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May 14, 2010 -- The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM for Sony and Pentax cameras. This telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigmas original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. It offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. As compensation for camera shake is visible in the viewfinder, the photographer can easily check for accurate focus and ensure there is no subject...
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onOne Software has announced the second in its new series of free webinars, scheduled to take place on Monday, May 24th at 11am Pacific time. The second in the onOne University Pro Webinar series will feature fine art photographer Vincent Versace, and will introduce attendees to onOne's FocalPoint 2 software. Vincent's demonstration will explain why he feels the ability to replicate bokeh after the fact makes the science of lens blur overrated. He'll also show photographers how to to create the look of a medium format Hollywood Glamour...
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When you're looking for a safe choice in a digital camera for only a little money, it's always a good idea to check out the low-end of the Canon ELPH line. Though the Canon SD1300 is the first of the ELPH digital cameras to dip below the $200 mark, it still has what you need to get good quality shots from a pocket camera. The Canon SD1300 has a small, smooth, metal body, a 12-megapixel sensor, a 4x zoom that starts at 28mm, optical image stabilization, and a sharp 2.7-inch LCD. Even with a reduced feature set, I don't think the Canon SD1300 is missing...
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The UK's newest (and coolest) social networking business has finally launched. KoodibooK is an easy and fun way of sharing photos with friends and family, either in a unique and stunning 3D effect on-line or as a printed photo book. (PRWEB) May 13, 2010 -- After two years of development and the last few months of testing with users in various parts of the world, KoodibooK, a new photo book business has been launched. KoodibooKs co- founder...
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New i1Profiler and PANTONE Link offer unprecedented color quality for up to 8 color printing workflows, iterative profiling, ease of use, peer-level workflow exchange, QA validation and verification against ISO, color bridging tools and spot color accuracy GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 14 2010 X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, today announced i1Profiler, the...
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Think Tank Photo to Donate A Percentage of Sales to Fifty Crows Foundation SANTA ROSA, CALIF Created as an homage to classic photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Frank, Think Tank Photo has created five soft-sided shoulder bags in its new Retrospective series. Designed for the professional photographer that wants to remain inconspicuous in any situation, the three shoulder bags and two lens changer bags...
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SANTA ROSA, CALIF Think Tank Photo today announced that it is dedicating a percentage of sales of its newly launched Retrospective line of shoulder bags to Fifty Crows Foundation. Fifty Crows Foundation aims to bridge the gap between venues and distribution mediums for documentary photography, and to encourage public dialogue on the issues raised through the photography. Andy Patrick, founder and executive director of Fifty Crows...
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Sigma UK has announced its APO 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM optically stabilized lens will be available soon in Sony and Pentax mounts. Currently available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts, the Pentax version will start shipping from May 21, 2010 followed by the Sony version from May 28, 2010 at a suggested retail price of £766.30.

The update includes the new lens correction functionality first seen in Photoshop CS5.
Adobe has announced the immediate availability of Camera Raw 6.1 Release Candidate at Adobe Labs. Highlights of the update include: Newly supported camera models include: Canon EOS 550D (Digital Rebel T2i/ EOS Kiss X4 Digital), Kodak Z981, Leaf Aptus-II 8, Mamiya DM40, Olympus E-PL1, Olympus E-600, Panasonic G2, Panasonic G10 and Sony A450. Camera Raw 6.1 includes new lens correction...
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Company now offers a photo and video organizer on the web that rivals that offered by desktop software PRINCETON, N.J. -- Online photo hosting company Phanfare has announced a significant upgrade to their Web-based photo organizing experience. The new web version of the Phanfare organizer, available immediately at http://www.phanfare.com, provides an experience that mimics the interactivity and immersiveness normally found only in downloadable desktop...
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Samsung ST5500/CL80 Includes Three Months of Free Boingo Wi-Fi; This Marks Boingos Foray into Network-Enabled Cameras May 12, 2010 06:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time -- LOS ANGELES -- (EON: Enhanced Online News) -- Boingo Wireless, the global leader in Wi-Fi, today announced that Samsungs new Wi-Fi enabled digital cameras will be pre-loaded with Boingo software, allowing customers to connect to 125,000 Boingo Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide for...
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30MB/Second Making Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX the Fastest Consumer Memory Cards from Sony PARK RIDGE, N.J., May 10, 2010 -- Digital photographers have come to expect top performance from their equipment. Quick response and high quality image capture are not just features of their digital cameras, but also functions of the memory cards on which they record. Sony Electronics will be enhancing its lineup of Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX"! memory...
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GOLDEN, CO (May 12, 2010)PENTAX Imaging Company announced that the PENTAX K-x digital SLR camera, first launched in October 2009, received a Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) award for Best DSLR Entry Level in Europe 2010. The award attributes the cameras well-balanced combination of advanced features and exceptional basic specifications in a compact, lightweight and maneuverable digital SLR body. TIPA is an independent, non-profit...
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Contest Winner Will Be Awarded Trip to 2010 Photokina Trade Show in Germany Lawrenceville, NJ May 12, 2010 Datacolor, the global leader in digital color management technology, today announced the launch of an online photo contest called Real New York, to be kicked off in conjunction with the 2010 New York Photo Festival (NYPH) which begins today in Brooklyn, NY. Datacolor, an official sponsor of NYPH10,...
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Adobe has released a 'Release Candidate' of its Camera RAW 6.1 raw processing software for immediate download from Adobe Labs. Based around a revised processing engine first seen in v6.0, it includes the Lens Correction feature that applies profile-based corrections. It also extends RAW support to the same cameras that were supported in v5.7, with additional support to the Olympus E-600. According to the company, the term 'Release Candidate' means the download is well tested but not yet final version.

TOKYO, May 13, 2010Canon Inc. announced today the achievement of a new camera-manufacturing milestone as combined production of the company's EOS-series film and digital single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras passed the 40-million mark. Production of the EOS SLR camera first began in 1987 at Canon Inc.'s Fukushima Plant (now Fukushima Canon Inc.), and then later moved to Canon Inc., Taiwan; Oita Canon Inc.; and most recently Nagasaki Canon Inc....
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Sony has created Memory Stick-Pro HG Duo HX cards with read speeds increased to up to 30MB/s, from 20MB/s. The write speed remains at a minimum of 15MB/s (on HG-compatible devices), as per the previous generation cards. The faster read rates will speed up processes such as the transfer of large images or playback of HD video. The latest cards are available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities.

Canon is celebrating the production of its 40 millionth EOS camera, including both film and digital SLRs. The Electro Optical System (EOS) series was introduced in 1987 with the launch of EOS 650 which incorporated the world’s first fully electronic mount. A press release from the company stresses milestones in its history.

Ricoh has released a firmware update for its CX3 digital compact a month after posting the previous version. Firmware v1.09 for the back-lit CMOS based camera fixes a minor bug pertaining to movie playback. The firmware is available for immediate download from Ricoh's website.