Monthly Archives: April 2009

New firmware updates are available for the Canon EOS 50D, 450D and 1000D digital SLR cameras. The latest firmware, Version 1.0.6 for the 50D, Version 1.1.0 for the Rebel XSi or 450D and Version 1.0.5 for the 1000D support the AF assist beam feature of the Speedlight 270 EX, the newest flashgun from Canon. Also, …

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There is a new version of the VueScan scanning software. Hamrick has just released Version 8.5.10, saying the application now has more than 600 improvements since the release of VueScan 8.4 two years ago. Hamrick also announced that in recognition of the large number of educational institutions using VueScan, there is a new policy of …

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For only $20, you get the Aurora photo management software from Light Crafts. It’s like Lightroom in the sense that it’s a workflow application, but it’s lighter. It’s lighter in complexity and, best of all, it’s lighter in price compared to the $300 Lightroom. Light Crafts describes their product as a powerful but simple photo …

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The Professional Photographer, official magazine of Professional Photographers of America, has selected Elinchrom’s BXRi Compact Series to win their Hot One Award for Best Studio Lighting System. The BXRi compacts feature a built-in Elinchrom Skyport wireless radio system to provide precise control in 1/10th of a stop increments and turn on/off the modeling lights for …

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The 2009 Travel Photographer of the Year photo contest in the UK is now open for entries. The contest is open to all photographers, amateur and professional of all ages from any country. There are 8 categories: Travel Photographer of the Year — for all photographers aged 17 years and over. New Talent — for …

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The Panasonic LUMIX G-series of Micro Four Thirds cameras has won the 2009 TIPA Award for Best Design Innovation in Europe. The award is conferred annually by the Technical Image Press Association, an independent association of photo and imaging expert editors, representing 12 countries across Europe. In its citation, TIPA said “The Panasonic LUMIX G-series …

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Portable storage maker Nexto has announced its NVS2500 backup device. Available in 160GB, 250GB, 350GB and 500GB storage capacities, the device is marketed primarily for video professionals and photographers who shoot a lot of images. The NVS2500 claims backup speeds of up to 80MB per second. It can download from CompactFlash, SD, SDHC and MemoryStick …

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Western Digital is now shipping a 2-Terabyte hard drive, the new WD RE4-GP, which features the company’s GreenPower technology platform touted to reduce power consumption for data centers and digital production facilities. WD explains that by combining industry-leading 64 MB cache, dual processors, and increased areal density, WD RE4-GP hard drives yield twice the processing …

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Despite hard times in the digital era, Kodak and Xerox have continued to make it to the 2009 Fortune 500 list, albeit in slightly lower rankings this time. Kodak slipped down to No. 284 from its previous perch at No. 238. Xerox is down just 3 notches to No. 147 from the previous No. 144 …

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Expanding its Lumix FS series, Panasonic announces their new DMC-FS12, FS42 and FS62 compact digital cameras, combining simple handling and stylish design. The headline specs of the new compacts: DMC-FS12: 12.1 megapixels, 4x zoom with its f2.8 Lumix DC Vario lens, 2.7-inch LCD and 30fps movie recording. DMC-FS62: 10.1 megapixels, 4x zoom f2.8 LEICA (!) …

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