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Shutterbug Staff  |  Sep 09, 2004


Tamron USA, Inc. announced that
its new zoom lens, SP AF200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF), won the prestigious Hot1
award. The 2004 Hot1 Awards were the biggest ever, with over 200 total entries
in more than 40 categories. This was the sixth consecutive year for the awards,
and the contest has grown in popularity and prestige in each year of its existence.
The awards are designed to evaluate and honor top-grade products for the professional
photography market. Professional Photographer magazine holds an open entry period
during which companies voluntarily enter products in various categories, providing
all pertinent product information directly. Professional Photographer editors
then audit the categories, make any necessary adjustments or changes, and submit
all the information to the panel of expert judges.



The Hot1 judging panel is made up of working professional photographers. These
photographers are selected for their specific knowledge of certain market segments
and asked to vote on product categories that fall within their area of expertise.
The judges are all respected professionals, well recognized in the industry.
To maintain the highest level of fairness, none of the judges are employed by
Professional Photographer magazine. For a variety of reasons, Professional Photographer
does not disclose the identity of the judges, though individual judges may chose
to identify themselves during the judging process. A plurality of votes determines
the winner of a category.



Tamron's new super telephoto zoom lens began shipping this August. The new high-performance
Di model has a telephoto range of 500mm and is a proud new addition to the Tamron
SP-series. Featuring such accessories as a filter effect controller (FEC), which
enables easy control of the PL filter even when a hood is attached, and a detachable
tripod mount, the lens comes equipped with everything necessary for capturing
quality sports and wildlife photographs. In addition, to meet the needs of this
dual-format world (silver-halide and digital), the optical system of the lens
is designed to provide optimum performance when used with the latest digital
SLR cameras that are becoming more popular than ever.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 03, 2004

Tamron
USA, Inc. has announced the launch of a newly redesigned AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3
XR Di Aspherical (IF) MACRO (model A061), a high power zoom lens now featuring
"Di" (Digitally Integrated) design. The "Di" design
is achieved by 1) improving our BBAR coatings to a new multi-coating that
encompasses all of the benefits of the original but now further reduces
the ghosting and flare caused by aberrations, and 2) by further enhancing
our already stringent quality control system. The new AF28-300mm Di is
redesigned as a high power zoom lens now ideal for use with interchangeable-lens
digital cameras as well as film cameras. It provides an angle of view
equivalent to that of approx. 465mm ultra telephoto when used with a digital
camera and enables you to enjoy creative composition of images at the
28mm wideangle setting when used with a 35mm film camera. "SP"
(Super Performance) is a designation Tamron puts on lenses featuring superior
specifications and outstanding optical performance.



Visit: www.tamron.com

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Shutterbug Staff  |  Dec 26, 2006

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a how-to video must be as good as a book,
especially if it compresses the knowledge contained in a 45-minute lecture into
a concise, well-focused, viewer-friendly 4-minute format you can download to
your iPod or computer and view again and again. That's the exciting concept
behind the incisive, entertaining, and informative new podcasts posted in the
Tamron Pro Learning Center at www.tamron.com.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  Nov 29, 2006

This handheld telescoping pod raises the camera to approximately 21 feet (2
stories high). The live integrated video down link keeps you in control of composition
via a portable monitor mounted on the pod. You compose and shoot with your feet
on the ground. The pod is user friendly and retracts to 5 feet for easy portability.
A very handy tool for nature photographers, real estate photographers, and everyone
in between. Price is approximately $1,470.00.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  Sep 06, 2007

Tenba has added two new backpacks to its popular Shootout collection of professional
outdoor photo/imaging bags. The first is a Daypack which offers an expandable
outer compartment that adds 246 square inches of storage space, and the second
is a medium-sized Rolling Backpack. The new Shootout Daypack is a compact, lightweight
photo backpack that features Tenba's exclusive new PackOUT compartment--a
rear panel which expands to provide over 240 additional cubic inches of "soft"
storage space for lighter and non-fragile items like clothing, snacks, first
aid supplies, etc.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  Oct 11, 2005

Tenba has introduced a new photographer's vest that marries up-to-the-minute
utility with classic photojournalist styling. The new Metro Vest features nearly
2-dozen pockets, compartments, organizing spaces and accessory attachment points
to keep gear at-hand and quickly accessible. Designed for comfort and mobility
even when fully loaded, the vest is made of 100% cotton with a soft, garment-washed
finish and mesh panels at the chest and back for cooling ventilation.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  Jan 05, 2007

Tenba's Air Case line of lightweight, shippable equipment transport cases
has been enhanced by the introduction of an exclusive Datapanel identification
system that facilitates faster, easier and more reliable shipping, tracking,
tracing and identification. The new feature will be supplied as standard equipment
on those Air Case models and sizes typically used for equipment shipping, rental
houses and similar applications. The Datapanel consists of a durable, rubberized
assembly secured to the case with military-grade, seatbelt-type webbing and
heavily reinforced nylon stitching. Massive #10 YKK zippers on both sides pull
down from beneath a protective Velcro closure flap to open the panel and access
its features. The most prominent of these features is a large, clear vinyl shipping
window that securely holds, protects and clearly presents a standard FedEx or
UPS-type waybill, eliminating the need to tape or otherwise fasten shipping
documents to the case. As a result, preparation time is reduced, the need for
messy and unreliable tape is eliminated, documents are far more secure, and
the overall appearance and presentation of the case is cleaner and more professional.
The shipping window itself is instantly user-replaceable if needed, but--like
the entire Datapanel assembly-- is built to withstand the rigors of regular
shipping, baggage handling and long-term professional use.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  May 15, 2007

Tenba has added several new products to its popular Shootout collection of professional
photo/laptop carrying cases. Three new outdoor-oriented shoulder bags and a
unique Photo/Laptop Courier bag join the current range of Shootout backpacks,
waistpacks, rolling duffels and accessories.



The new shoulder bags are available in small, medium and large sizes, covering
a broad range of carrying needs, from a single SLR and lens to a full-sized
setup with multiple bodies and lenses and even a laptop. All models incorporate
easily customized, well-padded interiors, front and side accessory pockets,
and -- as with other bags in the Shootout Collection -- a removable
media wallet and a phone/MP3 player pouch. These accessories are tethered within
the side pockets for security, or can be removed and attached to various points
on the bags, or worn as separate pouches on any belt.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 21, 2008

Tenba is introducing additional models in each line of Messenger and Gen 3 backpacks
and bags. For Gen-3, a new small size backpack will fit most 15" laptops,
plus a D/SLR camera with 2-3 lenses and flash, and still have extra space for
a lightweight jacket, umbrella, and lunch. Like the entire Gen-3 collection, the
backpack is constructed of Tenba's lightweight, weather-resistant Generation
840 nylon, and features a broad range of both permanent and removable pockets,
pouches and organizers.



Tenba's popular Messenger bags are now available in a total of 7 colors,
with the addition of three new hues -- Plum, Chocolate and Platinum. The
Messengers are made of street-tough 1000 denier nylon, and are available in 2
sizes, to fit 15" and 17" laptops. There is also a custom laser-engravable
name tag version of the large Messenger bag.



For more product or purchase information, visit tenba.com.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Dec 03, 2007

Tenba has added two new collections to its rapidly-expanding line of professional
and "prosumer" photo/digital cases and accessories. The Gen-3 collection
is a group of streamlined, lightweight, urban-inspired photo and photo/ laptop
bags for the digital photographer. The second new introduction, called the Roadie
collection, is an assortment of rolling cases in various sizes and configurations,
ranging from a compact photo/laptop bag to a 48-inch long tripod/grip case.

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