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Bogen Imaging Hosts Free Webinar Focus is on adventure sports photography  Ramsey, N.J. (July 2, 2009)—Bogen Imaging, a leading distributor of top quality photographic support products and accessories in North America, announces a free webinar titled “Adventure Sports Photography: Round Table with Adventure Photographer Michael Clark.” Part of the company’s Bogen Café series of free instructional webinars, the seminar will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT, on Friday, July 17th. |
Adobe Updates Photoshop Lightroom Also Camera Raw and DNG  Adobe today released the final Photoshop Lightroom 2.4 and Camera Raw 5.4 updates, available for immediate download at www.adobe.com/downloads/updates. Both updates bring additional raw file support to 31 camera and camera back models including the Canon EOS 500D, Nikon D5000 and 18 Hasselblad models. A full list of the newly supported camera and camera back models is below. |
Sigma Unveils New Lens for Pentax and Sony Features optical stabilization  RONKONKOMA, NY--(Marketwire - June 18, 2009) - Sigma Corporation (www.sigmaphoto.com), a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider for some of the world's most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, has announced the availability of its 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM lens for Pentax and Sony mounts. |
Nik Software Updates Complete Collection Adds Adobe Photoshop Lightroom support  San Diego, CA (June 17, 2009) — Nik Software today announced that its popular Complete Collection, which bundles all of the company’s award-winning digital imaging software tools at an affordable price, has been updated to include Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 support. The “Complete Collection Ultimate Edition” also includes installers for Adobe Photoshop and Apple Aperture. Current registered owners of the Photoshop versions of Nik Software products can download and install the Lightroom compatible versions free of charge at www.niksoftware.com/lightroom. |
ExpoImaging Supports Expansion of Honl Photo Speed System New filters and carrying bag added to the lineup  WATSONVILLE, CA—June 15, 2009—ExpoImaging Inc. (www.ExpoImaging.net), developer and distributor of innovative camera accessories including the Honl Photo Speed System, Ray Flash Ring Light Adapter, ExpoDisc Digital White Balance Filter and ExpoAperture2 Depth-of-Field Guide, today announced its support of the expansion of the Honl Photo Speed System line of professional products. The expanded line, which includes new color correction filters, color effects filters, and a Honl Photo products carrying bag, provides photographers with enhanced options for creating studio-quality lighting effects in the field, while upholding the Honl Photo quality, portability and ease-of-use that photographers have come to expect. |
New DxO Optics Pro 5.3.4 adds support for 7 new cameras Includes Nikon D5000 and Canon 500D  Paris, France – June 10, 2009 – DxO Labs is pleased to announce the release of its new DxO Optics Pro version 5.3.4, which supports the two latest models from Canon and Nikon — the EOS 500D (Digital Rebel T1i or Kiss Digital X3) and the D5000, respectively. These two new cameras have generated a lot of attention among photo enthusiasts. |
Lensbaby Announces Muse PL Mount Lens New Selective Focus Lens for Movie and Video Cameras  Los Angeles, CA Cine Gear Expo Booth #T7 – Lensbaby announces today the new PL mount version of its selective focus (SLR) lens, the Muse. The new Muse PL features the Lensbaby Optic Swap System™ and is specially designed for use with PL mount motion image capture cameras. The new Muse PL will compliment Lensbaby’s existing motion picture camera lens, Lensbaby 3GPL, which will remain in Lensbaby’s product line. |
Aperture 2 Extends RAW Image Compatibility Update also includes iPhoto ’08 and ’09  Aperture 2 supports the RAW formats from more than 100 digital cameras and camera backs. (Note that models marked with an asterisk require Aperture 2 with Mac OS X v10.4.11 Tiger or Mac OS X v10.5.2 Leopard or later.) Aperture 2 also lets you work with most DNG files.Shoot JPEG? Using Aperture, you can import JPEG images from virtually all digital cameras. An overview of all supported RAW formats is available at: http://www.apple.com/aperture/specs/raw.html. |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Firmware Update Allows manual exposure while filming video  The hotly anticipated firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera is now available. |
X-Rite Offers $50 Rebate on ColorMunki Photo From June 1 to Sept. 30  Elmsford, NY – June 1, 2009 – X-Rite Photo, distributed by MAC Group, is pleased to announce a $50 mail-in rebate for ColorMunki Photo, the innovative new way to bring your photos from from screen to print with color perfection. |
Panasonic Releases New Firmware for LUMIX DMC-LX3 Improves performance including auto white balance  A new firmware has been released for Panasonic's premium manual compact digital camera, the LUMIX DMC-LX3. Firmware Version 1.3 improves performance including auto white balance. The firmware also rectifies several minor issues to enhance operation. Panasonic invites all users of DMC-LX3 to apply the updated firmware. The new firmware is available worldwide at this link: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/. |
onOne Software Announces New iPhone Application Enables photographers to remotely control Canon DSLRs  Portland, OR – June 1, 2009 – onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of time-saving software solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced a new application to remotely control Canon EOS DSLR cameras using an iPhone or iPod Touch. The new DSLR Camera Remote for iPhone application allows photographers using a supported Canon EOS DSLR that is connected to a WiFi enabled computer to remotely control the settings of the camera, fire the shutter, review images, and even get a live viewfinder preview. This gives photographers a new level of freedom when shooting camera angles where it is difficult to see through the viewfinder, self-portraits, or events where multiple cameras are set up and the photographer just can’t be behind them all. |
Adobe Introduces Photoshop Marketplace Community-driven site offers plug-ins, workshops and events  Adobe is introducing Photoshop Marketplace to its customers, connecting them directly to the Photoshop community and helping extend the value of their Adobe software purchase. Photoshop Marketplace is a centralized hub on Adobe.com where visitors can find the most up-to-date listing of Photoshop resources including products, tools, services, communities and events. |
liveBooks webinar with Art Wolfe Free, online seminars help photo pros grow their businesses  San Francisco, Calif. – May 27, 2009 – liveBooks, Inc., (www.livebooks.com) the leading provider of customized portfolio websites and marketing software for professional photographers, has announced a free, three-part webinar series about composition with world renowned nature photographer Art Wolfe. |
Upcoming EOS 5D Mark II DSLR Camera Firmware Manual exposure control while filming video  Canon U.S.A., Inc., will be issuing a greatly anticipated firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera. This new firmware will accommodate a great number of user requests for manual exposure control in the EOS 5D Mark II video mode. Manual exposure control while shooting video on the EOS 5D Mark II is expected to make a big impact with cinematographers and videographers using the 5D Mark II for high-end HD video production. While being announced today, this firmware will not be available for download until early June 2009. |
ACDSee Pro 3 Public beta testing begins  VICTORIA, British Columbia – May 27, 2009 – ACD Systems International Inc. is accelerating photography workflow with the development of ACDSee™ Pro 3, a new version of its three-year-old software now available for public beta testing. Anticipated for full release in the fall, ACDSee Pro 3 retains the same fast and flexible features photographers rely upon for their creative work and incorporates an enhanced user experience that delivers a professional level of support at a tremendous value. |
onOne Software Releases Free Version of PhotoTools 2 The Lite version includes 14 effects  Portland, OR – May 26, 2009– onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of time-saving software solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced a free, Lite version of PhotoTools 2 Standard Edtion. PhotoTools 2 Standard Edition is a flexible yet powerful plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® CS2, CS3 and CS4 that utilizes the power of Photoshop Actions to provide a range of imaging tools including effects, corrections and production automation in a full-featured interface. |
Nik Software Updates Dfine 2.0 Available for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2  San Diego, CA (May 21, 2009) - Nik Software announces today that Dfine 2.0, its popular award-winning digital photographic plug-in offering photographers advanced and powerful noise reduction for their digital images, is now available for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 and higher. Dfine 2.0 provides superior noise reduction while maintaining detail and sharpness throughout an image and providing unprecedented selective control over noise reduction by employing Nik Software’s U Point® technology. The update is available now as a free download to current Dfine 2.0 owners at www.niksoftware.com/lightroom. |
ACDSee Pro for Mac Application enters beta testing  VICTORIA, British Columbia – The wait is over for professional photographers who want a faster, affordable, all-in-one photography workflow system to use on their Macs. ACD Systems International Inc. today opened beta testing for its new ACDSee™ Pro Photo Manager for Mac, the first version of the company's acclaimed Pro Photo Manager software for Mac applications. |
Olympus Firmware Update Four Zuiko Digital Lenses  Olympus announces firmware updates for several Zuiko Digital lenses to enhance sequential shooting when used with the E-3 and E-30 bodies. The following lenses have new firmware updates: Zuiko Digital 90-250mm F.28 lens Zuiko Digital 8mm F3.5 Fisheye Zuiko Digital 18-180mm F3.5-6.3 Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm F4.0-5.6 |
Sony Introduces Three Mainstream Alpha Cameras Designed For First-Time Digital SLR Buyers  SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2009 – Sony is making it easy for first-time digital SLR buyers to step up from point-and-shoot digital still cameras with the introduction today of three new easy-to-use α (alpha) cameras (models DSLR-A380, DSLR-A330 and DSLR-A230), four new lenses, a flash and accessories. |
Canon U.S.A. Launches New Educational Program Offering workshops and classes for EOS users  LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., May 12, 2009 - Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the launch of Canon Live Learning, a new on-site education program targeted towards photographers who currently use or are interested in Canon’s popular line of EOS photographic products. Canon Live Learning (CLL) will offer high-quality classes and workshops conducted by a number of the industry’s leading professional photographers, Canon’s Explorers of Light. CLL attendees will learn how to get the most out of their gear while also having the opportunity to try out Canon’s latest line of EOS products. |
Profoto Assistants Stake Your Claim To Fame Call For Entries  Photographic assistants are invited to submit their best work showing originality, creativity and impact as well as illustrating Pro-8a Air's technical prowess. You'll be competing with photographic assistants around the world for monthly recognition. The best work will appear in prestigious magazines, with your story featured on ProfotoAssistant.com, Profoto.com, Profoto-USA and others. |
Panasonic Releases LUMIX GH1 Pricing Camera will be available in June  Secaucus, NJ (May 6, 2009) – Panasonic today announced pricing for the highly-anticipated LUMIX DMC-GH1, the new Micro Four Thirds digital camera with Full-High Definition (HD) video recording ability, which will be available in early June for a suggested retail price of $1499.95. The LUMIX DMC-GH1 includes the LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens as part of the kit. The new lens, designed to support HD movie recording, features a silent motor and continuous auto focusing (AF) capability – a differentiator from traditional DSLRs. |
Nik Software Updates Sharpener Pro 3.0 Now compatible with Lightroom 2  San Diego, CA (May 6, 2009) - Nik Software announces today that Sharpener Pro 3.0, its popular digital photographic plug-in offering the most advanced and powerful sharpening solution for photographers, is now available for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 and higher. Sharpener Pro 3.0 eliminates the guesswork typically required for achieving superior and consistent selective sharpening results. The update is available now as a free download to current owners at www.niksoftware.com/lightroom. |
