We have just posted a side by side comparison review between the new 14.2 MP Sony Alpha A350 digital SLR with DT 18-70mm lens versus the 10.1 MP Nikon D80 digital SLR kit with the AF-S DX 18-55mm VR zoom. To see what real world benefits the latest generation technologies and features incorporated in the Sony Alpha A350 offer in terms of image quality or enhancing the photographic experience, we decided to compare this new camera model against the Nikon D80 which remains one of the predominant cameras in the current Nikon line up. See how these two SLR cameras performed in our tests...

We've just posted a gallery of samples from the new Olympus E-420 digital SLR, including a selection taken with the new Zuiko 25mm F2.8 'pancake' lens. The E-420 updates the 'world's smallest SLR' (the E-410), whilst the new lens offers an equally compact alternative to the more common 14-42mm zoom kit lens.

Following its May 1 firmware update version 2.02, Ricoh now releases its next firmware update - version 2.03 - for the GR DIGITAL II digital camera. This firmware update fixes the problem whereby the camera will not recognize the recommended flash from Sigma listed below. EF-530 DG ST (SA-STTL) EF-530 DG SUPER (SA-STTL) EF-500 DG ST (SA-STTL) EF-500 DG SUPER (SA-STTL)...

Fine Art Printing for Photographers provides the necessary foundation for fine art printing, covering color management, profiling, paper, and inks.

The latest version of Phase One’s RAW processing software, Capture One 4.1, is now available.

The Tamron SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO now has a built-in AF motor, making it compatible with Nikon’s APS-C DSLR cameras.

The Travel Photographer of the Year 2008 competition is now open for entries.

Nokia’s new XpressPrint service, powered by CeWe Color, allows you to print pictures and photo gifts straight from your Nseries handset.

Photoxels have reviewed the Olympus E-420, a compact new entry-level 10 megapixel DSLR camera.

Photo District News have reviewed the ColorMunki from X-Rite, which delivers an easy, quick and affordable solution for matching colors from display-to-print.

PCMag have reviewed the ATP Photo Finder, a portable device that geotags photos taken by any digital camera.

TrustedReviews have reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd camera, which offers 10 megapixels and an 18x wide angle lens.

Though the minimalist tribute to the original Canon ELPH has faded, the Canon SD1100 IS is still an impressive digital camera that makes a few significant improvements to one of the most popular digital cameras in recent history: the Canon SD1000. Those improvements only add to the excellent image quality we found on the Canon SD1100's predecessor. Optical image stabili...

LONDON, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixelmator Team today released Pixelmator 1.2 Draftsman, a second significant update to the revolutionary GPU-powered image editing tool, furnishing users with everything they need to create, edit, and enhance still images. Available today as a free software update, Pixelmator 1.2 Draftsman features rulers, guides, grid, snap, color balance, auto enhance, curves, and polygonal lasso tools and much more. "Pixelmator...

Though the minimalist tribute to the original Canon ELPH has faded, the Canon SD1100 IS is still an impressive digital camera that makes a few significant improvements to one of the most popular digital cameras in recent history: the Canon SD1000. Those improvements only add to the excellent image quality we found on the Canon SD1100's predecessor. Optical image stabili...

ZUIKO extreme wide angle lens for a unique perspective : In yet another expansion to the rapidly growing E-System lens line-up, Olympus unveils the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6 (18-36mm *Figure in brackets represents 35mm camera equivalent.) extreme wide angle lens. This affordable complement to the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm 1:3.5-6.3 (36-360mm) enables stunningly original perspectives with an extra-wide field of view. And at just 280g, it weighs in at significantly less than those of the competition. The Four Thirds-based ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6 (18-36mm) extreme wide angle lens will go on sale in 2008. The ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6 (18-36mm) lens will become available in 2008.

LG KF700 multimedia phone : LG launched its LG KF700, a new multimedia phone that combines three input methods to create an amazingly intuitive user interface and provides instant access to features. The LG KF700 is the first mobile phone to integrate three separate input methods, including a 3-inch touch screen, alpha-numeric keypad and Shortcut Dial. Each of these input methods is assigned to the tasks at which it is most best suited, creating a user-optimized interface and making all of the phone’s functions and features instantly accessible. The LG KF700’s touchscreen provides access to features and widgets, an adaptive onscreen interface and a wide aspect ratio that is perfect for watching movies or browsing the internet.

SilverFast's advanced technology now ensures precise colors from input to output without requiring new hardware! KIEL, Germany -- May 15, 2008 -- LaserSoft Imaging today announced the addition of Printer Calibration with ICC-Profiling to its SilverFast Ai Studio product line. The new Printer Calibration ensures a fully calibrated workflow from input to output. Since the advent of digital imaging, the creation of accurate color profiles for printing...

Exhibition Quality Prints with Inkjet Printers SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Until recently, turning digital images into high quality fine art prints was only a dream, but this has now become a reality. Today's digital cameras produce image data files making large-format output possible at high resolution. As printing technology moves forward at an equally fast pace, the new inkjet printers are now capable of printing with great precision at a very fine...

Adobe is submitting its DNG 'universal RAW' format to the International Standard's Organization (ISO), in a move aimed at increasing acceptance and usage. The format is being proposed as part of ISO's TIFF/EP (electronic photography), standard. We spoke to Adobe about the move.