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Datacolor Offers Summer Rebate Spyder3 Elite, Spyder3 Pro and SpyderCube  LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—July 6, 2009 -- Datacolor, a global leader in digital color management technology, has announced it is offering a special summer rebate on its popular Spyder3 Elite™ and Spyder3 Pro™ monitor color calibration systems as well as its award-winning SpyderCube color management and white balance tool. The new rebate, which takes effect immediately, will run through August 31 and offers savings of up to $30 on the purchase of Datacolor’s Spyder calibration products. |
Sigma Unveils New Lens for Pentax and Sony Features optical stabilization  RONKONKOMA, NY--(Marketwire - June 18, 2009) - Sigma Corporation (www.sigmaphoto.com), a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider for some of the world's most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, has announced the availability of its 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM lens for Pentax and Sony mounts. |
Lensbaby Announces Muse PL Mount Lens New Selective Focus Lens for Movie and Video Cameras  Los Angeles, CA Cine Gear Expo Booth #T7 – Lensbaby announces today the new PL mount version of its selective focus (SLR) lens, the Muse. The new Muse PL features the Lensbaby Optic Swap System™ and is specially designed for use with PL mount motion image capture cameras. The new Muse PL will compliment Lensbaby’s existing motion picture camera lens, Lensbaby 3GPL, which will remain in Lensbaby’s product line. |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Firmware Update Allows manual exposure while filming video  The hotly anticipated firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera is now available. |
Panasonic Releases New Firmware for LUMIX DMC-LX3 Improves performance including auto white balance  A new firmware has been released for Panasonic's premium manual compact digital camera, the LUMIX DMC-LX3. Firmware Version 1.3 improves performance including auto white balance. The firmware also rectifies several minor issues to enhance operation. Panasonic invites all users of DMC-LX3 to apply the updated firmware. The new firmware is available worldwide at this link: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/. |
X-Rite Offers $50 Rebate on ColorMunki Photo From June 1 to Sept. 30  Elmsford, NY – June 1, 2009 – X-Rite Photo, distributed by MAC Group, is pleased to announce a $50 mail-in rebate for ColorMunki Photo, the innovative new way to bring your photos from from screen to print with color perfection. |
Upcoming EOS 5D Mark II DSLR Camera Firmware Manual exposure control while filming video  Canon U.S.A., Inc., will be issuing a greatly anticipated firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera. This new firmware will accommodate a great number of user requests for manual exposure control in the EOS 5D Mark II video mode. Manual exposure control while shooting video on the EOS 5D Mark II is expected to make a big impact with cinematographers and videographers using the 5D Mark II for high-end HD video production. While being announced today, this firmware will not be available for download until early June 2009. |
Olympus Firmware Update Four Zuiko Digital Lenses  Olympus announces firmware updates for several Zuiko Digital lenses to enhance sequential shooting when used with the E-3 and E-30 bodies. The following lenses have new firmware updates: Zuiko Digital 90-250mm F.28 lens Zuiko Digital 8mm F3.5 Fisheye Zuiko Digital 18-180mm F3.5-6.3 Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm F4.0-5.6 |
Sony Introduces Three Mainstream Alpha Cameras Designed For First-Time Digital SLR Buyers  SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2009 – Sony is making it easy for first-time digital SLR buyers to step up from point-and-shoot digital still cameras with the introduction today of three new easy-to-use α (alpha) cameras (models DSLR-A380, DSLR-A330 and DSLR-A230), four new lenses, a flash and accessories. |
Profoto Assistants Stake Your Claim To Fame Call For Entries  Photographic assistants are invited to submit their best work showing originality, creativity and impact as well as illustrating Pro-8a Air's technical prowess. You'll be competing with photographic assistants around the world for monthly recognition. The best work will appear in prestigious magazines, with your story featured on ProfotoAssistant.com, Profoto.com, Profoto-USA and others. |
Canon U.S.A. Launches New Educational Program Offering workshops and classes for EOS users  LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., May 12, 2009 - Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the launch of Canon Live Learning, a new on-site education program targeted towards photographers who currently use or are interested in Canon’s popular line of EOS photographic products. Canon Live Learning (CLL) will offer high-quality classes and workshops conducted by a number of the industry’s leading professional photographers, Canon’s Explorers of Light. CLL attendees will learn how to get the most out of their gear while also having the opportunity to try out Canon’s latest line of EOS products. |
Panasonic Releases LUMIX GH1 Pricing Camera will be available in June  Secaucus, NJ (May 6, 2009) – Panasonic today announced pricing for the highly-anticipated LUMIX DMC-GH1, the new Micro Four Thirds digital camera with Full-High Definition (HD) video recording ability, which will be available in early June for a suggested retail price of $1499.95. The LUMIX DMC-GH1 includes the LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens as part of the kit. The new lens, designed to support HD movie recording, features a silent motor and continuous auto focusing (AF) capability – a differentiator from traditional DSLRs. |
Tamron Relaunches Photo Lens Website Improved navigation gives visitors better access  May 1, 2009, Commack, NY— Tamron USA, Inc. announced the re-launch of its website designed to make the navigation of its wealth of learning materials and access to product information easier for new and returning visitors. The revamped site, designed by Skylar Design, Inc. and managed by an internal webmaster, was launched April 30th. Tamron’s current website was launched approx. 18 months ago and has consistently seen over 100,000 unique visitors a month and has a low bounce rate and a healthy percentage of new versus returning visitors. The new design will surely make the bounce rate even lower and realize significant growth as returning visitors come back on a regular basis to seek out new posts. |
Canon Instant Rebate Offers May 3 - July 11, 2009  Save up to $500 on select Canon EF and EF-S lenses, up to $300 when you purchase a select EOS Digital SLR and lens combination, and up to $70 on select Canon Speedlites and accessories when you purchase between May 3, 2009 - July 11, 2009. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PromotionsAct |
Nikon Introduces 10-24mm Wide-angle lens designed for DX-Format cameras  MELVILLE, N.Y. (APRIL 14, 2009) – Nikon Inc. today announced the next addition to the expansive NIKKOR lineup with the new AF-S DX-NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED lens, giving photographers the opportunity to capture a unique perspective in a variety of shooting environments. Compact and lightweight, the new 2.4x zoom DX-NIKKOR lens offers a focal length of 10 to 24mm, creating a picture angle ranging from 109-degrees to 61-degrees (FX-format equivalent of 15-36mm) making it ideal for a variety of applications including restrictive interiors, architecture and sweeping landscapes. |
Nikon Releases D5000 12-megapixel DX format and 720p HD video, with a lens for $850  MELVILLE, N.Y. (April 14, 2009) – Nikon Inc. today introduced the new D5000, a digital SLR camera with a host of features and capabilities that deliver superior performance and image quality along with amazing versatility for photo enthusiasts and those new to digital SLR photography. Leveraging Nikon’s expertise and innovative technologies found in its pro-level D-SLRs, the 12.3-megapixel D5000 enables users to capture exceptionally stunning images and High Definition video with remarkable ease. |
Olympus E-3 Firmware Update Update improves auto focus performance  Today Olympus announces a firmware update for the Olympus E-3 Digital SLR. This E-3 firmware update will improve the camera’s overall Auto Focus performance. The ability to update the firmware in E-System components -- bodies, lenses, flash units -- is one of the key advantages of a 100% digital design. Firmware updates are available through Olympus Master and Olympus Studio software applications. The firmware can be updated through Olympus Master software. How to Update the Firmware: http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/qa/contents/03b/ssoftware10.cfm |
Olympus E-450 New Entry-Level DSLR  CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 31, 2009 – Olympus announces its new entry-level digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, which is small in size and powerful in creativity. The new E-450 continues the E-400 series’ heritage of a small and portable design, powerful features, and ease of use for any skill level, including first time digital camera users. Thanks to Art Filters pioneered with the E-30 and E-620, the E-450 provides consumers with the creative freedom to capture their images in new fun and exciting ways. |
WD My Book Family Hard drives increase to 2 TB  BOSTON – (Photoshop World Booth No. 615) – Mar. 25, 2009 – WD® (NYSE: WDC), the world’s leader in external storage solutions, today expanded its My Book® family of external hard drives to include a 2 TB capacity, the largest available capacity in a single-drive system. With its wide variety of models, WD offers a solution for every type of user, whether they’re a creative power user on a Mac® or a home user on a PC. The new 2 TB My Book family includes: My Book Studio Edition™, My Book Mac Edition, My Book Home Edition™ and My Book Essential Edition™ models. |
Canon Introduces EOS Rebel T1i First Rebel DSLR To Feature HD Video Capture  LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 25, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced a new addition to its Rebel lineup, the EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR camera, the first in the Rebel line to feature Full HD video capture. The new Canon Rebel T1i SLR incorporates some of the best technologies from the EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II models into an entry-level juggernaut. With a 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and HD video capture, along with the DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor, the Rebel T1i gives aspiring photographers plenty of reason to step-up to the latest and greatest model in the Rebel lineup. |
