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Carl Zeiss Now Offers Filters and Camera Straps
by : Zoltan Arva-Toth
Carl Zeiss now offers photographers special accessories including UV filters and polarisers tailored to the high-quality Zeiss SLR lenses and a special camera strap with air cell padding for SLR cameras. Available in sizes ranging from 58mm to 82mm, the filters feature Zeiss’ T* multi-coating which minimises light reflections on the glass-air surfaces and improves transmission. [...]
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Hands On: Canon EOS 60D DSLR
Spend some quality time with Canon’s new HD-video-shooting prosumer camera.
By Phil Ryan
Hands On: Canon EOS 60D
You don’t have to search far to find an overriding theme for Canon in 2010: high-definition video. Every new DSLR introduced by the company this year has included it, and the new EOS 60D ($1099, body only) is no exception.
While the new camera has the same video capabilities [...]
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Litepanels MicroPro Hybrid
By: Zoltan Arva-Toth
Litepanels has introduced the MicroPro Hybrid, billed as the first professional LED light to combine continuous output and a “Flash” feature in a single fixture. The Hybrid’s “Continuous Mode” provides luminous, wrap-around soft output that beautifully complements any motion-enabled DSLR camera’s video capability. The “Flash” feature produces a 400% brighter burst, [...]
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Samsung ST600 and ST100
By: Mark Goldstein
The Samsung ST600 and ST100 are two new 14.2 megapixel DualView compact cameras. Featuring Samsung’s revolutionary dual LCD technology, the ST600 and ST100 are the new flagship models of the Samsung DualView camera family. Both models feature a larger 1.8” front LCD screen, Smart Auto (Still & Movie) scene recognition technology and Smart Gesture User Interface. The Samsung [...]
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Sigma 8-16mm f4-5.6 DC HSM
Mark Goldstein
The Sigma 8-16mm f4-5.6 DC HSM is a new ultra wide-angle zoom lens for DSLRs with APS-C size sensors. This lens has an equivalent angle of view of a 12-24mm lens, producing striking images with exaggerated perspective. Four FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have the performance equal to fluorite glass, compensate for colour aberration. The Sigma 8-16mm has a minimum [...]
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Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Mark Goldstein
The Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM is a compact large aperture standard zoom lens equipped with optical stabilisation. This large aperture standard zoom lens is designed for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size sensors. Two FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, plus two glass mold and one hybrid aspherical lens, provide excellent correction for all type of aberrations. The inner [...]
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5 New Samsung NX Lenses in 2010
Posted by BenGsKe on February 26, 2010 · 4 Comments
Mark Goldstein
Samsung will launch 5 more lenses for its NX camera system in 2010. These include an 18-55mm, 20-50mm, 20mm, 18-200mm and 60mm macro lens. The total number of Samsung lenses at the end of 2010 will be 8, rivalling similar systems from Olympus and Panasonic. “The Samsung NX10 represents a whole new category of digital cameras and the new offerings within our lens line up will ensure [...]
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Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Shoots the Super Bowl
Mark Goldstein
Canon’s latest professional digital SLR camera, the EOS-1D Mark IV, was used by pro photographers to shoot Super Bowl XLIV. “Shooting at Super Bowl XLIV with the EOS-1D Mark IV was a night-and-day improvement compared to previous EOS models. It blew them all away. The 1D Mark IV exceeded my expectations quite a bit,” said Daniel Powers, staff photographer, Gannett Co., Inc. “The [...]
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New Digicams from HP
Zoltan Arva-Toth
HP today introduced a range of five point-and-shoot digital cameras and three camcorders. The premium HP CW450t ($109) and HP PW460t ($149) point-and-shoot digital cameras feature 2.7-inch and 3-inch LCD touchscreen displays, respectively, and a newly designed touch interface for viewing photos with the simple swipe of a finger. Both have 4X optical zoom and support SDHC memory cards. [...]
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Lowepro Unveils Next Generation SlingShot AW Bags
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Lowepro today unveiled the next generation of its innovative SlingShot AW series. Redesigned using customer input, the new and improved models of the SlingShot AW series add a Hideaway Tripod Mount system, compatibility with the latest prosumer and professional grade DSLR cameras, and a more efficient storage and workflow layout. The Hideaway Tripod Mount system lets photographers [...]
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OverBoard Waterproof Zoom Lens Camera Case
Zoltan Arva-Toth
OverBoard today launched its Waterproof Zoom Lens Camera Case. The Waterproof Zoom Lens Camera Case can be submerged up to 19ft and still take pictures with a regular digital camera. Its telescopic lens addition makes this case different from other products, offering users a chance for much more interesting photographs without the need for an expensive camera. The Waterproof Zoom [...]
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Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM for Pentax & Sony
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Sigma Japan has unveiled the release date for the Pentax and Sony versions of the Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM lens. The lens, which was announced on 4 December 2009, will be launched on 27 February for Sony and 19 March for Pentax. The estimated retail price is 56,200 yen plus taxes – this includes the lens itself and a LH780-04 lens hood.
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50% Off Adobe Photoshop CS4
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Current users of Adobe Photoshop Elements can now step up to Adobe Photoshop CS4 for half the price if ordering directly from Adobe. This is a limited-time offer open to registered Elements users only, ending 20 February, 2010. You can order Photoshop CS4 by calling 0800 0280 148 and mentioning the Offer Code WV9V – remember to have the serial number of your registered Elements [...]
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Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i Gets DxOMarked
Zoltan Arva-Toth
DxO Labs have released their sensor-based data obtained from a pre-production Canon EOS 550D digital SLR camera. The Canon EOS 550D / Digital Rebel T2i, which was only announced a week ago, got a sensor rating of 65.6 on a scale of 1 to 100, which is less than some APS-C competitors (Nikon D5000/D90/D300/D300s, Pentax K10D, Samsung GX20, Sony A380/A550/A700) have received in the [...]
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Pentax Launches Multicoloured K-x in Europe
Zoltan Arva-Toth
For the first time in Europe, the Pentax K-x is now available in eight new colours. These iclude beige, chocolate, metal fuchsia, pink, metal turquoise, metal dark grey, olive green and soft brown. As the Pentax K-x has already been available in black, pearl white, red and navy blue, the addition of these new colours means Pentax enthusiasts now have a dozen different colour schemes [...]
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AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Zoltan Arva-Toth
The AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is Nikon’s first ultrawide-to-wide zoom lens featuring Vibration Reduction (VR), and generally, the world’s first full-frame ultrawide lens with any form of in-lens stabilisation. Intended to be a more affordable alternative to the venerable AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, the new AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR features Nikon’s proprietary [...]
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Canon Digital IXUS 130
Zoltan Arva-Toth
The 14-megapixel Canon Digital IXUS 130 – called the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS in the U.S.A. – is the slimmest IXUS model to date. A 28-112mm equivalent, optically stabilised zoom lens is on board to help you take sharp photos and 720p HD videos. A 2.7” PureColor II G LCD features a new tempered glass layer, providing improved visibility during shooting and playback. [...]
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AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED
Zoltan Arva-Toth
The AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED is a new ultra-wideangle prime for FX format DSLR camera bodies. Designed for professional photojournalists and landscapists, the AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED has 12 elements in 10 groups. Among these are two ED – extra-low dispersion – glass elements and two aspherical lens elements. The lens also features Nano Crystal coating to reduce reflections, [...]
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Minox DCC 5.1
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Minox has launched the Minox Digital Classic Camera 5.1, a minature replica of a classic 35mm rangefinder camera that has a five-megapixel sensor inside. Featuring a 2” rear monitor, the Minox 5.1 can be outfitted with a detachable eye-level optical viewfinder and a host of other accessories. Apart from taking 5mp still photographs, the camera is capable of shooting video in AVI [...]
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Vanguard Photo Bags
Zoltan Arva-Toth
The UP-Rise series is Vanguard’s newest line of high-quality photo-video bags, which has an ability to expand in size to accommodate changing lens and gear needs. One easy zipper motion enables expansion; it shrinks back down when the extra room is no longer needed. Other features include removable rain coats and multiple pockets for extra memory cards and lens caps. Available in [...]
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Hama Mini Tripods
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Hama has released a range of colourful mini tripods. Complete with a ball head, these little accessories measure just 24x120mm when closed and weigh in at 110 grams. Extendible to a maximum height of 180mm, the Hama mini tripods come in a choice of white, orange, green and pink to match the colour of your digital compact camera or mini camcorder. Available now across Europe, these [...]
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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 Availability Announced
Zoltan Arva-Toth
The price and availability of the new, ultra-wide Samyang 14mm f/2.8 manual-focus lens has been announced. According to a report by lenstip.com, the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical will go on sale in Europe at the end of March. About four months ago, Samyang announced a delay in production, after early reviews of pre-production samples had unveiled some image quality issues. [...]
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Fujifilm GF670
Zoltan Arva-Toth
The Fujifilm GF670 professional medium-format folding camera, which is marketed in Europe as the Voigtländer Bessa III, will shortly be launched to the US market. The GF670 features 6×6 and 6×7 dual-format shooting for use with120 and 220 roll film, has manual shutter speed control and offers a setting for aperture priority automation. With manual film advancement, exposure [...]
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Nikon Coolpix S8000
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Nikon UK today announced the world’s slimmest wide-angle 10x zoom camera, the Nikon Coolpix S8000, which also boasts a “DSLR class” autofocus system.. This stylish, high performance 14.2-megapixel camera with HD video measures just 27.3mm thin. The high-definition movie function with stereo sound offers a resolution of 720p and a frame rate of 30 frames per second. The wide [...]
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Nikon Coolpix S3000
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Nikon unveiled today the Nikon Coolpix S3000, a super-slim and “ultra-stylish” yet affordable compact camera that packs a wide-angle 4x Zoom-Nikkor lens and a 12-megapixel sensor in a 19mm thick aluminium body. Unlike the S8000 also announced today, the Nikon Coolpix does not feature in-lens vibration reduction (VR), only a form of electronic stabilisation called eVR. Highlights [...]
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