October 19th, 2008 to January 17th, 2009

Normally, a manufacturer rebate wouldn’t really be news. But with the current financial situation and the big discounts Canon is offering, I thought it was appropriate to pass this along. Some of Canon’s best glass is included in this rebate, too: the EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM, the EF-S 10-22 f/3.5-4.5 USM, the EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, and even the brand new EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. The rebates are big enough to be worth the effort, and we can all use a new lens.
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FotoMagico 2.6 adds support for Adobe Lightroom 2 & free Plug-in for Aperture

Boinx Software has released an update for their award-winning photo presentation software, FotoMagico. FotoMagico 2.6 for professional photographers, now comes with an plug-in for Aperture which allows users to select photos from within Aperture and to export them directly to FotoMagico. FotoMagico 2.6 also now supports Adobe Lightroom 2 libraries so users can also seamlessly access GarageBand songs, iLife sound effects and media libraries from iTunes or media files from any other folder on their hard disk.

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We’ve got the new Nikon D90 digital SLR in-house and we’re working on a detailed review. In case you’ve been in a cave and don’t know, the D90 is the first DSLR to offer video capture - 720p high-def, to be exact. The D90 has a 12.3-megapixel DX-format (APS-C) CMOS sensor, 3-inch LCD, EXPEED processing, and sensitivity to ISO 6400.

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Now Shipping - Adobe Creative Suite 4

The highly-anticipated release of the industry-leading design and development software for creative workflow, Adobe Creative Suite 4, is now available.

There are six new versions available, Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium, Design Standard, WebPremium, Web Standard, Production Premium and Master Collection. CS4 Delivers radical breakthroughs in workflow efficiency and is packed with hundreds of innovative, time saving features

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Now Including Support for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 and Apple Aperture 2.1

onOne Software announced two new upgrades to their PhotoFrame plug-ins, PhotoFrame 4 Professional and Standard Editions. PhotoFrame 4 Professional and Standard Editions now support Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 and Apple Aperture 2.1 and are designed to help photographers add the perfect finishing touch to their digital photos.

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Tips and Lessons From Renowned Photographers

Lexar will feature its elite photographers, Vincent Laforet, Moose Peterson, and Rick Sammon, at the Lexar booth (#926) at PhotoPlus Expo 2008 that takes place at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City on October 23-25, 2008.

These photographers will show their latest work, answer questions about their digital imaging workflow and discuss their experiences as professional photographers.

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Non-Stop Flash - 10,000 + Flashes All Day, Every Day

Quantum will be introducing a new shoe-mount flash at the Photo Plus East Expo in New York City (October 23 to 25). The new Quantum TRIO flash features a dedicated QTTL adapter as well as a built-in FreeXwire wireless transceiver. Read the rest of this entry »

Panasonic has announced pricing for the first Micro Four Thirds digital camera, the LUMIX DMC-G1. The Panasonic Lumix G1 will be available for $799.95 in mid-November as a kit with the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. kit lens. You can choose from red, blue, and black G1 camera bodies. A 45-200mm f/ 4.0-5.6 LUMIX G VARIO MEGA O.I.S. Micro Four Thirds telephoto zoom lens will also be available for $349.95. Today’s press release also says that Panasonic has more lenses and a second Micro Four Thirds camera with HD video capability in the works for 2009. A Micro Four Thirds camera with HD video could be the ultimate high-end consumer camera!
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On Tuesday Apple released redesigned MacBook Pros and MacBooks. Even a cursory review of the spec sheets makes it obvious that this was primarily a switch to a new appearance, but there are a few interesting bits under the hood. But how do they apply to photography?

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The Olympus E-420 is currently the world’s smallest digital SLR. Offering professional performance and features in a compact, lightweight body, the 10-megapixel E-420 includes Live View, a 2.7-inch LCD and Face Detection. It can capture both RAW and JPEG file formats.

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Olympus E-420 Studio Test Images
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Pros DSLR performance in a remarkably small, lightweight body. 10-megapixel sensor provides excellent image quality. Ability to shoot in RAW format. 2.7-inch Live View LCD with auto focus. Face Detection technology Dust-reduction system. Built-in pop-up flash.	Cons No mechanical Image Stabilization. Bigger than a point-and-shoot. Battery charger requires long cord.

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((Apologies for this late posting, the delay was compounded by several issues on my end.)

Last week at HP’s Annual Imaging and Printing conference, this quote immediately grabbed my attention: “I find myself taking more pictures than ever before, but seeing fewer of them…”

If this quote describes you too, then apparently we’re in good company. Sure, we can see every shot from someone’s vacation online, but online isn’t necessarily the best way to see or present photographs. Online is great for editing and quick viewing and it’s where most shots will end up, but for more meaningful images it’s just a step on the path to offline photo-enjoyment.

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Carry a DSLR and a Laptop

Today, Think Tank Photo has released their new shoulder bag, the Urban Disguise 35, that holds up to a 13.3″ laptop with a standard-size DSLR or up to a 10″ laptop with a Pro-size DSLR with lens attached. The Urban Disguise 35 is designed not to look like a camera bag which is perfect for a professional who wishes to maintain a lower profile in potentially dangerous situations or a serious amateur who wishes to lessen the risk of having your gear ripped off.

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