O’Reilly Releases Adobe Illustrator CS5 One-on-One by Deke McClelland

The new book by graphics guru Deke McClelland, Adobe Illustrator CS5 One-on-One, aims to make you master the fundamentals of this computer drawing tool by offering you step-by-step tutorials, hands-on project files, and hours of online video demonstrations. With Deke McClelland’s unique and effective learning system, you get to: Find out everything you need to …

DPReview Verdict on Canon EOS 60D: Unsurprisingly Good

DPReview.com, granddaddy of camera reviews, says the new Canon EOS 60D is unsurprisingly good, being “built from familiar enough components.” But it’s not an upgrade to the 50D; the 60D moved to a different slot – between the enthusiast-level 550D and semi-pro 7D. In careful language, DPReview says it is “not a criticism of the …

National Geographic Photo Contest 2010 Until Nov 30

The National Geographic Photo Contest 2010 is still open for submission of entries. The winners will be published in worldwide editions of National Geographic magazine, plus US$10,000 in cash. They will also go to Washington D.C. to participate in the annual National Geographic Seminar in January. There are 3 categories: People, Places, and Nature. Submission …

FX Photo Studio 3.0 Offers 171 Photo Effects, Filters

The new FX Photo Studio 3.0 is the latest version of the application that allows iPhone and iPod Touch users to apply special effects and filters to their photographs. Version 3.0 now has a total of 171 effects and filters, said to be the biggest collection yet available on Apple Store. Software maker MacPhun LLC …

Nikon Professional Services Global Website Comes Online

The new Nikon Professional Services (NPS) global website is now online to serve as a portal that distributes the latest information to assist NPS members working globally in their photographic activities. NPS, which has been in existence for nearly 50 years, is a Nikon organization designed to assist qualified, full-time professional photographers who earn their …

OptimumCS Available for iPhone, iPod Touch Devices

A new tool is available on the Apple Store to calculate optimum camera settings to get maximum sharpness. OptimumCS runs on iPhone and iPod Touch devices and is designed for photography where maximum sharpness over a large depth of field is required such as landscape, architectural, and travel photography. OptimumCS simply tells the photographer what …

Joby Unleashes Gorillamobile Tripod for iPhone 4

Gorillapod maker JOBY has launched the Gorillamobile tripod for the iPhone 4, offering an entirely new design to take advantage of the phone’s front-facing camera, camera flash, HD video and Retina display. JOBY says the Gorillamobile for iPhone 4 combines the protection of a durable, always-on bumper case with the hands-free positioning capabilities of a …

LaCie Introduces Starck Mobile USB 3.0

LaCie has unveiled a new design of external mobile hard drive with USB 3.0 built right in. The LaCie Starck Mobile USB 3.0 is the result of collaboration between LaCie and world-famous designer Philippe Starck. The new mobile hard drive can reach speeds ten times faster than USB 2.0. It comes with software, the LaCie …

Casio EX-H20G Hybrid GPS Camera Gets CES 2011 Award

Casio America touts the CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Awards bestowed on its EX-H20G Hybrid-GPS digital camera. “It’s an honor to receive such a notable recognition from the Consumer Electronics Association,” said Toshi Iguchi, Senior General Manager, Digital Imaging Division, Casio America, Inc. “This is a true testament to the innovation behind our H20G …

Photographer’s Guide to the Panasonic Lumix LX5 by Alexander White

If you bought the Panasonic Lumix LX5 yourself, then you probably know what you’re doing and know how to use it, because it’s usually a second camera for experienced DSLR users. Otherwise, there’s a book to help you, the Photographer’s Guide to the Panasonic Lumix LX5 by Alexander White. Even if you’re an experienced photographer, …