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Just Posted: Nikon D3100 in-depth review

admin — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:57:14 +0000

Just Posted: Our review of the Nikon D3100. The latest in Nikon’s popular line of entry-level DSLRs addresses the most obvious criticisms aimed at its predecessors – the lack of live view and video modes. There are also a series of tweaks and upgrades, including a 14Mp sensor, aimed at keeping the camera near the top of the sales charts. However, this beginner-friendly offering faces more competition than ever from the burgeoning mirrorless camera sector, so how does the little Nikon stack up?

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Fujifilm releases firmware update for FinePix Real 3D W3

admin — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:53:39 +0000

Fujifilm has released a firmware update for its FinePix Real 3D W3 twin-sensor 3D compact camera. Version 1.10 adds an Economy mode under then HD video recording menu that is optimized for long continuous recording of 3D HD movies. The firmware is available for immediate download from the company’s website.

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Just Posted: Pentax K-5 in-depth review

admin — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 08:54:21 +0000

Just Posted: Our review of the K-5, Pentax’s new semi-pro DSLR. The design and control layout of the K-5 are identical to those of the K-7, released last year, but the K-5 comes with a new 16.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, faster continuous shooting and a very high maximum sensitivity of ISO 51200 (the highest in an APS-C camera so far). It also boasts a revamped AF system and a host of other, more minor improvements. Is this Pentax’s best DSLR to date? Read our full review to find out.

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Canon updates firmware for EOS 60D

admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:56:05 +0000

Canon has released a firmware update for its EOS 60D mid-level DSLR. Firmware v1.0.8 fixes the phenomenon where some captured images tend to overexpose when using the camera’s built-in flash or an external Speedlite in combination with specific lenses. The firmware is available for immediate download from the company’s website.

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Fujifilm reveals more details of X100 large-sensor compact

admin — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:53:27 +0000

Fujifilm has released more details regarding its Finepix X100 large-sensor compact camera. The company is revealing more information about the camera’s behavior via a special website. The latest update includes information about the autofocus modes and the dedicated Raw button (which engages Raw+JPEG when shooting JPEG or starts in-camera Raw conversion when in playback mode). Announced at Photokina 2010, the camera is scheduled for release early next year.

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Apple releases Aperture v3.1.1

admin — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:54:07 +0000

Apple has released an updated version of its Aperture raw-conversion and photo management software. Version 3.1.1 addresses a number of bugs, fixes compatibility issues with the company’s recently released i’Life ’11 suite and improves overall stability of the software. The update is available for immediate download from Apple’s website.

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Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD with Piezo Drive AF

admin — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:53:47 +0000

Tamron has announced the 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD superzoom lens, the first to incorporate the company’s Piezo Drive (PZD) technology that promises faster and quieter autofocus. A completely revised, smaller and lighter version of the popular AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro, it offers an enhanced Vibration Control (VC) image stabilization system, uses a new optical formula with fewer lens elements and takes 62mm filters. The lens will be available in Canon and Nikon mounts from December 20 followed by a Sony version next year.

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Adobe releases Lightroom 3.3, ACR 6.3 & Lens Profile Downloader

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:53:43 +0000

Adobe has released Photoshop Lightroom 3.3, Camera Raw 6.3 and DNG Converter 6.3. These are final versions of updates that were originally posted as ‘release candidates’ on the Adobe Labs site, and are now available for immediate download. The latest versions provide final RAW support for fifteen recent cameras, including the Canon S95 and G12, Nikon D7000 and D3100, Pentax K-5 and K-r, Olympus E-5, and Panasonic GH2, alongside profiles for over 60 new Nikon, Canon, Pentax and Sigma lenses. Also available on the Adobe Labs site is the brand-new Lens Profile Downloader 1.0, which allows users to download, rate and provide feedback on user-generated profiles

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Nikon preparing firmware for D7000

admin — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:54:47 +0000

Nikon has announced it is working on a firmware upgrade in response to concerns raised about video from the D7000. The statement confirms the occasional occurrence of bright spots while recording videos as reported by some owners. The firmware will aim to reduce this occurrence. The company says these spots may be noticeable especially when recording movies of dark scenes or subjects and ‘do not indicate a problem with practical use’.

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Just Posted: Pentax 645D sample images

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 08:54:33 +0000

Just Posted: Comparison samples from the Pentax 645D. We’ve had Pentax’s long-awaited 40 megapixel medium format DSLR in the office for a couple of days and have used it to shoot our standard test scene. The $10,000 camera is the highest resolution camera ever to be pointed at our test subjects and its huge 44x33mm sensor has certainly done an impressive job. As well as providing a range of image settings for the studio scene, we’ve also prepared a small gallery of sample images. All the images and their raw files (DNG format for the ‘real-world’ samples) are available for download.

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