You know the situation probably: helping someone to process images but no usable software around. With an internetconnection its possible to download imagemagick, the incredibly versatile and free software.

But it is even easier: use the imagemagick software online over the internet using a great wrapper around it: MagickStudio.
Some practice is required and it certainly helps if you are familiar with imagemagick terms, but hey: you get a rich suite of tools for free to help you out!
The software can be installed on your own website or used online at Net4tv.com.

Bibble labs have release a new iteration of their great software. There was a need because of the release of a next generation of DSLR cameras: the Sony A100, Nikon D80 and Canon D400 / XTi.
That is what this software is for: you can take RAW images and Bibble lets you do anything you want with it to get the most out of you and your equipment. This includes compensating for any suboptimal things like lens distortion and image noise.

Super about Bibble is that they not only support Windows and Mac: they also have a Linux version. Suppliers that do so often know what they are doing and have an opinion about standardization.

And no, their software is not free of charge. However, with 70 or 130 dollars you can do things that would normally require much more expensive hardware.
Check it our at the Bibblelabs website.

At Wigflip.com a few very nice online programs are available to add more fun to your pictures. This is a great thing about the Ä°nternet: not having to install a lot of software on your PC to do nice things.
Check out their website and other online programs here.

If you like a lot more options and great ease of use, check out Comic Life - OK, you need to install this on a Mac, but it is certainly worth it!

An InfoTrend report from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas suggests that the market for digital cameras may be maturing.

U.S. shipments of digital still cameras are expected to peak this year as fewer consumers look to replace older film cameras. “The marketplace for digital still cameras is starting to mature,” claimed analyst Ed Lee.

With growth in Japan past its peak, U.S. growth slowing, and Europe, Middle East and Africa region seen maturing next year, a shakeout may be on tap among camera makers, Lee said. “It has been harder for all those vendors to maintain a profitable business.”

InfoTrends noted that a handful of companies have left the digital still camera business. Market leaders like Kodak, Sony and Canon have diversified by introducing other products and services or are forming JVs with service providers. More and more consumers have a camera built into their mobile phone, but that isn’t the chief cause for slowing demand for still cameras.

“Consumers are purchasing camera phones and getting their feet wet” with digital imaging, said analyst Jill Aldort. “Camera phones will add to the total number of digital images taken.”