Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced the PL200, a stylish 14.2 mega-pixel point-and-shoot digital camera that sets a new benchmark in today’s mid-range class. The competitively-priced PL200 combines advanced features such as high-definition video recording, powerful optics, and a large LCD screen, along with the unmatched ease-of-use that has become one of the defining features of Samsung’s digital camera lineup, making it one of the most well-rounded digital cameras on the market.

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Sharp Corporation will introduce the VR-100BR1 triple-layer Blu-ray Disc media (writeonce) that conforms to the BDXL(TM) format specification, the new multi-layer recordable Blu-ray Disc format, a world first(1). These new Blu-ray Discs will be available in Japan beginning July 30, 2010.

This disc media product conforms to the new BDXL(TM)(2) format specification that extends the storage capacity of Blu-ray Discs to 100GB, twice the 50GB storage capacity of existing dual-layer discs. This new format enables recording approximately 12 hours of terrestrial digital TV broadcasts(3) or approximately 8.6 hours of BS digital TV broadcasts(3). It expands the range of applications for Blu-ray Discs to include recording and saving(4) long-duration HDTV programs or multiple episodes of serial dramas onto a single disc with the same high-definition image quality as the original.

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“Camcorder Redefined” Sony unveils world’s first consumer interchangeable lens HD camcorder Handycam® NEX-VG10E captures cinematic Full HD movie and stereo sound with great depth

• 14.2 effective megapixel ExmorTM APS HD CMOS sensor (19.5 times larger than conventional camcorder) for stunning HD movies with beautiful background defocus
• Accepts E-mount interchangeable lenses plus A-mount α DSLR lenses (via optional adaptor)
• High quality audio with Quad Capsule Spatial Array Stereo Microphone and external mic input
• 7.5cm (3 inch-type) Xtra Fine LCD and electronic viewfinder

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Oloneo today launched the first public beta version of Oloneo PhotoEngine for Windows, the only high dynamic software offering photographers full control over light and exposure in real-time, as if they were still behind the lens.

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This large aperture telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s original Optical Stabilizer function. The lens covers focal lengths from 70mm to 200mm and has a large maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range. Two FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have the performance equal to fluorite glass, and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction of color aberration. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range and an optimum optical power layout provides superior optical quality in all shooting ranges from close-up to infinity. The OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. For Sony and Pentax mount, the built-in OS function of this lens can be used even if the camera body is equipped with an image sensor shift anti-shake system.

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Benro is pleased to announce the A-150EXU Digital Tripod Kit. Exceptionally compact and lightweight, it is a tripod that is definitely not light in features.

Ideal for the digital photographer who recognizes the need for stability and sharp photos that only a tripod can deliver, it only weighs 2.2 lbs but can easily support cameras up to 4.4lbs.

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Samyang company has announced that lenses with Samsung NX mount will be soon introduced to the market. Samyang 8mm f.3.5 fish-eye, Samyang 14mm f.2.8 and Samyang 85mm f1.4 with Samsung NX mount are to be available in the second half of September. The mount will widen the range of Samyang lenses which are already compatible with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus 4/3 and Pentax systems.

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Unified Color Technologies Launches HDR Expose: Industry-Leading Technology Provides Photographers Complete Control of Their HDR Workflow

HDR Expose Expands Upon the Success of its Predecessor, HDR PhotoStudio, with New and Enhanced Features to Create Natural-Looking HDR Images That Utilize the Full Range of 32-Bit Color Data.

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A camera kit that includes the GXR and RICOH LENS S10 24-72 mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Tokyo, Japan, July 6, 2010—Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Shiro Kondo) today announced the release of the new GXR+S10 KIT, a camera kit that combines the GXR body and the “RICOH LENS S10 24-72 mm F2.5-4.4 VC”* GXR camera unit featuring a high-performance 3x wide-angle zoom lens.

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to be launched in August for Canon and Nikon

AKVIS announces the update of AKVIS LightShop for Windows and Macintosh to version v. 3.0. AKVIS LightShop lets you create an infinite number of amazing light effects that enliven and draw attention to any photo. Version 3.0 has improved compatibility with the latest versions of Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6. 64-bit support has been added. LightShop now works with Adobe Photoshop CS4/CS5 64-bit. Bugs have been fixed and a new installation program for Windows has been added.

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Firmware Version 1.0.8 incorporates the following fixes.

1. Fixes a phenomenon in which the set aperture moves unexpectedly when shooting movies in manual exposure mode using some Canon lenses (such as macro lenses).

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Firmware Version 1.0.8 incorporates the following fixes.

1. Fixes a phenomenon in which the set aperture moves unexpectedly when shooting movies in manual exposure mode using some Canon lenses (such as macro lenses).
2. Corrects misspellings in the French and Spanish menus for applicable products.

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Slim and Stylish WX5 and TX9 with Superior Auto mode, 1080i Full HD movie and DSLR-like image quality

• World’s first compact still cameras with 3D Sweep Panorama
• Sweep Multi Angle for exciting 3D-style viewing effects
• 12.2 megapixel Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor and new Superior Auto mode for superb images with DSLR-style low noise performance
• 1080i Full HD movie recording for playback on your HD TV
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