Kodak has just launched a Mobile Service Postcard Application where users can send their photos taken with the cameraphone and make them into postcards which then can be sent to any address in the US.

Postcards can be sent on the Verizon Wireless network using the Motorola V710, V260, V265, V276; Kyocera KX2; and the Audiovox CDM-8940.

Via: WirelessWeek

Canon USA has announced service notice regarding Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM flare problems:

We have recently discovered a problem with early production samples of the EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens in which flare occurs at an unacceptable level under certain conditions. The flare is most obvious in the wide zoom and wide aperture settings

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Kaya Special Optics, Inc. is introducing a newly developed product called the “Infrared See-Through Filter PF. PF is a special optical device that helps to visually penetrate an object’s surface in order to view whatever lies below. The manufacturers claim that the Infrared See-Through Filter PF can’t totally penetrate all surfaces but it can provide a high degree of “see-through”.

Here’s how it works…

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Vision of Science has announced its 2005 competition winners.

Visions of Science itself is a photographic awards scheme organised by Novartis Pharmaceuticals to encourage ongoing discussion about science.

Here’s the 1st prize winner shot by Jim Greenfield which was photographed at a depth of 10 metres off Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, in 2003 with Nikon F90x, 105mm macro lens, and two flashguns

Shrimp cleaning the teeth of a lizard fish

Check out other winners here

Photoworks, an online printing service based in Seatle - WA, has just announced their new discount prices on 4×6 and 3.5×5 digital prints for a low price of 15 cents apiece through December 31st.

What you need to do is enter this coupon code at checkout C375-38-5103-31

Website: http://www.photoworks.com

This firmware update incorporates the following improvements:

- Fixes the phenomenon of shots being unable to be taken when using the remote controller RC-1.
- Fixes the phenomenon wherein the camera continues to scroll through images being played back.
- Improves reliability in communication when using some CF cards.

This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware versions up to 1.0.2 installed. By installing this update, the phenomena will be fixed, and the affected cameras can be used without these problems. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.3, it is not necessary to perform this update.

Download Canon EOS 350 Firmware Update Ver. 1.0.3

This firmware update (version 2.0.3) incorporates the following additions and improvements:

- Fixes a problem in color temperature information transmission that occurred when using Speedlite 430EX.
- Improves reliability in communicaion when using CF cards.

This fIrmware update applies to cameras with firmware versions up to 2.0.2 installed. If your camera’s firmware is already version 2.0.3, it is not necessary to perform this update.

Download Canon 20D New Firmware 2.0.3

Canon has developed tiny fuel cells that hopefully would replace conventional batteries as the only power for digital cameras and printers in three years.

Fuel-cell technology mixes hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity and is considered a promising replacement for today’s lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used to power a range of mobile products from notebook PCs to mobile phones.

Moreover, Canon is also developing organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays to replace the liquid crystal displays (LCD) it buys from other firms for use in its cameras and printers.

Via: Reuters

Canon has introduced a wireless point and shoot camera, with 5 mega pixels, DIGIC II processor, 3x optical zoom and a two-inch LCD. The new Canon PowerShot SD430 Digital Elph will be using the 802.11b Wifi standard which make the camera able to sending images to a printer, a PC equipped with a wireless LAN card or a wireless access point device.

You can buy the Canon PowerShot SD430 Digital Elph at the end of January 2006 with the estimated street price of around $500

Via: PCMAG

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. announced the release of the latest addition to its EXILIM digital camera series with the EXILIM CARD EX-S600, the next evolution in this popular line of ultra-slim card-sized high resolution digital cameras. In addition to 6 mega pixel photos, a major addition to this line is the EX-S600’s ability to reduce camera shake instantaneously when recording quality MPEG-4 movies.

The EX-S600’s ability to take state-of-the-art movies instantly and easily adds to the versatility and fun of this powerful and high quality digital camera. The EX-S600 fits conveniently in any pocket to go where ever you go, ready to quickly capture special moments. No matter how spontaneous the situation, the EXILIM engine’s Anti Shake DSP reduces blurring caused by shaky hands and/or moving subjects, and the Auto Macro and Quick Shutter functions ensure that photos are properly focused.

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