Category Archives: Other

In case you didn’t know, the RE35 digital film cartridge was a prank

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2011

Several readers asked me if the RE35 digital film cartridge was real. RE35 website promised film sized cartridges with a new “Flexisensor” that can store images digitally and then upload them via USB to a computer. Here is the answer: Good prank indeed! Check Wikipedia for more info on a related scam from 2001.

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And the winner is…

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2011

The winner of the PhotoRumors giveaway for three education DVDs from Blue Crane Digital is Hyenas03. Congratulations!

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Giveaway: three educational DVDs from Blue Crane Digital

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2011

What can I win? In this giveaway you can win a set of three educational DVDs from Blue Crane Digital: Nikon D7000 Nikon Speedlight Shoot great videos with your Nikon DSLR camera How do I win? The rules are simple – just leave a comment to this post. One comment per person please. Don’t forget […]

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Two new flash accessories to be revealed at Photojojo store on Monday

By PR admin | Published: February 27, 2011

Photojojo will add two new flash accessories to its online store on Monday: The Pop-up Flash Bounce ($30) “This smart and simple hood contains a mirror that directs the flash on your camera up, bouncing it off the ceiling to create even, natural light just like the pro’s do with their external flashes.”

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The 2011 CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show is now over

By PR admin | Published: February 13, 2011

Yesterday was the last day of the 2011 CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging show. A total of 49,368 people visited the show. Here is a recap of the main headlines from the show: Fuji X100 first impressions from the CP+ show floor Voigtlander SL II Heliar Classic 1,8/75 and Nokton 1,2/35mm ASPH II lenses announced […]

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Nik Software Silver Efex Pro 2 spy shot

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2011

I just received this screenshot of the upcoming Silver Efex Pro 2 software. You can see a list of all the new features on niksoftware.com. Silver Efex Pro 2 will be released in February 2011.

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Niksoftware Silver Efex Pro 2 to be released in February

By PR admin | Published: January 13, 2011

A new version 2 of Silver Efex Pro by Niksoftware will be released in February of 2011. I was told that the new plugin will have some new features and functionality. Silver Efex Pro is used for black and white image conversion and is available as a plugin for Lightroom, Photoshop and Aperture.

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More price increases in the US (Lowepro and Tamrac)

By PR admin | Published: January 13, 2011

In addition to Canon, Zeiss and Sony, the photo gear bag manufacturers Lowepro an Tamrac are also expected to raise their prices on February 1st, 2011 in the US. For Lowepro the price increase will be around 10%, for Tamrac it will be 10-14%. Canon will increase the prices of their lenses by 10% (similar for Zeiss and Sony).

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CliQ 2011: it’s official

By PR admin | Published: January 11, 2011

PMA launches CliQ JACKSON, MI – PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations presents CliQ, a new branded experience for photo enthusiasts and anyone interested in getting the most from photography and video. “CliQ is a 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week commitment on the part of the association to provide content and tools for everyone involved in […]

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Are you going to CliQ 2011 this year?

By PR admin | Published: January 10, 2011

Imaginginsider discovered that the yearly PMA show which will take place in Las Vegas (September 6-11, 2011) has changed its name to CliQ. A new website is already started at cliqworld.com. PDNPulse also found a new Facebook page dedicated to the re-branded show.

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