Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Apple has updated its Camera RAW compatibility to version 3.5 and extends RAW image format compatibility to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ‘11 for the following cameras:
The update is available via OS X system updates or via Apple’s Support Site.
Canon has released a firmware update for the Canon 60D. The new firmware version 1.0.8 fixes an overexposure issue when using flash in combination with certain Canon lenses.
You can download the update on Canon’s website.
Last year at CES, Polaroid teased a new instant camera (the PIC-1000 – shown below) based on a classic retro design and created quite a buzz about the coming camera. [Read more…]
The Hoodman Cinema Kit is a rather affordable alternative to the popular Zacuto Z-Finder for all the HDSLR enthusiasts on a budget. The kit comes with a HoodLoupe 3.0, a HoodEye 3.0 eyecup and Cinema Strap bungees for securing the HoodLoupe to an HDSLR’s LCD. [Read more…]
Just a reminder, you can still get a Think Tank Photo Urban Disguise 30 camera bag for free from Photography Bay.
If you want in on the action, click here for details.
Oh, and once we give this camera bag away, there’s another, bigger prize that will be up for grabs. So, after you enter to win, encourage your photography pals to do the same.
DxO Optics Pro version 6.5.2 is now available with added RAW support for the Pentax K-5, and Sony NEX-5 and NEX-3. Additionally, the new version adds 50 new DxO Optics Modules for Canon, Nikon Pentax and Sony cameras. The update is available at DxO’s website.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
It looks like Scott Kelby’s new Photoshop Elements 9 book has started shipping from Amazon.com.
As I’ve said before, if you are a photographer struggling with Photoshop Elements (or any version for that matter), you could do a lot worse than picking up a book penned by Kelby.
If you were holding off getting this book for a photographer on your shopping list because you didn’t know if the pre-order would get here, it looks like you’ll have no trouble getting it delivered in time for Christmas morning.
You can find it here on Amazon.
No doubt the buzz about the RED Epic is building as it’s getting closer to launch.
Check out the below 2-part interview for some more in-depth answers about some features and functions of the RED Epic that you might not have known yet. [Read more…]
43Rumors.com has uncovered an Olympus patent application that showcases a modular camera with separate components for lenses, bodies and sensor units. [Read more…]
There’s a new beta version of the Magic Lantern firmware that ups the 5D Mark II‘s bit rate up to a maximum of 76Mbps, although 66Mbps is the best sustainable bit rate in 24p mode. In order to keep the buffer clear at such a high bit rate, you’ll definitely need a fast CF card.