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The Olympus SP-590UZ is officially the World's most far-reaching ultra-zoom, featuring an incredible 26x zoom lens that provides a focal range of 26-676mm. Everything from wide-angle landscapes up to close up nature and action shots is within easy reach of the 12 megapixel SP590 UZ, all within a compact body that can easily fit into a small camera bag. Other key features offered by the SP-590 UZ include Dual Image Stabilisation, 2.7 inch LCD screen, macro mode of 1cm, 10fps shooting (at 3 megapixels), and PASM creative shooting modes. Priced at $449.99 / £360 and available in black, we find out if the Olympus SP-590UZ is all the camera you'll ever need...
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery will host an exhibition of 52 photographic portraits of the leading men and women in Barack Obama’s government, shot on the eve of the presidential inauguration. In the heady days of last year’s election campaign, world-renowned photographer Nadav Kander was commissioned to take portraits of the President-elect’s new government as it was being assembled. Now, for the first time, these images will be on show to the public at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. The exhibition takes place between 18 April and 31 August 2009.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery will host an exhibition of 52 photographic portraits of the leading men and women in Barack Obama’s government, shot on the eve of the presidential inauguration. In the heady days of last year’s election campaign, world-renowned photographer Nadav Kander was commissioned to take portraits of…
Phase One has released Capture One 4.7, an update to its popular Capture One program. The update adds a new file format for Phase One raw files. The Enhanced Image Package (.eip file extension) permits packaging of a Phase One RAW image file together with the adjustment settings applied to the raw file, with no changes to the original raw file or re-arrangement of settings. Also, Capture One 4.7 now accepts TIFF and JPEG as input file formats, making it possible to use all image editing tools - except lens correction - on them. Finally, the Capture One 4.7 DB and 4.7 PRO also support tethered shooting with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Nikon D3X digital SLRs.
Capture One 4.7 is a free service release to existing Capture One 4.x owners.
Phase One has released Capture One 4.7, an update to its popular Capture One program. The update adds a new file format for Phase One raw files. The Enhanced Image Package (.eip file extension) permits packaging of a Phase One RAW image file together with the adjustment settings applied to…
Sony has unveiled the Sony Handycam HDR-TG7VE ultra-compact HD camcorder, which also takes still photos. The new Handycam HDR-TG7VE boasts 16 Gigabytes of internal memory, enough for 6 hours of Full HD recording, in addition to offering full compatibility with Sony’s Memory Stick cards, plus automatic geotagging with GPS and a Map Index View, a stills mode for capturing 4-megapixel digital photos, Intelligent Face Detection and Sony’s Smile Shutter technology. Videos and photos are played back on a 2.7” touch-sensitive LCD. Availability is slated for May 2009.
Sony has unveiled the Sony Handycam HDR-TG7VE ultra-compact HD camcorder, which also takes still photos. The new Handycam HDR-TG7VE boasts 16 Gigabytes of internal memory, enough for 6 hours of Full HD recording, in addition to offering full compatibility with Sony’s Memory Stick cards, plus automatic geotagging with GPS and…
B&H Photo Video’s New York SuperStore and offices will be closed for Passover from Wednesday, April 8th through Thursday, April 16th. A notice posted to B&H’s website says that orders must be placed by 11:00AM EDT on Tuesday, April 7th in order to ship before the holiday. Any order placed after this time will only ship when B&H reopens.
B&H Photo Video’s New York SuperStore and offices will be closed for Passover from Wednesday, April 8th through Thursday, April 16th. A notice posted to B&H’s website says that orders must be placed by 11:00AM EDT on Tuesday, April 7th in order to ship before the holiday. Any order placed…
Bogen Imaging GmbH has announced that it had been appointed exclusive distributor of the Litepanels Micro LED camera lights in Germany. Litepanels Micro lights provide a soft, continuous fill light for photographers and videographers alike, and are powered by easily available AA batteries. The RRP is €329 including German VAT.
In the UK, the Litepanels Micro LED lights are already available at retail, costing around £280 including VAT.
Website: Bogen Imaging Deutschland Press Release (in German)
Bogen Imaging GmbH has announced that it had been appointed exclusive distributor of the Litepanels Micro LED camera lights in Germany. Litepanels Micro lights provide a soft, continuous fill light for photographers and videographers alike, and are powered by easily available AA batteries. The RRP is €329 including German VAT…
Olympus has announced a firmware update for the Olympus E-30 DSLR. Version 1.1 addresses the following issues:
- Reduces the sound of Image stabiliser operations when IMAGER AF and HYBRID AF are being used.
- Resolves the issue where pressing the delete button in Close-up playback occasionally caused the Card access lamp to blink.
- Resolves the issue where images with a changed aspect ratio played back with Index display sometimes had horizontal stripes.
Website: Olympus Firmware Updates
Review: Read our in-depth review of the Olympus E-30
Olympus has announced a firmware update for the Olympus E-30 DSLR. Version 1.1 addresses the following issues: - Reduces the sound of Image stabiliser operations when IMAGER AF and HYBRID AF are being used. - Resolves the issue where pressing the delete button in Close-up playback occasionally caused the Card…
The winners of the March 2009 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected by a panel of judges. The theme for March was “Buildings” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
1st Place
Oslo opera by skweeky
Prize: 1 copy of Powerretouche Full Pro Pack
Kindly donated by Powerretouche.
http://powerretouche.com
The winners of the March 2009 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected by a panel of judges. The theme for March was “Buildings” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st PlaceOslo opera by skweeky Prize: 1 copy of Powerretouche Full Pro…
The 3 lucky winners of our fantastic March 2009 Newsletter contest have been randomly selected from the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscriber list.
John Frenzel wins a 160GB Clickfree Portable Backup Drive worth £93.99.
Jon McGovern and Sam Radford each win a Billingham Large Hadley bag, worth £125.99 each.
The 3 lucky winners of our fantastic March 2009 Newsletter contest have been randomly selected from the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscriber list. John Frenzel wins a 160GB Clickfree Portable Backup Drive worth £93.99. Jon McGovern and Sam Radford each win a Billingham Large Hadley bag, worth £125.99 each.
RCP-Technik GmbH & Co. KG has announced a new entry-level compact camera marketed under the Rollei brand. If you’ve always wanted to own a Rollei but never been able to justify the cost, the Rollei Compactline 90 may be just the camera you’ve been waiting for. Of course, a point-and-shoot model with a 3x zoom lens, a nine-megapixel 1/2.5” sensor, face and smile detection and 21 scene modes is not quite the same thing as a classic Rolleiflex TLR - but at an RRP of €79.95, the Compactline 90 must be one of the most affordable Rolleis ever.
RCP-Technik GmbH & Co. KG has announced a new entry-level compact camera marketed under the Rollei brand. If you’ve always wanted to own a Rollei but never been able to justify the cost, the Rollei Compactline 90 may be just the camera you’ve been waiting for. Of course, a point-and-shoot…
Photo Iconic has announced a series of landscape photography holidays in the Tatra Mountains National Park. The High and the Low Tatras, located in Central Europe, offer some of the continent’s most stunning scenery. The week-long photographic holidays take place in the Slovakian part of the mountains. Photo Iconic has teamed up with wildlife photographer Chris Weston and specialist holiday company Mountain Paradise to offer a package comprising an airline ticket from the UK, full-board chalet accommodation for a week, the services of a private guide and photographic tuition from two award-winning photographers. The price is £945 per person, of which £100 go to the Tatra Foundation. Course dates are May 30th - June 5th and June 6th - June 12th.
Photo Iconic has announced a series of landscape photography holidays in the Tatra Mountains National Park. The High and the Low Tatras, located in Central Europe, offer some of the continent’s most stunning scenery. The week-long photographic holidays take place in the Slovakian part of the mountains. Photo Iconic has…
School of Visual Arts (SVA) presents “Mentors,” an exhibition of work by BFA Photography Department students. The images are inspired by their year-long mentorship with key figures in the New York arts community. The exhibition will be on view April 10 - 25 at the Visual Arts Gallery, 601 West 26 Street, 15th Floor, New York City.
Image: Sean Gutowski, Burning Ship, 2009, C-print
School of Visual Arts (SVA) presents “Mentors,” an exhibition of work by BFA Photography Department students. The images are inspired by their year-long mentorship with key figures in the New York arts community. The exhibition will be on view April 10 - 25 at the Visual Arts Gallery, 601 West…
1-click actions have announced the availability of the latest update to the Photoshop Actions DVD. It offers over 1.4 GB of actions, borders and textures. The latest version is available now at a cost of $249.95. Discounted upgrades are available for existing owners of 1-click actions products.
1-click actions have announced the availability of the latest update to the Photoshop Actions DVD. It offers over 1.4 GB of actions, borders and textures. The latest version is available now at a cost of $249.95. Discounted upgrades are available for existing owners of 1-click actions products.
Accessory Power has announced a new universal charger that will charge not only AA and AAA rechargables but a large number of proprietary Li-ion batteries too. ChargeALL is compatible with over 100 different digital camera batteries, according to the company’s claims. Moreover, the charger has an LCD panel that lets you monitor progress and reports if a battery has gone bad. No word on pricing yet.
Accessory Power has announced a new universal charger that will charge not only AA and AAA rechargables but a large number of proprietary Li-ion batteries too. ChargeALL is compatible with over 100 different digital camera batteries, according to the company’s claims. Moreover, the charger has an LCD panel that lets…
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) offers a legal helpline for photojournalists covering protests against the G20 summit held in London. The NUJ is “concerned that the police could hamper journalists”, therefore those “who need help while attending the summit or protests in a professional capacity” may contact the NUJ Legal Department on 020 7843 3721 tomorrow between 9:30am and 5:30pm. Do note that the helpline is offered to NUJ members only.
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) offers a legal helpline for photojournalists covering protests against the G20 summit held in London. The NUJ is “concerned that the police could hamper journalists”, therefore those “who need help while attending the summit or protests in a professional capacity” may contact the NUJ…
Unique Photo Inc. claim to have received the last shipment of Polaroid film ever made. The Fairfield, N.J.-based wholesale distributor of photographic supplies has had a relationship with Polaroid since 1947, and took delivery of the last shipment of instant film this Monday. Unique Photo says it has “several months’ worth” of Polaroid 600 and Polaroid Spectra films to sell.
Via PMA Newsline International
Website: Unique Photo
Unique Photo Inc. claim to have received the last shipment of Polaroid film ever made. The Fairfield, N.J.-based wholesale distributor of photographic supplies has had a relationship with Polaroid since 1947, and took delivery of the last shipment of instant film this Monday. Unique Photo says it has “several months’…
The new QUICKFLASH batteries from tecxus Ltd. promise the fastest flash recycle times ever. The Hongkong-based company claims that their new ready-to-use AA rechargeables have been developed specifically for use in flash units, and that their new technology allows faster recycling than “ordinary” batteries. The new QUICKFLASH rechargeables come in a capacity of 2100mAh and will become available in May.
Website: tecxus Ltd.
The new QUICKFLASH batteries from tecxus Ltd. promise the fastest flash recycle times ever. The Hongkong-based company claims that their new ready-to-use AA rechargeables have been developed specifically for use in flash units, and that their new technology allows faster recycling than “ordinary” batteries. The new QUICKFLASH rechargeables come in…
Photodex are releasing a new product line called ProShow StylePack. This is an all-new collection of high-quality, instant slide enhancements that expand the initial Slide Style offerings in the new versions of ProShow Gold and Producer 4.0. In addition, the Volume 1 StylePack includes a total of 25 pre-made animations, borders, title slides and image effects. The price of the ProShow StylePack Volume 1 is just $19.95, but note that it requires version 4.0 or higher of ProShow.
Photodex are releasing a new product line called ProShow StylePack. This is an all-new collection of high-quality, instant slide enhancements that expand the initial Slide Style offerings in the new versions of ProShow Gold and Producer 4.0. In addition, the Volume 1 StylePack includes a total of 25 pre-made animations…
The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA9 waterproof digicam / camcorder, announced back in January, is to become available this month. The Xacti VPC-CA9 is a hybrid camera that takes 9-megapixel still images and records 720p HD video, and is equipped with a 5x zoom lens and a 2.5” LCD. In addition, the new Xacti is waterproof to a depth of 1.5m. The recommened retail price is €449.
Website: Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA9
The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA9 waterproof digicam / camcorder, announced back in January, is to become available this month. The Xacti VPC-CA9 is a hybrid camera that takes 9-megapixel still images and records 720p HD video, and is equipped with a 5x zoom lens and a 2.5” LCD. In addition, the…
In our latest Photography Techniques article, Zoltan Arva-Toth explains what converging verticals are, how to avoid them, and when they are actually a good idea...