Apple iLife 09 Now Shipping: "The Apple iLife 09 suite is now shipping and offers major upgrades to iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand. Retailing for $79.00 (Single User), iLife 09 requires Mac OS X version 10.5.6 or later, a Macintosh® computer with an Intel processor, a PowerPC G5 or 867 MHz or faster PowerPC G4, 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended) and QuickTime® 7.5.5 or later. You can see step-by-step demonstrations of iLife '09 features by browsing more than 70 video tutorials here."
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
New Wildlife Photo Contest: "Acclaimed wildlife photographers William and Matthew Burrard-Lucas have launched a new wildlife photo contest . The theme is Wildlife Portraits' and the photographer who takes the winning picture will get a Olympus SP-570UZ camera. The contest is opened to photographers worldwide and all entries must be sent by 30th April 2009. For more information head over here."
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
DxO Optics Pro 5.3.2 Released: "The newly announced DxO Optics Pro 5.3.2 adds support for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II (DxO Optics Pro Elite Edition) and Canon PowerShot G10 (DxO Optics Pro Standard or Elite Edition. The new version also includes various improvements, including installation of the plug-in version for Adobe Photoshop CS4. For more information, visit DxO Labs website at http://www.dxo.com"
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
Adobe Introduces New eLearning Suite And Captivate 4: "Adobe has announced the Adobe eLearning Suite software, a new content-authoring solution for learning professionals, educators and trainers to create rich learning experiences that can be delivered via the Web, desktop, mobile devices and learning management systems. The new suite boosts productivity by tightly integrating a major new version of Adobe Captivate, Adobe Flash CS4, Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Presenter 7, Adobe Soundbooth CS4, Adobe Bridge CS4, Adobe Device Central CS4 as well as eLearning extensions for Adobe Flash CS4 and Adobe Dreamweaver CS4... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)"
(Via The Photoshop Blog.)
Just posted! Sigma 18-200mm OS lens review: "
Just posted! Our latest lens review, featuring Sigma's 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM. Completing for the moment our mini-series of APS-C format image-stabilized superzooms, we see how this lens measures up against similar designs which we've also reviewed in the course of the past year. With the likes of Canon and Tamron entering this market in the past few months, how does Sigma's two-year old offering measure up against the competition?"
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
Photoshop CS4 Update in the Works: "Photoshop Product Manager John Nack admitted in his blog that Adobe is developing a Photoshop CS4 update. This doesn't surprise us since a number of CS4 users reported problems with the software and the Photoshop update will 'improve the situation.' Those experiencing problems can contact Adam Jerugim by email to test 'a small pre-release program that we\'re opening to public volunteers.'"
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
Canon and Nikon update firmware: "
Canon and Nikon have released firmware updates for the 40D, D3 and D700 DSLRS. All three updates correct rare errors and make minor changes to camera behavior. The 40D is updated to firmware v1.1.1. The Nikon D3 moves to v2.01 and the D700 to V1.01. Full details of all the issues resolved are made on the relevant company's websites. Click here for direct links to the downloads."
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
Nikon D3x Scores High on DxOMark Sensor scale: "The Nikon D3x, takes the lead on the DxOMark Sensor scale with a 6-point gain above all other camera bodies currently evaluated on the dxomark.com website. According to DxO Labs, the D3 achieves more than 12-bit depth of effective image information and hence takes full advantage of its 14-bit Analog/Digital (A/D) converter. Complete image quality data can be accessed by heading towards http://www.dxomark.com."
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
Sigma launches 18-250mm DC OS HSM lens: "
Sigma has announced the 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM superzoom lens. Offering a 13.9x zoom range in a body only slightly longer than the company's current 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OS lens, this new model features an optical design of 18 elements in 14 groups, including four Special Low Dispersion elements and three aspherical elements to minimise aberrations. Designed for use on cameras with APS-C / DX sensors, the lens is expected to be available from March, for Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Pentax and Sony mounts."
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
Sigma sets price for 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM lens: "
Sigma has set the suggested retail price of the new 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM at £799.99. Initially announced at Photokina 2008, this HSM (Hyper Sonic Sonic Motor) lens will be sold alongside the current Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG. It will be available in Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Sony and Pentax mounts."
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
