Canon and Sony News for Aug 2011 (Page 3)
Induro press release:
Induro Introduces New Lightweight BHS Ballheads
Provides quick and precise camera positioning and dual locking security
Elmsford, NY (August 15, 2011) - Induro (www.indurogear.com), makers of tripods, heads and accessories designed for demanding professional photographers, announces today the new lightweight BHS Ballheads.
The new Induro BHS-Series Ballheads offer a lightweight, well-balanced adjustable support for a wide range of cameras and lenses and are compatible with most compact and professional tripods. Providing a secure dual quick release locking system and built-in bubble ensures fast camera mounting, dismounting and leveling. A single lever locks camera position and head rotation simultaneously. Each Ballhead includes a matching Snap-in Style Quick Release Plate.
"Induro's new BHS-Series Ballheads have been designed with today's on-the-go professional photographer in mind," said Jan Lederman, President of Induro. "With features that allow for spot-on accuracy as well as extra camera locking security, photographers can be confident that these ballheads will be an affordable accessory they can rely on."
Features include:
• Single Action Adjustment for quick and precise camera positioning
• Integrated Bubble Level allows adjustment to prevent uneven pans and tripod head movements
• Dual Locking Quick Release System with patented spring lock combined with manual release provides extra security
• Includes Snap-in Quick Release Plate
The Induro BHS Ballheads are available in three sizes from retailers throughout the United States at prices ranging from $52 - $76 depending on the model.
About Induro
Determined to provide professional photographers with everything they need, Induro's U.S.-based design team creates a premium line of tripods, heads and photographic support gear that provide unequalled craftsman-like attention to detail and ease-of-use.
Induro manufactures and sells its distinctive product line to professional and aspiring professional photographers all over the world who want the finest support gear money can buy. High quality, superior engineering, unrivaled price and top performance form a strong foundation on which every Induro product is built.
The Induro product line is designed and built for today's professional photographers whose needs are very different than of those from five or 10 years ago. The demands of today's photographers are changing rapidly and the only way to keep ahead of these changes is to have a design team that understands their needs.
Introducing the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Lens (press release)
The Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Nikkor Lens (press release) owners manual is now available for download.
Adorama is accepting Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Nikkor Lens preorders.
Canon Digital Photo Professional 3.10.2 and Canon EOS Utility 2.10.2 Updaters for both Mac and Windows are now available for download. Select your OS version and then select the "Software" option.
Changes made in Canon DPP 3.10.2 are not disclosed.
The change made to Canon EOS Utility 2.10.2: Supports new lens (EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II)
Canon Inc. has announced intention to acquire own shares.
Canon intends to acquire up to 15.0 million shares of common stock, equivalent to 1.2% of outstanding shares. The total cost of the acquisition will be up to 50 billion yen. The purchase is expected to be made between August 12, 2011 through September 16, 2011.
Nikon has announced the Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011 Winners.
Sigma has posted sample pictures for the new Sigma 105mm and 150mm f/2.8 EX OS HSM Macro Lenses (select the 150 samples using the left navigation bar).
B&H has the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro Lens (for Canon - accepting Nikon preorders) and the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro Lens (for Canon and Nikon) in stock.
DxO Labs has added 29 new lens / camera combinations to the DxO Optics Modules library, providing supports for Canon, Sigma, Tokina, and Nikkor lenses, for numerous Canon and Nikon cameras.
Visit this page to see the new combinations.
DxO Optics Pro is available at B&H.
Nikon has posted financial results for the first quarter of the year ending March 2012:
Presentation Material (PDF:271KB)
Financial Results (PDF:295KB)
Financial and Business Data (PDF:92KB)
Financial Results for the First Quarter of the Year Ending March 31, 2012 (PDF:143KB)
Estimation for the Year Ending March 31, 2012 (PDF:151KB)
Reference Data (PDF:126KB)
More from Reuters including some excerpts:
Nikon lifts outlook on cameras, sticks to chip stepper target
"Aug 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikon Corp said on Monday it now expects unit sales of digital SLR cameras to jump 26 percent in the year to March 2012 to 5.4 million units, instead of its May forecast of a slight gain.
Nikon, which competes against Canon , also said it now expects compact camera sales to rise by 9 percent to 15.5 million units and sales of interchangeable lenses to grow 20 percent to 7.6 million units."
Nikon outlook breezes past expectations, cameras strong
"(Reuters) - Japan's Nikon Corp (7731.T) raised its forecast above market expectations on record sales of cameras and solid demand for LCD steppers used to make smartphone and tablet PC screens.
Nikon, which competes with market leader Canon Inc (7751.T) and Sony Corp (6758.T) in digital cameras, said on Monday it now expects to earn an operating profit of 86 billion yen ($1.1 billion) in the year to March 2012, up 27 percent from its previous forecast and beating the consensus estimate of 74 billion yen from 19 analysts polled by ThomsonReuters Starmine.
Sales and profit on digital SLRs, interchangeable lenses and compact cameras were the highest for an April-June quarter, despite a historically strong yen biting into profits.
Like Canon, which also lifted its forecast, Nikon said it was helped by a quicker-than-expected recovery from supply chain halts after Japan's March 11 earthquake."
"Nikon now expects sales of its digital SLRs to jump 26 percent in the year to March 2012 to 5.4 million units"
Adobe has relased an update to the CS5 & CS5.1 Standard Multiplugin.
"The standard multiplugin update addresses a security vulnerability in the GIF file format, where opening a malicious GIF file would cause the application to crash. This update is recommended for anyone who opens GIF files in Photoshop."
English: Windows 32 bit | Windows 64 bit | Macintosh
From Delkin Devices:
Delkin Devices Introduces 32GB and 64GB High Performance Extended Temperature CompactFlash™
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Delkin Devices, Inc., leading supplier of industrial solid state storage products, announces the production release of 32GB and 64GB high performance, extended temperature CompactFlash cards. Delkin is the first manufacturer to offer 64GB CF cards with an operating temperature range of -40 to +85°C, through the use of single-level cell (SLC) NAND flash. Complementing their industrial-grade ruggedness, the Delkin 32GB and 64GB CF cards also deliver high speed performance, reading up to 105 MB/second and writing up to 95 MB/second.
“Delkin has taken CompactFlash to the next level by leveraging the latest advances in NAND technology and our 25 years as a leader in industrial storage”.
In addition to their enhanced environmental specifications, Delkin’s SLC cards are up to ten times more durable than multi-level cell (MLC) flash cards, delivering over two million program/erase cycles. Delkin has engineered these cards to deliver the maximum capacity, speed, endurance and temperature tolerance, as well as shock and vibration resistance, to meet the demands of industrial applications in harsh environments.
“Delkin has taken CompactFlash to the next level by leveraging the latest advances in NAND technology and our 25 years as a leader in industrial storage,” stated James Grassman, Delkin Vice President of Sales and Business Development. “The new 32GB and 64GB cards are ideal for applications requiring large storage capacity and high speed data transfer in extreme conditions, while maintaining the ease of integration of the trusted CompactFlash form factor,” he added.
Delkin Devices industrial-grade flash products, including the new 32GB and 64GB high performance extended temperature CF cards, are manufactured in the USA with controlled bills of materials to ensure a consistent solution and reliable performance.
For more information visit www.delkinindustrial.com or call 800-637-8087 and ask for the industrial storage solution sales team.
PMA News Release:
JACKSON, Mich. – PMA – The World Community of Imaging Associations today announced the preliminary program for the Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA) conference, Jan. 8-9, 2012, at Bally’s, Las Vegas, Nev.
The DIMA 2012 program will be divided into four tracks, featuring these topics:
Retail Strategy Track
How to Host a Photo Safari
Online Opportunities for Independent Photo Retailers
Imaging Retail Store Start-up: Creating a Brand
Re-inventing the Brand of Successful Retail Imaging Stores
DIMA Marketing Ideas Exchange
Economies of small
Social Media Track
Creating a Successful Social Media Campaign
E-mail as a Social Media Tool
Social Media Boot Camp (Full-Day)
Photo Publishing Track
Photo Books Soup to Nuts
Transforming Your Business With Photo Publishing
Photo Make Believe
New business opportunities reach beyond the traditional direct to consumer market
Pro Imager Track
HDR Unveiled
Building Successful Photography Communities and Events on the Web
10-Channel Workflow
Creating Stunning Video with Your DSLR
The DIMA conference program programming complements the PMA@CES 2012 conference programming, held Jan. 10-12, 2012, at The Venetian, Las Vegas, Nev. More details on PMA@CES programming will be announced soon.
Early-bird registration is available to PMA members-only for just $299. Companies must join PMA, or renew their PMA membership, by Aug. 31 to be eligible for early bird member-only pricing.
After Aug. 31, DIMA Annual Convention Registration will be $399 for PMA members ($599 Non-member), including choice of all DIMA educational sessions at Bally's Las Vegas on Sunday and Monday, DIMA Vendor Reception, PMA Welcome Reception, Keynote Luncheon and also admission to the PMA conference sessions at the Venetian on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Registration also includes a 2012 International CES Exhibits Plus Pass, allowing access to PMA @CES, all exhibit areas and Tech Zones.
Major PMA events coming soon:
6Sight Mobile Imaging Summit, Malmö, Sweden, 15-17 Nov., 2011
PMA@CES Conferences, Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 8-12, 2012
PMA@CES Trade Show, Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 10-13, 2012 - PMA@CES press registration info
PPFA Convention, Mirage Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 29 - Feb. 1, 2012
PSPA/SPAA Conferences, The Renaissance Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nev., Feb. 18-19, 2012
For more information on PMA events, visit the PMA home page.
B&H dropped the price of the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens by $20.00 (to $379.00 shipped) and dropped the price of the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens by $26.00 (to $229.00 shipped).
Epson has today announced the Artisan 837 and 730 Wireless All-In-One Printers. Hit the press release for the details.
B&H will carry the Epson Artisan Printers.
The Tokina 17-35mm f/4 AT-X Pro FX Lens in Canon FX mount will be released on August 31, 2011 according to a Kenko Tokina statement issued today.
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