The Rollei DF-S 190 SE is a new film scanner with a 9-megapixel area-array sensor and a 2.4” display. In addition to colour negatives and loose slides, the Rollei DF-S 190 SE can also scan framed slides. Thanks to its special scanning tray, it can digitise up to 20 slides per minute. The digitised photos can be saved on an SD memory card or USB flash drive, or transferred directly to a PC or Mac. Available from the end of August 2010 via specialist retailers, the Rollei DF-S 190 SE is priced at €149.95.

Canon today launched the Canon EOS 7DSV (Studio Version) digital SLR camera, which features four levels of “locking” camera controls for studio environments. The Canon EOS 7D Studio Version allows administrators to disable unwanted features and settings thus providing professional studio operators the comfort of knowing the end result will be both reliable and repeatable. Custom functionality management is also achieved through each level by unlocking individual features according to operator-specific needs. This complete level of control is guarded by a daily password preventing anyone with a different vision from changing the camera settings and disrupting the overall project and workflow. Additionally, the manufacturer has also introduced a Canon Barcode Solution, which links customer data directly with the image file so that it can be maintained throughout the entire workflow process. The Canon Barcode Solution involves scanning a barcode with an optional barcode reader for easy identification when reviewing the completed work. The new EOS 7DSV Barcode Kit will carry an estimated selling price of $ $2599. The body only version will be available for $1829.

Canon today added two wireless All-In-One (AIO) devices with Intelligent Touch System to its Pixma range. The new Intelligent Touch System promises easier and quicker menu navigation thanks to capacitive touch technology which picks up on electricity in the users body when a finger glides across the touch surface. The Canon Pixma MG8120 ($299.99, pictured) offers a built-in Film Adapter Unit and boasts improved photo printing times, while the more affordable ($199.99) MG6120 is almost the same thing sans the film adapter. Both the Pixma MG6120 and the Pixma MG8120 feature the recently upgraded versions of Auto Photo Fix II, Easy-PhotoPrint EX and Easy-WebPrint EX technologies and both are are 802.11n Wi-Fi certified.

In September, leading East London photographic gallery theprintspace will open its doors for SoShowMe, an exhibition showcasing a range of fascinating photography compiled through monthly Facebook competitions and a Flickr group. All the photographs have been chosen by acclaimed photographer and photojournalist judges, over the last year. theprintspace’s Max Munton said, “Social media has provided a great way for the sharing and discussion of photography, provoking passionate live debate and opinion. theprintspace gallery replicates that online network with its unique environment for photography and art lovers to meet.” SoShowMe opens on Thursday, 2nd September at 7pm and continues from 3rd-15th September, Monday-Friday 9am-7pm. Admission is free.

Tamrac has announced its new Evolution Series – featuring two fast access backpacks and a messenger bag (pictured) that converts from a camera bag to a briefcase. The roomy inside of the Tamrac Evolution 4 messenger bag accommodates a DSLR with a lens attached, a flash and 2 to 3 additional lenses, all protected inside a foam-padded compartment called the “shuttle”, which features adjustable, foam-padded dividers. To convert the camera bag into a briefcase, simply remove the shuttle from the bag using the handles. The Tamrac Evolution 6 and 8 backpacks sport a unique harness system which allows them to be carried as a backpack, a sling pack over the right shoulder or a sling pack over the left shoulder.

ViewNX 2 is a comprehensive new version of Nikon’s bundled software package that enables users to easily import, browse, edit and share images and D-movies captured with its digital cameras. In addition to basic data importing and browsing, ViewNX 2 incorporates various frequently used adjust menus and tools such as resize, brightness control, crop and straighten, as well as sophisticated raw image processing and D-movie editing functions. The software allows you to trim and then merge D-movie clips together, apply a variety of attractive transition effects with the addition of still images and soundtracks of music. The free Nikon ViewNX 2 software can be downloaded from the website below.

Website: ViewNX 2

Featuring fast start-up and minimal shutter lag, the Nikon Coolpix S5100 is a 12.2-megapixel digital compact camera with 5x optical zoom with Vibration Reduction (VR). Other functions include one-touch HD video recording (720p at 30fps), a new flash control system plus motion and tripod detection. The latter of these technologies detects handheld or tripod shooting and automatically selects the ideal exposure, ISO sensitivity and shutter speed in order to reduce image blur. Available in October priced at $179.95 / €159.00, the Nikon Coolpix S5100 comes with 18 scene modes, Scene Auto Selector, Subject Tracking and Nikon’s Smart Portrait System on board.

The Nikon Coolpix S1100pj is a new projector-camera sporting a 40 percent brighter (compared to last year’s S1000pj), 14-lumen internal projector complete with a built-in stand and a touch screen interface. Additional creative features include a built-in slide show function that plays photos with music and one-touch HD 720p movie recording with easy projection playback. The 14.1-megapixel Coolpix S1100pj includes a 5x wide-angle optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens (28-140mm) and Vibration Reduction and a three-inch touch-sensitive rear screen with 460,000 dots. The Nikon S1100pj’s in-camera retouch menu includes Soft, Selective Colour, Cross Screen, Fisheye, Miniature and Makeup effects. Priced at $349.95 / €€414.00 / £349.99, the Nikon Coolpix S1100pj will hit the shelves in September.

The Fujifilm FinePix REAL 3D W3 camera can shoot high-resolution 3D photos and movies in 3D HD at 720p. The new Fujifilm W3 also has a Mini HDMI port for easy playback on most 3D television systems. The 3.5” high resolution Autostereoscopic 3D Widescreen LCD with 1150K resolution displays high contrast images and movies that can be viewed in 3D without the need of 3D glasses. The Fujifilm FinePix REAL 3D W3 digital camera will be available in early September 2010 at a retail price of $499.95 / £399.99.

“From Prep to Page” is a new microdocumentary showing adventure photographer Graeme Murray shooting on location with the Orbis ring flash. Orbis inventor James Madelin shadowed Graeme on a six-hour photo shoot for mountain-bike magazine SPOKE into the heart of the New Zealand rain forest. The film “from Prep to Page” gives unique behind-the-scenes insights for photographers interested in outdoor location photography and seeing how published work gets made.

Website: from Prep to Page

Mississauga based online photo printing service Kwikpix has announced a new, 4x7” print format that has an aspect ratio of 16:9. The introduction of this new print size allows printing of wide-format still photographs without cropping, and is ideally sized for printing out individual frames from Full HD movies at about 270 pixels per inch. Until 2 September 2010 the new 4x7 “HD” prints are available at the introductory price of 10¢ each, provided you place an order for at least 50 prints.

Website: Kwikpix

Medical Solutions has announced its first ever ‘Cutest Pet Photo Contest’ asking US healthcare professionals to submit photos of their beloved pets to be voted on by their friends, family and general public. The submission deadline is 12th September. Contestants can enter any number of pets and anyone can vote for as many photos as they like, however those voting can only vote once per photo. Entries are being judged on a five-star rating system and winners will be selected by a panel of judges at Medical Solutions who will choose the winning photos based on the number of votes, average rating and preference. Entrants are encouraged to share their pictures through as many social networking sites they may belong to in hopes of drawing more attention to their pictures. The three winning pet pictures will be eligible for over $800 in e-gift certificates from PetSmart. As always, we recommend that you read the rules before entering your work.

Website: Medical Solutions’ Cutest Pet Photo Contest

Manfrotto Distribution and Datacolor have just announced a free webinar entitled, “How to Get Great Prints!” which explains how to use Spyder3 products. Taking place on wednesday, 18 August from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT, the webinar will cover the following topics colour management and control, soft-proofing in Photoshop, tips for photographers that send their prints to a lab for printing and ways that monitor calibration and printer profiling can eliminate expensive and time consuming trial-and-error testing. Webinar participants will have access to a number of exclusive advantages, including one?on?one interaction with the guest speakers, and automatic entry in a raffle to win one of the three exclusive prize giveaways. The prizes include a Datacolor Spyder3 Elite valued at $249 and two Spyder Cubes valued at $59 each. Advance registration is required.

The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has announced the winners of its 2010-2011 Awards. In the Photo category, there were 16 sub-categories from best photo software (Apple Aperture 3) to best zoom lens (Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD). Other award-winning products include the Canon EOS 550D and EOS 7D, the Nikon D3S (pictured) and AF-S Nikkor 300mm F2.8G ED VR II, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and TZ10, the Olympus µ Tough-8010 and M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4-5.6, the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM, the Sony ? NEX-5 and Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V, the Samsung EX1, the Fujifilm Finepix HS10 and the Epson Stylus Pro 3880. For more information including product descriptions, head to EISA’s website.

Website: EISA Photo Awards 2010-1011

Olympus PEN E-PL1 for Dummies is a new guide to using one of the most affordable interchangeable-lens system cameras available today. Topics covered include exploring the on-board controls, shooting in auto mode, working with lenses, dialing in exposure and lighting controls, manipulating focus and colour controls, situational shooting, and more. The book’s author, Julie Adair King, has penned six editions of Digital Photography For Dummies and several digital SLR camera-specific guides in the For Dummies series. Olympus PEN E-PL1 for Dummies is available now priced at $29.99.

DXO Labs have posted new data for the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro lens. Measurements have been carried out on ten Canon and eleven Nikon SLR camera bodies. To view test results and scores for the lens, follow one of the links below.

Website: Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro on 10 Canon Bodies
Website: Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro on 11 Nikon Bodies

Pentax Imaging has announced the launch of beige, chocolate, olive green and pink versions of the Pentax K-x digital SLR camera to the US market. After this move, the number of available body colours will be increased to 12, as the new options join the existing black, white, red, navy blue, bright blue, orange, green and purple offerings. The multicoloured Pentax K-x cameras are available via the Pentax Web Store priced at $649.95 including a kit zoom.

Local online photography hub, “The Sussex Photography Project” has launched its new annual photography competition and exhibition “My Sussex”. Sussex Photography Project co-founder, Simon Courcha says: “Through the site and the ‘My Sussex’ competition and exhibition we aim to encourage and feature some great local photography. Thanks to the support of our sponsors RedBox Cameras, competition entry is free and we are delighted to be able to stage an exhibition of the best entries as part of the inaugural Crowborough Arts Festival.” The first prize is a Ricoh CX3 digital compact camera, while the second prize winner will win a place on a creative photography course provided by UK Photo Courses. Third prize is a range of photographic papers provided by Online Papers. Open to amateur and professional photographers alike, the competition is open for submissions until 2nd September 2010.

Website: My Sussex

From 23rd October 2010 to 24th April 2011, the Annenberg Space for Photography will be hosting “Extreme Exposure”, a group exhibit featuring arresting imagery from five unique talents in photography. ” These photographers have made careers of capturing some of our planet’s most extreme environments, while dangling from a helicopter or immersed in alligator-infested waters; enduring freezing temperatures for months or braving an angry volcano,” the organisers say. “Extreme Exposure” will showcase lush jungle photography by Michael Nichols, swamplands captured by Clude Butcher, Donna and Stephen James O’Meara’s vibrant photos of erupting volcanoes and Paul Nicklen’s transfixing photos of the alien landscapes found in polar regions and the rare animals inhabiting these isolated environments. The Annenberg Space for Photography is located at 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, California.