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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.6.1

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.6.1

Adobe has updated Lightroom 2 to version 2.6.1 and is specifically directed to Leica M9 users.

The Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 2.6.1 update includes one important correction that is only relevant for Leica M9 users. This release of Lightroom fixes a bug that caused Lightroom 2.6 to crash when processing certain M9 images. The bug was introduced in the final version of Lightroom 2.6 in the course of making image quality improvements to Leica M9 processing based on customer feedback. There is no need to update to 2.6.1 if you aren’t a Leica M9 user. – Adobe.com

You can download Lightroom 2.6.1 via the following links:

Lightroom 2.6.1 for Windows

Lightrooms 2.6.1 for Mac

Canon 1D Mark IV Firmware Update Version 1.0.6

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Canon 1D Mark IV

Canon has released a firmware update for the EOS 1D Mark IV.  The firmware upgrade includes the following:

  1. Firmware Version 1.0.6 enhances the AF tracking performance.*

    2. *AF performance has been enhances for receding subjects and for subjects that are approaching at a low speed.

The firmware can be downloaded from Canon’s website.

Apple iPad, Photos and Camera Connectivity

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Apple iPad

The Apple iPad is a newly-announced tablet device that comes down somewhere in between an iPhone and a netbook in terms of its features and interface.  There is plenty of buzz, both love and hate, for the new device.

One of the features that may attract some photographers is a built-in app called Photos.  Bear in mind though that the iPad does not offer a built-in camera, oddly enough.  However, the app for organizing, importing and sharing photos is worth a look on its own merit. [Read more…]

DxO Optics Pro v6.1.2 for Windows

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DxO Optics Pro

DxO has updated DxO Optics Pro to version 6.1.2 for Windows.  The updated software adds support for the following cameras:

– Pentax K-7
– Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
– Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
– Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
– Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

DxO Optics Pro 6.1.2 also adds 81 new modules for a number of cameras.  Get the complete details at DxO.com.

Photography Basics: Shutter Speed

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In our last Photography Basics article, we took a look into the basic principles of aperture and lens speed.  We learned that the aperture of a lens is a critical component to a properly exposed photograph and powerful composition tool.  In this article we are going to examine the fundamentals of shutter speed and how it will affect your images.

Hopefully, we will also be able to answer that frequently asked question . . . why are my photos so blurry? Frequently, the culprit is our shutter speed. [Read more…]

Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 Announced

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Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3

Corel has announced the latest version of its PaintShop software for digital image post-processing.  PaintShop Photo Pro features a new organizer for rating and tagging photos, as well as RAW image conversion, along with a number of other features.  The new software retails for $100. Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details about PaintShop Photo Pro X3’s features in the press release below. [Read more…]

“Chicken vs. Penguin” Wins $100,000 from Nikon

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Nikon just announced the winners of the Nikon Festival contest, which was searching for the best short film in an effort to promote new Nikon DSLRs with D-Movie functionality.

You can see the winning video above, “Chick vs. Penguin,” and check out more details about the winner Marko Slavnic, as well as word on the fan favorite award and more in the press release below. [Read more…]