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PMA 2007 - Final Reportposted by Photo-John
 2007 PMA Main Page | 2007 PMA Blog | 2007 PMA Gallery | Discussion | Press Releases PMA 2007 - Final ReportOver 20.000 people from more than 100 countries attend the annual PMA tradeshow. They come to see new digital cameras and photography accessories. for educational sessions on every photo-related subject you could possibly think of. and they come to do business. continue reading >> Sun Mar 18 2007
The Gorillapodposted by walterick
I'll admit it. these little guys seemed a little gamey to me at first. But as soon as I began to play around with them my imagination quickly opened up to all the real-world applications these guys offered. I am now looking forward to my first opportunity to use my new Gorillapod!
continue reading >> Sun Mar 18 2007
Film: the resurrection.posted by walterick
As if the halo around the Kodak film rep doesn't say enough.
continue reading >> Sat Mar 17 2007
Tilt/Shift from Zeiss for your Nikon F mount and Canon EOSposted by walterick
Carl Zeiss is bridging the branding gap once again with the introduction of these tilt/shift lenses for the Nikon F mount and Canon EOS systems.
continue reading >> Sat Mar 17 2007
Current film offerings from Zeiss.posted by walterick
Carl Zeiss is still committed to the production of 35mm cameras. as evidenced by the Ikon rangefinder with new lenses arriving for it this summer.
continue reading >> Sat Mar 17 2007
Do you see anything wrong with this picture?posted by walterick
No? That's because everything's right. Zeiss has had prime lenses available for the Nikon F mount system available since September of '06.
continue reading >> Fri Mar 16 2007
New Digital Camera Company - GEposted by Photo-John
GE digital cameras made their debut at PMA 2007. The new cameras have the GE brand and are made by a new company. General Imaging. General Imaging has an excellent pedigree. The Chairman and CEO. Hiroshi Komiya. is a previous president of Olympus. Takeyoshi Kawano. who designed the Sony Walkman. Sony VAIO computer line. and the Olympus Stylus cameras is the company's chief designer. Attention to design in the GE digital cameras is obvious.
 continue reading >> Thu Mar 15 2007
Another Sigma DP1 Postposted by Photo-John
Larry posted about the Sigma DP1 compact digital camera on the first day of the show. But I have some more photos of it and it's something I've been anxiously awaiting. so I thought I'd share my own thoughts about it.
continue reading >> Wed Mar 14 2007
Olympus E-410 and E-510 Digital SLRsposted by Photo-John
Although we're still waiting on the E-1 replacement. Olympus introduced two new digital SLRs at PMA 2007 - the E-410 and the E-510.
 continue reading >> Tue Mar 13 2007
Pentax Digital SLR Systemposted by Photo-John
Pentax didn't introduce a new digital SLR system at this year's PMA show. But the K10D is still pretty recent - we only just did a pro review for it. But they do have new pro lenses to go with their bodies and a new confidence that comes with the success of the K100D and K10D digital SLR bodies.
 continue reading >> Sun Mar 11 2007
Nikon L12. S50c. and P5000 (Video)posted by LRY
Of the bunch. the P5000 is Nikon's return to what used to be called the Prosumer Compact with extra lens attachments and hotshoe tagging along for the ride. I dunno what these are called now since most manufacturers have left the Prosumer space for the lush green DSLR fields. I had chance to shoot with the P5000 at their demo corner but those units may not be representative of the production units. In the dim light of the trade show. the AF seemed about average for a compact. but when pre-focused the response was very fast. Anyway. Lindsay talks about all three cameras in the video.
continue reading >> Sun Mar 11 2007
Olympus - Fast. Fast Glass.posted by walterick
I was impressed by Olympus' growing line of lenses for their DSLR systems. The first is the 35mm equivalent of a 300mm f2.0. Yes. you read that right.
continue reading >> Sun Mar 11 2007
Still here. still film. still Leica.posted by walterick
One of the most obvious questions for Leica might be "What are Leica's plans for its film cameras?"
continue reading >> Sun Mar 11 2007
Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 Zoom Lensposted by Photo-John
Yeah. you read that right. Sigma is introducing a 200-500mm f/2.8 zoom lens.
 continue reading >> Sun Mar 11 2007
Olympus 770SW Underwater Housingposted by walterick
As if 30 feet of submersibility weren't enough...
continue reading >> Sun Mar 11 2007
Pentax K10D Dust Removal Demo (Video)posted by LRY
As narrator Photo-John says. "awesome."
continue reading >> Sun Mar 11 2007
PMA 2007 Opening Day (Video)posted by LRY
Just a little taste of the mob scene at the beginning of the show.
continue reading >> Sun Mar 11 2007
Olympus 770SW - As Cool as Iceposted by walterick
To show how tough the new Olympus 770SW is. they froze it.
continue reading >> Sun Mar 11 2007
Wood?posted by walterick
Olympus' developers are doing an experiment in "moulded wood"...
continue reading >> Sun Mar 11 2007
Vivitar Underwater Cameraposted by walterick
Vivitar. recently acquired and working hard to increase its market share. has introduced this underwater digital camera...
continue reading >> Sat Mar 10 2007
Olympus E-410 Underwater Housingposted by LRY
I would run if I saw this coming. Especially if I were a fish... Sat Mar 10 2007
Fujifilm F40fd and Face Detection (2 Videos)posted by LRY
Mike Steavenson of Fujifilm talks about Face Detection with the successful Fuji Finepix F40fd. You can watch FD at work on the screen in the background too. That's probably the most amusing part of the video! Add FD to the already successful F40 and to the best of my knowledge. the champion point-and-shoot lineage for usable autofocus speed and high ISO performance wears its crown for another year.
continue reading >> Sat Mar 10 2007
More Olympus E-2 Successor: Codename P-1posted by LRY
According to Sally Smith Clemens. Olympus Product Manager. the E-2 "will ship in 2007." What you see here (and in my first. short post) is a more recent build but as always. subject to change. You gotta think that if they're launching this year. their manufacturing needs to start ramping pretty soon...(total speculation on my part). Sally also mentioned that a number of technologies found in the new E-510 DSLR were originally bound for the E-2 before the engineers put E-2 things on pause due to quality concerns.
continue reading >> Sat Mar 10 2007
Nikon D40X Graphic Interface (Video)posted by LRY
The main reason I am excited about entry-level DSLRs is because all my students and family and friends and everyone else I meet always asks me about buying cameras. Realistically a lot more of these folks will be thinking about entry-level products and one. maybe two will gush like me about the high-end *and* be able to trot on over to the store to pick up a pair or three. So I think there is a good sized segment of the world that wants a bit more than a point-and-shoot and wants a bit more contextual help than just automatic-mode. Lindsay demonstrates one of the graphic user interface features in this video. Cue up the James Bond 007 theme...
continue reading >> Sat Mar 10 2007
Nikon D40X Intro Demo (2 Videos)posted by LRY
If I was over the top at the heights of DSLR technology yesterday. today finds me equally enthusiastic at the other end of the price spectrum. The Nikon D40X aims to bridge the segment of the market that wants high quality pictures with compact camera simplicity. As Lindsay Silverman of Nikon told us. "[these photographers] don't necessarily think of themselves as photographers" but they want something better than a point-and-shoot.
The Nikon D40X is pictured below with the new 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF lens (approx. 80-300mm in 35mm equivalent). Due to the wide angle view. it looks bigger than it really is. so check out this video and the next video for a sense of it's compactness. continue reading >> Sat Mar 10 2007
chocolographyposted by SmartWombat
I just couldn't resist this. chocolate !
continue reading >> Sat Mar 10 2007
quikPodposted by SmartWombat
For lightweight cameras (so not a DSLR) this is a tool to get the camera into places you wouldn't normally go.
At approximately arm's length fully extended it looks like a useful tool for all kinds of situations ... overhead. self-portraits. low angle. can you think of more? continue reading >> Sat Mar 10 2007
Photobot - zero click picture correctionposted by SmartWombat
An interesting piece of software from Tribeca Labs that can be installed to automatically adjust any picture as soon as it's loaded onto your PC.
Here is a before and after:  
continue reading >> Sat Mar 10 2007
Hyperdrive SPACE - image storageposted by SmartWombat
I was walking through the booths. so many booths. and came across this.
 What impressed me was the speed. 1GB in a minute. continue reading >> Sat Mar 10 2007
Canon Accessoriesposted by LRY
Sequels are as popular here as they are in Hollywood–Canon sequels are the new Speedlite 580EX II and EF 16-35mm f2.8L II. Highlights for the speedlite are weather sealing. a metal foot. and flash control from the new 1D Mk III's control panel. Recycling time is claimed to be 20% faster. and silent to boot. Another feature that I noticed during our demo is that the flash head pivots around 180 degrees in *both* directions. not just one. (People who like to bounce flash behind themselves--photojournalists and wedding shooters--will like this change.)
In the bonus sequel category. we have the wireless transmitter WFT-E2. It's a second generation unit too. and it features faster file transfer. USB hosting. remote triggering. and GPS support. continue reading >> Fri Mar 9 2007
Pentax Optio T30 Touch Panel Demo (Video)posted by LRY
I am no expert on touch panels. but this is one of the best touch panel experiences I've ever had. The Pentax Optio T30 is a 7.1 MP point-and-shoot featuring a clear and easy-to-read touch panel interface. ISO-shifting "Digital Shake Reduction." and of course. Face Recognition. The lens is a 37.5mm to 112.5mm zoom (35mm equivalent) ranging from f2.7 to f5.2. Watch Photo-John get crowned King... (Upcoming contest to suggest what exactly Photo-John should be "King of.")
continue reading >> Fri Mar 9 2007
Canon 1D Mark III (Video)posted by LRY
Rudy Winston. Canon Manager of Product Support & Market Education. gives us the quick overview of the new 1D Mark III.
continue reading >> Fri Mar 9 2007
Canon 1D mk III - sold !posted by SmartWombat
Lighter. faster. quieter. more economical ... no not a new model of car (though it took as long to develop) but the new Canon 1D.
Make no mistake about it. it's a great camera and I want one right now. continue reading >> Fri Mar 9 2007
Canon 1D Mark III Feature List and Commentary (Final)posted by LRY
Here's a bullet point summary of the camera's salient characteristics. My initial impression follows.
continue reading >> Fri Mar 9 2007
More Leica Pixposted by LRY
Some more images of the DLUX2. Digilux 3. and M8.
continue reading >> Fri Mar 9 2007
Leica Booth. Digilux 3 and M8 (Video)posted by LRY
Leica is not announcing any new products during PMA 2007. but Marketing Manager Christian Erhardt points out that there is new firmware available for the M8 and Digilux 3 at the Leica website. On video. we have Christian showing us the M8. Leica products. I must admit. have not lost their allure. To touch one is to want one. Or in my case. three. (D-LUX2. Digilux 3. and M8).
continue reading >> Fri Mar 9 2007
Canon EOS 1D Mark III DSLRposted by LRY
Hello friends.
John. Paul. and I just met with the folks at Canon where we got the skinny on the new EOS 1D Mk III DSLR. I don't want to get everyone's hopes up. but after what I just saw. well. my hopes are waaay way up. I have used Canon EOS cameras since 1992 and when I worked for newspapers I shot in many challenging situations (and BTW I'm not saying I've done it all). All these years I thought Canon was just a step away from building the "almost perfect" SLR camera for my various needs. The EOS 1V was very close. Then digital came along and things got complicated. Today however. I think 2007 might just be the beginning of something really special for big pro DSLR shooters. It's called the EOS 1D Mark III. continue reading >> Fri Mar 9 2007
Fuji's photo IR Transfer/Upload (Video)posted by LRY
Here's Fuji's Mike Steavenson talking through the IR transfer between two cameras. That's Smart Wombat doing the hand/finger modelling.
The IR transfer menu: continue reading >> Fri Mar 9 2007
20 Years of Canon EOSposted by Photo-John
2007 is the 20th anniversary of the launch of Canon's EOS SLR system. Canon celebrated with a party at the Venetian. A presentation was given that touched on the many successes of Canon's SLR cameras. including the AE1. the original EOS Rebel. and Canon's digital SLRs.
continue reading >> Fri Mar 9 2007
Kodak Kiosk - DVD Movies (Video)posted by LRY
Making movies may be easy for most of us on these forums. but it's still a challenge for people who don't really use computers for much beyond email and surfing. Or what if you just don't want to spend the time and effort to make a quick movie? Kodak now provides an easy way to create a cool movie from still photos. And. a technology similar to face recognition (I am determined to get that phrase into every post this week) enables the Kodak service to give your still image movie that documentary effect like you see on PBS television.
continue reading >> Thu Mar 8 2007
My first priorityposted by SmartWombat
After finding John and Larry waiting for the show to open. lose them again and head straight for Canon to see the new 1D.
No. I haven't had my hands on it yet. there was rather a crowd around there and we had to be on the Kodak stand in 30 minutes. But I did manage to sneak round the end of the counter and get a clear shot of it in someone else's hands.
continue reading >> Thu Mar 8 2007
Kodak Photo Kiosk - Collage Function (Video)posted by LRY
Lots of people just want simple ways to share photos with family and friends. including photo enthusiasts who really have "better" things to do than create photo collages. for example. As with Face Detection. I would not describe myself as a kiosk user. On the other hand. self-service is gaining in popularity from the grocery store to airport check-in and beyond. So if I were looking for a quick way to make a nice collage for someone. well. here's the solution.
Still shot of the collage from video: continue reading >> Thu Mar 8 2007
Sony DSC-W200. W90. W80posted by LRY
Speaking of encroaching on Canon's turf. Sony turns up its nose at the 12 MP full-frame Canon 5D DSLR with their new W200. a 12.1 MP point-and-shoot. Anyone paying attention to the megapixel wars knew that this day was just a matter of time. Yes of course the photosites are bigger and better on the DSLR but you gotta give credit to Sony for keeping the heat on–they are churning out new models almost as fast as Canon.
Coming down from the W200. Sony's two other new W-series models are 8 MP and 7.2 MP. respectively. continue reading >> Thu Mar 8 2007
Sony G1posted by LRY
Not content to let Canon have all the fun naming cameras with the letter "G". Sony introduces the G1. (Thankfully they didn't start at G6 or G7 or something.) Anyway. it's a 6 MP. Super SteadyShot equipped pocket point-and-shoot with sensitivity up to ISO 1000. Big new feature however is one-touch Wi-Fi DLNA wireless compatibility for photo sharing/uploading. Oh yeah. it also has 2 GB (that's right) built-in memory. a 3.5 inch LCD screen with 921.000 pixels. and Sony's in-camera image management system that can search by event. face. color. or name. All yours for a cool $600 starting in April. Sorry. no Face Detection however.
continue reading >> Thu Mar 8 2007
Sony DSC-H9 and DSC-H7posted by LRY
Sony remains a player in the super zoom league with two new replacements for their H2 and H5 models. Both the new DSC-H7 and DSC-H9 are 8 MP. 15x zooms (31mm-465mm in 35mm equivalent). These should be interesting models to test as they have all the latest Sony features such as the Bionz image processing engine from the Alpha DSLR line. as well as Face Recognition (up to eight faces) and Super SteadyShot Optical image stabilization.
continue reading >> Thu Mar 8 2007
Future Sony Flagship DSLR and High Amateur DSLRposted by LRY
Sony showed two new upcoming DSLRs. a Flagship model and a High Amateur model. Sony has a lot of news but not a lot of detail. However are you seeing what I'm seeing on the Flagship atop its mast? That sure looks like a good old fashioned pentaprism flying high atop the Flagship!!! Can you say bright viewfinder?!? Hmmm... Those of you who have not put a classic film camera to your eye don't know what you're missing. and now Sony looks to be delivering the goods!
 continue reading >> Thu Mar 8 2007
Sigma DP-1posted by LRY
In a world of super-zooms. it is always a pleasure to find a manufacturer taking chances on cameras that address a photographic niche. It's a bonus if the result produces exceptional handling. usability. and (of course) image quality. Following on the heels of Ricoh's GR Digital. Sigma is getting into the game with the DP-1. I have my fingers crossed.
By the way. this is a great Photo John shot. As an editor. I love to see this kind of combination of light. composition. and moment. Well done John! Okay back to the camera... continue reading >> Thu Mar 8 2007
Olympus Codename P-1. Under Glassposted by LRY
Olympus has heard the world wondering about the long. long overdue successor to their popular E-1. By popular I don't mean units sold. I mean a camera that working photographers speak highly of amongst themselves. Well. here it is. sort of...
continue reading >> Thu Mar 8 2007
Accessory: Lensbabies Medium Format Kitposted by LRY
By now most folks have heard of this little company out of Portland. OR called Lensbabies. Many of those dreamy. selective focus photos you see nowadays are likely to be the result of this clever accessory for your DSLR (not for point-and-shoots). To recap. Lensbabies come in four flavors: Original. 2.0. and 3G. Almost as confusing as iPods. eh?
New for PMA 2007 is the Medium Format Lensbaby 3G pictured below. continue reading >> Thu Mar 8 2007
Fuji's Big Face Detection Demo at PMA 2007posted by LRY
Hmm. it appears I have been detected... As the saying goes–Be afraid. be very afraid! continue reading >> Thu Mar 8 2007
Face Detection. the Surprise Hit of the Yearposted by LRY
Okay doubters. I detect that smirk on your face... I was one of you too.
This feature appeared to be just another gimmick to excite gullible consumers but now that I'm experienced I must admit it is pretty cool. particularly for those everyday group photos we all make of ourselves and our friends. Here's why it's compelling and how it works (Fuji's implementation): continue reading >> Thu Mar 8 2007
The Gates Open...posted by LRY
John. Paul. and Ringo... No. wait. that's not my name. Anyway. the three of us arrived here to capture the mob scene at the start of PMA today. It really isn't as bad (crowded) as it looks. and the crowd is just eager to see the new products and meet with all the reps. etc.
Our coverage of PMA 2007 will roughly follow John's schedule of meetings. While we will eventually get to all the interesting spots. the main meetings are as follows. Here's an opening shot (more later) and we'll have some video too.
continue reading >> Thu Mar 8 2007
PMA - It Beginsposted by Photo-John
I'm here in Las Vegas with Larry Chen. SmartWombat. and on Saturday. Walterick will join us. We'll be on the show floor. taking pictures. shooting video. and meeting with the manufacturers. As always. we're your eyes and ears at PMA. Although the show officially starts tomorrow. today there were a couple of important preview events for members of the press. I attended both of those - PMA's Sneak Peak. and another event called DigitalFocus.
 continue reading >> Wed Mar 7 2007
Sneak Peek - a personal viewposted by SmartWombat
I arrived yesterday. in body at least. My laptop says it's 02:41.
However my mind knows it's nearly 7pm and I've already been through the "Sneak Peek" at PMA.
I didn't run around fast enough. spen
continue reading >> Wed Mar 7 2007
2007 PMA Tradeshow Previewposted by MikeG
The 2007 Photo Marketing Association (PMA) tradeshow takes place in Las Vegas. from March 7th to 12th. This is the big one. friends! Last year over 600 exhibitors and more than 20.000 people traveled to Orlando. Florida for the 2006 PMA show. Expect new stuff from Canon. Nikon. Pentax. Sony. Panasonic. Sigma. Casio. Adobe. Leica. Fujifilm. and Kodak. to name a few. PhotographyREVIEW.com will be there to get photos and information about all the new digital SLRs. compact digital cameras. digital photography software. camera lenses. and other new photo gear. Use the PMA discussion linked below to tell us what you want to see and we'll do our best to track it down. take pictures. and get answers to your questions. We'll be your eyes and ears at PMA. There might even be a little racing photo coverage. since NASCAR is in Vegas the same weekend.
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