Bibble Labs, Inc announces the immediate availability of version 4.9 of Bibble Pro and Bibble Lite. Digital photographers have been asking for a single tool to perform all their image adjustments - not several tools for specific jobs. Adding Noise Ninja technology and one-touch image optimization with Perfectly Clear in releases 4.6 and 4.7 went a long way to building a single tool for all digital darkroom needs; and with the Cloning & Healing tool in 4.9, Bibble Pro and Bibble Lite now offer the most complete and self contained workflow.

“Many customers were telling us that cloning to remove blemishes and dust spots was the only correction they needed to perform in another application” says Eric Hyman, president and CEO of Bibble Labs. “Including Cloning and Healing, lens distortion correction, and stuck-pixel removal in one RAW-enabled application makes Bibble Pro and Lite the one-stop-shop for the digital darkroom.”

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Sigma are now leading the way with third party optics designed for these modern electronic cameras. With this vastly increased quality, along with the number of ‘new’ photographers, we at SigmaUser.co.uk thought it was about time for a dedicated, independent website where users of Sigma’s equipment can exchange views, techniques, ideas and generally share their knowledge and show off their images.

So we have put one together!

It features:

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Roundshot D3 – 470 Million Pixels In 2 Seconds – The Digital Revolution In 360° Panorama Photography

Swiss company Seitz Phototechnik AG expands the current boundaries in digital photography. With the new Seitz D3 scan technology it is possible to create a digital 360° panorama of impressive resolution in only 2 seconds and with very high image quality. The new rotating Roundshot D3 digital camera with its D3 digital back is equipped with the first high-speed scanning sensor developed specifically for photography. Over the last years Seitz has worked closely with specialists of DALSA Corporation from sensor design to prototyping and production. In this way, Seitz has been able to tailor the capabilities of the new sensor the exact needs of the photographer: very high speed, increased sensitivity and very high image quality as required for photography applications.

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LONDON, U.K. — September 19, 2006 — Moixa Energy, the renewable and portable energy solution specialist, today announced the launch of the USBCELL — a new concept in batteries. This revolutionary rechargeable battery can charge from any USB port without the need for any recharging devices, cradles or cables. Simply pop the lid to reveal a built in connector and charger, plug into any powered USB port on your desktop, laptop, keyboard or games console, to charge the battery.

USBCELL can be used exactly like a normal battery meaning there is now no need to purchase huge packs of alkaline batteries, or invest in or carry a clunky charger. Billions of USB ports are readily available in homes and workplaces around the world meaning you never need to run out of power and making the USBCELL extremely cost-effective and convenient for all battery-powered devices. Currently available in the AA format, the USBCELL will shortly comprise a full range of standard formats, phone and camera batteries.

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The Apex Collection of pouches are the first of Lowepro’s smaller pouches to be fitted with an All Weather Cover which can be pulled over the bag if you get caught out in bad weather. They also feature a moulded rubber bumper positioned at the front of the bag to act as an additional protective barrier when carrying camera gear across rough terrain.

The range combines rugged, durable construction with Lowepro’s ‘designed for digital’ soft tricot lining to ensure equipment is protected from knocks, falls and scratches at all times. Apex pouches are made from water-resistant nylon and are fitted with reversed zippers to keep out sand and dust.

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What few thought possible has now come true: wide-format digital photography. With a resolution of 7,500 pixels vertically and 21,250 pixels horizontally this camera creates a 160 million pixel image.

This substantial resolution makes it possible to create high quality reproductions. A variety of different formats is possible: 6×6, 6×9, 6×15 or a full 6×17 panorama. No limits for high definition photography!

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Adobe has updated its Camera Raw plug-in which now supports Kodak EasyShare P712, Nikon D2Xs, Panasonic DMC-FZ50, Panasonic DMC-L1 and Sony A100 digital cameras. This update will replace the original Camera Raw plug-in that was installed with Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 and 4.0 software.

>> Adobe Camera RAW (Windows)
>> Adobe Camera RAW (Mac)

SmugMug and Adobe have partnered up on photo-sharing. Adobe’s latest release of Photoshop Elements 5.0 software now allows customers to upload their photos directly into SmugMug galleries.

Now when users finish editing their photos in Photoshop Elements 5.0 instead of first downloading the file onto their own computer and then uploading the photo into SmugMug, they skip that step entirely and can upload directly to SmugMug from the share menu inside of Photoshop Elements 5.0.

>> PRESS RELEASE

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Preclick Debuts PhotoMovieMaker™ Easy Movie Creator

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, N.J. - Sept. 12, 2006 - Digital photographers capture three times more images than they did with film, yet most collect unseen on hard drives. For the price of two movie tickets, Preclick PhotoMovieMaker™ lets consumers make unlimited photo movies to play on any DVD player.

Maybe family photo night is back.

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For just two days, Kodak is having a limited time offer on select Digital Cameras at the Kodak Store! For two days only (9/18 - 9/19), SAVE 10% on V610, V705, V570, C875, Z612, and P712 Digital Cameras.

This offer excludes cameras in bundles.