Monthly Archives: September 2008

The rumoured large-sensor Sigma DP2 compact is now a reality, with the official word from Sigma saying that, indeed, the new camera will have 14 megapixels, the same magnificent Foveon X3 sensor as the DP1 before it, but with a longer 41mm zoom lens compared with the DP1’s 28mm. The lens is also one stop …

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Casio UK introduces its latest stylish 9.1-megapixel digital camera. The new Exilim Zoom EX-Z19 is a compact model featuring a 2.6-inch widescreen LCD and 3x zoom. The EX-Z19 is a beginner’s camera designed to be simple for users to operate. The settings menu in the easy mode has been pared down to just three items …

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Leaf and Sinar are expanding their strategic alliance to include bilateral sharing of digital imaging technology. The first step of the planned cooperation will provide access for Sinar AG to the new Leaf AFi-II imaging technology in order to round out their innovative range of digital system solutions with the new True Wide Sensor format. …

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A day after the release of Adobe Creative Suite 4, lynda.com is launching its CS4 University, an online resource of video training materials focused on Adobe CS4. Founder Lynda Weinman said CS4U contains over 100 hours of instructional videos on Creative Suite 4 training, comprised of 34 different product training tutorials, with dozens of additional …

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The Metadata Working Group, a consortium of leading companies in the digital media industry, has introduced its first specification aimed at solving key interoperability issues among devices and applications. The MWG was formed in 2006 with two main goals: • Preservation and seamless interoperability of digital image metadata • Interoperability and availability to all applications, …

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Kodak introduces two new all-in-one printers – the ESP 7 and ESP 9 AiO – that promise even more affordable and effortless way to print, copy and scan photos and documents. Kodak claims the new printers will allow consumers to print up to twice as many photos and documents for their money, saving consumers an …

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There’s a new Gorillapod from Joby, Inc., and it’s bigger and stronger. The new Gorillapod Focus is engineered to support SLR cameras with larger telephoto lenses. It can also support digital video cameras. The company said the Gorillapod Focus provides the stability of a standard tripod at a fraction of the size and weight – …

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Adobe Photoshop CS4 made its debut at Photokina 2008 today, unveiling the new features of the professional industry standard for digital imaging; the company unveiled their two main products, Photoshop CS 4 and Photoshop CS4 Extended. Adobe said Photoshop CS4 leverages the power of the latest hardware to extend imaging possibilities and offer faster, more …

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Now a Nikkor prime lens that will autofocus on the Nikon D40 and D60: the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G is a new Nikon standard prime lens with a built-in ultra-compact Silent Wave Motor to ensure fast, whisper-quiet operation, ultra-fast f/1.4 maximum aperture and the ability to focus as close as 1.5 feet, according to Nikon …

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Olympus today said it is developing a new interchangeable-lens digital SLR (single lens reflex) within the Olympus E-System Four Thirds line-up. This new digital SLR camera will be positioned as a mid-level model that will meet the needs of those who are just starting out as photographers and professionals with years of experience behind them. …

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