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THK introduces SLIK Compact / Table Top tripods

THK Photo Products introduces the SLIK COMPACT II Tripod and the SLIK MINI II Table-Top Tripod. These second versions of the COMPACT and the MINI have improved ease of use by adding Speed-Release leg locks which are faster and easier to operate than the traditional twist-lock legs. Also there is a bubble-level at the top of the center column to help level the camera for the perfect shot. The COMPACT II is less than 14.2" when collapsed and 39" when extended. The MINI II is just 8" when collapse...

Motorola milestone hits UK, HTC HD2 cam update lands, Tesco gets iPhone on 12/14

The Motorola MILESTONE running Android 2.0 is now on sale in the UK. The device is on Expansys for the equivalent of $732. Yeah, it’s expensive. An update has landed for the HTC HD2 that fixes the camera distortion issue. The update is a new firmware that promises “digital picture enhancement” to remove that pinkish distortion some users see at the center of photos. We have already heard that the iPhone is heading to Tesco stores, which are sort of like the Walmart Super Cent...

Panasonic announces Tripod Adaptor for DMC-GF1

Panasonic announces the new DMW-TA1 tripod adaptor that allows using the DMC-GF1 digital SLR camera with large-diameter lenses on tripods comfortably. When using lenses with a large diameter, such as the LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS045200) or the LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S. (H-VS014140), the lens may interfere with the pedestal of the tripod depending on the shape and length from the center hole to the front edge (over approx. 2 cm)....

Sony A230 / A330 / A380 firmware update v 1.10

Sony releases firmware update version 1.10 for the A230, A330, and A380 digital SLR cameras. The improvements over previous firmware versions are: When the [Metering mode] is set to the [Center weighted] or [Spot] metering modes, the exposure will be locked when the focus is confirmed. (When shooting in AF mode).