New digital camera, photo software, and camera accessory announcements.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G Lens

2010 Photokina Lenses News Nikon

 Today, Nikon announced the AF-S 85mm f/1.4G ultra-fast portrait lens. The AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lens features Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology, Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating (SIC) for color consistency and reduced flaring, two focus modes, M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual), Internal Focus (IF), and Nano Crystal Coat reduce ghosting and flare.

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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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New Fujifilm 3D Camera & 3D Photography

2010 Photokina Featured Fujifilm News

Fujifilm announced a new 3D digital camera today, the FinePix REAL 3D W3 digital camera. I had the opportunity to see the W3 a week before its official release. I had hoped to actually touch and make some 3D stills and video with the camera. Unfortunately, that opportunity did not present itself. Instead, I sat […]

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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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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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Nikon Coolpix S1100pj – Projector Camera v2.0

2010 Photokina Featured News Nikon Uncategorized

Last year Nikon introduced the world’s first camera with a built-in digital projector, the Coolpix S1000pj. I was a skeptic, although I did think the S1000pj looked like a good buy for anyone considering an ultraportable digital projector. They say the proof is in the pudding and the pudding must have been good because Nikon […]

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Nikon Coolpix S5100 – A Lot Of Camera For Under $200

2010 Photokina News Nikon Uncategorized

The new Nikon Coolpix S5100 is a lot of camera for under $200. Like last year’s S570, which it replaces, the Coolpix S5100 has a 5x optical zoom lens and 12-megapixel sensor. The S5100 looks almost exactly the same as the Coolpix S570 but inside the camera body there are a bunch of improvements, including […]

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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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Four New Colors For Pentax K-x Digital SLR

News Pentax Uncategorized

  Pentax is introducing four new K-x digital SLR colors in the US. The Pentax K-x is a 12-megapixel entry-level digital SLR with 720p HD video, sensor-shift image stabilization and in-camera HDR. It was already available in black, red and white (the “Storm Trooper” model). Now it will also be available in pink, beige, olive […]

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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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