| Friday, February 26, 2010 |
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Canon T1i: new firmware available
15:58 EST - Canon USA Inc. has released updated firmware for its EOS Rebel T1i digital SLR, known in some markets as the EOS 500D.
Available immediately in the USA and globally, the new Canon T1i firmware is said to improve the reliability of live-view shooting. It also corrects some issues with incorrect indications in the English,...
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Canon issues a raft of software updates
14:47 EST - Canon USA Inc. has today issued a wide variety of software updates, both for its digital SLRs and for its compact digital cameras.
The precise selection of updates varies by camera model and operating system, but includes the company's Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, WFT Utility, Picture Style Editor and Original Data...
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| Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
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Imaging-Resource Interview: Masashi Imamura and Naruhiko Odashima, Sony
10:06 EST - Imaging Resource Publisher Dave Etchells and Senior Editor Shawn Barnett interviewed top Sony executives at PMA 2010. Responding to IR's questions were Senior Vice President and Corporate Executive Masashi 'Tiger' Imamura, and General Manager of Imaging Product Planning Naruhiko Odashima. Read the interview below to learn why back-illuminated sensor technology may make less of a difference in SLRs...
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Imaging Resource Interview: David Lee and Steve Heiner, Nikon
9:35 EST - Imaging Resource Publisher Dave Etchells and Senior Editor Shawn Barnett interviewed David Lee, Senior Vice President of Nikon Inc., and Steve Heiner, Senior Technical Manager, Nikon Inc. at PMA 2010. Read the interview to find out whether Nikon's interested in the mirrorless-interchangeable-lens market, how the Aston Kutcher campaign has done for the company, and why Nikkor optical quality has taken...
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| Wednesday, February 24, 2010 |
Pentax X90: Even longer-zoom refresh of the Optio X80
17:00 EST - Just a day after the annual PMA show is over, Pentax has unveiled a refreshed version of its previous Optio X70 digital camera with an even more powerful zoom lens - the Pentax Optio X90.
The Pentax X90 has the same generous 26mm wide angle as its predecessor, but the zoom now reaches out a full 26x to a whopping 676mm telephoto. As you'd expect, the Pentax X90 also offers stabilization...
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Pentax W90: Rugged camera will survive even more punishment
17:00 EST - In its second post-PMA show announcement, Pentax has unveiled a refreshed version of its previous Optio W80 digital camera with an even more rugged body - the Pentax Optio W90.
The Pentax W90 can be submerged at depths of up to 20 feet for as long as two hours, and is also dustproof, designed to withstand a drop from four feet, and functions in temperatures as low as 14 degrees...
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Ricoh: Two new camera modules for GXR body
13:59 EST - Japan's Ricoh Co. Ltd. has announced the development of two new camera modules for its unusual Ricoh GXR camera system, which features interchangeable lens / sensor / image processor combinations that slot onto the front of the GXR camera body.
The GXR body itself consists of only the LCD display, a flash strobe and hot shoe, microphone and speaker, secondary image processor, miscellaneous connectivity, battery and flash slots, plus the various...
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Imaging Resource Interview: John Knaur and Peter Ewen, Olympus
10:58 EST - Dave Etchells and Shawn Barnett caught up with John D. Knaur, Senior Manager, Digital SLR and Peter Ewen, Director, Product Marketing, Digital SLR, both of Olympus Imaging America Inc. to have a chat about Olympus, the state of Micro Four Thirds, and what implications the growing competition from Samsung, Panasonic, and now Sony might have on the fledgling market for small SLD cameras. Dave Etchells...
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| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 |
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Imaging Resource Interview: Kazuto Yamaki, Chief Operating Officer, Sigma
12:24 EST - At PMA 2010, IR publisher Dave Etchells and Senior Editor Shawn Barnett had a chance to sit down with Kazuto Yamaki, Chief Operating Officer of Sigma Corp., one of the world's largest manufacturers of accessory lenses for SLRs. Yamaki-san has an unusual perspective on the photo industry in general and the lens business in particular, having been involved in the management of Sigma for 17 years now....
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| Monday, February 22, 2010 |
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Imaging Resource Interview: Ned Bunnell, President, Pentax Imaging
11:35 EST - A stalwart of the photography industry, Pentax has a long-standing reputation for quality optics and solidly-built camera bodies at affordable prices. (How many hundreds of thousands of photographers of a certain age cut their teeth on a Pentax K1000?) After an initially rocky transition to the digital era, Pentax has recently made great strides with their K-7 and K-x SLR models, and their 2010 digicam...
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PRESS RELEASE: Epson P-7000 Multimedia Photo Viewer Helps Document Explorer Richard Wiese’s Kilimanjaro Climb
21:49 EST - LONG BEACH, Calif. – Feb. 23, 2010 – “It was one of the most magical moments I’ve ever had leading a group up the summit,” said famed explorer Richard Wiese, on reaching the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Preserving the incomparable experiences of his many worldwide adventures is why Wiese never goes on an expedition without his Epson P-7000 Multimedia Photo Viewer. An essential... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Introduces Three New imagePROGRAF Large Format Printers
21:36 EST - Latest Models Feature New LUCIA EX Ink Set, Improved Quality and Performance LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 22, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and advanced office solutions, today answers the increasing demand for large format prints in the photographic, proofing and graphic arts market with the introduction of three new imagePROGRAF large format models - the 44-inch imagePROGRAF... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Hydrophobia® 70-200 Rain Cover Named Winner 2010 DIMA Award
21:06 EST - 2/22/2010 - The Hydrophobia® 70-200 rain cover was just named a winner of the 2010 DIMA Innovative Digital Product Awared by the Digital Marketing Association. DIMA Innovative Digital Product Awards recognize products or services utilizing new technologies and/or applications that make the product either distinct or the first of its kind. The new rain cover comes in two models: the Hydrophobia®... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Flixtime: Transforming web users into video producers
20:40 EST - NEW YORK, NY, February 22, 2010 – Flixtime debuts a free site where users create custom, production-quality videos. Anyone with images, videos, and text can use Flixtime’s software to create, share, and download free 60-second videos on www.flixtime.com. Nearly two years in the making, Flixtime launches worldwide February 22, 2010. Users create high-resolution videos on www.flixtime.com... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Brian Wood elected president of PMA
18:50 EST - ANAHEIM, Calif. – PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations elected 2010-2011 officers at the Official Business Session today of the PMA 2010 International Convention and Trade Show at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif. PMA elected Brian Wood, PhotoVision, Salem, Ore., as its new president. Wood’s advancement from president-elect was automatic under the PMA®... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: DIMA elects new officers; Phil Gresham elected president
18:47 EST - ANAHEIM, Calif. – Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA), a member association of PMA, elected 2010-2011 officers at the 2010 DIMA Official Business Luncheon today at the annual conference in the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif. The officers elected are President Phil Gresham, Fotofast, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; President-Elect Lee Varis, Varis PhotoMedia, Los Angeles,... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: PSPA elects new officers; Mark Schoenrock elected president
18:44 EST - JACKSON, Mich. – Professional School Photographers Association International (PSPA), a PMA member association elected 2010-2011officers at the PSPA 2010 Official Business Session today at its annual convention in the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif. The officers are President, Mark Schoenrock, Lifetouch National School Studios, Eden Prairie, Minn.; President-elect, Bill Glover, Strawbridge... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Turn 4”x6” Prints into Beautiful Keepsakes
18:21 EST - Do-It-Yourself MyBook Collection Photobook Kit for Retailers and Home PMA2010, Anaheim, California, February 18, 2010 – Turn your 4”x6” prints into an attractive “go anywhere” keepsake that slips neatly into a lady’s handbag. At PMA, Unibind is introducing 18 new designs to its popular MyBook Collection, a complete photobook kit that holds up to 10 4”x6”... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Unibind System Makes 400 Perfect Photo-Wrap Hardcovers an Hour
18:20 EST - Automated Casemaker Machine Simplifies Implant Memory Book Production PMA2010, Anaheim, California, February 18, 2010 – We have all heard the old adage: You can’t tell a book by its cover. But if the cover of a precious memory book is not made to the highest standards, the customer may never be satisfied. The automatic Casemaker 750A from Unibind not only let’s you personalize hardcovers... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Assemble and Finish Up To 400 Bound Books an Hour
18:17 EST - Semi-Automatic Machine Crimps, Binds, Cases-In, and cools in One Combined Operation PMA2010, Anaheim, California, February 18, 2010 – Achieving a “professional” look with every hardcover book you make has become routine with the new semi-automatic operator loads the covers and the book blocks – up to 10 at once – the machine takes over to produce perfectly bound books.... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: 2010 DIMA Photo Kiosk Shoot-Out winners announced
17:22 EST - ANAHEIM, Calif. – With 17 photo kiosks, the seventh annual DIMA® Photo Kiosk Shoot-Out was held on Saturday, Feb. 19, at PMA 2010. Eight winners were named from four different categories by two different panels of judges, consisting of self-service experts and consumers. The four categories were: Digital Order Station Instant Print Kiosk Software Only Multifunction Photo Kiosk... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: PIEA elects officers; Marcia Rubenstein now president
16:04 EST - JACKSON, Mich. – Photo Imaging Education Association (PIEA), a PMA member association, announces Marcia Rubenstein, Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara, Calif., assumed office as PIEA president, succeeding Carole Lichty-Smith, Cincinnati Country Day School, Cincinnati, Ohio, who moved to the post of past president. Jason Leath, Rye Country Day School, New Rochelle, N.Y., was elected... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Lensbaby® Celebrates 6th Birthday at PMA 2010
13:37 EST - Photographers at PMA and everywhere can enter to win a Lensbaby Composer, six Lensbaby Optics, and a treasure trove of other photo-related gifts Portland, OR (February 22, 2010) PMA Booth #1133 – Lensbaby turns six on February 22nd during PMA 2010 and in honor of the occasion, PMA attendees are invited to come by the Lensbaby PMA booth at 1 p.m. that day to help Lensbaby celebrate its birthday.... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: SanDisk Ships Its Highest Capacity SD Card Ever
11:27 EST - SanDisk's Highest Capacity SD Card Offers Increased Storage, Ideal for Extended HD Video Recording Milpitas, Calif., February 22, 2010 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, today announced that it has begun shipping the 64 gigabyte (GB)1 SanDisk Ultra® SDXC™ card, the company's highest capacity SD™ card ever. With its 64GB capacity, up to 15MB/sec... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Phase One Releases Capture One 5.1
04:00 EST - Powerful New Image Editing Tools and a Value-Packed Basic Version COPENHAGEN, February 22, 2010— Phase One today released Capture One 5.1, the powerful raw conversion, workflow and image editing application. The basic version now features both a simplified workspace and ‘pro’ image-editing options; Capture One 5.1 PRO comes with new tools for advanced noise reduction and image editing... (More) |
| Sunday, February 21, 2010 |
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Pentax announces limited edition silver K-7
22:04 EST - Hoya Corp. has today announced a rather handsome-looking special limited-edition version of its Pentax K-7 prosumer single-lens reflex digital camera.
The Pentax K-7 Limited Silver takes the existing K-7 body, and replaces several of the black body panels with silver-finished panels. These include the top and bottom panels, plus the upper surface of...
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Casio Z35, S7: Two new entry-level compacts
19:55 EST - Casio has introduced two new digital cameras for this year's PMA show, both entry-level units with affordable pricing.
The Casio S7 and Casio Z35 are closely related, sharing the same lens, and similar image sensors as well as much of their firmware functionality. Although their 1/2.3-inch sensors do differ, both cameras...
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PRESS RELEASE: Sony Highlights Alpha Concept Models And Other New Digital Imaging Products At PMA 2010
12:40 EST - ANAHEIM, CALIF. (PMA #2220), Feb. 21, 2010 – Sony is exhibiting an array of innovative digital imaging products at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) 2010 International Convention, including a concept model of the new compact ? (alpha) DSLR camera system that employs an Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor, which provides full AVCHD video capability. New concept ? products being shown include... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Sony Offers New Digital Imaging Accessories That Make Getting The Best Shot Under Water A Snap
12:39 EST - ANAHEIM, Calif. (PMA #2220), Feb. 21, 2010 – From taking photos of sea turtles just beneath the water’s surface to recording your first dive down to a beautiful coral reef, the new additions to Sony’s line of Cyber-shot® camera and Handycam® camcorder accessories ensure that you’re always ready to capture special underwater moments. Cyber-shot Fashion and Function... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Sony To Showcase Full Line Of Retail And Professional Photofinishing Products At PMA 2010
12:38 EST - ANAHEIM, Calif. (PMA Booth # 2220), Feb. 21, 2010 – Sony is displaying its growing family of retail and professional digital photofinishing solutions at the 2010 Photo Marketing Association Expo. Sony’s diverse product line now offers more features designed to meet the expanding digital photo printing needs of retailers and event photographers in a range of professional applications. ... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Perfectly Clear® iPhone Wins 2010 DIMA Vision Award As Distinct App Utilizing Leading Technology for Image Correction
12:38 EST - Fine-Tuning of Photos by Adjusting a Few Powerful Sliders and Presets Is Automatic, Quick and Fun ANAHEIM, Calif. (21 February, 2010) –– Athentech Imaging Inc.’s Perfectly Clear® iPhone – a powerful new application of the company’s world-renowned image-correction technology unveiled last fall – has received the 2010 DIMA Vision Award as one of 2010’s... (More) |
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Sigma SD15: Further specifications revealed
03:40 EST - Rounding out its pre-PMA announcements, Sigma has offered significantly more information on its upcoming SD15 digital SLR.
First announced in September 2008 at the Photokina tradeshow, the Sigma SD15 is a direct successor to the now rather long-in-the-tooth SD14 model, which first shipped in March 2007. The Sigma SD15's...
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Sigma DP2s: Faster AF for the 41mm Foveon compact
03:24 EST - Sigma has today unveiled its new DP2s digital camera, a relatively minor update to the existing DP2 model which launched in September 2008.
Like its predecessor, the Sigma DP2s is based aorund a near-APS-C sized Foveon image sensor, which yields a final image size of 4.7 megapixels. The DP2s' 41mm-equivalent lens has a maximum aperture of...
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Sigma DP1x: 28mm Foveon compact gets a refresh
03:07 EST - As the PMA show kicks off in Anaheim, California, Sigma has announced a refresh of its DP1 compact camera in the form of the Sigma DP1x.
The DP1x retains the DP1's near-APS-C sized image sensor, which yields a final image size of 4.7 megapixels. The lens featured in the DP1x is also identical to that of its predecessor, being a fixed...
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PRESS RELEASE: SIGMA 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM announced
02:42 EST - The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM. This large aperture medium telephoto lens optimized for use with digital SLR cameras features a focal length of 85mm, ensuring a natural perspective. The large aperture of F1.4 is especially ideal for portrait and low light photography. When used on digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor, the lens effectively... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: SIGMA APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM announced
02:26 EST - The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma APO 70-200 F2.8 EX DG OS HSM. This large aperture telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s original Optical Stabilizer function. The lens covers a medium telephoto range of focal lengths from 70mm to 200mm and has a large maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range. The OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the use... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: SIGMA APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM announced
02:19 EST - The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM. This is a 10x high zoom ratio ultra telephoto zoom lens incorporating Sigma’s original Optical Stabilizer function. This lens covers a wide range of focal lengths from 50mm to 500mm ultra telephoto. The OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: SIGMA 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM announced
02:06 EST - The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM. This large aperture standard zoom lens is designed for digital SLR cameras and incorporates Sigma’s efficient OS function. It is a compact lens with an overall length of just 91.8mm (3.6”). This lens covers a focal length from 17mm wide angle and offers a large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: SIGMA 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM announced
01:59 EST - The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM. This is the first ultra wide zoom lens with a minimum focal length of 8mm, designed specifically for APS-C size image sensors. This lens has an equivalent angle of view of a 12-24mm lens when used on digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor. The wide-angle of view from 121.2 degrees* produces striking images... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: New optical glass FLD (“F” Low Dispersion)
01:15 EST - The Sigma Corporation (COO: Kazuto Yamaki, Kawasaki-Shi, Kanagawa) is pleased to announce that FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass, which has a performance equal to fluorite glass, has been adopted and used in our new high performance lenses. FLD glass is the highest level low dispersion glass available with extremely high light transmission. This optical glass has a performance equal to fluorite... (More) |
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 |
Samsung TL500 has f/1.8 lens, enthusiast-friendly specs
15:00 EST - Samsung has today unveiled its new TL500 digital camera, with an impressive looking 3x zoom lens offering both a very generous wide angle and bright maximum aperture.
The Samsung TL500 is the company's latest offering aimed at enthusiasts and advanced amateurs, and its lens is clearly the hook intended to draw interest to the camera. With Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan...
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Samsung TL350: Speedy 10mpix 5x zoom compact
15:00 EST - Samsung has today announced its TL350 digital camera, a compact model with ten megapixel resolution.
The Samsung TL350 features an optically stabilized, Schneider Kreuznach branded 5x optical zoom lens with a generous 24mm wide angle. The standout feature of the TL350 has to be its speed, though. The...
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Samsung SL605 and AQ100: two new durable compacts
15:00 EST - Alongside the enthusiast-class TL350 and TL500 models, Samsung has today unveiled its SL605 and AQ100 compacts, aimed at outdoors types and hitting a more affordable price point.
The Samsung SL605 and AQ100 have rather differing degrees of protection against their shooting environment, matching their price tags. For $130, the Samsung SL605 is rubberized in several points so as...
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PRESS RELEASE: Samsung Unveils Five New NX Lenses
15:00 EST - The NX10’s Innovation Continues, With the Launch of Five New Lenses Anaheim, CA (February 20, 2010) – Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award‑winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced several new additions to its groundbreaking NX system lens technology, to be released throughout 2010. The original line up of a standard zoom (18-55mm OIS /... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: New Samsung Ultra-Compact Camcorders Make It Easy To Capture And Share High-Definition Video
15:00 EST - HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 Offer Full HD Video, Built-in USB and HDMI Connectivity Anaheim, CA (February 20, 2010) - Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today extended its family of ultra-compact camcorders with the introduction of two new models, the HMX-U20 and the HMX-U15. Building on the success of the Samsung HMX-U10, the new HMX-U20... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Samsung Receives Two 2010 DIMA Innovative Digital Product Awards
15:00 EST - NX10 and DualView TL210 Recognized for First-Class Innovation and Advanced Features Anaheim, CA (February 20, 2010) – Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, is proud to announce that its innovative NX10 and DualView TL210 have each received a 2010 Innovative Digital Product Award from Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA).... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Fujifilm Wins Three DIMA 2010 Innovative Digital Product Awards
15:00 EST - FinePix HS10, F80EXR and Z700EXR Digital Cameras Recognized Valhalla, N.Y., February 20, 2010 – Fujifilm North America Corporation today announced that the Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA) has named three Fujifilm FinePix digital cameras DIMA 2010 Innovative Digital Product Award winners. Today’s announcement was made at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) trade show and... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Delkin Devices Announces Over a Dozen New Products at PMA and is Honored with Two New DIMA Awards
15:00 EST - Poway, Calif., February 20, 2010 – Today Delkin Devices debuts over a dozen new products at PMA 2010, and snags two more DIMA awards to add to their impressive collection of six in the past four years. This year’s awards were given to the Fat Gecko Gator Mount™, a new addition to the already decorated Fat Gecko Camera Mount family, with a second going to the Jellyfish Floating Waterproof... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Delkin’s Gator Mount™ Clamps down on the Imaging Revolution with a 2010 DIMA Award
15:00 EST - Poway, Calif., February 20th, 2010 - Delkin Devices, Inc. today adds another Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA) Award to their line of Fat Gecko Camera Mounts. The Fat Gecko Gator Mount is a revolutionary new camera mounting device used to hold a camera in place while clamped to almost any object. With a universal ¼” tripod thread, a vise-like grip and a three inch ‘mouth’,... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Delkin Announces the Toughest CF Card Ever Built, CombatFlash™
15:00 EST - Poway, Calif., February 20, 2010 - Delkin Devices, Inc. launches CombatFlash, a new line of ruggedized, waterproof and exceedingly fast CompactFlash memory cards. CombatFlash memory is built tough to excel in situations and environments that exceed a normal memory card’s durability and performance. Each US manufactured card is subjected to rigorous quality testing, then put through a patent... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Jellyfish Brings Home Delkin’s 6th Imaging Innovation Award in Four Years
15:00 EST - Poway, Calif., February 20th, 2010 – Today the Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA) honored Delkin Devices with their sixth innovation award in only four years, this time for a unique floating waterproof accessory kit called the Jellyfish. The Delkin Jellyfish is the first uniquely versatile, protective waterproof flotation accessory designed to accompany and protect ruggedized waterproof... (More) |
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Pasini Reports: Adobe, NAPP Celebrate 20 Years of Photoshop
02:07 EST - We shot the event from the cheap seats with a Sony HX5V.
The fog could not obscure the significance of the twentieth anniversary of Adobe Photoshop's first release. As National Association of Photograph Professionals President Scott Kelby observed, the software...
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| Friday, February 19, 2010 |
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HP: Five new digicams, three flash camcorders
18:26 EST - Hewlett Packard has today returned to the digital camera market after an absence of several years since ceasing production at the end of 2007.
In the runup to the Photo Marketing Association tradeshow, HP has unveiled five new entry-level digital camera models, ranging from around $100 to $150 in price. The HP CW450, CW450t, SW450 and PW460t...
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PRESS RELEASE: Canon's Flagship EOS-1D Mark IV DSLR Camera Captures Its First Major Sporting Event: Super Bowl XLIV
18:26 EST - LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 19, 2010 – The excitement of Super Bowl XLIV was viewed by millions, making it the most watched program in American television history[i]. Several professional photographers captured every moment of the action using Canon’s latest professional digital SLR camera, the EOS-1D Mark IV. With initial camera shipments beginning less than 6 weeks before the game,... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: HP Expands Retail Publishing Portfolio to Help Retailers Take Advantage of $73 Billion Market Opportunity
12:52 EST - Company sees 300 percent growth of global retail publishing footprint in 2010 PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 18, 2010 - HP today announced the expansion of its extensive retail publishing portfolio with new partners and solutions designed to help retailers profitably grow their in-store photo offerings and capitalize on the projected $73 billion retail photo opportunity.(1) At the upcoming PMA tradeshow... (More) |
Adobe celebrates Photoshop's 20th anniversary
03:35 EST - Twenty years ago today, Adobe Systems Inc. shipped its very first version of an application that would go on to become almost a verb in its own right - Photoshop.
Marking the anniversary, Adobe has released an interview with the original Photoshop team - John Knoll, Thomas Knoll, Russell Brown and Steve Guttman - that tells the story of how Photoshop came to be,...
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Pentax K-7: New firmware extends lens correction and more
03:03 EST - Pentax has released an updated firmware version for its flagship K-7 digital SLR on various of its worldwide sites.
US owners can obtain the Pentax K-7 v1.03 firmware from the Downloads and Literature section of Pentax Imaging Co.'s website, while customers in other markets will find the firmware or contact information...
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Bibble 5.02 update extends Raw support, adds soft proofing
02:32 EST - Just three weeks after the release of its first incremental update to its freshly overhauled RAW file converter, Bibble Labs has unveiled another update that adds further Raw file support and another new feature.
Bibble 5 Pro first debuted at the end of December, and last month's update added or improved support for a variety of camera and lens models, as well as debuting a new black / gray / white point tool....
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| Thursday, February 18, 2010 |
PRESS RELEASE: Smith Micro Software Launches Muvee Reveal - The Easiest Way To Make Professional-Looking Home Movies
21:11 EST - Professionals and Beginners Can Put their Own Creative Stamp on Home Movies With an Intuitive Program that Easily Combines Photos, Videos and User-Selected Music ALISO VIEJO, CA – February 18, 2010 – Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) Productivity and Graphics Group, today announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with muvee to distribute the award-winning video editing... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Joby to Unveil Two New Photography Products at PMA
21:06 EST - Joby highlights commitment to the photo market; announces Gorillapod Magnetic and Ballhead X SAN FRANCISCO, CA – February 18, 2010 – Joby, Inc., the world renowned designer of the Gorillapod™ flexible camera tripod, is pleased to introduce two new additions to the Gorillapod family of products at this year’s Photo Marketing Association International tradeshow, February 21-23... (More) |
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onOne releases software updates (UPDATED)
20:16 EST - onOne Software has today released updates for its Plug-In Suite and Essentials bundles, as well as for Mask Pro 4, PhotoTune 3 and PhotoTools 2.
Both PhotoTune 3.0.1 and PhotoTools 2.5.1 improve compatibility with ATI video cards on Windows PCs, although the onOne blog notes that memory errors are still possible with PhotoTune under 32-bit Windows)....
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PRESS RELEASE: Photography Business: PicScout and PhotoShelter Partner To& Assure that Every Photographer's Image Gets Its Credit
19:29 EST - Partnership gives photographers access to PicScout technology; provides a clear path to license PhotoShelter images no matter where they reside online New York, NY and Silicon Valley, Calif. - February 18, 2010 - PicScout, the worldwide standard for image credit, information, and commerce, and PhotoShelter, the leader in websites and online tools for serious photographers, today announced a partnership... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Beautiful, easy-to-use digital photo frames by Sony
17:28 EST - See a clearer picture with new S-Frame Beautiful, easy-to-use digital photo frames by Sony TruBlack technology for rich, high-contrast images and low screen reflections (S-Frame X85/X95) 2GB internal memory stores up to 4000 images* (X85/X95) Generous choice of slideshow, clock and calendar modes Personalise your frame with exchangeable coloured bezels (E75, E73) Easy picture sort... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Energizer Broadens Partnerships With Leading Consumer Technology OEMs at PMA International Convention and Trade Show
15:30 EST - Energizer® Ultimate Lithium Battery Endorsed by Nikon and Pentax As Digital Camera Recommended Replacement Battery February 18, 2010 (Anaheim, Calif.) — Showcasing the technology behind Energizer® Ultimate Lithium batteries at the 86th annual PMA (Photo Marketing Association) International Convention and Trade Show, Energizer is solidifying its relationship with Nikon and Pentax and... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: iTunes App Store Features Imikimi Digital Photo Framing App
14:33 EST - The Imikimi photo-framing app is currently featured on the Apple iTunes App Store and is ranked as a top-100 app in the United States after just two months. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) February 16, 2010 -- Unique photo framing and social networking features of the Imikimi Photo Frame App have found popularity on the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch. Introduced in December of 2009, the application is featured... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: HP Boosts Quality and Value of Graphic Arts Photo Printing
14:15 EST - HP Indigo photo printing technology gains 45-year permanence rating PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 18, 2010 – HP today introduced two digital press solutions with capabilities that improve photo printing quality and color consistency. The company also announced that output for HP Indigo presses has received a Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR) Display Permanence rating of approximately 45 years, the... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Fujifilm Launches Initiative To Help Retailers Increase Profitability
13:59 EST - Fujifilm Business Builders Program Offers Insight to Help Businesses Capitalize on the Potential of Photo Printing -- Free to Qualified Members Valhalla, NY, February 18, 2009 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced the launch of Fujifilm Business Builders, a free, no obligation program designed to help photo businesses generate increased profitability. The program is open to current... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Perfectly Clear® iPhone Library and World’s First Fully Automatic Noise-Removal Technology to be Showcased at PMA ’10 by Athentech
13:51 EST - Leading Independent Developer of Image-Correction Solutions Also Adds New Licensees CALGARY, Alberta (16 February, 2010) –– Even as more imaging enterprises all over the world adopt Athentech Imaging Inc.’s Perfectly Clear® image-correction technology, the company continues to enhance its product portfolio with technology that brings its remarkable capabilities to a greater... (More) |
| Wednesday, February 17, 2010 |
Sony TX5 and H55: Two new Cyber-shot compacts for PMA
23:00 EST - With the 2010 Spring PMA show just days away, Sony has today unveiled its latest two Cyber-shot digital cameras - the Sony H55 featuring a Sony G lens and Super HAD CCD sensor, and the Sony TX5 being a rugged, pocket-friendly camera with a backside-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor - and we've just posted our test shots for the latter camera.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 is based around a fourteen megapixel sensor, and its stabilized G-branded lens has a 10x optical zoom range. The Sony DSC-H55 provides a 3.0" Clear Photo LCD display on...
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PRESS RELEASE: PMA provides insight with the release of the U.S. Photo Industry 2010: Review and Forecast Report
16:32 EST - JACKSON, Mich. – PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations announces the availability of the U.S. Photo Industry 2010: Review and Forecast Report, providing retailers and photo labs with an overview of the key industry trends. The report, designed to aid firms in business planning, offers information pertaining to digital cameras and spending, digital photo services, digital... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: End to End automated workflow presented at Duplo booth at PMA 2010: Create, Order, Impose, Print and Finish
15:33 EST - Four photo industry leaders: Duplo, Noritsu, DigiLabs and Ultimate Technographics will be presenting an end-to-end automated workflow for creating, ordering, imposing, printing and finishing photo products at PMA 2010 in Anaheim this week. Anaheim, California, February 18, 2010 (PMA 2010, booth #3185): Four photo industry leaders: Duplo, Noritsu, DigiLabs and Ultimate Technographics will be presenting... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Digimarc Announces Advanced New Technology in its Digimarc for Images Solutions for Professionals and Small Businesses
13:51 EST - New release includes Chroma technology and new Professional Edition with watermark embedding and online searching of images for only $99 Beaverton, Ore. — February 16, 2010 — Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC) today announced three new editions of its popular Digimarc for Images product, all of which feature advanced "Chroma" technology that provides an easy, reliable means... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: TweetPhoto Introduces API Libraries, Facebook Connect and Twitter OAuth Support
13:37 EST - Don’t be fooled by the name, TweetPhoto releases API support for Facebook Connect and Twitter OAuth, followed by the introduction of native client libraries to speed up third-party application development. 02.16.2010 – San Diego, CA – TweetPhoto today announced a major milestone to its real-time photo sharing API, the introduction of client libraries for Java, Objective-C and .Net... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Plustek Announces Mobile Scanner With Automatic Document Feeder And USB Power
13:19 EST - An easy solution for remote workers and business travelers for scanning anywhere, anytime CERRITOS, Calif. (February 11, 2010) - Plustek Technology Inc. (www.plustek.com/usa), a manufacturer of consumer, prosumer, professional and office imaging devices (including portable document scanners, sheet fed scanners, flat bed scanners, wide format scanners and surveillance products), today announced the... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: XritePhoto.com: The Online Source Of Color Management Tips, Tricks and Technologies For Pro and Peer Photographers
13:07 EST - All-new Virtual Community Site For Every Level of Photographer Features Robust Learning Segments & Webinars – Plus Fun-filled Extras Such As Test Your Color IQ Grand Rapids, MI – February 15, 2010 –– X-Rite (NASDAQ: XRIT), Incorporated, the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, recently launched XritePhoto.com. Designed for photographers... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Shutterstock Image Library Hits 10 Million Images
12:45 EST - With over 125 million image downloads since 2003, Shutterstock is the leader in subscription royalty-free imagery. New York, NY (PRWEB) February 16, 2010 -- Today Shutterstock® announced the addition of its 10 millionth image, a milestone that underscores the company’s rapid growth and commitment to high quality, crowdsourced visual media. In a typical week, Shutterstock adds 80,000 new... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Lensbaby® Curriculum Now Offered to Digital Photo Academy Students
11:52 EST - Tips and tricks on using a Lensbaby lens available to photo enthusiasts in 23 U.S. cities this year Portland, OR (January 17, 2010) – Lensbaby is proud to announce today its support of a new Lensbaby curriculum featured at Digital Photo Academy (DPA). Offered throughout 23 major U.S. cities, every DPA class offers the inclusion of tips and techniques on the use of all Lensbaby Creative Effects... (More) |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2010 |
Full Review posted for Nikon D300S!
20:54 EST - More of an evolutionary upgrade to the D300, the Nikon D300S sports a faster frame rate, dual-media capability, and HD video capability.
While the Nikon D300S has the same 12.3-megapixel sensor as its predecessor, it can now capture up to 7.1 frames per second, which increases to 8 frames per second with the optional battery grip. The...
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Samsung: NX-mount lens firmware
17:50 EST - Samsung Electronics USA has posted updated firmware for its three NX-mount lenses in the last few days, along with the initial firmware version for its Samsung NX10 single lens direct view digital camera.
The Samsung NX Lens Firmware v01.10 is applicable to the company's 30mm f/2.0, 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS and 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED OIS lenses. The sole listed change is that the firmware is said to improve...
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PRESS RELEASE: Ryutaro Hosoda Named President And CEO, Fujifilm North America Corporation
16:10 EST - Valhalla, NY, February 16, 2010 – FUJIFILM Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, has announced that effective immediately Ryutaro Hosoda has been named President and CEO, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. Mr. Hosoda retains his role as President, FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation. FUJIFILM North America was established on January 1, 2010, to merge FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. and FUJIFILM Graphic Systems... (More) |
Sigma preps Sony, Pentax-mount stabilized wide zoom lens
16:09 EST - Japan's Sigma Corp. has today announced predicted availability for its 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM zoom lens in both Sony Alpha and Pentax K-mount variants.
Sigma first announced the 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM lens a little over a year ago, and over the last few months has started shipments of Canon, Nikon, and most recently Sigma-mount versions. The...
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PRESS RELEASE: Kingston Digital Ships Speedy Class 10 MicroSDHC Card
15:38 EST - Large Capacity, Fast Performance a Perfect Match for Memory-Hungry Devices FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of a 16GB microSDHC Class 10 card. The high-capacity card complies with the SD™ Association Specification... (More) |
| Monday, February 15, 2010 |
Pentax Europe: New K-x body colors
12:15 EST - Pentax Europe has announced the addition of eight new body colors for its K-x single-lens reflex digital camera, tripling the number of available body colors in that market to twelve.
Announced in September 2009, the Pentax K-x replaced the K2000 in the company's lineup. The K-x takes some of the features of the the company's prosumer K-7 model, and places them in a more consumer-friendly...
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| Saturday, February 13, 2010 |
Scanner Review: Plustek OpticFilm 7600i
13:52 EST - An affordable solution for 35mm film archives looking for an archival scan format that preserves the infrared channel for defects.
There aren't a lot of 35mm film scanners any more but Plustek has just come out with the third generation of its 7000-series. This version uses a white LED for illumination and runs on OS X. We review...
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| Friday, February 12, 2010 |
PRESS RELEASE: Boinx Software releases FotoMagico 3.1
17:42 EST - Macworld San Francisco—February 11th, 2010. Boinx Software today releases a free update to its award-winning storytelling software for digital photographers. The new version 3.1 provides refinements to the user interface and offers exciting new features to fine-tune the visual aspects of the slideshow. The new Chapters support makes it easier to structure the presentation. The dedicated FotoMagico... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Boinx Software releases PhotoPresenter 4
17:33 EST - Macworld San Francisco—February 11th, 2010. After an extensive beta testing phase, Boinx Software today releases PhotoPresenter 4, a major update to its award-winning quick presentation tool for digital photographers.* PhotoPresenter 4 is a theme-based photo viewer for creating stylish animated slideshows with photos, movies and music in just a few seconds. The new version has been rewritten... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Leaf Announces Leaf Aptus-II 8 - The Industry's Fastest Medium Format Camera Back
16:15 EST - 40 MP resolution system delivers high-end capture quality for professional photographers TEL AVIV, February 12, 2010 – Leaf Imaging today announced the Leaf Aptus-II 8 medium format digital camera back. The company’s newest addition to the Leaf Aptus-II product family, the Leaf Aptus-II 8 features a resolution of 40 MP. At a capture rate of under 0.8 seconds per frame, it delivers a... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Facebook Photos Get Artistic With Pixable's Mosaic Posters
14:57 EST - NEW YORK CITY – (February 11, 2010) – Pixable (www.pixable.com), the first online photo service allowing you to print your Facebook photos, announced the addition of photo mosaic posters to their product line today. With Pixable’s photo mosaic creator, Facebook photos will soon take on a whole new form. The creator allows users to generate beautifully composed mosaics made up of... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Samsung’s New CMOS Imagers Offer High-Performance, HD Capable Solutions for Smart and Slim Mobile Phones
14:11 EST - SEOUL, Korea & BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has developed two new CMOS image sensors – the S5K4E2 and the S5K5CA – for the mobile phone market. Designers and manufacturers of high-end smart phones and slim mobile handsets can now integrate one of these high-performance, cost efficient,... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: WPPI 2010 Features “Social Media Night” with Famed Photographer Scott Bourne
13:02 EST - Sponsored by Eastman Kodak Company, event takes place Tuesday, March 9th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV Culver City, CA (February 12, 2010) – Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, on Tuesday night from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., March 9, 2010, Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) will feature “Social Media: More Than Just Another ‘Friend’ to... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: WPPI 2010 Features Educational Seminars with Top-Notch Professional Photographers
12:10 EST - Photographers from around the world congregate in Las Vegas, NV, next month to learn from the best of the best Culver City, CA (February 9, 2010) – Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, next month Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) will feature the best professional photographers in the business during its annual convention and trade show at the MGM Grand in Las... (More) |
| Thursday, February 11, 2010 |
PRESS RELEASE: COUTURE BOOK Announces Book Plug-in for Aperture 3
22:13 EST - COUTURE BOOK today announced availability of a new book plug-in that allows users of Aperture 3, the new version of Apple’s powerful photo editing and management software, to design and order museum-quality photo books directly within Aperture. The COUTURE BOOK plug-in for Aperture 3 makes it easier than ever to create incredibly beautiful and unique hand-sewn press-printed photo books. Phoenix,... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: STOIK PanoramaMaker: Fast and Easy Way to Create Panoramic Photos on Mac
22:01 EST - STOIK Imaging announces the release of the Mac edition of famous STOIK PanoramaMaker. (PRWEB) February 2, 2010 -- STOIK Imaging announces the release of the Mac edition of famous STOIK PanoramaMaker. STOIK Imaging has announced the availability of STOIK PanoramaMaker for Mac: The famous Windows panorama making tool is now available for Mac. Literally all of the existing solutions fail to render... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Smith Micro Software Releases Stoik PanoramaMaker Software
21:45 EST - STOIK PanoramaMaker Lets Any Photographer Capture the World in 360 Degrees of Panoramic Perfection ALISO VIEJO, CA – February 09, 2010 – Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) Productivity and Graphics Group today announced that it has signed an exclusive partnership agreement to publish STOIK PanoramaMaker™, the popular software that lets people transform any group of overlapping... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Joby to Unveil New Products at Macworld Expo
20:15 EST - Joby expands its Gorillamobile line with the Gorillamobile for iPod touch and launches a new update to its popular Gorillacam iPhone app SAN FRANCISCO, CA – February 11, 2010 – Joby, Inc., the world renowned designer of the revolutionary Gorillapod™ flexible camera tripod, is pleased to introduce new additions to its Gorillamobile™ line at this year’s Macworld Conference... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: PhotoShelter Partners With ExposureManager & AdoramaPix Giving Photographers More Ways To Sell Prints & Products Online
17:30 EST - PhotoShelter now offers three high quality print labs for automated online sales and delivery of photography; introduces promo coupons New York, NY, February 3, 2010 - PhotoShelter, the leader in websites and online tools for serious photographers, today announced two new print partners - ExposureManager and AdoramaPix - are now fully integrated into PhotoShelter, providing additional high quality... (More) |
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onOne updates DSLR Camera Remote for iPhone
16:06 EST - onOne Software has released an updated version of its DSLR Camera Remote application for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
DSLR Camera Remote v1.3 is available immediately from the iTunes App Store, in two versions - either Lite or Professional. Existing customers can receive the new versions as free updates manually by...
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PRESS RELEASE: Pentax Presents Two Short Films Shot Exclusively With The K-7
15:01 EST - GOLDEN, CO (February 10, 2010)…PENTAX Imaging Company recently commissioned two Colorado production companies to create an entertaining short film to demonstrate the many possibilities of shooting HD video on a PENTAX K-7 digital SLR with a lens assortment that offers cinematographic perspective to anyone. Posted on www.youtube.com/pentaxian1, the films were produced by All Terrain Studios... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Announces Pricing For New Lumix Models, Including Rugged, GPS-Enabled And Super Slim Digital Cameras – All Available In Mid-March
12:26 EST - SECAUCUS, NJ (February 11, 2010) – Panasonic today announced pricing for four of its new LUMIX digital cameras, which include the LUMIX DMC-TS2, LUMIX DMC-ZS7, LUMIX DMC-ZS5, and LUMIX DMC-ZR3 – all which will be available in mid-March 2010. The LUMIX DMC-TS2, Panasonic’s second-generation rugged digital camera, features High Definition video recording capability, in the AVCHD Lite... (More) |
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PMA rounds up 2010 show prizes, offers
15:47 EST - With this year's Photo Marketing Association Spring tradeshow fast approaching, the PMA has just posted a Deals & Prizes page for attendees.
The Deals & Prizes at PMA 2010 page currently includes information about some 43 companies offering special prizing, giveaways and the like during the show. Among these are cash prizes of $5,000 and...
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PRESS RELEASE: MRM Worldwide Creates Unique Tool for Nikon's COOLPIX S70 Touch Camera
14:45 EST - In-browser utility enables hand-gestures to control photo galleries. New York (PRWEB) February 10, 2010 -- MRM Worldwide has partnered with Nikon® Inc. to create an online tool called the Nikon Virtual Touch Experience. The utility enables consumers to flip through photo and image galleries using their webcam. The free tool, available on ashtonscoolpix.com, extends the Nikon COOLPIX® S70... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Tukaiz Launches Captivating “PixyMe” iPhone Application
14:26 EST - Exciting New Way to E-Mail, Text or Print Personalized Greetings and Postcards Leaps to the Top 100 Paid Social Networking Apps Franklin Park, IL, February 8, 2010—Tukaiz, a leading provider of results-driven marketing communications services, has launched PixyMe™, an iPhone and iPod touch application that is the first of its kind using true-to-life image personalization technology to... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Epson’s stand at the 21st Focus on Imaging will inspire your creativity
14:15 EST - 08 February 2010 – The Epson stand (C10) at Focus on Imaging 2010 (7th – 10th March, NEC, Birmingham) will demonstrate a wide range of Epson products including the stylish all-in-one Stylus Photo PX810FW with built-in Wi-Fi; the award winning range of A3+ photo printers including the Stylus Photo R2880 featuring the UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta inkset; the latest large format printers,... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Canon Marks A Decade Of Innovation With 2,204 New Patents In 2009
14:00 EST - LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 10, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to announce that for the 10th consecutive year, Canon Inc. has ranked as one of the top five corporate recipients of U.S. patents. Covering a broad spectrum of digital imaging innovations, consumer product enhancements, and leading-edge technology, Canon's commitment and investment in research... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: SanDisk Awarded Prestigious Honor for Flash Memory Innovation at 2010 International Solid State Circuits Conference
13:41 EST - X4 Technology and Advanced Flash Memory Solutions Earn SanDisk Second Consecutive Lewis Winner Outstanding Paper Award SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ISSCC CONFERENCE – SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, today announced that it has received the ISSCC 2009 Lewis Winner Outstanding Paper Award at the 2010 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Pandigital Debuts Digital Photo Greeting Card Line That Lets Consumers Send Special Photo Memories by Mail
13:18 EST - Consumers can quickly and easily load up to 50 digital photos of cherished memories onto greeting cards DUBLIN, Calif.--(http://www.businesswire.com/. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all retail partners. Prices listed are manufacturer’s suggested retail prices and may vary by retail location. Applicable taxes extra. Trademarks used... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic's New 3MOS HD Camcorders Produce True-to-Life Color And Excel In Low-Light Environments
12:41 EST - New 35mm Wide-Angle Leica Lenses, 18x Intelligent Zoom and Manual Controls Make HS700 and TM700 Perfect for Professional-Quality Video Shooting SECAUCUS, NJ (February 9, 2010) – Panasonic today introduces two additions to its 2010 line of camcorders, the Panasonic HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700, both Full High Definition (HD) 3MOS camcorders with 1920 x 1080 resolution. The new Panasonic HD camcorders... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Announces Pricing For 2010 Standard Definition Camcorders And Compact-Sized HD Models
12:39 EST - SECAUCUS, NJ (February 9, 2010) – Panasonic today announces pricing for its compact High Definition models, the HDC-TM55, HDC-HS60 and HDC-SD60, and its full-featured standard definition camcorders, the SDR-H85, SDR-T50, SDR-S50. All six models will be available in mid-March 2010. The Panasonic full-HD camcorders will be available for suggested retail prices (SRP) of $529.95 for the HDC-TM55;... (More) |
| Tuesday, February 9, 2010 |
PRESS RELEASE: Introducing underwater Micro Four Thirds photography with the PT-EP01 Underwater Case for the OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1
20:06 EST - Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce the introduction of the PT-EP01 Underwater case for the OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds System camera. The new housing enables truly high-quality underwater photography with compact camera ease, and is scheduled to go on sale on March 5, 2010. Main Features The world's first waterproof housing for a Micro Four... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Introducing OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1 Camera Cases, Body Jackets, and Other Accessories
19:02 EST - Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce the introduction of a line of casually stylish new accessories for the OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds System camera. Sales of the new accessories are scheduled to begin on March 5, 2010. Product Summary Product Name MSRP Launch Date CS-13FBCBLK Genuine Leather Front and Body Case (Black) ¥9,000... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Introducing Watercolor PRO Actions for Photoshop
16:54 EST - VANCOUVER, Canada – Feb 9th, 2010 – Today, PhotographyBB announces the release of theWatercolor Pro Action Package for Photoshop®. Unleash your inner artist and turn your photography into sensational works of art, perfect for framing, making personalized cards, keepsakes, portraits, or simply to share in your online gallery! Watercolor Pro produces realistic and high quality painted... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Varioptic Announces Optical Image Stabilization for Mobile Phones
15:53 EST - Low light indoor photography and stabilized video capture to be demonstrated during Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, 15th to 18th February 2010 Lyon, 25th January 2010 - Varioptic, the liquid lens company, today announced that it has developed its first liquid lens, A316S, offering Optical Image Stabilization functionality to mobile phones. Varioptic’s Autofocus (AF) liquid lenses are used... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: JVC Adds A New High Definition Memory Camera To Everio Line
15:43 EST - New GZ-HM340 features 16GB of internal memory. WAYNE, NJ, February 2, 2010 – JVC has added a new high definition camera to its recently-announced 2010 Everio line, giving the series three HD models priced under $500. The new Everio GZ-HM340 features 16GB of internal flash memory plus an SD/SDHC card slot. The GZ-HM340 includes all of the new features and improvements found throughout the 2010... (More) |
Nikon updates D3S firmware
13:19 EST - Nikon USA has just released an updated version of firmware for its D3S digital
SLR.
Nikon D3S firmware v1.01 corrects some issues present in the previous release. Most notably, these include an inability to use certain memory cards (with "CHA" being displayed on the tp control...
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PRESS RELEASE: AKVIS Coloriage 7.0: Add Color to Black and White Photos
12:28 EST - AKVIS Coloriage has been updated to v.7.0. AKVIS Coloriage colorizes black and white photos and replaces color in color photos. Just choose the desired colors with a brush stroke; the program recognizes the object's border itself and tailors the new color to the grayscale tones of image. Read about the program here. Akvis' Coloriage v7.0 in use, with an example of its output. Image... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Nikon Releases Two Highly Anticipated Wide Angle Nikkor Lenses Destined To Become Photographer Favorites
12:15 EST - The Ultra-Wide 16-35mm f/4 VR and Ultra-Fast 24mm f/1.4 Lenses Provide Photographers With New Perspectives and Creative Versatility MELVILLE, N.Y. (Feb. 8, 2010) – Nikon Inc. today announced two new lenses for professional and enthusiast photographers that epitomize NIKKOR leadership in optical excellence. The highly anticipated AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED lens is engineered to meet the demand... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Pentax Offers $50 Instant Rebate On Popular K-x Digital SLR Kits
11:55 EST - GOLDEN, CO (February 7, 2010)...PENTAX Imaging Company has announced a $50 INSTANT REBATE PROGRAM effective until February 15, 2010 on K-x kit configurations. The popular PENTAX K-x features 12 megapixels, the PENTAX PRIME II engine processor, HD Video, Live View and Shake Reduction that works with every PENTAX lens ever produced. Consumers who purchase these K-x kits during this time period... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Apple Releases Aperture 3
09:23 EST - New Features Include Faces, Places & Brushes CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple® today introduced Aperture™ 3, the next major release of its powerful photo editing and management software, with over 200 new features including Faces, Places and Brushes. Building on the innovative Faces and Places features introduced in iPhoto® '09, Aperture 3 makes it even easier... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Mizco Digipower Division Goes "Green" At PMA 2010 With Introduction Of Eco-friendly Line Of Slim Ac Adapters For Notebooks And Netbooks
23:05 EST - Industry leading pioneer of digital camera, mobile phone, and iPod power accessories also debuts eco-friendly line of cases for PDAs, smart phones, and cameras as well as new, as well as iPhone power cases and external power packs. AVENEL, NEW JERSEY February 8, 2010 — Underscoring its commitment to lead in the development of a new generation of environmentally responsible mobile lifestyle... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Mizco's Digipower Division To Power Up The Next Generation Of Pocket Video Cameras And Mobile Devices At PMA 2010!
23:02 EST - Industry leading pioneer of innovative power solutions will debut a series of new products for pocket video cameras marketed by Flip, Kodak, Samsung, JVC, Sony and others at Tech Suite 108. AVENEL, NEW JERSEY February 8, 2010 — Asserting that today’s pocket video camera buyers are looking for power solutions as flexible and innovative as the cameras themselves, Mizco International’s... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: LensVector™ Announces More Than $50 Million In Financing
15:52 EST - Institutional Venture Partners Leads Growth Investment in Company That Replaces Moving Parts of Camera Phones with Solid-State Optics MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 4, 2010 - LensVector™, Inc. , the leader in solid-state optical components for camera phones, laptops and other consumer electronics, today announced it has closed $30 million in a Series C financing round, bringing the total financial... (More) |
Canon announces Rebel T2i
09:00 EST - Canon has today announced its Rebel T2i, the latest addition to (and new flagship model for) its EOS Rebel series, and we've just published our Canon T2i preview.
Also known in some markets as the EOS 550D, the Canon EOS Rebel T2i is based around a variant of the eighteen megapixel image sensor from the company's EOS 7D prosumer digital SLR, modified to provide...
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Canon: Four new PowerShot compacts
09:00 EST - Canon has today announced four new PowerShot digital camera models - the SD1300 IS, SD1400 IS, SD3500 IS and SX210 IS.
The Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS is based around a twelve megapixel CCD image sensor. In front, the SD1300 places a 4x optical zoom lens providing the range from a useful 28mm wide angle to a 112mm telephoto....
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PRESS RELEASE: CEIVA PicShareBowl Photo Contest Kicks Off This Week
16:44 EST - "The Other BIG GAME!" LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- CEIVA Logic, the inventor and supplier of the leading connected photo frame, announced today the first CEIVA PicShareBowl, a sports fan photo contest amongst New Orleans and Indianapolis fans. CEIVA PicShareBowl 2010 kicks off this Thursday, February 4 and showcases game day and weekend celebration photo entries shared by fans around... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: "Groovy View" and "User Interface"
16:38 EST - AtomicView 1.4 adds a sandbox system for an importation of media handled by sub-processes : Stable and ultra-fast! What is AtomicView? AtomicView is a digital asset manager (DAM) software program that allows users to organize, browse, and output photos, images, videos, and sounds. AtomicView makes active use of a Mac's GPU, providing quick scrolling features, as well as multi-threaded tasks... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: SANYO Debuts New Dual Cameras That Look As Good As They Perform
15:51 EST - Three New Models All Full HD 1080 60i, Up To 14MP Photos, Affordable, and Stylish Chatsworth, CA, February 4, 2010 – SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO) introduces three new Dual Cameras, the VPC-GH2, VPC-CG102, andVPC-CG20, featuring Full High Definition 1080 60i (1920x1080) video and up to 14 MP photo capability. Offering style, performance and value, these new additions provide a convenient... (More) |
| Thursday, February 4, 2010 |
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Story Behind the Still: One week left for first-round entries
18:01 EST - A little under three weeks ago, Canon and Vimeo announced their Story Behind the Still contest, which has a clever twist that sees each round of entries follow a theme set by the previous round's winner.
The first round of submissions for the Story Behind the Still contest, which Canon is currently advertising on our site, has another week to go. Initial entries must follow in the footsteps of a video...
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PRESS RELEASE: Zoner Photo Studio 12 Now Available In Multiple Languages
14:30 EST - (Brno, Czech Republic, January 27, 2009)—Zoner Software, an innovative graphics software company, has launched its flagship product Zoner Photo Studio 12 in four additional languages. Zoner Photo Studio is now available in the German, French, Italian and Russian languages. The hugely popular English version was initially launched, alongside a Czech version, in 2009. “This wide availability... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: World-renowned Photographer Gregory Heisler to Deliver Keynote Address at WPPI 2010
13:38 EST - Event takes place Sunday, March 7th in Las Vegas, NV Culver City, CA (February 4, 2010) – Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) is pleased to announce that world-renowned professional photographer Gregory Heisler will deliver the Canon Keynote Address on Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the MGM Grand in Las... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: WPPI Announces First-Ever Photographers Ignite Presentations Hosted by Kevin Kubota
13:28 EST - Closing program at annual WPPI Convention and Trade Show takes place Thursday, March 11, 2010 Culver City, CA (February 2, 2010) – Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) is pleased to announce that the first-ever Photographers Ignite presentations will take place on Thursday, March 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the MGM Grand... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Cash and Convenience for Bloggers with Fotolia images and the new Microstock Photo Plug-in for WordPress
13:10 EST - NEW YORK, NY, February 2, 2010 – Microstock entrepreneurs Lee Torrens and Amos Struck, teamed up to launch the Microstock Photo Plugin for WordPress. Based on Fotolia’s most powerful API, bloggers can now instantly search from 8-million royalty-free images on Fotolia and add them to their posts without leaving WordPress. What’s even better is that the application suggests photos... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Images Without Borders Launches Innovative Non-Profit
11:38 EST - 100% of profits from sale of works by world class photographers go directly to Doctors Without Borders www.imageswithoutborders.org New Orleans, Louisiana - (February 3, 2010) - One hundred and twenty five professional photographers from seven countries have sent their finest images for sale to Images Without Borders, including Peter Carey, Tomas Van Houtryve, Martin Vargas, Jeffrey Lynch, Scott... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Topaz Labs Upgrades Photoshop Detail Enhancement Plug-in
11:31 EST - Topaz Labs upgrades Topaz Detail 2, a detail enhancement and sharpening plug-in for Photoshop that specializes in enhancing detail without creating image artifacts or noise DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Topaz Labs announces the release of the Topaz Detail 2 Photoshop plug-in, which features a user-requested speed boost, a totally redesigned user interface, and more detail enhancement tools and presets.... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Transcend introduces PF830 large format 8-inch high resolution digital photo frame
11:13 EST - Jan 31, 2010 - Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend®), a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, today introduced its new 8-inch Digital Photo Frame with 2GB of internal memory and support for today’s most popular types of memory cards. Featuring a large ultra high resolution screen, the PF830 is capable of displaying digital photos with the same sharpness and rich colors... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Teleplan Camera Repair Aims to Become a Leading Camera Recycler
11:05 EST - Teleplan Camera Repair aims to become a leading camera recycler through their new free recycling service which donates cameras to underprivileged schools. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 3, 2010 -- Teleplan Camera Repair aims to become a leading camera recycler through their new free recycling service which donates cameras to underprivileged schools. Frisco, TX--Jan 27, 2010--Teleplan Camera Repair(www.teleplancamerarepair.com)... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Unified Color Technologies Launches Mac Version of Its Acclaimed HDR PhotoStudio Software
13:47 EST - The Only High Dynamic Range Software Capable of Editing and Rendering Images in the Full 32-Bit Color Scheme Extends Its Creative Toolbox to Mac Users South San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 2, 2010 -- Unified Color Technologies (http://www.unifiedcolor.com), the experts in high dynamic range imaging (HDR), today announced that its hallmark software application, HDR PhotoStudio, is now also available... (More) |
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Thursday: Live discussion with documentary photog Colin Finlay
12:53 EST - Western Digital has scheduled a live web discussion tomorrow (Thursday, Feb 4th), with a documentary photographer of almost two decades experience.
Colin Finlay is a six-time recipient of the Missouri School of Journalism's "Pictures of the Year International" awards, and one of Western Digital's "Creative Masters". Finlay...
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December POTD Winners Chosen!
12:08 EST - We're happy to announce the monthly winners of our Photo of the Day contest for December 2009.
"Lauterbrunnen Valley from Wengen," "Barn Owl," and "Farne Island Puffin" were chosen as our December winners. Congratulations to Robert Taylor, Tim Cossins, and Terence Stares! Without further ado,...
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Olympus announces new Micro Four Thirds entry-level
01:01 EST - Olympus has today announced a third model for its Digital Pen series of Micro Four Thirds-format single-lens direct-view digital cameras, the Olympus E-PL1, and we've just published our hands-on PL1 preview.
The Olympus PL1 retains much of the feature set of its predecessors, the E-P1 and E-P2, but with rather more modern styling. Compared to its siblings, the PL1 adds one much-requested feature - a built-in...
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PRESS RELEASE: Olympus Introduces Two New Ultra-Compact And Lightweight M. Zuiko Digital ED Lenses
01:01 EST - Designed for Any Micro Four Thirds Camera, Including the New PEN E-PL1 Announced Today CENTER VALLEY, Pa., February 3, 2010 – Olympus today announces two new additions to its Micro Four Thirds™ System lens lineup: the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 (35mm equivalent 18–36mm) and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 (35mm equivalent 28–300mm). Designed to maximize the performance... (More) |
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Nikon announces Coolpix P100
23:01 EST - The Nikon Coolpix P100 is the company's first camera to be based around a backside illuminated CMOS image sensor.
The sensor in the Coolpix P100 yields an effective resolution of ten megapixels, and sits behind a 26x optical zoom lens with a generous 26mm wide angle. Importantly, given the reach of the zoom lens,...
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Nikon: Two new L-series digicams
23:01 EST - The Nikon Coolpix L22 and Nikon Coolpix L110 are the latest compact digital cameras for the company's Coolpix L-series.
The sensor in the Coolpix L22 yields an effective resolution of twelve megapixels, and sits behind a 3.6x optical zoom lens with a tight 38mm wide angle. The Coolpix L22 doesn't include any form of...
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Nikon: Four new S-series digicams
23:01 EST - Nikon has today announced four new cameras for its style-conscious Coolpix S-series - the Nikon Coolpix S3000, Nikon Coolpix S4000, Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Nikon Coolpix S8000.
The sensor in the Coolpix S3000 yields an effective resolution of twelve megapixels, and sits behind a 4x optical zoom lens with a useful 27mm wide angle. The Nikon S3000 doesn't include any form...
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Two new models for Olympus Stylus Tough series
16:57 EST - The Olympus Stylus Tough-8010 and Olympus Stylus Tough-6020 are the latest in the company's line of life-proof digital cameras, billed as shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, and (in the 8010's case) even crushproof.
The sensor in the Olympus Tough-6020 yields an effective resolution of fourteen megapixels, and sits behind a 5x optical zoom lens with a useful 28mm wide angle. The 6020 doesn't include an optical...
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Olympus: Two new SP-series long zoom digicams (UPDATED)
16:33 EST - The Olympus SP-800UZ and Olympus SP600UZ are both long-zoom digital cameras which the company is aiming at advanced amateur photographers.
The sensor in the Olympus SP-800UZ yields an effective resolution of fourteen megapixels, and sits behind a 30x optical zoom lens with a useful 28mm wide angle. The Olympus SP800UZ doesn't include...
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FinePix HS10 has BSI sensor, 30x zoom
00:54 EST - The Fujifilm FinePix HS10 is a long-zoom digital camera featuring a backside illuminated CMOS image sensor.
The sensor in the Fuji FinePix HS10 yields an effective resolution of 10.3 megapixels, and sits behind a Fujinon-branded 30x optical zoom lens with a generous 24mm wide angle. The Fujifilm HS10 includes...
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Fuji launches new Super CCD EXR compact
00:01 EST - The Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR is the company's latest compact digital camera to feature its Super CCD EXR technology, which allows it to trade off resolution to gain sensitivity or dynamic range, or vice versa.
The Super CCD EXR sensor in the Fuji FinePix F80EXR yields an effective resolution of twelve megapixels, and sits behind a Fujinon-branded 10x optical zoom lens with a useful 27mm wide angle. The Fujifilm...
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Fuji Z700EXR: Where style and high-tech meet
00:01 EST - The Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR places touch-screen control and Super CCD EXR technology into a stylish Z-series camera.
The Super CCD EXR sensor in the Fuji FinePix Z700EXR yields an effective resolution of twelve megapixels, and sits behind a Fujinon-branded 5x optical zoom lens with a rather tight 35mm wide angle. The...
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Fujifilm: Three new long-zoom S-series models
00:01 EST - The Fujifilm FinePix S1600, Fujifilm FinePix S1800 and Fujifilm FinePix S2550HD (known in some markets as the Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD) are all long-zoom digital cameras which the company is aiming at advanced amateur photographers.
The sensor in the Fuji FinePix S1800 yields an effective resolution of 12.2 megapixels, and sits behind a Fujinon-branded 18x optical zoom lens with a useful 28mm wide angle. The Fujifilm S1800 includes...
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Fuji announces "Four-Proof" FinePix XP10
00:01 EST - The Fujifilm FinePix XP10 is the first in the company's new series of waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof and dustproof digital cameras, dubbed "Four Proof".
The sensor in the Fuji FinePix XP10 yields an effective resolution of twelve megapixels, and sits behind a Fujinon-branded 5x optical zoom lens with a rather tight 36mm wide angle. The Fujifilm XP10 includes...
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Fuji launches 12mpix, 5x zoom FinePix Z70
00:01 EST - The Fujifilm FinePix Z70 is the latest in the company's Z-series of digicams for the fashion-conscious.
The sensor in the Fuji FinePix Z70 yields an effective resolution of twelve megapixels, and sits behind a Fujinon-branded 5x optical zoom lens with a rather tight 36mm wide angle. The Fujifilm Z70 includes...
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Fuji: Eight new A-series entry-level compacts
00:01 EST - The compact, budget-friendly Fujifilm FinePix AV100, Fujifilm FinePix AV130, Fujifilm FinePix AV150, and Fujifilm FinePix AV180, and their closely related siblings the Fujifilm FinePix AX200, Fujifilm FinePix AX230, Fujifilm FinePix AX230,Fujifilm FinePix AX250, Fujifilm FinePix AX280 are all digital cameras aimed at the beginner or casual photographer, and have relatively subtle changes to differentiate them.
The sensor in the Fuji FinePix AV100 yields an effective resolution of twelve megapixels, and sits behind a Fujinon-branded 3x optical zoom lens with a 32mm wide angle. The Fujifilm AV100 includes no...
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