Monthly Archives: July 2008

The Mac version of Portrait Professional 8 by Anthropics is now out, touting intelligent portrait airbrushing software that lets you improve your photos instantly, just by moving a numbers of sliders. No, not in the way of Nik’s U Point neat tricks, but more like moving sliders in Lightroom. Anthropics says Portrait Professional 8 has …

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Toshiba is prepping a new line-up of over-achieving 2.5-inch hard disk drives, including the MK4058GSX model which is said to be quieter and more efficient than their current MK3252GSX flagship. The new model cuts acoustic noise by 2 decibels during data seeks, according to Toshiba, making operation almost inaudible. The company says the new 400GB …

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TransferJet is a Close Proximity Wireless Transfer technology featuring simple operation, safe connection and efficient transfer of data. In English, it means being able to transfer data (up to 560Mbps, no less!) without the need for complex setup and operation. You hold two devices within an inch of each other and they start to communicate. …

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There’s a vibration problem with some of Sony’s DSC-T20 Cyber-shot cameras sold in the United States. The affected cameras also have a problem with focusing; at times, they won’t take a picture at all. Not to worry, says Sony. They will provide free repair for the defective T20s until July 17, 2011. Just bring them …

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The IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council) has approved SportsML-G2, a new version of the group’s popular mark-up language for sports statistics used by newspapers, news web sites, sports teams and web sites that cater to fans. At the same time, the IPTC also approved Photo Metadata Standard 2008, a major expansion of IPTC’s photos metadata …

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On Sunday, July 20, 2008, Nikon will showcase the brand new D700 full frame DSLR camera during a Shoot! The Day gathering in New York City. The event will feature two keynote speakers: Rob Haggart of aphotoeditor.com and former director of photography at Men’s Journal, will present “Editorial Bootcamp” designed to share the inside scoop …

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The Photo Safe II by Digital Foci is a portable mass storage device that you can bring along in your travels instead of lugging around a heavier laptop. The company says Photo Safe II lets you keep snapping away without worrying about losing important photos or running out of memory card space while on the …

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Nik Software says the update to their award-winning Color Efex Pro 3.0 photographic filters is now available. The update is available for free download for current owners of the application. Color Efex Pro 3.1 now supports Aperture 2.1, Apple’s groundbreaking photo editing and management software, Capture NX 2, the latest version of Nikon Corporation’s award-winning …

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Manfrotto announces their new, compact and improved fluid video head: the 701HDV. It’s small and lightweight and has several new features inherited from Manfrotto’s top professional head models. The 701HDV can carry up to 8.8 pounds on its head. Manfrotto said the 701HDV fluid video head is part of the renewed, innovative designed family including …

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TrekPod XL is set for release on September 5, 2008. It’s a new ultra lightweight carbon fiber stick doing multiple duties as monopod, tripod, and walking staff. It weighs only 15 ounces, easier to walk with and better than carrying your heavy tripod. Trek-Tech says that like previous TrekPods, the new TrekPod XL will feature …

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