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Olympus has released Firmware Version 3.1 to add wireless flash functionality for the SP-560UZ ultra-zoom digital camera. The new firmware makes it possible for the SP-560UZ to use multiple Olympus FL-50R and FL-36R electronic flashes via wireless control, allowing for more creative possibilities with remote off-camera positioning of strobes. Olympus SP-560UZ owners may download the …
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Deke McClelland, successful author of many Photoshop books, has written a new one for writing illustrated books and publications, Adobe InDesign CS3 One-on-One, released today by O’Reilly Media. For photographers who wish to write a book, brochure, portfolio or even flyers complete with graphics, text and photographs, this is the perfect one-on-one guide to turn …
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Delkin Devices, Inc. today unleashed the 16GB version of its 305X speed CompactFlash Card capable of sustained transfer speeds of up to 45MBps. The UDMA-enabled CF card is designed to meet the needs of top cameras like the Canon 1Ds Mark III, Nikon D300 and Nikon D3X professional DSLRs. “Besides our CompactFlash PRO cards, we …
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O’Reilly Media today released Photoshop CS3 Photo Effects Cookbook by Tim Shelbourne, designed to enable the user to cook up amazing results quickly and easily. The new book is packed with 53 easy-to-follow recipes, inspirational digital imagery, and authoritative information and advice for digital photographers, designers, and artists. In this book, Tim shows us how …
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IDC Worldwide Quarterly Disk Storage Systems Tracker indicates that worldwide shipments of external hard disk drives grew by almost 50% in terms of storage capacity, but only 5% in terms of money. The IDC report said worldwide external disk storage systems factory revenues in the third quarter of 2007 (3Q07) grew 5.1% from a year …
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Remember that niece who’s been turning to you for Photoshop lessons every now and then? Now is a good time to gift her with Calumet’s Photoshop Basics: I Can Do That! DVD tutorials. The video lessons are presented by David Rowley, a regular contributor to Digital Photo Magazine with tutorials that have been used by …
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Lacie has announced a new hard disk drive designed by Neil Poulton, offering a sleek and compact form for external storage. The new external HDD is available in capacities of 320GB, 500GB, 750GB and 1TB. Lacie says The Hard Disk, Design by Neil Poulton is ultra compact for a desktop drive and features natural heat …
Fujifilm has reaffirmed its commitment to film by partnering with Hallmark Refining Inc. The partnership makes Fujifilm the sole national distributor for all varieties of Hallmark silver recovery equipment and metallic replacement columns, and allows Fujifilm to provide, through Hallmark Refining, competitive column and electrolytic flake silver refining services to most of its customers. Silver …
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Fancy a mouse replacement that costs more than your PC? The Wacom Cintiq 12WX pen display, above, announced last October, is now available for about $1000. The Cintiq 12WX allows direct pen-on-screen input with its new low-profile, lightweight and flexible design. The 12WX, with a 12.1″ TFT display, is aimed at professional digital content creators …
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Olympus has launched its inaugural “Photographers of Tomorrow” photo contest for aspiring professional photographers or photojournalists. There are 3 categories in the photo competition: 1. Speed: Images capturing the essence of speed and movement of life; 2. Travel: Images depicting exotic, exciting, or extreme journeys or adventures, showing the color and temperament of the local …
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