Following the retirement of John Allen as chairman and chief executive of Kodak Australasia, Greg McKibbin was appointed to the post, effective Jan. 1, Newsline Australia reports. He has extensive experience with Kodak,

The DMC-LS1 also features 14 megabytes of built-in memory, enabling users to capture those spontaneous moments even when they don’t have an SD memory card on hand.

New Models Boast 6X Optical Zoom and MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer

February 8, 2005 Never miss a photo opportunity again, even if you  DMC-LZ2 Lumix cameras feature 14 megabytes of built-in memory to capture those spontaneous moments.

The 4-megapixel DMC-LZ1 and 5-megapixel DMC-LZ2 feature a DC VARIO lens with 6x optical zoom (equivalent to 37mm to 222mm on a 35mm film camera lens), with capability of up to 24x magnification when combined with the 4x don't have an SD memory card on hand. Panasonic's new DMC-LZ1 anddigital zoom, and MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer). Panasonic's MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer automatically detects and optically compensates for hand movement. 

 "When using a small, lightweight camera such as these, zooming in can accentuate every little movement of the hand," said Monica Helmer, Marketing Manager for Panasonic. "That's why Panasonic incorporates its MEGA O.I.S into every Lumix camera. It enables you to take clear, distortion-free pictures, even ultra-telephoto or macro shots of distant or moving subjects, or shots taken in low lighting conditions."

New Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 and F-Z4 digital still cameras with MEGA O.I.S.

February 8, 2005 Panasonic introduces two new Lumix digital still cameras with 12x optical zoom and MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer). Models DMC-

DMC-FZ5 digital still camera with MEGA O.I.S.

FZ5 and DMC-FZ4 offer 5.0-megapixel and 4.0-megapixel resolution, respectively, and incorporate a newly developed 12x optical zoom equivalent to 36mm to 432mm (DMC-FZ5) / 35mm to 420mm (DMC-FZ4) on a 35mm film camera lens. The remarkable 12x optical zoom combined with 4x digital zoom magnifies images by as much as 48x, enabling users to capture images of subjects at longer distances. Both cameras feature a high-performance LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens.

Panasonic first introduced the MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer with its DMC-FZ1 digital still camera in 2003; and, in 2004, was the first to market a digital camera with 12x zoom and MEGA O.I.S. Since then, MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer has been an indispensable and key feature in the company’s Lumix line.

February 8, 2005  Fujifilm is recognized as a full-line supplier of high quality digital cameras that meet the wide range of consumer abilities, from beginner to advanced amateur. Balancing their product assortment, Fujifilm traditionally offers strong entry level camera options, providing operational simplicity without sacrificing Fujifilm's renowned image quality. Today, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., continues this legacy  and improves upon it with the introduction of the FinePix A345 and FinePix A350 digital cameras.

These newest additions to Fujifilm's diverse digital camera line usher in a new, more contemporary look for the popular A-Series cameras. Gone are the lens covers that defined earlier A-Series models and in their place sit new 3x optical zoom lenses that retract directly into the camera bodies for a smooth outer surface.

PMA 2005 Imaging Company Showcases Variety of Quick and Easy Ways To Get Digital Prints From Retail Photo Centers

February 8, 2005 Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of digital imaging products and services, is showcasing its growing portfolio of retail digital printing solutions at the 2005 Photo Marketing Association (PMA) Trade Show.

February 8, 2005 Fujifilm has a history of developing digital cameras that look as stunning as the pictures they take. Today, the company added to its fashionable digicam legacy with the introduction of the 5.1 MegaPixel FinePix Z1, a slim and stylish digital shooter that is the perfect accessory for a night out on the town.

The saying goes that one doesn't get a second chance to make a first impression. That shouldn't be a concern with the FinePix Z1 as its sleek and strong all-metal body is sure to draw attention. Available in two colors a deep, sophisticated black and a stunning brushed silver the FinePix Z1 is as trim as they come in the world of digicams, measuring a mere 18.6 millimeters thick thinner than a deck of cards.

February 8, 2005 Today, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the FinePix F10, a 6.3 MegaPixel Super CCD HR digital camera with Fujifilm's new Real Photo Technology for improved picture taking in low light situations, more efficient power consumption and faster overall operation.

Real Photo Technology, the latest imaging innovation from Fujifilm, is a synergy of three key devices: a sharp Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens, Fujifilm's 5th generation Super CCD sensor and the newly developed RP Processor, which possesses all of the advance signal-processing know-how of the professional FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR camera.

PMA 2005 Feb. 8, 2005 Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., is exhibiting a broad range of imaging technologies and products at PMA 2005 under the banner, "Fujifilm. Leading Imaging Solutions". Even as technology and the marketplace evolve, Fujifilm is continuing to lead the industry in providing advanced imaging solutions along the capture - store - print - share continuum.

Two spots for Olympus m robe the First Digital Music Player With a Built in Digital Camera  Feature Electronica Music, Poplockin Dance and Dazzling Special Effects

Olympus has created two commercials for this weekends Super Bowl XXXIX broadcast that are high energy odysseys of music, photography and dance. The spots which promote Olympus m:robe 500, the first digital music player that takes pictures feature funky electronica music, cool Poplockin dance techniques and dazzling special effects.

NewsTarget has an interesting article touting the environmental advantages digital cameras have over traditional film cameras

"As we consider the digital camera revolution that has taken place over the last decade, most people think about it in terms of enhanced benefits for consumers. We can take a lot more pictures at much lower cost with digital cameras versus film cameras. We can also more easily manipulate and share those photos since they're all in the digital realm"

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Digi times daily news is reporting digital camera manufactures in Taiwan are not gaining the market share they had hoped for

"The digital-camera market looked promising at the start of 2004 for both existing and new players in Taiwan’s digital-camera sector. With three- to five-megapixel cameras expected to become mainstream, as their prices dropped to US$149-249, Taiwan manufacturers thought they could take a significant slice of the market by leveraging their low-cost integration and manufacturing experience. The makers expected international brands would be forced to outsource more OEM orders for mainstream cameras to Taiwan as cost pressures increased"

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