Nik Software has released a new version of Snapseed for iOS. New features in Snapseed 1.4 include the ability to open photos directly into Instagram and additional language support for Brazilian Portuguese and Arabic. Several popular filters within Snapseed have also been updated, and compatibility with the new iPad and iOS 5.1 has been added. Snapseed is available on iTunes for $4.99.

The Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC all-in-one zoom lens for the E-mount of Sony mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera series has been named the “Best Entry-Level CSC Lens” by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). This light and compact lens delivers the 35mm equivalent of 27-300mm yet weighs a mere 16.2 oz. At the telephoto end, the lens can focus as close as 19.6 inches; to aid in close-up and long-range telephoto shooting it incorporates a specifically designed moving coil Vibration Compensation feature. The AF drive has a stepping motor that is optimized for use with Sony’s contrast-detection AF system.

Nikon has posted seven full-resolution sample photos taken with the new Nikon D3200 digital SLR camera. Shot at ISO 100 at ISO 200, the samples were captured with three low-cost lenses including the AF-S DX 18-55mm kit zoom, the AF-S DX 55-300mm telezoom and the AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G macro lens. You can view the Nikon D3200 sample images at the website below.

Website: Nikon

Update: Nikon France has published additional D3200 samples on Flickr.

Want to see exactly what the new Samsung NX20 compact system camera looks like in the flesh?

The Samsung NX20 is a range-topping mirrorless camera with a 20.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor, SVGA EVF and a 3.0” Clear AMOLED swivel display, and a top shutter speed of 1/8000th second.

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Samsung NX20 compact system camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Samsung NX210 compact system camera looks like in the flesh?

Available in black, the Samsung NX210 is a mid-range mirrorless camera with a premium metallic finish.

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Samsung NX210 compact system camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Samsung NX1000 compact system camera looks like in the flesh?

The Samsung NX1000 is a new 20 megapixel entry-level mirror-less camera available in black, white and pink.

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Samsung NX1000 compact system camera.

The Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000 are the world’s first Wi-Fi enabled compact system cameras. All three new models allow users to connect to wireless networks without any additional cards or devices. The NX20, NX210 and NX1000 also feature the same 20.3megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor as the NX200, an ISO range of 100-12800, 8fps continuous shooting, i-Function 2.0 and 1080p Full HD Stereo movie recording.

The DSLR-like NX20 incorporates both an SVGA EVF and a 3.0” Clear AMOLED swivel display, along with a top shutter speed of 1/8000th second, while the NX210 offers a 3.0” VGA AMOLED display. The entry-level NX1000 is highly portable at just over 350g with a lens, battery and memory card fitted and is available in black, white and pink.

The Samsung NX20 is priced at £899 with the new 18-55mm OIS III lens which has a metal mount, the Samsung NX210 at £749 with the same lens, and the Samsung NX1000 costs £599 with the 20-50mm OIS II lens (black and white versions). Also announced is the ED-EM10 zoom microphone which will be released in the second quarter of this year.

Want to see exactly what the new Nikon D3200 DSLR camera looks like in the flesh?

The Nikon D3200 is a DSLR camera sporting a brand new 24 megapixel image sensor with an ISO range of 100-12800 and full 1080p HD video.

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Nikon D3200 camera (both the black and red versions).

Want to see exactly what the new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm F/1.8G lens looks like in the flesh?

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm F/1.8G is a new fast wide-angle lens for Nikon FX full-frame DSLR cameras.

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm F/1.8G lens.

The Nikon D3200 is a new entry-level DSLR camera. Boasting the latest-generation Guide Mode with full 1080p HD video, the D3200 has a 24.2 megapixel DX format APS-C sensor, the same EXPEED 3 processor as the flagship D4, ISO 100-12800, 11-point autofocus system and 4fps continuous shooting. The Nikon D3200 will be available in black or red priced at £559.99 / €667.00 body only and £649.99 / €775.00 / $699.95 with the Nikkor 18-55mm VR lens.

Also announced alongside the D3200 is the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter (£54.99 / $59.95), which allows you to wirelessly transmit images from your camera to an Android smart device (iOS support is promised for later in 2012) and to remotely preview the live view screen.

The AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G is a new wide-angle lens for Nikon full-frame DSLRs. The fast aperture wide-angle prime lens has a new optical design with two aspherical lens elements, large (f/1.8) aperture for smooth bokeh, a weather-sealed mount and weighs just 330g. The AF-S NIKKOR 28mm F/1.8G will be available in May for £619.99 / €739.00 / $699.95.

The winners of International Garden Photographer of the Year’s first Photo Projects category, Monochrome, have been announced. “Annemarie Farley was awarded first place for her beautiful and captivating photograph of a rose, titled ‘Lilac Rose’ [above],”.the organisers say. “Annemarie focused on the petals of the flower, concentrating on its unique shape and structure. The image was then softened post capture to emphasise the romantic and delicate essence of the rose.” The sixth International Garden Photographer of the Year competition is now calling for entries for its ‘Macro Art’ themed Photo Projects category. The deadline for entries is 31 May 2012.

Throughout May Lomography will be celebrating the first anniversary of its first LomoLab in the United Kingdom. The Lomography Lab month will see each Lomography Gallery Store (Soho, East London and Manchester) run a series of promotions, workshops and in-store competitions. Click through / read on for more information on the promotions as well as the LomoLab itself.

Think Tank Photo has announced that in May it will release its new Retrospective 7 shoulder camera bag in three colour options (black, slate blue and Pinestone canvas). Designed for standard DSLR systems, the Retrospective 7 shoulder bag comes with a rear pocket for a laptop or tablet PC, a cushioned/padded non-slip shoulder strap, a removable divider set for custom layouts, a number of pockets for storing a range of accessories, and a sealed rain cover. “Working pros to vacationers all will find the Retrospective 7 to be the most useful and functional bag for a day’s outing,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank Photo’s co-founder and lead designer.  “It combines the broad appeal of the Retrospective design with the perfect size for carrying camera gear and your laptop or iPad.”

Hasselblad has launched version 2.6.6 of its Phocus software, plus version 2.0 of Phocus Mobile for iOS. “Photographers can be wirelessly linked to a computer running Phocus, and now with the new 2.6.6 version, any number of Phocus Mobile clients can connect to the Phocus server simultaneously,” said Peter Stig-Nielsen, Hasselblad Product Management Director. Features provided include Hasselblad Natural Colour Selection (HNCS), sophisticated lens corrections for H and V System lenses, extensive customisation options for individual workflow scenarios, live video, scene calibration and reproduction tools and highlight recovery, shadow fill, clarity and dust removal tools. Click through / scroll down for a short video released by Hasselblad.

Eleven of the best photography campaigns were recognised with In-Book awards and Nominations at the Fiftieth Annual D&AD Awards. Work included in the D&AD Annual came from around the world, with entries from Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, the US and the UK capturing the jury’s attention. David Stewart, Foreman of the Photography Jury at D&AD 2012 said, “The thing that makes D&AD interesting – and at the same time challenging – to judge, is seeing photography in the context of a finished piece of advertising or design work. The entries I’ve been particularly pleased by this year have been those images that add a new or different dimension to the piece of work they sit in the context of, demonstrating photography’s continued power to take a creative insight or thought and make it manifest.”

Revolve has successfully raised funds for a new versatile, portable, and affordable camera dolly system on the crowd funding website Kickstarter. The Revolve Camera Dolly allows anyone with a video camera to achieve smooth, dynamic, cinematic video easily. The system can be used to create a wide variety of tracking shots and rotational dolly shots as well as dynamic time lapse and stop motion photography. It is compatible with virtually any camera, and is suitable for use on all surfaces and at any location. The Revolve dolly will go into production after the funding period ends on 6 May 2012.

Photofest Ireland, the country’s largest photography show, is taking place on Sunday, 29 April 2012. Held in the Conference Centre in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, Photofest Ireland will feature all the major brands, product demonstrations, free seminars with new lecturers, and special offers on cameras, lenses, studio equipment, photographic papers and inks, and other accessories. For further details, visit the website below.

Sharp has announced the upcoming release of a twenty-megapixel, 1/2.3-type CCD imager, developed for use in digital compact cameras. The Sharp RJ23G3BA0LT sensor features a pixel pitch of 1.20?m but offers the same sensitivity as current 16-megapixel CCDs of the same size, which have larger, 1.34?m pixels. The new imager also supports 720p/30fps HD video output. Sampling will commence at the end of this month, with mass production scheduled to start in August. Sharp plans to manufacture 200,000 RJ23G3BA0LT sensors per month.

Source: Sharp Japan

Manfrotto has launched Sympla, a video rig system for HDSLRs and the latest camcorders. According to the company, any compatible camera can be set up and adjusted on the rig in a matter of seconds, giving videographers the ability to shoot from almost any angle and react quickly to changing conditions. The Sympla range features a range of individual components for building custom rigs and accessories, with three main ready-to-go kits - a Flexible Matte Box system, a Long Lens Support system and a Shoulder Support system. The Manfrotto Sympla product line-up, available in May, has already won a Red Dot Design Award.