Inspired by its street and skate heritage, camera accessories brand Visualante is about to releasetheir second line of camera bags. With these products, Visualante wants to reform the monochromatic and stale photography and video market with a moreexpressive design. All bags have features tailored for the streets and will be available at photo/video specialists, as well as skate and streetfashion stores, worldwide fall/winter 2012.
FOTOFOCUS, a nonprofit arts organization, champions the ubiquity of photography and its important role in contemporary culture. FOTOFOCUS recaptures the spirit of Cincinnati’s legacy as an epicenter of art production and creative exchange, and seeks to revitalize that spirit for the 21st century. Acting as a catalyst for institutional collaboration and community engagement, FOTOFOCUS organizes a month-long biennial celebration spotlighting independently programmed exhibitions of historical and contemporary photography and lensbased Art.
Stan Tamarkin, renowned Leica expert, retailer and historian, along with partner Dean Bertoldi, award winning designer, professional photographer and marketer, are proud to introduce Tamarkin & Bertoldi Vintage Auctions LLC, an auction company dedicated to providing vintage photographic and horologic products to collectors and investors worldwide. Their combined expertise will be used to expand on the already successful Tamarkin Photographica—a rare camera auction business started by Stan in 1996. Stan and Dean will remain committed to providing personal service, appraisals and guidance to both sellers and buyers of their investment quality offerings.
Fujifilm North America Corporation announced the launch of the allnew waterproof FinePix XP170 digital camera that combines rugged protection and durability with a new, innovative Wireless Image Transfer function that allows users to wirelessly connect to their smartphone or tablet and then upload images to the Internet for online sharing. The FinePix XP170 is the latest edition in Fujifilm’s bestselling line of waterproof cameras for three years in a row.
Innova Art Ltd introduces FibaPrint Warm Cotton Gloss; a new premium inkjet paper for fine art and photography. FibaPrint Warm Cotton Gloss consists of a 100% cotton base with Innova’s latest high-performance ink receptive coating technology. “There are no optical brighteners, so this paper grade presents a pleasing, luxurious, warm-tone shade and ensures no worries concerning long term color shifts,” states Wayne Connelly, US President of Innova.
This product is targeted toward fine art photographers printing monochrome or full color works using professional aqueous inkjet printers from Epson, Canon, and HP. The warmth of FibaPrint Warm Cotton Gloss pairs nicely with the bright white FibaPrint Ultra Smooth Gloss and the Photo Canvas Ultra Gloss. Cut sheets and rolls up to 60” are available.
The Olympus TG-1 iHS is the world’s first rugged camera to incorporate an ultra-bright, high-speed f2.0 lens. The camera’s three-inch high-resolution OLED display (610K dots) is said to provide excellent visibility in bright situations. Protective coatings help to prevent scratches and cut down on reflective glare, and the company says that the photographer never need worry about water droplets obstructing images thanks to the water-repellent lens coating that prevents water from remaining on the lens surface.
LumiQuest is introducing the following three Kits for specific photographic applications:
Strobist® Kit: The Strobist® Kit offers the “go to” flash modifiers of David Hobby (www.strobist.com). Included in this Kit are the LumiQuest SoftBox III, FXtra and two UltraStraps.
Monterey, CA- The Monterey Museum of Art is very proud to present In Sharp Focus: The Legacy of Monterey Photography, June 16-September 30, 2012 at the MMA La Mirada, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940.
The b-grip EVO, made in Italy by CPtech, provides a strong, safe support for your DSLR. The base attaches to your waist belt (or to the belt provided), while the quick-release plate attaches to the camera tripod socket. A quick release mechanism provides instant access to the camera when required. The b-grip EVO is clad with a brand new sleek design, additional fastening points and safety features. New accessories for the line include a Universal Tripod Adapter, a Handstrap and a Travel Kit.
Photomatix Pro 4.2 introduces 20 new built-in presets and the ability to filter thumbnail displays by category. All thumbnails, both user and built-in, can now optionally be displayed in two columns, and at a new larger size. Other updates include a new fusion method designed to produce natural-looking rendering of interiors with bright windows, and a Finishing Touch panel letting users add final adjustments to their images, with options for sharpening, increasing contrast, and adjusting the saturation of individual colors.