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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Acme Made just announced two protective camera bags. The new Union Photo line of camera bags includes the Union Kit Messenger and the Union Ultra-Zoom. The Union Kit Messenger offers the comfort of a larger messenger bag without the bulk, while the compact Union Ultra-Zoom is a durable shoulder bag created to protect superzooms and compact system cameras. The Union Kit Messenger is available from 1st April and the Union Ultra-Zoom is available now through acmemade.com for $29.99 and $44.99, respectively.

Acme Made just announced two protective camera bags. The new Union Photo line of camera bags includes the Union Kit Messenger and the Union Ultra-Zoom. The Union Kit Messenger offers the comfort of a larger messenger bag without the bulk, while the compact Union Ultra-Zoom is a durable shoulder bag…

Think Tank Photo just released five holders and pouches for small accessories. These include the Credential Holder, the AA Battery Holder (pictured), the Passport Holder, and the Large and Small Travel Pouches. Priced from $9.50 to $25.00, the new products are available now through the Think Tank Photo website.

Website: Think Tank Photo

Think Tank Photo just released five holders and pouches for small accessories. These include the Credential Holder, the AA Battery Holder (pictured), the Passport Holder, and the Large and Small Travel Pouches. Priced from $9.50 to $25.00, the new products are available now through the Think Tank Photo website. Website…

Phoozl has announced the winners of its first “Alphabetography” photo challenge. Hannah-Felicity Copely from Leicester, England, has emerged as the overall winner, trailed by Christina Bording from Oslo, Norway, and Ove Alexander from Manchester, England. Jon Canfield’s image, “Winter in Spokane 2” (see above), won the Best Letter prize in the “W” Letter category. Other category winners include Christina Bording, Hannah-Felicity Copely (twice) and Ove Alexander (again, twice). Marcus Haywood-Alexander’s “Earthly Struggle” received the greatest number of public votes, while the four Phoozl Awards went to Sergey Timchuk, Ansgard Thomson, Teri Brudnak and Sue Williams. The next contest is scheduled to start on 4th April.

Website: PhoozNews Blog

Phoozl has announced the winners of its first “Alphabetography” photo challenge. Hannah-Felicity Copely from Leicester, England, has emerged as the overall winner, trailed by Christina Bording from Oslo, Norway, and Ove Alexander from Manchester, England. Jon Canfield’s image, “Winter in Spokane 2” (see above), won the Best Letter prize in…

Kenro has announced the UK release of the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX lens. This new ultrawide-to-wide zoom is the first in a new generation of full frame Tokina lenses designed for professional digital SLR cameras. Incorporating a fixed lens hood and a quiet focussing motor coupled with a new GMR magnetic AF sensor, the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX has a large, multi-coated aspherical glass optical element in the front lens group, two additional aspherical elements in the rear group, and three super low-dispersion elements that reduce aberrations. Tokina’ s exclusive One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism allows the photographer to switch between AF and MF simply by snapping the focus ring forward for AF and back toward the camera to focus manually. Available with either a Canon or Nikon fit, the AT-X 16-28mm is on sale now with an RRP of £1,072.

Kenro has announced the UK release of the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX lens. This new ultrawide-to-wide zoom is the first in a new generation of full frame Tokina lenses designed for professional digital SLR cameras. Incorporating a fixed lens hood and a quiet focussing motor coupled with a…

Profitable Wedding Photography is a new book by Elizabeth Etienne. The 224-page paperback covers every aspect of running a wedding photography business in a lively, easy-to-understand way. Drawing from her twenty-three years of experience in the wedding photography industry, author Elizabeth Etienne teaches her readers how to protect their businesses with contracts and model releases, create a business website optimised to attract clients, deal effectively with challenges such as bad weather and difficult clients, and much more. Going on sale in April, Profitable Wedding Photography is priced at $24.95.

Profitable Wedding Photography is a new book by Elizabeth Etienne. The 224-page paperback covers every aspect of running a wedding photography business in a lively, easy-to-understand way. Drawing from her twenty-three years of experience in the wedding photography industry, author Elizabeth Etienne teaches her readers how to protect their businesses…

Boinx Software has updated its You Gotta See This! app to Version 2.0. Designed originally for iPhone 4 technology, You Gotta See This! gives users the ability to choose between the two built-in cameras, hit record, point, and capture their surroundings in an arbitrary, 3D fashion for eye-catching results. Version 2.0 adds support for the iPad 2, plus a brand new transparent theme for the easy integration of images into creative workflows, Flickr and Facebook sharing, and high-resolution/full size preview viewing.

Boinx Software has updated its You Gotta See This! app to Version 2.0. Designed originally for iPhone 4 technology, You Gotta See This! gives users the ability to choose between the two built-in cameras, hit record, point, and capture their surroundings in an arbitrary, 3D fashion for eye-catching results. Version…

Adobe Photoshop Express 2.0 for iOS introduces a new Adobe Camera Pack for in-app purchase. The Camera Pack for Adobe Photoshop Express 2.0 includes a Reduce Noise feature, Self Timer and Auto Review for easy playback. The Adobe Camera Pack is available for in-app purchase for £2.39.

Adobe Photoshop Express 2.0 for iOS introduces a new Adobe Camera Pack for in-app purchase. The Camera Pack for Adobe Photoshop Express 2.0 includes a Reduce Noise feature, Self Timer and Auto Review for easy playback. The Adobe Camera Pack is available for in-app purchase for £2.39.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

The M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/2.8 was the first Olympus lens for the Micro Four Thirds system when it was launched alongside the E-P1 back in 2009. Offering a 34mm focal length and a relatively bright maximum aperture of f/2.8, this moderate wide-angle lens is still sold in kits with Olympus' more recent MTF bodies. Read our Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/2.8 review to find out if this tiny lens justifies a place in your camera bag.

Lexar is now shipping the 128GB SDXC memory card. The Professional SDXC cards offer a Class 10 speed rating with a minimum guaranteed speed of 133x, or 20MB per second. The 64GB and 128GB Lexar Professional SDXC memory cards are available now for $199.99 and $329.99 respectively.

Lexar is now shipping the 128GB SDXC memory card. The Professional SDXC cards offer a Class 10 speed rating with a minimum guaranteed speed of 133x, or 20MB per second. The 64GB and 128GB Lexar Professional SDXC memory cards are available now for $199.99 and $329.99 respectively.

The Lastolite Hotrod Octa Softbox is for use with battery operated flashguns. The simple assembly means that the flashgun simply slides into a shoe mount attached to the adapter plate. The Octas are available in two different sizes and feature an inner diffusion panel and adapter plate with rods which supports the weight of the softbox. Available in two sizes, 70cm and 90cm, the Hotrod Octa Softbox is available now at £150 and £168.

The Lastolite Hotrod Octa Softbox is for use with battery operated flashguns. The simple assembly means that the flashgun simply slides into a shoe mount attached to the adapter plate. The Octas are available in two different sizes and feature an inner diffusion panel and adapter plate with rods which…

VueScan, the world’s most widely used scanning software, now supports Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. VueScan supports more than 1600 scanners, and is available for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. VueScan is available in two editions, Standard Edition ($39.95 USD) and Professional Edition ($79.95). The Professional Edition adds unlimited free upgrades, advanced IT8 color calibration and support for raw scan files.

VueScan, the world’s most widely used scanning software, now supports Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. VueScan supports more than 1600 scanners, and is available for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. VueScan is available in two editions, Standard Edition ($39.95 USD) and Professional Edition ($79.95). The Professional Edition adds unlimited…

Canon USA has announced the continuation of its exclusive on-site educational experience, Canon Live Learning. Back this year by popular demand are the EOS Immersion Seminars and Workshops and the EOS Destination Workshops, each with updated and improved content. Appearing for the first time will be a new workshop series called “Deconstructing the Story: Light, Sound, Motion & EOS HD,” aimed at professional videographers and transitioning still photographers

Canon USA has announced the continuation of its exclusive on-site educational experience, Canon Live Learning. Back this year by popular demand are the EOS Immersion Seminars and Workshops and the EOS Destination Workshops, each with updated and improved content. Appearing for the first time will be a new workshop series…

Zaplife is a new photo blogging website and iPhone application. Zaplife aims to offer a new simple easy to use format that combines features from photo sharing services and social network applications, creating a unique and versatile photographic experience. It focuses on the “art of photography” that the photo enthusiast or the professional photographer can use on a daily basis to upload and share their photos. The Zaplife iPhone application features almost the same functionality as the web interface and more features are on the way, with an iPad version to be released next month. Zaplife is free of charge.

Zaplife is a new photo blogging website and iPhone application. Zaplife aims to offer a new simple easy to use format that combines features from photo sharing services and social network applications, creating a unique and versatile photographic experience. It focuses on the “art of photography” that the photo enthusiast…

Monday, March 14, 2011

We had the chance to shoot with the Fujifilm X100 at the weekend, visiting our usual haunts around London's South Bank and Borough Market. Here are 40 full-size sample photos from the new Fujifilm Finepix X100 camera, following last week's <a href="http://www.photographyblog.com/news/fujifilm_x100_unboxing/" title="unboxing">unboxing</a> and preceding our full review of this much anticipated camera. We've also included test photos for the full ISO range of 100-12800 to give you an idea of the X100's noise performance.

The Canon PowerShot SX220 HS is the latest travel-zoom camera to hit the market, offering a 14x zoom lens and a sensible 12 megapixel back-illuminated image sensor. Other key features of the Canon SX220 include a 3 inch LCD screen, full 1080p HD movies with stereo sound, a range of hand-holding modes for beginners, and full manual controls for more experienced users. Read our in-depth Canon PowerShot SX220 HS in-depth review to find out if this is the only camera that you need.

Win an all expenses paid trip to TRYX OUT: NYC 2011, or one of 12 TRYX cameras. Simply register for a free account with Casio’s new Imaging Square network service to enter the sweepstake. The official launch party for Casio’s much anticipated and groundbreaking TRYX digital camera, TRYX OUT: NYC 2011 takes place April 7th and will feature the Grammy award-winning Roots with a special guest performance by Nicki Minaj, one of hip-hop’s hottest female artists.

Win an all expenses paid trip to TRYX OUT: NYC 2011, or one of 12 TRYX cameras. Simply register for a free account with Casio’s new Imaging Square network service to enter the sweepstake. The official launch party for Casio’s much anticipated and groundbreaking TRYX digital camera, TRYX OUT: NYC…

JTec have launched a cold shoe adapter for mounting an optical viewfinder, a camera plate, and an L-bracket for the Sony NEX-5 camera. The JTec cold shoe adapter allows you to use the NEX-5 with your favorite prime lens (with appropriate adapter) and an optical viewfinder. The camera plate and L-bracket allow the NEX-5 to be mounted to any Arca Swiss style tripod head, and makes convenient landscape panoramas possible. The cold show adapter costs $59.95, the camera plate $44.95 and the L-bracket $119.95.

JTec have launched a cold shoe adapter for mounting an optical viewfinder, a camera plate, and an L-bracket for the Sony NEX-5 camera. The JTec cold shoe adapter allows you to use the NEX-5 with your favorite prime lens (with appropriate adapter) and an optical viewfinder. The camera plate and…

Michael Freeman’s international bestseller The Photographer’s Eye is now available as an iPad app. This digital version of the bestselling book features a video introduction, interactive elements including diagrams, and numerous recordings of the author. The Photographer’s Eye app is available now for $24.99.

Michael Freeman’s international bestseller The Photographer’s Eye is now available as an iPad app. This digital version of the bestselling book features a video introduction, interactive elements including diagrams, and numerous recordings of the author. The Photographer’s Eye app is available now for $24.99.

The BenQ’s C1460 is a new 14 megapixel compact camera with a 25mm wide-angle lens. The C1460 also offers a 5x zoom lens, 720p movies, 2.7inch LCD screen and a 5cm macro mode. Price and availability to be announced.

The BenQ’s C1460 is a new 14 megapixel compact camera with a 25mm wide-angle lens. The C1460 also offers a 5x zoom lens, 720p movies, 2.7inch LCD screen and a 5cm macro mode. Price and availability to be announced.

Picfx 1.2 is an app for adding textures/frames/styles to photos. With picfx you can take a regular photo and apply 27 textures and frames with 13 styles to create a fantastic, unique looking picture. Picfx is available now for $1.99.

Picfx 1.2 is an app for adding textures/frames/styles to photos. With picfx you can take a regular photo and apply 27 textures and frames with 13 styles to create a fantastic, unique looking picture. Picfx is available now for $1.99.