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June 25, 2009 - Medium format camera maker Phase One will take over portions of the Leaf business. |
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June 24, 2009 - PDF to Book lets photographers design books in CMYK while using file formats such as TIFF, EPS, and PNG in the book’s contents. |
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June 22, 2009 - Kodak announced Monday that it will stop making Kodachrome, the color film introduced in 1935. |
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June 18, 2009 - Sigma says its 18-250mm lens is the first optically stabilized lens for Pentax and Sony digital systems. It's available for $800. |
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June 17, 2009 - Our reviewer says for this first-generation product offers good still image quality and lots of features on those days you want to travel light. |
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June 16, 2009 - Mamiya Digital Imaging has announced three new models of M series digital backs—the M18, M22 and M31. |
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June 15, 2009 - The E-P1 is Olympus's first camera to use the Micro Four Thirds standard, and includes interchangeable lenses. It goes on sale in July, with an MSRP of $749.99 for the body. |
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June 10, 2009 - The $149 Eye-Fi Pro card, which allows wireless transfers directly from the memory card, now stores 4 GB and supports RAW files. |
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June 10, 2009 - The spacious My Book Studio Edition II drive is available now and retails for $649.99. |
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June 08, 2009 - LabPrints and PhotoOne say the integration will streamline studio workflow and help customers avoid having to enter the same information twice. |
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June 02, 2009 - Update allows manual control over 5D Mark II's exposure, ISO, aperture and other settings in HD video mode. |
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June 02, 2009 - Blurb also unveils upgraded BookSmart 2.0 software with more control over book design process. |
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May 27, 2009 - Firmware will give photographers full manual control over DSLR's HD video mode; release date tentatively set for June 2nd. |
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May 26, 2009 - In surprise announcement, Canon to bring control over exposure, ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to 5D II video in June; no mention of 24p shooting mode. |
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May 22, 2009 - Though they're out in Europe, Panasonic "studying" whether to eventually bring adapters here. |
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May 22, 2009 - Near final version of Adobe's RAW processor supports slew of Hasselblad cameras along with Panasonic GH1, Sigma DP2, and others. |
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May 20, 2009 - Compact camera uses large sized Foveon X3 image sensor. |
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May 20, 2009 - 14.6MP DSLR also shoots 720P HD video; K-7 aimed at advanced photographers and prosumers. |
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May 15, 2009 - Follow-up to RS-1 camera strap offers double-barreled support for fast action shooting. |
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May 15, 2009 - Ring-shaped spots in photos come from oil on low pass filter in front of sensor; Canon offers free fix. |
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May 14, 2009 - DxO Labs agrees with our review of the 60.5MP Phase One system, citing the medium-format camera's capability in low light. |
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May 12, 2009 - Some users decry "thermal cut-out" during heavy usage of Nikon's powerful flagship Speedlight. |
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May 08, 2009 - The best deals of the week on photography products, services, and workshops. |
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May 06, 2009 - New NAS products offer system for archiving and accessing your images in the studio. |
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May 06, 2009 - Pseudo-DSLR that can shoot full 1080p HD video at 24fps will sell for $1,500 with kit lens. |
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April 29, 2009 - New medium-format model is company's second with Sensor+ technology. |
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April 29, 2009 - Latest version of RAW imaging software supports new Phase One P 40+ and Olympus E-620. |
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April 28, 2009 - Canon says issue occurs in "rare instances" on its flagship PowerShot model; free repairs offered |
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April 23, 2009 - DSLR 2.0 Line lets you use your Canon 5D Mark II, Nikon D90, and other cameras like a cinematographer. |
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April 20, 2009 - European technical association picks Hasselblad H3DII-50; Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Nikon D3X; and other imaging products in annual TIPA Awards. |
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April 20, 2009 - New NVIDIA card should deliver big boost in graphics performance and capabilities for Macs. |
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April 20, 2009 - New flagship 4big Quadra Bundle offers 32TB of storage and transfer speeds of up to 700MBs per second. |
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April 15, 2009 - GigaPan Epic 100 robotic camera mount is compatible with smaller DSLRs including the Nikon D90, Canon Rebel, and Sony Alpha 350. |
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April 15, 2009 - Online "roundtable" forum will discuss how fashion and wedding photography intersect. |
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April 15, 2009 - Update to Apple's image management program for pros improves stability; fixes minor bug issues. |
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April 06, 2009 - Monthly fee for "pre-designed" liveBooks sites set at $44 per month. |
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April 02, 2009 - New format in Capture One 4.7 packages Phase One RAW images with applied settings; new support for JPEG and TIFF files; more tethered support |
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March 25, 2009 - After 645 medium-format camera collaboration, Danish and Japanese imaging companies get a little closer. |
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March 25, 2009 - Features of the new software include Automatic Skin Tones Mask generation and “One-click” skin retouching. |
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March 25, 2009 - Look for our review of the redesigned Wacom digitizer in the upcoming April issue of PDN. |
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March 24, 2009 - No price or launch date yet but Tamron says lens will be available in Canon, Nikon, and Sony mounts. |
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March 19, 2009 - Swiss-based Wuala joins forces with French manufacturer of external storage devices. |
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March 18, 2009 - Mamiya DL33 is a follow-up to 28MP DL28 medium-format model from last year. |
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March 11, 2009 - Tips and techniques for better lighting offered online. |
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March 10, 2009 - Subscription-based software platform helps protect, license, sell, and track images online. |
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March 09, 2009 - Prizes include $10,000 grant; a mentorship with a Magnum photographer; and an HP Designjet Z3200 photo printer and supplies. |
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March 06, 2009 - Pre-production versions of 37.5MP DSLR/Medium-Format camera could arrive as early as spring; pricing remains a question mark. |
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March 05, 2009 - Release of Super CCD EXR sensor could mean a new digital SLR is in the works from Fuji. |
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March 04, 2009 - 13-inch PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II and PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II offer faster print speeds and expanded software but little else new. |
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March 04, 2009 - Cyber-shot model can take 224-degree panorama shots in one press-and-sweep motion. |
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March 03, 2009 - Panasonic also unveils three new lenses to use with its Lumix G Micro System. |
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March 03, 2009 - Sony's lenses are still in the "concept" stage but one super telephoto looks impressive. |
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March 03, 2009 - Updates provide support for Nikon D3X & Olympus E-30 RAW files; Nik Software announces plug-ins now compatible with Lightroom 2 |
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March 02, 2009 - Bag is slim enough to roll down the aisle of an airplane with the telescoping handle. |
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March 02, 2009 - New sunscreen offers "95% redesign" from previous model. |
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March 02, 2009 - Prototype of new hybrid camera will be shown at PMA but won't go on sale until the second half of 2009. |
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February 25, 2009 - Photoshop 11.0.1 offers faster speed and Wacom pen fix but doesn't appear to address compatibility issues for non-OpenGL 2.0 computers. |
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February 24, 2009 - Small and light digital SLR comes with six built-in Art Filters. |
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February 18, 2009 - Preemptive PMA show announcement takes some Canon watchers by surprise |
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February 17, 2009 - "BuyThisImage!" widget helps photographers choose ways to fulfill print orders. |
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February 16, 2009 - Line of compact digital electronic flashes built for portability, consistency and durability. |
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February 16, 2009 - Control TL system designed for simplicity with "slide-n-shoot" interface. |
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February 12, 2009 - Site will be run by former photo magazine editor Miki Johnson. |
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February 08, 2009 - New Nikon lens has fastest aperture yet for DX-format glass; may signal a D300 replacement is on its way |
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February 04, 2009 - Price reduction applies to Gloss FB AI, MATT FB Mp, GLOSS FB AI WARMTONE and MATT FB Mp WARMTONE papers
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February 04, 2009 - Mirror can fall off from DSLR's mirror box because of deterioration of adhesive, Canon says. |
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February 03, 2009 - Robotic mount and stitching software can create extremely high resolution panoramas with a point-and-shoot camera. |
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February 03, 2009 - Mac-friendly GPS unit fits on the camera's hot shoe and stores image location info to internal memory. |
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February 03, 2009 - DxO Labs adds measurements on Hasselblad H3DII, Leaf Aptus 75s, Mamiya ZD, and Phase One P45+ to its RAW-based image quality database. |
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January 23, 2009 - "Release Candidate" versions of Lightroom 2.3 and Camera RAW 5.3 now available for download. |
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January 23, 2009 - 30th annual competition adds 25-and-under award for up-and-coming photographers. |
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January 15, 2009 - Pricey Nikon DSLR bests 54 other cameras in RAW image evaluation. |
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January 07, 2009 - SD Association annouces new card specification to meet demands of recording high-def movies and high-res images.
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January 06, 2009 - Few fireworks at Macworld event as Apple's Phillip Schiller delivers keynote instead of Steve Jobs. |
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January 05, 2009 - Thinkpad W700ds builds on PDN's "Laptop of the Year" selection with unique side-screen pull-out. |
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January 05, 2009 - Large capacity cards can capture up to 360 minutes of 1080p full-HD video. |
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January 05, 2009 - Pro version of popular RAW converter provides tethered capture for Nikon cameras. |
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January 05, 2009 - MacWorld and CES 2009 product release explosion starts with high-def video models from Canon. |
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December 16, 2008 - Lightroom 2.2 adds RAW support for seven new camera models and refined local adjustment tools. |
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December 12, 2008 - LEICA D-LUX 4 in titanium finish with matching leather case: exclusive special edition set. |
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December 12, 2008 - The digital brand of HARMAN technology Limited introduces new 'everyday' addition to its range – HARMAN CRYSTALJET RC. |
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December 11, 2008 - Imagenomic Announces Release of New Portraiture 2 Plug-in for Photoshop |
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November 30, 2008 - New flagship DSLR for Nikon offers few surprises after leaked info turns up on web sites and in print. |
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November 20, 2008 - Adobe has released Adobe Configurator for Photoshop CS4, available immediately as a free download from Adobe Labs. |
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November 18, 2008 - Free Online Resource Delivers In-Depth, RAW-Based Image Quality Data For Comparing Digital Cameras |
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November 14, 2008 - We write about a lot of bags and gear on this site, and like seat belts, I suspect most of it is designed with the adult male in mind. So, for the ladies, you may want to consider The Bowler, a camera bag that 'doesn't sacrifice looks for performance, and does double duty as both a camera bag and a purse.'
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November 13, 2008 - Much hyped DSMC (Digital Still and Motion Camera) from Red would offer endless configurations using Epic and Scarlet sensors.
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November 11, 2008 - Maker of three layer imaging sensors bought by photo company which uses them. |
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November 05, 2008 - Mid-tier digital SLR with in-camera art filters was shown "under glass" at photokina and PhotoPlus Expo. |
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November 03, 2008 - "How-to" printing resource honored by USA Book News in Photography category. |
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October 30, 2008 - Drive maker offers Carbonite backup with drives |
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October 29, 2008 - After a stop-and-start launch, AT&T WiFi points are now available for free for iPhone users. |
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October 27, 2008 - The company that has caused the biggest buzz in digital video might be about to forever change the face of digital photography. |
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October 22, 2008 - 12-month financing option available for new online portfolio customers. |
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October 22, 2008 - Product updates increase functionality of Adobe's toolset. |
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October 20, 2008 - You got your camera in my spotting scope! Two great ideas that sound great together. |
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October 16, 2008 - Lower priced Mamiya DL28 uses 28MP Leaf Aptus digital back. |
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October 16, 2008 - RAW workflow software designed to deliver better image quality and adapt to pro work styles. |
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October 15, 2008 - New network storage device includes a few multimedia-specific surprises. |
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October 15, 2008 - New AT&T 3G USB data card is free, when you purchase a data plan. |
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October 15, 2008 - Copies of Adobe CS4 have begun rolling out of the warehouse to customers. |
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October 14, 2008 - New MacBook Pro, MacBook and MacBook Air configurations update Apple's portable line up. |
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October 06, 2008 - New cell-phone program allows image upload and review on the company's web photo sharing site. |
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October 06, 2008 - Sanyo's announced Blu-ray upgrade could make the devices much more attractive to photographers. |
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September 30, 2008 - New monitors provide a greater range of colors... |
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September 30, 2008 - SDHC cards slots are found in numerous devices, but only newer cards are HD Video ready... |
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September 29, 2008 - In-Field Photo Backup Device Challenges Major Players |
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September 26, 2008 - Laptop hard drives are prone to failure, and their non-moving counterparts haven't been large enough—that's about to change... |
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September 26, 2008 - On design alone, the Leica S2 is incredible but frame speed, image quality, and pricing are still question marks for this DSLR/Medium-Format camera. |
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September 25, 2008 - CPS to offer different levels of service to pro photographers in 2009. |
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September 25, 2008 - The beauty in Cologne is in the details. |
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September 24, 2008 - Newly released 16GB card twice as large and 12.5 percent faster than previous series. |
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September 24, 2008 - Cards are now UDMA-compatible and can achieve read/write speed of 35MB per second. |
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September 23, 2008 - After Leica's big splash, smaller pro announcements at photokina take center stage. |
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September 23, 2008 - Pretec has blown the doors off the CF card capacity market with newly announced 100GB card, more... |
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September 23, 2008 - Leica to release DSLR with medium-format-sized 30 x 45mm sensor in a 35mm-sized body. |
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September 23, 2008 - Six full Adobe suites and full upgrades to 13 stand-alone applications including Photoshop released today |
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September 23, 2008 - The Lensbaby series of creative-control lenses got a refresh today with three new models... |
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September 23, 2008 - Update continues to use odd marketing to draw consumers... |
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September 22, 2008 - Will Leica break with the pack and actually release something new at photokina tomorrow? |
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September 22, 2008 - The Nikon 50/1.4 as well as Zeiss and Canon announcements shake things up. |
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September 22, 2008 - Delkin's new external 4X Blu Ray drive is a great solution for a photography archive... |
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September 18, 2008 - Apple has released a camera RAW update for Mac OS X, iPhoto and Aperture. |
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September 18, 2008 - Newsweek photographer uses new digital SLR's movie feature to shoot a test commercial in high-def. |
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September 18, 2008 - Richo's announced a new kit that brings features you'd have expected to find on the GR II camera. |
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September 18, 2008 - New product adds macro-focusing lens to protective case. |
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September 17, 2008 - Full-frame replacement for 5D offers high-def movie mode, broad ISO range, and many expectations. |
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September 16, 2008 - New 14.7MP pocket camera offers wide-angle lens, DIGIC 4 image processor, and promise of lower noise. |
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September 16, 2008 - The megapixel wars are being replaced with something much more important for photographers, the Lens Wars. |
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September 16, 2008 - Revamped digital rangefinder includes tweaks offered in previous upgrade program. |
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September 11, 2008 - Flash memory wars heat up ahead of photokina with bigger, faster cards. |
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September 09, 2008 - After much hype, Microsoft's new mouse is actually a head turner... |
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September 09, 2008 - New camera aimed at photo enthusiast and professional photography markets. |
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September 09, 2008 - Just in time for cameras like the 24-megapixel Sony A900, Lexar's new 16GB card blows the doors off storage capacity... |
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September 04, 2008 - Possible leaked advertisement spells out new monster Sony DSLR... |
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September 03, 2008 - Small, lightweight tilt shift lens designed for both location or studio applications. |
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September 03, 2008 - Unleash your inner Jacque Cousteau with SANYO's newest Xacti camera. |
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September 02, 2008 - Tamron's released a new ultra-wide lens for APS-C DSLRs... |
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September 02, 2008 - The Canon Rebel XSi has a firmware update available that fixes several shooting issues... |
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August 27, 2008 - After a bit of a cessation in fighting, new announcements from Nikon and Canon show that the camera wars are alive and photographers will benefit tremendously... |
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August 27, 2008 - New SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s Edition SDHC line built to support continuous shooting performance in Nikon's new D90 DSLR. |
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August 27, 2008 - 12.3MP DSLR will ship as a kit with New Nikkor 18-105mm VR lens. |
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August 26, 2008 - New mid-level pro DSLR includes 15.1MP CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 processor, and extended ISO range with enhanced noise reduction. |
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August 21, 2008 - Cool automatic stitching site for consumers poses some question marks to pros. |
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August 20, 2008 - Throw out your collection of star filters, gradations and effects and pick up a copy of Tiffen DFX 2.0... |
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August 19, 2008 - Policy designed to streamline flying, likely won't. No one surprised... |
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August 17, 2008 - After decades of battle, Nikon and Canon face off again... |
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August 14, 2008 - Fluid Mask 3 and Pro Plug-in Suite available together at a discount. |
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August 14, 2008 - Durable packs provide room for DSLRs, lenses, laptop, and a host of accessories. |
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August 13, 2008 - Help PDN cover the smart phone explosion... |
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August 12, 2008 - A new digital SLR storefront on Amazon.com puts all the pieces in one place... |
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August 12, 2008 - 17-inch "MacBook Pro Killer" includes super-bright display; built-in Wacom tablet; and built-in X-Rite Calibrator, along with a raft of other features. |
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August 11, 2008 - Nikon's new point-and-shoot cameras... |
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August 11, 2008 - New image sensor standard is designed to reduce size and weight of digital SLRs. |
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August 07, 2008 - 13.5-megapixel camera designed to provide DLSR performance with image "geo-tagging." |
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August 05, 2008 - Epson's P-4000 and P-5000 multimedia photo viewers are a hit with photographers, the new versions add more features. |
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August 05, 2008 - New image sensor standard is designed to reduce size and weight of digital SLRs. |
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July 30, 2008 - New compact computer from Dell features more power in an attractive case... |
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July 29, 2008 - SAN JOSE, Calif. — July 29, 2008 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the immediate availability of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 software, the photographer's essential toolbox for managing, adjusting and presenting large volumes of digital photographs. |
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July 24, 2008 - Editor's Note: A couple of months ago we featured the Ricoh Caplio GX100 as one of our "Objects of Desire" for PDN and here, already, is that camera's replacement -- the 12-megapixel GX200. |
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July 24, 2008 - Proceeds to be presented to the press freedom organization “Reporters sans frontières – RSF“ (Reporters without Borders) at Arles Photo Festival |
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July 23, 2008 - If, like most people, much of your music library now lives on your iPod, there are an ample number of speaker dock systems out there to help you share your tunes with the world. |
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July 20, 2008 - Editor's Note: We've been covering the aggressive push that camera manufacturers are making to convert DSLR users to medium-format digital in the last several months, but here's an offer that takes the cake. |
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July 15, 2008 - Editor's Note: We recently saw a demo of the new Silver Efex Pro plug-in from Nik Software and left thinking -- why aren't there more professional B&W conversion plug-ins out there like this one? While there are some pretty decent B&W tools in Photoshop itself, we really liked what we saw from Silver Efex Pro, especially that it didn't sacrifice ease-of-use for control. Indeed, Nik's very helpful "U Point" technology is once again used in Silver Efex Pro, giving you many ways to selectively tweak tone and contrast in your images during B&W conversion. (Press release is below but look for our full review in an upcoming issue of PDN. ) |
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July 14, 2008 - Sensor+ redefines sensor functionality to support pros’ investments. |
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July 08, 2008 - Data Robotics, the makers of the Drobo 'storage robot,' launched the second generation of their award-winning storage device today with several improvements including two FireWire 800 ports and improved USB 2.0 performance.
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July 08, 2008 - We won't say we told you so but when Hasselblad announced a drastic price drop on the H3DII-31 camera kit a couple of weeks ago, we knew something was up. And though we didn't fully expect a new camera system to come so soon, Hasselblad upped the ante today with the announcement of the 50-megapixel H3DII-50. |
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July 08, 2008 - Hasselblad pushes the envelope with a new digital back capable of an astounding 50MP resolution. |
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July 08, 2008 - The Drobo was the world's first data storage robot and now it comes in a much faster version, improving the storage tool. |
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The latest addition to the PDN family, the PDN Gear Guide in print, has a total circulation of 30,000, and covers the latest and greatest in photographic equipment. Initially created in 2006 to be the official guide to PDN's annual flagship photography event, PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo, the PDN Gear Guide is now also available online for gear news and updates 365 days a year.
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July 02, 2009 - Broncolor scores big with this best-in-class studio flash generator. |
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