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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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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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SONY BRINGS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, IMAGE QUALITY AND CREATIVITY TO CYBER-SHOT® LINEUP

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Editor AL

Three New Entry-Level Compact Cameras Offer Enhanced Point and Shoot Flexibility LAS VEGAS , Jan. 9, 2012 – The newest additions to Sony’s Cyber-shot® line of point-and-shoot cameras deliver powerful new features for consumers, ranging from 360 Sweep Panorama™ and image stabilization technologies to … Continue reading →

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Arrives.

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Editor AL

A fast, medium-telephoto fixed focal length lens with a focal length of 85 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.8 compatible with the Nikon FX-format TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm … Continue reading →

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Nikon Announced the Nikon D4 – The DSLR for Professional.

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Editor AL

The next-generation flagship Nikon digital-SLR camera with the ultimate in versatility and functionality TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Nikon D4, a Nikon FX-format camera that serves as the new flagship model in Nikon’s … Continue reading →

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Canon U.S.A. Introduces The Highest Image Quality Powershot Digital Camera, The G1 X.

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Editor AL

And Feature-Packed ELPH Series Cameras. LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 9, 2012 – Continuing to revolutionize the digital camera market, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the introduction of a new flagship PowerShot model, the PowerShot … Continue reading →

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Samyang Announces 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Editor AL

Samyang 24 mm F1.4 ED AS UMC has been designed to work with most popular reflex cameras produced by renown manufacturers and equipped with small-image sensors or smaller. The lens will be available with a mount for the following systems: … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Editor AL

4.2X motorized zoom lens with 24mm (35mm equivalent) wide angle capability and Micro Four Thirds System standard compatibility (12-50mm equivalent to 24-100mm of 35mm equivalent) Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Shuichi Takayama) is pleased to announce the release of the M.ZUIKO … Continue reading →

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See the world in 20.3 Megapixels.

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Editor AL

Reality never looked so real 20.3MP APS-C CMOS Sensor Samsung has customised the new, 20.3 megapixels APS-C CMOS Sensor to perfectly complement the mirrorless lens system of the Samsung NX200, a feature typically found only in DSLRs. The professional-grade sensor … Continue reading →

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Nikon provides aid to the victims of the Typhoon “Washi” in the Philippines.

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Editor AL

The Nikon group would like to express its profound sympathy and condolences to the victims of the typhoon “Washi” in the Philippines. In response to this tragedy and to extend the immediate support to its victims and affected area, the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Shopping for a Photographer Friend?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Editor AL

It’s the Christmas season again and I received quite a number of emails from readers who asked me what do I recommend to buy as a Christmas Gift for their photographer friends? Although everyone has different budgets as well as needs, … Continue reading →

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“Dear Sigma” Contest will fulfill photographer’s holiday wishes for photo gear

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Editor AL

Visit Sigma Corporation of America’s Facebook page to win up to $2,500 in lenses, cameras   Ronkonkoma, NY,  2011 – Photographers: Have you been good this year? Sigma Corporation of America wants to check some photography gear off your wish … Continue reading →

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NEW PENTAX K-r COLORS AVAILABLE ON WALMART.COM

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Editor AL

Denver, CO. – If you dream of owning a PENTAX K-r digital SLR in a color that stands out in a crowd, your wait is over!  PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION just announced the K-r digital SLR soon will be available exclusively … Continue reading →

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Nikon Announces Speedlight SB-910

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Editor AL

A high-end Nikon Speedlight offering simple and smooth operation TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Speedlight SB-910, the new high-end Nikon Speedlight. The SB-910 is a high-end Speedlight for advanced amateur to professional photographers … Continue reading →

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