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Wednesday, 21 April 2010

Adobe Lightroom 2.7, ACR 5.7 & DNG Converter 5.7
Click for: Adobe Lightroom 2.7, ACR 5.7 & DNG Converter 5.7Adobe has released Photoshop Lightroom 2.7, Camera Raw 5.7 and DNG Converter 5.7. These are final versions of updates that were originally posted as 'release candidates' on the Adobe Labs site, and are now available for immediate download. The latest versions provide final RAW support for nine recent cameras, including the Canon EOS 550D, Panasonic G2 and Olympus E-PL1. (08:30 GMT)
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Panasonic announces firmware for DMC-G1, GH1 & GF1
Click for: Panasonic announces firmware for DMC-G1, GH1 & GF1Panasonic has announced firmware updates for its DMC-G1, GH1 and GF1 Micro Four Thirds cameras. To be released on May 10, the latest updates for all the cameras promises improved autofocus performance with third-party lenses and recognition of the new 14-42mm kit zoom. Amongst other improvements the updates promise improved flash performance for the GH1 and G1. (17:05 GMT)
Leica unveils V-Lux 20 digital compact with built-in GPS
Click for: Leica unveils V-Lux 20 digital compact with built-in GPSLeica has unveiled its first compact superzoom, the V-Lux 20 which also features built-in GPS tagging. A near-identical twin of the Panasonic ZS7/ TZ10, but with a more expensive price tag of US $699/£495 GBP, the camera includes almost all of the features including a 12.1MP sensor, 460k dot 3" LCD and 12x optical zoom (25-300mm equiv.). Like the ZS7 it also features 720p HD video recording, however it can only shoot it in a less sophisticated Motion JPEG format than the Panasonic's AVCHD Lite format. (09:05 GMT)
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Monday, 19 April 2010
Panasonic announces pricing for DMC-G2 & DMC-G10
Click for: Panasonic announces pricing for DMC-G2 & DMC-G10Panasonic has announced the price and availability of its latest Lumix G series Micro Four Thirds cameras. The DMC-G2 and DMC-G10 with 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega O.I.S. kit lenses will be available from the next month at suggested retail prices of $799.95 and $599.95 respectively. The G2 will come in red, blue and black, while the G10 will be available only in black. In the UK the G2 will cost £629.99 with kit lens while the G10 kit will sell for around £499.99. Body-only and two lens kits will also be available for the G2. (14:00 GMT)
Samsung promises faster memory with 20nm chips
Click for: Samsung promises faster memory with 20nm chipsSamsung has announced production of the first flash memory cards to use its 20-nanometer (nm) process technology. It will incorporate the new 32 gigabit MLC NAND chips into memory cards ranging from 4GB through 64GB capacities. According to the company, the 20nm-class MLC NAND chips deliver 50% higher productivity level and 30% faster write speeds than the previous generation 30nm chips. Samsung has started shipping 20nm-class 32Gb NAND based SD card samples to customers and plans to expand production later this year. (11:45 GMT)
Friday, 16 April 2010
Photoshop CS5 Lens Correction to support Sigma
Click for: Photoshop CS5 Lens Correction to support SigmaSigma has announced its lenses will be compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS5's upgraded Lens Correction feature. The latest version of the image-editing software will automatically fix distortion, chromatic aberration and vignetting for all current Sigma lenses. (12:30 GMT)
Olympus 9-18mm F4-5.6 on-sale date announced
Click for: Olympus 9-18mm F4-5.6 on-sale date announcedOlympus Japan has announced its latest M Zuiko Digital 9-18mm F4-5.6 wide-angle zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras will be available soon. Priced at ¥71,000 (~US $700), the lens will start shipping from April 23. The company has also announced that the 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 will start shipping from the end of next month. (10:45 GMT)
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Olympus M ZD 9-18mm F4-5.6 lens review
Click for: Olympus M ZD 9-18mm F4-5.6 lens reviewJust posted! Our world-first review of the Olympus M Zuiko Digital 9-18mm F4-5.6 wideangle zoom for Micro Four Thirds. We've had an early production sample of this tiny collapsible lens for the last week or so, and been been putting it through its paces both in the studio and out in the big wide world. Click through to find out how it fared, and how it compares to the alternative options available to Micro Four Thirds users. (14:55 GMT)
Just Posted: Sony DSLR-A850 quick review
Click for: Just Posted: Sony DSLR-A850 quick reviewJust Posted: Our review of the Sony DSLR-A850. This camera was launched in August last year as a slightly down-specced companion to Sony's full-frame flagship DSLR, the A900. The A850 is in terms of specification very close to its bigger brother and Sony says both cameras share the same imaging pipeline. Click through to our review and see all the differences between the two models. (14:15 GMT)
Olympus announces Viewer 2 software
Click for: Olympus announces Viewer 2 softwareOlympus has announced the Viewer 2 image and video editing software for its E-system and PEN cameras. Successor to Master 2 and Studio 2, it offers movie selection and editing as well as improved compatibility with the latest operating systems. These come in addition to features such as RAW processing and control over Art Filter effects offered by the existing packages. It will be available as a free download from Olympus's website from May 2010. (13:40 GMT)
Olympus PEN firmware promises faster AF
Click for: Olympus PEN firmware promises faster AFOlympus has announced a firmware update for all three of its PEN Series cameras (The E-P1, E-P2 and E-PL1). To be released on April 22, the latest updates promise faster auto focusing speeds and improvements when using the recently announced 9-18mm lens. There are also improvements and bug fixes for individual cameras. The company has also announced a stand-alone Digital Camera Update software application exclusively for camera and lens firmware updates. (08:35 GMT)
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC for Canon, Nikon & Sigma
Click for: Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC for Canon, Nikon & SigmaSigma UK has announced its latest 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC ultra wide angle lens will be available soon in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts. Announced at PMA 2010, the lens is designed for APS-C cameras and offers a wide angle of view of 121 degrees. It will be available in all three mounts from the end of this month for a retail price of £799.99. (13:10 GMT)
Canon posts firmware update for EOS 7D
Click for: Canon posts firmware update for EOS 7DCanon has posted a firmware update for its EOS 7D digital SLR. Firmware v1.2.1 brings in both improvements and fixes bugs such as the magenta banding that can appear in still images shot under specific conditions in movie mode. The firmware is available for immediate download from Canon's website. (08:55 GMT)
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
'House' season finale filmed with Canon 5D Mark II
Click for: 'House' season finale filmed with Canon 5D Mark IIA Canon 5D Mark II has become the first video-capable DSLR to film a whole episode of a US primetime series. Greg Yaitanes, director of FOX broadcasting company's medical drama series 'House', used the camera, a selection of Canon's prime lenses and, the 24-70mm and 70-200mm lenses to shoot its season finale. Speaking via Twitter, he said that this was to achieve a shallow depth of field and a 'richer look'. He also said he 'feels it’s the future'. (14:45 GMT)
Olympus releases GetOlympus app for iPhone & iPad
Click for: Olympus releases GetOlympus app for iPhone & iPadOlympus has introduced the GetOlympus app for Apple's iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. The app gives access to company news, user photo gallery, photography tips and information on special offers. The free app is available for download from the Apple App Store. (09:05 GMT)

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