February, 2008 - Cameracraft

An amazing 360 degree panorama

Posted on February 12, 2008 By David Kilpatrick

Daniel Oi is a dedicated and experienced Alpha system user currently staying in Glasgow. He’s created a particularly impressive 360 degree panorama of a tiny area of the city centre which has unexpected magic in its Christmas lighting garb. Go down Buchanan Street, turn towards George Square, and you will walk through this Georgian enclave with street cafÃ©s, galleries, bookstore, museum and an atmosphere quite unlike the busy main drag or the vast square it links.

http://cnqo.phys.strath.ac.uk/~daniel/Panos/MerchantCity.movÂ

This is well worth a visit!

– David

Photo Techniques

Capture One v4 cures A700 high ISO confetti

Posted on February 8, 2008 By David Kilpatrick

The latest full release – no longer Beta, and accepting previous C1 Pro activation keys for unlimited access but otherwise now on 30-day trial – of Capture One v4 now handles Sony Alpha 700 raw files and transforms high ISO rendering in comparison to the industry standard Adobe Camera Raw. Continue reading »

Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, Software Reviews

Green computing with multiple users, one PC – free software

Posted on February 5, 2008 By David Kilpatrick

Calgary, Alberta (Feb. 5, 2007) – Need an extra PC around the house? Userful is giving away its innovative software that gives you a second computer for free. They had such a warm response to their holiday giveaway that they have decided to continue giving away the software. It is the perfect way to reduce line-ups for the computer as spouses, parents, and children battle for a turn. Continue reading »

News, Press Releases, Uncategorized

Adobe to shut down Adobe Stock Photos

Posted on February 5, 2008 By David Kilpatrick

Cut and pasted from the Adobe Stock Photos site: good news for all the loyal Adobe Photoshop users they rather dumped on from on high with this venture to start with! Continue reading »

News, Press Releases, Stock Photography, Uncategorized

Kodak 'inverts' CMOS for ISO 3200 cellphones

Posted on February 5, 2008 By David Kilpatrick

London, February 5, 2008 – Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) is enabling a new level of performance in consumer imaging devices by redesigning the basic building blocks used to collect light and incorporating that technology into a brand-new sensor. Continue reading »

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Free photos-to-movies trial for readers

Posted on February 4, 2008 By David Kilpatrick

New photo website Myelephantbites.com offers the chance to turn digital photographs into animated movies by combining digital images with sound, words and special effects. The site would like to reward Photoworld readers with complimentary trials forthe first 1,000 readers. We have now extended that offer to Photoclubalpha website visitors, as we said we would do so early in February. Continue reading »

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70,000 images entered in Sony World Photography Awards

Posted on February 4, 2008 By David Kilpatrick

The World Photography Awards (WPA), sponsored by Sony, proudly announces an impressive number of entries in its inaugural year. Submissions closed on 31st January with a total of 25,934 amateur photograph entries and 44,641 professional photograph entries across the categories. Continue reading »

News

Tessera acquires FotoNation

Posted on February 1, 2008 By David Kilpatrick

Tessera Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:TSRA), a leading provider of miniaturization technologies for the electronics industry, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire FotoNation, a leading provider of embedded imaging solutions for digital still camera and mobile phone applications.

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Leica offer M8 upgrade with 'Rolex' LCD glass

Posted on February 1, 2008 By David Kilpatrick

Leica Camera AG has announced the introduction of the LEICA M8 Upgrade Programme at PMA, Las Vegas (31 January – 2 February 2008), an innovative concept adding lifelong value retention to the digital LEICA M8. Continue reading »

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Alpha 900 may (not!) have Live View

Posted on February 1, 2008 By David Kilpatrick

The prototype ‘Flagship’ Alpha DSLR, with its 24 megapixel sensor, may offer live view – almost certainly off the sensor. Sony prototype (it is still officially in that state) product photographs reveal what looks like an extra button or sliding switch – and at least one rumour states that this is definitely for live view.

Cameras (DSLR), DK's ramblings, News