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Keep abreast of the photography industry's latest news. From new camera equipment to imaging software updates our digital photo newswire covers it all.
Friday, August 24, 200719th Century Mobile PhotographyCheck out this amazing time-lapse video that shows a photographer setting up a wet-plate collodian, large-format photo shoot. The wet-plate process was state of the art in the latter part of the 19th century. Today a select group of fine-art shooters like Jill Enfield still use and enjoy it. The process certainly is a far cry from the immediacy of digital cameras! Read More... |
Thursday, August 23, 2007Nikon Releases D3 Digital SLR CameraMELVILLE, 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.* Read More... |
Thursday, August 23, 2007Nikon Introduces New D300 Professional Digital SLR CameraMELVILLE, 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. Read More... |
Thursday, August 23, 2007Nikon Delivers New Zoom LensesMELVILLE, 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. Read More... |
Thursday, August 23, 2007Nikon Adds Three New Super-Telephoto Lenses To The Professional Nikkor Optics Line-UpMELVILLE, 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. Read More... |
Monday, August 20, 2007Canon U.S.A. Releases 21.1-Megapixel, Full-Frame EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLRLAKE 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. Read More... |
Monday, August 20, 2007Canon U.S.A. Delivers Highly Anticipated EOS 40D Digital SLRLAKE 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. Read More... |
Monday, August 20, 2007VisibleDust and Calumet Photographic Announce PartnershipAlberta, 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. Read More... |
Monday, August 20, 2007Bogen Imaging Launches New Educational ProgramRamsey, 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. |
Monday, August 13, 2007First-Ever World Photography Biennial, Paris: October 30-November 25, 2007June 6, 2007: Paris – This November, the Musée du Quai Branly will
inaugurate Photoquai, the first biennial ever to be dedicated to the
presentation of contemporary photography from Africa, Asia, Oceania and
the Americas. Representing the geographic regions included in the
collections of the Musée du Quai Branly, the photo festival will
include more than 30 city-wide exhibitions in museums and cultural
centers, in outdoor plazas, under bridges and along the banks of the
Seine River. |
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Contender: Nicholas Mele
It can happen in an instant -
Contender: Cindy McDaniel
Going underwater for an unpredictable look -
Contender: Martin Christopher
“Angel Face” was photographed for a local hair salon’s ad campaign -
Contender: Bruce Roscoe
Meticulous attention to the lighting creates strong chiaroscuro and a dramatic effect -
Contender: Kevin Ziechmann
Reality and photography collide in this self-portrait -
Contender: David Miller
Rendering a split look in a “Frankenstein” photo -
Contender: Jeff Nadler
Black and white film and natural light gave this image its distinctive look -
Contender: Jessica Christie
Capturing emotions and creating a retro look -
Contender: Laura Bello
A little bling and vibrant color demand a viewer’s attention -
Contender: Dhrumil S. Desai
Style and substance came into play in making this warm-toned black and white portrait
