Monthly Archives: January 2009

Epicenter Communications is now accepting photos from the public for inclusion in the official inaugural photography book which will commemorate President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration. Epicenter is an official licensee of the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC). In addition to user-submitted images, the commemorative work will include images from a team of award-winning photojournalists led by David …

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Nikon today issued firmware updates for the D3 and D700 DSLRs enhancing camera functions and fixing a few glitches. In the Nikon D3, the updated Firmware 2.01 includes the following improvements: • Geodetic information is now displayed in ViewNX Ver. 1.2.0 or later and Capture NX 2 Ver. 2.1.0 or later for images captured with …

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Polaroid sort of died in June of 2008 when it stopped production of its analog Instant Film. Today, about a dozen guys have teamed up with the express goal of re-starting production of analog Integral Film for vintage Polaroid cameras by 2010. They call it The Impossible Project. Given their expertise, plus: they have acquired …

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Camera Armor has a new line of protective silicone skins for compact digital cameras. The company says their Compact Camera Armor skins are created with the same silicone material and standards as their line of protective skins for high-end DSLR cameras. The protective silicone skins are custom fit for each model and provide complete shock …

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OCZ Technology has rolled out its Apex SATA II 2.5” Solid State Drive (SSD) Series, which promises to be an affordable midrange offering for enthusiasts, system builders, and mainstream computer users. The company says their cost-efficient SSD offers a reliable upgrade from traditional hard disc storage while maintaining a price point that is within reach …

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The new Panasonic DMC-LS85 is an 8.1-megapixel shooter intended for consumer and entry-level use. It uses two AA batteries which are readily available anywhere (for convenience; but the real reason is: a proprietary rechargeable battery will make it more expensive than its current price of $120). Two AA batteries will last you 270 shots, according …

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The new Canon PowerShot A480 is a redesign of its A470 predecessor with ease of use as its design guide, according to Canon. The A480 is 25% smaller than the A470, offering a simplified button layout so it’s easy to carry and easy to operate. It now has dedicated buttons for zoom, mode and playback …

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Corel Corporation today released a new service pack to update its CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 image editing software. The service pack includes expanded RAW camera support capabilities (including support for Nikon D90 and Canon EOS 1000D/50D), improved Drop Shadows functionality, and enhanced visual feedback for specific suite functions. The new service pack for CorelDRAW Graphics …

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It’s a super zoom at 13.9x, the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM lens is designed for use on cameras with APS-C/DX sensors and will be available in March for Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Sony and Sigma DSLRs. Its optical design features 18 elements in 14 groups, including four Special Low Dispersion elements and three aspherical …

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Exposure Manager bills itself as “the professional photographer’s online sales force,” providing marketing support via e-commerce to busy photographers. They have a new Premium subscription service created to help increase print and merchandise sales for photographers. With ExposureManager’s new premium subscription, photographers will be able to: • see the favorites and shopping cart contents of …

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