Oct/091
Adobe Launches Photoshop Mobile for iPhone
Despite the photographic equipment are hardly the best quality of the iPhone from Apple, Adobe, makers of the famous Photoshop, has decided to release a version specifically designed to run on the smartphone’s bitten apple, we are talking about Photoshop Mobile for iPhone.
Oct/090
Canon Powershot Pro1: Preview
(See also Comparison of compact 8-megapixel Canon pro1Uno limits for a professional, in 'use of the Canon G5 was the maximum print size allowed by the 5-megapixel CCD: 21.95×18, 96 cm. With a print resolution of 300 dpi – dots per inch – is typical of the magazines. The 8-megapixel CCD of Canon PowerShot Pro1 does much more, arriving at a print size of nearly l 'A4 (21×29, 7 cm) which is the "full page . But it 's only the resolution for the Canon Powershot Pro1. Canon has mounted on the "small " a zooming magnification optical (ie real, not digital) 7x.
Oct/090
Photomizer: even beginners can retouch photos
Currently, there are numerous commercial image editing software and image processing. Many of these, however, require skills and expertise are difficult to use for beginners. Not so with the new software developed by Engelmann Media GmbH, we are talking about Photomizer. Photomizer is, in fact, specially created for those who want to retouch their photos despite not being an expert. Its use is, in fact, intuitive and simple as all the major functions are activated with a few simple clicks. The program recognizes, for example, faces in images optimized automatically. There are however more complex and advanced features that meets user needs more expert. It supports most popular formats including Raw and is also compatible with all Windows systems (7, Vista and XP), but not the Mac Photomizer version 1.09 is available on the market at suggested retail price of 29.99 euros VAT included. For more information about the features and to download an evaluation version of the program (full version but it works only for seven days), you should visit the official website of the manufacturer (available only in English or German) by clicking here.
Oct/090
Google Picasa 3.
Picasa, free software for managing and organizing photos is renewed reaching version 3.5 and taking dowry numerous innovations, the most important of which concern the introduction of technology "facial recognition " and integration with Google Maps, one the main services offered by Google, owner of the software since 2004. The new version makes it so the Picasa software even more attractive as it simplifies the job of managing the user through face recognition of faces. Once installed the update, in fact, the program performs a scan of the photos stored on your computer by combining them according to the faces in them. Within minutes you can get different album then divided according to the faces depicted in the photos with clear advantages in terms practical. As anticipated, another major novelty software integration with Google Maps making it easy geo-tagging photos or their placement in the exact spot of the map where the photo was taken. The update affects both the version for Mac and one for Windows, but is currently only available on the English (the Italian version will arrive in the coming weeks).
Sep/090
Word 's order connectivity: the camera by Samsung ST1000
Samsung expands the concept of touch screen interface and Smart Gesture taken on new models ST550 and ST500 and make compact camera dedicated to sharing real-time images and movies. It's called Samsung ST1000, a compact 12.2 MP and 5x optical zoom characterized by the presence of a GPS module in it that allows the automatic Geo-Tagging pictures and videos on the LCD screen and displays the names of places where you are . The GPS is just the first of three systems of connectivity that characterize the ST1000, it is possible to send images to compatible devices using Bluetooth 2.0 or using the Wi-Fi to share in a facilitated through a special interface on major social networks such as Facebook, Picasa and YouTube. Perplexing that the Wi-Fi connectivity is only available on open networks that do not require login, something that makes it virtually unusable this feature of the camera. The display is an LCD rear of the ST1000 Wide 3.5 "and 1152. 000 points with touch function that allows you to access camera menu by pressing the fingers on the screen, select the point of focus through Smart Touch AF and manage files and folders through gesture 's Smart Gesture interface UI. Among the advanced systems are dual optical image stabilization and digital programs resumed Smart Cars Face Recognition System and up to 20 faces. In terms of video Samsung ST1000 is able to record movies in HD quality at 1280×720p at 30 fps with compression H. 264, the camera is equipped with mini-HDMI connector.
Sep/090
12 megapixels for the new range of compact Olympus
Restyling for Olympus compact at home, after the presentation of its first Micro Four Thirds, the Olympus PEN, the Japanese returned to normal issues, presenting its new range of compact cameras. Leader of the new digital cameras is the Olympus μ7010, CCD size 1 / 2, 33 "to 12 megapixels and 7x optical zoom wide, with a focal length equivalent of 28-196mm. Equipped with double-stabilization system, based on displacement of the sensor and software, offers features such as predictive focus (AF tracking), Advanced Face Detection to recognize up to 16 people, Shadow Adjustment technology and programs that can automatically adjust the parameters shutter according to the scene framed. The machine works with sensitivity ranging from 64, allowing macros to 2 inches of the front lens and 1600 ISO and shoot movies up to 30fps at 640×480 pixels, with the ability to use microSD cards, or xD -Picture Card for storing files. As seen on PEN and SLR E-30 and E-620, the Olympus camera filters μ7010 offers software applications under the shutter to stimulate the creativity of users. Also renewed the FE series, the one in the house is for people Olympus approaches for the first time in the digital photograph or still is looking for reasonable prices. The whole series offers CCD size 1 / 2, 33 "12 megapixel, going to differentiate for provisioning optical and for that software. The best performance of the new quartet is the Olympus FE-5020, characterized by an interesting lens with 5x zoom wide from grandandogolare equivalent focal length of 24mm. Here we find also Advanced Face Detection Technology and Auto Mode, the camera filters, predictive focus and the recording memory cards xD-Picture Card and microSD. Similar in 'appearance the Olympus FE-4000 offering a more objective limited zoom 4x wide with 26.3-105mm equivalent focal length, while maintaining the Advanced Face Detection technology and photographic filters. 5x zoom but without marked capacity for wide-angle to Olympus FE-46 with a focal length equivalent of 36-180mm and technologies for automatic recognition of faces and of the scene. Not lacking on this model l 'AF-tracking and compatibility with xD-Picture Card and miscroSD. Cinderella of the group, the Olympus FE-26, which is limited to a 3x zoom equivalent to 36-108 mm focal length, but offers the same features of recognition, predictive focus and digital stabilization 's image of the older sisters.
Sep/090
Two new compact cameras from Samsung series PL
The news was reported by DPReview site: the two new compact cameras sport a Samsung arrived home from 12.2 Mp sensor size of 1 / 2, 33 "and offer advanced programs for capturing and editing images. The greatest of them is Samsung PL70 incorporating within it the ability to shoot movies in HD quality at 720p, the movie can be stopped temporarily through the pause button and then be restarted without having to create multiple files. At the purely photographic PL 70 is supported by a zoom 5x optical wide-angle lens offering a focal length of 28 mm equivalent. The popular features introduced by Samsung in terms of image management programs include the automatic recognition of over 11 preset scenes, face, smile and blink detection, image stabilization both optical digital and maximum sensitivity extended up to 3200 ISO.'s Younger sister is Samsung PL55, a compact entry level dedicated to the family, proposed at a lower price than the model PL70, lacks features like optical image stabilization and Face Recognition Smart, which is the selective recognition of 10 times including prioritizing Focus. The size of the LCD decreases from 3 "2.7 " and the focal length wide 5x zoom up to 35 mm equivalent. Both models will be available for the foreign market since the end of August, we await news regarding the release dates for the European market.
Sep/090
Casio Exilim Hi-Zoom EX-H10, the compact superzoom SuperSlim
The official launch took place on 11 June in Tokyo, we are talking 's latest addition to Casio in the house: the compact Ex-H10. It is a compact camera with small dimensions, 102×62x23.3 mm, which incorporates a 10x zoom lens, a display of 3 "and Super Long Battery Life, this 'last lets you shoot up to 1,000 images with a single battery charge. The 10x zoom lens covers the focal length wide angle of view equivalent to a 24mm lens and reaches the equivalent focal length equivalent of 240 mm when canvases. Mounts a 12.1 effective Megapixels CCD sensor size 1 / 2, 33 "prepared on a system of micro-actuators that allow the mechanical image stabilization. The high contrast LCD display measuring 3 " on the diagonal and consists of 230,400 points. All 'Internal Engine IV processor, the camera work is supported by two CPUs, the first runs the production chain, the second image replaces the first to support high speed while shooting or when shooting HD video 1280×720p. Casio EX-H10 in fact belongs to the class of compact, high-speed Exilim, this model achieves a burst of 10 images per second for a buffer capable of supporting up to 20 consecutive images. Storing files is on a SDHC memory cards. Among the many software algorithms advanced management dell 'image include the face detection el ' auto shutter, automatic devices that are added to the class of presets that goes by the name of Best Shot. Best Shot inside integrates different modes of work: 38 specific programs for different occasions and in addition to the programs Dynamic Photo, Photography Mutimotion8, YouTube Capture mode, Auto Best Shot and recording. Sensitivity between 64 and 3200 ISO fully usable as reported by the Casio site, thanks to improved management Engine IV image processor introduced. Casio Exilim EX-H10 will be available for sale starting in July at a recommended price of 299 euros.
Sep/090
Pentax K7, the new prosumer DSLR
During the conference held in conjunction of Photoshow, Pentax had announced that 2009 would be a busy year for the home, on both compact cameras than on the SLR. The press release arrives on time to emphasize the words of those days and discovers a new mid-range DSLR which stands as the flagship of the series K: We're talking about Pentax K7. Metal body, consisting of a compact and durable stainless steel skeleton and coverage magnesium-alloy steel. 77 seals to protect the camera body from dust and moisture infiltration; electronics and battery designed to work up to temperatures of -10 ° C. Even l 'shutter has been redesigned and now reaches shutter speed of 1 / 8000 second with a lifetime guarantee of 100,000 cycles. The optical viewfinder is composed of ground glass and ensures coverage of approximately 100% and a magnification of 92 %. The burst shooting reaches 5.2 frames per second for 40 consecutive shots in JPEG mode. CMOS sensor 14. 6 MP APS-C format equipped with low-pass filter mounted on micro-actuators to shake the dust and prevent deposits. The sensor relies on PRIME II processor has been improved since the previous one to offer a high noise reduction without any artifacts and preserving color nuances and details of the subject. PRIME II is l 'stands for Pentax Real Image Engine II processing engine extremely fast allowing the management of video recording in HD quality. Among the characteristics of substance also include a new multi-zone metering module to 77 segments, new autofocus module SAFOX VIII + 11 points, including 9 central willing to cross SR image stabilization system in the car that allows you to earn from 2.5 to 4 Stop system and live view with autofocus Priority faces and continuous shooting at high speed. The features derived from the Live View also lets you record video in HD quality 1280×720 pixels at 30 fps. Pentax K7 is equipped with HDMI and built-in microphone, a special jack lets you connect an external microphone. Sensitivity extended from 100 to 6400 ISO and shooting mode that complete systems Program Hyper Hyper manual, etc. Priority to sensitivity. Maximum freedom in image management through the presets and adjustable color LCD 3 "high-contrast 920,000 to complete the picture 's set of the new prosumer digital SLR that will be available from end of June. Spreader l ' Italy is FOWA.
Sep/090
PictureCode released new updates to Noise Ninja
Noise Ninja is certainly one of the software of noise reduction better known to professionals and the general public. It was released in these days the new stand alone version that allows to be used as an external editor for programs like Lightroom, Aperture and Photoshop. It 's possible to process each image simply by dragging it on the sidebar of the program. The stand alone version takes the number v.2.2.0. Before and after filtering with Noise Ninja for a shot at 1600 ISO for those who need maximum integration, Noise Ninja is also available as a plugin which are also updated in the 'latest release v.3.2 for Photoshop (compatible CS4, CS3, CS2 , CS, 7 and Elements) and the realease v.2.0.6 for Aperture. Noise Ninja allows you to create custom profiles to apply to a particular type of camera or scanner. Noise Ninja supports 16-bit file and is purchased on the website of the manufacturer at a price of $ 79.95 for the bundle stand-alone and plug in, or the price of $ 69.95 for the only stand alone version.