In light of the increased popularity of digital SLRs, Microsoft has announced support for the RAW image format in Windows.
Olympus Zuiko Digital Fisheye Lens
Olympus has introduced a new Zuiko digital lens compatible with the E-1 and E-300.
Olympus C-315 Zoom
The 5MP C-315Z is the newest member of Olympus’s Camedia range, sporting a 2.8x optical zoom.
Printing solutions from HP
HP has introduced three new compact photo printers to its printer-line-up, including a three-in-one photo solution.
HP photo printer with 1.5GB of memory
HP has released the Photosmart 475 Compact Photo Printer, with the capacity to store up 1,000 photos.
Kodak professional roll-fed printer
Targeting professional photographers the 9810 Digital Photo Printer can produce 8 x 12-inch prints.
Panasonic pushes promotion on VS3 camera phone
To promote its new camera phone, the VS3, Panasonic has launched an interactive microsite www.vs3mobile.com.
Digital Picture of Britain
Issues of image ownership are brewing over the BBC’s Digital Picture of Britain.
Ricoh DVD+R Double Layer Printable
Ricoh has introduced the first DVD+R double layer disc that can be printed on by inkjet printers.
Xpose photographic gallery
Xpose is an updateable web gallery aimed at photographers who wish to display and sell their images online.
World’s largest photography exhibition
The largest photographic exhibition ever staged will take place at The Royal College of Art over the August bank holiday.
Experience Seminars expansion
In a bid to increase the variety of courses on offer, photographic seminar provider Experience Seminars has moved to a new premises.
Photoshop Fluid Mask plug-in
The Fluid Mask plug-in is new from DCP Systems and aims to make cutting out difficult objects in Photoshop easier and quicker.
Mobile postcards from PhotoBox
On-line printing retailer PhotoBox is offering a mobile postcard printing service to camera phone users.
Ilford Imaging Switzerland sold
Ilford Imaging Switzerland GmBH, producer of dye photo paper and ink, has been sold to Oji Paper, one of the largest paper companies in the world.
Rankin re-launches website with fashion photography collection
World-renowned photographer Rankin has re-launched his website with ‘One Dress,’ a collection of images of famous women wearing an identical Gucci dress.
Stealth Cam Motion Camera
The new Stealth Cam is activated by heat and motion, making it an ideal option for nature photographers.
Pen Drive utilises fingerprint recognition technology
The StoreGuard USB Fingerprint pen drive from Card Media enables users to protect files and photographs by using a fingerprint recognition control.
Sigma 800mm f/5.6 lens
Sigma has introduced a new ultra-telephoto lens for Sigma, Canon and Nikon-D mounts.
Sagem Crystal Clear photo printers
Sagem is introducing three Phillips photo printers with multi-function capabilities.