Posts Tagged ‘whats-new’

6 March, 2010 - Hasselblad H3D 50 II Multishot Versus Phase One P65+ / 645AF

The air is thin at the top. Whether it’s Ferrari vs Lamborghini, or, of interest to photographers – Hasselblad vs Phase One – the two remaining leaders of the medium format world.

Every now and then it’s fun to pitch top contenders against each other, and when they are both kings of their respective hills, all the more so.

Today we have an exclusive review by our regular contributor Mark Dubovoy titled Hasselblad H3D 50 II Multishot  Versus Phase One P65+ / 645AF.

What makes this particularly interesting is that the 50II back from Hasselblad is a multi-shot, in theory a technology able to produce higher image quality than that from a Bayer array, as used in the Phase One P65+. But the Phase is a higher resolution back, so how will it all work out?

I’ll bet you’ll be surprised.

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26 February, 2010 - What is it About? - Deconstructing an Image

When I do portfolio reviews with students and I discuss an image of theirs that I don’t feel has been successful, the question that I ask is – What is it about? This seemingly innocent question is, in my experience, one which causes any photographer to reflect on their own work in a way that is necessarily part of the creative process.

A new essay titled What is it About? – Deconstructing an Image uses today’s Home Page photograph as an example of how this process is done.

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Phase One has just announced the continuation of  PODAS – the Phase One Digital Artist Series, workshops to be held around the world this year that you will want to learn more about. I’ll have more to discuss about these in the weeks ahead.

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Leica Camera has announced that it will bring the latest and newest Leica products to major North American cities as part of the first-ever Leica North American Road Show. Leica’s product specialists will visit 26 cities over the course of 14 weeks; the road show will commence on March 18, 2010 in Miami, Florida and conclude on June 23, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.  The series is designed to enhance participants’ knowledge of and familiarity with the M and S Systems.

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Epson P-7000 Multimedia Photo Viewer Helps Document Explorer Richard Wieses Kilimanjaro Climb

LONG BEACH, Calif. Feb. 23, 2010 It was one of the most magical moments Ive ever had leading a group up the summit, said famed explorer Richard Wiese, on reaching the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Preserving the incomparable experiences of his many worldwide adventures is why Wiese never goes on an expedition without his Epson P-7000 Multimedia Photo Viewer. An essential tool for the on-the-go adventurer or photographer,…
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Brian Wood elected president of PMA

ANAHEIM, Calif. PMA The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations elected 2010-2011 officers at the Official Business Session today of the PMA 2010 International Convention and Trade Show at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif. PMA elected Brian Wood, PhotoVision, Salem, Ore., as its new president. Woods advancement from president-elect was automatic under the PMA constitution and bylaws. Prior to his position…
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DIMA elects new officers; Phil Gresham elected president

ANAHEIM, Calif. Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA), a member association of PMA, elected 2010-2011 officers at the 2010 DIMA Official Business Luncheon today at the annual conference in the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif. The officers elected are President Phil Gresham, Fotofast, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; President-Elect Lee Varis, Varis PhotoMedia, Los Angeles, Calif.; First Vice President Joshua Litwin, Memento…
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Turn 4×6 Prints into Beautiful Keepsakes

Do-It-Yourself MyBook Collection Photobook Kit for Retailers and Home PMA2010, Anaheim, California, February 18, 2010 Turn your 4×6 prints into an attractive go anywhere keepsake that slips neatly into a ladys handbag. At PMA, Unibind is introducing 18 new designs to its popular MyBook Collection, a complete photobook kit that holds up to 10 4×6 prints and includes an beautiful book cover,…
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PIEA elects officers; Marcia Rubenstein now president

JACKSON, Mich. Photo Imaging Education Association (PIEA), a PMA member association, announces Marcia Rubenstein, Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara, Calif., assumed office as PIEA president, succeeding Carole Lichty-Smith, Cincinnati Country Day School, Cincinnati, Ohio, who moved to the post of past president. Jason Leath, Rye Country Day School, New Rochelle, N.Y., was elected president-elect of PIEA. He will become president…
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Pentax announces limited edition silver K-7

Hoya Corp. has today announced a rather handsome-looking special limited-edition version of its Pentax K-7 prosumer single-lens reflex digital camera. The Pentax K-7 Limited Silver takes the existing K-7 body, and replaces several of the black body panels with silver-finished panels. These include the top and bottom panels, plus the upper surface of the popup flash strobe, and the panel comprising the bottom of the viewfinder prism and lens mount surround. The rear panel surrounding the LCD display retains its black finish, as do the textured hand…
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SIGMA APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM announced

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM. This is a 10x high zoom ratio ultra telephoto zoom lens incorporating Sigmas original Optical Stabilizer function. This lens covers a wide range of focal lengths from 50mm to 500mm ultra telephoto. The OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. For Sony and Pentax…
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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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