Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
When Adobe announced CS5.5 a couple weeks ago, a couple of commenters on Photography Bay and/or its Facebook fan page expressed some frustration because they had just purchased a CS5 product. It looks like those of you who purchased CS5 products on or after March 10, 2011 will be eligible for a free upgrade to CS5.5. [Read more…]
DigiLabs recently introduced a new album package that wedding photographers can market to customers who won’t necessarily be willing to step up to a professionally designed album. [Read more…]
Along with the leaked images of the new Sony NEX-C3, it appears that the Sony A33 successor, the A35, has leaked onto the web as well. [Read more…]
It looks like Sony’s newest NEX camera has surfaced. The new NEX-C3 follows last year’s release of the NEX-5 and NEX-3 is rumored to have a 16.2MP sensor and the ability to capture 720p HD video. Accompanying the new mirrorless camera is a new Sony NEX flash (pictured below).
Both products are expected to be announced in May 2011. Note that the NEX-5 and NEX-3 were announced on May 11, 2010 following several leaks of product photos in the days leading up to the official announcement.
More photos of the new NEX-C3 below. [Read more…]
In the above timelapse video, Terje Sorgjerd gives us an amazing glimpse from the top of El Teide – Spain’s highest mountain. Just epic stuff. [Read more…]
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…]
onOne has just released a public preview/beta of a new Lightroom plug-in called Perfect Layers, which now gives you the ability to work with layers in Lightroom. [Read more…]
Eye-Fi has flipped the switch on a new Direct Mode for Eye-Fi X2 WiFi SD cards. Using these new cards with corresponding Apps, you can now instantly transmit images to your iOS or Android devices.
Direct Mode offers the flexibility of anywhere. After a quick set up, take photos wherever you are – then when you’re ready to transfer, just turn your camera on and let Eye-Fi do the rest. The Eye-Fi X2 card will create its own Wi-Fi network and transfer to the free iPhone/iPad or Android app. No matter where you are, you’ll get your photos and videos on your device in no time. –Eye-Fi
You can read more about Eye-Fi’s Direct Mode on the product page and the FAQ. You can find Eye-Fi X2 cards at Amazon.com and B&H Photo.
Adobe has posted a white paper PDF file that details how to optimize performance of Photoshop CS5 in today’s 64-bit machines.
You can check it out here.
X-Rite has a fun little color challenge online that tests your ability to ascertain the difference in graduated hues. You can check it out for yourself here.
I scored a 4, which is apparently a decent score. How about you?