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Olympus Imaging Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, and Sigma Corporation have joined forces to launch an online firmware update service that will enable users to easily update the firmware in interchangeable DSLR lenses compliant with the Four Thirds System Standard, even when the camera and lens are not made by the same manufacturer. Scheduled to start on October 15, 2008, this new joint service is the first of its kind in the industry.

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It was back in the 1880’s when Swiss chemist Hans Jacob Schmid developed Polachrome technology—a unique color printing process enabling black-and-white photographs to be reproduced in full color. These stunning images were provided by the Swiss Camera Museum in Vevey and are on display at their “Tour of the World in Photochrome” exhibition running through August 21.

Bernheimer Fine Art Photography is proud to present an exhibition of large-scale Polaroids by the American artist and film director Julian Schnabel which will be on show at Colnaghi, celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, at 15 Old Bond Street, London W1, from 6 October to 12 November 2010. The exhibition will coincide with Frieze Art Fair, which will be held in London from 14 to 17 October.

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Yesterday we posted our hands-on first look of the new Sony A9 full-frame mirrorless camera, and we said it was "super speedy" and "nearly silent." If you’re wondering just how fast this sports/action camera performs, watch the short video below and see for yourself.

K-Tek has introduced a unique, four-in-one rig designed to provide camera support and stability for reality, documentary, commercial and action sports photographers and videographers. The relatively inexpensive ProShot ($849) can be quickly configured into a Shoulder Rig, Monopod, Stabilizer or High-hat—tool free—without removing the camera from the system’s baseplate.

The Kata Ergo-Tech Collection is made from Kata's Elasto-Guard material.
Consisting of two layers, Elasto-Guard is a flexible material that will adjust
to the shapes and movements of the carrier's body, while also able to
shift shape in order to fit the contained equipment.

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