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Is September 17, 2009 the "Day of the Pentax - X DSLR?"

Elmo — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:18:22 +0000

It may seem like a rumor but Pentax held an invitation only event tonight in New York City tonight. Surely, at least one new product was shown. Speculation is running high that on Thursday, September 17, Pentax will officially announce their latest DSLR, the Pentax-X. It's said to be a 12.4 megapixel CMOS camera with HD Video and HDR capabilities. More information about what may be is available at Photo Rumors who caught the first glimpse of something in the shadows.

Nikon Said to Eye APS-C For Compact Camera

Elmo — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:32:55 +0000

September 9th was the day that Leica officially announced its X1 fixed-lens digital rangefinder equipped with an APS-C sensor. Sony makes that sensor. But, it's also speculated to find its way into a Nikon compact sometime possibly in the near future. In March of this year Samsung released a press announcement timed with PMA '09 describing its NX camera line that also has the APS-C. Put this together with Sigma's DP-line that incorporates Foveon's X3 technology and you can see the field quickly getting more interesting. Pictures stand to be a lot better! And, if Nikon and Samsung can produce anything of good quality and bring it to market for far less than Leica's $1995 asking price the future could be a win-win for the photographic community.

Press Release :: Introducing X-Rite ColorChecker Passport

Elmo — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:57:49 +0000

RAW Color Power From Capture to Edit – A Solution Made Even More Powerful When Combined With Adobe® Imaging Solutions

Based on the renowned ColorChecker product line, ColorChecker Passport allows those working in RAW to quickly and easily capture accurate color, instantly enhance portraits and landscapes and maintain color control from capture to edit – significantly reducing image processing time and improving quality control. In addition, ColorChecker Passport delivers valuable color control benefits to JPEG shooters.

The powerful color control and profiling capabilities of the all-new X-Rite ColorChecker Passport are designed to be adopted into any RAW workflow – a solution made even more powerful when combined with Adobe® Imaging Solutions for those who want to benefit from DNG profile creation.

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Getting Better White Balance From Your DSLR - Peter Gregg

Peter Gregg — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:59:30 +0000

There are tons of White Balance questions: Should I or shouldn't I? What about if I shoot RAW, I don't have to white balance right? Can't I white balance afterward when I get back home and do it in PhotoShop? Okay, let me set you straight :)

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Portrait of a Changing DSLR Market

Elmo — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:17:55 +0000

According to an analysis of the DSLR market worldwide Canon is getting some stiff competition from Nikon. According to German website PhotoScala, Nikon, although still smaller when compared to Canon, is gaining ground against the leader, somewhere around 10%.. You might find it of interest as to how other popularly mentioned companies including Olympus, Panasonic, and Sony have been performing in the DSLR sector. (Some familiar names are noticeably absent.) While this analysis shouldn't be considered the final word it may provide a view into this area of photography and how the cards are stacked.

Jeff Ascough takes some test shots with new Canon 7D

Peter Gregg — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:53:15 +0000

Jeff Ascough - a world's best wedding photographer currently at the top of his game has posted some pictures he took with the brand new Canon 7D digital camera. They look awesome!

Jeff used a provided camera with a provided 24L II lens. He was not able to fine tune the lens using the AF adjustment feature and he comments he would have preferred to use his own lens and fine tune them in the camera.

Leica M9 and X1 Get Real

Elmo — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:18:22 +0000

The Leica M9 and X1 became a reality today giving the company a three-way punch for 2009. The Leica M9 is a full-frame digital rangefinder with interchangeable Leica lenses. Shipments are coming to dealers now. The X1 arrives to the market in December with an APS-C sensor. Then, there's the S2 medium format DSLR that is expected in the next 30-45 days. DPReview has a Hands-On Preview of the M9 along with a tour of the Leica Solms Factory that readers will find interesting.

Hands-On Preview...

Solms Factory Tour...

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Nikon D3000 DSLR Review - TechRadar

Elmo — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:27:44 +0000

Nikon recently introduced the 10.2 megapixel D3000 camera and combined it with an 18-55mm VR Image Stabilized lens priced at under an unbelievable price of $600. Features include 6 automatic exposure Scene Modes, in-camera image editing, 3 fps shooting, special effects, and quick image capture. Even in low light the D3000 will takes photos even at ISO 1600 that look amazing on the 3" LCD. All-in-all the D3000 comes in a compact size that will deliver even on a budget.

"This is a great first SLR and a genuine pleasure to use. It's fast and intelligent, with a good quality kit lens, and comes with all the advantages of Nikon's optical heritage. The ISO performance is great for the money, and the clear LCD makes it easy to make adjustments as you go along."

Leica X1 Digital Camera - A Clearer View

Elmo — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:43:10 +0000

Recently, an online Leica brochure made an appearance before being put in the custody of a a required password. (At the time of this post the PDF was accessible HERE.) Not only in there mention of a full-frame 18 megapixel M9 but deeper down there's mention of an X1 digital rangefinder with fixed 24mm autofocus wide angle lens. However, it references that the X1 has a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor aka APS-C. Photographers will recognize this as a sensor used in many a DSLR camera. It's an interesting twist that if this is legitimate then 2009 may well be recognized as the year that Leica fired up its engines and actually brought to market the M9, S2, and X1. This is quite a feat in itself from one of the most respected names in photography.

Press Release: Baryta FB and Photo Rag® 500- two new papers in Hahnemühle’s Digital FineArt Collection

Elmo — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:28:40 +0000

In the 425th year of its existence, Hahnemühle FineArt adds two stunning new products to the innovative market for inkjet papers.

Woodstock, IL September 03, 2009 The traditionalists among photographers will be delighted about the new Fine Art paper Baryta FB. It was created at their request and represents a perfect addition to Hahnemühle’s award-winning range of Baryta papers.