Watch the video of Photokina in 12 minutes by Heiner Hänsel at Vimeo.
The video was produced with the Sony Nex-VG10 with 18-200 mm lens. In postproduction i tuned up the contrast a little bit. The original sound in parts of the film was recorded with the VG10-Micro.
FUJIFILM Corporation (President and CEO: Shigetaka Komori) is delighted to announce the new FinePix X100 has won the “photokina STAR 2010” award sponsored by PHOTO PRESSE and digit! magazines traditionally awarded at Photokina. The photokina STAR award honors products and concepts that stand out for their innovative nature and their trendsetting technologies.
FinePix X100 is a high-grade digital compact camera aimed at the professional photographer or keen enthusiast looking for exceptional quality pictures from a compact camera. FinePix X100 features an APS-C CMOS sensor, a Fujinon 23mm fixed focal length lens and a newly developed Hybrid Viewfinder, due for commercial release in early 2011.
Panasonic New Digital Interchangeable Lens System Camera
LUMIX DMC-GH2 Receives 2010 Photokina Star
Panasonic Corporation is pleased to announce that the new digital interchangeable lens system camera LUMIX DMC-GH2 is selected as the prestigious “Photokina Star” at Photokina 2010, held through 21-26 September in Cologne, Germany.
The “Photokina Star” is appointed by photo specialist magazines PHOTO PRESSE and digit!, published by Klie Verlagsgesellschaft (Publishing), and is awarded to products or services that are determined to be the absolute highlights of the show amongst the whole selection of exhibited photographic instruments.
Photokina STAR Highlight of Photokina 2010 :
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH2
“Die LUMIX DMC-GH2 mit 16-Megapixel-LiveMOS Sensor für Foto- und Full-HD-Video-Aufnahmen ist das neue Panasonic Flaggschiff-Modell der Micro Four Thirds Modellreihe. Zu den beachtenswerten Innovationen zählen u. a. die intuitiv zu bedienende Touchscreen-Steuerung, mit der sich auch der schnelle Kontrast-Autofokus der Kamera komfortabel steuern lässt.”
– “The new flagship model of Micro Four Thirds System is the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH2, that features photo and Full HD movie recording with 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor. One of the outstanding innovations is the intuitive touch-screen operation, which realizes a comfortable control of the high-speed contrast AF of the camera.”
Lively order activity results in an excellent atmosphere
Greater number of visitors and exhibitors from abroad
photokina now the meeting place for Web 2.0 photo enthusiasts
High-quality event program fascinates trade visitors and end consumers
Significant increase in the number of young visitors
The 31st photokina – World of Imaging closed its doors in Cologne on September 26 2010 with outstanding results. The numbers recorded for the exhibition (including estimates for the last trade fair day) show that the imaging sector’s biggest technology and trend show attracted over 180,000 visitors to Cologne, a increase of more than 7% compared to the previous event. The proverbial Who’s Who from the international photo and imaging industry was in an outstanding mood in Cologne, where 1,251 exhibitors from 45 countries presented a huge range of new products, technical innovations, and future trends to visitors from more than 160 nations. International retailers responded to the great innovative power of the exhibiting companies by filling their order books. The share of visitors from abroad totaled 68%, and there were also a large number of country participations. “This exhibition is a must for everyone in the industry,” said Koelnmesse Executive Vice President Oliver P. Kuhrt, “photokina is the international revenue generator, and it has once again impressively demonstrated why it’s the most important international business platform for the imaging sector. No other event provides so much innovation and business momentum for this industry.”
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photokina 2010 is in absolute top form Almost 50,000 visitors recorded in the first few days High level of order activity keeps the 1,251 exhibitors in excellent spirits
Trade visitors and end consumers alike praise the attractive event prog
Up to the halfway point on Thursday, photokina – the world’s leading trade fair for the imaging sector – has been in top form. Alone in the first few days, almost 50,000 visitors from all over the world attended the fair. The number of visitors is thus around seven percent higher than the figure recorded at the equivalent point in 2008. And the high level of order activity is keeping the 1,251 exhibitors in excellent spirits. In addition, trade visitors and end consumers alike have praised photokina’s attractive event programme. “With this sensational start, photokina has underscored its position as a must-experience imaging sector event,” says Oliver P. Kuhrt, Executive Vice President of Koelnmesse. Christoph Thomas, Chairman of the Photographic Industry Association, is also very impressed with the way things have gone so far. “Our expectations have been greatly surpassed. The momentum photokina is generating is invaluable for the sector.”
Numerous exhibitors reported they had received “very good orders” by the halfway point, and some even said their orders had “significantly exceeded expectations.” The sector’s exhibitors were also pleased by the fact that the number of visitors from abroad had once again increased. What’s more, with its new product segments, photokina has been able to attract new target groups. “Whatever you’re looking for on the global imaging market – the comprehensive product range in Cologne leaves no wish unfulfilled,” was the message from many buyers.
Numerous attractions for the coming weekend
Up until Sunday, photography enthusiasts, hobby photographers and anyone interested in photographic art will be able to enjoy photokina 2010’s extensive range of photography exhibitions, events and attractions, which cover a wide range of topics. Attractions at the fair include playboy shootings, the world’s largest photo globe, a test and diving pool for underwater photography, a “living test chart,” where you can have professionals check your own camera, and lots of other public offerings related to imaging.
In Hall 5.1, photokina is also offering a central meeting point for young photography enthusiasts under the name “Meet the Communities at photokina.” “Meet the Communities” links up real and virtual communities for the first time on an area measuring over 1,500 square meters. Social networks, photography festivals, associations, and publishing houses are offering photokina visitors a unique platform with diverse highlights on and beside the big stage.
A total of 1,251 exhibitors from 45 countries will be presenting the entire product range of modern imaging technology and image applications for both consumers and professionals until Sunday. The trade fair is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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