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30MB/s Read & Write Speeds and 32GB Storage Capacity Help Photography and Video Enthusiasts Do More With Their DSLRs

PMA, Sydney, June 25, 2009 – SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, today introduced the fastest 32-gigabyte (GB)1 SDHC™ card on the market.The 32GB SanDisk Extreme® SDHC™ card at up to 30 megabytes per second (MB/s)2 read and write speeds combines industry-leading performance with massive storage capacity, helping digital photography enthusiasts utilize the advanced features of today’s DSLR cameras.
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HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX Optio W80 digital compact camera. In addition to its outstanding waterproof, dustproof and coldproof capabilities — which allow for up to two hours of continuous underwater photography at a depth down to five meters — the new Optio W80 offers outstanding shockproof performance to withstand a fall from a height of one meter.

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The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® 2.4 update includes these enhancements:

- Additional camera support for several new camera models including the Nikon D5000 and Canon EOS 500D (Digital Rebel T1i)
- Includes several corrections for issues introduced by previous Lightroom 2 releases

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 22 — Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today announced the European launch of an innovative digital picture frame that provides new ways to enjoy and share digital images. The new KODAK EasyShare S730 Digital Picture Frame features a built-in rechargeable battery that enables consumers to bring it from shelf or table into the hands of family and friends for more intimate sharing of moments and memories. The frame also boasts a new Picture Finder feature, enabling users to easily and quickly bring to life images and videos from special moments in time.

“The new S730 Digital Picture Frame offers exciting new ways to interact with your picture collection,” says Phil Scott, Worldwide Director of Marketing, Digital Capture and Devices and Vice President, Consumer Digital Group. “Kodak digital picture frames have long led the way in enabling consumers to enjoy and show off their pictures and videos without being tied to their computers. The battery-power of the S730 goes further, allowing users to ‘unplug and share,’ putting the frame in people’s hands so everyone can enjoy treasured picture collections and browse through pictures as they would with a photo album. It’s a wonderful way to get your pictures back into your life.”
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A new firmware is released for Panasonic LUMIX G Micro System cameras and a lens. The firmware Version 1.1 for DMC-GH1 allows faster burst shooting and improves control of shutter speed and stability of AF in movie recording. It also enhances performance and compatibility of the camera in other points. The firmware Version 1.3 for DMC-G1 improves the compatibility of Micro Four Thirds lens. Firmware Version 1.1 for DMC-GH1 and Version 1.3 for DMC-G1 also include an update to the battery technology, so the camera can identify genuine Panasonic batteries. For the protection of our customers Panasonic developed this technology after it was discovered that some 3rd party batteries do not meet Panasonic rigid safety standards and could lead to an accident causing damage to your camera or personal injury.

The firmware Version 1.1 for LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm / F4.0-5.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-VS014140) improves O.I.S. in movie recording mode and compatibility of Micro Four Thirds camera.

Panasonic invites all users of DMC-GH1, G1 and LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm / F4.0-5.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.(H-VS014140) to apply the updated firmware. The new firmware and detailed information will be available worldwide at http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/, at GMT 6:00 on the 24th of June, 2009.

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Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that firmware Ver.1.02 for the DP2 is now available for download.

SIGMA DP2 firmware [Ver.1.02]

Benefits of the firmware update
The accuracy of the Auto Focus has been improved.
The magnification display function can be selected by just pressing the OK button when in Manual Focus mode.

DP2 firmware Ver.1.02 is available for download at the following site.
http://www.sigma-dp.com/DP2/firmware.html

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A new firmware is released for Panasonic LUMIX G Micro System cameras and a lens. The firmware Version 1.1 for DMC-GH1 allows faster burst shooting and improves control of shutter speed and stability of AF in movie recording. It also enhances performance and compatibility of the camera in other points. The firmware Version 1.3 for DMC-G1 improves the compatibility of Micro Four Thirds lens. The firmware Version 1.1 for LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm / F4.0-5.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-VS014140) improves O.I.S. in movie recording mode and compatibility of Micro Four Thirds camera.

Panasonic invites all users of DMC-GH1, G1 and LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm / F4.0-5.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.(H-VS014140) to apply the updated firmware. The new firmware and detailed information will be available worldwide at; http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ at GMT 6:00 on 22nd of June, 2009.

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Hasselblad has launched an enhanced, easy-access online catalog for its H System lenses and accessories, and V System lenses and accessories.

The new user-friendly Website showcase is divided into four sections: H System Lenses, H System Accessories, V System Lenses, and V System Accessories. Just scroll down for the lenses or accessories that match your equipment and you’ll find product details, pricing information, product images, item numbers, and links to local dealers, as well as quick Web access to the more than 100 accessories and lenses.

Among the wide range of Hasselblad lenses and accessories that are available via the online catalog:

~ H System Lenses, including zooms—such as the new HCD 4-5,6/35-90mm lens—as well as standard and wide-angle lenses, adapters, and converters.

~ H System Accessories, ranging from the new HTS 1.5 tilt and shift adapter, HVD 90x viewfinder (designed exclusively for the H3D), and GI GPS receiver to extension tubes, film magazines, viewfinders, battery grips, and chargers.

~ V System Lenses, such as the Zeiss Distagon fish-eye, wide-angle, and standard lenses.

~ V System Accessories, ranging from focusing screens and Proshade adapters to extension tubes and prism viewfinders.

Check out the new online catalog here

Text by Alice B. Miller

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New York, 19 June, 2009 -The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Olympus Corporation and the Agence France-Presse (AFP) Foundation, launched an Africa-based, eco-themed photo contest today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The contest, titled “Picture This: Caring for the Earth,” aims to profile ordinary people working to reduce the effects of climate change in their countries, cities and communities and is open to anyone residing in Africa.Entries -either single photos or photo essays- must highlight stories that show the people of Africa as stewards of their natural environment. Special attention will be given to photos that take into account the role that women play in protecting their environment. In order to make the contest accessible to all, UNDP along with the AFP Foundation and Olympus is mobilizing all of its social networks, websites and country offices to spread the word across the continent.

“Not only do people in the developing world stand to lose the most from the effects of climate and environmental degradation but they also know the most about what is happening to the natural resources and environment that they depend on for their health, livelihoods and survival,” said Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator, at the contest launch.
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Manfrotto has introduced a new range of carrying solutions for its video tripods and heads: the Mbags and Mstraps.

The video bags range comprises the new redesigned M-bags, available in 6 models with different lengths.

The main features of the bags are:

- a new padding with a thermoformed Manfrotto logo

- a rubberized loop which makes it easier to open and close the opening

- new attention to the details, which make this range of bags iconic and user friendly.

The 2 straps that are part of this range, Mstrap-1 and Mstrap-2, feature the same design and details of the bags, in order to create a great family feeling.

The innovation of these Manfrotto carrying solutions is all in the details: high-tech material, improved ergonomics, making these products worthy partners of Manfrotto’s proven professional tripods and heads.

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