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All-new Virtual Community Site For Every Level of Photographer Features Robust Learning Segments & Webinars – Plus Fun-filled Extras Such As Test Your Color IQ.

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The Leica X1 looks like an analog camera. It has a compact body with a high quality finish and offers two setup dials on the top. If both dials are set to A-mode the camera will set aperture and shutter speed value automatically. If the photographer changes the aperture setting manually to a value between f2,8 and f16 the camera will work in aperture priority mode and set up shutter speed automatically. Similarly, a change of the shutter speed dial and setting the aperture-dial to A will switch the Leica X1 into “shutter speed priority mode. It’s a very efficient and easy system. The camera doesn’t offer any scene modes.

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Tamron USA, Inc. announced the second in its series of four photo contests for 2010: Backyard Wildlife. This quarter's contest asks entrants to submit photographic portraits of their local wildlife, whether found in their own backyard, local parks, or other urban and rural neighborhood areas.

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The new ewa-marine U-BF100 waterproof/all weather housing has been designed to give photographers more control and creative freedom when using their DSLR’s above as well as below water.

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StudioShare, from DigiLabs offers a unique addition to their web gallery clients, a studio branded app that allows photographers to have their clients view, share and purchase images using their iPhone.

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On the 29th of May WestLicht Photographica Auction in Vienna, Austria will auction a historical sensation: a ' Daguerréotype' - the first commercially-produced camera.

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>Nikon Inc. announced two new lenses for professional and enthusiast photographers. The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED lens is engineered to meet the demand for an ultra-fast professional lens for wide angle applications, while the AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR offers Nikon’s widest FX-format focal range with VR.

Both lenses feature Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology for quiet, fast and accurate autofocus performance. The optical construction of both lenses also utilizes precision Nikon ED glass elements along with multiple aspherical elements to suppress chromatic aberrations resulting in sharp, high contrast images. Additionally, Nikon’s proprietary Nano-Crystal Coat minimizes instances of internal “ghosting” and flaring, further ensuring exceptional image integrity.

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