PRESS RELEASE: PMDA's Worldwide Community Of Member Organizations Donate More Than $32 Million, ¥2.65 Billion Yen, For Japanese Relief Efforts
16:03 EDT - With organization members spanning the photo imaging space, many with significant presences in Japan, PMDA organizations are combining corporate donations with employee efforts to provide relief assistance follow the devastation in Japan. Woodbury, NY (March 31, 2011) – The PhotoImaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMDA) today announced that its member organizations have collectively... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Tamron Launches "My Photo Exhibits": Dynamic 3D Virtual Exhibit Space Offers Photo Enthusiasts An Innovative Way To Showcase Photos
13:43 EDT - Site Launch Complemented By On-The-Go iPhone App and Travel Photo Contest March 31, 2011, Commack, NY — Tamron USA, Inc., has announced the launch of MyPhotoExhibits (MPE), an innovative way for photographers looking to showcase their favorite images in a unique, free online venue. Unlike traditional static online galleries, Tamron's SoHo-like MyPhotoExhibits interface, available at http://tamron.myphotoexhibits.com/,... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: 3rd Notice on the impact by the Major Earthquake in Northeastern Japan
12:35 EDT - March 31, 2011 -- The Nikon Group would express our deepest condolences to the victims of the earthquake and extend our profound sympathy and heartfelt concern to those individuals and families suffering from the disaster. The following is an update regarding Nikon Corporation and its group manufacturing facilities. Safety of the employees As have previously informed, to our deepest regret,... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Fujifilm Corporation Wins Patent Infringement Case In U.S. Court Of Appeals
12:27 EDT - Valhalla, N.Y., March 31, 2011 – On behalf of FUJIFILM Corporation based in Tokyo, Japan, FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation announced that the company has received a favorable decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in a patent infringement case brought by St. Clair Intellectual Property Consultants, Inc. St. Clair sued Fujifilm on February 28, 2002 in the Federal... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Carl Zeiss introduces new mounts for Compact Prime CP.2 lenses
17:41 EDT - MFT and E mounts offer even greater flexibility for filmmakers and filming photographers OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 30.03.2011. -- During the NAB Trade Show in Las Vegas from April 9-14, 2011, Carl Zeiss will present two new mounts for the Compact Prime CP.2 lenses: the E mount and the MFT mount. The MFT mount is particularly suitable for the new corresponding professional camcorders, while the brand-newE... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Oloneo® Ships A Major New Version Of PhotoEngine™ Beta
15:40 EDT - - High Dynamic Range Software gets even better with the addition of numerous new features including the revolutionary Natural HDR™ processing mode - Beta testers are invited to register with Oloneo to benefit from a special, time-limited discount on the upcoming PhotoEngine version 1 Paris, France – March 30, 2011 – Oloneo today announced the immediate availability of a significant... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: GoPro®, Leading Activity Image Capture Company, Acquires Award Winning Video Compression Software Company, CineForm®, Inc.
15:04 EDT - Companies Join to Democratize Professional Content Creation HALF MOON BAY, Calif., March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, the world's leading wearable and gear mountable camera company, today announced that it has acquired CineForm, Inc., a leading developer of video compression and workflow technology for the professional film and television industry. "We're extremely excited to welcome the... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Leica Fund Raising Appeal For Japan
14:32 EDT - Please make a donation too! 28/03/2011 -- Dear friend of Leica Camera AG, The scenes of the terrible disaster in Japan have deeply moved us all. According to media reports, the Japanese government estimate the costs of the consequences of the earthquake and tsunami to be in the region of 218 billion euros. As is the case with many people around the world, we also feel a need to help the people... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Manfrotto: a top player at the Red Dot Design Award 2011
14:29 EDT - 03/25/2011 - One of the most prestigious international design competitions has awarded seven prizes to the historic company from Vicenza, recognising the quality and excellence of Italian design Manfrotto, the world leader in the design, production and distribution of equipment and accessories for the photography and imaging industry, has won seven prizes at one of the world’s most prestigious... (More) |
Test shots posted from a production-level Canon T3i!
13:54 EDT - We've just posted a full set of lab test shots from a production-level Canon T3i digital SLR!
The Canon Rebel T3i takes the feature-set of the previous T2i model, and puts it in a new body with a number of important changes. Key among these is the switch to a new Vari-angle screen, which necessitates...
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Lens Review: Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 VC USD
22:47 EDT - In August of 2010 Tamron released an updated version of its 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 VC USD SP AF, with a few notable improvements. The first and most obvious is the addition of Vibration Control (VC) technology, to reduce the effect of camera shake and provide sharper images. The lens appears to be completely redesigned, with 4 additional lens elements and a brand new autofocus system. We've put the lens through its paces in our test lab: see how it fared by clicking here to read our full review of this lens.
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PRESS RELEASE: Public voting for Sigma Corporation scholarship finalists will close on April 1
20:08 EDT - Company executives to select winner of $6,000 in cash and prizes from five finalists Ronkonkoma, NY, March 28, 2011 - Have you voted for your favorite high school photographer yet? Place your vote by April 1 to help Sigma Corporation of America identify five finalists for its annual Scholarship Contest, and you could help one lucky high school senior win $6,000 in cash and photography gear. A total... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Noise Industries Ships Photo Montage Slide-Show Plug-In For Final Cut Pro, Motion, And After Effects
20:02 EDT - Trendsetting slide-show animation plug-in creates stunning still animations – no keyframing required Boston, MA – March 29, 2011 – Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast markets, is pleased to announce the release of its brand new still animation plug-in - Photo Montage - powered by FxFactory®. Photo Montage presents users... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Record Number Of Entries For The Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2011
16:18 EDT - International photography competition receives nearly 20% more entries Solms, Germany (March 29, 2011) - Leica Camera AG announces a record number of entries for the 32nd annual ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award,’ an international professional photography competition. After the deadline for entries closed on March 1, 2011, the jury recorded over 2,000 submissions from photographers in 89 different... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Olympus to Launch Regional Headquarters Company for Asia and Oceania in April
15:40 EDT - -Based in Hong Kong, the new company will strengthen management and business infrastructure and support regional business activities- Olympus Corporation of Asia Pacific Limited, the regional headquarters company of Olympus Corporation (President: Tsuyoshi Kikukawa) for the Asia-Oceania region, will commence operations on April 1, 2011 in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Epson America Expands Line of Designer Edition Stylus Pro Printer-and-RIP Bundles for Creative Professionals
13:49 EDT - Designer Editions Combine Epson Stylus Pro 3880, 4900, 7890 and 9890 Printers with EFI Express for Epson Software RIP LONG BEACH, Calif., March 29, 2011 – The Epson Stylus® Pro line of printing solutions is expanding once again with a wider selection of Designer Edition bundles that combine award-winning Epson Stylus Pro printers with an industry-leading EFI™ eXpress for Epson Software... (More) |
Bibble 5.2.2 released
12:49 EDT - Bibble Labs has now released Bibble 5.2.2 in both Pro and Lite versions, with new or updated Raw file support for cameras from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, and Ricoh, as well as a variety of enhancements to the programs' operation.
Newly supported cameras in Bibble v5.2.2 include the Canon PowerShot G12 and S95, Nikon D3100, D7000, and Coolpix P7000, Olympus E-5, PEN E-PL1s, and E-PL2, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2, GF2, and LX5, Pentax...
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Express Review posted for Casio EX-H20G!
22:09 EDT - Among the more popular digital camera designs, pocket long zooms with GPS are commanding a lot of attention. Casio's Exilim EX-H20G takes its 10x zoom a step or two further than most, integrating a three-way accelerometer and maps for 152 cities.
Its 24-240mm zoom is helped by sensor-shift image stabilization, and multiple forms of digital zoom are also available. As if a 10x zoom and a GPS with maps weren't enough to make the Casio EX-H20G a great...
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PRESS RELEASE: New: Leica Announces Firmware Update For Leica X1
16:19 EDT - Allendale, NJ (March 28, 2011) -Leica Camera Inc. is pleased to announce a firmware update for its high-performance digital compact camera, the LEICA X1. Users wishing to benefit from the new offerings can download the firmware update from the Leica website and take advantage of new, improved features beginning Tuesday March 29, 2011. The new X1 firmware offers the following features and benefits:... (More) |
Fuji X100: production resumes
15:27 EDT - The Japanese-language website of Fujifilm Corp. has today announced that the company has resumed production of its interesting FinePix X100 fixed-lens APS-C digital camera.
Development of the Fujifilm X100 was first revealed at the Photokina tradeshow in September 2010, and the camera was slated to begin shipping in the US market from March 2011, priced at around US$1,200....
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PRESS RELEASE: Sigma Corporation announces pricing, availability of DP2x compact camera
15:02 EDT - Updated 14-megapixel camera now features Analog Front End and high-speed auto focus RONKONKOMA, NY, March 28, 2011 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world's most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, today announced pricing and availability for the company’s new DP2x compact camera. The camera,... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Focal Press Introduces Field Guide Series for On-the-Go Photographers
14:51 EDT - Photo-rich, back-pocket books offer tutorials on everything from travel and wedding photography to DSLR cameras and exposure BURLINGTON, Mass. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Focal Press, a leading publisher of media technology books, today introduced its Field Guide series, a collection of educational books for on-the-go photographers. The series includes expert tips on topics ranging from travel, landscape,... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Popular Automatic Skin Retouching Tool for Photographers is Released for Aperture
14:31 EDT - Beauty Box Photo Plugin Quickly Smooths Skin Tones in Batches of Photographs San Francisco, CA — March 16, 2011 — Digital Anarchy, a leading provider of cost-effective software for photographers and digital artists, today announced the availability of their Beauty Box skin retouching software for Apple’s Aperture. The plugin provides an automatic, easy and inexpensive way of smoothing... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Introducing Zacuto USA's Point'n'Shoot Pro
19:18 EDT - CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - March 23, 2011) - Zacuto's Point'n'Shoot Pro is the answer to all point and shoot camera video stabilization needs. The Point'n'Shoot Pro is small, lightweight and portable. It's perfect for shooting HD video with small cameras like the Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS or the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20K. Because point and shoot cameras are so small, people find them difficult to... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Nikon provides additional aid to the victims of earthquake in the Major Earthquake in Northeastern Japan
15:51 EDT - Nikon provides additional aid to the victims of earthquake in the Major Earthquake in Northeastern Japan March 25, 2011 -- Nikon Corporation (President: Makoto Kimura, Tokyo) has decided to donate 1,000 units of its compact digital camera and SD memory card to extend support to the affected area of the Major Earthquake in Northeastern Japan on March 11. We already have executed support of 100 million... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Ricoh Releases a Function Enhancing Firmware Update for 'GXR' and 'GR DIGITAL III'
15:42 EDT - TOKYO, March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Shiro Kondo) will release both the third function-enhancing firmware update for its GXR range of compact digital cameras which were initially released in December 2009, and the fourth function-enhancing firmware update for its GR DIGITAL III range of cameras which were originally released in August 2009, on March 28th, 2011.... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: eLastyc Trio App - Free Fun with Something New. It "Blasts" Photos for Comical Trios and Funny Faces
13:21 EDT - Volyy LLC releases the eLastyc Trio application that brings something new to the entertaining fun of playing with faces in photos. It splits a photo into pieces with a “blast” producing a collage of three comical reflections of the face. PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 25, 2011 – Volyy LLC releases the eLastyc Trio application that brings something new to the entertaining fun... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Situation of Ricoh production sites following the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
12:56 EDT - March 25, 2011 -- Ricoh Company, Ltd. -- The following is a recovery forecast for our production sites in the affected areas of Tohoku and Kanto. Ricoh Optical Industries Co., Ltd. (Hanamaki, Iwate), and Hasama Ricoh, Inc. (Tome, Miyagi) Basic services infrastructure (electricity, gas, water supply) has almost recovered in the region. In our facilities there, we suffered some damage to plant... (More) |
Express Review posted for the Nikon Coolpix S8100!
21:59 EDT - With a soft, warm texture and a slick appearance, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 invites you to pick it up and start shooting.
And when you do, the Nikon S8100's 10x, 30-300mm optical vibration reduction lens is fast and ready to frame your image however you like. Its autofocus and shutter responds like an SLR, surprisingly, and...
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PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Update on Import of Products from Japan
19:21 EDT - LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 24, 2011 - We continue to monitor and analyze the recovery and rebuilding efforts in the areas impacted by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. We are carefully assessing the situation, and its impact on production and operations. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) has announced that it is carefully monitoring and assessing the potential for radiological contamination.... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Manhattan Edit Workshop Talks DSLR Technology And The Art Of Filmmaking At 2011 NAB Supermeet And Post Pit
19:09 EDT - Founder, Josh Apter, gears up for the creative community's hottest events of the year; cinematographers, editors, and filmmakers get the latest tips and techniques New York, New York – March 24, 2011 – Manhattan Edit Workshop (Mewshop), the cutting-edge authorized digital training destination for post-production and content creators, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 10th... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Red Boot Design Offers New Templates For Photographers Looking To Wow Clients Without Sinking Hours Into Design Work
15:57 EDT - Fully Customizable “Rounded White” Album Template and “Gallery Wrap” Templates Offer Flexibility in Layout, Artistic Style and Size Bend, OR –– March 22, 2011 – Red Boot Design, provider of custom album design and album templates for professional photographers, today announced two new exciting templates to provide stylish, customizable design with drag-and-drop... (More) |
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Japan quake: More updates, donation info
04:10 EDT - Almost a fortnight ago, much of the northeastern coast of Honshu, Japan was devastated by the combination of the fourth largest earthquake recorded worldwide since the start of the 20th century, and a tsunami that reportedly reached heights of 50-75 feet in some areas.
As well as leaving hundreds of thousands homeless, the 9.0 magnitude quake and its resulting tsunami caused major damage to the region's infrastructure. Although the recovery effort began almost immediately,...
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PRESS RELEASE: Rescue Fund Donation to Those Suffered From Tohoku / Off-Pacific Coast Earthquake Disaster
04:00 EDT - We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to those who suffered from loss of life and casualties among families and relatives by the Tohoku/Off-Pacific Coast Earthquake Disaster, and wish restoration and retrieval of a daily life at an earliest. To express our support and sympathies to the people in the devastated area and to contribute to restoration of their living, Tamron... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Influence on Operations by 3.11 Earthquake That Hit Pacific Coastal Regions of Northeastern Japan
03:58 EDT - Influence on Operations by 3.11 Earthquake That Hit Pacific Coastal Regions of Northeastern Japan We wish to extend our deepest condolences and prayers to those who suffered from loss of life and casualties among families and relatives by the Tohoku/Off-Pacific Coast Earthquake Disaster that hit the area on March 11, 2011. In this regard, may we inform you of the current status of the company... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Casio Provides Additional Support for Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake
02:51 EDT - TOKYO, March 18, 2011 - Casio Computer Co., Ltd., again expresses its sincere condolences to the people of the Tohoku area of Japan in the wake of the major earthquake which struck last week. In addition to the 10,000,000 yen previously announced, Casio has decided that it will donate additional funds to an aggregate total of 50,000,000 yen for relief efforts. It is the company’s hope that... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Support to Areas affected by the Tohoku Kanto Earthquakes
02:16 EDT - We would like to express deepest sympathy to all the people affected by the Earthquake and tsunami that struck the northern region of Japan on March 11. Hoya Corporation today announced that it will donate 100 million Japanese yen to assist relief and recovery efforts in communities affected by the disaster. In addition, Hoya is prepared to donate medical equipment such as a rigid video laryngoscope... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Natural disaster in Japan
02:13 EDT - Information on the earthquake's impact in the Tohoku Kanto region. 22.03.2011 -- On Friday March 11th a very powerful earthquake shook Northern Japan, which created a huge tsunami. Hoya Corporation’s management, our mother company based in Tokyo, sends its deepest compassion to the citizens who have been hit by the catastrophe. PENTAX Imaging System's employees were lucky enough not... (More) |
| Wednesday, March 23, 2011 |
PRESS RELEASE: Kingston Digital Extends the Speedy Class 10 microSDHC Family
23:11 EDT - New Capacities Added for Memory-Hungry Devices Upcoming Mobility Kits Provide Adapter, Reader for microSDHC Card Versatility International CTIA Wireless® 2011 and Fountain Valley, CA -- March 22, 2011 --Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is shipping a 4GB and 8GB Class... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Sony Expands its NXCAM Family of Products
21:20 EDT - New NXCAM Super 35mm Sensor Camcorder and "Rain and Dust Proof" Compact Camcorder Deliver Unprecedented Capabilities for Professionals PARK RIDGE, N.J., March 23, 2011 -- Sony Electronics is unveiling the newest additions to its NXCAM® family of professional video products: the NEX-FS100U, an E-mount camcorder equipped with a Super 35mm CMOS sensor, and the compact HXR-NX70U, the... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Selling Photos: PhotoShelter Releases "How to Sell Prints" - A Free Guide
17:37 EDT - PhotoShelter, the worldwide leader in photography portfolio websites, photo archiving, sales and marketing tools for photographers, today released 'How to Sell Prints' - the latest in a long-running series of free and comprehensive e-books designed to equip photographers with the tools needed for success in today's marketplace. The guide outlines basic and intermediate business strategies and considerations... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: DxO Optics Pro Adds Support for Canon 600D/Rebel T3i, Canon 1100D/Rebel T3, and Olympus E-PL1, and 50 New DxO Optics Modules
16:43 EDT - March 23, 2011 - DxO Labs is pleased to announce the immediate availability of DxO Optics Pro v6.5.6 for Mac and Windows that adds RAW support for Canon 600D/Rebel T3i, Canon 1100D/Rebel T3, and Olympus Pen E-PL1 in both its Standard and Elite editions. Further, 50 new DxO Optics Modules are now available to DxO Optics Pro users, covering numerous Canon, Nikon and Fuji cameras. Availability and... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: X-Rite’s ColorChecker Passport Chosen as Standard Color Management Tool for all Students at the Hallmark Institute of Photography
16:31 EDT - ColorChecker Passport is helping students understand color as they learn about photography Elmsford, NY – March 23, 2011– X-Rite Photo Marketing announces that the ColorChecker Passport has been selected as a standard color management tool for all students enrolled in the accelerated 10-month intensive photography program at the Hallmark Institute of Photography. With a world class facility... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: SilverFast Supports reflecta ProScan 7200 Scanner on Mac
14:10 EDT - LaserSoft Imaging announces support for reflecta‘s current top film and slide scanner model ProScan 7200 on Apple Mac. The world's most widely used third-party scanner software SilverFast will open new dimensions for ProScan users. Kiel (PRWEB) March 23, 2011 -- reflecta as a traditional German manufacturer of scanners and photographic equipment has now revised its top device to also give Mac... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Think Tank Photo Release Five Small Photography Pouches and Holders
14:01 EDT - Think Tank Photo just released solutions for carrying those smaller items that tend to rattle around and get lost in photographers’ bags and pockets. These include the Credential Holder, the AA Battery Holder, the Passport Holder, and the Large and Small Travel Pouches. The Credential Holder features a clear window that always keeps credentials of various sizes in view, an adjustable neck... (More) |
Full Review posted for the Samsung NX100!
22:43 EDT - We were eager to get the Samsung NX100 into the lab to see what this new compact system camera could do.
With a curved slab shape, the Samsung NX100 is smaller than past models, and its retractable kit lens helps keep it small. Its 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor is APS-C sized, and its 3-inch display is a VGA...
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PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Showcases Vast Lineup Of Innovative Solutions At AIIM On Demand Exhibition
18:21 EDT - DreamLabo 5000 Production Inkjet Printer And First Jointly Developed Canon and Océ Product WASHINGTON, D.C., March 22, 2011 – Featuring selections from across its complete line of award-winning imaging solutions, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, will display an array of products developed to streamline workflow and improve document efficiency for businesses of all sizes... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Put Mum In The Picture This Mother’s Day
12:23 EDT - Online photo book specialist Albelli – www.albelli.co.uk – has a fantastic offer for Mother’s Day with great savings to be had on its comprehensive range of photo books and canvass prints. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 22, 2011 – Anyone placing an order before March 25th can buy one personalised canvass or photo book for mum – and get a second... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: 2nd Notice on the impact by the Major Earthquake in Northeastern Japan
10:16 EDT - March 22, 2011 -- The Nikon Group would express our deepest condolences to the victims of the earthquake and extend our profound sympathy and heartfelt concern to those individuals and families suffering from the disaster. We have set up the Emergency Headquarters for Disaster Control headed by the President on March 11 immediately after the earthquake, and have been gathering safety information... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Status of Sony Group Manufacturing Operations in Japan Affected by Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake, Tsunami and Related Power Outages
10:12 EDT - (Tokyo, March 22, 2011) - Sony Corporation ("Sony" or the "Company") today provided an update on the status of Sony Group manufacturing operations in Japan affected by the March 11 Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake, tsunami, and related power outages, as of 10 a.m., March 22, 2011 (JST). First, Sony has confirmed the safety of all of its and its group companies' employees in... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Southern Iceland: 10 Outrageously Cool Photographic Locations
18:19 EDT - Wild Photography Holidays (00354 5888939), are an innovative UK/Iceland based travel company, specialising in small-group photography holidays to wild and inaccessible places. Their late May Icelandic departure Southern Contrasts - Glaciers, Volcanoes & Waterfalls offers: Southern Iceland: 10 Outrageously Cool Photographic Locations Solheimajokull Glacier - Images of a surreal icy landscape... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A Expands Into The Production Photographic Printing Market With The Introduction Of DreamLabo 5000
16:36 EDT - New High-Speed Inkjet Printer Offers a Combination of High Photo Quality, High Text Quality and High Productivity WASHINGTON, D.C., March 21, 2011 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the Company's inaugural entry into the production photo printing market with the launch of the DreamLabo 5000 production inkjet printer.i This new printer debuts at AIIM On Demand... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Show Off Your Photos With Style With Cute Slideshow
14:41 EDT - Cute Logic are proud to announce the release of Cute Slideshow for iPhone and iPod touch. Cute Slideshow allows users to take their treasured photographs and combine them with transitions, text and music to create beautiful and stylish slideshows. Slideshows can be saved and played back later. With an iPhone 4 or 4th generation iPod touch, users can play back slideshows on a television or monitor.... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Introducing The Rogue Grid: A 3-in-1 Stacking Honeycomb Flash Grid That Provides 16°, 25° And 45° Spot Lighting Control In A Compact Design
14:10 EDT - The Rogue Grid from ExpoImaging provides three honeycomb grid angles in a compact circular design weighing less than 4 ounces and measuring just 3.6” x 1.2” Watsonville, Calif. — March 21, 2011 — ExpoImaging, Inc., which markets, designs, manufactures and distributes innovative camera accessories to the photographic market, today announced availability of the Rogue Grid,... (More) |
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Nikon shifts body mount manufacture to Notion VTec
12:05 EDT - Japan's Nikon Corp., whose factory in Sendai was damaged by the recent Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan's eastern coast, is transferring manufacture of body mounts for its single-lens reflex digital cameras to Malaysia's Notion VTec Berhad, according to a report on the website of The Edge, a Malaysian financial weekly.
The report, mirrored by a document on Notion VTec's own site, states that the Malaysian company will be supplied with raw materials from Nikon, from which it will create body mounts using its own jigs,...
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PRESS RELEASE: Manfrotto Distribution and Datacolor Set to Host Free Webinar on Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Camera
18:27 EDT - Photography and Imaging Industry Leaders Offering Improvement Tips to Better Serve Today's Photographer RAMSEY, N.J., March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Manfrotto Distribution, world leader in the equipment and accessories industry for photography and imaging, and Datacolor will be hosting a free webinar focused on proper ways to utilize Datacolor products with your camera to achieve optimum picture... (More) |
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SEVEN fund calls for photo contest entries
15:53 EDT - The SEVEN Fund -- a Cambridge, MA-based nonprofit organization that aims to combat poverty by promoting entrepreneurship -- is currently running a photo contest offering cash prizes to four lucky winners.
The "I Am An Entrepreneur" contest, which launched at the start of the year, is currently nearing the submission deadline for its first quarterly phase, with entries for the second quarter beginning on...
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PRESS RELEASE: WD Introduces 6 TB External Hard Drive To Support Increased HD Content Creation By Creative Pros And Mac® Enthusiasts
13:22 EDT - New My Book® Studio Edition™ II Offers FireWire® Performance and Huge Storage Capacity for Today’s HD Content Productions IRVINE, Calif. – Mar. 17, 2011 – Western Digital® (NYSE: WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its My Book® Studio Edition™ II dual-drive storage system with a massive 6 terabytes (TB) of storage... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Unified Color Opens German Offices To Meet Growing International Demand For HDR Technology
12:50 EDT - New Offices and Hamburg-based Team To Support International Releases of Unified Color’s Award-Winning High Dynamic Range (HDR) Software HMABURG, GERMANY – March 15, 2010– Unified Color Technologies, the HDR experts, today announced the opening of its German offices and the availability of its German-language HDR software program, HDR Express. The establishment of new offices near... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Ricoh Manufacturing Sites in Japan Affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Status Update
12:28 EDT - March 18, 2011 -- Ricoh Company, Ltd. -- As of March 18, Wednesday, 15:00 pm (Japan Time): The following is a damage and operations status update of Ricoh manufacturing locations in Tohoku, Kanto and Shizuoka Prefecture. From now on, we will only update the status when there are significant changees. Plant/Company Name Location Human Casualties Status as of March 18 Plan after March 22 Ricoh... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Support to Areas Affected by Tohoku - Pacific Ocean Earthquake
13:46 EDT - We wish to offer our sincere sympathy to those affected by the earthquake centered off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region. In addition to a monetary donation to assist victims of the earthquake, the Olympus Group will also donate equipment for use in disaster recovery efforts. We pray that the recovery process in the disaster area will proceed as swiftly as possible. Support Measures Monetary... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Notice Regarding Effects of the 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake
13:44 EDT - March 14, 2011 -- Olympus Corporation (the "Company") would like to express our sincere condolences to the victims of the 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake on March 11. The effects of the earthquake on the Company's group companies are as follows. Damage conditions Employees The Company has confirmed that several employees have been slightly injured. Buildings... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: 2011 Vail Film Festival Announces Film Program & Tribute Award Recipients
13:33 EDT - Line-Up Includes 67 Films From Around the World Vail, CO., March 16, 2011 - The 2011 Vail Film Festival presented by Cadillac, today announced the complete line-up of films selected to be screened at this year's festival, taking place March 31st - April 3rd, 2011 at America's top-rated ski resort in Vail, Colorado. This year's festival will showcase 67 films from around the world, including 11 feature... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: CliQ 2011 features Pro Speaker series
12:34 EDT - JACKSON, Mich. – PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations presents the CliQ Pro Speaker series, Friday, September 8, in Las Vegas, Nev., as part ofCliQ 2011. The six leaders each represent a different facet of the photography spectrum. Jasmine Star is an international wedding photographer based in Orange County, Calif. Though she’s garnished awards for her work and... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Kodak Pledges $100,000 Donation to Red Cross Japan Relief Efforts
18:37 EDT - ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kodak (NYSE:EK) today announced a $100,000 donation to the International Red Cross relief efforts helping survivors of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The donation will be made directly to the International Red Cross from Kodak’s Japan offices in Tokyo. “The challenges facing the people of Japan are beyond description,” said Augie Melendez,... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Ricoh Manufacturing Sites in Japan Affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Status Update
18:22 EDT - March 16, 2011 -- Ricoh Company, Ltd. -- As of March 16, Wednesday,15:00 pm (Japan Time): The following is a damage and operations status update of Ricoh manufacturing locations in Tohoku, Kanto and Shizuoka Prefecture. Due to the severe damage as a result of the earthquake, the facilities in the Tohoku regions; Tohoku Ricoh, Hazama Ricoh, and Ricoh Optical Industries, will take time to return to... (More) |
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Pentax RS1500: A refresh for the fashion-friendly skinnable digicam
18:00 EDT - Pentax Imaging Co. has today announced its new Optio RS1500 digital camera, an update to the existing RS1000 model that was announced last September.
The Pentax Optio RS1500 still features an ultracompact body with eye-catching interchangeable, customizable front-panel "skins", but they now attach more simply, negating the need for the bundled...
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PRESS RELEASE: Samsung Takes Consumers to the Edge of Wonder and Beyond with 2011 Product Showcase
14:22 EDT - New Home Entertainment, Mobility, Digital Imaging, IT, and Home Appliance Products Deliver on Promise of Seamless Connectivity and Interoperability NEW YORK -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today showcased its remarkable 2011 product line of TVs, notebooks, ultra-mobile tablets and players, cameras and more... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Tessera Licenses OptiML Zoom Solution to Samsung
11:38 EDT - Innovative 3X Zoom Technology Provides Camera-Enabled Devices with Crisp, Clear, High-Quality Images SAN JOSE, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSRA) today announced that the System LSI Division of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has licensed Tessera’s OptiML™ Zoom image enhancement solution, which provides high quality 3X zoom capabilities, without moving... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Best-Selling Photographer, Michael Freeman, Launches “App” on iTunes
19:16 EDT - Digital version of bestselling book The Photographer's Eye now available for iPad. Burlington, MA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 12, 2011 -- Michael Freeman’s international bestseller The Photographer’s Eye, published in sixteen languages and with 100,000 copies in print in the US alone and 300,000+ worldwide, has a brand new “app” on iTunes. Created specifically for the iPad, this digital... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Award-Winning Director/Photographer VINCENT LAFORET Relies on Anton/Bauer batteries to Power His Remarkable Body Of Work
17:00 EDT - New York / Los Angeles, MARCH 15, 2011 – Renowned director and photographer Vincent Laforet, has relied on Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, for dozens of commercial and film shoots. He has turned to the company once again... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Casio Donates to Relief Efforts for Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake
15:06 EDT - TOKYO, March 14, 2011 - Casio Computer Co., Ltd. expresses its sincere condolences to the people of the Tohoku area of Japan in the wake of a major earthquake that struck in the area March 11, 2011. Casio will donate 10,000,000 yen to relief efforts with the hope of helping those affected by the earthquake and contributing to the rapid reconstruction of devastated areas. Additionally, a relief fund... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Regarding the Impact of the Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake on the Casio Group’s Operations
15:04 EDT - TOKYO, March 14, 2011 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. would like to provide brief details on the impact of the Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake on the Casio Group’s operations. Status Regarding Injury and Damage Personal injury Thankfully, there were no major injuries among the Group’s personnel working throughout the Tohoku region. The company continues to take all necessary... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Cancellation of Color Imaging Exhibition 2010
14:59 EDT - TOKYO, Japan, March 14, 2011 -- Epson today announced it had cancelled the Color Imaging Exhibition 2010 as a result of the earthquake that struck the Tohoku area of Japan on March 11. The event was scheduled to be held in Tokyo from March 19 to 21. We apologize to everyone planning to visit the exhibition, and ask for your understanding. Photos due to be displayed at the exhibition will be posted... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Epson Provides Support for Tohoku Earthquake Relief Efforts
14:53 EDT - TOKYO, Japan, March 14, 2011 -- Epson wishes to express its deepest condolences to those affected by the earthquake that struck the Tohoku area of Japan on March 11. The company today announced it would donate 100 million yen to provide assistance to the victims of the earthquake, and stated its hopes for a recovery at the earliest possible stage. About Epson Epson is a global imaging and innovation... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Damage Caused by Tohoku Area Earthquake
14:50 EDT - TOKYO, Japan, March 14, 2011 -- Epson wishes to express its deepest condolences to those affected by the earthquake that struck the Tohoku area of Japan on March 11. Shortly after the earthquake, Epson established a Disaster Headquarters headed by President Minoru Usui at its Head Office in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture. The purpose of the Headquarters is to gather information about damage suffered by... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Learn Career Secrets from Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer Brian Smith, March 16
14:39 EDT - On Wednesday, March 16 from 4pm-5pm EDT, aspiring photographers are invited to join PhotoShelter's webinar session entitled "Stop Waiting for Your Big Break" with Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Brian Smith. Smith will provide attendees with his expert analysis of how to overcome career plateaus, adapt freelance approaches to win new clients, transform to succeed in multiple specialties,... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Lexar Media Now Shipping the Industry’s First 128GB Professional SDXC Memory Card
14:11 EDT - 128GB and 64GB SDXC Cards Enable Capture of High-Resolution Images and HD Video on Compatible Devices Fremont, CA, March 15, 2011 – Lexar Media, a leading global provider of memory products for digital media, today announced it is now shipping the Lexar® Professional Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) 133x memory card in capacities of 128GB, an industry first, and 64GB. The Lexar Professional... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: VueScan adds support for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
13:18 EDT - Hamrick Software, the developer of VueScan, the world’s most widely used scanning software, now supports Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. March 15, 2011 - Hamrick Software, the developer of VueScan, the world’s most widely used scanning software, has released its latest version 9.0.21 – with full support for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. “We realise that many scanner users will soon start to use... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Announces 2011 Schedule for Canon Live Learning Workshops
13:10 EDT - Canon U.S.A. is proud to announce the continuation of its exclusive on-site educational experience, Canon Live Learning, which has been designed to help advanced amateur imaging enthusiasts and budding professionals improve their skills with the support of professional photographers and industry experts. Back this year by popular demand are the EOS Immersion Seminars and Workshops and the EOS Destination... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Casio Rolls Out Ticket Sweepstakes For TRYX OUT: NYC 2011
12:20 EDT - Five Winners Will Receive an All Expense Paid Trip for Two to Attend Casio’s Star-Studded Launch Party DOVER, NJ, March 14, 2011 ― Casio America, Inc. today announced that consumers throughout the U.S. will now have a chance to attend the exclusive TRYX OUT: NYC 2011 launch party at the Best Buy Theater in New York City. By simply registering for a free account with Casio’s new... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Announcement on Impacts of the Tohoku Kanto Earthquakes
11:24 EDT - A strong earthquake hit the northern part of Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011. The management of HOYA CORPORATION (“the Company”; Headquarters: Tokyo) expresses its heartfelt sympathy for our fellow citizens who have suffered from the Tohoku Kanto Earthquakes. The Company announces the impacts of the earthquake on the HOYA Group’s operations which are known as of today as follows.... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Sandisk Issues Statement On Recent Earthquake In Japan
18:01 EDT - Milpitas, CA, March 11, 2011 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, issued the following statement on the recent earthquake that occurred on Thursday night, Pacific Time. The epicenter of the powerful earthquake was approximately 500 miles from Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan, the location of the two Toshiba-SanDisk joint-venture semiconductor manufacturing... (More) |
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UPDATE 5: Japan quake: Situation update; donation info (UPDATED)
17:07 EDT - Last Friday, we published a report on the disaster unfolding in Japan, where a combination of a major earthquake, tsunami, numerous aftershocks, and damaged nuclear reactors have left Japanese citizens and businesses alike struggling to cope.
The country is home to quite a few of the biggest names in the imaging industry, and over the weekend, several Japanese companies have released statements regarding the situation at their own facilities....
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PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Effect of Earthquake in the Tohoku Region on Business Operations
14:29 EDT - OSAKA, Japan -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) (TSE:6752) “Panasonic” extends its condolences to everyone who has been affected by the major earthquake in the Tohoku region of Japan on March 11, 2011. The effects to our group as of today are as follows. Damage to Panasonic Group (as of March 14, 2011, 11:00 a.m. JST) Damage to personnel Some minor injuries to... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Press statement following recent earthquake and tsunami in Northern Japan
13:56 EDT - 14 March 2011 -- Following the recent earthquake and tsunami in Northern Japan Fujifilm can confirm that its Taiwa-Cho factory, 20 miles from Sendai city, has been affected. Fortunately, none of the workers at the Taiwa-Cho factory are reported injured but inevitably some damage has occurred to the factory building, causing a temporary halt in production for the FinePix X100. To this end, Fujifilm... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Commits Monetary and In-Kind Donations to Support Earthquake Victims in Japan
13:53 EDT - Osaka, Japan - Panasonic Corporation, a world leading consumer electronics company, announced today the company has committed 300 million yen monetary contributions and in-kind donations of 10,000 units each of radios and flashlights and 500,000 dry batteries to aid victims and support the recovery of areas affected by the strong earthquake that struck Tohoku area on March 11. Panasonic and its employees... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Canon launches recovery measures following major earthquake in Japan
11:39 EDT - TOKYO, March 14, 2011—In response to the damage sustained by the Canon Group due to the major earthquake that struck Japan on March 11, Canon Inc. has established an Earthquake Disaster Recovery Task Force (Task Force Chief: Chairman & CEO Fujio Mitarai; Task Force Assistant Chief: President & COO Tsuneji Uchida; Executive Director: Executive Vice President and CFO Toshizo Tanaka) and... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Damage Report for Canon Inc. Operations and Canon Companies following Major Earthquake in Japan
11:34 EDT - The following is a summary overview of damage reported at Canon Inc. operating sites and Canon Group companies in Japan as of 15:00 JST on Sunday, March 13, 2011. The Company continues working to ascertain damages and determine when operations can resume. With regard to Canon offices, plants and Canon Group companies in Japan, there have been reports from several sites of power outages, damage... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Disaster Relief Donation for People Affected by Tohoku District – off the Pacific Ocean Earthquake
11:02 EDT - March 14, 2011 -- FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation (President and CEO: Shigetaka Komori) and its group companies extend their deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the major earthquake that struck the Tohoku District of Japan on March 11, 2011, and offer their sincerest sympathies to those affected by the disaster. FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation in conjunction with its group companies, FUJIFILM... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Sony Group Operations Affected by Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake, Tsunami and Related Power Outages
10:46 EDT - (Tokyo, March 14, 2011) -- Operations at several Sony Corporation and Sony Group sites and facilities have been affected by the Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake and tsunami, and Sony is monitoring the status of each of these sites on an on-going basis, while also considering the most effective recovery measures. Sony also has responded to reports of widespread power outages by voluntarily suspending... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Support for the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
10:41 EDT - March 14, 2011 -- Our hearts go out to the countless victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami which devastated North Eastern Japan on March 11, 2011. The Ricoh Group will make a contribution totalling 300 million yen to the victims and the general recovery efforts. As a responsible corporate citizen, it follows that Ricoh will refrain from any unnecessary use of electricity such as neon signs,... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Nikon provides aid to the victims of earthquake in Northern Japan
10:40 EDT - March 14, 2011 -- Nikon Corporation would like to express its profound sympathy and condolences to the victims of the earthquake in Northern Japan, on March 11, 2011. In response to this tragedy and to extend the immediate support to its victims and affected area, Nikon Corporation has decided to donate the following assistance: Cash donation 100 million yen Donee Japanese Red Cross Society... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Notice on the damage hit by Major Earthquake in Northern Japan (Japan's Tohoku region)
10:30 EDT - March 14, 2011 -- The Nikon Group would like to express its profound sympathy and condolences to the victims of earthquake in Major Earthquake in Northern Japan (Japan's Tohoku region) on March 11. The effects to our group companies are as follows. Measures to cope with the situations We have set up the Emergency Headquarters for Disaster Control headed by the President on March 11 immediately... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Sony Support for Japan Earthquake Relief Efforts
10:25 EDT - (Tokyo, March 13, 2011) - Sony Corporation today announced that, following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the northern region of Japan on March 11, Sony and its group companies will donate 300 million Japanese yen to help relief and recovery efforts in communities affected. Additionally, a disaster relief fund will collect donations across the Sony Group from employees worldwide,... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Canon supports relief efforts following massive earthquake in Japan
10:23 EDT - On March 11, a major earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan's main island of Honshu, causing massive damage and loss of life in the area. We at Canon extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this disaster and our thoughts go out to those suffering in its aftermath. In addition, we hope that the region will sustain no further damage and will soon be able to begin the rebuilding... (More) |
Express Review posted for Canon SD4500 IS!
22:39 EST - The Canon SD4500 is a long zoom with a bias toward the long end, with a longer-than-usual 10x, 36-360mm f/3.4 lens that collapses completely inside the camera's smooth front panel.
If cropping your pictures is your thing anyway, the Canon SD4500 might be the digital camera for you. Its 16:9 aspect LCD is tuned for capture of Full HD video at 24 frames per second, while the 10-megapixel...
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PRESS RELEASE: Aptina Congratulates Dr. Eric Fossum on Induction Into The National Inventors Hall of Fame
14:35 EST - San Jose, CA, March 10, 2011 -- Aptina, a leading developer of CMOS imaging solutions congratulates Dr. Eric Fossum on his recent induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame™ for his invention of complementary metal-oxide semiconductor active pixel image sensor (CMOS-APS) technology. His early work with CMOS continues to encourage innovation and drive the image sensor market. Dr. Fossum’s... (More) |
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Japan quake: Early reports from imaging companies, and how to help (UPDATED)
13:57 EST - Readers will likely already be aware of the huge earthquake off the coast of Japan earlier today.
Early assessments suggest the quake to have been the largest in the country's recorded history, and related tsunamis have caused widespread destruction in low lying coastal areas, particularly those nearest...
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PRESS RELEASE: B&H Photo And Singular Software To Deliver Audio And Video Synchronization Tools To The Media Community
23:35 EST - World-renowned photo, video and pro audio reseller adds PluralEyes, DualEyes and Singular Software Presto to its exclusive line of leading industry products Vancouver, British Columbia – March 10, 2011 – Singular Software™, developer of workflow automation applications for digital media, is pleased to announce it has established distribution through the world's leading digital media... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: 3D Digital Cameras Sparking Enthusiast Interest
21:32 EST - CEA Study Finds Nature, Sporting Events Drive Purchases ARLINGTON, Va. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nearly one in four (23 percent) digital imaging enthusiasts are likely to purchase a 3D digital camera within the next year, according to a new Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® study. The study, 3D Digital Imaging: Consumer Perceptions of this Emerging Technology, examines awareness, perceptions,... (More) |
Review posted for Olympus E-PL2!
21:30 EST - Equipped with an improved lens and a more ergonomic body style, the Olympus Pen E-PL2 addresses several shortcomings of the previous model and refines the company's low-cost compact system camera design.
The Olympus E-PL2's new lens design is smaller, lighter, and a little longer, with a more stable lens design and fast, silent autofocus. It even accepts accessory lenses. The E-PL2's 3-inch LCD is also...
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Adobe: Lightroom, Camera Raw, DNG Converter release candidates
16:58 EST - Adobe has today published new release candidate versions of its Lightroom and DNG Converter applications, as well as its Camera Raw plugin.
All three updates add support for the same list of new camera models, and further improve support for a couple of existing models. The Lightroom 3.4 and Camera Raw 6.4 release candidates also add a selection...
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Pentax: New firmware for K-5, 645D (UPDATED)
00:36 EST - Japan's Hoya Corp. has today released updated firmware for both its prosumer K-5 and medium format flagship 645D single-lens reflex digital cameras.
The Pentax 645D firmware update v1.02 makes four changes to the camera's operation. For cameras running 645D v1.02, the camera's LCD panel will now display the time remaining to complete a dark current...
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Rollei: Three new digital cameras
00:00 EST - Germany's RCP-Technik GmbH & Co. KG, the company behind the historic Rollei brand, announced three new digital cameras for the European market late last week.
The trio are all based around 1/2.33"-type, 14 megapixel CCD image sensors in ultracompact bodies. The Powerflex 470 couples this to a Rollei Apogon-branded 7x optical zoom lens whose actual focal...
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PRESS RELEASE: Kodak Expands and Renews Business Agreement With Flextronics Global Services
17:42 EST - SINGAPORE, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Flextronics (Nasdaq: FLEX) today announced that Eastman Kodak Company has signed an agreement for the expansion and renewal of the business relationship that the two companies formed in 2007. Through this agreement, Kodak will renew services provided by Flextronics Global Services (FGS) in Venray, Netherlandsrelated to Kodak's Europe, Africa, Middle East, and... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: WPPI 2011 Breaks All Attendance Records
17:22 EST - Next annual WPPI Convention and Trade Show set for February 16 – 23, 2012 Los Angeles, CA (March 4, 2011) – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces that it broke all previous attendance records with 16,000 attendees for its recently concluded WPPI 2011 Convention and Trade Show. All WPPI 2011 classes, events and the trade show took place at the MGM Grand... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: World Class Sports Illustrated Photographer Peter Read Miller To Conduct Annual Sports Photography Workshop In Denver, April 4-10
14:50 EST - Students Learn Techniques for Shooting Sports, Lighting Athletes and Applying Both to Live Sporting Events during Weeklong Workshop Los Angeles, CA – March 8, 2011 -- World Class Sports Illustrated Photographer Peter Read Miller has announced he will conduct his annual Sports Photography Workshop in Denver, Colorado on April 4-10, 2011. The workshop, now in its 7th year and limited to only... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Research Institute of Systems Planning, Inc. (ISP) Released "ISP Stereoscopic 3D" After Effects Plugin
15:50 EST - March 7, 2011 18:00JST -- Research Institute of Systems Planning, Inc. is proud to announce the release of "ISP Stereoscopic 3D". This Adobe After Effects-compatible plugin software provides users the 3D movie editing environment with the highest quality and the simplest operation. And of course, fine-tuning is available for advanced users. Features What makes "ISP Stereoscopic 3D"... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Announces Pricing For Its 2011 Premium Lineup Of Lumix Digital Camera Models
15:11 EST - SECAUCUS, NJ (March 8, 2011) – Panasonic today announces pricing for its LUMIX DMC-ZS10, LUMIX DMC-ZS8, LUMIX DMC-TS3 and LUMIX DMC-FX78 digital cameras, all of which will be available in late-March 2011. All four models feature Leica lenses, High Definition video recording-capabilities and Panasonic’s iA technology – making shooting photos and videos simple and intuitive –... (More) |
Review posted for Panasonic GF2!
23:52 EST - Eighteen months ago, Panasonic launched its popular GF1 compact system camera, which offered the image quality of an SLR in a body not much larger than those of many fixed lens, enthusiast cameras.
Eight months down the road, rival Sony upped the ante with the debut of its NEX-series cameras, with the NEX-5 in particular having an exceptionally compact body for an interchangeable lens model. The...
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Lens review: Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 M.Zuiko
18:54 EST - Olympus released its 40-150mm f/4-5.6 M.Zuiko near the end of 2010, as a complement to its 14-42mm for the PEN digital series. As are most of the newer micro-four-thirds lenses, the telephoto zoom lens is tiny - weighing just under 7 ounces. We've put the lens through its paces in our lab; click here to read our full review of the Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6.
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PRESS RELEASE: Phase One and Profoto Deliver Unique Integrated Image Capture & Light Control Solution
17:17 EST - Capture One Pro 6 and Profoto Studio Synergy Accelerates Workflow FOCUS ON IMAGING, Birmingham, March 6, 2011 — Phase One and Profoto today announced the availability of a unique image capture and light control solution that allows photographers to capture images and to control lighting from within Capture One Pro 6, when using Profoto lighting equipment. How it works A separate light control... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: SizzlPix! High Definition Photography -- millions of colors … all of them green!
13:53 EST - Unlike ordinary paper or canvas matted and framed wall display, SizzlPix! waste no paper, glass, plastics nor wood. They are aluminum, one of earth’s most commonly recycled materials, rated Green by EPA. PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 07, 2011 – SizzlPix!™ High Definition™ fine-art photography is a new technology rapidly being recognized for exceptional realism, detail... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Photobucket Wins MediaPost’s 2011 Appy Awards for “Best Photography App”
13:41 EST - Leading Photo and Video Sharing Service Celebrates Win and Debuts New Homepage DENVER -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Photobucket Corporation, the world’s leading dedicated photo and video sharing service, today announced that the company’s “Photobucket for Android” app was recognized as the “Best Photography App” by MediaPost. Photobucket’s App was singled out for... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: JVC First To Offer Full HD 3D Consumer Camcorder
13:35 EST - WAYNE, N.J. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- JVC today announced the availability of the first camcorder on the consumer market that offers 3D video recording in Full High Definition. The new JVC GS-TD1 uses two camera lenses and two imaging sensors – one for each lens – to capture three-dimensional images in the same way that human eyes work. Video shot using the GS-TD1 can be viewed in 3D on any... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: New LED panel lighting for photo and video recording
15:11 EST - Compact daylight Digital reflex cameras have an integrated flash, of course, but sometimes you just need more. Additional light sources aren’t just necessary for macro images where you want to light up every detail. Some modern cameras are equipped with a video function. If recordings are made in closed and often dark rooms, only an additional continuous light source can ensure watchable... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Wingnut Announces Lo-Fi Photo App for the Mac and Windows Desktop
14:08 EST - RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingnut, LLC today announces the immediate availability of Lo-Fi, a retro photo effect application for the Macintosh and Windows desktop. Lo-Fi easily gives pictures the funky look of low end toy cameras. "We made Lo-Fi look and feel just like a physical gadget so it would be fun and intuitive to play with," said Terence Tay, one of the creators... (More) |
Accessory Review: Lensbaby Sweet 35
23:16 EST - A 35mm optic with 12-blade apertures from f2.5 to f22, the Sweet 35 is the widest selective focus option in the Optic Swap System.
We had a sleepover with the Sweet 35 and it was a blast. It's our favorite prime lens focal length for subframe sensors and focuses as close as 7.5 inches. But the best part was rather than settle on...
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Full Review posted for Sony A560!
22:10 EST - Meeting the needs of enthusiast photographers was a clear aim of the Sony Alpha A560, adding back a few features that the low to mid-range digital SLR cameras in the line had lost in a bid to appeal to consumers.
The popularity of the NEX and SLT series digital cameras delayed the arrival of the Sony A560, but it's shipping now, and we found it to be a very capable camera for both stills and videos. Many of Sony's...
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PRESS RELEASE: The RICOH Compact Digital Camera GXR has been awarded the international “iF product design award 2011” Gold Award
17:58 EST - TOKYO, March 2, 2011—The compact digital camera GXR produced by RICOH (president and CEO: Shiro Kondo) has been awarded the specially selected “Gold Award” in the “iF product design award 2011” competition which recognizes international design excellence. The iF design award is an internationally acclaimed award managed by the German iF International Forum Design GmbH.... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Lisa Walker, I3A President, to Preview Results of Consumer-Facing Camera Phone Image Rating System at Image Sensors Event, March 23
17:30 EST - March 02, 2011 02:18 PM Eastern Time -- WAKEFIELD, Mass. -- (EON: Enhanced Online News) -- The International Imaging Industry Association (I3A, the leading global association for the imaging industry; http://www.i3a.org) announced today that the organization's President, Lisa Walker, is to be a featured speaker at the Image Sensors Europe 2011 event, to be held in London, March 22-24. “Beyond... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: InfoTrends’ Photo Production Workflow Solution Study to Benchmark Best Practices in a Young Industry
17:11 EST - The information obtained in this study will help vendors more effectively work alongside service providers and provide more holistic support. Weymouth, MA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 02, 2011 -- InfoTrends has announced the launch of a new multi-client study, Photo Production Workflow Solutions and Sales Strategies. This study aims to identify best practices across all the U.S. photo service segments and... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Photodex and SmugMug Partner to Offer New Solutions for Creating and Sharing HD Video Slideshows
17:04 EST - New video slideshow service from Photodex seamlessly pulls photos and videos from SmugMug galleries to create stunning 1080p HD video slideshows online. Add photos and videos to ProShow Web slideshows directly from SmugMug galleries. Austin, TX (PRWEB) March 3, 2011 -- Photodex, makers of the new video slideshow service ProShow Web, today announced a partnership with SmugMug to offer new, integrated... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: EIZO Announces 27" Self-Calibrating Monitor for Graphics
16:24 EST - Hakusan, Japan, March 1, 2011 – Eizo Nanao Corporation (TSE: 6737) today announced the ColorEdge CG275W, a 27-inch monitor for professionals in prepress, digital photography, graphic design, video editing, post production, and other graphics fields. The ColorEdge CG275W features a built-in calibration sensor for self-calibration. It becomes the second monitor in the graphics industry with this... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: DxO Optics Pro now supports 3,000 camera/lens combinations with the addition of the Sony SLT A33, the Nikon Coolpix P7000, and 51 New DxO Optics Modules
15:15 EST - March 2, 2011 - DxO Labs is pleased to announce the immediate availability of DxO Optics Pro v6.5.5 for Mac and Windows, adding RAW support for the Sony SLT A33 and for the Nikon Coolpix P7000 in both its Standard and Elite editions. Further, 51 new DxO Optics Modules have been added to the 114 DxO Modules made available to DxO Optics Pro users since Feb 10th, covering numerous Fuji, Canon, Nikon,... (More) |
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Olympus E-5, PL2, XZ-1: New firmware
13:34 EST - Japan's Olympus Corp. has today released updated firmware for three of its digital camera models: the E-5 digital SLR, the PEN E-PL2 single-lens direct view camera, and the XZ-1 fixed lens compact.
Information on the E-5 and PL2 firmware can be found on the joint update service for Olympus E-system website, while the XZ-1 firmware is located on the website of Olympus Europe. (None of the updates...
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Pentax S1: Stylish Optio ultracompact announced
17:00 EST - Pentax Imaging Co. has today announced the Optio S1, its latest style-conscious ultracompact digital camera.
Available in three choices of body colors with laser-etched front panel marking -- chrome with black trim, black with red trim, or green with silver trim -- the aluminum-bodied Pentax S1 definitely aims...
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Olympus TG-810: Rugged digicam for geolocation fans
01:01 EST - Olympus Imaging America Inc. has today unveiled its latest shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof digital camera model, the Olympus TG-810.
Closely related to the recently announced TG-610 model, the Tough TG-810 differs in several important ways. Most notably, it now includes a built-in GPS receiver, compass and manometer, making it aware...
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Olympus SZ30: Long-zoom BSI CMOS digicam
01:01 EST - Olympus has today revealed its latest ultra zoom digital camera model, the backside-illuminated CMOS sensor-shod Olympus SZ-30MR.
Coupling its 16 megapixel sensor with a whopping -- but rather dim, at telephoto -- 24x optical zoom lens, the SZ-30MR provides everything from a generous 25mm-equivalent wide angle to a whopping 600mm...
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Full Review posted for Nikon D7000!
21:24 EST - The Nikon D7000 digital SLR is a refinement of the already superb D90, a redesign that maintains a small, nimble body while improving nearly every major internal aspect.
Its 16.2-megapixel sensor and Expeed 2 processor conspire to output quality images at all ISO settings, from 100 to 25,600, cranking those images out at up to six frames per second. The Nikon D7000's 3-inch...
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PRESS RELEASE: 6Sight Mobile Imaging Summit Expands to Europe
16:21 EST - JACKSON, Mich. – 6Sight® Conferences LLC will expand its conference offerings to include a Mobile Imaging Summit in Malmo Sweden on November 15-17, 2011, with event co-hosts Scalado and Invest in Skåne. The 6Sight Mobile Imaging Conference is a companion to the 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference held each year in the US. The event in Sweden will focus on camera phones and the rapidly... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Class on Demand Releases Complete Training For Avid Studio
14:27 EST - The comprehensive "Complete Training for Avid Studio" teaches both beginners and experienced Pinnacle Studio users, as well as home video editors, how to harness the application's powerful tools to generate eye-popping HD content Hoffman Estates, IL – March 1, 2011 - Class on Demand™, an innovator of professional educational products for creative markets, is pleased to announce... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Ricoh to Donate to Earthquake Relief Efforts in New Zealand
12:22 EST - Ricoh Company, Ltd., Tokyo, together with Ricoh Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. and Ricoh New Zealand Ltd. will contribute 10 million yen toward the relief efforts. Our thoughts go out to the people of Christchurch, New Zealand, whose lives have been so tragically affected by the earthquake of February 22. For over 50 years at Ricoh, New Zealand has occupied a special place in our hearts, exemplified by a... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Pixable Launches PhotoFeed For The iPad To Bring Order To Facebook Photos
12:19 EST - Palm Desert, CA (DEMO Spring CONFERENCE) - February 28, 2011 - Pixable, the leader in online photo aggregation, today introduces Pixable Photofeed for the iPad, a Facebook app that helps users bring order to the billions of photos online on Facebook through the world's most popular tablet. Pixable Photofeed is the first app of its kind to help people better explore, interact, and share the growing... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Iridient Digital releases RAW Developer 1.9.0 for Mac OS X
12:11 EST - Pacific Grove, CA, February 28, 2011 -- Iridient Digital, Inc. has released RAW Developer 1.9.0 a major update to our critically acclaimed RAW image processing software for Mac OS X. This release now runs as a 64-bit application on Mac OS X 10.5 or later with 64-bit capable Intel processors! 64-bit support brings the ability to use extremely large amounts of memory (greater than 4GB) and allows for... (More) |
PRESS RELEASE: Highly Anticipated MultiSync PA301W from NEC Display Solutions Makes Its Debut
11:33 EST - Dual DisplayPort Connectivity, ICC Profile Emulation Available in 30-Inch Desktop for Graphics Professionals CHICAGO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the 30-inch MultiSync® PA301W-BK display and PA301W-BK-SV display with SpectraViewII™ calibration software and sensor. Ideal for... (More) |
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PRESS RELEASE: Lensbaby® Introduces its First 35mm Optic with 12-Blade Adjustable Aperture
10:58 EST - The Sweet 35 selective focus optic has the sweetest spot of all Portland, OR – March 1, 2011 – Lensbaby, manufacturer of award-winning Creative Effects SLR camera lenses, announces the addition of the Sweet 35 Optic to its Optic Swap System. The Sweet 35 Optic, a 35mm selective focus optic with an internal 12-blade adjustable aperture, creates a Sweet Spot of sharp focus that photographers... (More) |
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