http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS.HTMThe Imaging Resource News page is the best way to stay on top of all the latest in the fast-paced world of digital imaging! Up-to-the-minute news as well as coverage of the latest articles and reviews covering digital imaging hardware and software of all types, professional and amateur. From digital cameras, printers and scanners to the latest image editors and more, we cover it. The IR News page is read by industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. Come check us out today...en-us http://www.imaging-resource.com/NPICS1/LOGOS/IRLOGO.GIFhttp://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS.HTM11470The Imaging Resource: Industry News, Reviews, Forums and more! http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1221520258.htmlThe Leica C-LUX 3 is a rebadging of the Panasonic FX37 which preceded its announcement by some eight weeks. Expected to ship this October, the Leica C-LUX 3 is externally almost identical, and has a sensor resolution of 10.1 effective megapixels from a 1/2.33" CCD image sensor. Leica has coupled this ... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1221519725.html The world’s fastest aspherical lens The new LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH. launched by Leica Camera AG, Solms, represents a milestone in lens design. It is the successor of the famous NOCTILUX-M 50 mm f/1 marketed by Leica for over 30 years, beginning in1975. Due to state-of-the-art optical and mechanical technology, Leica has now been able to make substantial improvements to the predecessor product. It is now possible to “break... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1221519596.html Leica Camera AG, Solms is adding an ultra-compact wide-angle lens to its range of short focal length lenses for the Leica M system. The new LEICA ELMAR-M 24 mm f/3.8 ASPH. combines high imaging performance with an extremely wide angle of view, making it the ideal standard wide-angle lens for the digital LEICA M8 models. As with all M series lenses, it can also be used on all analog Leica M models. With a focal length of 24 mm, the LEICA ELMAR-M... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1221519544.html Leica Camera AG, Solms has added several accessories to its rangefinder system to fit the new M lenses and cameras. In addition to two compact brilliant viewfinders for the short focal lengths 21 mm and 24 mm, a new viewfinder magnifier is also available. Screwed on to the eyepiece of Leica M cameras, it magnifies the viewfinder image by 1.4x.  The new viewfinders for 21 mm and 24 mm M lenses provide a remarkably vibrant, high-contrast... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1221496143.html ZE: Carl Zeiss SLR Lenses Now Also With EF Bayonet Thornwood, NY, September 2008: Carl Zeiss is expanding its successful line of SLR lenses with the introduction of the Zeiss ZE Lenses with EF bayonet for all analog and digital EOS camera models. As with all EF compatible lenses, the new ZE lenses from Carl Zeiss transfer all information exclusively via electronic contacts. This means that all exposure modes such as programmed auto exposure,... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1221491861.html Poway, CA. September 15th, 2008 - Delkin Devices, Inc. has just released several new Pop-Up Shades, expanding its line of protective camera accessories.  The latest shades are for the Nikon D3, Nikon D300 and more recently, the Nikon D60 and Canon Rebel XSi.   Also introduced was a 2.8" Universal model that fits compact cameras with either 2.7" or 2.8" LCDs.  Pop-Up Shade LCD covers are available... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1221491570.html Austin, Tx, Sept 15th, 2008: Bibble Labs is thrilled to be officially introducing Bibble 5 at Photokina on Sept 23rd. Bibble 5 is the culmination of years of development and draws on Bibble Labs 8-year heritage as a leading developer photographic workflow and RAW conversion software. Bibble 5 improves upon all aspects of photographic workflow, offering finer control over image quality and adjustments, huge speed gains, and flexible workflow and usability.... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1221244139.htmlA faster and media browser with support for iPhoto events plus a Web Export fix for Yahoo Maps highlight the new version. John Fox has released version 1.86 of MemoryMiner, his $45 cross-platform digital story telling application. According to the release notes, highlights of the new release include: • New Version of iMedia framework: A brand new version of the excellent iMedia framework for visually browsing the contents of your photos,... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1221199319.htmlAt the start of August, 2008, Panasonic and Olympus jointly announced a new standard for interchangeable lens cameras, and today the Panasonic G1 has been unveiled as the first "Micro Four Thirds" product. We've discussed the Micro Four Thirds system in some detail previously, so readers unfamiliar with the standard may want to take a look at our earlier coverage t... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1221199290.html Two New Lenses Compatible with LUMIX G1, the World’s Smallest & Lightest Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera, Part of the Micro Four Thirds System SECAUCUS, NJ (September 12, 2008) – Panasonic today announced the world’s first interchangeable lenses designed for the new Micro Four Thirds System. The LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S will be the standard kit lens with the LUMIX DMC-G1, the world’s first... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1221165032.htmlThe Personal Archive will continue to provide a place for photographers to license their images. "We have typically used the blog to inspire and congratulate. Today is atypical," wrote PhotoShelter CEO Allen Murabayashi in today's blog entry announcing thestock photography site will close on Oct. 10. "We knew that sales would be challenging, but we honestly underestimated the complexity of sales," he noted. Murabayashi cited four "key learning... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1221085675.html OTTAWA, Canada – September 9, 2008 – Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL) (TSX:CRE), a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, today announced Corel® VideoStudio® Pro X2 and Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 Ultimate. Corel's significant upgrade of VideoStudio® Pro X2 provides consumers with a complete HD solution for video editing and authoring. Corel's latest  release of VideoStudio... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1221061828.htmlNow organize up front, embed custom metadata and save complex searches VICTORIA, British Columbia -- Sept. 10 -- ACD Systems International Inc. today released ACDSee˙ Pro Photo Manager 2.5, a major update with new features designed to improve digital asset management and workflow, provide greater flexibility for image editing and offer even more options for presenting photos. ACDSee Pro 2 users are eligible for a free upgrade to this new version.... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1220990148.htmlIdeal Combination of Increased Capacity and Professional-Level Performance Gives Photographers More Time to Capture, Manage, and Market Images FREMONT, Calif., September 9, 2008 -- Lexar Media, a leading global provider of memory products for digital media, today announced the Lexar Professional UDMA 300x 16GB CompactFlash (CF) card, a new memory card that provides an ideal combination of increased capacity, professional-level performance and reliability.... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1220965259.htmlSony Corp. has today announced its first digital SLR to feature a full 35mm frame-sized image sensor, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. To coincide with the announcement, we've just posted a full Sony A900 review based on an early production sample camera - and for that reason, this news item has been abbreviated from our usual in-depth analysis, instead hitting just a few of the key...