October 25, 2018 (New York, NY) – The fourth annual Lucie Technical Awards, an initiative of the Lucie Foundation, announced the 2018 winners, during the PhotoPlus Conference + Expo, photoplusexpo.com, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, in New York. The Lucie Technical Awards Advisory Board is responsible for determining the winners. These professionals all share a passion for creating extraordinary imagery through innovative technology. The awards are presented by Lucie Foundation and hosted by PhotoPlus Conference + Expo, with sponsorship from The Imaging Alliance. This endeavor greatly expands the scope of the Lucie Awards’ mission.
4th Annual Lucie Technology Technical Awards Winners Celebrated
Hossein Farmani, founder of The Lucie Technical Awards commented, “This evening we announced the 28 winners of the coveted Lucie Technical Awards from a roster of 152 finalists representing 64 individual companies. Our jury of experts chose these winners as the most innovative additions to the photographic world’s toolbox. The Lucie Technical Awards are the ideal introduction to PhotoPlus Expo, followed by The Lucie Awards, on October 28, at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall.”
Lauren Wendle, President Lucie Foundation, added, “It is our privilege to honor these technological and creative forces who add so much to the creative endeavors of those in the photographic field. The Lucie Foundation congratulates all of the nominees, and tonight, the winners of the 4th Annual Lucie Technical Awards.” Wendle also serves as chair, The Lucie Technical Awards Advisory Board.
The 2018 Lucie Technical Award winners are:
| CHUCK WESTFALL TECHNICAL EDUCATION AWARD Julieanne Kost — Digital Imaging Evangelist, Director, Adobe |
BEST SMALL FORMAT CAMERA SYSTEM Panasonic LUMIX G9 PRO |
BEST TELEPHOTO PRIME LENS Canon EF 85 f/1.4 L |
| BEST 360 CAMERA Insta360 Pro 2 |
BEST FULL FRAME CAMERA SYSTEM Sony a7 RIII |
BEST WIDE ANGLE ZOOM LENS Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art |
| BEST ACTION CAMERA GoPro Hero |
BEST MEDIUM FORMAT CAMERA SYSTEM Phase One IQ4 150MP |
BEST MEDIUM RANGE ZOOM LENS Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD |
| BEST CAMERA DRONE DJI Mavic2pro |
BEST WIDE ANGLE PRIME LENS Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO |
BEST TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
| BEST FIXED-LENS CAMERA Sony RX100 VI |
BEST STANDARD PRIME LENS Rokinon SP50mm f/1.2 |
BEST SPECIAL PURPOSE LENS Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art |
| BEST INSTANT CAMERA Fujifilm instax Square SQ6 |
BEST CONTINUOUS LIGHT SOURCE Westcott Solix |
BEST MEDIUM FORMAT LENS Hasselblad XCD 120mm f/3,5 Macro Lens |
| BEST CAMERA BAG Vanguard ALTA Fly 55T Trolley Backpack |
BEST BICOLOR LIGHT SOURCE Fotodiox Pro FACTOR Radius 3 – 3’x2′ |
BEST SOFTWARE PLUGIN Excire Search Pro |
| BEST SPEEDLIGHT Profoto A1 |
BEST TRICOLOR + LIGHT SOURCE Luxli Cello |
BEST BACKUP SOLUTION SanDisk Extreme Portable SDSSDE60-1T00-G25 |
| BEST TRIPOD Manfrotto Befree Advanced Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod |
BEST LIGHT MODIFIER Westcott Rapid Box Switch System |
BEST MEMORY CARD ProGrade Digital CFast 2.0 |
| BEST INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Gitzo Fluid Gimbal Head |
BEST PHOTO EDITING SOFTWARE Adobe Lightroom CC |
All finalists are innovations of this year. The Lucie Technical Awards aim to honor the large and small companies, as well as the individuals who have advanced the photographic industry in a given year. All-inclusive, these awards intend to encompass such things as cameras, lenses, lighting, and accessories, software and more. With the invaluable advice and guidance of the Lucie Technical Awards Advisory Board, these awards honor the people and companies who have assisted and inspired so many on their photographic journeys.
The nonprofit Imaging Alliance www.theimagingalliance.com is a sponsor of the Lucie Technical Awards and is dedicated to helping the imaging industry create an environment where imaging companies and retailers can come together to address the issues facing the industry. For the complete list of awards and additional information, visit http://tech.lucies.org/awards/
About Lucie Foundation – Lucie Foundation’s mission is to honor master photographers, discover and cultivate emerging talent, and promote the appreciation of photography worldwide. In addition to Month of Photography Los Angeles (MOPLA), the foundation presents year-round programming to support high school students through SNAPSHOP!, emerging and professional photographers through the Lucie Scholarship Program and master photographers through The Lucie Awards, as well as the Lucie Technical Awards, now in its third year. Lucie Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit charitable foundation. www.luciefoundation.org
