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1. Datacolor announces SpyderLensCal focus calibrator - Datacolor has announced the SpyderLensCal focus calibrator. The device allows photographers to measure the AF performance of their camera/lens combinations. On DSLRs with a micro-adjustment feature, this tool can be used to help determine the best values to set in the camera's custom settings menu to correct front or back focus. SpyderLensCal will be available from September 6, 2010 at a suggested retail price of $59.
2. Photoshop CS5 and Lightroom 3 to support Tamron Lens Correction - Tamron has announced that it has cooperated with Adobe in the creation of profiles for the Photoshop CS5 and Lightroom 3's Lens Correction feature. The latest version of the image-editing software will automatically fix distortion, chromatic aberration and vignetting for all currently available Tamron lenses (no word yet on the latest 70-300mm F4-5.6 VC USD though).
3. Kodak releases ESP 9250 all-in-one printer - Kodak has announced the ESP 9250 Wi-fi-enabled all-in-one inkjet printer with print, copy, scan and fax capability. It includes the company's proprietary fade-resistant inks with what it claims the lowest total ink replacement cost in the industry. The printer features a 2.4-inch LCD, built-in templates and supports various memory card formats. The printer is now available at $249.99.
4. Sony releases S-Frame digital photo frames - Sony has introduced the S-Frame range of digital photo frames. Top of the line are the XR100 and VR100 that offer 10.2 inch screens and AVCHD video playback with stereo sound. The XR100 also includes TruBlack technology for better playback quality. The rest of the models come with screen sizes ranging from 7" up to 10.2" and offer a number of slideshow modes, clock and calendar views plus smart orientation sensors that flip images for correct viewing of portrait or landscape images.
5. Sony announces Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20K pocket camcorder - Sony has announced the Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20K pocket camcorder. It is built around the company's 1/2.5" Exmor CMOS sensor, records Full HD video in MP4 format and captures 12.8Mp still images. It offers a 3 inch touchscreen LCD, 32mm F2.8 lens and a flip-out USB connecter that also charges the camera’s battery. It includes a 360 degree panorama lens adapter. Priced at $199.99, it will be available in pink, silver and black.

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1. Olympus announces all-black E-P2 kit, two new Micro Four Thirds lenses - Olympus has announced a special "all black" kit for their E-P2 Micro Four Thirds camera, and also released two new lenses while they were at it. This limited edition kit comes with a black E-P2, 17mm pancake lens, and FL-14 flash. This kit does not include the electronic viewfinder that normally comes with the E-P2. The black kit will ship in October for $999.
2. Canon announces EOS-60D, four new L lenses - Canon today unleashed the new EOS-60D, the long-expected replacement for the 50D. Those of you with good memories will recall that there was once an EOS-D60, which was announced way back in 2002. That camera packed a 6.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor and sported a whopping 1.8" LCD -- all for the low price of $2199 (I can't believe I paid that much!). The new EOS-60D shows how far things have come in eight years, with its 18 Megapixel sensor, 3-inch rotating LCD with over a million pixels, and Full HD movie mode. Here are the specs:
3. Sony announces pair of interchangeable lens cameras with Translucent Mirror Technology - Sony today introduced a new kind of interchangeable lens camera, using their new Translucent Mirror Technology. On a regular D-SLR, the mirror sends the light to the camera's AF sensor or CCD/CMOS sensor, but not both at the same time (the third Sony camera below uses a different trick to get around this). As its name implies, the Translucent Mirror lets the light pass through to both the AF and CMOS sensor, which (according to Sony) allows for fast continuous AF, blazing continuous shooting, and a smaller body (since the mirror doesn't actually move, it takes up less space). This design also replaces the optical viewfinder with an electronic one.
4. Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 + 3 lenses - In addition to the new "SLT" cameras, Sony also introduced a more conventional digital SLR: the Alpha DSLR-A560 -- though many of its features are anything but:
5. Night photos added to Exilim EX-FH100 review - There was a brief break in the fog last night, so I was able to take the night photos for the Casio Exilim EX-FH100 review. Still need to take them with the Sony Alpha NEX-5, but I need to get a camera back from Sony first.

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1. Sony launches two new Touchy Bloggie cameras - Sony introduces the next generation Bloggie cameras, the all-new HD snap models offering new looks with a slim, rounded body and finely brushed aluminum finish. The new cameras shoot Full HD 1920x1080 video and in addition they shoot 12.8 megapixel still image, all to be viewed on the large 3-inch (7.6cm ) touch-screen. The built-in USB and Bloggie software should provide for easy upload. Available in silver or black, the MHS-TS20 and MHS-TS10 will be available in October for about $200 and $180 respectively...
2. New 10-inch Sony Photo Frames show HD Video - Sony introduces ten new digital photo frames from 7 up to 10.2-inch. Sony also debuts first ever photo frames with AVCHD video playback. The latest S-Frame range of Sony photo frames brings your precious memories to life like never before as you can now view your favorite moments with AVCHD video playback with stereo sound on range-topping models. The top models XR100 and VR100 will be available in November for about $250 and $200 respectively. The other models will be available in prices ranging from $70 up to $150...
3. Pandigital Photo Mail Digital Photo Frame in Europe - Pandigital debuts the Pandigital Photo Mail Digital Photo Frame for Europe, through the KPN M2M network and is expected to be available in Q4 for €169.99. The new Pandigital Photo Mail Digital Photo Frame is simple to use. Each frame has its own dedicated email address. You can share that address with family and friends and send photos to the frame from your own email account. The frame comes with 300 photos emailed at no charge. Additional photo allotments: 100 for €11.99, 400 for €39.99 and 700 for €69.99...
4. Olympus E-P2 black kit and two micro 4/3 lenses - Olympus pimps the PEN E-P2 by complementing its retro black metal body with a black M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm lens and a black FL-14 flash in a limited availability kit. The kit including USB Cable, Video Cable, Li-Ion Battery Pack, Li-Ion Battery Charger and Shoulder Strap will be available beginning in October for $999.99. At the same time Olympus announces two new lenses to its Micro Four Thirds lens family: the MM.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300 MM F4.8-6.7 and the 40-150MM F4.0-5.6. Available later this year for $899.99 and $299.99 resp....
5. Canon develops 205x205mm CMOS image sensor - Canon has developed the world's largest CMOS image sensor, with a chip size measuring 202 x 205 mm. The newly developed CMOS sensor is among the largest chips that can be produced from a 12-inch (300 mm) wafer, and it is approx. 40x the size of Canon's largest commercial CMOS sensor. Because its size, the new sensor allows more light to be gathered, enabling shooting in low-light environments. Potential applications for the new high-sensitivity sensor include the video recording of stars in the night sky and nocturnal animal behavior...