Canon releases a firmware update for the EOS REBEL XS / 1000D, the EOS REBEL XSi / 450D and the EOS 50D digital SLR cameras.
This firmware update incorporates the following improvement:
Supports the AF assist beam feature of the new flash, Speedlite 270 EX, which is scheduled to be released in April 2009…
Panasonic releases firmware update version 1.2 for the DMC-FS15 digital camera.
This second firmware update will bring you improvement of the image quality.
The first firmware update for the DMC-FS15 has been released in February and offered performance improvement at the time of the slide show enforcement…
Panasonic expands the Lumix FS series with the new DMC-FS12, FS42 and FS62 digital cameras. The model DMC-FS12 is a 12.1-megapixel camera with 4x optical zoom Lumix Vario lens and a 2.7-inch 230,000-dot LCD, the FS42 is a 10.1-megapixel model with the same zoom lens and a 2.5-inch 230,000-dot LCD. The new model FS62 has these same specifications as the model FS42, but is equipped with a Leica Vario-Elmarit lens. All models feature WVGA (848×480), VGA (640×480) and QVGA (320×240) movie recording at 30 fps…
Olympus releases firmware update version 1.1 for the Tough-6000 digital camera.
This update adds following improvements:
• Increases the volume during playback.
• Improves the coloring of images with these modes:
UNDERWATER WIDE 1, UNDERWATER WIDE 2, and UNDERWATER MACRO…
Casio releases firmware update version 1.02 for the Exilim EX-Z100 and EX-Z200 digital cameras.
This update fixes a problem that causes the wrong month to appear initially when the calendar screen is displayed…
Nikon releases firmware update version 1.1.2 for the D40 and 1.01 for the D40x. The following issue has been resolved:
With earlier firmware, the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used was less than with an EN-EL9. With this update the EN-EL9a performance is maximized.
Number of shots possible with EN-EL9a (1,080 mAh)
• Single-frame shooting mode: Approx. 510 shots
• Continuous shooting mode: Approx. 2,400 shots …
Nikon announces the D5000 digital SLR camera. The new D5000 inherits the D90’s HD movie capability, Nikon’s D-Movie function, and extensive in-camera editing features. Coupled with the wide choice of scene modes, 12.3MP sensor and high-sensitivity that ranges between ISO 200 and 3200 - which can be extended to ISO 100 and ISO 6400 equivalent - for shooting in a wide range of lighting conditions. The new D5000, including the AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens, will be available later this month for $849.95…
Nikon introduces the new AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED lens, a DX-format ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that features a focal range starting at 15-36mm equivalent in FX/35mm format. This new lens offers a superior build quality making it a great addition to your Nikon SLR system. It is perfect for shooting scenes that require a wide angle perspective effect in cramped spaces or for shooting architecture and landscapes. The new lens will be available the beginning of May at an estimated selling price of $899.95…
Early this year we have seen the introduction of Ginipic, an original software tool to poke around the digital shoebox. You can search image search engines, photo sharing websites or your own picture collection simultaneously, and find the image you’re looking for in an instant. In a few months, Ginipic has gotten many fans and you’re invited to try it yourself: the software can be downloaded for free. Ginipic is Windows only though and requires Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 that will be installed automatically on your system…
Olympus releases firmware update version 1.4 for the E-3 digital SLR camera.
This latest version incorporates an upgrade to improve the AF operation that was introduced with the previous firmware update version 1.3.
