Preview (Summary): "Last week Epson announces Stylus Photo R2880 Epson quietly announced the arrival of their new R2880 A3+ pigment ink photo printer. I have since been able to see in action, this successor to Epson's much-praised R2400 and talk to Epson people about the new printer's improvements and capabilities.

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To celebrate the one year anniversary of The New York Underwater Photographic Society, the group has launched a new website. The new website, NYUPS.org, is built on a social network platform and provides an opportunity for those residing outside of the local region to participate as well. Photographers & videographers are invited to create profiles and become members of NYUPS through the new website. Membership and all NYUPS events are free of charge and supported by DivePhotoGuide and a handful of gracious sponsors.

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Inspired by interest in the striking dress codes of various social groups, Rotterdam-based photographer Ari Versluis and stylist Ellie Uyttenbroek have systematically documented numerous identities. They call their series 'Exactitudes': a contraction of 'exact' and 'attitude'. By registering their subjects in an identical framework they provide an almost scientific record of people' attempts to distinguish themselves from others by assuming a group identity.

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Review (Summary): "In case you haven't been paying close attention to the digital SLR market lately, there's been a shift toward CMOS sensors. Though Pentax has stuck with CCD for its entry-level K200D SLR, they have moved to a 14.6-megapixel CMOS chip in their new flagship K20D. That puts it ahead of some more expensive models in terms of pixel count. Notably, Canon's similarly priced EOS 40D sports a 10.1MP sensor, Sony's Alpha DSLR-A700 includes a 12.24MP chip, and even Nikon's pricier D300 checks in at 12.3 megapixels.

Review (Summary): "The Samsung NV24HD is a new 10 megapixel compact digital camera that has quite a few tricks up its metaphorical sleeve. There's an impressive 24mm ultra-wide angle, image stabilised 3.6x zoom lens, which is currently the widest offered by any digicam, with a maximum telephoto setting of 86.5mm. Just like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 that we recently reviewed, the NV24HD offers a 720p, 16:9 ratio HD video mode, which can shoot 1280x720 pixel video at 30fps. ..."

Review (Summary): "In case you haven't been paying close attention to the digital SLR market lately, there's been a shift toward CMOS sensors. Though Pentax has stuck with CCD for its entry-level K200D SLR, they have moved to a 14.6-megapixel CMOS chip in their new flagship K20D. That puts it ahead of some more expensive models in terms of pixel count. Notably, Canon's similarly priced EOS 40D sports a 10.1MP sensor, Sony's Alpha DSLR-A700 includes a 12.24MP chip, and even Nikon's pricier D300 checks in at 12.3 megapixels.

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Review (Summary): "The Samsung NV24HD is a new 10 megapixel compact digital camera that has quite a few tricks up its metaphorical sleeve. There's an impressive 24mm ultra-wide angle, image stabilised 3.6x zoom lens, which is currently the widest offered by any digicam, with a maximum telephoto setting of 86.5mm. Just like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 that we recently reviewed, the NV24HD offers a 720p, 16:9 ratio HD video mode, which can shoot 1280x720 pixel video at 30fps. ..."

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Ramsey, N.J. (May 30, 2008)-- Bogen Imaging, a leading distributor of top quality photographic support products and accessories in North America, is proud to announce a free, introductory lighting webinar titled "How to Overcome 5 Common Problems When Shooting Outdoors." Held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on June 6, 2008, this introductory course on the basics of lighting is a surefire way to get up to speed on how to capture the best images when shooting...

Lucidiom EQ 6.0 Features New Creative Products and Customer Connections, System Integration, Increased Order Speed and More Vienna, Va., May 30, 2008 – Lucidiom Inc., today announced it has shipped a new version of its award-winning software.  Lucidiom EQ 6.0 features new creative products and flexible imaging solutions that continue to take Lucidiom photofinishers beyond 4x6 profits.  “As the industry evolves from photo to social...

Hamrick Software, the developer of VueScan, the world's most widely used scanning software, has released VueScan 8.4.73 which now includes support for multi-core processors. PHOENIX, Ariz. May 29 -- Hamrick Software, the developer of VueScan, the world's most widely used scanning software, has released its latest version 8.4.73, which now includes support for multi-core processors. Many scans are up to 50 percent faster when using a dual-core processor....