Digital Camera News & Previews
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II Firmware Upgrade 2.0.3  Firmware upgrade 2.0.3 for the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera is currently available via the following link: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/firmware.html |
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Telephoto zoom with image stabilization  March 9, 2010, Commack, NY— President and CEO Morio Ono of optical equipment manufacturer Tamron Co., Ltd., announced another advance in Tamron's pursuit of high resolution images in the telephoto lens category with the development of a 70-300mm F/4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens featuring image stabilization –– VC (Vibration Compensation) and an ultrasonic auto-focus drive –– USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive). The SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) high-resolution DSLR telephoto zoom lens has been produced first for the Nikon mount, with the development of compatible mounts for Canon and Sony to follow. |
Panasonic LUMIX G2 Features a 3-inch touch-screen for quick setting changes  Secaucus, NJ (March 7, 2010) – Panasonic today announces the LUMIX DMC-G2, the world’s first* digital interchangeable lens system camera with a movable LCD that allows for touch-control, and the successor to the award-winning and revolutionary LUMIX G1, which was the world’s first Micro Four Thirds digital camera. The intuitive touch-control shooting elevates the camera’s operability, letting the user adjust auto focus (AF) simply by touching the subject on the large 3.0-inch 460,000-dot high- resolution LCD. The LUMIX G2, also shoots 720p High Definition video using the AVCHD Lite format, and joins the LUMIX G10, also introduced today, as the latest models in the LUMIX G Micro System. |
Panasonic LUMIX G10 Shoots high-quality photos and HD video  Secaucus, NJ (March 7, 2010) – Panasonic today introduces an addition to its Panasonic LUMIX G Series, the LUMIX DMC-G10, the world’s lightest* digital interchangeable lens camera with a viewfinder, which packs a host of advanced digital camera functions designed to be easy-to-use for users new to system cameras. The new compact and portable LUMIX G10, which can record High Definition (HD) video in addition to high-quality still images, joins the LUMIX DMC-G2, also introduced today, as part of the Panasonic LUMIX G Series. |
Panasonic 14-42mm Compact, lightweight lens  SECAUCUS, NJ (March 7, 2010) – Panasonic today introduces a new interchangeable lens for its LUMIX G Micro System, the ultra-compact and lightweight LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens offers versatile zoom range of 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-84mm), making it suitable for a wide variety of scenes, everything from dynamic landscape to portrait. The LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens will be part of the kit lens for the latest additions to the LUMIX G Series of digital cameras: the LUMIX DMC-G10 and LUMIX DMC-G2, also introduced today. |
Olympus Firmware Update Enhances PEN E-P1's functionality  Today Olympus is pleased to announce a firmware update for the Olympus PEN E-P1 that improves level gauge performance when using Manual Focus (MF). |
Wacom Cintiq 21UX Provides enhanced pen performance and innovative ergonomics  Work more naturally with your images using Wacom’s Cintiq 21UX, which features a Grip Pen that offers 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity for greater accuracy. The pen also has a pressure-sensitive eraser and two side switches that can be customized for commands such as double-click and right-click. |
David Stoecklein at Triple Creek Ranch June 4 - 7, 2010  Triple Creek Ranch will host world famous Western genre photographer, David Stoecklein's photography workshop. David, author of numerous books and recipient of broad American and international acclaim, will share his vast knowledge and photography skills with participants making them better photographers, more capable technicians and perceptive critics of the photographic arts. Where better to find and capture your creative soul than among Montana's awe inspiring Bitterroot Valley with the help of America's foremost Western photographer? |
Apple Updates Aperture 3 Recommended for all Aperture 3 users  Version 3.0.1 improves overall stability and addresses a number of issues inAperture 3. Some of those issues include: • Upgrading libraries from earlier versions of Aperture • Importing libraries from iPhoto • Importing photos directly from a camera • Memory usage when processing heavily-retouched photos • Face recognition processing • Adding undetected faces using the Add Missing Face button • Printing pages containing multiple images More details in the links below: Aperture 3.0.1 software update: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1006 Support document link: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2518 |
onOne Software Plug-in Suite 5.0.1 Free update available for download  Free updates for Plug-in Suite 5, PhotoTools 2.5, Mask Pro 4.1 and PhotoTune 3 owners are now available for immediate download. The Plug-in Suite 5.0.1 release provides several updates to correct known issues, including: |
onOne Software DSLR Camera Remote 1.3 Adds support for new cameras  onOne Software announces the immediate availability of iPhone App DSLR Camera Remote 1.3. This update features new camera support as well as several product enhancements, including: |
Apple Aperture 3 Adds Face Recognition and GPS For Mac users, Aperture 3 delivers a comprehensive update of Apple’s powerful imaging application. With more than 200 new features, the app allows you to organize photo libraries with more flexibility using Projects, as well as an advanced version of the Faces and Places features first introduced in iPhoto ‘09. |
Nikon Wide-Angle Lenses Deliver new perspectives and creative versatility  Boost your wide-angle shots taken in low light using a pair of new Nikon lenses. With a very fast aperture, the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED captures sharp images when you’re shooting handheld in low light. |
Canon Rebel T2i Features 18-megapixel sensor, full HD video  Shoot sharp stills and capture full 1080p HD video on the Canon Rebel T2i, which features 3.7 fps shooting, an ISO range of 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800), a 63-zone Dual Layer Metering System, and Canon’s DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor. |
New Canon PowerShot Cameras Improved features for more control  LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 8, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the addition of four new PowerShot Digital cameras, the PowerShot SX210 IS, PowerShot SD3500 IS, PowerShot SD1400 IS and PowerShot SD1300 IS, offering today’s photographer a compelling blend of cutting-edge photo capture technology and superior styling. The new PowerShot cameras offer increased shooting flexibility in a number of settings through advancements to the Smart Auto mode while offering greater photo personalization and enhanced creativity with new Scene Modes and Image effects. The addition of Fish-eye and Miniature Effect modes help photographers add a creative element or lend a humorous look and feel when capturing images of their favorite household pet or landscape scene. |
Canon EOS Video Plug-In For Apple Final Cut Pro  Canon's EOS E1 video plug-in for Apple's Final Cut Pro was released today. This new plug-in allows simple and easy transfer of video content from Canon’s EOS DSLR cameras directly into Final Cut Pro. The EOS E1 video plug-in takes advantage of Final Cut Pro’s powerful Log and Transfer feature, which allows users to select and mark the video directly while it is still on the camera, add custom metadata and ingest the clips in the background so the editing can begin immediately. |
Olympus E-PL1 Features Live Guide and one-touch HD video  Get the image quality of a DSLR without the bulky size using the Olympus E-PL1. The third-generation Micro Four Thirds PEN camera maintains interchangeable lens capability while adding a pop-up flash and a direct HD video record button for easily toggling between taking stills and video. |
Nikon Coolpix P100 Supports 1080p full HD video  Zoom from wide-angle to super tele using the Nikon Coolpix P100, which features a big 26-678mm lens. The camera is Nikon’s first to support HD video resolution up to 1080p along with offering stereo sound and HDMI connectivity. Using a 10.3-megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensor, high-speed shooting at 10 fps is possible at full resolution and photos shot in low light have less noise. Other key features include an in-camera HDR function, Vibration Reduction for crisp-looking images, a 3-inch tilting LCD and a high-speed Sport Continuous Mode for shooting up to 120 fps. Estimated Street Price: $399.For more information on the P100 and other new Nikon Coolpix cameras go to: http://press.nikonusa.com/ |
Wacom Intuos4 Wireless Provides more creative freedom  Vancouver, WA – Feb. 1, 2010 – Today, Wacom® announces the Intuos®4 Wireless professional pen tablet, a highly-anticipated product featuring Bluetooth wireless technology. The new Intuos4 Wireless is expected to be warmly embraced by photographers, designers and artists who seek the freedom of wireless technology as well as the control and comfort benefits inherent in Wacom’s professional line of pen tablets. The liberating experience of being able to move about the room and work "unattached" from a computer also makes the Intuos4 Wireless an excellent tool for use at a collaborative work session or in a classroom setting such as an art class or photography seminar. In addition, the medium-sized Intuos4 Wireless fits easily into most computer laptop bags, making it a wonderful input solution for mobile creative professionals and students. |
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZR3 Features AVCHD Lite HD Video Recording  SECAUCUS, NJ (January 26, 2010) – Panasonic today announced the introduction of the LUMIX DMC-ZR3, a fully-featured digital camera complete with AVCHD Lite High Defintion (HD) video recording capabilities, a25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica lens and a powerful 8x optical zoom – giving consumers a wide-range of shooting options, yet in a slim body that is small enough to fit in a pocket or small purse. New to the ZR-Series this year, Panasonic also introduces Intelligent Zoom, which extends the LUMIX ZR3’s zoom to an impressive 10x. |
