In the News

Last Marine in Iwo Jima Photo Dies at 82

Raymond Jacobs is believed to be the last surviving member of the group of Marines photographed during the original U.S. flag-raising on Iwo Jima during World War II.

Kingston Technology Expands SDHC Memory Card Family With 16GB Class 4 Model

Larger capacity card joins current line of 4GB, 8GB SDHC products.

Founder of Konica and Pioneer of Japanese Camera Imports, Dies

Henry Froehlich was 85.

Samigon Professional-Grade Power Grips Extend Digital SLR Capabilities

Grips provide Nikon D200, Fuji S5 Pro, Canon 5D, 20D, 30D, and 40D users a sense of security knowing that they have longer lasting battery power.

Samsung Announces Plans to Integrate Digital Camera Business with Consumer Electronics

The consolidation will occur in March 2008.

Wisconsin Retailer Honored at PTN Reception During PMA

Art's Cameras Plus wins PTN Dealer of the Year 2007 award.

Distributor of High-End Rolleiflex and Horseman Cameras Unveils Rodenstock HR Filters

Trumpeted as thinnest circular polarizer filters that take a standard lens cap.

Pentax Announces Pro Program at PMA

Program benefits include equipment loans, expedited repairs.

Library of Congress Posts Photo Archives on Flickr; PMA '08 Has Flickr Site

PMA 08 Flickr group is launched, offering attendees an online community to share photos, discussions.

Canon Introduces Two Anticipated Telephoto Lenses at PMA '08

The EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM add telephoto performance to the EOS System.

PNY Teams Up with the White House News Photographers Association

Members of the National Geographic Emerging Explorers Program and the creators of the new television series, 4Real, Sol Guy and Josh Thome, were featured each morning at PMA.

Olympus Introduces Several New Models

Announcements include a 20X optical zoom, two cameras that are tough as nails, and slim shooters with 7X optical zoom power.

Argraph Introduces Marumi Digital High-Grade Achromat Macro Lenses

Breakthrough technology makes DHG Achromat filters ideal for macro photography.

Nik Software Announces Viveza-U Point Technology Powered Software for Photoshop

New plug-in provides precise and easy way for photographers to selectively control and adjust the color and light in their images.

Lensbabies Introduces PL Mount Lensbaby 3G

Selective focus SLR lens now available for movie and video cameras.

Lexar Media Announces Crucial™ Solid State Drive Product Line

Industry-leading native SATA 3.0Gb/s interface.

jill-e Designs Brings New Camera Bags, Accessories to PMA '08

Stylish wristlets, camera straps, colors on display for the female photographer.

Lenmar Debuts Solo XP Universal Battery Charger for Digital Cameras

Ultraportable unit also works with iPhones, iPods and other devices.

Steadicam's Merlin Arm and Vest Honored as a Breakthrough in Hand-Held Stabilizing Systems

The ultra-light Tiffen product was recognized as a CES 2008 Innovations Design and Engineering honoree.

Panasonic Launches New Digicams, Expands Lumix Line

Worldwide launch of newest Lumix digital cameras at press conference in Las Vegas on eve of PMA.

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