The first 5-megapixel camera to emerge from the union of Konica and Minolta, the DiMAGE G500, is due for release next month at an expected retail price of $999.
Microsoft Unveils JPEG Rival
Microsoft has released details of a new file format for continuous-tone still images that it claims ‘surpasses the limitations of existing image formats’.
Microsoft Updates RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer for Windows XP
Microsoft has released the latest version of its RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer for Windows XP adding support for the display of a range of Canon and Nikon digital SLR RAW files.
Microsoft Signs Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement with Nikon
Nikon has entered into a patent cross-licensing agreement with Microsoft covering further development of each company’s current and future product lines.
Microsoft’s Digital Image Suite
Microsoft has released a complete organising, photo editing, sharing and archiving application for digital photographers at an affordable price of $269.95.
Microsoft & Samsung Enter Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement
Microsoft and Samsung Electronics have announced a patent cross-licensing agreement that will see each company’s patents being used in both companies’ products, according to a report in PMA International’s Newsline.
Microsoft Releases Beta HD Photo Plug-ins
Microsoft has posted a set of beta Photoshop plug-ins for its new HD Photo file format, developed with the help of Adobe Systems, on its downloads website.
Microsoft Releases Windows 7 Beta
Microsoft has released a beta version of its new operating system, Windows 7.
Microsoft Launches New Image File Format
With the public release of its new Vista operating system on Tuesday, Microsoft will also launch a new image file format, known as HD Photo.
Microsoft Launches Metadata Viewer
Microsoft has released a new application that allows photographers to add, change and delete common metadata properties for digital photographs from inside Windows Explorer.
