July 22, 2010 – About a month ago I posted about an new camera-top HD video encoder that will stream HD content over a Wi-Fi network, called the Cube. Teradek, manufactures of the Cube, is offering a great opportunity for you to get in early and become a beta tester. There are a limited number of positions available so you’ll need to act fast.
Teradek is looking for enthusiastic and experienced HD video users who are interested in participating in the development of this exciting new technology. Beta testers are an important part of the development process, and your input will have a direct influence on the final product. You will receive your Cube at a deeply discounted price to compensate for your efforts (discounted pricing only applies to preproduction units).
Here’s a link to Teradek’s, Cube Testing Program. Let me know if you get in on the program and what you think of the product.
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Founder of Current Photographer, co-host of The Digital Photography Cafe Show, Designer, Photographer, and overall tech geek.
June 16, 2010 – PRESS SUMMARY – The Sigma Corporation announce the new Sigma SD15 Digital SLR camera. This camera is the latest model in Sigma’s SD series. Powered by the 14 megapixel Foveon X3 direct image sensor it can capture all primary RGB colors at each and every pixel location arranged in three layers. The new SD15 incorporates the “TRUE II” image processing engine which processes the large amount of data from the 14 megapixel direct image sensor. It also provides high resolution power and reproduces high definition images with impressive three-dimensional detail, rich in gradation. The camera adopts the SD card and incorporates a highly visible 3.0 inch LCD monitor, 77-Segment AE sensor and AFE (Analog Front End). It provides high image quality and user friendly design. In addition, the durable shutter mechanism, which has a life of over 100,000 actuations, is ideal for the demands of digital photography.
May 21, 2010 – On Wednesday, May 26, 2010, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (US/Pacific) Adobe will be holding an online event titled “Working with DSLR Video with Adobe CS5 Production Premium”. Join Richard Harrington, co-author of “From Still to Motion: A photographer’s guide to creating video with your DSLR”. He’ll explore the options for creating and working with DSLR video in CS5 Production Premium which includes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe After Effects. You’ll learn everything from practical shooting techniques and essential lighting to easy editing strategies and online sharing. You’ll also be introduced to the latest Dell Precision workstation and NVIDIA Quadro graphic solutions to help you make the best decision to outfit your editing needs – including taking advantage of the latest performance improving updates in CS5.
May 15, 2010 – Canon is celebrating a manufacturing milestone as combined production of the company’s EOS-series film and digital SLR cameras passed the 40-million mark. Canon began production of the EOS SLR camera in 1987 and in 1997 reached 10 million units. In 2003 they passed the 20 million mark and after the rapid spread of digital SLR cameras, Canon reached the 30 million mark in December 2007. Two years and four months later they reached the 40 million mark. To date the EOS Digital series has reached a production milestone of 20 million units. See the Press Release below for a little more Canon history. 
May 15, 2010 – PRESS SUMMARY – PENTAX Imaging Company announced that the PENTAX K-x digital SLR camera, first launched in October 2009, received a Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) award for Best DSLR Entry Level in Europe 2010. The award attributes the camera’s well-balanced combination of advanced features and exceptional basic specifications in a compact, lightweight and maneuverable digital SLR body.