Pentax Optio W90 Waterproof Digital Camera

2010 PMA News Pentax Underwater

Today, Pentax announced the Optio W90, the eleventh generation Pentax Optio waterproof, rugged digital camera. Not only is the Optio W90 waterproof to 20 feet, it’s also shockproof to 4 feet, coldproof to sub-freezing temperatures, and is dustproof.

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Pentax X90 Digital Camera

2010 PMA News Pentax

Today, Pentax announced the X90 megazoom digital camera that blends technology from both digital compact and SLR cameras, including powerful automatic operation and creative manual and priority modes. The X90 features 12.1-megapixels, an extra-wide 26X megazoom, super-telephoto lens (26-676mm equivalent), Super Macro mode as close as 1cm, a 2.7 inch LCD with anti-reflection coating or […]

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New HP Digital Cameras and Camcorders

2010 PMA HP News

HP announced five new digital cameras and three camcorders. The HP CW450t and PW460t digital cameras feature 12 megapixels, a newly designed touch interface for viewing photos with the simple swipe of a finger, a 4X optical zoom and support of up to 32-gigabyte (GB) SD/SDHC memory. The CW450t has a 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen and […]

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Sandisk 64GB Ultra SDXC Card

2010 PMA Digital Storage Memory Cards News

SanDisk announced the new 64GB Ultra SDXC card, Sandisk’s highest capacity SD card ever. The new Ultra SDXC card features 64GB capacity, up to 15MB/sec read speed, Class 4 speed rating, and is ideal for capturing and storing massive 1080p High-Definition video files and then transferring them quickly to a computer. The SDXC card’s exFAT […]

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Five New Samsung NX Lenses

2010 PMA Lenses News Samsung

Samsung announced five new NX system lenses, a 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Non OIS Standard Zoom Lens, a 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Compact Zoom Lens, a 20mm f/2.8 Wide Pancake Lens, a 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS Super Zoom Lens, and a 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens.

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Casio Exilim EX-S7 and EX-Z35 Digital Cameras

2010 PMA Casio News

Casio announced two new Exilim compact digital cameras, the Exilim EX-S7 and the Exilim EX-Z35. The Exilim EX-S7 features 12.1-megapixels, a 3X optical zoom lens, a 2.7 inch high-quality LCD screen, Casio’s Exilim Engine 5.0, a dedicated movie button for 720p high-definition (HD) recording, Dynamic Photo, Best Shot, Easy-Mode, Face Detection, and is compatible with […]

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Sony Retail & Professional Photofinishing Products

2010 PMA News Photography Business Printers & Printing Sony

Sony announced new retail and professional photofinishing solutions and products, including Sony’s PictureStation and SnapLab digital photo kiosk with Sony’s UP-DR200 and UP-DR80 digital photo printers and the UPX-C300 Digital Passport and ID printing system.

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One Day At PMA

2010 PMA Canon Events Featured Lenses News Nikon Olympus Panasonic Sigma Sony Studio & Lighting Uncategorized

The 2010 PMA photography tradeshow was set at the always-bustling hub of the Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County, California just a stone’s throw away from Disneyland. I’ve been to the Interbike bicycle tradeshow many times before, but never to a photography tradeshow. So, as a photographer I eagerly anticipated the opportunity to ogle all […]

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Sony HDR-XR550V and HDR-CX150 HD Handycam Camcorders

2010 PMA News Sony

Sony announced two new HD Handycam camcorders, the HDR-XR550V and the HDR-CX150. The HDR-XR550V features a Wide Angle G-lens, a 240GB hard disk drive that holds up to 101 hours of HD video (LP mode), Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode, the new Golf Shot feature and can take 12-megapixel still photos and has […]

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Sony α (alpha) DSLR Concept Models

2010 PMA News Sony

Today at PMA, Sony is exhibiting a concept model of the new compact α (alpha) DSLR camera system, as well as other additions to the α family. The new concept α products will include an ultra compact model with interchangeable lenses that has an Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor and provides full AVCHD video capability. […]

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Samsung AQ100 Waterproof Digital Camera

2010 PMA News Samsung Underwater

Today, Samsung announced the AQ100 waterproof, compact digital camera. The AQ100 features 12-megapixels, waterproof up to 10 feet of water, a dedicated Aqua mode, 5x optical inner zoom lens, Digital Image Stabilization, a 2.7 inch TFT-LCD, 720p HD video above or below the water, Smart Auto (Still & Movie) scene recognition technology, Perfect Portrait System […]

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Samsung HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 Ultra-Compact Camcorders

2010 PMA News Samsung

Today, Samsung announced two new ultra-compact camcorders, the HMX-U20 and the HMX-U15. The HMX-U20 features 1920×1080 full HD resolution video (30p / H.264), a built-in swing-out style USB connection, 3x optical zoom, 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor, 10-megapixel digital still image capture, Hyper Digital Image Stabilization, time lapse recording, Samsung’s play edit sharing program, called intelli […]

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Samsung SL605 Digital Camera

2010 PMA News Samsung

Today, Samsung announced the SL605 point-and-shoot durable, compact digital camera. The SL605 features 12-megapixels, Samsung’s Anti scratch Mask, rubberized bottom and buttons to protect from elements such as dust, dirt or sand, a 2.7-inch TFT-LCD, internal 27mm wide angle, 5x optical zoom lens, standard definition VGA video recording, Smart Auto scene recognition technology, and Smart […]

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Samsung TL350 Digital Camera

2010 PMA News Samsung

Today, Samsung announced the TL350 high-speed compact digital camera. The TL500 features 10-megapixels, 1080P full-HD video recording with a maximum video recording speed of 1,000 frames-per-second (fps) and a burst mode capable of capturing 10 full-size digital stills per second, a 24mm ultra wide angle Schneider KREUZNACH lens with a 5x optical zoom, Samsung’s Advanced […]

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Samsung TL500 Digital Camera

2010 PMA News Samsung

Today, Samsung announced the TL500 high-end compact digital camera. The TL500 features 10-megapixels, a 24mm ultra wide angle Schneider KREUZNACH, f/1.8 lens, a new high-performance 1/1.7” CCD sensor, fast, DRIMeIII imaging processor, Samsung’s Dual Image Stabilization, a 3-inch, swiveling AMOLED screen, offers Samsung’s Smart Auto 2.0 (Still & Movie) scene recognition technology, video recording (640×480 […]

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Sony Cybershot DSC-TX5 Waterproof Digital Camera

2010 PMA News Sony Underwater

 Sony announced the Cybershot DSC-TX5 waterproof digital camera. The DSC-TX5 is less than an inch thin, making it the world’s thinnest and smallest certified waterproof digital camera. It is waterproof up to 10 feet deep, has an “Exmor R” CMOS sensor that is freeze proof down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, shockproof up to about a […]

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Sony Cybershot DSC-H55 Digital Camera

2010 PMA News Sony

Sony announced the Cybershot DSC-H55 high-zoom, compact digital camera. The DSC-H55 features 14.1 -megapixels, 10x optical zoom Sony G lens with 25mm wide-angle (equivalent), a 3-inch Clear Photo LCD, Sweep Panorama mode, HD movie recording (1280 x 720 at 30p), Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode, Self portrait timer, Smile Shutter, and iAUTO. The […]

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Your Photo On Canvas at PMA 2010

2010 PMA News Photography Business Printers & Printing

Your Photo On Canvas (YPOC) is announcing its retail profit partnership program and the complete line of canvas print offerings at this year’s PMA. Your Photo On Canvas (YPOC) produces custom canvas prints. The new program will be supported with in-store merchandising and quick online ordering processes. YPOC will also offer retailers with an additional […]

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Clik Elite Contrejour Ski Camera Pack Video Preview

2010 PMA Bags Events Featured News Uncategorized Videos

 The Contrejour is a ski-specific camera pack by outdoor camera pack maker, Clik Elite. The Contrejour is designed specifically for professional ski photographers, with a padded, adjustable camera compartment, room for avalanche gear, extra clothes, a ski carry system and an serious harness to keep the pack safe and comfortable on long climbs and steep, […]

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XritePhoto.com: A Color Resource Center and Online Community for Photographers

Color Management How-To News Photography Tips

X-Rite has just launched XritePhoto.com, a new website for interactive learning, exploring, and exchanging ideas as they relate to color. XritePhoto.com will serve as a color resource center and online community for photographers. Users can participate in the blog, test their color vision, sign up for a webinar, access X-Rite’s color experts, view educational videos, […]

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Kodak Announces Ektar 100 Large Format Film

2010 PMA Film Photography Kodak News Uncategorized

 Film photographers – we’ve got film news today! It’s not a new emulsion or anything like that. But we don’t get a lot of film-related announcements these days so I like to make a big deal of it when something new does come along. Kodak just announced they’ll be making Ektar 100 negative film in […]

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Nikon D3S vs. Canon EOS-1D Mark IV (Updated)

Buying Guides Camera Reviews Canon Featured Nikon

 These two powerhouse pro digital SLRs were announced within a week of each other. They both cost about $5000, both have HD video, fast capture rates and a ridiculously high ISO 102,400 sensitivity. It’s impossible not to wonder which one is the better camera. So I thought it would worth the effort to, as closely […]

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Nikon D3S Studio Sample Photos

Featured Nikon Uncategorized

  High-resolution studio sample photos taken with the 12-megapixel Nikon D3S professional digital SLR. All photos were taken in RAW mode with the camera in Aperture Priority at f/11 using the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G zoom lens. RAW conversions were done with no adjustments using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2. No adjustments or processing have been […]

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Nikon D300s – Featured User Review

Featured Nikon Uncategorized User Reviews

  I chose mattbikeboy’s Nikon D300s digital SLR review to be a Featured User Review because he’s a working professional with lots of photography and camera experience and his review provides great detail without getting too long or off-topic. It’s also useful that he compared his D300s to the Nikon D700. Do you own a […]

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Panasonic Announces Prices For Lumix ZS7, TS2 and ZR3 Digital Cameras

2010 PMA News Panasonic Uncategorized

 Panasonic has announced prices for cameras that will be introduced at the annual PMA tradeshow at the end of February. The four new compact digital cameras, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2, Lumix DMC-ZS7, Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Lumix DMC-ZR3 were announced at the end of January and are scheduled to be available in late March of this […]

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