http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php en sgentry@provideocoalition.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-02T16:24:00-08:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/canon_adds_24_and_25fps_hd_movie_recording_to_the_eos_5d_mark_ii_with_firmw/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/canon_adds_24_and_25fps_hd_movie_recording_to_the_eos_5d_mark_ii_with_firmw/#When:16:24:00Z London, 2nd March 2010 – Canon today pre-announces the release of a firmware update for the multiple award-winning EOS 5D Mark II. Originally announced in late 2009, the update adds 24* and 25 frames per second (fps) recording to the camera’s EOS MOVIE video function, and will be available as a free download from the middle of March. DSLR 2010-03-02T16:24:00-08:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/mamiya_introdces_new_dm40_large_sensor_dslr/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/mamiya_introdces_new_dm40_large_sensor_dslr/#When:23:36:00Z Elmsford, NY - March 1, 2010 - Mamiya today announced the addition of the new Mamiya DM40 to its lineup of professional large-sensor DSLRs. Featuring a resolution of 40 megapixels with a peak capture rate of .8 seconds per frame and a sustained capture rate of 60 frames per minute, the Mamiya DM40 is the industry’s fastest large-sensor DSLR. DSLR 2010-03-01T23:36:00-08:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/lensbaby_celebrates_6_years_of_creative_lenses/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/lensbaby_celebrates_6_years_of_creative_lenses/#When:21:41:00Z Lensbaby celebrated their 6th birthday with cupcakes at their booth at PMA. Lensbaby® Celebrates 6th Birthday at PMA 2010 Photographers at PMA and everywhere can enter to win a Lensbaby Composer, six Lensbaby Optics, and a treasure trove of other photo-related gifts 2010-02-23T21:41:00-08:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/leica_camera_announces_north_american_road_show/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/leica_camera_announces_north_american_road_show/#When:18:24:00Z February 23, 2010 - (Allendale, NJ) - Leica Camera announced today that it will bring the latest and newest Leica products to major North American cities as part of the first-ever Leica North American Road Show. Leica’s product specialists will visit 26 cities over the course of 14 weeks; the road show will commence on March 18, 2010 in Miami, Florida and conclude on June 23, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.  The series is designed to enhance participants’ knowledge of and familiarity with the M and S Systems. News 2010-02-23T18:24:00-08:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/wiebetech_debuts_two_new_products_at_pma/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/wiebetech_debuts_two_new_products_at_pma/#When:06:03:00Z News Release WiebeTech Meets Digital Storage Need at PMA The new RTX200-QR portable desktop storage enclosure was designed with photographers in mind and features preconfigured RAID 5 to ensure data integrity, high speed quad interface (FireWire 400/800, USB 2.0 or eSATA), TrayFree™ drive bays for easy drive installation and removal, ultra-quiet fans and a rugged handle for portability.  The RTX200-QR suits photographers needing a back up and archiving solution to provide security of precious data. 2010-02-20T06:03:00-08:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/apple_releases_aperture_3/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/apple_releases_aperture_3/#When:00:24:00Z New Features Include Faces, Places & Brushes CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Apple® today introduced Aperture™ 3, the next major release of its powerful photo editing and management software, with over 200 new features including Faces, Places and Brushes. Building on the innovative Faces and Places features introduced in iPhoto® ‘09, Aperture 3 makes it even easier and faster to organize large photo libraries. Aperture 3 introduces new tools to refine your photos including Brushes for painting image adjustments onto parts of your photo, and Adjustment Presets for applying professional photo effects with just one click. Stunning new slideshows let you share your work by weaving together photos, audio, text and HD video.  2010-02-12T00:24:00-08:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/tamron_usa_announces_first_photo_contest_of_its_2010_series_dusk_till_dawn/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/tamron_usa_announces_first_photo_contest_of_its_2010_series_dusk_till_dawn/#When:21:15:01Z January 25, 2010, Commack, NY— Tamron USA, Inc announced the first in its series of four photo contests for 2010: Dusk till Dawn asks entrants to submit sunrise, sunset and nighttime images by March 31, 2010. The Grand Prize Winner of Contest One 2010 will receive his/her choice of one of these Tamron lenses: SP AF60mm F2 Di-II 1:1 Macro; SP AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di-II; SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 Di-II VC; or AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC. Users of any camera equipment may enter the Tamron photo contest. 2010-01-25T21:15:01-08:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/think_tank_photo_hydrophobia_rain_cover_released/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/think_tank_photo_hydrophobia_rain_cover_released/#When:21:04:00Z Santa Rosa, Calif. –Think Tank Photo announces the release of two water-resistant, seam-sealed rain covers for 70-200 and smaller lenses: the Hydrophobia® 70-200 and the Hydrophobia® Flash 70-200 with built-in flash protector.  Featuring side arm holes for focusing and accessing switches, they allow DSLRs to be turned vertically.  And now, without exposing their expensive bodies and lenses to the elements, photographers can change memory cards and batteries without taking off the rain covers. 2010-01-25T21:04:00-08:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/tamron_launches_a_fun_new_way_to_share_stories_pictures_and_points_of_view/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/tamron_launches_a_fun_new_way_to_share_stories_pictures_and_points_of_view/#When:22:07:00Z January 15, 2010, Commack, NY – Tamron, the innovative, high-performance lens company, has just announced a new, user-friendly way for everyone from casual shooters to serious shutterbugs to showcase their prized images, share them with like-minded enthusiasts, tell the fascinating stories of how they were created, and get valuable feedback that will help participants take their photography to the next level. To access this innovative, interactive blog-style sharing site, users just go to http://www.ShareItWithTamron.com where they can answer regularly posted questions with a blog comment that includes the respondent’s relevant photos and the stories behind them. The kick-off question is a midwinter classic: “Just how cold is it really? Show us your ‘freeziest’ winter shots and tell us all about the latest temps where you live or vacation.” 2010-01-21T22:07:00-08:00 http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/think_tank_photo_urban_disguise/ http://prophotocoalition.com/index.php/newsppc/think_tank_photo_urban_disguise/#When:21:45:00Z Santa Rosa, Calif. – For the photographer carrying two regular or pro size DSLRs with lenses attached to each camera body – or even a 70-200 f2.8 lens attached to any camera body – Think Tank Photo announces the release of the cavernous Urban Disguise ® 70 Pro.  This is a briefcase style gear bag for traveling in style and protecting camera equipment without attracting attention as an obvious camera bag.  The interior accommodates a host of camera configurations that enable photographers to keep all their gear secure in one bag. 2009-11-02T21:45:00-08:00