
Here’s new shot of the Pentax mystery-camera – perhaps, the rumored Pentax K30D. It clearly has a pop-up flash and appears to be of the same ilk of the K20D or better.
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Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
By Eric Reagan

Here’s new shot of the Pentax mystery-camera – perhaps, the rumored Pentax K30D. It clearly has a pop-up flash and appears to be of the same ilk of the K20D or better.
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By Eric Reagan

Photo Today has posted a review of the Sony Cyber-shot G3.
The Sony DSC-G3 is a very sharp camera in both its styling and the images it produces. Anyone who selects this camera will be pleased with the numerous features and options it has on board like scrapbooking and music for slide shows.
By Eric Reagan
Here’s a short video from Nikon Austrailia that shows off the new Nikon D5000. More news and reviews on Photography Bay’s Nikon D5000 Reviews and Resources.
By Eric Reagan

Digital Rev has a new, suggestive article entitled The Nikon D400 & D750 Revealed or Just Viral Marketing? While the title would lead you to believe that there’s been some kind of leak or specific promotion on the D400 and/or D750 (neither of which have been confirmed by Nikon), the post appears to simply be Digital Rev’s take on recent rumors, along with some fancy mockups and spec/wish list.
I’ve had several emails to this article, suggesting that it’s a leak of some sort. Upon second glance, it seems to just be a racy title with no evidence of either of these cameras being revealed by Nikon, or evidence of viral marketing on behalf of Nikon. In essence, it appears to simply be speculation.
We’re still waiting for something solid on the Nikon D400, Nikon D750 or Nikon D800. Stay tuned.

By Eric Reagan
This is a reminder for those of you who didn’t sign up when I mentioned it earlier.
Press Release
Ramsey, N.J. (April 14, 2009)– Bogen Imaging, a leading distributor of top quality photographic support products and accessories in North America, announces a free webinar titled “Fashionable Wedding Photography: Roundtable with Claudio Basso.” Part of the company’s Bogen Café series of free instructional webinars, the seminar will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT, on Friday, April 17th. Seasoned fashion photographer Claudio Basso and David Fisher, Bogen Imaging’s Metz and Gossen Product Manager, will discuss new techniques and what photographers need to know when it comes to capturing stunning and fashionable wedding photographs.
Internationally renowned in the fashion-photography industry, Claudio Basso’s work has appeared in magazines including American and Italian Vogue, New York Woman, French Elle, Vanity, and Grazia. Basso’s remarkable images have also been featured in high-fashion catalogues, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, and Bonwitt Teller. With over 20 years of experience, Basso currently shares his talents and knowledge with others as the primary trainer for Renovance.tv (http://www.Renovance.tv).
Webinar participants will have access to a number of exclusive benefits, including one?on?one interaction with the guest speaker, and will be automatically entered in a chance to win one of three Metz 45 CL-4 Digital Handle Mount Flashes, each valued at $474. Winners will be announced at the end of the webinar, so participants must attend the event in its entirety to be eligible to win. A free recorded version of the webinar will also be available to registered participants within 24 hours of the event. Winners must be US residents.
To register for the free Bogen Café webinar and for additional information, please visit http://www.bogenimaging.us/webinar/
Additional information about the Bogen Café as well upcoming webinars can be found at www.bogencafe.us.
About Bogen Imaging
Bogen Imaging Inc is a leading distributor of key accessories brands for the photographic, video, cine and lighting production markets. Bogen is an international company within the Imaging Division of the Vitec Group, which owns the following leading international brands: Manfrotto, Gitzo, Kata, National Geographic Bags and Tripods, Avenger, and I.F.F. As the exclusive US distributor of Metz, Gossen, Elinchrom, Lastolite, Reflecmedia, Formatt Filters, and Rotatrim, Bogen offers the most complete range of exceptional camera and lighting accessories in the business. The Bogen Imaging international network covers the USA, Germany, France, Italy, UK and Japan.
By Eric Reagan

Amateur Photographer is reporting word from Nikon that the popular D40 has finally been discontinued, with the Nikon D60 and D5000 rounding out the bottom end of the Nikon DSLR lineup.
[via AP]
By Eric Reagan

Apple has update Aperture 2 to version 2.1.3.
This update, recommended for all users of Aperture 2, improves overall stability and provides fixes for issues related to database integrity and compatibility with specific file types.
You can download the update from apple.com/aperture/download/.
By Eric Reagan

Rice High’s Pentax Blog is reporting the leak of a possible new Pentax DSLR. The image originally leaked out on a Chinese blog. Hit up Rice High’s link for an explanation of why the blurry image could be the next big deal from Hoya-owned Pentax.
By Eric Reagan

Nikon has released firmware updates for the D40 and D40x DSLRs.
The following issues has been resolved in A firmware version 1.12:
With firmware Ver. 1.11 and earlier, the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used was less than when an EN-EL9 was used. By upgrading A firmware to Ver. 1.12, EN-EL9a performance is maximized so that more images can be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a is used than when an EN-EL9 is used.
Number of shots possible (battery performance) with EN-EL9a (1,080 mAh)
Download firmware v1.12 (Windows)
The following issues has been resolved in A firmware version 1.01:
With firmware Ver. 1.00 the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used was less than when an EN-EL9 was used. By upgrading A firmware to Ver. 1.01, EN-EL9a performance is maximized so that more images can be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a is used than when an EN-EL9 is used.
Number of shots possible (battery performance) with EN-EL9a (1,080 mAh)
By Eric Reagan

Several online retailers are now taking pre-orders for the Nikon D5000. Here’s quick rundown:
Nikon D5000 (body only) – (sign up for notification only)
Nikon D5000 w/ 18-55mm VR lens
Nikon D5000 w/ 18-55mm VR lens
Nikon D5000 w/ 18-55mm VR lens