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The Pentax K200D entry-level digital DSLR camera has been officially discontinued. In what could be the shortest ever life-span for a DSLR camera, the K200D has been included on the list of Pentax DSLRs discontinued in the Japanese market. The 10 megapixel, weather-sealed K200D was first announced in January 2008. RiceHigh’s Pentax Blog has some interesting observations on the fate of the K200D.
Website: Pentax - Digital SLR Camera Lineup (Models discontinued in the Japanese market)
The Pentax K200D entry-level digital DSLR camera has been officially discontinued. In what could be the shortest ever life-span for a DSLR camera, the K200D has been included on the list of Pentax DSLRs discontinued in the Japanese market. The 10 megapixel, weather-sealed K200D was first announced in January 2008…
The winners of the November 2008 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected by a panel of judges. The theme for November was “Innocence” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
1st Place
Sarah by Igor
Prize: CanvasRus 40 x 30” Canvas Print
Kindly donated by CanvasRus
http://www.canvasrus.co.uk
The winners of the November 2008 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected by a panel of judges. The theme for November was “Innocence” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st PlaceSarah by Igor Prize: CanvasRus 40 x 30” Canvas Print Kindly…
DxO Optics Pro 5.3.1 adds support for the new Canon EOS 50D and Nikon D90 DSLR cameras. In addition, a 33% discount is available on all DxO Optics Pro editions and upgrades until December 31st 2008, up to 90 € in savings. All customers who purchased DxO Optics Pro since August 1, 2007 are entitled to a free upgrade to version 5.
DxO Optics Pro 5.3.1 adds support for the new Canon EOS 50D and Nikon D90 DSLR cameras. In addition, a 33% discount is available on all DxO Optics Pro editions and upgrades until December 31st 2008, up to 90 € in savings. All customers who purchased DxO Optics Pro since…
DxO FilmPack 2 adds new films, color filters and interface improvements. FilmPack simulates silver halide films, allowing you to recreate in one click the “magic” look of film on your digital images. Among the 27 new film profiles added to DxO FilmPack v2, 7 simulate Instant film profiles (Polaroid and Fuji) and 3 Infrared film profiles (Kodak and Rollei). DxO are also offering an introductory discount of 47 € (instead of 79 €), representing a 32 € discount, valid until December 31st 2008.
DxO FilmPack 2 adds new films, color filters and interface improvements. FilmPack simulates silver halide films, allowing you to recreate in one click the “magic” look of film on your digital images. Among the 27 new film profiles added to DxO FilmPack v2, 7 simulate Instant film profiles (Polaroid and…
Leading nationwide architectural practice ADP has launched its first photography competition, Bricks and Mortals. The winner will be awarded a £1000 commission to photograph one of ADP’s completed buildings, plus £750 worth of camera equipment vouchers. Open to higher and further education students, in their final year of photography and similar courses, as well as Part II and Part III architectural students, the Bricks and Mortals judges will be lloking for the entry that best captures the subtle interaction between people and the built environment. Closing date for entries is 30th January 2009.
Leading nationwide architectural practice ADP has launched its first photography competition, Bricks and Mortals. The winner will be awarded a £1000 commission to photograph one of ADP’s completed buildings, plus £750 worth of camera equipment vouchers. Open to higher and further education students, in their final year of photography and…
Geotate has upgraded its GPS Web-Service for adding location tags to digital images. “This upgrade of our Internet-based web-service coincides with the first Geotate technology-enabled products using our technology, being used by photographers. It represents another step in our ability to engineer innovative technology into market leading products,” said CTO Chris Marshall. Geotate’s software is used in JOBO’s photoGPS, amongst other products, and it allows you to record and discover the location where you took your pictures and videos.
Geotate has upgraded its GPS Web-Service for adding location tags to digital images. “This upgrade of our Internet-based web-service coincides with the first Geotate technology-enabled products using our technology, being used by photographers. It represents another step in our ability to engineer innovative technology into market leading products,” said CTO…
The GrafiLite Mode from Colour Confidence provides a convenient source of natural daylight for assessing prints. The new GrafiLite Mode (£85/€125 ex. tax) offers the same viewing accuracy as the original GrafiLite model, but over a larger area. “Because artificial lighting can distort your colour perception, the best way to assess prints or proofs is in natural daylight – but of course, that isn’t available 24 hours a day”, comments Simon Prais, Technical Director of Colour Confidence. “The GrafiLite range offers a choice of convenient ways to recreate these conditions whenever and wherever you need them.” Colour Confidence is also launching a GrafiLite Twin Pack (£94/€150).
The GrafiLite Mode from Colour Confidence provides a convenient source of natural daylight for assessing prints. The new GrafiLite Mode (£85/€125 ex. tax) offers the same viewing accuracy as the original GrafiLite model, but over a larger area. “Because artificial lighting can distort your colour perception, the best way to…
The RAW converter software Silkypix Developer Studio now supports the Sony A900, Pentax K-m / K2000, Casio EX-FH20, Panasonic DMC-G1 and Canon PowerShot G10 cameras. Version 3.0.26.1 is available as a free upgrade for registered users. Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0 costs $149.00 and a free trial version is available.
Website: Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0.26.1
The RAW converter software Silkypix Developer Studio now supports the Sony A900, Pentax K-m / K2000, Casio EX-FH20, Panasonic DMC-G1 and Canon PowerShot G10 cameras. Version 3.0.26.1 is available as a free upgrade for registered users. Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0 costs $149.00 and a free trial version is available. Website: Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0.26.1
The Nikon Solutions Expo professional photography show takes place next week. Held on 9-10th December at Olympia Conference Centre, London, Nikon Solutions Expo covers the complete photography workflow, from inspiration, to tips and advice on getting the right shots, to software processing and printing. A selection of high profile photographers will also be giving talks at the show, including Alex Bailey, Joe Cornish and Donovan Wylie. Entry to the Nikon Solutions Expo is free when you register online.
The Nikon Solutions Expo professional photography show takes place next week. Held on 9-10th December at Olympia Conference Centre, London, Nikon Solutions Expo covers the complete photography workflow, from inspiration, to tips and advice on getting the right shots, to software processing and printing. A selection of high profile photographers…
“Memories of Myself” by Danny Lyon is a collection of beautiful photo-essays from one of the most original and influential American photographers. Lyon emerged in the early 1960s as a courageous participant and recorder of the civil rights movement, pioneering the ‘New Journalism’ style of photography. This new book presents a collection of Lyon’s photo essays, published in their complete form for the first time. Memories of Myself will be published by Phaidon Press in february 2009 and costs £45.00/ €75.00.
“Memories of Myself” by Danny Lyon is a collection of beautiful photo-essays from one of the most original and influential American photographers. Lyon emerged in the early 1960s as a courageous participant and recorder of the civil rights movement, pioneering the ‘New Journalism’ style of photography. This new book presents…
Nikon is now the number one manufacturer for DSLR cameras. Speaking at today’s UK launch of the new 24.5 megapixel D3x DSLR, Chris Hoare, Professional Business Manager at Nikon UK, revealed that Nikon was ranked number one in the UK for October 2008, and that the company had also reached the top position in Europe, USA and Japan during 2008. Nikon’s strong showing at the recent Olympic Games in Beijing, where 50% of pros were using Nikon gear, was also cited. In the UK, Nikon’s DSLR sales have grown by 333% since 2004/05.
Meanwhile, James Banfield, Nikon UK Professional Support And Training, explained why the D3x doesn’t feature a video mode. “We have one goal for the D3x - to achieve the best image quality at the highest resolution”. Chris Hoare added “We didn’t have the right type of video technology for the D3x, but our R&D team is focusing on getting this right for the future.” When questioned about the lack of built-in dust-removal, Banfield replied that Nikon didn’t want to have to reduce the viewfinder coverage by 5% in order to incorporate the technology. He also revealed that the 24.5 megapixel sensor inside the Nikon D3x is a “Nikon exclusive design”.
The new D3x will make it’s first UK public appearance at the Nikon Solutions Expo, held on 9th and 10th of December at Olympia in London.
Nikon is now the number one manufacturer for DSLR cameras. Speaking at today’s UK launch of the new 24.5 megapixel D3x DSLR, Chris Hoare, Professional Business Manager at Nikon UK, revealed that Nikon was ranked number one in the UK for October 2008, and that the company had also reached…
We have some exclusive photos taken with a production version of the new 24.5 megapixel Nikon D3x DSLR camera that was announced this morning. Our Nikon D3x photos show off the camera’s ISO performance throughout the range, with all images available as large/fine JPEGs. We’ll also add the RAW files when a program is released that can actually open them (Nikon’s own software won’t be updated until the end of the month). So click the link below to find out what an ISO 6400, 24.5 megapixel image from a £5,500 camera really looks like…
Website: Nikon D3x Photos
We have some exclusive photos taken with a production version of the new 24.5 megapixel Nikon D3x DSLR camera that was announced this morning. Our Nikon D3x photos show off the camera’s ISO performance throughout the range, with all images available as large/fine JPEGs. We’ll also add the RAW files…
The entry-level camera market is a cut-throat world, with falling prices and improving specifications making DSLR photography more affordable than ever before. Enter stage left the new Pentax K-m (also known as the Pentax K2000), a small, light and simplified camera aimed squarely at beginners to SLR photography. Costing a wallet-friendly £399.99 / $699 with the new smc DA-L 18-55 lens (and flash in the US), the 10 megapixel Pentax Km is one of the smallest DSLRs available, yet still offers a host of impressive features. These include a built-in anti-shake system, dust-removal, Auto Picture mode, and 3.5 frames per second continuous shooting speed. Can the Pentax K-m make an impression and challenge the likes of the Nikon D60, Canon EOS 1000D, Sony A200 and Olympus E-420? Mark Goldstein finds out…
Website: Pentax K-m Review
The entry-level camera market is a cut-throat world, with falling prices and improving specifications making DSLR photography more affordable than ever before. Enter stage left the new Pentax K-m (also known as the Pentax K2000), a small, light and simplified camera aimed squarely at beginners to SLR photography. Costing a…
The Nikon D3X is a new 24.5 megapixel, full-frame professional DSLR camera. Coming as no surprise after last week’s leaks, the D3X doubles the resolution of the D3 while retaining many of its key features - 51-point AF system, EXPEED engine with 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing, 920,000-dot 3-inch LCD screen, and Live View. The main differences are the 50-6400 ISO range, 5fps continuous shooting speed, and the price tag of £5499.99 / €7728.00 / $7999.95. The Nikon D3X will be available in the UK in late December 2008.
We’ll publish some pictures of the new D3X from the UK press launch which takes place later today.
The Nikon D3X is a new 24.5 megapixel, full-frame professional DSLR camera. Coming as no surprise after last week’s leaks, the D3X doubles the resolution of the D3 while retaining many of its key features - 51-point AF system, EXPEED engine with 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing, 920,000-dot…
We’ve just published sample photos taken with a production version of the brand new Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR camera. The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is the world’s first DSLR camera that can shoot full High Definition video. There are 40 full-sized JPEGs and 6 RAWs for you to download. Our full Canon EOS 5D Mark II review is now available.
Website: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Photos
We’ve just published sample photos taken with a production version of the brand new Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR camera. The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is the world’s first DSLR camera that can shoot full High Definition video. There are 40 full-sized JPEGs and 6 RAWs for you…
The new Nikon D3x DSLR has appeared in the latest issue of Nikon’s own Pro magazine. Gadget website Engadget has published scanned pages with details of the successor to the D3 (pictured). The Nikon D3x is a full-frame, 24.5 megapixel DSLR camera that offers 5fps continuous shooting (or 7fps at 10 megapixels), a 3 inch LCD screen with 922k dots, ISO range of 50-6400, 16-bi EXPEED image processor, new Extra High D-lighting setting, Live View shooting mode and a 51 point autofocus system. There’s no mention of the Nikon D3x’s price, launch date or if it features a HD video mode to match its natural rival, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.
The new Nikon D3x DSLR has appeared in the latest issue of Nikon’s own Pro magazine. Gadget website Engadget has published scanned pages with details of the successor to the D3 (pictured). The Nikon D3x is a full-frame, 24.5 megapixel DSLR camera that offers 5fps continuous shooting (or 7fps at…
Panasonic will be releasing a new firmware update for the Lumix DMC-LX3 compact camera on 15th December. Version 1.1 includes a compatibility update for the optional FL220 flash unit, and improves auto white balance performance.
Panasonic will be releasing a new firmware update for the Lumix DMC-LX3 compact camera on 15th December. Version 1.1 includes a compatibility update for the optional FL220 flash unit, and improves auto white balance performance.
Leica are offering a massive $1500 rebate on the M8 digital camera. Valid in the US and Canada until January 1st 2009, Leica are also offering $300 off a new M-Lens (excluding the 50mm/f0.95, 21mm/f1.4, 24mm/f1.4 and 24mm/f3.8). The rebates will be processed 6 to 8 weeks after the product has been registered.
Leica are offering a massive $1500 rebate on the M8 digital camera. Valid in the US and Canada until January 1st 2009, Leica are also offering $300 off a new M-Lens (excluding the 50mm/f0.95, 21mm/f1.4, 24mm/f1.4 and 24mm/f3.8). The rebates will be processed 6 to 8 weeks after the product…
Leica are offering a $150 rebate on the D-LUX 4 digital compact camera, and $100 off the C-LUX 3. This mail-in rebate offer is valid in the US and Canada until January 1st 2009. The rebates will be processed 6 to 8 weeks after the product has been registered. Also the warranty on the D-LUX 4 and C-LUX has been extended to 3 years.
Leica are offering a $150 rebate on the D-LUX 4 digital compact camera, and $100 off the C-LUX 3. This mail-in rebate offer is valid in the US and Canada until January 1st 2009. The rebates will be processed 6 to 8 weeks after the product has been registered. Also…
The Annabel Williams 2009 Photographic Awards are aimed at all wedding, portrait and lifestyle photographers. There are seven different categories to enter, with the overall winner awarded ‘Annabel Williams Photographer of the Year 2009”. With a total prize fund of more than £10,000, the awards will run until 31st March 2009. The entry fee is £5.00 and you can enter as many categories as you like.
The Annabel Williams 2009 Photographic Awards are aimed at all wedding, portrait and lifestyle photographers. There are seven different categories to enter, with the overall winner awarded ‘Annabel Williams Photographer of the Year 2009”. With a total prize fund of more than £10,000, the awards will run until 31st March…