Ricoh releases the second firmware update - version 1.22 - for the R8 digital camera. This update should improve the accuracy of white balance. The first firmware update, released a month ago, provided improved accuracy of exposure at continuous shooting with full-press. Ricoh releases its firmware with an unrivaled rate and I’m still puzzled whether this is a good or a bad thing, even more because firmware update can be a tricky process for the inexperienced user…

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Plenty of photographers can get shots of the likes of Roger Federer winning tennis matches. TIME decides to take a different look at what’s been going on at the Grand Slam.

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The Pentax K200D is a new entry-level digital SLR camera aimed at people dipping their toes into the DSLR market for the first time. The K200D is the successor to the K100D Super, itself an excellent camera that we awarded an Essential rating to back in October 2007. The new K200D model throws some features from the K10D DSLR into the mix, most notably a 10.2 megapixel sensor and a weather-proof body. Mark Goldstein discovers if the Pentax K200D is still a compelling proposition.

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The Print Advertisements Featuring Ashton Kutcher and Nikon COOLPIX Cameras

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Nikon’s Newest Flagship Speedlight Offers a Powerful Addition to the Versatile
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

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Nikon has introduced two new tilt-shift lenses, the PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D. The new models join Nikon’s PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED in the company’s series of perspective-control (PC) lenses with electronic diaphragms for automatic aperture control. They provide up to +/- 11.5mm shift and +/- 8.5-degree tilt for perspective and selective focus control.  

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Nikon D300 Guide : Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Nikon D300 Digital Field Guide” report to their offering. Citing the Nikon D300’s high-ISO performance, sophisticated autofocus system, 6 frames per second shooting speed, and an astoundingly sharp 3-inch LCD screen, all for less than $2,000, PopPhoto declared the Nikon D300 the camera of the year for 2007. Nikon D300 Digital Field Guide is filled with everything you need to know in order to take amazing photographs using your Nikon D300. This full-colour portable guide walks you through the essential controls, features, and functions of the Nikon D300 digital SLR using step-by-step instructions and full-colour images of each menu screen.

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Lagerfeld creation : A model presents a creation by German designer Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel during Fall-Winter 2009 Haute Couture collection show in Paris.

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Following the launch of the new D700 dSLR, Nikon now actualizes the firmware of the two models that the new D700 inherited most of its virtues from. The D300 firmware update version1.03 is a minor update that fixes the issue that, in some rare circumstances, causes the battery indicator to blink, regardless of actual battery charge. Firmware update version 2.00 for the Nikon D3 is a major update that incorporates a number of fixes and functional improvements…

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Armed militant groups push into Pakistan’s Northwest Frontier Province and its principal city, Peshawar, threatening the stability of a key transit point in the American effort to fight the Taliban in Afghanistan

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