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dpreview: Sigma updates Photo Pro software

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:15:00 GMT

Sigma has released an update to its Photo Pro image-editing software. Version 3.5.2 for Windows and v3.3 for Mac claim to improve processing of highlight areas in RAW images and now offer the 'ProPhoto RGB' color space. Exposure warning is also displayed for RGB channels in the histogram in the Windows version.

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dpreview: Nikon firmware development transfered to new company

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:51:00 GMT

Firmware development for all Nikon digital cameras and interchangeable lenses will now be undertaken by a new company named Nikon Imaging Systems. The new company is a joint venture between Fujitsu Broad Solution & Consulting Inc. and Nikon Systems, a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation. The initial investment will be around $1m and the company will employ 100 people.

dpreview: Ricoh posts firmware update for CX1 digital compact

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:45:00 GMT

Ricoh has released a firmware update for the CMOS-based CX1 digital compact camera. Firmware v1.24 resolves minor issues pertaining to image orientation data and printing. The firmware is available for immediate download from Ricoh's website.

dpreview: Just posted! Waterproof Camera Group Test

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:33:00 GMT

Just posted! Our waterproof camera group test. Summer time means visiting the seaside, riverside, or your local pool - these are times for fun in and out of the water. And your camera should be able to keep up with you every step of the way. In our latest group test we look at five waterproof cameras to see which is the most deserving of your hard-earned cash so you can enjoy a summer of worry-free shooting.

dpreview: Olympus updates Master and Studio software

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:48:00 GMT

Olympus has released an update to its Master and Studio image-editing software. Version 2.2 of the Master and v2.3 of Studio enable users to apply Art Filter effects to RAW files, rather than having to choose them as you shoot. It also extends RAW support to the E-P1 and now includes a video editor to edit that camera's HD videos.

dpreview: Lexar incorporates Micron's NAND chips

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:57:00 GMT

Micron Technologies has announced the first flash memory cards to use its 34-nanometer process technology. Its subsidiary, Lexar, will incorporate the new 32Gb NAND chips into its 32GB Platinum II SDHC memory card. A 16Gb microSDHC card (commonly used in mobile devices), will also make use of the 34nm technology NAND chips. Lexar has said it will incorporate the technology into an increasing proportion of its flash memory card range.

dpreview: Cooliris V1.11 brings '3D Wall' to browser tabs

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:39:00 GMT

Cooliris has released the latest version of its image browsing plug-in. Version 1.11 allows the Cooliris 3D Wall to be used within a browser tab, enabling toggling between tabs of image walls. Users with Flickr accounts can now browse images complete with title, author, description and tags, and can choose to view their own sets and pools. It also supports MySpace, Facebook and other social networking websites.

dpreview: AgfaPhoto announces DC-600uw rugged compact

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:18:00 GMT

AgfaPhoto has announced the DC-600uw rugged compact camera. It is claimed to be water-resistant up to 10 meters and can withstand pressure of up to two bar (29psi). Its exterior is designed to protect against dust and dirt. The camera has a 6MP sensor, a 2.4" LCD and includes Face Tracking and video recording for easy sharing on YouTube. Priced at €149, it will be made available next month.

slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct: Review: Sony 50mm f/1.8

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:36:32 GMT

Sony's new 50mm f/1.8 lens benefits from its all-plastic construction with a very trim weight - just six ounces. Coupled with its small size and price, it may be poised to become the next lens to occupy a very small space in a Sony shooter's gear bag. Click here to read our full review of the Sony 50mm f/1.8 SAL-50F18 lens. ...
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imaging-resource: Express Review posted for Canon SD990 IS!

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:09:41 GMT

The 900-series of the Canon ELPH digital cameras is usually pretty deluxe, and the Canon SD990 doesn't disappoint. In addition to the Canon SD990's 14.7-megapixel sensor, 2.5-inch LCD, and 3.7x lens, this curvy little digital camera has a full Manual exposure mode that should pique the interest of photographers wanting a little more control. Image stabilization is of cour...
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dpreview: Pentax introduces Optio W80 rugged camera

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:45:00 GMT

Pentax has announced the Optio W80 rugged compact camera. It's certified waterproof at depths of up to 5 meters for two hours, shockproof for drops of up to 3.3 feet (1m) and coldproof up to -10 degrees Celsius. It's got a 12.1MP sensor, 5x optical zoom and a 2.5" LCD, and includes features such as HD movie recording and Pixel Track digital Shake Reduction.

dcresource: Final review of Olympus E-620 posted

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I've posted my final review of the Olympus E-620 digital SLR. Follow the link to see how this low-priced (yet full-featured) camera performed in our tests!

imaging-resource: Adobe: Lightroom, Camera Raw updates

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:59:42 GMT

Adobe Systems Inc. has released updated versions of both its Photoshop Lightroom application, and its Camera Raw plugin for Photoshop, Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.4 and Adobe Camera Raw 5.4 are both available immediately on the Windows and Mac OS X platforms, and both add support for no less than 31 cameras and camera backs from Canon, Epson, Hasselblad, Kodak, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Sigma ...
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dpreview: Phase One and Leaf managers look to buy Leaf assets

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:33:00 GMT

Phase One and product managers of medium format maker Leaf are in the process of buying key elements relating to the Leaf brand from owners Kodak. These brand rights, research and development and production capabilities are being bought by a new company called Leaf Imaging Ltd which is 100% owned by Phase One. The new entity will have access to Kodak's intellectual property portfolio via a licensing agreement. The new company will continue to make and develop the Leaf Aptus range of digital backs but will not initially sell the AFi-II camera system. We spoke to Phase One's President and CEO who explained what the deal will mean for Leaf users.

imaging-resource: Express Review posted for Canon E1!

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:01:21 GMT

Cute, small, and fun, the Canon PowerShot E1 brings intelligent, automatic simplicity to a, dare-we-say, adorable little digital camera body. It's small and attractive, but it's not all about the looks. The PowerShot E1 captures clean, high-quality images with great color and exposure, boasting useful automatic tools such as Face Detection and a variety of pre-programmed scene ...
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dpreview: SanDisk launches world's fastest 32GB SDHC card

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:33:00 GMT

SanDisk has introduced the world's fastest 32GB SDHC card. It reads and writes at speeds of up to 30 megabytes per second and adheres to the new SD Association Class 10 specification. The card can record up to 160 minutes of 1920x1080 pixels HD videos at 24Mb/s data transfer rate. It will start shipping in August.

imaging-resource: Loaded with Magic Touches, Pan-Tastic GE E1250TW Sets Sail

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:51:21 GMT

TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Imaging has begun shipping its most feature-rich touch-screen digital camera yet, the GE E1250TW. The camera debuted on HSN on June 22 and will be available through Amazon.com and other retailers. The latest release in the 2009 lineup of GE-branded cameras, the E1250TW boasts next-generation touch-panel controls allowing for swiping, rotation and zoom among the many new touch-controlled functions. As with...
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imaging-resource: Blurb Introduces PDF to Book, Delivering New Levels of Creative Control

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:56:20 GMT

New PDF to Book workflow allows creative professionals to design books using the design program of their choice and upload directly to Blurb for printing SAN FRANCISCO, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Blurb, the creative publishing and marketing platform that enables anyone to design, publish, share and sell bookstore-quality books, today announced the release of PDF to Book, available immediately. The new PDF to Book workflow gives creative professionals...
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imaging-resource: SanDisk Unveils World's Fastest 32GB SDHC Card

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:50:46 GMT

30MB/s Read & Write Speeds and 32GB Storage Capacity Help Photography and Video Enthusiasts Do More With Their DSLRs PMA, Sydney, June 25, 2009 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, today introduced the fastest 32-gigabyte (GB)1 SDHC card on the market. The 32GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC card at up to 30 megabytes per second (MB/s)2 read and write speeds combines industry-leading performance with massive...
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imaging-resource: Zoran Technology Helps Power Top Selling Flip Video Camcorders

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:28:52 GMT

COACH Technology Enables High Quality Video on New Flip UltraHD Camcorders SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - June 23, 2009) - Zoran Corporation (NASDAQ: ZRAN) announced that its COACH digital camera processor is enabling the latest Flip UltraHD Camcorder, the newest member in the acclaimed Flip Video family from Pure Digital Technologies, recently acquired by CISCO Systems, Inc. Since 2004, Zoran Corporation and Pure Digital Technologies,...
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imaging-resource: Kubota Image Tools Announces Webinar Wednesdays

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:25:29 GMT

Free educational webinars open to professional photographers of all levels Bend, OR (June 24, 2009) Kubota Image Tools announces today Webinar Wednesdays free online educational opportunities created with todays busy digital photographer in mind. Webinar attendees will have a chance to learn tips and tricks for using the Kubota DASHBOARD, Kubota AutoAlbum, Kubota Workflow and much more. Today we begin our series of free...
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imaging-resource: Panasonic: Firmware for Lumix G1 and GH1, Vario 14-140mm

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:49:22 GMT

As promised a week ago, Panasonic has today released firmware updates for both its Lumix G Micro System digital cameras, now available alongside a further update for the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4.0 - 5.8 lens. The new firmware for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 digital camera includes three changes. As previously described, it allows use only of genuine Panasoni...
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dpreview: DNG updated to allow RAW corrections

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:45:00 GMT

Adobe has updated its DNG digital negative specification to allow a series of image corrections to be embedded in the file. Version 1.3 of the non-proprietary RAW file format allows a series of 'corrections and enhancements', which Adobe is calling opcodes, to be defined in DNG files. These opcodes include the ability to specify corrections for lens aberrations such as geometric distortion and lateral chromatic aberration that should be made to the RAW data when it's processed.

imaging-resource: Pentax announces Optio W80

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:00:01 GMT

Pentax has today unveiled what it is referring to as its "most shock and waterproof digital camera ever", the Pentax Optio W80. The Pentax W80 can be operated at depths of up to 16 feet for two hours, is dustproof, can withstand a drop from three feet, and functions in temperatures between 14 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Based around a 12.1 megapixel image sensor and a...
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