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Sunday, November 30, 2008

Canon EOS 5D Mark IIWe’ve just published sample photos taken with a production version of the brand new Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR camera. The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is the world’s first DSLR camera that can shoot full High Definition video. There are 40 full-sized JPEGs and 6 RAWs for you to download. Our full Canon EOS 5D Mark II review is now available.

Website: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Photos

We’ve just published sample photos taken with a production version of the brand new Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR camera. The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is the world’s first DSLR camera that can shoot full High Definition video. There are 40 full-sized JPEGs and 6 RAWs for you…

Friday, November 28, 2008

Nikon D3The new Nikon D3x DSLR has appeared in the latest issue of Nikon’s own Pro magazine. Gadget website Engadget has published scanned pages with details of the successor to the D3 (pictured). The Nikon D3x is a full-frame, 24.5 megapixel DSLR camera that offers 5fps continuous shooting (or 7fps at 10 megapixels), a 3 inch LCD screen with 922k dots, ISO range of 50-6400, 16-bi EXPEED image processor, new Extra High D-lighting setting, Live View shooting mode and a 51 point autofocus system. There’s no mention of the Nikon D3x’s price, launch date or if it features a HD video mode to match its natural rival, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

Website: Engadget - Nikon outs D3x in own Pro magazine

The new Nikon D3x DSLR has appeared in the latest issue of Nikon’s own Pro magazine. Gadget website Engadget has published scanned pages with details of the successor to the D3 (pictured). The Nikon D3x is a full-frame, 24.5 megapixel DSLR camera that offers 5fps continuous shooting (or 7fps at…

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Panasonic will be releasing a new firmware update for the Lumix DMC-LX3 compact camera on 15th December. Version 1.1 includes a compatibility update for the optional FL220 flash unit, and improves auto white balance performance.

Panasonic will be releasing a new firmware update for the Lumix DMC-LX3 compact camera on 15th December. Version 1.1 includes a compatibility update for the optional FL220 flash unit, and improves auto white balance performance.

Leica M8Leica are offering a massive $1500 rebate on the M8 digital camera. Valid in the US and Canada until January 1st 2009, Leica are also offering $300 off a new M-Lens (excluding the 50mm/f0.95, 21mm/f1.4, 24mm/f1.4 and 24mm/f3.8). The rebates will be processed 6 to 8 weeks after the product has been registered.

Leica are offering a massive $1500 rebate on the M8 digital camera. Valid in the US and Canada until January 1st 2009, Leica are also offering $300 off a new M-Lens (excluding the 50mm/f0.95, 21mm/f1.4, 24mm/f1.4 and 24mm/f3.8). The rebates will be processed 6 to 8 weeks after the product…

Leica D-Lux 4Leica are offering a $150 rebate on the D-LUX 4 digital compact camera, and $100 off the C-LUX 3. This mail-in rebate offer is valid in the US and Canada until January 1st 2009. The rebates will be processed 6 to 8 weeks after the product has been registered. Also the warranty on the D-LUX 4 and C-LUX has been extended to 3 years.

Leica are offering a $150 rebate on the D-LUX 4 digital compact camera, and $100 off the C-LUX 3. This mail-in rebate offer is valid in the US and Canada until January 1st 2009. The rebates will be processed 6 to 8 weeks after the product has been registered. Also…

Annabel Williams 2009 Photographic AwardsThe Annabel Williams 2009 Photographic Awards are aimed at all wedding, portrait and lifestyle photographers. There are seven different categories to enter, with the overall winner awarded ‘Annabel Williams Photographer of the Year 2009”. With a total prize fund of more than £10,000, the awards will run until 31st March 2009. The entry fee is £5.00 and you can enter as many categories as you like.

The Annabel Williams 2009 Photographic Awards are aimed at all wedding, portrait and lifestyle photographers. There are seven different categories to enter, with the overall winner awarded ‘Annabel Williams Photographer of the Year 2009”. With a total prize fund of more than £10,000, the awards will run until 31st March…

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Canon Digital IXUS 870 ISThe Digital IXUS 870 IS is a brand new addition to Canon’s style-led IXUS camera range (called the SD880 IS Digital ELPH in the USA). Replacing the Digital IXUS 860 IS, the 10 megapixel Canon 870 IS model features a wide-angle (28mm) stabilised 4x optical zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen and employs Canon’s new DIGIC 4 processor. Priced at $299.99 / £269.99 / €349.99, Zoltan Arva-Toth finds out if the Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS / Canon SD880 IS Digital ELPH is worth giving thanks for…

Website: Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS Review

The Digital IXUS 870 IS is a brand new addition to Canon’s style-led IXUS camera range (called the SD880 IS Digital ELPH in the USA). Replacing the Digital IXUS 860 IS, the 10 megapixel Canon 870 IS model features a wide-angle (28mm) stabilised 4x optical zoom lens, 3 inch LCD…

Ricoh GR Digital IIRicoh have released a new firmware update, version 2.20, for the GR Digital II compact digital camera. Version 2.20 adds a number of new features, including the ability to use the AF target shift function in all shooting modes.

Ricoh have released a new firmware update, version 2.20, for the GR Digital II compact digital camera. Version 2.20 adds a number of new features, including the ability to use the AF target shift function in all shooting modes.

Xiao Camera with Built-in PrinterThe Japanase toy company Tomy has unveiled the world’s first digital camera to feature a built-in printer. The 5 megapixel Xiao camera can produce a 2x3 inch print with an adhesive back in 45 seconds. Developed in collaboration with ZINK Imaging, the Xiao looks very much like a run-of-the-mill compact camera that has been literally stuck on top of a small printer, resulting in a product that could just about be described as hand-held. According to The Telegraph, the Tomy Xiao camera will be available in black, magenta and green and will be available in Japan on Friday for 34,800 yen (around £240).

Website: Telegraph.co.uk - Digital camera with built-in printer launched

The Japanase toy company Tomy has unveiled the world’s first digital camera to feature a built-in printer. The 5 megapixel Xiao camera can produce a 2x3 inch print with an adhesive back in 45 seconds. Developed in collaboration with ZINK Imaging, the Xiao looks very much like a run-of-the-mill compact…

Ansel AdamsThe Ansel Adams Gallery has introduced a new range of affordable Archival Replica prints, starting at just $79. “To display an Ansel Adams photograph, people have had three choices until now: an original print made by the artist, Yosemite Special Edition photographs limited to 8 by 10” or fine art posters,” said Matthew Adams of The Ansel Adams Gallery. “These new Archival Replicas expand the selection of his work available to the public in a range of sizes, and do so at affordable prices,” Adams continued. Seven images that Adams created between 1930 and 1955 were chosen for the range, including photographs made in Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Canyon de Chelly, at Point Sur and of the Marin Headlands.

The Ansel Adams Gallery has introduced a new range of affordable Archival Replica prints, starting at just $79. “To display an Ansel Adams photograph, people have had three choices until now: an original print made by the artist, Yosemite Special Edition photographs limited to 8 by 10” or fine art…

Delkin SD-CF AdapterDelkin Devices are offering 25% off their range of photographic products from today until Sunday. There’s also free shipping on all orders over $100. This special holiday offer ends at Midnight on 30th November.

Website: Delkin Devices 25% Sale

Delkin Devices are offering 25% off their range of photographic products from today until Sunday. There’s also free shipping on all orders over $100. This special holiday offer ends at Midnight on 30th November. Website: Delkin Devices 25% Sale

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate EditionCorel is giving away a free Gorillapod camera tripod worth nearly £20 with Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate. This offer runs until 31st January 2009, and included countries are the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate costs £79 / €89.

Corel is giving away a free Gorillapod camera tripod worth nearly £20 with Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate. This offer runs until 31st January 2009, and included countries are the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate costs £79 / €89.

Toshiba 16GB microSDHCToshiba has launched a 16GB microSDHC card offering the largest capacity available in the market. Toshiba has also added ultra fast read/write 8GB and 16GB SDHC cards to its line-up. Mass production of the new SDHC cards will start in December, with production of the new microSDHC slated to start in January 2009.

Toshiba has launched a 16GB microSDHC card offering the largest capacity available in the market. Toshiba has also added ultra fast read/write 8GB and 16GB SDHC cards to its line-up. Mass production of the new SDHC cards will start in December, with production of the new microSDHC slated to start…

GPhotospaceGPhotospace is a free photo-sharing Firefox extension for Mac and PC that offers upload speeds up to 5x faster than Flickr. GPhotospace uses Gmail for storage, providing up to 8GB of storage for your photos which you can then share with friends, family, or whoever you choose. “This is really the best of both worlds for those wanting quick private sharing,” says GPhotospace CTO John Harley. “For Gmail users, the familiar interface will have them sharing photo albums in seconds.”

GPhotospace is a free photo-sharing Firefox extension for Mac and PC that offers upload speeds up to 5x faster than Flickr. GPhotospace uses Gmail for storage, providing up to 8GB of storage for your photos which you can then share with friends, family, or whoever you choose. “This is really…

Photo Iconic Photography WorkshopsPhoto Iconic is running two photography workshops with Intrepid Travel in London, UK. Taking place on Wednesday 10th December, the two courses are Creative digital photography and Travel photography with a digital camera. Each course costs £40, but all participants receive £100 in vouchers towards Intrepid trips and Photo Iconic courses.

Photo Iconic is running two photography workshops with Intrepid Travel in London, UK. Taking place on Wednesday 10th December, the two courses are Creative digital photography and Travel photography with a digital camera. Each course costs £40, but all participants receive £100 in vouchers towards Intrepid trips and Photo Iconic courses.

Blubox 4Blubox has been selected by Tesco Photo to power Tesco Picture Viewer. Blubox optimises images for more efficient storage and high speed sharing online. Tesco Picture Viewer is distributed free with every photo-CD dispatched. “We are very pleased to be working with the premier retail partner whose ethos is to provide its customers with the highest standard of service possible” says Peter Boswell, CEO at Blubox Software. “From February 2009, Blubox will contribute to the overall customer experience when they develop film and digital photographs with Tesco”

Blubox has been selected by Tesco Photo to power Tesco Picture Viewer. Blubox optimises images for more efficient storage and high speed sharing online. Tesco Picture Viewer is distributed free with every photo-CD dispatched. “We are very pleased to be working with the premier retail partner whose ethos is to…

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Holiday Gift Guide 2008With the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday just a few days away, and only a few weeks until Christmas arrives, it’s time to start thinking about what you are going to buy the photographer in your life, even if that’s you! We’ve looked back over all the products that we’ve reviewed during 2008 and picked our favourites, including compact cameras, DSLRs, accessories and software to suit all budgets. So, somewhat in advance, Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Website: Holiday Gift Guide 2008

With the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday just a few days away, and only a few weeks until Christmas arrives, it’s time to start thinking about what you are going to buy the photographer in your life, even if that’s you! We’ve looked back over all the products that we’ve…

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Is it a compact camera? Is it a DSLR? No, its the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 “digital interchangeable lens camera”. Panasonic have quickly brought to market the World’s first Micro Four Thirds camera, which aims to marry the Live View experience of a point-and-shoot compact with the image quality and format of a DSLR, all in a compact package that sits somewhere between the two. Mark Goldstein finds out if the Panasonic G1 is the break-through camera that Panasonic are hoping for…

Website: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Review

Is it a compact camera? Is it a DSLR? No, its the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 “digital interchangeable lens camera”. Panasonic have quickly brought to market the World’s first Micro Four Thirds camera, which aims to marry the Live View experience of a point-and-shoot compact with the image quality and…

Canon EOS 5D Mark IICanon has warned that the $40 billion digital camera market could shrink in 2009, according to a report by Reuters. Sales of DSLR cameras have been affected by the global economic slump, although Canon has maintained its estimate for SLR sales to rise 38 percent to 4.4 million units in 2008. Canon’s Tsuneji Uchida commented “We hope we will see the same level of demand next year as this year. Whether or not that will become reality is up to economic conditions.”

Website: Reuters - Canon says digital camera market may shrink in 2009

Canon has warned that the $40 billion digital camera market could shrink in 2009, according to a report by Reuters. Sales of DSLR cameras have been affected by the global economic slump, although Canon has maintained its estimate for SLR sales to rise 38 percent to 4.4 million units in…

AdobeAdobe Camera Raw 5.2 adds RAW file support for seven camera models, including the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Panasonic DMC LX3. It also introduces the new Targeted Adjustment Tool for on-image refinements and output sharpening for print or screen output, and the ability to create a snapshot of all adjustments made to an image as a bookmark for future reference. The Photoshop Camera Raw 5.2 plug-in is available as a free download for existing customers of Photoshop CS4, Photoshop Elements 7, and Premiere Elements 7.

Adobe Camera Raw 5.2 adds RAW file support for seven camera models, including the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Panasonic DMC LX3. It also introduces the new Targeted Adjustment Tool for on-image refinements and output sharpening for print or screen output, and the ability to create a snapshot of…