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DxO: 64 new correction modules

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

DxO: 64 new correction modules

DxO Labs has released a wide range of new lens correction modules for use with its flagship photo processing application, DxO Optics Pro. No less than 64 new modules cover a variety of prime and zoom lenses, coupled with 27 different camera bodies from Canon, Nikon, Olympus and Sony. The vast majority of the new modules are available for users of either the Standard or Elite editions of Optics Pro, but nine modules for camera bodies aimed at pros are available only to Optics Pro Elite users. For Canon, camera bodies with newly available…
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Leica Camera AG and Leica Camera Fans Launch Charity Initiative

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Leica Camera AG and Leica Camera Fans Launch Charity Initiative

Solms, Germany (June 29, 2010) – Starting June 30, 2010, Leica Camera AG will donate .50 Euro to the Association for International Cancer Research (AICR) for every new follower to Leicas Twitter account. Leica will donate an additional 1,000 Euros to AICR upon reaching 10,000 followers by July 9, 2010. Benefiting international cancer research, this project is part of an initiative that was launched by Leica enthusiast photographers who met…
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Adorama Announces Winners of the First Annual APPOS – Photo App Awards for the iPhone

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Adorama Announces Winners of the First Annual APPOS – Photo App Awards for the iPhone

Top 10 winning Apps selected from among the most frequently used Apps in Adoramas iPhone Photography Contest New York, NY (PRWEB) June 29, 2010 — Adorama, one of Americas premier photography and consumer electronics resellers, announces the winners of the first annual APPOS – iPhone App Awards for Photography. The annual APPOS Awards are designed to spotlight the rapid rise in popularity of the iPhone as a new platform for…
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Nikon L110: New firmware

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Nikon L110: New firmware

Nikon Inc. has today issued a new firmware update for its Coolpix L110 digital camera. Just one change is listed in the release notes for Nikon L110 firmware v1.4. The new release corrects an issue whereby photos taken under incandescent-color fluorescent lighting could be recorded with a warm color cast. It is important to note that when upgrading the firmware of the L110, any images or movies stored in the cameras’ internal memory will be erased. Users should hence be sure to back…
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Shutterfly Data Says Private Sites Are on the Rise; Supports Trend in "Public-to-Private" Internet Behavior

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Shutterfly Data Says Private Sites Are on the Rise; Supports Trend in "Public-to-Private" Internet Behavior

Pioneer of Photo Sharing Celebrates 2MM Share Site Milestone and Offers Best Practices for Sharing Photos Online REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jun 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Shutterfly, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFLY), the company that made the term “photo sharing” a household name when it launched with email share in 1999, today reveals user data that points to a significant trend in photo sharing behavior: consumers are becoming more private with their…
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KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera Awarded Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera Awarded Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — The KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera has been awarded the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal by PTPA Media. PTPA Media (Parent Tested, Parent Approved) awards their industry-renowned seal of approval to products that its parent evaluators judge to improve the quality of family life and worthy of a parents recommendation. We are thrilled to have this parent Seal of Approval for our KODAK PLAYSPORT Video…
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Rumblefish Launches User-Friendly Music Program for YouTube

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Rumblefish Launches User-Friendly Music Program for YouTube

Friendly Music to Give YouTube Users Lifetime License to Edit Music into Their Videos PORTLAND, Ore. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Rumblefish Inc., the premier music licensing agency for business, is launching a new music program for YouTube users called Friendly Music. Friendly Music allows users to purchase a lifetime music license on a selected music track and fully edit the music into their videos. FriendlyMusic.com provides the YouTube…
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BenQ unveils novel Vertical Alignment LED monitors

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

BenQ unveils novel Vertical Alignment LED monitors

BenQ unveils the world’s first VA (Vertical Alignment) monitors. The new 16:9 Full HD LED series includes the 24″ EW2420 and VW2420 and the 21.5″ VW2220. VA LED panels have better color reproduction, ultra high contrast ratio and display blacks more accurately. Although not stated explicitly, one could expect that BenQ uses the technology from AU Optronics as the company has used the same technology in its Home Cinema TV series. The new VW2420 / EW2420 will be available mid-July / mid-August; the VW2220 in November…
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Sanyo launches 14 Mp VPC-E1403 digital camera

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Sanyo launches 14 Mp VPC-E1403 digital camera

Sanyo announces the slim and compact E1403 digital camera in a shimmering metal housing. The 14 Megapixel E1403 records videos in HD at 720p, while the large 3 inch TFT LC color display is ideal for reviewing images. A host of macros with preset parameters for landscapes, sports or fireworks ensure that whatever the theme, it appears in its true light. Smile and blink recognition are included for perfect portraits. The new VPC-E1403 is planned to be available this month at a retail price of €129 and comes with a 3-year warranty…
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Shutterfly Delivers Instant Photo Books to the Desktop

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Shutterfly Delivers Instant Photo Books to the Desktop

Partners with Sony to Give Customers Instant Access to Shutterfly Photo Books on New VAIO PCs REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jun 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Shutterfly, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFLY), the leading Internet-based social expression and personal publishing service, today announced that it has partnered with Sony to deliver Shutterfly’s award-winning photo book experience to Sony VAIO PC customers with the click of the mouse. Using Shutterfly’s Simple…
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