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Video of seal and diver's close encounter part of Britain's “2020 Vision”

Apple today announced updated versions of the MacBook Pros, which look to be a big step up for portable computing. The main features that are appealing to photographers and videographers include Quad Processors in the 15" and 17" models and the introduction of Thunderbolt (which is also known as Light Peak)

This cool new gadget makes remote-focusing a breeze

Equinox designs housing specifically for shooting video with Canon's 5D Mark II

Housings released specifically for the “entry-level” videographer

BacPac accessory allows for playback and complex framing

2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) runs from January 6th through the 9th, and CES is always good for announcements. Some may be semi-kept secrets, but it is still fun when they start becoming official. Canon's announcements include the XA10 & HF G10 Video Cameras and some point and shoots - including the A3300 IS, A2200, A1200 and A800.

First annual Capture The World Underwater Video Challenge deadline approaches

Aquatica, through its division Technical Lighting Control, has released the Aqua LED 800 Video & Focus light. The unit is small (2" and 5.3" and weighs 3/4 of a pound) with 4 power settings that reach up to 800 lumens.

Adobe today announced the release of the release candidates of Lightroom 3.3 and Camera Raw 6.3 and a new lens profile downloader. It may look like I had a typo with the double "release," but as Adobe states "The ‘release candidate’ label indicates that this update is well tested but would benefit from additional community testing before it is distributed automatically to all of our customers. The final releases of Lightroom 3.3 and Camera Raw 6.3 may have additional corrections or camera support." In other words, it gives all of us a chance to throw our two cents in, which is a good thing.