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September 22nd, 2008

Digital Photography Workshops (Westerly Sun)

Learn how to create outstanding photos and cherished memories at upcoming Digital Photography Workshops. Learn tips and techniques to create outstanding photos and cherished memories at these upcoming local Digital Photography Workshops.

September 22nd, 2008

Fujifilm’s SuperCCD EXR Unveiled: Sensor Promises High Res, High Quality Imaging [Photography] (Gizmodo)

Fujifilm’s “super ccd” technology’s been about for quite a while, but with the new Super CCD EXR it looks like the main focus is on improved image quality. It’s not going to signal an end to the…

September 22nd, 2008

DIS reveals 9-megapixel camera module for mobile phones (Engadget)

Filed under: Cellphones , Digital Cameras We’ve seen 10-megapixel cameraphones . We’ve seen 8-megapixel cameraphones . But if you’ve been holding out for that oh-so-elusive 9-megapixel cameraphone, the wait is just about over. Digital Imaging Systems (DIS) has chosen Photokina 2008 to reveal its 9-megapixel (CMOS) DIS6931 camera module for mobile phones, which provides features such …

September 22nd, 2008

Leica debuts S-system, 37-megapixel flagship S2 camera (Engadget)

Filed under: Digital Cameras Is it Photokina time, or what? Joining the host of other camera manufacturers with sparkly fresh announcements this week is none other than Leica, which just announced a trio of new cams a few days back. This introduction, however, stands alone, and Leica’s making some pretty remarkably bold statements about its new S-system. The first device to …

September 22nd, 2008

9MP AF Camera Module for Mobiles (I4U)

Digital Imaging Systems launched the first 9MP camera module for mobile phones. The module is the DIS6931 and has feature rich auto-focus, mechanical shutter, and high-quality lens. The control interface allows digital phone makers to easily upgrade the…

September 22nd, 2008

Kodak’s Kodachrome Dwindles With Digital Age (Manufacturing.net)

Elaborately crafted photographic film, extolled for its sharpness, vivid colors and archival durability could soon become extinct as sales compete with the digital age.

September 22nd, 2008

Lexar Extends Kodak-Branded Offering with Secure Digital High-Capacity, High-Speed Memory Card (Centre Daily Times)

Lexar Media, a leading global provider of memory products for digital media, today extended its KODAK-branded memory card offering with the introduction of the 16GB KODAK Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) High-Speed Card. The new high-capacity KODAK-branded card is designed to capture and store large volumes of high-definition video and fast-action photographs when used with today’s popular …

September 22nd, 2008

Lexar Extends Kodak-Branded Offering with Secure Digital High-Capacity, High-Speed Memory Card (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

FREMONT, Calif.—-Lexar Media, a leading global provider of memory products for digital media, today extended its KODAK-branded memory card offering with the introduction of the 16GB KODAK Secure Digital High-Capacity High-Speed Card.

September 22nd, 2008

Photographers lament loss of Kodachrome as digital age reigns (The Washington Times)

It is an elaborately crafted photographic film, extolled for its sharpness, vivid colors and archival durability. Yet die-hard fan Alex Webb is convinced the digital age soon will take his Kodachrome away.

September 22nd, 2008

PENTAX Announces K2000 Digital SLR System, Two DA Star High Performance Lenses and Ring Flash (Centre Daily Times)

PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the PENTAX K2000 DSLR system designed specifically for consumers who are ready to make the transition from a point-and-shoot digital camera to digital SLR photography. The PENTAX K2000 is an entry-level system consisting of the new PENTAX K2000 body, the smc PENTAX DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL lens,(a) and the PENTAX AF200FG Auto Flash.