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SanDisk has introduced the Extreme III 30MB/s Edition line of SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards. Featuring a 50% speed boost from previous 20MB/s cards, the new card makes it possible to record 39 6MB images while shooting at 4.5 fps - complimenting the new range of DSLRs. In addition, they are also capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -13 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit or -25 to 85 degrees Celsius.

The Sony Cyber-shot T500 is a new 10 megapixel digital camera that can also shoot HD movies.

Samsung has added four new models to its range of digital photo frames.

Version 8.1 of Portrait Professional retouching software introduces batch-processing for large volumes of portraits.

Sony CyberShot T500 digital camera : Everyone’s spoiled for choice with the camera that thinks it’s a camcorder. Now it’s easy to capture your favourite moments as sumptuous stills or HD movie clips with the slim, stylish new Sony Cyber-shot T500. Available in a choice of eye-catching piano black, silver and red finishes, the chic Sony T500 is packed with Sony technology to help everyone take better-looking pictures. Alongside sparkling 10.1 effective megapixel still image quality, the Sony CyberShot T500 is the first digital camera that can capture crisp, clear HD movie clips with stereo sound. New HD movie mode allows up to 60 mins (approx) of video to be stored on the supplied 4GB Memory Stick.

Pre Photokina 2008: Sony has launched Cyber-shot DSC-T500 with high definition video recording. This 10MP ultra-compact camera with a 3.5" touch panel LCD and 5x optical zoom can create 720p HD movie clips at 30fps. It also features a dual photo and video capture mode which lets one take still images while recording a video, with no interruption. Other features include Face Detection and optical Image stabilization.

The Artisan 800 and 700 are new premium inkjet all-in-ones from Epson.

The LaCie Network Space is a new networked attached storage (NAS) and media server.

Samsung announces four new digital photo frames, the 8-inch( 800x600 pixels) SPF-85H and the WiFi-enabled SPF-85V, and the 10-inch (1024x600 pixels) SPF-105P and the WiFi-enabled SPF-105V. Each model features Starlight Touch Controls which integrate the On Screen Display buttons into the bezel. Starlight Touch features capacitive touch buttons, which disappear after 10 seconds of inactivity. The new frames will have a street price of $129.99 and $199.99 for the 8-inch models and $199.99 and $289.99 for the 10-inch models...

SanDisk announces the new Extreme III 30MB/s line of SDHC cards, featuring a 50-percent speed boost from the previous 20MB/s cards. The Nikon D90 is the industry's first DSLR camera to support SanDisk Extreme III SDHC cards at increased performance, and this new SDHC card makes it possible to record 39 images at 4.5 fps with a file size of 6.0 MB JPEG L Fine per image. The new SanDisk Extreme III cards will be available in September for $64.99 for the 4GB, $109.99 for the 8GB, and $179.99 for the 16GB card...

The theme of the stand is ‘The Professional’s Choice’ and ILFORD is channelling its energy into creating products that will truly benefit the professional’s portfolio.

Nikon announces the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, a new DX zoom lens with built-in Silent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction. This new high-power zoom lens offers photographers a convenient single-lens solution to a broad range of photographic needs, ranging from wide-angle landscapes and interiors to portraiture and medium-range sports. Featuring a newly designed optical system the new lens provides excellent image reproduction, delivering high-resolution, high-contrast images...

Nikon announces with its new D90 digital SLR camera a novelty in its mid-class DX-format D-SLR range. The Nikon D90 features a movie function which offers truly cinematic results, and innovative high-performance features inherited from the Nikon D300. Furthermore, the new D90 comes with a 12.3 megapixel newly-designed DX-format CMOS image sensor and advanced features such as Live View, Scene Recognition, Picture Control, Active D-Lighting, and an ISO sensitivity range of 200-3200...

Nikon D90 digital SLR : Nikon Europe announces another great step forward in its mid-class DX-format D-SLR range: the Nikon D90. As the world’s first mid-class D-SLR with movie function which offers truly cinematic results, stunning image quality and innovative high-performance features inherited from Nikon’s new-generation DX-format flagship D300, the D90 opens new doors for photography enthusiasts of any level. And with 12.3 megapixels, the newly-designed DX-format CMOS image sensor and Nikon’s proprietary EXPEED image processing concept, the Nikon D90 is a quality-guarantee. Advanced features such as Live View, Scene Recognition, Active D-Lighting, Picture Control and an ISO sensitivity range of 200-3200, allows creativity in almost any setting.

Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm Nikkor lens : Nikon Europe is pleased to announce the introduction of the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR. The new Nikkor lens, with a focal length between 18 and 105 mm, is a high performance and cost efficient lens with a focal length equivalent to 27 to 157.5 mm in 35 mm format. It has been designed to partner with Nikon’s D90. The introduction of this new lens offers even greater freedom in lens selection and is the perfect choice for any photographer. The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR is useful in a broad range of shooting settings. The wide zoom range makes it suitable for buildings and scenery while the telephoto zoom range is ideal for portraits.

The new NIKKOR lens, with a focal length between 18 and 105 mm, is a high performance and cost efficient lens with a focal length equivalent to 27 to 157.5 mm in 35 mm format that has been designed to partner with Nikon’s D90.

As the world’s first D-SLR with movie function, this remarkable camera offers truly cinematic results, stunning image quality and innovative high-performance features inherited from Nikon’s new-generation DX-format flagship D300. The D90 will open new doors for photography enthusiasts of any level.

Nikon has posted a sixteen page brochure on the D90, as well as sample photos and sample video shot with the new camera.

SanDisk today announced Extreme III SDHC 4GB, 8GB and 16GB cards with a speed rating of 30MB/second. The new line has been developed in conjunction with Nikon to deliver particularly fast write speeds in the D90, and potentially class leading card-to-computer transfer rates with the upcoming SanDisk ImageMate Multi-Card USB 2.0 Reader/Writer.

Eye-Fi has announced today that Nikon's D90 digital SLR will detect when one of its Eye-Fi memory/wireless Wi-Fi transmitter SD cards is inserted and make visible an Eye-Fi menu on the rear LCD.