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Sigma today launched two new lenses for the Nikon mount. Both lenses will work with all Nikon DSLR cameras, including the new entry-level D40 and D40x. The Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC HSM and 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC HSM lenses are equipped with Sigma’s HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) system for quiet auto focusing. The 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC …
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One of the features of the Vista operating that can be useful to photographers (for weekend snappers, at least) is the Windows Photo Gallery. You can use it to organize your photos and do basic photo editing. Now, Microsoft is taking that a step higher with Windows Live Photo Gallery. It’s in beta testing now …
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Here’s a mouse that can take a bath and go to work squeaky clean. The new Belkin Washable Mouse is a water-resistant mouse that can be hand-washed under the faucet to stay clean and disinfected. It also features a versatile scroll pad that lets you scroll vertically and horizontally with one easy touch. It’s an …
UK’s Royal Photographic Society has opened its 150th Annual International Print Exhibition in London. It’s a remarkable feat; these chaps have been doing it for 150 years! The print exhibit features the winning photos from a competition conducted by the RPS. The contest, which was open to members and non-members of the society, drew a …
Sharpcast has released an update to its software-service combination which enables automatic backing up of digital photos online and sharing them with no manual uploading or Web browsing required. The free downloadable Sharpcast Photos 1.1 keeps your photo collection automatically in sync across all your PCs and the web, so you never duplicate your efforts …
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Do you fancy taking panoramic photos? Join the International Association of Panoramic Photographers (IAPP) photo contest. The goals of this contest and exhibition are to promote excellence in the field of panoramic photography and imaging, and to educate the public on the many ways that outstanding panoramas can be created. The contest is open to …
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Canada’s CN Tower – touted as the world’s tallest building at 553m (1,815 ft) – will go on a spectacular light show on Thursday, June 28. The event will inaugurate the new architectural illumination of the tower and kick off Canada Day weekend. The CN Tower will be lighted with a programmable LED lighting system …
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Users of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom may now download the free upgrade to the photographer’s workflow software from these links: Mac users, get it here. Windows users, get it here. Lightroom 1.1 adds functionality and support for Windows Vista. It also adds a flexible image management system for multi-computer workflows, improved noise reduction and sharpening, and …
The world’s largest photo – 107 x 31ft – will be exhibited from September 6 to 29, 2007 with a premier showing at the Art Center College of Design, South Campus Wind Tunnel, Pasadena, California. “The Great Picture†– as it’s aptly titled – was made with the oldest photographic techniques available: a pinhole camera …
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The World Health Organization has announced the winners of the 2007 WHO Photo and Video contest “Images of Health and Disability†featuring the theme Health and Environment. First prize, in the Color category, went to Pradeep Tewari of India for his photograph “Running†depicting a disabled child’s running legs framing the other healthy children in …
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