News Archive - January 2011 Return to: Current News Archive Index Monday, January 31, 2011 Sony HX100V, HX9V: Two new long-zoom BSI digicams 23:00 EST - Sony Electronics Inc. has today announced two new long-zoom digital cameras: the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and HX9V. Both the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and HX100V are based around 16.2 megapixel backside-illuminated Sony Exmor R CMOS image sensors. The Sony HX100V places its imager inside an SLR-like mid-sized body,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Automate Monotonous Photo Editing and File Conversion with ReaConverter 6 17:23 EST - 2011-01-31 -- ReaSoft Development, a well-known software development company, has announced the release of ReaConverter 6. This advanced image converter facilitates such tasks as image conversion and editing, allowing the user to process multiple images without spending much time on it. The solution supports more than 400 source formats including raw, archaic and rare ones. ReaConverter was developed... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Camera Bits Celebrates its 15th Anniversary with a Best Bits Offer 16:22 EST - Limited Time Promotion Offers the Speed and Agility of Camera Bits’ Legendary Photo Mechanicat a Record Low Price Portland, Oregon – January 31, 2011 – Camera Bits, Inc., a pioneer in the development of software for professional digital photographers, today announced a special promotion to celebrate the company's 15th anniversary. Camera Bits is offering single user licenses for... (More) PRESS RELEASE: TrueHDR releases new version and goes on limited-time sale 14:23 EST - [prMac.com] Boston, Massachusetts - Pictional LLC today is pleased to announce the release of TrueHDR 2.2, an update to TrueHDR, a high dynamic range (HDR) photography app that is one of a highly select group of fifty apps recently named by Apple to the "App Store Essentials Hall of Fame". TrueHDR enables users to take HDR photos on iPhone 4, 3GS, and iPod touch 4G, with two distinct styles... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Lockerz Takes its Place Among Largest Media Sharing Companies with Acquisition of Leading Photo Sharing Service Plixi 14:03 EST - Plixi to Power Lockerz Photo Sharing Service for 18 Million Members Worldwide and Growing SEATTLE, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockerz, a members-only social commerce website with nearly 18 million members worldwide, today announced the acquisition of Plixi (formerly TweetPhoto), a leading photo sharing service that enables users to instantly share photos via mobile devices and the Web. With this... (More) Saturday, January 29, 2011 Full Review posted for Canon 60D! 22:12 EST - More clearly aimed at the consumer market, the Canon 60D represents something of a sea change for this formerly enthusiast camera line. With the 7D now tasked to meet the intermediate to professional photographer's needs, Canon has retooled the 60D to better serve as a step-up model for Rebel owners who want a little more, rather than... (More) Lens Review: Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 ASPH LUMIX G 12:00 EST - Released in the fall of 2010, the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 ASPH LUMIX G extends Panasonic's lineup of wide-angle lenses for its micro four-thirds camera bodies. At just 55 grams (less than two ounces) the lens is positively miniscule; do good things come in small packages? Click here to read our full review of this lens. Okii ships USB Follow Focus for Canon DSLRs 01:14 EST - Okii Systems LLC, a newly established company based in suburban Raleigh, North Carolina has just launched its first product, an interesting-looking follow focus controller for use with Canon digital SLRs. The Okii FF-001 USB Follow Focus controller is said to work with the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, 5D Mark II, 7D, 60D, Rebel T2i (aka 550D / Kiss X4), and Rebel T1i (aka 500D / Kiss X3). Inside an anodized,... (More) Friday, January 28, 2011 Chipworks analyzes Nikon D7000 (UPDATED) 01:06 EST - You record your memories and perhaps even make your living with it, but have you ever stopped to ponder just what's inside your SLR, making it all possible? The folks at Chipworks do a whole lot more than just wonder. They specialize in dismantling consumer electronics products, then analyzing what lies inside, information that can prove very useful to companies... (More) Thursday, January 27, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Ride the wave with the new Olympus TG-610 limited edition Quiksilver digital camera 22:53 EST - Olympus announces the launch of the Olympus TG-610 limited edition Quiksilver digital camera – waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof, to ensure photos of the toughest surf conditions can be captured anytime. This is an exclusive to Australia and consumers can be the first in the world to get their hands on the Olympus TG-610 at the Quiksilver pop-up store at the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold... (More) PRESS RELEASE: RODE VideoMic Pro announced 20:39 EST - Friday January 14th 2011, Sydney Australia -- RØDE Microphones answers the call to professional and enthusiast videographers with the release of a completely new microphone designed for recording high fidelity audio with HDSLR cameras and high definition camcorders. The new RØDE VideoMic Pro combines broadcast quality audio with an ultra compact and lightweight ergonomic design. Coming... (More) PRESS RELEASE: AKVIS NatureArt V.2.0: Winter Magic Of New Frost Effect! 16:33 EST - AKVIS announces the upgrade of its program, AKVIS NatureArt, to Version 2.0. AKVIS NatureArt is an excellent tool for imitating the magnificence of natural phenomena on your digital photos. In addition to the 6 nature effects offered by NatureArt: Rain, Sun, Water, Lightning, Clouds, and Fire, Version 2.0 offers a new nature effect - Frost. The Frost effect allows you to adorn an image with an openwork... (More) Nikon D3100: New firmware 16:09 EST - Nikon Inc. has issued an updated firmware release for its entry-level D3100 digital SLR, correcting a number of issues in the previous release. Nikon D3100 firmware version 1.01 reduces a magenta tint along the bottom of still images shot at high ISO sensitivity when the sensor was hot, typically after shooting in live view mode or capturing... (More) Phase One releases Capture One 6.1 update 14:20 EST - Denmark's Phase One A/S has released an updated version of its Capture One workflow package for the Windows and Mac OS platforms, adding several new features and correcting some bugs. Capture One 6.1 is available immediately for 32-bit Windows, 64-bit Windows, and Mac OS X platforms. Compared to the previous version, the new release adds local contrast and brightness adjustment tools,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. and Pro Football Hall of Fame Announce Grand Prize Winners of “Why Do You Love Football?” Photo Contest 14:03 EST - Canon Further Supports Youth Education Towns (YETs) Nationwide with Establishment of Educational Curriculum and Product Donation LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- For the past six seasons, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame have asked contestants to answer the question, “Why Do You Love Football?” through photos of youth football.... (More) Wednesday, January 26, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: WPPI Announces Second Annual Photographers Ignite Presentations 18:36 EST - Closing program at annual WPPI Convention and Trade Show takes place Thursday, February 24, 2011 Los Angeles, CA (January 26, 2011) – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces its second annual Photographers Ignite presentations will take place on Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. Ignite Presentations offer... (More) Ricoh CX5: Hybrid AF makes its comeback (UPDATED) 14:44 EST - Just slightly ahead of its traditional six-month schedule, Japan's Ricoh Co. Ltd. has today announced its CX5 digital camera, a replacement for its previous CX4 model, and the company's first camera in several years to include its distinctive Hybrid AF system. The Ricoh CX5 features the same ten megapixel, backside illuminated CMOS image sensor and 10.7x folding optical zoom lens as its predecessor. The CX5 also retains that camera's sensor shift image stabilization,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Phase One Announces IQ Series Digital Camera Backs 10:42 EST - Designed for Ultimate Creative Freedom Copenhagen, January 24, 2011 — Phase One, the world’s leading pro photography equipment provider, today announced a bold new generation of medium format digital camera backs. The Phase One IQ180, IQ160 and IQ140 digital camera backs feature maximum resolutions of 80, 60.5 and 40 high quality megapixels respectively. This series sets new standards... (More) Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Setback for Kodak in patent case 16:48 EST - A preliminary ruling issued yesterday by the US International Trade Commission suggest that the federal agency may reject a case by Eastman Kodak Co. against smartphone manufacturers Apple Inc. and Research in Motion Ltd. The decision, based on an initial determination by USITC chief administrative law judge Paul J. Luckern, isn't the final say on the matter, and could be overturned by the ITC's commissioners before a... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Singular Software Releases Pluraleyes For Avid Media Composer 16:10 EST - Red-hot developer brings its flagship synchronization magic to the Avid community Vancouver, British Columbia – January 25, 2011 – Singular Software™, developer of workflow automation applications for digital media, has announced that its flagship product PluralEyes® has expanded its support for non-linear editing applications to include Avid® Media Composer® software.... (More) Panasonic ZS8, ZS10: Two new long-zoom compacts 00:00 EST - Panasonic has today added two new long-zoom models to its Lumix ZS-series, with very similar styling, but quite a difference in feature set between the pair. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and ZS8 both have 14 megapixel image sensors, but the type differs between the two. The Panasonic Lumix ZS8 opts for a tried and true CCD chip, while the ZS10 adopts a high-speed... (More) Panasonic Lumix TS3: Rugged digicam becomes location-aware 00:00 EST - Panasonic has today unveiled its Lumix DMC-TS3, a rugged shockproof, waterproof and dustproof digital camera that follows on from last year's TS2 model. Like that of its predecessor, the TS3 has an extremely rugged body, designed to survive a drop from two meters. It's also still dustproof, and the waterproofing has been upgraded by another two meters,... (More) Panasonic FX78: Faster AF for touch-screen digicam 00:00 EST - Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co. has today announced its latest FX-series digital camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78, which follows in the footsteps of the seven month old FX75 model. The Panasonic FX78 rolls back the resolution just ever so slightly by incorporating a new twelve megapixel CCD image sensor. It also includes a stabilized, Leica DC Vario-Summarit-branded 5x optical zoom... (More) Monday, January 24, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic's New AG-AF100 Large Imager HD Cinema Camera Named The Official Camera Of The Slamdance 2011 Film Festival 19:39 EST - Six Filmmaking Teams Compete in “Road to Park City” Contest to Win an AF100 PARK CITY, UT (January 21, 2011) – Panasonic Solutions Company and Slamdance have teamed up to present Panasonic’s new AG-AF100 large imager HD cinema camcorder as the Official Camera of the Slamdance 2011 Film Festival, ongoing here January 21 – 27. The two companies are partnering in an exclusive... (More) PRESS RELEASE: IDrive Adds Photo Backup to Its iPhone Backup App 15:30 EST - CALABASAS, Calif., Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Softnet Corporation, a leader in Cloud-based Storage and remote access offerings with services that include IDrive announced a key enhancement to its contacts backup application for iPhones, IDrive Lite. IDrive Lite offers contacts backup and restore functionality for iPhones, BlackBerrys and supported Android devices. Users can also transfer contacts... (More) PRESS RELEASE: SnapilyPro Showcases Digital 3D Print Offering for Creative Professionals at Macworld Expo 2011 14:34 EST - Company to demo its unique software on the Macworld Live stage at the show Macworld 2011 -- SAN FRANCISCO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HumanEyes Technologies, leading provider of a unique end-to-end lenticular workflow solution for creating and printing 3D and 2D animated effects, will be demonstrating its product, SnapilyPro, at Macworld Expo 2011 in San Francisco. HumanEyes offers photographers, graphic... (More) Facebook contest offers chance to win Casio digicams, Eye-Fi cards 11:04 EST - Eye-Fi Inc., the company behind the popular range of Secure Digital flash cards with built-in wifi networking capabilities, has launched a new social networking contest offering entrants the chance to win a Casio digital camera and Eye-Fi card. The Eye-Fi / Casio Give Love for Valentine's Contest is open to members of Facebook, and is pretty easy to enter. You simply visit Eye-Fi's Facebook page, click the "Like" button, then go to... (More) First test shots posted for Olympus E-PL2! 09:57 EST - We've just posted our first set of lab test shots for the Olympus PEN E-PL2 SLD digital camera! The Olympus PL2 is the fifth camera in the company's popular PEN series of single-lens direct view cameras and the Olympus PEN PL2 differs from the previous PL1 model in a number of important ways. The... (More) Friday, January 21, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Creative Types See Launch of CraftArtist Platinum Serif launches CraftArtist Platinum a Must-Have Digital Crafting Package 18:32 EST - 12 January 2011 – Creative types looking to make professional-looking print projects can soon benefit from CraftArtist Platinum, which launches on 21st January 2011. The new digital crafting package from Serif, the award-winning publisher of design, publishing and creative software, is perfect for anyone who wants to easily and quickly make unique photobooks, wedding stationery, cards, scrapbooks... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Kubota Image Tools Introduces Viva La Vintage And Pow Wow!, Photoshop® Action Paks To Expand The Palettes Of Photographers Looking To Quickly Achieve Popular Image Effects 17:36 EST - New Actions Create the Business-Driving Looks That Make Images Pop off Monitors and Order Pages Bend, OR – Kubota Image Tools, provider of photographer-empowering creative imaging tools, workflow-saving solutions and educational offerings for photographers of all levels, today announced the availability of “Viva La Vintage” and “Pow Wow!,” two new Kubota Action Paks... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Panstoria Introduces Artisan 4.0 for Easy Digital Scrapbooking 14:36 EST - Cincinnati and Dayton, OH – January 20, 2011 – Panstoria, developers of award-winning digital scrapbooking software, today announced their newest digital scrapbooking application, called Artisan 4.0. Artisan will retail at an introductory price of $39.95 at panstoria.com and includes three free downloadable art kits. The software officially launches on January 21, ahead of the Craft &... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Photodex® Releases ProShow® StylePack Weddings for ProShow Producer and ProShow Web 13:25 EST - ProShow StylePack - Weddings adds instant style to any wedding slideshow with 25 unique style combos. Austin, TX, January 13, 2011 - Photodex has released ProShow StylePack - Weddings, the latest addition in its best-selling StylePack line for ProShow. StylePacks are professionally designed collections of effects for use in video slideshows. StylePack effects can be instantly applied to any show... (More) Thursday, January 20, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Bibble 5.2 Pro and Lite Now Available 16:39 EST - Major Selective Editing Improvements, Support for 14 New Camera RAW Formats & Much More Austin, Tx, January 20th, 2011: Bibble Labs, Inc. is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Bibble 5.2 Pro and Bibble 5.2 Lite. This free update for all current Bibble 5 customers adds support for 14 new RAW formats, including Nikon D3100, D7000, P7000 and Panasonic LX5, GF2 and GH2, and includes... (More) PRESS RELEASE: deGeo Brings Locational Privacy to Photo Sharing 13:39 EST - San Diego, CA Jan 20, 2011 -- [prMac.com] -- San Diego, California - deGeo is a new photo sharing app for iOS that protects iPhone and iPad users locational privacy. The app helps to guard personal privacy by removing the built in geotags when sharing photos. deGeo makes it easy to post and share pictures with friends and online via email, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and more via simple gestures. ... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Announcing Rescheduling of the Launch of my Picturetown 3D Services 13:30 EST - January 20, 2011 -- Nikon Corporation (Makoto Kimura, President) and Nikon Imaging Japan Inc. (Takao Nishioka, President) have announced the launch of my Picturetown 3D services. On November 25, 2010, it was announced that my Picturetown 3D services were scheduled for launch at the end of January 2011. However, launch of the services will be delayed until the end of March due to circumstances related... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Collaborates With the 2011 Sundance Film Festival To Launch "The Story Beyond The Still" Short Film 13:22 EST - As the Official Digital Camera of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, Canon Educates Filmmakers About the HD Video Capabilities of DSLR Cameras LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.,January 20, 2011 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and the Official Digital Camera of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, will debut a collaborative film, entitled the “The Story Beyond The Still,” on Sunday,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canon Aids Rain-Disaster Relief Efforts in Brazil 13:21 EST - Heavy rainfall in the mountainous areas of the southeastern state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has caused massive flooding and landslides, resulting in extensive damage and loss of life. We at Canon extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this disaster and our thoughts go out to the victims and their families. Although the road to recovery will be challenging and time-consuming,... (More) Wednesday, January 19, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Asukabook USA Launches Two New Album Design Options At Imaging USA 2011 Expo 19:08 EST - AsukaBook Maker 2 and the AsukaBook InDesign Tool give professional photographers new ways to quickly create beautiful photo books San Antonio, Texas – Imaging USABooth #1427 – January 18, 2011– AsukaBook USA, a producer of quality photo books solely for professional photographers and designers, today announced AsukaBook Maker 2 and the AsukaBook InDesign Tool at the Imaging USA... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Ilford To Provide Free Printing For Photographers Attending WPPI 2011 14:52 EST - First 100 Images Submitted In Advance Will be Printed for Free on ILFORD GALERIE Smooth Pearl Media For Pick-Up at WPPI Booth #835 Marly, Switzerland - January 19, 2011 – ILFORD, a leading developer and manufacturer of professional quality media for both inkjet printing and color photographic processes, today announced an exclusive offer for photographers attending the upcoming WPPI Convention... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Roxio Launches Video Lab HD with 3D 14:44 EST - Comprehensive Personal Editing Suite for the Creation and Enjoyment of High Definition and 3D Video Santa Clara, CA (January 13, 2011) -- Roxio®, a division of Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC), today released Roxio Video Lab HD, a robust high-definition video editing suite for capturing, editing, and sharing personal home movies, which now features a range of capabilities for creating 3D projects.... (More) Samsung ST6500 angles for your interest 10:30 EST - Just a couple of weeks after it kicked off its 2011 digital camera lineup with eight new models at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Samsung has today unveiled a further five new cameras due to ship in the coming months. Up first, we have the Samsung ST6500, which features a uniquely styled body claimed to improve handholding comfort. The ST6500 couples a 16 megapixel image sensor with a 5x optical zoom lens. The Samsung-branded... (More) Samsung ST95, ST90, ST65: Three new 5x zoom ultracompacts 10:30 EST - Among the company's announcements for the day, the most closely-related models are the Samsung ST95, ST90, and ST65. All three cameras sport 5x optical zoom lenses, although that used for the Samsung ST65 seems to be a different design than those of the Samsung ST90 and ST95. The ST65's lens has a 27mm wide angle,... (More) Samsung ST30: Metal-bodied entry-level ultracompact 10:30 EST - Rounding out Samsung's digital camera announcements for the day, we have the new Samsung ST30 ultracompact. Beyond its trim size, the body of the Samsung ST30 may stand out from its competitors for another reason. Where most entry-level cameras pinch pennies by opting for a plastic housing, Samsung has instead... (More) Tuesday, January 18, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Free Album Templates and Backgrounds now available from onOne Software 18:05 EST - Helping photographers give their images and layouts the perfect finishing touch, the free content, available as layered Photoshop files, will save photographers time and money when designing albums and cards for their clients. Portland, OR– January 18, 2011 – onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of innovative, timesaving solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: PocketWizard MiniTT1® and FlexTT5® Radios for Nikon Now Shipping Worldwide 17:25 EST - So. Burlington, VT – January 18, 2011 – PocketWizard®, the world leader in wireless control and synchronization of cameras, flash lighting and light meters, announces today that its MiniTT1® and FlexTT5® radios for Nikon are now shipping everywhere. Shipments to dealers in the USA began today and will continue daily. These Nikon i-TTL compatible radios are being shipped with... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Sekonic Announces Availability of L-308DC DigiCineMate Light Meter 16:38 EST - New compact light meter simplifies light control for DSLR and digital cinematographers and still photographers “Control of light is vital to the craft of recording moving images,” said Phil Bradon Sekonic’s USA Product Marketing Manager. “The new Sekonic L-308DC DigiCineMate was designed with the versatility of today’s Digital SLR cameras and digital video cameras in... (More) PRESS RELEASE: DxO Optics Pro Adds Support for Panasonic GH2 and Sony A55 and 90 New DxO Optics Modules 15:53 EST - January 18, 2011 - DxO Labs is pleased to announce the immediate availability of DxO Optics Pro v6.5.3 for Mac and Windows that adds RAW support for the Panasonic DMC-GH2 and for the Sony SLT-A55 in both its Standard and Elite editions. Further, 90 new DxO Optics Modules are now available to DxO Optics Pro users, covering numerous Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Pentax and Sony cameras. Availability and... (More) PRESS RELEASE: GIMP 2.6 for Photographers—New from Rocky Nook 15:37 EST - Image Editing with Open Source Software Santa Barbara, CA, January 18, 2011—Image editing has become a crucial element in the photographic workflow. Image editing tools, most notably Photoshop, are usually sophisticated and deep applications, and are fairly expensive. The only open source tool in this market is the GIMP, which has developed into a powerful, multiplatform system running on Linux,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Photodex Releases New ProShow Web Plug-in for Adobe Lightroom 15:22 EST - New plug-in streamlines workflow for creating slideshows in ProShow from Adobe Lightroom. Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 17, 2011 -- Photodex has released a new version of its ProShow Plug-in for Adobe Lightroom. The plugin helps photographers quickly create video slideshows by removing all the busy-work involved with preparing photos and importing them into a slideshow. The plug-in is completely free... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Switronix Announces New HDV Power Solution For Canon T2i 14:56 EST - (Westbury, NY) – January 18th, 2011 – Switronix Inc. releases the PowerBase70 for the Canon T2i, the newest addition to their line of HDV power solutions. The new PB70-T2i is a 70wh 14.8v lithium ion battery pack providing up to six times the runtime for OEM Canon T2i batteries. The PB70-T2i mounts under the camera or may attach to a HDV support via its 1/4-20 release plate or V-mount.... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Pixpa accelerates website speed and delivery through a global content delivery network 14:39 EST - Pixpa has recently upgraded its hosting infrastructure to deliver its clients’ portfolio websites through a global content delivery network to enable website visitors to get content faster and more efficiently. PRLog (Press Release) – Jan 18, 2011 – Pixpa now leverages a global CDN that distributes content through a network of 21 nodes throughout the cloud, putting its clients’... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Honored With Ten Awards From Buyers Laboratory, Inc.Canon Products Receive Awards for Performance, Software, Energy Efficiency and More 14:21 EST - LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 18, 2011 – In recognition of the outstanding performance of its office technology product portfolio, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the Company has received 10 awards from Buyers Laboratory, Inc. (BLI) for outstanding performance in quality and key environmental benefits. Honorees range from Canon's imagePROGRAF iPF6350, large-format... (More) PRESS RELEASE: picWorkflow Adds Stock Photo Keywording Service for Flexible and Affordable Image Keywords 14:13 EST - You can now purchase keywording services through picWorkflow.com to keyword your images. Price is your choice between 0.5 cents and 2 cents per keyword, which at 40 keywords makes between 20 cents and 80 cents per image. PRLog (Press Release) – Jan 18, 2011 – You can now purchase keywording services through picWorkflow.com to keyword your images before automatically distributing them... (More) First test shots posted for Samsung NX100! 10:04 EST - We've just posted our first set of lab test shots for the Samsung NX100 SLD digital camera, straight from the lab! Following in the footsteps of the closely related NX5 and NX10 models, the Samsung NX100 aims to better fulfill the promised reduction in body size of an SLD camera. The change comes mostly from a reduction... (More) Monday, January 17, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Epson Introduces Newest 13-Inch Printer for Photographers and Fine Artists – Epson Stylus Photo R3000 20:16 EST - Epson Stylus Photo R3000 Combines Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink and AccuPhoto HD2 Image Technology to Deliver Stunning Wide-Format Prints SAN ANTONIO (Imaging USA, Booth #200) – Jan. 17, 2011 – Epson America today introduced its most advanced 13-inch printer to date – the Epson Stylus® Photo R3000. Designed for professional photographers and fine artists, the Epson... (More) PRESS RELEASE: SanDisk Announces SDHC Card Featuring UHS-I Technology—Ideal for Capturing High-Resolution Photos and Full HD Videos 14:35 EST - SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I Card Offers Photography Enthusiasts the Performance, Reliability and Durability They Need to Shoot Like the Pros MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, today introduced the SanDisk Extreme® Pro™ SDHC™ UHS-I card. The card features Ultra High Speed (UHS) technology from the newly... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Photodex Announces New Professional Features for ProShow Web 13:29 EST - ProShow Web, Photodex's new online slideshow service, now offers unbranded and custom branded links that give professional photographers more flexibility when sharing their ProShow Web video slideshows online. Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 14, 2011 -- Photodex has announced the availability of new professional features for ProShow Web Premium accounts. Unbranded links allow photographers to share a... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Nik Software Announces Silver Efex Pro™ 2 for Adobe® Photoshop®, Lightroom® & Apple® Aperture® 13:04 EST - New and more powerful features make it easier than ever to create stunning black-and-white images San Diego, CA –January 17, 2011– Nik Software announces today Silver Efex Pro 2, a major upgrade to its award-winning Silver Efex Pro software, widely regarded by photographers as the leading black-and-white software solution on the market today. Silver Efex Pro 2 introduces new features... (More) Saturday, January 15, 2011 Lens Review: Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 20:42 EST - Sony introduced its NEX series of mirrorless digital cameras in May 2010, with three lenses: a 18-200mm superzoom, a 16mm pancake, and the subject of today's lens review, the Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS. Providing an effective field of view of 27-83mm, the lens features optical image stabilization and a sleek brushed aluminium finish. We've finished putting the lens through its paces in our lab: click here to read our full review of this lens. Friday, January 14, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: DigiLabs Pro to Offer Imaging USA Attendees Chance to Win Heirloom-Quality Coffee Table Books and Sophisticated Web Gallery Services 16:58 EST - Show Attendees Encouraged To Visit DigiLabs Pro Booth (#1326) to Investigate the Latest Products and Receive Exclusive Show Pin to Win Prizes San Antonio, Texas, Imaging USA Booth #1326 – January 16, 2011 – DigiLabs Pro, which provides professional photographers with a comprehensive, seamless, cost-effective and flexible online proofing and fulfillment solution, is excited to announce... (More) PRESS RELEASE: WPPI Announces Speakers for Its First-Ever WPPI U 16:55 EST - New university-style, two-day Photography 101 course for emerging professional photographers takes place during WPPI 2011 Los Angeles, CA (January 14, 2010) – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces its speaker and instructor line-up for its first-ever WPPI U – a university-style, two-day workshop providing the fundamentals of photography to help today’s... (More) PRESS RELEASE: PhotoShelter offers tips on shooting football from Seahawks team photographer 16:11 EST - With Super Bowl XLV quickly approaching, PhotoShelter has compiled some useful advice from two acclaimed sports photographers on how to photograph the big games. Seahawks team photographer and PhotoShelter user Rod Mar gives detailed tips and shares the old adage of "Two faces and a ball, kid. Two faces and a ball." This approach paid off in his coverage of Marshawn Lynch's 67-yard touchdown... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Moo To Showcase Creative Print Products And Accessories For Photographers At Imaging USA 2011 16:03 EST - Customizable MOO Products and Special Show Deals Offer Photographers a Fresh Approach to Marketing and Branding in the New Year SAN ANTONIO, TX, Booth #1339 – January 16, 2011 – MOO, an online printing company that dreams up new ways to help people turn their virtual content into beautiful, unique print products from digital images, is exhibiting its products for photographers at Imaging... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Axtremex Technology and IndieGrip.com LLC announce 128 GB CompactFlash cards 13:37 EST - Press Release -- December 27, 2010 -- Axtremex Technology and their distributor, IndieGrip.com LLC, are proud to announce the immediate availability of the world's first 128 GB CompactFlash cards. While others have announced 128 GB CompactFlash cards, no one has announced or shipped a high performance 128 GB 600x card. The Axtremex Ultra DMA 128 GB 600x card supports up to 90 Megabytes per second... (More) PRESS RELEASE: WidePhotoViewer Beats Apple's Photos App Limitations 12:55 EST - Boulder, Colorado - January 13, 2011 - WidePhotoViewer for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad now gives photographers a way around the three worst problems with Apple's built-in Photos app: No titles or captions to identify photos, no way to view panoramas with full resolution, and using iTunes to synch photos. "When the iPad arrived last year, professional photographers started using it to show... (More) Thursday, January 13, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Unveils New 3MOS HD Camcorders For Professional-level Video Shooting In 3D And 2D 23:54 EST - New Full-HD Panasonic Camcorders feature 35mm Wide-Angle*1 Leica Lens, Manual Controls with a 3MOS Sensor that Enables Enhanced Technologies for Superb Image Quality LAS VEGAS, NV (January 5, 2011) – Panasonic today introduced three new Full-High Definition (HD) 3MOS camcorders to its 2011 line, the HDC-TM900, HDC-HS900 and HDC-SD800. The new full-HD camcorders feature 1920 x 1080 resolution... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic's New Full-HD Camcorders Offer Flexibility – From 3D And 2D Shooting To Wide-Angle Lenses, To Ultra-Lightweight Bodies With Intuitive Features 23:53 EST - LAS VEGAS, NV (January 5, 2011) – Panasonic today announced a full roster of Full-High Definition (HD) camcorders to its 2011 line. The seven new easy-to-use camcorders, HDC-SD40, HDC-TM40, HDC-HS80, HDC-TM80, HDC-SD80, HDC-TM90 and HDC-SD90, all have a 1MOS sensor with 1920 x 1080 resolution feature wide-angle lenses. The Panasonic HDC-SD90 and HDC-TM90 are capable of shooting full-HD video... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Unveils Three Standard Definition Camcorders With 78x Zoom And Wide-Angle Lenses 23:52 EST - LAS VEGAS, NV (January 5, 2011) – Panasonic today announced its 2011 line-up of standard definition camcorders, the SDR-H100, the SDR-T70 and the SDR-S70 – all compact models with advanced features like a 33mm wide-angle*1 and a powerful Enhanced Optical Zoom of 78x. With the long and powerful zoom, Panasonic also features an Advanced OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) feature, plus Active... (More) Olympus Viewer 2 updated 17:28 EST - Olympus Corp. has issued an update for its Viewer 2 application on both the Windows and Macintosh platforms. Olympus Viewer 2 version 1.11 for Windows and Macintosh includes several changes from the previous v1.1 release, issued last Fall. Most significantly, Viewer 2 v1.11 adds support for Olympus' recently-announced... (More) PRESS RELEASE: You Gotta See This! 1.2 Hits The iPhone App Store 17:00 EST - Upgrade to chart-topping panography photo app available for a special promotional sale price of 99 cents! Puchheim, Germany – January 13, 2011 – Boinx Software today announces the availability of You Gotta See This! 1.2, the company's popular panography photo app for the iPhone. Version 1.2 amplifies usability with increased speed and enhanced rendering capabilities. If you decide that... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Clip-on LCD Monitor From Sony for HD Video Shooting With Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras 16:39 EST - CLM-V55 Gives Big, High-Resolution View of Video Footage LONDON--(Marketwire - January 12, 2011) - Clip-on LCD monitor attaches to DSLR camera Large (5") WVGA panel offers superb high-resolution view while shooting HD video Tilt/swivel for comfortable viewing at any angle Colour peaking and pixel magnification for precise focus confirmation Available in February for about $400.... (More) Imaging Resource Interview: Darin Pepple, Panasonic USA 14:36 EST - As our time at CES 2011 came to a close, Dave and Shawn spent some time with Darin Pepple, Senior Product Marketing Manager for DSL Micro Four Thirds Digital Cameras, Panasonic USA. Darin had some interesting things to say about Micro Four Thirds cameras, the impact of cell phone cameras, as well as about the remarkable loyalty of Panasonic customers across many segments of their digital camera lineup. Dave Etchells: Here's a question we've been asking a lot of people at the show: Mirrorless cameras have been really popular in Japan, somewhat less so in Europe, but much less so in the U.S. What do you... (More) Imaging Resource Interview: Peter Ewen, Katie Roseman, and Sally Smith-Clemens, Olympus 13:08 EST - Convening something of a round table discussion, Dave Etchells, Publisher, and Shawn Barnett, Senior Editor of Imaging-Resource.com, joined Peter Ewen, DSLR Product Marketing Director, Katie Roseman, DSLR Product Manager, and Sally Smith Clemens, Product Manager, all of Olympus Imaging America Inc. The interview covers what Olympus sees coming for 2011, how a Pen camera was used in a feature film, as well as how new products are being received in both the Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds lines. Dave Etchells: Olympus' Akira Watanabe said that 12 megapixels was enough for E-system sensors in 2009, but does this change any, now that Panasonic is offering 16 effective megapixels in their GH2? Do... (More) Wednesday, January 12, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: PhotoshopCAFE.com Acquisition of Leading Publisher, Software Cinema 17:09 EST - PhotoshopCAFE.com, one of the leading online Photoshop, design and photography resources announced today the acquisition of the industry leading training company Software Cinema. Software Cinema is rich in heritage being founded by the much celebrated late photographer Dean Collins, who was the leading educator in photographic lighting techniques. Dean pioneered photographic seminars and created... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Invitation to submit entries for the ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award’ photographic competition 16:47 EST - Solms, Germany (January 12, 2011) - Leica Camera AG invites professional photographers to submit entries to the ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award,’ an international photography competition. Photographers wishing to take part may submit their entries online from January 15, 2011 to March 1, 2011 at www.leica-oskar-barnack-preis.de. This year, the value of the competition prizes has significantly... (More) PRESS RELEASE: 6Sight presents Mobile Imaging Summit at International CTIA Wireless® 2011 15:32 EST - JACKSON, Mich. – 6Sight® Conferences LLC today announced its plans to partner with International CTIA Wireless® 2011 to host the 6Sight Mobile Imaging Summit at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., on March 22, 2011. The Mobile Imaging Summit will provide a snapshot of the technologies and trends in mobile imaging devices and applications that will affect camera phones... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Corel® VideoStudio® Pro and WinDVD® Pro Speed Video with 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors 15:25 EST - Upcoming Versions of Corel's Enthusiast Video Software Take Advantage of 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors to Deliver Enhanced Performance and 3D Capabilities CES, Las Vegas - January 05, 2011 -- Corel today announced that it is building new versions of Corel® VideoStudio® Pro and Corel® WinDVD® Pro optimized for 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors - codenamed... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Corel® VideoStudio® Pro and WinDVD® Pro Boost Performance with AMD Fusion 15:23 EST - Corel's Video Editing and Playback Software to Offer Enhanced Performance and Extended Battery Life CES, Las Vegas - January 05, 2011 -- Corel today announced plans to boost the performance of its video products by taking advantage of the new AMD Fusion Family of Accelerated Processing Units (APUs). Upcoming versions of Corel® VideoStudio® Pro and Corel® WinDVD® Pro will be optimized... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Corel® Paint it!™ Now Makes iPhone® Photo Art Fun 15:07 EST - Free Corel Apps for the iPhone® and iPad® Turn Photos into Paintings in Just a Few Taps CES, Las Vegas - January 05, 2011 -- Corel today released Corel® Paint it!™ Now, a free iPhone® photo app that turns your photos into realistic digital paintings for you. Simply take a picture or select one from your photo album and watch as it is painted, brushstroke by brushstroke. Whether... (More) PRESS RELEASE: DocScanner Mac Turns Any Digital Camera to an OCR Scanner, and is Now Available From the Mac App Store 12:57 EST - HELSINKI -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Norfello Inc. today announced that the DocScanner Mac, a Mac OS X version of the popular DocScanner iPhone scanning app, is now available on Apple's new Mac App Store that opened for business on January 6, 2011. DocScanner iPhone is a popular application with hundreds of thousands of users, that turns the iPhone into an OCR scanner. The app allows users to take an image... (More) Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Imaging Resource Interview: Mark Weir, Sony 23:31 EST - Mark Weir, Senior Manager of Technology and Marketing at Sony Electronics sat down with Dave Etchells, Publisher, and Shawn Barnett, Senior Editor of Imaging-Resource.com for a discussion about Sony's latest and future products, including the promise of 3D capture across several of its products, and the company's intention to produce the long-awaited followup to the Sony Alpha A700. Dave Etchells: Let's start with a question we've been asking everyone. The personal electronics space is changing radically. Apart from long zooms, how can digicams hold off mirrorless cameras with better... (More) Imaging Resource Interview: Michael Rubin, Casio 23:21 EST - Casio's always had a different approach to the digital camera market, so it was interesting to sit down with Michael Rubin, Director of Product Marketing, Digital Imaging Division at Casio America, to talk about their new products for 2011. Topics covered include the new TRYX camera, Casio's new multi-image capture strategies, and how pocket cameras will compete with camera phones in the future. Dave Etchells, Imaging Resource: What's Casio's strategy for differentiating and building market share? What sorts of focus will we see from Casio this year? Mike Rubin, Director of Product Marketing,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: LPA Design Files Patent Infringement Claim Against Chinese Manufacturer 22:51 EST - So. Burlington, VT – January 11, 2011 - LPA Design has filed a complaint for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the District of Vermont against Phottix (HK) Ltd. and Eternal Fortune (HK) Ltd., alleging that the Phottix Atlas wireless flash trigger produced in China infringes upon two patents held by LPA Design. The Vermont-based company, incorporated as Lab Partner... (More) PRESS RELEASE: PocketWizard Introduces MiniTT1™ and FlexTT5™ Radios for Nikon Cameras 22:44 EST - Highly anticipated controller system available in January So. Burlington, VT – January 5, 2011 – PocketWizard, the industry leader in wireless control and synchronization of cameras, flash and light meters, announces its MiniTT1 Transmitter and FlexTT5 Transceiver for the Nikon DSLR camera system. Sales of the Nikon versions in the U.S. are expected to begin January 2011. Canon-compatible... (More) PRESS RELEASE: PMA launches CliQ 13:43 EST - JACKSON, MI – PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations presents CliQ, a new branded experience for photo enthusiasts and anyone interested in getting the most from photography and video. "CliQ is a 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week commitment on the part of the association to provide content and tools for everyone involved in photography, from consumers to aspiring... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Reshade Launches Version 2.0 (Pre-Release) of its Image Enhancement Software 12:40 EST - Version 2.0 (pre-release) of Reshade Image Enlarger software has been launched. The new version boasts usability and technical enhancements for some of the most advanced image processing algorithms in the field, further boosting the creative power of graphics professionals and artists. (PRWEB) January 10, 2011 -- Reshade today announced the launch of version 2.0 (pre-release) of its highly popular... (More) Monday, January 10, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Vivitar® Launches 2011 Digital Cameras At CES 22:04 EST - Las Vegas, NV. - January 6, 2010- Vivitar, a leading brand of digital cameras and photographic accessories for over 70 years, returns to CES with their latest collection of affordable, multi-functional and stylish digital products. With exciting new features such as 3D viewing and Wi-Fi capabilities, Vivitar continues to deliver innovative product for consumers to enjoy. The ViviCam T132 is a high... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Vivitar® To Release New Video Camera Models At CES 2011 21:26 EST - Las Vegas, NV. - January 6, 2010- Vivitar, a leading brand of digital cameras and photographic accessories for over 70 years, embarks on CES 2011 with a highly anticipated collection of digital products and accessories. Whether indoors or outdoors, day or night, rain or shine, Vivitar’s new line of video cameras has something to capture every occasion. Vivitar launches the DVR 790HD, a 5.1... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Sony Elevates The Consumer Entertainment Experience At CES 2011 With Connected Solutions And Expanded 3D Product Line 18:44 EST - LAS VEGAS (CES Booth #14200), Jan. 5, 2011 – Sony Electronics today announced innovative new networked products and services and exciting additions to its 3D consumer offerings at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show. Embodying the spirit of its “make.believe” (pronounced make dot believe) culture, Sony’s booth demonstrates the company’s unique ability to combine technology,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Sony Reinvents Its Handycam® Camcorder Line With A Full HD 3D Solution Among Other Breakthrough Models 18:35 EST - Projector and Enthusiast Camcorders Also Join Industry-Leading Video Capture Family LAS VEGAS (CES BOOTH #14200), Jan. 5, 2011 – Sony today unveiled a lineup of feature-packed Handycam® camcorders that redefine the way consumers capture video and photos, including its first foray into the consumer world of 3D. Sony is the only company that can deliver motion pictures and live action sports... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Sony Introduces Innovative 3D Camcorders And Cameras 18:25 EST - LAS VEGAS (CES Booth #14200), Jan. 5, 2011 – Sony today unveiled its new Handycam® camcorders, Bloggie® cameras and Cyber-shot® digital still cameras with powerful image sensors, new innovative features and strong core video and still photo capture capabilities that make it even easier to get the best shot—even in 3D. “With these new camcorders and cameras, Sony continues... (More) Imaging Resource Interview: David Lee, Nikon 16:47 EST - We caught up with Nikon's Senior Vice President David Lee at CES 2011, and had a discussion about Nikon's views on SLRs, mirrorless digital cameras, and how the pocket camera will continue to survive with competition from cell phones and SLRs, among other things. Dave Etchells: In the subframe SLR space, Nikon's been slower to increase megapixel counts than have some of its competitors. The D7000 took a noticeable resolution jump from its predecessors, though.... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Wonderfully Simple To Shoot And Share: Sony Introduces Three New Bloggie HD Cameras Including 3D And More 15:54 EST - LAS VEGAS (CES BOOTH #14200), Jan. 5, 2011 – Continuing to innovate in the pocket video camera space, Sony today revealed new Bloggie® HD camera models that focus on affordability and fashion-forward style. Sony’s Bloggie HD cameras include unique features that break through the cluttered category while still offering simple high quality MP4 video and still photo shooting, as well... (More) PRESS RELEASE: shwup.com Launches Premium Services and Enhanced Movie-Making 15:37 EST - muvee’s Online Private Sharing Site Revamped to Include Premium Movie-making Features from Cloud-based GPU Servers Las Vegas, NV (January 8, 2011) – muvee, the pioneer and leader in home movie-making software and services, today announced shwup.com has re-launched to enhance the muvee-making process with user-requested features and cloud-based GPU-powered servers. muvee launched shwup.com... (More) PRESS RELEASE: muvee Ships Over 24 Million Automatic Video Editing Applications in 2010 15:34 EST - New OEM Partners and Applications from muvee Expected to Double that Number in 2011 Las Vegas, NV (January 9, 2011) – muvee, the pioneer and leader in home movie-making software and services, today announced shipment of over 24 million copies of its video editing applications in 2010, including top mobile and camera devices. With muvee’s patented technology, consumers on a wide range... (More) Imaging Resource Interview: John Carlson, Pentax Imaging 13:29 EST - Pentax Imaging Company had a good 2010, with the introduction of several popular cameras, including the K-5, K-r, and the even more impressive and long-awaited 645D. IR Publisher Dave Etchells and Senior Editor Shawn Barnett sat down at CES 2011 with John Carlson, Pentax Imaging Company's Senior Manager of Sales and Marketing to talk about the state of Pentax, and... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Aragon announces ImageLab Helios image handling application 12:24 EST - Aragon Systems, a long time provider of scientific imaging software, has released "Helios" an image handling application for photographers. Helios offers a low cost but complete solution for photo processing workflow, from development of raw photos to printing. Photos are always presented with the monitor profile applied and printers with larger color spaces than sRGB are supported.... (More) Friday, January 7, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. And The National Center For Missing & Exploited Children Commemorate Their Long-Standing Commitment To The Protection Of Children 15:16 EST - 12th Annual Reception and Celebrity Golf Tournament to be held in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, January 7, 2011 – Children are some of the most vulnerable members of our population with more than 2,000 children reported missing every day. Driven by this disturbing fact, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) will host... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Toshiba Unveils CAMILEO S30 Compact HD Digital Camcorder 15:04 EST - Camcorder Features Touch Screen Navigation, Video and Digital Still Image Stabilization Plus 16X Digital Zoom in Lightweight Ultraportable Package 2011 International CES -- LAS VEGAS -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CES 2011, LVCC Central Hall Booth #11026 -- Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the CAMILEO™ S30 camcorder,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canon Introduces Its Most Compact and Affordable Professional Camcorder: The XA10 Camcorder 14:52 EST - The Perfect Blend of Quality, Portability, and Pro Features for “Run-and-Gun” Shooting LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Canon U.S.A., Inc, a leader in digital imaging, announces the new ultra compact XA10 Professional Camcorder, ideal for situations where mobility while shooting is critical. This feature-rich, professional model records Full HD 1080p video using an AVCHD codec.... (More) PRESS RELEASE: New 2011 Canon VIXIA Camcorders Enable Users to Easily Capture Stunning HD Video Quality and Push Their Creative Limits 14:43 EST - Features Include a Newly Designed HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor to Improve Resolution, Enhance Low-Light Performance and Expand Dynamic Range LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Canon U.S.A., Inc, a leader in digital imaging, today announced an exciting new line of eight VIXIA High Definition flash memory camcorders. The 2011 high-definition lineup includes Canon’s new flagship model the VIXIA... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Tessera Licenses Patents to Olympus Imaging 13:51 EST - SAN JOSE, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tessera Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSRA) today announced that Olympus Imaging Corporation, a leading provider of digital cameras, has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with a Tessera subsidiary under which Olympus is licensed to Tessera’s patents for red-eye detection and removal technology. “Tessera is pleased Olympus, a leading member of... (More) PRESS RELEASE: CyberLink Refreshes Complete Product Lineup Optimized for the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processor Family 13:48 EST - Providing Ultra-fast Media Experience in Amazing Quality TAIPEI, Taiwan -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) is pleased to announce its flagship products PowerDVD, PowerDirector, MediaEspresso and YouCam are now optimized for 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors, providing users with enhanced and accelerated performance, enabling break through media processing with Intel Quick... (More) PRESS RELEASE: CyberLink Previews Android Device Apps on Slate Devices 13:42 EST - Shaping the New Ecosystem of “Ubiquitous Media Experience” TAIPEI, Taiwan -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) today unveiled the preview of its whole-new product line – Android Device Apps, which can sync, store, convert, browse, and play all videos, photos, and audio files seamlessly between PCs and mobile/slate devices. This is a significant move of CyberLink to step... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Kingston Digital Announces SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX 00:37 EST - International CES 2011 Las Vegas, NV and Fountain Valley, CA -- January 5, 2011 --Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX memory cards. The highest speed class available today, the UltimateXX meets standards set by the Secure Digital Association for next-level... (More) Thursday, January 6, 2011 Test shots posted for Pentax K-r! 20:09 EST - We've just posted a complete set of test shots from the Pentax K-r digital SLR, straight from the lab! The K-r includes a couple of firsts for Pentax's digital SLR lineup, as well as a number of important features that set it above the K-x, alongside which it will continue to be sold for the time being.... (More) PRESS RELEASE: nama5 RAW processor version 1.10 17:32 EST - The nama5 s.r.o. is announcing the release of its new version of the nama5 RAW Processor, version 1.10. The nama5 RAW Processor is dedicated to amateur and slightly advanced photographers who are just getting familiar with the digital RAW photography and would like to have some simple and valuable tool for processing and exporting RAW format to more common JPEG or TIFF formats. The nama5 RAW Processor... (More) PRESS RELEASE: JVC Full HD 3D Consumer Camcorder Is World’s First 15:42 EST - LAS VEGAS, January 6, 2011 －JVC today announced the world’s first consumer camcorder to offer 3D recording in Full HD, thanks to a new JVC-developed high-speed processor that can produce two simultaneous Full HD images. The new GS-TD1 uses two camera lenses and two 3.32 megapixel CMOS sensors – one for each lens – to capture three-dimensional images much the same way that... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Aptina Rolls Out New Full HD 1080p60 Digital Video Sensor with Image Stabilization Support for Consumer Digital Video Applications 14:15 EST - New 3-Megapixel AR0330 Image Sensor with Advanced 2.2-Micron Pixel Delivers All HD Video Modes and Excellent Low-light Performance SAN JOSE, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aptina, a leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, today introduced its new 1/3-inch native full high-definition (HD) 1080p60 video sensor with support for electronic image stabilization (EIS). The sensor can support all HD... (More) PRESS RELEASE: ArcSoft Unveils Tablet Solutions for CES 2011 14:11 EST - Innovative applications for Tablet devices 2011 International CES -- FREMONT, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ArcSoft, Inc., the world-leading multimedia software provider, will present exclusive demonstrations of ArcSoft PowerMobia® Tablet Solutions at CES 2011, showcasing new applications for Tablet device makers for entertainment, reading, and managing personal digital media. CES attendees will... (More) PRESS RELEASE: ArcSoft Demonstrates a Full Range of Applications that Support Intel’s 2nd Generation Core™ Processor Family at CES 2011 14:08 EST - Enhanced graphics for the optimal software performance! 2011 International CES -- FREMONT, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ArcSoft, Inc., the world-leading multimedia software provider, announced today that its best-selling applications, MediaConverter 7, TotalMedia Theatre 5, MediaImpression 3 HD, and ShowBiz 3.5 are now optimized for Intel’s 2nd generation Core™ Processor Family. Enjoy... (More) PRESS RELEASE: ArcSoft Demonstrates Applications Optimized for GPU Compute and the AMD Fusion Family of APUs at CES 2011 14:04 EST - Hardware accelerated video playback and faster file conversion on PCs 2011 International CES -- FREMONT, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ArcSoft, Inc., the world-leading multimedia software provider, announced today that during the 2011 International CES tradeshow in Las Vegas, ArcSoft will be demonstrating TotalMedia Theatre 5 with SimHD, MediaConverter 7, and Panorama Maker 5 Pro, and all of these... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Showcases Latest Products and Technologies at This Year’s Consumer Electronics Show 13:53 EST - LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Start off the New Year exploring Canon’s highly anticipated 2011 products at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). In booth #13396, Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging, will be showcasing recently announced VIXIA HD camcorders, PIXMA Office printers, PowerShot Digital cameras and a new professional series camcorder. Also on display will be... (More) PRESS RELEASE: New JVC HD Everio Camcorders Boast Improved Performance and Convenience 13:38 EST - LAS VEGAS, January 6, 2011 － JVC today announced a new HD Everio camcorder line that offers a range of sophisticated features to deliver top-quality high definition video and unprecedented ease-of-use. The new line includes technologies that deliver outstanding low light performance, superior image stabilization and advanced scene analysis for optimum image quality. Other features found on... (More) PRESS RELEASE: SanDisk Announces World’s Fastest High-capacity Compactflash Card 10:43 EST - SanDisk Extreme® Pro™ CompactFlash® Card Offers Unprecedented Combination of Speed and Storage-Up to 100MB/sec Write Speed and 128GB Capacity Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas, January 5, 2011 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, today announced the world's fastest high-capacity CompactFlash® card. The latest milestone in SanDisk's long... (More) Wednesday, January 5, 2011 Olympus SP-610UZ: 14mpix ultrazoom digicam 22:00 EST - Continuing its Consumer Electronics Show announcements, Japan's Olympus Corp. has unveiled its latest SP-series ultra zoom digital camera model, the Olympus SP-610UZ. Based around a 14 megapixels image sensor and a powerful 22x optical zoom lens, the SP610UZ offers 35mm-equivalent focal lengths ranging from 28mm to a whopping 616mm. As you'd expect, the SP-610UZ includes... (More) Olympus TG-610, TG-310: A duo of rugged ultracompacts 22:00 EST - Nearing the end of the company's Consumer Electronics Show announcements for the day, Olympus has unveiled two new camera models with similar shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof bodies: the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-310. While the Tough TG-310 and TG-610 are both shockproof and freezeproof to the same degree, they do differ in their level of waterproofing. The Tough TG-610 can be used as much as 16 feet underwater, significantlt... (More) Olympus VG-120: Entry-level 5x zoom, 14mpix ultracompact 22:00 EST - Rounding out its Consumer Electronics Show announcements, Olympus Corp. has announced imminent availability of the Olympus VG-120 ultracompact digital camera. The Olympus VG120 combines a 14 effective megapixel image sensor and an Olympus-branded 5x optical zoom lens in an ultracompact body. Sadly -- but perhaps not surprisingly, given the pricing -- the Olympus... (More) Sony: Five further Cyber-shot digicams 20:01 EST - Rounding out today's Sony digicam announcements for the CES show, the company has offered up a further five new Cyber-shot models aimed at more advanced users. The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX9 has a 5x optical zoom lens with a 25mm wide angle. Sensor resolution of the Sony WX9 is 16.2 megapixels, from a backside-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. Images and movies... (More) Sony: Six new Cyber-shot digicams 20:01 EST - Kicking off the company's camera announcements today for the Consumer Electronics Show, Sony has unveiled six new Cyber-shot models ranging in price from $110 to $230 in the US market. The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W510 has a 4x optical zoom lens with a 26mm wide angle. Sensor resolution of the Sony W510 is 12.1 megapixels. Images and movies are framed on the W510's 2.7-inch LCD display.... (More) Panasonic FH27, FH25: A duo of 8x zoom compacts 18:30 EST - Rounding out its digital camera announcements for the day, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co. has revealed the Lumix DMC-FH27 and DMC-FH25 digital cameras, each of which features an 8x optical zoom lens with 28mm-equivalent wide angle. The Panasonic FH25 and FH27 are very closely related under the skin, although externally there are quite a few differences visible from most angles. These relate to changes made to how the Lumix FH27... (More) Panasonic FP7, FP5: A duo of pocket-friendly ultracompacts 18:30 EST - Next up in Panasonic's raft of digital camera announcements for the day are its new Lumix DMC-FP7 and DMC-FP5 digital cameras, a pair of pocket-friendly ultra-compact models with sliding lens barriers. The Panasonic FP5 and FP7 designs share much, but with some important differences. While the Lumix FP5 opts for a 3.0-inch LCD display on its rear panel, the Lumix FP7 swaps this for a larger 3.5-inch... (More) Panasonic FH5, FH2: Two closely-related ultracompacts 18:30 EST - Continuing its announcements for the day, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co. has unveiled its new Lumix DMC-FH5 and DMC-FH2 digital cameras, two ultra-compact models that are nearly inseparable in terms of most specifications. The differences between the Panasonic FH2 and FH5 all relate to their choice of image sensor. While the Lumix FH5 opts for a 1/2.33-inch type, primary color filtered CCD chip with 16.1 effective megapixel... (More) Panasonic S3, S1: Colorful, approachable compact cameras announced 18:30 EST - Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co. has today announced its new Lumix DMC-S3 and DMC-S1 digital cameras, the first in a new line featuring rounded-off bodies that project a gentler, friendler image. The Panasonic S1 and S3 are very closely related designs, with the most significant different being in the amount of built-in storage space offered by each camera. While the Lumix S3 offers a relatively... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Celebrates 10 Years Of LUMIX Digital Camera Innovations And Successes 18:30 EST - Las Vegas, NV (January 5, 2011) – Panasonic celebrates 10 years of digital camera innovations as 2011 marks the milestone anniversary of LUMIX digital cameras, first launched in 2001. For an entire decade, Panasonic has been committed to the vision: Creating a new photo culture in the digital era. Moving forward, to build on the company’s brand values of being visionary, refined and trusted,... (More) Samsung: More new digicams, camcorders 17:00 EST - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has today announced a variety of camcorders and five new digital camera models, including the Samsung ST700 and Samsung WB210. With half our news team in the air on the way to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and the other half swamped back in the office by the fact that the whole world has chosen to make their CES... (More) Casio ZR100: Speedy long-zoom compact 16:30 EST - Kicking off a variety of announcement for the Consumer Electronics Show, Casio Computer Co. Ltd has revealed the EXILIM EX-ZR100 digital camera, as well as announcing plans for US availability of the EX-ZR10. The Casio ZR100 is based around a backside-illuminated twelve megapixel image sensor and an EXILIM Optical branded 12.5x zoom lens, and includes sensor-shift image stabilization to fight the effects of... (More) Casio TRYX: Internal-swivel digicam hangs around 'til you need it 16:30 EST - Without question Casio's most unusual announcement for the Consumer Electronics Show is the new TRYX digital camera, which features an eyecatching design with both an internal swivel and pivot mechanism. The Casio TRYX's 3.0-inch LCD panel can face pretty much any angle, allowing for shooting self-portraits, over the head, or low to the ground. A frame that surrounds the TRYX's LCD when stowed can serve... (More) Casio H30: Long-zoom compact unveiled 16:30 EST - Continuing the company's CES announcements for the day, Casio Computer Co. Ltd has revealed its latest long-zoom compact, the EXILIM EX-H30. The Casio H30 is based around a sixteen megapixel image sensor and an EXILIM Optical branded 12.5x zoom lens, and includes sensor-shift image stabilization to fight the effects of blur from camera shake.... (More) Casio ZS10, ZS5: Two new entry-level compacts 16:30 EST - Casio Computer Co. Ltd. has today announced two closely-related entry-level compact digital cameras for the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas -- the Casio ZS5 and Casio ZS10. The Exilim ZS5 and ZS10 are very closely related, although their bodies aren't quite identical. The ZS5's body adds a subtle grip that's absent from that of the EXILIM ZS10. Both cameras have 14 megapixel... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Casio Expands The World Of Digital Photo Art With New Online Service 16:30 EST - Imaging Square Online Service Set to Make U.S. Debut in February 2011 LAS VEGAS, NV, January 5, 2011 ― Casio America, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., today announced the launch of Imaging Square, an online service that will enable users to transform their prized photos into compelling pieces of art. The new service will go live in the United States in February 2011. ... (More) Canon announces four new A-series PowerShots (UPDATED) 09:01 EST - Canon U.S.A. has today announced four new additions to its PowerShot A-series digital camera family, ranging in price from $90 to $180. The entry-level Canon PowerShot A800 has a 3.3x optical zoom lens starting at 37mm equivalent focal length. Sensor resolution of the Canon A800 is 10 megapixels, and images and movies are framed on the... (More) Fuji HS20EXR: New long-zoom BSI camera 00:01 EST - Fujifilm North America Corp. has today announced no less than sixteen new cameras for the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, of which the highest specified (and most expensive) is the Fuji HS20EXR. The Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR features an SLR-like body with a powerful 30x optical zoom lens. Inside sits a backside-illuminated EXR-CMOS image sensor, capable of operating in three different modes that... (More) Fuji F550EXR, F500EXR: A duo of BSI compacts 00:01 EST - Continuing its Consumer Electronics Show announcements, Fujifilm has today unveiled two closely related compact cameras -- the Fuji F500EXR and Fuji F550EXR. Both the Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and F550EXR feature compact bodies with 15x optical zoom lenses. Inside, a backside-illuminated EXR-CMOS image sensor lets the Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR and F500EXR operate... (More) Fuji S4000, S3200, S2950: Three new long-zoom bridge cameras 00:01 EST - Next up in its mammoth list of announcements for the Consumer Electronics Show, Fujifilm has taken the wraps off three new bridge cameras -- the Fuji S4000, Fuji S3200, and Fuji S2950. The Fujifilm FinePix S4000, S3200, and S2950 all feature SLR-like bodies, although the choice of lens on the front differs. The Fujifilm S2950 offers up an 18x optical zoom lens, while the Fujifilm S3200... (More) Fuji XP30, XP20: Digicams for the adventure-minded 00:01 EST - Next up on Fuji's announcement roster for the day are two new ruggedized digital camera models, the Fuji XP30 and Fuji XP20. With rugged, rounded-off bodies, the Fujifilm XP30 and XP20 might not look at home on the runway, but they'll take the abuse of daily life and keep on shooting. The Fujifilm XP20 and XP30 will each withstand... (More) Fuji T200, T300: Two new long-zoom compacts 00:01 EST - Fuji's fifth group of announcements for the CES show sees the company unveiling two new long-zoom compact models, the Fuji T200 and Fuji T300. Both the Fujifilm T200 and T300 share closely related bodies, with gently rounded corners and small leatherette trim pieces on their front panels that serve as abbreviated grips. The Fujifilm T300 and... (More) Fuji Z90: Touch-screen interface for fashion-conscious digicam 00:01 EST - Among the many models unveiled by Fujifilm today, the FinePix Z90 stands out from the group -- and not only for its fashion-friendly styling. The Fuji Z90 is also the only model among today's announcements that offers a touch-screen display. To be specific, it's a 3.0-inch resistive touch screen. That means that it's not multi-touch capable,... (More) Fuji JX300, JX350: Two new long-zoom compacts 00:01 EST - Nearing the end of the company's CES announcements for the day, Fujifilm has revealed two new entry-level compact models, the Fuji JX300 and Fuji JX350. Both the Fujifilm JX300 and JX350 share the exact same body, with a friendly, rounded-off profile and brushed metal finish. The Fujifilm JX350 and JX300 can each capture high-res still images and 720p... (More) Fuji AV200, AX300, JV200: Three new entry-level digicams 00:01 EST - Rounding out its whopping list of sixteen digital camera announcements today, Fujifilm has announced details of three new entry-level models -- the Fuji AV200, Fuji AX300, and Fuji JV200. The Fujifilm FinePix AV200, AX300 and JV200 all feature slightly differing body designs, although their choice of sensor resolution and LCD type is identical. The Fujifilm JV200 is the smallest of the... (More) Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Samsung SH100: Wi-fi capable 14mpix compact 11:54 EST - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has today announced its SH100 digital camera, a 14 megapixel model with wi-fi capability. The Samsung SH100 couples its CCD image sensor with a Samsung-branded 5x optical zoom lens. that provides a 26mm wide angle, but lacks any form of mechanical image stabilization. There's also no optical... (More) Kodak: New cameras, frame, printer 00:01 EST - Eastman Kodak Co. has today announced a variety of new imaging products for the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, which is about to get under way in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kodak's announcements include three new digital cameras, two video cameras, a digital frame, an inkjet printer, and several new service offerings. Details on the hardware announcements are unfortunately... (More) Monday, January 3, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Zacuto Releases 1/4 20" Lens Support 14:48 EST - High-End DSLR Film Accessories Manufacturer, Zacuto USA, Introduces the 1/4 20" Lens Support That Works With the Zeiss Prime Lens CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - December 29, 2010) - Zacuto, USA creates a new 1/4 20" Lens Support for long or heavy lenses. The 1/4 20 Lens Support will ease any undue pressure on your camera and camera kit, especially when using smaller cameras, like DSLRs. The... (More) PRESS RELEASE: FreeHDR Photoshop add-on released 14:43 EST - Atlantic Light Works and Reindeer Graphics announce the release of FreeHDR™ a free Photoshop add-on that performs High Dynamic Range (HDR) alignment and blending on digital photographs. Compatible with both Windows and Mac platforms in 32- and 64-bit processing, it operates in Photoshop CS4 and CS5 (Photoshop Extended required for 32-bits/channel images). FreeHDR™ works with both B&W... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Samsung Innovation Makes Capturing Video Easier Than Ever with the Practical and Affordable Full HD HMX-Q10 Camcorder 14:23 EST - Samsung innovation creates simple and intuitive controls for effortless recording 2011 International CES -- LAS VEGAS -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the launch of the latest model in its camcorder portfolio, the HMX-Q10. The HMX-Q10 has been designed to highlight Samsung’s full HD camcorder... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Liquid Image Announcing HD 1080p MX Video Goggle At CES 2011 13:18 EST - Sacramento, CA., January 2nd 2011 – Liquid Image Impact Series HD 1080P Video CameraMX Goggle announced. The Liquid Image Impact Series HD 1080P MX goggle will be announced and demonstrated at the CES Unveiled Event January 4th, 2011 and at the CES show in Las Vegas January 6th-10th, 2011 in LVCC Booth# 30538, South Hall Upper Level. The Off-road goggle contains a 136 degree (full field of... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Liquid Image Announcing HD 1080p Video Snow Goggle At CES 2011 13:14 EST - Sacramento, CA., January 2nd 2011 – Liquid Image Summit Series HD 1080P Video CameraSnow Goggle announced. The Liquid Image Summit Series HD 1080P snow goggle will be announced and demonstrated at the CES Unveiled Event January 4th, 2011 and at the CES show in Las Vegas January 6th-10th, 2011 in LVCC Booth# 30538, South Hall Upper Level. The snow goggle contains a 136 degree (full field of... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Alereon and Spectec Announce SD CameraJet™ Wireless Ultrawideband Solution 12:55 EST - SD and dongle faster than a wire for transferring and streaming media from mobile devices LAS VEGAS -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Alereon, Inc., the technology leader for Ultra Wideband (UWB) ECMA solutions, and Spectec Computer Co. Ltd. a leading provider of SDIO solutions for mobile devices today announced the availability of the Spectec CameraJet™ Wireless Solution that brings new levels of speed... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Lexar Media Introduces the First 128GB Professional Secure Digital Extended Capacity Memory Card for Photographers and Videographers 10:38 EST - High-Capacity Lexar Professional 133x SDXC Cards Offer High-Speed Performance for Capturing, Storing, and Managing Extensive 1080p HD Video Las Vegas, NV, January 3, 2011 – Lexar Media, a leading global provider of memory products for digital media, today announced new Lexar® Professional Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) memory cards. The new high-capacity Lexar Professional 133x... (More) Return to: Current News Archive Index