Software Update Apple has released Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.1 via Software Update. The update can also be downloaded here . The 6.77 MB (web) or 7.2 MB (Software Update) update requires Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.2, and extends RAW image compatibility for Aperture 3 and iPhoto ‘09 for the following cameras: o. Hasselblad H3DII-50 o. ..Read More

Panasonic ’s recently unleashed Lumix DMC-FX550 has just been pretty extensively reviewed over at Trusted Reviews . Up first, the Lumix DMC-FX550 — a 12.1 megapixel affair with a 5x zoom lens. The reviewer found the touchscreen to be mostly useful and functional in conjunction with the hardware controls. The 1280 x 720 pixel resolution video recording is found ..Read More

Panasonic is nothing like shy about pushing out a plethora of compacts , but while it was talking up specs for the new Lumix F-series of compact cameras back at CES, we’ve just now got some prices and a release date to chew on. The FH1 (12 megapixel, 720p video) goes for $160, FH3 (14.1 megapixel, 720p) is $180, ..Read More

Panasonic has announced the launch of its new rugged 14.1MP digital camera, named as Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS2, which features HD video recording capability in AVCHD Lite format and enhanced toughness (compared with LUMIX TS1) – waterproof to 33 feet (10 meters), shockproof to 10 feet (2 meters) and dustproof, as well as freezeproof to 14° Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 Reviews Panasonic ..Read More

It’s hard to imagine complaining about a stylish compact camera that packs a stabilized 28-128mm zoom range and does 720p video capture at 30fps, but Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-FP8 didn’t garner any raves from the crew at PhotographyBLOG either. Image quality was found to be decent in well-lit conditions and no more than ISO 800 — typical limitations on cameras ..Read More