
Today, Ricoh announced the upcoming release of a "second function-enhancing" firmware update for the Ricoh GXR. This software is comprised of at least eleven function improvements, which includes 3 magnification ratios for the focus check function, spot AF and macro AF area selection, EXIF 2.3 support and auto noise reduction. Furthermore, there's also ...
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October 26th, 2010 | Posted in Firmware, Ricoh, Software | Comments Off

Hello again, dear readers! Ever been frustrated with having to convert formats on your iPhone just to watch a certain video encoded with troublesome codecs? Well, your frustrations are over, my friends. VLC is available as a universal app and it's equipped with a speed boost as well. This will allow ...
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October 25th, 2010 | Posted in Camera Phone, Software | Comments Off

Apparently, Apple decided to make their recently launched iLife '11 app more affordable for consumers. On their website, the imaging software is being offered at the App Store separately while other programs such as iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand are available as individual downloads. There's also a $14.99 price tag that's displayed on the ...
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October 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Software | Comments Off

ACD Systems International just launched a beta test version of ACDSee Pro 4. The company's plan is for thousands of career photographers to get involved in this beta test period of the software and offer feedback to aid in the development process. This, of course, is similar to what ACD Systems has already ...
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October 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Software | Comments Off

Apple has introduced a very significant upgrade to iPhoto called iLife '11. This software offers new full screen modes, user-friendly photo sharing options and the ability to create slideshows. It's basically a brand new version of iPhoto. Furthermore, iMovie has also been enhanced with a new set of tools, which includes selective ...
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October 21st, 2010 | Posted in Software | Comments Off

Recently, Magix released a new video editing application called Movie Edit Pro 17 Classic. The software features a Full HD workflow and Movie Edit Pro 17 Plus, which is supposedly the first consumer 3D video editing program of its kind. It's compatible with all kinds of regular DV camcorders, webcams and other video ...
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October 21st, 2010 | Posted in Software | Comments Off

Today, Apple launched FaceTime on the Mac, offering iPhone 4 and iPod Touch users the ability to make video calls straight from their computers. According to Gizmodo, this was an obvious move for Apple that's been a long time coming. However, it is interesting to note that FaceTime is not integrated with iChat since ...
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October 20th, 2010 | Posted in Software | 1 Comment

Today, Canon issued a new firmware update for its EOS 5D Mark II DSLR camera. Known as Version 2.0.8, this software is designed to resolve a series of problems involving movie capture, live view, the auto power-off function, the ST-E2 flash transmitter and the MR-14EX and MT-24EX Macro Ring Lights. Thus, the firmware ...
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October 19th, 2010 | Posted in Canon, Firmware, Software | Comments Off

Hello again, dear readers! I'm sure that you've been in situations where you wanted to capture a photograph of an unsuspecting person who happened to be "camera-shy" or unwilling to pose for your shot openly. Well, there's a new iPhone application that lets you take pictures quietly without being spotted by your oblivious ...
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October 15th, 2010 | Posted in Camera Phone, Software | Comments Off

Recently, Canon issued a new firmware upgrade for its EOS 1000D / Rebel XS DSLR camera. Known as Version 1.0.7, this software is designed to resolve a problem that sometimes resulted in a “Cannot create folder” appearing on the LCD screen. This problem often led to "shooting no longer being possible with the ...
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October 14th, 2010 | Posted in Canon, Software | Comments Off