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May 7, 2004 |
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
What's medium format?
This week's news |
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PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS
What's medium format?
By James Booth
Last week, we ran an article by Contributing and News Editor James Booth entitled "What's an SLR?" This week, we continue our series of photography basics article by explaining a term some folks have heard of, but not everyone's familiar with: medium format.
So why use medium format? In one word: quality.
If none of the pictures you take are going to be printed larger than 5x7 inches, then by all means, stick with 35mm. You would reap little benefit by spending the money to upgrade to medium format. On the other hand, if your images are routinely printed at 8x10 or larger, then you should really consider the upgrade. By the way, we'll be talking about film through much of this article, but I'll also mention some digital medium format issues.
A negative image
In photography, image quality is directly related to the size of the original image. Therefore, a larger image surface on the negative or image sensor will mean more sharpness, color saturation, tonality, and detail in the finished image.
Although there are several sizes of camera available in medium format, I think the most widely used is probably the 6x4.5cm, or 645. Developed by Mamiya in 1975, cameras in the 645 format are also available from Pentax, Bronica, Contax, Fuji, and of course Hasselblad. Figure A shows the Mamiya 645 Pro.
FIGURE A
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The 645 format was invented by Mamiya. Click picture for a larger image.
The 645 format is closer to the "ideal format" than 35mm. What this means is that a 645 negative requires very little cropping in order make an 8x10 inch print. By contrast, a 35mm negative needs significant cropping in order to achieve the correct ratio for an 8x10 inch print, sacrificing a large portion of the image. Of all the medium format sizes, 6x7cm is actually the closest to "ideal format," requiring almost no cropping when enlarged to an 8x10 inch print.
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CONNECTED PHOTOGRAPHER NEWS CENTER
This week's news
Want to get the very latest photography news? The Connected Photographer News Center is updated every day with news of product releases, industry info, tips, techniques, and pointers to great photography resources on the Web. Here's this week's news:
StudioLine Photo 2.1
H&M System Software GmbH has announced the latest update to StudioLine Photo, version 2.1. This update includes new functions for image management, editing and print, RAW format support, additional web-gallery layouts and improved database performance.
Shortcut PhotoArtist
Shortcut PhotoArtist is a creative tool that lets you make fantastic artwork based on digital photos. You can create a watercolor painting, give your photo an oil paint effect, add contour with fine sketches; by combining different effects and blending modes, artistic possibilities are endless.
Olympus C-60 Zoom review
The Olympus C-60 Zoom is an updated version of 2003's C-50 Zoom. Jeff Keller of Digital Camera Resource Page has a complete review.
CanoScan 5200F scanner
Canon has announced the 2400x4800 dpi, 48-bit color depth CanoScan 5200F film and document scanner. A 6-frame Film Adapter Unit allows high volume film scanning.
Patent ruling extended
SanDisk announced that in its case involving Ritek and Pretec Electronics, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California granted defendant Pretec's motion for summary judgment of non-infringement on the same ground that summary judgment was previously granted for defendant Ritek Corporation in October 2003. The District Court's grant of summary judgment merely extends the effect of the Court's October 2003 order to Pretec CompactFlash memory cards.
New Cruzer Titanium software
SanDisk announced that it is enhancing its Cruzer Titanium USB portable flash drive with two software programs that allow users to carry their Microsoft Outlook information, access and edit it from other Microsoft Windows-based personal computers, and efficiently back up their files from any source. The programs were designed exclusively for SanDisk and are available only on Cruzer Titanium USB flash drives.
Coolpix 3700 Firmware v1.2
Nikon Europe has posted firmware Version 1.2 for the Coolpix 3700. Digital Photography Review has kindly posted links to both the Windows and Mac downloads, as well as complete information on the update.
ExpressDigital Darkroom
ExpressDigital announced the release of ExpressDigital Darkroom, integrated imaging workflow software for the emerging professional, advanced amateur, digital enthusiast, and professional digital photographer. Express Digital Darkroom provides everything a digital photographer needs for complete photo management, printing and promotion.
New ExpressCard compliance program
PCMCIA announced the details of a new compliance program for its high-performance, I/O ExpressCard standard for desktop and notebook computers. The program outlines the complete test requirements that give system and module manufacturers the right to display the ExpressCard logo, an energetic rabbit signifying mobility, fast performance and ease-of-use, on their compliant products.
Maternity designer teams With Nikon
Liz Lange Maternity and Nikon Coolpix announce the creation of an exclusive Nikon Coolpix 3200 digital camera, styled by Liz Lange. Available only at Liz Lange Maternity stores and through the Liz Lange web site, the camera will retail for $399.95, with all proceeds going to a children's charity.
Arcsoft DVD Slideshow
ArcSoft has launched ArcSoft DVD SlideShow, a DVD creation and presentation application for Windows. Users can create photo slide shows and combine them with existing video clips and PowerPoint presentations, then burn the project as a VCD or DVD movie, playable on a TV using most popular DVD players.
Three new Kodak cameras
Kodak announced three new cameras in the Easyshare line, as well as a new printer dock. The DX7440 with 4 megapixel resolution, the CX7530 with 5 megapixels, and the CX7330 with 3 megapixels, will be available in the summer.
BreezeBrowser v2.9
BreezeBrowser, the browser based tool for viewing and manipulating digital images has been upgraded to v2.9. Canon EOS-1D Mark II, Canon PowerShot Pro1, Sony DSC-F828 and Nikon D70 owners can use this popular workflow tool to view both raw and JPEG images. BreezeBrowser v2.9 now displays Paint Shop Pro files and introduces raw conversion for the Nikon D70, Pentax *ist D, Minolta DiMAGE 7i, A1 and A2 and Olympus E-1, C5050WZ, C5060WZ, C8080WZ cameras.
Real Answers From Real Pros
Support Farm today announced a new service providing support and project help to visual effects artists and other media professionals. Support Farm connects artists who are having difficulties completing projects due to software and hardware complications with, real-life professional artists who use the applications on a daily basis.
Legends Behind the Lens
This May, NikonNet's inspiring monthly, "Legends Behind the Lens," honors the work of five-time Kentucky News Photographer of the Year Bill Luster.
Digital cameras spreading in Japan
More than half of Japanese households own at least one digital camera, while DVD players have found their way into 35.4% of them as digital appliances are spreading rapidly among Japanese consumers, according to a Cabinet Office survey released on April 27.
RAW-Converter.com
RAW-Converter.com covers every aspect of RAW-enabled photography, from manipulation tutorials to software to camera models, in German and English.
Belkin iPod media reader
Belkin's new Media Reader is an $80 device that lets you transfer data from your camera into the iPod via your camera's USB cable.
Microtek ScanMaker i900CP
Microtek announced the Scanmaker i800, a high-productivity professional imager with photo reconstruction and restoration capabilities. With the ScanMaker i900, graphic designers, professional photographers and print publishers can reconstruct photos with cracks, tears, creases and scratches often at least ten times faster than manual photo reconstruction techniques.
Sanyo, Rayovac team up
Sanyo has agreed to work with Rayovac to develop rapid charging Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries.
E system price reductions
Olympus announced a series of price reductions and new rebates on the E-1 digital SLR and lenses in both the US and UK. See this dual press release on Digital Photography Review for complete details.
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GraphicConverter 5.1
Lemkesoft has released version 5.1 of GraphicConverter, its image editing program for Mac OS X and Classic. The new release includes previews and icons with digicam downloads, invert selections, Applescript access to all Exif tags and improved compatibility with Photoshop plug-ins.
Apacer portable CD burner
The Apacer Disc Steno CP-200 is a portable, battery-operated, multi-session Compact Disc recorder. Its main use is to transfer image files or other data from flash memory cards to CD-R or CD-R/W discs without a computer. Steve's Digicams has this review of the Apacer Disc Steno CP-200.
Best of Photojournalism
Designed by photojournalists for photojournalists, Best of Photojournalism annually attracts tens of thousands of entries from photojournalists, photo editors and web editors from leading media around the world. The winners of the 2004 competition have been announced.
HP, Magnum photo exhibit
HP announced a collaboration with Magnum Photos to exhibit a never before released series of photographs. Running for two weeks at the Visionaire Gallery in New York City, the "Color Work" exhibit features the work of four of Magnum Photos' most diverse and esteemed photographers, Elliott Erwitt, Hiroji Kubota, Jim Goldberg, and Gueorgui Pinkhassov.
Quad Tone RIP review
Uwe Steinmueller of Digital Outback reviews Roy Harrington's Quad Tone RIP for Mac.
Fujifilm Panda Habitat
Executives from Fujifilm joined with officials from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Zoo today to officially break ground on a new home for the Zoo's giant pandas, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian. The renovation of the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat will nearly double the outdoor space of the Zoo's current 17,500-square-foot exhibit, providing closer visitor contact with the pandas.
Maplin portable power
The Maplin Universal Portable Power Battery is ultra light, but despite its small size, packs enough power to give a vital recharge for most digital cameras. The portable power bank has an adjustable output voltage of 3V to 9V, allowing the user to select the appropriate voltage for the camera being charged.
New Samsung laser printers
Samsung has introduced several new color and monochrome laser printers and multifunction products to meet the needs of home and business users.
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