Special Resources on the Internet:
**Denis'
Konica Equipment Page - Truely a real
Konica man, Great resource for Konica fans. He was the reason I got
into Konica in the first place, I owe him a lot. As I promised him I
would give him credit for quite a bit of this excellent Konica information
you will read on this site.
WULFF
PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN Konica Resource
Konica
SLR Users Page
Photography
Blue Book - Featuring The Photography Blue Book with Prices, Descriptions
& Ratings for Canon, Contax, Nikon, Minolta, Olympus, Pentax, Sigma,
Tamron, Tokina, Phoenix, Vivitar, Lenses, Bodies and Cameras. MTF ratings.
MSRP, Street, Used and New prices! Hundreds of Cameras, Lenses and Photogear!
The ONLY Photography Blue Book site on the Internet!
Nikon-Digest
- An E-mail digest with discussions of all things Nikon. Subscribers
range in experience from first-time novice, to successful shooting professionals.
A good read for Nikon shooters.
John's
Amateur Photography Page - A great photographer with a good eye
for composition. Take a look closely at his shots and you may learn
something new.
Nikon SLR Used Buying
Guide - My Not so Objective Picks and Pans by Stephen Gandy. Interesting.
Don Ferrario's
Nikon links More links for Nikon than you can shake a stick at!
Last time I was there they almost had 1000 links! (Though, only 3 for
the Nikon F50/N50 camera)
A
Pictorial History of Nikon Cameras - What to know every detail with
pictures about a particular Nikon camera since 1959 to 2000. Outstanding
site.
Photo Buyers
Guide to Prices Online by Robert Monaghan. Excellent links and information
for those wishing to know and learn more about used/new buying and selling!
Ron
Hashiro's Tips for Wedding Photos - One very useful site full of
information NOT to scare away beginning wedding photographers!
Ron
Hashiro's Photography Site - Take a look at this great site. Has
lots of reviews, information and Hawaiian photography! Love the comets!
Todd's
Photography Page - Photographer for 25 years with information to
share. Has some great articles to read.
PhotographyReview.com
- Great forum for amateurs and pro's alike to share, learn and discover
all aspects of photography.
Nikon
Lens Specifications - I quote "This page is my attempt at producing
a complete list of Nikkor lenses. Every effort has been made to ensure
accuracy"
Canon
Vs. Nikon - Good pictures can be taken with almost any brand of
camera. The opinions on this page are just that-opinions. If you are
like me and want to maximize your bang for the buck, then you might
find this page useful.
The Photographers
Marketplace - The Photographers Marketplace is a
showcase for photographers to display their portfolio and also features
portfolios of models and a variety of resources for the photographic
and modeling industry.
Retail Stores
KEH Camera Probably
the best recommended place to mail-order used camera equipment. For
the record, I have not bought from them myself.
Warehouse
Photographic - As a camera specialty store, we carry
cameras and accessories that most camera stores don't carry. Not only
lenses and flashes for your SLR, but all the little gadgets that you
need. If you need something for your camera, we probably have it.
Tallarook
Cameras - Australian On-line used photography site.
Minimal margins. Our main source of contact is the internet and email.
We carry a large range of our own stock, and also sell by consignment,
and will buy your used equipment from you. Our aim is to provide an
alternative to the high margin retail outlets, while still providing
the security of warranty and 'change of mind' returns. We will survive
by our good reputation and we take great care to protect our good name
by dealing ethically and fairly.
Companies
Canon - (Letter
from the President) Facts about Canon: Founded
August 10, 1937. Headquarters 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo
146-8501, Japan. President & C.E.O.: Fujio Mitarai. Capital: 163,969
million yen (As of December 31, 1999). Number of Employees: 21,023 (As
of December 31, 1999).
Major Products: Business Machines, Cameras, Optical and Other Products.
(more
here)
Contax
- (Letter
from the Management) Facts about Contax: Contax
is only a brand name under the company Kyocera.
Kyocera: Founded in 1959 in Kyoto, Japan. Global
Headquarters: First floor, Kyocera Headquarters 6, Takeda Tobadono-cho,
Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan 612-850. Top Management: Yasou Nishiguchi (President),
Kaxuo Inamori & Kensuke Itoh. Net Sales & Operating revenue:
¥725,326 million yen ($6,147 Million USD)(As of March 31, 1999).
Number of Employees: 13,746 (As of 1999).
Major Products:Telecommunication Equipment, Information Equipment, Optical
Equipment (4.8% of total sales), Solar Energy Products, Applied Fine
Ceramic products, Ceramic Products, Semiconductor Parts, Electronic
Components & Health Food. (More
here)
Cosina - Facts
about Cosina: Founded on February 2, 1959 in Japan.
Company
History: 1081 Yoshida, Nakano-shi, Nagano 383 Tel.0269-22-5106 Fax.0269-22-5100.
President: Hirofumi Kobayashi. Capitol: Cosina Co., Ltd. ¥30 million
yen. Annual Sales: ¥19 billion yen. Number of Employees: 1032 (Males
395, Females 637). Major Products: Cameras, Lenses, Optics, Projectors.
Minolta - (Message
from the Management) Facts about Minolta:
Founded in November, 1928 by Kazuo Tashima in Japan. Company
History Corporate HQ: 3-13, Azuchi-Machi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka
541-8556, Japan Masanori Hondo. Top Management: Yasou Nishiguchi (President),
Kaxuo Inamori & Kensuke Itoh. Net Sales: ¥506,075 million yen
($4,182 Million USD)(As of March 31, 1999). Capital: ¥25,832,512,890.
Number of Employees: 4,881 (As of Sept. 30, 1999).
Major Businesses: Image Products, Optical Products, Digital Photography
Products, Optical Systems, Radiometric Instruments, Planetariums, Multimedia
Products. (More
here)
Nikon - (Message
from the Management) Facts about Nikon:
Founded in November, 1928 by Kazuo Tashima in Japan. Company
History Corporate HQ: Fuji Building, 2-3, Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 100-8331, Japan (Nippon). President: YOSHIDA, Shoichiro . Net
Sales: ¥371,801 million yen ($3,503 Million USD)(As of March 31,
1999 & 2000). Net Income: 2000: ¥21.01million. 1999: ¥(49.29)
million. Number of Employees: 11,946. Major Businesses: Business Development
Center Products: Stamper. Precision Equipment Products: IC & LCD. Equipment
Imaging Products: 35mm(135) Cameras, APS (IX240) Cameras, Lenses and
Accessories SLRs and "NIKONOS" Products. Digital Cameras, Film Scanners
Instrument Products: Microscopes, Measuring Instruments, Absolute Rotary
Encoders, Ophthalmic Instruments Products: (Medical) Imaging Information
Systems Products: Opto-Electronic Devices and Components Products: Infrared
Camera Series Binocular & Telescope Products Division Products: Binoculars,
Fieldscopes, Naturescope, Loupe, Sightseeing Binoculars Glass Arts Products
: Glass Art ("Opty", "Glasty"), Original Desk Loupe Surveying Instruments
Products: Total Stations, Theodolite, Automatic Levels, Laser Equipment
Ophthalmic Products Products: Eyeglass Lenses,
Products : Frames, Sunglasses.
(More
here)
Olympus - (Message
from the President) Facts about Minolta:
Founded in October 12, 1919 as Takachiho Seisakusho. Company
History Corporate HQ:Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi Shinijuku 2-chrome,
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8610, Japan. Chairman & CEO: Toshiro Shimoyama.
President: Masatoshi Kishimoto. Net Sales: ¥428,646 million yen
(As of March 31, 2000). Profitability: ¥7.03 million. Capitol: ¥40,832
million (as of June 30, 2000)Number of Employees: 4,938 (As of June
30, 2000). Major Businesses: Cameras, Digital Cameras, Tape Recorders,
Voice-Trek, Magneto-Optical Drives, Eye-Trek, Endoscopes, Microscopes,
Clinical Analyzer, Bone Replacement Material, motors, scaners. (More
here)
Pentax - (Management
Philosophy) Subsidiary company of Asahi Optical Co.,
Ltd. Facts about Asahi Optical Co., Ltd: Founded
in 1919 as Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co., Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. established
its current name in 1938. Company
History Corporate HQ: Could not find. President: Could not find.
Net Sales: ¥Could not find. Profitability: ¥Could not find.
Capitol: ¥Could not find. Number of Employees: Could not find..
Major Businesses: Photographic: Cameras, Lenses and Accessories, Astronomical
Telescopes, Binoculars. Information Technology: Data Processing Systems,
Laser Systems. Medical Technology: Medical Instruments, Medical Equipment
Components, Medical Ceramics. Computer Systems: CAD/CAM/CAT/CAE Systems,
Workstations, Measuring Instruments, Industrial Equipment. Ophthalmic
Technology: Eyeglasses, Eyeglass Frames, Ophthalmic Instruments. Asahi's
global network also provides reliable aftercare and warranty services
to its international customers, thus enhancing confidence in the "Pentax"
brand. (More
here)
Phoenix
Sigma
- (Message
from the President) Facts about Sigma:
Founded in 1961. Company
History Corporate HQ: Could not find. President: Michihiro Yamaki.
Net Sales: ¥Could not find. Profitability: ¥Could not find.
Capitol: ¥Could not find. Number of Employees: Could not find..
Major Businesses: Photographic: Cameras, Lenses and Accessories.
Tokina, Hoya, Kenko
Tamron
Vivitar
Other Resources:
Popular Photography
Popular Photography provides beginners, hobbyists, and professionals
with information on photo composition, production, and new product reviews
intended to aid creativity and enhance enjoyment of photography. Articles
cover color, darkroom operations, travel and nature photography, video
making, camera equipment, and buying guides.
American Photo
For professional and aspiring photographers, American Photo
highlights equipment, developments, and industry news. Each issue includes
profiles of photographers, reviews of photography books and exhibits,
in-camera news, and technical updates.
PC Photo
PC Photo shows you how to enjoy the exciting and affordable
new world of computers and photography. Every quarterly issue features
step-by-step instructions and evaluations of the latest digital cameras,
scanners, and software, tips from the pros, and more! Make your computer
your own one-hour photo lab — it's easy and fun!
Photo Techniques - PHOTO Techniques is a bi-monthly magazine
that will dramatically improve your photographic and darkroom work.
PHOTO Techniques leaves out the fluff, and what's left are
practical articles that solve shooting, processing, and printing problems.
This is the one magazine that walks you step-by-step through new techniques
that will improve your photography and your enjoyment of the art immensely.
This publication is an indispensable resource for amateurs and professionals
alike.
Outdoor Photographer
Outdoor Photographer is written by the world's leading landscape,
wildlife, sports, and travel photographers. Published ten times per
year, every issue features advice that you will use to improve your
photography, evaluations of the latest equipment, and portfolios of
stunning photography.
Photographic
Photographic is a leading photographic magazine that offers
expert advice on equipment and techniques for amateur and professional
photographers.
Picture
Picture is a bimonthly, New York City-based national photo
industry publication. Each issue provides news, event information, photographer
profiles and interviews, advertising and magazine reviews, digital and
Internet columns, and equipment and product information. The magazine
is an intuitive and valuable photo industry resource. Picture
takes a smart and insightful look at the current photography market.
National Geographic Magazine - Become a member of the National Geographic
Society. Membership includes 12 monthly issues of National Geographic
Magazine. Your subscription includes as many as 5 maps in selected
magazines. Each issue of National Geographic gives you a rare look at
the drama of humanity and the wonders of nature. With unsurpassed photography
and exquisite maps, each issue is an event. From shark safaris to tiger
treks, it's your passport to see the world.
PhotoWorld - PhotoWorld magazine is the world's premier
magazine focused on helping you improve your photography. Each bimonthly
issue offers large, beautiful photos in an easy-to-read format, as top
photographers show you how to improve your own work — whether
you are a beginner or an advanced pro. Also included are product reviews,
quick tips, pro checklists, and "What's in the Bag?," which tells you
the exact equipment used to create fantastic photos. A photo contest
with several categories and prizes is sponsored each year.
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