The latest issue of New Scientist magazine has revealed details of a new image-analysis system that could detect and eliminate digital photos in which subjects were caught blinking.

AgfaPhoto Returns to Digital
The AgfaPhoto brand name will return to digital photography, thanks to a deal that sees digital camera specialist, plawa, being granted an exclusive license by Cologne-based AgfaPhoto Holding GmbH.
AF-S VRII Micro-Nikkor Lens
Maxwell Optical Industries has announced the AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens, the first macro lens equipped with Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Vibration Reduction (VR) systems.
Agfa Extends Web Services
Agfa has upgraded its consumer website portfolio with the addition of two new services: the AGFAnet Print Service, for online ordering and the AGFAnet Web Album.

AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Coming in June
Nikon Australia will release the AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G to stockists around Australia on Thursday, 2 June.
Affordable New Canon Scanner
Canon’s new CanoScan 3200F flatbed scanner, which retails for only $269, offers one-touch scanning of photos and documents plus a top resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi.

Affordable Digital Picture Frame
Digital Developments is about to release a range of affordable digital picture frames to the Australian market.

Affordable DSLR Macro/Tele Lens
Tamron’s new AF55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di-II MACRO LD (Model A15) lens offers a desirable telephoto zoom range at an affordable price to digital SLR owners.
Adobe Upgrades Photoshop Elements 7 and Premiere Elements 7 Bundle
Adobe Systems has announced two major upgrades to its enthusiast-level digital photo and video software: Photoshop Elements 7 and Premiere Elements 7 for Windows.
Adobe Updates Photoshop Lightroom
Adobe Systems has released Photoshop Lightroom 2.2 as a free upgrade for existing Lightroom 2 users.

