Photo Jottings

9/13/06

PENTAX Imaging Company announced today a very interesting new camera, the PENTAX K10D digital SLR camera with 10.2 effective megapixels and a host of advanced technologies including a PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system and a weather- resistant body.  

• 10.2MP
• Shake reduction for 2.5-4.0 stop advantage (bold claim at 4.0)
• Dust removal system, CCD shake and special coating.
• Weather-resistant body

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9/9/06

Sony announces DSLR A100 firmware update and image data converter SR Ver. 1.1 update. If you have firmware vs. 1.00 or 1.01 you need to update to vs. 1.02.  The following information is from the website:

• In very rare cases, RAW format files may not be opened by the supplied image control software, Picture Motion Browser.
• Image gradation when

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9/5/06

Attention: owners of Konica Minolta DSLRs, and the new Sony a 100, please see my lens reviews, right here! Full review of the Sony a 100 coming up in a couple weeks or so.  Stay tuned.  …

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8/25/06

Fuji adds new S9100 DSLR like camera to their line-up.  This is a spruced up S9000 from last year, with a few new features.  Will this be an entry level DSLR-like quality camera?  The old model wasn’t bad! If this model does a better job at high ISO it could be a bargain.   $599 for camera and big zoom …

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8/24/06

Canon finally announces the rebel XT upgrade.  Big surprise with the 10.1MP sensor.  Plus three new “A” series replacements.  Check ’em out below.  

• The new Rebel XTi / EOS 400D
• 10.1MP CMOS
• Dust reduction system
• 2.5″ LCD  230,000 pixels
• Improved autofocus and burst mode
• In stores mid-sept, 06
• $799 body only, $899 with kit lens

• Canon powershot A710 IS

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8/23/06

Olympus today released details for a whole bundle of new cameras, including a new look SP-510 with ISO 4000! I’ll have to see what that sample looks like.  It’ll be at a lower res than normal, but you can get up to 1600 at full res.  Looks like they’re still using the same zoom lens as 4 years ago.…

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8/21/06

Pentax announced today the addition of two new cameras, the Optio A20 and Optio M20, both will replace current models.

• Optio A20
• 10MP
• 3x zoom
• Image stabilization
• In stores Oct for $350

• Optio M20
• 7MP
• 3x zoom
• AA batteries
• In stores sept for under $200

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8/18/06

Digigear Inc, has come out with a 3D picture frame.  The company says all you need to do is print out your picture,
place it in the special lens, and put it in the picture frame.  Everything you need is included it the kit.  Priced
at $29.95

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