I have been a big fan of the Foveon Sensor used in the Sigma range of cameras and am pleased to see a new model coming to the floor. Now that my fears of a fading Foveon system are put to rest, perhaps I should look out for a well priced SD14 or wait to … Read moreNew Sigma SD15 DSLR
So Sigma have also announced a new Foveon based Compact Digital camera – the Sigma DP2. Now if you have just bought the Sigma DP1 dont worry, they have not replaced the DP1, the DP2 is just another model in the range featuring a longer 24.2mm f/2.8 lens – equivalent to 41mm on a 35mm … Read moreNew Sigma DP2
Sigma has launched a few new products at Photokina 2008 including an upgraded 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG lens that now features HSM focusing. In addition to this they have also announced the availability of the 50mm f/1.4 EX HSM lens for the Four Thirds system, the EM-140 Macro Ring Flash for Pentax and Sony as … Read moreNew Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX HSM
Leica has announced a new system to their range with the Leica S2. With a 37.5 megapixel sensor measuring 30x45mm in size – thats more than 50% larger than a standard 35mm full frame sensor – the Leica S2 system is aimed to offer a superior alternative to full frame DSLRs and even medium format … Read moreNew Leica S-System – Larger Than 35mm DSLR
Pentax has announced a new entry level Digital SLR as part of their growing – and improving – digital SLR range of cameras. Below you will find part of the press release or you can go to the link below for more. http://www.pentax.jp/english/news/2008/200819.html HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch … Read moreNew Entry Level Pentax K-m DSLR
Canon has finally released the “Evolution” in photography. As suspected the teaser image that has been keeping Canon users holding their breath for the last week or so is the new Canon EOS 5D Mark II. With nearly twice the resolution as it’s predecessor the new EOS 5D Mark II features at 21mp full frame … Read moreCanon Launches New EOS 5D Mark II
Today Sony South Africa announced that they will be presenting this years PPSA (Professional Photographers of Southern Africa) Profoto Awards, and will be adding a bit of their Sony magic to the prestigious competition. For possibly the first time in the world and certainly the first time in South Africa, this photographic competition is going … Read morePPSA 2008 Profoto Awards – Presented by Sony
Start: 09/24/2008 – 11:00End: 09/24/2008 – 17:00Timezone: Etc/GMT+2 The Cow Artworks invites you to an exhibition of outstanding photography from around the world and introduces you to some fantastic new work. Wednesday 24th September 2008 from 11h00 – 17h00 The Cobbles, 4th Avenue, Parkhurst, Johannesburg. Saddle up and head down to The Cow Artworks for … Read moreSaddle up and head down to The Cow Artworks
The moment all Minolta, Konica, Sony users have been waiting for, the official release of the Alpha A900 full frame digital SLR at just under 25 megapixels. Press Release below. SONY UNVEILS FIRST FULL-FRAME ALPHA DSLR MODEL SAN DIEGO, Sept. 9, 2008 — Sony is introducing its full-frame α (alpha) DSLR-A900 camera, aimed at serious … Read moreSony Launch New Alpha A900 – Full Frame
Sony have launched two new exciting lenses… along with their new full frame Alpha A900 digital SLR body. See the press release below. NEW PREMIUM LENSES SUPPORT FULL-FRAME ALPHA DSLR CAMERA SAN DIEGO, Sept. 9, 2008 – Sony is expanding its number of high performance Carl Zeiss® and G Series lenses with the addition of … Read moreSony Launches Two New Lenses