LaCie Unveils 3 New Enterprise Class Network Storage

LaCie today announced three new network storage devices for small to medium-sized businesses: the LaCie d2 Network 2 (single disk), LaCie 2big Network 2 (2 disks) and LaCie 5big Network 2 (5 disks). These storage drives are Time Machine-compatible and include Genie Backup Manager Pro for Windows and Intego Backup Manager Pro for the Mac. …

Sigma Announces DP1x Compact with Large SLR Sensor

The new Sigma DP1x compact digital camera incorporates a “TRUE II” image processing engine, as used in the Sigma DP2 and SD15 digital SLR. This image processing engine improves the image-processing time and features a new AF algorithm, providing high speed auto focusing, according to the company. Sigma adds that the user interface has been …

Ricoh Announces New P10, A12 Interchangeable Camera Units for GXR System

Ricoh is developing two more lens/sensor units for its GXR interchangeable unit camera system. The image-stabilized P10 28-300mm equivalent F3.5-5.6 VC zoom unit, with a back-illuminated CMOS sensor features RAW capture and 120 fps high-speed continuous shooting, while the other one, the A12 28mm equivalent F2.5 prime lens unit, with 12MP APS-C CMOS sensor features …

Reallusion iPhone Apps to Manage, Beautify Photos

Reallusion has two software applications for the iPhone: Photo Makeover to reshape and beautify faces, and the 10x Camera Tools Pro which functions as a camera, album, photo geotagging and interactive photo interface. Photo Makeover utilizes 5 facial regions each with move, rotate and size controls; and the facial outline width and height control provide …

Samsung Launches TL500 High-End Compact with F1.8 Lens

The high-end Samsung TL500 compact digital camera touts “a full-range of advanced features, including a high-performance imaging sensor and one of the brightest lenses ever featured on a compact camera – a 24mm ultra wide angle Schneider KREUZNACH, f/1.8.” Samsung said the high-end Schneider lens offers photographers a wider range of aperture steps and shallow …

Samsung TL350 Compact Has Full HD Video

The new Samsung TL350 is a compact digital camera that features a high-speed 10-megapixel CMOS image sensor that promises to capture high-quality images no matter how fast the action may be. Samsung said the CMOS sensor, in tandem with its re-engineered DRIMeIII processor, yields impressive low‑light performance and speed, giving users the ability to capture …

Sigma Announces New SD15 DSLR Camera

The new Sigma SD15 digital SLR camera utilizes the 14-megapixel Foveon X3 direct image sensor which the company says can capture all primary RGB colors at each and every pixel location arranged in three layers. The new SD15, according to Sigma, incorporates the “TRUE II” image processing engine which processes the large amount of data …

Sigma Announces New DP2s Compact with 14MP Foveon Sensor

Sigma has unveiled its new DP2s compact digital camera, featuring a 14-megapixel Foveon X3 direct image sensor which has 3 layers of 2652×1768 pixel sensors. This large 3-layered sensor in a compact body is touted to deliver full-color capture of images. It’s not much different from its predecessor, the DP2 – the specs are almost …

Hasselblad Masters 2010 is Open for Entries

Hasselblad is inviting photographers to their 2010 Masters Awards. This time, the 10th annual competition will feature a new category to cover wildlife photography. Each year Hasselblad awards the title of Master photographers in a range of specially defined categories. Awards are granted in recognition of the photographer’s contribution to the art of photography and …

HP Rolls Out 5 New P&S Cameras, 3 Camcorders

HP has introduced five point-and-shoot digital cameras and three camcorders boasting features such as LCD displays, up to 5X optical zoom and fashionable colors. HP said the cameras and camcorders come in slim, lightweight designs at prices ranging from $99 to $199. They are expected to be available this spring at select retailers. In addition, …