Fotografisch nieuws topic.

_{Geen idee of hier behoefte aan is, maar dat merken we snel genoeg.}

Het leek me wel leuk/handig om een centraal nieuws topic te maken waar alle nieuwe camera's, obectiieven, software enzo gepost kan worden.
Zo blijft men hier op de hoogte van de nieuwe ontwikkelingen.

Om af te trappen.

Canon introduceerd nieuwe camera, de 7D.

Canon heeft dinsdag de 7D officieel gepresenteerd. De aps-c-camera beschikt over een 18-megapixel-cmos-sensor en kan acht foto's per seconde en hd-video's maken. Het toestel heeft een adviesprijs van 1739 euro gekregen.

http://tweakers.net/nieuw(...)d-officieel-aan.html
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090105canoneos7d.asp
Hands-on preview: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090104canoneos7dpreview.asp

Tamron launches stabilized 17-50mm F2.8 zoom
Tamron has announced a revised version of its popular 17-50mm F2.8 fast standard zoom for APS-C/DX SLRs, which now incorporates optical image stabilization (or as the company calls it, Vibration Compensation). The SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] offers a useful wide angle to short telephoto range of 26-78mm (35mm equivalent) in a compact design scarcely larger than its unstabilized predecessor. The 19 element / 14 group optical design employs a host of special elements to minimize aberrations, and features a minimum focusing distance of 0.29m over the entire zoom range, with a maximum magnification of 0.21x. It will be available in Nikon mount (with a built-in focusing motor) from mid-September, with a Canon version to follow.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090107tamron17mm50mm.asp

Corel introduces Digital Studio 2010 with touch operation.
Corel has introduced the Digital Studio 2010 image and video editing software package with touch operation. With the right hardware, users can touch and edit their digital files or use traditional mouse operation. The included software allows users to organize, edit and upload photos and videos, create slideshows and home movies complete with soundtracks and voice-over. Digital Studio 2010 is now available for download at a retail price of $99.99 USD or £59 GBP.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090301coreldigitalstudio.asp

Sigma releases 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS.
Sigma has announced an image-stabilized telephoto zoom in the shape of the 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS. Suitable for use on both APS-C and full frame cameras, this lens incorporates Sigma's Optical Stabilization technology allowing hand-held shooting at shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than usual, along with a circular diaphragm for attractive rendition of out-of-focus backgrounds. The minimum focus distance is 1.5m giving a maximum magnification of 0.26x; unlike Sigma's non-stabilized 70-300mm zooms there's no extended macro focusing option. The lens will available for users of Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Pentax and Sony SLRs at a SRP of £399.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090401sigma70mm300mmis.asp

Leica M9 and hands-on preview.
Leica has officially revealed the M9 - a full frame version of its M-mount rangefinder. The Leica M9, with its 24 x 36mm, 18 megapixel sensor is, according to the company: 'the world's smallest full-frame system camera.' The body is available in a new 'Steel Gray' finish and offers minor button re-arrangement over the M8 - all the major changes relate to the internals. The Kodak-developed CCD sensor features improved offset microlenses to optimize performance at the edges of the frame along with a sensor cover with improved filtering of infrared light so lens-mounted IR filters are no longer needed. Most importantly, the 35mm film-sized sensor means every Leica M-mount lens provides the originally intended field of view.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090909leicam9.asp

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Op maandag 14 september 2009 12:14 schreef BereNDD het volgende:
fotogratisch?

Had al een TR voor gedaan.

Adobe releases Lightroom 2.5 & Camera Raw 5.5.

Adobe has released Photoshop Lightroom 2.5 and Camera Raw 5.5. These are final versions of updates which were originally posted as 'release candidates' on the Adobe Labs site, and are now available for immediate download. Both provide additional Raw support for Nikon D300S, Nikon D3000, Panasonic DMC-GF1 and Olympus E-P1. Although support is offered for Panasonic DMC-FZ35, it doesn't extend to the Japanese and European version of the camera (the FZ38). In addition, the ACR update also includes corrections for sensors with non-conventional color filter arrays (as introduced in the most recent DNG specification).

Carl Zeiss announces 18mm F3.5 for Canon

Carl Zeiss has announced the price and availability of the Canon-mount version of its 18mm F3.5 lens. The 'ZE-mount' version of the Distagon T* 3.5/18 super-wide angle lens was first shown in March at the Photo Imaging Expo in Tokyo and will be available in Autumn 2009 for a suggested retail price of ¤1049.

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Pentax brengt twee 12-megapixelcamera's uit.

Pentax heeft twee digitale compactcamera's aan zijn assortiment toegevoegd. De Optio E85 lijkt vooral gericht te zijn op beginnende fotografen, terwijl Pentax in de Optio M85 onder andere een hd-modus voor het schieten van video's heeft gestopt.

De Pentax Optio E85 beschikt over een 12-megapixel-beeldsensor, terwijl de lens 3x optische zoom biedt. De gevoeligheid van de ccd ligt tussen de 80 en 3200 iso. Aan de achterzijde van de 125 gram zware compactcamera is een 2,7"-lcd-scherm te vinden. Standaard biedt de camera 10MB intern geheugen, terwijl er met vga-resolutie eenvoudige filmpjes geschoten kunnen worden, zo meldt de Duitse Engadget. Opmerkelijk is de speciale 'ocr-modus', waarmee gefotografeerde tekst voor ocr-software wordt geoptimaliseerd. De meegeleverde li-on-accu heeft volgens Pentax een uithoudingsvermogen die goed zou moeten zijn voor het maken van tweehonderd foto's. De Optio E85 moet eind oktober op de markt verschijnen en kent een adviesprijs van 129 euro.

De Optio M85, die een adviesprijs van 179 euro heeft gekregen, beschikt eveneens over een ccd-sensor van 12 megapixel en een 3x-zoomlens. Het display is met zijn diagonaal van 3 inch echter een slag groter dan die van de E85. Daarnaast biedt de M85 een geavanceerdere gezichtsherkenning-modus, is er beeldstabilisatie aanwezig en kunnen er op een snelheid van 15fps beelden met 720p-resolutie worden geschoten. De metalen body van de 128 gram zware compactcamera is volgens Pentax 19mm dik. Ook de Optio M85 moet eind oktober in de winkels liggen.

Tweakers.

Adobe Releases Photoshop Elements 8 for Windows and Mac.

Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 software available for Windows® and Mac, providing automated and intelligent photo-editing technology across both platforms. With the newest version of the No. 1 selling consumer photo-editing software,*Adobe continues to make cutting-edge innovation accessible to users who want powerful yet easy-to-use tools to tell compelling stories with their photos.

“With nearly 20 years of Photoshop innovation under our belt, we are able to leverage industry-leading technology that the professionals use and make it accessible to our Elements customers,” said Doug Mack, vice president and general manager of Consumer and Hosted Solutions at Adobe. “We've simplified the editing process, without taking away any of the power, and incorporated smart tools with built-in intelligence to bring once difficult tasks, within reach of everyone.”

Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 for Windows
With the enhanced Organizer, Windows users of Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 can easily manage media and find photo and video clips even faster than before. The new Auto-Analyzer automatically analyzes and tags media so users can quickly find the most interesting and highest quality content and People Recognition identifies people in photos, becoming more intelligent over time, as it learns to associate names and faces. Also, consumers can now automatically synch all their media across multiple computers.

Photoshop Elements 8 brings editing capabilities and simplicity to a new level. With Adobe Photomerge® Exposure, users can simply merge multiple shots of the same scene, with and without a flash, together to create a perfectly lit photo that shows every detail. Leveraging Photoshop CS4 technology, the new Recompose provides users with an easy way to automatically resize photos without distorting the most important parts. Additionally, Quick Fix previews allow users to visually choose the best color, contrast and lighting adjustments from a series of previews. Once photo creations are ready to be shared, Photoshop Elements 8 offers new interactive Online Album templates that can showcase photos and videos together.

For even more creative possibilities, Windows users have the option to purchase Plus. Additional benefits include 20GB of storage for automatic online backup and sharing (up to 15,000 photos or four hours of DVD-quality video), as well as regular deliveries of tutorials, tips and tricks, seasonal artwork and interactive online templates sent directly to the desktop software. Photos and videos can also be accessed anywhere with an Internet connection at Photoshop.com.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac
Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac is the perfect complement to iPhoto® for consumers who want to go beyond the basics and tell amazing stories with their photos. The software is loaded with new options to make extraordinary photos with ease. For media management, Mac users have access to all the features in Adobe Bridge CS4 software, which provides quick organization with a custom viewing workspace and full-screen preview with one-click close-ups. Keyword tags and a variety of search options also make it easy to find photos quickly.

Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac now includes all of the intelligent photo-editing options as the Windows version. In addition to Photomerge Exposure, Recompose and Quick Fix previews, Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac features Scene Cleaner for brushing away unwanted elements, such as tourists or cars, from a series of photos to create the perfect scene. The Smart Brush helps users apply incredible effects to a specific area of a photo with a single stroke and Touch-Up brushes make common editing tasks quick, such as whitening teeth or making bright blue skies. When creations are ready to be shared with family and friends, users can display their photos on the Web with gallery templates or personal Web pages, by e-mail and on CD or DVD.

Pricing and Availability
Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 (Windows) is available now at www.adobe.com, and Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac will be available in Oct. 2009. Both products will be available soon at retail outlets such as Amazon.com, Apple (Mac only), Costco.com (Windows only), Best Buy, Office Depot and Office Max.

Photoshop Elements 8 (Windows) is available for US$99.99, and users can purchase Plus from within the product for US$49.99/year. Plus is available to Windows customers in the U.S. only. Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac will be available for US$99.99.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09092301adobeelements8.asp

Google announces Picasa 3.5.

Google has announced version 3.5 of Picasa, its free image-editing software program. The latest version features improved tagging and import options and enhanced geo-tagging with integration of Google Maps. In addition, the company has also launched a Mac version of the software including most of the features of its PC version.

Download: Klik

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09092302picasa35.asp

Ik vind die Hasselblad op een videocamera lijken.