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Carl Zeiss Awards at iF Design Awards 2013
Press Release  |  Mar 19, 2013  |  0 comments
Carl Zeiss has won five product design prizes as part of the prestigious iF design awards 2013. Three ZEISS camera lenses and two cine lenses were presented with an award during a festive ceremony on February 22 in Munich. More than 3,000 products were submitted for the iF product design award 2013, which is now in its 60th year.
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Sony NEX-3N
Press Release  |  Mar 18, 2013  |  1 comments
Sony’s new a NEX-3N digital camera delivers professional quality photos and Full HD videos in an ultra-compact body weighing in at just under 7.5 ounces, making it the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C size sensor.
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Capture One Express 7
Press Release  |  Mar 15, 2013  |  1 comments
Phase One has released Capture One Express 7, the raw processing and image-editing software that gives photographers a head start to ultimate image quality. Built on the world’s most advanced image processing engine, Capture One Express 7 delivers stunning out-of-the-box image quality with excellent color and fine detail from a camera’s raw files.
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Hoodman Custom Finder Kit
Press Release  |  Mar 13, 2013  |  0 comments
Hoodman’s new Custom Finder Kit for 3.2” viewfinders includes the new H32 HoodLoupe with German glass optics, a +3 diopter adjustment and a ¼ 20 mounting solution.
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Dinkum Systems Lens Shade
Press Release  |  Mar 12, 2013  |  0 comments
The Dinkum Systems COMPACT lens shade ($34.95) is said to be the first shade of its kind for cameras with hot-shoe mounts. Boasting a professional-style aluminum shade and a sturdy flexible arm, the COMPACT lens shade is fast becoming an essential part of a photographer’s kit. Professional shooters love this accessory just as much as the serious amateur. DP Jim Surette replaced the bulky matte box in his pack with a super-light COMPACT lens shade on a recent shoot in the Himalayas, dealing with lens flare quickly and easily in a challenging environment.
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Action-Oriented COOLPIX AW110
Press Release  |  Mar 08, 2013  |  0 comments
Nikon Inc. has introduced both the COOLPIX AW110. Waterproof, shockproof and freeze proof, the AW110 is built to handle the elements, whether hiking up a mountain, hitting the slopes or riding the surf. Nikon’s newest tough camera also offers built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for sharing, Full HD 1080p video capabilities and a slew of advanced features that adventurers covet, including GPS and underwater shooting modes.
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Sigma Announces Four New Lenses
Press Release  |  Mar 07, 2013  |  0 comments
The new and updated Sigma lenses include the 30mm F1.4 DC HSM, which will be available in Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts, and the 30mm F2.8 DN, 19mm F2.8 DN and 60mm F2.8 DN lenses, which are available for both Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-Mount camera systems. Pricing and availability on all of these lenses has yet to be announced.
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Epson “Finish Strong” Contest
Press Release  |  Mar 05, 2013  |  0 comments
Epson today announced a continuation of its “Finish Strong” advertising campaign, developed by M&C Saatchi Los Angeles, with a new photography contest. Photographers are invited to submit an idea for Epson’s next Finish Strong ad. The winner will receive either an opportunity to attend an actual photo shoot with world-renowned photographer Joe McNally or a $5,000 cash prize.
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FUJIFILM New Long Zoom Bridge Cameras
Press Release  |  Feb 28, 2013  |  0 comments
FUJIFILM North America Corporation has announced its newest S-Series all-in-one bridge cameras. well-known for their precision FUJINON lenses and simple, compact designs.
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SIGMA DP3 Merrill
Press Release  |  Feb 22, 2013  |  0 comments
Sigma Corporation has announced the new SIGMA DP3 Merrill, featuring a 50mm F2.8 lens. The SIGMA DP3 Merrill is the next generation of high image quality compact digital cameras. Equipped with the Foveon X3 image sensor, the DP3 Merrill ensures outstanding resolution and natural rendering with rich gradation as well as a three-dimensional feel.
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Redesigned Olympus M.ZUIKO ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II Lens
Press Release  |  Feb 19, 2013  |  2 comments
Olympus has the M.ZUIKO ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II lens (35mm equivalent 150-600mm). Olympus has redesigned the lens to match the distinctive OM-D E-M5 and PEN Micro Four Thirds series cameras and added a new advanced ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating to keep scratches off, and eliminate ghosting and lens flare even in bright lights.
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Noyes Museum of Art - Artist Talk
Press Release  |  Feb 14, 2013  |  1 comments
The Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton College presents an Artist Talk: South Jersey Wetlands – Painting with Pixels by David Woeller on Thursday, February 21 at 6:30 pm. Woeller is a talented nature photographer and president of the Stay Focused Photo Club of the Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. He will present a slideshow of his stunning photographs of the wetlands and coastal areas of New Jersey, describing his thought process for capturing each image. There will be a discussion of digital capture and processing and the freedom of expression that they have given photographers in the digital world. Images will include both traditional presentations and digital manipulations with an explanation of the processing techniques used and the reasoning for those choices. Questions and discussion are encouraged during the presentation.
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FireFly Sensor CleanerNRD
Press Release  |  Feb 11, 2013  |  0 comments
LLC announces the release of its latest version of their FireFlyR Digital Sensor Cleaner (FireFlyR). The new FireFly features a timed "on-off" switch and a more convenient battery compartment. This portable equipment is so easy to use that photographers will be able operate the device for cleaning their equipment with one hand.

The FireFly's Air Ionization technology eliminates the static charges that cause dust particles to cling to the camera's sensor. The time and money saved on not having to re-touch photos or needing to send the camera out for a professional cleaning may pay for the FireFly after its first use.

The FireFly eliminates both positive and negative charges on the internal components of the camera. The FireFly includes a replaceable 20-micronin-line filter to ensure the ionized air stream is free of particulate or other contaminants.

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Sony Expands Lens Lineup
Press Release  |  Feb 08, 2013  |  0 comments
Sony is expanding its popular E-mount camera system with the addition of two new lenses compatible with all alpha E-Mount cameras and semi-professional camcorders.

When mounted on any Sony α E-Mount camera, the sharp new SEL20F28 ”pancake” lens creates an exceptionally versatile, portable package ideal for a broad range of everyday shooting opportunities ranging from interiors to landscapes, street photography, casual snapshots and more.

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The Nikon D4: A Pro’s Point Of View
Steve Sint  |  Feb 07, 2013  |  First Published: Jan 01, 2013  |  0 comments

The Nikon D4 is a large sized, 16MP, lightning fast D-SLR, with high-definition video capability good enough to satisfy an independent film producer. At first, my thought was to see how the D4 worked when used for the more mundane subjects I shoot than what it was designed for, and to see how it compared to the APS-C sized cameras I prefer. But, by the time my experience with the camera ended, I had shot a tutorial video with it (www.setshoptutorials.com and then click on “Anatomy of a Still Life”), found its fast framing rate more helpful than I expected, and decided I especially liked Nikon’s D4, an FX camera, when shot in the DX (APS-C) mode. Although the primary difference between the D4 and the D3 is the D4’s increased resolution and its advanced video capability, I found the whole package that represents the D4’s feature set just as important, so let’s look at those.

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