News Archive - August 2011 Return to: Current News Archive Index Wednesday, August 31, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Develops New Compact, Twin-Lens 3D Digital Camera with HD Video Capability 12:01 EDT - Osaka, Japan - Panasonic today announced the development of a LUMIX twin-lens 3D digital camera that is planned to be released in winter this year. The new compact digital camera lets users take 3D photos and 3D HD videos. Panasonic will showcase its new compact, LUMIX twin-lens digital camera featuring a 4x zoom lens and an integrated optical image stabilizer at the IFA 2011 in Berlin. The new... (More) Tuesday, August 30, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Ricoh releases fourth function-enhancing firmware update for GXR 18:34 EDT - Tokyo, Japan, August 30, 2011—Ricoh Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Shiro Kondo) today announced the August 31, 2011 (Wed.) release of the fourth function-enhancing firmware update for the GXR, a high-image-quality compact digital camera launched in December 2009. The GXR is a revolutionary interchangeable unit camera system in which lenses are changed by using a slide-in mount system to attach... (More) PRESS RELEASE: SnapilyPro Unveils New Short-Run Capabilities at PhotoShop World 15:18 EDT - Online 3D Digital Printing Service SnapilyPro to Show Off Expanded Lenticular Printing Capabilities in Las Vegas on September 7-9 Photoshop World Conference & Expo 2011--NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SnapilyPro, HumanEyes Technologies’ online 3D digital printing service for creative professionals, today announced it will unveil new workflow capabilities for its software-based 3D professional... (More) PRESS RELEASE: InfoTrends Forecasts Strong Growth Rates for Photo Merchandise, Market Education and Pricing will be Key to Driving Market Growth 14:35 EDT - (Weymouth, MA) August 30, 2011…InfoTrends has released its U.S. Consumer Photo Merchandise Market Forecast: 2010-2015. InfoTrends projects that the photo merchandise market will grow substantially over the forecast period, reaching $2.2 billion in revenues by 2015. Photo books will contribute the most to overall revenue and will experience the largest growth numbers. Increasing penetration... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Corel® Introduces VideoStudio® Pro X4 Ultimate Edition 10:25 EDT - New premium video editing package offers additional high end tools for today’s movie makers Ottawa, ON -- August 24, 2011 -- Corel today announced the release of VideoStudio® Pro X4 Ultimate Edition. Built on the award-winning video editing power of VideoStudio® Pro X4, the new Ultimate edition offers action-sports videographers, HD-DSLR shooters and video editing enthusiasts an expanded... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Tamron Co., Ltd Announces Tamron 60th Anniversary Project: Eternity At A Moment -- The Vision Of 60 Photographers 10:10 EDT - The creations of 60 photographers using Tamron's 18-270mm Di II VC PZD to capture how they perceive "Eternity at a Moment" to be displayed on Tamron's special website and at a photographic exhibition in Japan August 30, 2011, Saitama, Japan ― Tamron Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Morio Ono, Head Office: Saitama City), a leading manufacturer of optical equipment, celebrated its 60th... (More) Monday, August 29, 2011 Panasonic clarifies power zoom lens support 16:03 EDT - An undated press release from Panasonic Corp. has come to our attention today, which further clarifies operation of its recently-announced power zoom Micro Four Thirds lenses with existing Lumix G-series bodies. According to the press release, the lenses can be used with the existing firmware in Lumix G-series bodies, including the DMC-G3, DMC-GF2, DMC-GF3, and DMC-GH2. However, there will be a new firmware update... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Free Epson iPrint App Now Available™ For Android 15:37 EDT - LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Aug. 29, 2011 -- Epson America, Inc., a leading provider of superior performing desktop printing solutions, today announced the expansion of its free iPrint mobile printing app to include Android™ smartphones. Epson’s iPrint effortlessly prints web pages and photos from Android devices, to any wireless Epson all-in-one. Android smartphone users can print directly... (More) PRESS RELEASE: PMDA Seeks Photographers For Third Annual Portraits Of Love Project 13:51 EDT - Local Studio Photographers Encouraged to Help Deliver 10,000 Family Portraits to Deployed Military Personnel in Time for the Holidays; Online Registration for Participation Begins September 1 Woodbury, NY, August 29, 2011 -- The PhotoImaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMDA), a respected photo industry organization that brings together some of the most renowned brand names in the... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Photobucket Survey: Video Uploads from Mobile Devices on the Rise 12:29 EDT - Survey, supported by data from Photobucket’s 100 million users, reveals online photo and video trends DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Photobucket Corporation, the world’s leading dedicated photo and video sharing service, today announced the results from the company-sponsored 2011 Summer Photo Usage survey. Responses from more than 2,500 survey participants, as well as data garnered from Photobucket’s... (More) PRESS RELEASE: The PLAYSPORT Camera Goes Snowboarding with Specially Branded BURTON Edition 09:54 EDT - New KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera: BURTON Edition handles even the harshest conditions Rochester, NY. , August 23, 2011 —Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK) today announced the launch of the PLAYSPORT Video Camera: BURTON Edition/Zx5, designed for people that love snow, and live for another run. This robust pocket video camera will meet the demands of even dedicated boarders, capturing all the... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Delkin Launches Fastest CF Memory Card In The World. 09:03 EDT - Poway, CA. August 26th, 2011 - Today Delkin Devices, Inc. announced their much anticipated ruggedized waterproof CF memory cards boasting the fastest read and write speeds in the world. The new cards are available in capacities ranging from 8GB up to 64GB and are capable of transferring pictures, video, music and more at speeds up to 685X, or 103MB/s. In addition to impressive speed performance, the... (More) Friday, August 26, 2011 Printer Review: Epson Stylus Photo R2000 21:08 EDT - A 13x19 pigment printer that can connect three different ways and print on all sorts of media? What's not to like? At $499.99 list and as low as $279.99 directly from the company, the Epson Stylus Photo R2000, which replaces the R1900, brings more than just 13x19-inch pigment printing to the party, adding CD, roll... (More) Panasonic GF3X, Power Zoom lenses unveiled (UPDATED) 01:01 EDT - Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co. has today announced its first two models in a new line of Power Zoom lenses for the Micro Four Thirds format, as well as the first camera bundle to include a Power Zoom lens, the Panasonic GF3X. The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. and LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. lenses both include zoom rocker controls on the lens body, and thereby... (More) Panasonic FZ150: Speedy new super-zoom unveiled 01:01 EDT - Continuing its announcements for the day, Panasonic has introduced a new flagship super-zoom model for its FZ-series, the Panasonic FZ150. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 is based around a twelve megapixel MOS image sensor, and a powerful 24x optical zoom lens offering focal lengths from 25 to 600mm equivalents. The combination of a MOS sensor... (More) Panasonic FX90 enables instant photo sharing (UPDATED) 01:01 EDT - Rounding out the company's camera announcements for the day, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co. has revealed its new Panasonic FX90 digital camera. The Panasonic FX90 is aimed at photographers wanting to share photos as quickly as possible, especially smartphone owners unsatisfied with the quality of their phones' built-in cameras. In-camera wifi... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Announces Firmware Updates For Its Popular Lumix DMC-LX5 Digital Camera 01:01 EDT - SECAUCUS, NJ (August 26, 2011) -- Panasonic today announced new firmware updates for the LUMIX DMC-LX5 digital camera. The version 2.0 firmware, available on September 13, will help to improve performance and enhance usability by upgrading key camera functions. Software updates include a redesigned algorithm which will speed up autofocus time, giving the LUMIX LX5 extremely fast AF speeds. The... (More) Thursday, August 25, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Introducing "Lightroom 3 Enhancing, Effects and Integration" by Jack Davis, DVD Training Focusing on Lightroom 3's Develop Module 15:37 EDT - "Lightroom 3 Enhancing, Effects and Integration " from PhotoshopCAFE / Software Cinema is a training DVD featuring the many ways Photographers can adjust their images with Lightroom 3. Irvine, CA (PRWEB) August 24, 2011 -- PhotoshopCAFE, A leader in Photoshop and design training, and Software Cinema a leader in Photographic training, announce the availability of Lightroom 3 Enhancing,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: The World’s Smallest Olympus PEN Is Also The Most Affordable: The PEN E-PM1 Packs Mega Power In A Micro Body For Under $500 15:16 EDT - Small, Easy and Stylish Compact System Camera Ships in September and Fulfills the Promise of a Camera with Impressive DSLR Image Quality and HD Video in a Mini Camera Body CENTER VALLEY, Pa., August 25, 2011 -- The wait is over! Starting next month, the smallest, lightest, and the most portable Olympus PEN camera -- the PEN E-PM1 -- will be available at the affordable price of $499.99. The Olympus... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Zoran Announces COACH 14 Digital Camera Processor Delivers DSLR-Quality Still And Full HD Video On Single SoC 14:30 EDT - Enhanced Video Engine Enables 40% Smaller File Size & Improved Compression for Real-Time Web Connectivity SUNNYVALE, CA—(Marketwire - August 23, 2011) - Zoran Corporation (NASDAQ: ZRAN), the world leader in providing system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for hundreds of millions of digital cameras, announced that its highly integrated COACH 14 digital camera processor platform is available to... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Unleash Your Creativity and Fun with the Digital King 180° Fish-Eye or 2-in-1 Wide/Macro Lenses Made Especially for iPhone® 4 13:33 EDT - Compact, easy to use lenses let you share amazing photos wherever you are LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Social networking sites better brace themselves for the flood of cool and wacky photos everyone will be posting once they get their hands on these innovative little lenses! The 180 degree Fish-Eye and the 2-in-1 Wide Angle & Macro Lenses from Digital King transform your iPhone®... (More) PRESS RELEASE: SilverFast 8 Now Available 13:02 EDT - The New Dimension of Scanning KIEL, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LaserSoft Imaging (LSI) has embedded their 25 years of experience into the new version of scanner software SilverFast. Coupling innovative ideas with the utilization of current software technology, LSI has now released the best scanning software: SilverFast 8. There are many reasons to obtain the new SilverFast 8 - a software which makes... (More) Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Lens Review: Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT 09:55 EDT - Even though the lens was just released today, we've had a copy of the Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT under guard in the SLRgear.com test lab. We had a chance to put it through its paces in the lab, and are pleased to share our full review with you. Click here to read our full review on the Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT. Sony A77, A65: Duo of 24 megapixel Translucent Mirror cameras launched (UPDATED) 01:01 EDT - Sony Electronics Inc. has today launched two new Translucent Mirror-based cameras for its SLT-series, the Sony A77 being the long-awaited successor to the Alpha A700 DSLR, while the Sony A65 shares much of its flagship sibling's DNA at a significantly more affordable price tag. The Sony Alpha SLT-A77 vies with professional digital SLRs from the company's rivals, offering a whopping resolution of 24.3 megapixels from an Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor. Coupled with Sony's latest-generation... (More) Sony NEX-7: New flagship compact system camera, AF Alpha-mount adaptor debut (UPDATED) 01:01 EDT - Just a little over 15 months after launching its NEX-series of compact system cameras, Sony Electronics Inc. today firmly declares its intent to dominate, with the launch of the Sony NEX-7. The Sony Alpha NEX-7 is impressive indeed, not only offering a whopping 24.3 megapixel sensor resolution from an Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor, but then somehow managing to include enough power to handle... (More) Sony NEX-5N: New NEX-series camera offers touch screen, 10fps burst (UPDATED) 01:01 EDT - Next up in a raft of interchangeable-lens camera announcements for the day, Sony Electronics Inc. has unveiled its new Sony NEX-5N compact system camera, a followup to the popular NEX-5. The Sony Alpha NEX-5N has a form-factor very similar to that of its predecessor, but take a closer look and new features abound. A new image sensor upgrades resolution just slightly to 16.1 megapixels,... (More) Nikon P7100: Enthusiast-friendly compact announced (UPDATED) 00:01 EDT - Nikon Inc. has today unveiled a followup to last year's P7000 compact camera, in the form of the new Nikon P7100. The Nikon Coolpix P7100 is very reminiscent of its predecessor in terms of styling, and sports the same ten megapixel image sensor and 7.1x optical zoom lens. Look a bit closer, though, and there are... (More) Nikon AW100: Rugged waterproof digicam unveiled 00:01 EDT - Continuing its announcements for the day, Nikon Inc. has unveiled a camera that takes the Coolpix series in a new direction: the Nikon AW100. The Nikon Coolpix AW100 is the company's entry in an increasingly hard-fought market for rugged shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof cameras. Although the company doesn't follow the vogue for declaring... (More) Nikon S1200pj, S8200, S6200, S100: Four new Coolpix compacts 00:01 EDT - Rounding out its six compact camera announcements for the day, Nikon Inc. has unveiled the Nikon S1200pj projector camera, Nikon S8200 superzoom, Nikon S6200 long zoom, and the fashion-friendly Nikon S100. The Nikon Coolpix S1200pj follows on from last year's S1100pj, with a more powerful projector that's now compatible with Apple's iOS devices through an included adapter. The Coolpix S1200pj will be available... (More) Tuesday, August 23, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Adobe Labs Posts Lightroom 3.5, Camera Raw 6.5 Release Candidates 17:01 EDT - Adobe today announced the availability of Lightroom 3.5 and Camera Raw 6.5 Release Candidates on Adobe Labs. The Release Candidates bring camera support to 12 new Raw file formats including the Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and add over 25 new lens profiles including support for the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f1.4-GB ED and Canon EF 14mm f2.8 L USM lenses to help photographers automatically correct unwanted distortion... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Announces Two PIXMA Wireless Photo All-In-One Printers For High-Quality Printing From Almost Anywhere 12:17 EDT - Featuring Brilliant Image Quality and Software Upgrades to Easy-PhotoPrint EX and Full HD Movie Print LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Aug. 23 -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the addition of the PIXMA MG8220 and MG6220 All-in-Ones to the company's line of Wireless[1] Photo All-In-One models with the ability to print, copy and scan images and documents. These beautifully designed,... (More) Canon 510 HS, 310 HS, SX150 IS: Three new PowerShot cameras, flash strobe unveiled 04:00 EDT - Canon USA Inc. has today unveiled three new digital cameras for its PowerShot series of compacts: the Canon 510 HS being its new ELPH flagship, the Canon 310 HS joining the entry-level end of the ELPH lineup, and the Canon SX150 IS replacing last year's SX310 IS superzoom. Of the trio, the Canon SX150 is the most affordable, priced at around US$250, and expected to ship from the end of September 2011 in the US market. A relatively modest tweak of the SX130, the Canon SX150... (More) Monday, August 22, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Nikon D7000 Digital-SLR Camera Recipient of EISA Award 18:05 EDT - August 22, 2011 -- TOKYO- Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that the Nikon D7000 digital-SLR camera is the recipient of the European Advanced SLR 2011-2012 award presented by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). In April of this year, the D7000 was also the recipient of the TIPA Awards 2011's Best D-SLR Advanced, presented by the Technical Image Press Association, as well as the... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Three Canon products win esteemed EISA awards in Europe 13:57 EDT - TOKYO, August 22, 2011—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 EOS 600D (Canon Rebel T3i in the Americas and EOS Kiss X5 in Japan) digital SLR camera earned... (More) Friday, August 19, 2011 Sony launches high-def video binoculars 18:02 EDT - Sony Electronics Inc. has today introduced two pairs of digital binoculars that it says are the world's first to offer high-definition video recording, zoom, autofocus, and SteadyShot image stabilization. The basic concept of Sony's DEV-3 and DEV-5 binoculars is that they reduce the need for photographers shooting birds, wildlife, and sports action to carry two separate devices, one intended for immediate... (More) Thursday, August 18, 2011 Panasonic GF3 review posted! 23:45 EDT - Hailing from a camera line aimed squarely at enthusiasts, the Panasonic GF3 seems to be angling for consumers, a move that may alienate enthusiast fans. Its 12-megapixel sensor, 3-inch LCD, and touchscreen controls all fit into digicam-size space, yet it first ships with a non-zooming 14mm kit lens, so most consumers will want to wait for the zoom to ship... (More) Wednesday, August 17, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: PhotoshopCAFE.com / Software Cinema announces Photoshop Secrets: Photographic Effects video by Colin Smith. 16:04 EDT - Irvine, CA (PRWEB) August 17, 2011 -- PhotoshopCAFE.com, a leader in Photoshop and design training, and Software Cinema, a leader in Photographic training, announce the availability of Photoshop Secrets: Photographic Effects, the latest release in their ever growing catalog of training videos. This collection of tutorials teaches Photographers how to duplicate traditional darkroom techniques using... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Dreamstime Announces New Feature to Report Imagery Copyright Infringement 14:29 EDT - First in Stock Photo Industry to Automate the Offender Notification Process NASHVILLE, TN--(Marketwire - Aug 17, 2011) - Today Dreamstime, a leading stock photography community, launched Infringement Reporter, which will enable contributors to notify website owners of Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) violations. Passed more than ten years ago, the DMCA was developed to address copyright challenges... (More) PRESS RELEASE: PocketWizard® Products Provide the Latest in Wireless Flash Technology to Red Bull Sports Photographers 13:43 EDT - Photographers and images to be regularly featured on PocketWizard.com, the PocketWizard Blog and the Red Bull Content Pool So. Burlington, VT -- August 17, 2011 -- LPA Design, maker of PocketWizard radios, the world leader in wireless control and synchronization of cameras, flash lighting and light meters, announces today they will provide the latest PocketWizard wireless flash products featuring... (More) Tuesday, August 16, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: One New Imprint — Three New Titles! 22:51 EDT - New Release by Rocky Nook Santa Barbara, CA, August 16, 2011—Rocky Nook is excited to announce the first three titles in our newest imprint, edition espresso; our new series of little books that keep the content short, strong, and to the point—like a great shot of your favorite espresso. Their small size makes these books perfect to tuck into your bag and read on the go. Read an entire... (More) Qimage Ultimate 2012 released 21:44 EDT - A new version of Windows imaging application Qimage Ultimate has just been released, we hear from ddisoftware Inc. president and chief software programmer Mike Chaney. Qimage Ultimate v2012.100 features an improved user interface, a black level detection function, and support for 3D photography, among other bug fixes and tweaks to the application. The updated user interface... (More) PRESS RELEASE: The Plugin Site released NoiseControl for MacOS X 21:26 EDT - The Plugin Site is pleased to announce the MacOS X version of NoiseControl. NoiseControl is a Photoshop plugin, which effectively removes image noise while preserving essential details and the photographic quality of the image. It offers sharpening, saturation and grain features for enhancing the image after denoising. You can also apply denoising with extreme settings to create painting-like effects.... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Mastering the Nikon D7000—New from Rocky Nook 17:57 EDT - Santa Barbara, CA—Mastering the Nikon D7000 (Rocky Nook, $34.95 USD) by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D7000 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment. This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Nikon To Sponsor Joe McNally’s “Faces Of Ground Zero – 10 Years Later” Exhibit At Time Warner Center 16:07 EDT - More Than Fifty Life-Size Portraits, Exclusive Photos and Video Revealing Stories of Real Life Heroes MELVILLE, NY (August 16, 2011) -- Nikon Inc. is the exclusive photographic equipment sponsor of the “Faces of Ground Zero -- 10 Years Later” exhibit at the Time Warner Center in New York. The free exhibit, marking the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, will take place from August 24 to September... (More) Monday, August 15, 2011 Leica issues dividend as sales, profits climb 18:47 EDT - Germany's Leica Camera AG has announced distribution of its first dividend in close to fifteen years, on the back of soaring sales and profits. The company, which concluded a board meeting on August 11th, reported total sales of €248.8 million in the financial year ending 31st March 2011, up 57.2% from the previous year. Earnings before... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Web Startup Magafo Caters to Photo Lovers with Fotovillas 17:29 EDT - Fotovillas Aims to Save Photo Lovers Time and Energy, with More Efficient Photo Sharing and Engagement. Fotovillas is a photo engagement platform looking to change the way people share photos. It’s the first product from a brand new web startup Magafo and is currently in pre-launch with the launch date set as October 15. The early registration website is here. “The goal of Fotovillas... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Epson Introduces the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Signature Worthy Edition for Professional Photographers and Artists 17:17 EDT - Award-Winning 17-Inch Printer Combined with Signature Worthy Papers Delivers High-Quality, Professional Prints LONG BEACH, Calif.-- Aug. 15, 2011 -- Expanding its line of printing solutions for photographers and artists alike, Epson today introduced the Epson® Stylus® Pro 3880 Signature Worthy Edition. This bundle combines the award-winning 17-inch Epson Stylus Pro 3880 printer with six,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: New M-DISC to Provide Up To 1,000 Years of Permanent Data Storage 15:51 EDT - Millenniata Partners with Hitachi-LG Data Storage SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millenniata™, a new optical disc company, ushered in a new era of information storage with the release of its M-DISC™ and M-READY™ disc storage technology—technology that permanently etches data onto the write layer of the disc for use anytime and for generations to come without any data loss.... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Benro Introduces New Video Tripod Kit 15:30 EDT - New kit provides fluid movement and stable support for digital video cameras, HDSLRs and still cameras Elmsford, NY -- August 15, 2011-- Benro, manufacturer of tripods, monopods and heads designed for today’s demanding professional photographer and filmmakers, announces the new Benro AD71FK5 Video Tripod Kit. “This new Benro Video Tripod Kit has been designed for use with the latest... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Induro® Introduces New Lightweight BHS Ballheads 15:18 EDT - Provides quick and precise camera positioning and dual locking security Elmsford, NY (August 15, 2011) -- Induro, makers of tripods, heads and accessories designed for demanding professional photographers, announces today the new lightweight BHS Ballheads. The new Induro BHS-Series Ballheads offer a lightweight, well-balanced adjustable support for a wide range of cameras and lenses and are compatible... (More) PRESS RELEASE: PENTAX 645D Medium Format Digital SLR Camera Wins EISA 14:18 EDT - 645D IS EISA European Professional Camera 2011-2012 GOLDEN, CO. (August 15, 2011)…PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce that the PENTAX 645D medium-format digital SLR camera, first launched in June 2010, was selected as the EISA European Professional Camera 2011-2012 by the prestigious European Imaging and Sound Association. The award was presented in recognition of the camera’s... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Tamron Wins EISA Award For 6th Consecutive Year 13:39 EDT - Tamron 60th Anniversary Model— the Easy to use, best-in-class resolution 18-270mm Di II VC PZD (Model B008) — wins EISA European Zoom Lens of the Year 2011 - 2012 August 15, 2011, Commack, NY —Tamron Co., Ltd., celebrating its 60th anniversary, announced that the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has awarded its European Zoom Lens of the Year 2011-2012 to the Tamron... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Fujifilm's digital camera FinePix X100 wins EISA "European Advanced Compact Camera 2011-2012" Award 13:24 EDT - August 15, 2011 -- FUJIFILM Corporation (President and CEO: Shigetaka Komori) is delighted to announce that the award-winning FinePix X100 has been crowned "European Advanced Compact Camera 2011-2012" by judges at the esteemed European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) awards. Commenting about the award, EISA jury said: "The Fujifilm FinePix X100 advanced compact camera introduces... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic Receives EISA Award with DMC-G3 for “European Compact System Camera 2011-2012” 13:07 EDT - Panasonic today has announced that the company has been awarded a prestigious EISA Award for the LUMIX new generation system camera DMC-G3. The LUMIX DMC-G3 camera has been named ‘European Compact System Camera of the year 2011-2012’ for its stunning image quality and exceptional range of features packed into a beautifully-profiled compact and lightweight design. The EISA jury commented:... (More) Lens Review: Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S 09:00 EDT - Today's lens review on SLRgear.com is the new Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S. Nikon's new take on the "nifty fifty" is a departure from the existing 50mm f/1.8D, bearing the high quality design notes of the new 50mm f/1.4G. With its weather-sealed mount gasket, windowed distance scale and circular lens hood, you might have a hard time telling them apart. We've put this lens through its paces in our test lab: Click here to read our full review of this lens. Friday, August 12, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011 Announcement of Winners 13:46 EDT - TOKYO- Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the selection of the award winners for the Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011. The Grand Prix award winner is "Learning to fly" by Mr. Debarshi Duttagupta. This photo, along with the other award winners will be announced and displayed on the Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011 Judging Results page. (http://www.nikon-npci.com ) The... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Pic2go Partners With One Media Marketing To Release A New Photo Tagging Product 13:24 EDT - New photo tagging solution integrates social media and experiential marketing to drive measurable engagement and impressions LOS ANGELES, CA, August 11, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Pic2go, LTD. has partnered with ONE MEDIA Marketing to release its Social Media Photo-Marketing product for brands, social media, experiential marketing and event marketing companies in the United States. Pic2go enables... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Polaroid Announces a New Line of Photography Lenses 12:48 EDT - Polaroid Conversion Lenses Provide Both Professionals and Enthusiasts With the Perfect Shot at a Picture Perfect Price MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Polaroid announced a full line of Polaroid branded camera conversion lenses with a variety of features to fit every photographer's needs. Designed to assist professionals, hobbyists and general consumers with their photographic visions... (More) Samyang prepares 24mm f/1.4 ED lens 12:28 EDT - A news post from Delta Co., the European distributor for Korean lens manufacturer Samyang, previews an upcoming product launch from the latter company. According to the post, Samyang will launch a new lens model in late 2011 or early 2012. The Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC lens will be available in Canon, Four Thirds, Nikon, Pentax, Samsung NX, and Sony... (More) Thursday, August 11, 2011 Full Review posted for Canon T3i! 20:28 EDT - Truly easy to recommend, the versatile Canon T3i sets the standard at the top of the consumer digital SLR market. Especially if you're looking for a reasonably affordable SLR that lets you shoot from multiple angles, the Rebel T3i should be at or near the top of your list. With an 18-megapixel sensor, a high-res articulating... (More) Fuji F600EXR: Followup to F550 announced 18:24 EDT - Alongside today's entry-level camera announcements from the company's global headquarters, Fujifilm has today launched one model definitely slated for US release, the Fuji F600 EXR. The F600 EXR is near-indistinguishable from last January's F550 model in terms of hardware, sharing the same image sensor, lens, body, display, GPS capabilities and so forth as in its predecessor.With... (More) Two new entry-level compacts from Fuji 17:57 EDT - From its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Fujifilm Corp. has today announced two new entry-level digital cameras, the Fuji JX370 and JX420. The two cameras are very closely related indeed, differing most in their choice of image sensor, and the strength of the digital zoom available on each model. Both cameras feature standard CCD sensors,... (More) Wednesday, August 10, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Free VueScan competitive upgrade for SilverFast users 22:18 EDT - Hamrick Software, the developer of VueScan, the world's most widely used scanning software, has announced that all SilverFast users can receive a free competitive upgrade to VueScan Professional Edition. Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) August 10, 2011 -- Hamrick Software, the developer of VueScan, the world's most widely used scanning software, has announced a free competitive upgrade for existing SilverFast... (More) Sony announces LCD panel with white subpixel 15:21 EDT - Sony Corp. has today announced a new LCD panel type which it says is intended for use in digital cameras and smartphones, dubbed "WhiteMagic". The new Sony WhiteMagic panel is said to have benefits over existing types in terms of both outdoor visibility, and indoor power consumption, as compared to LCDs featuring red, green, and blue subpixels.... (More) Tuesday, August 9, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: ILFORD Announces MAC Group as US Distributor for its Full Range of Professional Inkjet Media 18:53 EDT - Adding to its extensive family of professional photographic products, MAC Group to increase the reach and visibility of ILFORD in the ever-evolving photographic market Avon, CT & Elmsford, NY -- August 1, 2011 -- ILFORD Imaging Switzerland GmbH today announced it will be collaborating with MAC Group on the US distribution of its line of professional and consumer inkjet media. Adding ILFORD to... (More) Pentax Japan hikes accessory prices 17:53 EDT - In a Japanese-language statement on its website, Pentax has announced in increase in pricing for several of its single lens reflex camera accessories in its home market. Citing rising costs for both raw materials and production, as well as reduced demand for the accessories in question, the company has advised customers that it will be adjusting the manufacturer's suggested... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Delkin Devices Introduces 32GB and 64GB High Performance Extended Temperature CompactFlash™ 14:54 EDT - SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Delkin Devices, Inc., leading supplier of industrial solid state storage products, announces the production release of 32GB and 64GB high performance, extended temperature CompactFlash cards. Delkin is the first manufacturer to offer 64GB CF cards with an operating temperature range of -40 to +85°C, through the use of single-level cell (SLC) NAND flash. Complementing... (More) Monday, August 8, 2011 Pioneer to enter Chinese digicam market 20:51 EDT - Japan's Pioneer Corp., best-known worldwide for its audio products such as car stereos, A/V receivers, home theater equipment, DJ gear, and more, has announced plans to offer Pioneer-branded digital cameras in the mainland Chinese market. In its home market, Pioneer has a limited presence in the digital imaging sector, with products such as digital photo frames, but it hasn't previously offered digital cameras under its brand either in... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Tether Tools® New iPad Wallee Connect Integrates iPad into Photographer and Filmmaker's Workflow 18:59 EDT - Responding to the demand for iPad mounting options on tripods and stands commonly used in photo and film studios, Tether Tools introduces the iPad Wallee Connect to enable positioning the iPad virtually anywhere. Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) August 03, 2011 -- Tether Tools® and The Wallee are partnering on the Tether Tools iPad Wallee Connect. "The Connect" for short, is a mounting system... (More) PRESS RELEASE: PMA announces preliminary DIMA 2012 conference schedule 18:37 EDT - JACKSON, Mich. -- PMA -- The World Community of Imaging Associations today announced the preliminary program for the Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA) conference, Jan. 8-9, 2012, at Bally’s, Las Vegas, Nev. The DIMA 2012 program will be divided into four tracks, featuring these topics: Retail Strategy Track How to Host a Photo Safari Online Opportunities for Independent Photo... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Leica M9 / SDHC Card compatibility 17:11 EDT - 08/08/2011 -- Leica Camera has recently become aware of customers experiencing compatibility issues related to select types of new memory cards when used in the Leica M9. The misbehaviour occurs in very limited cases (<0.1% of total No. of sold M9/M9-P), but because it is associated with the loss of images, we want to point out the potential risk for our customers. Leica's focus remains first and... (More) PRESS RELEASE: New Epson Artisan All-in-One Printers Deliver Superior Performance and Image Quality in Sleek, Midnight Blue Design 15:11 EDT - LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Aug. 8, 2011 -- Epson America, Inc., a leading provider of superior performing desktop printing solutions, today introduced the Epson Artisan® 837 and Artisan 730 wireless all-in-one printers for photo and technology enthusiasts who demand fast, reliable and better than lab-quality prints at home. The new Artisan line combines power and convenience in a sleek, compact design,... (More) Friday, August 5, 2011 DSLR Controller arrives for Android 14:23 EDT - A new app released by developer Chainfire offers some Canon shooters the ability to remotely control their DSLRs from Android phones or tablets. Available from the Android Market in beta form, Chainfire's DSLR Controller is said to have been tested with the Canon EOS550D (aka Rebel T2i), EOS 50D, EOS 7D, EOS 5D Mark II, and EOS-1D Mark IV digital... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Omnivision Launches First Sensor With 1.1-Micron Pixel 13:42 EDT - Latest OmniBSI-2™ Pixel Enables ¼-inch, 8-Megapixel Mobile Camera Solution For Ultra Slim Smartphones SANTA CLARA, Calif., — August 3, 2011 — OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today introduced the 8-megapixel OV8850, the first CameraChip™ sensor built on a 1.1-micron OmniBSI-2 pixel architecture.... (More) Flickr marks upload milestone 12:00 EDT - Image and video sharing website Flickr--since 2005, a property of web giant Yahoo--broke a pretty impressive milestone in the last few days, as noted in an official blog post yesterday. A little under a year after announcing its five billionth photo upload, another billion photos have been uploaded to the service. The six billionth image, uploaded on Monday by 'eon60', shows a dew-covered... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Photo Stats app enables iPhone users to create infographics on their devices 11:30 EDT - The first application for making infographics on iPhone has just been released on iTunes App Store. Photo Stats app analyses all photos from your camera roll and creates infographics based on the extracted metadata, visualizing how, when and where you take photos with iPhone. From today iPhone users can create infographics about their photos thanks to the new app Photo Stats, which has just been... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Ricoh announces GXR MOUNT A12 10:46 EDT - A GXR lens mount unit featuring an APS-C size CMOS sensor Tokyo, Japan, August 5, 2011—Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Shiro Kondo) today announced the development and release of the new product GXR MOUNT A12, a lens mount unit exclusively for the GXR interchangeable unit camera system. Introduced in December 2009, the GXR is a revolutionary interchangeable unit camera system in which... (More) Thursday, August 4, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Corel® Celebrates Summer with the Release of Four New Mobile Apps 23:42 EDT - With new, free apps for the iPhone®, iPad®, Mac® and PC, Corel’s Summer Appventure Keeps Families Entertained and Connected While They’re On the Road Ottawa, ON - August 02, 2011 -- Corel today announced the launch of its Summer Appventure, featuring four, new, free apps designed to help families make the most of their summer vacations. With new apps for the iPhone®, iPad®,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: SoftColor Color Correction Engine V4 - Smart and Customizable Color Correction Automation Technology 23:05 EDT - JOENSUU, Finland (August 03, 2011) - SoftColor Oy today announced the immediate availability of Color Correction Engine V4: a smart and customizable color correction solution to fix white balance, exposure and contrast problems from digital images automatically. "Automatic color correction is a true challenge, because we all have the opinion about right colors", said Petri Piirainen Co-Founder... (More) Canon 500 HS review posted! 20:55 EDT - When you think of quality pocket digital cameras, the Canon S95 and G12 are top of the list. But don't ignore the Canon 500 HS, an ELPH with a wider lens than either of those cameras, and a noticeably more pocketable shape. Its major unique feature is its touchscreen, which dominates the back of the camera, much like the screen of a smartphone. Its Full HD video capture, Handheld NightScene, and High Speed Burst modes number... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Tenba Expands Discovery and Vector Collections 18:50 EDT - New Photo/Tablet and Photo/Laptop Daypacks, plus a lightweight sling bag, now available Elmsford NY -- August 4, 2011-- Leading the way in carrying solutions for over 30 years, Tenba announces an expansion of their Discovery and Vector collections. Responding to popular demand, Tenba has added a Photo/Laptop Daypack and Photo/Tablet Daypack to their Discovery collection, and a Photo/Laptop Daypack... (More) PRESS RELEASE: CANON U.S.A. and Ron Howard select eight winners from 96,362 PHOTO entries for ‘Project Imagin8ion’ 15:32 EDT - “Project Imagin8ion,” the First Hollywood Film in History Inspired by a User-Generated Photo Contest, Will Begin Production in September NEW YORK, August 4, 2011 -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has collaborated with one of Hollywood’s most influential directors, Ron Howard, to select the eight winners of the “Project Imagin8ion” contest from 96,362... (More) Wednesday, August 3, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: Vivitar® Introduces Underwater HD Pocket Video Camera 21:38 EDT - Los Angeles, Calif., - August 2, 2011- Vivitar, a leading brand of digital cameras and photographic accessories for over 70 years, launches the 690 HD underwater digital pocket video camera. The sleek, easy to use video camera makes the perfect gift, or the perfect, easy-to-carry accessory to capture a day of memories. Vivitar’s 690 HD latest sensation offers waterproof features with a built-in... (More) PRESS RELEASE: X-Rite Announces Free August Webinars 13:33 EDT - Online educational tutorials provide photographers with basic information, insights, and tips to achieve color control, consistency and creativity in their workflow Elmsford, NY -- August 3, 2011 -- X-Rite Photo Marketing announces its schedule of August Webinars that have been developed to address specific color management topics and are designed to appeal to both professional and serious amateur... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Pentax Imaging Announces Relocation To Downtown Denver 00:57 EDT - GOLDEN, Colorado (August 2, 2011)…PENTAX Imaging Company, a leader in the worldwide photographic industry, is pleased to announce plans to relocate its national headquarters to Downtown Denver on October 1, 2011. The headquarters will be located in the Colorado Plaza Towers building at 633 17th Street (corner of 17th and California Streets). PENTAX is leasing space on the 26th floor of Tower... (More) Tuesday, August 2, 2011 Nik's Snapseed ships for iPhone, iPod 23:48 EDT - Nik Software Inc. has today release an update to its Snapseed photo app with added support for Apple's iPhone and iPod devices. Available for almost a month on the iPad, Nik Snapseed allows users to edit and share their images via a simple, intuitive touchscreen interface. A generous selection of filters and functions are available,... (More) PRESS RELEASE: KODAK Imaging Technology Used To Explore Jupiter 15:31 EDT - KODAK CCD Image Sensor To Help Provide Unprecedented Views of Jupiter As Part of Juno Mission ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 2 -- When NASA’s Juno spacecraft is launched this week to begin its five-year voyage to the planet Jupiter, image sensor technology from Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) will be on board to help capture images of the gas giant as never before. The KODAK KAI-2020 Image Sensor... (More) Lens Review: Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 M.Zuiko Digital 12:09 EDT - Near the end of 2010, Olympus released a new zoom lens for its micro four-thirds cameras, the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 M.Zuiko Digital. Combined with the four-thirds 2x crop factor, the lens provides an equivalent of 600mm when fully zoomed in. Do good things continue to come in small packages? We've put then lens through its paces in our test lab: Click here to read our full review of the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 M.Zuiko Digital. Monday, August 1, 2011 PRESS RELEASE: "Captain America: The First Avenger" Action Shots Captured With Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Cameras 17:37 EDT - 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 film, “Captain America: The First Avenger”, used Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR cameras to capture many of the movie’s action... (More) PRESS RELEASE: IncrediMail to Acquire Smilebox Inc. 17:13 EDT - IncrediMail executes on growth strategy by expanding its product portfolio and diversifying its revenue TEL-AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IncrediMail Ltd. (Nasdaq: MAIL), a digital media company that builds downloadable personal productivity consumer products, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Smilebox Inc., a U.S. consumer focused photo sharing and social expression... (More) Kenko Variable NDX filter nears market 16:43 EDT - Japan's KenkoTokina Corp. has announced availability of its Variable NDX neutral density filter in its home market. Announced way back in September 2010, the Kenko Variable NDX filter offers an effect similar to that of a standard neutral density filter, but with a variable strength that's created by stacking two polarizing... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Snapily Brings Cool Back to School with Must-Have Customizable 3D and Flip Animated New Products 12:07 EDT - Notebooks, Rulers and Backpack Tags Join Snapily’s Family of Custom Printed Animated Photo Products NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--School supplies, like notebooks, rulers and backpack tags, go 3D and animated this Fall, with the introduction of Snapily’s fun line of custom printed notebooks, rulers, bookmarks and backpack tags. Snapily’s easy and fast process on www.snapily.com makes... (More) PRESS RELEASE: Vimeo Makes Quality Video Hosting Affordable for Small Businesses With the Launch of Vimeo PRO 11:57 EDT - New Vimeo PRO Service Combines High Quality Video Hosting With Business-focused Features for Small Businesses at a Yearly Rate of $199 NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vimeo®, an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI), building on their reputation as the home for high quality video sharing today launched Vimeo PRO. The new Vimeo PRO account is the easiest and one of the most affordable... (More) Return to: Current News Archive Index