Canon announces update for EOS Movie Plug-in-E1 for Final Cut Pro

 

Press release:

Canon announces latest update for EOS Movie Plug-in-E1 for Final Cut Pro

United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 8th April 2011 – Canon today announces the latest update for EOS Movie Plug-in-E1 for Final Cut Pro – the company’s custom-developed software application that provides quicker and easier editing of EOS Movie footage in Apple’s Final Cut Pro software suite.

Launching to coincide with the start of the 2011 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, EOS Movie Plug-in-E1 for Final Cut Pro version 1.2 will make the importing of EOS Movie files even easier, allowing users to transfer files from any folder, without needing to mirror the folder structure on the camera itself.  

The update also enables smoother importing from Canon’s EOS 7D, EOS 5D Mark II and EOS-1D Mark IV models, allowing users to import footage without requiring the THM file generated by the camera.

Originally launched in February 2010, EOS Movie Plug-in-E1 for Final Cut Pro is designed to quickly and seamlessly convert EOS Movie footage from Canon’s leading range of EOS DSLR cameras to Apple’s high-quality ProRes 422 codec. The plug-in allows users to convert footage at approximately twice the speed of Apple’s standard conversion, creating a smoother workflow for the rapidly growing number of videographers shooting HD video content on DSLR cameras.

EOS Movie Plug-in-E1 for Final Cut Pro version 1.2 will be available to download for free from 25th April 2011.

Nikon announces 60 millionth Nikkor lens

Somewhat behind the announcement from Nikon US earlier in the month, Nikon UK has today announced the company has achieved production of its 60 millionth Nikkor SLR lens since 5cm f/2 'tick-marked' standard lens for the Nikon F in 1959. Back then, it was delivered fitted to the camera complete with an every-ready case in a nondescript grey box, with barely a 'Nikon' or 'Nikkor' trade-name to be found.

Incidentally, arch-rival Canon announced its 60 millionth EF lens in February, the range started in 1987. Before that though there was the manual focus FDn, FD and FL lenses. I wonder how many of those were made?

Press release:

Nikon announces the production of its 60 millionth NIKKOR interchangeable lens for Nikon SLR cameras

London, UK, April 2011 – Nikon celebrates a significant milestone this month, with the production of its 60 millionth NIKKOR interchangeable lens. The landmark figure is the culmination of over 50 years of Nikon’s commitment to supplying professional and amateur photographers alike with the best possible equipment.  

Five million lenses have been produced in the last seven months alone, after total production of NIKKOR lenses reached 55 million in August 2010. Since then, Nikon has continued to expand the product lineup by releasing six new NIKKOR lenses for FX- and DX-format SLR cameras. The popularity of the six new releases, which satisfy the needs of a wide variety of photographers, has helped production surpass expectations.

NIKKOR lenses released since August 2010:
-            AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (released September 2010)
An ultra high-power zoom lens with magnification of approximately 10.7× that covers a broad range of focal lengths from the wide-angle 28 mm to the telephoto 300 mm; equipped with Nikon's latest vibration reduction system, VR II, which provides image stabilization equivalent to an approximately four-step increase in shutter speed. This lens is compatible with the FX format. 
-            AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G (released September 2010)
A fast, mid-telephoto, fixed focal length (prime) lens that offers pleasing blur characteristics and superior resolution with a focal length of 85 mm and fast maximum aperture of f/1.4. This lens is compatible with the FX format. 
-            AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR (released September 2010)
An ultra high-power zoom lens with magnification of approximately 5.5× that covers the 55 mm to 300 mm range of focal lengths; equipped with Nikon's latest vibration reduction system, VR II, and high refractive index (HRI) lens elements. This lens is compatible with the DX format. 
-            AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR (released September 2010)
A 5× standard zoom lens with a fixed maximum aperture of f/4 throughout the entire zoom range; utilizes Nano Crystal Coat and is equipped with Nikon's latest vibration reduction system, VR II. This lens is compatible with the FX format. 
-            AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II (released October 2010)
A fast, telephoto, fixed focal length (prime) lens with a focal length of 200 mm and maximum aperture of f/2 that is equipped with Nikon's latest vibration reduction system, VR II, and utilizes Nano Crystal Coat. This lens is compatible with the FX format.    
-            AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G (released November 2010)
A fast, wide-angle lens that exhibits superior image quality with shooting at f/1.4 maximum aperture; utilizes Nano Crystal Coat and is equipped with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This lens is compatible with the FX format. 
 
The history of NIKKOR lenses began in 1959, when Nikon (then Nippon Kogaku K.K.) released its first SLR camera, the Nikon F. At the same time, Nikon also released its first NIKKOR interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras, among them the NIKKOR-S Auto 5cm f/2. The current lineup of more than sixty NIKKOR lenses for Nikon SLR cameras offers a rich variety of lenses, including fisheye lenses, super wide-angle to super telephoto lenses, micro lenses and PC-E lenses. 

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Guernsey Photography Festival returns for 2011

The organisers of the Guernsey Photography Festival have announced this year's event will take place from 1 – 30 June 2011 in the town of St Peter Port, and will show work from Martin Parr, Richard Billingham, Samuel Fosso, and the late Tony Ray Jones.

Press release:

NEW PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL RETURNS

GUERNSEY PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL 1–30 JUNE 2011

Following the inaugural event in Summer 2010, that saw thousands of festival-goers drawn through the streets and squares of St Peter Port by an imaginatively themed and presented series of exhibitions, organisers are proud to announce that the second Guernsey Photography Festival will take place from 1 – 30 June 2011.

In 2011, Guernsey Photography Festival will present some of the most high profile and respected names in international photography. Included are Martin Parr (UK), Richard Billingham (UK), Samuel Fosso (Cameroon) and a retrospective exhibition by influential ‘60s British documentary photographer Tony Ray Jones.

Featuring more than 20 exhibitions and over 30 recreational and educational events, Guernsey Photography Festival has been made possible thanks to the second year of support from its principle sponsors Generali Worldwide and PPF Partners. Additional funding has been secured from associate sponsors Cenkos, Mourant Ozannes, and associate partner the Guernsey Arts Commission.

Festival founder and director Jean-Christophe Godet says: “Thanks to continued support and commitment from our sponsors, Guernsey Photography Festival is rapidly establishing itself as one of the most promising and high calibre festivals in Europe, capturing the imagination of islanders and international visitors alike. This year we expect in excess of 20,000 visitors, attracted by the opportunity to see exhibitions from world famous photographers, attend major talks and events, and experience all this throughout the month of June in the beautiful surroundings of Guernsey.”

This year’s festival explores the theme of IDENTITY and will reveal a multitude of interpretations from personal to social and political.

Martin Parr

Martin Parr will show work from his ongoing series Small World, which offers a biting satire on the homogenisation of worldwide tourism over the last three decades, through his larger than life observations of holiday-makers around the globe.

Tony Ray Jones

This [Parr's exhibits] will be shown alongside the work of one of his photographic inspirations, Tony Ray Jones, whose black and white documentary photography surveyed the distinctive eccentricities of the British leisure classes of the 1960s with surreal humour, before his untimely death aged only 30.

Richard Billingham

Richard Billingham’s acclaimed and controversial portraits, Ray’s a Laugh, which depict an honest and searing account of his parents’ troubled home-life, will be presented together for the first time with new work portraying his own young family. Also shown will be a series of videos produced by the artist in the late 90s.

Samuel Fosso

Samuel Fosso, one of Africa’s most eminent photographers, will exhibit his African Spirits and Tati series of self-portraits. African Spirits presents the artist inhabiting various icons of black identity, from cultural leaders to the civil rights movement, including Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali, while the Tati series shows Fosso dressed up as fictionalised characters. Both reflect his ongoing experimentation with the techniques of portraiture and the self-empowerment and sense of beauty which their theatricality projects.

Many local photographers and organisations will also contribute in giving a true insight of what constitutes the IDENTITY of a small island.

As part of the education and community programme, the festival will also host major talks by international photographers, satellite exhibitions, films and a range of activities put on in association with local organisations, photographers, and schools. Highlights will include the results of an ongoing series of photography workshops with inmates at the island’s mixed sex prison and photographic collaborations with mental health patients, the Blind Association and Alzheimer’s Society.

Many exhibitions will be staged outdoors, in locations including the main square of St Peter Port, the bus terminal and airport, together offering a high impact visual feast, which visitors will be able to follow throughout the town.

Exhibitions are free of charge and open to everyone.

For more information, please click here.

 

Carl Zeiss add lens bundle for NAB show

Pre NAB Show, Las Vegas, and Carl Zeiss has announced a special bundled kit of five of their DSLR lenses; 21mm f2.8, 28mm f2, 35mm f2, 50mm f1.4 and 85mm f1.4. Available in Canon or Nikon fit, the set will be available for Eur 4,562 ($6063) ex VAT starting in May.

Press release:

NAB Show 2011 in Las Vegas: New SLR lens set with custom-made suitcase

Attractive offer for filmmakers and filming photographers in entry-level HD video segment

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 05.04.2011.
During the NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 9-14, 2011, Carl Zeiss will introduce an attractive bundled lens set offer for its SLR lenses. The set contains the following lenses with F (ZF.2) or EF bayonet (ZE): Distagon T* 2,8/21, Distagon T* 2/28, Distagon T* 2/35, Planar T* 1,4/50 and Planar T* 1,4/85. This offer is a response to the strong demand from the HD Video segment for lenses with precise manual focus. With this offer Carl Zeiss supports filmmakers and still photographers entering the booming HD video market with the right equipment that meets their needs.

“Many production budgets don’t justify investing in a set of cinematography lenses right away, like our Compact Prime CP.2 lenses. Our SLR lenses with their precise manual focus are a reasonable alternative for getting started in HD video,” said Michael Schiehlen, Director of Sales for the Camera Lens Division of Carl Zeiss AG. Schiehlen stressed the benefit of these lenses for videography over lenses with autofocus. “Our SLR lenses feature an outstanding manual focus mechanism, so the precision when focusing is far higher than with a manually operated auto-focus.” In addition, SLR lenses by Carl Zeiss are robust, offer a high aperture speed, and feature an especially harmonious rendering of the bokeh (the out-of-focus area).

The five lenses come in a special waterproof case (IP67), custom-made for this set and feature openings for six lenses. As common for photography lenses, each Carl Zeiss SLR lens has a different size and weight. Therefore a special inlay ensures that each lens fits perfectly inside the suitcase and protects the lenses from shock and vibration. The new SLR lens set will be offered at a recommended retail price of Eur 4562 ($6063), excluding VAT, and will be available starting May.

For more information please click here.

Nikon D5100 available for pre-order.

Amazon US:

Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-inch Vari-Angle LCD Monitor (Body Only)

Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

Adorama:

Nikon D5100 kit (with 18-55mm)

B&H Photo:

Nikon D5100 body only.

Nikon D5100 kit

Amazon UK:

Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera - Body Only

Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera (18-55mm VR Lens Kit)

 

 

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Nikon 2011 Small World Photomicrography Competition

Scientists, photographers and photomicrographers have until April 30th to submit images taken through the light microscope for consideration in the 37th Annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition

Any type of specimen is acceptable. All techniques of light microscopy are acceptable: brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, interference contrast, fluorescence, Rheinberg, confocal, deconvolution, mixed techniques, etc.

Entries will be jud2ged on: a) Originality, b) Informational Content, c) Technical Proficiency, d) Visual Impact

2010 11th Prize winner - Dr Paul D. Andrews
University of Dundee - Dundee, Tayside, United Kingdom
Specimen: Two Telophase HeLa Cells (100x)
Technique: Wide-Field Deconvolution, Restoration Microscopy

 

CONTEST PRIZE & TERMS
Prize Details: 1st Prize – $3,000 – toward the purchase of Nikon equipment. In addition, the winner will be invited to attend an awards presentation ceremony in New York City as Nikon’s special guest.

2nd Prize – $2,000 – toward the purchase of Nikon equipment.

3rd Prize – $1,000 – toward the purchase of Nikon equipment.

4th Prize – $ 800 – toward the purchase of Nikon equipment.

5th Prize – $ 700 – toward the purchase of Nikon equipment.

6th Prize – $ 600 – toward the purchase of Nikon equipment.

7th - 10th Prizes – $ 400 – toward the purchase of Nikon equipment.

11th - 20th Prizes – $ 300 – toward the purchase of Nikon equipment.

Honorable Mentions – A Commemorative Print.

Eligibility: Photomicrographs must be taken using a light microscope

Copyright: No Copyright Policy

Usage Rights: If your entry is selected by Nikon as a winning image/images, you will give non-exclusive rights to Nikon to use your name and the image in connection with the competition as deemed appropriate by Nikon.

2011 - 5th Prize - Mr. Viktor Sykora
Charles University - Prague, Czech Republic
Specimen: Seed of a Strelitzia reginae (10x)
Technique: Darkfield Illumination

 

Visit the Nikon Small World official site, here

NEC Display Solutions showcase 2011 reminder

NEC Display Solutions, makers of high-end LCD monitors for professional photographers are holding their annual showcase today 6th April at Battersea Power-station. Entry to the event and parking are both free.

For more information please click here or here.

Nikon announces new ME-1 stereo microphone

Along with the introduction of the new Nikon D5100 DSLR in London's Covent Garden, the company had a surprise announcement to make of the ME-1 unidirectional stereo microphone. As well as being dust and water resistant the ME1 has built-in shock mounting to reduce handling noise and the cable positioned in front of the articulated mount to reduce wear and tear. The ME-1 adopts a standard plug and can be used with any DSLR or compact camera using a 3.5mm connector. The ME-1 will be available at the end of the month at a price of £119.99 / 139.99 Euros.

To buy from Jessops (UK) at £119.95, please follow the link here. US readers can by from Amazon at $127.25 or Adorama at $129.00

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Press release:

Total D-SLR movie package: Nikon announces first external microphone, the ME-1

London, 5th April 2011 – Nikon today announces the launch of its first external stereo microphone, the ME-1. Designed to amplify the movie capabilities of Nikon D-SLRs, this unidirectional microphone offers crisp, clear sound with no unwanted operational noise.

A serious addition to any discerning videographer’s kit, it raises the quality of audio recording, enabling movies shot with a D-SLR to sound as good as they look.

Raising the sound bar for D-SLRs
Nikon’s commitment to versatile movie recording takes another step forward with the ME-1. Developed to capture professional-quality stereo sound across diverse situations, it further enhances the sophistication of D-Movie – Nikon’s renowned D-SLR movie functionality – and offers a smart alternative to a camera’s built in microphone.

Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager Lenses, Accessories & Software, Nikon Europe, commented: “The ME-1 is a great new addition to Nikon’s continually expanding system for high-quality movie recording. Pros and enthusiasts alike will be able to record sound at a whole new level and add to the impact of their movies.”

Crystal-clear stereo sound
Designed with D-SLR users in mind, the ME-1 is equipped with a vibration reduction mechanism that suppresses unwanted operational noise which can come from autofocus. As a unidirectional microphone it provides precise targeted pick-up, allowing users to record exactly what they want to hear. Interference from external noise can be suppressed using the supplied windscreen and a low-cut filter switch offers extra control over low-frequency noise. The sensitivity of the microphone can also be adjusted through the camera menu to control surrounding noise or ambient sound.

Easily mounted on the camera’s hot shoe, the ME-1 is conveniently powered by the camera, while its intelligent ergonomic design enables comfortable handheld shooting. The short body allows easy access to the viewfinder and it boasts a handy cable-stop to keep the cable out of the way.

For use with all Nikon D-SLRs and COOLPIX cameras that have a 3.5 mm connector for external microphones, the ME-1 is supplied with a windscreen and soft case.

RRP: £119.99 / Euros 139.00
Sales start date: 21st April 2011 (TBC)

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Nikon roll out D5100 DSLR

At a press conference today, Nikon has introduced the D5100, successor to the D5000. The new model features the same 16.2 MP CMOS sensor from the D7000 with sensitivity from ISO 100 to ISO 6,400 (maximum expansion to ISO 25600 at Hi 2) plus a new 'Night Vision' scene mode with ISO 102,400 option (B&W only). Other, high-end, features include continuous shooting up to 4fps, a 3-inch (921k dot) articulated screen and 1080p 30/25/24 fps video clips (max 20-minute recording). The D5100 will be available for £669.99 / Eur 777 inc. VAT (body only) or with the 18-55VR Kit lens at £779.99 / Eur 904 (inc. VAT) from the end of the month.

Press release:

The New Nikon D5100: Unleash Your Creativity

London, UK, 5 April 2011: Nikon introduces a new D-SLR to its line-up, the D5100, which is packed with features to make shooting stills or full HD movies more exciting than ever. The D5100 will give you a new creative perspective thanks to its improved Vari-angle screen, special effects mode and full (1080p) HD Movie.

Jordi Brinkman, Product Manager for Nikon Europe, says: “The D5100 is a great camera that allows you to express your artistic side through impressive images and movies. You can shoot with creative effects and unique angles, all at the level of superior image quality seen in the D7000!”

Unique viewing angles
The successor to the popular Nikon D5000, the D5100 features an improved Vari-angle LCD screen. The screen now opens horizontally for greater maneuverability, even when using a tripod. This freedom of movement adds unparalleled creativity when using Live View, allowing shooting from virtually any angle. You can also view pictures and movies in more detail on the high resolution (approximately 921k-dot), 7.5 cm (3-in.) wide-viewing angle monitor.

The Live View function is a simple and intuitive way of taking pictures and with the D5100’s dedicated switch it is even more straight-forward to operate. When using Auto mode you don’t even need to worry about the scene you are shooting, as Scene Auto Selector chooses the most appropriate settings to give you the best image.

Inspire your creativity
The D5100 has a newly introduced special effects mode to shoot amazingly unique pictures and full (1080p) HD movies. The range of seven effects include selective colour, where you select up to three colours to appear in the still or movie while other areas are monochrome, and miniature effect, which makes an image appear like a view of miniature scale. You can select which special effect to shoot in and they are directly accessible via the mode dial on the top of the camera.

Stunning HD movies
The Nikon D5100 makes it effortless to switch between shooting stills and movies as the D-Movie button is located next to the shutter release. This position gives a more stable grip on the camera when starting or stopping filming, or switching between shooting stills and movies. You can record all the action in full (1080p) HD at 24 / 25 / 30 fps whilst using the unique range of special effects and the AF-F will ensure your subject is always in focus. When you have finished you can use the in-camera-movie editing functions and it can all be viewed on HD television.

Nikon is also pleased to introduce an optional stereo microphone, the ME-1. Specifically designed for D-SLRs, it lets you record movie clips in high-quality stereo sound with no AF-noise.

Superior image quality
The D5100 makes it easy to achieve superior image quality, even in low-light conditions, with features inherited from the D7000. The DX-format 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, delivers rich colours and fine detail for both pictures and movies, whilst the powerful image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, maximizes the performance of the sensor for exceptional quality. Adding to this the D5100 has an expanded sensitivity range to further help capture brilliant images in challenging light conditions – the ISO ranges from 100 to 6400 and can be raised to ISO 25600 at Hi 2, for low-noise images that do not lose the details. Furthermore, there are a wide range of NIKKOR lenses which contribute to the D5100’s impressive image quality.

Nikon’s new High Dynamic Range (HDR) function and Active D-Lighting retain the detail when there are extreme contrasts in light. HDR takes two images at varying exposures in a single release, which are combined to produce a single image with a wider dynamic range.

Razor-sharp 11-point AutoFocus system:
The 11-point AF system offers fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame.
Four AF-area modes, including 3D-tracking AF, keeps your main subject in focus even if the composition changes quickly in action scenes. This can be accompanied with continuous shooting up to 4 fps to really capture fast moving subjects.

Key features
•    Vari-angle LCD monitor: View life at a unique angle with high resolution 921k dot wide-viewing angle screen
•    Live View with AF modes: Live View is a straight-forward way of taking pictures and AF modes keep the subject in focus
•    Special effects mode: New to the D-SLR range, effects including selective colour and miniature effect for more creative expression when taking stills or movies
•    DX-format, 16.2 megapixel CMOS image sensor with EXPEED 2: Inherited from the D7000 for exceptional quality even in poor lighting conditions
•    High ISO (100-6400) extendable to Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent): Keeps the detail with low noise in low-light situations
•    D-Movie: Full (1080p) HD movies can be taken at up to 30fps. Simple edits can be made in-camera and movies can be watched on HDTV using the HDMI connectivity
•    High dynamic range (HDR): Gives detailed shots of high-contrast scenes by combining two shots taken within a single shutter release
•    Active D-Lighting: Retains details in highlights and shadows for well balanced images, even if the subject is moving
•    Continuous shooting at 4fps: You will not miss that all important fast-moving action shot
•    Retouch menu: Gives a range of post editing effects in-camera including movie edits and image resizing
•    Picture controls: Lets you set the look and mood of your images before you shoot. Choose from six settings: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape
•    Scene modes: Automatically adjusts camera settings, including Picture Controls and Active D-Lighting, for optimal results. Sample photos appear on the display to help select the right mode
•    Front and back infrared receivers: ensure maximum usability of the optional ML-L3 remote control when taking self portraits or close-ups
•    GPS compatible: Records the exact location of the camera when a picture is taken by using the optional GP-1 unit
•    Dual integrated dust reduction system: Image Sensor Cleaning and Airflow Control systems keep dust away from the camera’s image sensor for clear, spot-free images
•    Stereo sound: Designed specifically for D-SLRs, Nikon’s optional Stereo Microphone, ME-1, lets you record movie clips in high-quality stereo sound, with no AF noise. Comes with windscreen and soft case accessories

RRP:
Body Only - £669.99 / �
18-55VR Kit - £779.99 / �

Sales start date: 21st April 2011

 

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Lowepro intro ILC Classic range

Camera bag maker Lowepro has introduced two bags in the new ILC Classic range and are purpose built to fit, protect and carry a variety of compact interchangeable lens (ILC), micro four-thirds and mirrorless cameras in a classic and lightweight design. We've no word as yet on pricing and availability.

Press release:

Lowepro announces the launch of a new shoulder bag series the ILC Classic; purpose built to address the growing number of photographers with compact interchangeable lens cameras.

As the world’s leading brand of protective gear for photography equipment Lowepro’s design team has introduced a classic, protective and lightweight ILC Classic series specifically designed to be affordable, convenient, well-constructed and attractive.
 
Tim Sadler, Category Manager for Lowepro, said: “We’ve seen camera enthusiasts eagerly respond to the new breed of compact interchangeable lens cameras, now we’re responding with a purpose-built design that fits and protects their hardware and their style.”
 
The ILC Classic shoulder bags are compact and streamlined in shape. Each size is crafted from classic black fabrics that resist moisture and abrasion and both sizes are finished with leather detail.
 
Lowepro’s fully padded and protective interior construction with soft, brushed lining helps safeguard lenses and LCD screens from dust and scratches. Extra features include a front storage pocket, SlipLock attachments, sturdy metal hardware and a removable and adjustable shoulder strap.
 
The ILC Classic 50 fits a compact camera with its attached kit lens and a spare memory card. The ILC Classic 100 fits the camera with lens, plus an additional lens and flash and two extra memory cards.
 
Both shoulder bags are available in Black. For more information about the ILC Classic series and other products, please visit here.

Dimensions

ILC CLASSIC 50
Interior: 7.5 x 9.5 x 15cm
Fits:Compact interchangeable lens (ILC), micro four-thirds or mirrorless camera (with attached 14-45mm lens); memory card.
ILC CLASSIC 100
Interior: 17 x 9.5 x 12cm
Fits: Compact interchangeable lens (ILC), micro four-thirds or mirrorless camera (with attached 14-45mm lens); extra lens and flash; 2 memory cards.

Linda McCartney: Life in Photographs

Taschen has released a retrospective of Linda McCartney's life as a photographer before and during her marriage to the Beatles' lead singer Paul. Available as a 264 page, £650 Collector's Edition, two £1,500 Art Editions (each limited to 125 copies, with a pigment print on Hahnemuehle paper and numbered and signed by Sir Paul McCartney) as well as a £44.99 trade (retail) copy, Linda McCartney: Life in Photographs will be available later in the month.

Press release:

The world through Linda's lens

A retrospective of Linda McCartney's life and photography

In 1966, during a brief stint as a receptionist for Town and Country magazine, Linda Eastman snagged a press pass to a very exclusive promotional event for the Rolling Stones aboard a yacht on the Hudson River; her fresh, candid photographs of the band were far superior to the formal shots made by the band's official photographer, and she was instantly on the way to making a name for herself as a top rock 'n' roll photographer. In May 1968, with her portrait of Eric Clapton, she entered the record books as the first female photographer to have her work featured on the cover of Rolling Stone. During her tenure as the leading photographer of the late 1960s' musical scene, she captured many of rock's most important musicians on film, including Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Simon & Garfunkel, The Who, The Doors, and the Grateful Dead. In 1967, Linda went to London to document the "Swinging Sixties," where she met Paul McCartney at the Bag 'O Nails club and subsequently photographed The Beatles during a launch event for the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album. Paul and Linda fell in love, and were married on March 12, 1969. For the next three decades, until her untimely death, she devoted herself to her family, vegetarianism, animal rights, and photography.

From her early rock 'n' roll portraits, through the final years of The Beatles, via touring with Wings to raising four children with Paul, Linda captured her whole world on film. Her shots range from spontaneous family pictures to studio sessions with Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, as well as artists Willem de Kooning and Gilbert and George. Always unassuming and fresh, her work displays a warmth and a feeling for the precise moment that captures the essence of any subject. Whether photographing her children, celebrities, animals, or a fleeting moment of everyday life, she did so without pretension or artifice.

This retrospective volume—selected from her archive of over 200,000 images—is produced in close collaboration with Paul McCartney and their children. As such, it is a moving personal journal and a lasting testament to Linda's talent.

In addition to our Collector’s Edition limited to 750 copies, this book is also available in the following editions:
    •    Trade Edition
    •    Two Art Editions of 125 copies each with a photographic print

See the publisher's site to pre-order here.