Monthly Archives: September 2009

The new Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS telephoto zoom lens, according to the company, is an optically stabilized glass that offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. Sigma adds that the SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element of the new lens provides excellent correction for all type …

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Wouldn’t it be nice if we could customize our own cameras to make it perform exactly as we want it? That is the aim of Stanford graduate student Andrew Adams and his professor Marc Levoy, who pioneers in computational photography. Andrew and Marc have already developed a prototype camera, which they call the Frankencamera, an …

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Samsung UK has announced the new ultra-slim ST45 digital camera, measuring just 16mm (about 5/8-inch) thick. It features an aluminum body and is available in Red, Black, Blue and Grey from late September 2009. The new 12-megapixel camera is equipped with Samsung’s “Smart Scene Recognition” technology which has 11 optimized picture pre-settings such as Portrait, …

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The Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is holding a “Super Monday” event on October 26, 2009 which will happen simultaneously in photography studios around the country. Super Monday features educational classes all over the USA, hosted by professional photographers for photographers. A wide variety of subjects are available in many cities, so photographers (and those …

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WorldNomads.com announces the launch of a travel photography scholarship which gives you the opportunity to join an on-assignment National Geographic photographer in Antarctica for two weeks. The assignment is to photograph the world’s most remote wilderness aboard Gap Adventure’s Antarctica Classic M/S Expedition, exploring the Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. The scholarship winner will be …

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Auckland, New Zealand-based Enlight Photo has announced a new mounting bracket for the Orbis Ring Flash – the Orbis Arm. The Orbis Arm provides a solid mount for photographers who want to use their Orbis in its primary ‘ring flash’ position for extended shoots. Enlight Photo said the Orbis Arm is a compact and lightweight …

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Tamron has introduced a new standard zoom lens for Nikon-mount digital SLR cameras with smaller sensors. The Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II* VC LD Aspherical [IF] lens features the company’s own tri-axial Vibration Compensation (VC) mechanism and gives a focal range of 26-78mm equivalent in the 35mm format. Tamron says the new lens …

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Panasonic today announced the new LUMIX DMC-GF1, billed as the world’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with a built-in flash. The company says the LUMIX DMC-GF1 distinguishes itself from previous models with its elegant, compact design reminiscent of classic film cameras, yet builds on Panasonic’s success with the revolutionary LUMIX G Series of digital …

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The all-new Corel Digital Studio 2010 promises a simple, fast and fun way for everyone to enjoy and share their favorite photos and videos within one integrated and engaging environment. Corel says that with the Digital Studio 2010, you don’t have to master overly complex software programs or spend hours working on your projects. “With …

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