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The new Leaf Aptus-II 8 features a resolution of 40 megapixels. Leaf says with a capture rate of under 0.8 seconds per frame, it delivers a sustainable burst of 60 full resolution images per minute, making it the industry’s fastest digital back. The Tel Aviv-based company adds that Leaf Aptus-II 8 features the same high …
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Nikon’s firmware update for their D3s DSLR corrects a compatibility issue with some memory cards where the camera would display the letters “CHA” in the top control panel and images could not be captured. Nikon D3s Firmware Version 1.01 also changes the video mode display where the histogram is no longer visible while movies are …
Photographers from all over the world will converge in Las Vegas next month for the 2010 Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) convention on March 4-11 at the MGM Grand. WPPI is the largest annual expo and conference in the United States for professional photographers, drawing more than 11,000 attendees every year. The 2010 WPPI …
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Nikon introduces its newest lenses, the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED, a fast lens for wide angle application, and the AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, a versatile wide angle zoom for the FX format. Nikon said the new AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED lens blends a natural yet versatile 24mm perspective with an ultra-fast …
Apple Aperture Version 3 is available now. The newest major release of Apple’s photo editing and management software touts over 200 new features including Faces, Places and Brushes. Building on the innovative Faces and Places features introduced in iPhoto ’09, Apple says Aperture 3 makes it even easier and faster to organize large photo libraries. …
Canon’s new Rebel T2i, a.k.a EOS 550D and successor to the T1i, sports a compelling external microphone socket that is important for video makers who want to record decent audio. Its 18-megapixel sensor is debatable: entry-level users seldom print large photographs (there’s plenty of pixels in a 10-MP sensor even for poster sized pics), but …
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The 12th China Shanghai Interphoto & Digital Imaging Exhibition reels off July 1-4, 2010 as part of a bigger trade exposition, the Shanghai World Expo. The imaging trade show will feature photography contests, technical seminars and business forums. Big names in the world of photography and imaging will be there: Canon, Kodak, Sony, HP, Mitsubishi, …
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After some delay, Samyang Poland (which originates from Samyang Korea) now announces the availability and price of its impressively spec’ed 14mm/F2.8 manual focus lens with a jaw-dropping price. The price is €329 (about $450 US) and it will be available in March 2010. Samyang said the final model is now in production. The delay was …
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A new range of semi-elliptical, heavy-duty ball heads that automatically adjust and increase tension to handle off-centre load is now available from Vanguard UK. The ABH Series of semi-elliptical ball heads feature Vanguard’s patented Combination-Friction Forces Control feature enables extreme tension and friction control via an ergonomic grooved dial located on the main adjustment knob. …
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Canon has released the EOS E1 video plug-in for Apple’s Final Cut Pro, enabling easy transfer of video content from Canon’s EOS DSLR cameras directly into Final Cut Pro. The new plug-in utilizes Final Cut Pro’s Log and Transfer feature, which allows users to select and mark the video directly while it is still on …
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