Panasonic have announced that they will release a 16GB SDHC Card. Part of the Pro High Speed line-up, the Panasonic 16GB SDHC card will be globally released in November 2007 with an estimated retail price of $319.99. “A key part of the High Definition lifestyle is the expansion of HD camcorders and high-resolution digital still cameras demanding card-based recording media with larger capacity and higher data transfer speeds. Our new model meets this demand with a massive 16GB data storage capacity and a high data transfer speed of up to 20MB/s.” said Zoe Susice, Panasonic’s national marketing manager.

The Adobe Creative Licence Tour 2007 showcases the latest Adobe professional tips and techniques across the UK and Ireland. Starting in London on 17th September, the Creative Licence Tour is free to attend and runs from September through to December. “By taking the Creative Licence Tour on the road we are reaching out to creative communities across the UK and Ireland, providing forums to meet and learn from industry experts and show them the latest tools and workflows that can help them meet the demands and challenges of today’s market.” Mark Wheeler, marketing director, Adobe Northern Europe, commented.

This year’s Photoshop World 2007 conference runs from September 6 to 8 and is located at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, USA. O’Reilly will be offering a 30 percent discount on all books in their current lineup. Also present at O’Reilly’s Photoshop World booth will be authors Deke McClelland, Eddie Tapp, Mikkel Aaland and Derrick Story.

The HP C8180 All-in-One delivers the fastest and easiest way to print photos at home. The C8180 features a 3.5 inch touchscreen LCD plus built-in wireless, Bluetooth and Ethernet connectivity. Available in September in North America, the HP C8180 will cost $399.99.

The HP C7280 All-in-One offers lab-quality photos, laser-quality documents, with copy, scan and fax functionality. Offering built-in wireless and Ethernet connectivity, the C7280 can print up to 34 pages per minute black and 33 ppm color. The HP C7280 has an estimated US street price of $299 and is available in September 2007.

The HP C6280 All-in-One delivers economical, efficient printing of lab-quality photos and laser-quality documents. Offering built-in Ethernet for networking, the C6280 uses a 6 color HP Vivera ink system. The HP C6280 costs $199 and will be available for purchase in September 2007 in North America.

CameraLabs have reviewed the Sony W200, the first 12 megapixel camera on the market, which offers a 3x optical zoom lens, metal body, 2.5-inch LCD screen and an eye-level viewfinder.

“When Sony announced the 12.1 Megapixel Cyber-shot W200, it was hard not have a pre-conceived impression of what it would offer in practice. It’s probably fair to say most of us expected an otherwise great compact, let down by the overly ambitious resolution of its sensor. In reality though, we found the opposite was often the case.”

Website: CameraLabs - Sony W200 Review

The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM lens is now available for Nikon SLR cameras. After a slight delay due to the launch of the Nikon D40x, Sigma’s 18-200mm lens now features the HSM motor at no extra charge, plus Sigma’s own unique OS (Optical Stabiliser) function. The new Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM lens is priced at £439.99.

The SanDisk Multi Card ExpressCard Adapter offers fast transfer speeds from memory cards to notebook computers. “We expect ExpressCard to completely replace the PC Card standard in the near future, so offering an ExpressCard adapter which integrates many popular card formats is a natural move for SanDisk.” said Matthijs Hutten, Senior Product Marketing Manager at SanDisk. The SanDisk Multi Card ExpressCard Adapter is expected to available in North America and Europe in September, with a price of $29.99 in the United States.

Casio are developing a digital camera that can capture an incredible 60 still images per second at full resolution, and 300 frames in movie mode! Unveiled as a prototype at the IFA trade show in Berlin, Germany, the 12x zoom Casio camera uses a new high speed 6 megapixel CMOS sensor and LSI image processing chip to achieve those amazing speeds. Other features offered by the high speed Casio include a sensor-shift image stabilization system, 2.8 inch widescreen TFT colour LCD, and electronic viewfinder. The precise product release date, pricing, brand name and specifications are still to be finalised.

Kodak have targeted the HDTV market by unveiling three new high definition Easyshare cameras and a HDTV dock. The V1253, V1233 and Z812 IS cameras all support the 16:9 aspect ratio, whilst the HDTV Dock allows you to manage your digital pictures while relaxing on the living room sofa. The Kodak V1253 (€299), V1233 (€249), and Z812 IS cameras (€299) will be available from September 2007. The Kodak HDTV Dock will be available from October 2007 for €99.

The Kodak V1253 and Kodak V1233 zoom digital cameras allow consumers to capture HD still images (16:9 aspect ratio) and video (720p at 30fps), while offering a sleek design and simple-to-use controls.  Equipped with 12MP resolution, a 3X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH optical zoom lens and Kodak Perfect Touch technology, these cameras provide exceptional image quality for every shot. Both the Kodak V1253 and Kodak V1233 models boast Face Detection Technology, which automatically adjusts the camera’s settings for outstanding portrait shots, and Digital Image Stabilization to reduce blur caused by camera shake or subject movement.  Images can be instantly viewed in 16:9 aspect ratio on the large 3.1-inch LCD screen of V1253 and the 2.5-inch LCD screen on the V1233. The Kodak V1253 will cost €299 and the Kodak V1233 €249, both available in September.

The high-zoom Kodak Z812 IS camera has an impressive feature set and intuitive controls, perfect for the aspiring photographer who wants an easy-to-use camera that delivers great pictures with every shot. With 8MP resolution and an incredible SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH 12x optical zoom lens, the Z812 IS captures HD still images (16:9 aspect ratio) and video (720p at 30fps), as well as the ability to extract still images from videos. The Kodak Z812’s click-to-capture (.23), auto-focus accuracy, Optical Image Stabilization and High ISO settings (up to 3200) allow consumers to capture brighter, clearer shots in low-light or fast-action situations. The Kodak Z812 IS also features Face Detection Technology, and its Smart Scene Mode will automatically adjust the camera’s settings depending on the type of scene it detects. For consumers who wish to have more control over the composition of their shots, aperture and shutter speed can be manually selected and the electronic viewfinder can be activated instead of the 2.5-inch LCD screen. The Z812 IS Camera features Kodak Perfect Touch technology so every image can look its best. The Kodak Z812 IS is priced at €299 and will be available from September 2007.

The Kodak HDTV Dock connects to your HDTV to process pictures from Kodak HD-enabled digital cameras, SD memory cards or USB drives to deliver an outstanding visual experience to share with family and friends.  The launch of the HDTV Dock, not only makes viewing images in HD possible, but also makes it easy. Using the remote control feature on the Kodak HDTV Dock enables consumers to manage their digital pictures while relaxing on the living room sofa. The Kodak HDTV Dock makes it effortless to enjoy a full HD-quality slideshow, edit individual images, transfer images to a USB drive, or even print images to a connected printer. Along with being backward compatible with many Kodak digital cameras, the HDTV Dock automatically charges the rechargeable battery so the camera is ready whenever needed. The Kodak HDTV Dock will be available from October 2007 for €99.

The Nikon P5100 is the new flagship camera in the COOLPIX range, offering 12.1 megapixels, 3.5x zoom (35-123mm) and the EXPEED digital image processor. Successor to the P5000 model, the Nikon P5100 has a distortion control that corrects for barrel distortion in images shot, and even displays the corrected image on the LCD in real time. The Nikon P5100 will cost £299.99/ €450 and be available in September.

The Nikon P50 is an 8.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3.6x, 28-102mm lens and 2.4 inch LCD monitor. Electronic Vibration Reduction image stabilisation and ISO 2000 mode help to combat camera shake, and the Nikon P50 features the new EXPEED digital image processing engine. The new Nikon P50 camera will be available in October for £199.99/ €300.

The Nikon S700 is a 12.1 megapixel camera with a 3x zoom lens and a metal body. There’s also a 2.7 inch LCD monitor, image sensor shift Vibration Reduction and ISO 3200 capability, plus the S700 features the EXPEED digital image processing engine. The Nikon S700 will be available in black and silver in October for £279.99.

The Nikon S510 is the world’s smallest digital camera with optical vibration reduction. Featuring Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept, the S510 has a 3x zoom lens (35-105mm), light sensitivity up to ISO 2000 and a stainless steel body. The Nikon S510 is priced at £199.99/ €300, available in September.

The Nikon S51C and Nikon S51 both feature a distinctive wave-surface design and 8.1 megapixel sensors. Both cameras have a 3x zoom lens (38-114mm) with optical lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction). The Nikon S51C additionally offers built-in Wi-Fi support. The Nikon S51C and Nikon S51 will cost £229.99 and £199.99 respectively and be available in September.

The new Nikon L14 camera offers 7.1 megapixels and a 3x zoom lens (38-114mm). As with all of the new COOLPIX models, the L14 features Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept. It can also take 1,000 shots with the supplied Energizer lithium battery, the world’s longest battery life for a 3x zoom camera. The Nikon L14 will be available in October for £129.99/ €160.