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Berlin, Germany (September 1, 2010) – Panasonic announced today its newest 8GB*1 and 16GB SDHC UHS-I Memory Cards – the RP-SDY08G and RP-SDY16G. UHS-I is the new standard for higher-speed Bus interface defined by the SD Association as part of the SD Memory Card Specification Ver.3.01, which provides up to 104MB/s performance. Both memory cards have maximum data transfer speed of up to 60MB/s*2 and Class10 speed specification.

With the higher reading speed of up to 60MB/s, the 8GB and 16GB Memory Cards can transfer data to a PC more than two times faster than Panasonic’s current Memory Cards.*3 These also offer stable writing performance with Class 10 speed specification, ensuring highly-reliable 3D and full HD video recording.

Like the current Gold model memory cards from Panasonic, the RP-SDY08G and RP-SDY16G both incorporate Super Intelligent Controller (SICS), which is designed for high-level data protection. The Power Failure Protection function automatically retrieves data when power suddenly fails and preserves important data. This high power failure protection is certified by TÜV Rheinland, by passing their power on-off test*4.

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OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 01.09.2010. : A woman is sitting at the bar of a dimly-lit cafe. Lost in thoughts, she doesn’t notice the glass of wine the bartender places before her. From a distance, a photographer tries to capture her mood. He brings her face, which is leaning toward her phone, into focus. Everything around her becomes a blur, and the lights in the background coalesce into a wild “dance” of diffuse shapes.

This shot will only work with a fast lens with short focal length and harmonious bokeh. Carl Zeiss introduces a new lens for just such images: the Distagon T* 1,4/35.

By introducing the Distagon T* 1,4/35, Carl Zeiss is complementing the Planar T*1,4/50 and T*1,4/85 lenses with a wide-angle lens that shares the same high speed. Crisp, sharp images work every time, whether at dusk or in the weak lighting conditions of a café, and without the need for a tripod. With its 35-mm, the Distagon T* 1,4/35 matches the classic and versatile standard focal lengths when used on cameras with APS-C sensor formats.

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Tamron to release aberration correction Camera Raw plug-in for
Adobe® Photoshop® CS5 and Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 3

September 1, 2010, Saitama, Japan -President and CEO of the optical equipment manufacturer Tamron Co. Ltd., Morio Ono announced today the release of their latest offering, an aberration correction function for Adobe Systems Incorporated’s software. The lens profile provided by Tamron will be used to make the plug-in for digital image editing software, Adobe® Photoshop® CS5, Camera Raw® and the function for photo management software, Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 3.

The lens profile will include Tamron’s Di series (lenses for full size image sensors) and the Di II series (lenses for cameras with APS-C size image sensors) and will be used to create a plug-in bundled in the Camera Raw® 6.2 update and the function for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 3.2. Tamron, utilizing design data, created this profile for image editing software that allows their customers to easily correct distortion, chromatic aberration, and peripheral brightness* for Di series and Di II series SLR lenses.

* 14-Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD imaging sensor
* 8x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optical zoom lens
* 35mm equivalent of 28-224mm
* 3.0-inch, 230,000 dot LCD
* TTL autofocus
* Exposure Compensation: ±2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps
* ISO: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000, 1600
* Face Detection
* Face Recognition
* Smart Capture
* Kodak Perfect Touch Technology
* 720p h.264 Quicktime movie capture with AAC LC audio
* Max Video 29 min. (720p), 4GB (480)
* Kodak EasyShare software
* Share Menu: Facebook, YouTube, FLICKR, Kodak Galleries
* SD/SDHC compatible
* 64MB internal memory
* Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

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Kodak EasyShare Z981 Features:

* 14-Megapixel,1/2.33-inch CCD imaging sensor
* 26x Optical Zoom lens; 35mm equivalent of 26-676mm (f/2.8-f/5.0)
* Smart Capture auto mode
* 3-inch, 230,000 dot LCD screen
* Face Detection and Face Recognition
* 720p HD video capture in Quick Time H.264 codec, AAC LC audio
* 1,4,9 and 16 up video prints
* Kodak Perfect Touch Technology
* Optical Image Stabilization with Blur Reduction
* Full Manual Exposure controls
* EasyShare one-touch uploading
* Second, vertical shutter
* TTL AF system
* ISO 64-1600 (3200 and 6400 at 3M and less M,S,A,P modes)
* ± 1.0 Bracketing in 1/3 EV steps, 3 images
* Flash Compensation: ± 1.0 EV in 1/3 steps
* Scene Shooting Modes
* RAW Capture
* Share directly to facebook, YouTube, flickr, and Kodak Galleries
* SD/SDHC compatible
* 64MB internal memory
* 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and charger included
* Detachable Vertical Grip

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Kodak EasyShare M590 key features:

* 1/2.3 inch, 14-megapixel CCD image sensor
* 5x optical zoom lens, covers 35-175mm (equivalent)
* Optical image stabilization
* 2.7-inch LCD screen with 230k pixels
* Smart Capture mode
* Records video at 1280×720 (720p, 30fps) with audio
* Face Recognition Technology, can detect up to 20 faces
* One-button upload to Facebook, Flickr, etc. (when plugged into a computer)
* Li-ion power source
* 64MB of internal memory
* microSD/SDHC memory card slot

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When paired with Canon’s full-frame DSLR bodies, such as the EOS 5D Mark II or the EOS -1Ds Mark III, professional photographers can choose to capture circular or full-frame fisheye images, allowing them to view a scene in a completely new and unique way. This new level of choice provides enhanced creative flexibility when shooting scenes such as the night sky, where the full 180º horizontal and vertical fields of view (FOV) allow every detail to be captured with incredible clarity in one single image.

When used with EOS bodies featuring APS-C or APS-H sensors, the EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM produces a more traditional, full frame fisheye view. A zoom-lock mechanism on the lens body allows the range to be limited to the focal length that ensures the best possible full-frame view without unsightly vignetting around the edge. ‘C’ and ‘H’ markings can be found next to the zoom operation ring, indicating the wide-angle zoom position where vignette-free shooting is possible with either sensor, allowing photographers to achieve optimum results with any EOS body.

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The compact (143mm) design also features the build quality that photographers have come to expect from Canon’s acclaimed L-series lenses. With its impressive focal range and travel-friendly size, the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM is ideally suited to professionals and advanced amateur photographers wishing to capture portraits, nature and action shots in superb detail.

Canon signature image quality
Thanks to two ultra-low dispersion (UD) elements and a floating lens group, the
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM captures stunning high-contrast, high-resolution images with low levels of chromatic aberration throughout the zoom range. The lens makes use of Canon’s Super Spectra coatings, reducing ghosting and flare to ensure the highest possible image quality and minimising the requirement for extensive post processing.

Canon’s advanced optical Image Stabilizer (IS) provides photographers with a four-stop IS advantage, enabling the capture of sharp images even when shooting at maximum zoom or in low light conditions, by allowing the use of slower shutter speeds than would usually be possible with handheld shooting.

An eight-blade circular aperture also offers excellent bokeh ideal for portraiture, producing a more pleasant background and creatively isolating the subject.

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London, UK, 26th August 2010 – Canon today announces the latest addition to its world-famous EOS series of Digital SLR (DSLR) cameras – the new EOS 60D. Replacing the EOS 50D, the EOS 60D is designed for photographers who want to take their skills to the next level, offering high performance, a series of creative features, a Vari-angle LCD screen and enhanced ergonomics – empowering photography enthusiasts to capture outstanding stills and Full High Definition (HD) video for unique, creative results.

High speed, high resolution
With an 18 Megapixel APS-C sensor, the EOS 60D offers high levels of detail and a magnification of 1.6x the focal length of the lens to capture poster-size images in a variety of aspect ratios*1. Canon’s powerful DIGIC 4 technology rapidly processes image information captured from the CMOS sensor’s four-channel output, providing outstanding colour reproduction, as well as high-speed shooting at 5.3fps in bursts of 58 full-resolution JPEGs.

A standard ISO range of 100-6400 is extendable to 12800, providing smooth images with minimal noise in low light conditions. A 9-point, all cross-type autofocus (AF) system also provides swift and accurate focusing, with an extra-sensitive centre point for lenses faster than f/2.8, allowing photographers to artistically employ a shallow depth of field during portraiture or for more atmospheric shooting.

The EOS 60D features Canon’s iFCL metering system, first introduced with the acclaimed EOS 7D, with a 63-zone Dual-Layer sensor. Information on subject location is gathered from the Auto Focus system, and is combined with colour and luminance readings for consistent accurate exposures whatever the situation. The Integrated Speedlite transmitter also provides in-camera control of multiple EX flash units for more creative lighting.

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Features of the TL240:

* 14.2-megapixels of resolution
* 3.5″ (8.9 cm) Wide touchscreen display with 1,152 K pixels
* Schneider-KREUZNACH 7x lens covers 35mm film equivalent range of 31 – 217 mm
* Shooting Modes: Smart Auto, Auto, Program, Scene (13), Dual IS, Smart Auto Movie and Movie
* High Quality 720p HD movie mode as well as 640×480 and 320×240 options
* Burst modes: Continuous, Motion Capture and AEB (takes three pictures at different exposure settings)
* HDMI port for digital playback
* Uses microSD/SDHC cards
* Charges via USB cord
* Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital IS systems)
* Self-standing Posture gives it a 7 degree angle good for setting on a flat surface and taking a picture.
* Cool filters for artistic flair
* Smart Gesture accelerator

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