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Now shipping: the bold new PENTAX K-01‏

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Editor AL

High design meets high technology in the PENTAX K-01, created by PENTAX and acclaimed industrial designer Marc Newson. This sleek, bold and tactile mirrorless is compatible with all PENTAX K-mount lenses, plus an insanely thin 40mm pancake lens, also designed … Continue reading →

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Canon EOS system celebrates 25th anniversary

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Editor AL

TOKYO, March 2012—Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. announced today the celebration this month of the 25th anniversary of the launch of Canon’s EOS system, which includes the EOS series of single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras and a diverse range … Continue reading →

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Felicia Chin headlines Olympus’ booth at IT Show 2012 !

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Editor AL

Date    :           8 – 11 March 2012 (Thursday to Sunday) Time   :           12 noon – 9 pm Venue :           Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre                               Level 4, Hall 404 Booth No:      8205 Olympus Imaging Singapore is pleased to … Continue reading →

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Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM – Wise Business Decision

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Editor AL

The words “Fast F2.8 Standard Zoom” describing a lens may not have the same instant mystique and cachet as say,  “ultrawide” and “supertelephoto.” But for many a breed of photographer–wedding and location portrait specialists, for example–there’s no mistaking the importance … Continue reading →

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Sigma Corporation of America announces new name, pricing for flagship SD1 camera

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Editor AL

– World’s first full color image sensor: Foveon X3 46 Megapixel image sensor – Splash proof design prevents dust and water from getting inside the camera body – 46 megapixel – True II Image processing engine – CFcard – A … Continue reading →

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iStockphoto Featured in New Selection of Immersive Full-Page iGoogle Themes

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Editor AL

Singapore: March 6, 2012 — iStockphoto today announced a partnership with iGoogle to bring users a new selection of attractive, immersive full-page themes.  In addition, iGoogle users will receive a 20-percent iStockphoto discount when they visit http://www.istockphoto.com/igoogle.php. In addition to … Continue reading →

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REDEFINING CULTURE AND HERITAGE THROUGH THE LENSES OF THE YOUTH

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Editor AL

Aspiring youth to gain first-hand tips from internationally renowned National Geographic photographer February 2012 – Photographs speak beyond a thousand words, and provide perspectives of the world we normally would not see. National Geographic Channel (NGC) and Canon are calling … Continue reading →

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Olympus PEN E-PL2 vs PEN E-PL3

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Editor AL

The Olympus Pen Lite Mark III or better known as E-PL3 was launched in August 2011. The “L” in the model code stands for Lite – a “detuned” version of the flagship E-P3. The E-PL3 sits in between the high … Continue reading →

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Getty Images Announces Innovative Industry Leading API Platform

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Editor AL

Connect by Getty Images enables businesses to seamlessly integrate with Getty Images’ content, metadata and search technologies   Singapore– February 23, 2012 – Getty Images, a leading creator and distributor of visual content and other media, today announced the release … Continue reading →

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Olympus Announced 4 NEW Cameras

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Editor AL

Presenting OLYMPUS SZ-14, OLYMPUS VG-150, OLYMPUS VG-170 and OLYMPUS VR-350 In briefs: New SZ-Series: ·         OLYMPUS SZ-14 1.     The latest star of Olympus’ compact SZ ‘Super Zoom’ Series, Olympus SZ-14 comes with Multi-motion Movie Image Stabilisation (Movie IS) and massive … Continue reading →

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Just in Time for Valentine’s Day, iStockphoto Launches Free E-Card App for Facebook Users

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Editor AL

iStockphoto today announced a new app that lets anyone create fast, fun and free e-cards for use on Facebook. The iStock e-card App can be accessed via any existing iStockphoto Facebook page or http://apps.facebook.com/istockecard/. In a matter of seconds, a user … Continue reading →

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Getty Images Announces the Re-launch of Grants for Good

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Editor AL

as Getty Images Creative Grants -Getty Images Calls for Entries for 2012 Creative Grants- Getty Images today announced the rebranding of the Grants for Good as Getty Images Creative Grants, with an increased emphasis on the innovative use of creative … Continue reading →

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New Zuikos Announced – 75mm F1.8 & 60mm F2.8 Macro from Olympus

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Editor AL

2 New Zuiko lens for Olympus’s Micro 4/3 System Announced. Pending its launch in the 2nd half of 2012, both (mock up) lenses will be exhibited at CP+ in Yokohama, Japan, February 9-12, 2012. They are OLYMPUS M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED … Continue reading →

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New Olympus SZ-31 MR – The Sexy Flagship Compact.

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Editor AL

Remember Olympus SZ-10 & SZ-11? Or the sexy SZ-30 MR? Olympus updates the SZ Series with the NEW SZ-31 MR, a flagship compact that was touted as the “Light Traveller’s Camera”. Being the “lightest & cutest” ( as claimed by Olympus) compact … Continue reading →

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“Indestructible Compacts” – Olympus Renews TOUGH with TG-620.

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Editor AL

Olympus claims “DSLR” Picture Quality and new iHS Technologies ups the forte against the competition. For those who worshipped TG-310, TG-615 and even the older TOUGH series like the TG-8010 etc, the TG-620 come as a new camera more than … Continue reading →

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Pentax Optio WG-2 – The Tough Guy Just Got Tougher

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Editor AL

LET THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES… While the World marvels over Nikon’s recent announcement of the Nikon D4 and the Nikon D800, PENTAX pushes the PENTAX WG adventure camera series to the edge for the 13th time with the PENTAX Optio WG-2 … Continue reading →

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Olympus Announces M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Editor AL

4.2X motorised zoom lens with 24mm (35mm equivalent) wide angle capability and Micro Four Thirds System standard compatibility – The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ (equivalent to 24-100mm of 35mm equivalent)   Main Features 1.     4.2X (approx.) zoom starting … Continue reading →

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CALLING ALL FILM AND MUSIC CREATIVES!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Editor AL

Open for entries: Getty Images announces annual global ‘Mishmash’ remix challenge Singapore– 17 January 2012: Getty Images has today announced the launch of its Mishmash music video remix competition for 2012, helping to inspire and foster video creatives of the … Continue reading →

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New KENKO LENS2SCOPE Adapter

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Editor AL

Picture: The New Kenko Len2scope adaptor fitted with a Tamron SP-90mm F2.8 Macro. The new KENKO LENS2SCOPE adapter is an accessory that can change any lens into a spotting scope. The LENS2SCOPE adapter’s light-weight composite body houses a high quality … Continue reading →

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Sony Unveils New, High-Speed XQD™ Memory Cards

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Editor AL

1Gbps high-speed and superb reliability create new possibilities for advanced shooters   PARK RIDGE,N.J., Jan 5, 2012 — Giving photo enthusiasts and professional photographers a new level of speed and performance, the new Sony XQD™ memory cards support the recently … Continue reading →

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