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GeekBrief.TV is reporting that Adobe is working on a Flash player for the iPhone.  Finally!  As soon as we hear more about this, we will post it.

To celebrate their 75th anniversary of Nikkor optical excecllence, Nikon announces the new 50mm f/1.4 AF-S G prime lens. For me details, check out the press release.

Canon just released two new digital cameras.  The 5D MkII now boasts a 21MP full frame sensor, shoots 1080p video, and ISO up to 25,600.  The G10 also improved on the G9.  For full details, follow these links:
Canon 5D MkII
Canon G10

Episode #033, Compact Trucks, Part 2 

More on little pickups. Perfect if you want to know what it’s like to sit in a marketing meeting with people who actually know what they’re talking about–as opposed to the MBAs who so often make poor decisions. 
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I have downloaded the new 2.1 version of firmware for the iPhone.  Instantly, I already noticed a huge improvement in speed.  Backups are much faster.  The iPhone now feels like it did when it ran 1.4 as far as responsiveness and stability. So far, I highly recommend it.  You can get it via iTunes when [...]

Apple today released the 4th generation iPod nano. They doubled the memory capacity for the same price as the previous model and added a 16GB model. For a complete description of all the new technology added to the new nano, check out Apple’s nano site.
Apple also refreshed their iPod Classic and a new iPod touch. They also released some new [...]

 Nikon today announced the release of their newest DSLR, the D90. They also released the GP-1 GPS Unit which will bring GPS Geotagging to the DSLRs they offer. For more details about each announcement, visit our Cadco Photography blog:D90 AnnouncementGP-1 GPS Unit

Tomorrow is the 2008 Worldwide Photo Walk. I will be participating in the Portland, Oregon photo walk. For details of a photo walk in your area, go to Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk site.

Kari Kuukka shot a 360 degree high resolution panorama image of the photographer’s corral about 30 minutes before the start of the men’s 100m final at Beijing National Stadium. An about equal distribution of Canon and Nikon gear. Its starting to look like more Nikon than Canon though.

Open Road Podcast
Episode #032, 2008 Compact Trucks, Part 1

A new player enters, Stage Right. Mr Blue is a truck marketing geek. He and Mr Black discuss the potential market for a compact pickup. This is one for marketing people to listen to, or guys who know about trucks.
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