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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

TiltShift Video 2.0 is an update to Fidel Lainez’s innovative iPhone app, which now boasts a streamlined user interface for the iPad. The program allows the users to process their videos in a way that gives them a miniature look, simulating an effect achievable with an interchangeable-lens video camera and a selective-focus lens. The app also lets the user adjust several settings, including playback speed, image saturation, contrast, brightness, vignetting, start and end titles, fades and soundtrack. Version 2.0 adds iPad support, a redesigned interface for the iPhone and iPod Touch, a number of new image adjustment options, important improvements to to the rendering engine and better organisation in the “Select Video” interface. The app retails at $1.99.

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TiltShift Video 2.0 is an update to Fidel Lainez’s innovative iPhone app, which now boasts a streamlined user interface for the iPad. The program allows the users to process their videos in a way that gives them a miniature look, simulating an effect achievable with an interchangeable-lens video camera and…

Photo Info Viewer is a new app for the Apple iPad that allows users to display all the metadata stored in their photos. The software lets the user switch between three display modes: Photo View, Photo Info (showing EXIF info like date, time and camera settings) and Photo Map (when location data is available). Photo Info Viewer is available now through the App Store for $0.99.

Photo Info Viewer is a new app for the Apple iPad that allows users to display all the metadata stored in their photos. The software lets the user switch between three display modes: Photo View, Photo Info (showing EXIF info like date, time and camera settings) and Photo Map (when…

Tenba has just announced its new Vector Collection of consumer/prosumer camera bags. This unique collection includes small camera pouches and top load bags for point-and-shoot cameras or an SLR camera body and one lens, plus shoulder bags and a daypack to fit larger camera systems with lenses. All bags are available in Krypton Green, Oxygen Blue, Cadmium Red and Carbon Black. The light-weight bags are made using water-resistant fabrics for protection in wet weather conditions. The new Vector camera bags from Tenba are available now at suggested retail prices ranging from $12.95 to $79.95 depending on type and size.

Tenba has just announced its new Vector Collection of consumer/prosumer camera bags. This unique collection includes small camera pouches and top load bags for point-and-shoot cameras or an SLR camera body and one lens, plus shoulder bags and a daypack to fit larger camera systems with lenses. All bags are…

Monday, February 7, 2011

The smc PENTAX D FA 645 25mm F4 AL [IF] SDM AW is the second lens for the Pentax 645D Medium Format digital camera. Priced at $4999.95 and available in April 2011, the Pentax 25mm lens offers a focal length of approximately 19.5mm in the 35mm format. The Pentax 645D 25mm lens will be available in April 2011 for £3799.99.

The smc PENTAX D FA 645 25mm F4 AL [IF] SDM AW is the second lens for the Pentax 645D Medium Format digital camera. Priced at $4999.95 and available in April 2011, the Pentax 25mm lens offers a focal length of approximately 19.5mm in the 35mm format. The Pentax 645D…

The Pentax K-5 DSLR is being released in a silver limited edition version. This limited version (only 50 units are available in the UK) has had a complete face lift and features a new finish, thumb wheels, buttons and packaging. In addition, the back LCD and top screen of the Silver K-5 have been reinforced to provide additional durability. The camera also benefits from a redesigned handle, making it more comfortable to use. Three existing pancake lenses - 40mm, 21mm and 70mm - are now also available in silver. The Silver Pentax K-5 will be available in March 2011 for £1299.99, the 21mm DA limited in Silver for £609.99, the 40mm DA limited in Silver for £529.99, and the 70mm DA limited in Silver for £609.99.

The Pentax K-5 DSLR is being released in a silver limited edition version. This limited version (only 50 units are available in the UK) has had a complete face lift and features a new finish, thumb wheels, buttons and packaging. In addition, the back LCD and top screen of the…

The Pentax Optio WG1 and WG1 GPS are new compact cameras for the adventurous outdoor enthusiast. The WG1 / WG1 GPS can both withstand a freefall from 1.5 meters high and the pressure of a weight of up to 100 Kg, endure extreme temperatures up to -10°C, and are also waterproof up to 10 metres. The WG1 GPS offers all the functionality of the WG1 with an added geotagging feature. Available in March 2011, the Pentax WG1 comes in black/blue and in purple, and the Pentax WG1 GPS in green and grey/black, for £269 and £299 respectively.

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The Pentax Optio WG1 and WG1 GPS are new compact cameras for the adventurous outdoor enthusiast. The WG1 / WG1 GPS can both withstand a freefall from 1.5 meters high and the pressure of a weight of up to 100 Kg, endure extreme temperatures up to -10°C, and are also…

The new Olympus XZ-1 is a serious compact that's aimed at the enthusiast and professional user looking for a small yet capable pocket camera. A relatively large 1/1.63 inch CCD sensor, f/1.8 maximum aperture, 3 inch OLED screen and a full range of manual shooting modes should be enough to get their attention. But can the XZ1 take on the likes of the Panasonic LX5, Samsung EX-1 and Canon PowerShot S95? Read our detailed Olympus XZ-1 Review, complete with full-size JPEG, RAW and movie samples, to find out...

The Samsung PL20 and ES80 are two new entry-level point-and-shoot cameras. The PL20 offers a 14 megapixel sensor, 27mm wide angle and a 5x optical zoom, and 720p HD movie recording. The ES80 boasts 12 megapixel resolution, a 5x optical zoom, and an internal charging system. Both the PL20 and the ES80 come in four colors - Silver, Tomato Red, Pink and Black - available in March and April for $119.99/£99.99 and $99.99 respectively.

The Samsung PL20 and ES80 are two new entry-level point-and-shoot cameras. The PL20 offers a 14 megapixel sensor, 27mm wide angle and a 5x optical zoom, and 720p HD movie recording. The ES80 boasts 12 megapixel resolution, a 5x optical zoom, and an internal charging system. Both the PL20 and…

Carl Zeiss AG has joined the Micro Four Thirds System standard. In an announcement by Olympus, Zeiss HD Video lenses will be available to users of Micro Four Thirds cameras, contributing to a vastly expanded product line. No other details about Carl Zeiss’ Micro Four Thirds lenses have yet been released.

Carl Zeiss AG has joined the Micro Four Thirds System standard. In an announcement by Olympus, Zeiss HD Video lenses will be available to users of Micro Four Thirds cameras, contributing to a vastly expanded product line. No other details about Carl Zeiss’ Micro Four Thirds lenses have yet been…

The Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i is a new compact, lightweight DSLR that sits at the top of Canon’s entry-level EOS line-up. The Canon 600D has an 18 megapixel sensor, full 1080p HD movies, 1,040k-dot vari-angle 7.7cm (3.0”) screen, and 3.7fps continuous shooting. The Canon 600D / Rebel T3i is available from early April 2011, priced at £679.00/€819.00/$799.99 body only, £769.00/€929.00/$899.99 with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens, and £949.00/€1,149.00/$1099.99 with the 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens.

The Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i is a new compact, lightweight DSLR that sits at the top of Canon’s entry-level EOS line-up. The Canon 600D has an 18 megapixel sensor, full 1080p HD movies, 1,040k-dot vari-angle 7.7cm (3.0”) screen, and 3.7fps continuous shooting. The Canon 600D / Rebel T3i…

The Canon EOS 1100D / Rebel T3 is a new entry-level DSLR camera aimed at first-time users. The Canon 1100D has 12 megapixels, 720p HD video, a 2.7 inch screen, and an nn-screen Feature Guide. The Canon 1100D / Rebel T3 is available from early April 2011, priced at £419.00/€499.00 body only,  £499.00/€599.00/$599.99 with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens, and £459.00/€549.00 with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III lens.

The Canon EOS 1100D / Rebel T3 is a new entry-level DSLR camera aimed at first-time users. The Canon 1100D has 12 megapixels, 720p HD video, a 2.7 inch screen, and an nn-screen Feature Guide. The Canon 1100D / Rebel T3 is available from early April 2011, priced at £419.00/€499.0…

Following a development announcement issued before Photokina 2010, Canon has now launched the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM lenses. Both lenses feature completely redesigned optics, with 16 elements in 12 groups. Each includes the latest Canon Image Stabiliser (IS) technology, while magnesium alloy constructions with titanium components make each lens significantly lighter and even more durable than its respective predecessor. Rapid, quiet autofocus is provided by a ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM). Both lenses are weatherproof, and available from mid-2011. The Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM is priced at £8,999/€10,799/$9,499; whilst the EF 600mm F/4L IS II USM can be yours for £11,299/ €13,549/$11,999. Prices include VAT.

Following a development announcement issued before Photokina 2010, Canon has now launched the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM lenses. Both lenses feature completely redesigned optics, with 16 elements in 12 groups. Each includes the latest Canon Image Stabiliser (IS) technology, while…

Canon has launched the new Speedlite 320EX and Speedlite 270EX II flash units. The Speedlite 270EX II replaces the Speedlite 270EX at the entry level of Canon’s Speedlite range, whilst the Speedlite 320EX (pictured) is a compact and versatile flash for users of mid-level cameras who want to take more control over lighting. Both new models are compatible with Canon’s distance-linked E-TTL II system, and can be used on-camera or as slave units controlled by a separate master unit or the Integrated Speedlite Transmitter of the EOS 600D, EOS 60D and EOS 7D.The Speedlite 270EX II (£249.99/€299.00) has a guide number of 27 in metres at ISO 100/21°, and features a tilting flash head, while the Speedlite 320EX (£249.99/€299.00) has a guide number of 32 and features a zooming tilt-swivel head plus an integrated LED video light.

Canon has launched the new Speedlite 320EX and Speedlite 270EX II flash units. The Speedlite 270EX II replaces the Speedlite 270EX at the entry level of Canon’s Speedlite range, whilst the Speedlite 320EX (pictured) is a compact and versatile flash for users of mid-level cameras who want to take more…

Canon has announced the development of a new 200-400mm lens with a built-in 1.4x focal length extender. Called the CanonEF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXTENDER 1.4×, the new telezoom will enable photographers to shoot a greater breadth of subjects using a single lens, delivering the best possible image quality at all focal lengths, the company claims. With the use of the integrated extender, the lens becomes a 280-560mm, making it ideal for wildlife and sports photographers. The lens will be displayed for the first time during CP+, held in Yokohama, Japan.

Canon has announced the development of a new 200-400mm lens with a built-in 1.4x focal length extender. Called the CanonEF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXTENDER 1.4×, the new telezoom will enable photographers to shoot a greater breadth of subjects using a single lens, delivering the best possible image quality at…

Twenty-four years after the first Electro Focus (EF) lens launched, Canon announced that it had reached a milestone by producing the 60 millionth lens in the series. This landmark was achieved on 11th January 2011 during the production of an EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM (pictured), thirteen months after the production of the company’s 50 millionth EF lens.

Twenty-four years after the first Electro Focus (EF) lens launched, Canon announced that it had reached a milestone by producing the 60 millionth lens in the series. This landmark was achieved on 11th January 2011 during the production of an EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM (pictured), thirteen months after the…

The Canon IXUS 310 HS / PowerShot ELPH 500 HS is a touch screen compact camera with superior low-light capabilities. The Canon 310 HS has a 12.1 megapixel sensor, f/2.0, 24mm, 4.4x zoom, 8.0 cm (3.2”) Touch LCD, and full 1080p HD movies. The Canon 310 HS / PowerShot 500 HS is available from early March 2011, priced at £299.00/€359.00/$299.99.

The Canon IXUS 310 HS / PowerShot ELPH 500 HS is a touch screen compact camera with superior low-light capabilities. The Canon 310 HS has a 12.1 megapixel sensor, f/2.0, 24mm, 4.4x zoom, 8.0 cm (3.2”) Touch LCD, and full 1080p HD movies. The Canon 310 HS / PowerShot 500 HS is available from early March 2011, priced at £299.00/€359.00/$299.99.

The Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and SX220 HS are two new travel-zoom compact cameras. Both the Canon SX230 and SX220 offer a 12.1 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, wide-angle 14x optical zoom lens, full HD (1080p) movie recording with stereo sound, and 7.5 cm (3.0”) LCD screen. The SX230 additionally offers built-in GPS. In the UK the Canon SX230 HS and PowerShot SX220 HS will be available from mid-March 2011. In the US, the PowerShot SX230 HS will be available at the end of March for $349.99.

The Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and SX220 HS are two new travel-zoom compact cameras. Both the Canon SX230 and SX220 offer a 12.1 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, wide-angle 14x optical zoom lens, full HD (1080p) movie recording with stereo sound, and 7.5 cm (3.0”) LCD screen. The SX230 additionally offers…

The Canon IXUS 220 HS / PowerShot ELPH 300 HS is a sleek, slim and stylish compact digital camera. The Canon 220 HS has a 12.1 megapixel sensor, 24mm, 5x optical zoom lens, 2.7 inch screen and full HD movies. The Canon 220 HS is available from mid February, priced at £199.00/€239.00/$249.99.

The Canon IXUS 220 HS / PowerShot ELPH 300 HS is a sleek, slim and stylish compact digital camera. The Canon 220 HS has a 12.1 megapixel sensor, 24mm, 5x optical zoom lens, 2.7 inch screen and full HD movies. The Canon 220 HS is available from mid February, priced at £199.00/€239.00/$249.99.

The Canon IXUS 115 HS / ELPH 100 HS compact camera blends stand-out looks with great performance. The Canon 115 HS has a 12.1 megapixel sensor, 28mm wide-angle, 4x optical zoom, full HD movies, and 3 inch LCD screen. The Canon 115 HS / 100 HS will be available in mid-March for $199.99.

The Canon IXUS 115 HS / ELPH 100 HS compact camera blends stand-out looks with great performance. The Canon 115 HS has a 12.1 megapixel sensor, 28mm wide-angle, 4x optical zoom, full HD movies, and 3 inch LCD screen. The Canon 115 HS / 100 HS will be available in mid-March for $199.99.

The Canon iX6550 / iX6540 is the most compact A3+ printer in the PIXMA range. 30 percent smaller than its predecessor, the iX6550 / iX6540 is aimed at advanced home and office users looking for superb quality when producing photos or documents. The Canon iX6550 will be available across Europe from March 2011, and the iX6540 will be available across Middle East and Africa from March 2011.

The Canon iX6550 / iX6540 is the most compact A3+ printer in the PIXMA range. 30 percent smaller than its predecessor, the iX6550 / iX6540 is aimed at advanced home and office users looking for superb quality when producing photos or documents. The Canon iX6550 will be available across Europe…