OptimumCS is an optimum camera settings calculator that runs on iPhone and iPod Touch devices. Designed for any kind of photography where maximum sharpness over a large depth of field is required, OptimumCS determines the camera settings that will result in the sharpest photographs “the laws of physics will allow”, developer George Douvos says. This approach is quite different from practices based on the international depth of field standard, which have the goal of finding the largest aperture that will provide acceptable sharpness on relatively small prints. OptimumCS is available now on the App Store priced at $2.49.

Users of older Eye-Fi cards can now upgrade their cards to obtain hotspot access for the same price as Eye-Fi Pro/Explore X2 users. Originally developed for the X2 family of cards, Eye-Fi’s hotspot plan allows customers to use their cards with a personal subscription to a Wi-Fi hotspot provider, such as Boingo, BT Openzone, T-Mobile, Orange and Swisscom. Early adopters of Eye-Fi cards who purchased the Eye-Fi X1 card have previously been unable to upload photos onto photo sharing websites, such as Facebook and Flickr. These cards can also be upgraded to include this feature, removing the need to purchase a new X2 model. Service upgrades will be available through Eye-Fi users’ Eye-Fi Center accounts.

Redrock Micro has announced its new M3 cinema lens adapter for video cameras. The Redrock Micro M3 allows videographers to achiever shallow depth of field and film look without the drawbacks of HDSLRs. “Redrock’s mission has always been to empower anyone to shoot high production value, film style imagery,” said James Hurd, Chief Revolutionary for Redrock Micro. “The M3 delivers a unique blend of amazing footage with the control and power of modern digital video cameras. Anyone who shoots with an HDSLR camera but is frustrated by its shortcomings will appreciate what the M3 delivers.” The Redrock M3 cinema lens adapter will available in several different configurations and bundles. Special Introductory pricing starts at $1,320. The M3 will start shipping on 1st December 2010.

Athentech Imaging has announced that its Perfectly Clear software for one-touch colour correction is now available as an iPad app. Previously available as a Photoshop plug-in for Mac and Windows, as well as an iPhone app, the new iPad app features eight independent corrections, all operating automatically with one touch. Perfectly Clear for iPad is now available as an online download via the App Store for US$5.99.

LaCie has released a USB 3.0 driver for Mac OS, which, when used in conjunction with the company’s USB 3.0 expansion cards, allows Mac users to experience USB 3.0 speeds. Those who already have a compatible Mac, one of LaCie’s USB 3.0 products and a LaCie expansion card can download the driver from the website below.

Hint App today announces photodream and photodream lite version 2.1.0 for iOS devices. Photodream is an app that allows users to edit their pictures, change colours, rotate and crop images, and share them on social networking sites. While photodream lite is free, photodream 2.1.0 costs $1.99, and available exclusively through the App Store in the Photography category.

A new Android-based trial version of ViewRanger GPS is now available for download. The new version, “ViewRanger GPS Free Trial,” is a fully featured app offered to Android users free of charge for 15 days. Offering an up-to-date, accurate, and cost-effective alternative to dedicated GPS receivers, ViewRanger works with Facebook and can be integrated with Twitter. During the trial period, users can upgrade to the full version by paying the full Open Map edition charge of approximately $4.00, or by purchasing an area of US National Geographic TOPO! premium mapping, or mapping for any one of the other 13 countries available.

Successor to the Gorillamobile for iPhone 3G/3GS, the new Gorillamobile for iPhone 4 sports an entirely new design. The bumper case design celebrates the sleek form of the iPhone and is equipped with a rail system that easily slides on and off the tripod stand in portrait or landscape orientation. The recommended retail price for the Gorillamobile for iPhone 4 is £44.99 and the product is available in the UK immediately.

Mastering the Nikon D300/D300S by Darrell Young guides readers through camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments, colour illustrations, and detailed explanations for each option. Each button, dial, switch, screen, and menu configuration option is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for set-up according to various shooting styles. The 416-page guide is available for $34.95.

Tonight, the Vienna Tourist Board is holding a 3D projection photography competition outside London‘s award winning Imagination building.Using cutting-edge 3D projection technology, the the Edwardian-era building will be digitally ‘reskinned’ and transformed into a living 3D taste of Vienna. The five-minute projection will encompass elements of Viennese art, culture, music, food and architecture. The Vienna Tourist Board is challenging photographers to capture the event, for a chance to win a weekend holiday for two to Vienna (including travel, dinner and accommodation). The projection starts tonight at 8pm.

The Sony Professional PMW-F3 camcorder is based on a Super 35mm sensor and PL mount technology. “Designed for television, commercials, music promos and budget features, the new camcorder is offered at a price point that will bring Super 35mm shooting within reach of a wider audience,” the company claims. Two configurations of the PMW-F3 will be available (PMW-F3L body only and PMW-F3K with PL lens kit including 35/50/85mm T2.0 fixed focal length lenses). First deliveries of are scheduled for January 2011. Price to be confirmed.

Yogile.com is a new photo sharing website that makes it easy to share images privately and within groups. Each album features a customisable URL and email address users can share with anyone they want to contribute. There is no need for these contributors to register, keeping the process simple and hassle-free, the developers say. This simplicity and multi-author approach to online photo albums is what sets this service apart from the multitude of sharing sites already available in the market.

Website: Yogile

Cisco today announced a new accessory programme for Flip Video called “Designed for Flip”. New accesories will include a range of products initially including battery chargers, a pocket projector, and waterproof cases. A key component of the Designed for Flip initiative is a new Flip Video feature called FlipPort. The FlipPort is a uniquely developed connector found on the bottom of the new Flip UltraHD—announced last month—that will become a standard feature on future generations of Flip Videos. The FlipPort will allow a range of specialised accessories to easily plug right in to Flip video cameras. The Designed for Flip line will debut several products starting today and then continue to roll out more accessories in the New Year and beyond.

The Photographer’s Guide to the Panasonic Lumix LX5 by Alexander S. White is a new book from White Knight Press. A follow-up to the author’s earlier guides to the Leica D-Lux 4 and Panasonic Lumix LX3 digital cameras, the Photographer’s Guide to the Panasonic Lumix LX5 explains all operations, features, menus, and controls of the camera in clear language, providing guidance not only about how to accomplish things with the camera, but when and why to use certain features. The 268-page paperback is available now on Amazon for $24.95. An electronic version in PDF format can be downloaded from the publisher’s website, priced at $9.95.

NikonImages.com, a free gallery for sharing photos captured with Nikon gear, has gone live. Users can not only upload their pictures but can also search for images captured with specific Nikon lenses, follow photographers as they upload new images, see who is “remembering” - keeping track of - their photos, present their shots in slide shows and so on. The site follows the tried-and-trusted design pioneered by its sister sites, ZeissImages.com and LeicaImages.com.

Kodak has announced a brand new 29-megapixel image sensor, billed as the highest resolution CCD based on Interline Transfer technology. With a pixel pitch of 5.5 microns, the Kodak KAI-29050 “sets a new benchmark for high-resolution, low noise image capture for applied imaging markets”, according to Kodak. Supporting up to 4 frames per second (fps), the new sensor has been “designed in a 35mm optical format”, which in our understanding means its dimensions are close to that of the 36x24mm frame size used in most 35mm film cameras. The Kodak KAI-29050 will be on display at the Vision 2010 Trade Show, which opens on 9th November in Stuttgart, Germany; and mass production is scheduled for mid-2011.

Corbis Images have has announced that acclaimed photographer Max Abadian has joined Corbis Outline. Featuring high-quality in-studio celebrity portraiture, Outline has been a Corbis brand for years. Iran-born Max Abadian has photographed many of the most celebrated icons over the course of his career including Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani, Fergi, Julianne Moore and Jeff Goldblum. His work has appeared in Vogue, Glamour, Grazia, In Style, Pulp, the National Post and Flare, as well as numerous international advertising campaigns. He currently splits his time between Canada, Los Angeles and New York, photographing celebrated legends and up-and-coming stars alike.

The Wapping Project – Bankside gallery is hosting a new exhibition titled “Photography 1948 – 2010: WOMEN”. The exhibition looks at the female as both a subject and object and explores the topic from male and female perspectives. Bringing together three outstanding fashion photographers, a narrative photographer and two fine art photographers, “Photography 1948 – 2010: WOMEN” will be on display until 23rd December, Admission is free. The Wapping Project – Bankside gallery space is located at 65a Hopton Street, London.