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October 18, 2011 — Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR

Canon U.S.A., Inc., introduces the Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR camera.^* The EOS-1D X will be a high-speed multimedia juggernaut replacing both the EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS-1D Mark IV models in Canon's lineup. Enhancing the revolutionary image quality of the EOS-1Ds and speed capabilities of the EOS-1D series, the EOS-1D X DSLR features an 18-megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 5+ Imaging Processors, 14-bit A/D data conversion and capable of shooting an incredible 12 frames-per-second (fps). Canon's EOS DSLR cameras and accessories have a long-standing legacy of providing high-quality results to professionals in a wide range of markets, including sports, nature, cinematography, wedding and commercial studios. 

June 22, 2011 — Lytro to redefine photography

Lytro, Inc., a new technology start up says that they will be making a new camera called a "light field" camera available before the end of 2011. They're calling this new picture revolution "Camera 3.0". According to their CEO and Founder Dr. Ren Ng this breakthrough "lets you nail your shot every time and never miss a moment. Now you can snap once and focus later to get the perfect picture".

June 7, 2011 — Snapseed for iPad

Nik Software has introduced a simple yet powerful tool for enhancing photos on Apple's iPad no matter if the source of the phot was a DLR or a smartphone. You can use a variety of filters and tools to do basic chores like cropping and correction of contrast and brightness to using filters that give special looks like "Grunge", "Vintage" and "Drama" to your photos for just $4.99. The application use's Nik's U Point technology that lets you change lighting, color along with other adjustments just by touching and swiping the screen.

May 19, 2011 — Lexar Professional USB 3.0 Dual-Slot Reader

Lexar Media announced the new Lexar® Professional USB 3.0 Dual-Slot Reader, a high-performance card reader that enables professional and advanced amateur photographers and videographers to maximize their workflow with blazing-fast transfer speeds. The reader leverages SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) technology to deliver high-speed performance that supports the latest CompactFlash® (CF) UDMA, Secure Digital Extended Capacity™ (SDXC)**, and SD Ultra High Speed-I (UHS-I) memory cards. The versatile reader is also backwards compatible with standard CF, SD™, and Secure Digital High Capacity™ (SDHC) memory cards and USB 2.0 host devices.

May 19, 2011 — Tamron SP 70-300mm wins TIPA award

Optical equipment manufacturer Tamron Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan / President and CEO: Morio Ono) , celebrating its 60th anniversary last year, has won Best Entry Level Lens at the TIPA Awards with its SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) telephoto zoom lens for both full-frame and crop-sensor digital SLR cameras. This same lens has now won two of the top photography awards in Europe following the honor of receiving the European Zoom Lens 2010-2011 at the EISA Awards.

May 19, 2011 — Tamron wins Camera GP 2011 Lens award

Optical equipment manufacturer Tamron Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan / President and CEO: Morio Ono) that is celebrating its 60th anniversary last year has won the first Camera GP 2011 Lens of The Year held by the Camera Journal Press Club (Japan). That award was won for Tamron’s 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD (Model B008), the world’s smallest and lightest 15x zoom lens.

May 17, 2011 — Oregon teen wins Fujifilm contest

Fujifilm’s SeeHere.com announces Taylur DeWolf, 15, of Sandy, OR as the winner of its fundraising and photojournalism contest in support of Kids For Our Troops. Together with its sponsorship of Homes For Our Troops, Fujifilm SeeHere.com launched the project last year to raise awareness and funds for the charity, which builds specially-adapted homes for severely injured military veterans.

May 16, 2011 — Think Tank Speed Convertible Series

In June, Think Tank Photo will release its redesigned Speed Demon™ V2.0, Speed Freak V2.0™, and Speed Racer™ V2.0 as shoulder bags in its new Speed Convertible Series.  Each Speed Convertible bag features a “disappearing” belt that tucks away into the sides of the bag, significantly reducing bulkiness.

May 13, 2011 — ASMP warns photographers about twitpic

ASMP issued a statement alerting members to the terms imposed by twitpic, a service which allows users to share media on Twitter in real-time. In response to inquiries from members since twitpic made changes to the language of its terms of service on May 10th, ASMP has reviewed the website and determined that twitpic's terms are contrary to the best interests of photographers. ASMP has also advised that photographers seeking to post images online for linking in messages through social networking services such as Twitter or otherwise, should look for terms of service such as those used by Mobypicture.

May 12, 2011 — Panasonic Lumix FH7

Panasonic announces the new 16.1-megapixel LUMIX DMC-FH7, which features an incredibly slim and stylish design, making this new digital camera easy to carry – and with intuitive touch-controls, it’s also easy to use.  While the LUMIX FH7 is a stylish standout, it does not compromise on performance, featuring a retractable high-quality 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens with an impressive 4x optical zoom and High Definition video capabilities that record in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 24 fps, producing clear and vivid images.

May 12, 2011 — Panasonic Lumix G3

Panasonic announces a new addition to the LUMIX G Series of Compact Systems Cameras (CSC), the LUMIX DMC-G3. This new class of CSC offers a lighter weight and smaller size not seen in traditional DSLRs, thus providing greater portability and creative control.  The LUMIX G3 features a new 16.0-megapixel sensor that produces rich, true-to-life, high quality images, plus 1920 x 1080 full-High Definition (HD) video recording capability with stereo sound in AVCHD. The G3 is the ideal hybrid, offering superb still and video capabilities with easy-to-use features so users at any level can create professional-quality images.

May 3, 2011 — Focal Press Focus On Series

Focal Press, a leading publisher of media technology books, today announced the launch of Focus On, a how-to series that presents fundamental explanations of important photography techniques and software programs. The six-book series is intended to help serious beginner and hobbyist photographers cut through instructional industry jargon and hone their photography skills.

March 16, 2011 — Pentax Optio RS 1500

PENTAX Imaging Company announced the infinitely customizable Optio RS1500 digital compact camera.  The new PENTAX Optio RS1500 is easy to use and easy to dress to match the personality and style of its owner.  This cosmetically customizable digital camera features a new removable PENTAX-original faceplate system featuring a no-hassle screwless faceplate design and interchangable lens ring snap (choice of orange or black included) to hold custom skins of any personal choice or design.

March 16, 2011 — Think Tank pouches and holders

Think Tank Photo just released solutions for carrying those smaller items that tend to rattle around and get lost in photographers’ bags and pockets.  These include the Credential Holder, the AA Battery Holder, the Passport Holder, and the Large and Small Travel Pouches.

March 15, 2011 — Lexar Ships 128GB Pro SDXC Memory Card

Lexar Media announced it is now shipping the Lexar® Professional Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) 133x memory card in capacities of 128GB, an industry first, and 64GB. The Professional SDXC cards offer a Class 10 speed rating with a minimum guaranteed speed of 133x, or 20MB per second, and accelerate professional workflow by quickly transferring high-resolution images and HD video from the memory card to the computer when paired with an SDXC-enabled card reader, such as the Lexar Multi-Card 24-in-1 USB Reader.

March 15, 2011 — Canon's Upcoming Live Learning Events

Canon U.S.A. announces the continuation of its exclusive on-site educational experience, Canon Live Learning, which has been designed to help advanced amateur imaging enthusiasts and budding professionals improve their skills with the support of professional photographers and industry experts. Back this year by popular demand are the EOS Immersion Seminars and Workshops and the EOS Destination Workshops, each with updated and improved content.

March 15, 2011 — Panasonic Prices 2011 Lumix Lineup

Panasonic announces pricing for its LUMIX DMC-ZS10, LUMIX DMC-ZS8, LUMIX DMC-TS3 and LUMIX DMC-FX78 digital cameras, all of which will be available in late-March 2011. All four models feature Leica lenses, High Definition video recording-capabilities and Panasonic’s iA technology – making shooting photos and videos simple and intuitive – while still producing beautiful images.

March 8, 2011 — Tom Crawford joins IPI

North America’s largest purchasing cooperative and trade association in the imaging industry --  announces the appointment of Tom Crawford as a consultant for business development and communications. Crawford, a former executive with Photo Marketing Association International (PMA), brings 25 years of association experience in the photo imaging industry involving corporate communications, advertising, marketing, educational programming, and trade show sales/logistics.

March 8, 2011 — ASMP on Copyright 2011

James Cavanaugh, First Vice President of the Board of Directors of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), spoke recently about the importance of copyright registration for photographers and the obstacles faced with the current registration system. He also recommended system improvements at the Public Knowledge event, "Toward a Copyright Office for the 21st Century," held on March 7, 2011 in Washington D.C. His remarks were part of a panel discussion on Modernizing the Copyright Registration & Recordation Systems.

March 3, 2011 — Pentax Optio S1

PENTAX Imaging Company announced the PENTAX Optio S1 digital compact camera with advanced, easy-to-use features and an eye-catching, gem-like finish. Available in striking Chrome or a glossy Black or Green, the Optio S1 is a fashionable and elegant digital camera with an ultralight body featuring a 14 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom(28-140mm), 2.7 inch LCD viewfinder, and HDR(High Dynamic Range) mode.

March 2, 2011 — Olympus SZ-30MR

Olympus Imaging America Inc. unveils the full-featured SZ-30MR, a super-zoom camera with a multi-recording function capable of simultaneously capturing 1080p HD video and 16-megapixel still images without missing a frame, perfect for documenting events like birthdays and school plays. The Olympus SZ-30MR helps you capture it all with its 24x optical wide-zoom lens, and displays your pictures and videos on its crisp 3.0-inch, high-resolution LCD. Whether you’re trying to capture the action on the local soccer field or that once-in-a-lifetime wildlife shot, this is the camera for you.

March 2, 2011 — Olympus TOUGH TG-810

Olympus Imaging America Inc. unveils the TOUGH TG-810, a shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof and crushproof compact camera designed to capture all of your extreme adventures, no matter where you go. Whether you’re capturing close-ups of sea creatures on a scuba diving trip in the Bahamas, shooting ski stunts in crisp high-definition video (HD video) on the mountains of Colorado or hitting the skate park near your house, the Olympus TOUGH TG-810 is perfect for you. Rugged has met its match.

March 1, 2011 — Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

Lensbaby announces the addition of the Sweet 35 Optic to its Optic Swap System. The Sweet 35 Optic, a 35mm selective focus optic with an internal 12-blade adjustable aperture, creates a Sweet Spot of sharp focus that photographers can move around the photo by tilting their Lensbaby lens. The Sweet 35 Optic boasts the widest focal length of any selective focus Lensbaby optic, features close-focus capabilities, and is available now for use with the Lensbaby Composer®, Muse®, Control Freak™ and Scout lenses.

February 21, 2011 — Kodak Professional Portra 160

Eastman Kodak Company introduces the new KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 160 Film, featuring a significantly finer grain structure in a 160-speed color negative film. The new KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 160 Film incorporates Kodak's Advanced Cubic Emulsions to achieve this finer grain. Like the new KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 400 Film, KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 160 Film also employs KODAK VISION Film technology and Antenna Dye Sensitization in the magenta emulsion layers.

February 15, 2011 — Induro Adventure AKP Series

Induro, announces the new Adventure AKP Series Tripod Kits. The new AKP series consists of three models – the compact four leg section AKP0, and the heavy-duty three leg section AKP1 and AKP2. They feature non-rotating aluminum alloy legs with a quick flip lock system and come complete with a matched head. The unique three-way Panhead provides precise camera positioning as well as rapid camera deployment via a snap-in quick release plate.

February 15, 2011 — Sealife Mini II Dive and Sport

SeaLife, the world-leader in underwater photographic equipment, has introduced its revolutionary 9-megapixel go-anywhere Mini II Dive & Sport digital camera to capture all of your great underwater and outdoor adventures. With its new intuitive interface, the Mini II makes it easy to capture life's most exhilarating moments in the most punishing environments.

February 15, 2011 — Kodak Gallery full resolution photos

Kodak Gallery announces that users can now upload their photos at full resolution to create and share photo gifts, cards and photo books. Once the photos are uploaded, the images retain their original resolution, and are not compressed down to size, or altered in any way. This storage technology is perfect for repurposing those same images for printing, and other online projects.

February 8, 2011 — Olympus VG-110

Olympus launches the VG-110, a sleek, smart, pocket-sized point-and-shoot with a 12-megapixel sensor to create large prints and 4x wide-angle zoom to help you capture your memories. The VG-110 also boasts Magic Art Filters to achieve a new level of artistic expression, AVI movie, AF Tracking to capture fast moving subjects, Digital Image Stabilization and a 2.7-inch LCD, all for the affordable price of $99.99. 

February 8, 2011 — Olympus VR-320

Olympus introduces the VR-320 with an impressive 12.5x extra-wide-angle optical zoom lens (24mm-300mm equivalent in 35mm photography) and an ultra-compact all-metal body that easily fits in your pocket. Aside from its extremely powerful optics and 14-megapixel sensor for super-detailed images, the VR-320 has Magic Art Filters to add a new level of creative expression to images and videos, Dual Image Stabilization to take the blur out of photography and a 3.0-inch LCD to compose and show off your work at the end of the day. The Olympus VR-320, available in silver, black, red and blue is as smart as it looks.

February 8, 2011 — Olympus SZ-10

Olympus unveils the full-featured SZ-10, a lightweight, super-slim camera that reinvents the ultra-zoom category. The Olympus SZ-10 will enable you to capture it all with its 18x ultra-zoom 28-504mm wide-angle lens, 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD and 720p HD video. Whether you’re taking portraits at a family gathering or telephoto action shots on the athletic field, this sleek and portable camera will enable you to chronicle all your adventures like a true travel journalist without the bulk.

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