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October 2005...

Photo opportunities around the UK Here...

RawShooter | premium 2006

If you like shooting in RAW then Rawshooter is the way to go, they have a free version but they have just announced a Premium version with many enhancements over the free version. You can download a demo version of this but most importantly they have a special discount if purchased before the 31st October, it will only cost you £35.25 More...

EOS 20D Firmware Update Version 2.0.3

Firmware specification changes
This firmware update (version 2.0.3) incorporates the following additions and improvements:

1. Fixes a problem in color temperature information transmission that occurred when using Speedlite 430EX.
2. Improves reliability in communicaion when using CF cards.

This fIrmware update applies to cameras with firmware versions up to 2.0.2 installed. If your camera's firmware is already version 2.0.3, it is not necessary to perform this update.

Canon 20D Firmware site


EOS 350D DIGITAL Firmware Update Version 1.0.3

Firmware specification changes
This firmware update incorporates the following improvements:

1. Fixes the phenomenon of shots being unable to be taken when using the remote controller RC-1.
2. Fixes the phenomenon wherein the camera continues to scroll through images being played back.
3. Improves reliability in communication when using some CF cards.

This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware versions up to 1.0.2 installed. By installing this update, the phenomena will be fixed, and the affected cameras can be used without these problems. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.0.3, it is not necessary to perform this update.

Canon 350D Firmware site

Epson Again Successful in Halting Sales of Infringing Ink Cartridges

Is this the beginning of the end of low cost look alike Epson inkjet cartridges as Epson go after companies in the UK for selling and importing unauthorised cartridges. More...

Bibble 4.4 with new features

The popular Bibble RAW conversion software introduces new features, a trial download is avalable

New Camera support for:

• Canon 5D,
• 1D Mark II N (1d2n)
• Konica/Minolta A200, 5D
• Pentax *ist DL

New Features

• Fill Light (Shadow recovery)
• Display and export of EXIF GPS position info.
• Enhanced and sharper output.
• Tethered shooting for all supported Canons on Macintosh More...
   

Cardmedia Announce DigiMagic DM-180 40GB and 60GB

Portable storage devices are becoming essential these days as file sizes continue to increase, although memory is relatively cheap a device to store your picture files on is extremely useful. This particular device is very compact and offers a lot of versatility. More...

Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 4.0

Adobe release version 4 of their popular low cost editing software a significant upgrade to the No. 1 selling consumer photo-editing software. New Photoshop Elements 4.0 for Windows Delivers More Editing Magic, Creative Sharing and Easy Photo Organization More...

Digital Foci Picture Porter Portable Picture Viewer

If your after storage for your digital files then this is worth a look, very neat and can take a multitude of memory cards, not only that but an MP3 player as well. I think it is only available in USA at the moment but at $399.00 for the 20gb looks a good price. More...