Europe’s Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has announced its awards for photographic and other imaging devices for 2008, with Nikon receiving recognition for the two most advanced DSLR categories. The awards are determined by a panel of editors of photo magazines throughout Europe. When a product wins a TIPA award, it is considered a PR boon for the manufacturer.Below is a list of TIPA award-winning products for 2008 that are carried by Adorama, with links to their product pages for your convenience.
2008 TIPA award-winning products carried by Adorama:
- Best DSLR entry level: Sony Alpha 200
- Best D-SLR Advanced: Canon EOS 450D (40D)
- Best D-SLR Expert: Nikon D300
- Best D-SLR Professional: Nikon D3
- Best Ultra Compact Digital Camera: Samsung NV24HD
- Best Superzoom Digital Camera: Fuji S100 FS
- Best Entry-level Lens: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
- Best Expert Lens: Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4 SWD
- Best Professional Lens: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
- Best Prestige Camera: Sigma DP1
- Best Innovative Design: Manfrotto ModoSteady 585
- Best Flatbed Photo Scanner: Canon CanoScan 8800F
- Best Small Format Photo Printer: HP Photosmart A826 – Home Print Centre
- Best Expert Photo Printer: Epson Stylus Photo R1900
- Best Multifunction Photo Printer: Canon PIXMA MP970
- Best Large Format Printer: Epson Stylus Pro 11880
- Best Fine Art Inkjet Paper: Ilford Galerie Gold Fibre Silk
- Best Imaging Storage Media: SanDisk Extreme Ducati
- Best Imaging Innovation: Casio EXILIM Pro EX-F1 (Phone orders only; 800-223-2500)
- Best Colour Management System: X-Rite ColorMunki Photo
- Best Accessory: Metz Mecablitz 48 AF-1 Digital
- Best Digital Accessory: Wacom Cintiq 12WX
- Best Photo Frame: Sony DPF-V900
- Best Film: Kodak Professional New T-MAX 400
- Best Camcorder: Panasonic HDC-SD9
© 2008 Adorama Camera, Inc.