Camera news updates
The latest photographic information:
digital cameras, film cameras
AUGUST 21, 2009
Adobe DNG release v5.5 'release candidate'
Adobe has announced release candidates of v5.5 DNG and ACR raw converter.
It is available for immediate download from Adobe Labs. The update is tested but the version is not yet finalised.
There is support for more cameras: Olympus E-P1 digital Pen; Nikon D300s; Nikon D3000; Panasonic DMC-FZ35
AUGUST 19, 2009
Canon launches PowerShot G11
top of range digital compact
Canon has unveiled the G11 high-end compact camera to replace the G10. The 14.7mp sensor has been changed to a high-sensitivity 10MP CCD sensor.
The lens remains at the 28-140mm equivalent, but the new camera gains a tilt and swivel LCD and reduces in size by 2.8 inches.
There is also an dual anti-noise system plus the Digic 4 processor.
Canon site
AUGUST 17, 2009
Leica S System specs announced
Leica has revealed the specifications of its medium-format digital camera. The S2 will have Kodak CCD sensor at a massive 37.5 megapixels.
A basic camera with one lens is expected to cost a whopping $30,000 and be available in October.