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The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 50-150mm F2.8 II EX DC HSM lens. This large aperture telephoto zoom lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size sensors and its compact, lightweight body provides freedom of movement and versatility. The minimum focusing distance of 100cm/39.4in. and the high-resolution power layout have improved the strength of the lens in close-up photography. 

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM. This large aperture zoom lens has improved optical performance and retains close-up ability with a minimum focusing distance of 100cm/39.4in and maximum magnification ration of 1:3.5. This lens is suitable for taking all type of subjects such as portraits, landscape, and close-up pictures. Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting.

Samsung today announced the launch of two new entry-level digital cameras - the 7.2 mega-pixel S760 and the 8.1 mega pixel S860.  The two new models extend the range of Samsung’s S-Series, which sets a new standard when it comes to today’s user friendly point and-shoot digital cameras. 

Sony has announced the HDMS-S1D Digital Photo Album for shutterbugs who want to archive, organize and enjoy slideshows of their digital photos. This compact device features an 80GB hard drive, connects to a high definition television via HDMI and showcases up to 50,000 high resolution photos.

The new digital photo album offers several methods for importing photos, including multiple flash memory card formats, CD, DVD, USB or Ethernet. Once imported, photo collections can be managed with the supplied remote control and the device’s intuitive interface.

Photos can be organized by date, special occasions such as birthdays and travel (using pre-selected icons), or into as many as 3,000 different photo albums– enough for every major family milestone. The digital photo album also provides the ability to review, edit, rotate, delete and arrange photos for a slideshow or digital scrapbooking with Sony’s x-Application® features.

Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), the leading provider of microdisplays for mobile consumer electronics, announced today that Eastman Kodak Company, one of the world’s leading camera makers, has expanded its use of Kopin electronic viewfinders (EVF) by selecting Kopin’s CyberEVF® 230K-NF module for its new EASYSHARE Z812 IS digital camera. It is the fourth EASYSHARE model unveiled using Kopin’s ultra-compact EVF.

“Kodak’s increasing use of our EVF products is a testament to their quality and value,” said Dr. John C.C. Fan, Kopin president and CEO. “By delivering a superb image quality in a tiny package, Kopin’s EVF helps users of this latest KODAK EASYSHARE model to take brilliant HD pictures and videos. This marks another milestone in our strategy to make Kopin’s compact modules the EVF of choice among the world’s leading high-zoom digital camera makers.”

The MINOX DC 7022 slim creates new dimensions in the digital compact camera class. Measuring just 94.5 x 55 x 23 mm it is a true frontrunner in the segment of ultra-flat digital cameras and also boasts outstanding technical features. These include a resolution of up to seven megapixels, a 28 mm wide angle lens with 4x optical zoom as well as an extra large TFT color monitor which measures 3.0 inches in diagonal. A smooth, black anodized aluminum body makes this new MINOX DC 7022 slim a stylish and attractive companion.