Hasselblad H4D Ferrari Edition is $29,499

Hasselblad has officially launched the H4D Ferrari Limited Edition priced at US$29,499. The company says there will only be 499 units of this special edition H4D, the flagship of Hasselblad line. Hasselblad says the H4D-40 features a 40-megapixel medium format sensor and Hasselblad True Focus (making auto-focus substantially easier and more accurate), and gives you …

USTA Sues Olympus for $11.65M

The Wall Street Journal reports that the USTA (US Tennis Association) is complaining that Olympus Corporation wants out of their sponsorship contract for 2011. USTA is suing Olympus for $11.65 million. An Olympus official said the USTA allegations are without merit. “Olympus will defend itself vigorously,” said VP Corporate Communications Elizabeth Sullivan. USTA and Olympus …

DSLRs Illegal in Kuwait, If You’re Not Pro

In Kuwait, it is illegal to use a DSLR camera in public if you’re not a professional photographer. That is the conclusion of three Kuwaiti government ministries: The Ministry of Information, Ministry of Social Affairs and Ministry of Finance, who opined that photography should be used for journalism purposes only. Whadda eff? If you’re an …

Nikon SB-700 Starts Shipping in Japan Nov 26

The Nikon SB-700 flashgun, first announced last Sep 15, will be available starting November 26, 2010 in Japan. Tokyo price is ¥44,100 with tax, or about US$528; the announced price for the US market was $330. Nikon says the SB-700 incorporates functions inherited from the more expensive SB-900, such as the Master function, in a …

Firmware Version 1.01 Released for Pentax K-5

New firmware is available for the recently released Pentax K-5 DSLR camera. Version 1.01 makes a significant increase in the number of Raw format frames that can be captured when shooting in burst mode. Where it used to be only 8 frames, the Pentax K-5 can now capture 20 frames in burst mode in Raw …

The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression

Book publisher Rocky Nook has released The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression by Bruce Barnbaum. The new book is an updated and newly revised edition of the classic The Art of Photography (originally published in 1994), which has often been described as the most readable, understandable, and complete textbook on photography. With …

Akvis Refreshes ArtSuite Collection to Version 6.6

Akvis has updated its ArtSuite package of photographic effects to Version 6.6 to include bug fixes and a Christmas Pack of 50 decorative hand-painted photo frames. In addition to the new Christmas Pack, Akvis already offers a free frame pack of 30 designs for any occasion, as well as Wedding and Travel Frame Packs, both …

Olympus Unleashes New E-PL1s PEN Camera

There’s a new PEN camera from Olympus, the E-PL1s, which looks to be not much different from the previous E-PL1. Aesthetically, it just adds a silver band on the body which can now be red, white or black. Inside however, is a higher maximum ISO sensitivity setting maxing out at ISO 6400 from the previous …

Hoodman Breaks Out Raw Steel SDHC Memory Card

Hoodman RAW STEEL is ruggedized steel plated SDHC memory card designed to withstand the rigors of high performance photography and videography. Hoodman said the SDHC card features a new miniature, chip-on-board technology that allows extra room for a reinforced internal housing structure that protects sensitive flash components from harm. The company said the epoxy assembly …

Fujifilm Camera Ad Campaign Goes Into High Gear for the Holidays

Fujifilm North America Corp is ramping up its camera ad campaign for the 2010 holiday season, by extending the reach and scope of Fujifilm’s branding campaign that began this summer, as well as continue its momentum in growth of digital camera business. The new campaign includes a commercial for Fujifilm’s line of long zoom digital …