Capture One Pro 6.2 Now Available

Phase One’s new Capture One Pro, Version 6.2, adds support for new cameras from Samsung, Fuji, Ricoh, Panasonic, Canon, Sony and Nikon. It also adds support for Phase One IQ180, IQ160 and IQ140, including tethered support. New features and enhancements include: Local Adjustments (Local adjustment of saturation and clarity; Invert local adjustments mask; Copy local adjustments …

Adobe Releases Final Versions of Lightroom 3.4, ACR 6.4 & DNG Converter

Adobe has released the final versions of Lightroom 3.4, Camera Raw 6.4 and its DNG Converter. All three updated software add support for the latest camera models and fix a number of issues. LR3.4 now also supports tethered shooting for Canon EOS 60D and 550D, as well as the Nikon D7000. Likewise, LR3.4 and ACR6.4 …

Nikon Unveils AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Fixed Lens

Nikon has announced a new lens, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G, which should be welcome news for users of entry level Nikon DSLRs like the D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, D5000 and the still-to-be-shipped D5100. The AF-S designation is what matters because “S” there means the new lens has built-in Silent Wave Motor which enables …

Firmware v1.02 for Nikon D7000

The latest firmware, Version 1.02, for the Nikon D7000 DSLR improves the camera’s long exposure noise reduction function, and corrects an issue with some movie editing software failing to recognize D7000 video clips. Also, Firmware v1.02 fixes an audio-related bug where the sound portion of movie clips would play faintly or intermittently if that clip …

Samsung Rolls Out W200 Pocket Videocam

South Korea’s Samsung has launched its W200 pocket video camera, a waterproof and shockproof point-and-shoot with a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor and bright f/2.2 lens for full HD filming. A special feature of the new W200 is its anti-water drop coating so water does not stick to its glass and anti-fog coating that prevents fogging up …

New from Rocky Nook: Photography for Kids!

Photography for Kids! A Fun Guide to Digital Photography by Michael Ebert and Sandra Abend is a new book from Rocky Nook that introduces children between the ages of 8 and 14 to the world of photography. The new book emphasizes creativity and presents techniques for capturing exciting images, apart from explaining how a digital …

Samsung Releases New Firmware for NX10, NX100 Cameras

Samsung has issued new firmware for both the NX100 and NX10 compact interchangeable lens cameras, improving autofocus while recording video and when shooting in low light and low contrast settings. Panorama shooting has also been added to the Scene modes, and OIS, or Optical Image Stabilization, is now available when using Samsung’s 50-200mm II lens …

Cisco Switches Off Flip Video Business

Cisco is closing down its Flip compact camcorder division following an 18 percent drop in earnings in Q2 2011 for the company. Cisco said it will exit aspects of its consumer businesses and realign the remaining consumer business to support four of its five key company priorities – core routing, switching and services; collaboration; architectures; …

Eye-Fi Mobile X2 is for Smartphones, Tablets

Eye-Fi Inc has launched the Eye-Fi Mobile X2, a new 8GB wireless memory card designed for mobile devices such as a smartphone or tablet. Eye-Fi will release this week its Direct Mode and accompanying iOS and Android apps as free upgrades to its line of Eye-Fi X2 cards. The company said that with the upgrades, …

Adobe Creative Suite is Now Version CS5.5

Adobe says their new Creative Suite Version 5.5 marks a major change to their product release strategy for Creative Suite, adding they now plan to have milestone Creative Suite product introductions at 24-month intervals and – starting with Creative Suite 5.5 – significant mid-cycle releases designed to “keep the worldwide creative community ahead of the …