News about Photo & Video

May 2009

© Sealux

Two professionals got together here:
The Canon 5D MKII and the SEALUX CC5II underwater housing.

For the Canon EOS 5D Mark II featuring excellent characteristics such as:

  • full size sensor and extra high definition
  • large ISO range (ISO 25.600)
  • serial frames of up to 3.9 frames/second
  • recording of Full HD video clips (1080)
  • outstanding user-friendliness

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© Canon Europe

Canon announced today it will release a firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II allowing users to manually control exposure when shooting video. The new firmware will be available for download from 2 June 2009 on Canon Europe’s support web site.

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PENTAX introduces advanced PENTAX K-7 Digital SLR

21.05.2009

New Camera Boasts Variety of Technological Firsts and Major Improvements Over Previous K Series Cameras PENTAX Imaging Company announced today the launch of the PENTAX K-7 digital SLR camera. This latest PENTAX K series camera is designed for advanced photographers seeking high-end design and features without the cost of a professional DSLR system. The PENTAX [...]

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Sony Digital SLR photography gets friendly with three easy-to-use new Alpha cameras : Fully-featured shooting made fun for everyone

18.05.2009

Three new easy-to-use DSLR cameras: Sony A230 (10.2 megapixels* and 2.7-inch LCD) Sony A330 (10.2 megapixels* and 2.7-inch tilt LCD) Sony A380 (14.2 megapixels* and 2.7-inch tilt LCD) Compact, stylish body for light, comfortable handling Quick AF Live View with tilt LCD for freestyle shooting with fast, accurate autofocus and live preview** On-screen Help Guide [...]

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Get even more for your α DSLR : Four compact lenses, super-slim external flash and colour-coordinated lifestyle accessories

18.05.2009

Portrait lens DT 50mm F1.8 SAM Two versatile telephoto zooms: DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM and DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM Ultra slim, easy-to-use flash HVL-F20AM – ideal flash commander for α900 ‘Handbag’-style carry case, wrap cloth, hand strap and lens cap holder in attractive co-ordinated colour finishes 1:1 macro lens DT 30mm F2.8 SAM (Autumn 2009)

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CANON U.S.A. launches new educational program offering workshops and classes for current and prospective EOS users

12.05.2009

Canon Live Learning Inspires Attendees to Develop Their Personal Creative Vision Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the launch of Canon Live Learning, a new on-site education program targeted towards photographers who currently use or are interested in Canon's popular line of EOS photographic products. Canon Live Learning (CLL) will offer [...]

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Canon WP-V1 Waterproof Case

07.05.2009

The Canon WP-V1 Waterproof Case allows you to make your diving trips live forever in your memory with the dramatic clarity and brilliance of Canon HD video. Specifically designed for the Canon VIXIA HF20 and Canon VIXIA HF200 high definition Flash Memory camcorders, the WP-V1 Waterproof Case is engineered, built and rated to work at [...]

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Xacti FH1 – the Ultra-compact full HD-camcorder from SANYO

06.05.2009

SANYO’s new Xacti FH1 SD camcorder comes in a small, light design and with stylish housing (53.3 x 105.5 x 57.3 mm). This dual camera is the perfect tool for ambitious amateur filmmakers who don’t want to make any compromises. The camera supports true progressive full-HD resolution at 1,920 x 1,080 pixels and 60 frames [...]

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Canon hits new heights with 5 top TIPA awards

05.05.2009

Canon today announced that it has won five awards from the prestigious Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) – Europe’s leading photo and imaging press association.

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Tutorial: How to shoot moving subjects with a still camera

02.05.2009

Many of the things we photograph move. This is obvious when the subject is a child running, or a bird flying. But a tree in a landscape might have leaves rustling in the wind, and water in a stream is never still. How do we cope with all these situations?

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