HP Marketing (Pine Brook, NJ, 800/735-4373, www.hpmarketingcorp.com) is marketing the BRNO dri+Cap system, a protective system that maintains camera bodies and lenses at relative humidity readings between 35% and 45%. Designed to minimize fungus and mold damage, the unique system includes body/lens caps and special packets of silica gel. Currently available for Canon or Nikon… Continue reading »
Mar
30
Unified Color Announces True Vision HDR Photo Contest Winner
Unified Color Technology (South San Francisco, CA, www.unifiedcolor.com), the HDR experts, has named Scott Marmer of San Jose, California, as the Grand Prize winner of its True Vision HDR photo contest. Selected by public vote, Marmer’s photo, “Reed Flute Cave,” was chosen from a carefully curated selection of 45 images created with Unified Color’s powerful… Continue reading »
Mar
29
Photography Blog Showcases Favorite Images from 2010
The Lenscratch Photography Blog (lenscratch.blogspot.com) is showcasing the favorite images of 2010 from more than 400 photographers who participated in the posting. Images were submitted from photographers who will have their work showcased for the first time to significant photographers who have had museum exhibitions. More info at lenscratch.blogspot.com/2010/12/your-favorite-images-of-2010_31.html.
Mar
28
Photography Workshop Tours in China
PhotoWorkShop China (818/343-6242, www.photoworkshopchina.com) will be hosting a Spring Photography Touring Workshop for serious photographers, April 14 to May 1, 2011. During the 18-day tour, participating photographers will meet with local photographers, photographic associations and photographic agencies while visiting Shanghai, Suzhou, Tongli, Zhu Jia Jiao, and Beijing. Workshop leaders will include noted photographers Larry M.… Continue reading »
Mar
25
Serif Markets Low-cost Desktop-publishing Software
Serif (Nashua, NH, 800/489-6713, www.serif.com) is marketing PagePlus X5, the latest version of its desktop-publishing software for small businesses looking for easy ways to market themselves. Designed to easily create high-quality marketing materials, compelling advertising, stationery and e-brochures, PagePlus X5 features advanced OpenType font support, an interactive Print Preview for more control and flexibility at… Continue reading »
Mar
25
AfterCapture Earns 4 Maggie Nominations
AfterCapture has been nominated for four 2010 Maggies by the Western Publishing Association (WPA). Nominations include Best Special Interest Publication, Best Single Editorial Photo, Best Cover and Best Single Editorial Enhanced Photo or Illustration. Click here to see a list of all winners www.wpa-online.org/maggies/past-maggie-finalists/2010-maggie-winners/
Mar
24
Aurora Lite Bank Chooses Pakor as U.S. Distributor
Aurora Lite Bank (Republic of Korea), manufacturer of studio flash and LED lighting products, has named Pakor (Minneapolis, MN, www.pakor.com) as exclusive U.S. distributor of its Aurora brand studio flash, softbox and LED lighting products and accessories. As part of the agreement, Pakor will begin introducing new Aurora products; including new Orion studio flash kits,… Continue reading »
Mar
23
New Photo/Laptop Cases from Tenba
Tenba (Elmsford, NY, www.tenba.com) has expanded and upgraded its line of rugged, weather-resistant Roadie II Photo/Laptop cases. Roadie rolling cases allow photographers to take their equipment off their neck, shoulders and back, and put it on wheels. Available in three different sizes, these airline carry-on compatible cases are built with rugged, weatherproof, coated ballistic nylon… Continue reading »
Mar
22
Olympus PEN E-PL2 Camera Features Intelligent Enhancements and Bluetooth Capability
Olympus Imaging America (Center Valley, PA, www.olympusamerica.com) is marketing the new Pen E-PL2 camera, the fourth generation of its award-winning PEN family of compact interchangeable lens digital cameras. Known for professional quality, point-and-shoot simplicity, as well as high-definition video, the Pen E-PL2’s new features include the Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) ED 14–42mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom… Continue reading »
Mar
18
Free Album Templates and Backgrounds From onOne Software
onOne Software (Portland, OR, 888/968-1468, www.onOneSoftware.com) is offering free album templates, backgrounds, edges and textures for photographers who create album and book layouts. The free content, which includes over 300 album pages, edges and template design variations, is available as layered PSD files that can be edited with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. This is a… Continue reading »