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The new Sigma APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM (shown above) and APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM, first introduced at Photokina 2010, will be available for purchase in late February and the end of March for the U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $4,700 and $1,600, respectively. In April, they will …
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide by Brian Matsumoto and Carol F. Roullard is a new book from Rocky Nook that provides a wealth of information and professional insights for owners of this powerful HD camera. In the book, the authors explore and explain the features and capabilities of the G2 camera in …
The new Nikon COOLPIX P500 (shown above), S9100 and L120 digital cameras all boast super-zoom capabilities, with the P500 topping it at 36x zoom. Nikon said the new COOLPIX S9100 packs an 18x zoom in a sleek body ideal for traveling light, while the new COOLPIX L120 combines a powerful 21x zoom with easy-to-use features …
The Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i) has been announced at the CP+2011 trade exposition in Japan, and the initial hands-on preview from DPReview.com describes it as “an extremely well-featured little camera that’s well beyond the traditional stripped-down ‘entry level’ fare.” The 600D is a refresh of the previous 550D, gaining an articulating screen that was …
German photo lens maker Schneider-Kreuznach has joined the Micro Four Thirds bandwagon of Olympus and Panasonic to promote the MFT system for mirrorless interchangeable lens digital cameras and camcorders. “This standard has great potential. It simplifies and improves the options for compact digital cameras and offers an excellent opportunity for the industry as a whole, …
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It’s the women’s turn at WPPI! The Wedding and Portrait Photographers International is hosting the 1st Annual Women in Contemporary Photography event during its 2011 Convention taking place February 17-24, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV, at the MGM Grand. Top women photographers will be featured: Lindsay Adler, Jules Bianchi, Joy Bianchi Brown, Jessica Claire, Kay …
The 2011 Sony World Photography Awards has announced the shortlist for this year’s professional competition, as selected by a judging committee chaired by British photography critic Francis Hodgson. The shortlist includes a number of winners and finalists from previous years including Amit Madheshiya, Peter Frank, Denis Rouvre, Giulio Di Sturco and Tommaso Bonaventura. This year’s …
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Hasselblad USA has launched a webstore offering photographers in the United States more options and accessibility to dealers, services, and support in the high end camera market. In conjunction with its authorized dealers, the new Hasselblad USA Webstore promises fast turn-around times and a simple and straight forward buying experience for U.S. residents looking for …
Ricoh is developing a Leica-compatible lens mount for its interchangeable compact camera system, the GXR. With this lens mount unit, photographers can mount lenses such as Leica M lenses and use them for shooting with the GXR. The GXR system incorporates the sensor and the lens in one unit that is interchangeable with other GXR …
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Exploring North American Landscapes: Visions and Lessons in Digital Photography (Rocky Nook, $39.95 USD) is a new book by March Muench detailing what you need to know to find, capture, and process amazing landscape images. Muench, a third generation landscape photographer, tells us his stories as well as those of his father and grandfather, and …
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