New Digital Single Lens Reflex camera's from Pentax and Samsung on the way soon.



On the left, possible version of the Pentax K200D.
On the right, Samsung GX20 supposedly a variation of the 14mp Pentax K20D.
Both due to be announced Jan 24th 2008

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Last update: Review by USAToday (17 January’07)

The Olympus Stylus 790SW (announced 23 August’07) is a shockproof (5ft), waterproof (10ft), freezeproof (-10C/14F) point-and-shoot digital camera features 7.1-megapixel image sensor, 3x optical zoom (38 – 114 mm equivalent in 35mm), Digital Image Stabilization, Face Detection, and a 2.5″ LCD screen. The camera measures 3.7″W x 2.4″H x 0.84″ D (93.6mm x 60.9mm x 21.3mm), weighs approx 4.8oz (136g) and comes in 5 different colors. (Full Specs)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info

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When you shoot a lot, it is easy to forget exactly what the setup was that you used, especially if it is a portrait session you shot months (or even a year) ago. Or maybe you are at a seminar or meeting and wished you had your setup to share with the photographers, or some way to right down their setups for when you get back to your studio.

Whatever the reason, here is the answer.

Kevin Kertz has put together a (Photoshop) .psd file that you can use to document (or create new) lighting setups.

The Photoshop file comes with a bunch of photography equipment included (each on its own unique layer) such as cameras, backdrops, lights, reflectors, models and more.

Create your diagram, flatten the image and viola!, it’s ready for printing or emailing.

You can download the LightingSetup.psd here, and I have also included several sample images below to give you an sense of the possibilities.

Now before you download it, please understand that there are restrictions when using Kevin Kertz .psd file and I think it only fair (and respectful) that when a person is kind enough to share something with complete strangers, that we (the complete strangers) abide by the rules of its release. The rules are printed on the download page, but I want to print them here as well.

Restrictions:
• For personal use and to share your setups only!
• NO…

Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ Steve’sDigicams (16 January’08)

The Samsung i85 is an 8.2-megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera features 5x optical zoom (35mm film equivalent: 36~180mm), MP3 Player, Face Detection, Advanced Shake Reduction, and a 3″ TFT LCD screen. The camera measures 95×61.5×20.2mm and it weighs 158g.

Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info

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Last update:Review by PCMag (16 January’08)

The Canon Powershot SD950 (Digital IXUS960) IS is a 12.1 Megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera features 1/1.7-inch CCD, DIGIC III Image Processor, 3.7x optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 36-133mm) with a shift-type optical Image Stabilizer (IS) system and 2.5-inch LCD monitor with wide viewing angle. The camera measures 95.9 x 59.9 x 27.6 mm (3.8 x 2.4 x 1.1 in.) and weighs approx. 165 g (5.8 oz.). (Full Specs)

Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars | Latest Deal Info

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Still milking that amazing day in Holland until the negatives from my Chicago trip come back :-)  Several people have asked me what the use was of pruning pollard willows. As you can see especially here, the result of the pruning is to encourage the growth of lateral branches which can be used to make baskets or fences.

Camera: Pentax *ist DS, lens: Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX APO

HP  unveiled at >Macworld Expo the HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer, rounding out the company’s growing portfolio of printing solutions for the advanced amateur market.
The HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer enables photographers to create and publish professional-quality portraits, landscapes, marketing collateral and other image-rich materials and features several technological advancements to ensure outstanding performance and brilliant, predictable color.
Breakthroughs in Color Management
The HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer contains several color management advancements that simplify the printing experience. The printer is seamlessly integrated with Adobe Photoshop CS3, enabling users to print directly from their preferred workflow. The choice is then automatically synchronized with the color management setting, eliminating issues associated with "double color management." This technology also is available in a free software download for the award-winning HP Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer.

More info at imaging-resource

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