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Sony Cybershot TX5 Waterproof & HX5V Superzoom Cameras – Video
Sony had one of the busier and more interesting booths at PMA this year. Not only did they make the biggest announcement of the show (see Sony Compact Alpha Announcement), they also had some new and exciting compact Cybershot cameras, two of which we’re featuring here in videos from the Sony booth. The Sony Cybershot […]
Read More »Pentax 645D Medium-Format Digital SLR Camera
Today, Pentax announced the 645D medium-format digital SLR camera. The Pentax 645D offers super-high-resolution images with approximately 40 effective megapixels. It features a lightweight but strong magnesium-steel alloy body, LCD panels with tempered glass plates for extra protection, a 3.0-inch color LCD monitor with approximately 921,000 dots, a 44 x 33 image sensor, a newly designed […]
Read More »Pentax smc D FA 645 55mm f/2.8 AL [IF] SDM AW Lens
Today, Pentax announced the smc D FA 645 55mm f/2.8 AL [IF] SDM AW lens, the first model of the smc Pentax-D FA 645 Series for use with medium-format digital SLR cameras.
Read More »Canon Instant Rebates
Canon is offering instant rebates on select EOS digital SLRS, Lenses and Speedlights. EOS 7D Instant Rebate Save up to $100 when you purchase an EOS 7D (body or kit) or up to $200 when you purchase an EOS 7D (body or kit) with an additional lens combination between March 7, 2010 – April 3, […]
Read More »Click Elite Camera Packs At PMA 2010 – Video
Anyone who reads my articles regularly knows I love the Clik Elite camera packs. The Clik Elite crew is a bunch of serious outdoor guys who design backpacks for photographers who actually ski, climb, and pedal with their DSLR camera gear on their backs. This was their second PMA tradeshow and I think they’re gonna […]
Read More »Digital Foci Pearl White Photo Book
Digital Foci announced a new Pearl White version of its popular Photo Book portable digital photo album. The Pearl White Photo Book was announced at the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) Convention and Trade Show and is a perfect way for people to enjoy and share their wedding photos. It is also a great […]
Read More »Tamron SP AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens
Tamron announced the development of their 60th Anniversary lens, the SP AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005). The 70-300mm f/4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens features image stabilization VC (Vibration Compensation), an ultrasonic auto-focus drive USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive), an LD (Low Dispersion) and an XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) lens element made from specialized materials […]
Read More »Fujifilm Finepix HS10 Superzoom At PMA 2010 – Video
Of all the currently available superzoom / bridge cameras, I think the new Fujifilm FinePix HS10 is the most interesting. It uses a 10-megapixel “BSI” backside-illuminated CMOS sensor for better low light image quality, it captures 1080i HD video, it has a 3-inch tilting LCD display and it’s got a huge, 30-times 24-720mm (equivalent) zoom […]
Read More »Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Interchangeable Lens System Digital Camera
Panasonic announced the Lumix DMC-G2, an interchangeable lens system digital camera with a touch-control, movable LCD. The Lumix DMC-G2 features 12.1-megapixels, a movable LCD that rotates 180° from side to side and tilts 270° up and down and allows for touch-control, a 3.0-inch 460,000-dot high-resolution LCD, 720p High Definition video using the AVCHD Lite format, […]
Read More »Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
Panasonic announced the Lumix DMC-G10, a lightweight, digital interchangeable lens camera with a viewfinder. The Lumix DMC-G10 features 12.1-megapixels, 1280 x 720 HD video recording in Motion JPEG, QVGA, VGA and WVGA formats, MEGA O.I.S. for still photos, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector (Portrait, Night Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, Close-up and Sunset) that switches […]
Read More »Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. Lens
Panasonic announced an ultra-compact and lightweight interchangeable lens for its Lumix G Micro System, the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens. The Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens features a zoom range of 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-84mm), MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), high-speed AF (Auto Focus) system, minimum focus distance […]
Read More »Nikon Coolpix S8000 and P100 At PMA 2010
At the PMA tradeshow in February, Nikon showed us a couple of their newest and sweetest compact digital cameras, the Nikon Coolpix S8000 and the Coolpix P100. The S8000 is a 14-megapixel high-end pocket superzoom with a 10x optical zoom lens and 720p HD video. The Coolpix P100 bridge camera uses a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor, […]
Read More »New Nikon Lenses At PMA 2010 – Video
We recently visited with Nikon at the 2010 PMA tradeshow in Anaheim, California where they showed us the two latest Nikkor lenses, the AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR and AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED. They also showed us their recently updated pro 70-200mm zoom lens, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II. In […]
Read More »Acme Made Camera Cases Video
Acme Made makes camera cases for people who really don’t like camera bags. I mean, they’re padded and made to protect your camera – but they look nothing like the standard black, nylon camera bag. The bowling ball bag in particular is very different – yet still functional. In this video from the 2010 PMA […]
Read More »Kodak Pulse Digital Frame With WiFi – Video
Normally, we don’t give digital picture frames a whole lot of thought or attention. However, the demo of the new Kodak Pulse digital frame at PMA was pretty compelling. It’s got a built-in WiFi connection and it can be managed from a computer and synched with the Kodak Gallery as well as other social networking […]
Read More »Hyperprime 50mm f/0.95 Lens for Micro Four Thirds
A Micro 4/3rds lens that is faster than your eye has been announced by Noktor. Shoot by the light of one candle? That is how fast this lens is! Is it real? Is it available? At an introductory price of $750 this is a very interesting story.
Read More »Five New Sigma Lenses – PMA 2010 Video
Sigma announced five new lenses and new FLD lens optics at PMA this year. They have new OS (Optical Stabilizer) versions of the 50-500mm “Bigma” zoom lens and the venerable 70-200 f/2.8 EX DG HSM professional zoom lens. There’s also a rectilinear 8-16mm super-wide zoom and a 17-50mm f/2.8 zoom with OS image stabilization for […]
Read More »Waterproof Digital Cameras At PMA 2010
I take a lot of pictures outdoors in nasty weather and rugged environments so I pay close attention to outdoor-friendly digital cameras. 2009 was the first year that anyone besides Pentax and Olympus introduced waterproof digital cameras and I got excited and wrote the 2009 PMA waterproof camera report. Since last spring, the “rugged” point-and-shoot […]
Read More »Wacom Cintiq 21UX Interactive Pen Display
Wacom announced the new Cintiq 21UX interactive pen display with state-of-the-art pen performance and innovative ergonomics in a 21.3″ color-accurate LCD display. It is designed specifically to meet the needs of professional photographers, designers, artists and animators.
Read More »Joby Gorillapod Magnetic Tripod and Ballhead X for Gorillapod Focus
At PMA 2010, Joby debuted two new products, the Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod and the Ballhead X for Gorillapod Focus Professional Line of photographic equipment. The original bendable, flexible Gorillapod tripod now has magnets in the feet so that it can be anchored to any magnetic surface. The Gorillapod Magnetic supports compact digital cameras and […]
Read More »Lowepro Sausalito 20 Camera Pouch
Lowepro announced the new Sausalito 20 pouch for compact digital cameras or small digital devices. The Sausalito 20 features soft-faced neoprene reinforced with sturdy PE board for cushioned and impact-resistant protection, a built-in microfiber cloth, dual, wrap-around zippers, a D-ring and brushed tricot lining to protect gear from dust, scratches and abrasion.
Read More »Lowepro SlingShot 102 AW, 202 AW and 302 AW
Lowepro has updated their SlingShot AW series with the SlingShot 102 AW, 202 AW, and 302 AW, by adding extra space for personal items, faster access, improved organization and the ability to carry a tripod. Features include increased volume in its upper compartment, an elastic band for securing a camera manual or book, a zippered […]
Read More »Sony Compact Alpha Announcement And EVIL Cameras At PMA
The PMA tradeshow was somewhat uneventful this year. All the big camera announcements were made either at CES in January or before PMA opened. Other than a few point-and-shoot cameras, the biggest announcement this year was a compact Sony Alpha concept camera to be released later in 2010(Sony Compact Alpha announcement). That the biggest news […]
Read More »Tamrac Evolution 8 Backpack And ZipShot Compact Tripod Videos
I visited the Tamrac booth at PMA and made videos of a couple of new Tamrac products – a compact new tripod and a new camera backpack. The new Evolution 8 backpack can hold a pro DSLR body with a pro 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens, opens from the sides as well as the back and […]
Read More »2010 PMA Tradeshow
2010 PMA Camera And Photography Tradeshow February 21-23, 2010 – Anaheim, California Every spring the Photo Marketing Association has their annual PMA tradeshow. PMA is the main event for photography product makers to introduce new cameras, lenses, tripods, camera bags, software and more. PhotographyREVIEW.com has been at the show every year since 2000 and […]
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