The 2014 Sony World Photography Awards, organized by the World Photography Organization (WPO), is now open for entries. Professional, amateur, youth and student photographers worldwide can enter their work free of charge at worldphoto.org. Photographers will compete for a range of cash prizes and the latest digital imaging equipment from Sony. Coinciding with the opening more »

Panasonic’s newest digital single-lens mirrorless camera, the Lumix DMC-G6, offers Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, so users can connect the camera to their smartphone/tablet by bumping them together to share its captured photos and video. It’s also possible to use a smartphone or tablet as a remote shutter with a monitor utilizing more »

Canon USA unveiled a super-telephoto zoom lens for use with all EOS DSLRs—the EF 200–400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x. Geared for sports and wildlife photography, the L-series lens has an integrated 1.4x focal length extender and Canon Image Stabilization technology. It features an optically matched, built-in 1.4x extender that increases the maximum focal length more »

Nikon’s newest Nikon 1 system lens, the 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2, is a fast medium-telephoto lens with a fixed focal length of 32mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.2. The fastest lens in the 1 Nikkor lineup, the 86mm-equivalent lens is said to enable “brilliant sharpness and is able to resolve intricate details in portraits more »

The Panasonic DMC-GF6 Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) camera is the most compact of the LUMIX G family and boasts a 16–megapixel Live MOS Sensor for high-resolution and high sensitivity picture and video recording. The GF6 is more than an interchangeable lens camera, it delivers creative features including the new Self Shot, Creative Panorama, and more »

   Nikon D7100 The flagship D7100 HD DSLR is a DX-format imaging machine for the experienced shooter and photo enthusiast. The lightweight camera (1.5 pounds) boasts a specially designed 24.1-megapixel CMOS sensor so you can enjoy speed and precision during your photo endeavors—from shooting fast action at six frames per sec in full resolution to more »

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC Macro 1:1 USD You can experience the full power of life-size macro with Tamron’s new 90mm f/2.8 lens—an updated version of the company’s renowned 90mm macro lens. The lens was refined for higher detail and sharper photos with a new eBand coating, which improves its antireflection performance to reduce more »

Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony’s NEX-3N compact system camera is built to deliver pro-quality photos and Full HD video with an ultracompact body that weighs less than 7.5 ounces. In fact, Sony claims it is “the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable-lens camera with an APS-C size sensor.” The NEX-3N is offered as a kit with the more »

Nikon D5200 Nikon’s D5200 digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera blends creative features and DSLR versatility to inspire new ways for you to capture photos and Full HD (high-definition) video. You’ll appreciate its wide range of in-camera special effects, creative modes, and the easy-to-use interface that lets you visualize every setting to show you exactly what’s more »

Canon USA released the 2013 Canon Live Learning (CLL) workshops and programs schedule. The on-site program, in its fourth year, is aimed at helping both advanced imaging enthusiasts and professionals elevate their knowledge of photography, filmmaking and the technologies within Canon’s professional imaging and printing devices. CLL programs feature the EOS Immersion seminars, EOS Destination more »

Canon USA announced a new flagship model in its EOS Rebel line—the EOS Rebel T5i digital SLR camera—as well as the EOS Rebel SL1, which is being marketed as “the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR camera” with an APS-C-size sensor. The Rebel T5i employs an 18 megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and Canon’s Digic 5 image more »

In conjunction with the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International Expo (WPPI), taking place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 11–13, 2013, Pentax Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation announced consumer mail-in rebates on its 645D medium-format system as well as select Limited-series lenses when bundled with its K-5 IIs flagship DSLR. The rebates, valid more »