CES 2007: Lexar Press Release

Lexar Debuts New “Capless” JumpDrive® 360, Plus Recently Upgraded and Award-Winning JumpDrive Mercury with PowerToGo™ software, and New JumpDrive Secure II and Firefly Models with Greater Capacities—

Fremont, CA , January 5th, 2007—Lexar Media, Inc., a world leader in advanced digital media technologies, will exhibit its broad lineup of JumpDrive® USB flash drives at CES 2007, including both new and upgraded models. Most notably, the company is introducing JumpDrive 360, an innovative “capless” drive encased in a stylish rotating metal jacket. In addition, the company is demonstrating its JumpDrive Mercury with PowerToGo™ software and showcasing its new 8GB JumpDrive Secure II and JumpDrive Firefly drives. All Lexar JumpDrive products will be compatible with Windows Vista, and all the company’s speed-rated drives will be enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost™.

Lexar Press Release

FREMONT, CA, January 4th, 2007 – Lexar, a leader in advanced digital media and accessories, today announced that it has upgraded its JumpDrive® Mercury USB flash drive with features that include enhanced performance, as well as the advanced PowerToGo™  mobile computing software platform. The speed-rated JumpDrive Mercury also features a convenient built-in capacity meter that lets the user know how much memory is available even when power is removed.  Available in 1GB and 2GB versions, JumpDrive Mercury is Lexar’s first product to feature the innovative capacity meter. In addition, like all Lexar JumpDrive products, JumpDrive Mercury will provide full compatibility with Microsoft® Windows® Vista™, and like all the company’s speed-rated JumpDrive products, it will also be enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost™, which can improve overall system performance by using portable flash memory devices as additional system memory.

Dust-Aid Press Release

Bend, Oregon – January 3, 2007 – DUST-AID™, an adhesive-based DSLR sensor clearer, will soon be released to the retail market, offering a unique solution for DSLR camera photographers seeking a safe and easy way of cleaning their dusty sensors. Developed and tested for contamination using scientific FTIR lab testing, DUST-AID was invented by a landscape photographer who primarily works with film but needed digital capabilities for advertising / contract shoots.

Kodak UK Press Release

Proven to provide exceptional colour, detail and quality for more than 100 years

London, 03 January 2007 – Photographers can now produce high quality inkjet prints that deliver exceptional image stability and last more than 100 years* in typical home display conditions, even when displayed without glass, according to Kodak’s Image Stability Behaviour report. (www.kodak.com/go/proinkjet) Offering durability that rivals traditional silver halide printing, Kodak Professional Inkjet Photo Paper, when used with quality state-of-the-art pigmented inks, provides an extended life for inkjet prints due to its exceptional resistance to major environmental factors such as ozone, high humidity, light intensity and excessive heat.

JP Distribution Press Release

JP Distribution is pleased to announce the arrival of the Billingham Hadley Digital. The Hadley Digital shares the same styling characteristics and craftsmanship of the entire Billingham range. This compact and versatile bag is capable of holding a Digital SLR with its lens attached and provides a perfect solution for those who want to take just their vital kit with them on a shoot.

Rayovac Press Release

New HYBRID Batteries from Rayovac Deliver Best of Both Worlds - New Technology Combines Convenience of Alkaline and Economic, Environmental Benefits of Rechargeable Batteries

MADISON, Wis.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Each year, consumers spend more than $3.5 billion on batteries for everything from digital cameras to flashlights. But despite the obvious benefits of rechargeable batteries, including less environmental waste and costs savings over time, less than 5% of all the batteries sold in the U.S. are rechargeable. A new product from Rayovac promises to change all that. HYBRID™ Batteries, featuring a breakthrough technology, deliver the benefits of rechargeable batteries, but eliminate common user frustrations to provide the world’s most user-friendly rechargeable battery to date.

Delkin Press Release

Delkin’s SensorScope, the Safest and Most Effective System for Cleaning Your Digital SLR Image Sensor.

Delkin Devices, Inc., makers of high quality digital photography products and accessories, today announced the SensorScope™ System, the safest and most effective system for cleaning your digital SLR image sensor. The innovative SensorScope (patent pending) is the first and only sensor inspection device in the market designed for DSLRs. Its use of magnification and focused, high intensity light enables camera owners to inspect their camera’s sensor to see if it needs cleaning. Why risk damaging your camera -don’t clean your sensor if it doesn’t need it! “Because the DSLR sensor is electrically charged, dirt and dust are attracted to it and cannot be easily removed,” explained Eric Richter, Delkin’s Marketing Manager. “Usually you find out after you have taken a picture that your sensor needs cleaning.”

Photographer Chris Empey has published a review of the Expodisc, a filter that goes in front of the lens and is used to set a custom white balance for your digital camera. Prices vary from $79.95 to $159.95 (plus shipping) depending on the filter size.

“I first saw the ExpoDisc in Action at a Monte Zucker seminar and wasn’t sure how necessary a product like this was, especially in controlled situations like when using studio lights. After using the ExpoDisc, I am convinced that even though the auto white balance feature on digital camera’s is always improving, they can still be improved upon. Using the ExpoDisc takes only a few seconds, yet provides more accurate results than the in camera auto white balance, or even the preset white balance options.”

Website: Chris Empey - Expodisc Review

Pentax Press Release

GOLDEN, CO (December 14, 2006)…PENTAX Imaging Company has announced two new series of spotting scopes that offer exceptional image performance for outdoor observation. The PENTAX Spotting Scope PF-63ZOOM is a compact, lightweight spotting scope perfect for outdoor viewing.  Featuring a bright field of view, rubber coating and JIS Class 6 waterproof construction, this PENTAX spotting scope uses a 63mm compact objective lens and offers increased mobility by making the eyepiece integrated with the body. Featuring Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass, the high performance PENTAX PF-65 series of spotting scopes include the PF-65ED II (straight-line type) and the PF-65ED-A II (angled type).  Each offer a high-level balance between exceptional image performance and image quality for field use or for conducting zoom photography when connected to a digital camera.

BenQ Press Release

The BenQ FP73G S / FP93G S features a super slim bezel design and an ultra fast 5mm response time

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – BenQ today introduces two additions to its award-winning LCD monitor lineup with the 17-inch BenQ FP73G S and 19-inch BenQ FP93G S LCD monitor, featuring a super slim bezel design, an ultra fast 5mm response time and Senseye+Photo technology. The BenQ FP73G S / FP93G S features the enhanced Senseye technology - the Senseye+Photo technology, which transmits consistent colors through the sRGB color gamut, providing consistent and accurate color reproduction. With Senseye+Photo, the photos on the screen and on print outs will always be consistent in colors.

Ilford Press Release

Comprehensive range will include ‘Good’ ‘Better’ and ‘Best’ categories using manufactured products from ILFORD and Oji

Marly, Switzerland, 6 December, 2006 – ILFORD, a major player in the development and manufacture of photo quality media for inkjet printing and photographic processes, will launch its new consumer brand, ILFORD Photo Inkjet Paper Range, at Paperworld in January 2007. Building on the success of the ILFORD Printasia range and after making a detailed study of what today’s consumer needs, ILFORD has developed a more comprehensive product offer. “We are excited about introducing our new ILFORD Photo Inkjet Paper Range to the consumer market.  After reviewing what the customer looks for when they buy their paper, we are pleased to offer a truly customer focused product. We have been in the photographic business since 1879 and have a wealth of experience in the Professional and Amateur photographic markets.  This has enabled us to develop a range perfect for any user, whatever their needs”, said Andrew Stewart, Sales and Marketing Director of ILFORD.

Intemos Press Release

To celebrate its second anniversary, intemos.com, manufacturers of the DSLRClean™ sensor cleaning system, has launched two new product kits. The DSLRClean™ starter kit, comprising of five DSLRClean™ sensor cleaning swabs and a 10ml bottle of IOptic™ liquid is priced at just £12.95 – the lowest cost sensor cleaning kit on the market. The DSLRClean™ travel kit is designed with the photographic traveller in mind and comes in a clear plastic Ziploc case containing everything the photographer needs to keep their camera, lenses, and sensor clean whilst travelling.

ILFORD Photo Press Release

Mobberley, Cheshire. 6 December 2006 - Solving the problem of marrying supply with demand for its products, while extending its strong links with users and retailers, ILFORD Photo offers the ideal solution for ensuring the easy availability of the world’s favourite black-and-white photographic film, paper and photochemistry. ILFORD Photo, the world’s leading supplier of black-and-white photography products, has launched a new service to bring together users and retailers of its products, to the benefit of everyone involved. Called Direct2Dealer, the service is based on a catalogue of the more than 380 products available from ILFORD Photo. The catalogue is being distributed to colleges and universities which run photographic courses, as well as to retailers, and is available free to users by telephoning 0800 234 6484.

Nikon USA Press Release

The exclusive Temperley for Nikon camera case is available for a limited-time this holiday season.

MELVILLE, NY (November 27, 2006) - For a limited-time offer this holiday season, Nikon has partnered with Alice Temperley to create a stunning new accessory for the tech-savvy and style-conscious consumer. From November 26, 2006, consumers purchasing the COOLPIX S9 digital camera will receive an exclusive, Temperley for Nikon camera case while supplies last. A national retailer will have extremely limited quantities of this special accessory incorporating one of Temperley’s signature prints and promise to go quickly. Consumers are encouraged to scan their holiday circulars to determine which local retail chain will be carrying this item.

Nikon Europe Press Release

Amsterdam, November 2006. Nikon and iconic bag manufacturer Crumpler have joined forces to develop two camera bags specifically designed for owners of SLR cameras. The first fruits of the partnership are the ultra cool Nikon-Crumpler the ‘This’ & the ‘That’ bags, featuring Nikon’s world-renowned black and yellow colours, which accommodate Nikon’s best-loved products. Both bags can fit one compact SLR body, two lenses such as the AF-S DX 18-55 or the AF-S DX 55-200 and an external speedlight.

Medea International Press Release

Medea International presents its most recent product in its rapidly increasing portfolio, the Infiniti 8cm Mini DVD-RW disc. Used mostly with DVD Camcorders, mini DVD-RW’s provide you with high quality video and audio playback with nearly twice the resolution of traditional video formats such as VHS.  The advantage of recording directly onto DVD means that you can effortlessly switch from recording to playback on the big screen without the hassle of messy cords or transferring files. Furthermore, when it comes to editing the video, Infiniti 8cm Mini DVD-RW allows you to use your PC’s optical drive to read the data directly from the original recording source, without having to fuss around with USB cables.

Luminous Landscape have just reviewed the new SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash card and Firewire reader.

“It isn’t often that a new technology comes along making something 2X – 3X faster than the previous generation. This is the case though with the new Sandisk Extreme IV cards and Extreme card reader when used with Firewire 800. Even with Firewire 400 or USB II there’s a marked speed improvement in file transfers.”

Website: Luminous Landscape - SanDisk Extreme IV Review

epic software group Press Release

The Woodlands, Texas, November 21, 2006 – Remember those beautiful tapestry style camera straps that were so popular in the 70’s?  Well they are back – but with a twist. Gone are the elastic film loops and in their place are three Velcro tabbed pockets perfect to store digital memory cards, batteries, and all kinds of accessory items. The epic software group just released five new retro designs aimed squarely at digital photographers.  Vic Cherubini, President of epic said:  “In the early 70’s I made my living as a photographer.  Whenever I purchased a new camera, I immediately got rid of the useless, narrow strap that came in the box, and replaced it with a more practical and expressive tapestry style camera strap. While my eyes loved the colors, at the end of the day my neck appreciated how the strap distributed the camera’s weight.”

Kingston Technology Press Release

[21 November 2006]  Kingston Technology today announced the availability of its new DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition, a USB Flash drive specifically designed to meet enterprise-level security and compliance requirements.  Kingston Technology’s DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition is the world’s first USB Flash drive that guarantees 100 percent security for your data whilst on the move.  Featuring a 256-bit hardware-based AES encryption, the Privacy Edition offers fail-safe security and is the perfect solution for organisations looking for an efficient and cost-effective method to secure important data.

Think Tank Photo Press Release

SANTA ROSA, CALIF – Think Tank Photo announced today a revolutionary new concept in gear accessibility for photographers, the rotation360° backpack. This concept “breaks the barrier” about which photographers in the field constantly complain:  that they have to remove their backpack in order to access the contents inside.  With the rotation360°, in seconds a beltpack can be rotated from inside of the backpack to the front of the body, allowing photographers to access their gear stored inside without having to take off or swivel the entire backpack.