Photography

New “Mamiya Leaf” Brand Delivers Strong Worldwide Synergy

January 16, 2012
New “Mamiya Leaf” Brand Delivers Strong Worldwide Synergy

TOKYO and TEL AVIV, January 16, 2012– Mamiya Digital Imaging, a trusted manufacturer and developer of medium-format cameras and optics, and Leaf Imaging Ltd., a leading manufacturer and developer of digital backs for the medium and large-format photography markets, today announced that they have created a new, worldwide Mamiya Leaf brand that integrates both...
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Corel Releases New Photo Workflow Solution: Corel AfterShot Pro

January 14, 2012
Corel Releases New Photo Workflow Solution: Corel AfterShot Pro

CES - Las Vegas, Nevada – January 9, 2012 – Corel is pleased to announce the exciting expansion of its digital photography portfolio with the introduction of Corel® AfterShot™ Pro. The total photographic workflow solution for professional and enthusiast photographers will be displayed today at Pepcom®’s Digital Experience!® and tomorrow at ShowStoppers® at CES....
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Sony NEX-7: First Impressions

December 26, 2011
Sony NEX-7: First Impressions

Sony has finally started shipping its NEX-7 compact system camera. Not being one of the big fish, I got mine the old fashioned way: I got on a waiting list and waited. Patience paid off and I was graced with a UPS box a week ago containing a Sony NEX-7 body and a spare...
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Sony NEX-7 has arrived!

December 21, 2011
Sony NEX-7 has arrived!

The UPS man popped by with another box of fun yesterday. I thought it was the Q zoom lens, but it was merely a NEX-7! This camera will be getting the rolling review treatment as well. I got the body-only kit and I expect the Zeiss 24 mm lens later this week or next...
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Olympus Introduces New Micro Four Thirds Lens

December 14, 2011
Olympus Introduces New Micro Four Thirds Lens

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., December 14, 2011 – Olympus adds to its powerfully simple and growing PEN family with the first fully-compatible interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lens to incorporate an electronic motorized zoom. The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ (35mm equivalent 24–100mm) delivers smooth, quiet zooming that gives you versatility, portability and maximizes the...
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Sony NEX-7 Deliveries in USA this month – Limited Availability

December 8, 2011
Sony NEX-7 Deliveries in USA this month – Limited Availability

Sony USA today issued a statement that they would begin limited shipment of the flood-delayed NEX-7 mirror less camera. Those who pre-ordered the camera will be attended to first. Sony USA statement: “Sony USA is happy to announce that limited quantities of the new NEX-7 camera will begin shipping to pre-order customers this month....
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Tamron Announces the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC for Sony NEX

December 8, 2011
Tamron Announces the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC for Sony NEX

December 8, 2011, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Morio Ono; Headquarters: Saitama City), a leading manufacturer of optical equipment, announced the introduction of an exciting new lens, the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III** VC (Model B011). The new high-power zoom lens is designed for the Sony E-mount system of its NEX...
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Pentax Q in the house!

December 6, 2011
Pentax Q in the house!

The Fedex truck just dropped off a Pentax Q. I will keep updating this article with images and thoughts as I put this pint-sized powerhouse through it’s paces.
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LEICA CAMERA OFFERS FIRMWARE UPDATE 1.176 FOR THE LEICA M9 AND M9-P

December 6, 2011
LEICA CAMERA OFFERS FIRMWARE UPDATE 1.176 FOR THE LEICA M9 AND M9-P

Allendale, NJ (December 6, 2011) – Leica Camera, Inc. announces the latest firmware update, 1.176, for the Leica M9 and M9-P, the world’s smallest, full-frame digital system cameras.  Users wishing to benefit from the new offerings can download the firmware update from the Leica Camera website. Firmware update 1.176 eliminates a rare fault occurring...
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Sony NEX-7 on DXOMark

November 29, 2011
Sony NEX-7 on DXOMark

The Sony NEX-7 has been benchmarked on DXOMark.com. As expected, the NEX-7, with its mirrorless design, sligthly bested its larger sibling, the SLT Alpha 77. It even outscored the vernable A900 full-frame camera in all categories except low-light ISO. One thing to take into consideration is that the A77/A65 just had a firmware update...
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