Camera Rumors

The Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ45 ( FZ40 for North-America ) is prepared to replace the already popular camera , Lumix FZ35 ( or FZ38 ) . Released in July 2010 , the camera will have 14 MP ( increased 2 MP) , 24x optical zoom ( previous was 18x) , capability to record HD video and a slightly larger 3″ LCD.

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After announced Nikon View NX 2.0.3 yesterday, Nikon release their commercial photo-editing software Nikon Capture. Previous users able to download the update for free to upgrade.

What’s new / updated on version 2.2.6:

• support Nikon D7000 RAW / NEF format
• added Nikon Message Center 2 support
• supported cameras :
  SLR: D1 series, D2 series, D3 series, D700, D300S, D300, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70s, D70, D60, D50, D40x, D40, D3000, D3100, D5000, D7000
  COOLPIX: 5000, 5400, 5700, 8400, 8700, 8800, P6000, P7000
• and lots of issues fixed with this version .. check the release notes

Update link for Windows users : link
For Mac users :  link

For you who want to buy the software : Nikon Capture NX 2 Full Version

Yes i know.. the rumor is from months ago :) but because this blog is new , lets put some intro about Canon EOS 1Ds mark IV rumors.
It’s been three years since Canon EOS 1Ds mark III released , people getting impatient waiting for the next generation , the next successor , the one that will bring Canon back to the high-end dslr competition again. There isn’t many info about the camera yet but only some rumors floating around.

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Nikon just released View NX 2.0.3 , an useful software to help users view,edit,convert JPEG,TIFF, and NEF/RAW files from Nikon cameras.

ViewNX2 2.0.3 updates :

• When the White Balance setting in the Adjustments palette was changed for NRW (RAW) photos taken at an ISO sensitivity setting of Hi 1 with the COOLPIX P7000, the entire photo took on a magenta cast. This issue has been resolved.
• In some rare circumstances, the correct hues were not displayed when a third-party (not Nikon) monitor profile was used. This issue has been resolved.
• An issue that prevented exporting a project from Nikon Movie Editor as a movie file when Use background music on the Audio tab is checked has been resolved.
• An issue that prevented ViewNX 2 from starting correctly under the Danish version of Windows XP has been resolved.

download link for Windows : link
download link for Mac : link

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Ricoh will enhance their GXR interchangeable lens camera with the latest firmware update. This update ( version 1.19 1.29 ) add these following functions :

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After posted Olympus E-5 review , CameraLabs made Panasonic DMC-LX5 review available online on their website. LX-5 is successor of DMC LX-3 , known for its concept of packing a high-sensitivity sensor, bright and wide lens, flash hotshoe and a complete of manual control into a small and light body. The camera aimed to enthusiasts photographer.

The review comprises 14 chapters of comprehensive profesional review is worth to check for.  Beside discussing LX-5 aspects ( iso , images quality , body , control etc ) , it’s also compare the camera to Canon PowerShot S95 and Sony Alpha NEX-3.

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DigitalCameraReview has made Olympus E-5 review available online. Olympus E-5 is a successor for previous camera , E-3 , that has several improvement such as magnesium alloy body, weather proof , higher MP , a larger LCD and capability to record HD videos. Does E-5 is worthy to buy/ upgrade ? Lets check on DCR’s 6 pages of comprehensive review

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SIGMA has made DP1x firmware update available online. Updated version ( 1.0.1) has these benefits : Corrects the phenomenon that recording time is rather long , Shortens the time of turning on and off.

Check the download page along with step-by-step instructions on how to upgrade your firmware. Note , the update should only apply to firmware version 1.0.0.

Link

Just across these posts . The image quality at ISO 6400 is simply amazing. It’s almost good as Nikon D7000′s ISO performance , IMO.

Check the images here: link 1 , link 2 , link 3 , link 4

ISO 51200 ( wow ) : link

another sets : ISO 12800 , ISO 25600 , ISO 51200

iso 800 , iso 1600 and iso 3200