DCResource have reviewed the Nikon D90, the world’s first DSLR camera that shoots High Definition video.

“In terms of photo quality, manual controls, performance, customizability, and yes, its movie mode, the D90 is a home run. There are a few annoyances, such as slow focusing in live view mode and horrible bundled RAW editing software, but the positives far outweigh the negatives. The D90 is a digital SLR that I can highly recommend, without hesitation.”

Website: DCResource - Nikon D90 Review

The Fujifilm FinePix F100fd is the latest addition to the popular F-series range of compact digital cameras, replacing the previous F50fd. With a 12 megapixel, 8th Generation Super CCD sensor, 5x wide angle optical zoom lens (28-140mm), and a 2.7 inch LCD screen, the F100fd offers some significant improvements, and it also features new expanded dynamic range capture functionality, Face Detection 3.0 and ISO settings of up to ISO 12800. Mark Goldstein discovers if the Fujifilm F100fd offers enough to stand out from the crowd.

Website: Fujifilm FinePix F100fd Review

Canon are celebrating 100 million digital compact cameras with a limited edition red version of the new Digital IXUS 980 IS. Just 6,000 cameras will be produced for Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The Digital IXUS 980 IS offers a first for Digital IXUS: a Manual mode that allows control of shutter speed and aperture. The Limited Edition Canon IXUS 980 IS is available from late September priced at £349.99 / €459.99. We have some exclusive shots of the Limited Edition Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS from the UK press launch.

Nikon have released a new version, 2.1.0, of Capture NX 2. Version 2.1.0 includes support for RAW images captured with the D90.

Website: Nikon Capture NX 2 Version 2.1.0 (Windows)
Website: Nikon Capture NX 2 Version 2.1.0 (Mac)

Apple have just released the Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.2 for Mac OS X 10.4.11 and OS X 10.5.2. This update extends RAW file compatibility for Aperture 2 and iPhoto ’08 for the following cameras:

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS/Kiss Digital F/1000D; Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n; Nikon D700; Olympus EVOLT E-420; Olympus EVOLT E-520; Olympus SP-570; Samsung GX-10; Samsung GX-20; Sony DSLR-A300; Sony DSC-R1

Website: Apple Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.2

The 22 megapixel Mamiya ZDb Digital Back will make its debut at Photokina next week. The ZDb Digital Back transforms the Mamiya 645AFDII, Mamiya 645AFDIII, RZ67Pro-IID and RB67Pro-SD from professional quality film cameras into high-end digital systems. This updated version of the Mamiya ZD Digital Back system has been enhanced with up to twice the amount of memory, which means that you can continuously shoot up to 22 frames of full resolution RAW files before the buffer is full. The Mamiya ZDb back is now compatible with SDHC cards. Pricing and delivery will be announced in the fall of 2008.

The Mamiya Sekor 45mm f2.8 D is a new wide-angle lens for 645AFDII & III and ZD cameras. This wide-angle lens utilizes low-dispersion glass to correct chromatic aberration, producing high resolution and a large image circle coverage for film and digital backs. The Mamiya Sekor 45mm f2.8 D lens has an angle of view of 76 degrees - equivalent to a 28mm lens in the 35mm format. Pricing and delivery to be announced later this year.

The Mamiya Sekor AF 80mm F2.8 D L/S is a new leaf shutter lens for the 645 AFD III camera. The lens has an angle of view of 47 degrees in the 6 x 4.5 format, the equivalent of a 50mm lens in the 35mm format. The leaf shutter, which has been developed and manufactured in-house by Mamiya, is capable of shutter speeds from 1/800 second to 16 seconds, and has flash synchronization at all speeds. “The Mamiya Sekor AF 80mm F/2.8 D L/S,” says Jeff Karp, Mamiya Product Marketing Manager, “is unlike any other lens system available today. It has the advantage of high flash sync speeds—up to 1/800 second when used as a leaf shutter lens—and a top shutter speed of 1/4,000 second when used with the Mamiya 645AFD III’s built-in focal-plane shutter.” Final pricing and availability will announced later this year.

Adobe have released the release candidate versions of Camera Raw 4.6 and DNG Converter 4.6 for both Windows and Mac platforms. Version 4.6 includes the following changes:

- Newly supported camera models include:
  * Fuji Finepix IS Pro
  * Nikon D700
  * Nikon D90
  * Nikon Coolpix P6000

Website: Adobe Camera Raw 4.6 (Windows)
Website: Adobe Camera Raw 4.6 (Mac)

Carl Zeiss have unveiled an 85mm telephoto lens for rangefinder cameras. The compact Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM is a new addition to the ZM line of lenses. The lens is almost distortion-free and features excellent field curvature correction. Its shortest possible distance setting of only 0.9 m ensures maximum diversity of use. Its all-metal mount and sturdy design make it a multi-purpose lens for a wide variety of applications. Delivery of the Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM is scheduled to begin by the end of the year, priced at 769 euros.

Billingham have added two new models, the SP40 and SP50, to their range of shoulder pads for camera straps. Billingham have incorporated foam padding for comfort and a switch from the neoprene grip to a much more hardwearing rubber material. The SP40 and SP50 pads are fully bound with high quality leather for a tough, weatherproof finish. The release of the SP50 introduces an entirely new colour to the Billingham range; Birch. The Billingham SP40 costs £19.99, and the Billingham SP50 £21.99.

ProShow Producer 3.5 adds Blu-ray output to this professional slide show software. ProShow Producer 3.5 provides photographers with a complete solution for outputting high definition Blu-ray slide shows from start to finish. No special conversions or formatting is required - photographers simply create a slide show and output directly to Blu-ray. ProShow Producer 3.5 also has built-in features that archive show files directly to Blu-ray providing a safe and secure method of storing important files. ProShow Producer 3.5 is available now for $249.95.

The 21.1 megapixel EOS 5D Mark II is Canon’s first DSLR camera to offer High Definition video capability. The new Canon 5D Mark II has a newly designed Canon CMOS sensor with ISO sensitivity up to 25600, new DIGIC 4 processor, 3.0” Clear View LCD with VGA resolution, and 3.9 frames per second continuous shooting. With a body-only price tag of $2,699 / €2,499 / £2,299, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II is available from the end of November. It will also be available in kit form with the EF 24-105mm f4.0L IS USM lens for £3049.99 / €3999.99.

Update: We now have some exclusive shots of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II from the UK press launch, including a side-by-comparison with the original 5D model that it replaces.

The Canon EF 24mm f1.4L II USM lens is a new fast aperture prime lens. Completely redesigned, the EF 24mm f1.4L II USM replaces the original Mark I model. Featuring a 13-element, 10-group lens, the EF 24mm f1.4L II USM is designed to achieve the highest standards of image quality. Pricing and availability are still to be announced.

The Canon PowerShot G10 features a 14.7 megapixel sensor and 5x, 28-140mm zoom. Successor to the G9, the Canon G10 also offers a large 3.0” PureColor LCD screen with 461k dots, DIGIC 4 image processor, Canon’s new i-Contrast system which increases the dynamic range, and Servo AF mode to continually adjust focus on a moving subject. The Canon PowerShot G10 will be available from October priced at £499.99 / €649.99 / $500.

Update: We now have some exclusive shots of the Canon G10 from the UK press launch, including a side-by-comparison with the G9 model that it replaces.

Canon have unveiled two new super-zoom cameras, the PowerShot SX1 IS and PowerShot SX10 IS. Jointly replacing the PowerShot S5 IS, both the SX1 and SX10 feature a 20x wide-angle zoom lens, with USM and VCM for fast, silent, zooming, and an optical Image Stabilizer. The Canon SX1 IS excitingly features a CMOS sensor which allows it to shoot full-resolution JPEGs at speeds of up to 4fps and full HD movie capture. Both models also have Canon’s new DIGIC 4 processor and full manual control over both aperture and shutter speed. The Canon PowerShot SX1 IS will be available from December priced at £519.99 / €679.99, and the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS is priced at £359.99 / €469.99. In the US the Canon SX1 IS will be available in April for $599.99.

Update: We now have some exclusive shots of the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS from the UK press launch.

The Digital IXUS 980 IS and Digital IXUS 870 IS are two new additions to Canon’s style-led IXUS camera range (called the PowerShot SD990 IS and SD880 IS Digital ELPH in the USA). Replacing the Digital IXUS 960 IS and Digital IXUS 860 IS respectively, the new 14.7 megapixel Canon 980 IS and 10 megapixel 870 IS models both use Canon’s new DIGIC 4 processor. The Digital IXUS 980 IS offers manual Mode that allows control of shutter speed and aperture, together with the new QuickShot mode that uses the optical viewfinder for framing and focusing, virtually eliminating shutter lag. The Digital IXUS 870 IS features a wide-angle (28mm) 4x optical zoom lens. The Canon IXUS 980 IS is available from late September priced at £349.99 / €459.99, and the Canon IXUS 870 IS is priced at £269.99 / €349.99.

Update: We now have some exclusive shots of the Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS and 870 IS from the UK press launch

Kodak have introduced the world’s first wireless photo frame featuring Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) technology. OLED technology generates greater colour depth and saturation than other displays, viewed on panels that are substantially thinner, resulting in a sleek, low-profile design. The new 7.6-inch Kodak OLED Wireless Frame also features built-in Wi-Fi, Perfect Touch technology and a 180° viewing angle. The Kodak OLED Wireless Frame will retail for £599.99 / $999.99.

The GE E1050TW is a new feature-rich 10 megapixel camera. In addition to a 3.0’’ touch screen LCD and 28 mm wide-angle, 5x zoom lens, the E1050TW also offers 1280 x 720 pixel HD movie recording, plus Face, Blink and Smile detection functions. Available in silver, black and red, the GE E1050TW will be available at the end of September for £149.99.

Carl Zeiss have launched a new 21mm super wide angle lens for SLR cameras. The Distagon T* 2.8/21 lens will be available for SLR cameras with EF (ZE), F (ZF) and a K (ZK) bayonets. Delivery of the Distagon T* 2.8/21 is scheduled to begin by the end of this year with the ZF and ZK version. Its selling price is estimated at 1,399 euros.