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Nikon UK has announced that the ‘Sports Photographer of the Year’ and the ‘Photographer of the Year’ awards both went to photographers using the Nikon D3. Dickie Pelham of The Sun won the former, while the latter was awarded to Stephan Rousseau of PA Photos for his photographs that “sum up the British political year brilliantly”. Dickie Pelham won the ‘Sports Photographer of the Year’ for the fourth consecutive year, but it was only one year ago that he switched back to Nikon.
Nikon UK has announced that the ‘Sports Photographer of the Year’ and the ‘Photographer of the Year’ awards both went to photographers using the Nikon D3. Dickie Pelham of The Sun won the former, while the latter was awarded to Stephan Rousseau of PA Photos for his photographs that “sum…
In our latest Photography Techniques article, Zoltan Arva-Toth shows you the best way to hand-hold a telephoto lens and capture sharper photos...
Infinite Photograph is a new Web 2.0 application from National Geographic, which turns hundreds of online media users’ photographs into infinitely clickable photo mosaics. Infinite Photograph - As Seen On Earth is part of The National Geographic Green Guide and can be reached via the first link below. The application is great fun if a bit slow to load. By clicking your way deep into the Infinite Photograph, you are promised to “get a truly boundless picture of Earth”. If you would like to submit an image, you can do so by visiting the second link. You will need to create a National Geographic account first if you haven’t got one yet, but after that, things are pretty straightforward. Submitted images must be in JPEG format and at least 1,600 pixels in the longer dimension.
Website: Infinite Photograph As seen On Earth
Website: Submit Your Photos
Infinite Photograph is a new Web 2.0 application from National Geographic, which turns hundreds of online media users’ photographs into infinitely clickable photo mosaics. Infinite Photograph - As Seen On Earth is part of The National Geographic Green Guide and can be reached via the first link below. The application…
Jessops has revamped its New Oxford Street branch in London, and will be offering substantial discounts to accompany the grand re-opening. The opening offers are available in-store from Friday 17th through to Sunday 19th April. Some items and bundles are offered at half price, including the Nikon D300 body (now £549) and the Canon EOS 450D + EF 18-55mm IS kit (now £264). Do note that the offers are limited and restricted to the New Oxford Street store.
Jessops has revamped its New Oxford Street branch in London, and will be offering substantial discounts to accompany the grand re-opening. The opening offers are available in-store from Friday 17th through to Sunday 19th April. Some items and bundles are offered at half price, including the Nikon D300 body (now…
Fameart have announced a range of Camlink COMO Camera Bags. There are seven models, all of them allegedly “designed for maximum protection, weather proofing and style for today’s modern digital DSLR cameras”. The bags are manufactured from high tech Cordura weather resistant nylon, and they incorporate hard cell foam inner construction and full length Velcro hard cell foam dividers all covered in Tricot nylon non-abrasive material. Each bag has a built in sprung loaded camera strap so the bag can be carried like a handbag or you can pull out the internal strap and carry the bag on your shoulder. With the flick of a switch the strap will retract into the case in a matter of seconds. Pricing starts at £29.99 for the simplest model.
Fameart have announced a range of Camlink COMO Camera Bags. There are seven models, all of them allegedly “designed for maximum protection, weather proofing and style for today’s modern digital DSLR cameras”. The bags are manufactured from high tech Cordura weather resistant nylon, and they incorporate hard cell foam inner…
Casio have released a firmware update for the Casio EX-Z100 and the Casio EX-Z200 digital cameras. Version 1.02 of both models’ firmware fixes a problem that causes the wrong month to appear initially when the calendar screen is displayed.
Website: Casio EX-Z100 Firmware Update Page
Website: Casio EX-Z200 Firmware Update Page
Review: Read our in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z200
Casio have released a firmware update for the Casio EX-Z100 and the Casio EX-Z200 digital cameras. Version 1.02 of both models’ firmware fixes a problem that causes the wrong month to appear initially when the calendar screen is displayed. Website: Casio EX-Z100 Firmware Update PageWebsite: Casio EX-Z200 Firmware Update PageReview…
The AgfaPhoto AF5135MS is a new, large digital photo frame featuring a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. The AgfaPhoto AF5135MS measures 13.3” diagonally and is less than 1” thick. It accepts SD/SDHC, xD and CompactFlash cards as well as Memory Sticks. Additionally, it has 256 megabytes of internal memory. The recommended retail price is €279.99.
Website: AgfaPhoto AF5135MS Product Page
The AgfaPhoto AF5135MS is a new, large digital photo frame featuring a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. The AgfaPhoto AF5135MS measures 13.3” diagonally and is less than 1” thick. It accepts SD/SDHC, xD and CompactFlash cards as well as Memory Sticks. Additionally, it has 256 megabytes of internal memory. The recommended…
The Leica M8 White Edition, which we wrote about last week, now has a retail price and an availability date. German photography website photoscala.de reports, based on a newsletter issued by Leica retailer Martin Meister, that the white Leica M8 is to become available mid-June at a retail price of €7,000 (including German VAT) in a bundle with a silver-coloured Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens. Meister Camera Hamburg is already taking pre-orders.
The Leica M8 White Edition, which we wrote about last week, now has a retail price and an availability date. German photography website photoscala.de reports, based on a newsletter issued by Leica retailer Martin Meister, that the white Leica M8 is to become available mid-June at a retail price of…
Hitachi has released GazoPa for iPhone, an application that allows users to search for similar images on the web by uploading any photo captured with an iPhone. Since GazoPa uses image features such as colour and/or shape, users can look for images without typing any words. This gives users an easy way of searching images on the web. GazoPa for iPhone can be found by searching for ‘GazoPa’ in the iPhone App Store.
Hitachi has released GazoPa for iPhone, an application that allows users to search for similar images on the web by uploading any photo captured with an iPhone. Since GazoPa uses image features such as colour and/or shape, users can look for images without typing any words. This gives users an…
Nikon has updated the firmware of the Nikon D40 and Nikon D40x DSLRs. The D40 firmware has been upgraded to v1.1.2, and the D40x to v1.01. The updates resolve the following issue: the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used was less than when an EN-EL9 was used. Upgrading maximises EN-EL9a performance, so that more images can be captured when an EN-EL9a is used than when an EN-EL9 is employed.
Website: Nikon D40 Firmware Update
Website: Nikon D40x Firmware Update
Nikon has updated the firmware of the Nikon D40 and Nikon D40x DSLRs. The D40 firmware has been upgraded to v1.1.2, and the D40x to v1.01. The updates resolve the following issue: the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used was less than…
A. Stepanek GmbH has announced that the SUBAL CD5MII underwater housing for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR is now available for purchase. The SUBAL CD5MII is waterproof to a depth of up to 70 metres, weighs approximately 2.5kg with handles and measures 245x180x145mm without ports and handles.
A. Stepanek GmbH has announced that the SUBAL CD5MII underwater housing for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR is now available for purchase. The SUBAL CD5MII is waterproof to a depth of up to 70 metres, weighs approximately 2.5kg with handles and measures 245x180x145mm without ports and handles. Website…
Hama has announced a collection of fashionable camera cases from aha:. The aha: brand, known for its trendy laptop cases, is now launching its own collection of camera bags, designed to go with today’s colourful digital cameras. Prices range from €14.99 to€39.99.
Hama has announced a collection of fashionable camera cases from aha:. The aha: brand, known for its trendy laptop cases, is now launching its own collection of camera bags, designed to go with today’s colourful digital cameras. Prices range from €14.99 to€39.99.
Carl Zeiss today announced that its Camera Lens Division will extend their successful collaboration with Sony Corporation for a further 5 years. The partnership dates back to 1996, when the first Sony camcorder with Carl Zeiss lens was launched.
Carl Zeiss today announced that its Camera Lens Division will extend their successful collaboration with Sony Corporation for a further 5 years. The partnership dates back to 1996, when the first Sony camcorder with Carl Zeiss lens was launched.
Olympus has issued a firmware update for the Olympus µ TOUGH 6000 digital camera. Version 1.1 improves colour when taking pictures in underwater modes: UNDERWATER WIDE 1, UNDERWATER WIDE 2, and UNDERWATER MACRO, and increases the sound volume during playback.
Olympus has issued a firmware update for the Olympus µ TOUGH 6000 digital camera. Version 1.1 improves colour when taking pictures in underwater modes: UNDERWATER WIDE 1, UNDERWATER WIDE 2, and UNDERWATER MACRO, and increases the sound volume during playback. Website: Olympus µ [mju] TOUGH 6000 Firmware Updates
Apple has just updated Aperture, its pro photo management and RAW conversion application, to version 2.1.3. The Apple Aperture 2.1.3 update improves overall stability and provides fixes for issues related to database integrity and compatibility with specific file types, and is recommended for all those using Aperture 2.
Website: Aperture Updates
Apple has just updated Aperture, its pro photo management and RAW conversion application, to version 2.1.3. The Apple Aperture 2.1.3 update improves overall stability and provides fixes for issues related to database integrity and compatibility with specific file types, and is recommended for all those using Aperture 2. Website: Aperture Updates
Contemporary Photographic Training (CPT) has announced a four-day training course for those interested in starting a photography business. The course covers business basics, brand building, digital workflow, sales know-how and the art of attracting the right clients. Additionally, it includes three live shoots with a range of models. The course takes place from 26 to 29 May. Click through / read on for details.
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Contemporary Photographic Training (CPT) has announced a four-day training course for those interested in starting a photography business. The course covers business basics, brand building, digital workflow, sales know-how and the art of attracting the right clients. Additionally, it includes three live shoots with a range of models. The course…
LaCie has announced the LaCie Rugged XL hard drive with a capacity of 1TB. Suited for speed-intensive applications or for large-scale backups, the LaCie Rugged XL is compatible with both Mac and PC environments. In addition, it supports two key interfaces: Hi-Speed USB for universal compatibility, and the extreme speed of eSATA 3Gb/s. The new drive also includes a complete software bundle for easy formatting with LaCie Setup Assistant, as well as Genie Backup Assistant software for Windows users and Intego Backup Assistant software for Mac users. The suggested retail price is £139.9 including VAT.
LaCie has announced the LaCie Rugged XL hard drive with a capacity of 1TB. Suited for speed-intensive applications or for large-scale backups, the LaCie Rugged XL is compatible with both Mac and PC environments. In addition, it supports two key interfaces: Hi-Speed USB for universal compatibility, and the extreme speed…
We spent some hands-on time with the new Nikon D5000 at today’s UK launch. Although we couldn’t actually shoot any photos with the pre-production cameras on display, we have compiled a gallery of 22 images showing the D5000 from every conceivable angle.
We spent some hands-on time with the new Nikon D5000 at today’s UK launch. Although we couldn’t actually shoot any photos with the pre-production cameras on display, we have compiled a gallery of 22 images showing the D5000 from every conceivable angle.
The Nikon D5000 is a new DSLR camera with a vari-angle LCD monitor. The 12.3 megapixel D5000 also offers 720p HD movies with sound and D-Movie function, ISO 100-6400, 4fps burst shooting, and 11-point autofocus system with 3D Focus Tracking. The Nikon D5000 will be available in late April 2009 for £719.99 / €878.00 / $729.95 body only, or £799.99 / €972.00 / $849.95 with the 18-55mm VR lens. We’ll have a hands-on report on the D5000 from the UK launch event, later today…
The Nikon D5000 is a new DSLR camera with a vari-angle LCD monitor. The 12.3 megapixel D5000 also offers 720p HD movies with sound and D-Movie function, ISO 100-6400, 4fps burst shooting, and 11-point autofocus system with 3D Focus Tracking. The Nikon D5000 will be available in late April 200…
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED is a new ultra-wide-angle zoom lens. Compatible with Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras, the 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 lens boasts a focal range starting at 15mm equivalent in FX/35mm format. Available from May 1st, the NIKKOR 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED lens will cost £799.99 / €972.00 / $899.95.
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED is a new ultra-wide-angle zoom lens. Compatible with Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras, the 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 lens boasts a focal range starting at 15mm equivalent in FX/35mm format. Available from May 1st, the NIKKOR 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED lens will cost £799.99 / €972.00 /…