Fujifilm Press Release

Color photo paper for professional portraits

With the new Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Paper Type DP Silk, Fujifilm is presenting a new color photo paper with a silk finish for professional portrait photography. In combination with digital exposure units such as the Fujifilm Frontier system, the paper offers the excellent picture quality of silver halide print material: outstanding color reproduction, sharpness and a high D-max value for deep, saturated black tones. Brilliant, long-lasting white tones, an extended color space and excellent shadow delineation – these special character- istics make this paper particularly suitable for professional portrait, wedding, school and kindergarten photos.

Sony Press Release

16x DVD-R and DVD+R First New Sony Products to Feature AccuCORE Technology

PARK RIDGE, N.J., Dec. 20, 2004 - Sony Electronics today announced a new development in recordable DVD media with the introduction of AccuCORE™ technology, delivering an enhanced level of recording accuracy, compatibility and reliability.

Sony’s new 16x DVD-R and DVD+R media will mark the first new product introductions to feature AccuCORE, which will also be implemented in the company’s 8x recordable DVD products.

Consumers recording on discs with AccuCORE technology are expected to appreciate five key benefits: wider compatibility for DVD-R and DVD+R recordings with various types of drives or recorders at various speeds; faster addressing of the DVD-R format in high-speed dubbing and time-shift playback applications; stable writing capabilities for both DVD-R and DVD+R formats through reduced disc vibrations at high speeds; greater temperature adaptability for optimal performance during extended burning processes for all (DVD-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW) formats; and improved archival reliability for long-term storage, also for all formats.

Bob Atkins has reviewed the LowePro Off Trail 2, which fits into the waistpack category of camera bags.

“I’ve found the Off Trail 2 to be very useful. It’s not expensive (around $65) and it’s very versatile. It may not be the perfect bag - since there is no perfect bag - but it’s the best all-round general-purpose bag that I own. I also have a LowePro Trekker backpack which is great for hiking through the woods with a 500/4.5L in it, but when I leave the big lens behind, I often take the Off Trail 2.”

Website: Bob Atkins - LowePro Off Trail 2 Bag Review

Delkin Devices Press Release 11/12/04

90 mins AA / AAA Quick Charger
With Adaptor and Car Charger
SRP £24.99

Quick Charger charges AA and NiMH and NiCd batteries in 90 minutes.  Save time and money with e-film rechargeable AA NiMH batteries. 

Features:

- Includes 4 – 2300mAh Delkin efilm AA NiMH rechargeable batteries.
- DC Car Adaptor for Charging on the road.
- 2 Channels: Charges 2 or 4 AA or AAA batteries.

Delkin Devices also manufactures many other competitively priced Camera and Camcorder batteries for many other well known brands such as, Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Sony, Leica, Samsung, Konica / Minolta, and many others.

For further information on many other Delkin products visit: www.Delkin.com.

Sony Press Release 09/12/04

Announcement of New Lithium Ion Batteries,
Realizing Industry’s Highest Level of Energy Density
High-power output cylindrical lithium ion battery fit for high-power supply also announced

Sony Corporation announces the new line-up of lithium ion batteries, with industry’s highest level of energy density, responding to the needs for high capacity and large current in secondary batteries for mobile products. Shipment will start from December 2004 onwards.
Accomplishment of higher capacities in secondary batteries continue to be required from the market, due to higher performance and enhanced features in mobile products such as note PCs, digital video cameras and mobile phones. At Sony, commercialization of the world’s first high power density, small size, light weight and long life lithium ion battery was announced in 1991 and, in 1999, lithium ion polymer battery with flexibility in shape and enhanced safety was announced, further responding to such needs. As a result, the world-wide market size of lithium ion batteries (including lithium ion polymer batteries) has grown to a market of 1.2 Billion units.

Delkin Devices Press Release 09/12/04

Delkin Devices are now proud to launch the NEW! Delkin e-film Olympus Li-30B replacement Battery - 645mAh for the NEW! Mju Mini with a SRP price of £24.99.  Delkin Manufactures other competively priced batteries for many other well known brands such as, Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Sony, Leica, Samsung, Konica / Minolta, and many others.

The Delkin Olympus Li-30B battery is has been on demand, since the TV Advertising campaign for the Olympus Mju Mini highlighted on a television this month and in the media over the last few months. 

For further information on many other Delkin products visit: www.delkin.com.

Vosonic Press Release 09/12/04

7 in 1 Digital Multimedia Viewer for TV
JPEG – MPEG 1/2/4 – DivX – MP3/WMA support

Cardmedia (Europe) Ltd, the official UK distributor for the manufacturer Vosonic, has announced the availability of the DigiViewer DV-325, a new 6 in 1 Digital Multimedia Viewer for TV.

The Vosonic DiGi VIEWER DV-325 is an affordable and easy-to-use home media distribution set-top box to bring you the fun of audio & video in high quality.
The DiGi Viewer is operated via its remote control and the On Screen Display.

The DiGi VIEWER DV-325 has Audio/Video inputs and outputs that enable to show directly from TV MultiMedia files stored from your memory cards.

Looking for something that little bit different this Christmas? How about an inexpensive Lalaland desk calendar, featuring photos taken with a Holga camera (the famous Russian medium format camera, known for it’s soft focus, vignetting and unpredictable light leaks).

“Just printed and still toasty, the 2005 Calendar is not only the perfect accessory for any work desk, but the perfect gift for the love-you-forever photoblogger in your life. Sized to fit in a Christmas stocking (9.8 cm x 9.7 cm), this fifteen page full-colour calendar, featuring original Holga photography, is packaged in a mini jewel case shell and will rotate over 270 degrees to stand upright on its own.

This limited edition Calendar can be yours for only $10.00 USD, including shipping.”

Website: Lalaland - 2005 Desk Calendar

The Italian website PhotoRevolt have just published a review of the new Canon Speedlite 580EX flashgun, which has a guide number of 58 (m/ISO 100 at 105mm) and an adjustable angle of coverage suitable for wide lenses to 14mm.

Website: PhotoRevolt - Canon Speedlite 580EX Flash Review

Sandisk Press Release 02/12/04

Music, Memories and Mobility: New SanDisk Gadgets Make Great Gifts for Non-Geeks

SUNNYVALE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Dec. 2, 2004—With Prices At $10 to $200, There’s Something For Every Budget, From Shoot & Store Flash Cards and Card Readers to MP3 Music Players  

When shopping for the holidays, think digital. Keep in mind that great things come in small packages, and this year SanDisk(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:SNDK) has plenty of electronic delights to brighten up the gift-giving season.

The world’s original inventor and largest manufacturer of flash memory cards for digital cameras and other portable devices has some of the coolest stuff this side of the North Pole. SanDisk is offering a bagful of goodies that just about anyone can enjoy—from new ultra-compact flash MP3 music players to a viewer that can show digital snapshots on virtually any TV set. And for budget-minded shoppers, SanDisk has stocking-stuffers that cost as little as $9.99 for Shoot & Store(TM) flash memory cards that work in most popular digital cameras and can be purchased at supermarkets and drug stores.

SanDisk products are available worldwide at the more than 93,000 retail outlets, including electronics and photography stores.

Intelligent Mobile Solutions Limited Press Release 01/12/04

IMS LAUNCHES DSLRCLEAN - A REVOLUTIONARY NO-LIQUID WAY TO CLEAN DIGITAL SLR SENSORS.

Intelligent Mobile Solutions Limited (IMS) has launched a groundbreaking new product DSLRClean (TM) - a specially created cleaning stick for removing dust from digital SLR camera sensors.

The DSLRClean sticks use a unique micro-pore swab to create a mini vacuum effect, gently lifting dust from both CCD and CMOS type sensors.

The DSLRClean sticks are an effective and safe solution for sensor cleaning at less than half the cost of other available products.

“Dust has always been an issue with any photographic system, whether on lenses or slide negatives or in the camera chamber,” said IMS managing director Andrew Stagg.

“But the need for an effective, low cost solution has sharply increased with the advent of the digital SLR.

“With over a million digital SLRs in circulation in the UK alone, sensor dust is a major issue for photographic professionals and amateurs alike.”

C-guys, Inc. Press Release 30/11/04

C-GUYS INTRODUCES 20MB/S SD MEMORY CARD WITH ASSOCIATED HIGH SPEED ADAPTER

The Lightning Fast Memory Solution Is One of the Only That Offers Increased Speed and Higher Storage Capacity for Digital Cameras, Mobile Phones and Other Mobile Consumer Electronics Devices

San Jose, CA - November 30, 2004 - C-guys, Inc., a global leader in the design and development of SD and SDIO solutions for home, SOHO and SMB applications today announced its 20MB/s SD memory cards. The cards are available in storage capacities of 1GB (CG-SDM01G01) and 512MB (CG-SDM51201) and are designed to increase data transfer speeds for SD-friendly devices such as digital cameras, PDAs, mobile phones and other portable electronics devices.

The company is also releasing one of the only high-speed reader/writer adapters available on the market - the SD-USBean. Together, the solutions offer faster transfer of media from a mobile device to a processing device such as a printer or PC.

Luminous Landscape has reviewed a new productm WhiBal, for removing colour casts from your photographs, specifically targetted at RAW files. WhiBal has been created by Michael Tapes, a name that some readers may recognise - Tapes also runs his onw website, rawworkflow.com, which sells and provides support for Capture One software, amongst other things.

“So, who needs a WhiBal, and what on earth is a WhiBal anyhow?

WhiBal is simply four pieces of precision molded plastic that have an extremely neutral colour. They are secured together with a rivet that allows them to rotate, and are attached to a lanyard that can hang around your neck or attach to your shooting vest when you’re in the field.

Their advantage over a gray card is size and convenience. Also durability. They are coloured all the way through, and even if they become scratched they will not provide a false reference. Also, with white, black and two shades of gray, you are able to use the WhiBal to set white point and black point as well, and also get a correct setting even if your exposure is off.”

Website: Luminous Landscape - White Balance in Your Pocket

Japanese website AV Watch have posted the first review of the Olympus m:robe MR-500i photo viewer/MP3 player (found via Engadget).

Website: AV Watch - Olympus m:robe MR-500iReview

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ANW/Crestwood and Innova Art Ltd. Press Release

ANW/Crestwood and Innova Art Ltd. Announce the Introduction of Innova Digital Papers in US Market

ANW/Crestwood, Inc., Lincoln Park, NJ, and Innova Art, Ltd. announce the introduction of the Innova brand digital art papers in the U.S.A.

With over 100 years experience in the fine art paper field, ANW was one of the earliest paper companies to supply digital fine art printmakers. ?ANW is very excited about our relationship with Innova and we are looking forward to introducing a paper of this caliber to the US market,?stated Mark Caliguire, President.  An importer and converter of paper products from around the world, ANW addresses a wide range of digital and traditional art applications in addition to a vast array of stationery, hobby and craft products.

Innova Art Ltd. is a producer of digital papers for fine art and photography. Based in Epping, England, with an office in New Jersey, Innova manufactures a range of papers in both smooth and textured surfaces in 100% cotton and alpha cellulose base fiber. 

MAGPIX Press Release 16/11/04

MAGPIX Introduces Ultra Portable, Digital Pocket Photo Album

First-of-its-kind mini-sized digital photo album allows consumers to share pictures with friends and family anywhere, anytime

AMESBURY, Massachusetts, Nov. 16, 2004—MAGPIX Inc., creators of lifestyle enhancing digital products, today announced its Pocket Photo Album, redefining how we carry and share our digital pictures and allowing users to share hundreds of digital pictures in an ultra-portable design. The Pocket Photo Album is available today in Titanium Silver and Pink Thistle for only $99 MSRP.

Weighing only 2.2 ounces, the MAGPIX Pocket Photo Album features a stylish, lightweight anodized aluminum design.  It offers a super bright 1.5-inch TFT LCD screen, which makes viewing photos easy and fun.  It can also connect directly to a television to easily share photos on a larger screen without the need for a PC or projector.

The Pocket Photo Album has 16MB of built-in internal memory, which can hold upwards of 200 pictures and also includes an SD/MMC memory card slot for additional image capacity.  It offers viewers the ability to zoom, scroll, view thumbnails, and perform slideshows.

Fujifilm UK Press Release 15/11/04

Fujifilm launches underwater housing for the FinePix F810 Zoom

Fujifilm today announced a sealed underwater housing unit for the popular FinePix F810 Zoom digital camera, ensuring secure protection to depths of up to 40 metres.

The high impact strength polycarbonate casing is precision-engineered to withstand underwater pressure as well as extreme conditions, allowing you to capture accurate images in tough terrain, such as on the slopes, in dusty deserts or amongst the creatures of the deep. The lightweight design also comes with brightly coloured and easy-to-use controls for navigating the camera’s complete range of still and motion imaging functions.

The six megapixel FinePix F810 Zoom recently made a splash on the photographic stage, as championing a refinement to Fujifilm’s Super CCD HR sensor. This modification, coupled with improved processor technology and a new sensitivity rating of ISO 80, is earning the model a reputation for clearer, sharper pictures.

MAGPIX Press Release 12/11/04

MAGPIX Magnifies Product Line with 3.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Binocular

SX3 is the only true 3.1 megapixel camera/binocular on the market, providing professional-grade optics at a consumer-friendly price

AMESBURY, Mass., Nov. 12, 2004—MAGPIX Inc. today announced its third generation digital camera binocular. The MAGPIX SX3 offers a series of innovative features never-before-seen in the binocular camera category and is the first and only true 3.1 CMOS megapixel on the market today. At only $149, the SX3 is easy to use, compact, and durable, making it perfect for any outdoor activity, from sporting events and site seeing to wildlife and nature viewing.

Powerful and sleek, the SX3 offers viewers 10X optical camera lens magnification through its 10 x 25mm ruby coated lenses. The SX3 allows users to take pictures from near to far (~45ft. to infinity) with an innovative lens focusing system, an industry first in a digital camera binocular. The included Light Guide attachment, similar in concept to those seen on lenses at professional sporting events, enables users to take superior digital photos in bright daylight and at great distances. With a shutter speed of up to 1/8000 of a second, the SX3 ensures that viewers don’t miss any fast-paced action - even from far away.

ExpoDisc Press Release 11/10/04

Red Raven Marketing To Handle Distribution

Uxbridge, Ontario, Nov.10, 2004 - ExpoDisc Inc., the pioneer in diffusion filters that allow photographers to fine-tune color balance at capture, today announced that the ExpoDisc product line will now be available at retail outlets throughout Canada. Distribution will be handled by Ontario-based Red Raven Marketing.

ExpoDisc, headquarted in Morgan Hill, CA, develops diffusion filters that provide fast, accurate color at capture. The initial products that will be sold in Canada include the white balance and digital warm balance filters. The filters are designed for professional photographers, videographers, and serious amateurs.

With ExpoDisc filters, photographers no longer have to shoot through extra glass, carry inconsistent and cumbersome cards, or spend hours on the computer in post-production color correction.

SOYO Press Release 11/11/04

SOYO Announces Rugged USB 2.0, 1.8-inch Mobile Hard Drive That Stores 20 Gigabytes

ONTARIO, CA - SOYO, Inc. (OTCBB: SOYO) has announced the Cigar HD20—a mobile USB 2.0 interface 1.8” hard drive with 20GBs of storage capacity.

The Cigar Pro 2 HD20 features a USB 2.0 interface (downward compatible to USB 1.0) to efficiently transfer your data at up to 480 MBPS. The SOYO Cigar HD20 is powered by the USB port and does not require a battery or power adapter.

The rugged magnesium alloy casing protects your data physically with G-shock absorbing capability. The SOYO Cigar HD20 is bundled with specialized software that can compress and decompress data, which enables the HD20 to store up to 40GB of data into the 20GB capacity drive.