2012 IFES Photography Contest
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) from January 5 to February 16, 2012 organizes the IFES 2012 photography contest. This competition invites amateur and professional photographers to compete in this competition with democracy theme that show images of individuals taking part in the electoral process or other activities that demonstrate the values of democratic governance and citizen engagement. The contest consists of two categories: one open to the public and another open exclusively to current and former IFES employees. While the winner of each category will receive US$600.
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Olympus VR-340 Announced
Hamburg, 10 January 2012. Olympus has announced a new compact camera, it is the Olympus VR-340 camera. This camera has a 16 Megapixels images sensor with a 10x super wide optical zoom lens (24-240mm – 35mm camera equivalent) to capture high quality images. The camera is designed to people who don’t have plan to photo sessions, so it comes with high ISO capability and a iAuto including AF Tracking to support capture beautiful images and also an HD movie. Features include Magic Filters, Eye-Fi memory card support and a 3.0-inch LCD display with 460,000 dots. The camera will be available on mid-March 2012 with price of €129 in silver, black red and purple.
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VIPA 2012 Photo Competition
The Vienna International Photo Awards (VIPA) are now open to professionals, amateurs and students photographers from any country to compete in their competition. The VIPA 2012 Photo Competition is focused on documentary photo-reportage like social, cultural, political or environmental issues. The participants can be submit a single photo or a series which related to the focusing competition. The prizes of the competition are 1st prize €4.000, 2nd prize €2.000, and 3rd prize €1.000. Entries will be received until April 30th, 2012. For more information please visit VIPA 2012 Photo Competition website.
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New Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Kodak Easyshare Z5120 is a new camera which offers a 16-megapixel images sensor with a 26-676mm equivalent Retinar zoom lens, optical image stabilisation and Eye-Fi card support. The camera features include intelligent Smart Capture, Share button, Program Manual and scene modes, in-camera panorama stitching, 720p video recording and a 3.0-inch LCD screen with resolution of 230.000 dots. Additionally, the camera is also optimized for Wi-Fi sharing with an Eye-Fi wireless memory card to Facebook and other social network. This camera will be available in April 2012 with cost of $230 USD.
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Olympus SP-620UZ Released
Hamburg, 10 January 2012. Olympus has released new Ultra Zoom ‘Traveller’ camera, it is the Olympus SP-620UZ. The camera has a 16-megapixel CCD and a 21x wide-angle optical zoom lens (25-525mm) equivalent to a 35mm camera. The camera features include sensor-shift Image Stabilization, a TruePic III+ image processor, Eye-Fi memory card compatibility, Magic Filters, in-camera panorama Panorama and 3D photo shooting. Additionally, the Olympus SP-620UZ also comes with an iAuto and AF Tracking, 720p HD Movie and HDMI Control, including a 3.00-inch color LCD with high resolution of 230,000 dots. The camera will be available with price of €189 / £179.99 in mid-January 2012.
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Samsung Launched Three new wifi-capable cameras
Las Vegas – Jan 9, 2012. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has launched Three new wifi-capable cameras. The cameras are WB850F, WB150F, and ST200F that has enhanced the advanced optical zoom and image quality. With the Wi-Fi capability, the cameras are easy to sharing and saving images. The cameras will be available on April with price at US$380 of Samsung WB850F, Samsung WB150F with price of US$230 will be available on January, and the Samsung ST200F priced at $200 that will be available on February 2012.
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Panasonic Announces Four New Conversion Lenses
LAS VEGAS, NV (January 9, 2012). Panasonic has announced four new conversion lenses that has designed to compatible with the H-PS14042 (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.) and H-H014* (LUMIX G 14mm / F2.5 ASPH.) Panasonic Micro Four Thirds lenses. The four new conversion lenses are DMW-GWC1 for Wide Conversion Lens, DMW-GTC1 for Tele Conversion Lens, DMW-GMC1 for Macro Conversion Lens, and DMW-GFC1 for Fisheye Conversion Lens. These conversion lenses has compact and lightweight design that allow users to easily switch a lens to enjoy the benefits and flexibility of different shooting options and angles. For more information please visit Panasonic website.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 Launched
LAS VEGAS (CES Booth #14200), Jan. 9, 2012. Sony has launched a new point-and-shoot cameras, it is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The camera offers a new 360° Sweep Panorama mode and image stabilization technologies to creative picture effects. Features include a 16.1-megapixel, 5x optical zoom, 720p HD movie capture, 3.0″ LCD, iAuto, Smile Shutter™ and Face Detection. All of this features support the camera to provide high performance on all of your activities and produce excellent images with detail result. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 will be available in silver, black and red this February for about $140.
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Olympus SZ-12 Launched
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., January 9, 2012. Olympus has launched a new compact superzoom camera, it is the Olympus SZ-12 camera. The camera has a powerful 24x optical wide-angle zoom lens (25-600mm equivalent*) and two forms of image stabilization to provide clearest images result. It also comes with a state-of-the-art Olympus technology to produce excellent image quality. The camera features include mechanical image stabilization, a 3-inch LCD Display, 720p video capture, and support for Eye-Fi wifi-capable flash cards. The camera will be available in the US market on March with price of US$200 while in Europe the camera called by SZ-14 and ships from January 2012 with cost approx. €230.
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Olympus VG-160 Announced
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., January 9, 2012. Olympus has announced a new V Series camera, it is the Olympus VG-160 that offers a 14-megapixel images sensor with a superb 5x optical zoom and a wide-angle lens (26-130mm equivalent). The camera also comes with Magic Art Filters, 720p movie capture and an intelligent, iAuto to complete the capabilities that you need in one compact camera to capture special moments. In addition, the camera has a large 3.0-inch LCD Display lets you get clear preview of your images including AF Tracking, Shadow Adjustment Technology and Face Detection. The Olympus VG-160 will available with price of US$100 on February 2012.
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