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THE Pentax OPTIO RZ18 WITH 18X ZOOM ANNOUNCED

GOLDEN, CO.  – PENTAX Imaging Company announced the Optio RZ18 digital compact camera. Featuring a slim, lightweight body, the new model offers a powerful 18X optical zoom lens covering focal lengths from 25mm wide angle to 450mm super-telephoto (in the … Continue reading

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Nikon proudly introduces the Nikon 1 brand

TOKYO-Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce its new Nikon 1 brand, an Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens that proposes new forms of imaging expression and enjoyment. The new Nikon 1 brand joins existing Nikon D-series digital-SLR cameras and the COOLPIX … Continue reading

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Canon’s Latest PowerShot Cameras Set New Standards For Image Capture

New PowerShot SX150 IS and ELPH Cameras Showcase Extraordinary Image Quality with Every Shot LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. – Today’s tech-savvy consumers expect to have a photo-capturing device always at hand that is adept at producing exquisite images and video without … Continue reading

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Three Canon products win esteemed EISA awards in Europe

Three Canon products were recognized with prestigious product awards by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), composed of 50 special interest magazines from 19 European countries focusing on such categories as photography, audio, video and mobile devices. The Canon … Continue reading

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Getty Images Presents the Latest 27Letters

Talking in Pictures. Illustrating Through Visual Trends. A Letter From Paula Scher. Singapore, 28 September 2011: Getty Images has today announced its most recent project within 27Letters, “A Letter from Paula Scher,” featuring renowned graphic designer, Paula Scher. Taking a … Continue reading

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Canon launches EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II lens

– for photography enthusiasts to capture details both near and far. – Maximize details with new affordable telephoto lens. Singapore, 23 September, 2011 – Canon today revealed the new EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II telephoto lens, with an extensive zoom … Continue reading

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Sigma Launch 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM II

Following the recent update by competitor Tokina with their ATX12-24mm F4 PRO Mark II, Sigma had just launched a new lens unit into this segment with it’s new Mark II of 12-24mm with HSM. I am sure landscape photographers will … Continue reading

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WALTER – ADVENTURES OF A CURIOUS COLOSSAL BUNNY

Singapore’s favourite bunny WALTER is hopping to Marina Bay on his next adventure around the city! There will be lots of exciting activities during the month including a photo art exhibition describing his curious adventures, Rabbits 101 by the House … Continue reading

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NEW “Hoodless” Tokina AT-X 107 NH

The Tokina AT-X 107 NH is a fish-eye lens that gives the digital photographer an approximate 180° field of view with dramatic curvature of field or “fish-eye” effect. The AT-X 107 NH only differs from the AT-X 107 DX in … Continue reading

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Tamron’s 60th anniversary project has started with 60 photographers using B008

Eternity at a Moment – The Vision of 60 Photographers. In commemoration of the 60th year anniversary of the company‘s establishment, Tamron will begin showing works of 60 photographers on August 30, on a special website made for the anniversary … Continue reading

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Sigma SD1 DSLR Firmware Upgrade (Version 1.02)

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that firmware Ver.1.02 for the SD1 is now available for download. SIGMA SD1 firmware [Ver.1.02] Benefits of the firmware update Corrects various bugs to achieve more stable operation. Corrects the phenomenon of camera freeze … Continue reading

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Samyang 7.5mm 1:3.5 MFT – Sample Images Released!

The long-hoped for Samyang 7.5 mm MFT lens will be finally released at the turn of August and September 2011. Before the expected premiere, we wish to present several exemplary photos taken with the lens and Olympus PEN E-P1. Sample … Continue reading

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OLYMPUS SZ-11

Perfect for travel and sports events! Stylish ultra-zoom that fits in your pocket! Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Shuichi Takayama) is pleased to announce the OLYMPUS SZ-11, a compact digital camera that is perfect for travel and sports events. It features … Continue reading

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Buying DSLR Lenses on Shoestring Budget?

As a commercial photographer, I was often asked what are the brand, model, lenses to buy etc. Usually I will recommend based on the user’s applications & purpose of buying the equipment. Recently, many asked me, “hey Allan, what if … Continue reading

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Nikon the new official sponsor of Getty Images Gallery

Nikon U.K. Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation (Makoto Kimura, President) in the United Kingdom, has completed a sponsorship agreement with Getty Images Gallery, London, making Nikon the official sponsor of all exhibitions to be held at Getty Images Gallery … Continue reading

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Getty Images Raises its Presence at Spikes Asia 2011

Getty Images to partner with The Brand Union in support of the inaugural SpikesAlso photography competition SINGAPORE, 10 August, 2011 – Getty Images will once again partner with The Brand Union to support the inaugural SpikesAlso event at the Spikes … Continue reading

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NIKKOR AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8G Micro

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G, a normal Micro lens for Nikon DX-format digital-SLR cameras offering a focal length of 40mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. As … Continue reading

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Be Interesting. Go Q

Pentax have started to accept pre-order for their latest “Q”. Featuring a unique Q-Mount, this camera looks like it is going to give the guys at Olympus, Panasonic, Sony & even Samsung a hard time. As of now, I only … Continue reading

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“Captain America: The First Avenger” Action Shots Captured With Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Cameras

Full 1080P HD Capture, 24p Frame Rate and Canon EF Lenses Provide Compatibility and Creative Options for Movie Production LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 1, 2011 – Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging, announced today that the highly anticipated feature … Continue reading

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Getty Images Announces the Launch of Flickr Select

New Flickr Select Collection Represents the Best of Getty Images’ Flickr Artists SINGAPORE– July 28, 2011 – Getty Images, a leading creator and distributor of visual content and other media, today announced the launch of Flickr Select, a distinctive collection … Continue reading

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