Digital Camera News & Previews
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Canon EOS E1 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. |
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS2 Features rugged design, HD video capability  Secaucus, NJ (January 26, 2010) – Panasonic today introduced the new LUMIX DMC-TS2, a successor to the company’s first rugged digital camera designed for active outdoor use, the LUMIX DMC-TS1. Featuring High Definition video recording capability, in the AVCHD Lite format, the new 14.1-megapixel LUMIX TS2 further strengthens its toughness when compared to its predecessor and is waterproof to 33 feet (10m), shockproof to 10 feet (2m), freezeproof to 14° F (-10° C) and dustproof. |
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS7 Allows users to geo-tag photos and videos  Secaucus, NJ (January 26, 2010) – Panasonic today introduces the LUMIX DMC-ZS7, the newest member of the acclaimed superzoom ZS-Series of digital cameras that have gained worldwide popularity. Complete with its hallmark 25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica lens and a powerful 12x optical zoom (operable in video recording mode), this 12.1-megapixel powerhouse performer, also includes a new built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) feature that embeds photos and videos with the latitude and longitude location details, a useful feature when using an online photo-sharing website. The LUMIX ZS7 is also the world’s smallest photo/video hybrid superzoom digital camera*1, which can also record High Definition (HD) video using the recording capability in AVCHD Lite, which includes a dedicated video record button and new to the ZS-Series is a manual shooting mode. |
Corel VideoStudio Pro X3 Enhanced performance, streamlined workflow  Ottawa, ON – January 26, 2009 – Corel Corporation today announced a dramatically enhanced version of its powerful consumer video editing software, Corel® VideoStudio® Pro X3. Offering great value at a new price of $99.99, Corel VideoStudio Pro X3 combines video editing, media authoring, real-time effects and DVD and Blu-ray burning, enabling video enthusiasts to create professional-looking productions in a simplified and streamlined environment that offers maximum performance. |
Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 Delivers new organization, editing and creative projects  Ottawa, ON – January 26, 2009 – Corel Corporation today announced Corel® PaintShop Photo(TM) Pro X3, the latest version of its renowned photo editing program, that brings advanced photo management, editing and creative tools together to deliver everything the photo enthusiast needs in one package. Combining professional quality tools for organization and photo editing along with burning, sharing, and for the first time, high definition (HD) video capabilities, Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 has been developed to meet the evolving workflow needs of today's digital photographer. |
Adobe Photoshop.com Mobile For iPhone 1.1  Adobe today announced the immediate availability of Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone 1.1, an update to the popular mobile application that makes editing, viewing and sharing images on the iPhone quick and easy. Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone quickly established itself as one of the "Top Free" applications in Apple's App Store. |
Argraph MemoryKick Si Pocket-sized device offers fast backup  Argraph Corporation, the international supplier of photographic / imaging products, demonstrates the MemoryKick Si™, the ideal solution for your digital life, which will transport the way we See, Share and Store photos, videos and music to the next level. See and try the MemoryKick Si at Argraph’s PMA 2010 booth 1649, Anaheim, CA, Feb 21-23. |
Sigma Student Photography Scholarship Winner is announced  Ronkonkoma, NY, Jan. 20, 2010 – Sigma Corporation of America a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world's most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, is pleased to announce the winner of the fourth annual, Sigma-sponsored Nature’s Best Photography Students photography contest. |
David Stoecklein Workshop February 5-8  There are still a few spots left for Dave's Digital Photography Workshop at his Mackay Ranch February 5-8. |
Adorama Introduces The APPOS Photo App Awards and Photo Contest for the iPhone  New York, NY (January 13, 2010) – Adorama, one of America’s premier photography and consumer electronics resellers, announces that they are launching the APPOS, the first annual iPhone App Awards for Photography as well as an iPhone Photography Contest. The annual APPOS Awards are designed to spotlight the rapid rise in popularity of the iPhone as a new platform for digital point-and-shoot photography and to recognize developers of outstanding photo Apps. |
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 performance by increasing the display speed of the enlarged view when using the Manual Focus (MF) assist function. This update also enables the 'Rec View' (image record preview immediately after an image has been captured) when the monitor’s backlight is set to the off position. |
Rick Sammon's 24/7 Photo Buffet Offers photo advice, tips, and more  Rick Sammon’s 24/7 Photo Buffet will make you a better photographer. The app offers photographic advice, tips, and techniques collected during Rick's 30+ years of professional experience. The interactive app is packed with detailed mini-articles, live-action movies, screen movies, and over 200 great photos. |
Tamron Educational Video Series Weekly postings start Jan. 18  January 11, 2010, Commack, NY – Tamron USA, Inc. has just announced a free new learning program that’s specifically targeted at first-time Digital SLR owners, but also likely to appeal to a broad spectrum of shooters including experienced enthusiasts, and those who simply want to get a better handle on all the exciting features built into their new Digital SLR cameras. Starting on January 18, 2010, and every Monday for 12 weeks, Tamron will release an entertaining and informative one-minute episode of “DSLR Know How with Tamron” on YouTube that’s designed to bring picture-takers up to speed in getting the most out of their equipment. |
Desert Journey Into Wild Namibia With Frans Lanting and Chris Eckstrom  Join Frans and Chris on a wild desert journey through a faraway corner of southwest Africa--Namibia, a little-known country that is making a big statement to the rest of the world. The first nation to incorporate protection of the environment into its constitution, Namibia recently proclaimed its entire coastline as a national park--another first. This year's show features new images and video from the towering red dunes of the Namib Desert to the lashing South Atlantic seas that batter the "Skeleton Coast," and will introduce you to unusual animals from the fabled desert elephant to the seldom-glimpsed brown hyena--and bring you eye-to-eye with eland, kudu, and the rare black rhino. Proceeds from this presentation will benefit the Long Marine Lab's Seymour Discovery Center. |
Canon Releases New Wireless File Transmitters For EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 7D  LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 7, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is announcing a step forward in the digital integration of professional photography workflows with the introduction of three new Wireless File Transmitter units to accompany each of the Company’s three professional Digital SLR Camera models. The new WFT-E2 II A Wireless File Transmitter, WFT-E4 II A Wireless File Transmitter and WFT-E5A Wireless File Transmitter for the EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 7D, respectively, provide professional photographers with a range of innovative wireless connectivity options for all photographic disciplines. |
Olympus FE Series More Megapixels, Autofocus Tracking and In-Camera Creative Filters  CENTER VALLEY, Pa., January 7, 2010 – Today, Olympus introduces the two newest cameras in its popular FE series, designed for effortless picture taking for users of all ages and skill levels. The new FE-4020 and FE-47 come with 14 megapixels for super-high resolution, up to 5x optical zoom and a host of in-camera features to make photography simple so you can keep your mind on the action when you’re in the middle of it. Intelligent Auto mode plus Shadow Adjustment technology automatically selects the settings you need so you know the shot will come out right without making adjustments. AF Tracking keeps kids, pets and other fast-moving objects continually bright and in focus so you can easily capture great shots. |
