Canon UK has launched the EOS Discovery Demonstration - a series of free shows aimed at photography enthusiasts. The series is hosted by renowned celebrity and music photographer Andy Earl and other photography experts, it’s designed to inspire participants about photography and develop their knowledge of the EOS SLR camera system.

You can register your name at http://www.canon.co.uk/eosdiscovery/

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VALHALLA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 12, 2006–The advanced Face Detection Technology system built into Fujifilm’s new FinePix S6000fd digital camera is based on the Image Intelligence technology found in Fujifilm’s Frontier Digital Lab Systems, used by photofinishers to produce large volumes of top-quality photo prints. Face Detection is a selectable option the camera user can turn on whenever human subjects are the focal point of a picture

Once Face Detection is activated, it automatically identifies faces in the scene and prioritizes them in as little as 0.05 seconds. It simultaneously displays a green rectangle around the top-priority face, and a white one around other faces before the picture is taken. Using this information, the FinePix S6000fd is able to focus more precisely on the main subjects and execute the best possible exposure.

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PhotoSite Launches PhotoSafe to Provide Secure Online Photo Storage

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., July 11, 2006 - Online photo-sharing service PhotoSite announced today that it has launched a new product called PhotoSafe to give members the ability to conveniently and securely store their digital photos online.

While an increasing number of people store images on computer hard drives, CDs and removable media, thinking that it’s the best way to keep them safe, the reality is that those images can still be at risk.

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The Olympus E-500 is not just another rumor afterall, as for today (27.09.05) Olympus has released a new Thirds System digital SLR, the E-500 (or Olympus EVOLT E-500). The Olympus E-500 features the same eight megapixel 4/3 size CCD with the Olympus E-300 but has a range of improvements and new features including a new metering sensor, new high ISO noise filter, a 2.5″ LCD monitor and better control system.

Olympus Evolt E-500 Latest Price

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O’Reilly is hosting a Photo-manipulation contest with some great prizes such as a Pentax K100D Digital SLR and DA 18-55 mm lens kit or an Epson Stylus Photo R2400 printer. All you need to do is take up to 3 of your own photos and manipulate them with Adobe Photoshop, using recipes from any of the 5 O’Reilly Photoshop Cookbooks;

1. Photoshop Retouching Cookbook for Digital Photographers
2. Photoshop Fine Art Effects Cookbook
3. Photoshop Filter Effects Encyclopedia
4. Photoshop Photo Effects Cookbook
5. Photoshop Blending Modes Cookbook for Digital Photographers

All entries must be created as high-resolution .tif or PDF files (minimum size: 11×14 inches at 300ppi). Winners will be required to provide high-resolution versions of the winning images.

More info is availbale on their Contest Rules page.

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For one weekend only customers will be able to claim £50 cashback on Nikon’s Coolpix L2 compact camera, RRP £179.99. Alternatively, Nikon is also offering £40 cashback on the Coolpix L3 camera, RRP £149.99.

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>> Nikon Coolpix L2 Review Roundup & Sample Photos

The Coolpix L series compact cameras boast a range of in-camera features including Nikon’s In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting, and Face Priority AF to help create the perfect picture.

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Canon has recently released the latest firmware for its 12.8MP Canon EOS 5D. The firmware v.1.1.0 will incorporate the following additional functions and corrections:

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Canon has recently released the latest firmware for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N. The firmware v.1.1.0 will incorporate the following additional functions and corrections:

>> Download Canon EOS-1D Mark II N version 1.1.0 Firmware

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Toshiba’s new SD Memory Card Series to Launch in Global Market

TOKYO - Toshiba Corporation today announced new SD Memory Cards that will extend both the ultra-small and the ultra high-capacity segments of its comprehensive product line-up. The company will launch new microSD Memory Cards in July and August, and follow up in September with the introduction of SDHC Memory Cards. All the new memory cards will be available in the global market.

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Firstgreatwestern.co.uk has recently announced My Favourite Journey Photo Contest. Your photo must be a view on the First Great Western network which could be anything from the White Horse at Westbury to ancient medieval castles, Roman Bath to the enchanting Thames Valley, the beautiful coastline of Devon to the sweeping hills of the Malverns.

The winners will each receive a digital photo printer and return First Class train tickets for two people for a First Great Western journey. Twelve runners up will receive a pair of First Great Western Standard Class return train tickets. You can submit your photo from here, and hurry!..the closing date for all entries is 12 noon on 28 July 2006.

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