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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3; First Z-Series Digicam With IS Plus New High Tech Features
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2005  |  0 comments

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3 Quick Look
· 4 million effective pixels
· CCD-shift Anti-Shake function
· $499 US street price

Further Information
Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3
http://www.konica.com"...

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New Lenses For 35mm And Digital SLR Cameras
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2005  |  0 comments

As digital SLR cameras grow in popularity, most manufacturers are working to develop additional lenses. An increasing number of the new products--primarily zooms--are designed exclusively for use with digital SLRs with the "APS-C" size sensors employed in most cameras. Such lenses (discussed in more detail later) are usually more compact because they need to...

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New Electronic Flash Units
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2005  |  0 comments

Whether you own a 35mm or digital SLR camera, a dedicated external flash unit can be a valuable accessory. Offering higher power output, and often extra features such as a bounce/tilt head, the optional units can help to produce more sophisticated flash lighting effects. Even if you already own a flash unit that's compatible with your camera, it may not support all of the...

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Epson Stylus Photo R800; "Archival" Prints And UltraChrome Hi-Gloss Pigment Inks
Peter K. Burian  |  Dec 01, 2004  |  0 comments

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Epson Stylus Photo R800 Quick Look
· Pigment based inks
· $399 (Street price)
· 8.3x10.7" prints

Further Information
Epson Stylus Photo R800
http://www.epson.com

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Zuiko Digital 300mm f/2.8 ED And 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5 Lenses
The Long And The Short Of It For The Olympus D-SLR System
Peter K. Burian  |  Dec 01, 2004  |  0 comments

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The first interchangeable-lens autofocus SLR produced by Olympus, the E-1 was also the first digital camera to employ a "Four Thirds" CCD sensor. The smallest imager in any digital SLR camera, this one is roughly half the size of the 35mm film frame standard. Consequently, the effective focal...

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HP Photosmart R707; Can In Camera Features Improve Your Images?
Peter K. Burian  |  Nov 01, 2004  |  0 comments

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HP Photosmart R707
Quick Look
· 5.1 Megapixel
· 1.5" LCD Monitor
· $329 street price
· Lens: 35mm equiv.

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Canon's EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
An Incredibly Small, Fully-Corrected Telephoto Zoom With High-Tech Diffractive Optics
Peter K. Burian  |  Nov 01, 2004  |  0 comments

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When it was announced in 1995, the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM zoom was truly unique, as the world's first 35mm system lens with a built-in Image Stabilizer (IS). Versatile, compact, and great for low-light shooting without a tripod, that zoom has been very popular in spite of mixed...

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Sigma's 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 EX OS APO
First Independent-Brand Lens With Optical Image Stabilizer
Peter K. Burian  |  Nov 01, 2004  |  0 comments

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Until recently, only Canon and Nikon offered interchangeable lenses with a camera shake compensating system called Image Stabilizer (IS) and Vibration Reduction (VR), respectively (see the discussion on IS and VR lens technology in our August 2004 issue, or on our website at: www.shutterbug.com).

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What's New In Binoculars?
Peter K. Burian  |  Oct 01, 2004  |  0 comments

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Although we cover new equipment announced at trade shows, binoculars are often overlooked because they're not used for photography. Still, most outdoor shooters do carry binoculars and they can be invaluable for scanning or scouting an area and for searching out...

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Film Photography Reviews
Kodak's 100 And 400 Ultra Color Professional Films
Pro Films With Intense Color Saturation
Peter K. Burian  |  Sep 01, 2004  |  0 comments

Until recently, all of Kodak's professional color print films were marketed under the Portra logo, understandable because portrait and wedding photographers make up the primary market for such products. That changed earlier this year, when the company...

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