New free versions of award-winning software products PhotoTools 2.5 and PhotoFrame 4.5 provide free resources for photographers, including free presets for Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw, onOne Exchange and the new onOne University.

onOne Software, has now released two fully-functional Photoshop plug-ins: PhotoTools 2.5 Free and the new PhotoFrame 4.5 Free. The free plug-ins for Photoshop are based on the award winning versions of PhotoTools 2.5 Standard Edition and PhotoFrame 4.5 Standard Edition and are compatible with Photoshop CS2, CS3 and CS4. Read the rest of this entry »

Wacom, today introduces its newly redesigned Cintiq 21UX interactive pen display, delivering state-of-the-art pen performance and innovative ergonomics. Designed specifically to meet the demanding needs of professional photographers, designers, artists and animators, the new Cintiq 21UX offers unparalleled creative control, comfort and productivity. Read the rest of this entry »

Nikon ‘I AM’ ad. campaign shot in HD video on Nikon D3S
Nikon today launches a new advertising campaign throughout Europe, which highlights the brand’s rich heritage of professionalism and innovation, along with its appreciation of the fun and emotional rewards of capturing special moments. The new ‘I AM Nikon’ campaign incorporates television, print and digital media and positions Nikon ‘at the heart of the image’ and the creative photography process. Read the rest of this entry »

acdsee pro 3 review

I have been a loyal user of ACDSee photo management applications for a number of years. ACDSee  provides a fast and easy way to manage digital files, whether it is just downloading from camera or card reader, or simply trying to locate images in a large collection of pictures. Now ACDSee have introduced the Pro 3 version and I am keen to take a close look at what’s new and see how this performs. Read our full review

The Panasonic DMC-G2 LUMIX G Micro System

Part of the highly commended Lumix G Micro System of digital still cameras, the 12.1 megapixel DMC-G2 is stylish, sophisticated and packed with features – whilst remaining committed to ease of use even for beginners. Standing out from the crowd, the new DMC-G2 is the world’s first interchangeable lens system camera with touch-control shooting1, offering consumers an entirely new kind of system camera shooting. Read the rest of this entry »

The Panasonic DMC-G10 LUMIX G Micro System

Boasting a host of advanced digital functions, with outstanding image quality and a compact DSLR style body, Panasonic’s new DMC-G10 is the latest addition to the award winning Lumix G Micro System of cameras. Joining a family of innovative members – the DMC-G1 was the first interchangeable lens system camera based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard with dramatic downsizing of the body adopting the mirror-less structure. Read the rest of this entry »

EPSON V600 Photo Scanner

Epson Perfection V600 scanner review

With digital capture now dominating the photographic market it surprises that new scanners are still being launched. Having said that, we have to remember that film photography has been around since 1840 and that means that there’s a lot of photographs and film to be digitized. Read the full review….

It does everything, except the ironing

An all-in-one digital camera with upgraded specifications
to assure solid performance in a variety of situations

HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX X90 digital camera. Offering upgraded basic specifications, including extra-wide zoom coverage, longer battery life and an electronic viewfinder, this all-in-one-type camera delivers effortless picture-taking in a wide variety of outdoor situations to photographers of all levels. Read the rest of this entry »