2009 PhotoPlus Expo
October 22-24, 2009 - New York City
October 22 - 24, 2009: The PDN PhotoPlus Expo tradeshow bills itself as “the most important event in the photo industry.” That might be overstating things a bit, but it is the largest and most important consumer photo tradeshow in North America. Every fall, photographers gather at the Javits Center in New York City where they get to take a closer look at new digital cameras, lenses, tripods, camera bags, software, studio lighting and more. There are also more than 100 photography workshops, covering everything from marketing your photography to improving all kinds of photography skills and techniques.
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The 2009 Retail Imaging Show will take place on Friday, September 25th, 2009 at the London Marriott on Grosvenor Square from 10:00am - 4:00pm. This exclusive, one day show is ideal for photo/minilabs, consumer electronics, computer/software and AV retailers and gives dealers a fantastic opportunity to arrange the best deals for the right products. 
This year’s Photo Marketing Association tradeshow, otherwise known as PMA, takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 3rd to 5th. Every spring all the major camera, photography software and photo accessory manufacturers assemble to show off their latest wares. PhotographyREVIEW.com has attended the show every year since 2000 and this year is no exception. This is our chance to visit with camera makers, ask tons of questions, and get a look at as much camera gear as possible. Let us know what you want to see and learn. We’re there for you! We’ll be meeting with all the main manufacturers, taking pictures, shooting video and writing about all the cool new digital cameras and photo gear.
With two lenses, two processors, and a 3D LCD display, this camera takes 3D still and video images. It can also use the two lenses independently, one still one video, or one wide angle one telephoto, for traditional 2D imaging.
Sometimes I come across a product and wonder what it’s for, or why I’d want to use it even knowing what it’s for.
Nik Software’s Viveza, a software tool designed for photographers of all skill levels to precisely select and control the light and color in photographic images while working within Photoshop and Aperture, has received the 2009 Hot One Award from Professional Photographer magazine. Some of Viveza’s key features are Color Control Points, Powerful Selective Tool, Multiple Image Support, and Smart Filter Support.
Every year, Leica holds a distinguished photography competition entitled the “Leica Oskar Barnack Award”. This year, the award is celebrating its 30th year, and to commemorate the occasion has decided to add an additional category to the contest. The “Newcomer Award” will be open to all photographers age 25 years and under. Additionally, entries will be solely accepted online, which began January 15 and will close on March 1, 2009.
Canon announced its powerful new camcorder line-up for 2009. The line-up includes five VIXIA high definition camcorders and six standard definition camcorders, available in different recording formats, including Flash Memory.
ACD Systems announced their latest version of its digital organization and photo sharing software, ACDSee Photo Manager 2009. This software is perfect for avid amateur photographers, scrapbookers and crafters.
