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Keep up on the latest product announcements from camera equipment and digital manufacturers, plus check out our featured gear in OP's In Focus section.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Adobe Releases Photoshop Lightroom 2Major Software Upgrade Further Simplifies Photography Workflows  Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the immediate availability of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 software, the photographer's essential toolbox for managing, adjusting and presenting large volumes of digital photographs. With new enhancements such as dual-monitor support, radical advances in non-destructive localized image correction, and streamlined search capabilities, Lightroom 2 is a compelling upgrade that simplifies photography from shoot to finish. As Adobe's first application to support 64-bit for Mac OS X 10.5 Macintosh computers with Intel processors and Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit operating systems, ightroom 2 also provides improved memory performance for dealing with large scale images. |
Thursday, June 12, 2008 Firmware Update For The Olympus E-3 Digital SLR  Olympus announces a firmware update for the Olympus E-3 Digital SLR. This firmware update will optimize the consistency of the auto white balance on the E-3. The firmware can be updated through Olympus Master or Olympus Studio software. |
Thursday, June 12, 2008 Olympus Announces Winners Of Inaugural “Photographers Of Tomorrow” Photo Contest CENTER VALLEY, Pa., June 10, 2008 – Olympus today announced the winners of its inaugural “Photographers of Tomorrow” contest. Designed for aspiring professional photographers or photojournalists, the contest was open to students from 12 colleges and universities with the top photography programs across the United States. The following winners in each of the three categories – Speed, Travel and Environmental Issues – were selected for their exceptional work captured with the company’s flagship digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, the Olympus E-3. |
Monday, June 9, 2008 DxO Optics Pro v5.1 for Mac and Windows  Paris, France – June 5, 2008 – DxO Labs announced today the release of DxO Optics Pro v5.1 for the Macintosh and Windows platforms. DxO Optics Pro v5.1 is the latest version of the company’s award-winning flagship software application for automatic image quality enhancement for Digital-SLR camera users. DxO Optics Pro v 5.1 includes support for a cornucopia of digital cameras including, the Canon EOS 40D, Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III, the Nikon D60, Nikon D300, Nikon D3 and the Samsung GX20. |
Monday, June 9, 2008 DxO Optics Pro v5.1 supports Canon EOS 40D, Rebel XSi, Canon 1Ds Mark III and Nikon D60  Paris, France – June 5, 2008 – DxO Labs announces today that DxO Optics Pro v5.1 supports the Canon EOS 40D, Rebel XSi, Canon 1Ds Mark III and the Nikon D60 camera bodies with an initial selection of 32 lenses. New DxO Correction Modules for the Canon EOS 40D, Canon EOS 1D Mark III and Nikon D3 are also being released. DxO Optics Pro is the award-winning digital image enhancement tool for digital SLR cameras incorporating revolutionary optics, noise and exposure corrections in an easy-to-use, feature rich application for Mac and PC users. |
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 OmegaSatter Acquires Novatron Of Dallas OmegaSatter of Hampstead, Maryland announced that effective June 1, 2008 it had acquired the assets of Novatron Electronics Corporation of Dallas, Texas, manufacturer of Novatron brand professional photographic lighting equipment. |
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Pentax Introduces smc Pentax DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM Lens  GOLDEN, CO. (June 3, 2008)…PENTAX Imaging Company has introduced the smc PENTAX DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM interchangeable zoom lens designed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras. This standard lens with extra zoom offers outstanding, well-balanced handling, and covers the most frequently used focal lengths between wide-angle and telephoto making it ideal for a variety of shots including scenery, snapshot and portraiture. |
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Nikon Announces Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software MELVILLE, N.Y. (June 3, 2008) – Nikon Inc., today introduced the latest generation of its robust image processing and editing software, Capture NX 2, which provides photography enthusiasts with a suite of powerful tools and a simple, visual operation to streamline photo editing. Capture NX 2 utilizes revolutionary U Point® technology to give photographers access to powerful Control Points that enhance color, exposure, and other image quality settings quickly and easily. New technologies abound in Capture NX 2, including the innovative new Selection Control Point that places a commanding suite of image editing tools at the user’s fingertips to simplify and accelerate the image editing experience. |
Monday, June 2, 2008 Microtek Offers Price Reduction on ArtixScans  Los Angeles, CA (June 2, 2008) – Microtek, a world-leading manufacturer of digital imaging products, today announced a price reduction for the Microtek ArtixScan M1 and ArtixScan M1 Pro scanners. The price reduction is effective immediately to make these scanners more affordable. Microtek reduced the price of these two scanner models to their distributors and resellers; and Microtek lowered the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) to $599.99 for the ArtixScan M1 and $749.99 for the ArtixScan M1 Pro. |
Monday, June 2, 2008 Mpix expands strategic partnership with Zenfolio, a photo hosting and fulfillment service PITTSBURG, KS – May 19, 2008 – Mpix, a division of Miller’s Professional Imaging, and Zenfolio, a photo hosting and fulfillment company empowering photographers to turn their passion into a business, announced today the expanded strategic partnership to better serve the growing number of professional and advanced amateur photographers. |
Friday, May 30, 2008 Bogen Imaging to Host Free Introductory Lighting Webinar Ramsey, N.J. (May 30, 2008)– Bogen Imaging, a leading distributor of top quality photographic support products and accessories in North America, is proud to announce a free, introductory lighting webinar titled “How to Overcome 5 Common Problems When Shooting Outdoors.” Held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on June 6, 2008, this introductory course on the basics of lighting is a surefire way to get up to speed on how to capture the best images when shooting in the field. |
Friday, May 30, 2008 Induro Introduces Adventure Series Tripods  Elmsford, NY – May 28, 2008 – Induro, manufacturer of professional quality tripods, monopods and heads, announced a new line of tripods aimed at budget-conscious photographers. Called the Induro Adventure Series, each model comes as a complete kit, including tripod, head and carrying case. Ease of operation, quality and strength are integrated into a lightweight, compact design. The tripod is made from an advanced combination of magnesium and aluminum alloy and features quick lock legs, a precisely matched interchangeable ball head and a quick release plate. |
Friday, May 23, 2008 Nikon Announces Moving Moments Photo Contest On AshtonsD60.com  NEW YORK (May 23, 2008) - Calling all shutterbugs! Nikon today announced the “Nikon D60 Moving Moments Photo Contest” in conjunction with the D60 D-SLR advertising campaign featuring Ashton Kutcher. Beginning May 23, 2008, consumers can upload an image with an accompanying description to www.ashtonsd60.com for a chance to win the grand prize of a trip for two to Los Angeles to attend The Hollywood Style Awards sponsored by Nikon and a new D60 camera kit to capture all of the action. Sixty first prize winners will also receive a new D60 camera kit allowing them to capture their “moving moments” with incredible ease. |
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 WD Brings Fast Portable Storage To Mac Users On-The-Go  LAKE FOREST, Calif. - May 21, 2008 - Expanding on its popular portable storage offerings, WD® (NYSE: WDC) today introduced its new Mac®-formatted My Passport™ Studio™ Portable Drives. The newest members of the My Passport family are designed for Mac users on-the-go and are equipped with both FireWire® 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces, a clever capacity gauge, and include a soft drawstring carrying bag for protection from scratches and dirt. Available now at select retailers and at WD’s online store (www.shopwd.com), the My Passport Studio portable drives are offered in capacities of 320 GB and 250 GB. |
Friday, May 16, 2008 Canon EOS Rebate Offer Canon U.S.A., Inc., between May 18th and July 19th, 2008, Inc. will be offering an instant rebate offer on select EOS cameras and accessories. Save up to $300 on select products. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com. |
Thursday, May 15, 2008 Tamron Announces AF28-300mm VC Lens Equipped With Built-In AF Motor For Nikon SLR Cameras  May 15, 2008, Commack, NY — Tamron USA, Inc. announced release of the AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO, a high power zoom lens compatible with full-size SLR cameras, now features a built-in AF motor for use with Nikon DSLRs (Model A20NII) and featuring Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism. |
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