Sigma SD9: Sample photos and comparisons! (UPDATED) 16:20 EDT - EXCLUSIVE: Having finally found an Internet Cafe that offered better Internet access than the dismal press centers at Photokina, Dave has just uploaded a number of sample images taken at the show with Sigma's much-anticipated SD9 digital camera. We've seen a literally huge volume of interest in Sigma's camera, and it revolves around the revolutionary new Foveon X3 image sensor that the SD9 uses - which unlike the Bayer sensors in competing cameras, captures real color data for all three colors at every pixel. If you're not familiar with how image sensors work, we'd first suggest reading the Foveon X3 announcement, so that you'll know what... (More)

EOS-1Ds: Luminous Landscape, Yamada post samples 03:35 EDT - Michael Reichmann of the Luminous Landscape website has commenced a review of Canon's recently-announced EOS-1Ds digital camera, and kicks off with a comparison with film cameras. The preliminary results are exciting to say the least; the 1Ds is certainly looking to have the advantage on 35mm film in Michael's samples, and 645 Medium Format film is looking like it may be meeting a worthy rival. There's still a lot more to come - Michael hasn't had the camera for long yet, and is planning to investigate dynamic range next. Check back for more in a few days, but in the meantime... (More)

Sigma SD9: Samples at DPReview (UPDATED) 02:49 EDT - The folks over at the Digital Photography Review website have posted a number of sample photos from a pre-production SD9 digital camera. A caveat: as always with a pre-production camera, the sample images may not full represent what a production camera will be capable of; firmware in digital cameras is often being tweaked almost until the first batch is shipped to retailers. Phil also notes that thanks to poor weather, the photos were taken in far from ideal conditions. That said, we think they make very interesting viewing. There... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Hama Battery Fast Charger 01:50 EDT - Lightning charging power The most modern charging technology is in the new universal battery fast charger „Delta 2/4" of accessories specialist Hama. In only three hours, the charger can load, as desired, only two or all four supplied 1850 mAh batteries, a processor-controlled automatic prevents from overloading. With clocked trickle charging, the cells keep their power, even if they stay in the... (More)

Hama announces USB HubDrive 01:19 EDT - German peripheral and accessory manufacturer Hama GmbH & Co. KG has announced a new flash media reader with an unusual extra feature. The 5-in-1 USB 'HubDrive', a device styled like a transparent soft-drink can but somewhat smaller, offers compatibility with a range of flash card types - and an added bonus. Where most USB card readers tie up one of your valuable USB ports, the Hama HubDrive actually gives you two USB ports that can be conveniently reached wherever you place the HubDrive itself. Overall, you gain a USB port on your... (More)

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