Sony New DSLR camera A700 User Rating: / 3 Written by openD    Wednesday, 05 September 2007 SAN DIEGO, Sept. 5, 2007 — Sony is expanding its a (Alpha) digital SLR system with the introduction of the DSLR-A700 camera, which is aimed at photo enthusiasts or serious photo hobbyists. The new model features advanced imaging technologies and ultra-responsive operation, as well as a lightweight, dust- and moisture-resistant, magnesium alloy construction common to enthusiast-class DSLR cameras. Like Sony’s mainstream DSLR-A100 model, the new A700 unit incorporates Super SteadyShot® Inside image stabilization in the camera body and is compatible with most Minolta Maxxum® mount lenses in addition to Sony lenses. Last Updated ( Thursday, 18 October 2007 ) Read more... Nikon D3 new release of Digital SLR User Rating: / 0 Written by openD    Thursday, 23 August 2007 EIGHT YEARS AFTER CHANGING PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOREVER, NIKON DOES IT AGAIN BY INTRODUCING THE D3 DIGITAL SLR MELVILLE, N.Y. (AUGUST 23, 2007) – Eight years after Nikon’s D1 camera changed professional digital photography forever, Nikon today introduced the D3 – a new digital SLR camera that is poised to once again revolutionize photography for professionals. The 12.1 effective megapixel D3 features Nikon’s new FX-format CMOS sensor, measuring 23.9 x 36mm, which is nearly identical to the size of 35mm film. With the fastest startup time, shortest viewfinder blackout time, and shortest shutter lag of any digital SLR camera as well as the capability to shoot up to nine frames per second at full FX-format resolution, the D3 is the world’s fastest digital SLR camera in its class.* Read more... New D300 professional digital SLR User Rating: / 1 Written by openD    Thursday, 23 August 2007 NIKON INTRODUCES THE NEW D300 PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL SLR CAMERA MELVILLE, N.Y. (AUGUST 23, 2007) – Nikon (www.nikonusa.com) today introduced its most advanced DX-format digital SLR camera, the D300. Engineered with pro-level features and performance, the 12.3 effective megapixel D300 combines brand new technologies with advanced features inherited from Nikon’s newly announced D3 professional digital SLR camera to offer serious photographers remarkable performance combined with agility. Last Updated ( Saturday, 29 September 2007 ) Read more... EOS 40D DIGITAL SLR Delivered User Rating: / 0 Written by openD    Monday, 20 August 2007 The Wait is Over: CANON U.S.A.'S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EOS 40D DIGITAL SLR DELIVERS HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGE QUALITY, HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING AND HIGH-END FUNCTIONALITY Fastest in Class 6.5 FPS Shooting Speed, New Autofocus Sensor and Newly Enhanced 10.1 Megapixel CMOS Imaging Sensor Combine to Boost the EOS 40D's Appeal While Maintaining its Accessible Mid-Market Pricing LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 20, 2007 – Following months of intense anticipation by Digital SLR enthusiasts worldwide, the EOS 40D DIGITAL SLR Camera from Canon U.S.A., Inc. is scheduled to begin sailing into stores in early September. Building on the success of Canon's perennially popular "prosumer" EOS 20D and 30D models, the EOS 40D advances the state-of-the-art for mid-range Digital SLR cameras, making it a natural first choice for advanced amateur photographers and entry-level professionals, and an ideal second body for more established photo pros. Indeed, given the level of feature upgrades and improvements, technological wizardry and user-requested creative controls, the Canon EOS 40D SLR's "prosumer" appellation may refer more to its accessible price point than to the exceptional quality, clarity and resolution of the images it creates. Last Updated ( Saturday, 29 September 2007 ) Read more... Canon 1D Mark III Top Of the Pro Class User Rating: / 2 Written by openD    Monday, 20 August 2007 CANON U.S.A.'s NEW LINE-LEADING, 21.1-MEGAPIXEL, FULL-FRAME EOS-1Ds MARK III DIGITAL SLR KEEPS CANON AT THE TOP OF THE PRO PHOTO CLASS Responsive, Ultra-High Resolution, Ultra-Low Noise CMOS Sensor and Dual "DIGIC III" Image Processors Power the EOS-1Ds Mark III Into the Realm of Medium-Format Digital Cameras, at a Fraction of the Cost – Fast, New Ultra Wide-Angle 14mm Lens Is a Picture Perfect Match for the Camera's Full Frame Sensor – LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 20, 2007 – The new 21.1-megapixel, full-frame Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR camera brings the power of Canon U.S.A., Inc.'s professional imaging excellence and innovation into sharper focus than ever before. While Canon's EOS-1D series has dominated the 35mm-based professional Digital SLR market for the past six years, the new EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR takes Canon's pro-digital prowess into and the realm of high-fashion and commercial photo studios where bulkier, medium-format cameras previously reigned. Last Updated ( Saturday, 29 September 2007 ) Read more... Nikon to Cease Producing Film Cameras User Rating: / 1 Written by OpenDP    Tuesday, 07 February 2006 With the digital revolution sweeping the world by storm, it’s no wonder that film cameras are taking a back seat to digicams. Perhaps comparable to the onslaught of electronic mail and the near-extinction of snail mail, the overwhelming popularity of digital cameras is not entirely surprising. According to a statement from Nikon Corp.’s President Michio Kariya, the corporation will discontinue production of six of its eight single-lens-reflex film cameras. Sale of these cameras will end when those currently in stock have sold out. Last Updated ( Tuesday, 07 February 2006 ) Read more... Kodak Introduces Kodak EasyShare V570 The First Ever Dual-Lens Digital Still Camera User Rating: / 0 Written by OpenDP    Tuesday, 17 January 2006 Kodak EasyShare V570 Working its debut at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Eastman Kodak Company’s Kodak EasyShare V570 steals the limelight for being the first dual-lens digital still camera, operating with Kodak Retina Dual Lens technology. Uniting an ultra-wide angle lens (23 mm) and an optical zoom lens (39 – 117 mm) in the same camera gives the Kodak EasyShare V570 an enticing advantage above traditional digital cameras. The camera itself is less than an inch thick and even so boasts 5 megapixels and 5x optical zoom, ideal for any kind of photography, from close-up and portraits to scenic and group shots. Compact and stylish, the V570’s Schneider-Kreuznach C-Variogon prism lenses stay safely tucked within the camera body Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 February 2006 ) Read more... BroadMotion Delivers Advanced JPEG2000 Encoders and Decoders User Rating: / 1 Written by OpenDP - PRWeb    Wednesday, 07 July 2004 VANCOUVER, B.C. and LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) January 6, 2006 -- After two years of research and development, BroadMotion Inc. today introduced its high performance encoders and decoders for JPEG2000, the new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) image and video compression format. JPEG2000 uses state-of-the-art techniques based on wavelet technology to produce high-quality images and video at low bit rates. BroadMotion’s JPEG2000 technology is designed to facilitate the adoption of JPEG2000 in hardware and software applications for a variety of industries, including digital cinema, photography, security and surveillance. Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 February 2006 ) Read more... The Photography Event of the Year Comes to Austin, TX User Rating: / 0 Written by OpenDP-Imaging USA    Wednesday, 07 July 2004 Austin, TX (PRWEB) December 30, 2005 -- Professional Photographers of America is holding their annual convention, Imaging USA, at the Austin Convention Center January 22-24, 2006. This year Imaging USA welcomes two other exciting events to its lineup: SEPCON (the Sports and Event Photographers Conference, hosted by IAPEPe) and the CPI Commercial Photography Conference. Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 February 2006 ) Read more... Nikon’s Wi-Fi Friendly CoolPix P2 User Rating: / 0 Written by OpenDP    Monday, 12 April 2004 In addition to the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, the CoolPix P2 boasts: • Clarity for great prints up to 20" x 16" in size • 5.1 mega pixels for sharp shooting • In-Camera Red Eye Fix™ • 16 scene modes for easy customization • D-Lighting function allows for image repair before transferring to the computer or printer • Battery keeps its charge longer • 2.5" LCD screen • 3.5x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom • Movie shooting capabilities Additionally, special shooting modes allow camera users to easily capture fast-action sports, fireworks shows, subjects at the beach or in the snow, daytime, nighttime, anytime. The CoolPix P2 can also shoot movies with or without sound. The CoolPix P2 usually retails at $399.95, but may be available with instant savings up to $100 off or more. Check out Nikon’s website, www.nikonusa.com, for more details. When it comes to providing consumers with the hottest digital photography equipment available at affordable prices, Nikon has cashed in, big time. The compact CoolPix P2 is a 5.1 mega pixel digital camera that features built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing users to connect directly and wirelessly to a computer or a printer. Wireless Image Transfer and Wireless Live Transfer send the photos directly from the camera to the computer while the Wireless Print function works without the use of a computer. Last Updated ( Tuesday, 07 February 2006 ) Read more...

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