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Pixel Genius PhotoKit SHARPENER

So you think you know all there is to know about sharpening digital images? Well think again because the horrible truth is that many of us haven't got the first clue as to how, when or even where to sharpen our images. PhotoKit SHARPENER a brainchild of Pixel Genius LLC provides new thinking on the best time and method for sharpening your digital images.

GretagMacbeth's Eye-One Display 2

A review of  GretagMacbeth's Eye-One Display 2 monitor profiling solution.

Pictographics iCorrect EditLab 4.0 Plug-in and Stand-Alone Application

• iCorrect EditLab 4.0 is an extremely powerful and easy-to-use colour correction Plug-in for use with Photoshop, Photoshop Elements and Photoshop LE. For those not wanting or needing a full image editing application such as Photoshop it is EditLab 4.0 is also available as a Stand-Alone application.

ColorByte Software ImagePrint

• ColorByte ImagePrint virtual RIP offers an alternative to the Epson print driver. Such is the quality of output from the Photo 2100 when using ImagePrint that I now find myself only using the Epson driver for text output or when attempting to answer a query raised by other users. This review also includes a number of screen shots designed to graphically compare the grayscale behaviour of the Epson driver and ImagePrint.

Review of Epson Stylus PHOTO 2100

• The Epson Stylus PHOTO 2100 is the BEST desktop inkjet printer ever produced by Epson. Overall the print quality is light years better than the Photo 2000P ever achieved and in my opinion much better than models such as the cheaper Photo 1280/90. However, it is not without some faults and good as it is the Photo 2100 is not necessarily the best choice for everyone.

Review of Epson Photo Stylus 1290S

• An updated version of my comprehensive Epson Photo Stylus 1290 review that discusses the features and potential qualities of Epson's 1290S Photo Printer, a must read for Amateur Photographers looking for a printer capable of high quality printing. North Americans will know this printer as the Photo Stylus 1280 so don't get too excited.

Review of MonacoEZcolor 2.5

• A comprehensive user review of Monaco Systems latest version of EZcolor. This ICC profiling application is designed to profile scanners, printers and monitors. With the introduction of MonacoOPTIX (reviewed elsewhere on this site) MonacoSystems have taken the opportunity to address the issue of calibrating LCD displays.

Review of MonacoOPTIX

• A review of MonacoOPTIX display calibration system. MonacoOPTIX comprises all the software/hardware components required for fast and accurate calibration of LCD and CRT type displays.

User Review of Pictographics inCamera Professional Plug-in

• A comprehensive user review of Pictographics inCamera Professional Plug-in digital camera and scanner profiling software.

Review of Apple 23-inch Cinema HD Display

• This review of the Apple 23-inch LCD display heads up Apples range and produces images of stunning quality. However, at approximately £3000 it brings into question my sanity!

Feature Review of LaserSoft SilverFast 6

• A comprehensive review of the new features to be found in the latest version of SilverFast. New features include: Dust and Scratch Removal, Grain and Noise Reduction, Selective Colour to Grey Conversion and a host of others. The review has been updated to include some material on LaserSoft DCPro which includes such features as: raw image conversion for a wide range of digital cameras, red eye correction and the Virtual Light Table.

Review of Monaco Systems EZcolor 2.2

• A user review of Monaco Systems latest version of EZcolor. This ICC profiling application is designed to profile scanners, printers and monitors. Version 2.2 is primarily aimed at users of Mac OS X, although the supplied disk also contains version 2.1 for Windows and Mac OS9.

Eye-One Colour System

• A review of GretagMacbeth Eye-One colour management system. The Eye-One system comprises three alternative software/hardware configurations to suite user needs. Eye-One Monitor allows for monitor (CRT and LCD) calibration, whilst Eye-One Pro with Eye-One Match enables the users to profile all kinds of input and output devices.

User Review of Pictographics inCamera Professional

• A comprehensive user review of Pictographics inCamera Professional digital camera profiling software. Over recent months I've been fortunate to compare a number of products in this category. This latest review discusses a product that is more than just another profiling package.

User Review of Polaroid SprintScan 120

• The long awaited review of the Polaroid SprintScan 120 film scanner. The review comprises my thoughts on performance and image quality.

Review of Cone Editions Piezography BW

• A comprehensive review discussing the features and potential qualities of the Piezography BW printing system. A must read for Professional and Amateur Photographers  looking for a method for high quality black and white inkjet printing.

Review of PhotoCal and Spyder Colorimeter

• A review of ColorVision's monitor calibration and profiling tools, including the NEW Spyder Colorimeter.

Review of Epson Photo Stylus 1270 Printer

• A comprehensive review discussing the features and potential qualities of Epson's 1270 Photo Printer, a must read for Professional and Amateur Photographers  looking for a printer capable of high quality printing.

Review of Epson Photo Stylus 2000P Printer

• A short review discussing the features and potential qualities of Epson's flagship Photo Printer, a must read for Professional Photographers and Graphic Artists looking for a printer capable of true archival printing.