Panasonic’s ‘FZ’ series of 12x zoom cameras divides into ‘single digital’ models that are simpler, lighter and more automated and ‘double digit’ models for enthusiasts. The 8-megapixel DMC-FZ30 is the eighth since the release of the DMC-FZ1 in late 2002, making the company something of a long-zoom camera specialist. The new model has plenty to attract enthusiast photographers.
Capture One 4 PRO Released
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/capture-one-4-pro-released/Phase One has announced the release of its Capture One 4 PRO raw file conversion software for professional photographers.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7
https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/other-cameras/panasonic-lumix-dmc-tz7/A 12x optical zoom in a slimline digicam body with ‘intelligent’ auto controls and the ability to shoot HD-quality video.Panasonic has long been a leader in the ultra-zoom category, largely because it has produced cameras that are genuinely pocketable but are also easy to use, feature-rich and offer good performance. Unfortunately, it’s taken almost six months since we first experienced the Lumix DMC-TZ7 at Panasonic’s Asian Region launch in Singapore for a review camera to become available. That’s a pity because this camera has a lot to interest potential buyers.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3
https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/advanced-compact-cameras/fixed-lens/panasonic-lumix-dmc-ft3/Panasonic’s latest waterproof camera adds a GPS antenna, Full HD video and a LED light to improve video quality when shooting in low-light and under water. Panasonic’s DMC-FT3 represents the third generation of a line that began in with the FT1, which set the benchmark for rugged, waterproof cameras. The lens hasn’t changed since the first model; nor has the LCD monitor. After a brief flirtation with 14.1 megapixels on the FT2, Panasonic has returned to 12.1 megapixels for the FT3 but added some worthwhile improvements.
Panasonic DMC-FX100
https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/advanced-compact-cameras/panasonic-dmc-fx100/An attractive-looking, well-built, slimline camera that delivers above-average performance for point-and-shoot photographers.We have long believed that eight megapixels is more than enough for a digicam, so we were interested to see whether fitting a 12-megapixel imager in Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-FX100 digicam was a worthwhile exercise. Equipped with the same optically-stabilised Leica DC Vario-Elmarit zoom lens and 2.5-inch LCD as the 8-megapixel FX33 model the FX100 has an identical control layout and many of the same features, although its arrow pad buttons are square instead of round.
Bibble V. 4.9.5 Released
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/bibble-v-495-released/Bibble Labs has released its first update for 2007, adding support for Raw files from the latest digital cameras.
Bibble Pro Update 5.0.2 Released
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/bibble-pro-update-502-released/Bibble Labs has just released an update to its popular raw file processing software, adding support for 26 new cameras.
Bibble 5 Preview Version 3 Now Available
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/bibble-5-preview-version-3-now-available/Bibble Labs has released Preview Version 3 for the forthcoming Bibble 5 raw file converter.
Apple Updates Raw Compatibility
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/apple-updates-raw-compatibility/Apple has updated its support for new raw-enabled cameras with the release of Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.5 for Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11.
Adobe Updates Photoshop Lightroom
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/adobe-updates-photoshop-lightroom/Adobe Systems has released Photoshop Lightroom 2.2 as a free upgrade for existing Lightroom 2 users.