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Alternative lens hoods available for Canon lenses
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:01:00 +0000Press Release: 28 August 2008
Purchasers of Canon lenses have previously had little option other than to purchase the manufacturers own brand of lens hoods.
However there is now an alternative cost-effective solution from Kenro in the form of Marumi Lens Hoods available in a range of Canon Bayonet Mounts. This is useful if you have damaged or miss-placed your original hood from Canon. These hoods are of quality black plastic construction and have bayonet fittings that can also be reversed over the lens for storage when not in use.
The range covers:
MA919029 ET-65111 Marumi Lens Hood Canon EF85/1.8, 100/2.0, 135/2.8
MA919036 ET-65B Marumi Lens Hood Canon EF70-300/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
MA919043 ET-67 Marumi Lens Hood Canon EF100/2.8 Macro USM
MA919067 EW-63B Marumi Lens Hood Canon EF28-105/4-5.6 USM
MA919074 EW-73B Marumi Lens Hood Canon EF-S17-85/4-5.6 IS USM
MA919081 EW-78B11 Marumi Lens Hood Canon EF28-135/3.5-5.6 IS USM
MA919098 EW-83E Marumi Lens Hood Canon EF16-35/2.8L, EF17-40/4L
MA919104 ET-67B Marumi Lens Hood Canon EF-S60/2.8 Macro USM
MA919111 EW-83J Marumi Lens Hood Canon EF-S17-55/2.8 IS USM
MA919128 EW-7311 Marumi Lens Hood Canon EF 24-85/3.5-4.5 USM
MA919135 EW-60CD Marumi Lens Hood Canon EF28-90/4-5.6 II USM EF-S
Prices range from: £9.99 RRP Inc. VAT to £24.99 RRP Inc. VAT.
See www.kenro.co.uk for details of your nearest stockist,
or call Kenro on 01793 615836 for more details.
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Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:10:00 +0000** 5% discount for Choose-Film.com customers **
The new Fujifilm Online Shop is now open for business and as a special opening offer we're giving Choose-Film.com customers a 5% discount on all orders for a limited time (cannot be used with any other offer).
You can now purchase Fuji film direct in any available format and quantity, all stocked with long expiry dates, and fridge-fresh.
Visit www.fujilab.co.uk now to see our full range. Once you've made your choices simply enter this code - G6PTTH - to qualify for your 5% discount (discount expires 30.09.08).
We've deliberately kept shipping costs as low as possible and there's no minimum or maximum order. In addition to that, we'll endeavour to dispatch all orders on the same day as long as they are received before 12.00 Noon (excludes weekends and bank holidays).
** Only available to UK residents at this time. ** (We'll be introducing overseas shipping soon)
Fujifilm UK Ltd.
The Fujifilm Online Shop is operated by 2000net.com Ltd, Fujifilm UK Ltd's web agency.
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Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:17:00 +0000Release Date: 19 August 2008
Kenro has announced the UK release of two new studio light tables with built-in light stands.
These new additions to Kenro's wide range of studio lighting equipment are ideal for product shots and close-up photography where shadow-free reproduction is required.
The units feature three arms designed for the attachment of flash or continuous heads. The direction of the light source can easily be adjusted from all directions as the arms allow for over and under product illumination.
Each table features a curved acrylic board that creates the illusion of an endless horizon; this means the subject appears to float against the background. One side of the board is glossy and the other side has a matt finish to allow for different effects. Coloured foils or velvets can easily be attached to the board to create a more unusual backdrop.
The tables are available in two sizes, 122cm x 183cm (4 x 6ft) or 76cm x 128cm (2.5 x 4ft). Both the large and small tables are available on their own or as part of a kit. Each kit comprises of a table, including 3 arms, plus three Kenro Slim Light 300 Heads.
Paul Kench, Kenro's managing director, says: "These products extend our range of quality Light Tables for the pro and semi-pro photographer. If you are thinking of earning money from small object, table-top photography, then this is a professional and yet cost-effective way to get into this lucrative market. Plus you have the benefit of not having to use separate light stands, therefore saving valuable studio floor space. This kit can stay set up in the corner of your work area, ready to use at any time, making your product shots quick and easy to set up and shoot."
The large table has a RRP of £581.63 Inc. VAT or £1, 039.88 Inc. VAT for the kit version. The small table is priced at £440.63 Inc. VAT or £904.75 Inc. VAT for the kit version.
Product code for the large table: TFST040L and for the kit: TFST040L/KIT.
Product code for the small table: TFST040S and for the kit: TFST040S/KIT.
See www.kenro.co.uk for details of your nearest stockist, or call Kenro on 01793 615836 for more details.
Kenro Ltd
Greenbridge Road
Swindon
SN3 3LH
Tel: 01793 615836
Fax: 01793 530108
E-mail: sales@kenro.co.uk
Web: www.kenro.co.uk
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Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:16:00 +0000OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 25.06.2008.
Distagon T* 3, 5/18: the super wide angle lens for dramatic perspectives
Carl Zeiss expands its range of SLR lenses with the addition of the Distagon T* 3.5/18 super wide angle lens. With an impressive field of view of 99°, this new, rectilinear lens provides dramatic perspectives for architectural, landscape and close-range photography for photographers utilizing full-frame DSLRs or film-based cameras. The Distagon T* 3.5/18 is a derivative of the ZEISS designs for the Contax RTS series of cameras, but utilizing all modern materials and eco-friendly glass materials.
The Distagon T* 3.5/18 is designed with a floating lens element in the rear lens assembly, which results in impressive image quality from infinity to the closest focus range. Utilizing the superior ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating and critically designed interior elements, the lens is remarkably free from stray light artifacts and internal reflections. Images are brilliantly rendered, with extremely crisp resolution right to the edges – even at wide-open apertures under the most difficult lighting conditions. Like all Carl Zeiss SLR lenses, the Distagon T* 3.5/18 uses the ZEISS ‘color matching technology’, which provides homogeneous color rendition across all focal lengths in the product range. The front filter diameter of 82 mm allows for use of standard screw-in filters when combined with the included lens shade.
In addition to the outstanding optical qualities, the special hallmarks of all ZEISS lenses are designed into the Distagon T* 3.5/18. This includes an all-metal mount for secure mounting to the camera, extreme robustness for professional applications in a wide range of conditions and precision workmanship, which result in a ‘silky’ smooth focus rotation.
The Distagon T* 3.5/18 ZF for F-mount cameras is scheduled for delivery beginning July 2008 through authorized Carl Zeiss photo dealers. The Distagon T* 3.5/18 ZK for K-mount cameras will be available within Q3/2008. The suggested list price is 960, 00 Euro (without VAT) and includes the standard lens shade. For more information about this new lens, please visit:
www.zeiss.com/photo.
Distagon T* 3, 5/18 ZF Technical Specifications
Focal length: 18 mm
Aperture range: f/3.5 - f/22 (1/2 stop intervals)
Number of elements/groups: 13/11
Focusing range: 0.3 m (0.98 ft) - inf.
Angular field* (diag./horiz./vert.): 99/90/67 °
Coverage at close range: 44 x 29 cm (1.7 x 1.1")
Image ratio at close range: 1:12
Filter-thread: M 82 x 0.75
Length (with caps)**: 84 mm (3.3")
Diameter**: 87 mm (3.4")
Weight**: 470 g (16 oz.)
Camera mounts: ZF (F bayonet), ZK (K bayonet)
Scope of delivery: Lens Shade included
* referring to 35 mm format
** dimensions and weight may vary according to the camera mount
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Wed, 21 May 2008 21:57:00 +0000London, May 19th, 2008
Kodak Announces the Appointment of Matthew Yarrow as Country Business Manager, Consumer Digital and Film and Photofinishing Groups, UK and Ireland
Kodak, the world’s foremost imaging innovator, today announces the appointment of Matthew Yarrow as Country Business Manager, for the Consumer Digital Imaging Group (CDG) and the Film & Photofinishing Systems Group (FPG), UK and Ireland. Mr. Yarrow will be responsible for leading and managing the consumer business in the UK and Ireland, continuing to strengthen Kodak’s position as a leader in the imaging field.
Mr. Yarrow joins Kodak from Lexmark, Inc, where he was General Manager for the Consumer Division. Prior to this he served as General Sales Manager for Mattel Inc, and served as Director of Sales at Black and Decker Ltd.
Mr. Yarrow’s strong background in sales and business management will be key in driving Kodak’s continuing growth track to ensure sustained and profitable growth through 2008 and beyond.
“Mr. Yarrow brings great leadership skills and an outstanding business perspective to the role of Country Business Manger. I am confident that he will do a great job in his new role, building on previous success and embracing new challenges”, said John O'Grady, Managing Director, Europe, Africa and Middle East, and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company.
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Sat, 03 May 2008 16:37:00 +0000Fujifilm Professional has joined forces with innovative London lab, The Printspace, to offer customers free Fujicolor Pro Series film.
Hire a Hasselblad Flextight film scanner at The Printspace for one hour and receive a free 5 roll pack of Fujicolor PRO Series 120 film. Photographers can choose from PRO160S, PRO160C and PRO400H film.
Launched in October 2007, The Printspace occupies two floors of a 4000sq foot area comprising of retouching booths, film scanners, walk-in print stations, large format digital C-type on Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper, Epson Giclée printers and an exhibition space. The Printspace’s ‘DIY’ concept gives photographers the ability to produce their own professional prints on the highest specification equipment with a user-oriented, creative approach to print production.
The Printspace is located at 74 Kingsland Road, London E2 8DL. For directions and further information, visit www.theprintspace.com call 020 7739 1060 or email info@theprintspace.com
All films in the Fujicolor PRO Series have been optimised for digital scanning, and give excellent performance when used for digitally printed images. The whole range offers fine grain and a wide exposure latitude. The PRO160S is a low contrast film, PRO160C is high contrast and the PRO400H is low contrast at a higher speed. They are ideal for photographers who want to combine the exceptional image quality of film with the flexibility that a digital workflow can offer.
For further information on Fujifilm’s range of professional films, visit www.fujifilm.co.uk/professional or email Jerry Deeney on jdeeney@fuji.co.uk
This offer is open from 1st May 2008 and will be available only while stocks last. One free 5 roll pack of Fujicolor PRO Series 120 film to be claimed with the hire of a Hasselblad Flextight film scanner at The Printspace, London. This offer is limited to one pack of free film per person, per day.
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Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:21:00 +0000Panasonic is pleased to announce that the Lumix DMC-FX500 digital still camera has received the prestigious TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) Award for the Best Compact Digital Camera in Europe 2008.
TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) is an independent association of photo and imaging expert editors, representing 12 countries across Europe. The eminent TIPA Award is presented honouring the product for its superiority in quality, performance and value to distinguish the best in each classified category.
The DMC-FX500 features intuitive touch-screen operation on a large, 3.0-inch LCD to provide an advanced hybrid control system with both touch-screen and joystick control. In addition to the 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom, manual operation controllability give users great creative freedom. A variety of advanced functions, including Intelligent Auto mode, HD motion picture recording and HD component output, together with slideshows enhanced with music, further enrich the camera and user experience. The official TIPA comment is as below.
“The FX500 is the first of a new family of compact cameras with a 5x, image-stabilized zoom that covers the 25 to 125mm range – ideal for any subject from wide-angle landscapes to telephoto portraits. The images captured by the 10.1 megapixel sensor are processed by the new Venus Engine IV, and ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 1600, and from 1600 to 6400 in High Sensitivity mode. The 3-inch touch-screen LCD offers an easy image composition and review. For the more advanced photographer, the FX500 offers a full manual control with an innovative MASP dial solution via the touch-screen.”
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Tanya Frost
Tel: 01344 853552
Tanya.frost@eu.panasonic.com
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Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:27:00 +0000Press Release
London, 22nd April 2008
New: RICOH G600
A compact, lightweight, water and dust-resistant, wide-angle, 5x zoom digital camera featuring enhanced shock resistance for outdoor use.
Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Shiro Kondo) has launched the G600, a new water and dust-resistant digital camera which will now be available along with the popular Caplio 500G Wide (launched in May 2006).
The G600 is smaller and lighter yet it still passes Ricoh‘s shock resistance test for a 1.5 m fall, a test that conforms to US Department of Defense standards. In addition to the 5x optical wide-angle zoom lens (equivalent to 28-140 mm for a 35 mm camera), the G600 continues to provide the same strong set of features as previous models, such as a 1 cm macro function and a flash range of 10 m. It is perfect for customers who want to take pictures in a variety of outdoor activities, such as marine sports, mountain climbing, and fishing.
Available: May 2008 at £ 349, 99 inc vat.
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Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:30:00 +0000New to the Lastolite website are a host of video demonstrations by the respected photographer Mark Cleghorn showing how a pro photographer uses their products. Many of the innovative Lastolite products demonstrated include the HiLite, Ezybox Hotshoe and Superwhite Vinyl Background.
Please visit www.lastolite.com and look out for their Top Tips logo.
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Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:36:00 +0000Kodak Introduce Improved Versions of its KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 400-Speed Colour Negative Films
Technology innovations result in finer grain and better scanning
In a move that underscores its ongoing support of the professional photography market, Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) has announced improved versions of its KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 400NC and 400VC films. The latest enhancements to the award winning KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA colour negative film family build on the successful introduction of improved PORTRA films in 2006. The finer grain of the PORTRA 400NC and 400VC films, combined with the spectacular skin tone of the entire portfolio, enable professional photographers to create striking, breathtaking photographs.
“In the past 18 months, since we introduced the new generation of PORTRA film, we’ve sought ways to refine and improve the films to provide even better options for professional photographers, ” said Mary Jane Hellyar, president, Film Products Group and executive vice president, Eastman Kodak Company. “These new 400NC and 400VC films, with their even finer grain, will enable photographers to create stunning images with spectacular skin tones and, in addition, provide improved scanning performance for greater enlargement capability.”
The new films offer:
- Finer Grain: Extended use of antenna dye technology enables PORTRA 400NC and 400VC films to deliver finer grain than ever before.
- Outstanding Scanning Results: With finer grain and an emulsion overcoat specially designed for scanners, PORTRA 400 films reproduce beautifully, with either optical or digital output.
- Spectacular Skin Tones: The new PORTRA 400 films continue to deliver smooth, natural reproduction of skin tones.
Kodak introduced the new KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA film family in 2006. Since that time, the films have received numerous industry awards. This year, readers of Studio Photography named PORTRA film as the “Reader’s Choice, ” for the second year in a row. In addition to the Studio Photography award, the PORTRA family of films has received:
- American Photo “Editor’s Choice Award” – American Photo’s annual guide to photography’s best new products awarded PORTRA Film the Editor’s Choice for Imaging Essentials.
- Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) – Best Film in Europe 2007: The award, voted for by TIPA members, recognises the fine grain, excellent resolving power and superb colour precision offered to professional photographers by Kodak’s four colour negative professional films: PORTRA 160NC, 160VC, 400NC and 400VC.
- Professional Photographer’s 2007 Hot One Award - Colour Negative Films: The Professional Photographer Hot One Awards, chosen by a panel of 15 practicing professional photographers, honour the photography industry’s best new products for professional application. The panel chose PORTRA film for the colour negative film category.
The new KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA films will be available worldwide on a stock-turnover basis from 2008.
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Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:18:00 +0000"HOW TO FIND AND PHOTOGRAPH THE PHOTOS-SCENICS IN VERMONT”
The Famous 75 page, Yellow Covered, Vermont Photo-Scenic Guide Handbook, written by Arnold John Kaplan, APSA-AFIAP, who has been photographing in Vermont for the past 40 years. He wrote this famous photo guide to help other photographers, artists and tourists find these beautiful scenes because they are so hard to find on your own. You could drive right by many of them without even recognizing them, as the angle and composition from the roadside is incorrect. Photographers, artists and tourists from all over the world have requested this scenic guidebook before going to Vermont.
DON'T GO TO VERMONT WITHOUT IT:
You will save time, gasoline and money by knowing exactly where to find the Famous Vermont Photo Scenes as they are off the beaten track.. This Guide tells you the best time of day to be at each scene for the best lighting conditions and where to place your tripod or easel for the best composition. Also what photo equipment, clothing and supplies you will need,
SPECIAL FEATURES:
There is a description and bird’s–eye view drawing of each Photo-Scenic with the exclusive "Tri-Pod Hole" diagrams to show you exactly where to place your tripod for the best composition for each scene -- Complete detailed road maps and directions-- The best time of year t o go - - The best time of day for the best lighting conditions at each scene -- Hints and tips on each scene to get the best images- Plans your photo day to save time and have you at the right Photo-Scenic at the right time of day for the best photo conditions -- Tells you about the necessary photo equipment and clothing needed to insure a successful and comfortable artistic adventure
NOTE:
There are no photographs in this scenic guide book. It will take you to the Famous scenes, but YOU have to take and make your own original creative images. However, I send along an insert of photos to show you some of the beautiful photo-scenics.
SPECIAL ROAD MAPS:
Detailed road maps, to one-tenth of a mile, will lead you to each Photo-Scenic. The directions are mile-by-mile, turn-by-turn, like a GPS, to make it easy for you to find each scene.
PHOTO SCENES LISTED IN GUIDE:
The Jenne Farm, Placey Farm, Hillside Acres Farm, Sherbourne Farm, L ee Far m , The Gray Farm, Pomfret Highland Farm, Queechee Barns, The Sugarhouse, East Corinth, Vt., East Topsham, Vt., East Orange, Vt., Peacham, Vt., Waits River, Vt., and many more.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: arnkap@comcast.net
HOW TO ORDER YOUR COPY:
USA ONLY: Special Internet price $16.95 each. Includes postage and shipped by First Class Mail. (US Dollars Only)
Payment by personal check or money order, made out to: Arnold Kaplan and send it with your name and address to: Arnold Kaplan, 236 Nottingham Drive, Centerville, MA 02632, USA. I also accept PAYPAL – My ID is: arnkap@comcast.net
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Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:53:00 +0000JP Distribution is pleased to announce the arrival of a line of new HiLite Bottletop covers to enhance the ever popular HiLite range.
Simply slip the elasticated bottletop cover over the HiLite background to produce an instant change of colour. They also come complete with a train!
There are four new colours available for the 5’ x 7’ and 6’ x 7’ range:
HiLite Bottletop Cover with Train 5’ x 7’
Black – LAS 8702 SRP £54.99 Inc vat
Grey - LAS 8770 SRP £54.99 Inc vat
Chromakey Blue – LAS 8788 SRP £54.99 Inc vat
Chromakey Green – LAS 8781 SRP £54.99 Inc vat
HiLite Bottletop Cover with Train 6’ x 7’
Black – LAS 8802 SRP £64.99 Inc vat
Grey - LAS 8870 SRP £64.99 Inc vat
Chromakey Blue – LAS 8888 SRP £64.99 Inc vat
Chromakey Green – LAS 8881 SRP £64.99 Inc vat
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Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:43:00 +0000JP Distribution is pleased to announce the Sekonic Prodigi Colour C-500 & C-500R, the world’s first colour meters designed for digital and film colour control.
Main Features:
Four built in sensors that measure colour temperature
Wireless triggering feature compatible with the PocketWizard® (only in C-500R)
Digital and Film compatible
Illuminance measurement
Measured and indicated values
Preset white balance/colour compensation function
Memory function
User friendly design
Pricing:
Sekonic C500 SRP £699.99 Inc vat JP Code: 651116
Sekonic C500R SRP £799.99 Inc vat JP Code: 651117
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Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:52:00 +0000Los Angeles Center for Digital Art presents:
Richard Edson "Beyond the Valley of the Micro-Bops "
March 13-April 5, 2008
Reception Thursday, March 13, 7-9pm
(in conjunction with the Downtown Art Walk)
Richard Edson's toy figures are meticulously shot at an intensely close range under very specialized lighting conditions to emphasize their shape, color, "toyness" and their relationship to a monochromatic or multi-chromatic background. Since the figures are so small and shot with a macro lens (with an elaborate series of tube expanders) the focal plane is extremely narrow, allowing only a tight area where part of the figure is in focus. This creates an odd and not unpleasant sense of space, displacement and fission. The effect brings the tiny objects into a larger than life existence, where dynamic worlds are elicited full of what the artist calls "dreams, visions, or solutions to problems not yet even imagined."
Looking at these simple figures as photographed through the macro lens one is impressed by the their depth and humanity, and the more one looks the greater the illusion becomes. What were once crude postures and expressions "factory carved" in plastic are now repositories of secret emotion and (often humorous) feelings that surprise us with their mournful outstretched arms, plaintive gazes and sometimes fierce aggression. The contrast between the cartoon-like quality of the figurines and the seriousness of their respective "dramas" has to make one smile a little, and in this way the artist brings a welcome comic relief to the timeless human narratives he captures in these 'micro-iconic' images.
Los Angeles Center For Digital Art is dedicated to the propagation of all forms of digital art, supporting local, international, emerging and established artists in our gallery. We have an ongoing schedule of exhibits and competitions, and produce editions of wide format archival prints.
Los Angeles Center For Digital Art
107 West Fifth Street
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Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:45:00 +0000Slim 7.1x Optical Wide-Angle Zoom Digital Camera with 10 Megapixel CCD and Enhanced Photography Functions
The new R8 is the successor model to the R7 which also had a slim body and 7.1x optical wide-angle zoom lens (28–200 mm in 35 mm focal length).
By combining a new 10 megapixel CCD with the earlier model's popular Smooth Imaging Engine III image processing engine, the R8 takes high-definition photography to a higher level.
This new model combines ease of use and technical specification in a body that is contemporary and stylish and has been designed based on the concept " A tool you will want to use every day".
The R8 will be available in March SRP ￡249.99 inc
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Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:44:00 +0000Press Release: February 2007
Panasonic Include a Complimentary 16GB, Pro High Speed, SD card with the DMC-L10 DSLR
Panasonic is pleased to announce that when purchasing a DMC-L10 before the end of April 2008 consumers will also receive a Panasonic16GB Pro High Speed SD card (RP-SDV16GE1K*). This promotion is offered via participating retailers only – the perfect partner for your DSLR.
Panasonic’s second SLR, the DMC-L10, has continued to push the boundaries with an advanced 2.5 inch free angle LCD to full time view offering 270 degree rotation and a versatile shooting style. For a limited period, Panasonic is pleased to include one of its high capacity 16GB SD cards with the L10** When purchased before the end of April 2008 for consumer’s ultimate convenience.
Enabling over 6000 still images to be captured*** The number of images may vary depending on file size the16GB high data storage capacity is ideal for making the most of the DMC-L10. Consumers can enjoy full performance of consecutive shooting on their L10 without worrying about overflow of buffer memory. Add to this a fast data transfer speed of up to 20MB/S and users can easily upload high quality images taken with the DMC-L10 onto their PC. A further benefit is that the Panasonic 16GB card is perfect for RAW shooting.
With the DMC-L10 and SD card in unison, consumers can not only capture beautiful images, but also view them at their leisure. Simply slot the 16GB SD card into one of Panasonic’s new Viera flat panel televisions**** excluding TX-32-LXD8 and TX-26LXD8 and users can view their pictures whenever they feel like it.
Reader enquiry number: 0844 844 3852
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Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:09:00 +0000Press release, Panasonic, Jan 2008
Panasonic introduces the 9.1-Megapixel DMC-TZ5 and 8.1-Megapixel DMC-TZ4, two new Compact Digital Cameras, achieving 28mm Wide Angle and 10x Optical Zoom* and featuring advanced Intelligent Auto Mode
*35mm film camera equivalent: 28-280mm
Panasonic is pleased to introduce two new Lumix digital cameras, the 9.1-megapixel DMC-TZ5 and 8.1-megapixel DMC-TZ4, each featuring a 28mm wide-angle 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera). The 28mm wide angle lens can capture the subject or scene wider at the same standpoint than a normal 35mm camera, zooming in or out with the 10x powerful optical zoom.
The DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 are the latest members of the Lumix TZ family, which is renowned for packaging a remarkable 28mm wide angle 10x optical zoom lens in a compact body. The new DMC-TZ5 newly integrates recording capabilities for 720p HD (high-definition) motion pictures, together with its direct output function as a stills camera, allowing users to enjoy watching both still and motion images in impressive HD quality on a large-screen HDTV via an optional component cable.*
The DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 boast Intelligent LCD function, which detects lighting conditions and controls brightness levels of the LCD in 11 steps, to offer a display with the clearest image in any situation with newly developed 460, 000-dot high resolution in 3.0-inch (TZ5) and 230, 000-dot in 2.5-inch (TZ4).
Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto mode, comprising various shooting-assist functions, has been developed further for the DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4. New Intelligent Exposure feature and Digital Red-eye Correction** are included in addition to the conventional Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Quick AF functions. Mega O.I.S. to suppress unsteady hand-shaking and Intelligent ISO Control to prevent motion blur. Intelligent Scene Selector sets the appropriate scene mode by automatically selecting it from the most frequently used scene modes such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Portrait and Night Scenery. Face Detection system detects human faces to set the focus and appropriate exposure for them automatically within a potential shot. Unwanted red-eye effects caused by the use of flashes can be digitally corrected** now and the newly added Intelligent Exposure function automatically controls the ISO sensitivity partially to increase the exposure of only darkened areas in shot due to backlighting or insufficient flash lighting to capture the scene as you see it, by suppressing extreme brightness and darkness in the picture. Continuous AF system allows the camera to keep focus on a subject without having to press the shutter button halfway, to achieve the best result out of a potential shot by minimizing the AF time. Once entering iA mode, these multi-capable functions happen automatically to ensure users can shoot without the hassle of adjusting settings every time conditions in the shooting environment change, guaranteeing simple, trouble-free shooting for a range of environments.
The high-performance image-processing LSI has entered a new fourth generation, reborn as Venus Engine IV. This assures higher-quality images with an advanced signal processing system.
The slideshow format now offers a musical effect to match the mood of a screening for audiences so users can personalise pictures for emotional impact.
Integrating high performance, multi-capable lens and a host of unique, easy-to-use functions in a compact body, the DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 are the ideally built for travel. Clad in stainless steel, the DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 will be available in silver and black .***
* 720p HD(high definition) motion image recording capability comes with DMC-TZ5 only.
** Digital red-eye correction comes with DMC-TZ5 only.
*** Availability of models and colors may vary depending on the sales area.
28mm Wide-angle* 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens and 9.1-megapixel CCD (TZ5) / 8.1-megapixel (TZ4) CCD in a compact Body
The 9.1-megapixel DMC-TZ5 and 8.1-megapixel DMC-TZ4 condense a 28mm wide-angle**** LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 10x optical zoom into a compact body. Comprising 11 elements in 9 groups, including an ED (extra-low dispersion) lens and 3 aspherical lenses, this advanced lens unit surpasses Leica's exceptional standards and delivers an outstanding optical performance. The 28mm wide-angle lens makes capturing dynamic wide-perspective shots of a sweeping landscape or large architectural structure as well as fitting a whole group of people into a group shotindoors easy. In 3-megapixel resolution mode the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending zoom power to 16.9x (TZ5) or 15.9x (TZ4) by using the centre part of the CCD. Using this feature in combination with the 4x digital zoom provides a total zoom factor of up to 67.5x (TZ5) or 63.8x (TZ4). This powerful zoom also works during motion picture recording.
The CCD in DMC-TZ5 can reproduce images shot with the lens set from 28mm to 280mm in any of three aspect ratios – 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9 – ensuring you can always capture dynamic, richly expressive shots with a wide perspective. New Multi Aspect mode***** allows the camera to take an image in all three aspect ratios simultaneously and allows the photographer to choose the one that best takes the advantage of the scene after shooting.
**** When the picture size is set to 3 megapixels or larger, the photo is automatically resized to 3 megapixels. When the lens is shifted back to the wide-end, the picture size is set to the original size automatically. The original size is maintained for photos smaller than 3 megapixels.
***** In standard compression format only.
Great Photography is not only for Professional Photographers Anymore -- Intelligent Auto Mode
Panasonic has incorporated Intelligent Auto mode in pursuit of ultimate simplicity in operation and reduction of misshots. This mode is further advanced with the inclusion of Intelligent Exposure feature for DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4.
Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) which compensates for hand-shake and Intelligent ISO Control to detect and suppress motion blur, are built into all Lumix cameras as the industry’s most advanced measures to counteract blurring. Both image stabilizing technologies have been enhanced in terms of detection accuracy and correction effect thanks to new image-processing LSI, the Venus Engine IV. In addition to these anti-blurring technologies, Panasonic continues pursuing the ideal that anyone at any technical level of photography should aim for, being the ability to take beautiful pictures with ease and this can be aspired to by incorporating the new Intelligent Auto mode.
Increasing the number of scene modes is one step, but taking advantage of them is another, and that’s where the Intelligent Scene Selector comes in. This function automatically sets the appropriate scene mode according to the scene you’re going to take from among the most frequently used scene modes, such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Scenery and Night Portrait mode. The Face Detection System helps the camera to recognize human faces and sets the to focus and exposure automatically in relation to these, with up to 15 faces being located, plus with the DMC-TZ5 red-eye effects can be digitally corrected.
The Continuous AF system allows the camera to keep focus on the subject while the camera is in recording mode even before without pressing a shutter button halfway, to get best result out of a shutter chance because the focus is always near the subject and the AF time is minimised.
New Intelligent Exposure function increases exposure only in the under-exposed areas by detecting the brightness level part-by-part in the picture. For example if the background of an image includes the sky, both cameras automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to keep the setting slightly under-exposed. This prevents a washed-out, dullness common with some cameras, as it brightens the darkened area by only increasing the ISO in that area. If the background of an indoor portrait receives insufficient lighting from a flash and becomes dark, the ISO sensitivity is raised in only the low-lit area to make the image brighter without causing graininess in the subject's face resulting in a well balanced picture.
These multi-capable functions are automatic and allow for shooting, without the bother of adjusting the settings every time conditions change as the Powerful Intelligent Auto mode does all the work.
Exciting options to expand the fun of photography in the High-Definition Era
All Lumix cameras have the abiity to take 1920x1080 pixel HD (high-definition) quality photos that perfectly fit a wide-screen (16:9) HDTV for full-screen viewing. The new DMC-TZ5 records dynamic HD motion pictures in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps, in addition to WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480). The powerful zoom of the DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 also works with the recording function to capture the distant subject up close, allowing for more dynamic movie making. With newly added HD component output capability, users can enjoy watching their stunning stills and motion pictures by simply connecting the camera to the HDTV via an optional component cable (DMW-HDC2).******
The DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 provide new slideshow capability complete with additional music option. By simply selecting the pictures users want to showcase and choosing the mood that best matches the selection from natural, slow, urban or swing, users can inject personality and emotion into a slideshow alongside a variety of slide change effects. If the slideshow is compiled with HD photos in 1920 x 1080 pixels, you can also enjoy watching an impressive HD slideshow with music on a large-screen HDTV by using the optional component cable.
****** 720p HD(high definition) motion image recording capability comes with DMC-TZ5 only
3-inch 460, 000-dot super high resolution (TZ5) / 2.5-inch 230, 000-dot (TZ4) Intelligent LCD Assuring Clear View for easy shooting and playback
The DMC-TZ5 incorporates new easy-to-see 3-inch 460, 000-dot super high resolution (2.5-inch and 230, 000-dot for DMC-TZ4) LCD for comfortable viewing while monitoring shots in detail and playing back results, even in thumbnails as tiny as 30-split. Intelligent LCD function detects light conditions and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting (by maximum of 40% when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine and adjusts the frame rate when shooting in low-lit situations) in addition to using the pixel mixed readout method to ensure the clearest possible image is captured. Detecting the precise lighting condition and automatically controlling the brightness with a total of 11 steps, this function gives the display the clearest possible image in any situation without using extra energy.
The High Angle mode makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, for example when shooting over a crowd.
High-Speed, High-Quality Image-Processing LSI Further Evolves into the Venus Engine IV
New image-processing LSI, the Venus Engine IV, features more advanced signal processing technology for rendering even higher-quality images.
Parallel noise reduction in both luminance signal and chromatic signal processing systems, a technology established by the preceding Venus Engine III, has been further advanced. The luminance noise is two-dimensionally separated and only the low-frequency noise is eliminated without affecting the high-frequency noise that greatly influences resolution. The information of the change point between colours is minutely stored for precise determination of edges dramatically reducing colour bleeding. This not only produces a clearer image in high ISO sensitivity recording, but also accurately reproduces details in low-lit areas of pictures taken at low ISO sensitivity.
The Venus Engine IV also elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effect in both Mega O.I.S., which prevents hand-shake, and Intelligent ISO Control, which minimises motion blurring. These new cameras feature the multi-task image-processing engine, Venus Engine IV which supports an incredibly fast response time. The shutter release time lag is a very quick 0.008 seconds enabling users to capture those spur-of-the-moment shots easily. In burst shooting mode, 2.5 (TZ5) / 3 (TZ4) shots can be snapped per second at full resolution.******* In High-Speed Burst shooting mode, ******** an incredible 6 (TZ5) / 7 (TZ4) shots per second can be captured, with unlimited consecutive shooting ability, ********* allowing users to keep shooting until the memory card is full.
The Venus Engine IV also supports a High Sensitivity mode that lets the DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 record up to ISO 6400, sensitive enough to capture subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash.**********
******* Max. 5 (TZ5)/ 7 (TZ4) images in standard mode, 3 (TZ5) / 4 (TZ4) images in fine mode.
******** In 2-megapixel(4:3), 2.5-megapixel(3:2), 2-megapixel(16:9) recording
********* The consecutive shooting speed varies with the memory card, image size, and image compression mode. The number of shots depends on the memory card size, battery life, image size and image compression mode.
********** In 3-megapixel(4:3), 2.5-megapixel(3:2), 2-megapixel(16:9) recording
Other Features
The new DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 feature a variety of functions to provide solutions and experimental fun for users to enjoy whilst capturing beautiful images.
The energy-efficient Venus Engine IV imaging engine contributes to the long battery life to shoot around 300 (TZ5) / 330 (TZ4) shots despite their large, bright LCD on a single battery charge.*********** A total of 22(TZ5) / 21(TZ4) scene modes help users to take more beautiful pictures in a wide range of situations and environments. New Multi Aspect mode featured on the DMC-TZ5, allows the camera to take images in all three aspect ratios simultaneously giving users the ability to choose the one that best takes the advantage of the scene after shooting.************
Additionally new Title Edit function, allows text to be input as additional information to accompany the picture, such as the names of children and pets as well as travel places which can be particularly useful when compiling a photo album for example. A Text Stamp function allows this text to be added to photos and printed off. Around 50 MB of internal memory is built-in to back up the SDHC/SD Memory Card recording and copying.
All new Lumix cameras incorporate a REC/PLAYBACK mode switch, which helps users switch instantly between recording and playback modes, while always knowing which mode the camera is in. The GUI (Graphic User Interface) has been upgraded with a more futuristic design and colour while maintaining the visibility of characters.
The major features mentioned above can be quickly understood with the newly installed slideshow program called Demo mode.
The DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 are compatible with optional marine case (DMW-MCTZ5) enabling users to shoot underwater, for example while scuba diving.
*********** Based on the CIPA standard
************ In standard compression format only.
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Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:26:00 +0000London, February 5, 2008
Industry’s First 1.4 Micron, 5 Megapixel, High-ISO CMOS Sensor Combines Two New KODAK Technologies for Better Pictures from a Smaller Sensor
Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) is enabling a new level of performance in consumer imaging devices by redesigning the basic building blocks used to collect light and incorporating that technology into a brand-new sensor.
The company has combined its recently announced Colour Filter Pattern technology with a new CMOS pixel to create the KODAK KAC-05020 Image Sensor, the world’s first 1.4 micron, 5 megapixel device. Designed for mass-consumer camera applications such as mobile phones, Kodak’s new sensor enables a new level of resolution in small optical formats, using significantly smaller pixels. But unlike other small-pixel sensors which can produce poor images, especially under low light conditions, the 1.4 micron pixel used in the KAC-05020 Image Sensor changes this convention, providing image quality that can equal or surpass what is available from current devices using larger, 1.75 micron pixel CMOS designs.
“Camera phones and other small-pixel consumer imaging devices often suffer from poor performance, especially under low light conditions. To manufacture sensors that utilise these very small pixels – only two to three times the wavelength of visible light – we needed to challenge everything we knew about pixel and sensor design, ” said Chris McNiffe, General Manager of Kodak’s Image Sensor Solutions business. “By completely rethinking the design of the CMOS pixel and leveraging our work with high sensitivity colour filter patterns and algorithms, Kodak was able to develop this remarkable new sensor that will enable a level of imaging performance previously unavailable from CMOS devices.”
Key to the performance of this new sensor is the KODAK TRUESENSE CMOS Pixel, a re-engineering of the fundamental design and architecture of traditional CMOS pixels. In a standard CMOS pixel, signal is measured by detecting electrons that are generated when light interacts with surface of the sensor. As more light strikes the sensor, more electrons are generated, resulting in a higher signal at each pixel. In the KODAK TRUESENSE CMOS Pixel, however, the underlying “polarity” of the silicon is reversed, so that the absence of electrons is used to detect a signal. This change enabled a series of improvements to the design and structure of the pixel that ultimately results in CMOS imaging performance that rivals that available from CCD image sensors.
Light sensitivity in the new sensor is enhanced through the use of the recently announced KODAK TRUESENSE Colour Filter Pattern, which adds panchromatic, or “clear, ” pixels to the red, green and blue pixels already on the sensor. Since these pixels are sensitive to all wavelengths of visible light, they collect a significantly higher proportion of the light striking the sensor. This provides a 2x to 4x increase in sensitivity to light (from one to two photographic stops) compared to current sensor designs, improving performance in low light and reducing motion blur in action shots.
At 5 million pixels, the KAC-05020 provides the highest resolution available in the popular ¼” optical format, and enables imagery up to ISO 3200 and support for full 720p video at 30 fps. The sensor is also supported by the Texas Instruments’ OMAP
TM and OMAP-DM solutions, enabling a host of KODAK Image Processing and Enhancement Features (such as digital image stabilization, rapid auto-focus, red-eye reduction, and facial recognition) that provide digital camera-like performance in a camera phone.
“For consumers today, high resolution is required but no longer sufficient, ” said Fas Mosleh, Worldwide Director of CIS Marketing and Business Development for Kodak’s Image Sensor Solutions business. “Smaller and thinner camera phones, high performance under low light, and superior video performance are the types of features that will enable the next generation of consumer imaging devices. And with this new Kodak sensor, camera designers can now put those features directly into the hands of their customers.”
The new sensor expands Kodak’s portfolio of CMOS and CCD image sensors for consumer and applied imaging applications, and positions the company to take advantage of the growing demand for high-quality image capture in a variety of devices, regardless of size.
The KAC-05020 will be demonstrated by Kodak at the GSMA Mobile World Congress held Feb 11 – 14 in Barcelona, Spain. Samples of the KAC-05020 are scheduled to be available in Q2 2008.
For additional information, please contact Image Sensor Solutions, Eastman Kodak Company at +1 (585) 722-4385 or by email at imagers@kodak.com. For more information on Kodak’s entire image sensor product line, please visit www.kodak.com/go/imagers.
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As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.
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Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:01:00 +0000Press Release - DALSA Quebec, Canada.
Manufacturers of handheld device chargers and switched mode power supplies for DVD players, set-top boxes etc., will benefit from the capability of integrating 5V mixed signal CMOS with mid-voltage and 650V transistors in the same circuit.
DALSA Semiconductor, a division of DALSA Corporation (TSX:DSA), an international high performance semiconductor and electronics company, announced today the availability of its new CMOS/DMOS high voltage process with 650V breakdown voltage.
The C12K process is a CMOS/DMOS technology integrating low (3V to 5V), mid-voltage (20V to 32V) and high voltage components (450V-650V) on the same chip. "The use of junction isolation provides a significant cost advantage compared to dielectrically isolated processes with equivalent breakdown voltage" said Marc Faucher, director of HV Technology Development. "The addition of mid-voltage devices provides greater noise immunity and the capability to drive external power MOSFETS, and is in direct response to requirements from customers who are using our process technologies in increasingly demanding applications."
The technology addresses applications such as display and printhead drivers, and power management interfacing to 120V or 230V mains, including LED drivers, ballast control, and chargers for hand held devices.
The C12K two layer metal process is available in two versions: single poly for 5V/650V operation, or two poly for the addition of mid-voltage transistors and high value (5kOhm/sq) and low TCR polysilicon resistors. A process design kit (PDK) is available with a range of predefined high voltage transistors and scalable low and mid-voltage transistors. Specialised engineering support is available to accelerate high voltage design and product development.
For more information visit www.dalsasemi.com or contact DALSA Semiconductor by e-mail at sales@dalsasemi.com or by telephone on 800-718-9701.
About DALSA Corporation
DALSA is an international leader in high performance digital imaging and semiconductors with approximately 1000 employees world-wide. Established in 1980, the company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital imaging products and solutions, in addition to providing semiconductor products and services. DALSA's core competencies are in specialized integrated circuit and electronics technology, software, and highly engineered semiconductor wafer processing. Products 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 and mixed-signal CMOS chips. DALSA is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "DSA" and has its corporate offices in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
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Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:53:00 +0000Press release, Panasonic, Jan 2008
Panasonic announces the Lumix DMC-FX35 Camera with 10.1 mega pixels, 25mm Ultra Wide-Angle Lens Featuring Advanced Intelligent Auto Mode
*35mm film camera equivalent: 25-100mm*
Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new Lumix DMC-FX35, its first 10.1-megapixel camera with astonishing 25mm ultra-wide-angle LEICA DC lens and 4x optical zoom (equivalent to 25mm to 100mm on a 35mm film camera). Capturing almost double the viewing space at the same shooting distance compared to ordinary 35mm cameras, the DMC-FX35 records remarkable images with unprecedented width and depth.
The new DMC-FX35 integrates 720p HD (high-definition) recording capabilities for capturing motion pictures alongside its primary function as a stills camera, allowing users to watch both still and motion images in impressive HD quality. The DMC-FX35 comprises a variety of additional shoot-assist functions on top of Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto Mode with conventional Mega O.I.S which suppresses hand-shaking, and its Intelligent ISO Control prevents motion blur. New Intelligent Scene Selector Function chooses the appropriate scene mode by automatically selecting the most frequently used setting from modes Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Portrait and Night Scenery. New Face Detection System automatically detects human faces to set the focus of potential shots and insure the best possible exposure. Unwanted red-eye effects caused by the flash can now be digitally corrected, and newly added Intelligent Exposure Function controls ISO sensitivity to partially increase the exposure of darkened areas in shot, allowing users to capture scenes suppressing extreme brightness or darkness in images.
Quick AF System allows the DMC-FX35 to pre-determine focus on a subject without pressing the shutter button halfway, to maximize results for every shooting opportunity. In IA Mode the multi-capable functions of the DMC-FX35 adapts to changes in a variety of shooting environments allowing users to capture images automatically without the need to adjust settings every time conditions alter. This allows for simple, accurate image reproduction in any situation with the reassurance of capturing clear, beautiful stills.
High-performance image-processing LSI has entered its fourth generation, to be reborn as Venus Engine IV, assuring higher-quality images with an advanced Signal Processing System. The DMC-FX35 boasts a 230, 000-dot high-resolution LCD with Intelligent LCD function introducing control of light detection and brightness levels in 11 steps, to ensure the clearest possible images are achieved.
Slideshows of captured images now offer a background music option so users can enjoy watching pictures with a musical accompaniment to enhance the mood of a screening.
The DMC-FX35 will be available in silver and black, each with a distinctive finish or texture according to its colour.*
* Availability of models and colours may vary depending on the sales area.
1. 25mm Ultra-Wide-Angle 4x Optical Zoom (25-100mm) f2.8 High-Quality Leica DC Lens and 10.1-Megapixel CCD
The 10.1-megapixel DMC-FX35 boasts a 25mm Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT high-quality lens with 4x optical zoom, offering f2.8 brightness. Comprising 7 elements in 6 groups, including 4 aspherical lenses with 6 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit surpasses Leica's stringent standards and delivers exceptional optical performance. Newly developed unevenly thick concave meniscus aspherical lens with high refractive index, allows the 25mm ultra-wide-angle to achieve high optical performance, encompassed in a slim design and lens unit. The 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens records almost double the viewing space at the same shooting distance compared to other ordinary 35mm cameras and in 3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom capacity to 7.1x by using the central part of the CCD.
The Easy Zoom** feature shifts the lens instantly to full 4x optical zoom power at the touch of a dedicated button, and with a second touch, the zoom ratio is further extended to 7.1x by activating the Extra Optical Zoom function.
** When the picture size is set to 3 megapixels or larger, the photo is automatically resized to 3 megapixels. When the lens is shifted back to the wide-end, the picture size is set to the original size automatically. The original size is maintained for photos smaller than 3 megapixels.
2. Great photography is not only for Professional Photographers anymore -- Intelligent Auto Mode
Panasonic has incorporated its Intelligent Auto mode into this model in pursuit of easy operation and more accurate shooting, , further enhanced by an Intelligent Exposure feature and digital red-eye correction function. Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) compensating for unsteady captures and Intelligent ISO Control to detect and suppress motion blur are built into all Lumix cameras, and lead the way as the industry’s most advanced technology to counteract blurring. Image stabilizing has been further advanced in the DMC-FX35 by detecting accuracy and correcting misdemeanors thanks to new image-processing LSI, the Venus Engine IV.
In addition to these two anti-blurring technologies, Panasonic continues pursuing the ideals that anyone at any technical level of photography would strive to achieve, the ability to take beautiful pictures with ease. This is what incorporating the DMC-FX35’s Intelligent Auto mode aspires to. Increasing the number of scene modes is one step and taking advantage of them is another, but the DMC-FX35’s Intelligent Scene Selector develops this further. This function automatically sets the appropriate scene mode from the most frequently used scene modes, such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Scenery and Night Portrait mode.
Face Detection System helps the camera to recognize human faces and sets the focus and exposure automatically in relation to these, with up to 15 faces being located simultaneously and red-eye effects can be digitally corrected.
The Quick AF system allows the camera to keep focusing on the subject without users having to press the shutter button halfway, to get the best results from any potential shooting opportunity by minimizing the AF time.
Newly incorporated Intelligent Exposure Function increases exposure only in under-exposed areas by detecting the brightness level part-by-part in the picture. For example if the background of an image includes sky, the DMC-FX35 automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to keep the setting slightly under-exposed. This prevents a washed-out, dullness common with some cameras, as it brightens the area by only increasing the ISO in that area. If the background of an indoor portrait receives insufficient lighting from a flash and becomes dark, the ISO sensitivity is raised only in the low-lit area to make the image brighter without causing graininess in the subject's face, resulting in a well balanced picture.
The multi-capable functions are automatic and allow for shooting without the bother of adjusting the settings every time conditions change as the powerful Intelligent Auto Mode does all the work.
3. Exciting Options to Expand the Fun of Photography in the High-Definition Era
All Lumix cameras have the ability to take 1920x1080 pixel HD (high-definition) photos that perfectly fit a wide-screen (16:9) HDTV for full-screen viewing. The new DMC-FX35 even records dynamic HD motion images in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps, in addition to WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480). With newly added HD component output capability, , users can enjoy watching still and motion images in stunning HD quality by simply connecting the camera to a TV via an optional component cable (DMW-HDC2).
The DMC-FX35 allows for slideshows to be formatted complete with music. This brand new function allows users to choose pictures and match music that best suits the selection from natural, slow, urban or swing and upload in a simple fashion. By doing so users have the ability to enhance tone and add personality and uniqueness to their slideshow with a variety of slide change effects. If compiled with HD photos in 1920 x 1080 pixels, users can watch these on a large-screen HDTV aided by an optional component cable.
4. High-Speed, High-Quality Image-Processing LSI further evolves into the Venus Engine IV
New image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV, features more advanced signal processing technology for rendering even higher-quality images. Parallel noise reduction in both luminance signal and chromatic signal processing systems, a technology established by the previous Venus Engine III, is more sophisticated in the DMC-FX35. The luminance noise is two-dimensionally separated and only the low-frequency noise is eliminated without affecting the high-frequency noise that greatly influences resolution. Colour information regarding the change point between colours is minutely stored for precise determination of edges, thus colour bleeding is dramatically reduced. This improvement not only produces clearer images in high ISO sensitivity recording, but also accurately reproduces details in low-lit areas of pictures taken at low ISO sensitivity. The Venus Engine IV also elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effect in both Mega O.I.S., preventing hand-shake, and Intelligent ISO Control, which suppresses motion blur.
The DMC-FX35’s multi-task image-processing engine, the Venus Engine IV, supports an incredibly fast response time. The shutter release time lag is an incredibly fast 0.005 seconds at its quickest and such a quick response time makes it easier to capture those sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities. In burst shooting mode the DMC-FX35 can snap 2.5 shots per second at full resolution.*** In High-Speed Burst shooting mode, **** it fires off an incredible 6 shots per second but users can also get unlimited consecutive shooting, ***** which allows for continuous image capture until the memory card is full.
The Venus Engine IV also supports a High Sensitivity mode that allows the DMC-FX35 to record at a setting of up to ISO 6400, sensitive enough to capture subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash.******
*** Max. 5 images in standard mode/ 3 images in fine mode.
**** In 2-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording.
***** The consecutive shooting speed varies with the memory card, image size, and image compression mode. The number of shots depends on the memory card size, battery life, image size and image compression mode.
****** In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording
5. Advanced 2.5-inch large intelligent LCD with 230, 000-dot high resolution for easy shooting and playback
The DMC-FX35 incorporates a large 2.5-inch, 230, 000-dot high-resolution LCD screen for clear playback of shots and footage. Intelligent LCD function detects light conditions and automatically adjusts LCD backlighting (a maximum of 40% when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine and by adjusting frame rates when shooting in low-lit situations) as well as using the pixel mixed readout method to ensure the clearest possible image is captured. Detecting precise lighting conditions and automatically controlling brightness levels with a total of 11 steps, allows this function to produce the clearest possible image in any situation.
The High Angle mode makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, for example when shooting over a crowd.
6. Other Features
The DMC-FX35 features a variety of functions to provide convenient solutions and experimental fun for users to enjoy whilst capturing beautiful images.
The energy-efficient Venus Engine IV contributes to the long battery life of the DMC-FX35, making it possible to shoot around 290 shots on a single battery charge******* despite the large, bright LCD. A total of 21 scene modes help users to take more beautiful pictures in a wide range of situations and environments.
The Title Edit function which allows text to be input as additional information to accompany images such as the names of children and pets, as well as travel places can be useful when compiling a photo album for example. A Text Stamp function allows this text to be added to photos and printed off. Around 50 MB of internal memory is built-in to back up SDHC/SD Memory Card recording and copying.
All new Lumix cameras incorporate a REC/PLAYBACK mode switch which helps photographers to switch instantly between recording and playback modes, while always knowing which mode the camera is in. The GUI (Graphic User Interface) has been upgraded with a more futuristic design and colour while maintaining the visibility of characters.
The major features mentioned above can be quickly understood with the newly installed slideshow program called Demo mode.
The DMC-FX35 is compatible with an optional marine case (DMW-MCFX35) enabling users to shoot underwater for example whilst scuba diving,
******* Based on the CIPA standard
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