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NEWS: Manfrotto to release Modosteady 585 LNC remote control

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:11:10 +0100

For use with Sony and Canon prosumer video cams

Manfrotto is set to launch the new Modosteady remote control, the 585 LNC. ...

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NEWS: Manfrotto announces 521EX remote control

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:57:49 +0100

For use with Sont PMW EX1

Bogen Imaging has announced the launch of Manfrotto's new 521EX remote control. ...

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NEWS: Manfrotto launches 055CX carbon tripod range

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:42:22 +0100

Three models to choose from

Manfrotto has launched the new 055CX carbon tripod series, the latest addition to the "X" range of tripods. ...

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NEWS: Olympus announces cash back on Zuiko Digital lens range

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:27:39 +0100

Get up to £100 back

If you were thinking of investing in the Four Thirds System-based Zuiko Digital lenses, Olympus has announced cash back on a number of lenses in the range of up to £100. ...

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NEWS: Stylish DSLR bag aimed at the ladies

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:21:29 +0100

Won't look bad next to your Manolos

Since a large number of the people buying DSLR cameras are thought to be women, Acme Made has come up with this camera bag that won't look out of place next to designer labels and high heels. ...

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NEWS: Sony VGF-CP1 digital photo frame launches

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:15:51 +0100

Picasa-enabled display

Sony has launched the VGF-CP1 describing the device, somewhat boldly, as a "next-generation digital photo frame, and more". ...

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NEWS: Galerie Graphic added to Ilford wide format range

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:26:13 +0100

Available in rolls from 17"-44"

Ilford has expanded its Galerie media range to include a new line - Galerie Graphic. ...

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NEWS: Pretec debuts 64GB and 100GB CompactFlash cards

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:27:17 +0100

World's largest CompactFlash cards

Pretec has announced two new CF cards - a 64 GB and a 100GB - the latter of which the company claims to be the highest capacity CF card in the world. ...

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NEWS: Joby launches Gorillapod Focus tripod

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:51:01 +0100

Can support up to 5kg of kit

Joby Inc. has announced the Gorillapod Focus, a bendable tripod engineered to support DSLR cameras with larger telephoto lenses, and digital video cameras. ...

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NEWS: Hasselblad announces the HTS 1.5 tilt and shift adapter

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:12:00 +0100

Now compatible with H3D cameras too

Hasselblad has announced the HTS 1.5 tilt and shift adapter, which will work to extend the tilt and shift capabilities in its lenses. ...

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NEWS: Hasselblad announces HCD 35-90mm aspherical zoom lens

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:06:46 +0100

With a £4k+ price tag

Hasselblad has launched its new HCD 35-90mm Aspherical zoom lens for use with high-end Hasselblad DSLRs. ...

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NEWS: Flashgun duo from Marumi

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:59:53 +0100

For Canon and Nikon cameras

Now available from Kenro are two new Marumi flashguns designed for use with Canon and Nikon DSLR and analogue SLR cameras. ...

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NEWS: Eye-Fi doubles memory card transfer speeds

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:43:06 +0100

And offers web sharing, geotagging and hotspot access services

Along with SanDisk and Lexar, Eye-Fi has opted to increase the data transfer speeds offered by its range of memory cards. ...

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NEWS: Tokina to add autofocus motors to its Nikon lenses

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:38:37 +0100

Will enable AF in more budget cameras

Tokina has said it is working on adding autofocus motors to its Nikon-mount lenses. ...

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NEWS: Calumet launches girly range of camera bags

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:56:46 +0100

Pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Next month (October) is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to mark this, Calumet is selling a new range of camera bags designed specifically for women. ...

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NEWS: Play with colour with the new Marumi filters

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:19:21 +0100

Available from Kenro now

Red, green and blue Marumi filters are now available from Kenro. ...

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NEWS: Lexar ups speed of pro memory cards

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:46:00 +0100

CF range gets boost

SanDisk has updated its SecureDigital range of memory cards with data transfer speeds increases, and now rival Lexar has done the same with its CompactFlash models. ...

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NEWS: Ricoh releases the GR Digital II Creative Set

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:45:33 +0100

Popular camera released with accessory bundle

Ricoh has launched a camera and accessory bundle that will appeal to those enthusiasts looking to get the most out of a compact camera. ...

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NEWS: Lensbaby unveils trio of quirky optics

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:16:38 +0100

For that sweeter than sweet focusing spot

They have become a bit of a cult photo accessory, and now the team behind the LensBaby optic has announced three new launches. ...

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NEWS: Pentax promising 15mm DA Star lens

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:02:16 +0100

Optic in development

Pentax has launched an array of lenses at Photokina but there's more to come. ...

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NEWS: Sigma launches APO 1.4x and 2x teleconverters for Sony mounts

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:35:55 +0100

Increases focal length while maintaining HSM function

Sigma has announced the new APO teleconverter 1.4x EX DG and APO teleconverter 2x EX DG for Sony mounts. ...

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NEWS: Sigma releases 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM and 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye lenses

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:09:34 +0100

For Pentax and Sony cameras

Sigma has launched two new fisheye lenses at Photokina 2008 - firstly the 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM, which is the the first circular fisheye lens exclusively for use with APS-C size digital SLR cameras, and secondly the 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM, a diagonal fisheye lens for Pentax and Sony fitting cameras. ...

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NEWS: Sigma announces 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM lens

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:50:35 +0100

Latest large aperture standard zoom lens

Sigma has launched the 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM - its latest large aperture standard zoom lens. ...

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NEWS: SanDisk Extreme IV CF cards get speed boost

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:31:29 +0100

Plus 16GB card launched

SanDisk's Extreme IV range of CompactFlash cards now includes a 16GB card as well as faster transfer speeds throughout the line-up. ...

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NEWS: Sigma updates the 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM lens

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:24:18 +0100

For use with Four Thirds system

Sigma has announced an updated version of large aperture lens 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM, for use with cameras using the Four Thirds system. ...

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NEWS: Sigma announces EM-140 DG Macro flash

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:30:45 +0100

Dual flash tubes for different effects

Sigma Corporation has announced the new EM-140 DG Macro Flash designed for use with Sony and Pentax SLR cameras. ...

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NEWS: Mamiya promises lens trio

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:26:24 +0100

As well as medium format accessories

Mamiya hasn't released all of the tech specs as yet but medium format photography fans should start saving their pennies for three new lenses. ...

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NEWS: Kodak Ektar 100 film launched

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:02:25 +0100

"World's finest-grain colour negative film"

High saturation and ultra-vivid colour are the promises being made by Kodak for its new Professional Ektar 100 film. ...

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NEWS: Pentax introduces two high-performance Pentax-DA Star lenses

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:01:20 +0100

New additions top lens range from Pentax

Pentax has announced two new high-performance interchangeable lenses for the smc Pentax-DA Star series. ...

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NEWS: Nikon announces AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G fixed-focal length lens

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:04:19 +0100

Enables autofocus in cameras without a built-in motor

Nikon has announced its new wide aperture fixed-focal length Nikkor lens, the AF-S Nikkor 50mm f.1.4G. ...

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NEWS: Pentax announces AF160FC macro flash

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:17:56 +0100

Designed specifically for close-up shots

Pentax has announced the AF160FC dedicated auto macro flash for use with Pentax DSLR cameras. ...

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NEWS: Pentax launches two lightweight DA-L series zoom lenses

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:57:58 +0100

"Perfect for beginners" lenses for the K-m DSLR

Pentax has launched two new interchangeable zoom lenses to its DA-L series. ...

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NEWS: Calumet releases deets of in-store training days

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:14:11 +0100

A chance to get your hands on the latest kit

Highstreet photo retailer Calumet has released details of training days it is going to be running instore in October and November. ...

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NEWS: Kodak announces OLED digital photo frame

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:29:54 +0100

Skinny 7.6-incher gets Wi-Fi connectivity too

Kodak has introduced the world's first consumer-available wireless picture frame featuring Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) technology. ...

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NEWS: Two Micro Four Thirds lenses from Panasonic

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:06:29 +0100

Built to fit the new Lumix DMC-G1

Following on from the launch of the Lumix DMC-G1, Panasonic has announced two new Micro Four Thirds system zoom lenses. ...

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NEWS: Leica launches lens trio

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:45:16 +0100

Designed to keep distortion to a minimum

The Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 ASPH, Summilux-M 24mm f/1.4 ASPH and Elmar-M 24 MM f/3.8 ASPH are the latest lens launches from Leica. ...

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NEWS: Leica claims to have the world's fastest aspherical lens

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:15:56 +0100

Introducing the Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH

Leica has made lots of announcements beating the Photokina news rush including an update of the M8 rangefinder, and two new digital compacts. ...

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NEWS: Sony launches lens duo for A900 DSLR

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:25:43 +0100

High-end models promised for January

Sony fans can now get top-end zoom lenses from 16mm to 400mm thanks to the launch of two new models. ...

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NEWS: Carl Zeiss delivers Canon EF mount lenses

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:54:41 +0100

ZE collection available from the end of the year

There have been rumours and whisperings of a new line-up of lenses from Carl Zeiss, and now, the company has confirmed two launches designed specifically for the Canon EF mount. ...

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NEWS: ATP Electronics releases GPS Photofinder Mini

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:49:22 +0100

Geotags photos so you don't have to

Geotagging your photos can be a lengthy process, and usually requires you to get your head around some sort of new software or plug-in. ...

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NEWS: Kodak announces P520 and P820 touchscreen digital frames

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:50:21 +0100

Two new additions to the P-series range

Kodak has added two new touch-controlled digital photo frame to its P-Series frame portfolio, including a market-exclusive 5-inch frame, and an 8-inch version as well. ...

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NEWS: Pantone announces GoeBridge and Color Cue 2.1

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:34:28 +0100

Two new products to extend the Goe system

Pantone has announced two new products that will add to its Pantone Goe System - Pantone GoeBridge coated and Pantone Color Cue 2.1. ...

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NEWS: Jobo launches Mirage L digital mirror frame

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:50:03 +0100

Look at your pictures and admire you reflection

Jobo has added a 15-inch mirror frame to its range of digital picture frame, which has dual purposes depending on whether it is turned on or off. ...

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NEWS: Jobo releases X7 portable photo viewer

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:01:01 +0100

Take your photos wherever you go

Jobo has announced its new X7 portable photo viewer, a unique addition to its range of digital picture frames. ...

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NEWS: Lowepro releases Flipside 400 AW backpack

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:04:52 +0100

Big enough for all your stuff, and your tripod on the front

Lowepro has launched a new high performance backpack designed specifically for the serious photography enthusiast or professional who really wants to get out and about with their camera equipment. ...

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NEWS: Ilford to launch new and improved ranges at Photokina

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:07:03 +0100

Better product performance and more compatibility

Ilford has announced it will launch new and improved product ranges at this year's Photokina event. ...

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NEWS: Samsung introduces new line of LCD photo frames

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:14:12 +0100

Four new additions to its range

Samsun Electronics has announced the addition of four new digital photo frames to its existing line of display products, available from September 1st. ...

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NEWS: SanDisk introduces the Extreme III card range that boosts speed by 50%

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:25:32 +0100

Transfers images at 30MB/s

SanDisk Corporation has introduced the SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s Edition line of SDHC memory cards. ...

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NEWS: Nikon D90 gets optimised Eye-Fi card

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:23:31 +0100

Who needs memory cards

Eye-Fi, the makers of card that you can put into any digital camera to make it Wi-Fi enabled has announced that it has worked with Nikon to create an optismised version for its new D90 DSLR model. ...

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NEWS: Nikon announces AF-S DX 18-105mm lens for D90

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:40:18 +0100

For the versatile photographer

Nikon has introduced a new lens designed to partner with the long-awaited D90. ...

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NEWS: Nikon GP1 gives Nikon DSLR owners GPS

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Lets you add geotagging data to your pictures

Nikon has announced a new GPS dongle for its Digital SLR range of cameras on Wednesday. ...

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NEWS: Canon introduces the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:49:34 +0100

With an 11x zoom range

Canon has added the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens to its EF-S series of lenses. ...

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NEWS: Datacolor extends Spyder3 cashback offer

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:03:25 +0100

Customers now have a bit longer to buy

Datacolor today announces that, due to strong demand, it is extending its £40-off trade-in campaign for old calibrators until 28th September. ...

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NEWS: Linx introduces the Memoire range of audio digital frames

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:08:21 +0100

On offer with free family portrait voucher

Linx has introduced a new range that expands it popular audio digital frame series by three. ...

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NEWS: PhotoCalc iPhone application for photographers

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:08:22 +0100

Gives you handy calculators on the go

If you're a photographer with an iPhone, a handy application has cropped up that will provide you with a number of photographers tools to save you carrying around a stack of reference materials. ...

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NEWS: Calumet releases BP935 and BP1500 backpacks

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:27:24 +0100

Keeps your kit safe on the go

Calumet has released two new backpacks that will make it easier for the on-the-go photographer to transport all of their DSLR kit and laptop computer wherever they need to go. ...

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NEWS: Kingston Technology adds 32GB memory card to Elite Pro range

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:00:51 +0100

Can store 6,000 10 megapixel photos

Kingston Technology has announced it has added a whoppong 32GB memory card to its Elite Pro SDHC range. ...

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NEWS: Carphone Warehouse stocking Samsung i8510

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:55:07 +0100

8MP cameraphone in store next month

We've already detailed the specs of what Samsung is claiming will be the first 8 megapixel cameraphone to launch in the UK market - the i8510. ...

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NEWS: Transcend Announces the T.Photo 720 photo frame

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:08:29 +0100

Features galore

Transcend has announced its new 7-inch T.photo 720 digital photo frame. ...

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