Digital Photography Workflow Solution Now Available for Windows® and Macintosh Platforms
SAN JOSE, Calif. — July 19, 2006 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the public beta of Adobe® Lightroom™ software for the Windows platform, a digital imaging workflow solution for professional photographers. Now available for both the Windows and Macintosh platforms, Adobe Lightroom beta is the efficient new way for professional photographers to import, select, develop and showcase large volumes of digital images. Windows-based photographers now have the opportunity to assist with the development of Lightroom by testing this new beta download and submitting feedback to the Adobe Labs forums at http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom .
Panasonic Introduces Three New FX Series LUMIX Digital Still Cameras Featuring World’s First Intelligent ISO Control
Latest Additions To The Popular Sleek & Slim Line Offer Large LCD Screens and Revolutionary Intelligent Image Stabilization With MEGA O.I.S.
SECAUCUS, N.J. (July 19, 2006) – Panasonic today introduced the new LUMIX 7.2-megapixel DMC-FX50 and DMC-FX07 digital still cameras, and also the 6-megapixel DMC-FX3, the world’s first* to feature Intelligent ISO Control (IIC) to correct image blurriness caused by movement of the subject matter. The FX50 will have an MSRP of $399.95, the FX07 will have an MSRP of $349.95 and the FX3 will have an MSRP of $279.95.
All three models offer Panasonic’s exclusive MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) technology which reduces blurry photos caused by unsteady hands. The FX50 and FX07 give consumers superior lens quality in a compact camera with a 28mm wide angle f/2.8 LEICA DC lens with 3.6x optical zoom (equivalent to 28mm to 102mm on a 35mm film camera) which will allow users to enjoy the benefit of a wide angle lens when shooting indoor group portraits, expansive landscapes, or architectural scenes. The FX3 features an equivalent 35 mm lens with 3x optical zoom.
The Queen Victoria Building, often referred to as the QVB, was designed by George McRae. The building was completed in 1898.
The QVB occupies an entire city block between George, Market, York and Druitt Streets. The centre dome is the dominant feature, consisting of an inner glass and an exterior copper dome. Glorious stained glass windows are plentiful throughout the building. There are marvelous hanging clocks.
In 1984 QVB was completely refurbished as a shopping centre, probably the prettiest one in the world at the very least it certainly is the most stylish.
The weather is Sydney is less than suitable for photography thus today I’ll use a bit of recycling. This is one of my favourite photographs depicting a young and gorgeous girl submerged in her music, but at the same time isolated from the surrounding world. In fact, when I read MX it is often recommended by rail commuters to get an iPod to isolate yourself from other people who may try to talk to you or who talk aloud on her mobiles. It seems the more people there are around us the more privacy in public spaces is required. However, at one point I guess this will lead to yet another wave of social isolation. These days kids are glued to TV or their console games, they have their iPods implanted permanently to their ears. All in the name of personal entertainment. I hope they will find ways to make real friends somewhere along the line. Their hands are on automatic, texting someone every minute on their mobiles may be the only sign they do have social life.
