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LEICA CAMERA AG APPOINTED AS A MEMBER OF THE COMITÉ COLBERT

July 5, 2011
LEICA CAMERA AG APPOINTED AS A MEMBER OF THE COMITÉ COLBERT

Solms, Germany (July 5, 2011) – Leica Camera AG announces that it has been inducted into the renowned French Comité Colbert as a European member in June 2011. The economic alliance, founded in 1954, represents French premium enterprises and is aimed at creating a deeper understanding of the values manufacturers in the premium segment...
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Sigma Corporation 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro now available

June 28, 2011
Sigma Corporation 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro now available

Upgraded, large-aperture, medium-telephoto macro lens enables high-performance, close-up, handheld photography
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Sigma Corporation’s New, Optically Stabilized 120-300mm F2.8 Now Shipping in US

June 1, 2011
Sigma Corporation’s New, Optically Stabilized 120-300mm F2.8 Now Shipping in US

sigma,lens,press release RONKONKOMA, N.Y., June 1, 2011 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, has announced that its updated 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM is now available for purchase in the U.S. for...
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NAB 2011: Carl Zeiss introduces new mounts for Compact Prime CP.2 lenses

March 30, 2011
NAB 2011:  Carl Zeiss introduces new mounts for Compact Prime CP.2 lenses

OBERKOCHEN, Germany — March 30th, 2011 – During the NAB Trade Show in Las Vegas from April 9-14, 2011, Carl Zeiss will present two new mounts for the Compact Prime CP.2 lenses: the E mount and the MFT mount. The MFT mount is particularly suitable for the new corresponding professional camcorders, while the brand-new...
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Leica Camera offers a new LEICA S lens firmware update and a new Image Shuttle software version

February 18, 2011
Leica Camera offers a new LEICA S lens firmware update and a new Image Shuttle software version

Allendale, NJ (February 18, 2011) – Leica Camera, Inc. is pleased to announce the latest S lens firmware update and a new Image Shuttle software version. Users wishing to benefit from the new offerings can now download the firmware and software updates from the “Leica Owners Area” on the Leica website and take advantage...
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PDN PhotoPlus 2010 Show Report

November 2, 2010
PDN PhotoPlus 2010 Show Report

Another PDN PhotoPlus show has come and gone and, once again, I slogged my way through the amassed crowd of photographers, photo buyers and journalists to bring you highlights from the show.   This year’s report will be separated into two sections: Cameras & Lenses/Accessories. But first, as always, an Animoto video of the show...
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Extreme Photography: Winners of the Carl Zeiss Nano Image Contest Now Chosen

September 30, 2010
Extreme Photography: Winners of the Carl Zeiss Nano Image Contest Now Chosen

After an exciting finish the winners of the first Carl Zeiss Nano Image Contest have now been selected. The winners of the four categories will each receive a pair of cinemizer Plus video glasses from Carl Zeiss. OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 30.09.2010. After a two-week final stretch the winners of the first Carl Zeiss Nano Image Contest...
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Phase One Offers Unique New-Product Investment Protection Plan

September 29, 2010
Phase One Offers Unique New-Product Investment Protection Plan

COPENHAGEN, September 29, 2010  – Phase One, a leading provider of medium format digital camera systems, today announced an unprecedented new-product investment protection plan. Effective immediately, Phase One is offering customers security when they buy a Phase One product. Now customers are guaranteed first class investment protection should they wish to upgrade to future...
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Hasselblad Marketing Frenzy at Photokina 2010

September 23, 2010
Hasselblad Marketing Frenzy at Photokina 2010

Hasselblad marketing went into overdrive today with six major press releases and two backgrounder releases. They announced everything from a new entry-level H4D-31 system priced at €9,995, a limited edition Ferrari H4D, two new lenses, a new digital back for the V System, a preview of a 200Mpx (you read that right) sensor, an H4D...
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New CP.2 Lenses from Carl Zeiss – Compact Prime CP.2 50 mm/T2.1 Makro and CP.2 100 mm/T2.1 CF

September 9, 2010
New CP.2 Lenses from Carl Zeiss – Compact Prime CP.2 50 mm/T2.1 Makro and CP.2 100 mm/T2.1 CF

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 09.09.2010.  - Carl Zeiss has expanded its popular Compact Prime CP.2 lens series with two new focal lengths: the 50 mm with macro and 100 mm with close focus function. These lenses have been specially developed for filming with HDSLR cameras and will be presented for the first time at the IBC in...
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