XIX TIPA Awards, 2009

The best imaging products of 2009 were voted on at the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) General Assembly held from 2-4 April 2009 in Budapest. The editors of the 25 member photo magazines from 10 European countries met to discuss the association’s new strategies and projects as well as vote for the best imaging products launched by the industry in the last 12 months.

Here are the winners in the Digital Camera category:

• Best Compact D-Camera: Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR [Specs]
• Best Expert Compact: Canon PowerShot G10 [Specs]
• Best Digital SRL Entry Level: Olympus E-620 [Specs]
• Best Digital SRL Expert: Canon EOS 5D Mark II [Specs]
• Best Digital SLR Advanced: Nikon D90 [Specs]
• Best Digital SRL Professional: Nikon D3x

• Best Rugged D-Compact: Olympus mju Tough 8000

• Best Superzoom D-Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

• Best Design Innovation: Panasonic Lumix G series

• and, for whatever it means, Best Prestige Camera: Leica M8.2

Here are the winners in the Lens category:

• Best Entry Level Lens: Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
• Best Expert Lens: Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
• Best Professional Lens: Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

If you are looking for a new printer:

• Best Multifunction Photo Printer: Epson Stylus Photo PX800FW
• Best Expert Photo Printer: Canon Pixma Pro9500 Mark II
• Best Large Format Printer: Epson Stylus Pro GS6000

Camcorder, anyone:

• Best Entry Level Camcorder: Samsung SMX-F34

Accessories:

• Best Accessory: Vanguard Alta Pro series
• Best Imaging Storage Media: Panasonic 32GB SDHC
• Best Photo Display: JVC LT-42WX70EU