Photo news Content of this site deals with photographs and not technique and equipment needed. This does not mean that development of technique and equipment must be ignored. To keep up to date this page offers headlines collected from various online resources.

Mar 11, 2010

Ricoh exhibits GXR modules at CP+

CP+ 2010: Ricoh has exhibited prototypes of its A12 and P10 lens modules for the GXR system at the CP+ photographic trade show. According to the show report by Japanese website DC Watch, the company has also shown mock-ups of future modules, where lenses can be detached from the camera body to mount third-party lenses and bellows from manufacturers such as Hasselblad and Leica.

Remake Famous Works of Art, With Your Friends

~Reach 290,000 photo fans What does the Battle of Gettysburg have in common with Yu-Gi-Oh, Washington Crossing the Delaware, and Star Wars? They’ve all challenged you to make a cameo appearance. Photo-reenactments are pure-distilled fun: start by picking your favorite movie/show/poster/painting, then gather friends, props, and costumes to recreate it. Instant inspiration! Banishing photographer’s block for good while slipping [...]

DPNow.com Picture of the Day Wednesday 10th March 2010

Click on the picture to find out more about the photographer and how the picture was taken. Today's DPNow POTD is a highly-rated ghallery image that studies a tall grass called 'sea oats' on the sand dunes of the Florida coast. Don't forget to check out all the other great pictures in the DPNow.com members' photo galleries and, if you don't have one already, why not start your own free gallery too? All the Digital Photography Now Pictures of the Day are selected exclusively from the these galleries.

Mar 10, 2010

Statement from Crime Minister over police harrassment of photographers

David Hanson, UK Crime Minister, has issued a statement that seeks to reassure photographers who feel or, indeed have been, intimidated by police officers, that police officers are being guided to regard photographers with more care with regard to the use if anti-terrorism powers.

Winner of "France By The Sea" Photography Exhibition announced

Petr Krejci, one of the photographers, won two awards which have been voted by a panel of 17 travel editors, writers and photographers: one in the category of ‘The most original photo’ for St Tropez and one for ‘The photo the most representative of France’ for Cavalaire.

New from Rocky Nook: stering Canon EOS Flash Photography

Flash photography can still be a difficult artistic and technical challenge. It's simple to get that harsh deer-in-the-headlights look from built-in automatic flash, yet creating natural-looking images is not as straightforward. Manuals are terse and the terminology is confusing. This is where Mastering Canon EOS Flash Photography comes in.

BenQ expands its digital camera lineup with C1250

Equipped with a 12-megapixel sensor, smart scene detection technology, 3X optical zoom and a bright 2.7” LCD display, the C1250 combines chic design with smart technologies, making taking crisp photos with ease and style.

Manchester Airport launches challenge to take photos of Greater Manchester

Manchester Airport today launched a unique challenge asking the public to submit their own photographs of the people and places of Greater Manchester to give the millions of arriving passengers “a sense of place” as part of the airport’s new Arrivals Experience

UK minister aims to reassure photographers

The UK Policing and Crime Minister has reasserted that anti-terrorism should not be used to stop photographers and photojournalists. In a meeting with a Parliamentary photography group and journalists, David Hanson MP said the Sections 44 and 58A of the 2000 Terrorist Act should not be 'used to stop ordinary people taking photos or to curtail legitimate journalistic activity'. He also said guidance to that effect has been provided to the UK police forces, advising that these powers should not be used to stop innocent members of the public, tourists and journalists.

Pentax Japan announces PENTAX-D FA 645 55mmF2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW lens

Developed as the first model of the PENTAX-D FA 645 lens series, it not only features new optics optimized for high-quality digital photography to assure exceptional image-description performance, but also provides an image circle covering the image area of existing 645-format film SLR cameras.

PENTAX announce the new Pentax 645D

HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division announces the launch of the PENTAX 645D lens-interchangeable, medium-format digital SLR camera in Japan.

Pentax unveils 40MP 645D medium format DSLR

Five years after announcing its development, and following a month-long online campaign trailing the launch, Pentax has finally unveiled its much anticipated 645D medium format digital camera. The first digital version of the company's 645 medium format camera system, it features a 40MP, 44 x 33 CCD sensor, 921k dot 3.0" LCD and is compatible with the existing 645 system lenses. The camera will initially be available only in the Japanese market at a suggested retail price of ¥850,000 (~ US $9,400) from May 2010.

Pentax announces D FA 645 55mm F2.8 lens

In conjunction with its announcement of the 645D medium format camera, Pentax has announced the smc D FA 645 55mm F2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW lens. First in the D FA 645 lens series, this weather-resistant prime lens features a Supersonic Direct-drive Motor (SDM) autofocus drive and Quick-Shift for instant AF/MF switching. It is also the company's first 645 system lens to incorporates a rounded diaphragm.The 55mm lens will be available alongside the 645D camera at a suggested retail price of ¥100,000 (~ US $1,100).

Mar 9, 2010

Idea Generation Gallery presents Storm Thorgerson: Right But Wrong

From Led Zeppelin to Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath to Megadeath, Muse to the Mars Volta the Idea Generation Gallery presents a retrospective of one of the greatest album artists of all time.

Datacolor to showcase its latest colour calibration tools at this year’s Focus on Imaging

Datacolor - a global leader in colour management solutions, will be showcasing its latest range of colour calibration tools on the Jacobs Digital Photo and Video stand at this year’s Focus on imaging.

Nik Software Adds World-Renowned Photographers and Sponsors to The 2010 Nik Summit

Douglas Dubler and Vincent Versace join educational event for photographers; Epson, Nikon, White House Custom Colour, X-Rite, and Wacom to sponsor

New Photography Books from Amazon

New Photography Book Releases from Amazon.

MEI announces “Skip’s Summer School 2010”,

Taking place August 8-11, 2010 at the MGM Grand Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, Skip’s Summer School 2010 will feature 15 renowned speakers/educators covering a wide range of photography topics such as weddings, portraiture, pets and children, portfolio creation, high school seniors, boudoir, Golden Seniors, lighting, business tips and more.

Canon offer cashback on EOS 450D

Capture every detail in fresh, crisp, breathtaking images and claim up to £30 / €35 cashback on an EOS 450D.

Leica partners with celebrity and fashion photographer John Wright

Leica Camera Ltd has announced a partnership with UK celebrity and fashion photographer, John Wright, for its recently-launched professional camera system, the Leica S-System.

Top Ten Photos of the Year featured

National Geographic features Top Ten Photos of the Year plus the ongoing Visions of Earth gallery offering some new images from 2010.

Reuters features Life of Wine

Reuters features Life of Wine, an interesting gallery of images on wine from the vineyard to the glass.

Two Tuesday galleries

I've got two new photo galleries for you today:

Tamron develops SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD lens

Tamron has announced the development of a 70-300mm f/4-5.6 zoom lens featuring image stabilization and an ultrasonic auto-focus drive. The SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD is the company's first lens to feature its latest Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) autofocus motor, with full-time manual focus override. The optical design includes an element made from Extra-Low Dispersion (XLD) glass, said to have optical properties similar to fluorite. Designed for both full-frame and APS-C digital SLRs, the lens will be initially available in Nikon mount followed by Canon and Sony versions.

Mar 8, 2010

The Big Picture shows Chile after quake

The Big Picture from The Boston Globe features Chile, nine days later, a collection of interesting and still dramatic images of life there today.

Mamiya announces DM40 medium format camera

Mamiya has announced the price and availability of its new DM40 medium format camera and a digital back of the same name. Priced at $21,990 for the camera and 80mm f/2.8 lens D series lens, and $19,990 for the digital back, they will start shipping from this month onwards. Both incorporate 40MP, 44 x 33 mm sensors and feature true 16 bit/channel RAW capture, ISO range of 80-800 and capture images at 0.8 seconds per frame. The DM40 digital back can be used with compatible medium or large format cameras via an adapter.

Watery Camera Tricks for Rebellious Photographers

Extra photos for bloggers: 1, 2, 3 ~Reach 290,000 photo fans A photographer’s best light source? That would be the miasma of incandescent plasma hanging in the sky. A carefully-placed lens flare can add drama to your shot. But for the truly daring, a little H2O can take it even further. Introduce strange squiggles, gauzy haze, and a twinkly [...]

Mar 7, 2010

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 announced and previewed

Focus on Imaging 2010: Eighteen months after unveiling the worlds first Micro Four Thirds camera, Panasonic has introduced its successor- the Lumix DMC-G2, with touch control shooting. Built around the same body design as the G1, it records 720p HD videos in AVCHD Lite format and features a touch sensitive 460K dot 3.0" LCD. Its advanced touch features allows shooting by just tapping the subject on the LCD. Other features include AF tracking, a dedicated movie mode and a faster Venus Engine HD II processor. We've had a pre-production example in the office and have put together a hands-on preview.

Panasonic unveils DMC-G10 Micro Four Thirds camera

Focus on Imaging 2010: Panasonic has released what it calls 'the world's lightest interchangeable lens camera with a viewfinder' in the shape of Lumix DMC-G10. It features the same 12.1MP Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine HD II as the DMC-G2, also announced today. It also comes with a 460K dot 3" LCD but without the tilt/swivel and touch options of the G2 and gets a lower resolution viewfinder. The G10 can record 720p HD movie in Motion JPEG format. Both cameras can accept the high-capacity SDXC format cards and are offered with a new 14-42mm kit lens.

Panasonic releases 14-42mm lens for G Micro system

Focus on Imaging 2010: Alongside the Lumix DMC-G2 and G10 Micro Four Thirds cameras, Panasonic has also released the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega O.I.S. image stabilized lens. Offering an equivalent zoom range of 28-84mm, the lens is a new optical design but offers a similar specification to the original 14-45mm G System zoom. The new lens, known as the H-FS014042, loses the image stabilization on/off switch and metal mount of its predecessor and comes in a slightly larger body.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 / DMC-G10 announced

Panasonic today announced two new Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens cameras, both of which serve as replacements to the Lumix DMC-G1. The entry-level model is the DMC-G10, while the fancier model is known as the DMC-G2. Both bring notable improvements to the G1 (which was the first Micro Four Thirds camera), including a new image processor, enhancements in image sharpening, easier access to the Intelligent Auto Mode, 720p video recording, and -- in the case of the DMC-G2 -- a touchscreen LCD display. Both cameras will be bundled with a new, lighter 14 - 42 mm kit lens.

Mar 5, 2010

Noise Ninja plug-in for Aperture 3 released

PictureCode Software today released v2.0.7 of its Noise Ninja plug-in for Apple Aperture. The only change is compatibility with Aperture 3.x, when the software is operated in 64-bit mode. Version 2.0.7 is backwards-compatible with v2.x of Aperture, and will work in 32-bit mode as well.

Big Picture offers a Hawkes' eye view

The Big Picture from The Boston Globe features NYC and Las Vegas from above, at night, the stunning nighttime aerial work of photographer Jason Hawkes.

Pentax K-x reviewed

I've posted my review of the Pentax K-x digital SLR. Does the entry-level K-x have what it takes to keep up with some tough competition? Find out in our review!

Mar 4, 2010

UK embraces Micro Four Thirds cameras

The UK has embraced the Micro Four Thirds camera format, making up over 10% of interchangeable lens camera sales (by volume) in December 2009. According to figures from market research company GfK Retail and Technology, around 6,600 Micro Four Thirds cameras were sold in the UK, accounting for more than half of the system's sales volumes in 11 major Western European countries.

Start3D: Turn Your 2D Photos 3D

~Reach 290,000 photo fans We’ve been taking regular old flat photos for years, but lately we’ve heard rumors about a so-called “third dimension.” A new site called Start3D takes a baby step towards your own personal Holodeck, popping 3D life into 2D shots — with no crossed eyes or funky frames! Start by taking two photos side-by-side, a [...]

Mar 3, 2010

World Press Photo winner disqualified for manipulating image

Stepan Rudik, winner of the 3rd prize story in the Sports Features category of the World Press Photo 2009 contest, has been disqualified from the contest for removing a foot from the background of one of the photographs in his winning story.*UPDATED*

Photo essay features work by conflict photographers

Foreign Policy Magazine features The Shooting War, a collection of work by various conflict photographers working in the world's trouble spots.

Olympus posts firmware update for E-P1

Olympus has released a firmware update for its E-P1 Micro Four Thirds camera. Version 1.3 resolves the issue where the camera's Level Gauge display did not move when focusing manually. The firmware update can be downloaded via the Olympus Master or Studio software.

Mar 2, 2010

CPN features multimedia story on David Burnett

The Canon Professional Network features an interview with David Burnett who spent 44 days in Iran in 1979 photographing the Iranian Revolution.

Post captures baseball spring training

The Denver Post features THE GAME: Spring Training 2010, a blog with an interesting collection of images from Major League Baseball's spring training camps in various part of the US.

Just posted - Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 in-depth review

Just posted! Our in-depth review of the Ricoh GXR with the A12 50mm F2.5 lens module. The GXR's concept of interchangeable lens modules is unique in today's digital camera world and generated a lot of interest when it was first announced four months ago. This review covers the GXR with the A12 50mm f2.5 equiv (12MP APS-C sensor) module (the S10 24-70mm module will follow soon). Find out how Ricoh's new flagship performed in our comprehensive review after the link...

Wacom unveils Cintiq 21UX interactive pen display

Wacom has released the Cintiq 21UX, an interactive pen display that combines with the company's pressure sensitive Grip Pen to offer 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity. The 21UX comes with a tilting, rotating stand that lets users to view it from varied angles and features customizable menu options. It comes along with basic image editing software and also supports advanced programs such as Adobe Photoshop. Priced at $1999 USD, the Cintiq 21UX will start shipping from late March 2010.

Canon to improve EOS-5D Mk II video recording (again)

Canon has tipped us off to a new firmware update for the EOS-5D Mark II, mostly related to HD movie recording. This latest update, version 2.0.3, will add 24p video acquisition and also lowers the frame rate in 30p mode to 29.97 fps. You also get manual audio control, a higher sampling frequency, a live histogram, plus the ability to record movies in shutter and aperture priority modes. The firmware update will be available later this month.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware update to beef up video features

Firmware v2.0.3 for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, announced today and expected to come available as a free download later this month, will add 64-level manual audio control, a new histogram display, adjusted frame rates and more to the video capture mode of the 21.03 million image pixel digital SLR. A lens communication problem affecting this camera with v1.2.4 loaded will also be corrected.

Canon announces firmware update for EOS 5D Mark II

Canon has announced that the long awaited, video-related firmware for its EOS 5D Mark II will be available from mid-March. Firmware version 2.0.3 enables full 1080p HD video recording at 24, 25 and 29.97fps to match the PAL and NTSC broadcast standards. It also adds a new histogram display while shooting movies and allows users to manually control sound recording levels. Audio sampling frequency has also been increased to match broadcast material standards.

Topaz releases Adjust 4 plug-in for Photoshop

Software maker Topaz Labs has released version 4 of its color management plug-in for Adobe Photoshop. The latest version features a redesigned interface, new presets and upgraded image processing algorithms. It is available as a free upgrade for existing users or $49.99 for first-time buyers.

Mar 1, 2010

Sony sheds light on recent sensors

Sony Semiconductor's latest online newsletter gives an in-depth explanation of its 10.34MP 1/2.3" type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. The IMX050CQK is designed for low-light photography and has been incorporated in many of the company's recent CMOS sensor equipped cameras including the Cyber-shot TX5, HX5 and the Ricoh CX3 compacts. Another paper in the issue talks about how its supporting processor can offer high speed videos, full HD video recording and decreased power consumption.

Noktor introduces HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95 lens

After a brief online campaign, US-based company Noktor has announced its first product: the HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. This ultra-fast manual focus lens with manual aperture control bears an uncanny resemblance to the Senko 50mm f/0.95 C-mount CCTV lens and shares almost all of its vital specifications. The company, that appears to be registered to a residential property in Canton, Georgia will start shipping the lens from April 15, 2010 at a retail price of $750.

Canon updates DPP and other camera software

Canon has posted updates for several camera software programs including the 'Digital Photo Professional' Raw conversion software. The latest version of DPP extends support to the recently released EOS T2i/550D DSLR and comes with a new image rotation tool. The updated versions of the other pieces of software including EOS Utility and Picture Style Editor also extend support to the EOS 550D DSLR. The updates can be downloaded from the DSLR support pages of individual cameras from Canon's website.

Fix up Your Profile Pic by Throwing a Facebook Party

Extra photos for bloggers: 1, 2, 3 ~Reach 290,000 photo fans You’d never go out dancing without washing your fancy duds or getting your hair did. Why put any less care into your Facebook pic? A gorgeous profile pic is the online equivalent of being the hottest dancer in the club — or the fastest crossword-puzzler in Mensa, [...]

Feb 27, 2010

Earthquake in Chile in The Big Picture

The Big Picture from The Boston Globe features some dramatic images from the devastating Earthquake in Chile.

Feb 26, 2010

Sigma launches interactive website with lens finder

Sigma US has revamped its website with new interactive features. It now includes a Lens Finder section that is aimed at guiding users to select the right lens according to their camera system, price and skill level. Other features include a photo share gallery, blog and social media tools.

Canon updates Digital Photo Professional, other digital SLR apps

Canon has posted updaters for Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor and WFT Utility for Mac and Windows, as well as Original Data Security Tools for Windows only. Changes include support for the upcoming EOS Rebel T2i/550D, the addition of an horizon correction feature to the Trimming Tool in DPP, support for Mac OS X 10.6 in EOS Utility (plus the removal of official support for a long list of older cameras) and more.

Rounding up some Olympic moments

There has been no shortage of sports galleries from the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and we've endeavored to round up some of the latest galleries and blogs.*UPDATED*

Sanho releases HyperDrive Album with RAW preview

Storage device manufacturer Sanho has announced the HyperDrive Album, a portable backup device that can preview RAW files from digital cameras. It's claimed to offer UDMA transfer speeds of 40MB/s, backing up 2GB of data in a minute. Featuring a 4.8" WVGA preview LCD and CF/SD memory card slots, it also includes built-in data recovery tools and a longer-lasting battery that promises up to 200GB of backups per battery charge. The HyperDrive Album is available in 640GB, 500GB, 320GB, 250GB and 160 GB storage capacities - or you can buy the device on its own and install your own hard disk.

PMA catch-up: Sigma SD15

Three cameras shown at PMA that I am yet to mention are from Sigma. The first is the SD15, which is a digital SLR that uses the unique Foveon X3 sensor, which has three layers, one for each color (red, green, and blue). This sensor design promises better color and resolution than traditional sensors. Here are the details on the SD15:

Sigma DP1x / DP2s

The other two Sigma cameras are updates to their DP1 and DP2 fixed-lens compacts. The changes to both of these cameras involve improving the AF performance and image processing (including noise reduction), with just about everything else remaining unchanged. Here's the scoop on this pair:

Feb 25, 2010

Apple releases Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.1

Apple has released Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.1 for the Mac OS, which adds support for the RAW formats of 11 new digital cameras, including the Olympus E-P1 and EP-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8 VR II review

Just posted! Our lens review featuring Nikon's re-mastered version of its professional workhorse fast telezoom, the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8 G ED VR II. When we reviewed its predecessor a couple of years ago we were mightily impressed by its performance on DX cameras, but rather less so on the then-new FX format. On its release Nikon claimed the new version was designed to address such concerns, and give 'excellent edge to corner quality on today’s FX format cameras' - so does the lens live up to its billing?

UK Photo competition offers chance to win EOS DSLR

The UK government funded Science: [So what? So everything] campaign has announced a photo competition with a chance to win a Canon EOS 500D digital SLR and lenses worth £1150. To enter the Living Science competition, UK residents above 18 years of age are required to submit a photograph accompanied by a brief description to illustrate the 'life-changing impact of medical science'. The competition will run until March 11, 2010.

Apple releases Aperture v3.0.1

Two weeks after releasing Aperture 3, Apple has released an update to its raw-conversion and photo management software. Version 3.0.1 improves overall stability and fixes a number of bugs. The update can be accessed via the Software Update feature or is available for immediate download from Apple's website. The company has also posted a Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update v3.1, extending RAW support to additional cameras including the Panasonic DMC-GF1 and Olympus E-P2.

Young-Me-Now-Me: The Photo Game That’s Child’s Play

Extra photo for bloggers:1, 2, 3 ~Reach 290,000 photo fans Yesterday … all our troubles seemed so far away. And by “yesterday” we mean “in 1991.” Jog memories of childhood bliss with the game “Young-Me-Now-Me.” To play, just find an old picture of yourself, and then snap a modern-day recreation. The challenge, of course, is matching yesteryear’s settings, costumes, and [...]

Feb 24, 2010

Apple releases Aperture 3.0.1 bug fix update

Apple has released Aperture 3.0.1, an update to the latest version of its pro photo management, image editing and RAW photo conversion application for Mac. The update addresses a long list of bugs.

Pentax unveils Optio W90 rugged compact camera

Pentax has released the Optio W90 rugged compact sporting a tougher body than its predecessor, the W80. It is designed to be dustproof, waterproof up to 6 meters, coldproof down to -10°C (14°F) and shock-resistant for drops of up to 1.2 meters. An interesting Digital Microscope mode claims to deliver magnified images of tiny objects aided by three LED lights in front of the lens barrel. The camera features 12MP sensor, 28-140mm equivalent lens, 2.7" LCD and includes HD video recording and pet detection that apparently 'makes it simple and effortless to capture the delightful faces of active pets.'

Pentax releases X90 digital superzoom

Pentax has released the X90 superzoom with 26x optical zoom lens. Featuring the same 12MP image stabilized sensor inherited from the previously released X70, it offers a slightly longer zoom range at 26-676mm equivalent, an electronic viewfinder with dioptre adjustment and a longer lasting battery. Rest of the features mirror the X70 including the 2.7 inch LCD, P/A/S/M exposure modes and HD video recording.

POY competition posts some winning images

The 67th annual Pictures of the Year international competition has posted some of the winners in various categories.

Samsung Digital Imaging to merge with Electronics

Samsung Electronics has confirmed its planned merger with Samsung Digital Imaging, which will bring the Korean conglomerate's camera division under the same roof as its other consumer electronics businesses such as mobile phones and printers. From April 1, 2010, the camera business will become part of Samsung Electronics with an objective 'to increase management efficiency of the digital camera business and to maximize synergy between businesses'. A year ago the imaging division spun-out from the company's affiliated machinery division, Samsung Techwin, to form an independent camera and optical devices company. Since then it's released a series of ambitious new products, including the mirrorless interchangeable-lens NX system and the enthusiast-orientated TL500/EX1 recently unveiled at PMA.

Pentax Optio W90

You've probably read about these already, but here they are anyway: two new Pentax cameras, starting with the rugged, everything-proof Optio W90. And no, I'm not going to post that product shot in this article! Here are the details about Pentax's 11th generation waterproof camera:

Pentax Optio X90

The other new Pentax model is the Optio X90 super zoom, which packs a 26X optical zoom lens. Here are its specs:

Feb 23, 2010

Novoflex shows adapters for Samsung NX

PMA 2010: Novoflex has unveiled a series of mount adapters for Samsung's NX mirrorless cameras. The German manufacturer is showing nine adapters to various lens mounts, including Sony Alpha, Pentax K, Olympus OM and Leica R. There is also a Nikon F mount adapter featuring the aperture control ring the company includes on its Micro Four Thirds to Nikon F adapter. So far there are no details on price or availability.

Reuters features best of Olympics

Reuters features a gallery on the Best of the Olympics thus far.

Stern shows us people having fun at the Olympics

Stern features a gallery on the fans from various parts of the world enjoying themselves at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

Interesting backstage fashion images in The Big Picture

The Big Picture from The Boston Globe features Backstage during Fashion Week, a set of fashion images from behind the scenes.

Canon updates firmware for EOS Rebel T1i/500D

Firmware v1.1.0 for the Canon EOS Rebel T1i/500D, released today, fixes a problem in which the camera's mirror was sometimes not positioned properly when Live View was activated. Menu wording errors have also been corrected.

Samsung adds five more lenses to NX system

Samsung quietly introduced five more lenses for their upcoming NX interchangeable lens system at PMA -- and I should have my hands on the NX10 in a few weeks, by the way. Here is the current lens roadmap for the system: F2.0, 30 mm pancake (available soon) F3.5-5.6, 18 - 55 mm IS (available soon) F4.0-5.6, 50 - 200 mm IS (available soon) F3.5-5.6, 18 - 55 mm (cheaper version of above, coming first half 2010) F3.5-5.6, 20 - 50 mm (second half 2010) F2.8, 20 mm pancake (second half 2010) F3.5-6.3, 18 - 200 mm IS (date TBD) F2.8, 60 mm macro (date TBD)

Samsung wants to 'own' mirrorless market

Samsung wants to 'own' the mirrorless camera sector, according to Seung Soo Park, Samsung’s Vice President, Strategy Marketing and Digital Media. This will include enhanced communication with customers and firmware updates for its cameras based on their requests, he said, in an exclusive interview with dpreview.com.

Nikon will provide 'better balance' of ISO and resolution

Future Nikon models will provide a better balance between resolution and high ISO image quality than in the recently launched D3S, according to Nobuaki Sasagaki, General Manager of the Marketing Department of Nikons Imaging Division, speaking in an exclusive interview with dpreview.com.

Olympus still committed to Four Thirds DSLRs

Olympus is still committed to the Four Thirds DSLR standard and will continue to develop it in tandem with its Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, says the company's US DSLR product manager. In response to press speculation, John Knaur told dpreview.com: 'We still plan to develop full size DSLRs and both, side-by-side.'

Feb 22, 2010

Delkin, Hoodman and SanDisk introduce new CompactFlash, SDXC memory cards

Delkin and Hoodman have recently introduced new high speed CompactFlash promising greater reliability, while SanDisk has taken the wraps off a 64GB SDXC card. Delkin's CombatFlash series is speed-rated at 625X, available in capacities up to 32GB and built to withstand extreme environmental conditions, while Hoodman's latest RAW CompactFlash is speed-rated at 675X, comes in capacities up to 16GB and utilizes enterprise-level flash memory. SanDisk's highest-capacity Secure Digital card to date is the new Ultra 64GB. It's also the company's first offering in the SDXC variant of this memory card format.

Canon USA announces imagePROGRAF iPF6300, iPF6350 and iPF8300 printers

Canon USA has announced the imagePROGRAF iPF6300, iPF6350 and iPF8300 wide format photo printers. The trio utilize a newly formulated 12-colour Lucia EX inkset for promised wider colour gamut and ship with improved drivers and plug-ins.

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, Nikon D3S supported in Capture One 5.1 suite

Phase One has released v5.1 of its Capture One suite of RAW conversion and image editing applications, adding conversion support for RAW files captured with the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, Nikon D3S, several Leaf digital backs and more, plus new editing tools.

The tortoise and the hares?

Tired: Slow Food. Wired: Slow Photography!

Extra photos for bloggers: 1, 2 ~Reach 290,000 photo fans We’ve seen slow versions of everything lately: slow food, slow travel, slow shopping, slow dentistry. (We might’ve made one of those up.) But have you tried slow photography? It’s like a yoga class for your camera. Long conversations with subjects, patient exposures, and delicate macros will lend your photos [...]

Feb 21, 2010

Think Tank Photo to ship Retrospective shoulder bag series this spring

Also unveiled today by Think Tank Photo is a series of three soft-sided shoulder bags and two lens changers. Called Retrospective and available in both black canvas and a patterned canvas called Pinestone, the new series is meant to evoke the classic look of earlier pro camera bags.

Think Tank Photo unveils supersized Logistics Manager roller

If you have a need to schlep around multiple camera bodies and supertelephoto lenses plus accessories or, like us, you've been wanting a better way to carry the core of a studio flash lighting kit in one well-protected case, the new Logistics Manager roller from Think Tank Photo is well worth a look.

Feb 20, 2010

Vancouver 2010 in The Big Picture

The Big Picture from The Boston Globe features images from the Winter Olympics in Vancouver 2010, part 1 of 2.

Feb 19, 2010

Einstein 640 monolight release delayed

Lighting maker Paul C. Buff has announced this week that the release of the slick Einstein 640 monolight will almost certainly be delayed beyond the late February/early March shipping timeframe recently given by the company. The delay, says company founder Paul Buff in a statement on the Einstein 640 pre-order page, is the result of a sudden medical problem afflicting Chief Engineer Mike Morgan.

Canon USA press release highlights EOS-1D Mark IV autofocus

Canon USA has issued a press release today, highlighting the EOS-1D Mark IV's sports autofocus capabilities.

Photographer posts interesting panoramas of Olympic venues

Photographer Kari Kuukka has posted several interesting panoramas showing the Olympic venues at Whistler, one of the host areas of the XXI Olympic Winter Games going on right now in and around Vancouver, Canada. Kuukka used a Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Sigma 8mm fisheye lens to capture sweeping views of Whistler's main press centre as well as several competition sites.

Move Landmarks with a Simple Photo Prank

Extra photos for bloggers: 1, 2, 3 ~Reach 290,000 photo fans Travel! Adventure! Visit new places, meet new people, replace their buildings with plastic trinkets! Michael Hughes’ hobby: photographically replacing national treasures with gift-shop counterparts. Like Carmen Sandiego, he’s absconded with the Great Pyramids, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Abbey Road, and much more. Michael’s travelogues also take you behind-the-scenes [...]

Feb 18, 2010

PhotoShelter to add PicScout IRC image licensing technology

PhotoShelter and PicScout have announced a partnership that will enable member photos to automatically make use of PicScout's ImageIRC, an image licensing technology.

Demonstration of Photoshop 1.0 part of twenty year celebration tomorrow

Adobe is gearing up to celebrate twenty years of Photoshop tomorrow, hosting both real and virtual events worldwide in which fans of the image editing software can learn tips, see a demonstration of Photoshop 1.0 plus meet the people behind it and more.

Happy Birthday Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop Hits Twenty Community Celebrates Software that Changed the Way We View the World SAN JOSE, Calif., – Feb. 18, 2010 – Adobe(r) Photoshop(r), the software product that redefined creativity in the digital age, turns 20 on Feb. 19, 2010. Around the world, Photoshop fans are celebrating the impact their favorite software has had across photography, [...]

Feb 17, 2010

Olympic images Captured by Post blog

The Denver Post blog, Captured, features a large-image gallery of The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics So Far...

National Geographic gallery features Wolf Wars

Wolves are making a comeback in the west but not everyone is happy about it in Wolf Wars, a feature gallery from National Geographic. Changing Tribes, another gallery on the same page also caught our eye.

Stern posts Olympic gallery

In our search for a good Vancouver 2010 Olympic gallery, Germany's Stern came through with a good collection of images.

Feb 16, 2010

GPOYW = (Self-Portraits) – (Narcissism)

~Reach 290,000 photo fans Admit it: You desperately want to post photos of yourself, but you’re afraid to look vain. Fear not, friend. Four years ago, Noah showed the world that self-portraits can be profound. Today, Tumblr users rock the self-portrait with Gratuitous Picture of Yourself Wednesday (GPOYW). It’s simple. Stand and flail your arms by yourself -- you’re loco. [...]

Feb 15, 2010

WHNPA posts contest winners

The White House News Photographers Association features The Eyes of History 2010 complete with still photography galleries from the various categories.

CPN features 2009 World Press winners

The Canon Professional Network features a slideshow and story on the 2009 winners of the 53rd annual World Press Photo Contest.

Feb 13, 2010

Vancouver 2010 opening ceremonies caught in The Big Picture

The Big Picture from The Boston Globe has a nice gallery of Opening Ceremonies for Vancouver 2010.

Feb 12, 2010

See Your ‘Hood anew in Noticin.gs Photos

~Reach 290,000 photo fans Are you a photo-robot? Stuck in a routine, taking the same photos day in and day out? (Insert sad beep-boop noise.) The simple act of rediscovering your surroundings is at the heart of a game called Noticin.gs. To play, just remove your robot-visor and start snapping cool things around your 'hood, then upload the [...]

Feb 11, 2010

An analysis of EOS-1D Mark IV autofocus performance

Does Canon's newest 1-series digital SLR deliver reliable peak action sports autofocus? Here's what we've found, in words and over 900 downloadable full resolution pictures.

The Big Picture features the torch relay

The Big Picture from The Boston Globe features Olympic Torch Relay nearly complete, a large-image gallery of nice images documenting the passage of the torch across Canada to Vancouver for the start of the Olympic Winter Games Feb. 12.

Reuters takes a look Inside Kashmir

Reuters features a large slideshow of images from Inside Kashmir.

Feb 10, 2010

Monitor daily gallery a good one

The Christian Science Monitor features some nice images in its daily gallery today.

Canon Canada to launch revamped CPS program in April

Canon Canada has begun informing Canadian CPS members that they will be announcing a revamped version of the CPS program in April. The company is not revealing any details about what the new program will look like, saying only it will "offer our members an even greater level of service and help to ensure your continued success through professional partnership with Canon Canada."

One in 8 Million series discussed

We have been long-time fans of the New York Times' One in 8 Million series and always wondered how it was put together. The Times features a 7-page Talk to The Times: One in 8 Million story which introduces members of team who talk about the concept then take part in a Q&A. Photographer Todd Heisler answers questions about his role both in the Q&A and in Shoptalk: With Todd Heisler.

Nature's Best features some of nature's best images

Nature's Best Photography features a nice slideshow of images from the natural world on its homepage.

onOne Software submits new version of DSLR Camera Remote to Apple's App Store

onOne Software has submitted DSLR Camera Remote 1.3 for the iPhone and iPod Touch to Apple's App Store. It fixes several bugs, enables LiveView and Bulb exposure mode to be used simultaneously and adds support for the Canon EOS 7D and EOS-1D Mark IV plus the Nikon D3S.

Camera Bits posts official release of Photo Mechanic 4.6.3

Camera Bits has posted the official release of Photo Mechanic 4.6.3 for Mac and Windows. The update adds the ability for the program's Live Ingest feature to import RAW files (including RAW+JPEG pairs), plus it fixes a variety of bugs.

Apple releases Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.0

Apple has released Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.0 for the Mac OS, which adds support for Canon's reduced-resolution sRAW and mRAW formats as well as the PowerShot S90, plus Leica's D-LUX 4 and three models from Panasonic.

Feb 9, 2010

Weather always a photo opp

The Christian Science Monitor features Snowmageddon, a collection of weather images from the recent snow storms on the eastern seaboard of the U.S.

Apple announces Aperture 3

Apple today has unveiled Aperture 3, a new release of its pro photo management and raw conversion application for Mac. A new non-destructive brushes feature with automatic edge detection leads the list of changes. Other changes include the addition of adjustment presets, a full-screen browser mode, slideshows that can incorporate still photos, video and audio plus much more.

PhotoBlog features man-made, ice-climbing challenge

PhotoBlog from MSNBC features an interesting collection of images including a man-made ice waterfall in Iowa.

Nikon posts firmware update for D3S

Nikon has posted firmware update v1.01 for the D3S that fixes an instance of the camera's change card ("CHA") message appearing with certain CompactFlash cards and tweaks the behaviour of the video mode.

First wide-angle Nikkor with VR

Nikon has announced the first full frame wide-angle zoom Nikkor to feature VR stabilisation – a light weight (though not especially compact) 16-35mm f/4 design. They have also confirmed after a long wait the arrival of the new 24mm f/1.4 Nikkor, one of the first fast primes other than standard 50mm to appear from the [...]

Nikon announces 16-35mm f/4 VR, 24mm f/1.4

Nikon has unveiled two new wide angle lenses: the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED and AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR.

Feb 8, 2010

Photo Journal gallery well worth a look

Photo Journal from The Wall Street Journal features an interesting lead photo in the Feb. 3 gallery that doesn't appear in the Photos of the Week: Feb. 1- Feb. 5.

The Big Picture features Colorful India

The Big Picture from The Boston Globe features a collection of images on Colorful India.

Canon unveils EOS Rebel T2i/550D

Canon has unveiled the EOS Rebel T2i, its best-appointed Rebel class camera to date that offers many of the key features of the EOS 7D at a fraction of the cost. The T2i includes a 17.92 million image pixel CMOS sensor, fires at up to 3.7fps, sports 63-zone metering and 9-point AF systems, is compatible with both SD/SDHC and SDXC format memory cards and can capture 1080p video at 30fps (its other resolution and frame rate options are the same as the 7D, plus it incorporates a stereo external mic jack too).

Make a Tennis Ball Photo Frame in 3 Easy Steps

Extra photos for bloggers: 1, 2, 3 ~Reach 290,000 photo fans Tennis, anyone? With its magnificent rallying, split-stepping, and headbands, it may be the most photographable of sports. (Aside from full-contact checkers.) Our pals at Papernstitch found a super-cute way to turn a plain old Penn ball into a bright yellow photo stand. Now you can fill your priceless Agassi-autographed [...]

Feb 7, 2010

Camera Bits posts release candidate of Photo Mechanic 4.6.3

Camera Bits has posted a release candidate of Photo Mechanic 4.6.3 for Mac and Windows. The update adds the ability for the program's Live Ingest feature to import RAW files (including RAW+JPEG pairs), plus it fixes a variety of bugs.

Feb 5, 2010

Canon announces EOS E1 plug-in for transferring digital SLR video to Final Cut Pro

Canon today has announced the availability of the EOS E1 plug-in, which is meant to allow "simple and easy transfer of video content from Canon's EOS DSLR cameras directly into Final Cut Pro." It's compatible with the EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 7D and EOS-1D Mark IV and is a free download from the Apple website, says a Canon USA press release.*UPDATED*

Feb 3, 2010

Paul C. Buff Australia now accepting pre-orders for Einstein 640 monolight

Paul C. Buff Australia is now accepting pre-orders for the Einstein 640. Colour temperature consistency and crisp freezing of motion are the signature features promised for the new 640ws monolight, which was unveiled in October 2009 and is slated to ship no sooner than roughly the end of February 2010.

Monitor features a gallery of moon shots

The Christian Science Monitor features an interesting gallery of images on The full moon.

Feb 2, 2010

Reuters posts best of January

Reuters has posted Pictures of the month: January, a collection of the best images from the news agency's photographers from across the globe.

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 SD (IF) DX

NatureScapes.Net gallery features best of 2009

NatureScapes.Net features 2009 Images of the Year, a fine gallery of images from the natural world.

Jan 29, 2010

Monitor features Holocaust remembrance gallery

The Christian Science Monitor features Holocaust Remembrance Day 2010, a gallery of images that marks the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

CPN features Irish sports photographer

The Canon Professional Network features the work of Irish sports photographer Lorraine O'Sullivan with a story and a Showcase slideshow.

Nikon digital SLRs used to capture stunning timelapse video of Vancouver

Nikon digital SLRs were used to capture a collection of timelapse photos of Vancouver, Canada, site of next month's XXI Olympic Winter Games. The photos, which have been assembled into a five minute video showcasing the city, are a stunning example of the power of timelapse photography and is well worth a look.

Jan 28, 2010

MSNBC comments in its PhotoBlog

MSNBC features PhotoBlog, a gallery of images with comments from the people who work on MSNBC's mulitmedia site.

Canon releases firmware v1.0.6 for the EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon has posted for download firmware v1.0.6 for the EOS-1D Mark IV. The only stated change is a promised improvement in AI Servo autofocus: "AF performance has been enhance[d] for receding subjects and for subjects that are approaching at a low speed."

Jan 27, 2010

Apple announces iPad tablet, camera connection accessory

Apple has unveiled the iPad, the company's long-rumoured tablet device. Among its features is the ability to download photos and video from a USB-connected camera or directly from an SD card, with the help of the optional iPad Camera Connection Kit.

Gallery features Muslims in France

Reuters features France's Muslims, a gallery featuring life in the Muslim community of about five million in France.

India's national day featured

The Frame from The Sacramento Bee features India's Republic Day, a colourful gallery of images from India's national day of celebration.

Jan 26, 2010

Nikon updates ViewNX, WT-4 apps

Nikon has released updates to several of its digital SLR-related applications, including ViewNX, WT-4 Setup Utility, WT-4 Camera Control Utility and Thumbnail Selector. Changes include bug fixes and the addition of support for Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6.2 in several of the new versions.

Irreverent Chicken vs Penguin video wins US$100,000 Nikon Festival prize

A sweet, funny video entitled Chicken vs Penguin has taken the US$100,000 top prize in Nikon USA's Nikon Festival contest. Submitted by budding filmmaker Marko Slavnic, it tells the story "of unexpected love brought to life through a fast food mascot rivalry between a boy and girl." Like all of the over 1200 entries, Chicken vs Penguin is less than 140 seconds long.

Jan 25, 2010

Think Tank Photo now shipping Hydrophobia 70-200 rain covers

Think Tank Photo has today announced a pair of rain covers for use with 70-200mm lenses. The Hydrophobia 70-200 and Hydrophobia Flash 70-200 are soft-sided water resistant covers for a digital SLR and 70-200mm f/2.8-size lens; the latter incorporates a cover for a mounted flash unit.

The Big Picture goes to work

The Big Picture from The Boston Globe features an interesting gallery on work.

Jan 24, 2010

Alpha’s Silver Jubilee

Jan 22, 2010

Canon to release EOS-1D Mark IV firmware update later this month

Canon is preparing a firmware update that "enhances the AF tracking performance of the EOS-1D Mark IV for receding subjects and for subjects that are approaching at a low speed." Firmware v1.0.6 is slated for release towards the end of the month.

Gallery makes us more aware of....penguins

The Christian Science Monitor features a gallery on National Penguin Awareness Day and the third image alone makes this set of 13 images well worth a look.

Photo Journal adds interesting weekly gallery

Photo Journal from The Wall Street Journal has a habit of putting together very interesting image galleries and Photos of the Week: Jan. 16 - Jan. 22 is no exception.

Light and colour highlight Kumbh Mela festival

The Frame from The Sacramento Bee features the beautiful light and colour of the Kumbh Mela festival in India.

Jan 19, 2010

Nikon Capture NX2 v2.2.4 for Mac released

Nikon has released Capture NX2 v2.2.4 for Mac. The new version adds compatibility with Mac OS X 10.6.2 and fixes bugs.

Jan 16, 2010

National Geographic posts a pair of interesting galleries

National Geographic features a pair of very interesting galleries in Lost Nomads by Steve McCurry and The Polygamists by Stephanie Sinclair.

Jan 15, 2010

Photo Journal galleries a feast for the eyes

The Wall Street Journal's Photo Journal has posted several outstanding galleries in the Pictures of the Week: Jan. 10 - Jan. 15.

Jan 14, 2010

LPA Design releases beta firmware v5.008 for MiniTT1, FlexTT5

LPA Design has rolled out a beta release of firmware for the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 wireless radio remotes for Canon. Beta version 5.008 improves triggering reliability and corrects a flash underexposure problem when Pre-Flash Boost mode is enabled in a unit that also has Force Master mode set.

Nikon Camera Control Pro 2 updated to v2.7.1

Nikon has released Camera Control Pro v2.7.1 for Mac and Windows. The update makes changes to the ISO Auto, Focus Tracking with Lock-On and Dynamic AF Area settings to bring the program into line with the options available within the D3 and D700 with the latest firmware installed.

Jan 13, 2010

Galleries show earthquake devastation

The New York Times features Earthquake Hits Haiti and Reuters has posted Deadly earthquake hits Haiti.

Jan 12, 2010

Rally action in The Big Picture

The Big Picture from The Boston Globe features a gallery of action and otherwise interesting images from the Dakar Rally 2010.

Die Presse posts best sports images of 2009

Austria's Die Presse posts an image gallery of the best sports images of 2009.

Reuters features winter in Florida gallery

Reuters features Frozen Florida, a gallery of icy images showing the unusual weather conditions in the usually-warm state. Also of interest on the site is Seeing double, an image gallery on twins.

Jan 8, 2010

Paul C. Buff starts pre-order list for Einstein 640 monolight

Lighting maker Paul C. Buff has started a pre-order list for the innovative Einstein 640. The 640ws monolight - the company's most ambitious and full featured studio flash to date - is expected to ship at the end of January 2010 for US$439.95. Pre-ordering is open to residents of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. It's possible to pre-order the US$29.95 CSXCV transceiver module for the Einstein as well. *UPDATED*

Jan 7, 2010

Reuters posts the best of December

Reuters features Pictures of the month: December, the best images from the news agency's photographers from across the globe.

Canon announces availability of new wireless file transmitters

Canon USA has announced that Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E4 II A for the EOS 5D Mark II is now shipping, as is Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5A for the EOS 7D. Both have an expected street price of US$699.99 in the U.S. Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 II A for 1-series Mark IIIs and the EOS-1D Mark IV is slated for release later in this quarter. A price has not been set.

Worldwide weather pictures featured in The Frame

The Frame from The Sacramento Bee features a gallery of interesting images on Worldwide weather.

Jan 6, 2010

Nikon releases firmware updates for D300S, D700, D3, D3X

Nikon today has released new firmware for the D300S, D700, D3 and D3X. Headlining the changes in the updates for all four models is support for 64GB CompactFlash cards; other refinements vary by the camera.

Jan 5, 2010

Lexar bumps up capacities in 233X, 300X Professional CompactFlash

Lexar has announced that both its Professional 233X and Professional 300X CompactFlash card lines will now top out at 32GB. This means the addition of a 32GB capacity to the 300X series, and both 16GB and 32GB capacities to the 233X series. A license for Image Rescue 4 for Mac and Windows is included with all Lexar Professional series memory cards.

Canon announces EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II

Canon today has unveiled the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, featuring improved optical performance, faster AF speed, enhanced image stabilization, a closer minimum focus distance and more. The new lens is to ship in April 2010. Price has not been set.

8GB Eye-Fi Pro X2 wireless memory card introduced

Wireless memory card maker Eye-Fi has introduced the Eye-Fi Pro X2, an 8GB SDHC card that features an 802.11n radio for quicker uploading, faster read/write speeds to the card itself and a new option called Endless Memory that enables the card to automatically delete the oldest photos and video from the card once it has confirmed they've been successfully transferred to their destination. The company is also releasing a companion application, called Eye-Fi Center, that allows a wireless network configuration to be added to the card even when not connected to the Internet and can manage the republishing of photos and video to various online destinations, including photos and video not originally captured to an Eye-Fi card.

Sony Alpha 450 announced

Jan 1, 2010

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV now shipping in the U.S., Canada

The EOS-1D Mark IV, Canon's 16.06 million image pixel, 10fps replacement for the troubled EOS-1D Mark III, has been released for sale in the U.S. and Canada. We've received the first reports of photographers taking delivery of the camera in the U.S. starting on December 31, while we've confirmed that Canon Canada commenced shipments starting on December 30 (shipping times and today's holiday mean that most Canadian dealers outside the Toronto area won't receive their initial allotment of bodies before early next week).

Dec 31, 2009

Frame posts most popular galleries of 2009

The Frame from The Sacramento Bee features The Frame's Top Ten, the 10 most popular galleries of 2009.

Dec 30, 2009

The Post features year's best work

The Washington Post features Best of Post 2009, galleries of multimedia stories that newspaper editors consider to be the best work.

Dec 29, 2009

Bibble 5 Pro workflow software now available

Announced over a year ago, Bibble 5 Pro for Mac, Windows and Linux is now shipping. The latest version of the digital photography workflow software adds full-featured image cataloging, non-destructive application of local editing adjustments, improved responsiveness and speed plus a number of other refinements.

Sports photographer Brad Mangin posts enthusiastic assessment of EOS-1D Mark IV AF

In a blog entry today, top-notch U.S. sports photographer Brad Mangin has written an enthusiastic assessment of the EOS-1D Mark IV's AF system, based on his use of a preproduction body at an NFL football game this past weekend. Mangin, who refers to the EOS-1D Mark III and its AF system as "a complete disaster," says the EOS-1D Mark IV, by comparison, "performed flawlessly" as it captured many more properly focused frames than its predecessor.

LPA Design releases firmware updates for PocketWizard MiniTT1, FlexTT5

LPA Design has posted firmware v5.0 for the PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Canon. The firmware updates are identical to November's public beta v4.374 firmware and include EOS 7D compatibility, a pre-flash boost mode for more consistent bounce flash exposures, rear curtain sync, automatic camera model detection and a slew of other new features and bug fixes.

Dec 18, 2009

Adobe Releases Camera Raw 5.6 and Lightroom 2.6 GM Versions

I thought you would like to know that Adobe today announced the immediate availability of Lightroom 2.6, Photoshop Camera Raw 5.6 and DNG Converter 5.6 on Adobe.com. Originally posted as release candidates for community testing on Adobe Labs, these final versions include raw file support for 20 new popular camera models, including the Canon EOS [...]

Dec 12, 2009

Exhibition in the Barcelona area

From December 12th till 31st in the Barcelona area there is an Exhibition by Vincent de Groot...

Dec 2, 2009

DxO for Mac and Alpha 230-380 – plus discount deal

Nov 25, 2009

Nikon D3S video: dark, rain and wind 400mm f/2.8

As part of my tests of the Nikon D3S (British Journal, report in December, with additional material by Richard Kilpatrick who is shooting with Nikon on November 25th at a press event) I dragged the £6,000 400mm f/2.8 AF-S IF ED G supertele into the rain as darkness gradually forced the ISO up from a [...]

Nov 22, 2009

Alpha 550: sky noise, exposure and Auto ISO

Nov 19, 2009

Adobe Releases RC’s of Camera Raw 5.6 and Lightroom 2.6

Adobe has announced that Photoshop Camera Raw 5.6, Lightroom 2.6 and DNG Converter 5.6 Release Candidates are available for immediate download on Adobe Labs. The term ‘release candidate’ means this update is well tested but would benefit from additional community testing to provide the highest quality experience for customers working on a variety of hardware [...]

Nov 18, 2009

Sony Alpha 550 Review: highs and lows

Nov 10, 2009

Ricoh start where the Dimage EX 1500 left off!

Ricoh seal the future of interchangeable lenses

Tokyo, Japan, November 10, 2009--Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Shiro Kondo) today announced the development and release of the GXR interchangeable unit camera system featuring the world’s smallest and lightest* digital camera with the ability to change lenses. The new GXR is an interchangeable unit camera system in which lenses are changed by using a [...]

Nov 1, 2009

New Photoworld edition on-line

Oct 22, 2009

Adobe Releases Lightroom 3 Beta

New Lightroom beta delivers faster performance, refined image processing and streamlined publishing SAN JOSE, Calif. – Oct. 22, 2009 – Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 beta software for Macintosh and Windows, a public preview of new and improved functionality to be delivered in the next major release. Lightroom is the essential [...]

Alpha 500 and 550 in UK shops

Adobe Lightroom 3 Beta now available

London. -- October 22, 2009 -- Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 3 beta software for Macintosh and Windows®, a public preview of new and improved functionality to be delivered in the next major release. Lightroom is the essential digital photography workflow solution, helping serious amateur and professional photographers quickly import, manage, [...]

Oct 16, 2009

Adobe Brings Photoshop to the iPhone

Well, sorta. It’s actually limited to some basic editing features such as cropping, rotating, changing color and a few processing effects such as soft focus, vignette and others. But it is sorta like having Photoshop on your iPhone. Here’s Adobe’s press release: Adobe Unveils Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone New Adobe application brings must-have photo tools and eye-catching [...]

Oct 14, 2009

Nikon D3s - evolution of the breed

Today sees the announcement of Nikon’s most significant camera body this year so far – bringing the D3 in line with the resr of the Nikon range, and improving it with customer feedback and to continue competing in a rapidly developing sector of the market. With headline grabbing ISO performance and D-Movie, the D3s looks [...]

Oct 13, 2009

Master Photography Awards 2009

The Awards 2009 edition of Master Photo digital is now readable on-line: Click to launch the full edition in a new window. - DK

Oct 6, 2009

Master Photography Awards 2009 exhibition

EVERYONE is welcome to come along to the Newcastle Gateshead Hilton Hotel on Sunday October 11th, from 11am onwards. There will be a range of trade exhibition stands and the complete exhibition for the 2009 Master Photography Awards will be on show – though the winners will not be revealed until later in the day [...]

Sep 10, 2009

Spot the deliberate mistake!

Received today from Nikon: TOTAL PRODUCTION OF NIKKOR LENSES REACHES FIFTY MILLION Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that its production of NIKKOR lenses (interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras) reached a total of fifty million units last month. Nikon released the first NIKKOR lens, the NIKKOR-S Auto 5cm f/2 in 1959, along with Nikon's first digital SLR [...]

Sep 1, 2009

National Museum Bursary

Emerging photographers seeking support for their work have until the end of the month to apply for a bursary of up to £20,000 from the National Media Museum. Following the success of the scheme in 2007 and 2008, the National Media Museum in Bradford, in partnership with five sponsors, is inviting applications until 25 September [...]

Nikon seminar dates

Nikon has teamed up with six of the industry's most influential technology suppliers to bring cutting-edge, digital workflow solutions to professional photographers across Europe. Nikon, Adobe Systems, Apple, Hewlett Packard, Nik Software, Wacom and X-Rite have joined forces for a unique, nine-city Creative Alliance Tour. The tour has been set up to provide creative professionals with [...]

Jul 24, 2009

He’s Back. Mark Hamburg Returns to Adobe

After over a year spent working at Microsoft’s Redmond, Washington offices, Mark Hamburg has resigned from Microsoft to rejoin Adobe Systems, Inc. where he will again be working in the Digital Imaging department. Mark, a former Photoshop Architect and the founding engineer on Lightroom had gone to Microsoft to work on new usability for Windows. [...]

Jun 24, 2009

Adobe Updates Camera Raw, Lightroom and DNG

Adobe today released the final Photoshop Lightroom 2.4 and Camera Raw 5.4 updates, available for immediate download at www.adobe.com/downloads/updates/. Both updates bring additional raw file support to 31 camera and camera back models including the Canon EOS 500D, Nikon D5000 and 18 Hasselblad models. A full list of the newly supported camera and camera back [...]

May 6, 2009

Perspective correction for Camera Raw images

Click to view movie This movie extract is from  Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: The Ultimate Workshop. One of the top requests for Camera Raw and Lightroom has been to include perspective corrections, so that users can apply perspective corrections to raw images. It so happens there is already a method in Camera Raw and Photoshop that [...]

May 5, 2009

Best Prank Ever? Real-Life Dead Pixel in Google Earth

Source: Unplggd Author: Taryn Dead Pixels are annoying little dark bits you’ll see on your screen when a bunch of teeny tiny subpixels are permanently off. It might be a broken transistor or just a pixel that’s stuck on black. Or if you’re messing around with Google Earth, it might be an 82-centimeter by 82-centimeter square of [...]

Apr 20, 2009

Photoshop weightloss

Click here to view movie This movie extract is from  Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: The Ultimate Workshop. You know how the camera always seems to add 10 lbs.? You can shave those extra pounds away using Photoshop. This demo shows two methods of making people look thinner. And, if you do it with subtlety, you'll never [...]

Apr 5, 2009

One way to retouch loose hairs

Click here to view movie This movie extract is from  Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: The Ultimate Workshop. Here is an interesting challenge that I was presented with recently. I shot the model shown above for an advertising job and was asked by the client to make sure that the skin tone and nails looked flawless. After [...]

Mar 23, 2009

On The Road To Boston

I’m off to Boston and Photoshop World this week. I’ll be hooking up with Martin Evening there as well-we are actually doing a conference session together! Which Download Movies should be fun because I’ll get to make fun of the way Martin pronounces common Photoshop tools’ names. Those Brits…they even misspell the word color! Andrew [...]

Mar 19, 2009

Advanced color to black and white conversion

Click to view movie Yep, there are already a lot of ways to convert a color image to grayscale in Photoshop or Camera Raw. But all of them except this technique mean your image is converted as a global correction. Using color channels as grayscale layers means you can use layer masks to alter the grayscale [...]

Mar 6, 2009

How to remove objects using two exposures

Click to view movie Have you ever found yourself in the position where you are trying to photograph a building, but can’t get a clear view of the subject because of lamp posts or other objects that are in the foreground? In this short movie clip I show how with a little forward planing it is [...]

Mar 3, 2009

Adobe Releases Camera Raw 5.3 and Lightroom 2.3 GMs

Adobe has released the final versions of Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 and Camera Raw 5.3, available immediately for download at www.adobe.com/downloads/updates/. The Lightroom 2.3 and Camera Raw 5.3 updates, originally posted as release candidates for community testing on Jan. 23, provide raw file support for the newly-released Nikon D3X and Olympus E-30 cameras. The Lightroom 2.3 update also provides support for eight additional languages [...]

Feb 26, 2009

The ‘Ultimate Workshop’ book shoot

This is a story about how Jeff Schewe and Martin Evening got together in Chicago last year to shoot a set of pictures especially for our new joint book ‘Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: The Ultimate Workshop‘. The title is kind of self-explanatory. This is a brand new book in the Photoshop for Photographers series (published [...]

On the Road to Boston

I’m off to Boston (well, ok, officially it’s Cambridge but that’s close, right?) to do the Epson Print Academy this Saturday. I’m going in a day early to go for a visit to the MIT Digital Imaging labs and meet some geeks :~) If you are in the Boston area, you really should come to the [...]

Feb 25, 2009

Adobe Releases Photoshop CS4 Update

Adobe Photoshop CS4 11.0.1 update – multiple languages The Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 11.0.1 update addresses a number of issues discovered after Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop CS4 Extended (11.0) software were released.  The most significant fixes in the Photoshop CS4 11.0.1 update include the following: o A number of issues that could cause slow performance have been [...]

The Content-Aware Scaling Photoshop CS4

Source: ephotozine Martin Evening was recently given the honour of appearing in the Photoshop Hall of Fame. Here he shows us how to use the Content-Aware Scaling tool in Adobe Photoshop. (The following tutorial is also featured in the forthcoming Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: The Ultimate Workshop by Martin Evening and Jeff Schewe.) “Content [...]

Feb 4, 2009

Photoshop Magnetic Photo Boards

For the Photoshop geek that has to have everything, this was just released from meninos in Brazil! Photoshop panels as photo magnets. See the page here. The company web site is here. The photo boards are available for Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash. As you can see, the product is based on Photoshop CS3-no word on [...]