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<p><strong>Film is making a comeback! </strong><br> Press Release Excerpt: <a href="http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160105006636/en/Kodak-Launches-Super-8-Filmmaking-Revival-Initiative">The Kodak Super 8 Revival Initiative</a> reaches far beyond the introduction of a new camera. The company has built a roadmap that includes a range of cameras, film development services, post production tools and more. “It is an ecosystem for film” said Jeff Clarke, Eastman Kodak Chief Executive Officer. “Following the 50th anniversary of Super 8, Kodak is providing new opportunities to enjoy and appreciate film as a medium.”<br> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18153939-lg.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="501" /><br> </p>

<p>For those of you that want to experience flight and love photography!<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imtqooJj0I4">Parrot Disco</a> is taking a new approach to drones - the have developed the first fixed wing drone capable of speeds upwards of 50 mph! Its packed with incredible features such as: A 14 megapixel front nose camera, includes new auto pilot software, auto take off and auto landing, 3 axis digital stabilization synchronized with the flight sensors, 45 minutes of flight time, 8" propeller with a high speed engine, return home feature, removable wings, easy to pilot with FPV glasses, live telemetry with flight dat and programmable flight plans. Santa, I promise I'll be good this year! <br> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18153896-lg.jpg" alt="" width="660" height="348" /></p> <p><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18153897-md.jpg" alt="" width="680" height="358" /></p>

<p>Look out GoPro! Another product creating buzz at CES this year is the <a href="https://360fly.com/">360fly</a> which is the size of a little ball, has one lens and a rich 4K image sensor inside, to take spherical view videos of the world.<br> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18153890-md.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="600" /></p>

<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/05/panasonic-new-lumix-camera/">Panasonic is also in on the announcement action today revealing the Lumix DMC-ZS60, a compact shooter with an 18-megapixel MOS sensor and a 30x zoom lens.</a><br> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18153810-md.jpg" alt="" width="680" height="510" /><br> </p>

<h2>Notable releases at CES2016!</h2> <p><em><strong>Something For Avid Travelers from Canon! </strong></em><br> <a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/about/newsroom/press-releases/press-release-details/2016/20160105-camera-powershot/20160105-camera-powershot/!ut/p/z1/lVLLboMwEPyVXHK0vLzh6JAHrRpFzdtcImOcgBRsBG5R-_U1yiFq2ibqHlYaz65mPbs4xXucSvZenpgulWRng2nqH-avSZg8xfAycxYAZBIFk2VMnFFg4d33AtiOXCB-NI4dewomcHq_f4tTnHKpa11gyplU8iBF14nswJXUQuohFKoSQ2CZejPAkG2jVDWEuhFtO2jEWbBWtDd4kAvNyrN5tsHyLxks8BBnlWgYqlUnmrZQ-g7VT1bzMsfUCb1jJOwMWaHtI9ePcpQ53EVBbnt5HnLw3OzWiZ9f7Z2AP4KA6U8flVAjEVwlFolnA9kk64CMEwdmgFf_nPn50Xp2MabT-kRXXX8KdjOP5yejwHSBSnlUeN-7d8m_e3iHqqtNFTofSH6uj9WSki9YBTlh/dz/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/">"Canon Announces Five new PowerShot Digital Cameras Designed to Enhance The Joy of Shooting!"</a><br> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18153353-lg.jpg" alt="" width="599" height="337" /></p> <p><em><strong>Taking Selfies?...maybe you don't but you know someone that does!</strong></em><br> <a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/about/newsroom/press-releases/press-release-details/2016/20160105-printer-selphy-cp1200/20160105-printer-selphy-cp1200">"Print More Memories Portably With The New SELPHY CP1200 Wireless Compact Photo Printer From Canon USA"</a><br> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18153354-lg.jpg" alt="" width="599" height="337" /><br> <strong> </strong><br> <em><strong>Are you selfie absorbed? Well if you are...check out this cool gadget! </strong></em><br> <a href="http://mashable.com/2016/01/04/pic-flexible-selfie-stick/">This $149 selfie camera wraps around your wrist or your handlebars.</a> <br> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18153352-lg.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="407" /></p> <p><em><strong>You Dig Drones? This new product from DJI is for you then! </strong></em><br> <a href="http://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dji-announces-the-phantom-3-4k">DJI is delighted to announce the DJI Phantom 3 4K, a 4K Wi-Fi edition of DJI’s popular easy-to-fly Phantom 3 Series and our most accessible 4K aerial camera to date</a><br> <strong> </strong><br> <strong><img src="http://asset1.djicdn.com/uploads/news_cover/2016/1/9b0f0e96-b83c-4731-b79f-2289cfdeafd9.png" alt="" width="900" height="538" /></strong></p> <h2> </h2> <h3> </h3>

<p dir="ltr">Canon has announced today that the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 Professional Inkjet Printer will be released at the end of this month! </p> <p>The imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 Professional Inkjet Printer will be the first in a new series of printers from Canon. These imagePROGRAF printers will have the recognizable Canon red line across the printer which reflects Canon’s EF L-Series lenses, indicating that this printer is the perfect partner for Canon’s other high end professional products. The print head on the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 is 50 percent larger than the Canon PIXMA PRO-1 printer, which not only increasing the number of nozzles per channel but also means that high-resolution is maintained at faster print speeds. The new print head also includes improvements to lessen clogs and cut down on cleaning cycles and wasted ink.</p> <p>Other innovations included with the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 are new inks, a new processing engine and printer architecture. Thanks to the LUCIA PRO 11-color plus Chroma Optimizer ink system, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 has an increased color gamut of up to 19 percent over the PIXMA PRO-1 printer. The new processing engine and printer architecture enable high-speed processing of image data for demanding workflows and control the balance of inks and the precise placement of ink droplets for accurate ink ejectionand improved color evenness.</p> <p>The imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 comes with it’s own software to complete the process. Print Studio Pro, a plugin for Adobe® Photoshop®, Adobe Lightroom® and Canon Digital Photo Professional exports files straight to the printer. Additional software includes, Accounting Manager, which allows users to manually enter their costs of ink, paper, etc. and therefore, keep track of their total printing expenses.</p> <p>The imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 Professional Inkjet Printer will be available at the end of October for a suggested retail price of $1,299.99 for the printer and $59.99 for each color, $54.99 for the Chroma Optimizer.<br> <br> <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com">Click here</a> for more information! </p>

<p>Canon announced the PowerShot G5 X and G9 X, bringing their PowerShot G-series up to five models. With the advanced amateur looking for portability in mind, the G5 X is noteworthy for its built-in high-resolution electronic viewfinder while the G9 X boasts a slim, lightweight design.</p> <ul> <li>One-inch, 20.2 MP High-Sensitivity CMOS image sensor</li> <li>ISO range of 125 - 12,800</li> <li>DIGIC 6 Image processor</li> <li>1080p Full HD video (at 24p, 30p, and 60p in MP4 format)</li> <li>Built-in Wi-Fiand NFC</li> <li>Compatible with Canon’s free Camera Connect App for wireless image transfer and remote operation featuring Live View</li> <li>Star Trails mode for still images and Star Time-Lapse Movie mode for video</li> <li>Range of exposure modes, offering full automatic and full manual</li> <li>RAW and JPEG capture for still photos</li> <li>Built-in ND filter for bright conditions</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong><br> <strong>The PowerShot G5 X</strong> has a built-in high-resolution EVF (2.36-million-dot high-definition OLED) and an f/1.8 - f/2.8 4.2x Canon Optical Zoom Lens (focal length range equivalent to 24-100mm). This camera is ideal in low-light conditions or for capturing shallow depth of field images thanks to its nine-blade iris diaphragm and Intelligent Image Stabilization (IS) system for virtually shake-free images.</p> <p><strong>The PowerShot G9 X </strong>has an f/2.0 - f/4.9, 3x Canon Optical Zoom Lens (focal length range equivalent to 28-84mm) and also has Canon’s Intelligent Image Stabilization (IS) system.<br> <strong> </strong><br> <strong>Availability: </strong>November 2015<br> <strong>Pricing:</strong><br> PowerShot G5 X camera kit: $799.99<br> PowerShot G9 X camera kit: $529.99</p>

<p>Canon announced the compact EOS M10 interchangeable lens digital camera. To accompany its lightweight body, the M10 comes with a new retractable EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens that shortens and locks when not in use. This camera was designed with the social media generation in mind and specifically features:</p> <ul> <li>Three-inch screen that tilts up 180 degrees (approximately 1,040,000 dots)</li> <li>Touch panel LCD screen</li> <li>Creative Assist mode allows brightness, background blur, vividness of color, contrast, warmth, and filter effects to be controlled easily</li> <li>Self Portrait mode makes adjustments to enhance skin smoothness and brightness</li> <li>Built-in Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality compatible with most Android devices</li> <li>Mobile Device Connect Button supports wireless connectivity with IOSand Android devices</li> <li>Wireless remote control with live view in compatible IOS and Android devices using Canon’s free Camera Connect app</li> <li>Fully compatible with Canon’s Connect Station CS100</li> </ul> <p>Specifications Summary:</p> <ul> <li>18.0 MP CMOS (APS-C) sensor, ISO 100-12800 (expandable to H:25600)</li> <li>Canon DIGIC 6 Image Processor</li> <li>Hybrid CMOS AF II for accurate autofocus and maximum continuous shooting speeds up to 4.6 fps</li> <li>Full HD 1920x1080 movies at 24p and 30p in MP4 format</li> <li>Compatible with all EF-M lenses as well as full line of EF and EF-S lenses</li> <li>4.2 x 2.6 x 1.3 inches</li> <li>10.5 ounces</li> <li>Built-in retractable flash</li> </ul> <p><strong>Availability:</strong> November 2015 in black or white, and exclusively through the Canon Online store in gray<br> <strong>Pricing:</strong> $599.99 (with the EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM zoom lens)<br> For more information, <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/eos_slr_camera_systems/eos_digital_slr_cameras/eos_m10_ef_m_15_45mm_is_stm_kit">visit the Canon website</a>.</p>

<p>Lexar announced several new products with expected releases this October and November.</p> <p><strong>128GB Capacity of Professional 2000x SDXC UHS-II Card</strong><br> This new 128GB card in Lexar's Professional 2000x series will be the fastest UHS-II card available at this capacity. It can capture and transfer high-quality photos as well as 4K, 1080p full-HD, and 3D video. The card has read transfer speeds up to 300MB per second and write speeds up to 260MB per second, and it is backwards compatible.</p> <ul> <li>Available in October 2015</li> <li>Suggested Retail Price: $289.99</li> <li>Visit the Lexar website for more information: <a href="http://www.lexar.com/pro-2000x-sd?category=5286">http://www.lexar.com/pro-2000x-sd?category=5286</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Professional 2933x and 1400x XQD 2.0 Cards</strong><br> Lexar introduced the Professional 2933x XQD 2.0 card, which is the fastest XQD card currently available. Both the 2933x and 1400x were designed to capture 4K video and high-quality images, and have read transfer speeds up to 2933x (440MB per second) and 1400x (210MB per second) respectively. They support PCI Express Gen 2 and USB 3.0 interfaces. Furthermore, these cards are resilient in unideal environments (water, vibration, shock, and temperature).</p> <ul> <li>Available in October 2015</li> <li>Suggested Retail Price: Professional 2933x XQD 2.0 card: $616.99 (128GB), $328.99 (64GB), and $177.99 (32GB)</li> <li>Suggested Retail Price: Professional 1400x XQD 2.0 card: $191.99 (64GB) and $123.99 (32GB)</li> <li>Visit the Lexar website for more information: <a href="http://www.lexar.com/pro-2933x-xqd">http://www.lexar.com/pro-2933x-xqd</a> and <a href="http://www.lexar.com/pro-1400x-xqd">http://www.lexar.com/pro-1400x-xqd</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Professional Workflow XR2 (XQD 2.0 USB 3.0 Reader)</strong><br> The Professional Workflow XR2 is compatible with the HR1 and HR2 readers and storage drive hubs. The Professional Workflow line has many other memory card readers available that support various formats, making it easy to build a customized workflow.</p> <ul> <li>Available in October 2015</li> <li>Suggested Retail Price: $44.99</li> <li>Visit the Lexar website for more information: <a href="http://www.lexar.com/workflow?category=203">http://www.lexar.com/workflow?category=203</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Professional 3600x and 3500x CFast 2.0 Cards</strong><br> The exceptionally fast Professional 3600x and 3500x CFast 2.0 cards are designed to capture high-quality 4K video. <br> The 3600x card provides read transfer speed up to 540MB per second (3600x) and is specifically optimized for ARRI cameras.</p> <ul> <li>Available in October 2015</li> <li>Suggested Retail Price: $944.99 (256GB) and $506.99 (128GB)</li> <li>Visit the Lexar website for more information: <a href="http://www.lexar.com/pro-3600x-cfast?category=6573">http://www.lexar.com/pro-3600x-cfast?category=6573</a></li> </ul> <p>The 3500x card (replacing the 3400x card) provides read transfer speed up to 525MB per second.</p> <ul> <li>Available in November 2015</li> <li>Suggested Retail Price: $944.99 (256GB), $506.99(128GB), $273.99 (64GB), and $164.99 (32GB)</li> <li>Visit the Lexar website for more information: <a href="http://www.lexar.com/pro-3500x-cfast?category=6573">http://www.lexar.com/pro-3500x-cfast?category=6573</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>JumpDrive M20c and M20i</strong><br> The Lexar JumpDrive M20c and M20i are the newest flash drives to the mobile USB 3.0 line. The M20c features Type-C and USB 3.0 connectors with up to 150MB per second read and 60MB per second write speeds. The M20i is designed for iOS devices (free file management app available on the App Store) and has Lightning and USB 3.0 connectors with read speeds up to 95MB per second and write speeds up to 20MB per second. Both flash drives are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. </p> <ul> <li>Available in October 2015</li> <li>Suggested Retail Price: JumpDrive M20c: $20.99 (16GB), $27.99 (32GB), and $41.99 (64GB)</li> <li>Suggested Retail Price: JumpDrive M20i: $49.99 (16GB), $69.99 (32GB), and $99.99 (64GB)</li> <li>Visit the Lexar website for more information: <a href="http://www.lexar.com/jumpdrive-m20c?category=207">http://www.lexar.com/jumpdrive-m20c?category=207</a> and <a href="http://www.lexar.com/jumpdrive-m20i?category=207">http://www.lexar.com/jumpdrive-m20i?category=207</a></li> </ul>

<p dir="ltr">This year's creative conference, <a href="http://max.adobe.com/">Adobe MAX 2015</a>, has come to a close but it included many exciting announcements!</p> <p dir="ltr">Check out some of the news from this year's MAX: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Morisawa, the premier type foundry in Japan, is the newest partner to join the <a href="http://blog.typekit.com/2015/10/05/premier-japanese-type-foundry-morisawa-joins-typekit/">Typekit Library.</a> Morisawa represents the industry standard for Japanese typesetting, and this new partnership will make dozens of quality Japanese fonts available to Typekit and Creative Cloud users.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://landing.adobe.com/en/na/products/creative-cloud/comet/229818-notifyme.html?scid=social52541916">“Project Comet”</a> is a brand new all-in-one, cross-platform UX design tool for designing and prototyping websites and mobile apps. Project Comet will be available for the public to preview in early 2016. </p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><a href=" Director Tim Miller talked with Adobe’s Bryan Lamkin on stage about the decision to cut the film with <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html">Premiere Pro.</a></p></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">The conference also included talks by feature film director Baz Luhrmann; “Humans of New York” founder and photographer Brandon Stanton; illustrator and writer Maira Kalman; and artist, designer and author Elle Luna. Watch their talks <a href="http://max.adobe.com/sessions/max-online/">here!</a></p> <p dir="ltr">In Mobile News, apps Photoshop Fix and Adobe Capture CC are both available now. </p> <p dir="ltr">Photoshop Fix enables users to retouch and restore images on a mobile device. The simple, intuitive touch interface makes Photoshop desktop features, like the Healing Brush and Liquify, available for real retouching work on iPad and iPhone. </p> <p dir="ltr">Adobe Capture CC, combines the capabilities of Adobe Brush, Adobe Shape, Adobe Color and Adobe Hue into one app. It includes a captured design asset that can be used as a brush, shape or color theme for professional work. </p> <p dir="ltr">Adobe also announced several updates coming to Creative Cloud Desktop that included but were not limited to... New Artboards in Photoshop CC with capabilities to precisely place elements and layers for easier visualization and the first version of Design Space, a streamlined design-centric experience, that will be made available to all customers. In Premiere Pro, new comprehensive native format support for editing 4K-to-8k footage; and advances color, with support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) workflows. Also, improved color and adjustments in After Effects CC. And New Touch capabilities will be introduced, with Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC and Character Animator optimized for Surface Pro, Windows tablets or Apple track pad devices.</p> <p dir="ltr">Also discussed at the conference, Sneaks! These sneak previews are of innovative technologies being developed. These features are not currently included in Adobe’s tools, but could be incorporated in the future.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Sneaks that were unveiled included Monument Mode, a feature to remove obstructions from your landmark photos, Perspective Dollhouse, a tool to capture perspective, and Project Faces, which would allow you to create your own font. You can read more about the Sneaks that were unveiled at AdobeMAX <a href="/bboard/%20http:/blogs.adobe.com/conversations/2015/10/sneaks-peeks-at-adobe-max-2015.html">here!</a></p> <p dir="ltr">To pre-register for next year’s conference, click <a href="http://max.adobe.com/preregister/">here!</a> </p>

<p>PIX2015, Photo Interactive Experience, will be held for the very first time this year on October 6 and 7 in Seattle, WA. The expo, by DPReview in association with Amazon and the Photo Marketing Association, will include a live event with speakers, demos, and hands-on shooting opportunities at Seattle Center’s Expo Hall and McCaw Hall in Seattle. In addition, the expo will be live-streamed with interactive features for viewers all over the world. Both in-person attendees and live-stream viewers can take advantage of special show deals and pricing on camera gear, courtesy of Amazon. After the event, the entire collection of talks, demos, and show floor highlights will be available online at DPReview and PIX2015.com.</p> <p>For more information about PIX2015, visit their website at: <a href="http://www.pix2015.com/">www.pix2015.com</a>.</p>

<p>Olympus announced a series of firmware upgrades for the OM-D line that significantly enhance performance. These updates will be available in late November 2015.<br> <strong>1.) Version 4.0 for OM-D E-M1</strong><br> This upgrade introduces Focus Stacking Mode, which delivers enhanced macro shooting modes and increases the performance of M.ZUIKO PRO lenses. In this mode, a single press of the shutter captures 8 RAW or JPEG shots with varying focal positions and automatically composites them into a single JPEG file, resulting in a macro shot with incredible depth of field.<br> Additionally, Focus Bracketing Mode captures up to 999 shots with varying focal positions. Third-party photo-editing software can be used to merge the files into one image.<br> To learn more about these features and other new enhancements, visit Olympus' website: <a href="http://www.getolympus.com/upgrade" target="_blank">www.get<strong>olympus</strong>.com/upgrade</a>.<br> <strong><em> </em></strong><br> <strong>2.) Version 2.0 for E-M5 Mark II</strong><br> The upgrade further enhances crisp and clear video capture with no need for additional editing software. Movie-Exclusive Picture Mode Flat lowers the contrast to minimize blown-out highlights and loss of detail in shadows.<br> Also new with this upgrade, 4K Time Lapse Movie captures up to 999 images automatically and combines them in-camera into a stunning 4K file.<br> To learn more about these features and other new enhancements, visit Olympus' website: <a href="http://www.getolympus.com/upgrade" target="_blank">www.get<strong>olympus</strong>.com/upgrade</a>. <br> </p>

<p>Today, September 23, 2015, Adobe announced the availability of Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 and Adobe Premiere Elements 14, the latest versions of their consumer photo and video-editing software.</p> <p>The new Photoshop Elements 14 and Premiere Elements 14 programs offer features with intelligent technology to suggest edits, including the ability to get rid of camera shake and hazy horizons in photos, pop one color in a movie scene, or edit and view high-res 4K movies. This year’s versions also feature an all-new user interface that makes it even easier to navigate the software.</p> <p>What Exactly Is New?</p> <p><strong>Elements Organizer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Enhanced People view that stacks faces by person during import to help you more quickly find photos and videos of specific people.</li> <li>Enhanced Places view with easier to assign locations and map views.</li> <li>Enhanced Events view showing photos and videos by date range to make it simpler to add a tag to a group of media.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Photoshop Elements 14:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Shake Reduction to remove blur from photos snapped with unsteady hands.</li> <li>Haze Remover to make the background of hazy images crisp in one click or with manual sliders.</li> <li>Speed Guided Edit to add motion blurs to action shots.</li> <li>Guided Edit for Resizing makes resizing even faster and easier.</li> <li>Fine Detail Selection now recognizes and detects the edges of hair and other fine details more precisely so all you need to do is loosely paint over the area.</li> <li>Smart Looks suggests five effects to improve an image when you’re unsure what to do.</li> <li>Quick Edits is now even faster.</li> </ul> <p><a href="/photo/18095556"><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18095556-sm.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="133" /></a> <a href="/photo/18095560"><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18095560-sm.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="133" /></a> <a href="/photo/18095558"><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18095558-sm.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="112" /></a><br> (Click images to enlarge)</p> <p><strong>Premiere Elements 14:</strong></p> <ul> <li>New, professional-looking motion titles. Premiere Elements makes it easy to animate text and graphics using built-in presets.</li> <li>Color Pop Guided Edit takes you step by step through popping one or more colors in a scene and pushing everything else to black-and-white.</li> <li>Guided Edits for slow- and fast-motion effects.</li> <li>4K video support for editing and viewing.</li> <li>Enhanced audio features interface to more easily edit audio.</li> <li>Exporting format options tailored to your destination viewing device.</li> </ul> <p><a href="/photo/18095557"><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18095557-md.jpg" alt="" width="680" height="136" /></a> <br> (Click image to enlarge)</p> <p>Photoshop Elements 14 and Premiere Elements 14 areavailable for $99.99. Upgrade pricing is also available for $79.99. The Photoshop Elements 14 and Premiere Elements 14 bundle is available for $149.99, with upgrade pricing of $119.99.</p> <p>For additional information and more specific upgrade features, please visit Adobe's website.</p>