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X-Rite offers Windows 7 update
13:39 EST - X-Rite Inc. has released an update to its i1Match software that brings compatibility with Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system.
Windows 7 was released at retail on Thursday, October 22 2009. X-Rite's latest update to the i1Match software is identical to the previous release, with the exception of the addition of new drivers in the installer. These drivers allow support of i1Match in Windows 7 systems. The new release carries version number 3.6.2, and replaces v3.6.1. More details can be found on the X-Rite website.
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PRESS RELEASE: Sony Strengthens Retail Distribution Channels Via Sony Retailer Network
12:56 EST - Sony Electronics Encourages Consumers to Shop Where They Find the Sony Retailer Network Logo SAN DIEGO, Nov. 9, 2009 Sony Electronics announced today a refresh of its retailer initiative, the Sony Retailer Network. Its purpose is to drive consumer awareness of retailers and distributors who are selling Sony consumer products and either purchase directly from Sony or one of its distributors. Starting... (More)
PRESS RELEASE: Lowepro unveils a carrying solution that combines the agility of a beltpack with the utility of a shoulder bag in a functional design that works equally well for the enthusiast or pro photographer.
12:49 EST - (Sebastopol, CA, November 2, 2009) – Lowepro, a product design company that builds protective gear for photography equipment and portable electronics, announces the launch of the Photo Runner 100. It's lightweight, slim-profile design offers freedom of movement and a full set of practical features. "We designed the Photo Runner 100 to work in multiple scenarios," said Tim Grimmer,... (More)
PRESS RELEASE: The Stella Camera Bag: modern mix
12:26 EST - A stylish, versatile bag for female DSLR owners searching for a better-looking alternative to traditional camera bags The Stella Camera Bag is a stylish and highly protective bag that fits most DSLR cameras. Modern and distinctive, it looks like a must-have handbag, yet features Acme Made’s high-quality padding and soft tricot lining that help protect lenses and LCD screens from scratches, dust... (More)
PRESS RELEASE: The Lunch Box: style on the go
12:08 EST - A uniquely chic, ‘trend-forward’ design in a highly protective DSLR-style bag The Lunch Box is a chic camera case specifically created to protect most entry-level DSLR kits from Nikon, Canon, Sony and more. Its fun profile and clean shape have inspired its name. Plenty of pockets and a super-soft tricot lining keep your camera and a few essentials well protected and quickly accessible... (More)
Nack solicits Adobe Raw processing feedback
11:46 EST - John Nack, Principal Product Manager for Adobe Photoshop, has posted a new blog entry offering readers the chance to comment on (and help improve) the company's Raw processing.
In a blog post entitled "Feedback please: Adobe raw processing vs. others", Nack is requesting users to provide demonstrations of situations where they feel Camera Raw or Lightroom was surpassed...
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PRESS RELEASE: Kodak Gallery Launches New Application On Facebook Platform® And Thanks Members With One Million Free Gifts
11:10 EST - Easily Upload Your Favorite KODAK Moments Directly To Facebook from KODAK Gallery EMERYVILLE, CA, November 9, 2009 – As part of its commitment to providing the best photo sharing experience for customers, KODAK Gallery launched a new application that allows users to share Gallery photos directly to their Facebook streams and profile pages. In a few quick clicks, Gallery members simply select... (More)
Friday, November 6, 2009
Accessory Review: Cotton Carrier
20:39 EST - We thought we'd prefer the holster and it was good. But the vest was even better.
There are two kinds of camera accessories. Some are designed by people sitting in Herman Miller chairs running CAD programs all day. They produce things that sound like great ideas but end up in the drawer...
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PRESS RELEASE: Adobe Debuts Photoshop.com Mobile for Android
12:18 EST - On-the-go photo editing and management made effortless with new Photoshop.com mobile application SAN JOSE, Calif. - Nov. 6, 2009 - Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced the Photoshop.com Mobile for Android software, extending Adobe industry-leading digital imaging technology to users of the Google Mobile operating system. The release comes less than a month after the launch of... (More)
PRESS RELEASE: Digital River to Manage Online Sale of Cameras for PENTAX
12:07 EST - MINNEAPOLIS--(Business Wire)-- Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced that it signed a new e-commerce agreement with PENTAX Europe Imaging Systems. Under the agreement, Digital River will be launching an online store and providing a full range of e-commerce services to support online consumer sales of PENTAX cameras in the UK, Germany, France... (More)
Thursday, November 5, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: PMA Australia show is now “Digital Life Expo”
15:54 EST - JACKSON, Mich. – PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations – announces the PMA Australia Imaging Technology Show now will be known as the Digital Life Expo. The event, now in its 29th year, will be June 4-6, 2010, at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia. “After consultations with our show partner, the Photo Information Council... (More)
PRESS RELEASE: Adobe® InDesign® users benefit from Elpical’s hands-off quality analysis and image enhancement
15:44 EST - Giesbeek, The Netherlands, October 28, 2009 - Elpical announces that the final version of its new Claro Layout is available for anyone who works with Adobe InDesign. Claro Layout, the latest addition to Elpical’s product line of automated image enhancement and image management solutions, is an Adobe® InDesign® plug-in that offers hands-off quality analysis and image enhancement to InDesign... (More)
PRESS RELEASE: Pro-View ™ Wireless Remote Live View
14:14 EST - Maximize photographic performance with Wireless Remote Live View technology. With the Pro-View you can frame your shot from up to 500 feet away from your camera by viewing the scene on a sleek, wireless digital, hand-held color display. Learn more at: www.proviewsite.com Springdale, Arkansas (PRWEB) November 5, 2009 -- Setting a new standard for photo-composition technology www.proviewsite.com. The... (More)
Cranberry markets Millenniata M-ARC discs
13:36 EST - Last July, we told readers about the M-ARC 'Millennial Archive Disc', claimed by its creator to be an archival medium with a lifetime that is measured in the centuries, yet still backwards-compatible with most standard DVD drives
Today, a press release crossed our desk from Ferndale, WA-based Humanicity LLC, detailing market availability of the M-ARC disc under a new name. Humanicity has apparently signed a deal to become the...
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Canon updates EOS 7D firmware
12:21 EST - Canon USA has posted updated firmware for its EOS 7D digital SLR that aims to correct a problem with ghosting in images.
The company first described the problem in a service advisory published a little over a week ago. The problem is said to manifest itself as subtle ghosting of the previously captured image in the subsequent...
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September POTD Winners Chosen! (UPDATED)
03:33 EST - A few days later than planned thanks to a backlog of review work, we're happy to announce the monthly winners of our Photo of the Day contest for September 2009.
"Eye2Eye," "Moonlit," and "At the Window" were chosen as our September winners. Congratulations to Zoran Buletic, Julie Furber, and George! Without further ado, here's the three monthly winners for September,...
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Video interview on Olympus E-P2
02:00 EST - Watch our early interview with Sally Smith Clemens of Olympus USA as she tells Dave all about the new Olympus E-P2!
The new digital camera is based heavily on the also new Olympus E-P1, but with a black body, an accessory port for adding an electronic viewfinder, and more. Scroll down to see the video, filmed at Photo...
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Olympus E-P2: Announced, previewed!
01:00 EST - Olympus has today announced its second Micro Four Thirds-system digital camera, the E-P2 - and we've just posted our Olympus P2 hands-on preview.
The Olympus E-P2 is closely related to its predecessor, the popular Olympus P1 - a camera we recently reviewed. The most significant change is the addition of an accessory port underneath the flash strobe,...
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PRESS RELEASE: Olympus Announces Expansion Of Micro Four Thirds System With Two New Zoom Lenses
01:00 EST - Lenses Maximize Design Advantages of Micro Four Thirds System Standard; Offer Outstanding Optical Performance in an Unprecedented Compact, Lightweight Package CENTER VALLEY, Pa., November 5, 2009 – Olympus announces today that it will introduce two new Micro Four Thirds System lenses in the first half of 2010. The new super wide-angle zoom M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 lens (18-36mm equivalent)... (More)
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: SANYO Approves Tender Offer for Shares of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. by Panasonic Corporation
18:56 EST - Tokyo, November 4, 2009 - SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (“SANYO”) announces that it resolved at the meeting of its board of directors held today (i) to express its approval of a tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for common shares, Class A preferred shares, and Class B preferred shares of SANYO by Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”), (ii) to withhold its opinion on the... (More)
PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Announces Commencement of Tender Offer for SANYO Shares
18:05 EST - Osaka, November 4, 2009 --- Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC/ TSE: 6752, the "Tender Offeror" or the “Company”) announced that it resolved at its Board of Directors meeting held on November 4, 2009 to acquire the shares of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6764, the "Target") through the tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) as follows: Purpose of the Tender Offer... (More)