Photo editor/ Retoucher of images – Sydney, Australia

The person I am after is solely interested in editing photos on a computer in a studio environment.  They are not my “assistant” more based on the images and the look of the shots.

Interested persons should contact me by email: zahrina@zahrina.com

Canon today pre-announces the release of a firmware update for the multiple award-winning EOS 5D Mark II. Originally announced in late 2009, the update adds 24 and 25 frames per second (fps) recording to the camera’s EOS MOVIE video function, and will be available as a free download from the middle of March.

Developed following feedback from photographers and cinematographers, Firmware 2.0.3 further enhances the EOS 5D Mark II’s excellent video performance. The addition of new frame rates expands the camera’s video potential, providing filmmakers with the ability to shoot 1080p Full HD footage at 24fps (actual 23.976fps) – the optimum frame rate for cinematic video. 25fps support at both 1920×1080 and 640×480 resolutions will allow users to film at the frame rate required for the PAL broadcast standard, while the new firmware will also change the 30fps option to the NTSC video standard of 29.97fps.

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PDN is conducting a survey of photo assistants: what they earn, what skills are in demand, how they find work, what skills they would like to learn.  We need your input if you have assisted in the past 18 months. And we need your help spreading the word about the survey to other assistants and digital techs that you may know. The survey results will be published on PDNOnline in March.
 
It’s a totally anonymous survey, and takes about 10 minutes to fill out. Here’s the link: 
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NR8LYRR

PDN is conducting a survey of photo assistants: what they earn, what skills are in demand, how they find work, what skills they would like to learn.  We need your input if you have assisted in the past 18 months. And we need your help spreading the word about the survey to other assistants and digital techs that you may know. The survey results will be published on PDNOnline in March.
 
It’s a totally anonymous survey, and takes about 10 minutes to fill out. Here’s the link: 
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NR8LYRR

 Canon USA announces the imagePROGRAF iPF6300, iPF6350 and iPF8300 wide format photo printers.

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The new Capture One 5.1. now supports tethered shooting for Leaf Aptus/Aptus-II backs.

Download it here  http://xchange.phaseone.com/Content/Downloads/CO5.aspx

Phase One sent out thir latest BETA release of Capture One Pro V.5.x.x to BETA testers this morning.

More so than any other time in the last 6 years that I've been using Capture One Pro, Phase One appears to be putting more effort in to the development of Capture One Pro then ever before.

The most obvious reason being their assimilation of Leaf digital nearly a year ago.  With the pace of development I would not be surprised to see a version of Capture One Pro V.5.x.x that is able to handle all aspects of the Leaf Aptus backs by spring time or late summer at the latest.

Also expect to see greater connectivity for all cameras systems,including those not officialy realesed yet. Greater parity for Mac and PC users.

The new Hasselblad H4D is being released around the world today, except NYC. because the events were reschedualed for Feb 11 2010 due to teh 20 inches of snow that was expected. But has not shown yet.

Click this link to find the event location near you:  http://www.hasselbladusa.com/promotions/events.aspx

pdf here: uk_h4d-40_datasheet_v2.pdf (1.87 mb)

What Hasselblad says: With the release of the new H4D-40, the most recent addition to the Hasselblad H System, Hasselblad marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of medium format DSLR cameras. The H4D-40 features True Focus with APL (Absolute Position Lock), refining the auto-focus system for accurate composing at close range with shallow depth-of-field.
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The new Magic Lantern firmware improves audio recording by adding onscreen level meters, disabling automatic gain control, and adding manual gain control—combined improvements that make for the excellent audio you hear in this clip. The new Magic Lanternfirmware enables zebra stripes (they mark the portions of your image that are overexposed) and the various crop marks for 16:9, 2.35:1 and 4:3—the most common aspect ratios that you'll want to shoot.

also see: http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Magic_Lantern_Firmware_Wiki

Elmsford NY – January 26, 2010 – In a bold move certifying the performance and reliability of the new MiniTT1 and FlexTT5, PocketWizard® is offering an unprecedented 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee. Photographers can purchase the system, try it out for 30-days and if not completely satisfied, simply return it to their dealer for a full refund — no questions asked.

“We’re excited to offer professional photographers the unique opportunity to try the groundbreaking Mini and Flex system absolutely risk-free” noted Jan Lederman, President of MAC Group, PocketWizard’s U.S. distributor. “Our new 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee offer sends the message loud and clear that we’re committed to our customers, and serious about professional grade performance.”

To ensure the same level of unsurpassed performance to all existing Mini and Flex owners, PocketWizard is offering a free system check with 24-hour in-house turnaround. Included is a free Version 5.0 upgrade to bring them up to the latest standards.

“Version 5.0 is a very recent development that adds additional features for both new purchasers and current owners”, says Tim Neiley, President of PocketWizard. “A big advantage of the PocketWizard system is the ability for photographers to upgrade all of their Mini and Flex units to the latest operating system by simply downloading the latest firmware from the PocketWizard site.”
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This weekends Digital Tech Workshop featuring Capture 1 Pro V.5.0.2 was a great success.