The recently concluded International Consumer Electronics Show, CES 2011, at Las Vegas saw a slew of releases from leading camera companies. Smart Photography takes a sneak peek at the cameras launched during the event. Canon Launches Budget Line of wallet-pleasing CompactsTaking a detour from usually showcasing flashy new DSLRs to show off at CES, Canon opted for this … [Read more...]
Hornbill International Photo Fest
The HORNBILL INTERNATIONAL PHOTO FEST which was held in Kohima , NAGALAND, MILLENNIUM HOTEL from 1st to 7th December 2010, saw more than 85 photos from 45 photographers, both professional and amateur. The jury consisted of the versatile photographer, Munish Khanna and Alban von Stockhausen from Germany.The winners were felicitated and awarded by Banuo Z Jamir, Additional … [Read more...]
Epson Updates its Award-winning All-In-One Photo Printer to Provide Even More Performance and Value
Epson has launched the fastest all-in-one photo printer in its entire printer lineup – the Epson Stylus Photo TX720WD, which succeeds its International Forum Design Award 2009 winning predecessor, the Epson Stylus Photo TX700W. This new photo model retains the key strengths of the previous one by featuring the fastest print speed in all of Epson’s inkjet printer series, … [Read more...]
Sony to Invest $1.19 B to Double Output Capacity for Image Sensors
Sony Corp. is planning to invest about 100 billion yen (US$1.19 billion) to double the output capacity for CMOS image sensors used in digital cameras and smartphones, at its production facility in Nagasaki by March 2012. The investment amount includes the cost of purchasing Toshiba’s chip manufacturing line in Nagasaki. Toshiba has reached a basic agreement to sell the line … [Read more...]
Canon Sees 84 percent Operating Profit Gain on SLR Camera Sales
Strong sales of DSLR cameras are seen to be driving an earnings recovery at Canon Inc., putting the company on track for an 84% operating profit gain and a two-digit growth in fiscal year 2010 that ended in December 2010, and two-digit growth in 2012. Its group net profit for the fiscal 2010 appears to have surged 86 percent to 245 billion yen (US$2.916 billion). … [Read more...]