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NEWS AND NOTES:

New image viewer and portable harddrive - Jobo Giga vu pro evolution

Firmware update for Canon 1DMIIN and Canon 5D - Improves the brightness of the LCD and file numbering in bulb mode for the 1DMIIN and fixes several problems that were plauging the 5D.

Firmware update for Nikon D2X - Issues addressed with D2X Firmware Ver. 1.01

* Autofocus performance has been increased.

* An issue that prevented the AF-assist illuminator from firing when the Speedlights listed below were used has been corrected.
SB-29S, SB-29, SB-23, SB-22S, SB-22, SB-20.

* In images captured at a shutter speed of 1/250 s with a Speedlight SB-800, set to Distance-priority manual flash (GN), or Manual flash (M) with flash output set to full (M1/1) mounted on the camera, the top portion was often dark. This issue has been addressed. However, under the circumstances described above only, the guide number is reduced from that of full flash output level by approximately 0.6 EV.

* Images captured at white-balance settings of Incandescent, Direct sunlight, Cloudy, Shade, and Choose color temp. tended to have a reddish tint. This issue has been addressed.

* Errors in Dutch menus have been corrected.

Keep checking this page for the addition of the link to the Nikon website once it is posted.

Recall of certain lot numbers of its Nikon Model EN-EL3 rechargeable lithium ion battery packs

Aperture announced by Apple - Look out, this maybe the digital workflow that everyone starts to copy. Check out this awesome program. (Warning - This is a flash intensive site)

Nikon D200 announced - Nikon has announced their new 10.2 megapixel digital camera

Canon EF 24-105mmf/4 IS Lens unacceptable flair in early units

Canon updates fireware on the 20D and the Rebel XT/350D

Extensis Portfolio v 8 to be released soon - portfolio is an extensive file browser and filing software utility that allows you to organize and find your images using powerful database programing

Breeze Browser v1.3 announced - adds correction for wide angle lens distortion

Canon updates firmware for EOS 1D MII and 1Ds MII - Follow the appropriate link to the firmware update page for your camera and details regarding the changes.

Nikon launches "special site" for D2X owners -this flash intensive site will feature 10 photographers and aspects of using the D2x

Canon Releases DPP 2.0.3 - Canon's digital photo professional RAW file browser and converter has been updated. This updater link will only work for computers that already have a previous version of DPP installed. DPP comes with all of Canon's DSLRs

Nikon Capture 4.3.2 Released - Nikon's RAW file browser and converter has been updated. Windows version - Mac version " Nikon Capture 4.3.1 must be installed before proceeding with this upgrade. If you are using an earlier version of Nikon Capture 4, please update to version 4.3.1 before proceeding with this update. If Nikon Capture version 4.3.2 is to be used in combination with Nikon View, please be sure that you are using Nikon View version 6.2.0 or later for full compatibility of latest functions. "

Canon EOS 5D now available in US - " The new Canon EOS 5D offers advanced photographers a lightweight, robust digital SLR that uses Canon's superlative EF lenses without a conversion factor. Its full-frame 12.8 Megapixel CMOS sensor combines with Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor, a high-precision 9-point AF system with 6 assist points, and "Picture Style" color control to deliver images of superior quality with enough resolution for any application. With its wide-angle capabilities, 2.5 inch LCD and magnesium-alloy body, the 5D is the perfect addition to the Digital EOS line. " Canon USA

Canon Announces EOS 1D MII N - " Canon's new EOS-1D Mark II N can record 8.5 frames-per-second for up to 48 frames in one burst. It features Canon's proven 8.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor with a 1.3x conversion factor, combined with the speed and intelligence of the DIGIC II Image Processor, all in a rock-solid, metal body. Adding the ability to record RAW and JPEG images on different memory cards, a larger 2.5 inch LCD, Canon's "Picture Style" technology and more, the 1D Mark II N' s formidable combination of speed and resolution makes it the choice of pros everywhere. " Canon USA

Adobe Camera RAW version 3.2 for PhotoShop CS2 available - PhotoShop's own high end RAW converter just got better and supports additional cameras.