Canon Speedlite 430EX flash
Canon, a leader in photographic and imaging technology, today announces the Speedlite 430EX flash unit, replacing the popular Speedlite 420EX. The Speedlite 430EX improves on many specifications of its predecessor, and includes new features to maximise digital image quality when using a flash. These include automatic selection of camera white balance settings, and auto-adjustment of the zoom flash position to match the sensor size of the camera to which the unit is attached. The Speedlite 430EX has increased its guide number to 43 (m/ISO 100 at 105mm), and has approximately 40% faster recycling time than the Speedlite 420EX.
An ultra-bright 2-LED configuration focus assist-beam has been designed to be compatible with all focus points within the frame of all EOS AF systems, up to 9-point AF.
Wacom Intuos 3 - Review @ PhotographyBlog
Mark Goldstain reviewed the Wacom Intuos 3 at photographyblog.com and wrote:
“The only aspect of the overall package that I didn’t find so useful was the mouse - I continued to use my current mouse along with the tablet and pen and left the Wacom mouse in the box. You will also need to think carefully about which size Wacom Intuos3 will be most suitable for you. I chose to review the A4 version, thinking that bigger was better, but actually found it a little too big in relation to my 17 inch LCD screen - I would probably opt for the A5 version instead (and save some money too). Otherwise, the whole concept of a pen tablet and the Wacom Intuos3 itself are a breath of fresh air, and well worth a place in every photographer’s digital darkroom.”
Panasonic 3 New SD Memory Cards Press Release
Including “PRO HIGH SPEED” 2GB
Sicilia, Italy– July 7, 2005 - Panasonic, the leading brand by which Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is known announced that it is expanding its Panasonic SD Memory Card line up, with the addition of three new SD Memory Cards. The flagship model is the 2GB SD Memory Card (up to 20MB/s data transfer rate) in the “PRO HIGH SPEED” Series. The other models include the 1GB SD Memory Card (up to 5MB/s data transfer rate) in the “HIGH SPEED” Series, and the 512MB miniSD™ Card (up to 2MB/s data transfer rate) in the miniSD Card line up.
Nikon Coolwalker firmware update version 1.3
Nikon Coolwalker firmware update version 1.3
What has been changed?
When some pictures taken with the cameras noted below were viewed in full-screen playback, the image displayed in the monitor did not fill the entire screen. This problem has been corrected.
- D2X, D2Hs: TIFF files
- COOLPIX8800, COOLPIX8400: JPEG files recorded at an image-size setting of 8M, 5M or 3:2 and an image-quality setting of EXTRA
A problem that prevented display of JPEG files recorded with the D50 at an image-size setting of S has been corrected.
Additionally for Macs:
Fantasea underwater housings announced for Nikon Coolpix 4600/5600, Coolpix 5900/7900
Maxwell Optical Industries P/L has announced Australian availability of new Fantasea Line housings for popular Nikon Coolpix digital cameras.
Maxwell is exclusive Australian distributor for both Nikon Coolpix cameras and Fantasea Line of underwater housings and accessories for divers, snorkelers, winter sports enthusiasts and outdoor photographers.
AgfaPhoto launches storage media for digital cameras
AgfaPhoto is now offering a comprehensive new range of top quality memory cards for digital cameras (Flash Memory Cards) which have long service life, low power consumption and fast to ultra- fast write and read access.
The new memory cards are called “Digital Film”, a name chosen to convey the function of the cards to the consumer in simple words and to help overcome the technology-related inhibitions sometimes associated with such products.
Wacom Intuos 3
Far from being the sort of gadget that is really only of any use to dedicated artistic types or those with a strong creating leaning, the Wacom Intuos 3 does actually have much more to offer for casual home computer user. Naturally, its price tag and high end possibilities might not appeal to novice users, but it’s actually the sort of thing that can transform the way you use your PC. Not only that, it can convert your desktop working area into something of a style statement.
Digital Camera Accesory: EM-140 DG Ring Flash
Targeted at macro, medican and scientific applications, the EM-140 DG can be configured to fire both flash rings or just one depending on the look. It has a guide number of 14 and is powered by four AA battereies. It is compatible with most modern TTL flash protocols including Canon E-TTL, Nikon D-TTL & i-TTL, Pentax’s P-TTL and Sigma’s own S-TTL
New Release: Adobe Photoshop CS2
Adobe has now released its photoshop cs successor, and the new features are quite amazing!
