Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens

2010 Photokina Lenses News Nikon

 Today, Nikon announced the AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR compact, super telephoto zoom lens. The AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens features Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) II Image Stabilization system, Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology, Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating (SIC) for color consistency and reduced flaring, Tripod Detection Mode, and a High […]

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Canon Pixma MG8120 and Pixma MG6120 Wireless Photo AIO Printers

2010 Photokina Canon News Printers & Printing

Today, Canon announced two new Wireless Photo All-In-One (AIO) printers, the Pixma MG8120 and Pixma MG6120. The Pixma MG8120 and Pixma MG6120 printers include Intelligent Touch System for seamless navigation through menus and other desired commands, Full High Definition (HD) Movie Print to print individual frames of movies, Auto Photo Fix II to correct common […]

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Sony Alpha NEX-5 – Featured User Review

Featured Sony User Reviews

This is our first user review for the new Sony NEX-5 Compact Alpha interchangeable lens camera. Between the Panasonic and Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras, the Samsung NX and the two Sony NEX cameras, the new “EVIL” (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) camera category is really taking off. Kamran’s review is very positive and confirms that […]

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Canon EOS 7DSV (Studio Version) DSLR

2010 Photokina Canon News

Today, Canon announced the EOS 7DSV (Studio Version) DSLR. It is perfect for professional school and event photographers with four levels of “locking” camera controls for studio environments, ensuring reliability and efficient workflow for whomever is using the camera. The new “locking” feature allows administrators to disable unwanted features and settings and custom functionality management […]

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"Olympus PEN E-PL1 For Dummies" Guide

How-To News Olympus Photography Tips

Olympus announced the “Olympus PEN E-PL1 For Dummies” guide to help consumers better understand the Micro Four Thirds digital camera’s controls and main functions. The “Olympus PEN E-PL1 For Dummies” covers topics such as:

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Underwater Photography Guide's Ocean Art Photography Competition 2010

Contests Events News Underwater

The Underwater Photography Guide has announced the Ocean Art Underwater Photography Competition 2010. Submissions will be accepted from between August 1, 2010 and November 14, 2010. The competition has 11 categories, including a Novice DSLR category, 3 compact camera categories, Supermacro, Nudibranchs, Divers/Fashion, Wide-angle, Macro, Marine Life Portraits and Marine Life Behavior.

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X-Rite August Webinar Schedule

Events News Photography Tips Software

X-Rite has announced their upcoming schedule of free webinars for the month of August. RAW COLOR POWER with Adobe Lightroom and the ColorChecker Passport on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 1:00 pm EDT and 3:00 pm EDT will include topics such as, Creating and Using Camera Profiles, Custom White Balance with the Passport, One click […]

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WPPI’s Second Annual Road Trip

Events News Photography Tips

Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) has announced their second annual WPPI Road Trip. The WPPI Road Trip brings the fun of its annual convention and trade show in Las Vegas, NV, on the road to 10 major U.S. cities in August and September. Cities include, Irvine, CA, Sacramento, CA, Seattle, WA, Dallas, TX, Washington, […]

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onOne Software Free Pro Series Webinar Schedule

Events News Photography Tips Software

onOne Software has announced its Pro Series Live Webinars schedule. The live hour-long sessions will include topics such as lifestyle, landscape, portraiture, travel and HDR photography, with new sessions being added regularly. Webinar Schedule Details:

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Tamron Releases SP AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens

2010 Photokina Lenses News Tamron

Tamron has announced the release of the SP AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD telephoto zoom 60th Anniversary lens. It is designed for digital SLR cameras, and can be used with both full-frame sensor and AF 35mm cameras. The telephoto zoom lens features VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization, LD (Low Dispersion) and an XLD (Extra […]

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2010 National Geographic Photography Contest

Contests Events News

National Geographic has announced its annual photography contest. The 2010 National Geographic Photography Contest begins September 1, 2010 at 9:00:00 a.m. US Eastern Time and ends November 30, 2010, 9:00:00 a.m. US Eastern Time. Share your vision of the world in any or all of these three categories, People, Places, and Nature. There is an […]

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Epson Artisan 835 and Artisan 725 All-In-One Printers

Epson Printers & Printing

Epson announced the new Artisan 835 and Artisan 725, Artisan line  all-in-one printers. The Artisan 835 features a 7.8-inch smart touch panel, a 3.5-inch color LCD, built-in fax, and a 30-page Automatic Document Feeder, while the Artisan 725 features an enhanced touch panel for easier navigation. Both printers feature ISO print speeds of 9.5 ISO […]

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Sanyo Waterproof & Full HD Dual Camera Xacti VPC-CA102YL

News Underwater

Sanyo announced the Dual Camera Xacti VPC-CA102YL, perfect for any indoor or outdoor adventure. The Dual Camera Xacti VPC-CA102YL is waterproof to a depth of ten feet underwater and features Full HD video recording (1920 x 1080) that can record over 480 minutes of Full HD video on a single 64GB SDXC memory card, MPEG-4 […]

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Samsung PL90 Digital Camera with Built-In USB Connector

2010 Photokina News Samsung

Samsung announced the PL90 digital camera. The Samsung PL90 features a built-in USB connector, 12.2-megapixels, 4x Optical Zoom, a 2.7 inch LCD, Samsung’s Smart Auto (Still & Movie) scene recognition technology, Smart Album, and Samsung’s Perfect Portrait System that includes Self Portrait function, Face Detection, Beauty Shot, and Smile and Blink Detection.

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Sony Cybershot DSC-TX9, DSC-WX5, and DSC-T99 3D Digital Cameras

2010 Photokina News Sony

Sony announced three new Cybershot digital cameras, the DSC-TX9 and the DSC-WX5 that are the world’s smallest 3D cameras, and the Cybershot DSC-T99 to its affordable T-series. The Cybershot DSC-TX9 and Cybershot DSC-WX5 digital cameras incorporate Sony’s 3D technology of 3D Sweep Panorama which lets you take panoramic pictures in one press-and-sweep motion and can […]

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Sony Announces New Alpha Lenses

2010 Photokina Lenses News Sony

Sony announced the new Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM, the DT 35mm F1.8 SAM, and the 85mm F2.8 SAM lenses for its Alpha-mount digital SLRs. The Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM lens, jointly developed with Carl Zeiss, features a fast response focus, built-in SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) for a smooth and quiet […]

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Samsung HMX-E10 Full HD Camcorder

News Samsung

Samsung announced the new HMX-E10 point-and-shoot, full HD camcorder. The Samsung HMX-E10 features 1920×1080 full HD resolution video (30p / H.264) as well as 8-megapixel digital still images, a 270-degree swiveling lens, a built-in USB port function, a 2.7-inch wide, touch screen LCD, Samsung’s play edit sharing program called intelli studio, an onscreen “upload” button […]

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Samsung ST80 Wi-Fi Digital Camera

News Samsung

Samsung announced the ST80 Wi-Fi enabled digital camera. The Samsung ST80 features 14.2-megapixels, a 3x optical zoom, a 3.0-inch wide touch screen, Samsung’s new Smart Crop feature, HD video recording with 720p HD video utilizing the H.264 format, and Samsung’s Smart Auto (Still & Movie) scene recognition technology. Its wireless connectivity makes it easy for […]

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Samsung PL200 Digital Camera

News Samsung

Samsung announced the PL200 high-zoom, compact digital camera. The Samsung PL200 features 14.2-megapixels, a 7x optical zoom lens (35mm film equivalent focal length of 31mm-217mm), a large 3.0” LCD, Samsung’s Dual Image Stabilization technology (Optical and Digital Image Stabilization), 720p HD video at 30 frames-per-second in H.264 format, Smart Auto (Still & Movie) scene recognition […]

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Samsung DualView ST600 and ST100 Digital Cameras

News Samsung

Samsung announced the DualView ST600 and DualView ST100 to its successful camera line. The DualView ST600 and ST100 both feature 14.2-megapixels, upgraded 1.8” front LCD screens that are activated by a simple tap, Schneider Kreuznach lenses with a 7mm wide-angle focal length with a 5x optical zoom on the ST600 and an internal, 5x optical […]

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Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR Digital Camera

Fujifilm News

Fujifilm announced the FinePix F300EXR compact digital camera with advanced features. The FinePix F300EXR features a 12-megapixel EXR Super CCD, a15x Fujinon Super Wide-Angle lens (24mm – 360mm equivalent), a 3.0” High-Contrast 460K LCD, HD movie capture at 720p, Intelligent Image Stabilization, EXR Sensor Technology with Hybrid High Speed AF where Phase Detection AF and […]

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Fujifilm FinePix S2800HD Digital Camera

Fujifilm News

Fujifilm announced the FinePix S2800HD digital camera to its S-Series line. The FinePix S2800HD features a 14-megapixel 1/2.3” CCD, a Fujinon 18x Wide-Angle optical zoom (28mm-504mm equivalent), a 3.0” High-Contrast LCD and electronic viewfinder, HD quality 720p HD Movie Capture, Dual Image Stabilization, Smile and Blink Detection, Tracking Auto Focus, Motion Panorama Mode with Auto […]

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Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR Touch Screen Digital Camera

Fujifilm News

Fujifilm announced the 16.9 mm thin, FinePix Z800EXR Touch Screen digital camera. The FinePix Z800EX features a 3.5” wide (16:9) high resolution touch screen, a 12-megapixel Super CCD EXR sensor, a Fujinon 5x optical zoom lens (36-180mm equivalent), a LED “Z” that lights up when the camera is in operation, an EXR Sensor Technology with […]

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Fujifilm FinePix JX280 Digital Camera

Fujifilm News

Fujifilm announced the FinePix JX280 to its ultra-compact J-Series family of digital cameras. The FinePix JX280 features 14-megapixels, Fujinon 5x wide angle (28mm-140mm) optical zoom lens, a 2.7” High-Resolution LCD, HD capability with HD movies in 720p with sound and high quality stills at 1920 x 1080, Tracking Auto Focus, Motion Panorama Mode with Auto […]

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Olympus E-PL1 Studio Sample Photos

Camera Reviews Featured Mirrorless Olympus Samples Uncategorized

  High-resolution studio sample photos taken with the 12-megapixel Olympus E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds Pen camera. All sample photos were shot RAW with the Olympus Micro Four Thirds 14-42mm kit lens at f/6.3 in aperture priority using the tungsten white balance preset. The images were converted to TIFF with Adobe Lightroom and the logo, text […]

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