Alpha 100 review
The Alpha 100 is Sony’s first digital SLR. Based on assets from Konica Minolta’s photographic business, and the 10.2mp camera reflects the collaboration between the two companies.
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GPS-CS1 review
For photographers on the move, Sony’s GPS-CS1 records your location while shooting, enabling you to incorporate this data into how you use your photos.
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Blow Up review
Alien Skin’s Blow Up is a plug-in tool for Adobe Photoshop that deviates from the company’s usual fare. It doesn’t offer wacky image effects, but instead lets you boost the resolution of an image up to 3,600 per cent.
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PhotoFrame Pro 3 review
PhotoFrame is named using the Ronseal method – it enables you to put frames on your photos. Version 3 sees an overhaul of the interface and adds new frame templates.
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Capture NX review
Capture NX is Nikon’s new RAW conversion utility. It was created in collaboration with independent developer Nik Software, and replaces Nikon’s Capture 4.
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LightWave 3D 9 review
The two major changes in LightWave 9 are a new rendering engine, and the inclusion of an improved subdivision surfaces algorithm for better modelling.
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PhotoKit Color 2.0 review
PhotoKit Color 2.0.2 is a Photoshop plug-in that makes it easy for photographers to apply a wealth of creative and colour effects with a minimum of effort.
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SymmetryShop review
A Photoshop plug-in that creates complex repeating patterns, Artlandia’s SymmetryShop can be used for creating commercial wallpapers to seamless textures.
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Cyber-shot DSC-H2 review
The H2 is a better-looking camera compared its predecessor, the H1, but it’s underneath the silver polycarbonate shell that the refinements are more significant.
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Form.Z 6.0 review
Form.Z has been one of the more capable 3D modelling applications for some years, but version 6.0 sees it take a significant step.
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Exilim EX-Z1000 review
If you thought the megapixel war was over, you’ll be surprised to learn of Casio’s 10.1mp EX-Z1000. Fortunately, there’s more to this pocket-camera than photo-diodes.
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RT.X2 review
enables editors to capture, edit and output HDV with a minimum of fuss. Like the first generation of DV editing hardware, it’s somewhat limited, but it’s far better than...
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PowerShot S3 IS review
The PowerShot S3 IS is only a marginal upgrade from the S2 IS. The new model boasts an extra megapixel, a larger screen, and slightly improved sensitivity.
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PrintDevizor 2 review
PrintDevizor 2 continues to be the only software that lets you view on-screen standard print, special inks, and decorative finishes in a photo-realistic 3D environment.
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Scanjet 8300 review
The latest flatbed scanner from HP is available in two versions – the standard Scanjet 8300 and the 8300gp, which is supplied with a GretagMacbeth monitor calibrator.
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Craft Camera Tools review
Craft Camera Tools is a set of 3D camera plug-ins that allows you to record travelling, flying, or wandering cameras through scenes in Autodesk 3DS Max and VIZ.
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StoryViz 2.0 review
This release of StoryViz is free to owners of version 1.0, but there's much new here and it’s now closely integrated with RealViz’s MatchMover Pro and VTour tools.
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EOS 30D review
The EOS 30D is Canon’s latest mid-range SLR digital camera. It builds on the strengths of the semi-pro EOS 20D, but features the same 8.2-megapixel CMOS sensor.
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Moujou review
Moujou is a matchmoving plug-in for Maya from 2d3. It takes its functionality from Boujou, the company’s popular standalone camera tracking application.
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Perfection V700 Photo review
It’s been a while since a scanner aimed specifically at professional creatives was released, so it’s a surprise that both Epson and HP are launching new models. Epson is first out of the gates with the Perfection V700 Photo.