Nikon rolls out updates for Capture NX2, Camera Control Pro: “Nikon has posted updaters today for Capture NX2 and Camera Control Pro on Mac and Windows, fixing bugs, improving OS compatibility and introducing support for the upcoming D3X.”
(Via Rob Galbraith DPI.)
Sigma APO 200-500mm F2.8 EX lens for Nikon: “Sigma introduces the new APO 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG super telezoom lens for Nikon. The lens has already been available for Canon. Though a weapon permit is not required, it could easily become a lethal weapon in the hands of over-anxious paparazzi. Even more impressive is the lens’ specification, it covers the 200 to 500mm range and maintains its fast F2.8 aperture. The length of the lens is 726mm, the diameter is 236.5mm and the weight is 15.7 kg. The lens will be available next week and sells for about $1590. Per kilogram that is…”
(Via DCVIEWS Digital camera and photography news.)
Just posted! Pentax 50mm F1.4 lens review: “
Just posted! Our new lens review featuring the Pentax smc P-FA 50mm 1:1.4. This is the latest in our on-going series scrutinising the optical credentials of the camera manufacturers’ various ‘fast fifties’, and looks at a lens which has been around since the days of 35mm film. Designed as a fast ’standard’ prime, it’s now being pressed into service as a short portrait telephoto on the APS-C sensor. So how well has it adapted to this new role?”
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
Adobe updates Camera Raw for CS4: “
Adobe has released an update to its Camera Raw Plug-in for Photoshop CS4. Camera Raw 5.2, which replaces v5.1, extends support to seven more cameras, including Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Panasonic DMC-G1. The update includes enhanced color profiles, output sharpening and a new Targeted Adjustment tool. In addition, users can save all image adjustments and settings as a single snapshot for future reference. ‘”
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
Just posted! Tamron 18-270mm VC lens review: “
Just posted! Our new lens review of the Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO.’ It may have a name straight out of the web-pages of Acrophobia, but it also features a mind-blowing 15 times zoom ratio that leaves its competitors trailing in its wake. This is coupled with Tamron’s own optical image stabilization system to reduce the effects of camera shake. But is longer necessarily better? Read on to find out.”
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
Nikon unveils 24.5MP D3X digital SLR: “
Nikon has announced the D3X, its latest high-resultion professional DSLR. Sporting an imaging sensor with double the number of photosites of the popular D3, the 24.5 megapixel D3x includes similar features such as a 3.0′, 920,000 dot LCD monitor with Live View, 51-point autofocus, EXPEED image processing and HDMI output. To keep up with the demands of stock photography the camera produces 50MB 14-bit RAW files that can be processed to produce 140MB TIFFs. It also supports Nikon’s wireless system and is compatible with Nikon’s new GP-1 GPS unit.”
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
Capture One 4 PRO: “The Capture One 4 PRO is now available courtesy Phase One A/S. The RAW workflow software is targeted at the professionals who need to enhance the image quality of their digital pictures. The update d version not only claims to be more intuitive but also includes an enhanced Color Editor feature, new Skin Tone tool and a new Lens Correction tool. Capture One 4 PRO supports Phase One and Mamiya medium format cameras and RAW files from a wide range of cameras including: Canon, Epson, Fuji, Konica Minolta, Leica, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, and Sony.”
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
Adobe Camera Raw 5 Now Available: “Photoshop CS4 which as you know by now has started shipping from today also includes Adobe is Camera Raw 5. In his blog entry, Lightroom Product Manager Tom Hogarty listed the following features:
* Local adjustment brush
* Graduated Filter
* ‘Post Crop’ Vignetting
* Opacity for the cloning/healing tool
* Improved Auto Adjustment
* Support for the new Camera Profiles that are still in beta form”
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
Just Posted! Our Nikon D90 review: “
Just Posted: Nikon D90 in-depth review. The D90 has some large shoes to step into, given that it replaces one of the most popular enthusiast-level cameras of recent times. We saw in our preview that it’s had a feature boost and specification upgrade, but do those tweaks and changes result in a better camera (and images)? Has a fine camera been over-burdened with fripperies and video recording? We find out in our full, in depth review.”
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
Adobe Camera Raw 4.6 available for download: “Adobe today has released Camera Raw 4.6 for Photoshop CS3 on Mac and Windows. The latest version of the RAW conversion plug-in extends its support to RAW files taken with the Canon EOS 50D, Nikon D90, Sony DSLR-A900 and several other compact cameras, digital SLRs and medium format backs.”
(Via Rob Galbraith DPI.)
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