This year marks the 50th anniversary of the sale of Canon’s first single-lens reflex camera in 1959 and marks the production of more than 53.68 million units (as of the end of December 2008).
Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom
A lightweight, long-zoom digicam with plenty of adjustable controls.An update to the SP-500, the new Olympus SP-510UZ has higher resolution and double the internal memory. It also boasts new “Shakeproof” technologies, which increase sensitivity to ISO 4000 plus an in-camera gyro sensor that detects camera shake and applies software compensation to counteract blurring. This ‘digital image stabilisation’ cannot be compared with optical image stabilisation, which doesn’t reduce image quality.
Canon brings the World Press Photo Exhibition to Australia
Australians will get the chance to see the best press photography from around the world when Canon Australia showcases the winners of the 2010 World Press Photo contest.
Olympus Camedia C-770 Ultra Zoom
The test camera produced images with similar colour balance, contrast and saturation levels to those from the C-760 UZ. Not unexpectedly, significantly less noise was found in low light shots, especially at the highest ISO settings. Digital zoom shots were also clearer, but marginally over-sharpened. Artefacts were visible along the edges of contrasting tones, but compression artefacts were not detected. The flash also appeared to have more punch.
Canon APPA Travelling Exhibition on Show in Sydney
ustralian Professional Photography Awards (APPA) is on view at the Upstairs Gallery of The Bathers’ Pavilion on the Esplanade, Balmoral.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 MSC Lens
A fast, solidly-built, wide-angle prime lens for Micro Four Thirds System cameras.The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12m f/2.0 lens is a ‘fast’ prime lens that covers a field of view equivalent to a 24mm lens on a 35mm camera. Ideal for landscape photography, its wide maximum aperture also makes it suitable for candid and street photography in poorly-lit situations. Unfortunately, its high price tag could deter many potential purchasers.
Canon Announces Winner of 6th Brief Photo Contest
Last week, Canon announced the winner of its 6th Brief photography competition on Channel 9’s Today Show.
Canon Announces Winners of Annual EOS Photo5 Competition
The six winners of Canon’s annual EOS Photo5 competition, as voted by the public, have been revealed.
Olympus Zuiko Digital 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens
An affordable compact, lightweight zoom lens for portrait and sports photography.The Zuiko Digital 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 lens was launched at the end of 2006 and is usually offered in twin-lens kits with Olympus DSLR cameras. Claimed as the smallest and lightest in its class, it fulfils the promises of the Four Thirds System in both respects. With a barrel only 72mm long and weighing only 220 grams it covers a focal length range equivalent to 80-300mm in 35mm format.
Canon Announces EOS Masters
Canon Australia is showcasing the talent and leadership of six of Australia and New Zealand’s leading professional photographers with the announcement of the Canon EOS Masters.