TIPA (Technical Image Press Assocation) has announced the results of its awards for 2003 to 2004. TIPA is made up of numerous photography publications (print media) from all around Europe. Awards of interest to digital photographers are the Best Design to the Nikon Coolpix SQ, the Best Digital Consumer Camera to the Olympus Mju 400 Digital, the Best Digital Prosumer Camera to the Sony DSC-V1, the Best Digital SLR System Camera to the Canon EOS-1Ds and the Best Innovative Technology to the Olympus 4/3 Digital System.

TIPA Awards 2003 - 2004

Best Digital Photo Products in Europe, 2003 - 2004

• Pentax *ist: Best 35mm SLR Camera
• Fujifilm Zoom Date F2.8: Best 35mm Compact Camera
• Hasselblad X-Pan II: Best Prestige Camera
• Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4 L USM: Best Lens
• Olympus 4/3 Digital System: Best Innovative Technology
• Nikon Coolpix SQ: Best Design
• Hasselblad H1: Best Professional Product
• Kodak Royal Supra 200/400: Best Colour Negative Film
• Fujifilm Velvia 100F: Best Colour Slide Film
• Olympus Mju 400 Digital: Best Digital Consumer Camera
• Sony Cybershot DSC-V1: Best Digital Prosumer Camera
• Canon EOS 1Ds: Best Digital SLR System Camera
• Imacon Ixpress: Best Digital Professional Product
• Sony DCR-TRV 950: Best Camcorder
• Epson Perfection 3200 Photo: Best Flatbed Scanner
• Minolta Dimage Scan 5400: Best Film Scanner
• Epson Stylus Photo 900: Best Photo Printer
• JASC Paint Shop Pro 8: Best Consumer Software
• Tetenal Fine Art: Best Inkjet Photo Paper
• Lexar 2GB 40x-Speed Prof. Series CompactFlash: Best Digital Accessory