Studio Lighting Tips, Techniques, Tutorials and Equipment Information
iStockphoto has released a free plug-in that makes it easy for Microsoft PowerPoint and Word users to purchase iStockphoto images and place them on their documents. “iStockphoto has been a valued image provider on the Microsoft Office web site for several years,” said Sharon Meramore, the downloadable content manager for the Office website. “We’re excited …
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PocketWizard has introduced the new PowerST4 remote power control for Elinchrom RX Lights AC9 and the AlienBees Adapter for remote power control for AlienBees studio lights. The new products aim to bring the benefits of PocketWizard’s ControlTL system to studio flash photographers. With the PowerST4 and AC9 AlienBees Adapter, studio flash photographers can adjust their …
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Adobe Systems Inc has issued the Camera Raw 6.1 ‘release candidate’ for testing. Anyone who wants to take part in the testing may download the pre-release version from their website. The ‘release candidate’ label indicates that the plug-in is well tested but would benefit from additional community testing before it is distributed automatically to customers. …
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For 4 hours – from Thursday, May 13 to Sunday, May 16 – you can borrow a Leica M9 digital rangefinder camera and take part in the photo contest of the New York Photo Festival. You just have to show your credit card and ID to borrow the M9. There will be a set theme …
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The Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Digital ELPH camera made its debut today, touting top-level Canon features in a modern, stylish frame. While most compacts offer CCD image sensors, the new SD4000 feature a CMOS sensor coupled with a fast f/2.0 lens in a combination that Canon calls its high-sensitivity, or HS System. That combination should …
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The new Sony NEX-3 and NEX-5 digital cameras aim to deliver DSLR quality in a compact body. This is a new interchangeable lens camera system from Sony, and initial tests show impressive features. The two cameras are constructed using the 14.6-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor and the new mirrorless E-mount. While promising high …
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Panasonic has released new firmware for the DMC-GF1, GH1, and G1 Four-Thirds interchangeable lens camera systems. The updated firmware enhances autofocus (AF) performance with lenses from other manufacturers. The updates also improve the AF performance when recording in full HD on the DMC-GH1. With the firmware updates, Panasonic has improved operation menu for image stabilizer …
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Wedding photographer Cliff Mautner discusses his career with Bill and Ed.
Topaz DeNoise, Version 4, is a new and highly effective way to remove digital image noise. What it really does very well is remove noise and recover details obscured by the noise. Tried it myself, and the result is much better that what you can get from Lightroom’s noise reduction slider. Topaz Labs calls their …
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AKVIS has released the latest AKVIS MultiBrush v.5.0 for Windows and Macintosh. Version 5.0 now includes drawing tools and the ability to edit a photo in layers. It is available as a standalone application as well as a plug-in for the most popular photo editors. AKVIS said the MultiBrush is an all-in-one photo enhancement and …
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