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Samsung has released a firmware update for its NX10 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The firmware, available from the company's website doesn't acknowledge any additional changes beyond those made in version 1.04. These include getting long-exposure noise reduction to engage for exposures longer than 1 sec (rather than 4sec), and changing the default focus point selection method in P,A,S and M modes.

Just posted! Our in-depth review of the Ricoh GXR with the S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC lens module. After we reviewed Ricoh's A12 50mm APS-C module a couple of weeks ago it's now the more compact S10's turn. It's got a smaller 1/1.7 sensor and comes with a 3x zoom wide angle lens. Find out how the A12's sidekick performed in our comprehensive review after the link...

The Big Picture from The Boston Globe features Shanghai prepares for Expo 2010, a gallery showing the changes to the city in preparation for May's planned opening.

We've been impressed with the take-up of our galleries system, with over 120,000 images uploaded so far, but have been looking for ways to make it even more accessible to photographers. To this end, we have created an uploader plug-in for Adobe's Lightroom 2 raw processing and workflow tool. The plug-in adds to Lightroom's 'export' tab, letting you set your output specifications and configure the permissions for the images once on the site. The plug-in is a beta at present, with more functions to come.

National Geographic features seven galleries on various aspects of water throughout the world.

GigaPan has released a new version of its motorized panorama tripod mount that is designed for DSLRs. Like the company's Epic models, the Epic Pro is capable of shooting vertical and 360° horizontal panoramic images and can take camera-lens combinations weighing up to 4.5kgs. The mount will ship with the the company's image stitching software and will be available from April 2010 at a retail price of $895.

Device maker Wearable Inc. has released the AirStash wireless card reader to share images from SD/SDHC cards to Wi-Fi devices. The battery-powered device acts as a wireless media server, allows secure sharing and previewing of images. Battery life for the $99.99 reader provides up to five hours of continuous data streaming.

Canon has finally released the video-related firmware for its 5D Mark II DSLR. Firmware v2.0.3 adds more video options and is now available for immediate download via Canon's website.

The GigaPan EPIC Pro, a robotic camera mount designed to automate the photographing of panoramas comprised of hundreds or even thousands of individual pictures, is slated to ship in April 2010 for US$895. Unlike earlier models in the GigaPan line, the EPIC Pro will accommodate a digital SLR camera and lens combination weighing up to 10lbs (4.5kg). It can trigger most Canon and Nikon cameras, includes a rechargeable battery pack, can be configured for a variety of panorama shooting situations and ships with GigaPan Stitch software.

Canon has posted firmware v2.0.3 for the EOS 5D Mark II. Changes include additions and adjustments to movie frame rates, the ability to set audio recording levels manually and more.

Arguably one of the hottest swag items among photographers covering the XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver last month was a travel coffee mug given out by Canon. Called the Canon EF Lens Collector Cup, it resembles an EF 70-200mm f/4L lens. And it's coming to a photo store near you.

Think Tank Photo is now shipping Logistics Manager, the camera bag maker's roomiest roller and their first entrant into a larger category of gear case. It's available for purchase direct from Think Tank Photo for US$599.

Leica has released a firmware update for its M9 digital rangefinder. Version 1.116 brings in a host of improvements including enchanced magenta color shift correction for listed wide-angle lenses and a new, ISO setting-related, vignetting correction. The firmware is available for immediate download from Leica's website.

Profoto has rolled out two new battery powered flash packs, both of which utilize Lithium Ion Iron Phosphate (LiFe) battery chemistry to reduce pack size and weight and provide an impressive number of full power pops. The Pro-B3 1200 AirS is rated at 1200ws, features a full power recyling time of 1.8 seconds and 300 full power pops per charge. The AcuteB2 600 AirS is rated at 600ws, recycles in 2 seconds after firing at maximum and delivers 200 full power pops per charge.

MSNBC features an outstanding gallery of images in This Week in Sports Pictures.

Reuters features Photographer of the year: Toby Melville, a gallery of the work from the London photographer.

The Frame from The Sacramento Bee features 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, an Alaskan tradition.

Bibble Labs has added support for the Canon EOS 550D and Olympus E-PL1 cameras to Bibble 5 Pro. Version 5.0.3 of the Raw processing software is available for immediate download via the Bibble Labs website.

Photo Journal from The Wall Street Journal features Pictures of the Week: March 8 - 12.

The Christian Science Monitor features Football around the world, an image gallery showing diversity in a common game.