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The Epson P-6000 and P-7000 are new multimedia photo viewers offering bigger hard drive capacities, faster download speeds and an advanced LCD screen. Billed by Epson as a “compact, premium on-location back-up and viewing solution”, the P7000 and P6000 both feature a 4-inch, 640x480 Photo Fine Premia screen which displays 94% of the Adobe RGB colour gamut. Download speeds are up to 35 percent faster than previous models, and 80Gb and 160Gb versions are available. Available in September, the Epson P-6000 costs $599.99 / £449.99 and the Epson P-7000 $799.99 / £549.99.
Epson America Press Release
EPSON ANNOUNCES THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEXT GENERATION MULTIMEDIA PHOTO VIEWERS – THE P-6000 AND P-7000
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Aug. 5, 2008 – Epson’s long-standing relationship with professional photographers has inspired its engineers to create a powerful, new generation of multimedia photo viewers that push the boundaries of screen quality, security and portability. The new P-6000 and P-7000 bring the award-winning line to new heights with impressive hard drive capacities, faster download speeds and an advanced LCD screen with brilliant color precision. Whether on assignment in the tropics or the Arctic, the Epson P-6000 and P-7000 provide photographers with a compact, premium on-location back-up and viewing solution.
“Over the years, Epson has established enduring relationships with world-renowned photographers,” said Paul Warren of product management, Epson America, Inc. “This dialogue gives us insight on how to improve our technology to better meet pro photographers’ needs in the field. The Epson P-6000 and P-7000 are products of this relationship and cater not only to professional photographers, but also advanced amateurs and photo enthusiasts with a range of valuable features.”
More than ever, the Epson multimedia photo viewer is the ideal companion for the digital SLR. Epson’s exclusive Photo Fine® LCD technology has advanced to a new benchmark in screen quality with the introduction of Photo Fine Premia. Encompassing an unprecedented 94 percent of the Adobe RGB color gamut, Photo Fine Premia surpasses the high standards of discerning professionals. Download speeds are up to 35 percent faster than previous models for added productivity. With 80GB (P-6000) and 160GB (P-7000) hard drive capacities, thousands of the largest RAW image files can be backed up wherever images are captured for peace of mind and security.
“Epson’s multimedia photo viewer is critical to my work. The screen is gorgeous; the fidelity, color and brightness are superb. Knowing my images are backed up helps me sleep at night – halfway around the world,” said Bob Krist, professional travel photographer for magazines including National Geographic Traveler, Smithsonian and Islands.
Epson’s powerful new LCD technology uses an innovative, four-color filter system that embeds color elements within one imaging pixel for greater dynamic color range than a conventional LCD. Images are displayed at a higher pixel density for smoother gradations and better color transitions. Each shot can be viewed as it was originally captured – with superior resolution, brilliant detail and vibrant color on a large, four-inch 640x480 (VGA) LCD screen.
With an intuitive, user-friendly interface, Epson’s multimedia photo viewers give on-the-go photographers the ability to zoom in on RAW and JPEG images, confirm histogram data and create custom folders – all without the risk of bringing a laptop to often remote and hostile locales. Both models also support video and audio file storage and playback. The new Epson P-6000 and P-7000 are essential tools for achieving a more efficient, on-location workflow.
Available in September for an estimated street price of $599.99 (P-6000) and $799.99 (P-7000), the Epson multimedia photo viewers offer the following key features:
· Large 4-inch LCD with new, exclusive Epson Photo Fine Premia technology displays over 16.7 million colors, encompassing 94 percent of Adobe RGB color space for superior color accuracy
· 80GB (P-6000) and new 160GB (P-7000) high capacity hard drives
· Faster download speed – up to 35 percent faster than previous models
· New convenient jog dial to quickly scroll through images
· Wider LCD viewing angle
· Zoom function to confirm image focus and fine detail
· RAW and JPEG file support
· Built-in CompactFlash and Secure Digital memory card slots with many other cards supported via third-party adapter
· Compatible with high-speed UDMA CompactFlash cards
· Rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasts up to three hours for extended shoots
· High-speed USB 2.0 interface for device to device backup
· Audio/video output to present customized slideshows
· Travel Pack for enhanced portability (P-7000 only; includes dual battery charger, car adapter and more)
The advanced features of Epson’s multimedia photo viewer line offer a level of performance and versatility pros have come to expect from a leader in the imaging industry. “My Epson multimedia photo viewer has performed flawlessly under severe conditions,” said Boyd Norton, freelance nature photographer for National Geographic, Time, Conde Nast Traveler, and author of 14 acclaimed books. “The zoom feature and histogram allow me to confirm fine details while I’m still on location. This rugged, high-quality piece of equipment is a vital part of my workflow.”
For more information about the Epson P-6000 and P-7000 multimedia photo viewers, or other Epson products, visit http://www.epson.com.
About Epson America Inc.
Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business, photography, and graphic arts markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) printers and transaction terminals for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif.
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#1 Bill
JIT - or just in time! Today I had a P-5000 put back for me at a local photo store for collection tomorrow. Now I will have to call them and say I am waiting until September. Thanks for your great reviews and info. on this and other products.
6:37 pm - Tuesday, August 5, 2008
#2 Cristian
Who is going to buy a device that costs 800$ and is only capable of storing and displaying photos if you can get a UMPC like the Samsung Q1 Ultra, Fujitsu U810 or the Wibrain B1 for less money and have a full computer that has a higher and better screen resolution and can also edit pictures, surf the internet, etc.?
The biggest problem is that UMPC are not marketed at photographers and so Epson and Archos can charge a lot of money for devices that offer a 10th of what a UMPC does.
http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/a-digital-photographer-and-his-umpc/
9:47 pm - Tuesday, August 5, 2008
#3 Stewart Bywater
That's a bit like saying: "Who would buy a digital SLR, when you can get an HD video camera for the same price". These are great devices. They fit in your camera bag, weigh very little, look great and make reviewing and storing images very easy. I'd certainly buy one if I had any money!
11:33 pm - Tuesday, August 5, 2008
#4 Cristian
Well, this would be more like saying "why buy a dSLR if you can get a better dSLR that also shoots HD video for the same price"
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The UMPC weight the same, are the same size but offer a better screen, longer battery life, faster processing and cost the same or even less.
As a 'bonus' they run full Windows or Linux operating systems and can connect to the internet, work as a GPS device, can read all file formats etc.
I think the Epson and Canon picture viewers are way overpriced and make no sense anymore since UMPCs have become cheaper and have longer battery life.
6:05 am - Wednesday, August 6, 2008
#5 Jeff
I agree 100% with Cristian - I have been using a photo viewer and storage device for 3 years (Phototainer 40Gb) but as I move to RAW files (18 megs/shot) this has been very slow and unreliable. I've now done the reseach and indeed I'm looking for a UMPC such as Fujitsu U2010 or Sony Vaio UX1N. they offer far better graphics (1028 x 600) and you have a real Operating system to work with... and they are cheaper!! Epson, Canon, GIBA and other Photo Viewer guys have had their day - technology has moved on.
12:54 pm - Wednesday, August 20, 2008
#6 jrmy
You're comparing Phototainer to Epson's Photo Viewer? pfft.
12:35 am - Thursday, August 21, 2008
#7 Jeff
Jimmy,
You missed the point. If I must spell it out - I'm not comparing different models (my 4 year old Phototainer against new Epson P7000s) in the photo viewer market but pointing out that this market segment is rapidly becoming redundant with the advent of the UMPC. Just look at the screen specs of the Epson P7000 against latest UMPCs - 640 x 480 VGA? pfft!
6:47 am - Thursday, August 21, 2008
#8 Cristian
Jeff is right, the picture viewers have been made redundant by the UMPCs with better screens, longer battery life, faster processors etc.
Just look at umpcportal.com at the specs and price for the Wibrain i1, Fujitsu U2010, Samsung Q1 Ultra, BenQ, etc.
These devices are very capable and can replace your picture viewer and laptop.
7:55 am - Thursday, August 21, 2008
#9 Bill
Interesting to read the arguments photo viewer v. UMPC. Just to throw a couple more worms into the can (and learn something in the process
1. Is there a comparably priced UMPC with a magnesium casing which can be thrown into a photo bag on an outdoor shoot without worries?
2. All the UMPCs I have found use touch screen i.e. fingerprints all over before searching for high quality keepers.
On top of that - do I really want another Microsoft OS to keep updated, debugged, virus free etc.? (I already run an acer 6292).
1:32 pm - Thursday, August 21, 2008
#10 Cristian
Bill, find below my answers:
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1. You can do this with most of them since they are not as fragile as they look. But the Wibrain and Asus R2 are the most solid from the ones I've tested. Or get the Fujitsu and just close the screen like on a notebook, no issues whatsoever.
2. They use a touchscreen (great using together with Faststone, press your finger to zoom in at 100% and drag around the picture: Perfect!) but you can also use the trackpad or mouse pointers available on most devices if you don't want to touch the screen. Or use the stylus.
I've had the Q1 Ultra for over 1 year now and have been using it on my travels and never had problems with fingerprints on my screen but cleaning it every now and then helps
I was seriously considering buying the Epson but the very high price was always holding me back and when UMPCs became better and the price cheaper it was a very easy decision. With the Q1 Ultra I have now the Epson and my Notebook in one small device.
1:45 pm - Thursday, August 21, 2008
#11 Jeff
Bill, in answer to your points,
1)Clamshell cases on the Fujitsus and FlipStarts will give far better screen protection than tablet forms like Epson P7000. If you really want (waterproof) protection go for Panasonic's new UMPC roughbook.
2)Most UMPCs have a keyboard (and mouse attachment) interface as well as touchscreen & pen.
3)All devices feature operating systems
- my phototainer has a pretty buggy, cut down version of Linux - I have 5 family PCs on WinXPSP2 and I prefer one more of than same type than a canned cut down o/s over which I have zero control.
Dedicated solutions are costly and can duplicate functionality; I will use a UMPC to take out my pocket PC (used mainly for sychronising contacts and calendars at home & work), my phototainer (for card back-up and viewing) and be a handy alternative to my 12inch portable when space becomes very tight in the field.
1:46 pm - Thursday, August 21, 2008
#12 Cristian
A comment to the OS I forgot. Never get a UMPC with Vista or install XP as soon as you can. The Linux distributions are nice and some fast but can be more hassle to configure. Best OS for any UMPC (or PC IMO) is XP Tablet, runs literally twice or three times as fast as Vista on my Q1 Ultra.
1:51 pm - Thursday, August 21, 2008
#13 jimmy
colors and details. 'nuf said.
1:57 am - Friday, August 22, 2008
#14 Ron
Way too expensive. I'll agree with Cristina and buy the UMPC instead.
Not sure how will the Origami Experience 2.0 perform. Anyone have idea?
4:29 am - Wednesday, August 27, 2008