| Friday, February 27, 2009 |
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January POTD Winners Chosen!
16:22 EST - We're happy to announce the monthly winners of our Photo of the Day contest for January, 2009.
"Waiting for the Dawn," "Vanishing Point," and "Dunstanburgh by Moonlight" were chosen as our January winners. Congratulations to Martin Alejandro Bordagaray, Luka Knezevic - Strika, and Rainer Mirau!...
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Accessory Review: X-Rite ColorMunki Photo
15:29 EST - There's a lot to learn about this easy-to-use spectrophotometer....
X-Rite's ColorMunki Photo can not only profile your monitors (compensating for ambient light) but it can build ICC profiles for printer/paper/ink combinations and profile projectors. And the small spectrophotometer...
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| Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
Review posted for Canon A1000 IS!
20:31 EST - Handsome and practical, the Canon PowerShot A1000 IS makes a good first impression.
The more time you spend with it, the better that impression gets. The PowerShot A1000 has all that's great about the Canon A-series, including AA-battery compatibility, a large screen plus an optical viewfinder,...
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Tamron launches new blog
15:50 EST - Japanese optics company Tamron recently launched a new blog featuring posts from a variety of bloggers including Tamron employees and pro photographers.
The blog, dubbed "Angle of View", made its debut on January 21st. Tamron staff contributors include: Jeff Allen, Technical Representative; Andre Costantini, Technical Supervisor and pro photographer; Ken...
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PRESS RELEASE: Olympus Launches Space Project On Shuttle's Next Mission To International Space Station
14:55 EST - Olympus E-3 dSLR to Capture Earth's Beauty from Space Station, Raise Awareness for Environmental Protection CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Feb. 26 -- Olympus Corp. commemorates its 90th anniversary by creating the Olympus Space Project to photograph the majestic beauty of our planet and raise awareness to protect it. The company's flagship E-3 digital single lens reflex camera and Zuiko digital lenses will journey... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: LifePics Releases Remarkable LifeSync Statistic: Users Place Twice as Many Orders After Installing the Software
13:16 EST - February 24th, 2009, BOULDER, Colo. - LifePics today announced that users of LifeSync placed twice as many orders after installing the software. LifeSync, a software application developed by LifePics in 2008, automatically copies and uploads all of a user's images from their PC to their online photo account. "LifeSync eliminates the biggest pain point of online imaging: manually uploading your pictures,"... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: JOBO Announces The New GIGA Vu SONIC and GIGA one SONIC Image Storage Devices
13:05 EST - New units are the perfect digital companion accessory for professional as well as advanced amateur digital photographers; both are available in four different storage capacities Gummersbach, Germany (February 25, 2009) – JOBO AG announces today two new portable image storage devices – the GIGA Vu SONIC and the GIGA one SONIC. For professionals that need high-end secure back-up of... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Hot New Weekly Show – Nikon DTOWN – Launches Featuring Bestselling Author and Photographer Scott Kelby
12:40 EST - Nikon DTOWN is Sponsored by Nikon and Produced by Kelby Training Tampa, FL – Feb. 26 – Today, Scott Kelby, bestselling author, acclaimed photographer and leading Adobe® Photoshop® expert, launched the first Nikon DTOWN weekly show, featuring the coolest camera tips, photography techniques, accessories and news for Nikon’s digital SLR cameras. Nikon DTOWN, which airs each... (More) |
| Wednesday, February 25, 2009 |
Adobe Releases Plug-in to Disable Multitouch Gestures
19:39 EST - Prevents accidental canvas rotation on recent Apple trackpads.
On MacBook Air and recent MacBook Pro systems, Adobe Photoshop CS4 reads multitouch gestures to rotate of the document canvas. But it's easy to accidentally rotate the canvas on newer trackpads. To address...
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Gates raises Kodak stake
17:19 EST - An article from Bloomberg.com reports that Bill Gates, chairman and co-founder of Microsoft Corp., has recently increased his investment in Eastman Kodak Co.
The Gates-owned Cascade Investment LLC purchased almost 8 million Kodak shares late last year, according to the report. Bloomberg notes that this raises Gates' overall Kodak stake to 5.2%, making him the...
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PRESS RELEASE: “Rocketlife Instant Experience” Announced At PMA
15:02 EST - Provides Instantly Branded Websites or Kiosk Environments for Companies or Events for Photo Merchandise Sales February 25, 2009, Folsom, CA – RocketLife LLC www.rocketlife.com, the inventors of ground-breaking award-winning new media technologies, announced today that it will be introducing “RocketLife Instant Experience ™” at the Photo Marketing Association Show (PMA), held... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: X-Rite Announces Unlimited Seat Licensing For ColorMunki Photo
10:54 EST - LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- PMA 09 International Convention and Trade Show -- Feb. 25 -- (NASDAQ: XRIT) X-Rite, Incorporated the world leader in color management and measurement technologies (http://www.xrite.com), showcases the latest innovations in its line of solutions for exceptional color control across digital workflows, at the PMA 09 International Convention & Tradeshow at the Las Vegas Convention Center,... (More) |
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Adobe Release Photoshop CS4 11.0.1 Update
10:45 EST - Improved performance heads the list of improvements.
Late last night, Adobe released an update for Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop CS4 Extended to address several problems discovered after release. Highlights of the update include: • A number of issues...
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| Tuesday, February 24, 2009 |
PRESS RELEASE: Phanfare Photon Sends Photos from iPhone to Facebook
16:12 EST - Award-winning iPhone app now lets users post multiple photos and entire albums to Facebook. PRINCETON, N.J. -- Photo and video sharing service, Phanfare, announces that the latest release of Phanfare Photon, its award-winning iPhone application, is available today in the Apple App Store. This new update now adds the ability to send multiple photos and even entire albums from the Phanfare service to... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: SanDisk ImageMate Memory Card Readers Transfer Files Quickly and Conveniently Across Wide Variety of Memory Card Formats
12:22 EST - MILPITAS, Calif., February 24, 2009 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) today announced that it has shipped the latest editions of its popular SanDisk ImageMate® memory card readers, which provide enhanced user experience through increased efficiency and faster data transfer rates. The new readers have shipped to retailers in North America and are available for purchase at this time. Faster,... (More) |
Olympus unveils E-620 digital SLR
01:00 EST - Olympus America has today announced its latest digital SLR, just a week before the start of this year's Photo Marketing Association Spring tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Olympus E-620 brings the 12.3 effective megapixel Live MOS image sensor from the mid-range E-30 digital SLR into a more affordable body. Where the E30 is priced at $1,300, the E-620 will have a significantly...
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| Monday, February 23, 2009 |
PRESS RELEASE: Unibind Announces “UniPlano” For Labs
16:15 EST - Produces Fully Personalized Cases at Speed of 200 Books per Hour Reduces Labor & Waste Alpharetta, GA – February 23, 2009 – Unibind, www.unibind.com, manufacturer of the award-winning Unibind high-quality binding, lamination and presentation product line, announced today that it will launch Unibind “UniPlano” at the Photo Marketing Association Show (PMA), held March 3-5, 2009... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: onOne Software's Plug-In Suite 4.5 and FocalPoint 1.1 Now Available
15:02 EST - Updates for award-winning Photoshop plug-ins include new features, improved effects and added support for Adobe Photoshop CS4, Lightroom 2 and Apple Aperture 2.1 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Feb. 23 -- onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of time-saving software solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced the immediate availability of Plug-in Suite 4.5 and FocalPoint 1.1.... (More) |
Samsung: Two more brand-new digicams
08:01 EST - Less than a week after its last batch of digital camera announcements, Samsung has added a further two models that will debut at this year's Photo Marketing Association tradeshow.
The Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL320 are due to start shipping in the USA from March and May 2009 respectively, and both couple twelve megapixel imagers with zoom lenses that offer a 24mm wide angle. Priced...
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| Friday, February 20, 2009 |
PRESS RELEASE: New: LEICA SF 58
17:25 EST - Professional high-end flash unit for highest performance and system compatibility Leica Camera AG, Solms, presents a new flash unit combining the highest performance and system compatibility in one high-end flash unit – the LEICA SF 58. The maximum guide number of 58 (ISO 100/21°) enables high light output and, due to its fully swivelling reflector, offers ideal opportunities for indirect... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Compact High-Performance Leica Super-Elmar-M 18 mm F/ 3.8 Asph. Lens And Leica Bright Line Finder M For 18 mm Lenses
15:00 EST - With the LEICA SUPER-ELMAR-M 18 mm f/ 3.8 ASPH., Leica Camera AG, Solms, expands their range of short focal-length lenses for the Leica M System, adding another compact wide-angle lens. This newly developed lens is characterized by its outstanding image quality and compact size. Another addition to the Leica rangefinder system accessories range is a new finder, the LEICA BRIGHT LINE FINDER M 18 mm.... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Internet specialist ECCE TERRAM exhibits ground breaking innovative software solutions at PMA Las Vegas - Booth #Q176-4
13:38 EST - Multi-touch comes to photo services Oldenburg, Germany, January 29, 2009 - ECCE TERRAM – the innovator from Oldenburg, Germany and provider of solutions for the digital photo market – Will be showcasing its expanded software solution for photo laboratories in the area of ordering programs at the PMA 2009. Along with the 2.0 version of the “iPhone Photo Order Client,” the first... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: ExposureManager’s BuyThisImage! – an Easy-to-Use Widget that Lets Photographers and Artists Quickly and Easily Profit from Their Online Images – Announces New Features
13:34 EST - Free widget to help photographers build revenue now features self-fulfillment option and more Torrance, California (February 16, 2009) – ExposureManager, a full service online sales resource and photo processing lab, announces new features for BuyThisImage! – a first-of-its-kind free web service that gives users the chance to create online revenue from the original photographs, illustrations... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Kubota Image Tools Announces Availability of “Lightspeed Workflow: Kubota RAW Workflow for Lightroom 2”
12:33 EST - Time-saving DVD tutorial helps photographers master Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 2 Las Vegas, NV (February 16, 2009) WPPI Booth #1719 – Kubota Image Tools is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Lightspeed Workflow: Kubota RAW Workflow for Lightroom 2, an update to its award-winning Kubota RAW Workflow for Lightroom DVD tutorial. This time-saving tutorial from Kevin... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Kubota Image Tools Announces Fall 2009 Digital Photography Bootcamp® Workshop
10:52 EST - Digital Photography Bootcamp scheduled for November 8–13, 2009 Las Vegas, NV (February 16, 2009) WPPI Booth #1719 – Kubota Image Tools is pleased to announce its 18th Digital Photography Bootcamp workshop November 8-13, 2009. Bootcamp, taught by renowned photographer Kevin Kubota, is a 5-day workshop for professional photographers designed to supply all of the technical know-how to run... (More) |
| Thursday, February 19, 2009 |
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PRESS RELEASE: Secret Italy – The Photography Workshop with Kevin Kubota
18:11 EST - Las Vegas, NV (February 16, 2009) WPPI Booth #1719 – Kubota Image Tools is pleased to announce its return to Italy for its 5th creative photography workshop for professional and advanced amateur photographers. This 7-day photography workshop (May 2-8, 2010) will include many exciting photo excursions, classroom instruction, photography critiquing and more. “My wife Clare and I are so excited... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Edge Tech Corp Releases High-Capacity 16gb MicroSDHC Card
17:38 EST - DALLAS (February 17, 2009)— EDGE Tech Corp (www.edgetechcorp.com), a leading U.S.-based supplier of DRAM and flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other experience-enhancing technology solutions, released the newest addition to its line of digital media—the 16GB microSDHC Card. Used in the latest cell phones, cameras, and music players, the miniature-sized... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: AsukaBook USA Showcases New Products and Design Software at WPPI 09
14:17 EST - Las Vegas, NV (February 16, 2009) WPPI Booth #1619 – AsukaBook USA, producer of the finest quality coffee table style books showcases at WPPI 09 new products, design software and an upgraded digital printing service for professional photographers and designers who are looking to offer their clients high quality album choices. AsukaBook USA, a division of Kubota Photo Design Inc., has a total... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Digital Foci Launches Photo Book At PMA
13:50 EST - Portable Digital Album with 8-Inch LCD in Soft Leather-Like Case for A Convenient, Elegant Portfolio Display Los Angeles, CA, February 17, 2009 – Digital Foci, Inc. www.digitalfoci.com announced today that it will introduce Photo Book, a portable digital photo album with an 8-inch 800 x 600 digital LCD color screen and a large 4GB of internal memory at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA)... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: "RocketLife Touch" Announced At PMA -- For Kiosks, Photo Lounges & Touch Screen Computers
13:02 EST - Photo Merchandising with Ultra-Fast Photo Imports, Multi-Layered Themes, Smart Arrangement Technology & 3D Digital Merchandising February 19, 2009, Folsom, CA –RocketLife LLC www.RocketLife.com, the inventors of ground-breaking award-winning new media technologies, announced today that it will be introducing “RocketLife Touch™” at the Photo Marketing Association Show (PMA),... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Unibind Announces Photos N Sounds At PMA -- First Photo Book With Sound
12:34 EST - Records Personalized Voice Messages, Child’s First Words, & Plays Songs Share a Completely Personalized Photography Experience Alpharetta, GA – February 18, 2009 – Unibind, www.unibind.com, manufacturer of the award-winning Unibind high-quality binding, lamination and presentation product line, announced today that it will launch Unibind Photos N Sounds, the first photo book that... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Rocky Nook Publishes 'Photoshop CS4 Photographer's Handbook'
11:05 EST - A Clear and Effective Workflow for Editing Photographs in Photoshop CS4 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Adobe Photoshop is central to almost all photography workflows today. The introduction of CS4 is another milestone in the development of this imaging behemoth. Photographers often feel overwhelmed when starting with Photoshop; the sheer number of tools and options make it difficult for the novice. There... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Western Digital Provides Easy Back Up For Home Networks
11:03 EST - New My Book World Edition Network Hard Drives Offer Plug and Play Installation and Automatic Continuous Backup To Keep the Entire Family's Data Safe LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- Western Digital (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its newly redesigned My Book World Edition network storage drive, simplifying the critical but tedious task of backing up an entire... (More) |
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 |
Review posted for Canon SX110 IS!
23:57 EST - Though it's technically a mid-size digital camera, the Canon PowerShot SX110 IS is small for a 10x zoom design.
Its smooth exterior is easy to hold, and the Canon SX110 IS slips comfortably into a larger pocket for easy stowing. The surprise is the Canon SX110 IS's low price, currently hovering at around $230 online....
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Canon: Eight new digicams plus two US debuts
02:40 EST - Canon USA Inc. has today unveiled eight new digital cameras in the runup to the Photo Marketing Association tradeshow, as well as giving stateside launches to two cameras that were first announced in Europe some time ago.
US customers will finally get their hands on the company's first CMOS sensor-based PowerShot digital camera when the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS ships in April 2009. Announced in Europe some five months ago,...
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PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Announces Colorful Compact Photo Printer
02:39 EST - New SELPHY Printer Available in Three Colors Also Features Improved Print Speed and Image Quality LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 17, 2009 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced a new addition to its line of compact photo printers: the SELPHY CP780. Featuring improved image quality and faster print speeds than its predecessor, this cleverly designed SELPHY compact photo... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Expands Its Lens Portfolio With The Introduction Of Two New Wide-Angle Tilt-Shift Lenses
02:39 EST - Canon Introduces the New TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II and the TS-E 17mm f/4L Tilt-Shift Lenses LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 17, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and optics, today introduced two new Tilt-Shift lenses, the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II and the TS-E 17mm f/4L. These two new L series lenses expand the Company’s extensive lens line-up of TS-E lenses giving photographers... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: New Studio Solution Software From Canon U.S.A. Provides Automated Workflow For Photography Studios From Capture To Revenue
02:39 EST - New Canon Software Automates Photography Processes from Administrative Filing to Image Processing In One Simple Solution LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 17, 2009 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging technology, today announced a new and exciting software product, Studio Solution software for professional photographic studio owners. Utilizing Canon’s core imaging and printing technologies,... (More) |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2009 |
Review: Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro
22:30 EST - The Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro dates back to 1993, originally produced by Minolta. Sony has refreshed the look of the lens in its alpha lineup; is it worth looking a little closer at this lens, so you can look a little closer with your camera? Read our full review of this lens to see our test results.
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PRESS RELEASE: Dust-Aid Introduces Dust-Shield, Dust-Swabs, Dust-Jet
16:19 EST - BEND, Ore. -- Feb. 17 -- Today Dust-Aid introduced several new dSLR camera sensor filter dust prevention products and cleaning products: • Dust-Shield is focused on the prevention of dust by blocking particulates from entering the mirror chamber. • Dust-Swabs with Sensor Light is an illuminated swab for shining light and cleaning a sensor filter in a dark mirror chamber. • Dust-Jet... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: onOne Software's PhotoTools 2 Now Available
16:08 EST - Comprehensive photographic effects software adds new features, effects and includes support for Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 PORTLAND, Ore. PORTLAND -- Feb. 17 -- onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of time-saving software solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced the immediate availability of PhotoTools 2 Standard and Professional... (More) |
Sony announces six new Cyber-shot digicams
08:01 EST - Just over a month after it announced three new digital camera models at the Consumer Electronics Show, Sony Electronics Inc. is already back with another raft of new additions to its Cyber-shot lineup.
This time around, there are six new cameras - all being announced in the runup to the Photo Marketing Association's annual spring tradeshow, and all expected to ship from around April 2009. Of the group,...
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Samsung: Four new digicams for PMA
08:01 EST - With the annual Photo Marketing Association spring tradeshow fast approaching, Samsung has today unveiled four new digital camera models.
The Samsung SL30, Samsung SL202, and Samsung SL620 are all due to start shipping in the USA from March 2009, while the Samsung SL820 is set to follow from May 2009. The lowest-cost of the group is the...
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Fuji announces FinePix S1500fd
00:01 EST - Rounding out its announcements for the day, Fujifilm has announced a successor to last year's FinePix S1000 digital camera.
The Fujifilm FinePix S1500fd features an SLR-like body dominated by a powerful 12x optical zoom lens with a somewhat tight 33mm-equivalent wide angle. Maximum apertures in the Fuji FinePix S1500fd range...
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Fuji announces waterproof Z-series digicam
00:01 EST - Next up in its pre-PMA announcements, Fujifilm has revealed a new FinePix Z-series digital camera that it describes as "Life Proof".
The new Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP has a newly designed body that's safe for use at depths of up to ten feet (three meters), and includes both a 3x optical zoom lens and a ten megapixel CCD image sensor....
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Fuji announces FinePix Z20 replacement
00:01 EST - Continuing its announcements in the runup to the Photo Marketing Association tradeshow, Fujifilm has revealed a replacement for its style-conscious FinePix Z20 digital camera.
The new Fujifilm FinePix Z30fd has a completely redesigned body that includes a 3x optical zoom lens and a ten megapixel CCD image sensor. The Fujifilm Z30fd offers ISO sensitivity ranging up to a maximum...
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Fuji: Two new J-series digicams
00:01 EST - Fujifilm today kicks off a raft of pre-PMA digital camera announcements with two new models for its FinePix J-series.
The Fujifilm FinePix J20fd has a 3x optical zoom lens and a ten megapixel CCD image sensor, and offers sensitivity ranging as high as ISO 1,600 equivalent at full resolution. Images and movies are framed...
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| Monday, February 16, 2009 |
Full review posted for Pentax K20D!
23:07 EST - Though it looks quite similar to the K10D, the Pentax K20D offers enough improvements that longtime fans should take notice.
A robust body, Shake Reduction, dust reduction, and the unique Sensitivity Priority as well as Shutter & Aperture Priority modes are retained, and new features like more resolution, larger LCD,...
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PRESS RELEASE: PocketWizard® Goes TTL and Beyond
12:15 EST - Elmsford, NY – February 16, 2009 – Professional photographers have depended on PocketWizard radio slaves for reliable triggering of their manual flashes for years. But, with the advent of digital technology, photographers have been seeking a simpler solution for off-camera TTL flash. The available products and solutions have been good, but not without limitations or complexity. PocketWizard... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Profoto Debuts New D1 Monolight System
11:58 EST - Elmsford, NY – February 16, 2009 – Ask any professional photographer why they use Profoto strobes and the answers are identical: consistency, consistency and more consistency. And, oh yes, Profoto’s are the most durable and trouble free units on the market. So it’s not surprising that the company’s new D1 line of digital compact electronic flashes are the same. What makes... (More) |
| Friday, February 13, 2009 |
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Adobe's Jerry Harris Rotates the Photoshop Canvas
18:59 EST - Photoshop CS4 achieves new levels of performance thanks to GPU processing. But, Harris told us, you ain't seen nothing yet!
Our discussion with Adobe Senior Engineer Jerry Harris covered a lot of ground. He outlined exactly what you can do to speed up Photoshop. And he discussed GPU design, including what to look for when you're...
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| Thursday, February 12, 2009 |
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Olympus releases firmware update for FE-370
21:16 EST - Olympus has posted a firmware update for the FE-370 digital camera. (The FE-370 is also known as the µ [mju:] 1060 in some markets.)
The version 1.2 firmware update is said to improve the sound quality of movies edited on the camera. No further details about the enhancement have been provided at this time. The download and more info...
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| Wednesday, February 11, 2009 |
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Adobe Launches Installer Team Blog
14:12 EST - At last, Etta! You can gripe to the guys who build the installers if you're having a problem. But watch out, they write back!
Responding to the difficulty of installing a suite of applications, Adobe's installer team has launched a blog "to post all Installer and licensing-related information to users of Adobe products." The...
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PRESS RELEASE: liveBooks Launches RESOLVE, a Community-Driven Blog to Unite, Educate Photographers
11:47 EST - Hires Former American Photo Magazine Senior Editor Miki Johnson as Social Media Editor SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - February 11, 2009) - liveBooks, Inc. (www.livebooks.com), the leading provider of customized portfolio websites and marketing software for professional photographers, today launched a new collaborative online community, RESOLVE, that brings together photographers and photo industry... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: SanDisk Announces World's First High Performance 4-Bits-Per-Cell (X4) Flash Memory Technology
11:41 EST - Highest capacity flash memory—enables 64Gb single die memory chip Maintains performance on par with today’s MLC technology Production of 64Gb X4 based on SanDisk’s mature 43nm technology is planned for the first half of 2009 ISSCC CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., Feb. 10, 2009– Building on its leadership in multi-level cell (MLC) technology, SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK)... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: SanDisk Develops 32-Nanometer NAND Flash Technology - Smallest, Most Advanced Flash Memory Chip In The World
11:40 EST - Combination of X3 and 32 nanometer Represents Breakthroughs in Size and Density; Significantly Reduces Manufacturing Cost While Maintaining Performance Will allow for higher capacity of microSD cards not possible with existing technologies Maintains performance levels of 43nm process technology due to SanDisk’s advanced All Bit-Line (ABL) architecture and 32nm process technology advancements... (More) |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2009 |
Canon PowerShot G10 firmware update
19:43 EST - Canon has released firmware version 1.0.2.0 for the PowerShot G10 digital camera. Available now via Canon Japan's website, the update corrects a magenta cast in RAW images that occurs under certain conditions for cameras with a specific range of serial numbers.
According to the company, Canon PowerShot G10 firmware update version 1.0.2.0 corrects the following phenomenon: If RAW images are captured by continuous shooting under the ISO 1600 setting, abnormal...
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PRESS RELEASE: ZINK Imaging announces the fourth ZINK-enabled™ product
17:04 EST - The ZINK Technology provides all of ZINK Imaging’s partners, including Dell, with an ink-free technology platform from which they can launch a new generation of consumer electronics devices that are embeddable, mobile, simple to use, easy to maintain, and more respectful of the planet than any other printing alternative. Powering these ZINK-enabled products is the award-winning ZINK Paper™.... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Dell Wasabi PZ310 Puts Photo Printing Fun in Your Pocket
14:47 EST - Cute. Small. Easy. Affordable. Wireless, Ink-Free On-the-Go Photo Printing Instant Memories for Instant Sharing ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dell today announced the Wasabi PZ310 ultra-mobile printer for instant photo printing and sharing anytime, anywhere. Wasabi is designed to work with Bluetooth-enabled* camera phones, digital cameras and mobile PCs as the perfect travel companion for capturing... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: D-Link, Cellcom Bring Cellphone Photos Home
11:49 EST - Customers Can Send Cellphone Pics Directly to Wireless Frame FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 10 -- Ever wonder what to do with all those tiny photos stored on your cell phone? Thanks to D-Link, the end-to-end computer network solutions provider for consumers and businesses, wireless phone customers in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan can send those pictures home where they can be admired on a 10" wireless... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: liveBooks Unveils Fifth Installment of "Photographers in Focus" Video Series Featuring Legendary Photographer Harry Benson
15:27 EST - San Francisco - January 22, 2009 - liveBooks, Inc. (www.livebooks.com), the leading provider of customized portfolio websites and marketing software for professional photographers, recently launched an interview with internationally renowned photographer Harry Benson, CBE, for the fifth episode of its "Photographers in Focus" video series. Benson, who is originally from Scotland, followed... (More) |
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Panasonic releases DMC-G1 firmware v1.2
15:10 EST - Panasonic Japan has today announced updated firmware for its Micro Four-Thirds Lumix DMC-G1 camera, aimed at improving performance and reliability.
According to the company, DMC-G1 firmware version 1.2 includes the following changes: Performances in the Auto White Balance and the color reproduction were improved. A reliability on the flash operation...
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Review: Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S
10:29 EST - Released in 2008, the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S is a significant update to the existing Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AF-D, adding weather sealing, rounded diaphragm blades and AF-S focusing (and thus, compatibility to consumer-level Nikon dSLRs). We've finished our tests on the lens; for Nikon shooters, will it be time for an upgrade? Click here for our full review of the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S.
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PRESS RELEASE: Nikon Introduces The Fastest DX-Format Lens To Date: The AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F/1.8G
00:48 EST - MELVILLE, N.Y. (Feb. 8, 2009) – Nikon Inc. today announced the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G lens, which is the first fixed focal length, fast-aperture DX-format lens that affords photographers superb image quality along with the creative possibilities and versatility of the classic 50mm focal length (FX-format equivalent of 52mm). When mounted on a DX-format camera body, it enables photographers... (More) |
Canon SD880 IS firmware update
21:01 EST - Canon has released firmware version 1.0.1.0 for the PowerShot SD880 IS digital camera. Available now via Canon Japan's website, the update corrects a rare malfunction that occurs under certain conditions.
Canon PowerShot SD880 IS firmware update version 1.0.1.0 corrects a phenomenon that when the following settings are used in combination, if the shutter button is pressed halfway to focus during shooting...
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PRESS RELEASE: Sony UP-DR200 Photo Printers Let Tourists And Adventurists Capture Memories With Sharpshooter Imaging
13:20 EST - Sony Professional Photo Printers Selected to Provide Souvenir Images for Millions of Resort and Entertainment Guests Each Year PARK RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 3, 2009 – For SharpShooter Imaging, capturing memories for display in the frames and photos albums of the more than 22 million guests that visit 80 premier vacation and entertainment destinations each year is not to be taken lightly. To make each memory... (More) |
| Thursday, February 5, 2009 |
Olympus updates E-3 firmware
22:14 EST - Olympus America has today announced firmware version 1.3 for the company's flagship E-3 digital SLR, as well as a firmware update for the ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm 1:2.8-3.5 II lens.
According to the company, Olympus E-3 firmware v1.3 has the following changes:Allow E-3 users to select the AF target by pressing the arrow keys Improve AF accuracy when using fast lenses with f2.0 aperture...
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PRESS RELEASE: Pentax Announces Price Drops on K Series Cameras
16:55 EST - GOLDEN, Colo. -- Pentax Imaging Co. is offering various kit promotions and price reductions in February, making it more affordable for consumers to own a Pentax digital camera. Effective Feb. 1, the Pentax K20D dSLR body alone and all other K20D body and lens configurations will have an in-store instant $100 Consumer Rebate. This limited time offer ends Feb. 22. Pentax is also extending the K20D FREE... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Rocky Nook Publishes Second Edition of 'Scanning Negatives and Slides'
16:46 EST - SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Many photographers have either moved into digital photography exclusively or use both analog and digital media in their work. In either case, there is sure to be an archive of slides and negatives that cannot be directly integrated into the new digital workflow, nor can it be archived in a digital format. Increasingly, photographers are trying to bridge this gap with the use... (More) |
| Wednesday, February 4, 2009 |
PRESS RELEASE: Rocky Nook Publishes 'The Nikon Creative Lighting System'
12:46 EST - Using the SB-600, SB-800, SB-900, and R1C1 Flashes SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- In this newest book from Rocky Nook, The Nikon Creative Lighting System (Rocky Nook, $34.95 USD), Mike Hagen opens up a whole new world to those photographers who are already well versed in photography, but may not have a clue about flash photography. With the new and rapidly evolving technology, flash photography (especially... (More) |
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Fuji announces first Super CCD EXR digicam
00:25 EST - The second - and unquestionably most interesting - of two digital camera announcements today from Fujifilm is the new Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR.
The specs of the Fuji FinePix F200EXR are overall competent - twelve megapixel resolution, 5x optical zoom lens, mechanical image stabilization, 3.0" LCD display, SD / SDHC / xD-card storage, Lithium...
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Fuji announces FinePix A150
00:09 EST - Fujifilm has today announced its latest A-series digital camera, the Fujifilm FinePix A150.
Based around a ten megapixel image sensor and a Fujinon-branded 3x optical zoom lens the Fuji A150 eschews true mechanical image stabilization, instead offering only the ability to freeze action by raising...
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| Tuesday, February 3, 2009 |
PRESS RELEASE: Latest dxomark.com updates include RAW sensor rankings for the first set of medium-format cameras
01:12 EST - DxO Labs adds measurements on Hasselblad H3DII, Leaf Aptus 75s, Mamiya ZD, and Phase One P45+ to its RAW-based Image Quality Database; photographers can now use DxOMark Sensor metrics to easily compare medium-format and DSLR sensor performance Paris, France – February 3, 2008 – DxO Labs announces today the addition of RAW-based image quality data and DxOMark Sensor rankings on its popular... (More) |
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Nikon announces Coolpix P90
00:15 EST - Rounding out its eight digicam announcements for the day, Nikon Inc. has revealed its new Nikon Coolpix P90.
The Nikon P90 has a twelve megapixel imager, 24x optical zoom lens, image stabilization, and a 3.0" LCD display. The Coolpix P90 stores its images on SD / SDHC cards or in 47MB of built-in memory,...
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Nikon announces Coolpix S230
00:05 EST - Next up in its raft of digicam announcements, Nikon Inc. has today unveiled its new Nikon Coolpix S230.
The Nikon S230 has a ten megapixel imager, 3x optical zoom lens, and a 3.0" LCD display. The Coolpix S230 stores its images on SD / SDHC cards or in 44MB of built-in memory, and draws its power from...
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Nikon: Three new S-series digicams
23:59 EST - Continuing its announcements for the day, Nikon Inc. has taken the wraps off three new digicams for its S-series - the Nikon Coolpix S630, Nikon Coolpix S620, and Nikon Coolpix S220.
The Nikon S630 has a twelve megapixel imager, 7x optical zoom lens, and a 2.7" LCD display. The Coolpix S630 stores its images on SD / SDHC cards or in 44MB of built-in memory, and draws its power...
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Nikon: Three new L-series digicams
23:44 EST - Nikon Inc. has today announced three new digital camera models for its affordable L-series - the Nikon Coolpix L19, Nikon Coolpix L20, and Nikon Coolpix L100.
The Nikon L19 has an eight megapixel imager, 3.6x optical zoom lens, and a 2.7" LCD display. The Coolpix L19 stores its images on SD / SDHC cards or in 20MB of built-in memory, and draws its power...
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PRESS RELEASE: Nikon Announces Eight New Stylish Coolpix Cameras With Approachable Technology For Enjoyable Picture-Taking
23:32 EST - Nikon Offers Consumers Advanced Features, Stylish Design and Affordable Price MELVILLE, NY (Feb. 2, 2009) – Nikon Inc. today announced eight new COOLPIX cameras that marry design and function to create high performing, stylish, easy-to-use cameras. These cameras include four Style Series cameras; one Performance Series camera; and three Life Series cameras. "To find a camera that is a... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: JOBO AG's photoGPS Now Compatible with Mac OS
12:14 EST - Newly available lightweight and easy-to-use GPS unit significantly changes the way photographers track a photograph’s exact location Gummersbach, Germany (February 2, 2009) – JOBO AG announces today Mac OS compatibility for the new JOBO photoGPS – a small and lightweight Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver that fits directly on any digital camera’s hot shoe, just as if... (More) |
Review: Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II
10:22 EST - Olympus has released an updated version of the 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5: changes are minor but noteworthy. The new lens sports rounded diaphragm blades, to provide more pleasing out-of-focus elements, and cameras using this lens can now use contrast-detection in live view mode. Other than these changes, is it the same lens, or does it offer improved performance, as well? Click here for our full review of the Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II.
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