News about Photo & Video

December 2009

Festive photography

by PhotoVideoOnline on 12/20/2009

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You have bought the presents and organised the meals, but have you planned your pictures? Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of your festive photography.

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Nikon continues pursuit of optical excellence with two new professional-grade Nikkor products

by PhotoVideoOnline on 12/11/2009

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Nikon Inc. announced two new NIKKOR optics that deliver the pinnacle of image quality for professional photographers who demand super telephoto capabilities. The new, fast aperture AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II super telephoto lens and AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III deliver images with stunning edge-to-edge sharpness and clarity throughout the frame. Continued refinements and new technologies such as Vibration Reduction (VR) II and optimized autofocus (AF) modes in the lens enhance functionality and improve performance for discerning FX and DX-format digital SLR photographers.

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reflecta x4-Scan with Battery and LCD-Display

05.12.2009

Reflecta GmbH has announced the Reflecta x4-Scan - a fast, mobile, battery operated standalone 35mm film scanner. It takes two seconds to scan a frame (1800 dpi), and the resultant digital photographs have a resolution of 5 megapixels. The scanner is available at a price of €139 including VAT.

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2010 World Press Photo Contest entries welcome

04.12.2009

Professional photographers and photojournalists can now enter the 2010 World Press Photo Contest that, for the first time ever, is only accepting online entries – these must be uploaded on or before the final entry deadline of 14 January 2010 (closed).

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Canon Patent: Touchscreen for SLR cameras

04.12.2009

Canon has filed a patent application for touchscreens for digital SLR cameras (DSLR) to facilitate the operation. A mechanism shall prevent the user to accidentally make changes with the face.

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Instant Savings on Canon Lenses, Speedlites and More

02.12.2009

Shop now on Amazon.com and save instantly $20 to $500 on selected Canon lenses, Speedlites and more. Prices include manufacturer's instant rebate. Offer valid through January 16, 2010 (finished).

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Fujifilm cashback offer

01.12.2009

Claim up to £50 cashback! Benefit from a fantastic cash back when you buy the multi award-winning F200EXR or S200EXR from the 1st – 31st December 2009 (Closed).

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