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1. New 5D to eclipse competition? - Canon has just added a mysterious teaser to its US website. The page shows a silhouette of a camera with the words 'Destined Evolution.' Maybe it will be updated to include more detail in the future, we don't know. It's almost as if the company is building up to the launch of a camera to replace one of its older models. We have no specific information but it doesn't require any profound market insight to predict an EOS 5D replacement is coming.
2. Phase One introduces 3.5/45mm TS lens - Pre-Photokina 2008: Phase One has announced the 3.5/45mm TS, a tilt-shift lens developed in collaboration with Hartblei. The 45mm lens offers up to 12 mm shift (combined with a 360 degree rotation) and 8 degrees tilt. In addition, it is bundled with Phase One’s Capture One 4 Lens and Focus optical correction technology.
3. Photokina 2008 show report preview, predictions - Pre-Photokina 2008: In just under three weeks time Photokina, the biggest photography trade show will get under way. As usual the lead-up is long and drawn out with announcements of 'Photokina products' stretching back to the beginning of August. To help you make sense of these and the coming swathe of new products we have activated our Photokina 2008 show report page. This provides you with an index of new product releases as well as a placeholder for our live 'from the show floor' reporting as it happens. We've also added a short preview / predictions list. Bookmark our show report page or subscribe to our Photokina 2008 RSS feeds.
4. Ricoh GX200 firmware update - Ricoh has released a firmware update for the GX200 compact digital camera. Version 1.14 fixes two minor errors that occur in very specific conditions. This update closely follows the Version 1.10 update that was released in mid-July.
5. Tamron macro focuses on mini-Nikons - Pre-Photokina 2008: Tamron has announced a revised version of its popular 90mm macro lens with an autofocus motor for Nikon cameras. The move allows the use of this venerable lens design as a telephoto macro with the Nikon D40, D40X and D60 models. The lens will be available from the late September in Japan with other markets following.

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1. Pentax K20D review, new photo galleries posted - I've posted my review of the Pentax K20D digital SLR. This review was quite delayed, and I apologize for the wait. It seems like I received a bad copy of Pentax's 16 - 50 mm lens, which resulted in significant corner blurring and general focusing problems. Since the other lenses I used were fine, I don't believe that the camera is at fault. I am going to try to get another lens, and if I succeed, I will reshoot the photo gallery.
2. Sony announces Cyber-shot DSC-T500 - Our week of big camera announcements comes to an end with a new ultra-compact camera from Sony. The Cyber-shot DSC-T500's biggest features are undoubtedly its 3.5" LCD display and 720p HD movie mode (with stereo sound). Here are the specs:
3. Nikon introduces new D90 digital SLR (you're kidding?!) - Nikon has introduced the new D90 digital SLR, which has been battling it out with the EOS-50D as the worst-kept secret of the month. The D90 is the replacement to the venerable D80, and it offers many of the same features found on its big brother, the D300. And did I mention that it can record HD movies? Yes, this is the first digital SLR with a movie mode, which is probably a sign of things to come.
4. Nikon D700, Pentax K20D, Olympus E-520 bonus galleries posted - I've got three new photo galleries today that are a bit of a departure from the norm around here. First up, I have a gallery of Olympus E-520 photos that I took last month at the Bank of the West Classic tennis tournament at Stanford University (which, as you may know, is one of my standard photo stops). Olympus is a sponsor of the US Open, so I was able to pick up my review camera and take some photos courtside with some nice lenses.
5. Canon EOS-50D announced - Canon has introduced their new EOS-50D digital SLR, which has been the subject of rumors for the last several days. Since we're under a non-disclosure agreement, we've been unable to publish anything until now.

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1. Epson PX700W & PX800W: new all-in-one Photo printers - EPSON UK have announced two new high-definition all-in-one photo printers, the Stylus Photo PX700W and PX800W. The multi-function printers come with integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections, so they can be accessed by anyone throughout the home. The PX800W features a 19.8cm LCD touch panel viewer which tilts to provide the most comfortable viewing angle...
2. Change Gear With Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ HX - As a consequence of the ever-increasing MP-count in digital cameras and camcorders, files get bigger and bigger. From high-megapixel compact cameras to DSLR's with over 10 frames per second continuous shooting capability, the pressure is on for flash memory. High Definition camcorders are tightening the screw even further. For their imaging products, Sony Recording Media & Energy (RME) have created a solution in the form of the Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ HX...
3. The LG KC910 8 Mp touchscreen camera phone - LG launches the LG-KC910, the only 8 megapixel multimedia phone with a full touchscreen interface. The LG-KC910 boasts top-of-the-range camera features and the latest multimedia options, all combined with a 3.0 inch full touchscreen. The LG-KC910 can record video from 5fps up to 120fps, which allows it to record in both fast and slow motion. Furthermore, the phone offers A-GPS enabled navigation, compatibility with the latest 3G HSDPA networks for connections up to 7.2Mbps and Wi-Fi for internet access...
4. JOBO announces the X7 Portable Photo Viewer - JOBO announces the X7 Portable Photo Viewer to its digital picture frame family. Featuring a 7-inch screen and 1Gigabyte of internal memory capable of storing up to 10,000 images, the new wallet-like X7 Viewer is an accessory for when you're on the go. Digital images can be transferred to the X7 by inserting one of the popular memory cards or via USB connection to a computer. The new JOBO X7 will be available in September for € 189, and comes with a protective leather cover that also functions as a convenient stand...
5. Ricoh releases GX200 firmware version 1.14 - Ricoh releases firmware 1.14 for the GX200 digital camera. This update fixes the following: • In the Auto shooting mode, and with the Grid Guide is displayed, and if you turn off the camera power and then turn on in the My Setting mode, a lacked grid guide will be displayed. • When using AAA batteries, and in the shooting mode, if you click the Playback button to switch to the playback mode, and after the lens will be retracted automatically, if you press the shutter release to return the shooting mode, any key will not work...