Nikon has released a firmware update for its Coolpix P7700 digital compact camera. According to the company, Version 1.02 fixes the following bugs:

"When shooting with shooting mode set to M (manual), ISO sensitivity set to Auto, ISO 80-200, ISO 80-400, or ISO 80-800 and the flash used, ISO sensitivity was sometimes not locked at ISO 80 and a different ISO sensitivity was sometimes applied."

Website: Nikon COOLPIX P7700 Firmware Update 1.2

Samsung has released the source codes for its NX2000 (pictured) and NX300 compact system cameras. Available as free downloads, the codes are provided "without representation or warranty of any kind," under the GNU General Public License and GNU Lesser General Public License. The legal agreement that you must accept when downloading the source codes allows you to specify your intentions, which may include reasons like "Enhance my product," "Apply it to another product or project" and "Study the source code."

Website: Samsung Open Source Release Centre

Fujifilm has issued a firmware update for the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compact system camera. Version 2.04 improves auto focus speed with the XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS lens. You can download the firmware upgrade from the website below.

Website: Fuji X-Pro1 Firmware Update Ver.2.04

Fuji has posted a firmware update for the Fujifilm X-E1 compact system camera. Version 1.05 improves auto focus speed with the XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS lens. You can download the firmware upgrade from the website below.

Website: Fuji X-E1 Firmware Update Ver.1.05

PhotoMarks 1.5 is a universal iOS app that adds text comments and logos to photos and easily shares them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or via e-mail. The text marks are fully customisable with a wide selection of fonts, a wide colour palette, and effects like shadow, stroke, or adjustable transparency. PhotoMarks is available now on iTunes.

MyPhotoSchool today launched what it calls the "world’s first truly interactive prestige online wedding photography course." Aimed at enthusiastic amateurs through to professional photographers who want to photograph a wedding mostly in a reportage style to capture the significant and beautiful moments from the wedding day, the first four week online course starts on Saturday June 1st. The MyPhotoSchool online wedding photography course starts on the first Saturday of every month costs £145 and is bookable now

Moleskine has added a brand new format to its print-on-demand service. Joining the existing formats of Moleskine Photo Books, Photo Books plus and Photo Albums, the new Classic Landscape Photo Book measures 23.5x18.8cm and features open-flat stitched binding, rounded corners, elastic closure and the signature expandable back pocket. Each page in the Classic Landscape Photo Book is made of Italian ivory-coloured paper. The book has 96 pages (expandable to 120), with shipping scheduled to start on 15th June. Those who pre-order a Classic Landscape Photo Book now will receive a complimentary copy of Moleskine's Classic Notebook.

PhotoShelter has released a new guide entitled "Pricing Your Work: Corporate & Industrial Photography." Written by Wonderful Machine's CEO Bill Cramer, this new guide includes rips on what to charge for corporate and industrial shoots, how to find clients and get smart with contracts, plus the main factors that influence the value of an assignment. You can claim your copy of  the ebook by registering your email address at the website below.

Website: PHOTOSHELTER

InFocus is a new native iPad photography magazine, published by Custom Made Media Australia. Created and written by photographers, for photographers, InFocus offers tips and techniques to improve readers' knowledge and skills as well as interviews with Australia's top shooters, as well as regular reader competitions. Issue 2 is available right now as a free download from the Apple Newsstand.

Phase One announced today a series of webinars to "inform, inspire, and advise" photographers who are seeking a smooth transition from other image editors to Capture One Pro. On Wednesday, 29th May, as part of an ongoing series of free, informative Webinars, Phase One will present “Customising Capture One Pro 7 to work for you.” The second webinar, "Transitioning to Capture One Pro 7," will take place on 6th June. Three more sessions, "New to Capture One? Learn the Highlights," "Learn to Crop, Rotate and Correct Perspective" and "Search for and Locate Your Images," will be held on 12th, 18th and 26th June respectively.

CENTER has announced the 13th Annual Review Santa Fe, a juried portfolio review event and conference for photographers. Every year, 100 photographers travel from all over the world for this internationally-renowned event where photographers meet with top publishers, editors, curators, gallerists and others. Many now well-recognised photographers launched their careers at Review Santa Fe. Participants will arrive from 24 U.S. states and 9 countries, including Spain, Japan, Denmark, Mexico, and Singapore. Additionally, over 40 leading photo professionals will serve as reviewers at the event to seek out new talent. There are several events free and open to the public surrounding Review Santa Fe including a portfolio review, exhibits and tours as well as a panel dsicussion on photography and its cultural impact. Click through / scroll down for the details.

Pictastik is a free, location-based photo sharing app that allows users to see what's happening, right now, in the cities around the world. "We organize all the photos, shared by all users, by cities and countries," the company says. "After you share a photo, Pictastik automatically adds your location to the photo you just took... All your photos neatly organized by cities and countries -- super fast, super easy!" This also means that the app does not permit sharing photos stored in your iPhone Photo Library. "We want you to see what's truly happening anywhere, right now," the developers say. "Take a photo, share a photo." Pictastik is available now on the iTunes App Store.

Ilford has announced a free webinar entitled, "Make Custom Paper Profiles Your Best Friend." Taking place on 28th May at 1pm EDT, this webinar invites guests to join a live video broadcast with host Joe Brady that will explore the how’s and why’s of creating and implementing custom paper profiles so that your printed image has the best accuracy and the greatest impact. Full details on the webinar can be found at the website below.

Website: The Ilford Blog

Topaz Labs have released Topaz Clarity, an image processing plug-in billed as the first software to give photographers the ability to easily adjust various levels of contrast in their photograph without degrading the image quality with halos or artifacts. “Since the inception of Topaz Labs, our philosophy has centered around creating cutting-edge technology that allows photographers to create better images in just a few steps”, said Dr. Albert Yang, president of Topaz Labs. “Topaz Clarity continues that philosophy, allowing photographers to intelligently boost local contrast and clarity, while incorporating a break-through algorithm that eliminates the common problem of halos and artifacts.” Available as a plug-in that works in conjunction with several different host programs such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom, Aperture, and iPhoto, Topaz Clarity retails for $49.99, but is available at a special reduced price of $29.99 until May 31st.

The Leica Mini M camera is set to be unveiled on June 11th 2013. In an announcement on its Facebook page, Leica have released a teaser graphic positioning the new Mini M in-between the Leica M and the X2 "Micro M" and Leica D-LUX 6 "Nano M" compact cameras, strongly hinting at a new model that's aimed firmly at professional users, and one that's presumably more affordable than the flagship M digital rangefinder. There's no picture of the Leica Mini M just yet, only a Leica branded box in its place, and details are scarce too, but you can sign-up for the Leica newsletter using the link below to be among the frst to hear all about the intriguing new Leica Mini M.

Meet the new Leica family member on the 11th of June. Be the first to know more: http://bit.ly/MeetMiniM