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February 24, 2009
The Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 11.0.1 update addresses a number of issues discovered after Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop CS4 Extended (11.0) software were released.The most significant fixes in the Photoshop CS4 11.0.1 update include the following:

• A number of issues that could cause slow performance have been addressed.
• Pen barrel rotation with Wacom tablets now works correctly.
• Photoshop now correctly recognizes 3D textures edited by a plug-in.
• The quality of the results of Auto-Blend Layers (Stack Images) has been improved.
• A problem that could result in a crash when pasting formatted text has been fixed.
• A crash that could result from a corrupt font no longer occurs.

http://www.adobe.com/downloads/updates/

Press Release:

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM lens.

This autofocus fisheye lens is designed for use with digital SLR cameras equipped with APS-C size image sensors. The Nikon version produces a diagonal angle of view of 180° 154°for Sigma, 167°for Canon. The diagonal field of view of this fisheye lens produces striking images with exaggerated perspective and distortion. The minimum focusing distance of 13.5cm/5.3inch, and maximum magnification 1:3.3 allows subjects to be as close as 1.8cm/0.7inch from the lens’ front element. This close focusing capability allows close-up photography and also it is possible to make use of large depth of field that covers wide range of subjects. The Integral hood blocks out extraneous light and the Super Multi-Layer Coating minimizes flare and ghosting, creating superior image quality. The HSM Hyper Sonic Motor ensures fast and quiet autofocusing and allows full-time manual focus override by rotation of the focus ring. This lens is supplied with a gelatin filter holder at the rear, allowing the use of gelatin filters.

Now available for Sony/Minolta digital SLRs, and Pentax digital SLRs. (more…)

Press Release:

Equipment of the Olympus Space Project

Digital SLR camera: Olympus E-3

Four Thirds compliant interchangeable lens unit:
ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm F2.8-3.5
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD

Power Battery Holder: HLD-4

AA Size Battery Holder: AABH-1

Remote Control: RM-1

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Press Release:

Mr. Morio Ono, of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced that the company will launch an ultra wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C size format SP AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] (Model B001) for Canon.

Date of Launch (in Japan): March 3, 2009

Press Release:

GOLDEN, CO. (February 23, 2009)…PENTAX Imaging Company has announced a reduction in the minimum advertised price (MAP) of the award winning PENTAX K20 digital SLR. Effective immediately, the MAP price of the PENTAX K20D body and two K20D lens kit configurations have been reduced by $200.00 USD. The new MAP pricing is as follows:
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Press Release:

Updates for award-winning Photoshop plug-ins include new features, improved effects and added support for Adobe Photoshop CS4, Lightroom 2 and Apple Aperture 2.1

onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of time-saving software solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced the immediate availability of Plug-in Suite 4.5 and FocalPoint 1.1. Plug-In Suite 4.5 is the latest version of onOne Software’s Photoshop® plug-in collection, which combines the recently announced FocalPoint 1.1, Genuine Fractals 6 Professional Edition, PhotoTools 2 Professional Edition and PhotoFrame 4 Professional Edition in addition to Mask Pro 4 and PhotoTune 2.2.

“Plug-In Suite 4.5 represents a significant upgrade for our users as four of the six products have been recently updated,” said Craig Keudell, president of onOne Software. “Despite the large amount of new content, Plug-In Suite 4.5 is a free upgrade for registered Plug-In Suite 4 owners, a testament to onOne�s dedication to providing value for its customers.”
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Press Release:

Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) today announced the launch of the FL-BK04 Flash Bracket and FL-BKM03 Twin Flash Bracket. These new accessories for the Olympus E-System digital SLR cameras are scheduled to be released in April, 2009. (more…)

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Olympus introduces the world’s smallest, lightest digital SLR “E-620″ with built-in image stabilization

24th February 2009

Press Release:

Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce the latest addition to Olympus’s consumer class of Four Thirds System-compliant E-System digital SLR cameras. The new E-620, scheduled for release on March XX, 2009, is the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens type digital SLR to incorporate an image stabilization mechanism. (more…)

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New LEICA SF 58

23rd February 2009

From Leica:

The LEICA SF 58 is a powerful and versatile flash unit that is perfectly adapted to the Leica M, R and S systems. Whether you employ its sensitive control options to carefully lighten up a subject, its innovative reflector technology to diversify the lighting and capture movement, or its full capacity to turn the dead of night into living day, is up to you and your creative incentives. Thanks to ample power reserves, extreme speed, comprehensive features and simple handling, the LEICA SF 58 is cut out for any challenge - and, thanks to its integrated USB port, the firmware always remains up to date.

Beyond darkness

When you realise that a flash unit can do more than just help you take pictures in the dark, you will discover in the LEICA SF 58 a creative light with vast potential - enabling you to achieve anything from subtle fill-in and indirect flash light using the tilt reflector, to decoupled flash operation in slave mode. It is designed specifically for the Leica system camera and, as such, enables you to concentrate fully on the subject whilst leaving the exposure up to the camera. (more…)

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SONY ADDS INTELLIGENT AUTO TECHNOLOGY TO CYBER-SHOT CAMERAS FOR PICTURE-PERFECT SHOTS

20th February 2009

Press Release:

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2009 – Sony today announced five new Cyber-shot® cameras (models DSC-T900, DSC-T90, DSC-W290, DSC-W230 and DSC-H20) that make it easier to take the best pictures without changing settings.

The intelligent auto mode, available on the T900, T90, W290 and H20 models helps “think” for you and detect scene conditions then adjust settings, especially in difficult lighting scenarios.

“This camera provides a seamless experience,” said Karim Noblecilla, senior product marketing manager in Sony Electronics’ Digital Imaging Division. “You can go from a walk in the park to taking pictures of a flower and then back to beautiful landscapes or indoor birthday parties, and the camera will know what to do to get the best shot.”
Additionally, intelligent auto mode enhances pictures of faces to capture natural skin tones, identifies when your subject has closed eyes, and helps reduce blur without damaging image quality.
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