May 2011

This behind the scenes video of The Adventures of the Pentax WG-1 shows off the effort and incredible vision that went into the short, 71-second commercial.

The original ad is below. [click to continue…]

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Adobe has released an incremental update for Lightroom 3 and Camera Raw 6.  This update is geared toward a fix for a rare bug related to JPEG files from the HP PhotoSmart R607 digital camera.  Additional details about the bug are available on Adobe’s Lightroom Journal.

Download instructions for the updates on Adobe’s website.

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Redrock Micro is now offering Universal Bundles, which allow you to put together multiple HDSLR rigs from a single parts kit.  You can find them at B&H Photo.

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Leica V-Lux 30

by on May 26, 2011

in Leica

Leica has unveiled its V-Lux 30 point and shooter, which sports a 14.1MP sensor, a 16x optical zoom (24-384mm equivalent) and the ability to capture 1080i AVCHD video.

The Leica V-Lux 30 is essentially a clone of the Panasonic Lumix ZS10. Other than the cosmetic differences in the two cameras, the only thing separating them is about $400.  The V-Lux 30 retails for $749, while the middle-class Panasonic ZS10 retails for $399 (although the street price is now under $350).

Check availability for the V-Lux 30 on Amazon.com if you’re really itching to pay twice as much for a Leica logo.

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

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In what could be a pretty nasty situation for Sigma, Nikon has filed a patent infringement suit in Japan against the competing lens maker. [click to continue…]

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Today, Canon announced updated availability dates for five of its delayed EF lenses.

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