In Dublin this mnoth Canon Ireland launch the new EOS 650D

A new, easy-to-use Digital SLR (DSLR) that offers high image quality and simple touch-screen operation, allowing anyone to capture beautiful images and Full HD movies. Ideal for photography beginners, the EOS 650D combines intelligent automatic shooting modes with a range of advanced features making it easy-to-use today, with a full range of manual modes to explore tomorrow. The EOS 650D is the first-ever EOS to feature a dual AF system, which ensures exceptional detail in stills and continuous autofocus tracking when shooting movies. At the cameras heart is an 18 megapixel (MP) Hybrid CMOS sensor and powerful DIGIC 5 processing, enabling the capture of sharp, full resolution images at up to 5 frames per second (fps). A Vari-angle capacitive touch-screen also makes camera operation quick and easy, providing instant access to an extensive range of settings and scene modes. 

EOS 650D key features
18 MP APS-C Hybrid CMOS sensor
Full-HD movies with manual controls and continuous AF
5 fps continuous shooting
Vari-angle Clear View LCD II Touch screen
ISO 100-12,800 sensitivity, extendable to ISO 25,600
9-point wide-area AF
Integrated Speedlite Transmitter

EOS Launch Promotion
For a limited time only, purchase the new EOS 650D and receive the Canon 300EG camera bag free of charge. The promotion runs until 31st August 2012 - Participating retailers only.

Pricing and Availability
The EOS 650D is available from 15th June 2012, priced at 839.99Euro RRP incl. VAT.
The EOS 650D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is available from 15th June 2012, priced at 949.99Euro RRP incl. VAT.
The EOS 650D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is available from July 2012, priced at 1219.99Euro RRP incl. VAT.
The 300EG Camera Bag is available from 15th June 2012, priced at 89.99Euro RRP incl. VAT.

W http://www.canon.ie

Nikon launches new lens: AF-S NIKKOR 2485mm f/3.54.5G ED VR
RRP: 519.99Stg / 613.00Euro - Sales start date: 28th June 2012

June 2012: Nikon this month announces a new FX-format zoom lens with broad 24-85mm focal range, compact build and Vibration Reduction. With a versatile reach from wide-angle up to telephoto and a lightweight body, its a smart choice for FX camera users looking for a multi-purpose lens that doesnt cut any corners when it comes to image quality. Hiro Sebata, Product Manager, Professional products at Nikon UK, says: The new 24-85mm is a high quality, versatile lens that is ideal for a variety of shooting scenarios; from portrait to landscape to low light situations. With a compact build, this new lens perfectly complements Nikons FX format bodies to produce stunning results.

Multi-tasker - Developed to be especially compact for an FX-format zoom lens, this 24-85mm NIKKOR is ideal for people who want a lens that offers the freedom to shoot a wide variety of day-to-day moments and subjects. The versatile 24-85mm range covers most commonly used focal lengths with ease: from landscapes to portraits, you can go fairly wide or zoom into distant objects without needing to change lenses.

Sharp and Steady - Complementing the versatile focal range is Nikons second-generation Vibration Reduction technology (VRII) that allows substantially sharper handheld images across the zoom range and dramatically reduces image blur, especially when shooting towards the telephoto end of the range. VRII also enables you to shoot using shutter speeds up to four stops slower, enabling you to shoot more effectively when shooting in low light.
Nikons Super Integrated Coating ensures superb colour reproduction, while Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass and three aspherical lens elements help deliver stunning sharpness and contrast, even at maximum aperture.

Good to Go - Well-balanced in terms of size, weight, price and image quality and boasting a weather-sealed mount this lens offers a worthwhile combination of precision NIKKOR optics, broad focal range and lightweight build for people on the go.

This lens comes with a lens case CL-1118 and hood HB-63.

W http://www.europe-nikon.com/en_GB/  

Launch 6 8pm, Wednesday 4th July 2012 | The Copper House Gallery | off Synge Street, Dublin 8

The Copper House Gallery will launch UNSETTLED an exhibition by Belgian based photographer Isabelle Pateer on Wednesday 4th July 2012 as part of the 2012 PhotoIreland Festival. The documentary series UNSETTLED questions, in a metaphoric manner, the postmodern idea and realisation of economic progress. The series focuses on an area at the border between Belgium and the Netherlands, close to Antwerp, which is changing with altering economic rhythms and the industrial expansion of the previous 30 years.

PhotoIreland Festival will explore the theme 'Migrations: Diaspora & Cultural Identity', showcasing some of the finest national and international contemporary photography in and around Dublin city from 1st 31st July, highlighting the importance of Photography and Image Culture in Ireland.

The Copper House Gallery will host an Artist talk by Isabelle Pateer and tour of the exhibition
UNSETTLED 7 9pm on Thursday 12th July 2012.

UNSETTLED an exhibition by Isabelle Pateer runs at The Copper House Gallery from 4th July 2012 until 12th July 2012.
Admission is free and all are welcome.

W http://www.thecopperhousegallery.com  
W http://photoireland.org