Toshiba unveils camera module with Lytro-like capabilities

Toshiba announced the company’s efforts to develop a new camera module designed to allow refocusing for smartphone photos. The TCM9518MD module will be built with two 5-megapixel sensors and a dedicated processing chip to take both image and depth information and allow for after image refocusing (much like what the Lytro camera is doing).

The module is up for sampling at the moment, which means manufacturers can order small batches of the module to test for future devices.

 Source: Toshiba

Nokia adds RAW image support for Lumia 1020 and 1520

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Nokia is bringing RAW photo support to the new Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1020 devices. Images on these phones can be saved as uncompressed Digital Negative files. Take note that utilizing the Lumia 1020’s 41MP and 1520’s 20MP sensors for RAW image saving can eat up phone storage rather quickly.

Source: Engadget

Flickr for iOS update adds auto-upload

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A new update for Yahoo!’s photo sharing service, Flickr, on iOS introduces Auto Upload. Automatically uploaded photos are set to private at first unless you manually share them. Once you activated the feature, 25 of your most recent shots will be uploaded in full resolution. Afterwards, each new photo you take will be treated the same. Auto Upload works over data or Wi-Fi.

Another feature added to the app is Auto Straighten via the in-app editor. Bug fixes for Google sign-in problems are also included in the update.

Henry's Camera redesigns portal

Canada's leading retailer of photographic and video equipment has recently redesigned its portal. The new and improved Henry's website offers better navigation through their voluminous list of product, easier checkout process as well as improved images and product descriptions. Users can now rate and review products while aspiring photographers can sign up for any of the photo courses being offered. The new website also caters to US and Canadian customers.