Nikon roll out D5100 DSLR

At a press conference today, Nikon has introduced the D5100, successor to the D5000. The new model features the same 16.2 MP CMOS sensor from the D7000 with sensitivity from ISO 100 to ISO 6,400 (maximum expansion to ISO 25600 at Hi 2) plus a new 'Night Vision' scene mode with ISO 102,400 option (B&W only). Other, high-end, features include continuous shooting up to 4fps, a 3-inch (921k dot) articulated screen and 1080p 30/25/24 fps video clips (max 20-minute recording). The D5100 will be available for £669.99 / Eur 777 inc. VAT (body only) or with the 18-55VR Kit lens at £779.99 / Eur 904 (inc. VAT) from the end of the month.

Press release:

The New Nikon D5100: Unleash Your Creativity

London, UK, 5 April 2011: Nikon introduces a new D-SLR to its line-up, the D5100, which is packed with features to make shooting stills or full HD movies more exciting than ever. The D5100 will give you a new creative perspective thanks to its improved Vari-angle screen, special effects mode and full (1080p) HD Movie.

Jordi Brinkman, Product Manager for Nikon Europe, says: “The D5100 is a great camera that allows you to express your artistic side through impressive images and movies. You can shoot with creative effects and unique angles, all at the level of superior image quality seen in the D7000!”

Unique viewing angles
The successor to the popular Nikon D5000, the D5100 features an improved Vari-angle LCD screen. The screen now opens horizontally for greater maneuverability, even when using a tripod. This freedom of movement adds unparalleled creativity when using Live View, allowing shooting from virtually any angle. You can also view pictures and movies in more detail on the high resolution (approximately 921k-dot), 7.5 cm (3-in.) wide-viewing angle monitor.

The Live View function is a simple and intuitive way of taking pictures and with the D5100’s dedicated switch it is even more straight-forward to operate. When using Auto mode you don’t even need to worry about the scene you are shooting, as Scene Auto Selector chooses the most appropriate settings to give you the best image.

Inspire your creativity
The D5100 has a newly introduced special effects mode to shoot amazingly unique pictures and full (1080p) HD movies. The range of seven effects include selective colour, where you select up to three colours to appear in the still or movie while other areas are monochrome, and miniature effect, which makes an image appear like a view of miniature scale. You can select which special effect to shoot in and they are directly accessible via the mode dial on the top of the camera.

Stunning HD movies
The Nikon D5100 makes it effortless to switch between shooting stills and movies as the D-Movie button is located next to the shutter release. This position gives a more stable grip on the camera when starting or stopping filming, or switching between shooting stills and movies. You can record all the action in full (1080p) HD at 24 / 25 / 30 fps whilst using the unique range of special effects and the AF-F will ensure your subject is always in focus. When you have finished you can use the in-camera-movie editing functions and it can all be viewed on HD television.

Nikon is also pleased to introduce an optional stereo microphone, the ME-1. Specifically designed for D-SLRs, it lets you record movie clips in high-quality stereo sound with no AF-noise.

Superior image quality
The D5100 makes it easy to achieve superior image quality, even in low-light conditions, with features inherited from the D7000. The DX-format 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, delivers rich colours and fine detail for both pictures and movies, whilst the powerful image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, maximizes the performance of the sensor for exceptional quality. Adding to this the D5100 has an expanded sensitivity range to further help capture brilliant images in challenging light conditions – the ISO ranges from 100 to 6400 and can be raised to ISO 25600 at Hi 2, for low-noise images that do not lose the details. Furthermore, there are a wide range of NIKKOR lenses which contribute to the D5100’s impressive image quality.

Nikon’s new High Dynamic Range (HDR) function and Active D-Lighting retain the detail when there are extreme contrasts in light. HDR takes two images at varying exposures in a single release, which are combined to produce a single image with a wider dynamic range.

Razor-sharp 11-point AutoFocus system:
The 11-point AF system offers fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame.
Four AF-area modes, including 3D-tracking AF, keeps your main subject in focus even if the composition changes quickly in action scenes. This can be accompanied with continuous shooting up to 4 fps to really capture fast moving subjects.

Key features
•    Vari-angle LCD monitor: View life at a unique angle with high resolution 921k dot wide-viewing angle screen
•    Live View with AF modes: Live View is a straight-forward way of taking pictures and AF modes keep the subject in focus
•    Special effects mode: New to the D-SLR range, effects including selective colour and miniature effect for more creative expression when taking stills or movies
•    DX-format, 16.2 megapixel CMOS image sensor with EXPEED 2: Inherited from the D7000 for exceptional quality even in poor lighting conditions
•    High ISO (100-6400) extendable to Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent): Keeps the detail with low noise in low-light situations
•    D-Movie: Full (1080p) HD movies can be taken at up to 30fps. Simple edits can be made in-camera and movies can be watched on HDTV using the HDMI connectivity
•    High dynamic range (HDR): Gives detailed shots of high-contrast scenes by combining two shots taken within a single shutter release
•    Active D-Lighting: Retains details in highlights and shadows for well balanced images, even if the subject is moving
•    Continuous shooting at 4fps: You will not miss that all important fast-moving action shot
•    Retouch menu: Gives a range of post editing effects in-camera including movie edits and image resizing
•    Picture controls: Lets you set the look and mood of your images before you shoot. Choose from six settings: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape
•    Scene modes: Automatically adjusts camera settings, including Picture Controls and Active D-Lighting, for optimal results. Sample photos appear on the display to help select the right mode
•    Front and back infrared receivers: ensure maximum usability of the optional ML-L3 remote control when taking self portraits or close-ups
•    GPS compatible: Records the exact location of the camera when a picture is taken by using the optional GP-1 unit
•    Dual integrated dust reduction system: Image Sensor Cleaning and Airflow Control systems keep dust away from the camera’s image sensor for clear, spot-free images
•    Stereo sound: Designed specifically for D-SLRs, Nikon’s optional Stereo Microphone, ME-1, lets you record movie clips in high-quality stereo sound, with no AF noise. Comes with windscreen and soft case accessories

RRP:
Body Only - £669.99 / �
18-55VR Kit - £779.99 / �

Sales start date: 21st April 2011

 

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Lowepro intro ILC Classic range

Camera bag maker Lowepro has introduced two bags in the new ILC Classic range and are purpose built to fit, protect and carry a variety of compact interchangeable lens (ILC), micro four-thirds and mirrorless cameras in a classic and lightweight design. We've no word as yet on pricing and availability.

Press release:

Lowepro announces the launch of a new shoulder bag series the ILC Classic; purpose built to address the growing number of photographers with compact interchangeable lens cameras.

As the world’s leading brand of protective gear for photography equipment Lowepro’s design team has introduced a classic, protective and lightweight ILC Classic series specifically designed to be affordable, convenient, well-constructed and attractive.
 
Tim Sadler, Category Manager for Lowepro, said: “We’ve seen camera enthusiasts eagerly respond to the new breed of compact interchangeable lens cameras, now we’re responding with a purpose-built design that fits and protects their hardware and their style.”
 
The ILC Classic shoulder bags are compact and streamlined in shape. Each size is crafted from classic black fabrics that resist moisture and abrasion and both sizes are finished with leather detail.
 
Lowepro’s fully padded and protective interior construction with soft, brushed lining helps safeguard lenses and LCD screens from dust and scratches. Extra features include a front storage pocket, SlipLock attachments, sturdy metal hardware and a removable and adjustable shoulder strap.
 
The ILC Classic 50 fits a compact camera with its attached kit lens and a spare memory card. The ILC Classic 100 fits the camera with lens, plus an additional lens and flash and two extra memory cards.
 
Both shoulder bags are available in Black. For more information about the ILC Classic series and other products, please visit here.

Dimensions

ILC CLASSIC 50
Interior: 7.5 x 9.5 x 15cm
Fits:Compact interchangeable lens (ILC), micro four-thirds or mirrorless camera (with attached 14-45mm lens); memory card.
ILC CLASSIC 100
Interior: 17 x 9.5 x 12cm
Fits: Compact interchangeable lens (ILC), micro four-thirds or mirrorless camera (with attached 14-45mm lens); extra lens and flash; 2 memory cards.

Linda McCartney: Life in Photographs

Taschen has released a retrospective of Linda McCartney's life as a photographer before and during her marriage to the Beatles' lead singer Paul. Available as a 264 page, £650 Collector's Edition, two £1,500 Art Editions (each limited to 125 copies, with a pigment print on Hahnemuehle paper and numbered and signed by Sir Paul McCartney) as well as a £44.99 trade (retail) copy, Linda McCartney: Life in Photographs will be available later in the month.

Press release:

The world through Linda's lens

A retrospective of Linda McCartney's life and photography

In 1966, during a brief stint as a receptionist for Town and Country magazine, Linda Eastman snagged a press pass to a very exclusive promotional event for the Rolling Stones aboard a yacht on the Hudson River; her fresh, candid photographs of the band were far superior to the formal shots made by the band's official photographer, and she was instantly on the way to making a name for herself as a top rock 'n' roll photographer. In May 1968, with her portrait of Eric Clapton, she entered the record books as the first female photographer to have her work featured on the cover of Rolling Stone. During her tenure as the leading photographer of the late 1960s' musical scene, she captured many of rock's most important musicians on film, including Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Simon & Garfunkel, The Who, The Doors, and the Grateful Dead. In 1967, Linda went to London to document the "Swinging Sixties," where she met Paul McCartney at the Bag 'O Nails club and subsequently photographed The Beatles during a launch event for the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album. Paul and Linda fell in love, and were married on March 12, 1969. For the next three decades, until her untimely death, she devoted herself to her family, vegetarianism, animal rights, and photography.

From her early rock 'n' roll portraits, through the final years of The Beatles, via touring with Wings to raising four children with Paul, Linda captured her whole world on film. Her shots range from spontaneous family pictures to studio sessions with Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, as well as artists Willem de Kooning and Gilbert and George. Always unassuming and fresh, her work displays a warmth and a feeling for the precise moment that captures the essence of any subject. Whether photographing her children, celebrities, animals, or a fleeting moment of everyday life, she did so without pretension or artifice.

This retrospective volume—selected from her archive of over 200,000 images—is produced in close collaboration with Paul McCartney and their children. As such, it is a moving personal journal and a lasting testament to Linda's talent.

In addition to our Collector’s Edition limited to 750 copies, this book is also available in the following editions:
    •    Trade Edition
    •    Two Art Editions of 125 copies each with a photographic print

See the publisher's site to pre-order here.

Nikon Foundation Competition closes tonight

We've been supporting the Nikon Foundation Competition (see here for details), but as a reminder the deadline for entries closes tonight at 11:59 BST.

Adobe Demonstrates Photoshop For The iPad

Photoshop World is in full swing at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida and yesterday during their Keynote, Adobe demonstrated Photoshop for the iPad and it has layers, unlike Photoshop Elements for the iPad.

Layers are only found in professional applications and this demonstrates Adobe's commitment to this app and to the iPad, for photographers on the go.

There's no news yet on release dates or a full feature set but watch this space, as soon as we hear anything we'll let you know. We can't wait.

Cameras supporting SDHC UHS-I

We were sent a list of cameras that support the latest SDHC UHS-I standard some months ago by Kingston Technology, but it wasn't in a format we could easily post. But after checking the list today to confirm support for the Olympus XZ-1 we decided it might be useful for our readers. The list was correct as of 10th Feb, since then they'll likely be more new cameras that support the cards.

Canon

Casio

Nikon

Olympus

Panasonic

Pentax

Sanyo

Sony

Toshiba

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Adobe Flex for BlackBerry PlayBook: Tutorial

Research In Motion® (RIM®) has formed a great partnership with Adobe®, in which both are dedicated to providing developers with an exceptional development experience using the tools and technologies that you have grown to love. Supporting the community is one of the biggest priorities for both companies; for example, along with our BlackBerry® Developer Zone, Adobe has dedicated a page on their Developer Connection portal. Adobe evangelists have been quick to create content and tutorials, a great example of which can be found on the BlackBerry Developer Zone – Christophe Coenraets has created a tutorial on developing Flex for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet in 90 minutes.

If you are new to Adobe Flash and Adobe AIR development, getting started can be easily overwhelming. There are lots of tooling options and technology options to consider before beginning. The above article walks you through all of the necessary steps to get you set up and started. Christophe also shows how to get started developing your application using the new Flex Hero Mobile framework, which features many new components that are specifically targeted for mobile and touch screen devices. The tutorial also covers common tasks that most applications will need to perform, such as communicating with a web service and saving data locally.

This tutorial is an excellent first step into developing applications for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with Adobe AIR. Afterwards, you should feel comfortable with the tools and deploying applications to the simulator so you can begin writing your own applications.

Don’t forget that the deadline for submitting your application to BlackBerry® App World™ is March 31st, 2011 in order to qualify for the free BlackBerry PlayBook tablet offer.

Read the Tutorial here

New - Photo & Video OS X App - Poster

Reinvented Software released Poster 1.1 for Mac OS X today. Poster is an application for posting photos and videos to the web. Version 1.1 adds support for posting to SmugMug, posting videos to Facebook, improves the app's plug-ins for iPhoto and Aperture, people tagging and more.

Poster is a Mac OS X application for uploading photos and videos to multiple sites and accounts with a sleek design that makes posting photos and videos a truly enjoyable experience. In version 1.1, it's now possible to post photos and videos to SmugMug. Poster 1.1 also adds videos to its existing support for posting photos to Facebook.

For each site, Poster takes a tailored approach that makes the most of each site's unique features. Poster can post both photos and HD videos with captions and keywords to SmugMug, create new public, unlisted or password-protected galleries or post to any existing galleries.

When posting to Flickr, Poster can upload both photos and videos, auto-complete tags, create and use existing sets, submit photos to groups, tag people and choose moderation settings all within the app.

For Facebook, Poster can not only post photos and videos to personal profiles, but also post photos to any Facebook pages that you administer, making it ideal for anyone whose business, band or cause takes advantage of Facebook's massive user community.

Poster includes export plug-ins are provided for iPhoto and Aperture to launch Poster with the exported files, including any titles and keywords set in those apps, but as a standalone app can works with all photo editing and management applications. Poster can even perform some tricks of its own, such as rotating and resizing photos before uploading.

The best part of Poster is that it is a pleasure to use. Packed with thoughtful touches, its understated design and tasteful animations are both intuitive and easy on the eye and its support for multitouch gestures and full keyboard navigation help make posting your photos and videos as enjoyable an experience as taking them.

System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.6 or later
* 3.1 MB

 

Pricing And Availability

Poster 1.1 is $9.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Photography category or via the Reinvented Software website.

$9.99/Download

Sigma UK confirm DP2x price

Sigma Imaging UK has confirmed a price of £619.99 inc VAT for the DP2x and the company claim the camera, which features a 14-megapixel Foveon APS-C size sensor and 24mm f/2.8 lens, will be available to purchase at the end of April.

Press release:

Sigma DP2x

Compact digital camera with an APS-C size, 14MP image sensor

 

Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce that the suggested retail price of the new DP2x is £619.99. This camera is the latest model in Sigma’s DP series and will be available for purchase towards the end of April.

The new Sigma DP2x incorporates AFE (Analog Front End) and faster autofocus. AFE is also used in the DP1x compact digital camera and SD15 digital SLR and converts full color data, which the FOVEON X3® capture system records, into a digital signal. This enables the camera to reproduce high definition and richly colored images. In addition, the new AF algorithm provides high speed autofocus, ensuring convenient shooting.

SLR-sized image sensor
The size of the image sensor used in the DP2x camera is 20.7mm x 13.8mm. It is approximately seven to twelve times larger than sensors used in ordinary compact digital cameras. The large photodiodes deployed capture light efficiently and give the DP2x its high resolution and richly-graduated tones.

Full-colour image sensor
Utilising the special features of silicon, which is penetrated to different depths by different wavelengths of light, this 14 megapixel direct image sensor succeeds in full-colour capture with the full RGB in a single-pixel location.

TRUE II image processing engine
The DP2x incorporates the “TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II” image processing engine which improves the processing speed and overall image quality. The unique image-processing algorithm provides high resolution and reproduces high definition images with richly graduated tones.

AFE (Analogue Front End)
AFE (Analogue Front End) converts the colour data, which full-colour capture systems record, to a digital signal. This enables the camera to reproduce high definition and richly coloured images.

24.2mm F2.8 lens
The DP2x is equipped with a 24.2mm F2.8 large aperture lens, equivalent to 41mm on a 35mm SLR camera, which has been designed exclusively for DP2 series. Two high refractive index elements and two molded glass aspherical lenses provide superior image quality and allow its compact construction.

More information can be found at www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/news/110208_SIGMA_DP2x.htm

Bibble 5.2.2 update announced

Bibble 5.2.2 Update Now Available
Adding Support for Canon's sRAW and mRAW formats, two additional Sony cameras, and Nikon's D1x

Bibble 5.2.2 is new available for download now, and provides broader RAW file support, improved stability, and resolves minor issues found in previous releases of Bibble 5.  Bibble 5.2.2 add support for Canon's sRAW and mRAW formats, Nikon's D1x, and Sony's a290 and a390 cameras.  This update is free for all current Bibble 5 customers.

Bibble 5.2.2 also improves interaction with plugins that change the size of your photo, like zFrame and zShadow, and seen in the screenshot below.  These plugins allow you to add creative frames and drop shadows to your images - directly within Bibble 5.  Output images will look exactly like the preview in Bibble, ready to publish and share.  You can create Presets with your favorite zFrame and zShadow settings to quickly add your finishing touch to every image in Bibble.

Bibble 5.2.2 is our third free update so far in 2011, and shows our continued commitment to constantly improving Bibble 5, adding not only newer cameras like we did in 5.2.1, but also older, popular cameras, creating one workflow tool for all your digital photography needs.

Click here for the update or download a trial.

Latest Photography iOS App Updates

Here are the latest iOS photography app updates, take a look at these...

Sort Shots - iPad Edition

Already using tags and keywords in your desktop photo editor? Now photo EXIF keywords and ratings are automatically imported into your Sort Shots library for easy searching. Image keywords and ratings data are currently supported for Adobe® Bridge® and Lightroom® (Mac and PC) and Apple iPhoto® and Aperture®! Plus, image resolution is exactly as you shot it – no more resizing!.

What's New
• Air print enabled to print your photos wirelessly
• Use multi-touch pinch gestures to open thumbnail in full screen
• Close full screen view with pinch gesture
• Two finger tap on a thumbnail or full screen photo to view photo metadata popover
• Three finger tap to Add/Remove Favorite (thumbnail and full screen photo)
• Image rotation with finger gestures on full screen view
• Rotate one or more thumbnails with finger gestures
• View file names with thumbnails
• Display a photographs metadata in full screen view
• New options added to preferences to enable/disable star ratings and file names
• Custom (drag ‘n’ drop) sequence feature added to main navigation bar
• Improved scrolling speed with swipe actions and scroller
• Auto scroll photos during custom sequencing with scroller or by dragging photos to top or bottom of screen
• Fixed a minor bug in the selection of music in landscape mode
• Streamlined navigation bar

$5.99/Download

FX Photo Studio HD

FX PHOTO STUDIO HD makes available the most colossal selection of effects on the App Store for you to wrap your imagination around!

Now with 181 total effects and filters, the possibilities are endless when it comes to editing your photos. For those of you looking to keep it simple, you can also, crop brighten, flip and make other basic changes for quick modification of your photos.

What's new
• New category “Sketches” – 6 new filters
• Full compatibility with iPad 2
• Enhanced tuning for effects
• Minor Bugs Fixed
• Overall functionality upgrade – faster previews, better quality
• Tested with iOS 4.3

$2.99/Download

Camera+

What's new

THE BIG THING
Clarity ~ one tap to awesomeness!

Clarity is one of the biggest breakthroughs to happen to image processing in a long time. Simply put, it can make your photos look truly stunning with just one tap.

We created Clarity to help turn all the shots you take into perfect photos. Clarity analyzes your photos and makes several intelligent adjustments that magically bring out details and breathe life into dull photos. There’s no need to futz with complicated and confusing controls… behind the scenes, we do all that and more for you through innovative “smart-processing”.

And with Clarity, you’ll stop throwing out “bad” photos… you’ll be amazed to see what it can do to photos that you’d typically consider unusable, like shots that came out too dark.

The results are so good that you’re going to think that we sold our souls to achieve them. >:-)

 

SOME OTHER THINGS
✓ we’ve added a ‘+’ button to the touch focus control to enable you to easily split it into focus and exposure controls (you can still use the two-finger tap to do this)… THAT’S what the ‘+’ in the app icon was supposed to represent all along!
✓ multiple photos are now saved to your Camera Roll according to the order they were selected
✓ we’ve made it clearer when your camera is autofocusing
✓ improved Pinhole effect
✓ improved Vintage border
✓ fixed a bug where the shutter button sometimes wouldn’t work
✓ fixed a bug where photos could’ve been saved to your Camera Roll with an incorrect date/time taken
✓ fixed a bug where the timer countdown time could get stuck on the screen
✓ fixed a bug where the Cancel buttons in sharing sometimes wouldn’t work
✓ various minor bug fixes and enhancements

$2.99/Download

Image Upload Pro

Image Upload Pro allows batch uploading of pictures from your iPhone or iPad or iPod to your web site. You can choose to have thumbnails automatically generated and you can control the size and quality of the images being uploaded.

What's new
✓ new image picker interface
✓ image resize bug fix
✓ gps data is now sent with http posts
✓ date picture was taken is now sent with http posts

$1.99/Download

Picture Effect Magic HD

Picture Effect Magic HD features the broadest selection of high-quality photographic effects at the App Store

By pressing one button you can turn your shot into a retro photo or a picture drawn by a pencil or paints, or done in a Modern Art style. Alternatively, you can simply add a pretty frame of flowers or butterflies.

What's new
****Add more amazing effects. such as lomo effect,old picture effect scan line effect....

****Undo Function support!

Free/Download

WiFi MediaBox - Photo and video transfer      

Is it too difficult to get your photos and videos in original quality from your iPhone or iPad? Simply access them from any nearby computer or another iPhone/iPod/iPad using Web Browser without need to install any 3rd party transfer utilities.

What's new
Fixed problems with some web browsers

$0.99/Download

Pixamid

Pixamid is the simplest way to share your iPhone photos with the right people. Mostly, we want to share photos with the same people we are with at any event, and not spam all of our Facebook friends.

As you take photos with Pixamid, we share them automatically with the friends you are with (and you will get their photos too, if taken with Pixamid). You can also share your photos with everyone at a certain place, or the whole world.

What's new
New features:
- Upload photo to your timeline.
- Add your friends to an event on your timeline.

Various enhancements and bug fixes.

Free/Download