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This update contains the Adobe DNG 4.5 Converter.

Adobe DNG Converter

The Adobe DNG Converter, a free utility that converts files from more than 190 cameras to DNG, enables you to easily convert camera-specific raw files to a more universal DNG raw file. Visit the Camera Raw page for a complete list of supported cameras.
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New version features Adobe Lightroom support, YouTube export and teleprompter

Munich, Germany—July 26th, 2008. Boinx Software introduced today FotoMagico 2.5, its award-winning photo presentation tool for professional photographers. Recently honored with the Apple Design Award (ADA) 2008 - “Best Mac OS X Leopard Graphics and Media Application Runner-up”, the new 2.5 version of FotoMagico now features support for Adobe Lightroom libraries, a teleprompter that shows notes for every slide on a presenter´s display and a new export option for uploading slideshow videos directly to YouTube.
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Product Name: AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 DiII VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO (Model B003) - for Canon, Nikon with Built-In Motor

July 30, 2008, Saitama City, Japan - Tamron Co., Ltd., under the leadership of Mr. Morio Ono, President, has announced the development of a unique ultra high power zoom lens-the Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO (Model B003), the first digital SLR lens in the world that delivers a remarkable zoom ratio of 15X (28-419mm equivalent) and is equipped with a highly effective Vibration Compensation (VC) mechanism. Designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C sized image sensors, the new lens delivers outstanding image quality over its entire zoom range and its exclusive VC anti-shake system facilitates sharp handheld photography even at the longest telephoto settings. (more…)

KODAK CCD Image Sensors help Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter reach new milestones in Mars exploration

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 29 — As the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) approaches the three-year anniversary of its launch, imaging technology from Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) continues to enable the orbiter to explore the red planet as never before. Using images captured by KODAK CCD Image Sensors, the orbiter will soon fulfill one of its primary mission objectives – the collection of a full Martian year of weather data for the planet – and has already mapped over one-third of the planet’s entire surface.
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DxO Labs releases new DxO Modules
9 new DxO Lens Modules for the following DSLRs are made available:
1. Canon EOS 1D Mark III, EOS 1Ds Mark III, EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/400D
2. Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
3. Nikon D300
4. Pentax K20D

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Major Software Upgrade Further Simplifies Photography Workflows

SAN JOSE, Calif. — July 29, 2008 — Adobe Systems Incorporated 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, Lightroom 2 also provides improved memory performance for dealing with large scale images.
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HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the new PENTAX Optio M60, a standard-class compact digital camera that is also lightweight and equipped with advanced basic functions. The Optio M60 can be used widely by many different kinds of people in a variety of scenes, and is equipped with the latest scene mode recognition function that allows for even more easy and convenient photography of high-quality images.
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Futuresource Consulting predicts digital photo frames will be in 29 per cent of UK homes by 2011.

The research firm carried out a consumer survey across France, Germany, Russia and the UK to better understand consumers and digital photo frames. Research was carried out online among 3,500 respondents.

“The digital photo frame is a popular gift item and this is helping to fuel sales,” says Simon Bryant, principal consultant, Futuresource. “In 2007, the Western European DPF market exploded, reaching 3.8 million units. That’s up from just 0.6 million the year before, with Western Europe representing approximately 30 per cent of global volumes.
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LONDON, United Kingdom – 24 July 2008 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd and Symbian Limited announced the Samsung INNOV8, (model : i8510, pronounced [in-uh-veyt]). This ultimate entertainment mobile phone is equipped with high-end features and multimedia including an 8 megapixel camera, internet browsing and ergonomics. This is Samsung’s eighth mobile phone based on Symbian OS™, the global market-leading open mobile operating system for mobile phones.

INNOV8 is based on Symbian OS v9.3, bringing the highest level of power efficiency, platform security and phone performance. It includes demand paging, an OS component which enables shorter start-up times for applications and advanced memory management resulting in more responsive applications and phone features. This ensures INNOV8 works as quickly as mid-range phones only with better quality features suitable for consumers who want more from their handset.

INNOV8 brings users a ‘cinema in your pocket’ experience through access to a rich suite of applications from the S60 applications library, they can watch videos, including DivX files, view pictures and play two exclusively free embedded 3D games on the 2.8” LCD display. With HSDPA connectivity at 7.2Mbps and seamless connection through Wi-Fi, Samsung INNOV8’s optical mouse and easy navigation enables users’ quick internet browsing, alongside GPS and geo-tagging.
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Just released from Apex Web Media, a new Photoshop training video which complements the extensive range already available. Learn how to take professional digital images and carry out color corrections, add effects, and output your digital photographs to an exceptionally high standard. These Training videos show the digital photographer everything he needs to know about working in the digital arena.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) July 27, 2008 — Apex Web Media’s latest Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers Training DVD covers both the photographic techniques required to take great digital photographs and the steps that the you can use inside Photoshop to turn a good image into a digital masterpiece.
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