Archive for January 2009
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Tamron SP AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Ultra Wide-angle Zoom Lens
Tamron Co. Ltd issued a press release last September to announce a new 10-24mm wide-angle zoom lens. Now available at retailers, the SP AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) lens features a 2.4X zoom ratio in a in a user-friendly lightweight, compact design. Tamron’s “SP Di II class” lenses provide high optical quality in [...]
Canon Issues EOS 5D Mark II Firmware Update
The photography forums, especially at DPReview, have been buzzing recently with reports of strange artifacts in photos from the new Canon 5D Mark II. In some cases, small black dots appear next to bright highlights. In mid-December, Canon issued an apology and stated that a fix was forthcoming. On January 8th, Canon released a firmware [...]
Canon commemorates 50 years since their first SLR Camera
Canon USA issued a press release yesterday stating that: 2009 is a milestone year for Canon, commemorating the passing of 50 years since they sold their first single-lens reflex camera. Canon’s history with 35mm single-lens reflex cameras began in May 1959, when Canon Inc. launched the Canonflex (see photo below). Thereafter, the Company continued to [...]
BlackRapid R-Strap – A Better Way to Carry your Camera
The BlackRapid R-Strap is the most innovative camera strap on the market today. The R-Strap is worn diagonally across the torso from shoulder to hip and is adjustable to fit most photographers. The pad has a mesh underside for comfort and breathability. With the camera at your hip or behind your back, you can more [...]
