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RED Announces new camera systems – not for the rest of us RED Announces new camera systems – not for the rest of us

If you were lucky enough to make millions during the dot-com boom and didn’t loose it all in the recent financial turmoil, then you may be able to afford the new camera systems just announced by Red Digital Cinema. There is nothing in the known universe that comes close to the specs on these digital powerhouses. With sensors that will be available ranging from 3 megapixels to a staggering 261 megapixels.

Podcast #17 – News and Working with other photographers Podcast #17 – News and Working with other photographers

This week Canon released new firmware for their EOS line of cameras from the 30D up to the 1Ds Mark III. Think Tank Photo announced the new Urban Disquise 35 and the Shapeshifter Backpack. My co-host this week is David Esquire from Esquire Photography and we talk some more about how we work together to do bridal shows and why “competing” photographers can developed a great synergy by working together.

Think Tank Photo Announces Shape Shifter Backpack Think Tank Photo Announces Shape Shifter Backpack

The Shape Shifter backpack is a revolutionary breakthrough in photography field and transportation backpack design. It is the first backpack specifically designed to expand and contract to fit your equipment.
Its features include:

Canon PowerShot G10 IS Camera Announced Canon PowerShot G10 IS Camera Announced

Advanced amateur photographers are a discerning group, and they’ve flocked to Canon’s G-Series for its ability to meet and exceed their demands. The third-generation PowerShot G10 is a stunning successor, loaded with uncompromising specs like 14.7 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and Canon’s new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for notably improved face and motion detection.

Canon announces EOS 5D Mark II Canon announces EOS 5D Mark II

Canon’s update to the wildly popular full frame EOS 5D is here, and it’s better than ever. The EOS 5D Mark II has a stunning 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a vast ISO Range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600), plus EOS technologies like Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral Illumination Correction.

Podcast #14 – Lots of news and new articles Podcast #14 – Lots of news and new articles

This week I got together with my regular co-host David Esquire from Esquire Photography and recorded another podcast this week. We covered all the latest news about the new Canon and Nikon gear as well as some new software updates.

Canon readies new pro level DSLR Canon readies new pro level DSLR

Its quite obvious now that Canon is getting ready to unleash a new pro-level DSLR. Muliple Canon sites are running little teaser ads hinting at the new product. While there is no limit to the rumours and speculation at what the new camera is going to be called, most people believe it is going to be the replacement for the aging EOS 5D.

Podcast #13 – Current news and info Podcast #13 – Current news and info

This week I do some catching up in the news and let you know whats been going on with Camera Dojo. We have some really exciting things coming up with some interviews and tons of articles this month. In this episode I cover the latest news including:

Nik Software Announces Sharpener Pro™ 3.0 Nik Software Announces Sharpener Pro™ 3.0

Las Vegas, NV — September 4, 2008 (Photoshop World, Booth #321) — Nik Software today announced the latest version of its popular Sharpener Pro photographic plug-in for use with Adobe® Photoshop® and Apple® Aperture™. Designed for professionals and photo enthusiasts, Sharpener Pro 3.0 is the most advanced and powerful sharpening solution for photographers, eliminating the guesswork typically required for achieving superior and consistent results.

Photowalk winners announced Photowalk winners announced

The Photowalk was a lot of fun and I had a hell of a time trying to pick a winner from the hundreds of images I had to go through. I eventually landed on this image from Maurice Naragon as the local winner for our group.