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Shutterbug Staff  |  May 30, 2006  |  0 comments

The Hallmark Museum of Contemporary Photography will host a two-week
Benefit Exhibition and Print Sale, June 22 through July 2, 2006. A gala
Public Reception, with live music and refreshments will be held
Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. All are welcome
to the free exhibition. The entire proceeds from the print sale will be
donated to aid the international humanitarian medical organization,
Doctors Without Borders.


The exhibit and sale is a collaboration between the museum and
contributing students from Hallmark Institute of Photography. It will
showcase over one-hundred fifty professional- level, donated
photographs having appeal to a wide range of tastes and preferences in
visual art.

Shutterbug Staff  |  May 26, 2006  |  0 comments

DxO Labs has announced that DxO Optics Pro v3.55 Digital SLR and lens automatic
image quality enhancement software now supports the recently released Canon
EOS 30D Digital Single-lens Reflex (SLR) camera. Existing users of either DxO
Optics Pro Elite or Standard versions can add support for the Canon EOS 30D
free of charge from the DxO Optics Pro Web site. DxO Optics Pro v3.55 support
for the Canon EOS 30D debuts with an initial assortment of 12 popular lenses,
including the recently released Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. More lens support
will be added throughout the coming weeks and months.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  May 25, 2006  |  0 comments

Adobe Systems Incorporated has announced an update to the Camera Raw plug-in for
Adobe Photoshop CS2, extending raw file support to eight additional digital camera
models. Available as a free download from the Adobe Web site, the Camera Raw 3.4
plug-in builds on Photoshop CS2 raw file support for digital cameras from leading
manufacturers such as Canon, Epson, Leaf, Olympus, Pentax and Samsung.

Shutterbug Staff  |  May 24, 2006  |  0 comments

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. has announced that internationally-acclaimed
and award-winning documentary photographer, Chris Rainier, is the featured photographer
on Kingston's Icons of Photography Web site. Recognized for his study
and pictorial documentation of indigenous cultures and tribes around the world,
Chris Rainier is considered one of the premiere Master Photo Printers in the
world. His love and appreciation for black-and-white photography can be traced
back to his days as an assistant to Ansel Adams. Today, Chris Rainier continues
his documentary photography of disappearing cultures around the world and is
the director of Cultures on the Edge, a Web site, which is part of National
Geographic's Cultures Initiative.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  May 23, 2006  |  0 comments

PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the PENTAX K100D, which combines 6.1 effective
megapixels with a host of advanced technologies including a Shake Reduction
(SR) system to deliver high-quality digital SLR photography and user-friendly
operation to all levels of photographers. The PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction
(SR) system in the K100D effectively offers a two-stop advantage for sharp,
blur-free images even under difficult shooting conditions, such as using a telephoto
lens or shooting in low light without a flash.



The SR mechanism is designed to minimize camera shake by oscillating the CCD
image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed using magnetic force,
while adjusting the speed of oscillation in proportion to the amount of camera
shake detected by a built-in sensor. As a result, the system does not require
special anti-shake lenses and can be used with almost all existing PENTAX interchangeable
lenses.



Also announced is the PENTAX K110D, an entry-level digital SLR camera, which
has all of the features of the K100D with the exception of Shake Reduction.
Both models reflect a new digital SLR naming system that references the reverse
compatibility that each body has with the legacy of PENTAX K-mount lenses. The
PENTAX K100D will ship along with the smc 18-55mm lens in July 2006 for $699.95
US, while the PENTAX K110D will ship along with the smc 18-55mm lens in August
2006 for $599.95 US.



Along with the two new SLR models, PENTAX announced the smc PENTAX DA 21mm F3.2
AL Limited interchangeable wide-angle lens. Previewed at PMA 2006 in Orlando,
the lens features a versatile angle of view and an ultra-thin, pancake design
that offers go-anywhere portability that is ideal for casual, day-to-day snapshot
photography. The latest lens inherits all the attributes of the acclaimed PENTAX
Limited lens series including high-quality image reproduction, distinctive visual
description, and high-grade lens-barrel finish. The smc PENTAX DA 21mm F3.2
AL Limited lens will ship in July 2006 for $549.95.



www.pentax.com

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Jack Neubart  |  May 22, 2006  |  0 comments

On the road, it's not always about transferring picture files to a portable
device. Many of us take our laptop computers with us, transferring pictures
directly to the computer, often for immediate previews while shooting on assignment.
And what folly that is without some means of backing up those pictures from...

Shutterbug Staff  |  May 22, 2006  |  0 comments

PNY Technologies has announced the availability of MaxFile Attaché,
an 8GB* USB 2.0 Micro Hard Drive. This portable storage device provides a convenient
and economical way for mobile users to transport large volumes of information.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  May 19, 2006  |  0 comments

Lexar Media, Inc., a world leader in advanced digital media technologies, today
announced that Lexar LockTight Professional CompactFlash memory cards, ideal
for security-conscious photographers worldwide, have been recognized by the
Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) as the "Best Imaging Storage
Media" introduced in Europe in the past 12 months. The award-winning system
employs a unique functionality for protecting stored data when used in conjunction
with a camera that supports the system and, as a result, is a valuable tool
for photographers in fields such as forensic photography, scientific research,
military, law enforcement and mass media.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  May 18, 2006  |  0 comments

Maha Energy Corp., maker of PowerEx brand batteries and chargers, Has launched
its latest 2700 mAh NiMH AA rechargeable batteries, the highest yet from the
company. These batteries are designed to provide maximum run time in power intensive
applications such as digital cameras, MP3 Players, PDA's, hand-held games,
portable CD players, flashlights, etc. The low-impedance design allows the batteries
to deliver a tremendous amount of energy in a short period of time, making them
ideal for devices like camera flash units that require short recycle time.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  May 17, 2006  |  0 comments

ACD Systems International Inc.has announced updates to its two flagship products,
ACDSee 8 Photo Manager and ACDSee Pro Photo Manager. The enhancements are designed
to improve speed, performance and productivity, and include advanced support
for RAW formats.

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