Flickr deepen photo-licensing relationship with Getty

Yahoo's Flickr site has deepened its relationship with photo-licensing power Getty Images so photographers can nominate their own photos for inclusion in Getty's Flickr Collection.

Previously, Getty decided which images it believed were commercially viable, and since the program launched in July 2008, it has put together a collection of more than 60,000 commercial images. Now photographers, instead of just being able to indicate that they're willing to be contacted by Getty, can actively submit a portfolio of images.

"A submission should include exactly 10 images that represent what you consider to be the best of your work. The Getty Images creative team will evaluate submissions based on style, subject matter, and technical skill," Andy Saunders, Getty's vice president of creative imagery, said in a statement. "If some or all of the photos--or other images from your photostream--are selected for the Flickr Collection on Getty Images, you will receive an invitation via FlickrMail. This invitation will clearly show Getty Images' initial selection of images and introduce the enrollment process."
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Olympus unveils roadmap for Micro Four Thirds lenses

Today, Olympus not only announced its second Micro Four Thirds camera, the E-P2, the firm also disclosed plans for lenses utilizing this system.

Users can expect two new optics in the first half of 2010. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4-5.6 (18-36mm 35mm-equivalent) is Olympus' ultra-wide-angle offering for the Micro Four Thirds standard. It stands 5cm tall, making this glass the smallest among branded lenses of near/similar focal lengths.

The second optics is the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 (28-300mm 35mm-equivalent). Again, it is claiming the title of world's most compact lens of this focal range.

Prices for these lenses were not available at press time. But you can read about our hands-on of the E-P2 here.

New DxO Optics Pro to deliver lower photo noise

DxO Labs announced a new version of its raw image editing software Tuesday that sports what the company says is a streamlined, more adaptable interface and an ability to extract a better ultimate image from those that begin with lots of noise.

DxO Optics Pro is designed for the sometimes laborious process of converting RAW images that come from higher-end digital cameras into more easily viewed and handled formats such as JPEG. Although it takes work, using raw images can provide more flexibility and quality than using JPEGs straight from the camera--and with the new DxO Optics Pro, lower noise at high ISO settings, the company said.
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Spy cam in a Coke can

Somehow, I just cannot take the Spy Coke Can DVR seriously. No, it's not the misspelled "Classic" on the red can. But rather, I'm trying to imagine how people will react when they pick up the drink and try to pop it open.

The gizmo comes with 4GB of onboard memory, which is more than enough for the 640 x 480-pixel videos it can record. The bottom of the tin opens up to reveal a power switch, USB port and a record/save button. For US$17 more, you get a remote control which toggles Start and Stop for movie capture. Too bad it doesn't come in matching Coke can design.
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Cameras with gimmicky features: Yay or nay?

At a dinner last week, I was showing off the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj to some friends who were quite impressed with the onboard projector function. However, when I asked if they would fork out S$749 (US$538.58) for this shooter, most of them expressed reluctance, stating that they probably wouldn't have much use for it. But when another friend whipped out her Samsung ST550, everyone crowded around her and was soon asking for the price (S$549 (US$394.77)) and the best place to get it. Perhaps it's a price issue, though I think it runs deeper. The ST550's dual LCDs probably have a more practical use for taking pictures. By their reckoning, people are more willing to pay for it. Nonetheless, one friend gave the Coolpix a thumbs up as a great torchlight for outdoors camping, though he did mention that battery life could be an issue in such a situation.
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