The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has announced its annual awards for the best photographic and imaging products released in the past 12 months.

 

April 21, 2011: The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has announced its annual awards for the best photographic and imaging products released in the past 12 months.
This year’s awards list is as follows:
Best Photo Software: Nik Software Complete Collection
Best Professional DSLR: Pentax 645D
Best Digital Camera Back: Phase One IQ series
Best Expert DSLR: Olympus E-5
Best Advanced DSLR: Nikon D7000
Best Entry Level DSLR: Canon EOS 600D
Best Premium Camera: Fujifilm FinePix X100
Best Compact System Camera Expert: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Best Compact System Camera Entry Level: Samsung NX100
Best Expert Compact Camera: Olympus XZ-1
Best Compact Camera: Nikon Coolpix P300
Best Rugged Compact Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3
Best Superzoom Camera: Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Best Innovative Design: Casio Exilim TRYX EX-TR100
Best Expert Camcorder: Sony Handycam NEX-VG10
Best Entry Level Camcorder: Samsung HMX-Q10
Best Pocket Camcorder: JVC PICSIO GC-WP10
Best Imaging Innovation: Sony SLT Translucent Mirror Technology
Best Professional Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Best Expert Lens: Sigma APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM
Best Entry Level Lens: Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD
Best Expert Photo Printer: Epson Stylus Photo R3000
Best Multifunction Photo Printer: Canon PIXMA MG8150
Best Large Format Printer: Epson Stylus Pro 4900
Best Expert Photo Monitor: NEC SpectraView Reference 271
Best Entry Level Photo Monitor: LG IPS236/IPS231
Best Fine Art Inkjet Paper: HARMAN by Hahnemuhle series
Best Retail Finishing System: Fujifilm Frontier DL600
Best Photo Kiosk: Mitsubishi Gift Kiosk
Best Photo TV Display: LG Infinia PZ950
Best DSLR Video Accessory: Redrock nano DLSR rigs
Best Professional Flash System: Broncolor Senso series
Best Photo Projector: Mitsubishi HC9000D
Best Photo Service: Fujifilm 3D Print service
Best Storage Media: Panasonic Gold Pro SDHC UHS-I
Best Photo Scanner: Epson Perfection V330 Photo
Best Photo Frame: Kodak PULSE W1030S
Best Photo Bag: Vanguard Skyborne series
Best Tripod: Vanguard Auctus Plus 323CT
Best Film: Kodak Professional Portra 160.
Full details of the awards are available at www.tipa.com.