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The Photographers’ Gallery will host an exhibition of the works of photography graduates from across the United Kingdom. Twenty-nine photographers have now been selected by a panel of photography experts to have their work exhibited at the exhibition entitled, “Fresh Faced & Wild Eyed 2010”. The selected photographers have graduated from courses across the UK, including University of the Arts London, Swansea Metropolitan University and UCCA Farnham and demonstrate the quality and range of new photography practice. The exhibition kicks off on 14 May and runs through 6 June 2010.
The Photographers’ Gallery will host an exhibition of the works of photography graduates from across the United Kingdom. Twenty-nine photographers have now been selected by a panel of photography experts to have their work exhibited at the exhibition entitled, “Fresh Faced & Wild Eyed 2010”. The selected photographers have graduated…
GigaPan has just introduced the Epic Pro, a robotic camera mount that empowers DSLR cameras to take thousands of photos that can be combined for one highly detailed image. Based on technology employed by NASA’s Mars Rover, the GigaPan Epic Pro joins the newly designed EPIC and EPIC 100 in the series. Strong enough to hold a camera and lens combination of up to 10 lbs, the Epic Pro enables users to capture enormous panoramas with crisp, vivid detail, the company says. Priced at $895, the GigaPan Epic Pro will be available from April.
GigaPan has just introduced the Epic Pro, a robotic camera mount that empowers DSLR cameras to take thousands of photos that can be combined for one highly detailed image. Based on technology employed by NASA’s Mars Rover, the GigaPan Epic Pro joins the newly designed EPIC and EPIC 100 in…
Following on from their highly successful exhibition Landscape Beyond at London’s OXO Gallery in 2008, David Ward and Anna Booth have again joined forces for an exhibition of new work, entitled Intimations. The title reflects the artists’ belief that abstract images have the power to transcend mere description, the power to allude to objects and places beyond the frame and the ability to evoke emotional responses in the viewer. Intimations will run from 31 March to 11 April 2010. The OXO Gallery$ is open from 11am to 6pm daily, Admission is free.
Following on from their highly successful exhibition Landscape Beyond at London’s OXO Gallery in 2008, David Ward and Anna Booth have again joined forces for an exhibition of new work, entitled Intimations. The title reflects the artists’ belief that abstract images have the power to transcend mere description, the power…
WD today introduced its new 1 terabyte and 750 gigabyte capacity My Passport SE for Mac portable USB drives. These ultra-portable 1 TB and 750 GB My Passport SE drives are easy to carry because they are USB-powered and do not need an external power adapter. Available now at WD’s online store, WD’s My Passport SE for Mac portable drives feature 256-bit hardware encryption for an extra level of security. MSRP is $199.99 for the 1TB portable drive and $179.99 for the 750GB model.
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WD today introduced its new 1 terabyte and 750 gigabyte capacity My Passport SE for Mac portable USB drives. These ultra-portable 1 TB and 750 GB My Passport SE drives are easy to carry because they are USB-powered and do not need an external power adapter. Available now at WD’s…
Canon has released the much-anticipated fimware update for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, which brings 24 and 25fps movie recording to this DSLR camera. Version 2.0.3 also adds a function for manually enhancing the sound recording level, Tv and Av exposure modes for video recording and a histogram display for movies, plus changes the audio sampling frequency to 48 kilohertz, and fixes a bug.
Website: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Firmware 2.0.3
Canon has released the much-anticipated fimware update for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, which brings 24 and 25fps movie recording to this DSLR camera. Version 2.0.3 also adds a function for manually enhancing the sound recording level, Tv and Av exposure modes for video recording and a histogram display…
Leica has released a firmware update for the Leica M9 interchangeable-lens digital rangefinder camera. Version 1.116 removes a magenta cast seen in the left half of the frame when certain wide-angle lenses - including the 18mm f/3.8 ASPH; the 21mm f/2.8 ASPH; the 24mm f/3.8 ASPH; the 28mm f/2 ASPH and the 28mm f/2.8 ASPH - are used, introduces an ISO-dependent vignetting correction feature, improves image quality in thumbnail display, speeds up the SD card formatting process, and fixes bugs.
Leica has released a firmware update for the Leica M9 interchangeable-lens digital rangefinder camera. Version 1.116 removes a magenta cast seen in the left half of the frame when certain wide-angle lenses - including the 18mm f/3.8 ASPH; the 21mm f/2.8 ASPH; the 24mm f/3.8 ASPH; the 28mm f/2 ASPH…
A hands-on preview of a Pentax 645D beta unit is now available. Posted by Japanese website DC Watch, the Pentax 645D hands-on preview focusses on the camera’s exterior, lens compatibility, comparative size, menus and a few key features including the virtual horizon and interactive status screen. For heaps of product shots and screen grabs, head to the website below.
Website: Pentax 645D Hands-On Preview at DC Watch
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A hands-on preview of a Pentax 645D beta unit is now available. Posted by Japanese website DC Watch, the Pentax 645D hands-on preview focusses on the camera’s exterior, lens compatibility, comparative size, menus and a few key features including the virtual horizon and interactive status screen. For heaps of product…
Bibble Labs has just issued an update to Bibble 5 Pro. Version 5.0.3 adds raw support to the Canon EOS 550D and the Olympus E-PL1 digital system cameras, plus lens aberration correction for the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, the Zoom-Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S and the Zoom-Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S lenses. This is a free update for registered users.
Website: Bibble Download Centre
Bibble Labs has just issued an update to Bibble 5 Pro. Version 5.0.3 adds raw support to the Canon EOS 550D and the Olympus E-PL1 digital system cameras, plus lens aberration correction for the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, the Zoom-Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S and the Zoom-Nikkor…
Sigma has announced that the deadline for voting online for its first-ever scholarship contest has been extended to April 30. A total of 122 high school seniors, hailing from nearly every state including Hawaii and Alaska, are vying for $5,000 in cash and $1,000 in Sigma products. Applicants were required to submit up to five thematically tied photographs, along with a brief essay describing their creative process in capturing and selecting the images. Students chose a wide variety of themes such as natural beauty, personal growth, artistic expression, and love. Online voting by the public started on 17 February and will end 30 April, narrowing the field to the top three student finalists.Responding to user requests to make the voting process more user friendly, Sigma modified the Web site to make it easier for voters to make their selection by using a valid email address.
Website: Sigma Photo Scholarship
Sigma has announced that the deadline for voting online for its first-ever scholarship contest has been extended to April 30. A total of 122 high school seniors, hailing from nearly every state including Hawaii and Alaska, are vying for $5,000 in cash and $1,000 in Sigma products. Applicants were required…
Join photographers Ian Bradley and Barry Whitcher for a photo trek through Exbury Gardens on 29 April 2010. The treks start at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., each lasting four hours. Topics covered include photographic composition, abstract, landscape, close up as well as camera technique and the all important “eye for a picture”, whilst enjoying a relaxing walk in this beautiful Grade-II listed Garden to enable you to capture images of Exbury’s stunning collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and bluebells - all at their peak at this time of year. Tickets cost £50 including tea / coffee on arrival and a lunch of soup and sandwiches. Advance booking is essential on 023 8024 5750, and you will need to bring your own camera.
Join photographers Ian Bradley and Barry Whitcher for a photo trek through Exbury Gardens on 29 April 2010. The treks start at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., each lasting four hours. Topics covered include photographic composition, abstract, landscape, close up as well as camera technique and the all important “eye…
Nikon offers attendees at the interactive, film and music festival taking place in Austin, 12-21 March, an opportunity to post content in a dedicated gallery on yfrog. The Nikon gallery will enable thousands of members of the music, interactive and film community to offer updates, share photography and video content and participate in a dialogue about emerging trends with friends and peers. Each blogger will be equipped with Nikon digital cameras to capture their experience for the Nikon gallery, showing their perspective on festival news and events through images and HD video. They will attend screenings, musical performances, interactive panels and local parties in Austin during the festival.
Website: Nikon Gallery
Nikon offers attendees at the interactive, film and music festival taking place in Austin, 12-21 March, an opportunity to post content in a dedicated gallery on yfrog. The Nikon gallery will enable thousands of members of the music, interactive and film community to offer updates, share photography and video content…
Geologtag is an iPhone application that facilitates the geotagging of your digital photos. While shooting photos with your digital camera, Geologtag continuously tracks your location just like a traditional GPS data logger. It’s also possible to track a location every 3, 5, 10 or 60 minutes to prolong your battery life. Offering an all-in-one geotagging solution for Mac and Flickr users, Geologtag is available through the App Store. (If you are a Windows user, direct geotagging is not available but you can use the GPX file exported by Geologtag in combination with a Windows geotagging application like Geosetter or RoboGeo).
Website: Geologtag
Geologtag is an iPhone application that facilitates the geotagging of your digital photos. While shooting photos with your digital camera, Geologtag continuously tracks your location just like a traditional GPS data logger. It’s also possible to track a location every 3, 5, 10 or 60 minutes to prolong your battery…
Kubota Image Tools have announced the release of new Kubota Texture Tools and Kubota Sloppy Borders on Dashboard, a floating palette within Photoshop that acts like a mini search engine for actions. Now available are 100 textures that range in style from smooth and organic, to high tech and electric. Also available are the Kubota Sloppy Borders being re-released now for use with the Dashboard interface for improved ease-of-use. These borders help photographers apply the classic look of old film to their images with creative borders ranging from elegantly thin, to eye-catching medium to bold, thick borders. Kubota Texture Tools “Earth Textures – Smooth Organic Pak” (pictured) and “Industrial Textures – High Tech Electric Pak” and Kubota Sloppy Borders are now available for $149 each.
Kubota Image Tools have announced the release of new Kubota Texture Tools and Kubota Sloppy Borders on Dashboard, a floating palette within Photoshop that acts like a mini search engine for actions. Now available are 100 textures that range in style from smooth and organic, to high tech and electric…
A Japanese company has developed a tilt-shift adapter for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The Hino Seisakusho tilt-shift adapter allows regular FourThirds lenses to be attached to Micro Four Thirds bodies, and endows them with tilt-shift capabilities. However, lenses weighing more than 500 grams are not recommended to be used with this adapter. Originally scheduled to go on sale this month, the Hino Seisakusho adapter is now expected to be available later this year. The exact pricing is unknown, but Photoscala believes it should not cost more than €330.
Source: Hino Seisakusho via Photoscala
A Japanese company has developed a tilt-shift adapter for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The Hino Seisakusho tilt-shift adapter allows regular FourThirds lenses to be attached to Micro Four Thirds bodies, and endows them with tilt-shift capabilities. However, lenses weighing more than 500 grams are not recommended to be used with…
The BenQ C1250 is a 12-megapixel digital compact camera with a backlit LCD screen. Powered by two AA type batteries, the BenQ C1250 is equipped with a run-of-the-mill 3x zoom lens, and comes with a feature set comprising scene detection, face tracking, smile shutter, blink detection and skin beautification. The BenQ C1250 digital camera will be available in Europe in April.
The BenQ C1250 is a 12-megapixel digital compact camera with a backlit LCD screen. Powered by two AA type batteries, the BenQ C1250 is equipped with a run-of-the-mill 3x zoom lens, and comes with a feature set comprising scene detection, face tracking, smile shutter, blink detection and skin beautification. The…
onOne Software has released two fully functional Photoshop plug-ins called PhotoTools 2.5 Free and PhotoFrame 4.5 Free. Based on PhotoTools 2.5 Standard Edition and PhotoFrame 4.5 Standard Edition, these free plug-ins are compatible with Photoshop CS2, CS3 and CS4. PhotoTools 2.5 Free includes 15 effects that range from reproducing classic photographic techniques like Bleach Bypass and Cross Process, to reproducing film stock such as Kodachrome and Velvia, to modern effects including automatic skin smoothing. PhotoFrame 4.5 Free makes it easy to add the perfect finishing touch to images, with 20 professional grade edges, backgrounds, textures and adornments.
Website: onOne
onOne Software has released two fully functional Photoshop plug-ins called PhotoTools 2.5 Free and PhotoFrame 4.5 Free. Based on PhotoTools 2.5 Standard Edition and PhotoFrame 4.5 Standard Edition, these free plug-ins are compatible with Photoshop CS2, CS3 and CS4. PhotoTools 2.5 Free includes 15 effects that range from reproducing classic…
PocketWizard has started testing the Nikon version of its FlexTT5 wireless transceiver. The company had Mark Wallace test the first working prototypes using a Nikon D3 with SB-800 and SB-900 flashes. PocketWizard says there is still a lot of testing and firmware tweaking to be done before the FlexTT5 becomes compatible with all key Nikon cameras and features, but the system is coming. (The illustration above depicts the existing Canon version of the transceiver.)
PocketWizard has started testing the Nikon version of its FlexTT5 wireless transceiver. The company had Mark Wallace test the first working prototypes using a Nikon D3 with SB-800 and SB-900 flashes. PocketWizard says there is still a lot of testing and firmware tweaking to be done before the FlexTT5 becomes…
DxO Labs have posted detailed raw-based sensor data for the Pentax K-x digital SLR camera, which achieved the best result of any Pentax camera tested so far. With a DxOMark Sensor score of 71.9, almost the same as the Nikon D5000, the Pentax K-x finished on 19th place. Especially spectacular is the Pentax K-x’s performance in terms of dynamic range, where it is bested only by the Nikon D3X, the Fujifilm S3/S5 Pro (both built for maximum dynamic range) and medium-format backs.
DxO Labs have posted detailed raw-based sensor data for the Pentax K-x digital SLR camera, which achieved the best result of any Pentax camera tested so far. With a DxOMark Sensor score of 71.9, almost the same as the Nikon D5000, the Pentax K-x finished on 19th place. Especially spectacular…
RCP-Technik has announced the 12-megapixel Rollei Compactline 350 digital compact camera with 28-140mm equivalent 5x optical zoom, HD video and YouTube Ready functionality. Featuring a Rollei Apogon lens and a 2.7” rear screen, the Rollei Compactline 350 is powered by a lithium-ion battery, and records images and videos on SD(HC) memory cards. Boasting no less than 30 scene modes, the Rollei Compactline 350 is available from April for €99.95 (RRP).
RCP-Technik has announced the 12-megapixel Rollei Compactline 350 digital compact camera with 28-140mm equivalent 5x optical zoom, HD video and YouTube Ready functionality. Featuring a Rollei Apogon lens and a 2.7” rear screen, the Rollei Compactline 350 is powered by a lithium-ion battery, and records images and videos on SD(HC)…
The catchily named "mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras" are quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with, a fact that Samsung have recognised with the launch of their own rival system to the Micro Four Thirds standard. The Samsung NX10 is the first model in the new series, featuring a DSLR-like design, large 3 inch AMOLED screen, electronic viewfinder, 720p video and a large APS-C CMOS sensor with 14.6 megapixels. With 30mm pancake, 18-55mm and 50-200mm lenses and a smattering of accessories available from day one and five more lenses to follow this year, Samsung are certainly making a sizeable investment in their compact/DSLR hybrid system. Read our Samsung NX10 review, complete with 50 JPEG samples and 12 RAW, to find out if it can out-perform its Olympus and Panasonic rivals.