Nikon has released updates for their Capture NX and Camera Control Pro software. Both of these add support for the new D60 body along with some minor improvements. Visit the Nikon Tech support website and you’ll find the Capture NX 1.3.2 updates here. The Camera Control Pro 2.1.0 updates are here.

Polaroid is getting out of the instant picture business. They’re closing 3 production plants and letting go of 450 employees. Their thinking that people would still want instant pictures just didn’t pan out. Digital P&S cameras and quick printing at your local drug store, camera store or grocery store is apparently quick enough for everyone.

You’ll still be able to get Polaroid film into next year and Fuji will continue to make certain instant films, mostly for pro use.

The last Lighting 102 assignment over at Strobist is about Double Duty Lighting. It sounds easy: use one strobe and reflective surfaces so the light comes from multiple directions. David adds a twist by also narrowing you down to 1 of 3 concept choices.

Read the whole assignment and go grab the mirrors off your wife’s vanity. Or the mirrored tiles off your wall.

This sounds like a fun assignment.