Nikon Unveiled Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR
London, UK, 6th January 12. Nikon unveiled Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR, it is a new fast aperture medium-telephoto lens. With a focal length of 85 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, the lens is compatible with the Nikon FX-format. With focal length of 85 mm, the lens allows users get extreme detail images while the fast f/1.8 aperture perfectly balances sharpness and bokeh. The lens construction consists of 9 elements in 9 groups to provides superb image quality and makes an attractive choice for videographers. The lens will be available on 22nd March 2012 with price of £469.99 / €554.00. For more information, please go to the Nikon website.
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Fujifilm Launches FinePix Z1000EXR
January 5, 2012. Fujifilm has launches FinePix Z1000EXR camera which has a 16-megapixel EXR CMOS sensor with sensor-shift image stabilisation, 5x optical zoom and a Wireless Image Transfer function. The camera allows users to record Full 1080p HD movie in H.264 (MOV) format that supported by mini HDMI port and up to 10x Intelligent Digital Zoom. The FinePix Z1000EXR camera features Innovative Self portrait Timer, 9 cm minimum focusing distance, Frame Assist Mirror, and offers 3.5-inch 460,000 dots wide touchscreen LCD for compose images and easy viewing. For more detail information please go to the Fujifilm website.
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Fujifilm launches FinePix Z110
January 5, 2012. Fujifilm has launched the new FinePix Z110 compact camera for update the FinePix Z90 camera. The FinePix Z110 has a 14.1 mega-pixel CCD sensor with a 5x Fujinon Optical zoom and a host of innovative functions on board. The camera also allows users to record 720p HD movie with a dedicated movie record button and offers more features such as Framing Assist Mirror, Face Retouch functions, Night Out mode, Motion Panorama mode, and Digital Image Stabilization. Not only that, the camera also has sensitivity of ISO 100 – 3200 and has a 2.7-inch LCD screen to compose and review images in detail. For more information please go to the Fujifilm website.
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WPPI Announces Video Contest for Photographers
Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) has announced a video contest with theme “This is My WPPI” in Hollywood, CA (December 27, 2011). The contest is open to seasoned professional photographers and amateur photographers who just beginning their photography career. WPPI is looking for the best video clip that has time of 30-seconds that creatively expressing what makes it to be “your WPPI”. The photographers are suggested to submit their “This is My WPPI” video that the most imaginative, original and memorable. The photographer that out as the winner will win a trip to attend WPPI 2012 in Las Vegas, NV. The contest is open to entries until Monday, January 9, 2012 (at 11:59 p.m. PT). For more information and participate, please go to the WPPI website.
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Nikon Announces a Press Conference
January 6th, 2012. Nikon will have a press conference with slogan “The image you are waiting for” in Nikon’s headquarters in Thailand. On this press conference, Nikon will announce the D4 and a new AF-S 85mm f/1.8G lens. It will be interest event from Nikon with their new products that have been ready to compete in the world of photography. There is also a chance that some of the other upcoming Nikon products such as Nikon D800 and Nikon WT-5 wireless transmitter might be announced for the 2012 PMA show.
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Profoto launched Umbrella XL
Profoto has launched the new Umbrella XL. It is a new photography lighting and Light Shaping Tools which consists of three versions, they are white, silver and translucent. The new Profoto Umbrella XL allows photographers to change the light distribution by simply sliding the umbrella shaft inside the flash head by offers a diameter of 65-inch with a slightly parabolic shape. Additionally, the Umbrella XL also allows users to adjust the light spread by moving the Zoom Reflector back or forth. For more information please go to the Profoto website.
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The Umbrella XL also offers an optional front diffuser to soften the light and reduce the intensity by 1.5 f/stops, practically converting the white and silver models into a fully functioning Octabox. It also allows photographers to mount the umbrella on a light stand, or for use with other flash brands with offers an optional stand adapter.
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Ewa-Marine launches The D-B Camera Housing
The German manufacturer of underwater housings and protective gear for cameras, Ewa-marine, has launched a new camera housing specifically for the Compact System or Micro Four-thirds cameras. It is the new Ewa-Marine D-B housing that will protect your cameras when you bring it in the surf, in the water, and diving to a depth of 30m. The D-B camera housing is made from double laminate PVC and has an integrated, optically neutral flat glass port. It has been available with prices £199.99 on Camera Underwater website.
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The New Exhibition: Outer Visions
Andy Rouse and Joe Cornish is two of the most popular photographers in UK. They will be teaming up to show a stunning new exhibition entitled “Outer Visions” – at January’s Outdoors Show in London. On this event, award winning wildlife photographer Andy Rouse and Joe Cornish the legend of landscape will be exhibiting some of their latest and greatest work. Their best work will be exhibited in a variety of formats which will include canvas and framed art prints that have been handpicked for the exhibition. All images will be a inspire all who love the natural world. The exhibition will be located at Stand OU609 and start on 12-15 January 2012. For more information, please visit the Outdoors Show site.
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Spider Holster introduces Black Widow Camera Holster Kits
Ithaca, NY – December 19, 2011. Spider Holster – a company specializing in unique holster-style carrying solutions for photographers, has launched the Spider Holster Black Widow Kits for lightweight DSLRs and point-and-shoot cameras. All of entry-level DSLRs and other small-body cameras will being carried by this kits with comfortably and securely. The kits comes with the heavy-duty resin and stainless steel Black Widow Holster unit that is designed to all the basic accessories, such as the Black Widow Belt and just updated Black Widow Pad. It ensures the optimal carrying comfort of photography equipment for consumer and prosumer photographers. The Spider Holster Black Widow Kit available on sale with price at $65.99. For more information, please visit the Spider Holster Black Widow website.
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Samyang AE 8 mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye
Kraków, November 25th 2011. The sole distributor of Samyang products for Europe, Delta Company has released the new Samyang AE 8mm Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS with the Nikon mount. This new lens improved without a microprocessor to replace the previous model. The lens has been equipped with an electronic circuit and allows for full control of exposure parameters from the camera level, and makes it easy to use i-TTL flash automatics. The lens construction consists of 10 elements placed in 7 optical groups, including one hybrid aspherical lens element designed to reduce chromatic aberrations. The lens available on sale retail price of €325.
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