April 2009

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Press Release

Ramsey, N.J. (April 14, 2009)– Bogen Imaging, a leading distributor of top quality photographic support products and accessories in North America, announces a free webinar titled “Fashionable Wedding Photography: Roundtable with Claudio Basso.” Part of the company’s Bogen Café series of free instructional webinars, the seminar will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT, on Friday, April 17th. Seasoned fashion photographer Claudio Basso and David Fisher, Bogen Imaging’s Metz and Gossen Product Manager, will discuss new techniques and what photographers need to know when it comes to capturing stunning and fashionable wedding photographs.

Internationally renowned in the fashion-photography industry, Claudio Basso’s work has appeared in magazines including American and Italian Vogue, New York Woman, French Elle, Vanity, and Grazia. Basso’s remarkable images have also been featured in high-fashion catalogues, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, and Bonwitt Teller. With over 20 years of experience, Basso currently shares his talents and knowledge with others as the primary trainer for Renovance.tv (http://www.Renovance.tv).

Topics for Discussion Include:

  • The importance of understanding the concept of fashion and how it is created
  • Making the most of one’s environment
  • Avoiding the “cheesy” image
  • What is “Fashion Flair” and how to successfully add that style to your photography

Webinar participants will have access to a number of exclusive benefits, including one‑on‑one interaction with the guest speaker, and will be automatically entered in a chance to win one of three Metz 45 CL-4 Digital Handle Mount Flashes, each valued at $474. Winners will be announced at the end of the webinar, so participants must attend the event in its entirety to be eligible to win. A free recorded version of the webinar will also be available to registered participants within 24 hours of the event. Winners must be US residents.

To register for the free Bogen Café webinar and for additional information, please visit http://www.bogenimaging.us/webinar/

Additional information about the Bogen Café as well upcoming webinars can be found at www.bogencafe.us.

About Bogen Imaging

Bogen Imaging Inc is a leading distributor of key accessories brands for the photographic, video, cine and lighting production markets. Bogen is an international company within the Imaging Division of the Vitec Group, which owns the following leading international brands: Manfrotto, Gitzo, Kata, National Geographic Bags and Tripods, Avenger, and I.F.F. As the exclusive US distributor of Metz, Gossen, Elinchrom, Lastolite, Reflecmedia, Formatt Filters, and Rotatrim, Bogen offers the most complete range of exceptional camera and lighting accessories in the business. The Bogen Imaging international network covers the USA, Germany, France, Italy, UK and Japan.

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Nikon D40 Discontinued

by on April 16, 2009

in Nikon

Amateur Photographer is reporting word from Nikon that the popular D40 has finally been discontinued, with the Nikon D60 and D5000 rounding out the bottom end of the Nikon DSLR lineup.

[via AP]

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Aperture 2.1.3

by on April 16, 2009

in apple

Apple has update Aperture 2 to version 2.1.3.

This update, recommended for all users of Aperture 2, improves overall stability and provides fixes for issues related to database integrity and compatibility with specific file types.

You can download the update from apple.com/aperture/download/.

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New Pentax DSLR?

by on April 16, 2009

in Pentax

Rice High’s Pentax Blog is reporting the leak of a possible new Pentax DSLR.  The image originally leaked out on a Chinese blog.  Hit up Rice High’s link for an explanation of why the blurry image could be the next big deal from Hoya-owned Pentax.

[ivyjopy.spaces.live.com via Rice High]

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Nikon has released firmware updates for the D40 and D40x DSLRs.

Nikon D40 firmware updates:

The following issues has been resolved in A firmware version 1.12:

With firmware Ver. 1.11 and earlier, the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used was less than when an EN-EL9 was used. By upgrading A firmware to Ver. 1.12, EN-EL9a performance is maximized so that more images can be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a is used than when an EN-EL9 is used.

Number of shots possible (battery performance) with EN-EL9a (1,080 mAh)

  • Single-frame shooting mode: Approximately 510 shots (with testing according to CIPA standards*)
  • Continuous shooting mode: Approximately 2,400 shots (with testing according to Nikon standards*)

Download firmware v1.12 (Windows)

Download firmware v1.12 (Mac)

Nikon D40x firmware updates:

The following issues has been resolved in A firmware version 1.01:

With firmware Ver. 1.00 the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used was less than when an EN-EL9 was used. By upgrading A firmware to Ver. 1.01, EN-EL9a performance is maximized so that more images can be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a is used than when an EN-EL9 is used.

Number of shots possible (battery performance) with EN-EL9a (1,080 mAh)

  • Single-frame shooting mode: Approximately 510 shots (with testing according to CIPA standards*)
  • Continuous shooting mode: Approximately 2,400 shots (with testing according to Nikon standards*)

Download firmware v1.01 (Windows)

Download firmware v1.01 (Mac)

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Several online retailers are now taking pre-orders for the Nikon D5000.  Here’s quick rundown:

Amazon.com

Nikon D5000 (body only) – (sign up for notification only)

Nikon D5000 w/ 18-55mm VR lens

Ritz Camera

Nikon D5000 (body only)

Nikon D5000 w/ 18-55mm VR lens

Wolf Camera

Nikon D5000 (body only)

Nikon D5000 w/ 18-55mm VR lens

Camera World

Nikon D5000 (body only)

Nikon D5000 w/ 18-55mm VR lens

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