I'm relatively new at photography. I just bought a used DSLR Nikon D70. I was wondering if you can help me in selecting some new lenses for my camera. Are the lenses used for film cameras compatible? How can I tell if a lensA photographic lens (also known as objective lens or photographic objective) is an optical lens or assembly of lenses used in conjunction with a camera body and mechanism to make images of objects either on photographic film or on other media capable of storing an image chemically or electronically.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lens_(photography) I want to buy online would be compatible for my camera? I'm looking into buying some used ones. Thanks so much.There's a very long compatibility chart here:http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htmSome of the ones that work with film cameras will work. Make sure it's a Nikon lensAn object, usually made of glass, that focuses or defocuses the light that passes through it; A device which focuses or defocuses electron beams; A convex shape bounded by two circular arcs, joined at their endpoints, the corresponding concave shape being a lune; A genus of the legume family .http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/lens or a lensLning (german: Leiningen) is a commune in the Moselle department in Lorraine in north-eastern France.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%25C3%25A9ning with a Nikon F mount.Ideally, get a lensLight modifier. Convex lenses focus and concave lens diffuse light waves.http://www.fisicx.com/quickreference/science/glossary.html with an AF, AF-D, AF-I or AF-S designation. These will work perfectly with your camera, and will get you autofocus. Older AI and AI-S lenses will mount and work, but no autofocus, and the camera will only work in full manual mode.Series E lenses are same as above.non-AI lenses will damage your camera. Don't get one. Share and Enjoy: lens

Center Valley, PA (PRWEB) June 30, 2011 Today Olympus launches three new PEN compact system cameras designed to help inspiration-seekers capture their unique visions and share their stories in brilliant still images and high-definition (HD) video. The Olympus PEN family combines the portability of a point-and-shoot with features found on bulkier cameras or camcorders to deliver amazing image quality and lightning fast speed. With a new 12.3-megapixel Live MOS Image Sensor, TruePic VI Image Processor, high ISO of 12,800, a reengineered autofocus system, full 1080i HD video with Dolby Digital sound recording, newly designed user interfaces and a variety of Art Filters and built-in creative features, these powerfully simple cameras offer advanced capabilities without the complexity of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera. In addition to these great shared capabilities, each new model offers unique features: PEN E-P3: Also announced today, the flagship Olympus PEN with a classic, all-metal design and the worlds fastest autofocus**. A body portable enough to travel the world without sacrificing DSLR image quality and control that experienced photographers expect. It features a bright, 614,000 pixel, high-resolution, OLED touchscreen to easily navigate and control the camera at the touch of a finger. PEN E-PL3: This powerful camera is perfect for photographers who want their memories to reflect incredible, professional image quality. Easy-to-use creative technologies are packed in its versatile body the size of a small, portable point-and-shoot camera, but with the versatility of interchangeable lenses. A clever, tilting three-inch LCD empowers photographers to go head-and-shoulders above the crowd to capture graduations, easily stoop to eye-level as babies take their first steps or even lower to the ground to get an adorable shot of the family pet. PEN E-PM1: The smallest and lightest Olympus PEN is available in six stylish colors (purple, pink, brown, white, silver and black) and features a new and simplified user interface as well as a streamlined button structure for superior ease of use. Its small size and portability make it the ideal camera to document lifes fun and spontaneous moments. Superior Image QualityA large 12.3-megapixel Live MOS Image Sensor delivers the highest quality images. Take great photos in low-light environments thanks to the Olympus PEN E-P3 cameras built-in flash and the E-PL3 and E-PM1 cameras bundled accessory flash. Each camera comes equipped with an AF illuminator and ISO up to 12,800. To improve color and speed, the new Olympus PEN cameras feature the new TruePic VI Image Processing Engine. Photos and HD videos will be crisp and clear thanks to three modes of in-body image stabilization and the award-winning Olympus Dust Reduction System. Blazing FAST AF SpeedThe new Olympus PEN cameras use a variety of features to achieve speed rivaling that of the professional Olympus E-5 DSLR. Focus and shoot faster with the new 12.3-megapixel Live MOS Image Sensor, TruePic VI Image Processor and new frequency acceleration sensor technology (FAST) autofocus system. The FAST AF Tracking System features 35 separate focus points spread over nearly the entire sensor, enabling pin-point focusing accuracy on small subjects wherever they appear in the frame. Selectable 3×3 groups within the 35-point area are especially effective when shooting active subjects. The cameras fast shutter response times ensure you will never miss a shot, even in the toughest shooting environments. Creative FreedomOlympus PEN series cameras bring a new level of creative freedom to the shooting experience and enable instant experimentation and gratification. The new PEN Series features full 1080 60i high-definition video. Push the direct HD video button to instantly start filming in either AVCHD or AVI formats with uncompressed CD-quality. In-camera creative features such as Art Filters, Multiple Exposure, Aspect Ratios and In-Camera Editing allow photographers to capture the world as they see it. Art Filters set Olympus PEN images and videos apart from the pack. Since theyre built into the camera, Art Filters can achieve dramatic results on the go without the need for a computer or editing software. All filters can be applied to both still shots and HD movies. The Olympus PEN family offers several ways to capture artistic visions. Apply up to 10 Art Filters (Depending upon model: Diorama, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia and Dramatic Tone) in the camera while shooting. Vary images by mixing and matching Art Filters to achieve your creative vision or by applying effects, including the new Star Light and White Edge to frame photos the way you want after capture. These Olympus PEN cameras add a new dimension to photographs by shooting dynamic 3D photos in any situation from macro to landscape. Simply select the 3D Photo Mode, release the shutter and slowly pan until the camera automatically takes a second image from a slightly different perspective. The 3D data is processed in-camera, resulting in an .MPO file, the universal industry 3D format for easy display on 3D televisions or laptops. Easy to Use with New User Interfaces, Menu Structures and Button LayoutsAll three Olympus PEN cameras have a 3-inch, high-resolution display. Controlling the E-P3 is simple to use with its three-inch, touch-sensitive 614,000 pixel OLED, consuming much less energy than the traditional LCD. The display has a wide 176-degree angle of view and is bright enough to compose images even in harsh midday light. The intuitive and practical touchscreen makes it easy to navigate the cameras new menus and graphic user interface. Going through a days photos is easy by scrolling through and enlarging photos with the tap of a finger. The E-PL3 features a tilting 3-inch 460,000 pixel LCD screen that offers the flexibility to capture moments from a variety of angles. The E-PM1 features a 3-inch 460,000 pixel display. All three cameras feature a newly designed Graphical User Interface. The font and graphics used in the menus offer improved visibility and quality to render elegant graphical menus that are attractive and easy-to-use. The E-P3 incorporates a rotational dial and sub-dial on the back of the camera. With just their thumb, users can fine-tune aperture and exposure time in an instant without the need to switch between menus. Fans of hands-on shooting will love the three customizable buttons that can be assigned to the users favorite functions. All of the Olympus PEN cameras are compatible with SDHC, SDXC and UHS-1 memory cards for greater speed and capacity and can work with Eye-Fi cards for instant uploads. New Lenses and Accessories for Every Shooting ChallengeToday Olympus is proud to announce several new Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) lenses with high-speed lens drive mechanisms delivering near-silent autofocus during still shooting and high-definition (HD) video capture. New accessories include optional body grips and the FL-300R external flash to complement the PEN series perfectly and broaden the creative horizons for any photographer. The growing Olympus PEN MICRO Four Thirds family now features eight fully-compatible MICRO Four Thirds lenses. The legendary Olympus Zuiko Digital Four Thirds range of 27 high-quality lenses, OM-series and other manufacturers lenses can be attached to Olympus PEN cameras with optional adapters. Each new PEN comes packaged with the re-sculpted M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm II R f3.5/5.6 II R zoom lens (28mm-84mm equivalent) or the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8 prime lens. Designed with Movie & Still Compatibility (MSC), experience near-silent operation, enabling you to shoot HD movies in stereo with amazing clarity. M.Zuiko Digital ED 12m f2.0 lens: This high-speed, single-focal-length, wide-angle lens is ideal for shooting everything from high-quality, dramatic landscapes in low-light conditions to hard-to-get, spontaneous street shots. It has a beautiful full-metal body and a snap focus ring that allows photographers to pan focus with a distance indicator. M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f1.8 lens: This single focal length portrait lens has a beautiful shallow depth of field, which allows for background blurring effects that are not possible with previous kit lenses. The MSC mechanism is great for tracking a moving child or pet, and provides a quick and silent focus mechanism for movies and still photography. FL-300R Compact Flash: This flash functions on all three PEN cameras as a bounce flash as well as a wireless remote flash with enough power for most every shooting situation. It is designed in silver to match the new PEN lineup. U.S. Pricing / Product ConfigurationsOlympus PEN E-P3 Body with MSC M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED m14-42mm II R f3.5/5.6 Zoom Lens Estimated Street Price: $899.99 Olympus PEN E-P3 Body with MSC M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED m17mm f2.8 Prime Lens Estimated Street Price: $899.99 Olympus PEN E-PM1 Body with MSC M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED m14-42mm II R f3.5/5.6 Zoom Lens Estimated Street Price to be announced Olympus PEN E-PL3 Body with MSC M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED m14-42mm II R f3.5/5.6 Zoom Lens Estimated Street Price to be announced Olympus PEN E-PL3 Body with MSC M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED m17mm f2.8 Prime LensEstimated Street Price to be announced Journalists interested in more information, review units and high-resolution images of the Olympus PEN cameras and PEN lenses and accessories should contact Keith Gordon, Mullen Public Relations, 212-885-3218, keith(dot)gordon(at)mullen(dot)com, or Jennifer Colucci, Olympus Imaging America Inc., 484-896-5719, jennifer(dot)colucci(at)olympus(dot)com, or visit the Olympus website: http://www.getolympus.com. ABOUT OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Olympus Imaging America Inc. is a precision technology leader, designing and delivering award-winning products for consumer and professional markets. Olympus Imaging America Inc. works collaboratively with its customers and its ultimate parent company, Olympus Corporation, to develop breakthrough technologies with revolutionary product design and functionality that enhances peoples lives every day. These include: Digital Cameras Professional and Interchangeable Lens System Cameras Related Underwater Products and Accessories Digital and Microcassette Recorders Digital Media Binoculars Olympus Imaging America Inc. is responsible for sales in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. For more information, visit: http://www.olympusamerica.com. *Specifications and design are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. All trademarks and registered trademarks listed herein are the property of their respective holders, in the US and/or other countries. 2011 Olympus Imaging America Inc. ** As of June 30, 2011. Share and Enjoy:

Enfield, CT (PRWEB) September 8, 2007 In partnership with Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield, CT, Precision Camera is proud to acknowledge the successful completion of its first Camera Repair Technician Internship Program. Ceremonies were recently held at Precision Camera's Anngina Drive location in Enfield where Steven Moloney, Precision Camera's Vice President of Operations, presented Certificates of Completion to three Asnuntuck Community College students who successfully completed the internship program. This internship is an intensive professional camera repair and digital camera repair program, starting in the Camera Lens Rebuilding group — qualified interns then progress into the Camera Refurbishing group. The internship program develops electronic and mechanical troubleshooting skills, use of hand tools, soldering techniques, hand/eye coordination, computer skills and manufacturer specific calibration procedures. The program also teaches basic camera functions along with photographic principles. Progress is monitored through monthly evaluations and feedback to Asnuntuck Community College. Interns who successfully complete the program earn credit towards course work at Asnuntuck Community College. Students may be offered full-time positions with benefits at Precision Camera as Camera Repair Technicians, with advancement potential for top performers. Steve Moloney, Vice President of Operations states: We are very pleased with the outcome of this new venture. College students with an interest to learn highly advanced camera and digital camera repair are being given the opportunity to do so, and be taught by the best in the industry. These students gain an advantageous foot in the door upon successfully completing the internship program with the possibility of building their own professional career as a Camera Repair Technician. Everybody wins with this internship program — the college, the students, and Precision Camera. We hope to invite qualified candidates to join our company and build our futures together. About Precision CameraPrecision Camera is the market leader in camera and camcorder repair. Precision Camera is the only service provider capable of offering a one stop, full-service solution on virtually all models of digital cameras and camcorders. Precision Camera is the world's largest service center for this product category. Precision Camera's corporate campus, housed in eight facilities is strategically located in close proximity to a major transportation hub, which allows for the efficient transfer of product. With a staff of almost 600, half of which are repair technicians, Precision Camera has the largest team of highly trained professionals focused on providing a suite of best-in-class service solutions. Visit us online at Precision Camera. Share and Enjoy:

I have a problem with my Minolta Dimage A1 digital camera. All the pictures I take with the flash are all purple (before I reset the camera settings it was even worse: pictures taken without flash but with artificial light would also have a light purple tint). The white balance is on auto, the camera did not take a knock or anything, and I am told that the repair would cost the best part of the price of a new one. Also I live in London, does anyone know a photo shop where they have an interest in helping you rather than just selling you a new camera or telling you to send it off for repair? Many thanks for your help.
Hi there, I have now registered on amateurphotographer.com, thanks for the hint. I have tested all pre-set white balance measures in the menu, e.g. flash, daylight, tungstene, fluorescence, etc… I have also tried the custom setting using a white card. In fact the custom setting with a black card gives very similar results to a white card! Anyway all these tests give me slight variations on a picture where all the light colours are still dominated by purple. I have no idea what the problem is. Many thanks