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Nikon UT-1

Nikon UT-1 Offers Digital SLR Users Powerful Connectivity for an Efficient Workflow

Nikon continues to develop and redefine how photographers of all levels share their content

Mississauga, ON, September 13, 2012 – Today, Nikon Canada announced the release of the UT-1 adapter, enabling image transfer and remote camera operation when connected via Ethernet cable, or wirelessly in conjunction with the WT-5 wireless transmitter. When the UT-1 is connected to select Nikon digital SLR and HD-SLR cameras, an Ethernet network (wired network) can be used to transfer images directly from the camera to a computer or FTP server. The new device will also allow photographers to control the camera remotely from a computer.

The UT-1 will be compatible with several Nikon HD-SLR cameras, including the Nikon D4, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E and the Nikon D7000. With an Ethernet network connection, images can be automatically transferred as they are captured, while data can also be stored on a memory card or transferred and saved to a computer or FTP server.

“Connectivity continues to be a very important part of workflow for many photographers,” said Gregory Flasch, National Advertising and Communications Manager at Nikon Canada. “Nikon continues to develop and redefine how digital cameras achieve connectivity and share content efficiently. The UT-1 will allow users to transfer photos seamlessly from a selection of Nikon digital SLR and HD-SLR cameras, while also providing the means to control the camera remotely from a computer if desired.”

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1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8

1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8 Offers Nikon 1 System Shooters Compact Performance and Creative Control

Nikon expands 1 NIKKOR lens system with an affordable fast aperture prime lens

Mississauga, ON, September 13, 2012 – Today, Nikon Canada announced the 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8, a fixed focal length addition to the 1 NIKKOR family of lenses. The 18.5mm f/1.8 provides Nikon 1 system shooters with a fast prime lens that consistently delivers outstanding image quality and sharpness whether shooting awe-inspiring landscapes, flattering portraits or documenting the family vacation in magnificent HD video.

“Nikon’s 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm offers the extremely fast performance, shooting accuracy and image quality that photographers have come to expect from a NIKKOR lens,” said Gregory Flasch, National Advertising and Communications Manager at Nikon Canada. “Its size and weight make it the perfect companion for travel or active adventure photography, allowing for more unique shot opportunities and creative expression.”

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Sony Introduces the World’s First Full-Frame Compact Digital Camera

SAN DIEGO, Sept 12, 2012 – For the first time, all the benefits of full-frame digital photography are available in a palm-sized compact camera.

The extraordinary new Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-RX1 digital camera packs an advanced 35mm full-frame 24.3 MP Exmor® CMOS sensor and exceptionally Carl Zeiss T*t 35mm f/2.0 fixed lens into a highly portable, lightweight camera body. Measuring approximately 4.5 inches wide by 3 inches tall and weighing just over a pound, it’s significantly smaller and lighter than any full-frame DSLR yet sacrifices nothing in terms of image quality, HD video quality or manual control.

“The new Cyber-shot RX1 is truly ‘one of a kind’, offering a unique combination of size and performance that’s never before been realized in the world of digital cameras,” said Yosuke Tomoda, director of the Cyber-shot camera business at Sony Electronics. “With its highly advanced sensor and fast 35mm f/2.0 lens packed into a small, portable camera body, professionals, enthusiasts and advanced hobbyists can experience the world of full-frame imaging in new and different ways than they ever thought possible.”

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Sony Alpha A99

Sony Introduces New Full-Frame α99 Camera with Translucent Mirror Technology and Dual AF System

Flagship α A-mount camera delivers new levels of image quality, focus capabilities and video performance

SAN DIEGO, Sept 12, 2012 – Sony’s long awaited α99 digital camera sets a new performance standard for professional-class DSLRs, combining all of the benefits of full-frame imaging with the responsiveness and speed of Translucent Mirror Technology.

The successor to Sony’s flagship α900 DSLR, the α99 camera features a brand new 24.3 MP full-frame image sensor, a unique dual phase-detect AF system and a host of other innovative technologies that work together to deliver the best image and full HD video quality in the history of Sony’s acclaimed line of α cameras.

“The new α99 camera is the ultimate combination of Sony’s expertise and rich history of image sensor production coupled with our truly innovative approach to camera design” said Mike Kahn, director of the alpha interchangeable lens camera division at Sony. “It redefines what can be accomplished with a full frame DSLR camera.”

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Sony NEX-6

New Sony α NEX-6 Camera Delivers Full DSLR Experience in Pocket-Sized Package

SAN DIEGO, Sept 12, 2012 – With a brand new, sleek design and enhanced control capabilities, the new Sony NEX-6 camera packs all the imaging power, shooting responsiveness, handling and operability of a DSLR into a pocket-sized mirrorless camera.

The newest addition to Sony’s acclaimed E-mount camera line-up includes Fast Hybrid AF, Wi-Fi capabilities and the Play Memories Camera Apps™ platform recently introduced on Sony’s new NEX-5R model, as well as the same high-resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ viewfinder found on the flagship NEX-7 model. Additionally, the NEX-6 adds a standard DSLR-style mode dial for fast, simple navigation between settings.

“Put simply, we are revolutionizing the world of compact system cameras,” said Mike Kahn, director of the alpha camera business at Sony Electronics. “With the NEX-6, we’ve brought a full DSLR experience – fast focus, enhanced control and an “eye-level” shooting style – to consumers at a fraction of the size and weight. Add the convenience of Wi-Fi connectivity and our innovative Play Memories Camera Apps platform, and it becomes a truly compelling product unlike anything else in market today. It’s the perfect balance of size, performance quality.”

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HD Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR lens

HD PENTAX-D FA645 MACRO 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR

A medium-telephoto lens ideal for portraiture, designed for exclusive
use with medium-format digital SLR cameras

Mississauga, ON – September 10, 2012
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CANADA INC. is pleased to announce the launch of the HD PENTAX-D FA645 MACRO 90mm F5.6 ED AW SR interchangeable medium-telephoto lens, designed for exclusive use with PENTAX medium-format digital SLR cameras. Thanks to the incorporation of PENTAX-original HD Coating — a newly developed, high-grade multi-layer lens coating — and the PENTAX-innovated, lens-installed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, this medium-telephoto lens assures bright, velvety image description that is ideal for portrait photography.

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PENTAX-exclusive HD Coating

A new multi-layer lens coating process developed for PENTAX lenses
used with PENTAX lens interchangeable digital cameras

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CANADA INC. is pleased to announce the launch of the HD Coating technology, a newly developed, multi-layer lens coating process.

Compared with conventional multi-layer coatings, the new multi-layer HD Coating,* exclusively developed by PENTAX, offers much improved light transmittance and a much lower refractive index. Because it minimizes reflections, it delivers sharp, clear images free of flare and ghost images, even under demanding lighting conditions such as strongly backlit scenes. This coating assures optical performance almost equal to Aero Bright Coating, another PENTAX exclusive
lens coating process made possible by advanced nanotechnology and applied to highest performance PENTAX lenses.

All future interchangeable lenses for digital cameras that have this new coating will bear the name “HD PENTAX”, instead of the conventional “smc PENTAX”.

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Pentax K-5 IIs

Pentax K-5 II and IIs Press Release

Pentax Q10

Pentax Q10 Press Release