Wednesday, November 19, 2008

CanvasRus are offering 3 for 2 and 15% off their range of canvas prints. Just quote CHR258 at the shopping cart page and 15% will automatically be deducted from your order. CanvasRus guarantee delivery before Christmas for all orders placed by 15th December, and you can take advantage of their two Christmas offers up to the end of December.

Website: CanvasRus

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

PhotoFrame 4 from onOne Software adds realistic film and darkroom edge effects to your images. You can also add artistic edges like torn paper, brush strokes or create full-on layouts with backgrounds, textures and adornments. Photo Frame 4 includes over 200 new frames developed by pro photographers, a frame library with library management options, updated user-interface, and new output options for added user control. Jon Canfield tested out the Pro version of PhotoFrame 4.

Website: PhotoFrame 4 Pro Review

What Digital Camera are holding an auction of photography equipment to raise money for Children in Need. Prizes up for grabs include the new Adobe CS4 (pictured), Canon EOS 30D DSLR and Samsung and Fujifilm compacts. You have until the close of Midnight (GMT) on Wednesday 19th November to submit your bid.

Website: Bid for a bargain in WDC auction for Children In Need

Kenro has added two new compact camera cases to its ‘City Case’ range. The first new design is finished in stylish leatherette material, and the second new model comes in two fashionable colours, metallic pink and blue. These cases are made from a lightweight, padded material that offers excellent protection. The new Red and Black Leatherette City cases retail for £9.10 and the Padded Metallic City cases for £9.05.

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Nikon is offering up to £50 / €65 off the D60, their 10 megapixel entry-level DSLR camera. The cash back offer is available on all lens combinations purchased between 17th November and 18th January 2009. You can save £30 / €40 on the D60 single lens kit and £50 / €65 on the double lens kit. All claims must be made by 2nd March 2008 in order to qualify. More information about the cashback offer and details about how to submit a claim can be found at http://www.nikon.co.uk/cashback

Kodak has filed complaints against Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics for infringement of Kodak digital camera patents. The patents in question cover technology related to image capture, compression and data storage and a method for previewing motion images. “We’ve held discussions with both companies in an attempt to resolve this issue and have not been able to reach a satisfactory agreement. Consequently, we must take this legal action in order to ensure that we protect the interests of our shareholders and existing licensees of Kodak digital camera patents.” said Laura G. Quatela, Chief Intellectual Property Officer, and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. Kodak did not disclose the amount of damages it is pursuing.

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Tamron has announced the winners of its 2008 Wet & Wild user photo competition. John O’Bryan of Moscow, Idaho won the Grand Prize title, winning a Tamron AF28-300mm VC zoom lens, and Donald Handley was named the People’s Choice winner. The theme of the 2009 contest - Americana - Photographs That Define American Culture - was revealed earlier this week.

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The LaCie LaCinema Rugged multimedia hard disk provides high quality movie viewing in a unique scratch-resistant aluminum shell. Optimized viewing through HDMI 1080i upscaling will allow you to play back videos on your HDTV or enjoy photos in clear HD resolution. “The LaCinema Rugged is the long-needed solution to the challenge of entertainment on the go,” said Christelle Dexet, LaCie Multimedia Product Manager. “The Rugged’s triple protection design and larger capacity options mean users can be confident transporting their digital entertainment collections to any location for enjoyment.” The LaCie LaCinema Rugged is available now for $199.

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Monday, November 17, 2008

The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS is the newest 20x ultra-zoom camera on the block, and the first such model from Canon. Offering a massive focal length of 28-560mm, the Canon SX10 also features a sensible 10 megapixels, built-in image stabilisation, tilting 2.5 inch LCD screen, and a full range of manual shooting modes. Gavin Stoker ventured out into the murky grey world of a British winter to find out what the PowerShot SX10 IS has to offer.

Website: Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Review

Pentax have launched a new ad campaign dubbed “Be Interesting” in the USA. “Pentax users, and people who are naturally drawn to the brand, truly are independent spirits. They don’t follow. They decidedly beat their own drum. The campaign’s idea is to celebrate that independent spirit.” said Jim Real, Associate Creative Director/Copy at advertising agency RPA. The Be Interesting tagline will be deployed across all Pentax brochures, packaging and internal communications.

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