2/22/2010 - The Hydrophobia 70-200 rain cover was just named a winner of the 2010 DIMA Innovative Digital Product Awared by the Digital Marketing Association. DIMA Innovative Digital Product Awards recognize products or services utilizing new technologies and/or applications that make the product either distinct or the first of its kind. The new rain cover comes in two models: the Hydrophobia 70-200 and the Hydrophobia Flash 70-200…
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Posts Tagged ‘better-pictures’
Feb
22
2010
Hydrophobia 70-200 Rain Cover Named Winner 2010 DIMA Award
Feb
20
2010
SIGMA 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM announced
The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM. This large aperture standard zoom lens is designed for digital SLR cameras and incorporates Sigmas efficient OS function. It is a compact lens with an overall length of just 91.8mm (3.6). This lens covers a focal length from 17mm wide angle and offers a large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, making it ideal for many types of photography…
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Feb
20
2010
New optical glass FLD (F Low Dispersion)
The Sigma Corporation (COO: Kazuto Yamaki, Kawasaki-Shi, Kanagawa) is pleased to announce that FLD (F Low Dispersion) glass, which has a performance equal to fluorite glass, has been adopted and used in our new high performance lenses. FLD glass is the highest level low dispersion glass available with extremely high light transmission. This optical glass has a performance equal to fluorite glass which has a low refractive index and…
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Feb
16
2010
Samsung: NX-mount lens firmware
Samsung Electronics USA has posted updated firmware for its three NX-mount lenses in the last few days, along with the initial firmware version for its Samsung NX10 single lens direct view digital camera. The Samsung NX Lens Firmware v01.10 is applicable to the company’s 30mm f/2.0, 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS and 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED OIS lenses. The sole listed change is that the firmware is said to improve autofocus accuracy. Detailed instructions on upgrading the firmware can be obtained by reading a PDF document on the Samsung Electronics website, but briefly the process involves copying the firmware…
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Feb
11
2010
onOne updates DSLR Camera Remote for iPhone
onOne Software has released an updated version of its DSLR Camera Remote application for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch devices. DSLR Camera Remote v1.3 is available immediately from the iTunes App Store, in two versions - either Lite or Professional. Existing customers can receive the new versions as free updates manually by entering the App Store, then tapping “Updates”, and “DSLR Camera Remote”. The new version of DSLR Camera Remote adds support for the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, Canon EOS 7D, and Nikon…
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Feb
11
2010
Pentax Presents Two Short Films Shot Exclusively With The K-7
GOLDEN, CO (February 10, 2010)PENTAX Imaging Company recently commissioned two Colorado production companies to create an entertaining short film to demonstrate the many possibilities of shooting HD video on a PENTAX K-7 digital SLR with a lens assortment that offers cinematographic perspective to anyone. Posted on www.youtube.com/pentaxian1, the films were produced by All Terrain Studios and Futuristic Films both of Denver, Colorado. The…
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Feb
10
2010
PMA rounds up 2010 show prizes, offers
With this year’s Photo Marketing Association Spring tradeshow fast approaching, the PMA has just posted a Deals & Prizes page for attendees. The Deals & Prizes at PMA 2010 page currently includes information about some 43 companies offering special prizing, giveaways and the like during the show. Among these are cash prizes of $5,000 and $500, new and refurbished printers, Nintendo Wii video game, PocketPC-based Wi-Pics Mobile wireless imaging solution, several Sunbounce Micro-Mini reflectors with flash bracket, a leather digital SLR…
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Feb
09
2010
Nikon updates D3S firmware
Nikon USA has just released an updated version of firmware for its D3S digital
SLR. Nikon D3S firmware v1.01 corrects some issues present in the previous release. Most notably, these include an inability to use certain memory cards (with “CHA” being displayed on the tp control panel), and a problem whereby movie playback appeared to stop inadvertently. Several changes have also been made to the movie recording function, related to histogram display and to the use of an…
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Feb
09
2010
Nikon Releases Two Highly Anticipated Wide Angle Nikkor Lenses Destined To Become Photographer Favorites
The Ultra-Wide 16-35mm f/4 VR and Ultra-Fast 24mm f/1.4 Lenses Provide Photographers With New Perspectives and Creative Versatility MELVILLE, N.Y. (Feb. 8, 2010) Nikon Inc. today announced two new lenses for professional and enthusiast photographers that epitomize NIKKOR leadership in optical excellence. The highly anticipated AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED lens is engineered to meet the demand for an ultra-fast professional lens for wide angle…
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Feb
09
2010
Pentax Offers $50 Instant Rebate On Popular K-x Digital SLR Kits
GOLDEN, CO (February 7, 2010)…PENTAX Imaging Company has announced a $50 INSTANT REBATE PROGRAM effective until February 15, 2010 on K-x kit configurations. The popular PENTAX K-x features 12 megapixels, the PENTAX PRIME II engine processor, HD Video, Live View and Shake Reduction that works with every PENTAX lens ever produced. Consumers who purchase these K-x kits during this time period will benefit from instant savings on regular MAP/estimated…
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