
The Manfrotto 501HDV is a dedicated video fluid head. As camera manufacturers add more and more DSLRs with HD video capture, photographers’ interest in video seems to be growing at an exponential rate. I know my interest has been piqued since I picked up a 5D Mark II roughly a year and a half ago. One thing we’re learning though, is that good photo equipment doesn’t necessarily make good video equipment as well. [click to continue…]

Zoner Photo Studio 12 Free is a new photo management and editing software program available for personal and non-commercial use. While I haven’t used this new free edition yet, I have used Zoner Software’s professional version of Zoner Photo Studio and have been mostly pleased with its capabilities. Based on this past experience and what the new free version looks like, I think Windows users looking for an inexpensive photo management and basic editing solution would do well to give this a try.
You can download Zoner Photo Studio 12 Free from Zoner Software’s website.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]

Topaz Labs have released DeNoise 4 with IntelliNoise technology, which is a new proprietary noise reduction method developed to reduce noise and maintain maximum detail. DeNoise 4 is a plug-in that works with Photoshop, Aperture and Lightroom.
DeNoise 4 is available direct from Topaz Labs for $79.99. A free trial is also available.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]

Tiffen has updated its Dfx Digital Filter software for Adobe Photoshop CS5 and other Creative Suite 5 programs. The plug-ins for Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro CS5 are now fully compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit Mac and Windows platforms.
You can get more info on Tiffen Dfx Digital Filter software on Tiffen’s website.

Canon has launched a number of rebate programs for different DSLR and lens combos over the past few weeks. Below, you’ll find a recap of all the DSLRs, kits and lenses that these “instant savings” deals apply to.
All of these instant savings are set to expire June 5, 2010. [click to continue…]