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Tuesday, 05/13/08
Olympus has applied its optical expertise to develop the Zuiko Digital 18-36mm equivalent (ED 9-18mm Four Thirds) f4.0-f5.6, a super-wide-angle zoom lens covering a wide focal length range. This compact ultra-wide-angle zoom lens can be used on any of the Olympus E-System digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera bodies, and measures only 3 inches long and weighs a mere 9.88 ounces for greater portability. The Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f.4.0-f5.6 will be available in the fall of 2008. The estimated street price will be $599.99.
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Tuesday, 05/13/08
Adobe today has released an update to the Adobe Digital Negative specification (DNG), a publicly available archival format for the raw files generated by digital cameras. This update provides new and expanded specifications that provide the digital imaging industry with increased flexibility and improved workflow for their raw images. A DNG Codec for Windows Vista has also been released on Adobe Labs, allowing photographers utilizing the Windows Vista platform to work with raw files in a more seamless manner.
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Tuesday, 05/13/08
Creative today announced the Vado Pocket Video Cam. Small enough to fit easily in your pocket, purse or the palm of your hand, the Vado Pocket Video Cam changes the way video is captured, shared and stored by making it fast, easy and fun. Priced at only $99.99, the Creative Vado Pocket Video Cam is available today at Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Buy.com, Creative.com, Fry's Electronics, J&R, and Newegg.com.
Tuesday, 05/13/08
Canon today announced that the new SELPHY CP770 and CP760 printers announced last week overseas will be coming to the U.S. These sensibly sized photo printers tout a fresh, unique design which simplifies printing for all users and makes it easier to print photos instantly, almost anywhere. Whether it's baby's first steps in the nursery or grandma and grandpa's summer road trip, these compact photo printers can provide the whole family with instant memories almost anywhere all without having to use a computer or camera to download images. These new printers are the perfect choice for anyone who wants to experience the joy of printing photos.
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Monday, 05/12/08
A Florida beach resort town in Floria, Alys Beach, will host a unique festival on Labor Day weekend. The festival is inviting digital artists from around the world to project their original artwork onto their town's famous white walls. "Our entire town will literally become their blank canvas." Artists are encouraged to submit their original works of digital art for consideration as soon as possible. Entries may include new or existing abstract digital imagery, short films, photography, VJ sets, animations, YouTube videos, Adobe PhotoShop creations or entirely new interactive concepts. All subject matter is eligible for the festival, although a special $1,000 prize will be awarded to the best entry with a "green" or environmental theme.
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Sunday, 05/11/08
Eye-Fi, makers of the world's first wireless memory card for digital cameras, today announced the Eye-Fi Explore, a new card designed to make photo sharing richer, easier and more immediate. Unveiled at the Where 2.0 Conference, the Eye-Fi Explore allows users to upload photos from more than 10,000 hotspots while away from home, and automatically tag their photos with information about where the image was captured. The 2GB Eye-Fi Explore includes unlimited Web uploads, unlimited geotagging and one year of hotspot access at Wayport locations. The Eye-Fi Explore Card (MSRP $129.00) will be available at major online retailers beginning June 6, 2008.
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Sunday, 05/11/08
Today Eye-Fi, makers of the worlds first wireless SD memory card, will launch three new wireless memory cards, including Eye-Fi Explore which will automatically add geographic location tags to each photo and will allow on the go users to upload their memories from Wi-Fi hotspots. The original Eye-Fi Card, now called Eye-Fi Share, is designed for the photographer who wants to effortlessly upload images directly to their preferred photo sharing site in addition to their computer. And, the new Eye-Fi Home card is aimed at those who want to simply and wirelessly upload digital memories to their home computer.
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Wednesday, 05/07/08
FinePix has released a firmware update (v1.02) for the FinePix F100fd which reduces the "pinkish-colored band" which may sometimes be found in the left side edge of an image when the image is shot at ISO 400 or shot without flash on "NATURAL & FLASH MODE".
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