New digital camera, photo software, and camera accessory announcements.

Kodak Playfull and Playsport HD Pocket Video Cameras

2011 CES Kodak News Underwater

Today, Kodak announced two new HD pocket video cameras, the Playfull and the next generation Playsport. The slim Kodak Playfull features full 1080p HD video recording, 5-megapixel still photos, on-camera editing, a designated Kodak Share Button, digital image stabilization, effects such as black and white, sepia, high saturation and 70’s film, LCD Glare Shield, Smart […]

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Samsung SH100 Wi-Fi Enabled Digital Camera

2011 CES News Point and Shoot Samsung

Today, Samsung announced the SH100 Wi-Fi enabled compact digital camera. With Wi-Fi capability, the SH100 allows you to connect to smartphone devices to view shots in real time or activate the shutter remotely, back up photos to your computer, instantly upload photos and videos to social networking sites and YouTube, and wirelessly connect (DLNA) to […]

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Samsung NX11 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

2011 CES Lenses Mirrorless News Samsung

 Samsung announced the new NX11 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Similar to Samsung’s previous model, the NX10, the NX11 now features an upgraded design and i-Function lens compatibility. The NX11 has a designated i-Function button that accesses shooting controls such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO and white balance for fast and easy shooting. The Samsung NX11 […]

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Lexar Professional 133x SDXC Memory Cards

2011 CES Digital Storage Lexar Memory Cards News

Today, Lexar announced the new Professional 133x Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) memory cards in 128GB and 64GB capacities. The Lexar Professional SDXC cards feature 133x Class 10 speed rate for 20MB per second transfer speeds, a large 128GB capacity to capture, store, and transfer 1080p high-definition video and images, Image Rescue software, and  a […]

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Samsung HMX-Q10 Camcorder

2011 CES News Samsung

Samsung has announced the new HMX-Q10 full HD (1920×1080/60i), compact and affordable camcorder. The HMX-Q10 features Switch Grip technology that will flip the screen depending on which way the camcorder is being held, a 2.7-inch touch LCD with Easy Operation and Smart Access UI, Duo Optical Image Stabilization, a 5-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 4.9-megapixel still […]

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New Samsung WB700 Pocket Superzoom Camera – 18x Zoom Plus RAW

2011 CES News Point and Shoot Samsung Uncategorized

 A few days ago I finished a Pocket Superzoom Camera Guide with the six top pocket digital cameras with 10x (or longer) zoom lenses. Almost immediately after I published my guide, Samsung fired this missile onto the camera battlefield – the WB700 digital camera. The 14-megapixel Samsung WB700 pocket superzoom camera has an 18x 24-432mm […]

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DxO Optics Pro Version 6.5.2

News Software

DxO Labs has updated its DxO Optics Pro to version 6.5.2 that now includes Raw support to the Pentax K-5 and Sony’s NEX-3 and NEX-5 in Standard and Elite editions and 50 new DxO Optics Modules. DxO is offering a 30% discount on both Standard and Elite editions until December 25, 2010.

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Nikon Aspire Sweepstakes

Contests News Nikon

Today, Nikon announced the “Nikon Aspire” Sweepstakes. This new contest will award the winner with an exclusive photo excursion with National Geographic photographer, Annie Griffiths as well as the Nikon D7000 DSLR camera with a private tutorial from a Nikon specialist. Contestants can enter once a day from December 15, 2010 through January 26, 2011 […]

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Rollei Flexipod 100 Tripod

News Tripods

Rollei announced the Flexipod 100 compact tripod that features flexible rubber legs that can bend and rotate 360°, non-slip rubber feet and a quick release plate. The Flexipod 100 for compact cameras and camcorders will be available January 2011 for 14.95€ in blue, grey, pink, red, and green colors.

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New 15x Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC PZD Zoom Lens With Ultrasonic Motor

Lenses News Tamron Uncategorized

 Tamron has announced a new version of their 15x 18-270mm zoom lens. The 60th Anniversary Edition Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD zoom lens has been updated with a new ultrasonic “PZD” (Piezo Drive) motor for faster, quieter auto focus performance. Like the original version, the new Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD […]

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Adobe Updates Photoshop Products

Adobe News Photography Business Software

Adobe has released major updates across the entire Photoshop product line. Included in this upgrade to the x.3 version is Adobe Photoshop CS5, Lightroom 3, Camera RAW, DNG converter, and more.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II & 7D Mode Dial Upgrade

Canon News Uncategorized

 This morning, Canon announced an upgrade for the mode dial on the EOS 7D and EOS 5D Mark II. The mode dial on both cameras has a tendency to migrate away from where it’s been set. The dial upgrade locks the mode dial where the photographer sets it. The new dial was introduced with the […]

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Sigma Scholarship Contest

Contests News Sigma

Sigma has announced their Scholarship Contest that is open to all high school seniors who are interested in a photo-related career. Students can sumbit between 3-5 themed photographs along with a 300-800 word essay describing their creative process between now and February 28, 2011. There will be online voting from March 1, 2011 through April […]

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Manfrotto School of Xcellence "Great Portraits Don’t Just Happen" and "Shooting the Forests Series" Webinars

Events How-To News Photography Tips

Manfrotto School of Xcellence has two new free webinars, “Great Portraits Don’t Just Happen” and “Shooting the Forests Series”. The “Great Portraits Don’t Just Happen” webinar will take place on Tuesday, December, 2, 2010 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST and is hosted by Bill Frakes, a Sports Illustrated staff photographer. Topics include the […]

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Lensbaby System Bag

Bags News

Lensbaby announced the System Bag, the first carrying case designed specifically for Lensbaby products, such as the Muse, Composer, Control Freak,  Scout and Composer with Tilt Transformer lenses and accessories. The Lensbaby System Bag features a shoulder strap, removable elastic straps inside the bag for customization, an outside zipper, side corner flaps, an inside mesh […]

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