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Adobe Lightroom 3.2, Camera Raw 6.2 and DNG Converter 6.2 Officially Released!

Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:53:15 +0000

Adobe Lightroom 3.2, Adobe Camera Raw ACR 6.2 (for Photoshop CS5) and Digital Negative DNG Converter 6.2 are available now! Get more supported cameras and other improvements. It's free, so update today! Read on to learn how.

The Lightweight Photographer: Sony NEX-5 Real World Camera Review

Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:39:39 +0000

The Sony Alpha NEX-5 mirrorless compact camera is beautifully designed. Is there more to the NEX-5 than good looks? Read on to find out more as I put this camera through its paces in this in-depth hands on review.

Sony NEX-5 Raw (.arw) Files Don’t Open in Photoshop CS5 or Lightroom 3. Or Do They?

Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:27:05 +0000

To work with .arw-format raw images from the Sony NEX-5 and other new camera models, download the beta version of Lightroom 3.2 or, for Photoshop, Adobe Camera Raw 6.2. Here's how.

Create Visible Watermarks In Photoshop CS5

Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:22:18 +0000

Add a visible watermark to your web images to reduce image theft. Find out what's important in creating a watermark and learn how to make one using Adobe Photoshop CS5.

New Lumix DMC-LX5 Compact Digital Camera Due This Month From Panasonic

Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:29:18 +0000

The Panasonic Lumix LX5 is due in stores this month. It has a lot in common with the LX3 it's meant to replace. Panasonic says they have made a lot of under-the-hood improvements to image quality and performance. Find out how the LX5 compares with the LX3.

Watermarking Images for the Web

Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:23:08 +0000

Photos displayed on the web make easy targets for image thieves. Add a visible watermark to your online images to reduce copyright infingement. Learn about watermarks and the pros and cons of using them on your photos.

The Lightweight Photographer: Olympus PEN E-P1 Real World Camera Review

Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:11:37 +0000

The Olympus E-P1 reviewed by a travel photographer. Top image quality, easy to use, lightweight. And interchangeable lenses too! The search for the perfect compact digital camera comes to an end. For now.

Best Price on Lightroom 3 – Now Shipping!

Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:09:53 +0000

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 is now shipping. Get it now at the cheapest price I've seen. Shipping is free and you don't even have to wait for the box to arrive - start using Lightroom 3 today! Quick and cheap: how can you beat that?

DxOMark Introduces Free Lens Sharpness and Camera Image Quality Info

Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:29:43 +0000

DxO Labs, the makers of DxO Optics Pro software, have unveiled there new website, DxOMark.com, with more information about the quality of cameras and lenses than you ever thought possible. Used in combination with real-world testing, this scientific data will help you make decisions about your next photo equipment purchase.

$100 Rebate on Tamron 18-270mm Lens Ends June 21st. Get Yours Now!

Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:03:01 +0000

Get a $100 rebate on a Tamron 18-270mm VC lens for your Canon or Nikon camera. The rebate is good only until June 21st, so if you've been lusting for this lens, buy it now!