Leaf Imaging introduced the world’s highest resolution, one-shot medium format digital camera back. The Leaf Aptus-II 12 (and Leaf Aptus-II 12R with internal rotating sensor) is said to deliver the world’s highest-quality image capture. It is both a major technical advance and another important illustration of the benefits of medium format camera technology – namely, the ability to support a very large image sensor, with enormous light sensitivity and high dynamic range.
Schneider Optics introduced the PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens with Perspective Control for 35mm film and digital SLR cameras. This superior quality optic offers creative control normally achievable only with a view camera.
LDP is offering a limited range of digital SLR cameras which have been converted from color to monochrome. Targeting the fine arts, forensic, astronomical and scientific markets, the converted cameras can capture a much higher resolution and accurate monochrome picture versus a stock camera.
Datacolor (www.datacolor.com), a global leader in color management solutions, today introduced SpyderCheckr, a new color reference tool that allows photographers to obtain consistent, accurate color within a standard RAW processing workflow, perform precision in-camera white balance, create custom camera calibration and record known color references. SpyderCheckr features 48 scientifically engineered color patches in a wide range of spectrally neutral colors and user-friendly profiling software that enables photographers to achieve consistent, predictable color control from capture to edit.
The new PSC100 by CaseCruzer offers snug, padded dividers to protect sensitive cameras and lenses, while a custom lid containing an interior universal sleeve secures most laptops.
At Photokina, Sinar will introduce a new high-resolution multishot
digitalback with 48.8 Megapixel. Complementing the eVolution75 H, which is in wide use in the
market, the eVolution86 H features a CCD sensor with a significantly higher number of pixels. This
50% increase, when used with appropriate lenses, clearly enhances the image quality. The 50%
increase in pixels readily permits prints with 300 dpi at 19 ½ x 27 ½ inches.
Kubota Image Tools announced the availability of the “Kubota Artist Series Style Book & DVD Tutorial, Artist: Tamara Lackey” instructional guide for photographers interested in improving their portrait work through smarter use of Photoshop.
The Olympus PEN E-P2 is now available as a black-on-black kit. For the first time, the PEN E-P2’s stylish retro black metal body is complemented by a black M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 17mm lens and a black FL-14 flash in an exclusive, limited availability kit.