iStockphoto has officially launched its website redesign. The new design offers a more modern appearance with improved navigation.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
By Eric Reagan
iStockphoto has officially launched its website redesign. The new design offers a more modern appearance with improved navigation.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac or PC is the featured Software Deal of the Day at Amazon.com. This offer is valid today only, August 9, 2010, when sold and shipped by Amazon.com. Offer good while supplies last. Limit 2 per customer.
Elements 8 retails for $99.99. If you take off the $30 discount plus another $20 mail-in-rebate, you can pick up Elements 8 for a net cost of $49.99.
Here are the links:
By Eric Reagan

Word is out that Sony Europe has scheduled a press conference for September 13, 2010. With the tease of DSLRs that capture AVCHD video earlier this year and recent rumors of the new A33, A55, A560 and A580 model numbers, this seems likely to be the drop date for the new AVCHD DSLRs from Sony.
[via Photo Rumors]
By Eric Reagan
The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is now available via many retailers in the US. The new optically stabilized lens was announced in February of this year, and is available in Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax and Sigma mounts. Check availability via the links below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
It’s time for our weekly break from the gear for a few minutes so we can enjoy another round of reader photos from the Photography Bay Flickr Group. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

So I missed our regular schedule for Firmware Friday this week. All the better though, since a couple of new firmwares dropped on Friday.
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Earlier this week, I passed along the refurbished Nikon P100 that B&H is selling for $299. Well, B&H just tipped me on several other Nikon refurb deals that they’ve got going on right now, including a Nikon D90, L110 and even and F100 35mm SLR.
Here’s the link: Nikon Refurb Deals at B&H
By Eric Reagan
The Adobe Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers is a new book from Scott Kelby that takes a photographer’s approach to Photoshop CS5. The new book “includes a special bonus chapter with his own CS5 workflow, from start to finish, and each chapter ends with a Photoshop Killer Tips section, packed with time-saving, job-saving tips that make all the difference.”
Kelby’s book for Photoshop CS was the first book that I ever bought for Photoshop, and it really helped me get off the ground with the rather intimidating software. If you are a photographer struggling with Photoshop CS5 (or any version for that matter), you could do a lot worse than picking up a book penned by Kelby.
The Adobe Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers carries a retail price of $54.99; however, it is available now for $34.64 on Amazon.com.
By Eric Reagan

Stephen Alvarez is at it again, adding more fuel to last week’s fire that the 1Ds Mark IV is being tested “in physically difficult conditions.” Still no word on specs.
Stay tuned for more rumors and news as we approach Photokina 2010.
By Eric Reagan

Adobe has launched a contest to pick the next Photoshop Evangelist.
All you have to do is submit a 2-minute Photoshop video tutorial that demonstrates why you should be the next Photoshop Evangelist.
The winner gets “a copy of Creative Suite 5 Design Standard, a trip to Photoshop World (Spring 2011), the chance to demo their tutorial at the conference, roundtrip coach airfare, lodging and meals.”
More details and rules at nextphotoshopevangelist.com.