The Zigview S2 will be available from October priced £249.99.

Intro 2020 Press Release

Seculine revolutionise DSLR handling with the NEW Zigview S2 Digital Angle Finder, with remote detachable 2½ inch screen, TV output, motion sensor and interval timer. The NEW Zigview S2 attaches to your DSLR viewfinder and displays a live video feed from the viewfinder to its large 2.5 inch high resolution LCD, which can be moved to fully tilt and rotate for viewing at any angle. The new unit has excellent low light properties and a high frame rate which displays a bright live image making it fantastic for low and high angle situations as well as being capable of acting as a waist level finder to improve communication with clients during portrait photography.

HARMAN technology Limited Press Release

Harman, the leading professional imaging specialist has provided the first ever glimpse of its new professional photo inkjet paper, just days before officially unveiling the products to the industry at the Photokina exhibition in Cologne, Germany. This exclusive shot of the product and its packaging has only been distributed to selected online media and is the only picture to be made available before the Photokina show. The picture shows the first two products in the range, which incorporate a real photo Baryta layer within their coating – the only photographic inkjet media to do so. The matt finish product pictured, will incorporate instant-dry silica technology. Created primarily for the fine art and professional photography market, HARMAN wanted the real users to see the innovative products first.

Intro 2020 Press Release

With immediate effect, Intro 2020 has become the official UK importer and distributor of Gossen light meters. GOSSEN brings 65 years of German quality and design to a stable of products which already includes many photographic household names such as: Tamron lenses, Tamrac Bags, Hoya and Cokin filters and Crumpler bags. GOSSEN are far from complacent about their heritage and pedigree. In keeping with the rapidly changing needs of photographers, GOSSEN’s mantra is: tradition is good, innovation is better.

JP Distribution Press Release

JP Distribution is pleased to announce the new Digital Master L-758 Light Meter from Sekonic. The Digital Master L-758 is the world’s first multi-functional light meter that can be calibrated to match the sensitivity of a digital cameras sensor at all ISO settings, flash/ambient or file format characteristics. Sekonic have ensured that the L-758 offers photographers the greatest digital exposure control, accuracy and repeatability. Available in October, price to be confirmed.

IDC Press Release

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Sept. 6, 2006—U.S. digital still camera and camcorder owners are accessorizing to complement existing assets. According to a new IDC survey of U.S. digital still camera and camcorder owners, 84% of respondents have purchased accessories, and the majority are very pleased with those purchases. For those looking to purchase accessories in the future, memory cards, add-on lenses, and 4x6 photo printers are among the wish-list leaders. “When digital still cameras owners outshoot the capacity of the memory card bundled with their camera, they are very willing to purchase additional, higher capacity cards,” said Chris Chute, research manager for IDC’s Worldwide Digital Imaging Solutions group. The 4x6 photo printer has also emerged as a critical accessory to digital still camera users. “Photo printers are helping break the chains of traditional PC dependency,” Chute said. “Ease of use, photo print speed improvements and eroding prices are contributing factors to the success of the 4x6 photo printer.”

Transcend Press Release

A greater number of advanced mobile devices and smart phones are now available on the market. This new breed of Hi-Tech Handheld device typically has a built-in High-resolution digital camera and a large number of multimedia applications; both of these features alone have catapulted the need for higher performance and bigger capacity Flash Memory Cards. To ensure you get the most from your Hi-Tech devices, Transcend Information Inc., a world leader in flash memory devices, has released its latest Hi-Speed 80X Ultra-Performance microSD Memory Cards, available in 256MB and 512MB capacities, and only half the size of a mobile phone SIM card they are the smallest memory cards in the world with the highest speed.

PNY Press Release

Mérignac (France) - September 5th, 2006 PNY is delighted to announce new solutions for advanced mobile phones. More and more models now come with memory card slots built in to enable customers to use the camera, MP3 player, PDA, and play games. So it’s no surprise that PNY Technologies has enlarged its mobile flash card range with high capacity digital storage solutions. Mini SD(tm), Micro SD(tm) and MMC Mobile cards have now become the main storage formats used in Mobile Phone. With the launch of the 2GB Mini SD(tm) and 1GB Micro SD(tm), PNY can now deliver storage solutions for customers with advanced mobile phones.

Wacom Press Release

1 September 2006 - Wacom, the leading manufacturer of pen tablets and interactive pen displays, today launches the Intuos3 A6 Wide pen tablet, aimed at wide-screen notebook users as well as professionals and enthusiasts from the digital imaging and photography markets. The growing number of wide format monitors has resulted in a higher demand for Intuos3 pen tablets in a specific aspect ratio. The Intuos3 A6 Wide is the latest addition to the Intuos3 pen tablet range. It replaces the Intuos3 A6 and extends Wacom’s offering of wide format pen tablets which already includes the Intuos3 A5 Wide and the Intuos3 A3 Wide.

Pretec has released an 8GB SDHC card, the highest capacity SD card in the world. No word yet on price or availability.

Pretec Press Release

FREMONT, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Aug. 31, 2006—Pretec, the world record keeper of highest capacity flash memory cards of CF card (12GB, March 2004), USB Flash Drive (8GB, January 2005), SD card (4GB, July 2005) and MMC (4GB, September 2005), has now released an 8GB SD card, the highest capacity SD card in the world. Pretec 8GB SDHC card is fully compliant with SD 2.0 (SDHC) specification with access speed up to 20MB/sec. The maximum capacity of SD card is 2GB under SD 1.1 of Secure Digital Alliance (SDA) specification; however, by using file format of FAT32, many SD 1.1 host devices can use 4GB SD card which Pretec pioneered since 2005.

Bogen Imaging Press Release

Bogen Imaging To Distribute Will Crockett’s ShootSmarter Series of Professional Photographic Training DVDs In The US

Ramsey, NJ (September 1, 2006) – Bogen Imaging is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with ShootSmarter University to serve as the exclusive distributor of its highly acclaimed line of professional photographic training DVDs in the United States. The complete line of DVDs comprises seven disks, ranging from Digital Portraiture Basics to an extensive PhotoShop training. “We are extremely pleased to be working with Will Crockett and ShootSmarter University,” noted Paul Wild, President of Bogen Imaging, USA. “Will is one of the world’s most prominent and distinguished photographers and has received unending praise for his work as an author and educator on the principals of digital photography. Crockett’s ShootSmarter professional photographic training DVDs deliver exactly what professionals and serious amateurs need to help fine-tune their skills and take their digital photography to new levels. Bogen is looking forward to building a successful relationship with ShootSmarter University in years to come and to increasing the availability of Crockett’s educational DVDs to photographers in the US,” concluded Mr. Wild.

Wacom Press Release

New Wacom® Pen Tablet for Serious Photographers, Designers and Artists - Intuos3 4x6 provides superior pen control for widescreen users on-the-go

Vancouver, WA – Aug. 29, 2006 – Wacom Technology Corporation’s patented new Intuos3 4x6 pen tablet is designed for serious photographers, designers and artists seeking optimal pen control and comfort when working with a widescreen display. The Wacom Intuos3 4x6 joins Wacom’s Intuos3 6x11 and 12x19 models to form a complete range of professional pen tablets that feature active areas matched to the screen aspect ratio of widescreens and dual monitors. This latest Intuos tablet provides 20% more active area than the model it replaces (Intuos3 4x5) and it’s available immediately at a suggested retail price of $229.95.

Smartparts Inc. Press Release

Smartparts Announces 8.4-Inch Viewable Image Digital Picture Frame - New frame permits automatic slideshow with images set to music or narration

Englewood, NJ (August 18, 2006) – Smartparts, Inc. (www.smartpartsproducts.com), one of the pioneers of the quickly growing Digital Picture Frame product category, announces a new easy-to-use genuine wood Digital Picture Frame with an 8.4-inch hi-definition LCD display that clearly showcases JPEG images. Featuring a walnut-finish frame, automatic variable-speed slide show capability, MP3 capability, IR remote control, built-in or external sound capability, USB cable and AC adapter, this new   11” x 9” digital picture frame is compatible with all memory cards including SecureDigital (SD), SmartMedia (SM), Memory Stick (MS), MultiMediaCard (MMC), CompactFlash (CF) and xD Picture Cards. It can be displayed on a desk or countertop as well as wall-mounted.

Kingston Technology Press Release

Kingston Adds Ontrack Data Recovery Software To “Ultimate” Line of CompactFlash Memory Cards - Company Increases Write Speed to 133x; Adds New 8-GB Card for Higher Capacity Needs

Fountain Valley, CA – August 15, 2006 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is upgrading its “Ultimate” line of CompactFlash memory cards by preloading the cards with Ontrack’s EasyRecovery Professional software version 6.1. Kingston’s Ultimate line of Compact Flash cards is targeted for professional and advanced amateur photographers.  The Ontrack® EasyRecovery™ Professional software provides data recovery capabilities for lost digital photos. In addition, Kingston will increase the sustained write speed on its 2/4-GB CompactFlash Ultimate cards from 100x to 133x and will add a new 8-GB capacity card with a write speed of 133x to the line.

Carl Zeiss Ag Press Release

Oberkochen/Germany, August 15, 2006. The Zeiss Ikon Side Grip makes right-hand gripping and holding the Zeiss Ikon rangefinder or SW camera easier and safer. It also offers a standard ¼” tripod bushing exactly under the optical axis. The Zeiss Ikon Side Grip is made of a special durable synthetic material with a low weight of only 38 grams (1.4 oz.). The Zeiss Ikon Side Grip will be available from October 2006 for 75 EUR (not including VAT).

Carl Zeiss AG Press Release

Oberkochen/Germany, August 15, 2006. Now there is a genuine leather ever-ready case available for Zeiss Ikon cameras. It protects the camera and any of the lenses from 21 to 50mm against normal shock, vibration, rain splashes during transport and while the camera is not in service. However, the bottom part of the case may remain on the camera while shooting, as the front flap is simply and quickly flipped open, or can be easily detached and reattached. The camera is securely screwed into the case. The Zeiss Ikon ever-ready case is made of high-quality genuine black leather with internal black velvet lining. Shipping starts October 2006, list price will be 125 EUR without VAT.

SanDisk Press Release

BERLIN, GERMANY, AUG. 15, 2006 – SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) today announced that the European Imaging & Sound Association (EISA), Europe’s largest press organization, has named the new SanDisk Extreme® IV line of high-speed CompactFlash® cards as the European Memory Card of the Year 2006-2007. The SanDisk Extreme IV cards are the fastest storage cards in the world and are targeted at photographers who require the highest possible performance and the largest capacities for their medium format and high-end digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras.

Olympus follow hot on the heels of Fujifilm by announcing a 2GB xD-Picture Card, available from August and costing £69.99.

Olympus UK Press Release

New from Olympus, the M-XD2GM high-capacity 2GB compact memory media for digital cameras

London, 10 August 2006 - Olympus has announced the introduction of a Type M-series xD-Picture Card™, allowing photographers to take approximately 1000 shots using an 8 mega-pixel camera in HQ mode. This advanced ultra-compact memory card will enable users to take a year’s worth of photo shots and store them onto the same memory card. It will also allow users to keep more videos on their cards without having to worry about filling up the memory.  With a data-storage capacity of 2GB, the M-XD2GM card has the largest memory in the xD-Picture Card™ range to date.

MediaStreet Press Release

7-Inch Image Area, Slide Show Feature, Built-in Speakers and Multi-Format Card Reader Adds Flexibility to Sharing Photographs and Video

Deer Park, NY – August 9, 2006 – MediaStreet Inc., a leading independent manufacturer of archival-quality inks with matched inkjet media and other innovative, digital solutions for the photographic, arts and consumer electronics industries, is expanding its line of digital photo frames with the introduction of its “Pure eMotion 128” digital picture frame.  The highly versatile digital frame offers an aesthetically appealing alternative to traditional slide shows by allowing users to present their musical slideshows without the aid of a computer or other playback devices.

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

“SanDisk’s Extreme IV technology is a remarkable performance step and especially worthwhile when working with very large capacity cards. It’s likely to be very handy in cameras that can use the performance benefits, but not for older cameras. On its performance alone even with less exotic cards than Extreme IV, the SanDisk Extreme Firewire card reader is a of considerable benefit in its own right and surely worth serious consideration too.”

Website: DPNow - SanDisk Extreme IV Review

Fujifilm UK Press Release

Fujifilm today announces the launch of a new 2GB version of its compact xD-Picture Card, doubling the storage capacity of the current highest capacity xD-Picture Cards. The xD-Picture Card TypeM M2GB will be compatible with Fujifilm’s latest range of compact digital cameras and all future models launched *. The 2GB xD-Picture Card has been developed to meet the requirements of consumers who are making use of the increasingly sophisticated functions of compact digital cameras. Features such as higher megapixel counts, longer battery life, and continuous shooting all make specific demands on the storage capacity of a media card. The new Fujifilm F30 Zoom, for example, is the world’s first digital camera to deliver ISO 3200 sensitivity at full resolution, and gives class-leading battery life of 580 shots from a single charge. The increased storage capacity also gives users the freedom to take more photos, without having to resort to deleting images to free up space on the card.