Casio Launches EX-FH25 High Speed, High Zoom Digital Camera

Casio has launched the new Exilim EX-FH25 touting features that include a high-sensitivity 10-megapixel CMOS image sensor, zoom range equivalent to 26-520mm and sensor-shift image stabilization. The new camera is available initially in Europe, with worldwide availability expected soon in other parts of the world. In Europe, the FH25 is retailing for €399, or about …

Casio Releases 12MP EX-H5 Compact Camera

The new Casio Exilim EX-H5 digital camera features a 12-megapixel image sensor and optics that can go from 24mm to 240mm equivalent zoom. The Casio EX-H5 compact touts the Exilim Engine 5.0 technology which provides better image quality in terms of color brilliance, noise suppression and image editing, according to the company. At the back …

World Photography Organization Expands to San Francisco, Mexico, Shanghai, London

The World Photography Organization is expanding its annual World Photography Festival to four more major cities across the globe throughout 2010 and 2011. The World Photography Festival which originated in Cannes, France will now include San Francisco, Mexico, Shanghai and London. The tour will finish in London where the Sony World Photography Awards ceremony will …

Tamron to Host Sandra Nykerk’s Photography Seminars

Tamron will hold full-day seminars to be conducted by award-winning nature and landscape photographer Sandra Nykerk (www.sandranykerk.com). The full-day seminars will be in the following US cities: • Seattle – Tuesday, July 13 • Los Angeles – Thursday, July 15 • Chicago – Tuesday, August 10 • New York – Thursday, August 12 Sandra’s seminar …

O’Reilly Releases Photoshop CS5: The Missing Manual by Lesa Snider

O’Reilly Media has released Photoshop CS5: The Missing Manual by Lesa Snider (816pp, Pogue Press, $50). The new book teaches everything you need to know to edit photos and create beautiful documents in Photoshop CS5 – whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro ready to try advanced techniques. The book promises to deliver on …

ACDSee Pro 3 Gets a Second Update

ACD Systems has released a second ACDSee Pro 3 update that provides netbook compatibility, improved raw processing performance, workflow customization, online enhancements and other improvements. The update, which is free to current users, also includes a Facebook upload tool. Additionally, professional photographers who purchase Pro 3 before June 7 will receive a free upgrade to …

Fujifilm Releases Firmware 1.02 for FinePix HS10 Ultra Zoom Camera

A new firmware is available for the the Fujifilm FinePix HS10 ultra-zoom digital camera. Firmware Version 1.02 addresses the following problems: • In Raw data a line is visible where colors slightly change when developed by Raw File Converter. • Battery indicator turns on too early. • When “Image Disp.” in set-up menu is set …

Photodex Releases ProShow Plug-in for iPad

Photodex has released a new iPad device output profile that allow ProShow users to easily sync their slide shows to their iPad and watch them play back full screen and in HD. ProShow’s device output feature takes any slide show and formats it for the device chosen. Devices range from smart phones to media players …

Available in Europe: Voigtländer APO-LANTHAR 90mm F3.5 SL II Lens

The Cosina Voigtländer APO-LANTHAR 90mm F3.5 SL II manual-focus lens is now available in Europe at a retail price of €549, about $686 US. The new lens, first announced in February 2010, is available in Canon, Nikon and Pentax mounts. The lens has been reconstructed with a smaller body while maintaining the same optical construction …

National Geographic/Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest Until June 30

The 3rd annual Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest is accepting entries until June 30, 2010. The winning photos in this contest will be featured in the December issue of National Geographic magazine in an ad for Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. They will also be awarded a National Geographic Expedition for two to the Greek Isles. Entries …