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Carl Zeiss has announced the winner of its photography competition, “Light is my language”. Under the theme “Light is my language”, Carl Zeiss encouraged photographers from around the world to illustrate and capture their ideas in exciting images between 15 December 2010 and 16 January 2011. Anyone could participate provided the image was taken with a Zeiss lens. The winning photo, A Pier Too Far (above) was taken by Australian photographer Timothy Poulton at the Bellinger and Kalang rivers in Urunga in New South Wales, Australia. Poulton will receive a Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 ZF.2.
Carl Zeiss has announced the winner of its photography competition, “Light is my language”. Under the theme “Light is my language”, Carl Zeiss encouraged photographers from around the world to illustrate and capture their ideas in exciting images between 15 December 2010 and 16 January 2011. Anyone could participate provided…

Kenro has been named the UK and Ireland distributor for Reflecta. Formed in 1967 in Nuremburg, Reflecta produces a wide range of film and slide scanners, from a simple entry level unit costing around the £60 mark, right up to a high-end model at over £1,100. Kenro will be marketing the full selection, together with many other products in the Reflecta range including digital microscopes, endoscopes, video and studio lights, USB record players plus a selection of slide projectors.
Kenro has been named the UK and Ireland distributor for Reflecta. Formed in 1967 in Nuremburg, Reflecta produces a wide range of film and slide scanners, from a simple entry level unit costing around the £60 mark, right up to a high-end model at over £1,100. Kenro will be marketing…

Pentax has issued a firmware update for the Pentax K-5 digital SLR camera. Version 1.03 improves auto-focus accuracy in low light, and enhances overall stabiity. The firmware update can be downloaded from the website below.
Website: Pentax K-5 Firmware Update Downloads
Pentax has issued a firmware update for the Pentax K-5 digital SLR camera. Version 1.03 improves auto-focus accuracy in low light, and enhances overall stabiity. The firmware update can be downloaded from the website below. Website: Pentax K-5 Firmware Update Downloads

Pentax has posted a firmware update for the Pentax 645D medium-format DSLR camera. Version 1.02 brings minor improvements, including the following:
- When processing Noise Reduction after long exposure, remaining time is displayed on LCD panel
- When mode dial is set to “X”, Flash X-Sync Speed can be set by custom function menu.
- When connecting to a computer via the USB cable, recognized Disk name is changed from [Removable Disk] to [645D]. If format SD memory card, volume label will be [645D].
- After mirror lock-up, extended standby time (until mirror automatically return to original position) from approximate 1 minute to 5 minutes If Auto Power Off setting is shorter than 5 minutes, Auto Power Off setting has priority.
Pentax has posted a firmware update for the Pentax 645D medium-format DSLR camera. Version 1.02 brings minor improvements, including the following: When processing Noise Reduction after long exposure, remaining time is displayed on LCD panel When mode dial is set to “X”, Flash X-Sync Speed can be set by custom…

Sigma USA has raised the price of the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX DG APOMacro HSM II, while simultaneously reducing the price of the new OS version. According to Fro Knows Photo, the company cited “an increase in manufacturing costs and the current poor exchange rate” as the main reasons for the price hike on the old lens. As a consequence of the recent changes in pricing, the price difference between the old non-OS and newer OS versions has shrunk from $800 to $450; with the stabilised version remaining the more expensive option.
Source: Fro Knows Photo via PR
Sigma USA has raised the price of the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX DG APOMacro HSM II, while simultaneously reducing the price of the new OS version. According to Fro Knows Photo, the company cited “an increase in manufacturing costs and the current poor exchange rate” as the main reasons for…

World class Sports Illustrated photographer Peter Read Miller has announced he will conduct his annual Sports Photography Workshop in Denver, Colorado from 4-10 April 2011. In addition to receiving expert tutelage from Miller, attendees will also receive additional instruction from other industry notables including Steve Fine, Director of Photography at Sports Illustrated, Grant Leighton, advertising / portrait photographer and instructor at the University of Colorado, photographer / videographer Max Morse, and Shawn Cullen, lighting technician at Sports Illustrated. Tuition for the workshop is $1,495 and includes all instruction, one-on-one portfolio review with Peter Read Miller, and all model / location fees.
World class Sports Illustrated photographer Peter Read Miller has announced he will conduct his annual Sports Photography Workshop in Denver, Colorado from 4-10 April 2011. In addition to receiving expert tutelage from Miller, attendees will also receive additional instruction from other industry notables including Steve Fine, Director of Photography at…

Color Efex Pro from Nik Software offers digital camera owners a wide range of quick and easy ways to dramatically enhance their photos with just a few clicks of the mouse. Color Efex Pro 3.0 contains the most comprehensive set of creative enhancements, color correction filters, retouching tools, and a complete collection of traditional photographic effects available. Read our Nik Color Efex Pro 3 review to find out if it's worth adding to your digital toolbox.

iQuikDoF is an iPhone app that can emulate a number of special effects that normally require the use of specialised optics such as selective focus and tilt lenses. The app fully supports the Retina display of the iPhone 4 and offers an easy-to-use interface to adjust the level of blur around the sweet spot of sharpness. iQuikDoF 1.0 is available as a free download from the iTunes App Store.
iQuikDoF is an iPhone app that can emulate a number of special effects that normally require the use of specialised optics such as selective focus and tilt lenses. The app fully supports the Retina display of the iPhone 4 and offers an easy-to-use interface to adjust the level of blur…

Aptogo has updated its iPhone app Showtime to Version 2.0. The app allows you to use your iPhone as a remote control as you display your photos on any browser-based device on your wifi network: a computer, internet TV or games console. Version 2.0 adds support for more devices including the Nintendo Wii, and allows users to download full-length videos over WiFi to their computer, upload photos to their device’s camera roll, and view EXIF data and a mini map in a floating panel.
Website: Showtime
Aptogo has updated its iPhone app Showtime to Version 2.0. The app allows you to use your iPhone as a remote control as you display your photos on any browser-based device on your wifi network: a computer, internet TV or games console. Version 2.0 adds support for more devices including…

Kenro, the official UK and Ireland distributor for the Benro range of tripods, has announced a number of new additions to the range. These include three new Flat Traveller tripods that feature a unique design that changes the traditional tripod model of triangular profiles and adopts instead a flat unified connecting hub, which contributes to its compact size and ultra-portability when folded; a new Travel Angel model that offers the same great features of the standard Travel Angel, plus the ability to convert from a full size tripod into a compact monopod quickly and easily; and two new kits including the Aluminium Universal Flip Lock Tripod with 3 Way Pan and Tilt Head and the Aluminium Universal Flip Lock Tripod with BH Hea.
Kenro, the official UK and Ireland distributor for the Benro range of tripods, has announced a number of new additions to the range. These include three new Flat Traveller tripods that feature a unique design that changes the traditional tripod model of triangular profiles and adopts instead a flat unified…

Panasonic has launched ‘A City Exposed’ campaign, which showcases five new galleries of photographs and a short film, taken with the GF2. The campaign presents a diverse collection of creative snapshots by up-and-coming photographer Will Cooper Mitchell, all of which are focused around a day in the life of one City - London. Speaking about his experience with the Lumix GF2, Will comments ‘My usual pro set up is great but the GF2 has freed me up and allowed me to be the photographer who always has a camera in his pocket and never misses a good opportunity – well, almost never!”
Panasonic has launched ‘A City Exposed’ campaign, which showcases five new galleries of photographs and a short film, taken with the GF2. The campaign presents a diverse collection of creative snapshots by up-and-coming photographer Will Cooper Mitchell, all of which are focused around a day in the life of one…

Hasselblad has announced the US pricing of the limited-edition stainless steel version of the Hasselblad H4D-40 medium-format DSLR camera. Featuring Hasselblad’s True Focus and Absolute Position Lock technologies, the stainless steel Hasselblad H4D-40 - manufactured in a special limited production run of only 100 units - is available for $18,995 (body only), or $20,995 (with HC 2.8/80mm lens).
Hasselblad has announced the US pricing of the limited-edition stainless steel version of the Hasselblad H4D-40 medium-format DSLR camera. Featuring Hasselblad’s True Focus and Absolute Position Lock technologies, the stainless steel Hasselblad H4D-40 - manufactured in a special limited production run of only 100 units - is available for $18,99…

Hama has announced a compact LED panel for video-enabled DSLR cameras. “It’s approximately the size of a pack of cigarettes, and its two-centimetre depth is sufficient to hold 40 dimmable daylight LEDs,” the company says. Powered by 3 AAA batteries, the Hama LED lamp has an operating time of one hour and is available for €129.
Hama has announced a compact LED panel for video-enabled DSLR cameras. “It’s approximately the size of a pack of cigarettes, and its two-centimetre depth is sufficient to hold 40 dimmable daylight LEDs,” the company says. Powered by 3 AAA batteries, the Hama LED lamp has an operating time of one…

Habitat for Humanity’s quarterly magazine, Habitat World, has opened its annual photo contest. Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit organisation that seeks to eliminate housing issues and homelessness from the world. The Habitat World annual photo contest encourages photographers to submit photos that demonstrate the deep need for housing solutions and illustrate Habitat’s work around the world. The contest winner will be awarded a spot as a volunteer in Haiti this fall. Habitat World will pay the winner’s air transportation and trip fees, which include modest daily accommodations and meals. Additionally, photos and statements from the contest winner and top four finalists will be published in the December 2011 issue of Habitat World, which has a readership of 1 million.
Habitat for Humanity’s quarterly magazine, Habitat World, has opened its annual photo contest. Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit organisation that seeks to eliminate housing issues and homelessness from the world. The Habitat World annual photo contest encourages photographers to submit photos that demonstrate the deep need for housing…

Fujifilm Japan have announced a delay in shipping the X100 camera and accessories to customers. Blaming higher than expected demand for the shortage of the X100, the LC-X100 case and the LH-X100 lens hood, Fujifilm have promised to urgently increase production to satisfy orders. The X100 officially starting shipping in Japan last week, and reports are filtering through that small numbers of pre-orders have been met in the UK from this week.
Website: Fujifilm Japan
Fujifilm Japan have announced a delay in shipping the X100 camera and accessories to customers. Blaming higher than expected demand for the shortage of the X100, the LC-X100 case and the LH-X100 lens hood, Fujifilm have promised to urgently increase production to satisfy orders. The X100 officially starting shipping in…

The parent company of Manfrotto, Vitec, has acquired the lighting company Lastolite for £8.75 million. The acquisition is designed to complement Vitec’s existing range of Manfrotto lighting supports and LED lights with lighting control accessories.Lastolite specializes in lighting control accessories and backgrounds for the photo, video and cinema industry.
The parent company of Manfrotto, Vitec, has acquired the lighting company Lastolite for £8.75 million. The acquisition is designed to complement Vitec’s existing range of Manfrotto lighting supports and LED lights with lighting control accessories.Lastolite specializes in lighting control accessories and backgrounds for the photo, video and cinema industry.

Photographer and filmmaker Armand Dijcks explains how to capture light in motion through Intentional Camera Movement photography.

This year’s Focus on Imaging show was well attended, despite the current UK financial climate and the surprise absence of one of the industry’s big hitters, Canon. Although most products on show have already been announced, this was the first chance to get hands-on with stand-out products like the Fujifilm X100, to listen to one of the many free techniques sessions, or to grab one of the retail bargains on offer. We have a gallery of photos of some of the most interesting stands and products from around the show.
This year’s Focus on Imaging show was well attended, despite the current UK financial climate and the surprise absence of one of the industry’s big hitters, Canon. Although most products on show have already been announced, this was the first chance to get hands-on with stand-out products like the Fujifilm…

Fujifilm are showcasing their impressive new range of digital cameras at Focus, including the hotly anticipated X100. Making it’s UK debut, full production versions of the X100 are available on the Fujifilm stand to try out for yourself, and to pre-order at various retailers around the show. We were told that UK shipments will be in 2-3 weeks. Other key models for Fujifilm this year include the HS20, a superzoom with a 30x lens, the latest members of the F-series, the F550EXR and F500EXR, and the affordable SP2950 superzoom. We have hands-on photos with all these new models in our gallery.
Fujifilm are showcasing their impressive new range of digital cameras at Focus, including the hotly anticipated X100. Making it’s UK debut, full production versions of the X100 are available on the Fujifilm stand to try out for yourself, and to pre-order at various retailers around the show. We were told…

Sony are showing off a transparent prototype of their upcoming replacement for the A700 DSLR, widely rumoured to be called the A77, at the Focus on Imaging show. Bigger than the more dimunitive A55 and A33 models, the A700 replacement will use the same SLT translucent mirror technology. We have some hands-on photos of the transparent A77 camera in our gallery, including a side-by-side comparison with the earlier model that was shown last year at Photokina.
Sony are showing off a transparent prototype of their upcoming replacement for the A700 DSLR, widely rumoured to be called the A77, at the Focus on Imaging show. Bigger than the more dimunitive A55 and A33 models, the A700 replacement will use the same SLT translucent mirror technology. We have…