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		<title>LEICA CAMERA OFFERS FIRMWARE UPDATE 1.176 FOR THE LEICA M9 AND M9-P</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/12/06/leica-camera-offers-firmware-update-1-176-for-the-leica-m9-and-m9-p/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:33:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Allendale, NJ (December 6, 2011) &#8211; Leica Camera, Inc. announces the latest firmware update, 1.176, for the Leica M9 and M9-P, the world’s smallest, full-frame digital system cameras.  Users wishing to benefit from the new offerings can download the firmware update from the Leica Camera website. Firmware update 1.176 eliminates a rare fault occurring during the formatting of SanDisk cards, ensuring compatibility with the Leica M9 and M9-P in accordance with the cameras’ respective standards. All card types available from SanDisk have been fully tested by Leica’s expert technical team and firmware version 1.176 guarantees their proper function, resulting in the previous constrictions on the cards being revoked. Leica Camera is dedicated to providing products that exhibit mastery in optics and mechanics, high-quality design and outstanding craftsmanship, resulting in an uncompromised customer experience. The company thanks all affected customers for their patience and support in searching for the cause of the compatibility issues as well as SanDisk for their intensive technical assistance. For installation instructions and to download firmware update 1.176, please visit: http://en.leica-camera.com/service/downloads/rangefinder_cameras/m9_m9-p/index.html. About the Leica M9 and M9-P: As the world’s first digital rangefinder camera with a 24 x 36 sensor, the Leica M9 carries the proud heritage [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sony NEX-7 on DXOMark</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/11/29/sony-nex-7-on-dxomark/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:32:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Sony NEX-7 has been benchmarked on DXOMark.com. As expected, the NEX-7, with its mirrorless design, sligthly bested its larger sibling, the SLT Alpha 77. It even outscored the vernable A900 full-frame camera in all categories except low-light ISO. One thing to take into consideration is that the A77/A65 just had a firmware update released today. DXOMark will have to rebenchmark the A77 with the new firmware to see if the scores change. The firmware on the NEX-7 will probably also be tweaked in the near future. Retesting will have to occur when that happens as well.]]></description>
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		<title>Lytro, Inc. Unveils the World’s First Consumer Light Field Camera</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/10/19/lytro-inc-unveils-light-field-camera/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Groundbreaking new camera instantly captures interactive, living pictures to share with friends and family online]]></description>
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		<title>Seagate is the First Manufacturer to Break the Capacity Ceiling with a New 4TB GoFlex Desk Drive</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/09/07/seagate-is-the-first-manufacturer-to-break-the-capacity-ceiling-with-a-new-4tb-goflex-desk-drive/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:16:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  CUPERTINO, Calif.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Seagate (NASDAQ:STX) today announced it is shipping a new 4TB GoFlex® Desk external hard drive – the highest capacity hard drive in the industry. This latest addition to the GoFlex Family of external hard drives showcases Seagate’s new desktop design. The streamlined industrial design delivers a smaller footprint and better reflects the aesthetic of today’s modern offices while still providing all of the benefits of previous generations of the GoFlex drives. The new 4TB GoFlex Desk drive is now available from www.seagate.com and will be available from select online retailers within the month for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $249.99 USD. The entire line of GoFlex Desk products will also adopt the new industrial design in the coming weeks. The GoFlex Desk for Mac external drive featuring both FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 will be available in Apple stores by the end of the month. “Yet another industry first for Seagate, we have reached a new high-capacity in the 3.5-inch hard drive form factor. At Seagate, we are committed to pushing the limits for our customers and will continue to adapt and innovate our products based on customer needs” said Patrick Connolly, vice president and general manager of Retail products for Seagate. “This latest GoFlex® Desk drive offering, with its new industry-leading capacity point, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leica Offers Upgrade Path for M9</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/08/02/leica-offers-upgrade-path-for-m9/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Allendale, NJ (August 2, 2011) – Leica Camera announces a new service for Leica M9 owners to incorporate the product features of the Leica M9-P into their existing M-System camera, resulting in an alternative, even more discreet and resilient design. Owners taking advantage of the service will also receive a one-year warranty extension. Through the North American Headquarters in Allendale, NJ, Leica will be offering a “Sapphire Glass” upgrade package and a “Top Cover and Sapphire Glass” upgrade package. Interested customers are encouraged to schedule appointments starting August 8, 2011 for upgrades from October 3, 2011 through Leica Camera, Inc. The “Sapphire Glass” upgrade package offers the replacement of the M9 monitor cover with the M9-P’s scratch-resistant, sapphire crystal cover, a choice between vulcanite and smooth MP-style leatherette trim and a one-year warranty extension. The package will be available for $1,295. The second option, “Top Cover and Sapphire Glass”, includes the replacement of the monitor glass with sapphire crystal cover and the replacement of the top deck and base plate with silver chrome or black paint. The package also includes the choice of vulcanite or smooth MP-style leatherette trim and a one-year warranty extension. The package will be available for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hasselblad H4D-60 Firmware Update adds New Features</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/07/11/hasselblad-h4d-60-firmware-update-adds-new-features/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[11/07/2011 Hasselblad announces a firmware update that fine-tunes the H4D-60 to a whole new level with additional features and functionality. With a major firmware update announced today, the Hasselblad H4D-60 is well on its way to becoming a legend. One-click focus check, bi-directional electronic spirit level, the ability to display camera grip information on the rear monitor, an improved high resolution LCD, Live Video for more efficient workflow and Schneider and Rollei support bring the H4D-60 to a whole new level of usability for the working photographer. Here&#8217;s a closer look at a few of the new features. One-click focus check: With a single click, users can zoom in to 100% to check focus position and accuracy, a feature that&#8217;s particularly helpful when shooting untethered. With the H4D-60&#8242;s updated ability to utilize every pixel of resolution in its 3-inch monitor, one-click focus check&#8217;s accuracy is further enhanced. Spirit Level: The new bi-directional (pitch and roll) digital spirit level puts an end to skewed horizons and off-angle straight edges. A single button press of the &#8220;i&#8221; button &#8211; or a customized user button &#8211; calls up the level on the viewfinder and the LCD for quick access to precise visual references. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>LEICA CAMERA OFFERS NEW FIRMWARE UPDATE 2.014 FOR THE LEICA M8</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/06/29/leica-camera-offers-new-firmware-update-2-014-for-the-leica-m8/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Solms, Germany (June 29, 2011) &#8211; Leica Camera AG announces the latest firmware update for all versions of the Leica M8. Users wishing to benefit from the new offerings can now download firmware update Version 2.014 from the Leica Camera website and take advantage of new, improved features. The firmware update coincides with the launch of the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21 mm f/3.4 ASPH. and supports the use of this new wide-angle lens on Leica M8 cameras. In addition to new improvements, users can expand the range of lenses for their Leica M8 system with the versatile, high-performance super-wide-angle lens. With this free service, Leica Camera AG again proves their commitment to full system compatibility and decades of enduring value of the M series. For installation instructions and to download firmware update 2.014, please visit: http://en.leica-camera.com/service/downloads/rangefinder_cameras/m8.]]></description>
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		<title>Hasselblad Launches the New H4D-200MS</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/05/25/hasselblad-launches-the-new-h4d-200ms/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 16:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hasselblad’s latest multi-shot camera, which delivers unprecedented 200 megapixel files, is
currently shipping. Upgrades for H4D-50MS cameras are also available.]]></description>
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		<title>Leaf Redesigns Aptus-II User Interface with release of Leaf Capture 11.5</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/05/23/leaf-redesigns-aptus-ii-user-interface-with-release-of-leaf-capture-11-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 19:56:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Intuitive, User-Friendly Design Improves Handling]]></description>
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		<title>ASUS Introduces the PA246Q ProArt Series LCD Monitor</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/04/15/asus-introduces-the-pa246q-proart-series-lcd-monitor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:55:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Designed with Graphic Designers and Photography Enthusiasts in mind the PA246Q features a comprehensive 3-year warranty and Zero Bright Dot policy.]]></description>
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		<title>Hands on with the Phase One IQ180</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/03/23/hands-on-with-the-phase-one-iq180/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:55:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Phase One IQ Road Show made a stop here in Miami, FL and I was able to attend, sampling the latest in high-end camera goodness from Phase One: the IQ180 digital back. Big thanks to Phase One and Capture Integration for having the roadshow stop here and inviting me. The event was held on the 9th floor balcony of the Museum Tower in downtown Miami across the street from Bayfront Park. Capture Integration is located two floors up. The back was mounted on the Phase One 645 DF camera system, based on the Mamiya 645 DF. The model I handled also sported the V-Grip Air which, in addition to providing a nice vertical grip includes a remote trigger for Profoto Air lighting systems. The camera/lens + back + grip combination was surprisingly well balanced. The IQ180 sports an 80 megapixel sensor (as does the Leaf Aptus-II 12) which is astounding by itself, but the creamy goodness does not stop there. First and foremost is the amazing LCD display on the back of the unit: a wide format (3.2 inch), high resolution (1.15 Mpx), 16 million color touchscreen that rivals the Retina display found on Apple&#8217;s iPhone 4. The back [...]]]></description>
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		<title>iPad 2 &#8211; For Apple, Lightning Strikes Twice</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/03/11/ipad-2-for-apple-lightning-strikes-twice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fans were lining up outside The Falls Apple Store in Miami, FL today since 6 AM in order to be the &#8220;first on the block&#8221; to own the latest version of Apple&#8217;s wildly successful iPad, the iPad 2. I passed by the store around 3:30 PM to see how the line was doing. What greeted me was similar to the huge lines I saw when Apple launched OS X Leopard, wrapping around the open-air mall for hundreds of feet. These gregarious fellows had been there since 6 AM in the morning! From right to left, Matt, Jonathan, Andre and Max, were all raring and eager for the store to open so they could have the honor of being first. Similar events were happening at pretty much every Apple Store in the universe. I got a report from Texas that Apple fans had camped out for days in front of a store. A friend of mine got there around the same time I did, and he was able to get his iPad2 (black, 64GB Verizon model) at around 6:45 PM. He called me a reported that over 100 people were still in line. The store ran out of 64GB AT&#038;T models [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drobo Means Business</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/02/08/drobo-means-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Drobo Business Line Delivers &#8216;Big Storage in a Small Box&#8217; &#8211; Unprecedented Combination of Technical Sophistication, Ease of Use and Affordability for Small and Medium Businesses SANTA CLARA, Calif. &#8211; Feb. 8, 2011 &#8211; Drobo, makers of the award-winning data storage products for businesses and professionals, today introduced a new line of sophisticated yet easy-to-use and affordable storage solutions for small and medium businesses (SMBs). Designed specifically for customers who need critical business storage capacity without the complexity and price of legacy storage solutions, the new Drobo business systems are optimal as primary and secondary storage for Microsoft Exchange®, Sharepoint®, and similar business applications, as well as departmental file-sharing or offsite backup, and server virtualization deployments including those using VMware solutions.       &#8220;VMware recognizes the importance of affordable storage alternatives for firms implementing virtualization as they continue on the path toward IT as a service,&#8221; explained Parag Patel, vice president, global strategic alliances, VMware. &#8220;Like larger organizations, SMBs are looking for ways to improve productivity and lower IT costs. Drobo streamlines VMware-virtualized storage for SMBs by delivering storage that is simple, scalable and automated &#8211; all with an affordable price tag.&#8221; With more than 150,000 customers worldwide, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pricing Set for Arca-Swiss d4 &amp; d4m Geared Panheads</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/01/28/pricing-set-for-arca-swiss-d4-d4m-geared-panheads/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:18:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  To get to the point ARCA-SWISS d4 &#38; d4m With the invention of the d4 pan tilt head ARCA-SWISS has put an end to setting levers of 3d heads that extend in all directions and always get in the way. No more uneven swivelling out of the camera. No more oversized dimensions, heavy loads and other all too well-known drawbacks to get in your way. We get straight to the point! The d4 and d4m are especially suitable for efficient and precise work in digital studio photography and outdoors for architectural photography. The d4 is the world’s smallest, most functional and lightest gearhead.     Technical specifications The innovative design of the ARCA-SWISS d4 and d4m gearheads unites the pivot points of the X and Y movements at the same point. The result of this new concept: identical and the smallest possible rotational radii. That ensures small camera movements and, as a consequence, almost no deviations in scale, which, until now, led to reduced depth of field in digital photography and all too often made tedious corrections necessary. The self-locking, micrometric movements in X and Y result from separate gear mechanisms, manufactured with a high-strength special alloy. Every tilt movement [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Phase One Announces IQ Series Digital Camera Backs</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/01/24/phase-one-announces-iq-series-digital-camera-backs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Phase One today announced their new IQ series of medium format digital backs. Sporting 40, 60.5 and a whopping 80 megapixels each, the three new backs also incorporate hi-res (1.15 megapixel) “Retina-like” touch displays, weather sealing, limited Live Mode viewing, Focus Mask (which highlights what parts of the image are in sharp focus &#8211; amazingly useful for tech camera users who would have to swap in a ground glass and loupe affair to achieve focus), 12.5 stops of dynamic range (DR), USB3 &#38; FireWire 800 support, plus an improved buffer so that memory card write speeds are improved and continuous shooting can run until the card is full. All three backs feature Phase One Sensor+ technology allowing 4x the sensitivity while shooting at reduced image sizes. I, for one, am not surprised by this development. Leaf Imaging, former Phase One competitor and now wholly owned subsidiary of Phase One, has long used a touch screen interface on its digital backs. This is not a simple component update, but a total redesign of the digital back. The new IQ Series of digital backs sets the standard for high-end photography. The “limited Live View” is surprising on a CCD sensor. Live View [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Epson Introduces Newest 13-Inch Printer for Photographers and Fine Artists – Epson Stylus Photo R3000</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (Imaging USA, Booth #200) – Jan. 17, 2011 – Epson America today introduced its most advanced 13-inch printer to date – the Epson Stylus® Photo R3000. Designed for professional photographers and fine artists, the Epson Stylus Photo R3000 draws from the advanced technology of Epson Stylus Pro-series printers to deliver gallery-quality black-and-white output and vivid color prints. This printer also includes new features such as high-capacity individual ink cartridges, advanced media handling to support a wide range of paper types, and Ethernet and wireless-N connectivity. Featuring Epson UltraChrome K3® with Vivid Magenta ink technology and an advanced MicroPiezo® AMC™ print head, the Epson Stylus Photo R3000 produces exhibition quality prints on a wide variety of glossy, matte and fine art papers up to 13-inches wide using advanced media handling capabilities. Its innovative pigment ink set delivers an extremely wide color gamut with more dramatic blues and violets, while AccuPhoto™ HD2 image technology provides smoother color transitions and better highlight and shadow detail. “The Epson Stylus Photo R3000 represents the next generation of 13-inch professional printers with its advanced features and design,” said Richard Day, senior product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America. “Epson is always striving to anticipate the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>LEICA S2 firmware update FW 1.0.0.24 is now available</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/12/22/leica-s2-firmware-update-fw-1-0-0-24-is-now-available/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Solms, Germany (December 22, 2010) &#8211; Leica Camera AG has released a new firmware update for the Leica S-System. All LEICA S2 and S2-P cameras will now be supplied with the latest firmware version. Users wishing to bring their camera up-to-date can now download the firmware update from the “Owners Area” on the Leica website and take advantage of the latest improvements. “Our close cooperation with photographers gives us not only an opportunity to constantly develop and improve the Leica S-System, but also allows us to address the precise needs of professional photographers. Therefore, the latest update, FW 1.0.0.24, includes quite a number of suggestions and wishes determined during discussions with professional users. The result is a wide range of improvements for applications, features and functions as well as the handling of the S2,” reports Stephan Schulz, product manager for the Leica S-System at Leica Camera AG. The FW 1.0.0.24 firmware update enables a multitude of enhanced camera functions. These include, for instance, lossless DNG compression. This offers particular benefits by reducing file sizes from around 75MB to around 40MB and increasing the burst-rate capability to 14 consecutive exposures (at 1.5 frames per second). Both of these factors depend on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Unexpected Use for an iPhone &#8211; Camera Viewfinder</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/12/07/unexpected-use-for-an-iphone-camera-viewfinder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:40:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Photokina 2010, Alpa of Switzerland unveiled an accessory for their Alpa 12 line of scale focused rangefinder cameras. The Alpa iPhone Holder allows you to use your iPhone (3/4 &#38; iPod Touch) mounted on your Alpa 12 camera. From their website: The new ALPA iPhone® holder allows the technophile photographers using their iPhone® 3/4 and iPod touch®  (later also others) a secure and firm mounting of their device on top of an ALPA. It fits all ALPA 12 models. It can be used in several positions: horizontal, symmetric horizontal, minimum prallax vertical, minimum parallax Possible applications: electronic viewfinder (ALPA recommends apps like &#8220;Viewefinder Pro&#8221; or &#8220;ProCamera&#8221;) as GPS logger as control unit for electronic shutters and the like as digital notepad other apps are under development Price: Expected price: USD 606.00/ EUR 479.00 I want this rig&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Digital Darkroom Essentials: Das Keyboard Professional and the Wacom Intuos4</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/11/15/digital-darkroom-essentials-das-keyboard-professional-and-the-wacom-intuos4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When one sets out to create a digital darkroom for themselves, either professionally or otherwise, great care and research almost always goes into selecting the best monitor, the best colorimeter, the best computer, the best mouse, heck, even the desk and chair gets some attention. Workflow articles always focus on the input from one&#8217;s camera into the computer and then out to the printer, but this misses the point. There is another vitally important part of the workflow whose input needs should the be considered: the photographer. Human Interface Devices (HID) is the fancy term for gizmos that allow you, the user, to interact directly with the computer. Since we all don&#8217;t have access to Johnny Mnemonic&#8217;s wetware interface, Tony Stark&#8217;s awesome 3D displays or Flynn&#8217;s molecular digitization system we have to do it the old-fashined way: with a keyboard and a pointing device. Enter the subjects of today&#8217;s literary offering: The Das Keyboard Professional S and the Wacom Intuos4 Pen Tablet. [DISCLAIMER: Both Das Keyboard and Wacom sent units for evaluation. I was not compensated in any way other than to be allowed to keep the review samples.] PART 1: DAS KEYBOARD PROFESSIONAL Your Daddy&#8217;s Keyboard (sort of) The Das [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PDN PhotoPlus 2010 Show Report</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/11/02/pdn-photoplus-2010-show-report/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:50:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another PDN PhotoPlus show has come and gone and, once again, I slogged my way through the amassed crowd of photographers, photo buyers and journalists to bring you highlights from the show.   This year&#8217;s report will be separated into two sections: Cameras &#38; Lenses/Accessories. But first, as always, an Animoto video of the show highlights.   Cameras PENTAX &#8211; First on my list of booths to visit was Pentax. There I met Ned Bunnell, President of Pentax Imaging USA, and we discussed at length (such as can be had at a trade show) the new to USA/Europe Pentax 645D medium format digital camera. The 645D is modeled very closely on the venerable Pentax 645N film camera and is compatible with all of the 645N&#8217;s lenses. This was a very smart move on Pentax&#8217;s part. As a whole new line of digital lenses are being developed for the 645D (only the 55 mm f/2.8 prime is available at launch) photographers can tap into a vast array of compatible lenses right away, many of which are available at reasonable prices (for now) on the used market. When the 645D launched in Japan, it was a runaway success. I think this took Pentax [...]]]></description>
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