Digital Camera Software
Photoplus Expo 2009 - Things to Look for in 2010
Photoplus Expo this year had some new products, but not much in the "earth shattering" department. There are some new trends that I feel are aimed in the right direction, however. Most significant for all levels of photographers are large-sensor, small size digital point and shoot cameras. Companies like Olympus and Panasonic are embracing "4/3" sensor technology, while Sigma and Leica are using APS-C (1.5x crop) sensors in their latest cameras. This represents a huge shift from the previous trend, to cram as many megapixels as possible into sensors smaller than a postage stamp.The new large-sensor cameras in the 4/3 category also offer interchangeable lenses. Fixed-lens cameras like the Leica X1 have somewhat less versatility, but still offer fast, high quality lenses, like the Leica's 24mm F2.8. Software plug ins are getting far more advanced, allowing more users to generate effects that were once reserved for the high-end Adobe Photoshop... [read more]
Photo Plus 2009 Impressions
The first budgets that get cut in economic downturns are marketing. Thus the buzz for this year's PDN PhotoPlus Expo in New York City was that of no-show vendors, limited new products, and lowered attendance. After spending three days at the convention, one of them working as an exhibitor for a high-end camera company, I have come to the conclusion that most of that cynical buzz was unfounded. The show floor was crowded, consumers mobbed booths with credit cards to snag special pricing exclusive to the expo, and there was a palpable excitement in the air. Compared to photographic-industry trade shows of years past, the number of consumers carrying around digital SLR cameras has skyrocketed. Over three long days, I managed to find one young woman shooting film. Even so, I would give a "best booth" award to Lomography, the company responsible for the "toy" film cameras that give creative... [read more]
PMA 2009 Report
March 3rd - 5th 2009 Las Vegas, Nevada The Photo Marketing Association Convention & Trade Show is the major U.S. photo products show. Manufacturers show the products that will be sold the rest of the year. Check here frequently, we'll bring you all the latest info and as the year unfolds we will provide a link to the reviews of the products we receive! Many products were pre-announced in advance of the PMA show at the CES 2009 show earlier in January 2009 or since then. If we have reviewed the product there will be a [link] shown. Products listed alphabetically by manufacturer *Apple Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.5 *Canon Service Notice: EOS-1D Mark III/EOS-1Ds Mark III: AF Accuracy Adjustment *Canon Service Notice: EOS-1D Mark III/EOS-1Ds Mark III: Abnormal Mirror Operation (Err 99) *Canon USA 2009 digital camcorder line-up Canon PIXMA Pro9000 MARK II and PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II... [read more]
