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Get Appy! Lensbaby Announces Creative Aperture Kit Contest
by Jess on May.04, 2010, under competition, lenses, photography
Portland, OR – May 3, 2010 – It’s time to spruce up the Lensbaby (www.lensbaby.com) Creative Aperture Kit, and they’re calling on their community to come up with some new designs. Lensbaby is offering the ultimate prize- to have the winner’s photo showcased on the product packaging and their design produced and added to the new kit. Starting today, photographers can submit two of their best images taken with a Lensbaby lens and a homemade aperture disk for a chance to win.
Lensbaby® Announces Pinhole Photo Contest
by Jess on Mar.23, 2010, under competition, lenses, photography
Photo by Jerome Hart
Portland, OR (PRWEB) March 23, 2010 – In celebration of Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day on April 25, 2010, Lensbaby (www.lensbaby.com) announces today an open call for photographers to submit their best pinhole images, whether created using a Lensbaby Pinhole/Zone plate Optic or any other type of Pinhole camera, into the Lensbaby Pinhole Photo Contest.
Ricoh Announces the GXR Interchangeable Unit Camera System
by Jess on Nov.11, 2009, under camera, digital, lenses
Tokyo, Japan (PRWEB) November 10, 2009 — Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Shiro Kondo) today announced the development and release of the GXR interchangeable unit camera system featuring the world’s smallest and lightest* digital camera with the ability to change lenses.
Lensbaby® Announces Two New Optics
by Jess on Oct.22, 2009, under PhotoPlus Expo, lenses, photography
New York, NY, PhotoPlus Expo Booth #1218 (PRWEB) October 22, 2009 — Lensbaby announces today the addition of the new Fisheye Optic and Soft Focus Optic to the Lensbaby Optic Swap System. Each new optic is available for use with the Lensbaby Composer® and Muse®*. In addition, the Soft Focus Optic is compatible with the Lensbaby Control Freak™.
Panasonic Introduces Its Latest LUMIX G Series Digital Camera – The LUMIX DMC-GF1
by Jess on Sep.02, 2009, under camera, digital, lenses
The LUMIX GF1, the world’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with built-in flash, packs powerful DSLR and HD video capabilities into a sleek and easy-to-use compact body
SECAUCUS, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Today, Panasonic announced the new LUMIX DMC-GF1, the latest addition to the award-winning LUMIX G Series, which debuts as the world’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with a built-in flash*. The LUMIX DMC-GF1 distinguishes itself from previous models with its elegant, compact design reminiscent of classic film cameras, yet builds on Panasonic’s success with the revolutionary LUMIX G Series of digital interchangeable lens system cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. With its compact size, user-friendly design and ability to record High Definition (HD) video and take professional-quality photos, the LUMIX GF1 continues to redefine digital photography standards.
Sony Brings Full-Frame Quality to a New Class of DSLR Photo Enthusiasts
by Jess on Aug.27, 2009, under camera, digital, lenses, photography
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ — Aimed at experienced shooters looking for value and sophisticated SLR performance, Sony today introduced the full-frame a (alpha) DSLR-A850 camera and a new 28-75mm F2.8 lens.
The a850 model shares the same 24.6 megapixel sensor and most features of the flagship a900 camera, introduced last year, but will be available for just under $2000 (body only).
“Sony is bringing the benefits of a full-frame digital SLR camera to a broader group of consumers,” said Kristen Elder, director of the Digital Imaging business at Sony Electronics. “The a850 strengthens Sony’s alpha DSLR line, which now offers models in each step from high-end professional down to the amateur enthusiast.”
Schneider Optics Offers Instant Rebates of $200 and $400 on Their Full Line of View Camera Lenses With Copal or Electronic Shutters
by Jess on Aug.01, 2009, under discount, lenses
Now View Camera photographers can have the lenses they want, for less, by using the Instant Rebate Code 27686.
Hauppauge, NY (PRWEB) August 1, 2009 — Schneider Optics, the lens and professional filter manufacturer, makes it possible for film and digital view camera photographers to buy the Schneider lens they want now, and get an instant rebate of $200 or $400 right at the point of sale. No papers to fill out and mail. No waiting for the rebate check to arrive. This rebate is instant.
The offer ends September 30, 2009.
