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Wednesday, 17 December 2008 12:20 |
 PENTAX Imaging Company has announced a limited edition, white PENTAX K2000 DSLR system with a double zoom kit.
This new model replicates the original K2000 design that launched in September 2008 for consumers who are ready to make the transition from a point-and-shoot digital camera to digital SLR photography. The new camera body and both lenses* feature a brilliant white color with black trim.
The white PENTAX K2000 is an entry-level system consisting of the new PENTAX K2000 body, a white smc PENTAX DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL lens, and a white smc PENTAX DA L 50-200mm F4-5.6 AL lens. Bundled as a complete kit for the convenience of the customer, the PENTAX K2000 system offers uncomplicated operation for new digital SLR users and family photographers seeking high-quality digital SLR photography for the first time. Combining PENTAX-developed, easy-to-use Auto Picture modes as well as powerful learning functions all housed in one of the smallest, lightest camera bodies in its class, the PENTAX K2000 system is ideal for digital SLR beginners. Additional features on the newest digital K2000 SLR body include a 10.2 megapixel CCD, a 2.7 inch, 230,000 dot high resolution, wide-view LCD panel, and an ultra compact design that facilitates one handed operation. The body also features the same PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction technology found on more advanced K series digital SLRs. PENTAX Shake Reduction is compatible with more than 25 million PENTAX lenses to deliver sharp images even when handheld at slower shutter speeds. The K2000 also features the powerful PENTAX-developed Auto Picture Mode, which selects from Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, and Night Portrait modes to tailor the camera settings for any photographic situation. The camera also has a comprehensive Dust Removal system to help keep images spotless. A dedicated programmable help button clearly explains current camera settings to guide and teach the user about digital SLR photography.
The lenses included with this PENTAX K2000 system are the white versions of a newer series introduced with the DA L designation. This DA L series offers the same optical performance and compatibility as the current smc PENTAX DA 18-55mm II and smc PENTAX DA 50-200mm lenses. This stylish, limited edition white PENTAX K2000 kit will be available on a very limited basis in February 2009 at a price to be announced.
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 16:09 |
RBS and Sanctuary in association have organised a Wildlife Photography Exhibition which will be held at the Piramal Gallery in Mumbai from the 12th to the 20th of this month. The preview and the inauguration of the exhibition will be on the 11th of December 2008 at the venue at 6p.m. Ms. Meera H Sanyal, Country Executive, ABN Amro Bank India and Mr Bittu Sahgal, Editor, Sanctuary will grace the ocassion.
Venue: Piramal Art Gallery, NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai
Date: 12th December 2008 to 20th December 2008
Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 11:45 |
Olympus, the company that introduced shockproof/waterproof digital compact cameras (Stylus 720 SW) in 2006 to mass consumers with active lifestyles, is now redefining the segment it continues to dominate.
Starting with its Spring 2009 line-up in January, Olympus’ incredibly rugged cameras built to capture amazing images in aquatic adventures, harsh climates and everyday activities with kids will be rebranded "Stylus Tough."
"Consumers' passion and excitement for our tough cameras has continued to grow throughout the last three years, and they love the freedom of being able to capture beautiful images where other cameras wouldn’t dare to venture," said Mark Huggins, executive director, Brand Marketing, Olympus Imaging America Inc. "Once our innovations moved beyond purely shockproof and waterproof – some Olympus cameras offer freezeproof and crushproof – the SW name became limiting. The Stylus Tough brand will be more descriptive and visual, and will provide us with greater flexibility as we grow this and other camera lines."
The current line-up of Stylus SW cameras offers different levels of durability, providing consumers with options that best meet their needs. Cameras that are shockproof and waterproof are perfect for those who want worryproof, kidproof or lifeproof shooting. Building on these original tough features, other cameras also offer freezeproof and crushproof capabilities for those who seek adventure from the highest slopes to the most tropical depths and want to take their cameras anywhere to capture brilliant images.
The new Stylus Tough brand will enable the company to expand the line-up beyond these current tough benefits, and will be even easier for consumers to quickly understand the cameras’ unique benefits. If it is not waterproof, shockproof, and freezeproof, then by Olympus standards, it is not "Tough." It also allows the company to offer one or more of these unique features in other Olympus camera lines. According to a recent study, many consumers looking for a new digital camera chose durable, weatherproofing as a feature they desire.
Olympus continues to be an innovator, developing new technologies to expand the frontiers of digital photography and leading where others have followed. Proof that Olympus enables consumers to capture it all. Specific details on the current Stylus SW cameras are available at www.getolympus.com. The newStylus Tough cameras will be introduced in early January 2009.
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 11:35 |
Nikon has announced updates to its Camera Control Pro and Capture NX software.
The latest versions of the software extend support to the D3X. Camera Control Pro 2.4.0 also resolves minor issues relating to Windows and Mac users while Version 2.1.1 of Capture NX includes a number of fixes and improvements, including issues with error messages and non-display of GPS information while setting grey point on multiple images.
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Monday, 08 December 2008 14:12 |
Firmware updates have been announced by Leica and Fujifilm. Fujifilm’s update for S5 Pro prevents the camera from freezing while operating it from a computer.
Fujifilm has also released updates for its Finepix J Series compacts that fixes minor printing issues. The update for Leica’s M8 and M8.2 rangefinders fixes a problem in discreet mode on the M8.2 and corrects issues with the auto ISO mode, image numbering and displayed sync speed. It also recognises and incorporates profiles for 4 new M lenses into the camera. |
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