Image Stabilization, a flash hot shoe, and a 2.5″ LCD screen.

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 [...]
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Saturday, July 14, 2007

HP invents color matching technology

IT Industry Today writes:
Most men face the day by slamming the alarm off, getting out of bed and hitting the showers straight away while getting rid of whatever

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TeraRecon Achieves Over 100% Growth in Q2 2007 Sal...

IT Industry Today writes:
... for industrial, medical and dental applications, with solutions based on its unique and patented image processing technologies. The company has developed a leading portfolio of products that advance the performance, ...

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Fujifilm IS Pro

PhotographyBLOG writes: The Fujifilm IS Pro is a new infrared DSLR camera based on the S5 Pro model.
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2 Year Warranty on Nikon Cameras

PhotographyBLOG writes: Nikon UK will offer a two year warranty as standard on all camera bodies from 1st September 2007.
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£50 / €75 Cashback Off Nikon S500

PhotographyBLOG writes: Nikon are offering a £50 cashback in the UK and €75 in Eire on the Coolpix S500.
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Canon Digital Photo Professional 3.0.2

PhotographyBLOG writes: Canon have released Digital Photo Professional 3.0.2 for Windows and Mac OS X.
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Canon EOS Utility 2.0.2

PhotographyBLOG writes: Canon have released EOS Utility 2.0.2 for Windows and Mac OS X.
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Friday, July 13, 2007

Milestone for "Milestones"

PopPhoto Flash writes: New York Daily News readers may remember an insert last September, “9/11: Milestones to Recovery,” featuring the work of award-winning Daily News photographer Susan Watts. Intended to celebrate the resilience of lower Manhattan in the face of destruction and trauma,...
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All Wet

PopPhoto Flash writes: David Pogue is a great tech man, but judging by his column in the New York Times this morning on waterproof cameras, he’s less-than-expert on underwater photography. Pogue panned the image quality of the Pentax Optio W30 and the Olympus...
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Tip of the Day: Spectacular Silhouettes

PopPhoto Flash writes: Distinct objects such as cacti, buttes, and palm trees silhouetted against a sunset sky can make for dramatic travel images, here’s how to get them right: •Scout your location and be there half an hour before sunset. •Look for a...
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Sony Cyber-shot H7 review

Digital Photography Review writes: Just posted! Our review of the Sony DSC-H7, the lower cost version of the Cyber-shot H9 (reviewed at the end of May). There's not a lot of difference between the models (aside from LCD size), so there's not a lot new in this quick update, though it does feature comparisons with Canon's new PowerShot S5 IS, which arrived after the H9 was reviewed and is next in the queue...
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Fuji launches third UV and IR camera

Digital Photography Review writes: Fujifilm today announced the launch of the IS Pro - its third camera designed to record non-visible light and aimed at the law enforcement, scientific, medical and fine art communities. The camera - we assume it to be based on the S5 Pro - has a modified CCD filter pack and is sensitive to Ultraviolet and Infrared light between 380nm and 1000nm. Fujifilm are offering the IS Pro in four kits ranging from $2599 for the body only to $4999 with a Zeiss 50mm Macro 1:2 F2.0 Lens, suitable filters, HyperUtility processing software and even protective armour for the camera body. This comprehensive package represents a 'turn-key' solution to Infrared photography and requires only the addition of a Quartz UV lens for optimum Ultraviolet sensitivity. As was the case with its predecessors the IS Pro appears to be available - officially at least - in the US market only.
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Letter of the Week: The War on Film Continues

PopPhoto Flash writes: Dear Editor, I have been in the photo retail business since 1978, and have seen many fads come and go. 110, Disc, APS, were all offered as alternates to 35mm, and after awhile faded. Digital is being pushed as a...
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Fluid Mask 3

PhotographyBLOG writes: Fluid Mask 3 masking software adds a more effective edge detection system and improved “Smart Blending” capability.
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Ricoh 500SE - GPS Ready Digital Camera

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last update: Review by GeoInformatics (added on 12 July’07)
Ricoh has recently announced the Ricoh 500SE - a 8.1 million pixels GPS ready digital camera which will capture location data with your image. The camera features 28mm wide angle zoom lens, memo function, bluetooth, waterproof/shock resistant, and a 2.5″ TFT LCD screen. The Ricoh 500SE is [...]
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Ricoh Caplio GX100

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ ePhtozine (added on 12 July’07)
The Ricoh Caplio GX100 (announced 28.03.07) is the successor to the Ricoh Caplio GX8 point-and-shoot digital camera. The camera features 10.01 million effective pixels, 3x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 24-72mm), Image stabilization, 2.5″ LCD display, and a removable electronic viewfinder. The camera is measuring [...]
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Average Daily Check Image Volume Exceeds 10 Million Items for First Time

IT Industry Today writes:
... for institutions with smaller volumes or who are interested in gradually ramping up their image processing capabilities. The Image Payments Network can also be accessed through an institution's correspondent banking ...

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Christie acquires Vista Controls Systems

IT Industry Today writes:
... systems, including the acclaimed ');" class=hotlink2>Vista Spyder. The move creates a comprehensive source for image processing and projection solutions for professional display markets combining the power and flexibility of ...

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Vertus Announces Full Availability of Fluid Mask 3

IT Industry Today writes:
... accurate masking tool on the market, Fluid Mask 3 boasts improvements to the initial image processing time, enabling users who are operating multiple processors to realize increased speeds up to ...

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Thursday, July 12, 2007

Average Daily Check Image Volume Exceeds 10 Million Items for First Time

IT Industry Today writes:
... for institutions with smaller volumes or who are interested in gradually ramping up their image processing capabilities. The Image Payments Network can also be accessed through an institution's correspondent banking ...

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All Wet

PopPhoto Flash writes: David Pogue is a great tech man, but judging by his column in the New York Times this morning on waterproof cameras, he’s less-than-expert on underwater photography. Pogue panned the image quality of the Pentax Optio W30 and the Olympus...
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Milestone for "Milestones"

PopPhoto Flash writes: New York Daily News readers may remember an insert last September, “9/11: Milestones to Recovery,” featuring the work of award-winning Daily News photographer Susan Watts. Intended to celebrate the resilience of lower Manhattan in the face of destruction and trauma,...
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Canon updates Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility

Rob Galbraith DPI writes: Canon has released Digital Photo Professional 3.0.2 and EOS Utility 2.0.2 for Mac and Windows.
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Hands-On Review: Locus 1.0

PopPhoto Flash writes: Locus 1.0 by Harris Tech tries to take the guesswork out of getting the image you want by converting the old-school Depth of Field and Circle of Confusion (COC) formulas for digital cameras. Locus 1.0 could be useful to a...
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From the Front Lines: Microsoft Pro Photo Summit

PopPhoto Flash writes: It was kind of an exciting moment when my shuttlebus pulled into Microsoft’s headquarters for this year’s Microsoft Pro Photo Summit. No sightings of Bill Gates yet, but there has been enough fancy coffee to do the town proud. So...
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Tencor Extends Inspection Tools Into the Metrology Realm With...

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Coral Lipstick-It's You Or So Says a New Cosmetics Algorithm

IT Industry Today writes:
HP's Jhilmil Jain holds a color chart near her skin while a friend uses a mobile phone camera to snap her picture Sick and

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DocuLex Provides 'Instant Document Access' with Archive Studio 4: Web 2.0 Based Document Management Software Business Embracing the

IT Industry Today writes:
... format units. Through an extensive reseller channel, the company offers network-enabled document capture and image processing software along with Web-based search and retrieval programs, bundled and offered as Archive Studio. ...

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Casio launches 'YouTube' digital cameras

IT Industry Today writes:
... to YouTube in two new digital cameras. They also feature the Exilim Engine 2.0 image processing module. The EX-S880 is the latest addition to the Exilim Card series, which combines ...

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Hands On With Samsung's Newest TV Tech: Wi-Fi Plasma, LED-Backlight LCD and 120Hz Blur Reduction

IT Industry Today writes:
... and many different claims. I think the best ones are the ones that use image processing to interpolate new frames. (And yes, there are different types of interpolation, too, but ...

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Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Samsung launches trio of L-series cameras

IT Industry Today writes:
... point-and-shoot cameras with three new models that all add more resolution and better software-based image processing to the equation. The 8.2-megapixel L83T (pictured) adds the company's self-developed Advanced Shake Reduction ...

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Pentax M40 and Pentax E40

PhotographyBLOG writes: The Pentax M40 and Pentax E40 are two new lightweight, affordable compact digital cameras.
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A New Way to Lose Weight

PopPhoto Flash writes: Isn’t technology great? Not only can you use image-editing software to put yourself next to Brad Pitt on your holiday cards, but now you also can see what you’d look like if you lost your love handles—no softeware experience required....
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Tip of the Day: Night Rider

PopPhoto Flash writes: The lighted rides at amusement parks and fairgrounds can make interesting, colorful photos that show the energy of the place. Wide-angle views, a medium ISO, and a tripod will help capture the excitement. Follow this advice on shutter speeds to...
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Konica Minolta Opens Software Development Center in India through Partnership Agreement with HCL Technologies

IT Industry Today writes:
... of its domestic development resources to the development of its core technologies, such as image processing technology, Konica Minolta's proprietary technology that cannot be outsourced, as well as basic product ...

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Fujifilm S700 Review at Steves Digicams

PhotographyBLOG writes: Steves Digicams have reviewed the Fujifilm S700 digital camera, which features 7 megapixels, a 10x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD plus electronic viewfinder, ISO 1600 and Picture Stabilization mode.
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Casio Introduces Two Stylish Digital Cameras with YouTube Capture Mode

IT Industry Today writes:
... today the release of two new digital cameras with the cutting-edge EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module. In conjunction with the release of these cameras, Casio, Inc. announced today their ...

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Small businesses turning to video devices to market to customers

IT Industry Today writes:
... While greater megapixels often translate to improved image quality, the combination of lens and image processing is important to creating a better video, said Andrew Heymann, senior worldwide product manager ...

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New Exilim digital cameras have YouTube Capture mode

IT Industry Today writes:
... 2007 at 9:17am has released two new digital cameras with the Exilim Engine 2.0 image processing module. In conjunction with the release of these cameras, the company has announced an ...

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Members United Corporate Federal Credit Union Connects to SVPCO Image Payments Network

IT Industry Today writes:
... for institutions with smaller volumes or who are interested in gradually ramping up their image processing capabilities. The Image Payments Network can also be accessed through an institution's correspondent banking ...

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Casio Exilim EX-Z77 and EX-S880

IT Industry Today writes:
... today the release of two new digital cameras with the cutting-edge EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module. In conjunction with the release of these cameras, Casio, Inc. announced today their ...

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Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Oki Ships Samples of New Video Decoder Supporting NTSC/PAL/SECAM

IT Industry Today writes:
... and automotive camera systems. We will also continue to enhance our product lineup for image processing LSI for video recorders as they become multi-channeled and will expand our business in ...

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Casio Exilim EX-Z77 and EX-S880

Digital Photography Review writes: Casio has today announced two new digital cameras whose USP (Unique Selling Point) are a YouTube optimized video capture mode, thankfully this promises to be more than just marketing fluff as the EX-77 and EX-S880 record video using the MPEG-4 H.264 video codec, something we've been asking manufacturers to implement for some time. You can record almost 19 minutes of 640x480 video (with audio) at 30 fps on a 1 GB SD card, and of course both cameras support SDHC cards so that's an hour and 10 minutes of high quality video on a 4 GB card. Moving back to still capture capabilities for a second, both cameras have a three times optical zoom lens, the EX-S880 has an eight megapixel sensor, the EX-S77 a seven megapixel sensor.
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Kodak Breaks HD ground

PopPhoto Flash writes: What’s a better deal than a 12MP digital camera for only $230? How about a 12MP digital camera with a 5X Schneider-KREUZNACH optical zoom, full manual control of aperture and shutter speed, and true High Definition (720p) video recording at...
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Oki Ships Samples of New Video Decoder Supporting NTSC/PAL/SECAM

IT Industry Today writes:
... and automotive camera systems. We will also continue to enhance our product lineup for image processing LSI for video recorders as they become multi-channeled and will expand our business in ...

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Dementia diagnosis

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Guardian Technologies Announces Alliance with Top-Tier University Medical Centers to Submit $12 Million Grant to the Department of Defense

IT Industry Today writes:
... Company has partnered with Howard University Cancer Center and the University of Southern California Image Processing and Informatics Lab (IPILAB), to submit a $12 million, three year Impact Grant to ...

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Canon PowerShot SD850/IXUS 950 IS

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ Steve’sDigicams (added on 10 July’07)
The Canon PowerShot SD850 IS is a 8 million effective pixels point-and-shoot digital camera (announced 7 May’07) features DIGIC III processor, 4x Optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 35 - 140mm), Image Stabilization, and a 2.5″ LCD screen. The camera measures 90 x 57 x 26 [...]
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Leica C-Lux 2

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last Update: Review & Sample Photos @ PopPhoto (added on 10 July’07)
The Leica C-Lux 2 is a 7.2 million effective pixel digital point-and-shoot camera equipped with 3.6x optical zoom (28 - 100mm) Leica DC zoom lens wit integrated optical stabilizer, high-sensitivity ISO mode of 3200, and 2.5″ LCD screen. The camera is measuring in at [...]
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Canon PowerShot SD750 (IXUS75)

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last updated: Review & Sample Photos @ TrustedReviews (added on 10 July’07)
The Canon PowerShot SD750 (IXUS75) is a 7.1 megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera features 3x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 35 - 105mm), DIGIC III, ISO settings ranging from 80 to 1600, and a 3.0-inch P-Si TFT. The camera measures 91.6 x 56.8 x 19.6 [...]
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Hands On Review: A Bundle of HDR Joy

PopPhoto Flash writes: REALVIZ announced a bundle of programs June 22 that should ease the processing of High Dynamic Range (HDR) images. REALVIZ HDR Imaging Studio is now offering three programs together, REALVIZ’s Stitcher 5.6, and VTour 1.2 along with Photomatix Pro from...
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ImageWell 3.2: editor adds font control

IT Industry Today writes:
... SmugMug and ImageShack, and is free. XtraLean also sells ImageWell Xtras, which adds batch image processing (and batch uploading), the ability to drag and drop multiple images onto the canvas, ...

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Bj Linux-based Robo-Mutt is Smarter than AIBO

IT Industry Today writes:
... sensor 1 Meat sphere sensor 4 Setting switch Main switch 1 Back switch 2 Image processing module 350,000 pixel CMOS sensor 30fsp 6 color center of gravity output Size Approximately ...

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Monday, July 9, 2007

Something in Nothing

PopPhoto Flash writes: Hiroshi Sugimoto is proof that you can do a lot with a little. His starkly minimal subjects aren’t extraordinary landscapes or high profile events, but still draw the viewer in with intensity. Many of his ongoing series explore themes of...
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ImageWell gets upload support for Flickr, SmugMug, ImageShack

IT Industry Today writes:
... for US$14.95 to unlock more features. The $14.95 update offers such features as: batch image processing (and batch uploading); multiple images on the edit canvas for layering photos and creating ...

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Investor group targets universities' research

IT Industry Today writes:
... last month announcing its first with a Boston-area school -- a $600,000 investment in image processing technology developed in part by a computer science professor at The deals are small, ...

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Delkin CardBus 32 UDMA Reader

PhotographyBLOG writes: Delkin have announced its new CardBus 32 UDMA reader which transfers images at over 40 MB/s to a computer using UDMA enabled memory cards.
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What the Duck

PopPhoto Flash writes: (click to view at full size)Check out more photography-related comics by Aaron Johnson updated regularly at www.whattheduck.net...
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Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last updated: Review & Sample Photos @ Megapixel (added on 07 July’07)
The Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS is a 7.1 megapixels point-and-shoot digital camera features a huge 12x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization, 0.26-second click-to-capture speed, ISO setting from ISO 80 to ISO 1600 (ISO 3200 at 1.2 MP setting), 32 MB internal memory [...]
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Mercury Computer Systems Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Robert E. Hult, Effective S

IT Industry Today writes:
... is the leading provider of computing systems and software for data-intensive applications that include image processing, signal processing, and visualization. With a strong commitment to innovation, our expertise in algorithm ...

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OKI Ships Samples of Small Video Decoder Compliant with World Standard Video Signals

IT Industry Today writes:
... and automotive camera systems. We will also continue to enhance our product lineup for image processing LSI for video recorders as they become multi-channeled, and will expand our business in ...

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Saturday, July 7, 2007

Mercury Computer Systems Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Robert E. Hult, Effective S

IT Industry Today writes:
... is the leading provider of computing systems and software for data-intensive applications that include image processing, signal processing, and visualization. With a strong commitment to innovation, our expertise in algorithm ...

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Gatekeeper Pro

IT Industry Today writes:
... exposures, a single battery power supply, 1/3 EV steps, wireless TTL flash support and image processing enhancements provided by Sigma's Photo Pro 2.0 software. The Foveon X3 image sensor debuted ...

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Long Integer Addition/Multiplication

IT Industry Today writes:
... University College Of Information Technology,Lahore,Pakistan. I have developed lot of softwares.and mostly interested in mathematics,image processing,AI,signal processing,mobile technology,database etc. Looking for a way to draw 2D line graphs with C#? ...

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Friday, July 6, 2007

Letter of the Week: Misleading the Misled

PopPhoto Flash writes: We had crafted a response to this, but words fail... Dear Editor, Re.: Before They're Gone, Debbie Grossman, Pop Photo June 2007. Being an outdoor enthusiast, conservationist, and photographer, this article with its wonderful photographs resonated with me. However, the...
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Hands On: Olympus Stylus 720 SW

PopPhoto Flash writes: Contributing editor Neal Matthews took Olympus’ underwater compact, the Stylus 720 SW ($380, street) out for a test drive, here’s what he thought of it: It's perfect for rugged snorkeling or simple fun. I took it on bumpy boat rides...
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How a polarizer filter works

photocritic.org writes: The two best things about summer are clear blue skies and beautiful sparkling oceans as far as the eye can see. Unfortunately, these are also two of the most reflective things out there.
If you’re not careful, you can wind up with summer photos that have big ugly reflections and white, blown-out skies. How can you [...]
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Long Integer Addition/Multiplication

IT Industry Today writes:
... University College Of Information Technology,Lahore,Pakistan. I have developed lot of softwares.and mostly interested in mathematics,image processing,AI,signal processing,mobile technology,database etc. Looking for a way to draw 2D line graphs with C#? ...

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Aurora 7500 SLI

IT Industry Today writes:
Canon has unveiled its latest Mini-DV camcorder. The MVX3i is also Canons first 2.2Megapixel CCD DV camcorder. The MVX3i uses an RGB primary

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MINOX DC 7022 slim

PhotographyBLOG writes: The MINOX DC 7022 slim is a 7 megapixel digital camera with 4x zoom lens and 3 inch LCD screen.
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HP Snapfish 30% off coupon

Digital Photography Journal writes: HP Snapfish is currently offering 30% discount on personalized photo gifts such as Calendar, Playing Cards, T-Shirt and many more at the Snapfish Summer Sale until July 15th. Use coupon code: SUMMERSALE


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Canon PowerShot SD900/IXUS 900Ti

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last Update: Review by TrustedReviews (added on 6 July’07)
Canon PowerShot SD900 Digital ELPH/IXUS 900Ti is a point-and-shoot digital camera featuring 10.00 effective megapixels CCD sensor, 3x optical zoom (37 - 111mm equivalent), Titanium Body, and a 2.5- inch, 230,000-pixel, color TFT LCD screen with a wide viewing angle.The camera is measuring in at 91.2 x [...]
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“Crimson Sunrise” Gunung Rinjani, Lombok - Indonesia

Digital Photography Journal writes: This is a very beautiful photograph. I really love the composition, colors, exposure, and the mood. Everything’s just perfect.
Suggested by Adrian

"Crimson Sunrise" Gunung Rinjani,Lombok,Indonesia, originally uploaded by ChKESE.
“View from the summit of Mount Rinjani. At 3726m, it is the second highest volcano in Indonesia. The perfect cone of Gunung Baru (New Mountain), which erupted in [...]
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Thursday, July 5, 2007

How to Win a Photo Contest

PopPhoto Flash writes: What makes a photo a contest winner? It’s that elusive element—you know it when you see it, but you just can’t name it. Photocritic offers some insight into what makes a winner. And with the deadline to enter the Photographer...
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Vacation Time

PopPhoto Flash writes: If you are like me you when you think of where to go on vacation you are thinking of all the amazing photos you can capture. You won’t want to leave your favorite camera and lenses at home so you...
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Podcast: No Big Deal

Digital Photography Journal writes: No Big Deal is the latest podcast episode from the Dirtbag Diaries. It’s an incredible story and photos from photographer John Burcham whose worked has appeared on the cover of National Geographic. He’s a leading expedition photographer who has been hired by companies like Mountain Hardware and Patagonia to travel to the remotest, wildest places [...]
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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L

Digital Photography Journal writes: Last update: Video Review by CameraLabs (added on 5 July’07)
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L features Ultra-wide high performance zoom lens offering excellent image quality, Dust-proof and moisture-proof construction, Rear focusing and ring USM for silence and high-speed AF, 2 UD and 3 types of aspherical elements reducing chromatic aberration of magnification and providing -superb image [...]
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Tip of the Day: Make Your Own Digital Frame

PopPhoto Flash writes: Digital photo frames make nice gifts for the family man or woman who keeps cute snapshots of the kids for his or her desk. But for the more serious photographer, the small sizes (most reasonably priced ones have screens only...
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HARMAN PHOTO A2+ Paper

PhotographyBLOG writes: HARMAN have targeted users of the new Epson 3800 printer by launching an A2+ paper size.
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Transcend JetFlash 185 Flash Drive

PhotographyBLOG writes: The Transcend JetFlash 185 is a USB 2 flash drive with a zinc alloy body.
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Pentax K10D v1.30 Firmware Update

PhotographyBLOG writes: Pentax have released a firmware update, v1.30, for the Pentax K10D DSLR camera.
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Sanyo Presents Brightest Portable Projector

IT Industry Today writes:
... industry. SANYO is constantly developing high quality, value-added products, polishing the optical design and image processing technology associated with its large projector models. The LP-XP100L announced today, by equipping a ...

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Wednesday, July 4, 2007

New Report Questions the Use of Mathematics as a Foundation for Computer Science

IT Industry Today writes:
... Theseus Research, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in the design and implementation of real-time image processing systems as well as ongoing research into the theory of computers. Mr. Fant developed ...

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4th July - Fireworks Photos

PhotographyBLOG writes: It’s July 4th today, which means that it’s Independence Day if you live in the USA, and also the opportunity to see a great fireworks display. According to Wikipedia, “Fireworks have been associated with the Fourth of July since 1777”. If you are planning to go out and take a few photos of the celebrations, then you may want to take a look at our Photographing Fireworks article, which has links to some great online resources.
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Stream Processors, Inc. Licenses PLDA PCI Express Xpressrich IP Core

IT Industry Today writes:
... to maximize performance and offers the flexibility needed for today's rapidly evolving video and image processing environments," said Stephane Hauradou, PLDA's CTO. "The PLDA XpressRich ASIC IP core helps deliver ...

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N-E Recruitment: Programmers Required

IT Industry Today writes:
... if 'HTML' means 'Dreamweaver' or 'Frontpage' to you, forget it. * Basic knowledge of image processing; for example slicing up graphics from our designers to put them into the HTML-templates ...

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iPhone and H.264 encoder: Two architectural fingerposts

IT Industry Today writes:
... upon to run user-interface code, work with an accelerator to do graphics, do the image processing for the camera module, and in its spare time run applications software. If the ...

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Learn About EEG Signal Processing

IT Industry Today writes:
... PhD from Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine, London, in Biomedical Signal and Image Processing in 1991. His major interest is in biomedical signal and image processing, adaptive and ...

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TPOTY 2007 - Photograph the Dalai Lama

PhotographyBLOG writes: The winner of the Travel Photographer of the Year 2007 contest will be able to photograph His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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BenQ E820 and BenQ C740i

PhotographyBLOG writes: The BenQ E820 and BenQ C740i digital cameras are upgraded versions of the E720 and C740 models.
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Nikon Photo Contest International 2006-2007

PhotographyBLOG writes: The winners of the Nikon Photo Contest International 2006-2007 have been announced.
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Tips to Shoot Fireworks

Digital Photography Journal writes: With new year’s night celebration comes to a near, we have gathered some useful tips for any digital photographers outhere who want to take some great photos of fireworks:

River Festival Fireworks, Brisbane - Australia (ISO 100 at f/16 and 8 secs)
1. You must arrive early
This is the first important thing to do if you [...]
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N-E Recruitment: Programmers Required

IT Industry Today writes:
... if 'HTML' means 'Dreamweaver' or 'Frontpage' to you, forget it. * Basic knowledge of image processing; for example slicing up graphics from our designers to put them into the HTML-templates ...

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iPhone and H.264 encoder: Two architectural fingerposts

IT Industry Today writes:
... upon to run user-interface code, work with an accelerator to do graphics, do the image processing for the camera module, and in its spare time run applications software. If the ...

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Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Rent the Hasselblad H3D-39 for $699 Per Month

PhotographyBLOG writes: You can now rent the Hasselblad H3D-39 digital medium format camera through Calumet Photographic for $699 per month.
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Vacation Time

PopPhoto Flash writes: If you are like me you when you think of where to go on vacation you are thinking of all the amazing photos you can capture. You won’t want to leave your favorite camera and lenses at home so you...
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Hungry for Food Photography

PopPhoto Flash writes: If you’re new to studio lighting, check out food photographer Michael Ray’s website for a great basic intro into the different types of studio lights and their uses. And if you’re an experienced with basic set-ups, his site is still...
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Canon CP740 Printer

PhotographyBLOG writes: The Canon CP740 printer features a two-inch color LCD display, red-eye correction and multiple direct printing options.
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Rent the Hasselblad H3D-39 for $699 Per Month

PhotographyBLOG writes: You can now rent the Hasselblad H3D-39 digital medium format camera through Calumet Photographic for $699 per month.
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2 Review at Digit.no

PhotographyBLOG writes: DIWA member Digit.no have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2.
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BenQ introduces C740i and E820 digital camera

DCViews writes: BenQ announces two upgrade additions to their line of digital cameras. The new BenQ C740i, an upgrade to the BenQ C740, features a 7 Megapixel CDD, 3x optical zoom, continuous movie recording with optical zoom and a face-tracking function. The new E820, successor to the BenQ E720, features an 8 megapixel CCD, a Pentax 3x optical zoom lens and a bright 2.5-inch LCD display. Furthermore, the camera comes with 3:2 resolution mode for easy printing without trimming edges and 16:9 mode for direct display on a 16:9 TV...
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Canon launches the Selphy CP740 photo printer

DCViews writes: Canon announces the Selphy CP740 compact photo printer. This new printer features a 2-inch color LCD Screen and Automatic Red-Eye Reduction. Furthermore, the new printer prints borderless, full-photo lab quality, 4 x 6 inch image in approximately 58 seconds, and when used with genuine Canon high quality paper and ink, it produces images that resist fading for up to 100 years when placed in an archival photo album. The new Selphy CP740 will be available this fall for an estimated selling price of $99.99...
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New Canon MP470 and MP210 All-in-One printer

DCViews writes: Canon announces two new Pixma All-in-One printers. The Canon MP470 features a 1.8 inch flip-up LCD panel, direct photo printing capabilities, a high-speed USB 2.0 connection and memory card slots. The entry level Canon MP210 is aimed at the college student and home photo printing customer. Both printers offer up to 4800 x 1200 dpi color resolution and text print speeds of up to 22 pages per minute in black and up to 17 pages per minute in color. The estimated selling price is $99.99 for the MP470 and $79.99 for the MP210...
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Smithsonian gallery features Nature's Best

Rob Galbraith DPI writes: The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History has published an online gallery of stunning images selected from the Nature's Best Photography Exhibit.
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Pentax Announcement Concerning Pentax Corporation's Approval of the Tender Offer by Hoya Corporation

IT Industry Today writes:
... development and manufacturing of cameras and lenses, and by adapting its optical design and image processing technology for use in a variety of product areas as the core of this ...

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JVC Adds Four 1080p Models To LCD TV Lineup

IT Industry Today writes:
... photo viewer. Video processing is driven by a 32-bit Genessa CPU that combines all image processing, noise reduction and color management technologies into a single-chip design. ');" onMouseOut="hideAd();" class=Hotlink> adaptive ...

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Monday, July 2, 2007

Pentax Announcement Concerning Pentax Corporation's Approval of the Tender Offer by Hoya Corporation

IT Industry Today writes:
... development and manufacturing of cameras and lenses, and by adapting its optical design and image processing technology for use in a variety of product areas as the core of this ...

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15-inch MacBook Pro

IT Industry Today writes:
... the 2GHz Sony Vaio FE41Z we looked at in the same group test. Photoshop image processing was actually slight faster in Photoshop CS3 on the new 2.2GHz MacBook Pro than ...

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Hoya Notice of Commencement of Tender Offer for the Shares of Pentax Corporation

IT Industry Today writes:
... manufacture of cameras and lenses. The Target has successfully adopted its optical design and image processing technology for use in a variety of product areas and has developed businesses based ...

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Review at ePhotoZine

PhotographyBLOG writes: ePhotoZine have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 camera, which fits a 10x optical zoom, 7.2 megapixels and 3 inch LCD screen into a compact, stylish body.
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Olympus E-410 Review at DCResource

PhotographyBLOG writes: DCResource have reviewed the new Olympus E-410 DSLR camera.
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IT Industry Today writes:
... 3G creates incredibly deep, vibrant, sharp and natural images. DynaLight utilizes advanced PixelPure histogram image processing to monitor the brightness level of each video frame and automatically adjusts the backlight ...

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Sunday, July 1, 2007

Can Do (and What Blu-Ray Can't)

IT Industry Today writes:
... 3G creates incredibly deep, vibrant, sharp and natural images. DynaLight utilizes advanced PixelPure histogram image processing to monitor the brightness level of each video frame and automatically adjusts the backlight ...

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Kodak celebrates its technological revolution

DCViews writes: Kodak used the implosion of a building at its largest manufacturing site to celebrate its technological revolution in inkjet printing, while honoring the legacy of its film-based products. Building 9 imploded Saturday morning. Building 23 will be coming down today...
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Review at ePhotoZine

PhotographyBLOG writes: ePhotoZine have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 camera, which fits a 10x optical zoom, 7.2 megapixels and 3 inch LCD screen into a compact, stylish body.
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Olympus E-410 Review at DCResource

PhotographyBLOG writes: DCResource have reviewed the new Olympus E-410 DSLR camera.
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