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The Kata Pro-Light Beetle 282 is a lightweight yet capable photo backpack / roller bag. Able to accommodate up to 3 DSLR bodies with 4-6 lenses and other accessories as well as a 17” laptop, the Kata Pro-Light Beetle 282 has been designed to comply with the strictest regulations regarding carry-on baggage (though Kata still recommends checking with your airline, due to “constantly changing” regulations). Depending on configuration, the Kata Pro-Light Beetle 282 bag weighs 2-3kg when empty.
The Kata Pro-Light Beetle 282 is a lightweight yet capable photo backpack / roller bag. Able to accommodate up to 3 DSLR bodies with 4-6 lenses and other accessories as well as a 17” laptop, the Kata Pro-Light Beetle 282 has been designed to comply with the strictest regulations regarding…
Sony today announced the amateur category winners of the Sony World Photography Awards. Out of 43,745 amateur submissions from 144 countries, nine winners have been chosen. Richard Brocken from the Netherlands won in the Portraiture category with his image entitled Eva (see above). Other category winners include Marianna Marcantonini (Architecture), Jake Lowe (Conceptual & Constructed), Fredrik Jalhed (Documentary), Alex Chebotar (Fashion), Hayri Kodal (Landscape), Vitali Seitz (Music), Alex Goh (Natural History) and Maksym Gorbatskyi (Sport). The amateur category winners will be showcased at the Winners’ Exhibition as part of the World Photography Festival, a five day celebration of the craft of photography held in Cannes from 22-27 April. All the winning and shortlisted amateur images can be viewed at the Sony World Photography Awards 2010 website.
Website: Sony World Photography Awards 2010
Sony today announced the amateur category winners of the Sony World Photography Awards. Out of 43,745 amateur submissions from 144 countries, nine winners have been chosen. Richard Brocken from the Netherlands won in the Portraiture category with his image entitled Eva (see above). Other category winners include Marianna Marcantonini (Architecture)…
Canon Japan has announced that there is a shortage of Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens due to higher-than-expected demand. Announced at the beginning of this year, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM features enhanced optical performance thanks to a fluorite element and a fifth UD element. Other noticeable improvements include faster auto-focus, a wider focusing ring, and sleeker design by reducing the thickness of any protruding elements such as the switch panel. Despite the shortage announced today, the lens appears to be in stock at a number of online retailers.
Source: Canon Japan via 1001 Noisy cameras
Canon Japan has announced that there is a shortage of Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens due to higher-than-expected demand. Announced at the beginning of this year, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM features enhanced optical performance thanks to a fluorite element and a fifth UD…
ImageRights today announced the availability of its first service, a low-cost, easy to use solution designed to help protect the copyrights of photographers and stock photo agencies. Targeted to the estimated three million worldwide commercial photographers, ImageRights is applying visual search and image recognition technology to track the use of photographs and illustrations across the Internet, enabling rights holders to discover and ultimately recover fees for the unlicenced use of their works. Users upload their photographs and illustrations to the system, and the ImageRights service will provide a weekly report detailing any image matches that it has found on the web. The report provides contact information for the infringing sites, enabling users to follow-up with those persons or companies directly. Subscription fees start at $4.95/month.
Website: ImageRights
ImageRights today announced the availability of its first service, a low-cost, easy to use solution designed to help protect the copyrights of photographers and stock photo agencies. Targeted to the estimated three million worldwide commercial photographers, ImageRights is applying visual search and image recognition technology to track the use of…
Outdoor photographer Andy Biggs has launched the Kiboko bag that allows all photo gear to be safely stored and comfortably carried but also quickly accessed. The Kiboko bag is deep enough to accommodate a pro level SLR camera body, as well as medium format cameras. The bag will also hold up to a 500mm and 600mm lens simultaneously. The first design from Biggs’ Gura Gear line, the Kiboko bag can be carried either as a backpack with a retractable, expertly engineered harness system or as a shoulder bag using ergonomically placed handles.
Website: Gura Gear
Outdoor photographer Andy Biggs has launched the Kiboko bag that allows all photo gear to be safely stored and comfortably carried but also quickly accessed. The Kiboko bag is deep enough to accommodate a pro level SLR camera body, as well as medium format cameras. The bag will also hold…
The winners of the Britain iS competition, launched by iStockphoto and the Guardian, have been announced. The overall winner is Aaron Yeandle (pictured) whose entry, “Western Ranger”, has been appraised as “a great representation of a British child play acting as a US cultural icon in a back-alley of a midland city” by Guardian Picture Editor, Roger Tooth. Best landscape went to Glen Humphries’ scene of Saltburn Beach in North Yorkshire; best urban to Luca di Fillipo’s summer scene of London’s Southbank; and best stock went to Chris Rutter’s dramatic tree shot. Winners can be viewed at the website below.
Website: Britain iS
The winners of the Britain iS competition, launched by iStockphoto and the Guardian, have been announced. The overall winner is Aaron Yeandle (pictured) whose entry, “Western Ranger”, has been appraised as “a great representation of a British child play acting as a US cultural icon in a back-alley of a…
Sigma has announced that a new firmware upgrade will become available for the Sigma DP2 on 26 March. According to the company, version 1.04 will bring about an improvement in AF speed. We will keep you updated and provide a link when the firmware upgrade is posted.
Sigma has announced that a new firmware upgrade will become available for the Sigma DP2 on 26 March. According to the company, version 1.04 will bring about an improvement in AF speed. We will keep you updated and provide a link when the firmware upgrade is posted.
Sigma Japan is launching the Sigma APO 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM telezoom in Pentax and Sony mounts. Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster. The 150-500mm lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability. A removable tripod socket is included as a standard accessory. The Pentax and Sony versions of the Sigma APO 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens will be available from the end of March.
Sigma Japan is launching the Sigma APO 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM telezoom in Pentax and Sony mounts. Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster. The 150-500mm lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed…
Ricoh has issued a firmware update for the Ricoh GXR body as well as the two interchangeable units that were announced along with it. Version 1.07 introduces two new AF modes for the A12 50mm unit, QK-AF and FR-AF, improves exposure accuracy, white balance and focus accuracy in certain circumstances, and fixes a couple of bugs.
Website: Ricoh GXR Firmware
Ricoh has issued a firmware update for the Ricoh GXR body as well as the two interchangeable units that were announced along with it. Version 1.07 introduces two new AF modes for the A12 50mm unit, QK-AF and FR-AF, improves exposure accuracy, white balance and focus accuracy in certain circumstances…
Canon U.S.A. is joining forces with fashion label, LeSportsac, to offer an exclusively designed PowerShot camera carrying case. LeSportsac, known for its 36-year history of manufacturing functional and chic bags and accessories for consumers all over the world, has applied the same fashion-forward design creativity to create this exclusive camera case for Canon PowerShot Digital cameras. The new LeSportsac camera case is available starting today only on Canon Shop Direct online store, for $38.
Website: LeSportSac Camera Case
Canon U.S.A. is joining forces with fashion label, LeSportsac, to offer an exclusively designed PowerShot camera carrying case. LeSportsac, known for its 36-year history of manufacturing functional and chic bags and accessories for consumers all over the world, has applied the same fashion-forward design creativity to create this exclusive camera…
Photographer Rankin has been commissioned by The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky to create a limited edition series of photographs for the first year of the landmark commission series, The Macallan Masters of Photography. The results of this collaboration will be published in a highly collectible edition, Rankin: A Photographic Essay of The Macallan Estate (RRP £40), available for purchase through The Macallan website.
Website: Macallan
Photographer Rankin has been commissioned by The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky to create a limited edition series of photographs for the first year of the landmark commission series, The Macallan Masters of Photography. The results of this collaboration will be published in a highly collectible edition, Rankin: A Photographic…
Canon has released a new firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II, which fixes a bug in the previous version. Yesterday we wrote that the recently issued firmware version 2.0.3 has caused some issues, and that Canon was working on a new update. Version 2.0.4 is now here, fixing the bug, which turns out to have been related to sound recording in movie modes C1/C2/C3. Those who already have version 2.0.3 on their cameras should update the firmware to version 2.0.4.
Website: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Firmware Update
Canon has released a new firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II, which fixes a bug in the previous version. Yesterday we wrote that the recently issued firmware version 2.0.3 has caused some issues, and that Canon was working on a new update. Version 2.0.4 is now here, fixing…
The Canon Digital IXUS 210 (also called the Canon Powershot SD3500 IS) joins the small but growing band of cameras that offer a graceful touch-screen interface rather than a cluttered collection of external controls. Almost every aspect of the IXUS 210's operation can be controlled by interacting with the massive and high-res 3.5 inch LCD screen that dominates the rear of the camera. Other standout features include 14 megapixels, a 5x zoom with 24mm wide-angle setting, and 720p HD movie recording. Mark Goldstein gets all touchy-feely with Canon's second touch screen camera in our Canon Digital IXUS 210 review.
Internationally acclaimed photographer Wing Young Huie spent three years chronicling the colliding and evolving American experience on University Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota. The result, “The University Avenue Project,” will open 1 May as a gallery of 500 photographs exhibited in store windows and on buildings along University Avenue. At the centre of the project is a spectacular installation site where images will be projected nightly on billboard-size screens, accompanied by recorded soundtracks from local musicians and monthly live performances. “This is not only a six-mile public art exhibition,” Wing said. “This is a six-mile classroom that explores the changing cultural landscape of urban life in St. Paul.” Presented by Public Art Saint Paul, the exhibition will run through 31 October.
Website: The University Avenue Project
Internationally acclaimed photographer Wing Young Huie spent three years chronicling the colliding and evolving American experience on University Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota. The result, “The University Avenue Project,” will open 1 May as a gallery of 500 photographs exhibited in store windows and on buildings along University Avenue. At the…
The Olympus PEN E-PL1 has just received a Red Dot award from a jury of internationally renowned designers. With more than 12,000 submissions from more than 60 countries, the international Red Dot design award is the largest and most renowned design competition in the world. The Olympus E-PL1 is a new affordable Micro Four Thirds camera with a built-in flash, sensor-shift image stabilisation and one-touch HD video recording.
The Olympus PEN E-PL1 has just received a Red Dot award from a jury of internationally renowned designers. With more than 12,000 submissions from more than 60 countries, the international Red Dot design award is the largest and most renowned design competition in the world. The Olympus E-PL1 is a…
Canon has acknowledged that the newest firmware update for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II has “issues”. The nature of the problem has not been described in any further detail. “We have learned that some users of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera are experiencing issues with Firmware Update Version 2.0.3,” the company said in a statement. “We are working on a new firmware update to address these phenomena, which will be available soon.”
Website: Canon
Canon has acknowledged that the newest firmware update for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II has “issues”. The nature of the problem has not been described in any further detail. “We have learned that some users of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera are experiencing issues with…
We were given the opportunity to test a production version of the Leica X1 at the German manufacturer's Mayfair store in the heart of London earlier today, and to share the full-resolution images with you. There are 50 JPEG photos taken indoors and outdoors in our Leica X1 gallery, plus 15 RAW files in the Adobe DNG file format.
We got all hands-on today with the new Leica X1 compact camera at Leica’s main retail store in central Mayfair, London. The Leica X1 boasts a 12.2 megapixel sensor and 24mm f/2.8 lens. Click through for an extensive gallery of photos of the Leica X1, including side-by-side comparisons with the Olympus E-PL1 and Samsung NX10 cameras.
We got all hands-on today with the new Leica X1 compact camera at Leica’s main retail store in central Mayfair, London. The Leica X1 boasts a 12.2 megapixel sensor and 24mm f/2.8 lens. Click through for an extensive gallery of photos of the Leica X1, including side-by-side comparisons with the…
Now’s your chance to test the quality of a Canon Pixma Printer using your own photo. Through Canon UK’s ‘Your Print’ programme, you can see the results before you buy. All you need to do is upload your image to the ‘Your Print’, choose a printer, and receive a free print in the post. You can choose from the following Canon Pixma printers: MP990, iX4000, MP640, MP550, MP560, iP3600, iP4700, MX860, MP490, MP250, MP270, iP1900, iP2600, MX320 and MX330. The programme runs until 30 May 2010.
Website: Your Print
Now’s your chance to test the quality of a Canon Pixma Printer using your own photo. Through Canon UK’s ‘Your Print’ programme, you can see the results before you buy. All you need to do is upload your image to the ‘Your Print’, choose a printer, and receive a free…
General Imaging has announced that the countdown is on to win one of only four exclusive autographed ‘Create by Jason Wu,’ digital cameras. Create is an exclusive line of digital cameras resulting from the unique collaboration between General Imaging, the company behind GE branded digital cameras, and Jason Wu, the 27-year-old designer who has claimed the international fashion spotlight, dressing celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Diane Kruger and Natalie Portman. Visit the website below and sign-up to be one of the first to get a glimpse of this new collection of unique GE digital cameras styled by Jason Wu.
Website: General Imaging
General Imaging has announced that the countdown is on to win one of only four exclusive autographed ‘Create by Jason Wu,’ digital cameras. Create is an exclusive line of digital cameras resulting from the unique collaboration between General Imaging, the company behind GE branded digital cameras, and Jason Wu, the…