
Apple has updated its Camera RAW compatibility to version 3.3 and extends RAW image format compatibility to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’09 for the following cameras: [Read more…]
Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
By Eric Reagan

Apple has updated its Camera RAW compatibility to version 3.3 and extends RAW image format compatibility to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’09 for the following cameras: [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Later this month (Aug. 25-29), Jasmine Star will be hosting a live workshop on CreativeLIVE on wedding photography. Here’s the kicker though: The event will culminate in a real, live wedding streamed online while Jasmine is shooting and teaching. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

The Samsung PL90 is a 12.2-megapixel point and shoot camera with a 4x optical zoom lens. The PL90 features a built-in USB plug and can capture 640 x 480 video at 30 fps.


The Samsung PL90 should be available in September 2010 at an initial retail price of $149.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

Is a Pentax mirrorless camera just around the corner to compete with the lineup from the likes of Panasonic, Olympus, Sony and Samsung?
If CitiGroup’s recent report on Pentax’s parent company, Hoya, is to be believed, then the answer is: Yes.
The following quote appeared in the CitiGroup report at issue:
“Hoya plans to release a mirrorless camera under Pentax brand that is distinct from models already on the market.” – CitiGroup
With Photokina 2010 just around the corner, we could see this new camera sooner rather than later.
[Mirrorlessrumors via Photo Rumors]
By Eric Reagan
Practical HDRI, 2nd Edition is a new book from photographer Jack Howard that is geared toward teaching you high dynamic range (HDR) photography. This new edition provides “step-by-step tutorials for creating professional results using the leading HDR software, including the latest versions of Photoshop CS5, Photomatix Pro, FDRTools, Dynamic Photo HDR, and HDR PhotoStudio.”
Practical HDRI, 2nd Edition carries a retail price tag of $34.95; however, it can be found for $23.07 on Amazon.com.
More details below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
For all the ladies out there (or guys looking to get your significant other photographer a very girlie gift), jill-e has announced a new creative collaboration between jill-e designs and artist-photographer Todd Rigione of Madcamp Artistic Backgrounds to offer custom-painted camera / carry bags exclusively via the jill-e designs web site.
More details and images below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

Topaz Labs has announced the upgrade of its popular DeNoise plug-in to version 5. Topaz Labs claims that DeNoise 5 is twice as fast as the prior version. DeNoise 5 works with Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Aperture, iPhoto and Lightroom.
DeNoise 5 is available on the Topaz Labs website and is a free upgrade for existing DeNoise customers and retails for $79.99.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

The Casio EX-S200 and EX-Z800 are a pair of 14.1-megapixel point and shoot cameras. Both cameras feature a 4x optical zoom and can capture 1280 x 720 HD video at 20 fps. The S200 and Z800 offer a sensitivity range of ISO 50-3200. No word yet on price or availability.
More details in the press release below.
[via Ephotozine & Engadget]
By Eric Reagan
Last week, iStockphoto raised the weekly limits for photo contributors.
New upload limits for non-exclusive contributors:
New upload limits for exclusive contributors:
By Eric Reagan
The Kodak Z981 is a 14-megapixel superzoom camera that offers the ability to capture RAW format images throughout its impressive 26-676mm (equivalent) zoom range.
So how does the Z981 stack up amongst other superzoom cameras? Read on to find out. [Read more…]