OP News & Announcements

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Update also includes iPhoto ’08 and ’09

Consolidates ProfileMaker 5 and MonacoPROFILER

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan- June 3, 2009 – X-Rite <http://www.xrite.com>, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, today announced a new, streamlined high-end profile creation software portfolio for its customers who rely on color accuracy, predictability, and consistency. Effective today, X-Rite will be consolidating the various product options within the ProfileMaker 5 and MonacoPROFILER product families to offer our broad spectrum of customers all-in-one solutions at affordable prices to meet their needs.

Learn how to take better wildlife photos

Allows manual exposure while filming video

Enables photographers to remotely control Canon DSLRs

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.

Community-driven site offers plug-ins, workshops and events

Free, online seminars help photo pros grow their businesses

Public beta testing begins

Manual exposure control while filming video

The Lite version includes 14 effects

Available for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2

DSLR Remote controls Canon cameras wirelessly