Hong Kong, China (December 8, 2011). SLR Magic has launched the new SLR Magic HyperPrime 23mm F1.7 wide angle lens for E-mount series cameras. As the world’s fastest interchangeable camera lens with APS-C coverage in this focal length, the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23mm F1.7 is now comprised of four focal lengths. It offers a field of view similar to a 35mm lens in 35mm format and the wide angle of view offers many new creative composition opportunities, especially in the fields of candid, street, and landscape, even in the cinematography and photography. In addition, the minimum focus distance of 0.15m lets you get pleasing background. The lens will be available on sale from authorized SLR Magic dealers by the end of January 2012.

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Olympus has recently launched the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ, its a new Standard Zoom lens that will be a perfect choice for PEN cameras. The lens comes with a new ultra-smooth, near-silent electromagnetic zoom mechanism which offers the power of lens on its own allows the lens no potentially jerky wrist work required. It makes the lens is easy to recording a great movies for everybody. The lens also adds a variable zoom speed and blazing quick auto focus to support movies and portraits recording, its make the lens is a perfect zoom lens for any shooting. The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ also ideal to capture high-quality macros and wide-angle images. It has focal length at 24-100mm with max. angle of view at 84°. This lens will be on sale from end of January 2012, with retail prices of €399. Please go to the Olympus site for more information.

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The World Photography Organisation invites photographers to participate in their competition “Sony World Photography Awards 2012 Photo Contest” to win $5,000-$25,000 and attend the Gala Ceremony in London, with flight and accommodation included. The competition is free to enter and open to photographers of every ability.

The entries will be accepted until 4th January 2012. Please visit worldphoto site for more information and participate.

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Royal Photographic Society organiser of the world’s oldest photographic competition, now invites the photographers for compete in their new competition 2012. The 155th International Print competition is open for all photographers and includes a special award for under 25 year olds. The entry can be submitted until 21 March 2012. For more information and participate please visit the Royal Photographic Society site.

Awards:
* 1 Gold Society Medal and a prize of £2,000
* 2 Silver Society Medals and prizes of £1,000 each
* 3 Bronze Society Medals and prizes of £500 each
* Allen & Overy Award of £1,000 on the theme of ‘Change’
* Under 25 – Gold Society Medal and a prize of an Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3 with zoom lens kit.

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Leica invites professional photographers to participate in the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2012, an international photography competition. Each photographers can be submit their entries between January 16 and March 1, 2012. For terms and conditions of entry can be downloaded at LEICA OSKAR BARNACK AWARD 2012 site shortly before the start of the competition.

The winner of the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2012 will receive a Leica M9-P camera with lens worth approximately €10,000 (approximately US $14,000) in addition to a cash prize of €5,000. A second honor will be awarded in the category ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Newcomer Award’, for (aspiring) professional photographers aged 25 and under. The winner of the first prize in this section will also be awarded a Leica M9-P complete with lens.

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The Silver Eye Center for Photography in Pittsburgh invites photographers for participate on their international photography competition Fellowship 12. Each participant can submit eight images from a cohesive, exhibition-ready body of work created within the past three years, completed with a CV in PDF format. The entries for participate can be submitted until January 15, 2012, at 11:59:59 pm EST. Visit The Silver Eye Center for Photography for more information and participate.

The winner will be selected in three categories:

1. First International Award Winner receives a solo exhibition opening in mid-May 2012 and $3,000 for exhibition-related expenses.

2. Second Keystone Award Winner receives a spotlight exhibition in mid-May 2012 and $1,000 for exhibition-related expenses. (open to artists currently living or working in Pennsylvania who are also eligible for the International Award).

3. Up to 5 Jurors’ Commendation Winners who will be named on Silver Eye’s website and press releases.

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PocketWizard announced Make It Possible™ Photo Contest which invites photographers to show the pictures that utilizing PocketWizard Wireless Triggering systems by submitting a photo taken with a minimum of one off-camera flash triggered using PocketWizard radios. The winner will receive one PocketWizard MiniTT1®, two FlexTT5®‘s and one AC3 ZoneController for either Canon or Nikon plus a PocketWizard G-Wiz Trunk bag and a 1-year SmugMug Pro Subscription and photo website customization. The participant will be accepted until December 30, 2011.

Please visit PocketWizard site for more information.

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Photographers, you’re invited to participate in Artists Wanted’s 3rd annual photography competition: EXPOSURE, an international call for photographers of all backgrounds who speak in the language of lenses and aperture. Submit your images for the opportunity to earn over $50,000 in awards, including a $10,000 grant and your own solo exhibition at the Aperture Foundation in New York City.

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Lowepro has launched the new Pro Messenger AW, it is a soft-sided professional series of messenger photo bags. This bag provides maximum security as shooters move from one location to the next and also allows users to access gear in a quiet and quick mode. It’s built to fit pro-sized camera gear such as camera bodies, lenses, flashes and smaller accessories within the main compartment, front pocket and zippered storage pocket.

The bags also comes with Lowepro’s patented, built-in All Weather AW Cover to protect gear from the elements, interior flash compartments with covered battery pockets, an interior see-through ID/business card pocket, a thickly padded shoulder strap for long-wearing comfort, a camera strap keeper on shoulder strap, and more. The Pro Messenger AW series is available in 3 sizes in a neutral slate grey: Pro Messenger 200 AW, Pro Messenger 180 AW and Pro Messenger 160 AW. Please visit Lowepro site to get more information or see the Latest Price Info at Amazon.com.

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Leica has launched the Leica ELMARIT-S 30MM F/2.8 ASPH lens. It is a wide-angle lens for Leica S-system medium format DSLR with angle of view equivalent to 24mm in 35mm format that allows users to make creative composition especially in the fields of interior, architectural and landscape photography including a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 that ideal for available-light photography and the conscious use of selective planes of focus. The lens ensure a perfect results in a wide range of photographic conditions with offers an outstanding imaging performance from the closest focus to infinity at all apertures, and brilliant colour rendition. The Leica ELMARIT-S 30MM F/2.8 ASPH also offers an excellent control of flare, extremely low distortion throughout its entire focusing range, ensuring high-contrast images, even when shooting a backlit subject. The lens will be available in the UK market in December 2011.

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