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Samsung EX2F Wi-Fi Smart Digital Camera
Samsung has announced the new EX2F Smart camera, the sucessor to their popular EX1. The Wi-Fi Smart EX2F camera features a 12.4-megapixel 1/1.7″ BSI CMOS sensor, 24mm f/1.4 3.3x lens, a swivel 3.0-inch VGA AMOLED LCD display, 1080 Full HD video recording, ISO extended mode of 6400-12800, RAW shooting, full manual controls and Samsung’s Smart […]
Read More »Sigma Announces Availability and Pricing of the DP2 Merrill
Sigma has announced that the DP2 Merrill compact digital camera will be available July 12th for $999. The DP2 Merrill is named after Richard “Dick” Merrill who co-created the Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor technology that is used in Sigma’s cameras. This upgraded version features a 46-megapixel APS-C image sensor, a fixed 30mm f/2.8 lens […]
Read More »Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Digital Camera Announced
Today, Panasonic announced the new Lumix DMC-LS5 compact digital camera. The Lumix LS5 features 14.1-megapixels, a 26mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens with 5x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilization for taking clear photos in low light situations, and 1280 x 720p High Definition video capture. Other features of the LS5 include, iA mode, Face Detection, Intelligent […]
Read More »Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Super-Zoom Camera Announced
Today, Panasonic announced the Lumix DMC-FZ47 to its super-zoom FZ-Series lineup. The Lumix FZ47 features 12.1-megapixels, 1920 x 1080 full-HD AVCHD video recording, an ultra-wide angle 25mm Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with 24x optical zoom and Nano Surface Coating technology to minimize light reflection, and Panasonic’s new Creative Control and Photo Style options. Other features […]
Read More »Adobe Announces Photoshop SDK and Three New Photoshop Touch Apps
Today, Adobe announced the Photoshop Touch Software Development Kit (SDK), that allows developers to utilize the Touch SDK to create new apps that interact with Adobe Photoshop CS5 on the desktop. The new Photoshop Touch SDK also makes development possible for mobile and tablet applications for the Android and BlackBerry Tablet OS and not just […]
Read More »Delkin Elite 633 UHS-I SDHC Memory Card
Delkin announced the Elite 633 UHS-I SDHC memory card that more than triples Class 10 capabilities and is perfect for RAW, 3D and HD files. The Elite 633 features read and write speeds of up to 95MB/s and 80MB/s, a 633X speed rating, and UHS-I specification with Ultra High Speed Bus Interface speeds of up […]
Read More »Leica X1 Firmware Update
A firmware update has been released for the Leica X1, a premium fixed lens APS-C digital camera. The new firmware offers multiple enhancements to the X1′s manual focusing, improves auto focus performance and also improves the camera’s JPEG image quality.
Read More »Sigma DP2x Digital Camera Pricing and Availability
The Sigma DP2x that was announced in February, will be available for purchase in late April for $800. The DP2x is the updated version of the DP2, which now includes Analog Front End and high-speed auto focus. For more information, read our Sigma DP2x Press Release.
Read More »Vote Now! Sigma Scholarship Contest Public Voting Ends Friday, April 1
If you haven’t voted in the Sigma Scholarship Contest yet, now’s the time to do so, as public voting ends this Friday, April 1, 2011. Public voting will decide the top 5 finalists where one winner, chosen by Sigma executives, will receive $5,000 in cash and $1,000 in Sigma products. The winner will be announced […]
Read More »Photomatix Pro HDR Software – Featured User Review
Photomatix is the de facto standard for HDR (high dynamic range) photography software. It was only recently added to our photography software reviews section and GB1 posted the first review. He’s a longtime HDR shooter and Photomatix user so his review is a welcome one. If you use Photomatix or any other HDR software, please […]
Read More »Digital Anarchy Beauty Box Skin Retouching Plug-In for Aperture and Photoshop
Digital Anarchy announced Beauty Box, a new plug-in compatible with Apple Aperture 2 and 3 and Adobe Photoshop CS5. Beauty Box is a skin retouching plug-in that automatically creates an intelligent mask to remove blemishes and smooth skin tones quickly in photographs, while keeping important details like eyes, teeth and hair razor-sharp. Other features of […]
Read More »Canon Live Learning: Workshops and Classes 2011 Schedule
Canon has announced its Canon Live Learning 2011 schedule. Programs include EOS Immersion Seminars and Workshops, EOS Destination Workshops, and a new workshop geared towards videographers called “Deconstructing the Story: Light, Sound, Motion & EOS HD”. The EOS Immersion Seminar and Workshops are broken up into two parts, EOS Immersion Saturday Seminars and EOS Immersion […]
Read More »Pricing Announced for 2011 Panasonic Premium Digital Cameras
Panasonic has announced the pricing for the recently announced Lumix DMC-ZS10, DMC-ZS8, DMC-TS3 and DMC-FX78 premium digital cameras, which will all be available shortly in late March. Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera Pricing: Lumix DMC-ZS10: $399.99 Lumix DMC-ZS8: $299.99 Lumix DMC-TS3: $399.99 Lumix DMC-FX78: $349.99
Read More »Pentax Optio S1 Digital Camera
Pentax recently announced the Optio S1 compact digital camera that will be available in three “gem-like” colors just in time for spring. The 14-megapixel S1 boasts a 28mm-140mm, 5X wide angle zoom lens, 720p 16:9 HD video recording, a 2.7-inch LCD, Triple Shake Reduction image stabilization, and a High Dynamic Range mode, making it the […]
Read More »Olympus SZ-30MR Super-Zoom Digital Camera
Today, Olympus announced the new SZ-30MR super-zoom digital camera. The SZ-30MR includes a 25-600mm (35mm equivalent) 24x wide optical zoom + 4x digital zoom lens that can capture 16-megapixel still images and 1080p Full HD video at the same time with Olympus’ new Multi-Recording mode. The Multi-Recording mode also uses the dual TruePic III+ Image […]
Read More »Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic 35mm Selective Focus Optic
Today, Lensbaby announced the Sweet 35 Optic 35mm selective focus optic to their Optic Swap System, that has an internal 12-blade adjustable aperture of f/2.5 through f/22 that is controlled by rotating a dial at the front of the optic. The adjustable aperture creates a sweet spot of sharp focus surrounded by blur, and allows […]
Read More »Hasselblad Phocus Family of Software Products: Phocus 2.6, Phocus Quick, and Phocus Mobile
Hasselblad announced three new software products to the Phocus Family, Phocus 2.6, Phocus Quick, and Phocus Mobile. Hasselblad’s imaging software, Phocus version 2.6, has a faster multi-shot viewer and now features the dust removal tool, star rating, filtering, import/export of image adjustments, combined H and V lens tool, and TIFF and JPEG Windows support. Phocus […]
Read More »Updated onOne Software DSLR Camera Remote HD Application
onOne Software has announced an upgrade to their popular iPad DSLR Camera Remote HD application that remotely controls Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras. The new DSLR Camera Remote HD for the iPad features image thumbnails, larger previews, faster access to the intervalometer and auto bracketing, and the new Video Mode with video start, stop and […]
Read More »Olympus PEN Your Short 48 Hour Film Contest at the 2011 Vail Film Festival
Today, Olympus and the Colorado Film Institute announced the Olympus PEN Your Short 48 Hour Film Contest, which runs from March 31 through April 3. The Olympus PEN Your Short 48 Hour Film Contest will challenge filmmakers to make a film in a 48-hour time period, during the Vail Film Festival. Registration for the contest […]
Read More »Panasonic HM-TA20 and HM-TA2 HD Mobile Cameras
Panasonic announced the new HM-TA20 and HM-TA2 HD mobile cameras for capturing moments on the go. The HM-TA20 features a rugged design that is waterproof to 3 meters underwater, dustproof, and shockproof from drops up to 1.5 meters. The HM-TA20 also includes 8-megapixel still image capture, Full-HD movie capture, MPEG-4 AVC file format (MP4), 4x […]
Read More »Panasonic Waterproof HX-WA10, HX-DC10 and HX-DC1 Full-HD Camcorders
Panasonic announced the new HX-WA10 Full-HD camcorder that is waterproof to a depth of 3 meters underwater for up to 60 minutes. Along with the HX-WA10, Panasonic also announced the non-waterproof HX-DC10 and HX-DC1 camcorders. The HX-WA10 features 16-megapixel still image capture, 1920 x 1080 Full-HD movie recording, MPEG-4 AVC file format, Backside Illumination (BSI) […]
Read More »Redrock Micro and Really Right Stuff microRRS Adapter Clamp
Redrock Micro and Really Right Stuff announced the release of the new microRRS adapter clamp. For the first time still photographers and cinematographers can adapt Really Right Stuff quick release clamps and plates for use with Redrock Micro’s industry-leading HDSLR support rigs. The collaboration between Redrock Micro and Really Right Stuff adapts Really Right Stuff […]
Read More »Induro QRT Series Quick Release Clamp
Today, Induro announced the new QRT series quick release clamp for a universal fit with all brands of tripod heads, monopods, and equipment without a quick release system. Based on the Arca-Swiss compatible system with a Twist-Lock mechanism, the QRT quick release clamp also includes a matching QR plate, where the plate can be adjusted […]
Read More »Induro PHT Series 3-Way Panheads
Today, Induro announced the new strong yet lightweight PHT-Series 3-way panheads that are available in three sizes. Some features of the PHT-Series 3-way panheads include a dual quick release locking system with a snap-in quick release plate, three fully graduated scales, a built-in bubble level, front and side tilt and horizontal panning movements, a separate […]
Read More »Induro Adventure AKP Series Tripod Kits
Today, Induro announced the new Adventure AKP series tripod kits that come in three sizes. The AKP0 is a four leg section tripod and the AKP1 and AKP2 are three leg section tripods. Some features of the Adventure Series tripods include a three-way panhead with folding handles for easy packing, a snap-in quick release plate, […]
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