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B&H Photo Now Carries PluralEyes and DualEyes

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For all of you HDSLR users out there, B&H Photo is now carrying PluralEyes and DualEyes.  If you aren’t familiar with this software, it’s a mix of genius engineering and voodoo.  You can check out my previous PluralEyes review to learn more this great program.

You can find the software (available for immediate download) on B&H Photo’s website here.

Lightroom 3.4 and Camera Raw 6.4 Release Candidates Available

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Adobe has made release candidates of Lightroom 3.4 and Camera Raw 6.4 available for download in Adobe Labs.  These versions add RAW file support for the following cameras:

A number of new lens profiles have also been added, along with several bug fixes.  Additional release notes are indicated on the respective download pages for each product.

Remember, these are release candidates, which means they’ve been pretty well tested and Adobe thinks they are ready for full release; however, it’s recommended that you keep production work to prior versions until the official releases drop.  Expect those to come soon though.  Release candidates mean that the final versions are just around the corner.

Lightroom 3.4 release candidate can be downloaded here.

Camera Raw 6.4 release candidate can be downloaded here.

Photos from Space Shuttle Discovery’s Final Mission

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Universe Today has selected a great highlight reel of images from space shuttle Discovery’s final mission.  As you can see from the EXIF details below, NASA is making good use of all those Nikon D2Xs and D3s cameras that it purchased.

[NASA via Universe Today – image credit: NASA]

Nikon Coolpix P7000 Review

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The Nikon Coolpix P7000 is a powerhouse of a point and shoot camera.  It sports a 10.1MP image sensor and a 7.1x optical zoom.  Along with a hot shoe for external flashes and the ability to capture 720p HD video, the P7000 offers a lot for the serious photographer who wants to travel light.

To see whether it’s the right serious compact camera for your serious camera bag, read on. [Read more…]

Un Mensaje de Chile

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A quick "vintage" conversion processed on the new site MakeRetro.com.

You may have noticed that posting has been a little light over the past few days here on Photography Bay.  Internet access has been a bit spotty over the past few days as I have traveled to and through Chile.  I have volunteered to document a scouting trip for Global Infusion, which currently has no presence here in Chile.  Aside from a day-trip into Ontario, this is my first time outside of the US.

What I’ve seen thus far is a beautiful country, along with beautiful people and culture.  However, there are still many difficulties for the people here. [Read more…]