December 2009

Ricoh CX2

Ricoh has updated the firmware for the CX2 to version 1.14.  This new firmware update addresses the following issues:

The startup time may take longer than usual when turning on the camera in a My setting mode in some combinations of the My setting registrations.

For more information and to download the firmware update, visit Ricoh’s website.

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DxO Optics Pro 6.1 Update

by on December 10, 2009

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DxO Optics Pro 6 has been updated to version 6.1 for Windows, which adds support for the Canon 7D, Canon G11 and Nikon D3000, among other improvements.

More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]

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Nikon D700 Replacement Hints

by on December 10, 2009

in Nikon

A reader sent in the following tip concerning a survey request sent to registered Nikon D700 owners. [click to continue…]

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Nikon AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens

Nikon has announced the AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens and TC-20E III teleconverter.  The new AF-S 300mm lens features Nikon’s VR II image stabilization and Tripod Detection Mode, which detects and compensates for tripod-specific vibrations.  The new lens also features three Extra-low Dispersion glass elements for superior image quality and Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor.  The TC-20E III teleconverter is a 2x focal length converter and uses an aspherical element to reduce aberrations.

The AF-S 300mm f/2.8 lens will be available in January 2010 at an initial retail price of $5899.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The TC-20E III will be available in January 2010 at an initial retail price of $499.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]

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Pentax D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8 WR Lens

The Pentax D FA MACRO 100mm f/2.8 WR lens features a weather-resistant construction, which works hand-in-hand with weather resistant DSLRs like the Pentax K-7.

The new lens will ship in January 2010 at an initial retail price of $849.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below.

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New Book: The Portrait

by on December 9, 2009

in Books

The Portrait

The Portrait is a new book from Glenn Rand and Tim Meyer, which, as you might expect, focuses on portrait photography.

The Portrait retails for $34.95; however, it can currently be had on Amazon for $23.07.

Additional info in the press release below. [click to continue…]

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