August 2010

Apple Aperture 3

Apple has updated its Camera RAW compatibility to version 3.3 and extends RAW image format compatibility to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’09 for the following cameras: [click to continue…]

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Later this month (Aug. 25-29), Jasmine Star will be hosting a live workshop on CreativeLIVE on wedding photography.  Here’s the kicker though:  The event will culminate in a real, live wedding streamed online while Jasmine is shooting and teaching. [click to continue…]

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Buy.com has several solid deals on cameras and other gear this week.  Check out the links below for the respective deals. [click to continue…]

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The Samsung PL90 is a 12.2-megapixel point and shoot camera with a 4x optical zoom lens. The PL90 features a built-in USB plug and can capture 640 x 480 video at 30 fps.

The Samsung PL90 should be available in September 2010 at an initial retail price of $149.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

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

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Is a Pentax mirrorless camera just around the corner to compete with the lineup from the likes of Panasonic, Olympus, Sony and Samsung?

If CitiGroup’s recent report on Pentax’s parent company, Hoya, is to be believed, then the answer is: Yes.

The following quote appeared in the CitiGroup report at issue:

“Hoya plans to release a mirrorless camera under Pentax brand that is distinct from models already on the market.” – CitiGroup

With Photokina 2010 just around the corner, we could see this new camera sooner rather than later.

[Mirrorlessrumors via Photo Rumors]

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Practical HDRI, 2nd Edition is a new book from photographer Jack Howard that is geared toward teaching you high dynamic range (HDR) photography.  This new edition provides “step-by-step tutorials for creating professional results using the leading HDR software, including the latest versions of Photoshop CS5, Photomatix Pro, FDRTools, Dynamic Photo HDR, and HDR PhotoStudio.”

Practical HDRI, 2nd Edition carries a retail price tag of $34.95; however, it can be found for $23.07 on Amazon.com.

More details below. [click to continue…]

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