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Next generation Sony a55 and a33 Alpha cameras debut with world firsts

Revolutionary Alphas 'vastly exceed anything currently on the market' says Sony. But these cameras aren't strictly DSLRs...

•World's first digital camera with fixed translucent mirror

•Full HD video with full-time phase detect AF and AF tracking

• World's first 'DSLR' type camera with electronic viewfinder

•10fps (a55) or 7fps (a33) burst shooting

•16.2MP (a55) and 14.2MP (a33) CMOS sensor

•3inch free-angle LCD screen

•3D Sweep Panorama

 

Portrait Professional 9 discounts

Portrait Professional has announced a summer discount of its award-winning Portrait Professional 9 software.

For a limited time over the summer months, Portrait Professional 9 is available at a 50% discount, making it just £34.95.

The impressive 50% discount is not all - any customers making the most of the discount will also be eligible for a free upgrade to the forthcoming Portrait Professional 10, due for release this autumn.

The free upgrade and 50% discount offer also extends to the more advanced Portrait Professional Studio 9 package.

 

Three bags in one - with the new Kata Owl-272 DL backpack

The brand new Owl-272 DL Backpack is the latest stylish, lightweight backpack from Kata - with a twist!

This feature-packed backpack is designed to carry an array of camera equipment (including space to carry a DSLR with 70-200mm lens attached). The Owl is a versatile camera bag which can also be converted into a useful daypack for general outdoor use, and even a rolling bag for easy transportation.

 

NIKON PRESIDENT: 'REDEFINITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY' ON CARDS

A 'redefinition of photography' may be needed says Nikon president Makoto Kimura, as new details emerge of an interview in which he hints at plans to launch a mirrorless camera system.

During the interview, which took place on 26 June, Kimura was asked if Nikon intends to launch its own compact camera system following the likes of Sony, Panasonic and Olympus.

Kimura is quoted as saying that while manufacturers of new camera systems may intend to take a share of the DSLR market, Nikon intends to retain its 'top position' in the DSLR category, while creating an 'entirely new domain'.

 

SONY DEBUTS THREE DSLR LENSES, UK PRICES REVEALED

Sony has bolstered its DSLR A-mount lens line-up with the announcement of three new optics.

The 24mm f/2 Carl Zeiss Distagon T* ZA SSM, 35mm f/1.8 DT SAM and 85mm f/2.8 SAM will cost around £1,100, £220 and £175 respectively.

The 24mm and 85mm are full-frame lenses, while the 35mm is designed for DSLRs featuring an APS-C-size imaging sensor.

The 24mm and 35mm lenses are due to go on sale in September but the 85mm is not expected to be available until October, says Sony UK.

 
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