DayMen Group, manufacturer and leading distributor of high-quality camera and laptop protective accessory brands has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire JOBY. Known for the iconic GorillaPOD line of flexible tripods, JOBY manufacture creative photo, mobile, and lighting products for an active lifestyle. DayMen is pleased to add JOBY to its roster, which… Continue reading »
Aug
25
Sony NEX-7 Micro Four-Thirds Cameras With a Massive DSLR Sensor
The Sony NEX-7 is a mirrorless DSLR that nearly fits in the palm of your hand, yet has the same 24.3-megapixel Exmor APS HD sensor as the Alpha DSLR line and a beautifully-designed magnesium alloy body. How Sony managed to cram such a huge sensor in the NEX-7, they won’t say. But they’re certainly taking… Continue reading »
Aug
24
Sony Alpha A77: The 24-Megapixel Shooter
SONY’S LATEST α DSLR CAMERAS BRING NEW LEVELS OF SPEED, PERFORMANCE AND CREATIVITY TO PHOTO ENTHUSIASTS α77 and α65 Models Expand Translucent Mirror Technology Line; Deliver 24.3 megapixels with up to 12- and 10- fps AF-enabled continuous shooting SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2011 – Blazing speed, enhanced image quality, high resolution and incredible performance are… Continue reading »
Aug
24
Silicone Rubber Bouncy Cam
It’s an ordinary camera lined with Sugru silicone rubber, which is kind of like clay but also sorta like duct tape. Once attached to something, Sugru sets itself permanently. Like this camera. Watch it roll around on the street. You can actually make your own Sugru camera and because of its soft-touch rubber silicone-esque properties,… Continue reading »
Aug
23
The Thinnnnest Camera With a 12x Zoom
Canon is rolling out three new point and shoot cameras that’ll take great pictures, fit in your pocket and won’t break your budget. The first of the trio is the 14-megapixel SX150 IS which has a 12x optical zoom, 720P HD recording and manual settings that you can tweak to your heart’s content. It also… Continue reading »
Aug
16
WPPI U: What you didn’t learn in college
What you didn’t learn in college, you’ll learn at WPPI U. WPPI U will be a 2 1/2 day workshop with a full slate of classes for emerging photographers. Classes will cover all of the essentials you need to know for your new business from top professionals in the industry. WPPI U Schedule: Sunday, September… Continue reading »
Aug
15
PDN’s PhotoPlus Expo International Conference & Expo
PDN’s PhotoPlus Expo International Conference & Expo ‐ Join us for the most important event in photography, October 27-29! Located at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, PhotoPlus includes a huge expo floor, hundreds of exhibitors, thousands of new products, and over 100 informative seminars. Rated one of the Top Trade Shows of… Continue reading »
Aug
11
Sigma Debuts High-performance 105mm F2.8 Macro
Sigma Corporation of America (Ronkonkoma, NY, www.sigmaphoto.com) is shipping the newly upgraded 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro lens. With a MSRP of $1,400, the new 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro lens features the company’s proprietary Optical Stabilizer (OS) technology, a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for quiet and high-speed autofocus, and a… Continue reading »
Aug
11
WPPI Road Trip: San Jose
We kicked off our first leg of WPPI Road Trip in Long Beach, CA Aug. 8th, 2011 at the Hilton Long Beach. Yesterday (Aug. 10th, 2011) we were in San Jose, CA featured speakers include Boudoir Divas, Jim Garner, David Getzschman, Jared Platt and Bambi. Here is a photo live from the event. Our next… Continue reading »
Aug
10
Sony Introduces World’s Smallest, Lightest Interchangeable Lens Camera with APS-C Sensor
Sony (www.sonystyle.com) is expected to begin shipping the highly anticipated NEX-C3 digital camera in August 2011. Billed as the world’s smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C sized sensor, the NEX-C3 gives consumers the high-quality imaging of a DSLR without the size and weight. Although it weighs only eight ounces, the new Sony features… Continue reading »