News Archive - October 2011 Return to: Current News Archive Index Monday, October 31, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Think Tank Photo Releases Completely Redesigned Modular Rotation System 18:37 EDT - Santa Rosa, Calif. -- In response to customer feedback, Think Tank Photo’s has completely redesigned its Modular Rotation System to provide additional features and benefits, including easier photography gear retrieval, better equipment fit, and an updated/inclusive style. The Modular Rotation System consists of three product groupings: Lens Cases, Gear Pouches, and the Modular Component Set... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Lowepro Introduces Pro Messenger AW Series to Combine Discreet Look with Quick Access to Gear 16:38 EDT - New messenger-style bag reminiscent of durable, yet soft canvas bag with the abrasion and moisture resistance of a custom-milled performance fabric (Petaluma, CA, and PhotoPlus Expo Booth #1119, October 27, 2011) -- Lowepro, the leading brand of protective gear for photography equipment and portable electronic devices, introduces its new, soft-sided professional series of photo bags, the Pro Messenger... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Lowepro Debuts Pro Roller Lite™ AW Series 16:33 EDT - Pro Roller Lite™ AW is Lowepro’s leanest and lightest camera roller bags for professional photographers who travel internationally with their camera gear and a laptop. (Petaluma, CA, and PhotoPlus Expo Booth #1119, October 27, 2011) -- Lowepro, the leading brand of protective gear for photography equipment and portable electronic devices, today introduced its latest carrying solution... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Carbone Smolan Agency (CSA) to Extend the Power of the Canon Brand with Inspirational New Photography App 16:28 EDT - App Revealed Today at CSA-Led Workshop at PDN PhotoPlus International Conference NEW YORK - October 28, 2011 - Carbone Smolan Agency (CSA), a leading brand strategy and creative design firm, today announced Canon Idea Mine - a free iOS app designed for Canon by CSA that serves as an idea-provoking tool for photographers. Attendees at the PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo previewed the... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Registration for WPPI 2012 Now Open 15:33 EDT - Annual Convention and Trade Show features unparalleled educational opportunities for professional and emerging professional photographers from around the world Hollywood, CA (October 31, 2011) -- Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces today that registration is now open for WPPI 2012 via its convention and trade show website: http://www.wppionline.com/show/register.shtml... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Photoshelter Launches Free Photo Business Bootcamp 15:08 EDT - 5-week email series shares business and marketing best practices for serious photographers; 40+ curated interviews with respected photographers and industry experts New York, NY, October 28, 2011 - PhotoShelter, the worldwide leader in photography portfolio websites, sales and marketing tools for photographers, today launched the Photo Business Bootcamp, a powerful compilation of free photography... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Alien Skin Software Ships Blow Up 3 Photo Enlargement Plug-In for Photoshop 14:55 EDT - Image quality is even sharper. User interface is now just as simple as Photoshop’s resize command. Lightroom is supported. Runs faster. Raleigh, North Carolina -- November 1, 2011 -- Alien Skin Software today announces the immediate availability of Blow Up® 3, the new version of its photo enlargement plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop®, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom®.... (More) Friday, October 28, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: LifePics to Expand Customers' Print and Photo Product Selection For Photobucket 16:57 EDT - October 27th, 2011, Boulder, Colo. -- LifePics today announced an exclusive partnership with Photobucket that enables millions of Photobucket users to order photo products through the LifePics Network, including a variety of photo prints, photo books, photo cards, canvas prints, photo calendars and other photo gifts. Photobucket, the world's leading dedicated photo and video sharing service, will... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Pentax Home Page, Photogallery.com Get Makeovers And Mobile Site Launched 16:00 EDT - DENVER, CO.(October 26, 2011)…PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION unveiled three websites today including two refreshed sites and one mobile. Every site is designed for: Easier search and navigation. Social and global interaction and sharing. Inspiring new and seasoned PENTAXIAN photographers with fresh, informative content. MAIN PENTAX SITE With an inviting design, the main... (More) Adobe ships Carousel for iOS, MacOS 15:06 EDT - Adobe Systems Inc. yesterday released its Carousel apps for iOS and Mac OS X devices, which were announced back in early September at the Photoshop World 2011 conference and expo. Adobe Carousel allows photographers to share their JPEG images across Mac OS desktops and notebooks, as well as iPad tablets, iPods, and iPhones, all without the need to worry about syncing and storage... (More) Nikon L120 review posted! 12:45 EDT - Sporting a 25-525mm equivalent lens and relatively big grip to go with it, the Nikon L120 looks like it could be a good bargain in the long zoom digital camera category. Its 14.1-megapixel CCD sensor can capture stills or 720p HD video, and is capable of capturing up to 14.6 frames per second at a reduced resolution of 3 megapixels, and its high-res LCD displays captured... (More) Thursday, October 27, 2011 Review Update: Canon Pro-1 & Lion 20:01 EDT - After a firmware update the driver appeared! In our review of the Pro-1 yesterday, we noted that the installer warns you that it isn't compatible with Lion. A screen shot of the warning is included in the review. As we noted, we installed anyway... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Delkin Announces the Lightest Weight Action Camera in the World and Adds Real Time LCD Playback and Review 19:34 EDT - Poway, CA. October 27th, 2011-- Today Delkin launches the WingmanHD Waterproof 3 Ounce Action Camera, a compact POV camera that shoots 1080p high definition video from the users perspective while mounted to almost any object or surface. In addition to becoming the lightest weight action camera in the world, Delkin adds key features such as a 1.5 inch LCD screen, 3x digital zoom and a universal mounting... (More) PRESS RELEASE: X-Rite and NEC Announce Partnership to offer i1Display technology to SpectraView Customers 16:27 EDT - X-Rite color calibration technology chosen for NEC’s state-of-the-art displays GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, announces today that NEC Display Solutions, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, has chosen to bundle a customized X-Rite i1Display... (More) PRESS RELEASE: X-Rite Announces Eizo Monitor Support for its i1Display Pro 14:32 EDT - X-Rite color calibration technology selected as perfect match for Eizo ColorEdge® professional customers GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, announces today that Eizo Nanao Technologies Inc. (EIZO) offers ColorEdge calibration monitor support via its proprietary ColorNavigator... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Presents Two Highly Anticipated Imaging Products at the PhotoPlus Expo 2011 11:47 EDT - Canon Will Debut the New PIXMA PRO-1 Professional Photo Inkjet Printer and the EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera at the Canon Booth #402. LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 27, 2011 -- Reaching new heights in imaging excellence, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, will showcase the Company's latest imaging products, including the new PIXMA PRO-1 Professional Photo Inkjet printer and the revolutionary... (More) Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Printer Review: Canon Pro-1 19:12 EDT - Canon shipped a Pro-1 to us early and we've been putting it through its paces all week. Arriving in a black plastic shroud, the Canon Pro-1 printer weighed in at 71 lbs. We managed to get it on a table, strip the orange tape away, load the ink tanks and drop in the print head. Software installation... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Unveils PIXMA Pro-1 Professional Inkjet Printer Delivering High-Quality, Accurate Results 18:14 EDT - A New Legend in Imaging Featuring a New 12 Ink System, New FINE Print Head and Chroma Optimizer LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Oct. 26 -- Taking print quality and accuracy to a whole new level, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the launch of the PIXMA PRO-1 Professional Inkjet Printer. Professional photographers can be confident that the final output from this new printer will match... (More) Imaging Resource interview digest: Mr. Katsuichi Shimizu, Canon Inc. 18:00 EDT - Canon's new PIXMA Pro1 printer breaks new ground for Canon in multiple areas. We had a chance to interview Mr. Katsuichi Shimizu, who filled us in on the details. In the runup to the US announcement of Canon's new PIXMA Pro1 printer, we had an opportunity to sit down with Mr Katsuichi Shimizu, Managing Director, Member of Board and Chief Executive of Canon's Inkjet... (More) FBI, SFO investigate allegations, as Olympus chairman resigns 14:11 EDT - Olympus Corp., parent company of Olympus America Inc., has been in the headlines over the last couple of weeks over concerns regarding consulting and transaction fees paid in conjunction with some of its recent corporate acquisitions. Although Imaging Resource doesn't typically report on financial and stock transactions, we believe readers may find the information interesting in this case, given the potential implications for the consumer... (More) Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Extender Comparison: Canon's EF Extenders 09:01 EDT - Over on SLRgear.com we've spent the past few weeks reviewing Canon's lineup of EF Extenders. We've produced a summary article which discusses the effects of teleconverters, and then does a side-by-side comparison of the version II and III 1.4x and 2x Extenders. Click here to read that article! Impact of Thai floods spreading, as gov't preps recovery plan 00:04 EDT - Citizens of Thailand's capital, Bangkok, are today bracing themselves in expectation of widespread flooding, as surging river levels and spring tides meet in a city whose average elevation is less than two meters above sea level. In the central provinces north of Bangkok, the floods have already caused major disruption to the lives and businesses of millions. Since our last report two weeks ago, the death toll has now passed 350,... (More) Monday, October 24, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Canon Launches Flagship PIXMA PRO-1 A3+ Printer For Photographers 16:01 EDT - Canon UK has announced a new flagship pigment printer, but there's been no official word from Canon US yet. Following is Canon UK's press release. United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 24th October 2011 -- Canon today announced the launch of its new flagship PIXMA Pro series model, the PIXMA PRO-1, which is the world's first A3+ printer to feature 12 separate inks. Featuring an EOS-inspired design,... (More) Friday, October 21, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Canon Anounces New Professional Services Program For Emerging Professionals 13:31 EDT - Canon Hosts CPS Lounge at PhotoPlus Expo 2011 with a Full Roster of Membership Benefit Activities LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Oct. 21 -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced an enhancement to the Canon Professional Services program with a new qualification system for membership acceptance. The new CPS professional points system allows an expanded roster of equipment to qualify... (More) PRESS RELEASE: X-Rite Announces November Theme for 'Color Perfectionists Unite' Photography Contest 13:28 EDT - Prizes for November's 'Landscapes' theme include an i1Display Pro and ColorChecker Passport ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Oct. 21 -- X-Rite, Incorporated, the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, announces the November theme for its Color Perfectionists Unite Photo Contest. Photographers and anyone passionate about perfecting color are invited to submit original photos... (More) Lytro preps plenoptic camera for 2012 debut 01:36 EDT - The world's first plenoptic camera aimed at consumer use is only months away from availability in the US market, according to a press release issued by its manufacturer, Lytro Inc. Plenoptic cameras--sometimes known as light-field cameras--have a couple of main advantages over their traditional digital camera brethren. As well as capturing information on color and brightness of... (More) Thursday, October 20, 2011 Nikon V1 Lab Shots Posted! 18:36 EDT - We've just posted our first set of test shots from a production-level Nikon V1, straight from the lab! Compared to the more consumer-oriented J1, the Nikon V1 has the higher specification, with a built-in electronic viewfinder, a better LCD panel, a mechanical shutter, stereo microphone jack, magnesium... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Innovation Underwater: Nauticam NA-GF3 Housing for Panasonic Lumix GF3 18:26 EDT - Nauticam proudly announces the NA-GF3 Housing for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3, opening the underwater world to owners of one of the smallest, best imaging cameras based on the advanced micro 4/3 sensor. Panasonic Lumix GF3 Part of Panasonic’s micro 4/3 series of mirror-less interchangeable lens cameras, the Panasonic Lumix GF3 sports a 12 megapixel four-thirds size Live MOS sensor, 3” TFT... (More) PRESS RELEASE: MyPix2Canvas.com Supports Rehabilitation Through Photography at PDN PhotoPlus Expo 2011 to Build Awareness for RTP and its Mission 17:30 EDT - MyPix2Canvas.com and Rehabilitation Through Photography will also offer PDN PhotoPlus Expo attendees the chance to win a free canvas photo print. Apex, NC (PRWEB) October 20, 2011 -- MyPix2Canvas.com, a photo-to-canvas printing company, will support Rehabilitation Through Photography (RTP) at PDN PhotoPlus Expo 2011 (PhotoPlus) to raise awareness of RTP’s mission to use the experience of photography... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Special Edition LEICA D-LUX 5 Titanium 17:12 EDT - Powerful compact camera with deluxe titanium look Leica Camera AG, Solms, is proud to present a new special edition of the D-Lux line: the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium. The compact camera with its silver-grey look is impressively elegant in design, and the superb workmanship of the materials used further reinforces its refined appearance. Together with the colour-matching leather camera bag the Leica... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Fujifilm establishes subsidiaries in South Korea and Indonesia 14:55 EDT - Aiming at the expansion of the digital camera business in Asia October 20, 2011 -- FUJIFILM Corporation (President and CEO: Shigetaka Komori) will start business operations at new subsidiaries established in South Korea and Indonesia in a drive to accelerate the expansion of the digital camera business in Asia. Fujifilm has a broad lineup in the digital camera business, from entry-class to high-grade... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Nikon launches the free my Picturetown Pad application for iPads and iPhones 11:58 EDT - October 20, 2011 -- Support for playback of data recorded using the new Motion Snapshot function built into Nikon 1 J1 / V1 TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that its free my Picturetown Pad application for iPads and iPhones is available for download from Apple's App Store. The my Picturetown Pad app allows users to enjoy using my Picturetown, Nikon’s online image sharing and... (More) Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone camera review posted! 23:35 EDT - With an 8-megapixel digital camera, the Samsung Galaxy S II makes an interesting choice if you're looking for a phone that can double as a daily-carry digital camera. The Galaxy S II has a pretty good quality 30mm equivalent lens, and a set of options that rivals a dedicated pocket camera when it comes to exposure, white balance, scene settings, and even capturing panoramic... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Leica Camera Gains Strategic Investor in Blackstone 13:09 EDT - ACM Projektentwicklung GmbH will remain the majority shareholder LONDON & SOLMS, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX) and ACM Projektentwicklung GmbH today announced they have agreed a strategic partnership whereby investment funds advised by Blackstone will acquire, indirectly through a holding company, a 44% minority stake in Leica Camera AG (“Leica”), to support... (More) Tuesday, October 18, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Canon Celebrates 50 Million EOS-Series SLR Camera & 70 Million EF Lens Production Milestones 15:48 EDT - LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 18, 2011 -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to announce the achievement of a new Canon camera-manufacturing milestone with the production of the company's 50-millionth EOS-series single-lens reflex (SLR) camera in September 2011. Furthermore, Canon will achieve yet another milestone at the end of this month producing the 70-millionth EF lens. ... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Launches Three PIXMA All-In-One Photo Printers With High-End Printing Features At An Affordable Price 14:26 EDT - Featuring the new FastFront System and Software Upgrades to Easy-PhotoPrint EX and Full HD Movie Print LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 18, 2011 -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced three new PIXMA printers - the MG4120 Wireless1 Photo All-In-One, MG3120 Wireless1 Photo All-In-One and the MG2120 Photo All-In-One (AIO) printers. Combining function, reliability and creativity,... (More) Canon EOS-1D X: New flagship pro SLR unveiled 01:02 EDT - Canon USA Inc. has today unveiled a new flagship professional SLR that, in one stroke, replaces both the 1Ds Mark III and 1D Mark IV: the Canon EOS-1D X. The Canon 1D X includes changes aplenty since the earlier cameras, and looks to offer a pretty impressive feature set overall. Key among its features are a new 18-megapixel full frame CMOS image sensor... (More) Monday, October 17, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Adobe Posts New “Sneak Peek” Videos 16:04 EDT - Photoshop “Unblur” Technology Stuns Crowd at Recent Adobe MAX Event Adobe MAX 2011 -- SAN JOSE, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today posted videos of the technology “sneak peeks” that were showcased recently at the company’s annual MAX user conference in Los Angeles. Included in the videos is the image deblurring technology, demonstrated... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Total Production of NIKKOR Lenses for Nikon SLR Cameras Reaches Sixty-Five Million 13:47 EDT - Steady sales of NIKKOR lenses continue October 17, 2011 -- TOKYO -- Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that total production of NIKKOR interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras reached sixty-five million at the beginning of October 2011. In 1959, Nikon (then Nippon Kogaku K.K.) released its first SLR camera, the Nikon F. At the same time, Nikon also released its first NIKKOR interchangeable... (More) Lens Review: Canon 2x Extender EF III 09:42 EDT - Over on SLRgear.com we conclude our look at Canon's Extender series of teleconverters, with a full review of the 2x Extender EF III. Released at the end of last year, the III series changed the optical configuration, as well as adding autofocus improvements and weather sealing. Did it improve the effect on image quality, too? Find out by reading our full review of the Canon 2x Extender EF III. Friday, October 14, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Tiffen to Showcase Award-Winning Technology at PDN PhotoPlus Expo 17:40 EDT - [prMac.com] Hauppauge, New York - The Tiffen Company, a leading manufacturer and distributor of award-winning accessories for the still imaging, motion picture, and broadcast markets, is pleased to announce its presence at the upcoming PDN PhotoPlus International Conference and Expo at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from October 27 - 29, 2011 (booth 662). Labeled as the hottest... (More) PRESS RELEASE: TAOPIX™ Incorporates Perfectly Clear® To Produce Stunning Images! 14:08 EDT - Perfectly Clear® Automatic Correction available with TAOPIX™ Portfolio enhanced version scheduled for release in Q4 2011. CALGARY, Alberta Canada (1 October, 2011) ---- Not satisfied with your digital picture? Don't discard it -- correct it! Digital images that are underexposed, lack contrast, contain "false" colors or even have an artificial lighting color cast can all be revitalized... (More) PRESS RELEASE: AKVIS MakeUp V.2.0: Portrait Retouching Software. New Effects! 12:04 EDT - AKVIS announces the release of AKVIS MakeUp V.1.0 for Windows and Macintosh. AKVIS MakeUp automatically smoothes small defects on the skin, making it radiant, beautiful, pure and even, as you can see on artistic images. The software is perfect for processing marriage photographs or graduation party photos, or even to add the special touch to your avatar for social networks. Version 2.0 introduces... (More) Thursday, October 13, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Animoto Announces Free October Webinar 15:57 EDT - New hour-long webinar will help photographers interested in “Fusion” New York, NY (October 13, 2011) -- Award-winning online video creation service Animoto announces today a new free webinar on October 20, 2011 for photographers interested in learning more about how to successfully add “Fusion” into their photography business. “Fusion has become a rapidly growing force... (More) Sony NEX-7 lab shots posted! 14:36 EDT - We've just posted our first set of test shots from a production-level Sony NEX-7, straight from the lab! The Sony Alpha NEX-7 is impressive, not only offering a whopping 24.3 megapixel sensor resolution from an Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor, but then somehow managing to include enough power to handle shooting... (More) PRESS RELEASE: NEW MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX 13:32 EDT - MX -- The New Generation of MAGIX Software is Faster, and Even More Powerful. USA, October 11th 2011. MAGIX AG, One of the leading international providers of software, online services, and digital content, has announced the release of Movie Edit Pro MX. MX stands for Media-X-change -- the idea being based around simplified media exchange within MAGIX programs in the MX series. The MX series has... (More) Wednesday, October 12, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: CyberLink Brings a New Dimension to Movie Making, Unveils the World’s Fastest Video Editor for Consumers – PowerDirector 10 15:41 EDT - Intuitive new software offers upgraded TrueVelocity rendering engine, a variety of new special effects and end-to-end 3D editing workflow for video enthusiasts interested in making movies at home TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) today launched a new version of its award-winning PowerDirector video editing software. Designed with a variety of new features that enhance the... (More) Sigma Germany announces SD1 Wood Edition 15:05 EDT - With the holiday season only a couple of months away, Sigma Deutschland GmbH has announced a limited-edition variant of its SD1 digital SLR, marketed as a 'luxurious' Christmas gift for photo enthusiasts. As befits the luxury tag, the Sigma SD1 Wood Edition has a pricetag to match: where the standard SD1 body-only kit lists for around €7,500 (€6,300 street) on the German market, the new variant... (More) Tuesday, October 11, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Nikon’s My Picturetown Service Upgraded To Support Newly Launched Camera Lineup, Including Nikon 1 Advanced Camera System 18:17 EDT - New Version Lets Users Upload, View and Share Motion Snapshot Files Melville, N.Y., October 11, 2011 -- Today, Nikon Inc. announced the release of the latest version of its image sharing and storage service, my Picturetown (www.mypicturetown.com), to include greater sharing and creativity functions that support the advanced features of Nikon’s newest digital camera offerings. On the heels... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Pentax Returns As A 62nd Annual Warren Miller Tour Sponsor 17:19 EDT - "Like There's No Tomorrow" Is World's Largest Action Sports Film DENVER, CO. (October 11, 2011)...Can you hear it? Winter's coming. And, PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION is returning to the role of a national sponsor of the 2011 "Warren Miller's...Like There's No Tomorrow." Celebrating the moments that make up a perfect winter, the film tour opens the evening of October... (More) Sigma SD1: New firmware improves IQ, stability 15:29 EDT - Japan's Sigma Corp. has issued updated firmware for its flagship SD1 camera, the highest-resolution SLR announced to date using a Foveon X3 image sensor. Sigma SD1 version 1.03 makes a number of changes to improve image quality of the SD1. Among the changes, the company notes improved white balance accuracy, along with better evaluative exposure metering,... (More) Canon, Nikon affected by Thai floods 12:15 EDT - Widespread flooding across much of Southeast Asia has left hundreds dead, displaced millions, and caused billions of dollars in damage, with Thailand's Ayutthaya province--home to factories for both Canon and Nikon--particularly hard-hit. Thailand's worst floods in half a century are said by Reuters to have left some 3.4 million acres of farm land underwater, and have damaged or destroyed around 700,000 homes in the country. In Ayutthaya... (More) Monday, October 10, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: PixBuilder Studio: Advanced Photo Editing Program Free of Charge 15:20 EDT - WnSoft company, known for its professional slideshow maker PicturesToExe Deluxe, has announced the release of PixBuilder Studio 2.0. It is a free program for image editing that features many advanced-level functions. PRLog (Press Release) - Oct 04, 2011 - PixBuilder Studio 2.0 was developed as a free image editor that would offer not only basic features, but also professional-level ones. The wide... (More) PRESS RELEASE: SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM announced 14:44 EDT - The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM. This 11.1x high zoom ratio lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function and offers a broad shooting range from wide angle to telephoto. The SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM is the successor to the SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3... (More) Lens Review: Canon 1.4x Extender EF III 13:14 EDT - Over on SLRgear.com we continue our look at Canon's Extender series of teleconverters, with a full review of the 1.4x Extender EF III. Released at the end of last year, the III series changed the optical configuration but not the overall size and weight. Did it improve the effect on image quality, too? Find out by reading our full review of the Canon 1.4x Extender EF III. PRESS RELEASE: Slideshow+ for iPhone Released Free for a Limited Time 13:07 EDT - Socusoft Studio has upgraded its iPhone application Photo Slideshow Director to version 1.1 and renamed it as Slideshow+. It is now available for free on the iTunes app store for a limited time. PRLog (Press Release) - Oct 10, 2011 - Socusoft Studio has upgraded its iPhone application Photo Slideshow Director to version 1.1 and renamed it as Slideshow+. It is now available for free on the iTunes... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Fujifilm Announces Pricing And Availability For The New Premium Compact Fujifilm X10 Digital Camera 11:58 EDT - Valhalla, N.Y., October 7, 2011 -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation said today that the all new premium compact FUJIFILM X10 digital camera first announced on September 1, 2011, will have a retail price of $599.95 and will be available in early November. Building on the tremendous success of the sophisticated FUJIFILM X100 digital camera, the new premium compact FUJIFILM X10 is the latest addition... (More) Friday, October 7, 2011 Lensrentals offers in-depth look at lens, camera variance 17:11 EDT - When it comes to the ability to spot variations in SLR and system camera lenses and bodies, our friends over at Lensrentals.com are in a rather unique position. As part of their business, Lensrentals carry quite a selection of interchangeable-lens camera bodies and lenses from various manufacturers, and they don't just stock a few copies of each item. It's a... (More) Thursday, October 6, 2011 Pentax WG-1 GPS review posted! 17:21 EDT - If you're looking for a digital camera that captures not just the shots of your last adventure, but also the coordinates of each shot, the Pentax WG-1 has what it takes. And it'll withstand most of the rigors of adventure, including water, dust, cold, and shock; even the crushing pressure found in a backpack or back pocket. What we wanted to know was whether the image... (More) Lens Review: Canon 2x Extender EF II 15:29 EDT - We reviewed the 1.4x Extender EF II on Monday, and we're following that up today with our review of the 2x Extender EF II. The 2x Extender has been around since 2001, and has already been superceded by version III, but you can still purchase the version II. Click here to read our full review of the Canon 2x Extender EF II. Panasonic G3, GF2, GF3: Power Zoom firmware updates 14:30 EDT - Panasonic Corp. yesterday released updated firmware for three of its Lumix G Micro system cameras--the Panasonic G3, GF2, and GF3--which adds support for its new Power Zoom lens models. Announced in late August, the Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. and LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. are the company's first Power Zoom lenses, and... (More) PRESS RELEASE: 2012 DIMA Innovative Digital Product Award and 2012 DIMA Vision Award entries open 14:04 EDT - JACKSON, Mich. -- The Digital Imaging Marketing Association® (DIMA®) is calling for “hot” imaging product entries for its 15th DIMA Innovative Digital Product Awards. This “Best in Show” award is given to technologically innovative or first-of-their-kind imaging products or services. To be eligible, companies must exhibit their product at PMA@CES 2012 or the 2012 International... (More) Wednesday, October 5, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Toshiba Introduces Trio of Feature-Packed Traditional Style Camcorders 15:28 EDT - CAMILEO X416, X400 and X200 Camcorders Offer Advanced Technologies at Great Value IRVINE, Calif., Oct 04, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced a trio of 1920x1080p Full HD CAMILEO(R) camcorders -- the X200, X400 and X416. Starting at $229 MSRP(1), these value and feature-packed handheld camcorders... (More) PRESS RELEASE: News Flash: Updates for HDR Efex Pro and Silver Efex Pro 2 Released 15:08 EDT - Nik Software today released minor compatibility and bug-fix updates to two of its popular digital photographic filter products, HDR Efex Pro™ and Silver Efex Pro™ 2. These updates are free to current owners and are available now from the Nik Software website by visiting www.niksoftware.com/download. HDR Efex Pro -- 1.2001 Macintosh only. Fixes include: Lion compatibility Silver... (More) Fujifilm Japan announces 2012 mirrorless plans, shows long-zoom prototype 14:47 EDT - At a press conference held today in Tokyo, Japan, Fujifilm Corp. provided further details on its upcoming, retro-styled X10 compact camera, as well as offering the first solid details on its plans to enter the mirrorless camera market. The company also showed a mockup of a planned long-zoom camera dubbed the Fujifilm X-S1. Rumors of a compact system camera launch from Fujifilm first appeared back in early July, after an interview with the head of the company's camera division published by press agency Reuters. Takeshi Higuchi... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Rollei Flexipod 300: A tripod for all surfaces. 13:54 EDT - Hamburg, 05. October 2011 -- Just in time for IFA 2011 in Berlin, Rollei presents the new Flexipod 300 with smartphone adapter (also suitable for the iPhone 3GS* and iPhone 4*) — a tripod which, thanks to its size and stability, is also suitable for SLR cameras. The Flexipod 300 has numerous possible uses and impresses with its compact size (approx. 285 x 50 x 50 mm) and universal practicality.... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Nikon Continues To Help Emerging Photographers Gain Valuable Career Experience At Barnstorm XXIV 13:29 EDT - Nikon Sponsors the 24th Eddie Adams Workshop to Support 100 of the World’s Most Promising Young Photojournalists JEFFERSONVILLE, N.Y. (Oct. 5, 2011) - From October 7-10, Nikon will sponsor 100 of the world’s most promising and talented young photojournalists in upstate New York for the 24th Annual Eddie Adams Workshop, also known as “Barnstorm.” As in years past, renowned... (More) PRESS RELEASE: onOne Software Announces Photo Essentials 4 for Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 12:58 EDT - New version offers twice as many one-click photo effects, edges, frames and adornments and extends the capabilities of Photoshop Elements Portland, OR-- October 5, 2011 -- onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of innovative, time-saving solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced a new version of Photo Essentials for Adobe® Photoshop® Elements. onOne... (More) Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Apple iPhone 4S brings new imaging features 18:01 EDT - Cupertino, CA-based Apple Inc. has today announced its latest iPhone-series smartphone, and it's not the much-rumored iPhone 5, but instead a more modest update to the existing model dubbed the iPhone 4S. Physically, the Apple iPhone 4S is very similar to the preceding iPhone 4. The exterior design is pretty-much unchanged, with the same 3.5-inch, 960 x 640 pixel touchscreen, exactly the same chassis dimensions,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Apple to Launch iCloud on October 12 16:27 EDT - Breakthrough Set of Free Cloud Services Includes iTunes in the Cloud, Photo Stream & Documents in the Cloud CUPERTINO, California―October 4, 2011―Apple® today announced that iCloud®, a breakthrough set of free cloud services, including iTunes® in the Cloud, Photo Stream and Documents in the Cloud, that work seamlessly with your iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Animoto Video Creation Service Now Smarter, Easier And Faster With New Creation Flow 14:38 EDT - --Adds "Vintage" Video Style for Even More Choices to Create Amazing Videos -- New York City, October 4, 2011 - Animoto, the maker of the innovative and award-winning online video creation service, today announced an all-new, smarter video creation flow that makes it even easier to quickly produce pro-quality videos from photos, video clips and music. The company also added a new video... (More) PRESS RELEASE: X-Rite Announces Free October Webinars 14:25 EDT - Online educational tutorials provide photographers with basic information, insights, and tips to achieve color control, consistency and creativity in their workflow Elmsford, NY -- October 4, 2011-- X-Rite Photo Marketing announces its schedule of October Webinars that have been developed to address specific color management topics and are designed to appeal to both professional and serious amateur... (More) Monday, October 3, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Adobe Touch Apps Redefine Creative Software 17:57 EDT - Six New Tablet Apps Kick-Start Major Company Initiative: Adobe Creative Cloud October 03, 2011 12:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time -- LOS ANGELES -- (EON: Enhanced Online News) -- At its MAX 2011 technology conference, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Touch Apps, a family of six, intuitive touch screen applications, designed for Android tablets and Apple iPad that enable... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Limited Edition KODAK EASYSHARE C1530 Camera Bundle Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness 16:13 EDT - Kodak to donate proceeds from every camera sold to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Rochester, NY, October 03 -- Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK) today announced the launch of the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Bundle (C1530), Susan G. Komen Edition, a one-of-a-kind camera bundle from Kodak that will feature a slim camera case, 4GB memory card and wrist strap with pink ribbons. Kodak will directly support... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Adobe Unveils Creative Cloud 15:38 EDT - Company Radically Re-imagines Creative Software LOS ANGELES — Oct. 3, 2011 — At its MAX 2011 technology conference, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Creative Cloud, a major new initiative from the company that radically redefines the content creation process. Adobe Creative Cloud will become the focal point for creativity, where millions can access desktop... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Shutterfly Launches Storytelling Destination and Introduces New Styles 12:56 EDT - Partners with Leading Storytellers and Photographers to Offer Inspiration and Drive Photo Book Creation REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Shutterfly, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFLY), a leading Internet-based social expression and personal publishing service, today announced its new online Storytelling destination and 30 new photo book designs, to meet the continued consumer demand to find more creative... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Tenba Expands Popular Discovery Collection 12:17 EDT - New Top Load and Messenger bags are lightweight and built for all-day carrying comfort Elmsford NY -- October 3, 2011-- Leading the way in carrying solutions for over 30 years, Tenba announces another expansion of its popular Discovery collection of lightweight professional-level camera bags. Tenba has added the new Top Load and Photo/Laptop Messenger bags to further broaden a product line that has... (More) PRESS RELEASE: New JVC Video/Still Hybrid Camera Offers Pro-Level Performance and Features 11:32 EDT - WAYNE, NJ, October 3, 2011 -- JVC today announced a new digital camera that uses a new high speed imaging engine to shoot both high quality digital still images and stunning Full HD video. The JVC GC-PX10 is a true hybrid camera that shoots 12 megapixel stills and Full HD 1920 x 1080/60p video. In addition, it offers such professional-level capabilities as 60 shots per second still image shooting,... (More) Lens Review: Canon 1.4x Extender EF II 10:22 EDT - At SLRgear.com we get this question a lot: what effect does a teleconverter have on image quality? We've wanted to run this test for a while now, and thanks to our friends at LensRentals.com, we have tested the Canon 1.4x Extender EF II on the 200mm f/2.8L II USM. Over the next few weeks we'll also be rolling out tests of the 2.0x Extender EF II, as well as the version III Extenders. For today however, click here to read our full review of the 1.4x EF II Extender. Saturday, October 1, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Ricoh Establishes Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd. 15:01 EDT - Tokyo, October 1, 2011--Ricoh Company, Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Kondo; hereinafter referred to as "Ricoh") announces the establishment of PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. as its wholly owned subsidiary on October 1, 2011. Earlier, HOYA Corporation (President & CEO: Hiroshi Suzuki; hereinafter referred to as "HOYA") transferred the PENTAX Imaging Systems Business... (More) Return to: Current News Archive Index