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Robert E. Mayer  |  Jun 01, 2008

Nearly every picture-taking device today is electronic in operation so the need for a reliable battery is imperative. Some digital cameras use specialized rechargeable batteries while compact models often still rely on standard AA- or AAA-size batteries. The latter tend to hog the battery power, especially when flash pictures are made. Because of this there were lots of battery...

Jack Neubart  |  Jun 01, 2008

While camera bags often aim for functionality over style, there were several shoulder bags shown this year that had fashion chic paramount in their design, and a number of them aimed at the female photo enthusiast. Still, the photo backpack seemed to dominate when it came to functionality and innovative design, including two combo packs targeting the hard-core backpacker or...

Robert E. Mayer  |  Jun 01, 2008

In order to organize and conveniently display your favorite pictures of family, friends, pets, and travel, you need albums. There were many sizes and shapes on display with a host of color variations, textures, and themes. For those precious few images worthy of even more prominent display, there were lots of frames for single or multiple images.

There were also...

Shutterbug Staff  |  May 30, 2008

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. announced it has posted the latest Critique
My Image, a collection of photographs submitted by enthusiasts and pros from
around the world seeking advice from Kingston's `Icons of Photography'
on improving their skills as photographers.

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 |  May 29, 2008

The compact Sigma DP1 has a single focal length lens, sports a "large"
(for compacts) sensor from Foveon and has many controls...
 |  May 29, 2008

Where Do D-SLRs Go From Here?

by George Schaub

Having edited articles about or done tests myself on the latest round of digital
single-lens reflex cameras I continue to be impressed with the strides made
in technology, image quality and innovation these camera represent. They offer
two modes of operation--an almost...

 |  May 29, 2008





Hubble Photos: When Galaxies Collide

By Ron Leach

For most of us, the term "photography" brings to mind topics like
portraiture, wildlife, sports, macro, landscapes, journalism and other genres
popular with professional photographers and passionate hobbyists alike. Science
and industry, of coursecompri...

Shutterbug Staff  |  May 29, 2008

Kubota Image Tools announces that there are still spots available for professional
and advanced amateur photographers that would like to attend Kevin Kubota's
4th creative Italy photography workshop. This inspiring 7-day photography workshop
(October 5-11, 2008) includes several exciting photo excursions, classroom instruction,
photography critiquing and more.



This year's Secret Italy workshop attendees will tour Southern Italy. Highlights
include excursions to the breath-taking Amalfi Coast, the ruins of Pompeii, as
well as visits to some of the oldest and most picturesque towns in the world.
The photographic opportunities are endless.



For photographers who have never had the opportunity to travel to Italy, this
is the perfect way to experience it and photograph it. For those photographers
that have been to Italy before, then they already know why they want to go back.
This time husband and wife team Kevin and Clare Kubota will share some of the
undiscovered gems of this beautiful country that they know so well.



Daily photo excursions will include escorted trips to:

· Pompeii

· The island of Capri

· Amalfi Coast

· Adriatic Coast

· National Park of Abruzzo
...

Shutterbug Staff  |  May 28, 2008

DxO Labs has announced the beginning of a DxO Optics Pro v5 public beta testing
period for users running the software on the Apple Macintosh platform. The free
public beta --available in English only at www.dxo.com -- will run for
several weeks. Users are invited to provide their feedback at www.dxo.com.



The public beta for Mac features the new breakthrough RAW converter and noise
removal technology unveiled in the Windows version, support for the Canon EOS
40D, Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III, Nikon D300 and Nikon D3 camera bodies, and improvements
to the existing functionality of the software.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  May 27, 2008

xTrain.com, a leader in online video training for photography, media, arts, and
design, announced that the company has licensed over 100 training segments that
will be featured on Adobe TV. In addition, xTrain's parent company Splash
Media LP, an innovator and market leader of online content communications and
training, and producer of xTrain content, has created original programming content
for the Adobe TV audience of creative professionals.

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