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Flickr Releases Android App

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Flickr Android App

Flickr has released a new Android app, which is a free download from the Android Market Place.  The new app features a built-in camera, upload integration with Flickr, Facebook, Twitter and others, and geotagging.  It also offers access to Flickr organizational features and groups (although, I’m seeing limited options for any serious organizational features so far).

You can find it in the Android Market here.

Nikon Says It’s Sorry

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Nikon Facebook

Nikon has apologized for yesterday’s Facebook post, which claimed “A photographer is only as good as the equipment he uses.”

We know some of you took offense to the last post, and we apologize, as it was not our aim to insult any of our friends. Our statement was meant to be interpreted that the right equipment can help you capture amazing images. We appreciate the passion you have for photography and your gear, and know that a great picture is possible anytime and anywhere.

Kudos Nikon.

[via Facebook.com/Nikon]

Nikon: “A Photographer Is Only as Good as the Equipment He Uses” [Updated]

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Nikon Facebook

A recent status update on Nikon’s Facebook page stated that “A photographer is only as good as the equipment he uses.”

I can appreciate the marketing push for your products over competitors, but limiting a photographer’s skill to the equipment he uses is a pretty dumb thing to say. [Read more…]

Topaz B&W Effects Half-Price Deal Ends Next Week

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Topaz B&W Effects

For those of you on the fence about Topaz’s new B&W Effects plug-in for Photoshop, Lightroom and Aperture, the introductory price on it expires next week.

It’s $29.99 now (with coupon code “bwandbeyond”), but will go up to $59.99 next week on October 3.  You can also still check out the free trial to see if it’s for you.

Full details over at Topaz Labs’ website.  You can also see my initial hands-on report here.

FX Photo Studio HD 4.0 for iPad

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FX Photo Studio HD

MacPhun has released FX Photo Studio HD 4.0 for the iPad.  The new version includes over 190 effects and filters, along with a new masking feature that allows application of effects and filters to only portions of an image.  Version 4.0 also allows users to import photos from Facebook for additional editing.

FX Photo Studio HD 4.0 for the iPad retails for $2.99 in the App Store; however, it is available for a limited time for only $1.99.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]