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Monday, February 28, 2011

PRESS RELEASE: Get Medieval On Your Pictures!
19:17 EST - Zürich, Switzerland -- 2011-FEB-25 -- Swiss developer cf/x have released 'mosaic', an application that turns your photos into beautiful mosaics. Sporting a streamlined and intuitive interface, cf/x mosaic allows any user to create stunning original artwork from existing photographs in mere seconds. Even though primarily aimed at casual users, the application creates high resolution images that... (More)



PhotoRocket's logo. Click here to visit the PhotoRocket website! PRESS RELEASE: PhotoRocket, the Radically Simple, One-Step Solution for Instantly Sharing Photos Arrives for Windows, Mac and iPhone
16:49 EST - Share Photos to Friends, Family, Social Networks and Photo Sites in One Step; No Registration or Account Login Required to View or Download Full Resolution Photos PALM DESERT, CA--(Marketwire - February 28, 2011) - DEMO Spring 2011 Conference --PhotoRocket, the radically simple, one-step solution to instantly share photos from computers and mobile devices to friends, family, social networks like... (More)



The GFK Group's logo. Click here to visit the GFK website! PRESS RELEASE: Popularity of Compact System Cameras soars worldwide
15:53 EST - Japan leads the way as CSC’s market share rises 28/02/2011 -- According to the latest GfK Retail and Technology data, sales of Compact System Cameras (CSCs) are going from strength to strength in changeable lens markets around the world. CSC sales in Japan accounted for one third of all changeable lens cameras sold during December and one quarter for 2010 as a whole. The global share of CSCs... (More)



Boinx Software's logo. Click here to visit the Boinx Software website! PRESS RELEASE: PhotoPresenter Gets Social With Facebook Integration
14:07 EST - Easily create dynamic slideshow presentations of photos pulled straight from any Facebook account Puchheim, Germany - February 28, 2011 – Boinx Software today announces the availability of PhotoPresenter 4.1, the company's award-winning template-based photo viewer, at the Mac App Store. Riding along the current of social media trends, PhotoPresenter 4.1 integrates with Facebook for complete... (More)



Sony's logo. Click here to visit the Sony website! PRESS RELEASE: Toshiba and Sony Execute Definitive Agreements For the Transfer of Semiconductor Fabrication Equipment to Sony
02:05 EST - Tokyo, Japan, February 28, 2011 --- Toshiba Corporation ("Toshiba"), Sony Corporation ("Sony") and Sony Semiconductor Kyushu Corporation ("SCK") today announced that they have executed definitive agreements based on the non-binding memorandum of understanding signed on December 24, 2010 between Toshiba and Sony for the transfer from Toshiba to SCK of certain semiconductor... (More)



Friday, February 25, 2011

Nik Software's logo. Click here to visit the Nik Software website! PRESS RELEASE: Nik Software Releases Silver Efex Pro 2
16:21 EST - Powerful new features build on Silver Efex Pro?s legacy of offering the best tool for creating stunning black and white images San Diego, CA – February 24th, 2011 – Nik Software today began shipping Silver Efex Pro™ 2, a major upgrade to its award-winning Silver Efex Pro software. Many photographers regard Silver Efex Pro as the leading solution for creating black-and-white images,... (More)



Canon's logo. Click here to visit the Canon website! Canon clarifies 7D, 40D, 50D, 60D AF operation
13:16 EST - Japan's Canon Inc. has published updates on various of its websites, clarifying compatibility of the AF sensors on its EOS 7D, 40D, 50D, and 60D digital SLRs with certain historic lens models.

The information is best summarized in FAQ pages on Canon UK's website for the 7D, 40D, 50D, and 60D, but is also briefly summarized in a footnote on the Service and Support pages for the same models on... (More)



Thursday, February 24, 2011

PSKiss' logo. Click here to visit the PSKiss website! PRESS RELEASE: PSKiss releases Cross Camera Color DNG Profiles for Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®.
19:29 EST - Tel Aviv, Feb. 21, 2011 – PSKiss is proud to present - Cross Camera Color DNG profiles to transform any camera color to any other*. It doesn't matter which camera one uses*, PSKiss Cross Camera DNG profiles provide Nikon, Canon, or Leica colors right inside Adobe Camera RAW or Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. For example, one can use Canon EOS 7D with Leica M8 DNG profile to produce Leica M8 color... (More)



AKVIS' logo. Click here to visit the AKVIS website! PRESS RELEASE: AKVIS ArtWork 5.0. Now With Watercolor Effect!
16:18 EST - February 21, 2011 - AKVIS announces the release of ArtWork version 5.0. AKVIS ArtWork transforms photos into paintings using various techniques. An ordinary photo can be turned into a work of art. ArtWork is available in plug-in and standalone versions for Windows and Mac. Version 5.0 introduces the Watercolor style. Photos can now be converted to an image in the beautiful, airy, and light style of... (More)



Nikon updates View NX for Mac, Windows
14:18 EST - Nikon Inc. has released an updated version of its View NX application for both the Mac OS and Windows platforms.

On the Windows platform, Nikon View NX v2.1.1 supports Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Mac system support includes OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.8, and 10.6.6.... (More)



Nikon's D3100 digital SLR. Photo provided by Nikon Inc. PRESS RELEASE: Nikon D3100 Digital-SLR camera, recipient of Germany's iF Product Design Award, goes on to win iF Communication Design Award
14:01 EST - February 23, 2011 -- TOKYO -- Nikon Corporation's D3100 digital-SLR camera, recipient of the iF Product Design Award 2011, is also a recipient of the iF Communication Design Award 2011. The iF Design Awards are globally prestigious awards sponsored by International Forum Design GmbH of Hanover Germany. As recipient of two prestigious iF awards in 2011, the Nikon D3100 has proven its superior design.... (More)



Hasselblad's logo, Click here to visit the Hasselblad website! PRESS RELEASE: Hasselblad releases the new Phocus Family: Phocus 2.6, Phocus Quick and Phocus Mobile
12:48 EST - Hasselblad launches the new version of its imaging software, Phocus 2.6, and announces the availability of two exciting new Phocus standalone products. Hasselblad is proud to introduce the Phocus Family of software products, offering tools matching the changing working conditions photographers face with each new assignment. With three different products, each catering to a different style of working,... (More)



Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Canon's logo. Click here to visit the Canon website! PRESS RELEASE: Canon supports relief efforts following earthquake in New Zealand
19:30 EST - On February 22, a powerful earthquake struck the city of Christchurch in southern New Zealand, resulting in extensive damage and loss of life. We at Canon would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the disaster. While we realize that the road to recovery will be difficult and take time, we hope that the region will soon be able to begin the rebuilding and healing process.... (More)



Pictage's logo. Click here to visit the Pictage website! PRESS RELEASE: Pictage & ShootQ Debut "Nimbus" Online Platform at WPPI 2011
19:25 EST - Introducing Nimbus--a new, integrated online platform that puts all of a photographer's tools under a single "cloud" system. Torrance, CA (PRWEB) February 21, 2011 -- Pictage, the software and services provider for professional photographers, today announced a new online service that will debut at the 2011 WPPI Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV. Launching in March 2011, “Nimbus” is... (More)



Pictage's logo. Click here to visit the Pictage website! PRESS RELEASE: Pictage Introduces Group-Rate Insurance Pricing for Professional Photographers
16:55 EST - New Program Provides all Members with Access to Group-Rate Business Insurance Torrance, CA (PRWEB) February 21, 2011 -- Pictage, the software and services provider for professional photographers, today announced Pictage PROtect, a new program that provides all of its members with access to group-rate business insurance. “Insurance is a frequent topic of frustration shared on our professional... (More)



Olympus' logo. Click here to visit the Olympus website! PRESS RELEASE: Lights! Camera! Action! Vail Film Festival And Olympus Partner To Create The Olympus PEN Your Short 48 Hour Film Contest
16:48 EST - Winning Team to Receive $5,000, Olympus PEN® Equipment, 2012 VIP Festival Passes and a Private Meeting with an Award-Winning Hollywood Film Producer Vail, Co. (February 22, 2011) – The Colorado Film Institute today announces the launch of the Olympus PEN Your Short 48 Hour Film Contest as part of a new partnership between the 2011 Vail Film Festival, held March 31 through April 3, and Olympus.... (More)



Panasonic's BT-LH910 9-inch LCD monitor. Photo provided by Panasonic Corp. PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Announces New High-Performance 9-Inch BT-LH910 LCD Production Monitor
15:57 EST - Versatile Monitor Boasts Highest Picture Quality, New 3D Assist Functions SECAUCUS, NJ (February 22, 2011) – Panasonic Solutions Company has introduced the BT-LH910, a powerful new 9-inch LCD monitor for field and studio applications. Breakthrough features include a new high brightness, high contrast IPS panel that affords the best picture quality in its class; newly-developed 3D assist functions;... (More)



Panasonic's logo. Click to visit Panasonic's website! PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Announces AVCCAM Importer Software Accelerating And Streamlining Import Of AVCHD Files Into Final Cut Pro
15:24 EST - SECAUCUS, NJ (February 22, 2011) -- Panasonic Solutions Company has introduced AVCCAM Importer software, a QuickTime plug-in that eliminates the need to convert AVCHD files to ProRES422 files before editing in Final Cut Pro. AVCCAM Importer is a software for Apple Final Cut Pro to enable direct editing of an AVCHD “.mts” file without conversion. Since AVCCAM Importer is a plug-in component... (More)



Photo Commander 9 product packaging. Rendering provided by Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG. PRESS RELEASE: Ashampoo® Photo Commander 9: Efficient management meets creativity
15:10 EST - The new Ashampoo Photo Commander 9 is the complete photo suite for all requirements for the management, optimization, editing and presentation of multimedia files. PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 23, 2011 – In addition to that, Ashampoo Photo Commander 9 provides a lot of tools with which users can give free rein to their creativity when editing digital photos. Ashampoo Photo Commander... (More)



Phase One's logo. Click here to visit the Phase One website! PRESS RELEASE: Phase One Launches 2011 Phase One Digital Artist Series Workshops
13:06 EST - First Two Venues are Death Valley, and Southwestern Ireland COPENHAGEN/NEW YORK, February 23, 2011 -- Phase One, the world’s leading pro photography equipment provider, has announced its first two Phase One Digital Artist Series (PODAS) workshops for 2011. These workshops are intensive learning experiences for photographers who want to experience the very best image quality possible. Workshops... (More)



Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II M.Zuiko lens Lens review: Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II M.Zuiko
21:44 EST - Today's lens review on SLRgear.com is the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II M.Zuiko. Late last year Olympus released the lens as a new kit lens for the E-PL2. It's not only a new look, the lens has been completely redesigned. Do good things still come in small packages? Click here to read our full review of the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II M.Zuiko.



Olympus' XZ-1 digital camera. Photo provided by Olympus Imaging America Inc. First Shots posted for Olympus XZ-1!
20:33 EST - We've just posted an almost complete set of lab test shots for the Olympus XZ-1 digital camera!

The Olympus XZ-1 bears an impressive i.Zuiko Digital 6.0 - 24.0mm, with maximum apertures of a bright f/1.8 to f/2.5 across the zoom range. The Olympus XZ-1's lens has 35mm-equivalent focal lengths from... (More)



Corel's VideoStudio Pro X4 product packaging. Rendering provided by Corel Corp. PRESS RELEASE: Corel® VideoStudio® Pro X4 – New Video Editing Software Brings Power and Simplicity to Movie Making
20:32 EST - Complete HD Video Editing, DVD Burning and Blu-ray™ Authoring Software Makes it Fast and Easy for Everyone to Get Creative with Video Ottawa, ON – February 22, 2011 – Corel today introduces Corel® VideoStudio® Pro X4, the new version of its powerful video editing software that lets anyone create and share professional-quality videos. With outstanding speed and easy ways... (More)



Aptina's logo. Click here to visit the Aptina website! PRESS RELEASE: Aptina Named 2010 EDN Innovation Award Finalist
15:18 EST - Company’s APS-C Format 16MP Image Sensor Selected for Prestigious Industry Recognition San Jose, Calif. -- February 22, 2011 --Aptina, a leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, today announced that its high-performance, feature-rich APS-C format 16 megapixel (MP) MT9H004 image sensor has been chosen as a finalist in the 2010 EDN Innovation Award competition. Leveraging the company’s... (More)



Tunaverse's logo. Click here to visit the Tunaverse website! PRESS RELEASE: Apple Formula Spells Success for One Start-up with Cinq Photo
13:20 EST - Cinq Photo™ delivers photographers’ digital needs NEW YORK -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tunaverse Media has seen its fair share of changes in technology since developing its Cinq Photo App™ over the last two years, but attributes the majority of its success to Apple’s continuous innovations in mobile technology. With the release today of Cinq Photo on the iTunes App Store® and... (More)



Monday, February 21, 2011

Canon's logo. Click here to visit the Canon website! Canon bails on British photo show
15:01 EST - Just two weeks after rival Pentax Imaging Systems announced that it would be returning to the United Kingdom's Focus on Imaging trade show after a six year absence, Canon UK has today made the opposite move.

There's no official statement yet from either Canon or Mary Walker Exhibitions, the company behind Focus on Imaging, but articles from the British Journal of Photography and Amateur Photography Magazine... (More)



Samsung's logo. Click here to visit the Samsung website! PRESS RELEASE: Samsung Advances Smarter Life Concept in Europe
14:11 EST - New products and technologies from Samsung’s Television, Digital Camera, Smart Mobile Device, IT Solution and Home Appliance businesses outline 2011 Strategy BUDAPEST, Hungary -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As part of its celebration of the Smarter Life, Samsung’s European leadership outlined the company’s strategy for growth in the region in 2011 as well as Samsung’s 2011 product... (More)



onOne Software's logo. Click here to visit the onOne Software website! PRESS RELEASE: onOne Software Announces Availability of DSLR Camera Remote HD for iPad and Video Support
13:41 EST - Popular remote release app now provides photographers with the ability to start and stop video on their Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras from their iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, via a WiFi enabled computer. Portland, OR – February 21, 2011 – onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of time-saving software solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, announced the immediate... (More)



Samsung's NX10 digital camera. Photo provided by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. PRESS RELEASE: Samsung Launches New 2011 NX Series Lens Line Up
09:10 EST - NX Series further strengthened with launch of five new lenses, allowing every photographer to create professional quality images SEOUL, Korea – February 21, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced five innovative new lenses for its NX camera system. The new lenses bring more premium innovation to the range,... (More)



Friday, February 18, 2011

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS digital camera.  Copyright © 2011, The Imaging Resource. All rights reserved. Express Review posted for Canon SX130!
16:02 EST - Finding a no-nonsense, but capable digital camera is not as easy as it should be, but the Canon PowerShot SX130 is one such camera, available at a comparatively low price.

Its 12-megapixel sensor is a little larger, allowing for slightly greater light gathering ability, and its 28-336mm equivalent, image-stabilized lens provides the Canon SX130 user ample framing options... (More)



Canon's logo. Click here to visit the Canon website! PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Displays Full Line Of Input To Output Devices At The 2011 Wedding & Portrait Photographer International Convention
15:17 EST - LAS VEGAS, February 18, 2011 –Helping to elevate the art of wedding and portrait photography, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, will showcase various imaging products at this year’s Wedding & Portrait Photographer International (WPPI) Convention at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas at the Canon Booth (#401). On display will be the new imagePROGRAF iPF6300S large format printer,... (More)



CyberLink's logo. Click here to visit the CyberLink website! PRESS RELEASE: CyberLink Releases Product Updates – Optimized for AMD Fusion Family of APUs
14:55 EST - Delivering an Enhanced and Accelerated Media Experience Taipei, Taiwan—February 17, 2011—CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) is pleased to announce its flagship products PowerDVD, PowerDirector, MediaShow and MediaEspresso are now optimized for the AMD Fusion Family of Accelerated Processing Units (APUs), providing users with Hardware Accelerated HD playback using AMD UVD 3 technology. Utilizing... (More)



Leica Camera AG logo. Click to visit Leica's US website! PRESS RELEASE: NEW: Leica Camera offers a new LEICA S lens firmware update and a new Image Shuttle software version
14:46 EST - Allendale, NJ (February 18, 2011) - Leica Camera, Inc. is pleased to announce the latest S lens firmware update and a new Image Shuttle software version. Users wishing to benefit from the new offerings can now download the firmware and software updates from the “Leica Owners Area” on the Leica website and take advantage of new, improved features. Available for LEICA SUMMARIT-S 1:2,5... (More)



Thursday, February 17, 2011

PRESS RELEASE: snapfactory's Mark Wallace Releases New Studio Lighting DVD Set
18:42 EST - Studio Lighting Essentials for Portrait Photography available now Phoenix, AZ (February 17, 2011) - Professional photographer and well-known photography instructor Mark Wallace is expanding educational opportunities for photographers with the release of his new 2-DVD set, Studio Lighting Essentials for Portrait Photography. Studio Lighting Essentials focuses on photographing people in studio or... (More)



Sigma Corp.'s logo. Click here to visit the Sigma website! PRESS RELEASE: Deadline approaching for Sigma Corporation of America Scholarship applications
16:59 EST - Sigma accepting submissions through Feb. 28; high school students competing for $6,000 in cash and prizes Ronkonkoma, NY, Feb. 16, 2011 – Time is running out for high school seniors to submit their applications for the Sigma Corporation of America scholarship contest, and vie for their chance to win $5,000 cash, and $1,000 in Sigma products. Sigma Corporation of America, a leading researcher,... (More)



Sony's MRW-F3 compact memory card reader. Photo provided by Sony Europe Ltd. PRESS RELEASE: New TV-Friendly Memory Card Reader From Sony MRW-F3 Gives Easy Video/Photo Playback on Your TV Through USB
16:02 EST - LONDON -- (Marketwire - February 17, 2011) -- New MRW-F3 card reader: fast data transfers and HD movie/photo playback compatibility on BRAVIA* Supports wide range of Memory Stick™ and SD card formats Plug and play with no driver installation needed Complete family of compact USB memory card readers *HD movie playback /compatibility with applicable BRAVIA models It's never been... (More)



Canon's 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF6300S large format printer. Photo provided by Canon USA Inc. PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Announces Two New imagePROGRAF Large Format Printers
15:06 EST - High-Image Quality and Fast Speeds are Ideal for Graphic Arts Professionals LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 17, 2011 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced two new large format printers - the 44-inch imagePROGRAF iPF8300S and 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF6300S. These two 8-color large format printers feature similar technology found in the award-winning 12-color iPF8300,... (More)



Leaf's logo. Click here to visit the Leaf website! PRESS RELEASE: Leaf releases Leaf Capture 11.4.5 with SensorFlex Support
14:40 EST - Feature Enables Photographers Shooting Tethered and Portable To Crop On the Fly TEL AVIV, February 17 2011 – Leaf Imaging today announced the release of Leaf Capture 11.4.5 which includes support for tethered and portable Leaf SensorFlex technology for Leaf Aptus-II 12R, Leaf Aptus-II 12 and for the Leaf Aptus-II 12 for AFi/HY6. The version also enables Leaf Capture support for the Leaf Aptus-II... (More)



Sigma Corp.'s logo. Click here to visit the Sigma website! PRESS RELEASE: Sigma Corporation of America kicks off company’s 50th anniversary at WPPI 2011
14:28 EST - Celebrations include coupons, in-booth videos and five chances to win a Sigma 50mm F1.4 LAS VEGAS, NV, Feb. 17, 2011 – Sigma Corporation of America will make a splash at Wedding & Portrait Photography International (WPPI) this week, as the subsidiary kicks off its parent company’s year-long, 50th anniversary celebration with sponsored events and product giveaways. Highlights of Sigma’s... (More)



Bibble 5 logo. Click to visit the bibble labs website! Bibble 5.2.1 update extends Raw support
12:36 EST - Bibble Labs has today unveiled an incremental update to its RAW file converter Bibble, which adds further Raw file support and lens calibration parameters.

The new Bibble 5.2.1 adds support for the Canon EOS Rebel T3i (aka EOS 600D / Kiss X5), and the Canon EOS Rebel T3 (aka EOS 1100D / Kiss X50). The update also fixes issues with program crashes when switching... (More)



Wednesday, February 16, 2011

The m/s Paul Gauguin. Photo provided by Paul Gauguin Cruises. PRESS RELEASE: Photo Workshop Cruise from Tahiti to South Pacific Islands Offers each Attendee and Companion a $500 gift.
20:26 EST - There's still time, limited space, and a $500 gift offer if you register for the 10th Annual Digital Photo Workshop Cruise sailing from Tahiti, April 16, 2011, on the 330-passenger, luxury liner Paul Gauguin. The workshop will be conducted by Arthur Bleich, professional photographer and educator, Adrian Coakley, Illustrations Editor at National Geographic and Tim McKenna, renowned outdoors photographer... (More)



Lightsphere flash kit bundles announced
14:29 EST - Gary Fong Inc. has announced two new product bundles that offer some of its flash diffuser accessories at a discounted price.

Available immediately, the Gary Fong Lightsphere Collapsible Basic Kit and Pro Kit represent an approximate savings of ~20-30% over the cost of separately purchasing their component parts. The Basic Kit... (More)



Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS digital camera.  Copyright © 2011, The Imaging Resource. All rights reserved. Express Review posted for Canon SX30!
20:30 EST - Now one of the longest of the long zooms on the market, the Canon SX30 is a blast to use.

The size and shape of a small digital SLR, the Canon SX30, is a 35x, 14.1-megapixel digital camera with a swivel screen and image stabilization built in. Ranging from 24-840mm, the Canon SX30's zoom changes... (More)



The Panasonic HM-TA20 HD Mobile Camera. Photo provided by Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH. PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Releases Two New HD Mobile Cameras
19:05 EST - The new Panasonic HM-TA20 HD Mobile Camera has a tough design and provides great performance even in dim lighting, so anyone can capture beautiful images easily - anywhere and anytime. Panasonic today announced the release of the tough designed new HD Mobile Camera HM-TA20. The TA20 features a triple tough design that is waterproof, shockproof and dustproof, and Night View mode for shooting in dim... (More)



The Panasonic HX-WA10 Full-HD Camcorder. Photo provided by Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH. PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Releases Three New Full-HD Camcorders
19:01 EST - New Waterproof Full-HD Camcorder HX-WA10 enables users to shoot both photos and videos in high quality. Panasonic today announced the release of the new waterproof Full-HD Camcorder HX-WA10, which allows easy, effortless photo and video shooting. The WA10 is also optimized for shooting outdoors and in rainy weather. It captures stunning, detailed images with Full-HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, thanks... (More)



The AG-AF100 AVCCAM HD camcorder features a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Photo provided by Panasonic Solutions Co. PRESS RELEASE: New York Cinematographer Ed David Shoots High-Profile Commercial Spots With Panasonic's New AG-AF100 Large Imager HD Cinema Camera
15:49 EST - AF100 Counters “Drawbacks” of HDSLRs on Projects for Lifetime Network, Net-a-Porter SECAUCUS, NJ (February 14, 2011) –New York City-based cinematographer Ed David has made the new Panasonic AG-AF100 large imager HD cinema camcorder his go-to camera on commercial shoots for the Lifetime Network and online luxury fashion destination Net-a-Porter. David’s demanding assignments... (More)



Digimarc's logo. Click here to visit the Digimarc website! PRESS RELEASE: Digimarc Launches Digimarc Discover™ Online Services Portal to Enable Rich Media Experiences from Print Using Mobile Devices
15:16 EST - Web-based service allows publishers and advertisers to engage audiences through enhanced content and interactive advertising Beaverton, Ore — February 14, 2011 — Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC) today launched the Digimarc Discover™ Online Services Portal (OSP), completing the Digimarc Discover Platform which now includes easy, affordable embedding of digital watermarks into... (More)



Leica Camera AG logo. Click to visit Leica's US website! PRESS RELEASE: The Adventure Begins.
14:45 EST - Leica Explorers set out in the footsteps of the great explorers Solms, Germany (February 15, 2011) – Traveling Magellan’s route in South America, exploring Australia’s Great Barrier Reef with James Cook’s log book in your backpack or following in the footsteps of Amundsen in the icy wastes of the Antarctic – the ultimate voyager’s dream will soon become reality... (More)



Induro's AKP0 Adventure-series Tripod. Photo provided by MAC Group. PRESS RELEASE: Induro® Adds to Popular Adventure Series Tripods
14:39 EST - New kits feature unique 3-way Panhead with Folding Handles Elmsford, NY (February 15, 2011) – Induro, makers of tripods, heads and accessories designed for demanding professional photographers, announces today the new Adventure AKP Series Tripod Kits. For ease of operation, the popular Adventure Series tripods feature non-rotating aluminum alloy legs with a quick flip lock system and come... (More)



Induro's PHT1 3-Way Panhead. Photo provided by MAC Group. PRESS RELEASE: Induro® Introduces New PHT Series 3-Way Panheads
13:40 EST - New 3-way Panheads feature folding handles for easy packing and transport Elmsford, NY (February 15, 2011) – Induro, makers of tripods, heads and accessories designed for demanding professional photographers, announces today the new PHT-Series 3-Way Panheads with folding handles. Induro PHT-Series Panheads, comprised of magnesium alloy precision machined components, offer front and side... (More)



Induro's QRT70 Quick Release Clamp. Photo provided by MAC Group. PRESS RELEASE: Induro® Announces Universal QRT Quick Release Clamp
13:22 EST - New Quick Release Clamp adds “Universal” QR compatibility to any tripod or monopod Elmsford, NY (February 15, 2011) – Induro, makers of tripods, heads and accessories designed for demanding professional photographers, announces today the QRT Series Quick Release Clamp for monopods, tripod heads and equipment that does not have a Quick Release System. The same solid support and... (More)



Avid's logo. Click here to visit the Avid website! PRESS RELEASE: Avid Elevates Home Video Creation with Expanded Lineup of Consumer Video Editing Solutions
12:58 EST - New Avid Studio and Pinnacle Studio version 15 allow consumers to create professional-quality HD movies with technology trusted by top Hollywood editors BURLINGTON, Mass. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID), today unveiled an expanded lineup of consumer video editing solutions with the introduction of an entirely new and powerful software offering, Avid Studio, as well as the latest release... (More)



Muvee's logo. Click here to visit the Muvee website! PRESS RELEASE: muvee Device Solutions Group Launches Photo Slideshow Application for Android
12:50 EST - DSG unveils the Social Media Photo Story Application at Mobile World Congress BARCELONA, SPAIN – February 14, 2011 – muvee Device Solutions Group [DSG], the pioneer and leader in video editing applications for mobile devices, today announced the launch of the Social Media Photo Story application for Android operating systems. The latest Android application from DSG allows tablet and... (More)



Muvee's logo. Click here to visit the Muvee website! PRESS RELEASE: muvee Device Solutions Group Releases HD Video Editing Toolkit for Android
12:28 EST - Suite of 9 separate editing tools including trimming within the compressed domain now available for handset manufacturers and operators BARCELONA, SPAIN – February 14, 2011 – muvee Device Solutions Group [DSG], the pioneer and leader in video editing applications for mobile devices, today announced the release of a suite of HD video editing tools for Android operating systems. The... (More)



Muvee's logo. Click here to visit the Muvee website! PRESS RELEASE: muvee Device Solutions Group Releases HD Video Editing Technology for Android
11:46 EST - Solution enables lower end Android devices to also have useful and powerful video capabilities BARCELONA, SPAIN – February 14, 2011 – muvee Device Solutions Group [DSG], the pioneer and leader in video editing applications for mobile devices, today announced the release of a suite of core technology stacks that enables basic video editing functions of High Definition (HD) video for Android... (More)



Monday, February 14, 2011

CIPA's logo. Click here to visit the CIPA website! 2010 global digicam sales set new record
19:16 EST - The Camera & Imaging Products Association has published its figures on 2010 digital camera shipments, as well as offering its predictions for the 2011 market.

Across the board, last year's figures have beaten CIPA's predictions made a year ago, in some cases by a pretty significant margin. Global digital camera shipments made by CIPA member companies in 2010... (More)



onOne Software's logo. Click here to visit the onOne Software website! PRESS RELEASE: onOne Software Announces onOne University Podcast
14:57 EST - Podcast gives photographers access to onOne Software’s popular free webinars in iTunes. Portland, OR– February 14, 2011 – onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of innovative, timesaving solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced that its popular webinar series is now available as the onOne University Webinar Podcast in Apple iTunes. Photographers... (More)



Samsung's logo. Click here to visit the Samsung website! PRESS RELEASE: SAMSUNG Develops 12 Megapixel CMOS Imager with 1.12um Back Side Illuminated Pixel Architecture for High–quality Imaging on Premium Feature and Smart Phones
14:40 EST - Seoul, Korea - February 10, 2011 : Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its new 12 Megapixel (Mp) CMOS imager using advanced 1.12 micron pixel technology. Based on the back side illuminated (BSI) pixel architecture, the 1/3.2-inch imager offers clear and sharp images in low light environments and is optimized for premium feature and smart... (More)



Samsung's logo. Click here to visit the Samsung website! PRESS RELEASE: SAMSUNG Introduces 8 Megapixel CMOS Imager for Quality Image Features on High-end Mobile Phones
14:29 EST - Seoul, Korea - February 10, 2011 : Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today unveils its new 1/3.2-inch 8 Megapixel (Mp) CMOS imager, S5K3H2. The new imager utilizes Samsung's advanced 1.4 micron (um) back side illuminated (BSI) pixel technology to offer superior low-light sensitivity, satisfying the high quality imaging requirements of smartphones, high-end... (More)



Nikon's logo. Click to visit the Nikon website! PRESS RELEASE: Nikon provides aid of the victims of floods in Australia
13:44 EST - February 14, 2011 -- The Nikon Group would like to express its profound sympathy and condolences to the victims of floods in the area of Queensland, Australia. In response to this tragedy and to extend the immediate support to its victims and affected area, the Nikon Group has decided to donate the following assistance: Cash donations: 2.6 million yen Donees: Japanese Red Cross Society and the... (More)



Nikon's logo. Click to visit the Nikon website! PRESS RELEASE: Nikon provides aid of the victims of rain disaster in Brazil
13:35 EST - February 14, 2011 -- The Nikon Group would like to express its profound sympathy and condolences to the victims of rain disaster in the mountain area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In response to this tragedy and to extend the immediate support to its victims and affected area, the Nikon Group has decided to donate the following assistance: Cash donations: 2.8 million yen Donee: Japanese Red Cross... (More)



Sunday, February 13, 2011

Nikon AF-S  28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. Review: Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VRII
23:15 EST - In the fall of 2010, Nikon released its full-frame all-in-one zoom lens, the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VRII. All-in-one zoom lenses provide the flexibility of both wide-angle and telephoto lenses in one package: until recently, Nikon full-frame shooters have had to go to third-party manufacturers to meet their needs. We've finished putting Nikon's new all-in-one through its paces in our lab: click here to read our full review of this lens.



Saturday, February 12, 2011

Anthropics' logo. Click here to visit the Anthropics website! Anthropics releases Portrait Pro 10
01:23 EST - Anthropics Technology Ltd. has unveiled a new iteration of its flagship portrait retouching software, Portrait Professional, with a host of improvements throughout the program.

Available in three editions -- Standard, Studio, and Studio 64 -- Portrait Professional v10 is said to have new face enhancement algorithms that should better handle a variety of face types, and should... (More)



In Context Report: Canon Pixma MG6120
00:21 EST - How do the MG5220, MG6120 and MG8120 compare? Our new In Context Report lays it all out for you!

The $200 Pixma MG6120 represents something of a compromise between the company's entry-level $150 Pixma MG5220 and top-end $300 Pixma MG8120 all-in-one-devices. To highlight the differences, we've we... (More)



Friday, February 11, 2011

Serial Photography: Using Themed Images to Improve Your Photographic Skills, by Harald Mante. Image provided by O'Reilly Media Inc. PRESS RELEASE: Serial Photography -- New from Rocky Nook
15:55 EST - Using Themed Images to Improve Your Photographic Skills Santa Barbara, CA—One of the most promising ways to improve as a photographer is through the use of serial photography—a method that author Harald Mante has used and taught throughout his career. In Serial Photography: Using Themed Images to Improve Your Photographic Skills (Rocky Nook, $39.95 USD), Mante explains how to focus... (More)



Pentax's logo. Click here to visit the Pentax UK website! PRESS RELEASE: Pentax returns to Focus
14:59 EST - PENTAX Imaging Systems is pleased to announce that the company will be showcasing its latest array of products at this year’s Focus on Imaging show at the NEC in Birmingham. Pentax will be showcasing and demonstrating its latest range of award winning Digital SLRs as well as its top of the range medium format 645D camera and lenses. So if you are looking to try out a Digital SLR from the range... (More)



Phase One releases Capture Pilot 1.1
14:39 EST - Last December, Denmark's Phase One A/S announced the release of the latest version of its workflow package, Capture One 6.

An interesting part of Capture One Pro 6 was its separately available, free Capture Pilot app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, which shipped soon after the release of the main application for both Windows... (More)



DxO Optics Pro 6 product packaging. Rendering provided by DxO Labs. PRESS RELEASE: DxO Optics Pro Adds Support for Olympus E-PL2, Panasonic LX5 and Sony A580, and 69 New DxO Optics Modules
14:04 EST - February 10, 2011 - DxO Labs is pleased to announce the immediate availability of DxO Optics Pro v6.5.4 for Mac and Windows that adds RAW support for the Olympus E-PL2, Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and for the Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 in both its Standard and Elite editions. Further, 69 new DxO Optics Modules are now available to DxO Optics Pro users, covering numerous Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Panasonic, Pentax... (More)



Thursday, February 10, 2011

Tenba's Vector Collection of bags includes a daypack, two top load bags, three shoulder bags, and three pouches. Photo provided by MAC Group. PRESS RELEASE: Tenba Announces Vector Collection of Striking and Colorful Camera Bags
16:21 EST - Stylish and affordable new consumer camera bags available in four trendy colors including classic black Elmsford NY – February 7, 2011– Leading the way in carrying solutions for over 30 years, Tenba announces today the new Vector Collection of consumer/prosumer camera bags. This unique collection of camera bags includes small camera pouches and top load bags for point-and-shoot cameras... (More)



Animoto's logo. Click here to visit the Animoto website! PRESS RELEASE: The “New” Animoto Announced Today
13:52 EST - Animoto’s major revamp features HD-quality video, freshly designed Web site, streamlined video creation process, and more New York, NY (February 8, 2011) -- Award-winning online video creation service Animoto announced today that it is launching a significantly enhanced version of the popular service for photographers. Now even easier to use, the new Animoto utilizes a brand new render engine... (More)



Switronix's logo. Click here to visit the Switronix website! PRESS RELEASE: Switronix Celebrates 10 Years Of Power
13:05 EST - (Westbury, NY) – February 8th, 2011 – Switronix, Inc., international supplier of premier batteries and charging solutions for digital cinema and broadcast video, is proud to celebrate their 10-year anniversary in 2011. Best known for their PRO-X battery system, Switronix is dedicated to providing customers with long lasting power options covered by the best warranties in the business.... (More)



Wednesday, February 9, 2011

PhotoEQ's logo. Click here to visit the SoftColor website! PRESS RELEASE: SoftColor's New PhotoEQ Makes Digital Image Improvement Simpler on PC Computers
19:04 EST - JOENSUU, Finland (February 09, 2011) - SoftColor Oy today announced the immediate availability of PhotoEQ 1.0: a software which makes digital image improvement simpler on Windows PCs. PhotoEQ provides tools for automatic color correction, image editing and color management. With PhotoEQ it is possible to edit single image files or batch process multiple image files and folders automatically. "We... (More)



Imaging Resource Interviews: Samsung Electronics
16:20 EST - There have been some significant changes in the digital camera arena at Samsung Electronics in the last year, with the semiconductor and consumer electronics giant finally bringing more of its massive resources to bear on the digital camera market. From a #3 position in worldwide camera sales in 2009, Samsung announced that they intend to achieve the #1 position by the end of 2012.

Even for a company the size of Samsung, that's a pretty audacious goal. How do they think they'll get there, and what will this mean for Imaging Resource readers? These questions were the focal point... (More)



Sony's SLT camera concept. Photo provided by Sony Corp. CP+: Sony shows new SLT concept
15:14 EST - Sony Corp. is exhibiting a new translucent mirror concept camera at the CP+ tradeshow in Japan, reports the Japanese-language Impress DC Watch tech blog.

Compared to the existing Sony Alpha SLT-A55V, A55 and A33 models, the new concept camera -- shown as a clear plastic mockup -- adds a secondary info LCD panel on the top deck, along with a wide range... (More)



Silicon Image's logo. Click here to visit the Silicon Image website! PRESS RELEASE: Silicon Image Expands Its Low-Power Camera Processor IP Core Family to Support 3D Video and Resolutions Up to 64MP
12:36 EST - camerIC™-3D/64MP Image Signal Processor Targeted for Mobile 3D and High Resolution Still Picture and Video Applications Mobile World Congress 2011 -- SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Silicon Image (NASDAQ:SIMG), a leader in advanced, interoperable HD connectivity solutions for consumer electronics, today introduced the camerIC™-3D/64MP, the newest member of its camerIC family of... (More)



Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Nikon's Coolpix P500 digital camera. Photo provided by Nikon Inc. Nikon P500 previewed, P300 also unveiled
20:01 EST - Kicking off no less than eight digital camera announcements for the CP+ trade show in Japan, Nikon has today unveiled its Coolpix P500 and P300 digital cameras, and we've just posted our hands-on Nikon P500 preview.

The Nikon Coolpix P300 is the company's first to include a fast 4.2x optical zoom lens that offers an f/1.8 aperture at wide angle. The Nikon P300 pairs this lens with a 12.2 megapixel, backside illuminated... (More)



Nikon S9100, L120: Two new long-zoom Coolpixes
20:01 EST - Continuing Nikon's announcements for the day, we have two new long-zoom models: the Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Coolpix L120.

The Nikon S9100 has a compact body with an 18x optical zoom lens. Inside the Coolpix S9100 are the combination of an EXPEED C2 image processor, and a twelve megapixel, backside illuminated CMOS image... (More)



Nikon S6100, S4100, S3100, L24: Four new Coolpix compacts
20:01 EST - Rounding out Nikon's announcements for the day, we have four new compact Coolpix digital cameras, the Nikon Coolpix S6100, S4100, S3100, and L24.

Of the group, the Nikon S6100 has the highest specification, and hence the highest pricetag at $200. Shipping from March 2011, the Coolpix S6100 matches recent announcements from Canon, Casio, Fujifilm,... (More)



Nikon's Coolpix S2500 digital camera. Image provided by Nikon UK Ltd. Nikon S2500: Europe-only digicam revealed
20:01 EST - Alongside its eight digital cameras announced today for the US market, Nikon has announced one further model in Europe that doesn't seem to be scheduled for sale in other markets.

The Nikon Coolpix S2500 is closely related to the company's S3100 model, but with several important differences. The S2500 has slightly lower resolution, at twelve megapixels. It also switches the lens... (More)



Olympus' M.Zuiko single focal lens concept, shown mounted on a PEN-series camera body. Photo provided by Olympus Imaging America Inc. PRESS RELEASE: A Presentation Of History Celebrating 75 Years Of Olympus Zuiko® Lenses
19:07 EST - CENTER VALLEY, Pa., February 8, 2011 – Olympus, acclaimed worldwide for its precision technology advancements, marks the 75th anniversary of Zuiko brand lenses during the Camera and Photo Imaging Show (CP+) in Yokohama, Japan, February 9-12. With the introduction of the world’s first Zuiko lens in the “Semi-Olympus I” camera in 1936, the high-quality Zuiko brand was born.... (More)



Sigma DP2x gets AFE design, new lenses on the way
14:34 EST - Sigma Corp. of America has today announced development of the latest camera model in its DP series, the Sigma DP2x.

Very few changes are noted from the previous DP2s model, with the DP2x retaining the same lens, 4.64 effective megapixel Foveon X3 image sensor, and body design as its predecessor. The main change described... (More)



Olympus' VR-320 digital camera. Photo provided by Olympus Imaging America Inc. Olympus VR-320: Pocket-friendly long zoom with HD video capture
01:01 EST - Kicking off the company's announcements prior to the start of the CP+ tradeshow in Japan, Olympus has launched a new long-zoom compact camera offering high-def 720p video capture, the Olympus VR-320.

Based around a 14 megapixel CCD image sensor and an Olympus-branded 12.5x optical zoom lens, the VR-320 offers 35mm-equivalent focal lengths from a generous 24mm wide angle to a powerful 300mm telephoto.... (More)



Olympus' VR-330 digital camera. Photo provided by OLYMPUS Europa Holding GmbH. Olympus VR-330: Europe-only variant of the VR-320
01:01 EST - Alongside three announcements for the US market, Olympus Europe has today announced one further model for which we know of no US plans: the Olympus VR-330.

Based around the same 14 megapixel CCD image sensor and Olympus-branded 12.5x optical zoom lens, as the VR-320, the Olympus VR-330 offers 35mm-equivalent focal lengths from a generous 24mm wide angle... (More)



Olympus SZ-10: 14 megapixel ultrazoom announced
01:01 EST - Olympus has today revealed its latest ultra zoom digital camera model: the Olympus SZ-10.

Coupling a 14 megapixel CCD sensor and an 18x optical zoom lens, the SZ-10 provides everything from a useful 28mm-equivalent wide angle to a whopping 504mm telephoto. As you'd expect with this much reach,... (More)



Olympus VG-110: $100 ultracompact targets the value-conscious (UPDATED)
01:01 EST - Olympus Corp. has today announced imminent availability of the Olympus VG-110 ultracompact digital camera.

The Olympus VG110 combines a twelve effective megapixel image sensor and an Olympus-branded 4x optical zoom lens in an ultracompact body. Sadly -- but perhaps not surprisingly, given the pricing -- the... (More)



Fujifilm's FinePix X100 digital camera. Photo provided by Fujifilm Corp. Fuji X100: Pricing, availability announced for fixed-lens APS-C camera
00:01 EST - Fujifilm USA has today ended speculation, by announcing pricing and availability for its upcoming FinePix X100 fixed-lens APS-C digital camera, whose development was first revealed at the Photokina tradeshow last September.

The Fujifilm FinePix X100 has a retro design, a twelve megapixel APS-C sized image sensor, a newly developed Fujifilm EXR processor, and a fixed focal length Fujinon 23mm lens with a maximum aperture... (More)



Monday, February 7, 2011

Panasonic 12.5mm f/12 Lumix G 3D lens. Review: Panasonic 12.5mm f/12 Lumix G 3D
22:50 EST - We have a special lens review today: the Panasonic 12.5mm f/12 Lumix G 3D, the first 3D interchangeable lens, capable of producing 3D images with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2, DMC-GF2 and DMC-GH2 Micro Four-Thirds digital cameras. Click here to read Shawn Barnett's report on the Panasonic 12.5mm f/12 Lumix G 3D.



Sony's logo. Click here to visit the Sony website! PRESS RELEASE: Sony Discloses Basic Specifications of the "E-mount" for Interchangeable Single Lens Cameras without Fee
21:28 EST - Sony Corporation announced today it will disclose the basic specifications of its "E-mount" for interchangeable single lens cameras, without fee, to manufacturers of lenses and mount adaptors, starting April 1st, 2011. This opens the way for manufacturers of various lenses and mount adaptors to effectively develop products conforming to "E-mount" specifications. Users of the... (More)



Pentax's Optio WG-1 GPS digital camera. Photo provided by Pentax Imaging Co. Pentax WG-1, WG-1 GPS: Two lifeproof peas in a pod
17:00 EST - Pentax Imaging Co. has today announced the latest additions to its rugged Optio W-series lineup, with two new cameras that mark the twelfth generation in what it refers to as its "adventure series".

The Pentax Optio WG-1 and WG-1 GPS are about as close to alike as it's possible for two cameras to be, differing only in the latter's inclusion of a GPS receiver for geotagging purposes, which also causes... (More)



Pentax K-5 Limited Silver: flagship DSLR gets a new look
17:00 EST - Hoya Corp. has today announced a limited-edition version of the Pentax K-5, its flagship prosumer single-lens reflex digital camera.

The Pentax K-5 Limited Silver follows in the footsteps of last year's K-7 Limited Silver, by taking the existing K-5 body, and installing a new reinforced glass cover over the LCD, which is said to be... (More)



The smc PENTAX D FA 645 25mm F4 AL [IF] SDM AW lens. Photo provided by Pentax Imaging Co. PRESS RELEASE: Pentax Adds Second Lens For 645D Medium Format
17:00 EST - smc PENTAX D FA 645 25mm F4 AL [IF] SDM AW GOLDEN, CO (February 7, 2011)…PENTAX Imaging Company announced the addition of a second lens for the 645D Medium Format digital camera. As the second model of the 645D lens series, the smc PENTAX D FA 645 25mm F4 AL [IF] SDM AW is designed as an ultra-wide-angle lens that features PENTAX-original optics optimized for high-quality digital photography... (More)



Aptina's logo. Click here to visit the Aptina website! PRESS RELEASE: Aptina Showcases Imaging Innovations At 2011 Mobile World Congress
15:55 EST - Aptina will highlight and demonstrate its imaging technologies at their hospitality suite during the 2011 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain from Feb. 14 - 17, 2011. Barcelona, Spain & San Jose, Calif., February 7, 2011 -- Aptina, a leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, will highlight and demonstrate its imaging technologies at their hospitality suite during the 2011 Mobile World... (More)



Aptina's logo. Click here to visit the Aptina website! PRESS RELEASE: Aptina 1.1 and 1.4-Micron BSI CMOS Image Sensors Expand Product Portfolio
15:46 EST - New BSI products to be demonstrated at Mobile World Congress 2011 Barcelona, Spain & San Jose, Calif., February 7, 2011 -- Aptina, a leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, today announced that it will be showing its new 1.1 and 1.4-micron backside illumination (BSI) image sensors at the 2011 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Invited guests will see a live demonstration of an 8-megapixel... (More)



Casio's EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-H20G digital camera. Photo provided by Casio America, Inc. Casio adjusts H20G pricing
15:38 EST - Casio America Inc. yesterday announced adjusted pricing for its EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-H20G digital camera, a model that at its launch last September was said to be the world's first to include hybrid GPS functionality.

The Casio EXILIM EX-H20G is based around a fourteen megapixel image sensor, and a 10x optical zoom lens with 24mm wide angle. Images and movies are framed and reviewed on the Casio EX-H20G's 3.0"... (More)



Carl Zeiss' logo. Click here to visit the Carl Zeiss website! PRESS RELEASE: Carl Zeiss AG joins the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group
11:55 EST - Announced jointly by Olympus Imaging Corp. (President : Masaharu Okubo) and Panasonic Corporation in 2008, the Micro Four Thirds System standard has rapidly grown in popularity. Now, support for the standard is expanding with the decision of Carl Zeiss AG to join the Micro Four Thirds System standard, and the company is releasing lenses compliant with the standard. For more than 160 years, the lenses... (More)



Samsung PL20, ES80: A duo of entry-level compacts
11:17 EST - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has today announced its latest offerings for beginners seeking an affordable entry-level digital camera.

The Samsung PL20 and Samsung ES80 are slated to arrive on the US market in March and April 2011, respectively. Priced at $120, the Samsung PL20 is the pricier of the pair, and includes 720p high definition... (More)



The Canon EOS Rebel T3i digital SLR. Photo copyright ©2011, Imaging Resource. All rights reserved. Canon T3i: Rebel series DSLR with Vari-angle screen previewed
00:00 EST - Canon USA has today announced its new Canon EOS Rebel T3i digital SLR, known in some markets as the EOS 600D, and we've just published our hands-on Canon T3i preview.

The Canon Rebel T3i takes the feature-set of the previous T2i model, and puts it in a new body with a number of important changes. Key among these is the switch to a new Vari-angle screen, which necessitates... (More)



The Canon EOS Rebel T3 digital SLR. Photo copyright ©2011, Imaging Resource. All rights reserved. Canon T3: New entry-level Rebel DSLR previewed
00:00 EST - Canon USA has today announced its new Canon EOS Rebel T3 digital SLR, known in some markets as the EOS 1100D, and we've just published our hands-on Canon T3 preview.

The Canon Rebel T3 is a replacement for the 2.5 year old Rebel XS model, and incorporates quite a range of updates to bring the camera up to date in the company's line. Perhaps most significantly, the... (More)



Canon's PowerShot SX230 HS digital camera. Photo provided by Canon USA Inc. Canon: Five new PowerShot cameras
00:00 EST - Canon has today announced five new PowerShot digital camera models -- the compact ELPH 100 HS, ELPH 300 HS, and ELPH 500 HS, and the long-zoom SX230 HS and SX220 HS.

To a generation that's grown up knowing nothing of the film days, it can sound quaint to refer to the digital nature of your products, and so Canon USA has dropped that word from its latest round of... (More)



Canon's logo. Click here to visit the Canon website! PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Announces Two New Telephoto Lenses: EF 500mm F/4L IS II USM And EF 600mm F/4L IS II USM
00:00 EST - LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 7, 2011 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced two new versions of its popular Image Stabilizer (IS) super-telephoto lenses. The EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM and EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM super-telephoto lenses deliver incredible image quality at all apertures for professional photographers and filmmakers. It has been 11 years since Canon initially... (More)



Canon's logo. Click here to visit the Canon website! PRESS RELEASE: Canon Will Exhibit The Prototype Of A New Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens At The CP+ Event: The EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXTENDER 1.4x Lens
00:00 EST - LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 7, 2011 – Canon Inc. today announced the development of a new super-telephoto lens, the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXTENDER l.4x, for use with all EOS SLR cameras. A prototype of the new lens will be exhibited at the CP+ tradeshow, held in Pacifico Yokohama, from February 9 - 12, 2011. The EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXTENDER l.4x is being developed as an L-series super-telephoto... (More)



Canon's logo. Click here to visit the Canon website! PRESS RELEASE: Canon Celebrates Production Of 60 Million EF Lenses
00:00 EST - LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 7, 2011 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, helps celebrate the achievement of a new EF lens-manufacturing milestone with the production of Canon's 60-millionth lens, an EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM. Production of interchangeable EF lenses for Canon EOS-series AF (autofocus) single-lens reflex cameras began in 1987 at the Company's Utsunomiya Plant,... (More)



Canon's logo. Click here to visit the Canon website! PRESS RELEASE: Canon Continues Its History Of Innovation With 2,543 New Patents In 2010
00:00 EST - This Marks The First Time A Japanese Company Exceeds 2,500 Patents In A Single Year LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 7, 2011 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced its parent company, Canon Inc., registered a company record of 2,543 new patents in 2010, ranking fourth overall based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. Marking the... (More)



Saturday, February 5, 2011

DxO Labs' Logo. Click here to visit the DxO Labs website! PRESS RELEASE: Aptina and DxO Labs team up to improve camera color image quality
15:38 EST - DxO DPP unique technology brings adaptive correction to achieve perfect color uniformity under any lighting condition PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 04, 2011 – January 31, 2011 - DxO Labs today announces that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Aptina Imaging Corporation to integrate its DxO Digital Pixel Processing (DxO DPP) technology into high-end CMOS imaging products for... (More)



Friday, February 4, 2011

Kodak's logo. Click here to visit the Kodak website! PRESS RELEASE: Kodak Reaffirms Plan to Complete Transformation to Sustainable, Profitable Company Starting 2012
11:49 EST - Revenue from Four Key Digital Growth Businesses Outpaces the Market and Approaches $2.0 Billion in 2013, with Positive Earnings Contribution; Consumer Inkjet to Achieve Profitability During 2011, Commercial Inkjet During 2012; Kodak Driving Improved Performance from Established Digital Cash Generators; Company Has Sufficient Resources and Financial Flexibility to Complete Transformation NEW YORK... (More)



Schneider Kreuznach's logo. Click here to visit the Schneider Kreuznach website! PRESS RELEASE: Schneider Kreuznach Now A Member Of The “Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group”
10:51 EST - (PresseBox) Bad Kreuznach, 04.02.2011, Schneider-Kreuznach has joined the “Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group” – a consortium of companies with the objective of improving the possibilities and quality of compact digital cameras. Developed by Olympus and Panasonic, “Micro Four Thirds” is a standard for lens mounts that is tailored to digital system cameras. “This... (More)



Kenko's logo. Click here to visit the Kenko website! Kenko prepares for SLD debut
01:07 EST - A report earlier this week by the Japanese-language tech blog Impress DC Watch describes plans by Kenko Co. Ltd. to introduce a single-lens direct view digital camera later this year.

In North America, Kenko is probably best-known for its line of filters and conversion lenses, as well as its mirror lenses and a variety of accessories. In certain other markets, however, the company... (More)



The Spider Camera Holster logo. Click here to visit the Spider Camera Holster website! PRESS RELEASE: Spider Holster Announces Immediate Availability Of Black Widow Camera Holster
01:03 EST - Lightweight and Secure, the Spider Holster Black Widow Grants Photographers Fast-Access to Entry-Level DSLR and Small Body Cameras; Compliments the Body’s Movement with a Streamlined Ergonomic Fit Ithaca, NY – February 1, 2011 – Spider Holster, a company specializing in unique holster-style carrying solutions for photographers, today announced the immediate availability of its... (More)



Thursday, February 3, 2011

Sony's logo. Click here to visit the Sony website! PRESS RELEASE: Sony World Photography Awards 2011 Shortlist announced
23:26 EST - www.worldphoto.org The shortlist for the 2011 Sony World Photography Awards is announced today, Tuesday 1 February. With a Professional competition spanning the three genres of Photojournalism & Documentary, Fine Art and Commercial, and an Open competition for photographers of all abilities, the Sony World Photography Awards is the most comprehensive photographic competition in the world today.... (More)



AKVIS' logo. Click here to visit the AKVIS website! PRESS RELEASE: Akvis Artsuite V.6.7 And New St. Valentine Frames!
15:05 EST - AKVIS announces the update of AKVIS ArtSuite to version v.6.7. ArtSuite is an impressive collection of versatile effects for decorating photos. Version 6.7 includes an improvement in the transformation of photos in hand-painted frames, a Recent Files list which is accessible by right-clicking on the Open Image button, and a new themed frame pack is available - the St. Valentine Pack. Frame that special... (More)



Zoner Photo Studio 13's logo. Click here to visit the Zoner website! PRESS RELEASE: Zoner Photo Studio 13 Now Available In Multiple Languages
14:27 EST - (Brno, Czech Republic, February 3rd, 2011)—Zoner Software, an innovative graphics software company, has launched its flagship product Zoner Photo Studio 13 in four additional languages. Zoner Photo Studio is now available in the German, French, Italian and Russian languages. The hugely popular English version was initially launched, alongside a Czech version, in 2010. "This wide availability... (More)



Wednesday, February 2, 2011

PRESS RELEASE: The Plugin Site released the free Harrys Filters 4 Photoshop plugin
15:58 EST - The Plugin Site is proud to announce Version 4.0 of Harrys Filters for Windows. Harrys Filters is a free Photoshop-compatible plugin offering 69 image effects. Harrys Filters can be used with dozens of different image editing applications, e.g. Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, Photo-Paint, IrfanView and many others. New in Version 4 Harrys Filters 4 includes a 64-bit version, which... (More)



In-Stat's logo. Click here to visit the In-Stat website! PRESS RELEASE: GPS, Cameras, and Memory Card Slots: Three Cellphone Features Survey Respondents Are Receptive to Paying For
15:34 EST - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., February 1, 2011 - All mobile phones have a number of features in common, but manufacturers also try to differentiate their own products by implementing additional functions to make them more attractive to consumers. But not all features are created equal. In fact, some users might even be willing to pay for selected features. A recent In-Stat (www.in-stat.com) survey identified... (More)



AMS Software's logo. Click here to visit the AMS Software website! PRESS RELEASE: Photo Calendar Creator: Make Personalized Presents and Promotional Calendars in Next to No Time
12:32 EST - AMS Software has announced the release of Photo Calendar Creator 5.22, a new version of a popular photo editing solution. It is meant for quick creation of professional-looking calendars of all kinds and formats. Numerous templates and features allow the user to make personalized presents for friends, relatives, colleagues and business partners. Photo Calendar Creator is just the right solution for... (More)



The WPPI 2011 logo. Click here to visit the WPPI website! PRESS RELEASE: WPPI Announces Events Schedule for 2011 Convention
12:20 EST - Sony Fashion Show at WPPI to be hosted by Nigel Barker, celebrity judge and photographer from America’s Next Top Model Los Angeles, CA (February 2, 2011) – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces its high energy events schedule for its 2011 Convention taking place February 17-24, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV at the MGM Grand. Upcoming events later this month include... (More)



Nikon's logo. Click to visit the Nikon website! PRESS RELEASE: Nikon will Exhibit at the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show
11:47 EST - February 2, 2011 -- TOKYO -- Nikon Imaging Japan Inc. (Takao Nishioka, president) will exhibit at the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show (Feb. 9-12 [Wed.-Sat.] at Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture). The Nikon booth exhibit will include "Nikon Solutions Stage" and "Nikon Technology Stage," featuring explanations of photographic technique and culture by prominent... (More)



Fujifilm's logo. Click here to visit the Fujifilm website! PRESS RELEASE: Fujifilm SeeHere.com Expands Support Of Homes For Our Troops And Involves Students For Kids For Our Troops Fundraising
11:35 EST - Employees Of Fujifilm’s Greenwood, SC Manufacturing Plant Volunteer For Homes For Our Troops Build Brigade In Lake Keowee, SC VALHALLA, N.Y., February 2, 2010 – Fujifilm SeeHere.com, in conjunction with its continued sponsorship of Homes For Our Troops, has rallied employees of the Greenwood, SC FUJIFILM Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. plant to participate in the three-day Build Brigade to... (More)



Tuesday, February 1, 2011

December POTD Winners Chosen!
16:33 EST - We're happy to announce the monthly winners of our Photo of the Day contest for December 2011.

Here's a look at the winners of our December contest: 31 great photos, 3 excellent winners, and 2 fine runners-up. "Blast from the Past," "The Great Ape," and "Fire and Ice" were chosen as our December... (More)



The GoPro LCD BacPac, HD HERO camera, and waterproof housing. Photo provided by Woodman Labs Inc. PRESS RELEASE: GoPro® Launches the LCD BacPac™ Detachable LCD Screen for the 1080p HD HERO® Camera
13:32 EST - The first of several removable expansion modules for industry leading HD HERO camera. February 1, 2011 — Half Moon Bay, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — GoPro, the world’s leading wearable and gear mountable camera company, today announced the availability of the LCD BacPac, a detachable LCD screen for the company’s HD HERO camera. The LCD BacPac represents the first in a line of expansion... (More)



PRESS RELEASE: Ricoh announces development of expansion unit for the GXR interchangeable unit camera system
13:09 EST - Tokyo, Japan, February 1, 2011-Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Shiro Kondo) today announced the development of expansion unit for the GXR interchangeable unit camera system, which went on sale on December 18, 2009. The GXR is a revolutionary new interchangeable unit camera system in which lenses can be changed by mounting camera units that integrate lens, image sensor, and image processing engine... (More)



The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 digital camera. Photo provided by Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co. PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Announces Pricing For New Lumix GF2, The Company's Smallest And Lightest Digital Interchangable Lens System Camera With Flash
12:58 EST - Panasonic LUMIX GF2 Digital Camera Available in Mid- February 2011 SECAUCUS, NJ (February 1, 2011) – Panasonic today announces pricing for the LUMIX GF2 – the latest addition to the company’s compact system camera (CSC) lineup. The LUMIX DMC-GF2 will be available in mid-February 2011 and will come in black, silver, red, and white models. The LUMIX GF2 (body-only) will have a suggested... (More)



Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FH27 digital camera. Photo provided by Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co. PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Announces Pricing For Lumix Point-And-Shoot Models Introduced At 2011 CES
12:53 EST - SECAUCUS, NJ (February 1, 2011) – Panasonic today announces pricing for the eight LUMIX digital camera models the company introduced last month at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show, which includes the LUMIX DMC-PF7, LUMIX DMC-FP5, the LUMIX DMC-FH27, LUMIX DMC-FH25, LUMIX DMC-FH5, LUMIX DMC-FH2, LUMIX DMC-S3, and the LUMIX DMC-S1. All eight digital camera models, available in... (More)



Panasonic's HDC-TM900 camcorder. Photo provided by Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co. PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Announces Pricing For 2011 Line Of Camcorders, Including 3D-capable, Full HD Models
12:42 EST - SECAUCUS, NJ (February 1, 2011) – Panasonic today announces pricing for its 2011 line of full-High Definition (HD) 3MOS models, the HDC-TM900, HDC-HS900 and HDC-SD800; as well as its Full-High Definition 1MOS models, the HDC-TM90, HDC-SD90, HDC-TM80, HDC-HS80, HDC-SD80, HDC-SD40 and HDC-TM40; and the standard definition models, HDC-H100, HDC-T70 and HDC-S70. All 13 models, in addition to a new... (More)



Pixpa's logo. Click here to visit the Pixpa website! PRESS RELEASE: Pixpa.com launches portfolio websites to help photographers standout with a killer online presence
12:35 EST - Wilmington, USA – Pixpa Inc. today announced the launch of its online service that enables photographers to showcase, sell and share their works with style and simplicity. PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 01, 2011 – With price plans starting at $9/month and no set-up fees, Pixpa empowers photographers to create their unique, personalized and professional web presence easily and cost-effectively.... (More)

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