Design Art and Photography

“I got up early that day to go the flower market. Loved the light… outside the market”. Kolkata- Howrah Bridge. Taken by Eli Shams Source: planetearthdailyphoto.blogspot.com
(Full post Good Morning Kolkata…)

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Pentax K-m limited edition SLR camera kit : A Unique, Limited-Edition White-Color Package Combining an Easy-to-Operate, Entry-Class Digital SLR Camera and Zoom Lens. Hoya Corporation Pentax Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-m white Lens Kit. Available in a limited quantity, this unique kit includes the popular PENTAX K-m digital SLR camera body and an interchangeable zoom lens, both finished in a matching brilliant white color.
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This is the third of a series of reviews that will cover what is contained in the Adobe Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Master Collection. When Adobe released CS4 this fall, they not only released single version products, but also six separate suites of products. They are Design Premium, Design Standard, Web Premium, Web Standard, Production Premium, and Master Collection. You can go online to compare what is contained in each version. The goal of this series it to define what each product does and provide information of what the new version brings to the table.
(Full post Software Review: Adobe Master Collection - Premiere Pro CS4 from Adobe Systems…)

SDHC flash memory cards : Just in time for capturing holiday videos and photos, Imation, exclusive licensee of the “TDK” brand, announced the availability of secure digital high capacity (SDHC) memory cards. Designed to exceed the performance and capacity needs of video, photo and audio enthusiasts, TDK SDHC memory cards support high-definition (HD) recording with the fastest read/write speeds available and up to 16GB of storage or 240 minutes of recording time.
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Panasonic has announced the launch of the compact FL220 flashgun and will update the DMC-LX3’s firmware to accommodate it. Firmware v1.1 not only allows full compatibility with the DMW-FL220 flash unit, it also promises to improve Auto White Balance performance. Firmware v1.1 will be available for download on 15th December, 2008.   * *Available from 15th December 2008 Panasonic DMW-FL220 Specifications DMW-FL220 specifications Power requirements DC 3.0V Batteries recommended for use • AA Alkaline dry batteries (LR6) x 2 • AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (Ni-MH) x 2 Charging time (Full Flash) • Approx.
(Full post Panasonic - new flash and firmware for DMC-LX3…)

“Night Photography. A few days at the beautiful island Bunaken… Part of my trip to Indonesia in August 2008″. Taken by Rick Wezenaar Source: planetearthdailyphoto.blogspot.com
(Full post At Night I Dream Of……)

McAfee Anti-Malware Technology in Secure USB Flash Drives : SanDisk and McAfee announced SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise with anti-malware protection from McAfee. In addition to protecting corporate USB flash drive users from data leaks, the solution includes the McAfee Scan Engine, which offers advanced heuristic analysis for comprehensive detection of both known and unknown threats. Expected to be available before year’s end, this “always on” safeguard blocks malware from entering the secure USB flash drive even when the device is used outside of the firewall.
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Kodak is challenging Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and related companies over alleged patent infringement. Kodak is claiming technologies used in LG and Samsung camera phones are covered by its patents. Documents filed with the International Trade Commission highlight technologies in the Samsung Blackjack II and LG Dare handsets.

Press Release:

Kodak Takes Action Against Samsung and LG For Patent Infringement

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov.

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Panasonic LUMIX G1 price info : Panasonic announced pricing for the world’s first Micro Four Thirds System camera, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G1 - available in mid-November for a suggested retail price of $799.95, which includes the Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. kit lens. Also available in November, the Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. telephoto Micro Four Thirds lens has a suggested retail price in the United States of $349.95.
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Our new lens review featuring the Pentax smc P-FA 50mm 1:1.4. This is the latest in our on-going series scrutinising the optical credentials of the camera manufacturers’ various "fast fifties", and looks at a lens which has been around since the days of 35mm film. Designed as a fast ’standard’ prime, it’s now being pressed into service as a short portrait telephoto on the APS-C sensor. So how well has it adapted to this new role?
(Full post Just posted! Pentax 50mm F1.4 lens review…)