New for 2012 this could be something that photographers everywhere have been waiting for. Read on for full specifications and we would be pleased to hear your thoughts and comments.

Featuring the new X-Trans CMOS sensor™ and an original FUJIFILM X-Mount and a brand new X lens mount, Hybrid Multi Viewfinder and three prime lenses.

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On Saturday enthusiastic photographers of all ages explored and snapped photos of whatever caught their eye in the first Isle of Wight Worldwide Photo Walk.

46 photographers walked and snapped their way through history, culture, nature and lifestyle in and around Freshwater. It is the largest social photography event in the world and something the Isle of Wight has not participated in before. Continue Reading »

Nikon is seeking an injunction against Sigma, as well as multi-million pound damages, for alleged patent infringement of its vibration reduction technology used in interchangeable lenses.

Nikon has invested considerable resources in the form of research and development over a period of many years. Such investments have created intellectual property that are important business assets of Nikon and have enabled Nikon to continuously provide the products and services that satisfy its customers Continue Reading »

Nikon Corporation have announced that the Nikon D7000 digital-SLR camera is the recipient of the CameraGP2011 Readers Award.  The D7000 was also the recipient of the TIPA Awards 2011 Best D-SLR Advanced award.

This Readers Award was established in 2008 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Camera Grand Prix. The recipient of this year’s award was selected with voting by general users between March 28 and April 10, 2011. Continue Reading »

The latest Sony advertising campaign for its Digital Imaging range promotes a brand new camera concept, the a (alpha) NEX-5 and NEX-3 compact system cameras and rolled out across Europe in July. The campaign focuses on promoting the new cameras that sit within Sony’s alpha range and offer DSLR picture quality using interchangeable lens on a camera the size of a traditional compact.

The integrated campaign will run across TV and press and will have a strong presence in store throughout the summer. Continue Reading »

Nikon have launched this year’s Nikon Photo Contest International with a call for entries from photographers of all skill levels around the world. Now in its 33rd year, the global competition is established as one of the world’s most important and inspiring contests.

The Nikon Photo Contest International provides an opportunity for photographers to showcase their work and to contribute to photographic culture. Entries will be accepted between September 1st and November 30th, 2010 and the winners announced in June 2011. Continue Reading »

You may recall having recently read on Island Pulse about the 7th Hantsweb Awards.

Well, congratulations to us all! we are delighted to let our members know the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group website has been nominated in three categories. 

Each year, Hantsweb, the online presence of Hampshire County Council, invites nominations for their Web Awards competition.  The 7th Hantsweb Awards were divided up into 12 categories with the IWDIG nominated in Charity or Voluntary Organisation, Education and Learning along with Special Interest. Continue Reading »

Not a Compact. Not an SLR… It’s a PEN.
Small, lightweight, dignified exterior design,
easy operation and HD movie/audio recording

Back in 1959 Olympus launched the now legendary Pen series of cameras rewriting the history of photography. Designed by renowned style guru Yoshihisa Maitani, the Pen represented the perfect marriage of simplicity, style and performance. Five decades with the release of the E-P1, the digital era’s next generation Olympus Pen has arrived: mirrors are no longer a necessary component for digital cameras with interchangeable lenses. Continue Reading »