Monthly Archives: March 2010

Samsung has announced a new range of NX lenses for the Samsung NX10 interchangeable lens camera. In addition to its Pancake, Standard Zoom and Tele Zoom lenses, Samsung is adding five more, for a total of 8 lenses. The new NX lenses include a non-OIS 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens to be released in the …

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Nik Software and its industry partners are giving away a car, a Nissan Cube, plus top-of-the-line products and services from a range of photo industry partners at the 2010 Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) convention and trade show in Las Vegas, NV, March 8-10. The prize package, valued at approximately $20,000, will be awarded …

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Olympus America is now shipping the Olympus E-PL1 system camera. Featuring a stabilized 12.3-megapixel LiveMOS sensor, the Olympus E-PL1 is light, weighing only 296 grams without lens, battery or memory card. The EPL1 also features a Supersonic Wave Filter for automated sensor cleaning, a sensitivity range of ISO 100-3200, 3fps continuous shooting for up to …

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Multimedia software provider ArcSoft has partnered with Pentax to provide ArcSoft MediaImpression for Pentax compact cameras starting with the five latest models announced in spring 2010. ArcSoft said MediaImpression provides users with intelligent ways to organize, view, and edit their photo, music and video. adding that the software also provides easy access to share the …

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Western Digital is now shipping its new high performance WD SiliconDrive N1x 2.5-inch solid state drives or SSDs. The new SSDs tout fast read/write speeds in high capacities and are designed for embedded system OEM applications that require superior performance, high reliability and long product life. The company said single-level cell (SLC) -based WD SiliconDrive …

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Wacom’s new Cintiq 21UX is an interactive pen display that promises enhanced pen performance and innovative ergonomics in a color-accurate LCD display. Designed specifically to meet the demanding needs of professional photographers, designers, artists and animators, Wacom said the new Cintiq 21UX offers unparalleled creative control, comfort and productivity. The Cintiq 21UX Grip Pen features …

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Mamiya has unveiled its new DM40 medium format camera featuring 40 megapixels in a 44×33 CCD image sensor and ISO 80-800. Billed as the industry’s fastest large-sensor DSLR, the Mamiya DM40 has a peak capture rate of 0.8 seconds per frame and a sustained capture rate of 60 frames per minute. The Mamiya DM40 DSLR …

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O’Reilly has announced Zen and the Magic of Photography by Wayne Rowe (Rocky Nook, $24.95 USD), a book which aims to help photographers develop their visual awareness, sensitivity, and intuition. O’Reilly said the book is designed to improve the quality of your photography by helping you to discover, create, and capture the points of intersection …

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Canon has released software updates for the following: • EOS Utility 2.8 for Windows & Macintosh • Digital Photo Professional 3.8 for Windows & Mac • Picture Style Editor 1.7 for both PC & Mac. The EOS Utility Version 2.8 adds support for Windows 7, adds a new overlay display function where it is now …

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The new Think Tank Photo Logistics Manager is billed as the first rolling equipment case for lighting and photographic gear to manage all of the logistics of transporting and using a lot of cameras and lenses while on location. The Logistics Manager touts its roomy interior (35 x 70 x 25cm) to hold multiple combinations …

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