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Breeze Systems has announced the availability of DSLR Remote Pro v1.5 software for controlling Canon EOS cameras, including the new 40D and 1D Mark III DSLRs, on the PC. Canon EOS 1D Mark III and 40D users can use DSLR Remote Pro v1.5 to view full frame live images on a PC screen, autofocus at …
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Sigma today released Firmware Version 1.05 for the SD14 digital SLR camera. The updated firmware adds ISO 50 into the Extended Mode setting and improves stability of the camera’s operation. Firmware v.1.05 for the SD14 is a 2.67MB download available at the link below, where step-by-step instructions are also available. Sigma reminds SD14 owners to …
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Transcend has the new 160GB StoreJet 2.5†SATA external hard drive, a portable storage with a USB 2.0 interface that can do data transfer rates up to 480Mbits per second. The company says their new HDD is not only faster, it also saves power with its low operating voltage. The Transcend StoreJet 2.5 SATA HDD …
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In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with editorial and freelance commercial photographer Tuan Nguyen.
The latest compact camera from Pentax, the Optio A40, is a 12-megapixel model equipped with 3 types of Shake Reduction: mechanical, digital and movie. Mechanical shake reduction shifts the image sensor (CCD) horizontally and vertically in relation to the amount of camera shake that its gyro sensor detects. This is true image stabilization. Digital shake …
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Pentax today announced a huge 18-250mm zoom lens designed for exclusive use with Pentax digital SLR cameras. The new smc PENTAX-DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL [IF] interchangeable zoom lens offers 14x zoom ratio that covers the range from 27.5mm wide angle to 383mm super-telephoto in the 35mm format. Without the need for lens changes, it can …
The new DxO Optics Pro Version 5 features a new RAW engine the company says will deliver exceptional quality especially for lowlight images. Fully rewritten, version 5 also adds dust/blemish removal, improved user interface, increased speed and expanded camera support. With the digital SLR user in mind, DxO included in Version 5 a RAW conversion …
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LifePics is offering what it calls a template engine that makes templates for consumer products ranging from traditional greeting cards to multi-image scrapbook pages, borders, sports trading cards, collages, gift tags, and much more in multiple sizes. The company says their template engine offers consumers the broadest selection of templated products available today, supports multiple …
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Alien Skin Exposure 2 enhances any digital photo by simulating the rich, organic look of film. The company says the software was developed from a detailed, scientific analysis of current and discontinued color and black and white print and slide stocks. Exposure 2 features more than 300 presets that emulate the warmth, softness, and realistic …
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The Rolleiflex Hy6 is an advanced medium format camera for film and digital applications that can accept pro digital backs and an auto focus zoom lens. It will be unveiled by Direct Source Marketing (DSM) during the PhotoPlus Expo at the Javitz Center in New York from October 18-20th, 2007. The new camera is a …
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