ø¢â‚¬Å“City Coloursø¢â‚¬ is the title of a new exhibition of photographs by Russian photographer Alexy Lyumbimkin and Sydneysider Jonathan May, which opens at the Global Gallery in Paddington on 19 November.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
A compact, rangefinder-style digicam with a fast, wide-zoom lens and support for raw file capture.Successor to the popular DMC-LX2 model, the Panasonic DMC-LX3 represents a significant upgrade to its predecessor. Panasonic claims to have improved ‘every component’ to deliver a camera that will appeal to DSLR photographers who want a capable compact camera with all the necessary features and functions as a complement to their main camera.
Olympus Tough Lite 790SW
A slim, point-and-shoot digicam that is waterproof to three metres and also shockproof, crushproof and ‘snowproof’.Available in three colours (Arctic Silver, Midnight Black and Sunset Orange), the Olympus Tough Lite 790SW adds some new capabilities to the traditional Mju series features and controls it provides. It has a metal body that is built for demanding conditions and can be used at depths of up to 3m without a protective waterproof housing and also withstand being dropped from heights up to 1.5 metres. In addition, it can function at temperatures down to -10 degrees Celsius, making it suitable for anyone who participates in winter sports or travels to the colder parts of the world.
CIPA Launches International Photography Event
The Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has announced a new camera and photo imaging show that will kick off in Yokohama, Japan, in March 2010.
Celebrity Photo Auction
Olympus Imaging Australia has recruited Australian personalities from the world of fashion, food, film and sports to create a photographic collection which will be auctioned to raise funds for The Fred Hollows Foundation.
Olympus Mju 500
Featuring a weather resistant metal body, 5-megapixel CCD and large ‘HyerCrystal’ LCD monitor the Mju 500 is a third-generation model in Olympus’ premium point-and-shoot range. The lens tucks behind a snug-fitting circular barrier, leaving the camera’s front surface smooth and flat. The button controls are small but well positioned, with a low profile that doesn’t gather pocket lint or other undesirable detritus, yet in no way hampers ease of use.
Olympus Camedia AZ-1
Sturdily built with a large LCD monitor, the Olympus Camedia AZ-1 combines some nice picture-taking facilities with superb picture sharing. Played-back photos and video clips look great on the large screen, which is bright and easy to view – even by several people at once. Only two controls adorn the back panel: the wide and tele rockers and the menu/OK button. The right side panel carries the on/off switch, still, movie and playback slider, and back/next toggle. A wheel accesses menu settings and the shutter button is elevated at one end.
Celebrate Your City Winners Announced
Three winners have been announced for the inaugural Ted’s Cameras Celebrate Your City photo competition, which attracted more than 5,000 entries.
Celebrating Women in Photography
To coincide with International Women’s Day, The Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) has organised a black tie gala evening to raise funds for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre Appeal on Monday 9th March 2009.
Olympus E-520
An affordable, compact DSLR camera with built-in image stabilisation and live view support.Like the recently-released E-420, the new Olympus E-520 is an update of a previous model and doesn’t introduce any radically new features or functions. The tenth Olympus DSLR and the third in the 500 series, it has the same 10-megapixel imager as the E-510 with a few tweaks to the stabilisation and autofocus systems to improve handling and performance. Like its predecessor, the E-520 is targeted at photo enthusiasts.