Month: April 2012
IKEA Digital Camera
The guys at PetaPixel have shared this story on a brilliant new digital camera launching soon from IKEA. Don’t let it’s cardboard design fool you. Inside is an advanced zoom and stabilization system (big dose of sarcasm). Check out the video after the break for more.
The Canon EOS Adventure Roadshow Save the Date
Save the date for the Canon Eos Adventure Roadshow in South Africa. Dates and times for major city centres below. Further details to follow in the coming weeks.
SHOOT + SHARE a book by Stuart Sipahigil
A “how to” book to get your photographs “out there”.
“Do you want to attract more fans, followers, and buyers? Are your best photographs buried in a shoebox or hard-drive? Stuart will help you define your goals, understand your opportunities, and determine the best approach to navigating the seemingly endless choices of where and how to display your work. SHOOT + SHARE is packed with great ideas that will help you process why you want to share your photographs, who needs to see them, which photographs they need to see, and where to find your audience.”
Ernest Cole Award Photographic Award
This prestigious South African photography award was initiated under the auspices of the University of Cape Town Libraries, and offers a unique opportunity for photographers to complete an existing project. The winning photographer will receive R150 000, with which to complete the project, have exhibitions during 2013 and publish a book thereof.
Nikon D3200 Connected
“Launched for use with Nikon’s new D3200 D-SLR, the WU-1a is a USB dongle that lets photographers connect their camera to smart mobile devices. Designed to enable easy sharing, backup and remote camera control, the W-1a is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi for direct camera-to-device communication without the need to connect to external Wi-Fi hotspots first. Users can send high-quality photos and movies directly from their D3200 to a smartphone or tablet, or control their camera from their smart device.”
Congratulations Nikon on the birth of D3200
D3200 Nikon weighed in at approx. 505g (with battery and memory card) and length at 125 x 96 x 76.5. This baby can have a healthy blush too.
New fast aperture wide-angle prime lens — the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G
“…It’s ideal for any wide-angle enthusiast’s kit bag” says South African Nikon Chief Brand Officer, Romi Jacobs.
Read why in the full press release…
Read moreNew fast aperture wide-angle prime lens — the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G
Hasselblad launches new Phocus software
Get the most out of your Hasselblad with Phocus 2.6.6 for Mac OS and it’s mobile version 2.0 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Press Release: Canon wins six honours at the 2012 TIPA Awards
Johannesburg, South Africa. 16 April 2012. Canon today announces the company has been awarded six separate honours by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) – Europe’s leading photo imaging and press association. Designed to recognise the best products launched in the preceding year, theTIPA Awards are considered the most coveted imaging honours worldwide. The 2012 awards again acknowledge the quality present across Canon’s wide portfolio, including the revolutionary new Cinema EOS range.
Read morePress Release: Canon wins six honours at the 2012 TIPA Awards