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Nokia's Lumia 925 smartphone focuses on camera performance

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:07:25 +0000

Nokia's latest Lumia 925 smartphone, formed from lightweight metal instead of plastic, is aimed squarely at photographers thanks to an improved Carl-Zeiss branded lens and a set of remarkably clever image processing functions bundled in what Nokia calls its Smart Camera. If the impressive low light performance we witnessed with the 925 is anything to go by, it looks like we should take the Lumia 925 very seriously.

Nikon 1 32mm f/1.2 ultra-bright portrait lens announced

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:14:35 +0000

Nikon has given its Nikon 1 compact system cameras a big dose of credibility with today's announcement of a new 32mm portrait lens, which is equivalent to 86.4mm in full frame currency. What's really impressive is that this lens has an open aperture of f/1.2, making it the fastest (brightest) compact system camera lens on the market.

Canon announces new category of super-telephoto lenses

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:29:53 +0000

The EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x features a flexible 200-400mm focal range with a fixed f/4 aperture, 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer and for the first time in a commercially available lens, a built-in 1.4x extender.

Canon develops new Picture Style for EOS DSLRs

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:24:27 +0000

Created following direct feedback from video enthusiasts, the new Picture Style, called Video Camera X�series-look, enables users to capture EOS Movie footage with lower contrast levels, allowing for easier colour grading during post production processes.

Think Tank Photo bags go mirrorless

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:28:18 +0000

Camera bag specialists, Think Tank Photo, have produced a new range of bags aimed at users of smaller mirrorless or compact system cameras, called the Mirrorless Mover Collection.

Olympus announces the new Pen E-P5

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:00:00 +0000

Olympus' PEN F homage is an instant collector's item

Olympus Pen E-P5 hands-on preview

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:00:00 +0000

The successor to Olympus Pen E-P3 is the new E-P5 and it's not just a new Pen, it's arguably the new Olympus Micro Four Thirds flagship, combining more gorgeous retro styling blended with cutting-edge features like wifi connectivity and a fastest in class shutter.

AKVIS Refocus 3.5 Becomes Faster

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:06:29 +0000

AKVIS announces the release of AKVIS Refocus v.3.5 for Windows and Mac OS X. The software improves sharpness of out of focus images and adds lens blur effects to your photos. In version 3.5 image processing speed has been increased.

X-Rite Announces Four Free May Webinars

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:02:59 +0000

Online educational tutorials provide photographers with basic information, insights, and tips to achieve color control, consistency and creativity in their digital imaging and video workflow

Adobe reveals new Creative Cloud version of Photoshop

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:40:59 +0000

At Adobe MAX, The Creativity Conference, Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe� Photoshop� CC as part of a major update to Adobe Creative Cloud� (see separate press releases). Photoshop CC pushes the boundaries of possibility, offering a powerful new creative process, legendary imaging magic, and greater creative freedom with new tools and workflows. Adobe Photoshop CC will be available, exclusively to Creative Cloud members, in June.

Adobe accelerating shift to Creative Cloud services

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:30:26 +0000

At Adobe MAX, The Creativity Conference, Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) today accelerated its shift to the cloud with a major update to Adobe� Creative Cloud�, the company�s flagship offering for creatives.

Adobe unveils future based on Creative Cloud subscription applications

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:17:02 +0000

At Adobe MAX, The Creativity Conference, Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced a significant update to Adobe� Creative Cloud�, the company�s flagship offering for creatives. Available in June and packed with new features, Creative Cloud reimagines the creative process through a stunning set of "CC" desktop applications and sophisticated cross-device collaboration and publishing capabilities.

DxO ViewPoint 1.2 released

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:37:09 +0000

Now with better workflow functionality, DxO Labs has announced version 1.2 of its powerful perspective distortion correction tool, ViewPoint, which can be used as a stand-alone program or as a Photoshop or Lightroom plugin.

Canon's summer cashback

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:32:27 +0000

Claim up to �55 cashback on a range of selected products across Digital SLR and lenses, compact cameras, inkjet printers and camcorders.

Samsung announces the NX2000

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:17:41 +0000

Samsung expands award winning NX range with addition of the NX2000