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		<title>PhotoPlus Expo 2011 Show Report &#8211; Part 1</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/10/29/photoplus-expo-2011-show-report/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:02:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The PhotoPlus Expo 2011 was held once again at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. With the absorption of PMA into the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), PPE has become the last major standalone photography exposition in the U.S. I once again took up my annual pilgrimage to the Big Apple to see what the camera makers had to offer. The Big Three were present with major displays as always, but the show was populated with about a hundred other vendors showing off their new toys. Here are some highlights: Canon Canon&#8217;s booth was populated with every existing copy of the newly announced EOS-1DX professional DSLR. I had an opportunity to handle the camera, but as it was a pre-release unit, I was not permitted to use my own memory cards to take sample pictures. The camera felt good in the hand and all of the controls fell naturally into place. The two joystick arrangement works in either the portrait or landscape orientations. Canon&#8217;s claim to shot speed, tracking focus, and lowlight capabilities seem to be well founded but I cannot render final judgement until I get to personally test the camera fully. That is going to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Adobe Updates Lightroom to 3.5 (Release Candidate)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:51:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adobe updated Photoshop Lightroom to version 3.5 (release candidate) today. The update will be available for download on their Labs site until October 31, 2011. The update adds support for several new cameras including the new Olympus E-P3 family, the Panasonic G3 family, and Phase One&#8217;s P40+. P65+, IQ140, IQ160 medium format digital backs. The inclusion of Phase One&#8217;s digital backs by Adobe can be interpreted as acknowledgement of Phase One&#8217;s dominance in the MFDB market. Or. it can be interpreted as Adobe trying to steal Phase One&#8217;s lunch (prior to this release of Lightroom, the only way to process Phase One IIQ files was with their proprietary Capture One software). With the inclusion of Phase One digital backs, Lightroom can now process images from all of the major medium format digital brands (Hasselblad, Leaf, Phase One, and the DNG based systems &#8211; Leica &#38; Pentax). Read the list of supported cameras and lenses after the jump. I will be testing the output from Capture One, Lightroom 3.5RC and Phocus to see how they compare. You can download the software from here.   The following new cameras and lens profiles are now supported. New Camera Support Fuji FinePix F600EXR Olympus E-P3 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sigma Corporation 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro now available</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/06/28/sigma-corporation-105mm-f2-8-ex-dg-os-hsm-macro-now-available/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Upgraded, large-aperture, medium-telephoto macro lens enables high-performance, close-up, handheld photography]]></description>
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		<title>Leica Reveals the M9-P and 21mm Super Elmar f3.4 Lens</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today Leica unveiled the M9-P, a version of the M9 &#8220;for professional photographers&#8221; and the 21mm Super Elmar f3.4 wide angle lens. I have a feeling the combination would make a formidable, yet compact landscape camera. Full press releases after the jump. I will post images of the new gear as soon as Leica sends them to me. THE NEW LEICA M9-P: THE ESSENCE OF DISCRETION Designed particularly for professional photographers, new ultra-discreet version of the Leica M9 added to Leica rangefinder portfolio Solms, Germany (June 21, 2011) &#8211; Leica Camera AG is proud to present a new version of the world’s smallest, full-frame digital system camera: the Leica M9-P. This new model will sit alongside the Leica M9 in the company’s rangefinder portfolio. Providing an alternative, even more discreet and resilient design that further reinforces the classic nature of the M9, the M9-P specifically meets the needs of professional photographers. The new model is now available in a classic silver chrome or subtle black paint finish. Featuring the compact size, full-frame, 18 megapixel 24 x 36mm sensor (35mm format), sophisticated image processing and robust construction of the highly successful Leica M9, the M9-P also incorporates features designed for professional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NAB 2011:  Carl Zeiss introduces new mounts for Compact Prime CP.2 lenses</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/03/30/nab-2011-carl-zeiss-introduces-new-mounts-for-compact-prime-cp-2-lenses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:28:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OBERKOCHEN, Germany — March 30th, 2011 &#8211; 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 E mount is perfect for the new Sony cameras like the Super 35 mm NXCAM camcorder. The MFT mount has been available since March. The new E mount is expected to be available beginning in June. Exactly a year ago, Carl Zeiss introduced the Compact Prime CP.2 series during the NAB Show in Las Vegas. They are the first lenses with interchangeable mount developed specially for filming with HDSLR cameras. Since then, there has been significant demand for these lenses among cinematographers and still photographers adding new video services. Carl Zeiss is now adding a new chapter to its Compact Prime CP.2 success story. “With these new mounts, we respond to many of our customers’ wishes asking to use the lenses on these new HD video cameras,” said Holger Sehr, Product Manager for Cinematography lenses at Carl Zeiss AG, Camera Lens Division. “Thanks to the interchangeable mounts, now [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leica Camera offers a new LEICA S lens firmware update and a new Image Shuttle software version</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/02/18/leica-camera-offers-a-new-leica-s-lens-firmware-update-and-a-new-image-shuttle-software-version/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Allendale, NJ (February 18, 2011) &#8211; 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 of new, improved features. Available for LEICA SUMMARIT-S 1:2,5 / 35mm ASPH., the LEICA SUMMARIT-S 1:2,5 / 70mm ASPH., the LEICA APO-MACRO-SUMMARIT-S 1:2,5 / 120mm and the LEICA APO-ELMAR-S 1:3,5 / 180mm, the new S lens firmware update optimizes the lens’ performance due to an initializing sequence when turning on the camera and attaching the lens. Users are invited to download the instructions manual prior to updating their lens. Leica Camera’s new Image Shuttle software update optimizes the compatibility with the current S2 firmware, in addition to improving stability. Furthermore, it allows Quick View to display images in a separate, scalable window immediately after capture when shooting tethered. The S lens firmware update, the software update and instructions manuals will be available for download to registered S customers starting February 18, 2011 at http://owners.leica-camera.com/.]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Introduces the E-PL1 and Two Lenses</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CENTER VALLEY, Pa., February 3, 2010 – The new Olympus PEN® E-PL1 is truly greater than the sum of its parts, with a surprisingly small camera body packed with technology normally found in bigger, bulkier and heavier professional Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras and High-Definition (HD) camcorders. This third-generation PEN is built for shutterbugs who always wanted better pictures and considered a DSLR, but were intimidated by the bulky size and complex interface. The new camera’s simple design and easy interface enable consumers to easily create amazing images never dreamt possible. It will make you wonder how Olympus managed to put all of these powerful features inside such a compact camera for only $599.99. The E-PL1 equals an affordable and powerfully simple all-in-one package that travels with you to capture life in the high quality that your memories deserve. “Many of today’s consumers want a camera with the professional still image quality of a DSLR and HD video in a compact body that’s as easy to use as a point-and-shoot,” said John Knaur, senior marketing manager, Digital SLR, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “Thanks in part to an image sensor that’s approximately eight times larger in size than what’s inside [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Voigtlander Color-Skopar 20mm/3.5 Aspherical SLII Review</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/02/02/cv-color-skopar-20mm-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last year, Cosina's Voigtlander division introduced a new lens in it's SL II lineup. This tack-sharp 20mm wide angle lens produces stunning results and is a very good addition to any enthusiast's lens collection.]]></description>
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		<title>Voigtlander Announces Ultra-Wide Heliar 12mm in M-Mount</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/01/20/cv-ultra-heliar-12mm-m-mount/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cosina Voigtlander has announced a new version of it&#8217;s amazing Ultra Heliar 12mm f/5.6 lens. Now available in M-mount, this new version of the lens is rangefinder coupled and can be fitted with a 67mm filter. The lens has a 121 degree field of view but is not a fisheye lens. Cameras such as the Leica M8/M9 will need to use an external viewfinder. For the M8, use a 15-16mm VF, for the M9 use a 12mm VF. Specs Focal length / 12mm Lens / 8 groups of 10 elements Minimum Aperture / F22 Angle / 121 ° Number of diaphragm blades / 9 Minimum focusing distance / 0.5m Work scope rangefinder / ∞ ~ 0.7m (depending on camera) Maximum diameter / φ74.6mm Filter Size / 67mm Overall length / 42.5mm ◎ Weight / 156g ◎ Mount / VM mount The lens will be available in Japan starting Monday and retails for ￥ 85,000 ( ~ $932 USD ). I will contact Stephen Gandy (CameraQuest) regarding US price and availablity.]]></description>
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		<title>Red Announces Scarlet 8X Pricing and Much, Much More</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/12/01/red-announces-scarlet-8x-pricing-and-much-much-more/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:46:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The gang from Red has dropped another load of information on their new cameras based on the &#8220;Scarlet&#8221; sensor platform. As usual the info was posted over at reduser.net and include tons of details. More info after the jump. Among the goodies listed is the RedRay Pro, what may be the world&#8217;s first video major appliance. Pricing has not listed yet, but has been promised. Here are the specs: Decode .R3D RAW files to 5K 30 fps Decode .RRD (RED RAY Distribution format) 4:4:4 files up to 4K @ 30 fps Up to 12 channels of compressed or uncompressed 24-bit audio Optional media and local link encryption Gigabit and Wireless 802.11b/g/n Ethernet Local Touch LCD UI and dedicated transport controls 4 x DVI-D Program Outputs (four 1080p / 2K image quadrants, A B C D) 4 x HD-SDI 3G Program Outputs (four 1080p / 2K image quadrants, A B C D) 1 x HDMI Preview Output with Audio 2 x DB-25 Digital Audio Outputs Rack mount Redundant power supply possible 4 x USB-2 ports e-SATA port GPIO and automation support FireWire 800 port 2 x Customizable front storage slots Compact Flash support RED Ray Pro: January-February 2010 RED Ray Consumer: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carl Zeiss Updates ZF Line of Lenses for Nikon</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/11/16/carl-zeiss-updates-zf-lenses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:52:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 16.11.2009. Optics specialist Carl Zeiss today announced its introduction of a new series of lenses for the semi-professional market: the ZF.2 with F bayonet for digital SLRs. Thanks to its electronic interface (CPU), these new ZEISS lenses support all- important operations such as the automatic mechanisms for time, aperture setting and program. The CPU also supports manual exposure settings, including those for camera casings that are not AI-compatible. Since the lens now transmits the EXIF data such as manufacturer, date, metering system and exposure to the camera, photographers no longer need to set the parameters manually. These quicker and faster handling capabilities of the ZF.2 lenses are especially useful under hectic shooting conditions. ZEISS lenses truly come into their own in situations that demand extreme photographic creativity and maximum image quality. Carl Zeiss’ established fixed focal length lenses are known for their high light sensitivity and precise manual handling, leaving the photographer in full control. The new ZF.2 series will be especially interesting for photo enthusiasts who value creative, high-quality images combined with the comfort of automatic settings. Martin Klottig, Marketing Manager of the Camera Lens Division at Carl Zeiss AG: “The ZF.2 lenses are ideal tools for photographers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carl Zeiss presents the Distagon T* 2/35 with EF bayonet</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/11/02/carl-zeiss-presents-the-distagon-t-235-with-ef-bayonet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:58:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 02.11.2009. A squirrel nimbly scampers along a moss-covered tree trunk. It has made a promising discovery amongst the fallen leaves of an oak tree. A deer emerges from the half darkness of the woods. A photographer documents the winter preparations of various woodland creatures. This requires a versatile, high-speed, easy to configure lens that produces razor-sharp images of the details and the entire scenery. Optical expert Carl Zeiss has now added an EF bayonet to its proven lens for photographic reporting: the Distagon T* 2/35 ZE. The high-speed, moderate wide-angle Distagon T* 2/35 ZE fits all analog and digital EOS cameras. Its classic 35 mm focal length is particularly well-suited for advertising, travel and nature photography as it captures dynamic perspectives with high depth of focus and few distortions. With a moderate wide angle of 53 degrees (horizontal), the Distagon T* 2/35 ZE can easily capture wide scenery without forcing photographers to consider perspective effects as design elements as they would have to with shorter focal lengths. The relatively short angle of rotation of the precision focusing mechanism enables fast but precise focusing when required. The Distagon T* 2/35 ZE features high image quality for the entire aperture and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Schneider Kreuznach, Phase One, Mamiya Digital Imaging
Cooperate to Drive Innovations in Medium Format Digital
Lenses</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[BAD KREUZNACH, Germany, COPENHAGEN and TOKYO, Sept. 28, 2009 — Schneider Kreuznach, Phase One A/S and Mamiya Digital Imaging, Ltd. today announced that they are collaborating on design, development, manufacturing, and delivery of superior quality, precision digital lenses for the medium format camera systems used by the world’s most discriminating professional photographers. “Our vision of offering photographers freedom to choose from what is best in photographic equipment is at the heart of our cooperation with Schneider Kreuznach,” said Henrik Håkonsson, President and CEO of Phase One. “We are committed to sharing expertise in digital imaging technology with the world’s most respected companies to push the limits of excellence for photographers.”“We are pleased to contribute our optical expertise within a very creative group,” said Dr. Josef Staub, Managing Director of Schneider Kreuznach. “As we pioneer advancements in optical lens design, the photographic market can look forward to new, extraordinary lenses.” “Successful teamwork has already resulted in the world’s most open medium format camera platform,” said Toshio Midorikawa, President of Mamiya Digital Imaging. “Now we take another step, as we share our manufacturing expertise with Schneider Kreuznach’s optical design talents to benefit the world’s photographers.” The first results of this collaboration are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carl Zeiss presents the Distagon T* 2,8/21 with EF Bayonet</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/09/28/carl-zeiss-presents-the-distagon-t-2821-with-ef-bayonet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OBERKOCHEN, Germany—September 28, 2009. Dusk is falling in Manhattan, and a swarm of commuters on their way home is hurriedly crossing the street toward Grand Central Station. Behind them, the skyscrapers reflect the golden light of the setting sun. To capture this unique atmosphere, photographers need a fast wide-angle lens. Carl Zeiss is proud to present the Distagon T* 2,8/21 ZE, an ultra-wide-angle lens with EF bayonet designed specifically for such tricky shooting moments. It fits all analogue and digital EOS camera models. It is ideal for architectural and landscape photography. Following the recent release of the Distagon T* 3,5/18 ZE, the new Distagon T* 2,8/21 ZE is now the second Carl Zeiss wide-angle lens with EF bayonet on the market. Photographers taking wide-angle shots often encounter image errors at the transition between bright and dark light as a result of lenses breaking the various wavelengths differently. The Distagon T* 2,8/21 ZE’s ability to flawlessly correct color errors prevents color fringing and unwanted lack of focus that can result from chromatic aberrations. Thanks to these capabilities, the Distagon T* 2,8/21 ZE is ideal for contrast-rich scenes and intense lighting angles. The lens’s floating elements design also guarantees high imaging performance, from close-ups [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carl Zeiss Unveils the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 for Canon</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/09/14/carl-zeiss-unveils-the-distagon-t-18mm-f3-5-for-canon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:20:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 14.09.2009. Whether shooting the elegant lines of the Eiffel Tower or the vast expanses of the Grand Canyon, both situations require a lens field wide enough to reveal the unique and full dimensions of each image. With the new Distagon T* 3,5/18 from Carl Zeiss, EOS camera users now have an ultra-wide-angle lens at their disposal while benefiting from all the other optical qualities that ZEISS lenses are well-known for. The lens’s extremely wide 99°-angle view is suitable especially for full-frame sensor cameras, delivering an array of new creative possibilities. From landscape and architecture photography to advertising images, cameras equipped with the new Carl Zeiss wide-angle lens meticulously capture once-only moments and spectacular perspectives. Despite its short focal length, the Distagon T* 3,5/18 ZE has an extremely compact design compared to other zoom lenses in its category. Internal focusing also helps to reduce its size while delivering extremely precise and smooth focus control. To prevent image aberrations during close-ups, internal lens groups are repositioned individually during focusing in what is called a floating elements design. This allows the Distagon T* 3,5/18 ZE to deliver exceptionally high quality—from extreme close-ups to infinity. Thanks to the ZEISS T*s anti-reflective coating and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nikon Further Refines DX and FX Lens Favorites</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:50:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Professional 70-200mm f/2.8 and the Wildly Popular 18-200mm DX Receive Optical Enhancements and VR II to Benefit a Variety of Photographers MELVILLE, N.Y. (July 30, 2009) – Nikon today announced the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR II and the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II, two telephoto zoom lenses further refined to provide photographers with exceptional optics for outstanding image clarity and sharpness, both featuring Vibration Reduction (VR II) image stabilization. The 18-200mm, Nikon’s best-selling premium high-ratio zoom ever, offers enthusiasts excellent versatility. The 70-200mm f/2.8, now benefiting from Nikon’s exclusive Nano Crystal Coat, retains its status as a preeminent choice for discerning professionals in a multitude of shooting disciplines. Both of these lenses use Nikon’s VR II image stabilization technology, which is engineered specifically for, and optimized to, function most effectively for each lens design to substantially reduce camera shake-related image blur. VR II allows photographers to shoot handheld at as many as four shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, better assuring dramatically sharper images—even in challenging lighting conditions. Two VR modes are available: “Normal” mode, ideal for everyday use and panning a subject; and “Active” mode, for use in instances where more [...]]]></description>
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