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The new TeraDrive CT solid state drive from Super Talent Technology uses the SandForce 1222 SSD processor to deliver sequential read and write speeds up to 285 MB/sec and 275 MB/sec, respectively. The TeraDrive CT also touts its RAISE technology for enhanced reliability and DuraWrite technology for significantly increased endurance, state-of-the-art wear leveling, bad block …
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Corel Corporation has released a free update for Corel VideoStudio Pro X3, adding high-speed GPU- and multi-core acceleration for video color correction, plus extended support for MPEG4 cameras. The newly added capabilities include: • High Speed Color Correction — New multicore- and GPU-optimized color correction tools provide VideoStudio Pro X3 with a new engine that …
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Phase One has released Capture One 5.1.2, enhancing Leaf support and compatibility with Expression Media 2 which they acquired from Microsoft. Phase one said the new version allows users of Leaf and EM2 to: • Add a selection of images from Capture One to an Expression Media catalog. • Transfer rating and color tags between …
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Addonics Technologies unveils a family of CFast adapters which connects a CFast media to any SATA port inside a desktop PC, rack mounted system or notebook computer. CFast media touts a high speed interface capable of up to 600 MB/sec read/write speed. Addonics says the CFast HDD adapter enables high performance CFast media to be …
Sony announces two new DSLRs, the α390 and α290, both featuring identical 14.2-megapixel CCD sensors. Both are targeted at the entry-level market. Headline feature is the redesigned grip which should now make it easier to hold than previous versions. Both models feature HDMI output and BRAVIA Sync, for viewing the photos on Sony TV sets. …
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Camera Bits has released Photo Mechanic 4.6.4, the latest update to its photo browser and workflow software. The new version offers faster browsing and adds support for raw files captured by the Olympus E-P2 and E-PL1 cameras as well as various Phase One models. It also adds recognition of extended range ISO values (Lo and …
Datacolor is offering online seminars on color management and monitor calibration starting on Wednesday, June 16 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST. The Wednesday event is the first in a series of upcoming webinars sponsored by Datacolor and Manfrotto. Hosted by Datacolor Education Manager, Joshua Fischer and Manfrotto Distribution Product Manager Will Holowka, the …
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Twenty students from the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in Ukraine will undergo a five-day photo camp under the tutelage of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jay Dickman and fellow National Geographic contributing photographer Matt Moyer. The Ukrainian youth will have a unique opportunity to learn about and document the coastline of the Crimean peninsula during National Geographic …
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Apple’s iPhone 4.0 has just been launched, offering a bunch of goodies to photographers. First is the iPhone 4.0’s new 5-megapixel camera which makes use of the new backlit-CMOS sensor technology to improve low-light performance and allow for HD video recording. This rear-facing camera is equipped with LED flash and continuous video light. In addition, …
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Carl Zeiss has unveiled the new Distagon T* 25mm/f2.8 ZF.2 wide angle lens with electronic interface designed for the Nikon F mount. The company said the ZF.2 has an electronic interface (CPU) that supports all exposure modes of the camera like shutter priority, aperture priority and program mode, as well as manual mode (even with …
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