The Rollei Powerflex 3D is a new 5-megapixel digital compact camera featuring a pair of lenses for three-dimensional photography. The camera has a 2.8” rear screen that uses Parallax Barrier Display technology to display the photographs in 3D, without the user’s having to wear any special glasses. Those who want to see their 3D works in bigger size can hook the camera up to any 3D television set but in that case they will need to be wearing the 3D glasses supplied with the TV. Available in January for €299.95, the Rollei Powerflex 3D can also capture normal two-dimensional photos as well as HD movies.

The Rollei Designline 3D is a 7-nch digital frame that can display three-dimensional photos. Shipping in a bundle with the “Blaze Video Magic 3.0” software that helps to convert 2D images into 3D pictures, the Rollei Desingline 3D is otherwise a standard 800x480-pixel digital photo frame with integrated stereo speakers, and doubles as an e-book reader. The frame will be hit the shops in January at a price of €299.95.

The 35th issue of the free PhotographyBB Online Magazine is now online. In this issue, PhotographyBB Magazine examines photography techniques specific to the Holiday Season, such as cold-weather shooting considerations and how to capture the magic of Christmastime. In a special feature, this month’s edition showcases the photography of readers from all across the globe who were called upon to send in their photos of “Christmas in Your Town.” Additionally, the magazine explores a quick and easy method for adding digital fill flash in Photoshop. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB website.

Leica has released a new firmware update for the Leica S-System. Version 1.0.0.24 enables a multitude of enhanced camera functions, including lossless DNG compression, maximum exposure time of 125 seconds, shutter speed section in bulb mode, and a setting option for highlight and shadow level warnings.

flickery combines the flickr community with the ease-of-use and elegance of Mac OS X. Easily upload photos and videos to your Flickr photostream, organize items in photosets, galleries and groups, browse Favorites, and more. flickery 1.9.2 automatically converts RAW files and offers converting options for video files so they can be uploaded.

iStockphoto has announced a host of major search enhancements that make finding the perfect image, video or audio file easier than ever. New functionality includes locally relevant search results and the ability to more precisely navigate iStock’s library of more than seven million files.

Camera Plus Pro 3.0 is now fully compatible with the retina display supported by the new iOS devices. Camera Plus Pro supports zoom for both photo capture and video recording. The recording of video can be paused and then resumed too. Camera Plus Pro 3.0 costs $1.99 USD.

The Ambarella iOne processor brings advanced HD camera and multimedia capabilities to the Android platform. The iOne will enable a new class of smart camera device capable of no compromise still photography, advanced HD video recording, Internet-connectivity, and running powerful applications.

The Choose Film Distinctions Awards 2011 is now open for entries. The theme for this year’s Award is ‘Changes’ with photographers being briefed to capture an image that encapsulates all that Changes means to them. All images must be taken on Fujifilm Professional film.

3D Camera for iPhone and iPod Touch takes advantage of iOS 4 and the Retina display to create 3D photos. 3D Camera is an app that makes it easy to create 3D photos and share them with friends on Facebook and Twitter. 3D Camera 1.5 costs $1.99 USD.

Win a brand new NEX-5 from Sony, the world’s smallest interchangeable-lens digital camera, in the Sony Photo Challenge. The competition starts on December 15th and the theme will be changing weekly, with the following topics confirmed:

15 December - Nature
22 December - People
29 December - Travel
5 January - Sport

Each week a winning entry will be chosen and the entrant will receive a Sony NEX-5. The second and third place will win a NEX-3 and Cyber-shot respectively.

You just need to publish your photos to the Sony World Photography Awards Flickr account at http://www.flickr.com/groups/sonyphotochallenge/
Please tag each photo with ‘SonyPhotoChallenge’ and ‘PhotographyBLOG’.

The competition will close on 12th January 2011.

Nikon have released a firmware update for the D7000 DSLR camera. Version 1.01 fixes the following issue:

- Bright spots were sometimes noticeable with live view mode or movie recording of especially dark scenes or subjects.  Occurrence of this issue has been reduced. 

Website: Download Nikon D7000 Firmware Update 1.01

Fujfilm have released more details about the lens of the upcoming X100 camera. The new article goes into great detail about the F/2.0 optic that the X100 uses and is well worth reading. Interesting new revelations include the use of a 9-blade aperture diaphragm and 4-blade shutter which achieves a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000s, and the built-in ND filter which provides the equivalent of an f-stop reduction of 3 stops. You can also check out our X100 Hands-On Photos.

Website: Fujifilm X100 Lens

Artensoft Photo Collage Maker 1.0 makes photo collages in the manner of a famous photomosaic of Steve Jobs. Similar to a human artist, the program examines a source image and then recreates it as a hand-made mosaic automatically. Artensoft Photo Collage Maker 1.0 is available immediately for $79.95.

LensAlign MkII accurately measures and then adjusts the Auto Focusing accuracy of a DSLR camera. LensAlign was created as a focus system measurement standard by which photographers can accurately measure and improve the performance of their cameras’ focus systems. LensAlign MkII is $79.95 and currently includes a free GENUINE WhiBal G7 White Balance Keychain Card. The WhiBal sells for $18.95 by itself.

Snappix 1.0 is a new photographic App for the iPhone. Snappix allows you to quickly take four shots from the camera in quick succession, put them in the same frame, and quickly send them via email to friends or to facebook directly without leaving the App. Snappix 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photography category.

Panorama Free 1.0 allows users to take panoramic photos from their iPhone or iPod touch camera. The app allows to take a few photos in sequence and then the Panorama Free merges all of the photos into one, creating a panoramic photo. Panorama Free 1.0 is free of charge and available exclusively through the App Store in the Photography category.