News Archive - October 2009 Return to: Current News Archive Index Friday, October 30, 2009 Full Review posted for Nikon D3000! 22:15 EDT - The Nikon D3000 is the replacement for the Nikon D40 and D60 digital SLR cameras, inheriting some features from each, including a 10-megapixel sensor, a simplified control interface, and a small body. The Nikon D3000 kit includes a Vibration Reduction zoom lens in place of the older ED lens that shipped with the D40. The D3000's special Guide mode is designed to make shooting in special circumstances... (More) Thursday, October 29, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: onOne Software Announces PhotoTune 3 Software 23:53 EDT - New version of award-winning software gives photographers perfect color in their photos with an all-new correction engine and advanced controls. Portland, OR– October 27, 2009 – onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of innovative, timesaving solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced PhotoTune 3, an Adobe Photoshop plug-in for optimizing digital... (More) PRESS RELEASE: onOne Software Announces Plug-in Suite 5 for Adobe Photoshop 23:52 EDT - New version of award-winning software suite offers six essential tools that help photographers achieve better results. Portland, OR– October 27, 2009 – onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of innovative, timesaving solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced Plug-in Suite 5 for Adobe Photoshop. Designed to solve the most common problems facing photographers... (More) PRESS RELEASE: onOne Software Announces FocalPoint 2 Software 23:50 EDT - New version of award-winning software helps photographers create realistic depth of field after the shoot with powerful new features that provide blur control and lens simulation. Portland, OR– October 27, 2009 – onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of innovative, timesaving solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced FocalPoint 2, an Adobe Photoshop... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Patent-pending timeline in ArchivaLife captures key details often left out by scrapbooks and photo albums alone 16:56 EDT - San Diego – October 28, 2009 – Everyone has an interesting life story. But not everyone has the ability to write a memoir. That’s where ArchivaLife comes in. ArchivaLife™ (www.ArchivaLife.com), the creation of San Diego entrepreneur, Bill Burch, provides a way for genealogists, memoir writers, scrapbook enthusiasts, seniors,parents and grandparents – anyone who wants... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Livedrive Partners With Lifeboat Distribution to Bring Web-Based Storage, Back-Up and File Sharing Service to the United States 15:51 EDT - Service to Be Offered Through Lifeboat's Reseller Network; Local Caching Functionality Provides Users With the Option of Automatically Storing Their Data Online and Offline for Better Peace of Mind. October 21, 2009 - Livedrive, an online storage, back-up and file-sharing service located in the U.K., today announced its official entry into the U.S. marketplace via a distribution agreement with Lifeboat... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Snapfish by HP Partners with Walmart and Duane Reade; Becomes Nation’s Largest Print-to-store Web Destination 15:34 EDT - PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 29, 2009 - Snapfish by HP, the No. 1 online photo service, today announced it is partnering with Walmart, the No. 1 retailer in the United States, and Duane Reade, the “uniquely New York” drug store chain. Effective today, customers can pick up lab-quality photo prints or photo cards ordered on Snapfish.com in one hour from any of the 3,350 participating Walmart... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Fujifilm Applauds Industry Initiative To Deliver Affordable 3D Motion Pictures 15:29 EDT - Pledges Full Support to Enable Exhibitors and Consumers Rapid and Broad Access To High Quality 3D Film Experience HOLLYWOOD, CA, October 29, 2009 – Fujifilm today pledged its full commitment to a technology solution that will significantly increase the availability of 3D motion picture content at a time when consumer interest in 3D is exploding, yet exhibitors have struggled to affordably provide... (More) Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Joby launches photo contest 23:20 EDT - The folks over at Joby have announced a new photo contest offering a selection of their Gorillapod tripods as prizes. Photographers have until year's end (12/31/2009, 11:59pm Pacific time) to enter up to three images by email. Each image must be at least 1000 pixels on the longer side, and thumbnails can only be sent... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Eye-Fi Users Can Now Automatically Send and Share Videos on Facebook 23:00 EDT - And Eye-Fi Users Can Set Automatic Newsfeed Updates to Keep Facebook Friends Up-to-Date on Photo and Video Uploads Eye-Fi Announces 'The Eye-Fi Haunted Video Contest' to Celebrate Halloween - Winners Get a Free Eye-Fi Card and Camera MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Among consumers who share videos online with friends and family, nearly half do so on Facebook, according to the Consumer... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Toshiba Corporation Launches Highly Sensitive CMOS Image Sensor With BSI 22:38 EDT - Applies world's first 300mm wafer lines for BSI technology TOKYO, Japan., October 27, 2009 - Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced the launch of a new CMOS image sensor that will bring 14.6 million pixels to digital still cameras and to mobile phones supporting video imaging. The sensor, the latest addition to Toshiba’s “Dynastron™” line-up, is also the company’s... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Kodak Reminds America “It’s Time to Smile” with New Integrated Marketing Campaign 21:02 EDT - Showcases Brand’s Commitment to Strengthening Relationships ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 27 -- Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK) believes “It’s Time to Smile.” This tagline for Kodak’s new year-long, fully integrated marketing initiative is at the heart of the brand’s dedication to strengthening and deepening relationships through sharing images. The campaign began with... (More) SanDisk loses patent infringement case 20:51 EDT - SanDisk Corp. has had a patent infringement case denied by the United States International Trade Commission, reports Bloomberg.com. The case, originally against almost 50 companies, requested the commission to ban US imports of infringing products. SanDisk claimed these to include flash memory controllers, flash drives, memory cards... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Tradeclips Launches To Solve Digital Content Headache For Businesses 19:36 EDT - ‘YouTube for business’ service launched by founders of Newslink to store, manage, publish and syndicate digital media content FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 20, 2009 – London, – Tradeclips, the world’s first full-service video, audio, text and picture media sharing site for the communications industries, has been launched. Developed by the owners... (More) PRESS RELEASE: New Version of Panorama Express Makes Creating Virtual Tours Quick and Easy 19:29 EDT - New Release of Virtual Tour Software, Panorama Express 3.0, Empowers Users with Powerful New Features (MMD Newswire) October 28, 2009 - - Panorama Express 3.0 is designed to make it easy for anyone to create, manage and publish spectacular virtual tour packages. Users can simply open (or drag and drop) their photos (standard 2D or panoramic) and Panorama Express automatically creates a professional... (More) Phase One launches Capture One 5 13:49 EDT - From its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark's Phase One has today released the latest version of its Raw conversion / workflow application Capture One. Available in standard, DB and PRO versions, Phase One's Capture One 5 adds a number of new features, some of which are limited to the PRO version only. These include the new focus mask tool, which helps... (More) Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Review: Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM 21:56 EDT - At PMA 2009, Sigma announced an updated version of its consumer telephoto zoom, the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM. In addition to getting a little bit wider (50mm instead of the pre-existing 55-200mm version), the big addition was optical image stabilization. We've finished putting the lens through its paces in our test lab: click here to read our full review of this lens. Hoya seeks electronics partnership for Pentax 17:48 EDT - An article published today by Bloomberg.com looks at Hoya Corp. some two years after its takeover of Japanese imaging company Pentax Corp. According to the article, which quotes Japan's Nikkei newspaper, Pentax looks set to shed its status as the only Hoya division not turning a profit. Cost-cutting by its new owner - including workforce... (More) Canon prepares 7D ghosting fix 13:04 EDT - Canon USA has published a service advisory describing a potential image quality defect in burst-mode images shot with its EOS 7D digital SLR. Paraphrasing the advisory, the issue manifests itself as subtle ghosting of the previously captured image in the subsequent frame of a continuous-mode burst. The ghosting is apparently more noticeable... (More) Monday, October 26, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: Datacolor Announces Availability of New Spyder3Print SR™ for ICC Printer Profiles as Standalone Product 13:37 EDT - Significant Advancements in ICC Printer Profile Technology and New Software Algorithm Provide Fast and Accurate Measurements for Outstanding Color and Black-and-White Prints NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Datacolor, a global leader in color management solutions, announced today it will begin shipping its new Spyder3Print SR™ (Strip Reader) spectrocolorimeter as a separate product skew to support... (More) PRESS RELEASE: PrintFest and Cross Media West Conference to colocate at PMA 2010 13:22 EDT - JACKSON, Mich. – PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations – announces the colocation of the PrintFest Expo pavilion and Cross Media West Conference at PMA 2010, Feb. 21-23, 2010, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif. The PrintFest pavilion will be open all three days of PMA 2010, while the Cross Media West conference will be Monday, Feb. 22. “PMA welcomes... (More) Tamron: EF-mount SP AF17-50mm VC availability 13:15 EDT - Tamron Japan has announced the upcoming launch of its SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II1 VC LD Aspherical [IF] lens for Canon EF mount cameras. Announced for both Nikon and Canon digital SLRs at the start of September, the SP AF17-50mm f/2.8 began shipping for Nikon cameras with built-in AF motors around a month ago. According to the company's... (More) SanDisk intros 32GB Memory Sticks 12:57 EDT - SanDisk has introduced two new Memory Stick card products, both offering capacities of 32 gigabytes. Their announcement slipped under our radar, as SanDisk is marketing its new 32GB Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo cards at gamers rather than photographers, having announced them a few... (More) Canon: Camera, lens, flash, printer rebates 12:01 EDT - Canon USA has announced rebates on a number of its digital cameras, lenses, flash strobes and printers valid for the rest of the year. The lens and flash rebates range in value from $20 to $500. They're valid on purchases made between 22 October 2009 and 16 Jan 2010, and any applicable rebates are applied instantly. The rebates are as... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Lensbaby Announces New Step-Up/Shade 10:54 EDT - New accessory to the Lensbaby™ line of products allows for use of popular sized filters with all Lensbaby lenses New York, NY, (October 22, 2009) PhotoPlus Expo Booth #1218 – Lensbaby announces the addition of the new Step-Up/Shade, a combination 37mm to 52mm step-up ring/lens shade, to the Lensbaby Creative Effects SLR lens system which includes Single Lens-Reflex (SLR) lenses, interchangeable... (More) Saturday, October 24, 2009 Halloween Photo of the Day? 18:04 EDT - Here in the US, it's about to be Halloween; time for carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, etc. So we're a little surprised we haven't seen more jack-o-lanterns or other Halloween-themed photos submitted for our photo of the day contest. (The thumbnail above right was the 2006 Photo of the Day for Halloween, by William Turner.) So how about it? Get on over to the Photo of the Day Entry Page and submit your Halloween-themed photo! (By the way, the usual apologies for our slow judging of the September POTD winners: This time the... (More) Friday, October 23, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: Atari Launches Its Social Networking Application With Creative Photo Editor: Atari Photo Sauce™ 17:08 EDT - Get Set To Be "Photo Sauced!" - Available Through Facebook® Platform, "Photo Sauce" Adds Flavor to Photos with Colorful Stickers and Speech Bubbles for Instant Sharing with Friends - NEW YORK, NY – October 21, 2009 – Atari, one of the world's most recognized videogame publishers, announced today the launch of the social networking application: Atari Photo Sauce.... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Action Shooting Has Never Been Safer - The New Sniper-Strap "Steel" Comes With Insurance 16:53 EDT - Garlstorf near Hamburg, 22. Oktober 2009 - SNIPER-STRAP™ “STEEL” is a new option of the SNIPER-STRAP™ “ONE”. This brilliant idea is a MUST HAVE for all SLR photographers. It is as ingenious as it is simple. The camera hangs over your butt and is protected by a steel wire insert. The carabiner slides freely along the strap. If a thief should manage to cut your SNIPER-STRAP™... (More) Canon details Windows 7 compatibility 15:37 EDT - Canon USA Inc. has published a lengthy document stating the compatibility of its products with Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system. The sixteen-page document lists Canon's recent camcorder, EOS Digital SLR, PowerShot digital camera, inkjet printer / fax, Selphy compact photo printer, inkjet all-in-one/fax, CanoScan scanner, and imageCLASS... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Amateur Photographer Named Grand Prize Winner in "Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest" 14:53 EDT - Houston Man to Receive "Ultimate" Top Prize From National Geographic and Energizer ST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwire - October 22, 2009) - From among 12,500 entries, Bernardo Medina's incredible photo was selected as the Grand Prize Winner in the 2009 "Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest" (NYSE: ENR) with National Geographic. Medina will now receive the "ultimate" grand prize:... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Corel Showcases New Windows 7 Capabilities with Corel® Paint it!™ touch 14:24 EDT - New Painting Software Joins Corel® Digital Studio™ 2010 in Corel’s Windows Touch Product Lineup Ottawa, Canada - October 22, 2009 - Corel Corporation (NASDAQ: CREL; TSX: CRE) today introduced Corel® Paint it!™ touch, a new digital art studio built explicitly for the Windows 7 platform. Corel Paint it! touch is the latest addition to Corel’s new portfolio of creative... (More) PRESS RELEASE: 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference features all-star lineup of imaging experts 13:22 EDT - JACKSON, Mich. – The leading voices on such key imaging topics as 3D, mobile imaging, print on demand, and the rising industry clout of prosumer photographers will all be heard at the upcoming 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference, November 10-12, at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, Calif. Executives from all sectors of the imaging industry gather from around the world to gain strategic... (More) First test shots posted for Canon S90! 11:27 EDT - We've just posted the first set of test shots for the Canon PowerShot S90, straight from the lab. The Canon S90 takes much of the PowerShot G11's feature set, and puts it into a more compact, pocket-friendly package. The Canon S90 uses the same lower-res 10.0 megapixel imager, but drops some of the... (More) Adobe demos content-aware fill 00:38 EDT - On the official blog of John Nack, Principal Product Manager for Adobe's Photoshop products, we found a pretty interesting technology preview posted a couple of days ago. The short four-minute video previews a new technology being worked on at Adobe's Creative Technologies Lab in cooperation with Princeton University and the University of Washington. Dubbed "PatchMatch",... (More) Panasonic reissues LX3 firmware update 00:19 EDT - Panasonic Corp. has today reissued its firmware update for the Lumix LX3 digital camera, after the update was previously withdrawn to correct issues in its new features. The reissued firmware release is labelled as Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 v2.1, and includes the same changes as the previous v2.0 update, plus corrections to the new custom mode features. The LX3 update was... (More) Thursday, October 22, 2009 Nikon updates ViewNX for Mac, Windows 22:50 EDT - Nikon Inc. has released an updated version of its ViewNX application for both the Mac OS and Windows platforms. On the Windows platform, Nikon ViewNX v1.5.0 supports XP Home or Pro with Service Pack 3, and Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise or Ultimate with Service Pack 1. Mac system support includes... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Mommapalooza parties for new moms launch into an online shop of photobags! 22:30 EDT - TORONTO, CANADA, October 21, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Mommapalooza launched its website, http://www.mommapaloozagifts.com on October 15, 2009, offering "great gift ideas for mommies and everyone else"! These customized photo purses, bags and accessories are sure to be the most unique gift ideas you've ever seen, and just in time for the holiday gift-giving season. Mommapalooza's high-quality purses,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Nikon Announces High Compatibility Benefits With Windows 7 22:12 EDT - D5000 D-SLR and COOLPIX S230 among Products Compatible with New Windows Platform MELVILLE, N.Y. (Oct. 22, 2009) – Today, Nikon Inc. announced its customized design compatibility with its line of COOLPIX compact and digital SLR cameras and the new Windows 7 Device Stage feature of the Windows 7 platform. The D5000 D-SLR and COOLPIX S230 boast the highest level of compatibility available with... (More) Adobe details Win7 compatibility 22:08 EDT - Adobe has published a FAQ on its website detailing compatibility of its Creative Suite applications with the new Windows 7 operating system. According to the FAQ, both CS3 and CS4 have been tested and confirmed to work with Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, without the need for any patches. Compatibility with the Home Premium and Professional editions... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Brother Develops Mobile Spectacle-type Wearable Retinal Imaging Display 21:22 EDT - Brother Industries, Ltd. (president: Toshikazu Koike) has been actively developing technologies for retinal imaging display (RID) to commercialize it in fiscal year 2010. Brother has announced that it succeeded in downsizing power source box used for the RID, and developed the prototype of a mobile RID. Mobile spectacle-type wearable retinal imaging display (left), and shown in use (right).... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Sony Introduces Unique Digital Photo Frame With Built-in Printer 20:28 EDT - Combination Device Makes It Easy to View and Share Images Sony Electronics is launching a stylish multitasking S-Frame® digital photo frame with printer (model DPP-F700). The sleek, all-in-one device allows photo viewing and printing for picture lovers who enjoy displaying and sharing copies of their special memories. Showcasing your favorite photos in vibrant color and crisp detail, the DPP-F700... (More) Review posted for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS! 17:30 EDT - Tuned for both stills and video, the Canon PowerShot SX1 continues a long line of Canon long-zoom digital cameras, but with a new twist: it uses a 10-megapxiel CMOS sensor instead of a CCD. Though this doesn't seem to improve the Canon SX1's image quality, it does enable both "Full HD" 1080p video capture and a still-image framerate of up to 4 frames per second. Its 20x zoom lens... (More) PRESS RELEASE: AsukaBook USA Announces AB AlbumOnline Service 16:44 EDT - New free service provides AsukaBook clients with a ‘photo book on the web’ URL link that they can share instantly with customers New York, NY, PhotoPlus Expo Booth #848 (October 22, 2009) – AsukaBook USA, producer of the finest quality coffee table style books, announces its new AB AlbumOnline service. AsukaBook USA, a division of Kubota Photo Design Inc., offers AB AlbumOnline... (More) PRESS RELEASE: AsukaBook USA Announces New Products 15:49 EDT - In addition to a new book format and increased design opportunities, completed AsukaBook orders now ship in 3 weeks guaranteed New York, NY, PhotoPlus Expo Booth #848 (October 22, 2009) – AsukaBook USA, producer of the finest quality coffee table style books, announces a new album choice, a new book size available in all lines and faster turnaround time on orders for professional photographers... (More) PRESS RELEASE: AsukaBook USA Announces Educational Webinars 15:45 EDT - Free Webinars now offer photographers design, marketing and business tips New York, NY, PhotoPlus Expo Booth #848 (October 22, 2009) – AsukaBook USA, producer of the finest quality coffee table style books, is pleased to announce today its new educational Webinar schedule. Since February 2009, AsukaBook’s free educational Webinars have helped new AsukaBook clients as well as long-standing... (More) PRESS RELEASE: AsukaBook Design Templates Now Available Through Red Boot Design 15:41 EDT - New York, NY, PhotoPlus Expo Booth #848 (October 22, 2009) – AsukaBook USA, a division of Kubota Photo Design Inc. and producer of the finest quality coffee table style books, announces today that its album design templates have been added to Red Boot Design’s list of products and services. Red Boot Design, also a division of Kubota Photo Design, Inc., will continue to specialize in one-of-a-kind... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Kubota Image Tools Announces Kubota RPG SpeedKeys 2.0 for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 2 14:18 EDT - Designed to optimize a photographer’s workflow and enhance creativity, this updated wireless USB device allows for complete user customization New York, NY, PhotoPlus Expo Booth #854 – (October 22, 2009) – Kubota Image Tools is pleased to announce the newest addition to the Kubota Lightspeed Workflow family – new Kubota RPG SpeedKeys 2.0 for Lightroom 2. Kubota RPG SpeedKeys... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Kubota Image Tools Announces Spring 2010 Digital Photography Bootcamp® Workshop 13:06 EDT - Digital Photography Bootcamp scheduled for May 16–21, 2010 New York, NY, PhotoPlus Expo Booth #854 – (October 22, 2009) – Kubota Image Tools is pleased to announce its 19th Digital Photography Bootcamp workshop May 16-21, 2010. Bootcamp, taught by renowned photographer Kevin Kubota, is a 5-day workshop for professional photographers designed to supply all of the technical know-how... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Secret Italy – The Photography Workshop with Kevin Kubota 13:00 EDT - Tuscany, Italy workshop to take place May 2-8, 2010 New York, NY, PhotoPlus Expo Booth #854 – (October 22, 2009) – Kubota Image Tools announces Kevin Kubota’s 5th creative Italy professional photography workshop. This inspiring 7-day photography workshop (May 2-8, 2010) includes several exciting photo excursions, classroom instruction, photography critiquing and more. The 2010 Secret... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Nik Software Announces Viveza® 2 for Adobe® Photoshop®, Lightroom® & Apple® Aperture™ 12:50 EDT - Now offers a complete range of new and powerful selective and global adjustments for fast and efficient photo editing New York, NY (PhotoPlus Expo Booth #766) – October 22, 2009 – Nik Software announces today Viveza 2, an upgrade to its award winning and revolutionary plug-in for selective color and light control. Available in December, Viveza 2 now offers users robust global adjustments... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Animoto And SmugMug Partner For Integrated Video Creation Experience 12:42 EDT - New service lets consumers and professionals automatically create and share Animoto videos made from their hosted SmugMug assets New York, NY - October 22, 2009 – Animoto® (http://animoto.com), the video creation platform that lets anyone quickly and easily create professional-quality videos from their own photos, video clips, music and text, today announced a partnership with SmugMug (http://smugmug.com),... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Nik Software Adds Comprehensive Online Webinar Schedule to its Free Educational Offerings 12:13 EDT - Free webinars offer information, insights and tips on using Nik Software products New York, NY, PhotoPlus Expo Booth #766 (October 22, 2009) — Nik Software announces today its Fall 2009 Webinar schedule. These seven hour-long educational webinars, which continue through mid-December, cover a range of photography topics including portrait, sports/action, wildlife, landscapes, weddings, commercial... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Tethered Shooting Now Available With Epson’s Award-Winning Multimedia Photo Viewers 12:05 EDT - New Tethering Feature for the P-6000 and P-7000 Gives Photographers Added Convenience and More Control When Shooting in Studio or On Location LONG BEACH, Calif., – Oct. 22, 2009 – Epson America today announced new tethering capabilities for its award-winning line of multimedia photo viewers – the Epson P-6000 and P-7000. This new photo viewer feature, exclusive to Epson, allows... (More) Accessory Review: Lensbaby Fisheye & Soft Focus Optics 10:29 EDT - The two new optics brings the total to six for the Optic Swap System. Lensbaby has expanded its Optic Swap system with two intriguing new additions. While they aren't identical twins, the Fisheye optic and Soft Focus optic will change the perspective of anyone who adopts... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6100 Printer, LUCIA Pigment Inks, And Canon Media Receive High Print Permanence Ratings From Wilhelm Imaging Research 02:02 EDT - Lake Success, N.Y., October 21, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in advanced digital imaging and office solutions, today announced that the imagePROGRAF iPF6100 large format printer, high-stability LUCIA pigment inks, and Canon media have undergone extensive print permanence testing by Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR), a leading independent permanence testing laboratory. Results show that the... (More) Nikon details Windows 7 compatibility 01:53 EDT - Nikon Inc. has published a document on its support website detailing compatibility of its products with the new Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7-compatible versions of Nikon Transfer, Nikon ViewNX, Nikon Capture NX 2 and Nikon Camera Control Pro 2 are to be released, according to the document. Compatible digital SLRs include the D3 series,... (More) Pentax posts K-7 firmware v1.02 01:10 EDT - From its headquarters in Japan, Pentax has today released firmware v1.02 for it's flagship K-7 digital SLR. Also available for download from the Pentax USA website, Pentax K-7 firmware version 1.02 includes several changes, as listed in the official release notes. A new sharpness option - "Fine Sharpness 2"... (More) Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Beta Now Available 00:18 EDT - Image quality and performance are the targets -- and we have a preview to get you rolling! Adobe has posted a Lightroom 3 beta release that targets image quality and performance improvements. The public beta does not require a Lightroom license but it does have some stiff system requirements.... (More) Wednesday, October 21, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: Wiley Authors Presenting at PhotoPlus Expo 2009 18:15 EDT - The most recognized and respected names in graphic art, digital photography, motion graphics, and Web design set to appear in New York City October 22-24 Hoboken, NJ (PRWEB) October 21, 2009 -- John Wiley & Sons, Inc. will be present at Photo Plus Expo this year and will bring dozens of new titles as well as some award-winning authors for live demonstrations in their booth, 558. The PhotoPlus... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Shutterstock Announces New Plan to Protect Each Image and Footage Purchase 17:28 EDT - Largest subscription stock image site guarantees its entire library of more than 8.5 million images and 140,000 footage clips. New York, NY (PRWEB) October 20, 2009 -- Shutterstock, the world's largest subscription-based stock photo agency, announced today that it will legally guarantee every file in its vast library by providing up to $10,000 to cover legal costs and direct damages for claims arising... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Sigma Corporation to Exhibit at PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 17:18 EDT - Company Will Pay Tribute to Exceptional Imagery, Outstanding Photographers at Booth 14 RONKONKOMA, NY--(Marketwire - October 20, 2009) - Sigma Corporation of America (www.sigmaphoto.com), a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world's most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, will be exhibiting at the upcoming PDN PhotoPlus International Conference... (More) Nikon D3S: Production-firmware videos posted (UPDATED) 14:39 EDT - As promised last night, we've just posted our high-definition (1,280 x 720 pixel, 24 frames-per-second) movie samples shot with a Nikon D3S running production-level firmware. As with the sample images posted last night, the Nikon D3S sample movies were captured during a Nikon press event set at a New York circus dress rehearsal. In addition to the previous 31 still images,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Lexar Introduces Professional 600x CompactFlash Memory Card to Enhance Professional Digital Photography Experience 13:07 EDT - CompactFlash Memory Card from Lexar Media Boasts High-Speed Performance and Reliability for Improved Digital Workflow Fremont, CA, October 20, 2009 -- Lexar Media, a leading global provider of memory products for digital media, today announced it will offer the Lexar® Professional 600x CompactFlash® (CF) card, a new memory card that provides enhanced speed and performance for professional... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Lexar Image Rescue 4 Delivers Enhanced Image Recovery Capabilities for Photographers Shooting with Any Memory Card 12:54 EDT - New Features on Award-Winning Software Include One-Step Recovery Process, Automatic Updates to Ensure Continuous Compatibility, and Expanded Language Support Fremont, CA, October 20, 2009 -- Lexar Media, a leading global provider of memory products for digital media, announced today the launch of Lexar® Image Rescue™ 4 software, the newest version of Lexar’s popular image recovery... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Lexar Media to Provide Consumers with Valuable Savings on Popular Adobe Photo and Video Editing Software 12:29 EDT - Lexar Media to Offer Adobe Software Rebates and Value-Added Software Trials with All Speed-Rated Memory Cards Fremont, CA, October 20, 2009 -- Lexar Media, a leading global provider of memory products for digital media, today announced an agreement with Adobe to provide consumers with special discounts on popular photo and video editing software to enhance customers’ digital workflow experience... (More) Nikon D3S: Image samples posted, movies on the way 01:26 EDT - We've just posted a gallery of sample images shot on the new Nikon D3S digital SLR with production-level firmware. The samples were captured just a few hours ago during a Nikon press event set at a circus dress rehearsal. The gallery contains 31 Nikon D3S sample images, and we'll hopefully be following up with sample... (More) Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Cosina prepares Voigtländer EF lenses 15:37 EDT - Japan's Cosina Co. Ltd. is preparing to release Canon EF-mount variants of two Voigtländer lenses, according to its website. The Voigtländer Ultron 40mm F2 SLII Aspherical and Voigtländer Color Skopar 20mm F3.5 SLII Aspherical lenses are both currently available in Nikon F-Mount AI-S and Pentax KA-mount versions priced... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Epson Supports Windows 7 14:57 EDT - Windows 7 Support Gives Epson Customers Access to Enhanced Technologies and Innovations Offered in New Operating System Epson has partnered with Microsoft Corporation to support Windows® 7 and align its products with the various technologies and innovations featured in the operating system, including a redesigned Windows Shell and taskbar, a more intuitive multi-touch support user interface, an... (More) PRESS RELEASE: InfoTrends Survey Shows Variations across European Digital Photography Market 14:50 EDT - (Weymouth, MA; Luton, U.K.) October 16, 2009 . . . The results of InfoTrends’ 2009 European Digital Photography Survey revealed some intriguing variations for each of the countries surveyed, which included France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Russia. In the past, this survey focused specifically on Western European countries, but we have since expanded our focus to include some Eastern... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canberra – New Camera Bags from Hama 14:30 EDT - Black on the outside, colourful on the inside At a superficial glance, the new Canberra camera bags from Hama are black with subtle colour accents. Upon closer look, you notice the colourful interior, practical equipment, and a lot of well-conceived details that support the notion of "fashion meets design". The nine different-sized models in the Canberra series offer something for every... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Samsung Introduces Its First Consumer Memory Cards in Taiwan 14:06 EDT - Global Leader in Memory Devices Launches Its First Branded Memory Cards – Storage Designed to Ensure That Data is Safe From Everyday Hazards SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that this month in Taiwan, it is introducing premium Samsung memory cards for sale. “The market for memory cards... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Kingston Digital Releases MobileLite Generation Two 13:10 EDT - Multifunctional Flash Card Reader Makes Digital Data Transfer Easy CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment San Diego, CA and Fountain Valley, CA -- October 7, 2009 --Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of the MobileLiteG2 card reader. The MobileLiteG2 is the second generation... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Kodak, National Geographic, and The Conservation Fund Honor Greenways Champions 12:45 EDT - Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Kodak American Greenways Program recognizes leaders in greenways preservation and provides grants to local projects WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 19 -- The Kodak American Greenways Program, the nation’s longest running community-based grants program preserving open space, trails and greenways, is marking its 20thanniversary by honoring three individuals and funding... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Switronix Releases NEW HDV/DV Camera Shoulder Support 12:26 EDT - (Rockville Centre, New York--October 20, 2009) Switronix has been hard at work producing new and exciting products for the pro video market. The latest addition to the Switronix line is the HDV-PRO Camera Shoulder Support. The HDV-PRO line has evolved from the successful video stabilizers Switronix offers. The HDV-PRO is a fully adjustable HDV/DV Camera shoulder support machined from aircraft aluminum.... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canon brings enhanced wireless control to the latest EOS-1 Series and EOS 5D Mark II 03:19 EDT - London, 20 October 2009 – Canon today announced the launch of two new Wireless File Transmitters to improve workflow efficiency and place greater control and flexibility in the hands of professional photographers using both wired and wireless networks. The WFT-E2 II, designed for the newly-launched EOS-1D Mark IV, and the WFT-E4 II, designed for the award-winning EOS 5D Mark II, allow photographers... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canon EOS 5D Mark II: Statement on Firmware Development 03:08 EDT - Canon today announces that it is currently developing a firmware update to the EOS 5D Mark II to enable the recording of high definition 1080p video at 24 and 25fps. The decision to develop new firmware to support these features has been taken following feedback received from cinematographers and photographers. Introduced in September 2008, the multi award-winning EOS 5D Mark II was the first DSLR... (More) Canon 1D Mark IV: announced, previewed (UPDATED) 00:00 EDT - Canon Inc. has today unveiled its latest single-lens reflex digital SLR for professional use, and to coincide with the announcement we've just published our Canon 1D Mark IV preview. The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is a direct replacement for the company's previous 1D Mark III model, which has now been officially discontinued and will no longer be available once existing stock is cleared... (More) Monday, October 19, 2009 Canon updates EOS 7D firmware 17:52 EDT - Canon Inc. has released a firmware update for its EOS 7D digital SLR that fixes several possible issues in previous versions. The release notes for Canon EOS 7D firmware v1.0.9 describe three changes - one apiece relating to the live view, movie, and shutter release functionality. Autofocus performance of the Canon 7D when in... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Pro Photographer Business Boot Camp offers tools, strategies towards business success 16:55 EDT - JACKSON, Mich. – PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations is offering the Pro Photographer Business Boot Camp, Saturday, February 20, 2010, to provide new professional photographers a fundamental understanding of the four key elements central to business success: marketing, management, techniques, and technology. The seminar, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Southern California,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Unibind Launches MyBook Collection For Professional Photographers 16:14 EDT - Just Staple, Peel & Stick -- Photographers Create Instant 4”x6” Photo Albums for Weddings, Special Events, Promotional Gifts, & Portfolios October 14, 2009, Alpharetta, GA — Peleman Industries, Inc. www.myunibind.com, manufacturer of the award-winning Unibind high-quality binding, lamination and presentation product line, announced today the new MyBook Collection kit for photographers... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Create Your Very Own Google Maps Street View Like Tours with Quiksee 15:31 EDT - Quiksee is a location based online tour creator that uses Google Maps to show the location of created tours. The site lets photographers and mappers to quickly and easily create stunning visual experiences of real world places. With Quiksee users can click on a location and start walking around that place as if they were there. If they are in fact there, they can film their own Quiksee tour and share... (More) PRESS RELEASE: ColorMunki Design Validated for Use with Sharp MFPs 15:08 EDT - X-Rite's ColorMunki Design Validated for Use with Sharp Multifunctional Peripherals (MFPs) Sharp Color MFP Users Now Have an All-in-One Tool at Their Disposal to Optimize Color Fidelity GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. & MAHWAH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, and Sharp Imaging and Information Company... (More) Leica S2: availability postponed to 2010 14:08 EDT - Leica Camera AG has announced a delay in delivery of its upcoming Leica S2 digital SLR, a camera the company first described back at the Photokina tradeshow in Cologne, Germany some thirteen months ago. The Leica S2 is based around a 3:2 aspect ratio Kodak KAF-37500 CCD image sensor with dimensions of 30 x 45mm - 56% greater surface area than that of a 35mm full-frame image sensor, but about 22% less... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Athentech Imaging Develops and Makes Available PhotoShop Plug-In of Perfectly Clear® Image Correction Solution 13:08 EDT - Official Intro of Windows Version at PhotoPlus Expo; Available at www.Athentech.com CALGARY, Alberta, Canada (19 October, 2009) -- Athentech Imaging Inc., the world's leading independent developer of automatic image correction solutions, today announced the release of a Windows version of a Photoshop plug-in of its patented Perfectly Clear® image correction technology. This newest application... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Vimeo® Demonstrates New Desktop Uploader Software at PhotoPlus Expo Exhibit 12:52 EDT - Users can upload Batch Files or Individual Videos to Vimeo® Straight from Their Desktop NEW YORK, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Anyone who has uploaded a video onto the web knows that it can often be a time-consuming process. Vimeo.com, one of the most respected and inspiring video hosting sites, today helps solve that problem as it brings its new Desktop Uploader software into public data. Vimeo will... (More) Review: Olympus 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED Zuiko 11:50 EDT - Over on SLRgear, we've posted our latest lens review: the Olympus 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED Zuiko. Offering an impressive 140-600mm effective field of view on four-thirds mount cameras, the Olympus 70-300mm f/4-5.6 is an economical way to get significant telephoto zoom capacity; but is image quality sacrificed in the process? Click here for our full review of this lens. Friday, October 16, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: PMA provides insight with the release of the 2009 PMA U.S. Consumer Photo Buying Report 22:25 EDT - JACKSON, Mich. – PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations announces the availability of the 2009 PMA U.S. Consumer Photo Buying Report, providing retailers and photo labs with an overview of the photo industry. The report is designed to aid firms in business planning. The new 2009 PMA U.S. Consumer Photo Buying Report is the best resource for the marketing, public relations,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: PMA 2010 registration open, major exhibitors announced 21:59 EDT - JACKSON, Mich. – PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations – announces conference and hotel registration is now open for trade, for exhibitors, and for press for the PMA 2010 International Convention and Trade Show, Feb. 21-23, 2010, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif. PMA 2010 continues the association’s long-standing history of providing world-class speakers... (More) PRESS RELEASE: The Monoball p0: a whole new knobless tripod head 19:54 EDT - With the p0 tripod head equipped with the patented Monoball (Planetary) P system, ARCA-SWISS consolidates its position as the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of tripod heads, a position it has held for over 50 years. There are currently two P system tripod heads: the p0 designed for use by photographers looking for precision equipment at an affordable price; and the p1, a tripod head... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Tamron USA Gears Up For Holiday Season With Savings On Its Two Newest Lenses 17:55 EDT - Purchasers can save $25 on a Tamron AF17-50mm VC Zoom and Tamron AF60mm F2 1:1 Macro through the end of the year October 15, 2009, Commack, NY— Tamron USA, Inc announced today a special mail-in rebate offer of $25 on its two newest lenses: SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR VC Di II LD Aspherical IF (model B005) and SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD IF 1:1 Macro (model G005). The two new lenses are designed for APS-C... (More) Pentax offers limited-edition 'Korejanai' K-x 15:45 EDT - Pentax Japan has unveiled a new limited-edition variant of its recently-announced K-x single-lens reflex digital camera drawing inspiration from a popular series of handmade toys. The Pentax K-x Korejanai Robot Model will be available exclusively from the Pentax Japan web store in extremely limited numbers. Only one hundred sets will be sold, including a matching Korejanai Robot... (More) X-Rite offers Snow Leopard update 12:55 EDT - X-Rite Inc. has released several updates to its ColorMunki products that bring compatibility with Apple's recent Mac OS X 10.6 operating system. OS X 10.6, also known as Snow Leopard, was first released on Friday, August 28 2009. X-Rite's latest updates to ColorMunki Create, ColorMunki Design and ColorMunki Photo all carry version number 1.1.1,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Introducing Portrait Magic Pro Actions for Photoshop 12:18 EDT - **LAUNCH SPECIAL: 30% off all Photoshop actions this weekend (coupon code: ATN30) VANCOUVER, Canada – Oct 16th, 2009 – Today, PhotographyBB announces the release of the Portrait Magic Pro Action Package for Photoshop®. Portrait Magic Pro allows users to perform an instant professional level portrait retouch to their high resolution digital images in seconds, giving them a perfect... (More) Ichikawa previews SILKYPIX for Foveon 12:07 EDT - Japan's Ichikawa Soft Laboratory has just published a release candidate version of its upcoming SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro v4.0 that adds support for several Foveon image sensor-based digital cameras. Currently available on the Windows platform only, the SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro Test Version for Foveon v4.1.24.1 supports Sigma's SD14 digital SLR, as well as the company's DP1 and DP2 fixed-lens... (More) Thursday, October 15, 2009 Kodak: Zi8, Zx1 video cam firmware 21:54 EDT - Eastman Kodak Co. has released updated firmware for its Zi8 and Zx1 pocket video cameras. Kodak Zx1 firmware v1.06 adds compatibility with the Windows 7 operating system, as well as improving audio performance. These same two changes are made in Kodak Zi8 firmware v1.05, along with a couple... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Switronix Releases NEW DSLR Stabilizer and Power Solutions 16:45 EDT - Rockville Centre, New York -- October 14, 2009 -- Keeping up with Industry changes and listening to clients demands, Switronix has released today a line of DSLR Stablizers, and power solutions to assist those using Canon 5D/7D and Panasonic Lumix GH1 as well as other DSLR Cameras to aquire HD video footage and stills. The DSLR PRO stabilizer line has evolved from the successful video stabilizers Switronix... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Lexar Media to Host Presentations from Critically Acclaimed Professional Photographers at PhotoPlus Expo 16:26 EDT - Lexar Elite Photographers Jerry Avenaim, Douglas Dubler, and Rick Sammon to Showcase Award-Winning Images and Share Tips and Lessons at the Lexar Media Booth Fremont, CA, October 15, 2009 – Lexar Media, a leading global provider of memory products for digital media, announced today it will host presentations from critically acclaimed Lexar® Elite Photographers Jerry Avenaim, Douglas Dubler,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: HP Joins WWF’s Global Forest and Trade Network 16:10 EDT - Pledges to help save the world’s forestsWASHINGTON, Oct.15, 2009 - HP today announced it has joined the Global Forest & Trade Network in North America (GFTN-NA), a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) initiative linking more than 300 companies globally that share a commitment to responsible forestry. By becoming a member of the GFTN, HP has committed to progressively increase the amount of responsibly... (More) PRESS RELEASE: New Don Zeck Lens Cap Offers Superior Protection for Canon or Nikon Lenses 16:06 EDT - Portland - Providing the ultimate lens cap protection, photographer and inventor Don Zeck recently created the "Don Zeck Lens Cap" - a new, exceptionally effective lens cap that offers matchless protection from scratches, dust, rain and other hazards. Only available online, this cap is engineered for all climates and conditions; the cap is designed for Canon lenses and will be available... (More) Nikon posts D3s samples (UPDATED) 15:40 EDT - Nikon Corp. has posted six photos shot with its just-announced D3S professional digital SLR on its global website. The Nikon D3S samples, shot by photographers Bill Frakes, Vincent Munier and Shigeo Gomi, range from the standard ISO 200 to ISO 12,800 settings. All but one were shot as large/fine JPEG files, with the... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Introduces A New And Easy Photo Printing Application For The Apple iPhone 15:27 EDT - New, Free Canon Easy-PhotoPrint App Makes it Easier than Ever to Print Photos - Offered in Multiple Paper Types and Sizes LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 14, 2009 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, announced its free Easy Photo-Print App, which is now available on the App store. The Canon Easy Photo-Print App enables wireless photo printing from your iPhone or iPod touch to a compatible... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Scott Kelby’s Photoshop for Digital Photographers New One-Day Seminar Tour Launched by Kelby Training LIVE 15:18 EDT - New Tour Debuts Oct. 26 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, KelbyTraining LIVE, provider of the world’s most popular seminars for photographers, Adobe Photoshop® users, and creatives, proudly announces the highly anticipated Scott Kelby’s Photoshop® for Digital Photographers one-day seminar tour. Anyone who owns a camera and... (More) Fujifilm: New underwater photography microsite 15:06 EDT - Japan's Fujifilm Corp. has launched a new section of its FinePix.com compact camera website aimed at underwater photographers. The Fujifilm FinePix Lagoon microsite lists items in the company's product lineup intended for use underwater, including the waterproof Fuji Z33WP camera, and the SuperCCD EXR-based Fuji F200EXR (for... (More) First test shots posted for Canon G11! 14:20 EDT - We've just received a Canon G11 digital camera, and have posted the first set of test shots from the lab right away. The Canon PowerShot G11 retains similar styling to the PowerShot G10, but takes an important step in the direction of sanity by reducing the sensor resolution from 14.7 to 10.0 megapixels. This should... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Trek-Tech's New Versatile and Affordable TrekPod II Monopod Tripod Multi-tool Gives Active Photographers the Right Stabilization Tool to Get the Toughest Shots. 14:06 EDT - Trek-Tech, the leader in camera / optics stabilization innovation is introducing the new and improved TrekPod II, the versatile multi-tool for active photographers. The TrekPod II is an easy to use, flexible camera stabilization tool that quickly converts from monopod to a tripod to a hiking staff. With a suggested retail price of $99.00, the new TrekPod II and now includes $60.00 in free accessories.... (More) PRESS RELEASE: SANYO Dual Cameras are World’s First with iFrame Video Format 13:34 EDT - SANYO Camcorders Provide Fast and Easy Video Editing and Sharing Experience Chatsworth, CA, October 13, 2009 – SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO), today introduces its high-end Dual Cameras, the VPC-HD2000A and the VPC-FH1A, as the world’s first camcorders to offer compatibility with iFrame, a next generation video format designed specifically to allow users to easily import, edit... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Nikon Mexico S.A. de C.V. Established to Enhance Sales and Service in Fast-Growing Mexican Market 00:59 EDT - October 15, 2009 - Nikon Corporation (Michio Kariya, President, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo) is pleased to announce the establishment of Nikon Mexico S.A. de C.V. This new sales and service subsidiary has been launched to fortify sales of imaging products, beginning with digital cameras, and to enhance after-sales service in Mexico. Operations commenced in late September 2009. Although Mexico is not insulated... (More) Wednesday, October 14, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: JOBO Introduces Innovative PLANO 10 Gestic Multimedia Digital Picture Frame 23:36 EDT - New 10.4-inch JOBO digital picture frame is the world’s first to feature integrated sensors for intuitive touchless operation Gummersbach, Germany (October 13, 2009) – JOBO AG announces the addition of the very stylish and modern PLANO 10 Gestic multimedia digital picture frame to the growing JOBO family of digital picture frames. The new JOBO PLANO 10 Gestic is the world’s first... (More) Express Review posted for Sony Cyber-shot WX1! 22:32 EDT - The Sony WX1 is one unique digital camera that will let you take sharp pictures indoors and at night, using a novel approach to low-light shooting: It rapidly snaps six images and stacks them up, aligning them right in the camera resulting in one low-noise image that's good enough to make an 11x14-inch print. The Sony WX1 does other tricks too, building a panorama out of hundreds of images, allowing you to just press the shutter and pan. No tedious stepwise panning as in other digital cameras, just one sweep... (More) PRESS RELEASE: New JVC Pocket Camera Shoots HD Video & 8 Megapixel Stills 22:15 EDT - JVC enters pocket cam market with stylish, high-performance PICSIO.WAYNE, NJ, October 13, 2009 - JVC today announced the launch of its first pocket flash memory camera, the new PICSIO GC-FM1. PICSIO is designed for those who want a small, simple, camera that allows easy sharing and delivers high quality video and still images. PICSIO shoots true eight-megapixel stills and 1080p Full HD video for outstanding... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Epson Starts Volume Production of Ultra-Compact, High-Resolution HTPS TFT Color Liquid Crystal Panel for Electronic Viewfinders 21:44 EDT - – Optical viewfinder replacement enables smaller, thinner digital cameras – – TOKYO, Japan, October 14, 2009 – Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson", TSE:6724) today announced that it has begun volume production of a new high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT color panel for electronic viewfinders. Measuring just 0.47 of an inch (1.2 cm) diagonally, the new panels offer... (More) Alien Skin: New discount favors the math nerd 17:06 EDT - Alien Skin Software has announced a week-long sale offering discounts of at least 20% on everything in the company's store. From now until October 21st, all five of Alien Skin's Photoshop plugins aimed at photographers (Bokeh, Blow Up 2, Exposure 2, Image Doctor 2 and Snap Art 2) are covered by the 20% discount, as is the Photo... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Photo District News and Kodak Launch Animal Photo Contest to Benefit Animal Welfare Groups 16:27 EDT - NEW YORK, NY – October 14, 2009 – Photo District News (PDN) and Kodak announced today the launch of Best Friends: The Ultimate Animal Photo Contest, which celebrates the art of pet and animal photography while also raising money to help endangered and mistreated animals throughout the world. The contest is now accepting paid online submissions from amateur photographers, with part of the... (More) Nikon announces D3S 00:00 EDT - Nikon has today announced its latest full-frame professional single-lens reflex digital camera, the Nikon D3S. Based on the company's previous D3 design, the Nikon D3S will be immediately familiar to photographers who've used the previous camera, with a very similar design externally bar the addition of a couple... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Nikon's New AF-S DX 85mm F/3.5 Micro Nikkor Lens Enables Further Creativity With Sophisticated Technology And Design For Close-Up Photography 00:00 EDT - MELVILLE, N.Y. (Oct. 14, 2009) – Nikon Inc., today introduced the new medium telephoto AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR lens designed specifically for extreme close-up photography, yet perfectly suited for portrait, nature, and general imaging as well. Focusing as close as 0.9 ft., this new 85mm Micro lens allows photographers to capture breathtaking close-up images with life-size reproduction... (More) Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Full review posted for Panasonic GF1! 15:14 EDT - SLR quality in a digicam-size package comes to the enthusiast digital photographer in the form of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. Packing a larger sensor into a small body, the Panasonic GF1's images are impressive, rivaling today's best digital SLR cameras, with excellent detail and low noise. To rival SLR digital cameras properly,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Olympus Class Is In Session For Photo Hobbyists And Serious Shooters 13:52 EDT - Attendees Learn Lighting, Portraiture and Macro Photography CENTER VALLEY, Pa., October 13, 2009 – Olympus is launching its latest in a series of photography classes for photo enthusiasts who are interested in elevating their skills to the next level, specifically in the areas of lighting, portraiture and macro photography. The half-day courses are scheduled at eight locations throughout the... (More) PRESS RELEASE: WD® Unveils WD TV™ Live HD Media Player With Network Capability And Enhanced User Experience 11:44 EDT - Consumers Can Stream HD Content from USB Drives, Network Drives and Popular Internet Sites to Their Big Screen TVs LAKE FOREST, Calif. - Oct. 13, 2009 - WD® (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced the WD TV Live HD media player featuring network capability and Full-HD 1080p resolution. The new WD TV Live HD media player makes it easy for anyone to play HD... (More) Monday, October 12, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: The Low Light Expert 17:12 EDT - Carl Zeiss presents the Distagon T* 2/28 with EF bayonet October 12, 2009 - Thornwood, NY – Carl Zeiss introduces the wide-angle lens Distagon T* 2/28 ZE with EF bayonet, suitable for all analog and digital EOS camera models. With an initial aperture opening of 1:2, it is among the fastest lenses of its kind in its focal length. From landscape photography at dawn to interior shots under available... (More) Review: Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM 14:21 EDT - In May 2009, Sony introduced some new dSLR cameras, with a new kit lens to accompany them: the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM. While not as long as the previous kit lens (18-70mm), the new lens features Sony's new SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) autofocus system and curved aperture blades. Do these upgrades justify the loss of 15mm? Click here to read our full review of the Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM. PRESS RELEASE: Samsung Licenses Apical's iridix IP Core For Semiconductor Imaging Products 12:53 EDT - LONDON, October 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Apical Ltd and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, through its System LSI division, have entered into a licensing agreement for the use of Apical's iridix image processing IP core in Samsung's imaging products. iridix provides sophisticated dynamic range correction, based on original research into the way the human eye adapts to different lighting environments. When integrated... (More) Friday, October 9, 2009 Scanner Review Updated: Epson Perfection V600 21:36 EDT - We use VueScan to profile the scanner and scan our old color negs. Any better? Epson's $250 Perfection V600 scanner is designed for the photographer who finds the Epson V700 too rich for their blood but still wants a serious photo scanner. Our recent review found it did well with... (More) FastPictureViewer marks hundredth release (UPDATED) 16:57 EDT - Axel Rietschin Software Developments has announced the release of an update to FastPictureViewer, its speedy image viewer for the Windows platform. Compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 in both 32- and 64-bit flavors, FastPictureViewer first launched in January 2008. Since then, programmer Axel Rietschin has offered up an impressive... (More) PRESS RELEASE: "An unforgettable experience" 15:18 EDT - 08/10/2009 Hasselblad sent out the invitations and they all came. From September 24 – 26, the world’s very best photographers, reporters from 16 countries, Hasselblad partners and dealers and many faithful Hasselblad fans converged on Orlando, Florida to attend the 2009 Hasselblad Global Conference. The singular choice of holding the event at NASA’s legendary Kennedy Space Center... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Iridient Digital Releases RAW Developer 1.8.6 for Mac OS X 14:59 EDT - Monterey, CA, October 9, 2009 -- Iridient Digital, Inc. has released RAW Developer 1.8.6 an update to our critically acclaimed RAW image processing software for Mac OS X. This update features support for the latest new camera models and several other improvements. This update brings support for nine new camera models including the Nikon D300s, the Canon 7D, G11 and S90, the Sony DSLR-A850, DSLR-A550... (More) PRESS RELEASE: MAGIX Announces Movie Edit Pro 15 Video Contest 14:36 EDT - Make your dreams of getting to Hollywood that much closer! (Vocus/PRWEB) October 9, 2009 -- MAGIX wants to encourage that creative spark in all of you out there who are looking to be the next big name in movies, and we are willing to help you get to Hollywood, literally! The winner will receive a two-week dream vacation for two, sponsored by Intel, to Hollywood California! There are only two rules,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Adobe Unveils Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone 14:02 EDT - New Adobe application brings must-have photo tools and eye-catching effects to iPhone users SAN JOSE, Calif. - Oct. 9, 2009 - Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone application, delivering Adobe industry-leading digital-imaging technology to users on the go. Photoshop.com Mobile provides consumers a convenient way to edit photos, apply effects and... (More) PRESS RELEASE: MAGIX is Windows 7 ready – are you? 13:15 EDT - Current catalog is up to date, tested, and ready to for Windows launch Toronto, Canada (Vocus/PRWEB ) October 9, 2009 -- As Windows 7’s historic launch approaches, MAGIX wants to communicate to the market that we are here to support this current version of Windows. With all changes that have been going on in the digital world, MAGIX guarantees that its flagship products such as Movie Edit Pro... (More) Thursday, October 8, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: Camera Bits Enhances Complete Customer Experience with New Camerabits.com and Photo Mechanic User Manual; Announces General Availability of Photo Mechanic Version 4.6.2 19:06 EDT - View Live, Cross-Platform Demonstrations of Innovative Photo Workflow Solutions Only Possible with Photo Mechanic at PhotoPlus Expo in New York City from October 22 - 24, 2009 in Camera Bits' Booth #967 Portland, OR (PRWEB) October 8, 2009 -- Camera Bits, Inc. (www.camerabits.com), a pioneering provider of software for professional digital photographers, today announced the launch of its new camerabits.com... (More) Samyang delays 14mm f/2.8 lens 15:35 EDT - Korea's Samyang Optics Co. Ltd. has announced a delay in the release schedule for its 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical lens, according to the official website of the company's Polish distributor. The Samyang 14mm lens is designed for full-frame SLRs, and will be offered in Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K and Sony Alpha mounts, but offers only manual focusing capability. First announced about three... (More) PRESS RELEASE: 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference highlights emerging new technologies 14:37 EDT - JACKSON, Mich. – Exciting new imaging technologies take the spotlight at the upcoming 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference, Nov. 10-12, at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, Calif. The 6Sight New Technology Showcases illustrate how the latest innovations will impact the future of imaging. The showcases are each part of the four conference clusters: 3D – The Next Dimension in Imaging,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: National Park Foundation: Top Ten Parks for Fall Foliage '09 14:10 EDT - Olympus Gives Tips on Taking Stunning Photos as Share the Experience Photo Contest Continues WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation released today the 2009 list of the most photogenic parks for fall foliage. The announcement is made in partnership with Olympus, the proud sponsor of the Share the Experience photo contest, which is seeking this year's best photo of the 391 national... (More) Wednesday, October 7, 2009 CCD co-inventors share Nobel prize 14:12 EDT - The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced the recipients of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics, with this year's prize honoring three individuals for their efforts in relation to two different technologies.. Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith jointly share one half of the prize as co-inventors of the CCD image sensor. Both now retired, Boyle and Smith first outlined their ideas for the CCD sensor in late... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Minister of State Goodyear Congratulates Dr. Willard S. Boyle on Winning the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics 14:10 EDT - OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 7, 2009) - The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today congratulated Dr. Willard S. Boyle on winning the Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking work on digital camera sensors. "For almost a century and a half, Canadians have made discoveries that have changed the lives of people around the world," said Minister... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Induro Introduces New Line of Tripods, Monopods and Heads 14:08 EDT - Elmsford, NY October 1, 2009 –Continuous innovation and a dogged commitment to quality has kept Induro a leader in the premium quality tripod and support gear market. As a result, professionals and enthusiasts around the world reach for an Induro when they head out on assignment or board an airplane for a vacation or holiday trip. One look at the new generation of Induro products and you will... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Kodak Researcher and Digital Camera Inventor Steve Sasson Receives Innovation Award from The Economist 13:09 EDT - Kodak and Sasson recognized for “refocusing the face of consumer photography” ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 5 -- Steven Sasson, a retired research scientist for Eastman Kodak Company, will receive an “Innovation Award” from The Economist magazine in ceremonies in London on October 29. Sasson, the inventor of the first digital camera in 1975, retired earlier this year after more than... (More) PRESS RELEASE: New Tessera FotoNation Technology Enables Reliable, Robust Face Recognition for Mobile Devices 13:01 EDT - New FotoNation Solution Offers Easy to Use, Accurate Face Recognition for Cell Phones and Other Camera-Enabled Devices SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tessera Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:TSRA) today announced its FotoNation® FaceRecognition technology, which performs automatic identification of specific human faces in camera equipped mobile devices. This innovative new embedded imaging solution... (More) Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Express Review posted for Sony TX1! 21:03 EDT - The Sony Cyber-shot TX1 may be our new favorite T-series ultra-slim digital camera, but it's hard to pick just one reason. Is it the insanely slim, tapered body? The Sony TX1's surprisingly usable touchscreen? Or perhaps the Sony TX1's extra-sensitive 10-megapixel Exmor R sensor that allows such impressive low light photography?... (More) Phanfare adds HP print capability to Photon 13:47 EDT - Photo and video hosting service Phanfare has announced the release of an update for its Photon iPhone application that allows direct printing to networked HP printers. Available free from Apple's App Store, Phanfare Photon allows viewing of photos and videos from a Phanfare album on the iPhone and iPod Touch, upload of photos shot with the iPhone, order prints by mail,... (More) Review finalized for Canon Rebel T1i! 13:09 EDT - Canon's 15.1-megapixel Rebel T1i has most of what's great about the EOS 50D in a smaller body, making it the the most advanced Rebel to date. As consumer digital SLR camera choices go, the Canon T1i is a safe bet, with a 3-inch, high-res LCD, an optically image-stabilized zoom lens, a 3.4 frame-per-second frame rate, and built-in HD movie recording... (More) PRESS RELEASE: WD® Introduces New My Book® Elite™ External Hard Drives With Customizable E-Label 13:04 EDT - E-Label Smart Display Makes Drives Personal LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WD® (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its new My Book® Elite™ desktop external drives featuring a customizable e-label that's always visible, even when the drive is unplugged, making it easy to know what's on the drive and how much space is left.... (More) PRESS RELEASE: WD® Introduces High-Performance My Book® Studio™ External Hard Drives With Innovative E-Label Display 12:39 EDT - Creative Professionals Now Have a Better Way to Tell Their Drives Apart LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WD® (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its new high-performance My Book® Studio™ desktop external drives with a customizable e-label that is always visible, even when unplugged, so it's easy to know the contents of... (More) Monday, October 5, 2009 Sigma announces DP1s compact 18:23 EDT - Sigma has announced the forthcoming release of an update to its existing DP1 digital camera, which features a Foveon X3 image sensor and fixed focal length lens. The new Sigma DP1s is near-identical to its predecessor in terms of hardware specification, using a 0.98-inch, 4.7 effective megapixel Foveon X3 image sensor, a wide angle 28mm-equivalent lens with f/4.0... (More) Review: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM 16:49 EDT - At Photokina 2008, Sigma announced an update to one of its lenses: the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM. The update included rounded diaphragm blades, an additional extra-low dispersion lens element, and most importantly, an HSM autofocus motor. We've just finished putting the lens through its paces in our lab, and have found some interesting results: click here to read our full review of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM lens. Velbon: Lifetime Warranty Update 16:28 EDT - We reviewed Velbon's lightweight Velbon MAXi tripods seven years ago. When it came time to replace a part under the lifetime warranty, we had quite an adventure. We reviewed Velbon's lightweight Velbon MAXi tripods seven years ago. Favorably, too. That's because it was pretty much exactly what Popular Photography's Herbert Keppler had specified as the requirements... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Automatically Rotate Hundreds of Digital Photos in One Session 16:21 EDT - BatchPhoto makes the task of rotating digital photos very easy and fast by processing hundreds of pictures in one session and by taking advantage of multi-core processors to speed-up the process. Craiova, Romania (PRWEB) October 2, 2009 -- Bits&Coffee has released BatchPhoto v. 2.6, a powerful Windows picture converter program that makes it easy to annotate, touch up, transform, apply effects,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Epson Red Sea 2009 presents Prizes Valued At $80,000! 15:58 EDT - It's not that we think less of glory, recognition and reputation. On the contrary, we believe that talented underwater photographers deserve it all, but at last, we wish to grant you with the opportunity to finally go home with some REAL cash prizes as well. About the Epson Red Sea Competition The Epson Red Sea 2009 event will take place on November 9-14th in Eilat, Israel. This will be the 5th year... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Alien Skin Software Announces Update to Blow Up Photo Resizing Plug-in for Photoshop 15:32 EDT - Free update from version 2 to 2.0.3. Includes panels for use in Photoshop CS4 that provide single-click access to presets and the ability to create gallery wraps. Blow Up now appears in the Filter menu for easy access. Performance slider added to adjust balance between speed and memory use. New presets for ISO paper sizes. Raleigh, North Carolina – Alien Skin Software today announces the immediate... (More) PRESS RELEASE: The Economist's Innovation Awards - Consumer Products and Services Award Winner Announcement 15:16 EDT - The Economist’s Innovation Award in the category of Consumer Products and Services given to pioneer Steven Sasson of Eastman Kodak Company for contributions to photography and imaging which have revolutionised the face of consumer photography today The invention of the digital camera began with a 30-second conversation when Mr Sasson’s supervisor asked whether it was possible to build... (More) PRESS RELEASE: The MINOX Pocket Tripod – rebirth of a classic accessory 13:53 EDT - Timeless style and solid design Compact, highly practical and with a solid 100% metal design. MINOX friends and experts love it. This extremely small, fold-away legendary pocket tripod with integrated cable release is a timeless classic accessory that will quickly capture the hearts of every photographic connoisseur and precision mechanics enthusiast. Originally developed by Walter Zapp, inventor... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Sony World Photography Awards University Programme 13:14 EDT - 117 Institutions across six continents to compete in the Sony World Photography Awards 2010 Student competition to create unique exhibition capturing the theme ‘War & Peace’ The Sony World Photography Awards (SWPA) has further expanded its student initiative creating a truly global competition to discover tomorrow’s professional photographers. Building on the success of the 2008... (More) Ricoh updates CX2 firmware 12:52 EDT - Japan's Ricoh Co. Ltd. has today announced an updated firmware release for its nine megapixel CX2 digital camera. Ricoh CX2 firmware v1.13 includes two changes that aim to prevent possible problems in operation. An issue whereby the zoom lever could cause the camera to power off when step zoom was enabled has been... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Entertainment on the go: the new MAGIX Mobile Movie Creator 11:49 EDT - Will convert AVI, MPEG4, DivX, WMV, QuickTime for use on your mobile devices with ease Toronto, Canada (http://www.vocus.com) has come up with a multimedia solution that will make the trip to work something to almost look forward to! With Mobile Movie Creator you can easily edit, then transfer, or just convert digital video for playback on your own personal mobile device be it for your iPhone, Blackberry,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: In celebration of its 85th anniversary ARCA-SWISS offers its prized Cube C1® at an exceptional price 11:35 EDT - Only $ 1699.- excl. VAT - a $ 720.- discount* ARCA-SWISS celebrates its 85th anniversary today. A pioneer in photography since the 1920s, ARCA-SWISS has established a reputation and worldwide recognition for the precision and quality of its products. ARCA-SWISS is dedicated to finding ever more ingenious and innovative solutions to meet the needs and expectations of photographers. We would like to... (More) Saturday, October 3, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: Pentax Offers $100 Instant Rebate On K-7 Digital SLR Body And Lens Kits 17:09 EDT - GOLDEN, CO (October 2, 2009)…PENTAX Imaging Company has announced a $100 INSTANT REBATE PROGRAM effective until October 31, 2009 on the K-7 body and three lens kit configurations. The award winning, weather and dust resistant PENTAX K-7 features 14.6 megapixels, a PRIME II engine processor, HD Video, Live View and Shake Reduction that works with every PENTAX lens ever produced. Consumers who... (More) Friday, October 2, 2009 Panasonic Lumix FZ35 review posted! 22:09 EDT - Few long zoom digital cameras are as well-received as the Panasonic FZ line, and that trend continues with the Panasonic FZ35. As we expected, the Panasonic FZ35 is one fine digital camera, with a great lens, good image quality, and more than a few smart features. With a zoom range from 27 to 486mm, the Panasonic Lumix FZ35 will... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Gleedo Breaks New Ground With Real-Time Personal Video Sharing Gleedo 1.0 Beta Available Today 15:25 EDT - Gleedo™ today unveiled Gleedo 1.0 Beta, the first and only application to offer secure, real-time personal video, music, picture and document sharing over the Internet. Gleedo is available for download today at www.gleedo.com. Edgewater, NJ (PRWEB) October 1, 2009 -- Gleedo™ today unveiled Gleedo 1.0 Beta, the first and only application to offer secure, real-time personal video, music,... (More) Olympus, Crayola offer kid-friendly digicam bundle 03:48 EDT - Olympus America Inc. and Crayola LLC have announced the joint introduction of a special digicam product bundle aimed at kids. The Olympus FE-46 Digital Camera Coloring Set includes the aforementioned FE-46 digital camera, which was announced last July. Slightly over an inch thick, the Olympus FE-46 couples twelve megapixel... (More) PRESS RELEASE: X-Rite Says Show Us Your ColorMunki & Win Big 02:26 EDT - The Fun Begins Oct 1 With Contest For Side-splitting Videos Featuring ColorMunki On YouTube - Up To 500USD Monthly Cash Awards Plus 2,500USD Grand Prize Grand Rapids, MI - October 1, 2009 -- X-Rite (NASDAQ: XRIT), Incorporated, the world leader in color management and measurement technologies, launches a Show Us Your Munki contest, featuring its award-winning ColorMunki, (www.xritephoto.com) a product... (More) PRESS RELEASE: New How-to Educational Library for Photoshop (H.E.L.P.) Unveiled by Scott Kelby at the Opening Ceremony of Photoshop World Conference, Las Vegas 02:08 EDT - How to Learn What Every Little Thing Adobe Photoshop Does in 60-second Videos TAMPA, FL – Oct. 1 – Today, Scott Kelby, president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and conference chair of Photoshop World Conference & Expo, unveiled the newest NAPP member benefit , H.E.L.P. (How-to Educational Library for Photoshop) during the opening keynote at the Photoshop... (More) Thursday, October 1, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: Passion, Perseverance and the Pursuit of Perfection: The Story of the BODA Lens Bags 23:15 EDT - “All-in-all, I will have to give the BODA Dry Lens Bag the PhotoWalkPro Seal of Approval for delivering what it promised.” “The BODA Dry Lens Bag Reviewed,” PhotoWalkPro, March 12, 2008 Passion, perseverance and the pursuit of perfection. These are the hallmarks of a good success story, and GoBoda has a good story to tell. Almost a decade ago, photographer Jim Garner thought... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Blurb® Introduces Blurb BookSmart® 2.5 21:55 EDT - Upgraded software elevates book design experience with improved creative control, new design tools, integrated support SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Blurb®, the creative publishing and marketing platform that enables anyone to design, publish, share and sell bookstore-quality books, today announced the release of Blurb BookSmart® 2.5, available for download now at www.blurb.com. BookSmart... (More) Fuji launches 3D digicam 20:22 EDT - Japan's Fujifilm Corp. has just launched the final version of a product it previewed as a development model at last year's Photokina tradeshow, the Fujifilm FinePix REAL 3D W1. As compared to the development version, the Fuji FinePix W1 features a significantly restyled body that's both sleeker and more attractive. One look at the front of the Fuji W1 will tell you this isn't... (More) Canon to skip PMA 2010 00:41 EDT - With the Photo Marketing Association's Spring 2010 International Convention and Trade Show a little under five months away, interesting news has reached us from Dan Havlik of the PDN Gear Guide. Traditionally one of the largest exhibitors at PMA each year with a booth right inside the main entrance, Canon U.S.A. Inc. has apparently decided not to attend the show next spring. In an interview with... (More) Return to: Current News Archive Index