He shoots, you score
Attention all you would-be sports photographers. Manfrotto School of Xcellence, a free resource for anyone wanting to learn more about photography, has announced a free webinar titled “Sports Photography: Understanding Motion and Emotion,” which will take place on Thursday, Sept. 9 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. The host, Sports Illustrated staff photographer Bill [...]
Fujifilm Canada plans retail promos
Fujifilm Canada Inc., Mississauga, Ont., will be holding retail events through the fall and early winter to promote its new FinePix Real 3D W3 camera, says a story in the online version of Marketnews. Canadian availability of Fuji’s second-generation 3D camera is slated for mid-September. “We’re planning collaborations with TV manufacturers at some major retailers,” [...]
It was the lens, baby
Toronto, Ontario-based photographer Michael Cooper won the sought-after cover of the 2010 Photography Annual edition of Communication Arts magazine. The Canadian photographer’s image of the lead singer of the band The Ruby Spirit, captured while she applied make-up during pre-concert backstage chaos, was selected from more than 13,000 entries in the juried competition. Communication Arts, [...]
Minox intros BV 8×56 BR binoculars
The BV 8×56 BR binoculars from Minox, Meriden, N.H., are said to meet the demands of those who require high-recognition capabilities in very low-light situations. The company says this model is ideal for hunting, nature viewing or general observation in poor light or even moonlight conditions, delivering “superb images of brilliant contrast and brightness.” The [...]
Redrock gets down and dirty
Redrock|ops is a new concept in cinema rigs – camo-style camera rigs for video DSLR cameras. Redrock Micro, Hollywood, Calif., says the line fuses the durability of professional cinema equipment with modern camouflage styling. Redrock|ops rigs are limited edition versions of existing Redrock cinema rigs that employ a camouflage coating on the rigs. The camouflage [...]
New bags from M-ROCK
Camera bags safe and sturdy enough to protect the delicate equipment they hold, yet easy enough to access when the mood strikes. That’s the description M-ROCK, Aventura, Fla., gives to its new line of bags. The SLR Camera Bag is equipped with two shoulder straps for optimum customization, allowing users to wear it as a [...]
“Honest, officer . . .”
So there’s a story posted on the Chicago Breaking News Center website, produced by the Chicago Tribune Newspaper consortium, and the photo prominently displayed with the story shows a family posing for the camera, and, in the background, a thief stealing their bag, left several feet behind them. According to the story, John Myers, his [...]
Electronics retailer launches mobile app
Canadian electronics chain Future Shop, headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, has a mobile app available now for free download onto iPhone and iPod Touch devices. One of the first retailers in Canada offering an app of this kind, Future Shop is giving customers the opportunity to browse, accurately search the entire catalog of products, securely [...]
Gary Fong has an iPhone tripod adapter
Gary Fong Inc., New York, NY, has a Tripod Adapter letting iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS users maximize their mobile device’s photographic capabilities. The adapter connects to most tripods as well as the Flip-Cage lineup of camera stands, steadying iPhones. The adapter has a 1/4-20 female tripod socket and is constructed of rugged industrial strength [...]
Nikon announces D3100 DSLR
The D3100 is the newest model in the DX-format DSLR lineup from Nikon Inc., Melville, NY. Nikon says it’s the world’s first digital SLR to introduce full-time autofocus (AF) in Live View and D-Movie Mode, allowing users to achieve the critical focus needed when shooting in full HD 1080p video. The 14.2-megapixel camera has an [...]
