ILFORD launch Galerie GRAPHIC

ILFORD Galerie GRAPHIC has been designed to meet the demanding requirements of the professional marketplace. The product range is compatible with wide format inkjet printers and so can be easily integrated into existing in-house inkjet output systems. As one would expect from ILFORD, the range offers you media for a wide variety of applications such as:

Flexible Pop-up DisplaysBanners and PostersBacklit DisplaysCommercial DisplaysIndoor and short-term outdoor posters

Technology is in a constant state of change and affects all aspects of business life. The impact of the technological transformation is demonstrated by the opportunities that are now open to the professional photographer.

The professional photographer is able to control the entire creative process including origination, digital input, manipulation and digital output. Utilising existing inkjet equipment the professional is able to offer a broader range of services to their current customers as well as expand the services to a new customer base.

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Hasselblad Masters Exhibition at theprintspace

Hasselblad Masters flock to Shoreditch

LONDON, UK This November, for the first time ever, the prestigious Hasselblad Masters exhibition is coming to top East London gallery theprintspace.

The Masters award honours the best in photography by established as well as up and coming photographic talent. Winners receive an equipment sponsorship agreement with Hasselblad, allowing them to creatively interpret any theme of their choice, and are then featured in the Masters book.

The exhibition, which is sponsored and hosted by theprintspace, will feature stunning large-scale works by each of the 10 finalists. The categories include Architecture, Editorial, Fashion/Beauty, Fine Art, Landscapes/Nature, Upcoming, Portrait, Products, Wedding/Social, and General.

Chris Russell-Fish, UK MD and Global Sales & Marketing Director of Hasselblad explains,

Pentax K20D With 18-55mm Lens For Sale

I've got a like-new Pentax K20D digital SLR camera and lens up for grabs on eBay. The camera has been used delicately for the past two weeks so that I could write up a guide.

The K20D features the highest megapixel count of any digital SLR in this price range (14.6) and has a rugged, weatherproofed body which keeps out moisture and grit.

It's compatible with every Pentax lens ever made (some may require an adaptor) and the best part: its built-in image stabilization will work, even with older Pentax lenses.

The camera includes a slew of features including: dust control, a live view LCD, 3 frame per second continuous capture mode and 21 frame per second burst mode, 11 autofocus points, multiple exposures, interval timer, custom color controls and more.

Having used the camera steadily for the past two weeks I can say this about it: it's a great choice for anyone with old Pentax film SLR lenses who wants to upgrade to the best camera Pentax currently offers. While you do need to have some experience with SLR cameras to leverage the full benefit of this camera, it provides a lot of features that you can grow into.

For new camera buyers, the Pentax K20D is ideally suited for portrait photography. Its controls, feature set and the clarity of the images it captures make it a superb option for those who enjoy capturing faces, and want to be able to make large-scale prints of the final images.

Retail Price: $1,380Starting Bid Price: $1,200

($18 shipping and handling within the U.S. includes insurance coverage)

This auction ends Thursday April 3.

Bid on the K20D digital SLR camera and lens

Posted at 08:08 AM in For Sale

Lowepro All Weather Camera Bag for Sale

The Lowepro Magnum AW has plenty of room for two SLR cameras with attached lenses, 4-5 additional lenses, external flash units and other camera accessories.

The bag measures a substantial 16.9 x 12.6 x 10 inches (width x depth x height) and includes a main central compartment that can be configured to fit all of your equipment.

In addition, the bag has two detachable side pockets and a small removable pack for film or memory cards.

The Magnum AW is made of water-resistant ballistic nylon and can be carried comfortably by either the padded leather handle or the wide padded shoulder strap.

A weather cover pulls out from a rear zipper and can completely cover the bag in wet or dusty environments.

Retail Price: $180Starting Bid Price: $100

($20 shipping and handling within the U.S.)

This auction ends on Thursday, April 3.

Bid on the Lowepro Magnum All Weather camera bag

Posted at 08:22 AM in For Sale

Canon Rebel XSi Guide

After a great deal of toying, tinkering and - of course - taking pictures, I've finally released my Canon EOS Rebel XSi Guide.

Overall impression: this small, lightweight digital SLR is a great travel companion and its ultra-fast response time makes it great for spontaneous spur-of-the-moment photography.

The new Image Stabilized (IS) kit lens is a huge improvement over the kit lens packaged with the Rebel xTi (which left a lot to be desired) and the stabilization will help you take sharp photos of non-moving subjects even with very slow shutter speeds.

When you pair the IS lens with exceptionally low noise at high ISO settings (all the way up to 1600) the Canon XSi excels at low-light photography, no tripod required.

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Posted at 08:25 AM in Announcements

Canon Rebels Compared

Feeling perplexed by the latest announcement from Canon about the upcoming Rebel XS?

Billed as the camera that "puts easy-to-use professional features into the hands of emerging photographers" the immediate question that emerges is: how does this thing compare to the other TWO digital Rebel cameras that are currently available (the xTi and XSi).

The confusion is not surprising - all three cameras have a lot of overlap when it comes to features and telling one from the other can be a tricky business.

But fear not - if you've made up your mind that Canon is going to be your brand of digital SLR but just can't decide between the xTi, XS and XSi, then my latest head-to-head (to head) article should be of use.

The article compares the three Canon digital Rebels, providing a quick overview of each one's specifications and then going into a more detailed analysis about how each camera is slightly different...hopefully providing you with some small measure of comfort that the camera you choose will fulfill all your photographic needs.

Posted at 01:48 PM in Canon Digital SLR

Canon EOS Rebel XSi for Sale

For anyone interested in the new Canon EOS Rebel XSi - I have one for sale with the 18-55mm kit lens on eBay.

Here's a very quick summary of the features of the Rebel XSi (more information can be found in the complete Rebel XSi guide):

12.2 megapixel sensor3.5 photo per second continuous speedFast, accurate 9-point autofocus systemISO range from 100 to 16003 inch live view LCDDust Control SystemEvaluative 35 zone metering systemPicture Styles (custom color control)

The Rebel XSi is also extremely compact and light, making it a nice camera to carry with you on the go.

It's easy to access all the primary camera controls with one-touch buttons, including ISO, white balance, metering mode, autofocus mode and drive mode (check out the following video to see how easy it is to change settings).

Average Retail Price: $820

Starting Bid Price: $680

Auction Ends: Tuesday, July 15 Bid Now

Posted at 08:49 AM in For Sale