Monday, September 29, 2008

Microsoft Pro Photo Tools 2


Microsoft Pro Photo Tools 2 provides a set of tools for photographers to perform various tasks with their images—including RAW captures. The current version enables you to quickly geotag your photos, view and edit metadata, and more, leveraging the power of Windows and Microsoft Live Local.

New in Microsoft Pro Photo Tools 2

  • Support for reading and writing metadata to/from XMP side cars so that metadata will interoperate with Adobe products. This is in addition to reading and writing from the file.
  • Users can convert from RAW to JPEG, TIFF, and HD Photo using "As Shot" settings. This includes the ability to resize the image.
  • Users can view actual RAW image in addition to thumbnails
  • Support for 64-bit Windows
  • Support for international locales
  • Improved UI for geotagging


Sunday, September 28, 2008

Sony DSLR Alpha A900

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Announcing the NEW Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera - Pre-Order Today!


The new Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) is NOW AVAILABLE for pre-order from Ritz Interactive!

Canon's update to the wildly popular full frame EOS 5D is here, and it's better than ever. The EOS 5D Mark II has a stunning 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a vast ISO Range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600), plus EOS technologies like Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral Illumination Correction. It supports Live View shooting, Live View HD videos, and more. It can shoot up to 3.9 fps, has 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage viewfinder, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) and a rugged build. Full-frame shooters rejoice!

Please note: Amazon has this for $599.95; however, the 55-200mm lens in their package is NOT VR.

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The New Canon Powershot G10 Digital Cameras are NOW AVAILABLE for Pre-Order!!


The new CANON POWERSHOT G10 DIGITAL CAMERA is NOW AVAILABLE for pre-order from Ritz Interactive!

The third-generation PowerShot G10 is a stunning successor, loaded with uncompromising specs like 14.7 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and Canon's new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for notably improved face and motion detection. This is a camera that supports and nurtures creativity, with a full range of shooting and recording modes and compatibility with exciting accessories including Speedlite flashes.

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Friday, September 19, 2008

Nikon D90 test


Testing the nikon d90 video recording

Friday, September 12, 2008

Flag this message Just Launched: ACDSee Pro 2.5


New ACDSee Pro 2.5 Photo Manager - The most powerful platform for viewing, processing, editing, organizing and publishing your photos.



ACDSee has launched Pro Photo Manager 2.5 - the most powerful platform for viewing, processing, editing, organizing and publishing your photos. New customers can get ACDSee Pro Photo Manager 2.5 at $129.99 and existing customers with ACDSee Pro Photo Manager 2.0 can get a free upgrade to 2.5.

ACDSee Pro 2.5 NEW Features in ACDSee Pro Photo Manager 2.5

* Catalog and create backups up front as your images are imported.
* Protect and share your custom metadata via XMP fields.
* Save complex searches for ongoing use.
* Add custom borders, drop shadows and edge effects to photos.
* View more images with UNICODE support.
* Restore your original images at any time, for worry-free editing.
* Present captivating slideshows, enhanced with pan & zoom, black & white, and sepia effects, plus support for music files.

ACDSee Pro Photo Manager Features You Can Rely On:

Organize up front
ACDSee Pro 2.5 makes it easy to multi-task. With the new Import feature, you can organize your photos as you acquire them from your camera or other storage device. Save time by setting categories, ratings, EXIF, IPTC and more as you import new images. Simultaneously rename, auto-rotate, delete, set the destination and create backup copies.

Embed all your metadata
Improve portability and protect the data in your custom metadata fields, including categories and keywords by embedding them in your images' XMP fields. You can even embed data in file formats that don't include IPTC or EXIF fields, such as PNG, PDF and GIF. That means you can easily share your custom metadata with other ACDSee users, and protect critical information.

Save your searches
Build complex searches based on folder name, file name, location and metadata, then access them again and again, with the new Saved Searches feature.

Restore your originals
Get creative with ACDSee Pro 2.5's pixel-level editing tools that allow you to control every aspect of your images. ACDSee Pro 2.5 now saves a copy of your original image. Restore your originals at any time, even after several editing sessions.

Plus there's more:

* View more images with support for UNICODE
* Polish up your photos with a custom border, drop shadow, matte or edge effect
* Create captivating slide shows, now with support for music, pan & zoom, black & white, and sepia effects

Engineered to the demands of professional photographers, ACDSee Pro 2.5's depth and breadth of features will accelerate your workflow - from import to final output - with precision and control.


New ACDSee Pro 2.5 Photo Manager - The most powerful platform for viewing, processing, editing, organizing and publishing your photos.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

The New Nikon D90 Digital Camera - NOW IN STOCK at Ritz Interactive!

The new Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera w/ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens is NOW IN STOCK from Ritz Interactive.


The D90's creative potential explodes with the capability to record smooth 24fps, motion JPEG sound movie clips. Leveraging the D90's 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, legendary NIKKOR optical quality and the one-button Live View function, the D-Movie Mode gives still photographers a new and exciting way to express themselves in 720p HD!

NOW IN STOCK!! No Sales Tax & Free Shipping.



Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera w/ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens - $1299.99

Monday, September 8, 2008

The Lagom LCD monitor test pages

Lagom LCD monitor test pages. With the test images on these pages, you can easily adjust the settings of your monitor to get the best possible picture quality. Additionally, there are a number of test images that can help you to judge the image quality of a monitor. You can check the images on this webpage or put them on a usb stick. .

Friday, September 5, 2008

Canon EOS 50D Digital Cameras are NOW AVAILABLE for Pre-Order!!


The Canon EOS 50D Body-Only is NOW AVAILABLE for pre-order from Ritz Interactive!

Canon's new EOS 50D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned pro with a perfect combination of high-speed and quality. It features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for fine detail and superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities up to 12800 for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations.


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Canon EOS 50D Body-Only - $1399.99

The Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) - AVAILABLE TODAY from Ritz Interactive!!


The new Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) is NOW AVAILABLE for pre-order from Ritz Interactive!

Stunning results come to life on a 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor, providing accurate image review, Live View composition and brilliant playback of the D90's cinematic-quality 24-fps HD D-Movie mode.

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Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) - $999.99