North Carolina based Carve Gybe Software today introduced SuperPhoto, a new iOS Universal App designed for ease-of-use. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: SuperPhoto for iOS
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Nikon UK says that due to an internal systems error, incorrect recommended retail prices (RRPs) on the D800, D800E and D4 products were communicated in the UK and Irish markets at the time of announcement. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Nikon UK Corrects RRPs of D4, D800 and D800E SmugMug and UK-based pro lab Loxley Colour have announced a new alliance offering a turnkey online business solution, enabling photographers to easily and cost-effectively showcase and profit from their work. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: SmugMug Teams Up with Loxley Colour Sigma Corporation of America has announced the price and availability of the new Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM lens. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: US Pricing Announced for Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM PhotographyBB has released the 44th issue of the free PhotographyBB Online Magazine. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: PhotographyBB Online Magazine Issue #44 Just Posted: Canon PowerShot S100 hands-on preview. We’ve had a chance to use the S100 and find just what’s changed from the much-liked S95. The example we had was too early for us to be allowed to shoot with but we’ve studied the details (such as the maximum available aperture through its zoom range), to give you an idea of what Canon’s latest enthusiast compact brings. . . . → Read More: Just Posted: Canon PowerShot S100 hands-on preview On 24-25th September, Sony UK will be hosting a unique event called “Sony Alpha Live” at its headquarters in Weybridge. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Sony Alpha Live The Canon IXUS 1100 HS is the world’s slimmest camera with a 12x optical zoom. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Canon IXUS 1100 HS Every now and again, we come across some amazing images with very clever titles. Some are humorous, others poignant. Some you are able to ‘get’ right away, while others make you think a bit more. What do you consider when you are naming an image? Content? Color? What you want the viewer to see? Today, we thought we’d share some of the clever titles we came across on photo.net. Can you guess what the image is, based on title alone? – Redheads – Stopped Motion – Inside – Single & Looking – The First Show of Spring – Snowman – Old Beauty – Around Manhattan We’d love to hear from you too… what great image names have you come across?? . . . → Read More: Image Names: Enter Title Here Lensbaby has announced the Composer Pro version of its selective focus lens. Available for Canon, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Pentax and Olympus DSLR mounts, the ‘Pro’ version uses a metal ball-and-socket assembly with refined focus mechanism for smoother operation. The manual focus lens with tilt control is currently available with either the company’s Sweet 35 or Double Glass optics for $400 and $300 respectively. . . . → Read More: Lensbaby unveils Composer Pro The japanese website Trendy.Nikkeibp (Click here) tested the new Olympus lens converters. You can find image samples starting from page three of the review. Olympus started to ship the converters and some of them are already in Stock! Check out those direct links: Olympus Macro Converter at Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay Olympus Wide Lens Converter at Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay Olympus Fisheye Converter at Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay . . . → Read More: New Olympus lens converter test at Nikkei Japan (Worldwide shipment started!)  A short lens rumor update. Another trusted source confirmed that Olympus is about to release a lens that is wider than the current Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 lens . I hope we can soon get some info about the real lens specs. Last week a new sources told us that Olympus should launch a 12mm lens which is faster than the Panasonic lens. A question. The picture on top shows one of the upcoming Olympus prime lenses (Could be the rumored 12mm or the 50mm or another lens). Olympus didn’t unveil any detail about the focal length and aperture. I am curious to know what you think about it: Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll. . . . → Read More: (FT4) Short update: An Olympus lens wider than the Panasonic 14mm will definitely come in May/June! (+POLL)  The image on top shows the Olympus lens mockup We know from trusted sources that Olympus is going to announce new m43 lenses in May/June. Tonight a new anonymous source sent me a “rumor” claiming to know that Olympus will announce a 50mm f/1.4 and a fast 12mm wide angle Micro Four Thirds lens by end of May. I repeat, that info is from a new and anonymous source…take it with a grain of salt! If that rumor turns out to be true than both lenses will be faster than the Panasonic 45mm f/2.8 and the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 lenses. I hope some of my trusted sources can confirm or deny the rumor during the next hours. Thanks! Reminder: Rumors classification explained (FT= FourThirds): FT1 =1-20% chance the rumor is correct FT2 =21-40% chance the rumor is correct FT3 =41-60% chance the rumor is correct FT4 =61-80% chance the rumor is correct FT5 =81-99% chance the rumor is correct . . . → Read More: (FT2) Olympus 50mm f/1.4 Micro Four Thirds lens to come by end of May? According to PhotoRadar “ Olympus plans to release a high-performance PEN camera with touchscreen technology – possibly the PEN Pro reported earlier this month – as well as a mid-range PEN camera with a tilt screen and a PEN camera with flash in the original PEN EP-1 design . ” and they “ were told we can expect an announcement of the mid-range PEN camera possibly as soon as April. ” You already know that our sources told us there will be no(!) new PEN camera in April. We expect an Olympus announcement by end of May/early June. We are sure there will be new m43 lenses and there is also a fair chance to see he new E-P2 successor . That’s why I post the rumor with a low FT2 value. Be warned! I got some rumors about the future cameras and lenses and I am working on it. What I can say now is that there will be many new interesting Olympus products. More about that soon on 43rumors! Reminder: Rumors classification explained (FT= FourThirds): FT1 =1-20% chance the rumor is correct FT2 =21-40% chance the rumor is correct FT3 =41-60% chance the rumor is correct FT4 =61-80% chance the rumor is correct FT5 =81-99% chance the rumor is correct . . . → Read More: (FT2) Photoradar says there will be three new PEN cameras (the first in April) If you’re a fan of Micro Four Thirds cameras, you’ve probably had to deal with the same problem that crops up every time a new advancement is made in technology. Your old accessories don’t fit the new camera. Lucky for you, more and more Micro Four Thirds accessories are coming out every day. Gary Fong has launched a new addition to the Puffer Pop-Up Flash Diffuser line. It’s called, as if you couldn’t have guessed, the Micro Four Thirds Puffer. Gary Fong, CEO of the company, says that the diffuser is an essential tool for Micro Four Thirds users, who are otherwise facing the problem of a flash too powerful for their needs. “Finding a solution for these over-powered flashes,” he says, “is a requirement for any shooter looking to control the light like a pro.” For more information on Gary’s Puffer diffuser line, visit the Gary Fong website . Related Articles: Steve’s Olympus E-PL2 Review Steve’s Olympus E-PL1 Review Steve’s Gary Fong Collapsible LightSphere Review . . . → Read More: Gary Fong Intros a Micro Four Thirds Puffer Pop-Up Diffuser Short UPDATE: The Silver GH2 is in Stock at BHphoto (Click here) and J&R (Click here) . Digital-photography-school (Click here) tested the Panasonic GH2: “ This is a very sophisticated camera, with a bevy of external controls and a big pile of finder menu options. It would suit those with previous experience of DSLR useage. One sour note: you may, as I did, grow increasingly annoyed at the rear control buttons which are nearly flush with the camera body surface and hard to activate with certainty .” Click those direct links to check the GH2 price: Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay . Digitaltrends (Click here) tested the Olympus XZ-1: “ When you’re ready to move past the temporary pocket digicams but not quite ready to lug around a big-bodied DSLR, it’s difficult to justify the purchase of an “in-between” camera. But in this case, it’s an easy decision. Once you’ve outgrown pocket cams that either fall apart or are outdated in a year, it’s time to invest in a machine that you can discreetly use and won’t need annual replacing. The XZ-1 is such an investment, and yes, at nearly $500 it’s a solid one – but it will keep users of various skill levels interested all while delivering impressive quality photos. ” Also PCmag (Click here) tested the Olympus camera: “ There’s no denying the fact that the Olympus XZ-1 is a fast camera that produces top-notch pictures. But it’s big, and at $500, it’s pricey for a compact-class camera. On performance alone, though, it edges out our Editors’ Choice Canon PowerShot S95, which is much smaller and less-expensive. The problem is that that the XZ-1 is too big and expensive to compete with compact cameras, and lacks the features and performance to measure up to D-SLRs or interchangeable-lens cameras .” Click those direct links to check the GH2 price: Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay . . . . → Read More: New Panasonic GH2 and Olympus XZ-1 reviews (GH2 in Stock at BH)  Digitalcamerainfo (Click here) tested the popular Olympus XZ-1 camera. It’s a 15 page long detailed article and that’s the conclusion: “ The Olympus XZ-1 is a spectacular addition to the high-end compact camera family. We’re happy to see Olympus re-entering this market, especially with this 11-megapixel sensor and gorgeous new Zuiko lens. The hardware lets the camera churn out great photos, despite having such a portable form factor. For manual control enthusiasts, the XZ-1 has even more to offer: a slick control ring around the lens, full manual exposure options, and an accessory port that you can use for Olympus’ optional EVF. Most cameras in this price range have at least one weakness, but we’re not really sure what the XZ-1’s weakness is. ” The XZ-1 is not a Micro Four Thirds camera but it shows us that Olympus can make very good cameras. I do hope the next PEN cameras will be at least as successful as the XZ-1. You can get the XZ-1 in black or white at Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay . . . . → Read More: Very detailed Olympus XZ-1 review at Digitalcamerainfo  The Olympus XZ-1 high end digital compact camera has received a Red Dot award from a jury of internationally renowned designers. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Olympus XZ-1 Wins Red Dot Design Award DxO Labs has updated its DxO Optics Pro raw converter for Windows and Mac. Version 6.5.6 extends Raw support to Canon’s 600D/T3i and 1100D/T3, and Olympus’s E-PL1 in the both Standard and Elite editions. It also includes 48 additional camera/lens optical modules. The latest version is available as a free download to existing users or as a 30-day trial. . . . → Read More: DxO Labs releases DxO Optics Pro v6.5.6 for Win & Mac Photographyblog (Click here ) reviewed the Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 lens: “ Its sharpness is pretty good for its class throughout most of its zoom range, with only the extreme borders being somewhat soft for our tastes at the shortest focal length of 9mm. The essential absence of corner shading / vignetting at all focal lengths is impressive, and the close-up performance is also surprisingly good for a lens this wide. All is not rosy though, with chromatic aberrations in particular being too high, even by ultra-wide standards .” Click here to read what our readers think about the lens. And click those direct links to check the 9-18mm price at Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay . Lori Grunin from CNET (Click here) testet the Olympus 9-18mm lens: “ A great interchangeable-lens model if you’re looking for better photo quality and/or a more advanced feature set than your current point-and-shoot offers, the Olympus PEN E-PL2 still doesn’t satisfy for photographing active kids and pets. ” Click here to read what our readers think about that lens. And click those direct links to check the 9-18mm price at Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay . Neocamera (Click here) posted a short Panasonic GH2 review: “ The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 is a full-featured Micro Four-Thirds SLD which delivers good image quality and a generally solid performance. Image quality is characterized by low noise, good retention of details, excellent metering and nice colors. White-balance performance is the main weakness of the GH2, although the custom white-balance feature gets around this with some discipline. The camera is quite responsive and stands out by its relatively fast contrast-detect autofocus system .” Click here to read what our readers think about the GH2. And click those direct links to check the Panasonic GH2 price at Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay . . . . → Read More: New Olympus E-PL2, 9-18mm and Panasonic GH2 reviews. |
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