Chuck Westfall on EOS Digital Solutions Software

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Chuck Westfall, Director/Media & Customer Relationship, Camera Marketing Group - Canon U.S.A., Inc. joins host Scott Sheppard for this week’s tip on using the Digital Solutions Software bundled with the EOS System. Chuck explains the features of Digital Photo Professional v3.2 which is an image organizing, editing, and processing application that allows you to view, process, rename, correct for lens abberations and even backup your images onto another disk. Most photographers are so excited to begin shooting with their new camera that the bundle CD is often overlooked.

Since the applications are developed by Canon to take full advantage of the hardware, Chuck indicates that you will see a difference when using the bundled programs rather than a third-party interface as the RAW conversion algorithms were optimized for the Canon EOS. The full suite includes; EOS Utility, Digital Photo Professional v 3.2 (updates are free), Picture Style Editor, Zoom Browser/Image Browser, and PhotoStitch.

To see hands-on tutorials on how to use the software visit: http://tinyurl.com/canondpp which links to the Canon Digital Learning Center at: http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/

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Steve Heiner, Senior Technical ManagerSLR Marketing Department, Nikon joins host Scott Sheppard for an exclusive "first look" and discussion of the features available in the newly announced Nikon D700 FX-Format D-SLR camera and the SB-900 AF Speedlight. Building upon the improvements already seen in their D3 cameras, the D700 delivers them in a smaller lighter footprint and even has a built-in flash and allows you to control remote flashes right from the camera body.

Steve explains the differences between the D700 and the D3 D-SLR and the benefits of the built-in technologies available in both camera bodies in addition to some tips on how the new camera integrates and works with existing Nikon accessories

The Nikon D700 will begin shipping the end of July at a suggested retail price of $2,999.95, or as a bundle kit that includes a AF-S VR Zoom- NIKKOR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens for $3,599.

Steve also discusses the SB-900 i-TTL Speedlight, which is a critical component of Nikon’s creative lighting system which will be available in stores around August 1 for $499 retail.

For more information on all Nikon products and software visit: http://www.nikon.com

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