Sinar has announced that in addition to the existing professional architectural and landscape camera solution “Sinar arTec Hy6”, it will also offer a new “Sinar arTec HB-V”. The Sinar arTec HB-V accepts any third-party digital backs or any of the Sinarback eMotion models that are equipped with a Hasselblad V camera interface. With the Sinar arTec HB-V, film photography is also possible using a Hasselblad type A12 or A16 Roll Film Magazine. An appropriate mechanism allows for the film advance. Plus, with the new version, the tilting mechanism does not need any locking levers anymore since it is equipped with a self-locking fine micro-drive. You just move it and it stays in place. Sinar has also announced a spring promotion package, which includes a Sinar arTec camera (Hy6 or HB-V) + a 33-megapixel Sinarback eMotion 75 LV + adapter + a Sinaron Digital HR 4.0/35 CEF lens for 29,000 Swiss francs.

Sinar has announced that in addition to the existing professional architectural and landscape camera solution “Sinar arTec Hy6”, it will also offer a new “Sinar arTec HB-V”. The Sinar arTec HB-V accepts any third-party digital backs or any of the Sinarback eMotion models that are equipped with a Hasselblad V camera interface. With the Sinar arTec HB-V, film photography is also possible using a Hasselblad type A12 or A16 Roll Film Magazine. An appropriate mechanism allows for the film advance. Plus, with the new version, the tilting mechanism does not need any locking levers anymore since it is equipped with a self-locking fine micro-drive. You just move it and it stays in place. Sinar has also announced a spring promotion package, which includes a Sinar arTec camera (Hy6 or HB-V) + a 33-megapixel Sinarback eMotion 75 LV + adapter + a Sinaron Digital HR 4.0/35 CEF lens for 29,000 Swiss francs.

Eye-fi today announced that users can now upload videos directly from their digital camera to Picasa Web Albums, Photobucket or SmugMug, in addition to YouTube(TM) or Flickr, without ever having to turn on their computer. The 4GB Eye-Fi Share Video and Eye-Fi Explore Video cards can upload photos and videos directly to the computer and to one of more than 25 online photo and video sharing sites. The Eye-Fi Explore Video card automatically geotags photos and videos with location information about where the moment was captured, and offers hotspot access from more than 10,000 Wayport and open hotspot locations in the U.S. to upload away from home. Eye-Fi’s newest wireless SD memory cards are now available at Apple Retail Stores and Best Buy locations nationwide for an MSRP of $79 (4GB Eye-Fi Share Video) and $99 (4GB Eye-Fi Explore Video).

Roxio has announced Roxio PhotoShow Touch, a version of the company’s multimedia slideshow creation and online sharing application designed specifically for multi-touch, Windows 7-based systems. PhotoShow Touch enables users to compose and share slideshows using simple finger gestures to directly manipulate objects on screen. Users can reorder and rotate photos, then tap to select a pre-defined PhotoShow Style. The one-tap styles automatically generate a polished production, complete with animated introduction, soundtrack, and appropriate transitions based on a theme such as Sports, Music Videos, Greeting Cards, Vacations, Birth Announcements, and many more. PhotoShow Touch is expected to be available shortly on PCs from major manufacturers. The application is part of a new range of products from Roxio for Windows 7 and the emerging Touch-Screen and Netbook PC segments.

Roxio has announced Roxio PhotoShow Touch, a version of the company’s multimedia slideshow creation and online sharing application designed specifically for multi-touch, Windows 7-based systems. PhotoShow Touch enables users to compose and share slideshows using simple finger gestures to directly manipulate objects on screen. Users can reorder and rotate photos, then tap to select a pre-defined PhotoShow Style. The one-tap styles automatically generate a polished production, complete with animated introduction, soundtrack, and appropriate transitions based on a theme such as Sports, Music Videos, Greeting Cards, Vacations, Birth Announcements, and many more. PhotoShow Touch is expected to be available shortly on PCs from major manufacturers. The application is part of a new range of products from Roxio for Windows 7 and the emerging Touch-Screen and Netbook PC segments.

Roxio has announced Roxio PhotoShow Touch, a version of the company’s multimedia slideshow creation and online sharing application designed specifically for multi-touch, Windows 7-based systems. PhotoShow Touch enables users to compose and share slideshows using simple finger gestures to directly manipulate objects on screen. Users can reorder and rotate photos, then tap to select a pre-defined PhotoShow Style. The one-tap styles automatically generate a polished production, complete with animated introduction, soundtrack, and appropriate transitions based on a theme such as Sports, Music Videos, Greeting Cards, Vacations, Birth Announcements, and many more. PhotoShow Touch is expected to be available shortly on PCs from major manufacturers. The application is part of a new range of products from Roxio for Windows 7 and the emerging Touch-Screen and Netbook PC segments.

Flip Video has announced the second generation of its Flip Ultra line of compact digital camcorders. Now available in both high-definition and standard-resolution models, the new line offers everyday consumers an easy and affordable way to capture and share high-quality video. The new Flip Ultra and Flip UltraHD feature two hours of recording time, a two-inch transflective screen, and convenient battery recharging through the built-in USB arm. Like all Flip Video camcorders, the new Ultra line is pre-loaded with FlipShare, the on-board software that leads consumers through the process of organising, editing and sharing videos. Consumers simply plug the built-in USB arm directly into any Mac or PC to begin sharing their videos immediately. The Flip Ultra is priced at $149.99, while the Flip UltraHD sells for $199.99.

Epson has announced that its line of home and office printers and all-in-ones are now supported by the EuroSmartz Print & Share app for direct printing from an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch. The Print & Share app is available for $6.99 at the iTunes App Store.

Epson has announced that its line of home and office printers and all-in-ones are now supported by the EuroSmartz Print & Share app for direct printing from an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch. The Print & Share app is available for $6.99 at the iTunes App Store.

PicStop.co.uk has announced the BIG PicStop Sale, which runs until 15 May. The BIG PicStop Sale includes reductions of up to 50% on items such as cameras, camera bags, flash guns, tripods, memory cards, digital photo frames, batteries, chargers, scanners, laptop bags, ink cartridges, storage devices, binoculars etc.

Website: PicStop

Canon U.S.A. has announced an instant rebate programme on select EOS dSLR kits, EF lenses and other accessories. Eligible product(s) must be purchased by end users from a participating authorised Canon U.S.A. dealer or reseller in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico between 3 May and 11 July. The offer is valid until stocks last.

Website: Canon U.S.A. Instant Rebate Programme

O’Reilly has published a second edition of Peter Krogh’s DAM book (Digital Asset Management for Photographers). “Anyone who shoots, scans, or stores digital photographs is practicing digital asset management (DAM), but few people do it in a way that makes sense,” the publisher claims. With Krogh’s help through the DAM book, you will allegedly understand the image file lifecycle - from shooting to editing, output and permanent storage, learn new ways to use metadata and key words to track photo files, create a digital archive and name files clearly, determine a strategy for backing up and validating image data, learn a catalogue workflow strategy, migrate images and more. The DAM book - Digital Asset Management for Photographers by Peter Krogh can be yours for $49.99 (USD).

O’Reilly has published a second edition of Peter Krogh’s DAM book (Digital Asset Management for Photographers). “Anyone who shoots, scans, or stores digital photographs is practicing digital asset management (DAM), but few people do it in a way that makes sense,” the publisher claims. With Krogh’s help through the DAM book, you will allegedly understand the image file lifecycle - from shooting to editing, output and permanent storage, learn new ways to use metadata and key words to track photo files, create a digital archive and name files clearly, determine a strategy for backing up and validating image data, learn a catalogue workflow strategy, migrate images and more. The DAM book - Digital Asset Management for Photographers by Peter Krogh can be yours for $49.99 (USD).

Nik Software GmbH has announced an online training course on their Sharpener Pro 3.0 software for beginners. The webinar takes place on Thursday, 7 May, at 6pm CET and runs for about 45 minutes. Another webinar will be held on Tuesday, 12 May, at 8pm CET. The online training room opens 45 minutes before start.

Website: Sharpener Pro 3.0 - Beginners’ Training

Nik Software GmbH has announced an online training course on their Sharpener Pro 3.0 software for beginners. The webinar takes place on Thursday, 7 May, at 6pm CET and runs for about 45 minutes. Another webinar will be held on Tuesday, 12 May, at 8pm CET. The online training room opens 45 minutes before start.

Website: Sharpener Pro 3.0 - Beginners’ Training

The first batch of Polaroid PoGo instant digital cameras is expected to land in the warehouses of Firebox.com on the 12th, the UK dealer says. Firebox is already taking pre-orders for the Polaroid PoGo, which is an all-in-one five-megapixel digital camera and printer that allows you to take a picture with the Polaroid PoGo, then print it in less than 60 seconds as a full-colour, 2x3-inch print. You can crop photos before printing them, add borders, remove red-eye and print dates. Obviously, your shots are also stored on a memory card, so you can have much bigger prints made later if you so wish. The retail price of the Polaroid PoGo is £229.95.

Website: Firebox

Tamron has relaunched its website dedicated to photographic lenses in order to make navigation and access to product information easier for visitors. The photo lens section, accessed by clicking photographic lenses at www.tamron.com, or directly at http://www.tamron.com/lenses/default-photo.asp, features a flash sequence of images and roll-out information blocks for top products and promotions. Multiple navigation systems were also added to give users greater access to more information, all from one top-page location.  In particular, the new navigation located directly under the Flash movie uses drop-down menus, allowing our visitors the ability to “drill” deeper into the Tamron website. Something that once took multiple click-throughs can now be accessed in just one click.  Best-selling products are highlighted and links to all other lenses are found in multiple areas.

Website: Tamron’s Photographic Lenses

LPA Design has announced a new firmware for its PocketWizard ControlTL system, which allegedly provides “amazing energy savings for faster recycling” when shooting in Canon’s HSS/FP Flash mode. This is made possible via the through-the-shoe communications feature of the new MiniTT1 Transmitter and FlexTT5 Transceiver. “By precisely matching flash duration to the shutter speed, large gains in efficiency were found, as much as 60% in many cases, for both remote and on-camera flashes,” the company claims. Units running older firmware may be updated to the latest release via a firmware upgrade by going to the maintenance tab of the PocketWizard Utility and click “check for updates” or go to PocketWizard.com/support/downloads to download the utility.

Website: PocketWizard

Corel have announced that they are to axe approximately 80 jobs worldwide. This represents 8% of their global workforce, the company says. The move is described as an attempt to adapt the company’s expense structure “to reflect the new market reality”. The layoffs will incur a one-time restructuring charge in the second quarter in the amount of $1.4 million (USD).

Corel have announced that they are to axe approximately 80 jobs worldwide. This represents 8% of their global workforce, the company says. The move is described as an attempt to adapt the company’s expense structure “to reflect the new market reality”. The layoffs will incur a one-time restructuring charge in the second quarter in the amount of $1.4 million (USD).