Quite busy this week, so I will present all of the news I have received here.
Phase One Releases Capture One 6.2
Paul Waterworth named as Hasselblad’s new Global Photographer Relations Manager
Leica Camera Announces Leica Akademie’s North American Debut
Leica Camera at the New York Photo Festival
Focal Press’ new Focus On series brings fundamental techniques and software know-how to beginning photographers
Full releases after the jump.
Fremont, CA (April 15, 2011) – ASUS is excited to introduce a comprehensive 3-year warranty and Zero Bright Dot policy* along with a Rapid Replacement plan for its award winning PA246Q ProArt Series monitor. The PA246Q is a 24-inch LCD monitor with a native resolution of 1920×1200 (16:10 aspect ratio) that features a P-IPS panel with wide color gamut, reproducing 98% of the Adobe RGB color space, and a 178° wide viewing angle. The PA246Q also comes with the ASUS-exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale and a highly adjustable stand to enhance users’ productivity. DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D and D-sub inputs are included for easy connection to multiple devices.
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 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.
Allendale, NJ (March 28, 2011) – Leica Camera Inc. is pleased to announce a firmware update for its high-performance digital compact camera, the LEICA X1. Users wishing to benefit from the new offerings can download the firmware update from the Leica website and take advantage of new, improved features beginning Tuesday March 29, 2011.
The new X1 firmware offers the following features and benefits:
For more information, please visit: http://us.leica-camera.com/photography/compact_cameras/x1.
A special limited production run of 100 unique cameras.
Produced in a limited production of 100, the H4D-40 Stainless Steel provides the perfect entry point into the Hasselblad world – and in a sleek, new design.
The H4D-40 was designed to meet the needs of the most demanding high-end commercial photographers and has rapidly gained a huge following among discerning photographers around the world. Photographers who have but one thing in common – a desire to take their photography to the next level, to set themselves apart from the crowd. As easy to use as any 35mm camera, but featuring a 40 Megapixel Medium Format sensor, our easy to use new Phocus 2.5 software*, and the new True Focus AF, the H4D-40 Stainless Steel will let you take your photography to an entirely new level. And in style.
Naturally, stainless steel or otherwise, all H4D-40 cameras give you full access to the entire Hasselblad system of software, lenses, and features. As a Hasselblad photographer, your images already stand apart. Now your camera can as well.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Phocus 2.6 is available for download.
FOCUS ON IMAGING, Birmingham, March 6, 2011 — Phase One and Profoto today announced the availability of a unique image capture and light control solution that allows photographers to capture images and to control lighting from within Capture One Pro 6, when using Profoto lighting equipment.
COPENHAGEN/NEW YORK, February 23, 2011 — Phase One, the world’s leading pro photography equipment provider, has announced its first two Phase One Digital Artist Series (PODAS) workshops for 2011. These workshops are intensive learning experiences for photographers who want to experience the very best image quality possible. Workshops feature high quality, low student-to-instructor ratios, all-inclusive accommodations, and the personal use of a 60.5 megapixel P65+ medium format digital camera, plus access to a range of lenses, for the duration of the workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to test and sharpen their landscape shooting skills in some of the world’s most beautiful natural locations. They will also expand their knowledge with the help of highly trained technical staff and world-renowned landscape photographers to aid and inspire them.
Designed for serious photographers who want an exciting and rewarding challenge, PODAS workshops are in a class by themselves.
The first PODAS workshop will be held April 3-8 in Death Valley. Instructors are Guy Mancuso, Tim Wolcott, and Jeff Schewe. Class is limited to 25 participants. Cost is USD 5,200.00.
The second PODAS workshop will be held in Southwestern Ireland May 16-21 Instructors include Peter Cox, Steve Gosling, and Mark Dubovoy. Class is limited to 25 participants. Cost is USD 5.500.00.
To read about the instructors, please see: http://podas.info/podas-instructors/
For all specifics/details about these two workshops, please see: http://www.phaseone.com/en/PODAS/Info/Workshops.aspx
You can follow PODAS on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/PODASworkshops
On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/PODAS-Phase-One-Digital-Artist-Series-Photography-Workshops/326535937221
PODAS Blog: http://podas.info/
Hasselblad launches the new version of its imaging software, Phocus 2.6, and announces the availability of two exciting new Phocus standalone products.
Hasselblad is proud to introduce the Phocus Family of software products, offering tools matching the changing working conditions photographers face with each new assignment. With three different products, each catering to a different style of working, these new Phocus options easily overcome shifting workflow challenges by providing a high level of efficiency and flexibility of choice.
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 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/.
Free iPad/iPhone App for Capture One Pro 6 adds user rating and tagging, remote viewing features
With Phase One’s Capture Pilot app you can use your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch to wirelessly view, zoom and pan high resolution RAW, JPEG and TIFF images while you shoot. The new, unique and easy-to-use rating and tagging feature of Capture Pilot enables clients and colleagues on remote locations to participate in the shoot and to provide instant feedback.
