09/01/2010 - Free Ground Shipping on Feisol Tripods: Feisol are currently running a "Free Ground Shipping" on any order special through 9/7/2010, to the lower 48 states. Full details can be found at: feisol.net.
08/26/2010 - Canon EOS 60D, 6 Lenses, 2 Teleconverters: Today Canon has announced possibly the most anticipated and rumored camera ever, the 60D, as well as 6 new lenses and two teleconverters.
Highlights for the EOS 60D include an 18 megapixel sensor with base ISO range of 100-6,400 (extended range to ISO 12,800), a new 1 million dot tilt/swivel LCD, and full HD video (1080 in 24p, 25p or 30p). The max frame rate is a reasonable 5.3 f.p.s., and and it features a 9-point AF system. The camera should be available towards the end of September, with an M.S.R.P. of $1,099 (body only).
As for the lenses:
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM - available January 2011, approx $1,400.
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM - available Late October, approx $1,500.
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM - available December, approx $7,000.
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM - available December, approx $11,000.
Canon Extender EF 1.4x III - available December, approx $500.
Canon Extender EF 2x III - available December, approx $500.
500mm f4L IS II - prototype will be at Photokina, no word on pricing/availability.
600mm f4L IS II - prototype will be at Photokina, no word on pricing/availability.
Nikon is expected to announce the D90 replacement in the next few weeks (likely called the D7000), which should be priced about the same (the D90 was $999, rumors put the D7000 anywhere from $999 to $1,199), so these two cameras will be going pretty much head to head.
08/19/2010 - Nikon D3100 and Four New Lenses: The heavily rumored Nikon D3100 is now official, complete with 14mp sensor and focusing during 1080 video capture. This makes it both the most advanced DSLR video offering from Nikon, and the highest pixel density (meaning more pixels on target for telephoto users), despite being the bottom of the line camera effectively replacing the D3000.
It's still hampered by the slow 11-point AF system the D3000 had, but even so highlights how much the rest of the DX line needs updating (it out-specs the D5000, D90 and D300s on both megapixels and video).
As for the 4 new lenses, we have:
A new 85mm f1.4G (new optical design, AF-S focusing, nano coating, misses VR, but adds about $400 to street prices over the current at $1650). The current 85mm f1.4D is a lens I use a lot, and my only minor complaint is focusing speed when taking sports pictures in badly-lit gyms. For its main use as a portrait lens I'm personally very happy with my current results - this may be a lens I'd be interested in down the road if the focusing speed is noticeably improved.
An AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, for 55-200mm users that want more reach. At $399.95 it is slightly cheaper than the excellent 70-300mm lens, and is presumably smaller since it works only with DX sensors (unlike the FX compatible 70-300mm). If it is up to the 70-300mm optically, this could be a very nice lens.
The AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR for FX users is roughly equivalent to the 18-200mm for DX users, so a good lens for people who don't want to change lenses. Will likely be popular with a lot of consumer D700 users, but any lens with that focal length range (almost 11x) is going to have a lot of compromises optically. M.S.R.P. is $1049.95.
Being a constant aperture 5x zoom, the AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR should optically be a much better walk-around lens for FX users than the 28-300mm, plus the extra 4mm on the wide end make a huge difference for street photography. Pair this lens with the current Nikon 70-300mm lens and you should have a very capable and relatively light-weight setup. M.S.R.P. is $1299.95, but for a lot of D700 and D3 series users, this will become their primary lens.
Overall a good step for Nikon - the D3000 didn't exactly set the world alight when it was announced last year, but the D3100 looks to be a big step forward, and instantly becomes Nikon's most advanced DSLR video offering, and highest pixel density camera.
For DX users, the 55-300mm should be a very interesting and affordable lens.
For FX users, the 85mm f1.4G is a specialized lens, although the current lens is superb, it remains to be seen how many people will upgrade. The Nano-coated 24-120mm is effectively a must-have for any prosumer or pro that wants a lighter walk-around lens that performs. The 28-300mm is for the more consumer oriented FX user that doesn't like carrying extra lenses and doesn't mind the f5.6 maximum aperture at the long end. Read More about Nikon D3100 and Four New Lenses
6" Arca-Style Rail with Integrated Clamp (Part E-001a):
4" Arca-Style Rail (Part A004a):
3.25" Arca-Style Rail (Part A007a):
All three rails are made in the U.S.A. from 6061-T6 Aluminum, and feature a durable black anodized finish. The rails are all Arca-Swiss compatible, and feature a 'double dovetail' design giving two clamping surfaces (so you can clap to the top or bottom of the rail).
The rails also feature safety stops, to prevent the rails sliding out should a clamp accidentally come loose.
Full details for these and other products from Hejnar PHOTO can be found at their .
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06/07/2010 - Hejnar PHOTO releases L-Bracket for Nikon D40, D50 and D60: Hejnar PHOTO is now shipping it's first L-Bracket, for the Nikon D40, D40X, D50 and D60 cameras. The L-Bracket measures 3.875 inch long by 3.062 high, and at 1.5 inches wide is designed to work with the various Arca-Style clamps on from the leading manufacturers. It weighs 3.2 oz (90 g). The unit is made in the U.S.A. from 6061-T6 Aluminum, with a black hard anodized finish.
By simply removing one screw with the supplied hex key, the L-bracket dissembled and can be used as a regular camera plate.
Using an L-Bracket has numerous advantages. Most ball heads come with a slot to allow you to rotate the camera 90° from landscape to portrait orientations, and while this works, you end up with an off-center load that is more prone to vibration, you typically have to recompose your shot, and your viewfinder drops by several inches. Using an L-Bracket instead solves these problems completely.
Your camera bag or case provides the primary protection for your camera gear while storing it or traveling, so choosing the right bag or case for your camera gear is extremely important. Read More about Bags and Cases Gear Guide
05/18/2010 - New Hejnar Photo Clamps and More Rails: Hejnar PHOTO continues today with some more new Arca compatible product releases, this time 3 different sizes of clamp, two new rails designed to accommodate the clamps without twisting, and a spacer.
The new clamps come in 3 sizes (1.5", 2.375" and 3.25"):
1.5" Clamp
2.375" Clamp
3.25" Clamp
Clamp Specifications:
Center socket is countersunk on top but also threaded 3⁄8"-16.
Two outside holes are taped 1/4-20
Clamp includes two safety stop relief grooves. This prevents free fall when the clamp is not closed.
Knob is captive. Knob stops at maximum opening - cannot be lost in the field
Knob is made from one part aluminum. No room for dust or sand.
Back side has groove to match some ball heads connection and preventing it from twisting.
Made from 6061-T6 Aluminum.
Black hard coat anodized clamp and clear anodized knob.
Made in USA.
In addition, two new rails designed to work with these (and other manufacturers) clamps are available:
6.5" Clamp Rail
6.5" Rail with Clamp installed.
8" Rail with both Clamp and optional Spacer installed
The rails come with two 2 dowel pins (shown in left picture above) that can be inserted to prevent the clamp from twisting loose. An optional 1/4" spacer is also available to give extra height if needed.
Rail Features:
1.5 inch wide
1/2 inch thick
One captive style slot.
One 1/4-20 taped hole.
Metric mm scale engraved.
Double-dovetail design allows for dual clamping surfaces on rail
One safety stop. This prevents free fall when the clamp is not fully closed. (M3 screws)
Made from 6061-T6 Aluminum.
Made in USA
Black Anodized.
Can be used with various clamps.
One captive style screw. Screw will be about 0.3 above plate surface. If you are planning of using plate with blind hole please check depth of it. You may need shorter screw.
These new products are in addition to the products released last week, which include a 90° block for joining rails at a 90° angle, and new, lighter 8" and 12" rails that both feature a 1/4" x 20 threaded hole in the end:
90° Block
12" Rail.
8" Rail showing threaded hole in end.
Hejnar PHOTO products are available directly from the manufacturer via the .
We actually use Hejnar PHOTO in our photography business, to see reviews of select Hejnar PHOTO items please see our Tripods & Support Gear Guide.
With two 1/4" x 20 threaded sockets, the 90° block is perfect for joining two rails as shown in the picture of above, which will be of particular interest to anyone interested in panoramic photography.
Features Include:
1.25 inch long
1.0 inch wide
Weight 1.4 oz (39g)
Two 1/4 -20 taped holes
Made from 6061-T6 Aluminum.
Made in USA
Black Anodized.
All the corners and edges are rounded for the safety.
05/06/2010 - 1,000,000 Hits: Yesterday marked a milestone for DentonImages.com.
This site was originally conceived in the summer of 2008 while sitting on a hillside in Yellowstone photographing a black bear. Some groundwork was laid for the site in 2008, but DentonImages.com didn't really get started properly until last year. Now just over a year later, we've hit our first major milestone, passing the 1,000,000 hits mark with visitors from over 200 countries. This is in addition to well over 1,000 daily hits on our RSS feeds.
I'd like to thank everyone that has helped make this possible, and with our continued month-on-month growth, this is just the beginning. Over the next few months we'll continue to fill out our gear guides, before starting on several new projects later in the year...
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05/03/2010 - Special Offer from Feisol USA: Feisol USA are offering free shipping for the next couple of weeks, to celebrate their new generation of Tripods and Monopods with RAL anti-rotation legs (see our review of the CT-3442 RAL).
Closing in on Perfection: Introducing the New Generation of FEISOL Tripods and Monopods
Our professional-class Tripods and Monopods have long been celebrated for combining incredible stability, stunning lightweight design, and fetching esthetics. Our engineering and manufacturing standards are set to the highest bar. After all, we demand what you demand - nothing less than the best.
The new generation of FEISOL Tripods and Monopods inherits all these phenomenal characteristics from their ancestors but bear exciting news: In keeping with FEISOL's tradition of striving to perfect what is already superb, FEISOL Engineers have developed our new Rapid Locking Technology for the just released new FEISOL Tripod and Monopod models.
And while they were at it, they re-designed the twist locks. The result is a "must-experience" smooth handling: The new system allows for effortless one-handed instant set-up and breakdown by eliminating annoying leg rotation when the twist locks are released, and delivers this with a pleasing new feel, thus managing to save time and effort without sacrificing performance - A classic win-win proposition.
FREE SHIPPING
To celebrate the arrival of our exciting new models, we would like to make it easier for you to actually experience and test them by offering you free shipping on any FEISOL products you purchase in our shop www.feisol.net between the dates of Monday, May 3 and Sunday, May 16th (sorry, to the continental US only).
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04/28/2010 - Nikon 200-400mm Updated: Nikon does a minor update to the 200-400mm f4 Lens, updating VR, and adding Nano coating and new A/M switch/focus mode. No optical changes. Oh, and the price has been bumped almost $1,000 (street prices) to $6,999.99.
Press Release:
NIKON FOCUSES ON EXCEPTIONAL IMAGE QUALITY AT SUPER-TELEPHOTO FOCAL LENGTHS WITH NEW AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II HIGH POWER PROFESSIONAL ZOOM LENS
MELVILLE, N.Y. (April 27, 2010) – Today, the evolution of the super telephoto lens continues as Nikon Inc. announced the new AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II lens which delivers optical excellence and stunning image quality for professional photographers. Ideal for bringing to life exquisite detail for sports, nature and travel photography, this new lens affords a constant maximum aperture of f/4 and rugged construction for maximum versatility. Continued refinements and new technologies such as Vibration Reduction (VR) II, Nano Crystal Coat, and optimized autofocus (AF) modes enhance functionality and improve performance for discerning FX and DX-format photographers.
"The AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm lens builds upon a proven design for professional level optics by incorporating the latest Nikon lens technologies to give photographers the edge in the field, and the ability to capture the most intricate of details with extraordinary fidelity," said Lisa Osorio, general manager of Marketing at Nikon Inc. "As both camera capabilities and the roles of photographers expand, NIKKOR enhancements will continue to meet demands and exceed expectations to remain the pinnacle of optical excellence for all types of photographers."
Whether photographing the decisive play at home plate or predators of the Serengeti, the 200-400mm f/4 lens is an essential tool for photographers who require long focal lengths and maximum versatility without sacrificing image quality. The 200-400mm lens benefits from the addition of Nikon's proprietary Nano Crystal Coat to reduce instances of ghosting and flaring. The result is unparalleled clarity and sharpness in challenging lighting environments typical to sports venues or harsh sunlight.
Additionally, this new NIKKOR lens features Nikon VR II image stabilization, which is specifically engineered for each lens for maximum performance. VR II is a valuable asset to those shooting photos or HD video, as image blur introduced by camera shake and telephoto magnification is significantly reduced. Users are able to shoot up to four stops* slower than otherwise possible, overcoming many of the challenges of handheld shooting with such extreme focal lengths. VR functionality is further augmented with Automatic Panning Detection and an Active VR Mode to help compensate for movement from an unstable position such as a moving vehicle. Additionally, VR is always engaged when shooting in the D-Movie mode on select Nikon D-SLRs, helping to stabilize HD video capture.
The new 200-400mm f/4 lens features a host of professional focusing features to further enhance functionality. Photographers can now select from three focus modes to match shooting conditions, including manual mode (M) and autofocus with manual override (M/A) mode, and new A/M mode which is used to avoid cancelling the AF setting by unintentionally moving the focus ring while shooting. The M/A and A/M focus modes enhance AF control with fast, secure switching from automatic and manual focus to adapt to personal shooting preference and techniques. Additionally, photographers can activate the AF Recall Mode at the press of a button that allows for instant return to a predetermined point of focus to confidently capture anticipated shots.
This professional lens is constructed of die-cast magnesium for maximum durability and is sealed to resist dust and moisture, with protective Meniscus glass to safeguard the lens' front element. The optical formula features four Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for superior sharpness, color and image quality, while minimizing chromatic aberration. The lens also features Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology, which enables high-speed autofocus performance with exceptional accuracy and powerful, super-quiet operation. Nikon's Super Integrated Coating further suppresses flare and offers superior color consistency throughout the frame.
Price and Availability
The AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II lens is scheduled to be available at Nikon authorized dealers in late May 2010 with an estimated selling price of $6,999.95**. For more information, please visit www.nikonusa.com.
About the NIKKOR brand
With a comprehensive assortment of FX and DX-format lenses and focal lengths, from the new ultra-wide 10-24mm to the super telephoto 600mm VR, Nikon photographers have come to rely upon the NIKKOR core technologies that contribute to their optical superiority. NIKKOR is the brand name for Nikon's photographic lenses, which are precision crafted to the most exacting standards in Nikon's own glassworks. In 1933, Nikon marketed its first camera lens under the NIKKOR brand name, the "Aero-NIKKOR" for aerial photography applications. Since then, NIKKOR has been used as a brand name for Nikon's lenses that symbolizes durability, high image quality and optical excellence.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image. Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; COOLSCAN® digital film scanners; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-UX or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities.
*As determined in Nikon performance tests
**Estimated selling price listed is only an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
The replacement foot incorporates a double-dovetail. Plates with dual clamping surfaces, both top and bottom, can take advantage of both Really Right Stuff flash brackets, and Wimberley brackets. This foot has enough clearance for your fingers under the lens to freely use the lens focusing ring, although it does not allow hood reversal for storage.
Specification:
5.00 inch long
1.5 inch wide
Weight = 3.2 oz / 92 g
1.125 height.
1/4-20 and 3/8-16 taped holes
Two safety stops. This prevents free fall when the clamp is not fully closed. (M3 screws)
VANGUARD Camera Bags Earn Prestigious TIPA Award: UP-Rise Series Named 2010 Best Photo Bag
Whitmore Lake, Mich. – VANGUARD, one of the global leaders in photo-video accessories, today announced its UP-Rise Series camera bags have earned a prestigious TIPA award.
The best imaging products of 2010 were voted on by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) General Assembly held in early April in New York City. The editors of about thirty of the top photo magazines from around the world selected the best imaging products of the year.
UP-Rise Series bags were voted the "Best Photo Bag 2010" for its innovative ability to expand in size and its versatile use.
UP-Rise Series, available in messenger, zoom, shoulder, sling and backpack styles, breaks the mold of camera bag standards with its innovative ability to expand in size to accommodate changing lens and gear needs. One easy zipper motion enables expansion; it shrinks back down when the extra room is no longer needed. UP-Rise has a sleek, sporty design with an orange interior, making it easy to spot loose gear. Other features include removable rain coats and multiple pockets for extra memory cards and lens caps.
Messenger bags are ultra-padded and double as camera/lens gear bags or regular messenger bags for toting office paperwork. They hold a laptop and have completely customizable interiors with super soft, thick padding. Their Rapid Access System features top and front retrieval points, so users never miss the action from fumbling over their stowed cameras. Protective tabs prevent shoulder strap hooks from scratching gear when retrieving it from and returning it to the bag.
UP-Rise sling bags enable users to retrieve their camera and shoot in less than six seconds with their Quick Zip back and side access points.
UP-Rise bags are available at street prices of $49-149 (USD). More information about UP-Rise is available at www.vanguardworld.com. More information about the award is available on www.tipa.com.
VANGUARD products are distributed in more than 60 countries worldwide.
About VANGUARD
Since 1986, VANGUARD has provided photographers around the world with innovative, high-quality tripods, monopods, ball heads, pan heads, bags, cases, optics and other photography accessories. With ISO 9001 and 14001-certified facilities and hundreds of design patents, VANGUARD has earned a solid reputation that spans the world. VANGUARD products are available through its extensive global dealer and distribution network. For more information about VANGUARD products, visit www.vanguardworld.com.
· Additional HMI white balance preset added (Hydrargyrum Medium-arc Iodide lamps)
· Additional viewfinder information: exposure correction
· Custom setting for depth of field preview button
· Selectable OLED screen standby time
· Control element lock (shutter speed and aperture dials can now be locked to prevent inadvertent shifts)
· Extended user-defined button programming (the stop-down button can now also be programmed)
Improvements in existing functionality and handling
· Consistent, continuous image numbering
· Accelerated data transfer speed for computer-tethered shooting
· Increased compatibility with memory cards not formatted in the camera
· Improved handling for selection of exposure modes
· Compatibility with new Leica Summarit-S 35mm and 120mm lenses
· Improvement in JPEG image quality
· Automatic detection of interchangeable focusing screens
· Improved image viewing on the camera display
· Simplified image review selection
This update improves camera AF performance when shooting both stills and videos with the E-P1, E-P2 and E-PL1 cameras when using any Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds lens. Auto Focus Lock time when shooting stills is improved by 15%. Auto Focus tracking accuracy when shooting movies is also improved.
Viewfinder/LCD Simultaneous Playback Function
This upgrade also brings additional display functionality to the E-P2 and E-PL1 cameras when fitted with the VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder. Photographers using these combinations can now view menu and recorded images on the LCD while the VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder is in use.
Movie-Still-Compatible (MSC) Lens Compatibility
This update also ensures that like the E-PL1, the E-P1 and E-P2 camera models are fully compatible with and able to take advantage of two recently announced and soon-to-reach market lenses; the M. Zuiko Digital™ ED 9–18mm F4.0–5.6 and M. Zuiko Digital ED 14–150mm F4.0–5.6 lenses. Olympus is designating these two lenses as MSC, or Movie-Still-Compatible. They are optimized for shooting high definition video with accurate and silent autofocus.
This update improves camera AF performance when shooting both stills and videos with the E-P1, E-P2 and E-PL1 cameras when using any Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds lens. Auto Focus Lock time when shooting stills is improved by 15%. Auto Focus tracking accuracy when shooting movies is also improved.
Viewfinder/LCD Simultaneous Playback Function
This upgrade also brings additional display functionality to the E-P2 and E-PL1 cameras when fitted with the VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder. Photographers using these combinations can now view menu and recorded images on the LCD while the VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder is in use.
Movie-Still-Compatible (MSC) Lens Compatibility
This update also ensures that like the E-PL1, the E-P1 and E-P2 camera models are fully compatible with and able to take advantage of two recently announced and soon-to-reach market lenses; the M. Zuiko Digital™ ED 9–18mm F4.0–5.6 and M. Zuiko Digital ED 14–150mm F4.0–5.6 lenses. Olympus is designating these two lenses as MSC, or Movie-Still-Compatible. They are optimized for shooting high definition video with accurate and silent autofocus.
Just Released: Olympus PEN E-PL1 Firmware Version 1.1
Release Notes:
Auto Focus Performance
This update improves camera AF performance when shooting both stills and videos with the E-P1, E-P2 and E-PL1 cameras when using any Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds lens. Auto Focus Lock time when shooting stills is improved by 15%. Auto Focus tracking accuracy when shooting movies is also improved.
Viewfinder/LCD Simultaneous Playback Function
This upgrade also brings additional display functionality to the E-P2 and E-PL1 cameras when fitted with the VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder. Photographers using these combinations can now view menu and recorded images on the LCD while the VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder is in use.
Movie-Still-Compatible (MSC) Lens Compatibility
This update also ensures that like the E-PL1, the E-P1 and E-P2 camera models are fully compatible with and able to take advantage of two recently announced and soon-to-reach market lenses; the M. Zuiko Digital™ ED 9–18mm F4.0–5.6 and M. Zuiko Digital ED 14–150mm F4.0–5.6 lenses. Olympus is designating these two lenses as MSC, or Movie-Still-Compatible. They are optimized for shooting high definition video with accurate and silent autofocus.
Just Released: Canon EOS 7D Firmware Version 1.2.1
Release Notes:
Firmware Version 1.2.1 incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
Extends the timing at which the high temperature warning indicator is displayed and the timing of automatic shut down of the camera due to a rise in internal temperature during Live View or EOS Movie functions.
Optimizes program shift when the ISO setting of the camera is set to AUTO.
Corrects a misspelling in the French-language menu.
Corrects a phenomenon in which vertical magenta-colored banding appears in still images taken in movie-shooting mode.
(This only occurs when in Manual exposure mode and when the ISO speed is set to "H". Note that this phenomenon only affects units with Firmware Version 1.2.0)
Improved the following phenomenon: HD movies ([HD]1280) from the CX3 may not be correctly played back in the camera due to the effect of readout speed of the movie.
SAN JOSE, Calif.–Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Photoshop® CS5 and Photoshop CS5 Extended software, must-have releases of the professional industry standard for digital imaging. With millions of users celebrating the product's 20th anniversary this year, Photoshop CS5 builds upon a rich history of innovation and leadership with groundbreaking features and performance gains that boost creativity and workflow efficiency. Packing in more technological advancements from Adobe Labs than any other release and incorporating enhancements to everyday tasks requested by the Photoshop community, the software has greater intelligence and awareness of the content within images, allowing for complex and magical manipulation in just a few clicks. Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended delivers everything in Photoshop CS5, as well as advanced tools for 3-D which address the unique needs of the video, Web, medical, manufacturing and engineering industries.
Photoshop CS5 and Photoshop CS5 Extended will be available as stand-alone applications or key components of the Adobe Creative Suite® 5 family (see separate releases).
"The past two decades have demonstrated an amazing interplay between customers who want to push the limits of their personal creativity and a passionate team of Adobe engineers who make those visions a reality," said Kevin Connor, vice president of product management for professional digital imaging at Adobe. "We experienced this firsthand when we posted a 'sneak peek' video of the team's work on the Content Aware Fill feature a few weeks ago. It quickly became the number one viral video online, with close to 2 million views and its 'magic' was one of the top trending Twitter topics of discussion. This version of Photoshop has some of the most innovative and extraordinary technologies to ever come from our labs and clearly customers are already clamoring for it."
Redefining the Image-Editing Experience
Now a native 64-bit application on both Mac and Windows®, Photoshop CS5 delivers superior tools and creative control so users can perform advanced image manipulations and compositing with ease. Revolutionary image intelligence behind Content-Aware Fill magically removes any image detail or object, examines the surroundings and seamlessly fills in the space left behind. Lighting, tone and noise of the surrounding area match perfectly, looking as if the removed content never existed. New Refine Edge makes nearly-impossible image selections possible. This innovative technology precisely detects and masks the trickiest types of edges, such as hair and foliage, while eliminating background color contamination.
For photographers, Photoshop CS5 now offers next-generation high dynamic range (HDR) capabilities. When combining multiple exposures into a single HDR image, Photoshop CS5 preserves the full tonal range of a scene with unprecedented speed and accuracy. The new HDR Pro offers exceptional ghost artifact removal and greater tone mapping and adjustment control. With HDR toning, users can emulate the striking look of an HDR image with any single-exposure image.
Photoshop CS5 provides revolutionary tools that maximize users' creative impact. Breakthrough painting capabilities include a Mixer Brush that blends an infinite combination of colors onto a single paintbrush tip, and Bristle Tips that offer lifelike brush strokes. Puppet Warp gives users the power to precisely reposition or warp any image element, such as straightening a bent arm in a photo or manipulating the landscape to generate a new perspective.
"Since its inception, Adobe Photoshop has been a key tool for pre-and post-production work in the motion picture industry," said Jon Landau, Academy Award winning producer of Avatar and Titanic. "With Photoshop CS5 Extended, Adobe gives filmmakers new painting, HDR and 3-D tools that will help them push the limits of creativity. Faster performance with cross-platform 64-bit support and tight integration with other Adobe Creative Suite 5 software makes Photoshop CS5 an even more powerful tool in a filmmaker's arsenal. Photoshop empowers filmmakers and creative professionals in virtually every other industry to turn their imagined ideas into onscreen reality."
Community Involvement Drives Enhancements
In addition, more than 30 features and enhancements requested directly by the Photoshop community have been added to this release, including automatic image straightening, rule-of-thirds crop tool, color picker and the ability to save 16-bit images as JPEGs. The goal of this engineering effort was to address seemingly minor enhancements that directly impact everyday workflow, but aren't always at the top of the development list for a new release. A new customizable Adobe Mini Bridge panel is also available directly in the software for faster file browsing and management.
Taking 3D and Motion to the Next Level
Photoshop CS5 Extended includes everything in Photoshop CS5 plus tools for editing 3D and motion-based content. With new Adobe Repoussé technology, users can easily create 3D logos and artwork from any text layer, shape or mask, as well as twist, rotate and extrude designs for different looks. To mirror the realism and appearance of 3D objects, a new materials library offers a breadth of rich options, including chrome, glass and cork. Users can also enhance the appearance of 3D objects by quickly creating shadows with the new shadow catcher. For motion content, tools including paint, text and clone can be used directly over multiple frames of a video sequence with ease using single-key shortcuts.
Adobe Photoshop Family
Building upon the 20-year history of Photoshop innovation and leadership, Adobe offers a line of Photoshop solutions for every level of user. Photoshop CS5 and Photoshop CS5 Extended software are at the heart of the Photoshop family, providing unrivaled power and editing freedom. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® addresses the workflow needs of serious, amateur and professional photographers, helping them find, manage, enhance and showcase images in powerful ways. Adobe Photoshop Elements software provides accessible tools and sharing options for photo enthusiasts. Snap-shooters can quickly and easily share and edit photos with simple gestures using the free Photoshop.com Mobile application on their iPhone or Android devices. Photoshop.com completes the Photoshop line providing an online photo sharing, editing and hosting resource for all.
Pricing and Availability
Adobe Photoshop CS5 and CS5 Extended are scheduled to ship within 30 days with availability through Adobe Authorized Resellers, the Adobe Store and Adobe Direct Sales. Estimated street price for Adobe Photoshop CS5 is US$699 and US$999 for Photoshop CS5 Extended. Upgrade pricing and volume licensing are available. For more detailed information about features, OS support, upgrade policies and pricing, please visit www.adobe.com/go/photoshop.
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