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With a 10-megapixel back-illuminated sensor, a 10x zoom, a built-in GPS, and a very clever way of capturing stable images in low light, the Sony HX5V is another pocket long-zoom digital camera worthy of consideration. The Sony HX5V is one of the few digital cameras on the market to include Sony's Handheld Twilight mode, which takes six rapid images and combines them to form one low-light shot that's usually better than what other cameras can get at high ISO in the same light.

Imaging Resource | 2010-03-18

An outdoor shoot means you can enjoy the fresh air and take some fantastic shots too.

ePHOTOzine Articles | 2010-03-18

Models shoots don't just have to be done in the studio. Today we're getting outside to shoot some fashion portraits.

ePHOTOzine Articles | 2010-03-18

In this test, we take a look at the Velbon CX640, a lightweight yet tall tripod with a 4kg load capacity and pan handle for panning or video work.

ePHOTOzine Reviews | 2010-03-18

Really Big Cameras - US dealer for both Taiwanese tripod brand Feisol and Korean ballhead manufacturer Photo Clam - is currently offering a "Colors of Spring" special for customers purchasing products from both companies together.

Imaging Resource | 2010-03-18

Leica Camera AG has unveiled its latest M-series rangefinder digital camera, the Leica M9. Firmware version 1.116 for the Leica M9 includes a variety of performance improvements and bug fixes. Running the new firmware, the M9 provides a new ISO sensitivity-linked vignetting correction function, which applies strong correction at ISO 160 and gradually reduces the correction amount to its minimum by ISO 2,500 equivalent. The new M9 firmware also improves magenta color shift correction for...

Imaging Resource | 2010-03-18

Japan's Ricoh Co. Ltd. has released updated firmware for its unusual GXR digital camera system, which offers interchangeable lens/sensor combos. The new updates bring the Ricoh GXR body as well as both the GR LENS A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO and RICOH LENS S10 24-72 mm F2.5-4.4 VC camera modules up to firmware version 1.07. For both modules, Ricoh has improved autoexposure accuracy when using the GXR's autoexposure lock feature. Two bugs have also been corrected - the first whereby long exposure images shot in Raw mode were sometimes corrupted,...

Imaging Resource | 2010-03-18

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 18, 2010 - HP today announced it has reached substantial resolution on the investigation by the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) into the importation and sale of patent infringing HP 02 inkjet ink cartridges. The investigation, based on a complaint filed by HP on Sept. 23, 2009, alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of HP 02 compatible...(read more)

Imaging Resource | 2010-03-18

Consumers get first look at new KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera; Fans Can Meet Pro Snowboarder Spencer OBrien at Kodak Tent Rochester, NY, Mar. 17 -- Kodak today announced it is the Official Camera Partner of the 2010 Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships in Stratton, VT and will give consumers the first opportunity to see and test the new KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera. In a setting perfect for this rugged adventure-seeking...(read more)

Imaging Resource | 2010-03-18

Canon Inc. has temporarily withdrawn its latest firmware release for the EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR, after discovering an issue which could prevent audio recording on video clips. The problem manifests itself when the 5D Mark II is set to the C1, C2 or C3 positions on the mode dial, with manual audio recording and the levels changed. If it is then power-cycled or automatically powers off, on resuming the camera is no longer able to record audio.

Imaging Resource | 2010-03-18