Call for Entries: Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2011

Germany’s Leica Camera AG is inviting professional photographers to submit their entries to the international Leica Oskar Barnack Award. Entries are accepted until March 1, 2011. Participants are required to submit a series of 10 to 12 photographs capturing their observation on the interaction between man and his environment. For the first time, the winner …

Getty Images Refreshes Photos.com

Getty Images has unveiled a fresh new look for its Photos.com website, providing customers with an easy way to license stock photos and illustrations. The agency is a leading creator and distributor of digital content, from still imagery to footage, graphics, music and more. Developed for value-conscious small business owners, marketers, graphic designers, web designers …

Fujifilm Launches FinePix HS20 EXR 30X Zoom Camera

Fujifilm says their new FinePix HS20 is for photographers who want the specification and picture quality of an SLR without the heavy camera bag and huge price. The HS20 boasts a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, 30X zoom and broadcast quality full 1080p HD video. Sitting at the heart of the FinePix HS20 is an all-new sensor …

WiFi-Enabled Samsung SH100 Can Use Android Phone as Viewfinder

Samsung’s new WiFi-enabled 14.2-MP SH100 compact digital camera promises to deliver great shots that you can share over the internet and social networks with your friends and family, from wherever you are in the world. You can use Wi-Fi to connect the SH100 to your Android powered Galaxy S smartphone, and view the shot you’re about …

PocketWizard Preps MiniTT1 Transmitter, FlexTT5 Transceiver for Nikon

PocketWizard has announced that its MiniTT1 Transmitter and FlexTT5 Transceiver for the Nikon DSLR camera system will be available starting this month. Canon-compatible versions are available now. PocketWizard says the Nikon version of their remote flash trigger is now in the final testing stages. The MiniTT1 Transmitter and FlexTT5 Transceiver can be used to control …

Kodak Launches New Products at CES 2011

Kodak is introducing new digital photography products and services at CES 2011, opening Thursday in Las Vegas. The 2011 Consumer Electronics Show will be in full swing January 6-9. Among Kodak’s newest offerings are digital cameras with 3-step sharing and new sharing destinations like TWITTER, as well as all-in-one Inkjet Printers featuring Kodak’s affordable ink …

Lexar Announces 133X Professional SDXC Memory Cards

Lexar says their new high-capacity Professional 133x SDXC cards enable the capture, storage, and transfer of extended lengths of 1080p high-definition (HD) video and continuous, rapid-fire image capture in a single, high-performance solution. The Lexar Professional 133x SDXC card is the first available in a 128GB capacity, and is also offered in a 64GB capacity. …