Tag Archives: Photokina

Photokina 2018

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Chuck_Maas

Photokina in Germany has been the international showcase for state of the art imaging products since 1950. In 1966 the trade fair established a biennial schedule, but that will change next year when it will become an annual event happening … Continue reading →

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Photokina 2016

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Chuck_Maas

On the tools side of the imaging endeavor, a number of significant announcements have been made prior to Photokina, the huge international biennial photo and imaging trade fair which opens for 2016 next week in Cologne, Germany.  From Canon are … Continue reading →

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Show Over

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Chuck_Maas

Photokina 2014 has come and gone, though reviews and commentary will continue for some time. By most accounts, there weren’t too many stunning announcements, though as always there are enough new things to appeal to some segment of the photographic … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Chuck_Maas

Lot’s of things going on that have potential consequence for photographers on both ends of the workflow. One is the inexorable push toward video.  4K is all the rage.  New high-rez monitors and laptop displays are popping up everywhere.  Panasonic … Continue reading →

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Canon Fact & Speculation

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Chuck_Maas

Photokina has come and gone and the biggest Canon announcement was the EOS 6D, an “entry level” full-frame model aimed at a niche a step below the 5D Mark III.  For about $2,100 you can shoot full frame too.  Of … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Chuck_Maas

This year’s combined Consumer Electronics Show / Photo Marketing Association extravaganza in Las Vegas kicks off today with numerous conferences and the exhibits open Tuesday.  In the run-up frenzy there have been several big announcements of new tools and near-confirmation … Continue reading →

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Seasons and Photokina

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Chuck_Maas

Seasons.   Ready for winter?  This current cold snap in Southcentral is an abrupt reminder of how quickly the seasons can change here in Alaska.  Summer’s over, autumn won’t be here much longer, and it’s time to think cold weather.  Just … Continue reading →

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