Pro Photo HOME http://www.prophotohome.com/forum Pro Photo Home: a community for professional photographers en Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:49:24 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/images/iSkin_Black/misc/rss.jpg Pro Photo HOME http://www.prophotohome.com/forum Photoshop Action for Canadian Passports http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photoshop-other-image-applications/77745-photoshop-action-canadian-passports.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:09:21 GMT I wanted to share with any Canadian who can use it, an action that I created to help with my workflow of processing Passport Images.

The action takes an image placed in a template I designed, crops it, puts a slight gray stroke around it, duplicates it, and resizes the canvas to 4"x6".

Three Comments:
1. make sure the photo goes between the "36mm layer" and the "photo goes here" layer.
2. The image must be manually resized to ensure the crown to chin of the subject fits within the parameters as set forth by Passport Canada (31-36mm), BEFORE you press PLAY on the action.
3. The slight gray stroke is for trimming purposes only.

I tried uploading the action here in PPH, but it didn't work. So if you're interested in using it, send me an email and I'll get the action to you that way.

I have included here screenshots of the template before using the action and after, the layer structure of the passport template and the passport template itself.

Perhaps it can help you.
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]]> Photoshop and other Image Applications Curtis Cunningham http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photoshop-other-image-applications/77745-photoshop-action-canadian-passports.html <![CDATA["Fake Brides" - spotting them, actions to take]]> http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/wedding-portrait/77744-fake-brides-spotting-them-actions-take.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:43:51 GMT I've had two suspicious "brides" come into my place of business recently. Each took up about a good hour of our time, neither was sincere or open about who they were. One wouldn't even volunteer her last name in person or by email.

I'll describe the first one. Attractive, photogenic-looking, orderly and confident just sitting there; she was from out of town, and getting married out of town. I could hear the shutter going off each time she turned a page in my albums.

Had no idea who she was before, during, or after the consultation. My wife and I were trying not to give each other that "should we ask for HER badge number maybe?" look. As I escorted her to the door I simply asked "Where do you work?" She replied: "At the Wal-Mart photo department." Maybe that should have been my first question huh?

I'm thinking of charging consultation fees and tighter pre-qualification, but it gets to the point where you have to decide how many crocodiles you want to put in the moat around your business (and those things smell to high heaven anyway!). My wife as usual says it's a cost of doing business and you don't want to put up barriers.

Any suggestions? Responses? Recommendations for therapy or breath mints for crocodiles? One must be tidy. ]]> Wedding and Portrait Ed Gerson http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/wedding-portrait/77744-fake-brides-spotting-them-actions-take.html Photo News Today Feed- Zillion housing for EOS 450 D http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77743-photo-news-today-feed-zillion-housing-eos-450-d.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:20:32 GMT Zillion housing for EOS 450 D

“Zillion just released a housing for Canon´s EOS 450D. The housing named ZAP-KissX2 (Japanese name for the 450D is Kiss X2) is available in different colors like all Zillion housings.” —  DigiDeep Source and Read More: digideep.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77743-photo-news-today-feed-zillion-housing-eos-450-d.html Photo News Today Feed- Looking at Light http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77742-photo-news-today-feed-looking-light.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:20:32 GMT Looking at Light

“It’s no secret that photography is all about capturing the light. Film and the more popular digital sensors actually are defined as photo-receptors. This means that they are light sensitive. As they are exposed to light, the color of that light, its intensity, its hue, and myriad of tones are captured and [...]

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77742-photo-news-today-feed-looking-light.html Photo News Today Feed- DxO Optics Software Review http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77741-photo-news-today-feed-dxo-optics-software-review.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:50:26 GMT DxO Optics Software Review

“Once upon a time, the photographer’s work was done when the shutter curtain fell. Now it’s just beginning. “ —  16-9.netSource and Read More: 16-9.net

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77741-photo-news-today-feed-dxo-optics-software-review.html Photo News Today Feed- Video - Lightroom, Photoshop, and Color Spaces http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77740-photo-news-today-feed-video-lightroom-photoshop-color-spaces.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:50:26 GMT Video - Lightroom, Photoshop, and Color Spaces

“Hi folks! Getting ready for a long 4th of July weekend here and I thought I’d leave you with a video for the long weekend. There’s always lots of questions around color spaces and color profiles in Lightroom and how they relate to what we do in Photoshop.” —  Matt KloskowskiSource and Read More: lightroomkillertips.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77740-photo-news-today-feed-video-lightroom-photoshop-color-spaces.html Photo News Today Feed- Filters 101 http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77739-photo-news-today-feed-filters-101-a.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:50:26 GMT Filters 101

“Filters are basically tools to modify the quality of light hitting your sensor. They used to play a more integral role in photography before digital cameras came along. Nowadays, a lot of people discount the importance of photographic filters thinking that they can replicate any effect they want during post-processing. This is not entirely true. [...]

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77739-photo-news-today-feed-filters-101-a.html Photo News Today Feed- Quick Tips for Shooting Fireworks http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77737-photo-news-today-feed-quick-tips-shooting-fireworks.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:50:26 GMT Quick Tips for Shooting Fireworks

“It’s that time again, where we all get to enjoy lots of little explosions in the sky and celebrate our nation’s independence, all while drinking lots of beer, eating deliciously un-healthy food and enjoying time with out friends and family…” —  Ryan and ChrisSource and Read More: cameraporn.net

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77737-photo-news-today-feed-quick-tips-shooting-fireworks.html Photo News Today Feed- Magnum?s Buzzkill - OnRequest Deal Dead? http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77735-photo-news-today-feed-magnum-s-buzzkill-onrequest-deal-dead.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:10:26 GMT Magnum?s Buzzkill - OnRequest Deal Dead?

“Back in January, we were critical of Magnum’s deal with OnRequest, and just how bad an idea it was (Message to Magnum - Pass The Dutchie, You’ve Had Too Much, 1/18/08), where Magnum’s efforts to expand into commercial/corporate work was to be handled by OnRequest. “ —  Photo Business News & ForumSource and Read More: photobusinessforum.blogspot.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77735-photo-news-today-feed-magnum-s-buzzkill-onrequest-deal-dead.html Photo News Today Feed- 70 Is The New 80 - Digital Railroad?s Mis-Step http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77733-photo-news-today-feed-70-new-80-digital-railroad-s-mis-step.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:10:26 GMT 70 Is The New 80 - Digital Railroad?s Mis-Step

“I recall with great fanfare the buttons and messaging - “80 is the new 20″ that was heralded from the booth of Digital Railroad during last year’s PhotoPlus Expo (PhotoPlus Expo Day 2 - Highlights, 10/20/07). What exactly does that mean, I wondered. “ —  Photo Business News & ForumSource and Read More: photobusinessforum.blogspot.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77733-photo-news-today-feed-70-new-80-digital-railroad-s-mis-step.html Photo News Today Feed- Getty Images Sale Complete http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77732-photo-news-today-feed-getty-images-sale-complete.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:10:26 GMT Getty Images Sale Complete

“The world’s largest photo agency announced Wednesday that it has completed its deal to go private and will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange at the end of the day. [ed. July 2, 2008]“ —  Daryl LangSource and Read More: pdnonline.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77732-photo-news-today-feed-getty-images-sale-complete.html Photo News Today Feed- Review:: Sony DSLR-A350 http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77731-photo-news-today-feed-review-sony-dslr-a350.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:10:26 GMT Review:: Sony DSLR-A350

“This has been a big year for the Sony Alpha concept. Sony’s first ventures into DSLR territories were more Konica/Minolta than Sony in many respects and with just the one camera in the line-up, it looked unlikely for the company to achieve its plan to be a major player in the DSLR arena. That’s all [...]

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77731-photo-news-today-feed-review-sony-dslr-a350.html Photo News Today Feed- Nikon D60 Video Review http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77729-photo-news-today-feed-nikon-d60-video-review.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:40:19 GMT Nikon D60 Video Review

“David Gussman, Lead Analyst for Digital Cameras, takes a look at Nikon’s follow-up to the highly successful D40.” —  PC MagazineSource and Read More: pcmag.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77729-photo-news-today-feed-nikon-d60-video-review.html Photo News Today Feed- 8 Photography Myths Debunked http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77728-photo-news-today-feed-8-photography-myths-debunked.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:00:15 GMT 8 Photography Myths Debunked

“We’ve all either been, or are going to be, at that point where we will want to make a decision based on a myth that we’ve heard or created in our mind. Here’s an attempt at debunking a few of those. Also, I tend to get a little ranty, so feel free to argue in [...]

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77728-photo-news-today-feed-8-photography-myths-debunked.html Photo News Today Feed- William Neil - Landscapes of the Spirit http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77727-photo-news-today-feed-william-neil-landscapes-spirit.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:00:15 GMT William Neil - Landscapes of the Spirit

“Landscapes of the Spirit is one of my favorite landscape books. It’s out of print. But now it’s available in a digital edition. You can download a PDF version of the book for $15.” —  John Paul CaponigroSource and Read More: johnpaulcaponigro.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77727-photo-news-today-feed-william-neil-landscapes-spirit.html Photo News Today Feed- Nikon Debuts FX-Format D700 DSLR http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77726-photo-news-today-feed-nikon-debuts-fx-format-d700-dslr.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:00:15 GMT Nikon Debuts FX-Format D700 DSLR

“Nikon’s new FX-format D700 digital SLR, geared toward serious photographers, includes advanced features like a 12.1 MP CMOS sensor, ISO up to 6,400, continuous shooting up to 5 frames-per-second (fps), scene recognition, and a weather-resistant body.” —  Christine PersaudSource and Read More: marketnews.ca

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77726-photo-news-today-feed-nikon-debuts-fx-format-d700-dslr.html Photo News Today Feed- Pixel Density: when Moore is less http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77725-photo-news-today-feed-pixel-density-when-moore-less.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:00:15 GMT Pixel Density: when Moore is less

“We’ve added some new information to our product database to make it easier to understand the characteristics of camera sensors. The idea of megapixels is generally well understood but, mainly because of the way they’ve historically been presented, sensor sizes aren’t.” —  dpreviewSource and Read More: dpreview.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77725-photo-news-today-feed-pixel-density-when-moore-less.html Photo News Today Feed- Nikon D700 Preview http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77724-photo-news-today-feed-nikon-d700-preview.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:30:12 GMT Nikon D700 Preview

“The latest Nikon DSLR camera, the Nikon D700 has now been shortly reviewed by the Nikonians. The Nikon D700 digital SLR is a full frame (FX Sensor) camera and is expected to be sold in July.” —  NikoniansSource and Read More: blog.nikonians.org

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77724-photo-news-today-feed-nikon-d700-preview.html Photo News Today Feed- Fujifilm introduces three new cases for the Z-Series cameras http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77723-photo-news-today-feed-fujifilm-introduces-three-new-cases-z-series-cameras.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:00:06 GMT Fujifilm introduces three new cases for the Z-Series cameras

“Fujifilm introduces three new camera cases that are specially designed for the Z-Series digital cameras. The TRE is made of black nylon and comes with color-coordinated snap-on wrist straps, in black, pink, or blue.” —  DCVIEWSSource and Read More: dcviews.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77723-photo-news-today-feed-fujifilm-introduces-three-new-cases-z-series-cameras.html Photo News Today Feed- Firmware update version 1.22 for Ricoh R8 digital camera http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77722-photo-news-today-feed-firmware-update-version-1-22-ricoh-r8-digital-camera.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:00:06 GMT Firmware update version 1.22 for Ricoh R8 digital camera

“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.” —  DCVIEWSSource and Read More: dcviews.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77722-photo-news-today-feed-firmware-update-version-1-22-ricoh-r8-digital-camera.html Photo News Today Feed- EBT 2008 ? 4RD European Photo Contest http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77721-photo-news-today-feed-ebt-2008-4rd-european-photo-contest.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:00:06 GMT EBT 2008 ? 4RD European Photo Contest

“E.B.T. (Ente Bilaterale Turismo, public Tourism Board) for Venice area has organised a photo contest for residents of the European Union.” —  photocompeteSource and Read More: photocompete.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77721-photo-news-today-feed-ebt-2008-4rd-european-photo-contest.html Photo News Today Feed- JPG Magazine (Toss It?) http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77719-photo-news-today-feed-jpg-magazine-toss.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:00:06 GMT JPG Magazine (Toss It?)

“I guess one of the behaviors of the new genre of subscriber/reader driven content and publishing in the magazine industry is the inevitability of covering the same topic more than once. ;-)” —  Ryan GallagherSource and Read More: cameratoss.blogspot.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77719-photo-news-today-feed-jpg-magazine-toss.html Photo News Today Feed- Nikon D3, D300 see firmware fixes http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77718-photo-news-today-feed-nikon-nikon-d3-camera-nikon-d300-camera-see-firmware-fixes.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:21:03 GMT Nikon D3, D300 see firmware fixes

“Good news for those not quite ready to take the plunge to purchase the new Nikon D700, but tiring of some of the problems they may have been experiencing with their D3 or D300; Nikon has made some more adjustments.” —  Jodie AndrefskiSource and Read More: gadgetell.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77718-photo-news-today-feed-nikon-nikon-d3-camera-nikon-d300-camera-see-firmware-fixes.html Photo News Today Feed- Tamrac?s Adventure Bag brings tech to what used to be a simple http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77717-photo-news-today-feed-tamrac-s-adventure-bag-brings-tech-what-used-simple.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:21:03 GMT Tamrac?s Adventure Bag brings tech to what used to be a simple case

“So you wanna shoot in the wild? Long gone are the days of the plain black flip-top camera bag. Now-a-days, photographers have a choice of resting spots for their Precious.” —  Jodie AndrefskiSource and Read More: gadgetell.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77717-photo-news-today-feed-tamrac-s-adventure-bag-brings-tech-what-used-simple.html Photo News Today Feed- Shoot fireworks like a pro! (repost) http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77716-photo-news-today-feed-shoot-fireworks-like-pro-repost.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:21:03 GMT Shoot fireworks like a pro! (repost)

“Independence Day is coming up, and that means fireworks shows! Now admit it - we’ve all been guilty (at one point or another) of whipping out a little pocket camera and snapping away at the fireworks, handheld, in P mode, probably with the dinky little on-camera flash going too. Yeah, I’ve done it too…” —  Ed [...]

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77716-photo-news-today-feed-shoot-fireworks-like-pro-repost.html Photo News Today Feed- ZORIAH: A Great Photojournalist http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77715-photo-news-today-feed-zoriah-great-photojournalist.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:21:03 GMT ZORIAH: A Great Photojournalist

“I have a deep admiration for great photojournalists. The ones who do well have a special gift for capturing real events as they happen to real people. Being able to convey these things to people across the globe through photos and written stories is truly a gift. I’m no photojournalist myself, but I hold those [...]

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77715-photo-news-today-feed-zoriah-great-photojournalist.html Photo News Today Feed- When Will Newspapers Hit Bottom? http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77714-photo-news-today-feed-when-will-newspapers-hit-bottom.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:50:13 GMT When Will Newspapers Hit Bottom?

“I remember when I had my first layoff scare five years ago. It was the most stressful, nerve-wracking thing I’d ever experienced. I had not been at the newspaper for a year at that point, and to see so many veteran reporters and editors let go was intimidating. I spent the next few months watching [...]

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77714-photo-news-today-feed-when-will-newspapers-hit-bottom.html Photo News Today Feed- OLYMPUS TO LAUNCH FASTER DIGITAL CAMERA FOR MICROSCOPES http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77713-photo-news-today-feed-olympus-launch-faster-digital-camera-microscopes.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:50:13 GMT OLYMPUS TO LAUNCH FASTER DIGITAL CAMERA FOR MICROSCOPES

“TOKYO, Jul 03, 2008 (AsiaPulse via COMTEX) — OCPNY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating — Olympus Corp. (TSE:7733) said Wednesday that it will release this coming Monday a new digital camera that connects to microscopes used at medical sites and for inspections at factories. “ —  Trading MarketsSource and Read More: tradingmarkets.com

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77713-photo-news-today-feed-olympus-launch-faster-digital-camera-microscopes.html DCVIEWS News Feed- Fujifilm unveils new cases for the Z-series cameras http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77712-dcviews-news-feed-fujifilm-unveils-new-cases-z-series-cameras.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:40:14 GMT *Fujifilm unveils new cases for the Z-series cameras* Fujifilm introduces three new camera cases that are specially designed for the Z-Series digital cameras. The TRE is made of black nylon and comes with color-coordinated snap-on wrist straps, in black, pink, or blue. The BULLET is a black nylon shell that has a silver reflective trim and an accent loop that completes the look. The black nylon CUBO case has Z branding on the front, and a black plastic carabineer on the back to clip onto a belt loop or purse. The cases will retail for $14.99 each and will be available in August... Read More... (http://www.dcviews.com/press/Fujifilm-camera-cases.htm) Fujifilm unveils new cases for the Z-series cameras

Fujifilm introduces three new camera cases that are specially designed for the Z-Series digital cameras. The TRE is made of black nylon and comes with color-coordinated snap-on wrist straps, in black, pink, or blue. The BULLET is a black nylon shell that has a silver reflective trim and an accent loop that completes the look. The black nylon CUBO case has Z branding on the front, and a black plastic carabineer on the back to clip onto a belt loop or purse. The cases will retail for $14.99 each and will be available in August...

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77712-dcviews-news-feed-fujifilm-unveils-new-cases-z-series-cameras.html DCVIEWS News Feed- Firmware ver. 1.22 for Ricoh R8 digital camera http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77711-dcviews-news-feed-firmware-ver-1-22-ricoh-r8-digital-camera.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:01:01 GMT Firmware ver. 1.22 for Ricoh R8 digital camera

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...

Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77711-dcviews-news-feed-firmware-ver-1-22-ricoh-r8-digital-camera.html Photography Sales http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/business-marketing-sales/77710-photography-sales.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:24:49 GMT It is baffling to me how one that wishes to have a succesful photography business not enjoy sales. Yet, I run into this time and time again talking with photographers as well as other business owners. How then would one expect to be successful? It takes more than creating pretty pictures. You have to sell those pictures. And, you have to sell yourself to the client. Yet, many people are so afraid to do this. Why? It is baffling to me how one that wishes to have a succesful photography business not enjoy sales. Yet, I run into this time and time again talking with photographers as well as other business owners. How then would one expect to be successful? It takes more than creating pretty pictures. You have to sell those pictures. And, you have to sell yourself to the client. Yet, many people are so afraid to do this. Why? ]]> Business, Marketing and Sales http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/business-marketing-sales/77710-photography-sales.html Luminous Landscape News Feed- 3 July, 2008 - Nikon Coolpix P6000 Due Next Month? http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77709-luminous-landscape-news-feed-3-july-2008-nikon-coolpix-p6000-due-next-month.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:50:32 GMT 3 July, 2008 - Nikon Coolpix P6000 Due Next Month?



I don't usually traffic in unsubstantiated product rumours, but since this appears real enough, and I'm not under NDA on this product, I'll take it at face value.

I've heard from a number of people in Europe over the past couple of days that Nikon will ship the Coolpix P6000 next month. This camera is a direct competitor to Canon's G9 in the high-end digicam niche.

Specs include a 13.5 MP sensor, 28-112mm 4X zoom, VR optical image stabilization, Raw Mode, ISO to 6400, and an optical viewfinder.

Looks like Nikon has decided to challenge Canon in even the most specialized market niches. It appears as if Nikon's European subsidiaries have taken lessons in product leaking from Canon.

I'll review the P6000 when it becomes real.



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Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77709-luminous-landscape-news-feed-3-july-2008-nikon-coolpix-p6000-due-next-month.html Want to buy Nikon 200-400 F 4 http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/trading-post/77708-want-buy-nikon-200-400-f-4-a.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:37:25 GMT Hi folks, I am interested in a 200-400 F4 Nikon lens. Would like one in good to excellent condition. Would prefer to purchase one from a Canadian photographer as Nikon will honor any left over warranty and they will service the lens only if it is a Canadian lens. I am based near Edmonton Alberta. You can email me at copemanphoto@shaw.ca Cheers, Mike. Hi folks,
I am interested in a 200-400 F4 Nikon lens. Would like one in good to excellent condition. Would prefer to purchase one from a Canadian photographer as Nikon will honor any left over warranty and they will service the lens only if it is a Canadian lens. I am based near Edmonton Alberta. You can email me at copemanphoto@shaw.ca
Cheers, Mike. ]]> The Trading Post copemanphoto http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/trading-post/77708-want-buy-nikon-200-400-f-4-a.html Photoshop News Feeds- George Jardine Says Farewell to Adobe http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77707-photoshop-news-feeds-george-jardine-says-farewell-adobe.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:30:03 GMT George Jardine Says Farewell to Adobe


George Jardine, Adobe*evangelist*for Lightroom and digital photography is leaving Adobe effective the beginning of this month, July, 2008. George has posted his farewell *on his blog and can be read here.
This is the second time George has done time at Adobe. He had worked with Russell Brown during the 1990’s acting as*evangelist for Photoshop. He left and turned to working in video and other mediums. He came back to Adobe for the purpose of working on Shadowland (AKA Lightroom) with Mark Hamburg. You can read the PSN story on Shadowland’s development here.*
George will be missed but not forgotten and I suspect he’ll be around the industry working on different projects after he takes his summer vacation. I know that after our recent bike trip together he went out and bought a new K1200 GT BMW motorcycle that he’ll be touring around on. We may hook up for another trip later in the summer.
I personally would like to say a hearty thanks and congratulations to George on the work he has done and what he has brought to Adobe. Thanks George…see ya around!


Read More... ]]> Photo News News Feeds http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77707-photoshop-news-feeds-george-jardine-says-farewell-adobe.html Photoshop News Feeds- John Nack Guest-Blogs on Photoshop Insider http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/photo-news/77706-photoshop-news-feeds-john-nack-guest-blogs-photoshop-insider.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:10:35 GMT John Nack Guest-Blogs on Photoshop Insider


John Nack, the Senior Photoshop Product Manager at Adobe has been invited by Scott Kelby to post on Scott’s Photoshop-Insider blog.
John’s post talks about the relative difficulties of determining what features and functionality to add to new versions of Photoshop. It’s a little something I know a bit about having coined the phrase; careful what you wish for, the Photoshop engineers may (or may not) give you what you said you wanted.
Check out John’s post here.


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