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PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo Registration Now Open

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Registration is now open for the PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo, which takes place October 28-30, 2010 at the Javits Center in NYC.  The PhotoPlus trade show is an annual event that typically features all the latest gear from camera manufactures on display at Expo booths, as well as dozens of seminars from leading photographers.  Additionally, registration to the Expo Hall is free if you pre-register online; however, there are enhanced passes available.

Check out the full announcement in the press release below, and head over to photoplusexpo.com/register to get signed up. [Read more…]

 

Sony A290 & A390 Announced

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Sony has announced two new additions to its Alpha series of DSLRs.  The A290 is the base model for the Alpha lineup, featuring a 14.2 megapixel CCD sensor.  The A390 offers the same image sensor, but adds Sony’s popular (and effective) quick AF live view function in combination with a 2.7″ tilting LCD.  Both cameras otherwise share the same body and controls, which (fortunately) includes a redesigned grip over the predecessor A330 and its siblings.

The A290 and A390 should be available in July 2010 at an initial retail price of $500 and $600, respectively.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Photo Mechanic 4.6.4 Released

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Camera Bits has updated Photo Mechanic to version 4.6.4. Features found in version 4.6.4 of Photo Mechanic are designed to increase the speed and ease with which photographers can browse, caption and manage large digital photo collections. This latest version offers even faster browsing and new support for RAW files captured by the popular Olympus E-P2 and E-PL1 cameras as well as Phase One models, and other features designed to address overall user-friendliness across both Mac and Microsoft-based platforms.

The new version is available on Camera Bits’ website.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Rogue FlashBenders – Flexible Light Modifiers for Speedlights

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ExpoImaging has announced a new line of flash modifiers, dubbed Rogue FlashBenders.  The new FlashBenders are designed to work with speedlights and can be shaped and positioned to help get the light from your hot shoe flashes headed in the direction you want it to go.

There are currently 3 models available – a large reflector, a small reflector, and a bounce card/flag, which retail for $39.95, $34.95 and 29.95, respectively.  You can get more details about the Rogue FlashBenders on ExpoImaging’s website.

Official press release follows. [Read more…]

Digital Cameras Are in 3% of Households in India, Canon’s Trying to Change That

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DNA India has published an interesting article on Canon’s attempt to break into and, in many ways, create a digital camera market in India.  In order to get Canon cameras into the hands of Indian consumers, Canon is taking a grass roots approach by going on a 38 city tour with all sorts of Canon cameras, lenses and accessories and simply letting people try them out. [Read more…]

Functional RED EPIC in the Wild

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The EPIC was announced by RED in November 2008, with an estimated availability date of Summer/Fall 2009.  Now that we’re pushing Summer 2010, some pre-production models are finally starting to surface.  The Bui Brothers got some hands-on time with a pre-production RED EPIC at Cine Gear 2010.  Check out the short video below to see a peek at how the EPIC handles. [Read more…]

Gorillapod Focus and Ballhead X Review: Bring Out the Big Guns

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A little while back, I put a Canon 5D Mark II and a 70-200mm lens on a tiny little Gorillapod Magnetic – and it held the combo upside down using only magnets for grip.  That was a little extreme for that little tripod though.

While Joby didn’t necessarily approve of that use (nor when I stuck my camera to a car), they must have felt sorry for me and my 5D Mark II because they sent me a heavy-duty Gorillapod Focus and Ballhead X to play with . . . and abuse a bit. [Read more…]