From XDepth:

XDepth 48 technology allows standard Jpeg images to reach a maximum of 16 bit for each RGB component. XDepth 48 employs the same image reconstruction algorithm offered with XDepth Raw, thus avoiding common Jpeg and Jpeg2000 artifacts. On the XDepth 48 mini-site you can learn more about our 48 bit/pixel jpeg-compatible image compression technology.

From Nikon:

Changes in Windows version
1) Image white balance adjustment now supports images captured with the D300, firmware Ver. 1.10, at white balance settings of Auto or Flash when optional Speedlights, such as the SB-900, with color filters attached are used.
2) Image Dust Off reference photos acquired with the D3 and D300 are now applied more effectively.

Changes in Macintosh version
1) Support for Mac OS X (Leopard) version 10.5.4 has been added.
2) Image white balance adjustment now supports images captured with the D300, firmware Ver. 1.10, at white balance settings of Auto or Flash when optional Speedlights, such as the SB-900, with colour filters attached are used.
3) Image Dust Off reference photos acquired with the D3 and D300 are now applied more effectively.

Capture NX 1.3.5 Updater - Windows

Capture NX 1.3.5 Updater - Macintosh

Notice from Sigma:

Sigma’s EF-530 DG SUPER EO-ETTL II, EF-530 DG ST EO-ETTL II, EM-140 DG EO-ETTL II, EF-500 DG SUPER EO-ETTL II and EF-500 DG ST EO-ETTL II do not operate roperly with Canon EOS 50D D-SLR camera. To overcome this, we will start supplying a free-upgrade service to our customers today.
Please notice that this problem occurs with the EOS 50D D-SLR camera only.

We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused to our customers.

Upgrade will be required to overcome the following problems

1) The Autozoom function does not work properly.
2) Exposure is not correct.

More information

From Panasonic:

Olympus, Panasonic, and Sigma have joined forces to launch an online firmware update service

Olympus Imaging Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, and Sigma Corporation have joined forces to launch an online firmware update service that will enable users to easily update the firmware in interchangeable DSLR lenses compliant with the Four Thirds System Standard, even when the camera and lens are not made by the same manufacturer. This new joint service is the first of its kind in the industry. (more…)

Press Release:

Rochester, N.Y., October 29, 2008 - Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) continues to drive the latest advances in applied imaging applications with the launch of two new CCD Image Sensors targeted to machine vision and other industrial imaging markets.
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From Nikon:

About this firmware update
This service provides software for upgrading D300 firmware to v1.10. When performing this firmware upgrade, be sure to upgrade both A and B firmware. Be aware that operation of your D300 is not guaranteed if either A or B firmware is upgraded while the other firmware is not upgraded.

Nikon D300 Firmware Update 1.10 (Windows)
Nikon D300 Firmware Update 1.10 (Mac)

This firmware update (Version 1.0.3) incorporates the following fixes.

1) Corrects a phenomenon in which an image becomes overexposed when C.Fn.II-3 Highlight tone priority is set to “1″ together with other camera settings. (This correction has already been incorporated in the Version 1.0.2 and later firmware.

2) Corrects a rare phenomenon in which “busy” blinks on the camera’s display panel and the shutter cannot be released due to the timing of battery installation.

3) Corrects a rare phenomenon in which “Err 99″ appears on the camera’s display panel and LCD monitor and the shutter cannot be released due to the timing of pressing the shutter button.

Firmware Version 1.0.3 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.2. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.0.3, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

EOS 50D Firmware Update Version 1.0.3

Press Release:

Lomond company always watches quality of production and tries to correspond to all tendencies in the field of jet papers.

Universality of out put papers is one of the basic principles of Lomond company’s policy. To correspond to the foregoing principles as much as possible, Lomond company is going to renew all Lomond glossy Inject Photo paper with density from 120 to 240 gram per square metre, since September till the end of this year.
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Press Release:

NEW YORK (PhotoPlus Expo #1018), Oct. 23, 2008 – Sony today unveiled its professional photographer program at the PhotoPlus Expo tradeshow.

Based on synergies between their unique styles of photography and Sony’s line of α (alpha) cameras, Sony hand-selected five professional photographers to be included in its first-ever professional photographe program. These pro-photographers—Andy Katz, David McLain, Christina Mittermeier, Brian Smith and Matthew Jordan Smith—have recently been using the alpha (model DSLR-A900) camera and an assorment of lenses.
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Press Release:

NEW YORK (PDN PhotoPlus Expo #1018), Oct. 22, 2008 –Sony Electronics today added two new models to its family of S-Frame digital photo frames—including the company’s first 10-inch model here at the PhotoPlus Expo trade show.
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