Besides Canon and Nikon who get most of the attention, many other brands have made some interesting announcements at the Las Vegas PMA.

My personal favorite (just like last year) is the Hulkanian Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 Ultra- Zoom and this bad boy still comes with a dedicated 2x tele-converter turning the beast into a monster 400-1000mm f5.6 ultra telephoto lens…

Mount that on a regular DSLR with a 1.5x crop ratio and you’ll either get a 300 - 750 mm F2.8 or a 600 - 1500 mm F5.6!!

David Banner will love the green coating!

P.S. This lens is the world’s first ultra telephoto zoom lens that offers a fast aperture of F2.8 at the 500mm focal length and F5.6 at the 1000mm.

Good times! Two things tho… slideshow too fast and WTF was that band man?!

[Via Macstein]

Awesome!!

Gilles Vidal is giving us an amazing 360° photo montage, thanks to the QuickTime VR technology, of Airbus new A380’s cockpit (aka the flight deck) and it’s mind blowing!

As you can see, it’s not exactly First Class comfort in there tho I am sure the Pilots’ seats must be very comfortable.

The entire flight deck is “fly-by-wire”, displays height 6×8-inch LCD displays and has QWERTY keyboards and trackballs…

The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, four-engine airliner manufactured by Airbus and is the largest passenger airliner in the world.

The A380 goes by the nickname SuperJumbo and I am sure you’ll understand why!

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The rumor started in the DPForum early this morning - a Nikon D60 & an AF 16-85mm VR lens are on their way… or so the rumor is!

It would be a 10.2MP but here is more about the Nikon D60 :

” Nikon D60 DSLR camera - 3D Color Matrix Metering II

Many cutting-edge Nikon features enhance your picture-taking experience. Nikon’s advanced 3D Color Matrix Metering II ensures consistently balanced exposures for images with natural color and contrast, while Nikon’s new digital image processing concept, EXPEED, makes it possible to deliver smoother tones and more accurate colors. Nikon’s fast, quiet and precise autofocus system adds significantly to the performance of the D60, capturing exact moments with astounding clarity.

Nikon D60 - Dust reduction & Image Sensor Cleaning function

Such clarity is reinforced by Nikon’s dust reduction countermeasures. To avoid picture-degrading dust particles accumulating near the imaging sensor, the Nikon D60 comes equipped with the innovative Image Sensor Cleaning function and Nikon’s exclusive Airflow Control System. These functions both reduce dust accumulation to give you even better picture quality.

Nikon D-60 reflex camera - Retouch menu

In addition to new dust reduction features, the Nikon D60 offers a variety of ways to experience more fun and creativity when taking pictures. Users can easily capture dynamic images in different shooting situations with a simple turn of the mode dial. The Retouch Menu offers even more creative excitement, letting you change your pictures into even more striking images – all fast, all simple and all without the need for a computer.

Nikon D60 body - Integrated Dust Reduction system

Compact and comfortable, the Nikon D60 has so much to offer: amazing picture quality, simple operation, an Integrated Dust Reduction System for clearer pictures and an extensive selection of creative features. The result: fun, fantastic and inspired pictures. The world of stunning photography is just a step away, with the Nikon D60.

Nikon D60 sensor - 10.2 Megapixels

The Nikon D60’s image sensor utilizes 10.2 megapixels to produce superb, high-quality images with incredible resolution, allowing you to make large prints, even if you only use part of an image. And thanks to EXPEED, Nikon’s unique digital image processing concept, your pictures will contain fine detail and smooth, natural tonal reproduction.

Nikon D 60 SLR - Integrated Dust Reduction System

The Airflow Control System used in the Nikon D60 leads air within the mirror box towards small ducts near the base, directing dust away from the image sensor. The Image Sensor Cleaning function also reduces dust accumulation near the sensor using specifically determined vibrations, which activate automatically or whenever the user chooses. This team of dust reduction countermeasures lets the user switch lenses confidently, taking advantage of the extensive lineup of Nikkor interchangeable optics while worrying less about the effects of dust in the camera.”

Now let’s wait and see!!

I’ve seen a couple reportages on the Discovery Channel and National Geography, but I’ve rarely seen amazing photos like these of sharks catching their prey in mid air!

“These shots capture the splendour and horror of a two ton great white shark weighing leaping 10ft from the water as it closes inevitably on its victim.”

The phenomenon is best seen near Seal Island, a crowded seal colony near Cape Town, South Africa.

The result? Both predator and prey exploding out of the ocean like a cork from a champagne bottle and amazing photos!!

Ever wondered what happens once you click “publish“? Wired got it all figured out for you with a cool Flash animation!

“Within minutes, if you’ve written about a timely and noteworthy topic, a small army of bots will get the word out to anyone remotely interested, from fellow bloggers to corporate marketers.”

[Via Wired]