The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM for Sony and Pentax.
This ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a telephoto range up to 500mm and allows photographers to bring the subject close and short perspective. This lens has an equivalent field of view of a 225-750mm when used on digital SLR cameras with an APS-C size image sensor. Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower.
In the Version 2.0.4 firmware, the following phenomena that occurred with the Version 2.0.3 firmware (which was to enhance the movie functions) have been corrected.
* There was a phenomenon in which the manual recording settings made in C1/C2/C3 were changed and sound could not be recorded if manual sound recording was used in the C1/C2/C3 settings and the camera was subsequently turned off (or if Auto Power Off was activated). This does not occur in modes other than C1/C2/C3.
Today GigaPan introduces the much-anticipated EPIC Pro, a revolutionary robotic camera mount designed for DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras. Based on technology employed by NASA’s Mars Rover, the GigaPan EPIC Pro joins the newly designed EPIC and EPIC 100 in the series.
GigaPan EPIC robotic mounts empower cameras to take hundreds, even thousands of photos, which are combined to create one highly detailed image with amazing depth and clarity. With the new, faster GigaPan Stitch software (included) these photos are blended seamlessly into one brilliant panorama, then uploaded to GigaPan.com, where users can zoom into the detail, explore and share. GigaPan EPIC Series, GigaPan Stitch software and GigaPan.com work together to make the first complete solution for high resolution imaging.
The world’s most reliable portable flash has been upgraded, allowing photographers superior creative control on-the-go. The famed AcuteB portable flash generator now comes with a choice of either a Lithium Ion Iron Phosphate battery or a Lead Acid battery, Air Sync and improved internal electronics. Profoto is chosen by more than 80% of photographers worldwide and is a staple in professional studios and rental houses. It’s the legendary quality of Profoto.
The New Lithium Ion Iron Phosphate battery has higher stored energy and gives faster recycling time with less weight. Profoto uses special, dedicated LiFePO4 batteries with integrated electronics that ensure an optimal performance. The state-of-the-art battery technology prolongs battery life more than 4 times and gives an extended amount of flashes with up to 200 flashes on maximum and more than 12,000 flashes on lowest power. The recycling time has been shortened and is now between 0.08 to 2.0 sec. The AcuteB2 600 AirS can be used while charging.
This is Profoto’s smallest generator, measuring only 19x19x13 cm (7,5x7,5x5 in) including the handle. This compact size allows a full setup of camera, pack with flash-head and modifiers to easily fit into a back-pack. The weight of the complete unit with li-battery is only 3,6 kg (8 lb).
Profoto, leading manufacturer of professional quality electronic flash lighting systems and light shapers, introduces a revolutionary new battery pack called the Pro-B3 AirS. The Profoto line of battery strobes is famous among professionals and the ‘de facto’ standard for people, fashion and sports photographers around the world. The secret behind the success of Profoto is the knowledge gained from research and development together with feedback from top photographers, dealers and rental personnel, delivering outstanding performance and repeatability.
BenQ announced today the release of their latest digital cameras in Europe– the C1250. Equipped with a 12-megapixel sensor, smart scene detection technology, 3X optical zoom and a bright 2.7” LCD display, the C1250 combines chic design with smart technologies, making taking crisp photos with ease and style.
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With the bigger and brighter LCD with is equipped with 2 LED modules for backlighting, the 2.7” LCD display displays pictures clearly even in the mid afternoon sun. Moreover, with ISO up to 6400 (VGA and HD 16:9), you can be confident when shooting in low light, pictures will come out blur-free and sharp, looking natural with the mood of the scene preserved. Also, you never have to worry about low-battery situations and missing out on previous moments as this reasonable priced camera is powered by 2x AA batteries.
PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX 645D lens-interchangeable, medium-format digital SLR camera. Thanks to the incorporation of a large image sensor, equal in performance to professional-standard digital camera backs, this high-performance model delivers super-high-resolution images with approximately 40 effective megapixels. It also offers outstanding dependability and superb operability and maneuverability to make outdoor shooting effortless and comfortable for demanding photographers.
Paragon Software Group (PSG), the technology leader in innovative data security and data management solutions, today announced the immediate release of Hard Disk Manager 2010 for home users. Hard Disk Manager 2010 is available in two editions: Suite and Professional. The software provides all the tools you need to manage today’s hard drives, including partitioning, backup & restore, migration, optimization & defragmentation, hard drive disposal, boot management and system recovery.
Tamron announces the development of its 60th Anniversary Model — the Superior Performance SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD full-size premium tele zoom
An Extra Low Dispersion (XLD)1 lens made from high-grade materials delivers best in class resolution. Tamron’s own Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD)2 and Vibration Compensation (VC) make the lens fast, quiet and easy to use.
March 9, 2010, Commack, NY— President and CEO Morio Ono of optical equipment manufacturer Tamron Co., Ltd., announced another advance in Tamron’s pursuit of high resolution images in the telephoto lens category with the development of a 70-300mm F/4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens featuring image stabilization––VC (Vibration Compensation) and an ultrasonic auto-focus drive –– USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive). The SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) high-resolution DSLR telephoto zoom lens has been produced first for the Nikon mount, with the development of compatible mounts for Canon and Sony3 to follow.
Boasting a host of advanced digital functions, with outstanding image quality and a compact DSLR style body, Panasonic’s new DMC-G10 is the latest addition to the award winning Lumix G Micro System of cameras. Joining a family of innovative members – the DMC-G1 was the first interchangeable lens system camera based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard with dramatic downsizing of the body adopting the mirror-less structure. Next came the DMC-GH1 realizing 1920x1080 full HD (High Definition) movie recording and the DMC- GF1 brought innovation with its’ ultra compact, slim profile. The new DMC-G10 is newly released as a sister model of the touch-operation DMC-G2, with both models boasting high image quality and ease of use.
Part of the highly commended Lumix G Micro System of digital still cameras, the 12.1 megapixel DMC-G2 is stylish, sophisticated and packed with features – whilst remaining committed to ease of use even for beginners. Standing out from the crowd, the new DMC-G2 is the world’s first interchangeable lens system camera with touch-control shooting (*1), offering consumers an entirely new kind of system camera shooting.
With a feature set to be proud of – including a 12.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor, the new Venus Engine HD II processor, double Live-View function, AVCHS Lite high definition movie recording, popular My Colour Mode and iA (Intelligent Auto) mode – to name but a few, the DMC-G2 offers revolutionary shooting ease and comfort.
The intuitive touch-control shooting- world’s first in an interchangeable lens system camera (*1)
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