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		<title>New “Mamiya Leaf” Brand Delivers Strong Worldwide Synergy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 companies’ product lines into one complete medium-format digital camera system offering, streamlines new product development and establishes more efficient customer sales and support. The new Mamiya Leaf brand represents a synergy of the best that these two companies can offer as highly competent suppliers of comprehensive, fully-integrated high-end digital photography systems comprising digital camera backs, bodies and lenses. Together, the companies are focusing on delivering new Mamiya Leaf camera systems. Unified support from worldwide Mamiya Leaf partners/distributors is also expected to be a major advantage for photographers; they will now be able to enjoy one-stop expert service for all of the various components of a Mamiya Leaf medium format digital camera system. “Creating a new Mamiya Leaf brand represents a win-win situation for photographers” said Dov Kalinksi, Leaf General Manager. “Not only will photographers be able to immediately benefit from a highly advanced, fully-integrated medium format [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sony NEX-7: First Impressions</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/12/26/sony-nex-7-first-impressions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:54:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 battery. No lens. I am still waiting for this to arrive. Fortunately, I had planned for this and acquired a couple of lens adapters allowing me to fit legacy glass on my shiny new NEX-7. So while I wait for the Zeiss lens to appear on my doorstep, I shall write this first impression article based on legacy glass and my observations on how the camera and it&#8217;s files behave. Delays, delays&#8230; The floods in Thailand caused a lot of devastation for the locals as well as the corporations that housed their factories there. Originally scheduled for shipment on November 11, the cameras did not start showing up until the last week in December. Even then only in rarified numbers. Unbelievably, this delay did have a positive side. The delay allowed software makers to prepare their raw converters for the day when the camera arrived. So [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The First Photograph</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/07/27/the-first-photograph/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Frenchman Joseph Nicéphore Niépce (1765-1833) is credited with what is widely accepted as the first photograph, that is, a permanent photographic image as opposed to one that deteriorated shortly after creation or upon attempts at duplication. Niépce experimented with lithography, which led him in his attempt to take a photograph using a camera obscura. Niépce also experimented with silver chloride, which darkens when exposed to light, but eventually looked to bitumen, which he used in his first successful attempt at capturing nature photographically. He dissolved bitumen in lavender oil, a solvent often used in varnishes, and coated the sheet of pewter with this light capturing mixture. He placed the sheet inside a camera obscura to capture the picture, and eight hours later removed it and washed it with lavender oil to remove the unexposed bitumen. Niépce called his process heliography, which literally means &#8220;sun writing&#8221;.]]></description>
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		<title>CANON U.S.A. INTRODUCES THREE NEW imagePROGRAF LARGE FORMAT PRINTERS</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/02/22/canon-u-s-a-introduces-three-new-imageprograf-large-format-printers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:36:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 22, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and advanced office solutions, today answers the increasing demand for large format prints in the photographic, proofing and graphic arts market with the introduction of three new imagePROGRAF large format models &#8211; the 44-inch imagePROGRAF iPF8300, 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF6350 and the iPF6300. Designed for precise, ultra high-quality print performance and increased productivity, each model features Canon&#8217;s new, 12-Color LUCIA EX pigment ink set and advanced printing technologies specifically developed to produce prints with an enhanced color range and improved durability. The new imagePROGRAF models will be unveiled at the Wedding &#038; Portrait Photographer International (WPPI) Convention at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, March 8-11, 2010. &#8220;In just four short years, Canon has introduced more than 20 imagePROGRAF large format printers to the market with each new model raising the bar for outstanding, vibrant image quality and overall versatility,&#8221; said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. &#8220;Coupled with our new LUCIA EX ink set and advanced media capabilities, the new imagePROGRAF models represent an ideal solution for the graphic, fine art, photography and proofing markets.&#8221; Enhanced Color Spectrum With [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DataVac Electric Duster by Metro Vac</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/07/19/datavac-electric-duster-by-metro-vac/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tired of spending money on &#8220;canned air&#8221; to remove dust particles from your precious gear? Worried about balancing your desire for equipment hygiene and the ozone layer? Fear no more! The fine folks at Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Co. of Suffern, NY have the answer: The DataVacED! This little beauty packs a 500W, .75HP electric blower delivering 70 CFM of air to blast off dust, dirt and debris. The air is filtered and is dry since Boyle&#8217;s Law is not invoked in it&#8217;s propulsion. Made in the USA with all-steel construction, the unit weighs in at 2.75 lbs. and is powered by a 12-foot power cord. Battery power would have made the unit too cumbersome since the motor draws 4.5 amps @ 120 volts Included are several attachments including the Air-Pin-Pointer(tm), Air-Concentrator nozzle, Air-Flare nozzle and a 4-piece detailing tool kit. The DataVacED comes with a lifetime warranty. Pricing is set at &#8220;less than 5 throwaway cans of air&#8221;. For more information or to find the dealer nearest you, head over to Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Co. website or call them at 1-800-822-1602.]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Pen Movie: Micro 4/3 teaser?</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/05/22/olympus-pen-movie-micro-43-teaser/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 15:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Photorumors.com  (great site, I highly recommend it) posted a shot from a movie posted on the Olympus website ostensibly celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Olympus PEN camera.   However, since previous    statements by Olympus bigwigs indicate that their long-awaited μ4/3 camera will honor the PEN design (and the prototype which I have seen with my own eyes is very PEN-ish) could this be a teaser for said camera? ]]></description>
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		<title>Pentax launches the K-7 prosumer DSLR</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/05/22/pentax-launches-the-k-7-prosumer-dslr/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pentax announced their newest DSLR, the K-7. Here is a video clip showing off all of the bells and whistles:]]></description>
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		<title>PhaseOne Sensor+, pixel binning, and the future of digital photography.</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/05/16/phaseone-sensor-pixel-binning-and-the-future-of-digital-photography/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the recent announcement of the P40+ MF digital back with Sensor+ technology, Phase One has brought to the market two digital backs with a feature called  pixel binning  (the top-of-the-line P65+ is the other Sensor+ enabled unit). ...  This has the effect of reducing the overall pixel count of the image, but increase the speed and sensitivity of the sensor without adding noise. <img src="http://www.echenique.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/usanmverylargearray031.jpg" width="250" height="125" alt="USA.NM.VeryLargeArray.03.jpg" style="float:right;" />]]></description>
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		<title>PhaseOne announces new digital back &#8211; P40+</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/05/01/phaseone-announces-new-digital-back-p40/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 03:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Phase One Launches P 40+ with Sensor+ Medium format camera quality plus hand-held flexibility in one system. COPENHAGEN, April 30, 2009 &#8212; Phase One, the leader in open-platform based medium format camera systems and solutions, today announced immediate availability of the Phase One P40+ &#8212; the company’s second Sensor+ enabled digital camera back/camera system. Like the P 65+ introduced last year, this new system offers two separate image-capture modes. In normal mode, the P 40+ delivers full 40 megapixel captures for high-quality image details. And when shooting conditions demand, a photographer can push a button and instantly switch from 40 megapixels to 10 megapixels, gaining a four-fold increase in light sensitivity (ISO to 3200), and a capture rate of up to 1.8 frames per second &#8211;an ideal performance for hand-held and/or low-light conditions. “Our second Sensor+ enabled system has been designed to deliver the fastest capture rate of any high-end medium format camera system on the market today,” said Jan H. Christiansen, marketing director for Phase One. “Our relentless innovation is inspired by the needs of quality-conscious professional photographers who seek flexible and reliable camera systems that can work as hard as they do.” The versatility of the P 40+ [...]]]></description>
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		<title>While I&#8217;m on the subject of technical cameras&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/01/20/while-im-on-the-subject-of-technical-cameras/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I would be remiss if I failed to talk about other medium format systems that offer an extensive solution for landscape and architectural photography. Case in point: Hasselblad. Long time purveyor of medium format cameras, Hasselblad has gone digital in a very big way. Their H-System is currently on its fifth generation with the H3D-II, and with it Hasselblad has decided to take a systems approach to medium format. Think of them as the Apple of medium format. The H-System also include a set of matched lenses that, like lenses on 35mm systems, transmit a wealth of information back to the camera for use in adjusting and correcting the image in post production. There are 5 HC/HCD lenses available currently ranging from HCD 28mm (equivalent to 14mm in 35mm format) to the HC 100mm. So how is this a technical camera, there are no tilt/shift lenses? Funny you should ask. Hasselblad elected to create an accessory that converts all five HC/HCD lenses into tilt/shift lenses: the HTS 1.5. So in one fell swoop, Hasselblad has trumped the other general purpose medium format camera makers by introducing five tilt/shift lenses. Front of the HTS 1.5 Rear of the HTS 1.5 As [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Russians Are Coming!</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/01/19/the-russians-are-coming/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hartblei is a name that is not very well know on this side of the pond. This Ukrainian lens maker recently moved it headquarters to Munich, Germany. And struck a major deal with Medium Format Digital Back giant, Phase One, producing the tilt-shift lens for their Phase One Medium Format camera. I recently acquired one of their older models, the Hartblei 45 mm f/3.5 Super Rotator in a Nikon mount. I am now learning the ins and outs of this fascinating lens. Tilt/Shift lenses are used to control perspective, allowing a photographer to prevent parallax error when photographing tall buildings for instance, control Depth of Field, allowing the photographer to shoot close-ups at odd angles and still maintain proper focus, and to shoot panoramic images that are very easy to stitch together as they have no barrel or pincushion distortion due to lens panning: the lens shifts (horizontally or vertically) and multiple images are gathered without rotating the camera. Here is a quickie panorama I made of my desk: Over the next few weeks I will be taking this big fellow out and trying it&#8217;s various functions. I will post follow-ups when I have them ready. Hartblei has released a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best of PhotoPlus Expo 2008 &#8211; Part 1</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/10/27/best-of-photoplus-expo-2008-part-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After the initial sweep of Day One, Days Two &#38; Three afforded me the opportunity to calmly peruse the smaller booths to see what gems I could uncover. Here are some of the highlights: Animoto: Animoto is a web product that converts your images into a professional video slideshow complete with music. Free accounts are available but are restricted to making 30 second clips. Professional and Business accounts are available for a fee and allow the creation of longer clips and downloadable DVD quality video. I was able to create the clip below with images that I uploaded to my Flickr account. Many other online galleries are supported or you can upload images directly to Animoto. Animoto offers a large library of music to use as soundtracks or you can upload your own. The software on their site then analyzes the video and the music and creates a professional looking slideshow in minutes. The video can then be emailed, embedded, downloaded, posted to YouTube, mailed to your iPhone or (for a fee) upgraded to hi-res for DVD playback. Very slick. I plan on using this a lot. Click on the &#8220;Get Animoto&#8221; link to the right and get a $5 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Meeting up with Leica at PhotoPlus</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/10/12/meeting-up-with-leica-at-photoplus/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the Leica New York Metro Area Meetup group, I was able to get invited to a session with Leica at the PhotoPlus Expo in New York City. Leica will have the M8.2 and S2 available to try out. I will be taking extra memory cards to take some test images. Whether or not I will be able to post them online is another matter entirely. The M8.2 is an update to the M8 Classic incorporating several features requested by die-hard M users. Quieter shutter, recocking delay, sapphire glass on the LCD, black paint finish, AutoISO, and a host of others. The M8.2 is available for pre-order from various authorized Leica dealers for $6,295 USD. The S2 is an all-new system with a larger than 35mm sensor (it actually sits between a 35mm frame and a 645 frame at 37.5 megapixels) and boasts a set of new lenses expected to outperform anything else on the market. The S2 is expected to ship Spring 2009 and pricing has not yet been set.]]></description>
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		<title>Leica Unveils S2 Medium Format-ish DSLR</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/09/22/leica-unveils-s2-medium-format-ish-dslr/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a triple whammy of camera announcements last week, Leica AG dropped the proverbial bomb at Photokina 2008. Dr. Kaufmann unveiled their latest creation: the Leica S2 Professional Digital SLR. This beast not only propels Leica into the world of Autofocusing Digital SLRs (which they were sorely deficient in for years), but also places them in a brand new market for them: Medium Format. Long the stronghold of the likes of Hasselblad, Mamiya, Sinar, Rollei and Bronica, Leica charges at the gate with a camera that sports a 45x35mm sensor (vs. the 36x24mm sensor in a full frame DSLR vs. 60x45mm sensor in a full frame MFDB &#8211; Phase P65+ back) with a resolution of 37 megapixels. Remember, these are big, fat medium format pixels oozing with with dynamic range. The body itself is sits between the Canon 5D and 1DsMkIII in size and way smaller than the likes of anything offered by the Medium Format guys. One other change is that this camera will be distributed, sold and serviced through Phase One&#8217;s network of dealers. While this might miff the current Leica dealers, the camera&#8217;s internals were designed in cooperation with Phase One so it makes sense that they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leica Unveils M8.2</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/09/14/leica-unveils-m82/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Evolution of the LEICA M8 digital rangefinder camera * New metal blade focal plane shutter * Ultra scratch-resistant sapphire crystal as coverglass * New snapshot mode * Quick override setting * Leica dot and accessory also in black * Robust “vulcanite“ finish * New compact charger The new LEICA M8.2 is a significant development of Leica Camera AG’s German-made digital rangefinder camera for professionals. While important LEICA M8 attributes such as discretion, intuitive work and robustness have been further improved, the new model retains the key characteristics of the Leica reportage camera such as the compact shape, the exceptional image quality in connection with Leica M lenses and the unique picture composition with the Leica rangefinder that show it to be a genuine M camera. The LEICA M8.2 complements the M8, and many elements of the M8.2 can be integrated into the M8 if desired. With this parallel marketing, Leica Camera AG is underlining yet again the full system compatibility and high value retention of its M series. The LEICA M8.2 integrates a new extra-quiet, low-vibration metal blade focal plane shutter which allows the photographer to determine the right moment for cocking. This brings the digital LEICA M8.2 extremely close [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nikon MX Rangefinder musings&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/09/06/nikon-mx-rangefinder-musings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rumors have been flying about the blogosphere regarding an earthshaking product introduction by Nikon. Nikon took out a half-page ad in Rangefinder Magazine about &#8220;Something Big&#8221; to be announced at the WPPI convention in February 2009.NikonRumors has been tracking this for quite a while and even Wired picked up on this. So far the rumors have Nikon introducing a new format sensor called MX. The MX sensor is 48 mm x 48 mm and has 40.7 megapixels. These pixels are the same size and pitch as the ones in the D3/D700 so the camera should have spectacular low-light capabilities. The sensor can be masked for portrait or landscaped images without having to rotate the camera. The camera will be able to mount DX and FX lenses with and adapter. Here are some observations and deductions I have made: 1. Nikon wants in on the lucrative MF/Wedding market and will lowball the competition severely. Phase One is currently offering a P45+ back for $29,990 and they are throwing in the rest of the camera kit (Body, Viewfinder, &#038; 80mm Lens &#8211; an $11,000 value) for free. Rumors place the price of the MX in the sub $10k range. 2. The RF [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Phase One Announces Full Frame Medium Format Camera</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/08/19/phase-one-announces-full-frame-medium-format-camera/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While rummaging around the Photokina 2008 Press site (see link below), I came across this little tidbit. Phase One A/S (makers of medium format digital cameras/backs and the CaptureOne RAW Converter) have leapfrogged Hasselblad by releasing a 60.5 megapixel digital camera system! Digital Medium Format cameras are fully upgradeable. Owners can update any of the system modules to keep their investment current. Such modularity comes with a price however. The Phase One P65+ digital back starts at $39,900 USD and the P65+ Camera System starts at $41,990. So what does a camera that costs as much as a loaded Audi A4 bring to the table? The Phase One P 65+ is the first digital back and camera system to take advantage of the new Sensor+ design and is the world&#8217;s first full-frame capture system based on actual 645 film format. The P 65+ provides the largest live capture area available with coverage of 53.9mm x 40.4mm &#8211; enabling full viewfinder coverage thus no need for lens magnification. &#8220;What you see is what you get.&#8221; The P 65+ sensor format provides 20 percent more live area compared to 39 or 50 Megapixel, 48mm x 36mm chips currently delivering or announced. Sensor [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lenovo Unleashes Monster Notebook for Photographers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Delivers Industry’s First Built-in Digitizer and Color Calibrator Along with Ultimate Power, Multimedia and Display Technologies Lenovo today introduced a monster notebook aimed at photographers. This 17-inch beast includes an Intel Core2 Extreme processor, up to 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 400 nit WUXGA (1920&#215;1200) monitor that displays 72% color gamut, has a built-in color calibrator by X-rite (embedded Huey Pro), Nvidia Quadro graphics (up to 1GB), RAID 0/1, Blu-Ray burner, and built-in Wacom tablet. A 7-in-1 card reader is included and you can add a CF card reader as well. The notebook supports 802.11 BANG, Bluetooth, ultra wideband, and will add Wi-Max support later this year. Pricing starts at $2,978 USD. With everything mentioned above, the price is over $5,000 USD. At first glance the W700 certainly contains all of the desired buzzwords: high res/high gamut monitor, color calibration, Wacom tablet, card readers, Quadro graphics, oodles of RAM, built-in RAID, Blu-ray burner, all of the 802.11&#8242;s, WiMax, Ultra-wideband (does anyone use this yet?)&#8230; The list goes on and on. All this in an 8.3 pound package. Ouch. Be ready to hire an additional sherpa for lugging this baby. Still, photographers have been longing for a mobile workstation that meets their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Analysis of Micro Four-Thirds</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/08/09/analysis-of-micro-four-thirds/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the recent press release by Olympus and Panasonic about Micro Four Thirds (m4/3), the photo-blogosphere has been buzzing concerning product announcements around this as Photokina 2008 approaches. To recap, Olympus and Panasonic announced a new variation of their five year old Four Thirds digital camera platform designed for smaller, thinner interchangeable lens cameras using the 4/3 sensor and capable of providing DSLR quality images in a smaller form-factor. However, there are many questions still floating about concerning the implementation of this digital-only specification. Translations of the press release has Olympus &#038; Panasonic targeting women as the main demographic for this new camera format. They also feel, to a lesser degree, that DSLR owners will be interested as well. I feel that they are underestimating the desire of DSLR owners to have a small, easy-to-carry, high-quality backup camera. Sigma botched it with the DP1 and Nikon&#8217;s recently announced P6000 may be trumped by this technology. Another group missed entirely is the rangefinder crowd. While Leica&#8217;s M8 is currently the only interchangeable digital rangefinder on the market, the high cost of entry and camera&#8217;s quirkiness (don&#8217;t get me wrong, I own one and love it) tends to relegate it to being [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Imaging and Panasonic announce new Micro Four Thirds System standard</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/08/07/olympus-imaging-and-panasonic-announce-new-micro-four-thirds-system-standard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Olympus Imaging Corporation (Olympus Imaging) and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic) today announced joint development of technologies and devices for the &#8220;Micro Four Thirds System standard,&#8221; a new standard that extends the benefits of the Four Thirds System standard for interchangeable lens type digital camera systems by enabling dramatic reductions in size and weight. Under the terms of an agreement between the two companies, they will work jointly toward commercial production of significantly lighter and more compact interchangeable lens type digital camera systems. The global market for interchangeable lens type digital SLR cameras is growing steadily, but still only accounts for a 7% share of the total digital camera market. Considering the much larger share held by interchangeable lens type SLR camera systems when film was the dominant imaging medium, it seems that there is still ample room for sales growth in the category. But compact digital cameras continue to offer an expanding range of features and performance, and market surveys indicate that customers choose compact models because they find digital SLR cameras to be &#8220;big, heavy, and difficult to operate.&#8221; Recognizing this market trend, Olympus Imaging and Panasonic have introduced products based on the Four Thirds System standard, [...]]]></description>
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