StudioLine Photo Classic 3 Plus is an integrated solution for professional image management and editing. Photo Classic 3 Plus offers a clear user interface, optimized workflow, non-destructive image editing, rapid keywording and efficient search functions, and professional tools for image optimization. StudioLine Photo Classic 3 Plus costs £42 for a download version or £49 for a CD version. The “Christmas Special” of £21 or £28 will apply until December 31, 2007. The update is available immediately and is free for registered users of StudioLine Photo Classic 3.

The new Fantasea Line FL-14 underwater housing for the Nikon Coolpix L14 camera is depth rated to 60 meters/200 feet. The FL-14 features a double O-ring seal on all controls, anti-glare hood over LCD screen, and removable flash diffuser. In the event of accidental water leakage, the camera is insured for the first year. The suggested retail price of the FL-14 is US $245.

PCMag have reviewed the Eye-Fi Card, the world’s first wireless SD memory card for digital cameras.

“When I first told people about the Eye-Fi Card ($99 list), I was greeted with little enthusiasm. “So what,” they said, “it’s not that hard to transfer photos from your camera to your PC.” But then, when I actually showed these naysayers how the Eye-Fi Card works, their interest was measurably piqued. You go out and take pictures. You return home, turn on your camera and, within 20 to 30 seconds, your images (JPEGs only) begin uploading wirelessly—in full resolution—to your hard drive and your favorite photo-sharing sites. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection, a camera that accepts SD cards, and a PC or Mac. It’s really that simple.”

Website: PCMag - Eye-Fi Card Review

DPReview have reviewed the Fujifilm F50fd compact digicam, which has a 12 megapixel sensor, Dual Image Stabilization, and Face Detection 2.0 technology with a a new Automatic Red-Eye Removal feature.

“In spite of the minor flaws and the slightly pedestrian feature set, despite the fact that Fujifilm has actively narrowed the gap between its Super CCD sensor and conventional CCD compacts by squeezing too many pixels in - and despite the fact that there is little if any real benefit to the resolution hike, the F50fd is still one of the better pocket cameras on the market. At ISO 400 it’s basically in a class of its own (something you’re more likely to see in larger prints, admittedly), but once you get over ISO 800 the Super CCD advantage brings diminishing returns on this sensor.”

Website: DPReview - Fujifilm F50fd Review

Website: Read our Fujifilm Finepix F50fd Review

Nikon have released a new version of ViewNX, a file browser which ensures quick access to images for instant viewing. Version 1.0.3 of Nikon ViewNX adds a long list of new features and enhancements, including thumbnails and playback of movie files from Nikon cameras and a fix for IPTC information that has been embedded using a third-party application. Click continue to view full details and download links.

The new Belkin Bluetooth USB Adapter features Kodak Picture Upload Technology, allowing you to save, print, and share high-quality photos from your camera phone. You can easily share pictures on your favorite sites such as Kodak Gallery, MySpace.com, and Facebook. “With our new Bluetooth USB Adapter with KODAK Picture Upload Technology, you can now wirelessly transfer full-resolution photos from your camera phone directly to your PC whenever you walk nearby.” commented Chris McGugan, Vice President of Product Management, Belkin. The Belkin Bluetooth USB Adapter features Kodak Picture Upload costs $49.99 and is currently available in the US, with launches in Canada and Europe to follow at a later time.

The new LaCie Hard Disk, Design by Neil Poulton is a compact desktop hard drive that emits a bright blue line of light from underneath. Available in capacities of 320GB, 500GB, 750GB and 1TB, this is a fanless drive that can connect to any universal high-speed USB 2.0 interface. “This user-friendly, trendy looking device offers maximum storage capabilities for a desktop drive that is one of the most compact designs on the market today.  The integrated blue LED adds a science fiction dimension not common with other drives.” said Lise Manteau, LaCie Desktop Hard Drive Product Manager. The Hard Disk, Design by Neil Poulton is available now in Europe, followed by North America and Asia, prices starting at $119.99.

ExpressDigital’s Darkroom software has been expanded with the release of 18 ExpressDigital Templates, border kits created for professional photographers. These high quality sport template kits are specifically designed to showcase the power of Darkroom. “We are pleased to be offering ExpressDigital Templates,” said Graham McFarland, Founder and CEO of ExpressDigital.  “We have always recognized borders as a great way to help photographers increase their sales by adding additional value to traditional photos.” ExpressDigital Templates are now available for sale for $195 per kit.

RocketLife.com revolutionizes the way that consumers create all types of personal photo products online. It puts an end to the frustration of creating photo products online by instantly creating artistic designs and collages in a matter of seconds. “By the time other photo web sites have uploaded just a few of your photos, RocketLife.com has already created every item in the catalog, including a stunning photo book, ready to order.  The beautiful pages filled with your photos are professionally laid-out with dramatic themes and graphics, saving hours and hours of your valuable time,” said Michael Moore, CEO of Visan. RocketLife.com software can be downloaded for free.

Fujifilm USA has underlined its commitment to film by becoming the new national distributor for Hallmark Refining silver halide recovery equipment. “FUJIFILM has a long and positive history of providing high-quality color film, silver halide paper emulsions and photo processing chemicals to our customers.  Given the current market, we believe the need exists to expand our silver imaging solution offerings to our customers to include economical silver recovery equipment and services as well.  Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for our customers who choose to continue offering silver halide imaging products to remain in the silver halide photo processing business.” said Bob Harvey, Director of Marketing, Chemicals Group, for Fujifilm’s Imaging Division.

Today we take a look at the latest digital camera to offer an 18x optical zoom lens - the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18. This is an 8 megapixel bridge-style compact with a lens that covers a focal range of 28-504mm, perfect for everything from wide-angle landscapes to close-up sports photography. The Panasonic DMC-FZ18 also features optical image stabilisation, both JPEG and RAW image formats, plus a smart new Intelligent Auto mode for beginners. Read our extensive review to find out if the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 can compete with its main competitors, the Fujifilm S8000fd and the Olympus SP-560UZ.

Website: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Review

Ridata have announced the availability of its ultra-fast 266X series of Compact Flash memory cards. The Ridata 266X memory card features dual channels of data throughput to achieve the high-speed read of 266X (approximately 40MB/per sec). “We are pleased to offer the ideal combination of ultimate performance, cutting-edge technology and strong consumer value for photographers or mobile device users.” commented Harvey Liu, president of Advanced Media Inc. The Ridata 266X Compact Flash cards will be available in early December in North America.

Hollie Cookson from Warrington has been awarded the title of Britain’s Best Young Photographer in the national Getty Images’ My Britain young photographer competition. Competition judge, Adrian Murrell, Global Vice President, Editorial, Getty Images, said:  “Hollie’s pictures stood out because they are very memorable British images, which capture plenty of emotion.  As well as being technically very strong, she captures her subjects unawares which is a very hard thing to do.” Hollie wins the exclusive prize of a one-day internship with a Getty Images photographer.

i1 Defined is a brand new training package for all Eye-One colour management solutions. It offers users an interactive guide to Eye-One products, plus an overview of the fundamentals of colour management. An enhanced version of the package, including a Personal Color Trainer session, is also available. “Eye-One solutions have always combined user-friendliness with professional standard features, and the extra support from i1 Defined takes this to a new level. i1 Defined offers much more than the standard manual or CD-ROM; it gives users the chance to understand just how their Eye-One system can benefit their specific workflow, and therefore maximise the return on their investment”. commented Geoffrey Clements, Managing Director of Colour Confidence.

Website photo-i has launched a Nikon D40x DVD user guide in association with Nikon. Written and presented by Vincent Oliver, the DVD shows how to get the best from the Nikon D40x without having to wade through hefty manuals. The Nikon D40x DVD User Guide runs for 1 hour and 25 minutes and costs £12.

The inaugural “Photographers of Tomorrow” student photo contest from Olympus USA has a top prize of a $5,000 scholarship plus Olympus E-3 Digital SLR Camera with lenses and accessories. Starting January 14th 2008, students will submit their best work captured with the Olympus E-3 digital SLR. The winning images will be announced in April 2008. “The Olympus competition is our way of helping the next generation of professional photographers and photojournalists to showcase their work nationally, as the winning submissions will be visible on the Olympus Web site,” said John Knaur, senior marketing manager, Digital SLR at Olympus Imaging America Inc.

DSLR Remote Pro Multi-Camera and PSRemote Multi-Camera are new software applications from Breeze Systems that allow you to control up to 25 Canon cameras remotely from a single computer. DSLR Remote Pro Multi-Camera supports the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, 1D Mark III, 40D, 30D and 400D/Digital Rebel XTi. All the cameras can be fired from the PC, in which case there is a delay of approximately 1/6 sec between each camera firing, or they can be fired simultaneously by wiring together the cameras’ remote release connections. DSLR Remote Pro Multi-Camera costs US $95 x the number of cameras supported. PSRemote Multi-Camera allows multiple Canon PowerShot SX100 IS, S5 IS, A640, G7 or G9 cameras to be controlled from a single PC. PSRemote Multi-Camera costs $49 x the number of cameras supported.

DSLR Remote Pro v1.6 adds a new photobooth shooting mode and support for the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. The popular remote live view mode has been enhanced to allow the image to be inverted or reflected horizontally or vertically. A new photobooth mode aimed at event photography takes a sequence of pictures and then automatically sends them to a printer for printing. DSLR Remote Pro v1.6 costs US $95.

Tamron are introducing a new version of their 18-250mm super-zoom lens which features a built-in motor that makes it compatible with the Nikon D40 and D40x DSLRs. The Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II lens boasts the world’s greatest zoom ratio of 13.9x. Due to go sale in Japan on December 13th, there are currently no other details on pricing or availability worldwide.

Photology is revolutionary new software that helps you navigate the flood of digital photos on your computer. It automatically examines the photos on your computer and identifies a number of real-world features, such as faces, sky, color, location and time of day. You can then use combinations of these features to quickly find a photo of interest. “Photology solves the problem almost everyone with a digital camera has – how do you find a specific photo when there are thousands of them disorganized on your hard drive? This tool will change how people interact with their digital photos.” said Tim Lenz, Enoetic co-founder and Photology developer. Photology is priced at $39 USD.