DP1 Guide book now available

Sigma Corporation of America is pleased to announce the availability of the DP1 Guide book, one of the Magic Lantern series of CAMERA guide books, published by Lark Books. It is written by well known writer/photographer Jason Schneider, who describes in depth how to get the most from the DP1 camera. It is profusely illustrated and bears the distinction of being the first Magic lantern guide book published in color. The MSRP is $12.95.

Source: SIGMA

Editorial Review by Amazon:

- The founding editor-in-chief of Popular Photography magazine brings his authority on camera design and technology to this complete guide toon the world’s first digital compact camera with an “SLR-sized” sensor.

- Packed with shooting advice and insider tips on making the most of this unique camera, this is a must for all DP1 users. *(Please note that this does not include wallet card.)

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Tecagora Solutions Launches Snapact Photo Manager and Photo Sharing Community

Tecagora launches Snapact to simplify digital photo organization and online photo sharing.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, 09/17/2008 – Tecagora Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce the release of Snapact Photo Manager and Photo Sharing Community to meet the increasing needs of the growing market of photo enthusiasts.

As the price of digital cameras and digital memory cards continue to drop in price and become more affordable, many consumers and prosumers are opting to switch from traditional film cameras to digital point-and-shoot and digital SLR cameras. Photo enthusiasts are snapping and sharing more photos than ever before.

Once photos have been taken, many reside on a computer's hard drive soon to be forgotten. If not forgotten, the photos become increasingly difficult to find as more and more photos are stored on the hard drive. The team at Tecagora recognized this consumer trend and created the Snapact solution.

“As photo enthusiasts, we wanted to build a photo organizer and sharing solution that is easy to use”, states Bruce Kwan, co-founder of Tecagora Solutions Inc. “The Snapact Photo Manager allows for quick photo viewing, album creation and organization, while the Snapact Photo Sharing Community allows users to share and comment on photos – telling the story behind the photos, keeping friends and family connected.”

The Snapact solution features Tecagora's innovative synchronization technology that seamlessly synchronizes a user's created albums and photos with their Snapact online community account. Snapact users have full control over album publishing and privacy features while maintaining the ability to continue to organize their digital photos so that they are easy to find.

To learn more about Snapact (snapact.com) or to download your copy of the Snapact Photo Manager and register for your free account, please visit the website.

Source: przoom

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PANASONIC INTRODUCES WORLD’S FIRST INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES FOR MICRO FOUR THIRDS SYSTEM DIGITAL CAMERAS

Two New Lenses Compatible with LUMIX G1, the World’s Smallest & Lightest Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera, Part of the Micro Four Thirds System

SECAUCUS, NJ (September 12, 2008) – Panasonic today announced the world’s first interchangeable lenses designed for the new Micro Four Thirds System. The LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S will be the standard kit lens with the LUMIX DMC-G1, the world’s first Micro Four Thirds System digital camera, which also debuted today. In addition, the LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. telephoto lens, also designed for the Micro Four Thirds format, offers an enhanced zoom range for use with the DMC-G1 and other cameras based on the new standard.

Panasonic’s two new Micro Four Thirds System lenses produce professional-level images, typical of digital single-reflex lens (DSLR) cameras, while greatly reducing the size. For instance, the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S lens is nearly half the size and weight of traditional DSLR lenses with comparable focal lengths.* Both lenses feature Panasonic’s Mega O.I.S. (optical image stabilizer), which helps reduce blur caused by hand movement when snapping photos, and are compatible with Panasonic’s Contrast AF (Auto Focus) system found in the LUMIX DMC-G1. Contrast AF in the G1 allows the user to choose from a wide-range of AF modes, including: multiple-area AF with up to 23 focus areas; 1-area AF with a selectable focus area; Face Detection; and AF Tracking. The lenses also feature a durable metal mount and multi-coated lens to reduce ghosts and flares on images. In addition, seven aperture blades create a rounded shape that produces smoothness when shooting out-of-focus areas, helping to deliver top optical performance.

“The introduction of the Micro Four Thirds System is a huge advancement for digital photographers as the reduction in size and weight of these lenses will really change the market and make this format more approachable,” said David Briganti, National Marketing Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “Average consumers interested in purchasing an advanced camera were previously deterred by the bulkiness and inconvenience of DSLRs, so these new lenses provide the same level of quality that consumers demand, but in a package much more suitable for active lifestyles.”

The LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. will be part of the kit with the LUMIX DMC-G1 body and will be available in mid-November. The LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. will also be available in November. Pricing for the both lenses will be announced in early October.

*Compared to LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm / F3.8-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. lens, available with the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-L10 kit.

Source: Panasonic

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Picture Press is looking for new content

Hamburg (GERMANY), 21 AUGUST 2008 - Upgrading it`s own content by new material from the global RM picture suppliers Ardea, Able Images, Minden Pictures, Flower Photo, Red Cover and Tips Images since 2007, Picture Press is still looking for new and fresh photographs. “Especially we are interested in people, beauty and lifestyle pictures”, Klaus Plaumann, marketing director of the Hamburg based agency said. “Any offer would be welcome”.

Please contact Klaus directly: plaumann.klaus@picturepress.de, tel: +49 40 3703 2570.

Source: CEPIC

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