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The phrase “the camera never lies” has been around a very long time;
but the idea that a camera lies also has been around a long time. Back
in the ’60s, Pete Turner did an essay about how color lies, and even
before that, the Life photographer Andreas Feininger wrote on how the camera lied.
Ramsey, NJ (August 16, 2007) – Bogen Imaging, a leading distributor of top quality photographic support products and accessories in North America, is proud to announce a new education program entitled Bogen Café, www.bogencafe.com. The Café is a workshop environment offered to college students that explores imaging topics in actual situations that are rarely discovered within the confines of a classroom.
Alberta, Canada, August 20, 2007 VisibleDust, the purveyor of excellent DSLR sensor cleaning products, and Calumet Photographic have announced their partnership in DSLR sensor cleaning services with the introduction of their new cleaning facilities. Calumet will offer ŒCertified VisibleDust Cleaning Centers through six of their locations throughout the United States.
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 20, 2007 – Following months of intense anticipation by Digital SLR enthusiasts worldwide, the EOS 40D DIGITAL SLR Camera from Canon U.S.A., Inc. is scheduled to begin sailing into stores in early September. Building on the success of Canon's perennially popular "prosumer" EOS 20D and 30D models, the EOS 40D advances the state-of-the-art for mid-range Digital SLR cameras, making it a natural first choice for advanced amateur photographers and entry-level professionals, and an ideal second body for more established photo pros. Indeed, given the level of feature upgrades and improvements, technological wizardry and user-requested creative controls, the Canon EOS 40D SLR's "prosumer" appellation may refer more to its accessible price point than to the exceptional quality, clarity and resolution of the images it creates.
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 20, 2007 – The new 21.1-megapixel, full-frame Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR camera brings the power of Canon U.S.A., Inc.'s professional imaging excellence and innovation into sharper focus than ever before. While Canon's EOS-1D series has dominated the 35mm-based professional Digital SLR market for the past six years, the new EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR takes Canon's pro-digital prowess into and the realm of high-fashion and commercial photo studios where bulkier, medium-format cameras previously reigned.
When was the last time you went out to make photographs just for you? When was the last time you actually experimented with something new and different? As professional photographers, our work-a-day lives are consumed with photography and the business of taking pictures. We can become so consumed that it’s easy to lose track of the love of photography that brought us to this profession in the first place.
MELVILLE, N.Y. (AUGUST 23, 2007) – Nikon (http://www.nikonusa.com/) today introduced three new super-telephoto NIKKOR lenses that offer professional photographers the latest innovations in lens technology and optical design. The new AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR, AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR, and AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR all offer unprecedented image quality, responsiveness and versatility along with new features such as Nikon’s VR II Vibration Reduction technology and Nikon's exclusive Nano Crystal Coat. These new lenses are designed for use with Nikon’s FX and DX format digital SLR cameras and together with Nikon’s current AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR lens, they complete Nikon’s range of super-telephoto lenses.
MELVILLE, N.Y. (AUGUST 23, 2007) – Nikon (www.nikonusa.com) today announced two new high performance NIKKOR lenses that offer remarkable sharpness, clarity and contrast. The new AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lens is one of the fastest 14mm ultra-wide angle zoom lenses available today while the new AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens is a highly versatile lens ideal for a broad range of applications and lighting conditions. While designed for use with either of Nikon’s FX and DX format digital SLR cameras, these new lenses truly maximizes the potential of Nikon’s recently announced D3 FX-format professional digital SLR camera. Combined with Nikon’s venerable AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR, these new lenses now offer professional photographers the ideal three-lens solution with a constant f/2.8 aperture across all three lenses.
MELVILLE, N.Y. (AUGUST 23, 2007) – Nikon (http://www.nikonusa.com/) today introduced its most advanced DX-format digital SLR camera, the D300. Engineered with pro-level features and performance, the 12.3 effective megapixel D300 combines brand new technologies with advanced features inherited from Nikon’s newly announced D3 professional digital SLR camera to offer serious photographers remarkable performance combined with agility.
MELVILLE, N.Y. (AUGUST 23, 2007) – Eight years after Nikon’s D1 camera changed professional digital photography forever, Nikon today introduced the D3 – a new digital SLR camera that is poised to once again revolutionize photography for professionals. The 12.1 effective megapixel D3 features Nikon’s new FX-format CMOS sensor, measuring 23.9 x 36mm, which is nearly identical to the size of 35mm film. With the fastest startup time, shortest viewfinder blackout time, and shortest shutter lag of any digital SLR camera as well as the capability to shoot up to nine frames per second at full FX-format resolution, the D3 is the world’s fastest digital SLR camera in its class.*
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 5, 2007 — Sony is expanding its (Alpha) digital SLR system with the introduction of the DSLR-A700 camera, which is aimed at photo enthusiasts or serious photo hobbyists. The new model features advanced imaging technologies and ultra-responsive operation, as well as a lightweight, dust- and moisture-resistant, magnesium alloy construction common to enthusiast-class D-SLR cameras.
EDISON, NJ, September 6, 2007 — Sinar Bron Imaging, the exclusive US distributor of broncolor, Foba and Sinar professional photographic equipment, has awarded the $5,000 Carl Koch Scholarship to Ross Thompson, a third year advertising photography major at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Erik Benjamins from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles; Jacquelyn Cynkar from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh; and Brian Kellet from Columbia College of Art and Design in Columbus, OH, received honorable mentions. The scholarship, presented this year for the first time, commemorates Sinar’s founder and photography pioneer Carl Koch (1916-2005).
Heavy discounting of premium stock imagery risks future revenue potential from major digital uses, as budgets shift from print to online.
Last week, Getty Images announced a new $49 “web use” license for images from all of its collections, including its highest quality Rights Managed collections. With this move, Getty has effectively slashed the value of commercial web use licenses by up to 96% off their established rates for Rights Managed photography.
Legion launches industry-first eco-friendly search tool to legionpaper.com
New York, NY (September 18, 2007) – Legion Paper, the leading supplier
of fine art paper in North America, launches a comprehensive
eco-friendly paper classification system as part of their website,
www.legionpaper.com. This new tool is the first of its kind within the
paper industry to provide a powerful ‘green’ search engine.
Magazine Targets Professional Photographers In Selection Process Open Until Feb. 1, 2008
WASHINGTON (Oct. 11, 2007)—Following its long tradition of
supporting and fostering new photographic talent, National Geographic
magazine will again award an annual grant of $50,000 to a professional
still photographer. In addition to the grant, the magazine will assign
a photography editor to provide guidance for a project undertaken by
the grantee. The grantee will have full access to all of the facilities
provided to the magazine's regular contributing photographers.
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., October 16, 2007
- Launching together with the new Olympus E-3 Digital SLR (single lens
reflex) camera, Olympus proudly adds three new ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses to
its line of 100 percent digital-specific optics. These innovative
lenses employ Olympus' newly-developed Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD)
technology inside to provide quiet, ultra-fast autofocus (AF) speed,
and offer several impressive distinctions.
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., October 16, 2007
— Olympus today announces the new Olympus E-3, which is the flagship of
its Digital SLR line and provides the high-precision performance
demanded by professional and enthusiastic photographers. It combines
speed and weatherproof durability for capturing exceptional images in
any situation. Olympus pioneered Full Time Live View and Dust Reduction
technologies for digital SLR cameras, leading where others have
followed. Now, the new E-3 enhances those technical innovations and
raises the performance bar with the fastest autofocus in the world.
Body-Integrated Mechanical Image Stabilization to stabilize every lens,
a 10-megapixel Live MOS image sensor to capture beautiful images, and a
magnesium alloy body for dust-proof and splash-proof durability join
the impressive innovations developed for the E-3.
The nature photography community suffered a great loss this year with
the passing of Fritz Pölking. The German photographer was regarded as a
pioneer of modern wildlife photography in Europe, winning many awards
throughout his career including BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
He was 71.
Digital Photo Pro recently
completed its fourth year in production. Since we began, we’ve been
publishing six issues per year, but in 2007 we decided to add a seventh
issue and give it a unique theme. The DPP Masters issue looks at the
work of some of the top photographers and artists in the field. As you
look through the issue, you’ll notice that some of the photographers
have appeared in DPP before and some are new to our pages. In each
profile, we examine a particular facet of the photographer’s work where
that photographer is a true master.
Portland, OR - November 6, 2007 - onOne Software, Inc., announces today
the availability of Essentials 2 for Adobe Photoshop Elements. This
updated version of onOne Software’s popular software suite includes
technology from onOne Software’s newly acquired PhotoTune color
correction software, and onOne Software’s Mask Pro, PhotoFrame, and
Genuine Fractals software products fine-tuned specifically for Adobe
Photoshop Elements.
Demonstrating its commitment to users, Hasselblad is today launching a
comprehensive new Customer Care Program, featuring special prices on
product upgrades, refurbishment, and extended warranties and support
for all registered Hasselblad owners. The first stage of the program,
starting today, will provide owners of Hasselblad H1 and H2 cameras
with an extremely beneficial trade in or upgrade of their equipment to
a number of the most recent model configurations.
Alliance aimed at improving quality and range of product choices for professional photographers
COPENHAGEN, Denmark and TOKYO, Japan —13th Nov., 2007 — Phase One A/S
and Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. today announced a strategic
alliance to develop innovative, open platform-based medium format
digital camera systems and solutions for professional photographers.
Portland, OR - November 15, 2007 – onOne Software, Inc., announces the
immediate availability of its two new digital imaging software plug-ins
– PhotoTools and PhotoTools Professional Edition. onOne Software’s new
PhotoTools is a flexible yet powerful new Photoshop plug-in that
utilizes the power of Photoshop Actions to provide a wide range of
imaging tools including effects, corrections and production automation
in a full-featured interface. PhotoTools allows users to preview
effects individually or combined/stacked together in a layer-like
configuration as well as save their favorite combinations as presets to
be used in the future.
New York, NY -- November 15, 2007 –– PhotoShelter is pleased to
announce that it has begun transacting image sales on The PhotoShelter
Collection, the first online marketplace to provide the benefits of a
commercial agency and a wholly transparent sales system to pro, amateur
and hobbyist photographers alike. The PhotoShelter Collection will now
offer image buyers access to the widest and most eclectic array of
commercial imagery that is quality-sorted, keyworded, priced, licensed
and ready for instant purchasing.
Adobe® has released updates to Photoshop® Lightroom® and the Photoshop
Camera Raw plug-in, both available immediately as free upgrades for
existing users. The Lightroom 1.3 update provides added support for
Apple® Leopard(tm) Mac OS X 10.5 and includes a technology preview of
the Lightroom Export SDK, available as a separate download on the Adobe
Labs site. The Lightroom 1.3 and Camera Raw 4.3 updates also include
raw file support for seven additional digital cameras including the
Nikon D3, Nikon D300 and Canon 1Ds Mark III.
Sigma Corporation of America is pleased to announce the availability of
the Sigma Photo Pro Demo CD, recently introduced at Photo Plus Expo
last October. This CD features both PC and Mac versions of Photo Pro
software and a selection of X3F raw image files made by a number of
professional and nonprofessional photographers, using the SD14 camera
system.
Vancouver, WA – Dec. 3, 2007 – Wacom Technology Corp. announced today
the introduction of two new members to the Cintiq family – the Cintiq
12WX and Cintiq 20WSX. The Cintiq 12WX combines all the advantages and
power of direct pen-on-screen input with a new low-profile, lightweight
and flexible design. The new Cintiq 12WX is aimed at professional
creators of digital content looking to improve and streamline their
workflow. Storyboarding for 2D or 3D animations, compositing for post
production, designing graphics, as well as retouching photos are just a
few of the many creative applications where the Cintiq 12WX will excel.
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., December 4, 2007 – Olympus today announced its
inaugural “Photographers of Tomorrow” photo contest, which is
specifically designed for aspiring professional photographers or
photojournalists, and will enrich the resumes and portfolios of the
participating students.
December 4, 2007, Commack, NY—Tamron announced that the company has
released the AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro, a
lightweight, compact and ultra high power zoom lens designed
exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C sized image sensors with
a Built-In Motor for Nikon (Model A18N II).
Leading Professional Photographer and Contest Judge Selects Grand
Prize Winner and Twenty Favorites Now Posted on Tamron’s On-Line Gallery
December 17, 2007, Commack, NY—The overwhelming majority of great
photographs, especially those including people, has one thing in
common—they effectively capture, express, and convey human emotions. In
other words, photographs that are judged to be the best are almost
always those that evoke a strong emotional response in the viewer.
Bearing that simple but profound concept in mind, Tamron, acclaimed for
manufacturing innovative lenses of superlative quality, created an
entirely new kind of photo contest, An Emotional Appeal that debuted in
2006. Instead of basing it on the usual range of specific subject
categories, we asked all entrants to submit pictures that best express
the universal theme of human emotion and emotional interaction.
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