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August 27, 2008Nikon’s press release…
Nikon UK is pleased to announce the introduction of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR. The new NIKKOR lens, with a focal length between 18 and 105 mm, is a high performance and cost efficient lens with a focal length equivalent to 27 to 157.5 mm in 35 mm format that […]
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August 27, 2008Nikon’s press release…
Nikon UK today announces another great step forward in its mid-class DX-format D-SLR range: the D90.
As the world’s first D-SLR with movie function, this remarkable camera offers truly cinematic results, stunning image quality and innovative high-performance features inherited from Nikon’s new-generation DX-format flagship D300. The D90 will open new doors for photography enthusiasts […]
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August 26, 2008Canon announce the new 50D camera…
“United Kingdom/ Republic of Ireland, 26 August, 2008:
The digital SLR that photography enthusiasts have been waiting for, Canon’s new EOS 50D offers incredible speed and resolution at a unique price point.
An outstanding 15.1 Megapixel resolution allows giant prints and cropping without compromise. This is matched by shooting at 6.3 frames […]
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August 26, 2008Canon announce a new lens…
“United Kingdom/ Republic of Ireland, 26 August, 2008: Canon today strengthens its EF-S series of lenses with the launch of a versatile new model: the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. With an equivalent focal length of 29-320mm, the lens offers an 11x zoom range – making it a powerful, lightweight alternative to […]
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August 7, 2008Nikon has unveiled its competition to Canon’s G9, the Nikon P6000. Available from 12th September Nikon manage to translate a US $499.95 into £429 for the UK (umm my exchange rate calculator makes that £254!)
It’s packed full of features, such as an equivalent 28-112mm lens, 13.5 megapixels, GPS, and ethernet connection. BUT its RAW format […]
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July 28, 2008The full version of Lightroom 2 has just been released by Adobe.
New features include:
Local adjustment brush
Enhanced organizational tools
Volume management
Extensible architecture
Multiple monitor support
Flexible print package functionality
Streamlined Photoshop CS3 integration
Enhanced output sharpening
64-bit support for Windows® and Mac OS
link: Adobe Lightroom
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July 21, 2008Press Release: COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Phase One A/S announces the P 65+ digital back and the P 65+ camera system based on Sensor+ CCD technology co-developed with DALSA Semiconductor. This patent-pending, Sensor+ technology represents a significant advancement in image capture. The chip platform offers the most demanding photographers upgradeable CCD functions, ensuring a longer lifespan for […]
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June 25, 2008“The W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography is presented annually to a photographer whose past work and proposed project, as judged by a panel of experts, follows the tradition of W. Eugene Smith’s compassionate dedication exhibited during his 45-year career as a photographic essayist. For 2008, the grant will be $30,000, with an additional […]
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June 19, 2008The latest Firefox browser has just been made available.
And along with a whole host of other features it now makes it possible to display images according to their correct ICC profile. BUT it’s turned off in the default mode, so you’ll have to turn it on to get the advantage.
Instructions:
1 - Type […]
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