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By David Kilpatrick, on April 20th, 2009 We are now accepting images for entry to the Summer edition Photoworld magazine Gallery pages. Non-subscribers may submit via this email address up to three images per quarter/issue only (subscribers to the magazine may submit an unlimited number). Images should be no larger than 2000 x 3000 pixels or the equivalent data size for panoramas . . . → Read More: Call for Gallery Entries
By David Kilpatrick, on April 20th, 2009
• Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 wins ‘Best Superzoom D-camera’ category • 70-400 mm F4-.5.6 G SSM DSLR Lens wins ‘Best Expert Lens’ category
. . . → Read More: Sony wins two TIPA awards
By David Kilpatrick, on April 16th, 2009 OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 15.04.2009.
Carl Zeiss today announced that its Camera Lens Division will extend their successful collaboration with Sony Corporation for a further 5 years. Taking full advantages of their competence both companies agreed to cooperate even closer in developing and commercializing new imaging devices in the future.
. . . → Read More: Sony and Zeiss renew co-operation agreement
By David Kilpatrick, on April 14th, 2009 Nikon has announced a May 1st launch for a competitor to the Canon EOS 500D, in their D5000. This camera has the first articulated screen (only 230,000 pixels) to be designed by Nikon. See: http://www.dphotoexpert.com/2009/04/14/nikon-d5000-live-view-hdv-articulated-screen/
. . . → Read More: Nikon D5000 – HDvid, articulated screen
By David Kilpatrick, on March 25th, 2009 Canon has announced a consumer level EOS 500D camera, with 1080p resolution video limited to 20 frames per second, and 15.1 megapixels but a maximum shooting rate of 3.4 frames per second:
http://www.dphotoexpert.com/2009/03/25/canon-eos-500d-151-mp-plus-hd-video/
This continues the trend for all new DSLRs to have HD movie shooting in addition to live view modes, something which Sony . . . → Read More: Canon EOS 500D – video plus 15.1 megapixels
By David Kilpatrick, on March 24th, 2009 Tamron Co., Ltd (Mr. Morio Ono, President), a comprehensive manufacturer of optical products with its head office in Saitama City, has announced the development of the SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD (IF) MACRO 1:1 (Model G005), a life-size macro lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size image sensors* that offers a . . . → Read More: Tamron’s new 60mm f/2 1:1 macro
By David Kilpatrick, on March 8th, 2009 EDINBURGH PHOTOWORLD DAY
A Photoworld Day has been arranged for Sunday 22nd March in the premises of the Edinburgh Photographic Society at 68 Great King Street, Edinburgh. Athough primarily aimed at subscribers to Photoworld, former Minolta Club members and users of Sony digital cameras, the meeting is open to others interested in photography.
. . . → Read More: Photoclubalpha meeting – Edinburgh March 22
By David Kilpatrick, on March 6th, 2009 There is no need to dismantle the mount of the original series Sigma AF TELE 400mm f/5.6 lens, to bring non-functional versions (old chip) up to speed with later film and current digital SLRs. The whole process takes under five minutes, and requires two tools – a small Philips screwdriver, and a precision end cutter.
. . . → Read More: Sigma classic 400mm tele quick rechip
By David Kilpatrick, on March 3rd, 2009 Adobe has released Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 and Camera Raw 5.3, available immediately for download at www.adobe.com/downloads/updates/. The Lightroom 2.3 and Camera Raw 5.3 updates, originally posted as release candidates for community testing on Jan. 23, provide raw file support for the newly-released Nikon D3X and Olympus E-30 cameras.
The Lightroom 2.3 update also provides support . . . → Read More: Lightrom 2.3 and ACR 5.3 final release
By David Kilpatrick, on March 3rd, 2009 Press release from Sony, March 3rd 2009 – important bits highlighted in bold, uncalled-for comments in italics:
The Cyber-shot HX1 by Sony, teams stunning picture quality, lightning-fast shooting and powerful creative features in a stylish, supremely easy to use camera. The new flagship of the Cyber-shot range showcases a range of sophisticated image sensing, optical . . . → Read More: HX1 Cyber-shot with EXMOR CMOS and G Lens
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