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Archives for July 2008

 

Photoshop Express Beta Gets Update

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While Photoshop Express is still in beta, it just picked up a few updates. Adobe AIR has gotten some Photoshop Express action: there’s a now a desktop uploader for Photoshop Express that runs on the Adobe AIR framework that works seamlessly.

Users of Photoshop Express now have the ability to print photos through Shutterfly. While Photoshop Express is still free, Shutterfly sets its own prices for prints.

There have a few changes to the user experience, as well: you can drag and drop photos into Photoshop Express, and resize images with one click.

Photoshop Express isn’t my image editor of choice, but the web application is developing into something very worthwhile.

Nikon 70-200mm VR – New Version Coming

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I’ve seen two different sources indicate the coming of an updated Nikon 70-200mm VR lens at Photokina. Nikon Rumors published a story yesterday regarding word from a Nikon VP. Additionally, I recently read a quote from Graham Watson (renowned Tour de France photographer and Nikon shooter) as he spoke in a matter of fact way that a replacement 70-200mm lens was coming from Nikon.

The 70-200mm will be replaced in September by a newer version, the ‘N’ series – I can’t wait to get hold of one!

(GW via NR)

The Sacramento Bee Adds Photo Blog

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The idea that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ holds doubly true for the daily news. The Sacramento Bee has figured that fact out and has added a photo blog to its online offerings. The blog is titled ‘The Frame‘ and is maintained by the Bee’s multimedia staff.

Looking over the photos that have been posted so far, I’ve seen a mix of photo credits: the Sacramento Bee is contributing plenty of photos to the blog, but there are also several AP photos. They haven’t quite reached posting daily, but I’m hoping they will. There are some beautiful shots here and the blog doesn’t exactly compete with the Bee’s print product.

A Photo Folio Opens Its Doors

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Rob Haggart, the former director of photography for such notable magazines as Men’s Journal and Outside Magazine, has developed a simple approach to photography portfolios with A Photo Folio. He’s made creating a very elegant portfolio a matter of uploading photographs. Erik Dungan and Mark Caston, of BigFolio.com are also in on the project.

So far, A Photo Folio is providing two very different designs to photographers using the site. The first is a fairly minimalist design that nonetheless provides a very sleek portfolio for a photographer. The second has more color, along with more attitude. If I had to make a guess, I’d say that the first design is very ‘Men’s Journal’ while the second is more ‘Outside Magazine.’ Either way, the site is definitely looking to provide options for professional photographers.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2

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Lightroom 2 is out and it looks to be quite the follow-up to its ground-breaking predecessor.  I would give you a rundown of all the great features and why it’s everything Aperture 2.1 is and more; however, John Nack has already done that and given you several links to follow-up on your LR 2 fetish.  Check out the press release below and then head over to John Nack’s rundown. [Read more…]

Nikon D700 Hands-On Review at Digital Rev

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Digital Rev has posted a rather spicy hands-on review of the Nikon D700. You don’t get these kind of sample images and product shots over at DP Review…

Nikon fans have waited long for the coming of the Nikon D700 and as history have taught us many times, good things come to those who wait. The Nikon D700 is an ambitious camera loaded with features that will surely catch the appeal of both professionals and serious enthusiasts.

For the latest Nikon D700 news and reviews, be sure to visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D700 Reviews and Resources.