The European Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has announced its annual awards for photographic and imaging products.

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April 24, 2008: The European Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has announced its annual awards for photographic and imaging products.
Winners of the 2008 TIPA Awards are as follows:
Best D-SLR entry-level: Sony Alpha 200
Best D-SLR Advanced: Canon EOS 450D
Best D-SLR Expert: Nikon D300
Best D-SLR Professional: Nikon D3
Best Medium Format D System: Sinar Hy6 series
Best Ultra Compact Digital Camera: Samsung NV24HD
Best Compact Digital Camera: Panasonic Lumix FX-500
Best Superzoom Digital Camera: Fujifilm S100 FS
Best Entry-level Lens: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Best Expert Lens: Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4 SWD
Best Professional Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Best Prestige Camera: Sigma DP1
Best Innovative Design: Manfrotto ModoSteady 585
Best Flatbed Photo Scanner: Canon CanoScan 8800F
Best Small Format Photo Printer: HP Photosmart A826 – Home Print Centre
Best Expert Photo Printer: Epson Stylus Photo R1900
Best Multifunction Photo Printer: Canon PIXMA MP970
Best Large Format Printer: Epson Stylus Pro 11880
Best Fine Art Inkjet Paper: Ilford Galerie Gold Fibre Silk
Best Imaging Storage Media: SanDisk Extreme Ducati range
Best Imaging Innovation: Casio EXILIM Pro EX-F1
Best Photo Software: Apple Aperture 2
Best Colour Management System: X-Rite ColorMunki Photo
Best Accessory: Metz Mecablitz 48 AF-1 Digital
Best Digital Accessory: Wacom Cintiq 12WX
Best Photo Frame: Sony DPF-V900/DPF-V700
Best Expert Photo Projector: Panasonic PT-AX200E
Best Professional Photo Projector: JVC DLA-HD100
Best Film: Kodak Professional New T-MAX 400
Best Camcorder: Panasonic HDC-SD9
Best Mobile Imaging Device: Nokia N82
Best Retail Finishing System: KODAK Adaptive Picture Exchange (Apex)
Best Photo Kiosk: Sony Compact Picture Station
Best Photographic Display: Samsung SyncMaster XL30 LED BLU
Best Photo Service: CEWE Photobooks
Best Storage Back-up: LaCie 2big Triple
Details of the awards and judges’ comments on each product can be found at http://www.tipa.com/awa_2008.lasso.