Camera Mode Dial Locking Modification available for EOS 5D Mark II or EOS 7D Digital SLR Cameras

This chargeable service is available in all Cannon service centers.This locking mode dial modification for the "Canon EOS 5D MarkII" and "Canon EOS 7D" Digital SLR cameras is very helpful for all professional photographers and armature photographers. This optional modification is anticipated to prevent the Mode Dial from accidentally moving at shooting. The dial will lock once set to a particular exposure mode by the user.

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Lensbaby offers free shipping on purchase

Good news for photographers who are planning to buy Lensbaby.  Lensbaby offers free shipping on purchase of products more then $30.00. This is a right time to purchase Lensbaby Muse with Double Glass Optic and Lensbaby Composer. Explore a new world of creative possibilities with Lensbaby. Lensbaby offers a brand new Creative Aperture Kit including nine aperture shapes.

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Free Online Photography Book - Photography Magazine available for download

The 35th issue of the free PhotographyBB Online Magazine is now available. In this issue, PhotographyBB Magazine covers various photography techniques specific ally for Holiday Season, such as cold-weather shooting tips and how to capture the magic of Christmastime. In a special feature, this month’s edition showcases the photography of readers from all across the globe who were called upon to send in their photos of “Christmas in Your Town.” Additionally, the magazine explores a quick and easy method for adding digital fill flash in Photoshop. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB website.

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New Leica Firmware update available for Leica S2 camera

Leica has announced a utility enhancing firmware update for its digital camera S2 medium format DSLR. Version 1.0.0.24 adds lossless DNG compression, increase burst rate to 1.5 frames per second and enhance maximum exposure time to 125 seconds. This Leica DSLR camera adding more options for AF/AE button, extends compatibility to 64GB UDMA cards and brings in improvements to the AF performance and preview histogram. All registered camera users can download the new camera firmware through Leica's website.

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Nikon announced D7000 Nikon Firmware update v 1.01

Nikon announced Nikon D7000 firmware update of v1.01. Nikon declared their new firmware able to handle bright spots which sometimes noticeable with live view mode or movie recording of especially dark scenes or subjects will be reduced.

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Portrait Photography Tips for mood and expression during professional shooting

Expressions is a crucial constituent of  portrait photography. Capturing expressions gives an chance to portray human emotions on the photographic frame and adds energy to a photograph. Expression is an interaction of all the facial features shiny various moods and thus adds flavor to the photographs. Portrait photography is incomplete without capturing the happiness of eyes, contemplation of character and jollity of relationships. Expressions can be effectively used to make photographs of living beings more appealing — be it people or pets.

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Bibble Labs anounces Bibble 5.2 Release Candidate of its Bibble 5.2 Raw workflow software

Bibble Labs has made announcement of 'Release Candidate' of its Bibble 5.2 RAW workflow software, extending support to twelve additional cameras including the Nikon D7000, Panasonic DMC-GF2,Pentax K-5 and Olympus E-5. Both the Pro and Lite versions of Bibble 5.2 also include improvements and bug fixes. According to the company's press release, the release candidate version adds significant new features and camera support, but has not completed testing. The update is free to existing Bibble 5.2 RAW workflow customers.

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Panasonic firmware update for 14-140mm lens is available

Panasonic has announced a firmware update for its Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm / F4.0-5.8 ASPH/ Mega O.I.S. Micro Four Thirds lens. Firmware version 1.4 promises improved autofocus and image stabilization performance in movie mode. The update is available for immediate download from the company's website.

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DigiCineMate L-308DC light meter announced by Sekonic

Sekonic has announced the DigiCineMate L-308DC light meter for photographers and videographers. The lightweight entry-level light meter offers HD Cine, Cine and Photo metering modes and three options to measure incident and reflected light - both ambient and flash. It will be available from January 2011 at a retail price of £239.99 in UK. The US price is to be confirmed.

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RAW compatibility update of Aperture 3 releases by Apple

Apple has released a digital camera RAW compatibility update for Aperture 3 and iPhoto. Update 3.5 extends RAW support to seven additional cameras including the Nikon D7000, Canon PowerShot G12 and Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GF2 and DMC-GH2. The update is available for immediate download from Apple's website.

Click here to download the Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.5

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