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Photography News
Submitted by Steve on Fri, 12/07/2007 - 16:16.
Latest news from the world of photography
Adobe RAWs again
Adobe has released Camera Raw 4.4.1 and Lightroom 1.4.1, having corrected the faults with the previously withdrawn updates. The revised updates, as well as fixing a selection of bugs, bring support for the latest DSLRs from Canon, Sony, Pentax and Nikon, along with the FujiFilm S100fs and Olympus SP-570 UZ.
Read more [Digital Photography Review]
Adobe signals delay to Photoshop Express
Adobe has delayed an update that will add support for Flickr users to its Photoshop Express online image editing and storage service. The service, currently at the Beta stage, allows images to be stored or pulled from the users' other websites and edited without over-writing the original. The latest update, which also adds a 'Save As...' feature and the ability to embed slideshows in other websites, has been postponed to allow bugs found late in the development process to be fixed.
Read more [Digital Photography Review]
FujiFilm firmware puts F100fd in the pink
FujiFilm has released a firmware update for its F100fd compact camera. The update is a response the 'pink banding' issue that has been the subject of heated discussion on the FujiFilm Talk forum. FujiFilm says the modification will "reduce" the pinkish colored banding reported by some users.
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Pixel Density: when Moore is less
We've added some new information to our product database to make it easier to understand the characteristics of camera sensors. The idea of megapixels is generally well understood but, mainly because of the way they've historically been presented, sensor sizes aren't. We feel that relating these two pieces of information gives a clearer understanding of how they interact. To achieve this, we've added the new field: "Pixel Density" to our database, to help when comparing cameras. We think you'll find it useful.
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D3 and D300 get firmware fixes
In addition to the announcement of the D700, Nikon has revised the firmware of the D3 and D300. The latest D3 firmware adds new function button customization options though not the ones featured on the D700. In addition to these and a virtual horizon in live view mode, Nikon has also addressed the problem that some users experienced in which the battery indicator would incorrectly register an empty battery. This problem, which has come to be known as 'Dead Battery Syndrome,' has also been addressed in new firmware for the D300.
Read more [Digital Photography Review]
Nikon D700 plus hands-on preview
Perhaps the worst kept secret of any recent announcement Nikon has now officially revealed the compact, professional, twelve megapixel, full-frame (FX format) Nikon D700. From the outside the D700 is virtually identical to the D300, albeit for its larger 'full frame' viewfinder, internally it's almost identical to the D3, except for a slightly slower shutter (five frames per second up to eight frames per second with the MB-D10 battery grip). By comparison it also includes several function improvements over the D3 including Image Sensor cleaning ('sensor shake'), more flexible 'hard button' programming, virtual horizon in Live View and different DX mode indication on the focusing screen. The D700 also becomes the first professional Nikon DSLR to sport a built-in flash. As far as competition is concerned the D700 really only faces the Canon EOS 5D (and any replacement that may be in the works). On sale in July for US$2999 or €2599 body only. We've had a D700 for a few days now, just enough time to produce a detailed hands-on preview.
Read more [Digital Photography Review]
Nikon announces Speedlight SB-900 flashgun
Nikon has today announced its new top-of-the-range flashgun - the Speedlight SB-900. The new model features a Multi-step auto zoom covering a 17-200mm zoom range, three illumination patterns (standard, center-weighted and even) and automatically detects if you are using the Nikon FX or DX format. The SB-900 will be available from the 25th of July.
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Nikon PC-E Micro 45 mm and 85 mm lenses
Nikon has confirmed two tilt and shift (also known as perspective correction) lenses we first heard of in January this year. There is the 'normal focal length' PC-E Micro Nikkor 45 mm F2.8D ED and 'medium telephoto' PC-E Micro Nikkor 85 mm F2.8D, both of which provide ±8.5° tilt, ±11.5mm shift and 90° axial (rotation) movement and also have the much touted 'Nano Crystal Coat'. When used on the D3, D300 (and we presume D700) these lenses also provide automatic aperture control as well as manual override using the aperture ring on the lens.
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Nikon D700
Also: Specifications and Prices.
Read more [DP Review: Latest Digital Cameras]
Eyes of a Muse
Pattie Boyd talks about her life as a 1960s icon, her fabled rock-and-roll marriages, and her view from both sides of the camera.
Read more [Photography Newswire]
Getting Rid of Dust Spots
Dust spots are a problem inherent in digital photography with cameras that use interchangeable lenses. If the dust can get in there, sooner or later some of it will end up on your sensor, and when it does, it will end up on your images. Thankfully, Photoshop provides some useful tools to get rid of spots on your images....
Read more [Earthbound Light Photography Tips]
Behind the Lens with Robert Hanashiro
The USA Today staff photographer will hit Beijing in August to cover the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Read more [Photography Newswire]
Just Posted: Pentax K20D review
Just posted: our in-depth review of the Pentax K20D. The K20D is a fully-featured semi-pro DSLR available for the cost of some of the latest, upper-entry-level digital cameras. It adds a handful of features and tweaks to the highly-respected K10D and attempts to address some of its shortcomings whilst also incorporating a colossal 14.6 million photosites on a sensor co-developed with Samsung. Is this enough, given the quality of some of the competitors?
Read more [Digital Photography Review]
Ricoh Caplio GX-200
Ricoh has today announced the GX200 digital compact camera. The new model is replacing the GX100 and inherits the old model's 24 to 72 mm (equiv.) lens, manual controls and a removable (optional) tilting electronic viewfinder. Resolution has been increased to 12 megapixels, the screen now measures 2.7 inches and the camera is controlled by the latest version of Ricoh's imaging processor - the Smooth Imaging Engine III. The GX200 will be available in the UK from the beginning of July.
Read more [Digital Photography Review]
AA Battery Test
With dozens of off-the-shelf options, we tell you how to get the most clicks for your coin while staying green at the same time.
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Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1
Camera Test: The facts are in... Amazing!
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Just posted! Olympus 25mm F2.8 Pancake lens review
Just posted! Our new lens review of Olympus's dinky little Zuiko Digital 25mm F2.8 Pancake. As an accompaniment to our E-420 review (and a welcome change from yet another 70-200mm F2.8), we examine the credentials of the only fixed focal length lens currently bundled as a kit with a DSLR. It's certainly an attractively tiny package in combination with the E-420, but is it actually any good?
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Just Posted: Olympus E-420 review
Just Posted: Our review of the Olympus E-420. The E-420 was launched exactly one year after its predecessor, the E-410, and comes with only a relatively small number of modifications such a larger screen, contrast detect autofocus in live view and the Auto Gradation feature that we've first seen on the E3. It's the smallest SLR on the market but can it compete with the larger and more expensive models from the competition? Find out after the link...
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Photographic Bootcamp
The Department of Defense's annual photo workshop draws top instructors from the civilian world.
Read more [Photography Newswire]
Not Your Typical Concert Shots
A Q&A with photographer James Mollison about his new collection of concert portraits.
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A Conversation with Stacy Pearsall
The first woman to win Military Photographer of the Year twice talks about the military's top-notch photographic training.
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Behind the Lens with Stacy Pearsall
The first woman to win Military Photographer of the Year twice talks about the military's top-notch photographic training.
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Nikon's Mysterious r00 Error and Other "r" Numbers
Modern digital cameras are complicated pieces of equipment. New users in particular can have a hard time making sense out the various messages their camera's LCD panels and viewfinder convey. If you're a Nikon shooter, you've probably noticed the mysterious "r00" other "r" numbers when you press down on the shutter release. Here's the scoop on what they mean....
Read more [Earthbound Light Photography Tips]
Sony announces HVL-F58AM flagship flash unit
Sony has announced the new HVL-F58AM flagship flash unit. The new model replaces the former HVL-F56AM model, and features a new Quick Shift Bounce system. The flash head can pivot 90 degrees left and right on a horizontal axis in addition to the conventional up and down. It offers a higher degree of flexibility for external lighting control and is compatible will all existing models as well as Sony's upcoming flagship camera that will be unveiled later this year.
Read more [Digital Photography Review]
Just Posted: Pentax K20D Preview
Having recently been provided with updated firmware, we have been able to restart our postponed Pentax K20D review. To tide you over while we're tinkering away in the studio, here's a full preview of Pentax's flagship DSLR. So what does the K20D offer, beyond that 14.6 megapixel Pentax/Samsung sensor?
Read more [Digital Photography Review]
Just posted! Tamron 70-200mm F2.8 Macro lens review
Just posted! Our new lens review of Tamron's latest baby, the SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro. In the third of our epic four-part series of telezoom reviews, we take a look through the viewfinder using a lens said to inherit its 'product concept' from Tamron's highly regarded 28-75mm F2.8. So does this young pretender really inherit the same compelling mixture of fine optics at a bargain price, and provide a challenge to the camera manufacturers' own fast telephoto zooms?
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Pentax K20D firmware prevents pixel problem
Pentax has just released updated firmware for its K20D DSLR. The update, which takes the camera to version 1.01, addresses the problem characterized on the DPReview forums in which 'hot' pixels could appear when the 2-second self times was used.
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Copyright is More than Just a Symbol
As mentioned last week, in much of the world, photographs are copyrighted the moment you take them. You do not give away any of your rights by not plastering a copyright symbol all over them. It can be a good idea to include a copyright notice when publishing them though, even if only on your own website so that others will know that you are aware of your rights. Registering with the Copyright Office can also be a good idea a better one than most photographers realize in fact. While your photographs are copyrighted even without registering them, doing so affords you a much greater degree of protection should you end up needing it....
Read more [Earthbound Light Photography Tips]
E3's whiter than white following firmware fix
Olympus has issued updated firmware for its flagship DSLR, the E3. The latest firmware, V1.2, makes an update to improve the consistency of the camera's auto white balance. As usual, owners can download this latest update through Olympus's Master or Studio software.
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Just posted: Early Canon EOS 1000D sample images
Just posted: Early samples gallery from the new Canon EOS 1000D / Digital Rebel XS. Canon's new entry-level DSLR has generated a lot of interest, racing to the top of our most-clicked-on cameras list, so we've gone out and shot a samples gallery to give you some idea of what to expect. We must stress, however, that these are beta-standard images from a pre-production camera.
Read more [Digital Photography Review]
Nikon Capture NX 2
The coolest new features of the groundbreaking software.
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Just posted: Canon EOS 1000D / Rebel XS Preview
Canon has today announced its participation in the scrum at the lower end of the DSLR league table, with the launch of the EOS 1000D (Rebel XS). Has its latest player got the ability to tackle the opposition or is it condemned to being a runner-up? We've given a pre-production sample a try-out to see how it shapes up. Just Posted: Our full preview of the EOS 1000D.
Read more [Digital Photography Review]
Canon announces Speedlite 430EX II flash
Canon has today announced an update to its mid-range Speedlite 430 EX flash - the Speedlite 430EX II. The new model offers 20% shorter recycle times, a silent recycle process to minimize distraction and a new quick release and locking mechanism amongst other new features. When attached to an EOS camera the Speedlite 430EX II detects the sensor size and adjusts its angle of coverage accordingly.
Read more [Digital Photography Review]
Canon launches EOS 1000D / Rebel XS
Canon has announced the EOS 1000D, a new entry-level DSLR that slots into the model lineup beneath the 450D. The 10 megapixel digital camera, known as the Digital Rebel XS in the US, takes many of the new features of its big brother and presents them in a lighter, less expensive format that Canon hopes will re-shape the market in the same way as the first Rebel (300D) did. No word yet from Canon US about their intentions.
Read more [Digital Photography Review]
Canon EOS 1000D / Digital Rebel XS
Also: Specifications and Prices.
Read more [DP Review: Latest Digital Cameras]
The Copyright Symbol
One of the more frequent questions that comes up among photographers getting used to the world of digital isn't really a photography question at all. Rather, it deals with how to create that darned circle-with-a-C-in-it symbol used to designate copyright....
Read more [Earthbound Light Photography Tips]
Just Posted: Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 review
Just Posted: Our review of the Sony Alpha 350. The A350 shows a much greater Sony influence than its Konica-Minolta-based predecessor, the A100. Its radical live view system uses a secondary sensor to provide a real-time preview image without slowing down the shooting process, promising the speed and quality of a DSLR with the familiar behavior of a compact. So what's the biggest of the baby Alphas like to use and can it live up to that promise?
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smc PENTAX-DA 17-70mm F4 AL[IF] SDM
Pentax has launched a consumer-level standard zoom lens for its range of digital SLRs: the slightly unwieldily named smc PENTAX-DA 17-70mmF4AL[IF] SDM. The lens offers the useful equivalent zoom range of 26-107mm combined with a maximum aperture of F4.0 and Pentax' SDM system which uses a supersonic motor for focusing. The latter is only compatible with Pentax' latest DSLR offerings - the K20D, K200D, K100D Super and K10D. On all other bodies focus mode will default to manual focus.
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National Geographic Photographer Brings Her Kids to Work
Annie Griffiths Belt's latest book highlights her dedication to both her family and her photography.
Read more [Photography Newswire]
A Page of Their Own
A new online forum provides a space for women photographers.
Read more [Photography Newswire]
Color Balance Adjustment with Curves
So now that we've covered how to adjust color balance in Photoshop both with the appropriately named Color Balance tool and with Levels, it's time to spend one final week on the subject. In case you hadn't already guessed, you can also correct for color casts with Curves, and it is this that is the subject of this article....
Read more [Earthbound Light Photography Tips]
Warning of planned site disruption
Tomorrow we will be transitioning the entire site to a completely new rack of equipment at our new hosting provider. This process will begin at 9 AM GMT (31st May 2008) and will mean some disruption, primarily in the form of forums downtime (which may be up two hours). Once the switchover is complete it will take some time for the DNS changes to fully propogate and so you may for a short time be redirect to the new servers by URLs with the word 'new' in them, once all downstream DNS caches pick up the changes these URLs will begin to clear. Any issues with the site after the end of the switchover (about 12 PM GMT) should be reported using the Feedback page. Updated: maintenance complete.
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dpreview.com is hiring: Camera reviewer
Think you've got what it takes to be a dpreview reviewer? Are you passionate about the techniques and technology surrounding digital photography? Do you want the dubious pleasure of working alongside the rest of the dpreview team on what is arguably the most exciting photography website in the world? We're looking for someone who knows cameras inside out and wants to put them to the ultimate test - then write about it. We expect you to have a solid photographic knowledge as well as experience using our chosen authoring tools (see inside). This position will be at our office in London (UK).
Read more [Digital Photography Review]
dpreview.com is hiring: web development engineer
Do you code in your sleep? Do you count in binary? (not an essential requirement). Do you also share a passion for photography? Do you want the dubious pleasure of working alongside the rest of the dpreview team on what is arguably the most exciting photography website in the world? We're looking for two web development engineers with a solid grounding in Visual Studio, ASP.NET 2.0, Javascript and SQL Server 2000 / 2005. These positions will be at our office in London (UK).
Read more [Digital Photography Review]
Behind the Lens with Steve Winter
The conservation photographer shares the logistics and creative outcome of a <i>National Geographic</i> assignment, including 36 bags of gear, a staff of eight, and 150,000 images.
Read more [Photography Newswire]
