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Best Buy has recalled about 5,100 replacement batteries for Apple's MacBook Pro laptops, after 13 reports that the battery caught fire, a U.S. consumer safety agency said.The ATG lithium-ion batteries can catch fire while charging, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a statement Wednesday.The recall covers both black and white ATG lithium-ion replacement batteries for MacBook Pro laptops. "Model number 'MC-MBOOK13B' is on the label of the black battery and model number 'MC-BOOK13W' is on the label of the white battery," CPSC said. The ATG logo is on both batteries.Best Buy has received 13 reports that the battery caught fire, including one of a serious burn to a consumer's leg, according to CPSC.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

We have the first in a series of photography magazine subscription specials using noisy coupons! Good until 11:59pm eastern on Thursday 6/20/13, you can get the printed delivered-to-your Outdoor Photographer magazine for $5 per year, up to three years at the $5 per year rate, when you enter coupon code 1001CAM over there. This is a printed magazine offer, not a digital subscription. Different magazines have different approaches on digital access for print edition subscribers. New photography magazine coupon specials will be posted every Thursday after 12:01am eastern. The Latest Instant Rebates: Fuji X System (stackable, ends 6/29/13) and Nikon DSLRs (stackable, ends 6/29/13) and Canon DSLRs (ends 6/22/13) For the latest camera specials, check the Cameras Deals blog with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisydeals.com For the latest Camera Reviews, check the Camera Reviews stream with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisyreviews.com For the latest Lens Reviews, check the Lens Reviews stream with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisylenses.com For Stock Updates on hard to find cameras, check the Stock Status mini site Republication of this RSS feed on any website or blog or app is prohibited and violates the terms of use of this RSS feed. This text comes from the RSS feed of 1001noisycameras.com. This full-text RSS feed is provided as a service to our loyal readers for their personal use. Republication fees start at $1000 per month and will be billed to violating websites.

A new Opinion Soup has arrived! Previous (and future) editions are waiting for you in the Opinion Soup archives... This episode covers the last 25 days or so, so it is jam-packed and overloaded and ready to crash your browsers! 100+ links waiting for you right below... Camera Gear + creating a camera gear testing lab in the house at Sony Alpha Lab + will we be saying goodbye to traditional CCD and CMOS sensors any time soon at DIY Photography + why the camera industry clings onto the design of early SLR bodies at Petapixel + why not bi-focal and tri-focal lenses? at diggLloyd (free to read) + math and focal length and crop factor at Petapixel + everything about camera lenses at Photocritic + ten classic lenses at Quesabesde + a Nikon user spends a week with a Canon at SLR Lounge + on Fuji X System viability at diggLloyd (free to read) + where's my professional mirrorless camera? at Petapixel + Nikon D400 is definitely coming at Photography Life + defending the Leica Vario X 107 at Sound Image Plus + why are people bothering with compact cameras? at Petapixel + if I were CEO Part #1 and Part #2 by Ming Thein + on camera pricing by Thom Gearophile + street photography and medium format Ming Thein + Kodak's problem child at Petapixel + the thrill of old cameras on eBay at thephoblographer + good EVFs and bad EVFs at Neocamera + what is a memory card revisited at dpnow + is there an ideal sensor size multi-part series at Camera Ergonomics: Introduction and 35mm Full Frame and APS-C size and Micro 43rds and 1-inch and smaller than 1-inch (previously featured in stand-alone post) Creative Cloud and Imaging Software + not impressed with the photographer features at Stuck In Customs + the truth about the Adobe upgrades at Photogrpahy Life + on the Creative Cloud by cTein at TOP + odious oligarchs at Blog Beebe + did Adobe just kill the megapixel race with Photoshop CC? at Sound Image Plus + why you should be offended by the pirating of Photoshop at F/Stoppers + Adobe on creating photo software via F/Stoppers + Lightroom vs Photoshop Elements at Photography Life + why aren't search engines making better use of social media for image search? by Thomas Hawk + we need a better way to block bad actors on flickr by Thomas Hawk Creativity and Inspiration + the value of a random thank you and paying it forward by Vincent La Foret + be true by RC Concepcion at Kelby Insider + ten ways photography can change your life at Petapixel + inspiration is just for amateurs at David Du Chumin + successful photographers share success karma in 16 minute video via Petapixel and also talk about their iconic shots + the Tao of street photography at Erik Kim Photography + reasons to love photography part #1 and part #2 at PDN Online + fight the photogra-FEAR at Petapixel + portraits of people revealing their deepest insecurities and issues on camera at Petapixel + photography and poetry at The Online Darkroom + photographer shoots 100+ photos a day with home made camera at F/Stoppers + build your own 35mm camera (Lomo Konstructor) at Pocket Lint + art with dollar store objects at Dollar Store Lounge + personal statement by Philip Bloom + proposal through the lens at F/Stoppers + how I caught the photo bug at Thephoblographer + your first 10K photos may include some of your best at Petapixel + are you making YOUR photographs? at Lighting Essentials + an amazing wedding at Digital Pro Talk + remain unapologetic at SLR Lounge + 30 guys that bring back faith to Instagram photography at Photodoto + long exposures at Alex Wise + the editor and the creative process at Thephoblographer + five reasons not to become a professional photographer at Thephoblographer + 22 quotes on art at JPC + photo essays: SF Monochromes at Ming Thein and New York Cinematics and Sudanese wedding and Fukuoka Tips, Tricks, Tutorials, Teachings + what makes a good nude photograph? at PDN Online + how to use a reflector at Photography Life + how to shoot a fire breathing street fight

TOKYO, Japan, June 20, 2013 - Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, “Epson”) today announced that its Ultimicron electronic viewfinder technology has been included in the Olympus VF-4 electronic viewfinder scheduled to go on sale in late June 2013. Ultimicron has now been selected by Olympus as standard in electronic viewfinders for the third time, after the VF-2 and OM-D Micro Four Thirds cameras. Based on a single Epson HTPS TFT color LCD panel, Ultimicron achieves superb full-color images with supreme levels of detail and sharpness. Using Ultimicron, photographers can focus expertly, reproducing rich color gradations and natural blurring when required. In addition, the use of a color filter prevents the color break-up* that can occur with other color systems when shooting fast-moving subjects and while panning. Measuring 0.48 inches diagonally, the Ultimicron offers XGA (1024 x RGB x 768), 2.36 million dot resolution, and 520 cd/m2 surface luminance. These specifications allow the creation of the easy-to-see viewfinder strongly demanded by serious camera users. Epson will continue to refine its Ultimicron range as it seeks to meet growing demand among camera enthusiasts of all levels and abilities with superb quality electronic viewfinders. * The phenomenon by which a transient image appears when photographers move the camera rapidly or shoot fast-moving subjects. Electronic viewfinders and Epson's Ultimicron Electronic viewfinders are employed mainly as the finders – the small windows used to view the subject of a photo – in digital single-lens reflex cameras and camcorders using LCD screens. Epson's Ultimicron electronic viewfinders have the advantages of both high resolution and of being highly compact. This makes it easy for manufacturers to make the camera compact, and for users to focus the camera when taking pictures. To learn more about Olympus VF-4, visit: http://asia.olympus-imaging.com/products/dslr/accessories/optical_adapter/vf4/ To learn more about the Ultimicron: http://global.epson.com/products/htps/ultimicron/ ImagingInsider.com #ultimicron #olympus #epson#imaginginsider

There was a largely euphoric reaction online in the hours after Microsoft reversed its policies for the upcoming Xbox One game console, which had restricted resales of used games and required a constant Internet connection.A Facebook message about the changes gained over 75,000 likes in three hours. On gaming forums and sites like Reddit, most hailed the reversal as victory, though some said the incident would still drive them to rival Sony's upcoming PlayStation 4.But others mourned new cloud-based features that Microsoft will eliminate as part of its policy changes. As originally planned, the new Xbox would have allowed digital games to be shared with ten friends and family, allowing others to log in and play the titles. A cloud-based system also meant that software would be available from any console, even without a physical disc, and downloaded titles could be shared and sold."It sounded pretty awesome to me, far better than the current physical media dominated model," wrote a user on Reddit.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Genius has released a new USB webcam, the 400-CMS016. This plug and play USB webcam has a 3MP CMOS image sensor, a USB 2.0 connector and can capture 720p HD video at 30fps. The 400-CMS016 is available now for 1,980 Yen / $20 (one ear headset included). [Product Page]

The most interesting of the most recent camera reviews that went live is a comparative review of the Ricoh GR (APS-C) and the Nikon A, published from the perspective of a Ricoh GR review, at PentaxForums.com. A total of 16 pages comprise of this review. If you are running out of time or out of battery (or out of patience), you can jump to the detailed conclusions page. For more opinions on each camera, check the list of Ricoh GR (APS-C) reviews and Nikon A reviews. The Nikon A has been steadily in-stock at its Nikonesque starting price of $1100, while the Ricoh GR (APS-C) has been hard to find in-stock at its Pentaxesque price of $800. The Latest Instant Rebates: Fuji X System (stackable, ends 6/29/13) and Nikon DSLRs (stackable, ends 6/29/13) and Canon DSLRs (ends 6/22/13) For the latest camera specials, check the Cameras Deals blog with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisydeals.com For the latest Camera Reviews, check the Camera Reviews stream with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisyreviews.com For the latest Lens Reviews, check the Lens Reviews stream with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisylenses.com For Stock Updates on hard to find cameras, check the Stock Status mini site Republication of this RSS feed on any website or blog or app is prohibited and violates the terms of use of this RSS feed. This text comes from the RSS feed of 1001noisycameras.com. This full-text RSS feed is provided as a service to our loyal readers for their personal use. Republication fees start at $1000 per month and will be billed to violating websites.

Refusing to fall behind ever again (as if!), we just caught up with the timeline and updated the Camera Reviews stream with three new camera reviews since our previous check-in, and the Lens Reviews stream with five lens reviews, including the Fuji 55-200, Nikon 70-200/4 and 80-400 II, et al. You can get to those pages quickly from any browser with the shortcut urls noisyreviews.com and noisylenses.com The Latest Instant Rebates: Fuji X System (stackable, ends 6/29/13) and Nikon DSLRs (stackable, ends 6/29/13) and Canon DSLRs (ends 6/22/13) For the latest camera specials, check the Cameras Deals blog with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisydeals.com For the latest Camera Reviews, check the Camera Reviews stream with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisyreviews.com For the latest Lens Reviews, check the Lens Reviews stream with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisylenses.com For Stock Updates on hard to find cameras, check the Stock Status mini site Republication of this RSS feed on any website or blog or app is prohibited and violates the terms of use of this RSS feed. This text comes from the RSS feed of 1001noisycameras.com. This full-text RSS feed is provided as a service to our loyal readers for their personal use. Republication fees start at $1000 per month and will be billed to violating websites.

It only took one day for the internets to manage to crack the new Photoshop Creative Cloud (aka Photoshop CC). If only people could put their skills and creativity into something more productive than cracking commercial products. But I'm digressing... Coverage at Petapixel and F/Stoppers. The Latest Instant Rebates: Fuji X System (stackable, ends 6/29/13) and Nikon DSLRs (stackable, ends 6/29/13) and Canon DSLRs (ends 6/22/13) For the latest camera specials, check the Cameras Deals blog with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisydeals.com For the latest Camera Reviews, check the Camera Reviews stream with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisyreviews.com For the latest Lens Reviews, check the Lens Reviews stream with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisylenses.com For Stock Updates on hard to find cameras, check the Stock Status mini site Republication of this RSS feed on any website or blog or app is prohibited and violates the terms of use of this RSS feed. This text comes from the RSS feed of 1001noisycameras.com. This full-text RSS feed is provided as a service to our loyal readers for their personal use. Republication fees start at $1000 per month and will be billed to violating websites.

Leica-Leica-Leica, an integral part of the history of photography, but also a poster child of the ridiculous. Leica got a lot more ridiculous street-cred today when they announced the new G-Star D-Lux 6 luxury limited edition. This is a luxury version of the Leica D-Lux 6, which in itself is a luxury version of the Panasonic LX7. Power of 2 on the prices as well :) Enjoy the ridiculousness at Pop Photo and Thephoblographer and CNet Australia et al. The Latest Instant Rebates: Fuji X System (stackable, ends 6/29/13) and Nikon DSLRs (stackable, ends 6/29/13) and Canon DSLRs (ends 6/22/13) For the latest camera specials, check the Cameras Deals blog with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisydeals.com For the latest Camera Reviews, check the Camera Reviews stream with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisyreviews.com For the latest Lens Reviews, check the Lens Reviews stream with full text RSS feed and easy to remember url noisylenses.com For Stock Updates on hard to find cameras, check the Stock Status mini site Republication of this RSS feed on any website or blog or app is prohibited and violates the terms of use of this RSS feed. This text comes from the RSS feed of 1001noisycameras.com. This full-text RSS feed is provided as a service to our loyal readers for their personal use. Republication fees start at $1000 per month and will be billed to violating websites.