Sinar has revamped the eMotion75 digital back, giving it a bigger and better display as well as improved high ISO capabilities. A newly designed circuit board has been implemented which improves image quality considerably. High ISO images are now clearer than ever. The upgraded eMotion75’s are also fitted with a new 2.5’’ TFT display that boasts a resolution of 163 dots per inch. Contact your local Sinar dealer for information on how to upgrade your Sinarback eMotion75. The new Hy6 Revolving Adaptor makes it possible to shoot in landscape or portrait format without changing the camera’s position or orientation.

The Kodak Theatre HD Player displays pictures, video, podcasts, music and web-based content on a HDTV. You can edit and upload images and videos to popular online content sharing sites on their HDTV from the comfort of your living room. “With the KODAK Theatre HD Player, consumers will relive the most cherished moments of their lives on their HDTV – the largest and highest quality display device in their home. Consumers will have the ability to do more than ever with their pictures, music and videos with easier and more interactive access to their personal content, as well as content from family and friends around the globe.” commented Matthew Yarrow from Kodak. Pricing and availability for the Kodak Theatre HD Player are to be confirmed. The device will roll out in stages, with a market trial commencing in September 2008.

The Kodak W1020 / W820 wireless photo frames offer a 10-inch and 8-inch, high-resolution widescreen display. Kodak has collaborated with photo-sharing sites, Kodak Gallery and Flickr, to enable additional photo-sharing options. The Quick Touch Border allows for simple operation with a touch or slide of your finger, leaving the screen fingerprint and smudge-free. With 512MB of internal memory, the W1020 / W820 frames can store up to 4000 pictures, with tow additional memory card slots also available. Price and availability of the Kodak W1020 / W820 Wireless Digital Frames are to be confirmed.

The second generation Drobo data storage product features two FireWire 800 ports, improved USB 2.0 performance and an upgraded core processor. Our customers have been asking for a high-performance FireWire connection since we launched Drobo last year, and this new release is the next logical step in providing users with what they need – and have come to expect – in the Drobo product,” said Geoff Barrall, CEO and founder of Data Robotics. This release addresses the needs of any user seeking a reliable method of managing vast amounts of data without sacrificing performance; from video editors, to heavy down-loaders, to photographers who shoot raw images. The second generation Drobo is priced at $499 MSRP and also comes in a 2TB version for $899, and a 4TB version for $1,299.

Kodak has introduced the world’s first 50 million pixel CCD image sensor for professional photography. With an 8176 x 6132 pixel array, the KAF-50100 sensor provides the highest resolution available in the popular 48 mm x 36 mm optical format used in medium format photography. The new Kodak KAF-50100 sensor is the first to utilise the new KODAK TRUESENSE 6.0 micron Full Frame CCD Technology Platform, which increases both the resolution and camera performance available to photographers. In an aerial photo of a field 1-½ miles across, you could detect an object about the size of a small notebook computer (1 foot by 1 foot). The KAF-50100 is first being used in the new Hasselblad H3DII-50 camera.

Canon has announced plans to build a new DSLR and compact camera factory in Nagasaki, Japan. Construction of the new plant is scheduled to begin in January 2009 with operations expected to commence in December 2009. Around 1,000 employees will make approximately 4 million cameras every year. Canon have cited “continued growth of the global digital camera market and expected increase in future demand” as the principal reason for the new Nagasaki manufacturing base.

The new JOBO Photo Display PDJ152 is a 15 inch digital picture frame with 3 interchangeable frame colors and 1GB of internal memory. “The state-of-the-art new JOBO PDJ152 Photo Display was created to help consumers keep their memories alive and visible whether positioned on a tabletop or desk or conveniently mounted to a wall. And now with the option for the user to easily change the color of the frame’s trim, this 15-inch model is sure to blend perfectly into any environment.” said Johannes Bockemuehl-Simon, JOBO’s CEO. The PDJ152 digital picture frame features a 1024 x 768 pixel resolution with a contrast ratio of 400:1. The JOBO Photo Display PDJ152 is available now for €319 / $299.

Get £400 off the new Spyder3Elite / Spyder3Studio when you trade-in your old calibration device. Between 1st July and 1st September 2008, simply hand in your old calibration device to your dealer or send it to Datacolor along with a completed order form to obtain the discount. All monitor calibration devices, including all previous Datacolor Spyder models (and ColorPlus) as well as units from other manufacturers, are valid.

The Transcend T.photo 720 is a new 7-inch digital photo frame with 2GB of internal memory. Featuring a refreshingly modern design, the T.photo 720 offers 800x480 pixel resolution and also functions as a full-featured MP3 player and an FM radio. The T.photo 720 is also equipped with a special new MobileCard slot for direct input of microSD and M2 cards. Transcend’s T.photo 720 digital photo frame is now available in either black or white.

TrustedReviews have reviewed the Drobo, the world’s first data storage robot.

“The Drobo puts a new spin on storage and will appeal to a particular type of user. For us, we like our Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ too much to change. We want our iTunes server, FTP and HTTP servers, the other media streaming services, storage quotas and strict controls to network shares. However, that said, the Drobo does look a good choice for users that want fault tolerant storage, aren’t bothered about bells and whistles and don’t want to get their hands dirty with RAID.”

Website: TrustedReviews - Drobo Review

Luminous Landscape have reviewed the Phase One 645 medium format digital camera.

“If you like the Mamiya 645 design, you’re likely going to love the Phase One 645. It and its twin the Mamiya 645 AFDIII are a definite improvement over previous Mamiya 645 series models. As discussed above, handling has been improved in most areas, and there are numerous under-the-hood changes that make the camera more robust, reliable, and faster responding.”

Website: Luminous Landscape - Phase One 645 Review

The Guardian MAXimus 300GB 10,000RPM is the fastest and most reliable RAID-1 mirror external storage solution available today. Featuring two 300GB 10,000RPM drives and FireWire 800/400+USB 2.0 interfaces, the Guardian MAXimus writes the same information in real-time “live activity” to two 300GB 10,000RPM drives for a “mirrored” copy. The MAXimus 300GB utilizes the Western Digital VelociRaptor, the fastest SATA drive on the market, with data transfer rates up to 100MB/s, The Guardian MAXimus 300GB 10,000RPM is available now for $899.99.

The Mercury On-The-Go 320GB 7200RPM is the highest capacity 7200RPM portable bus-powered hard drive on the market. Immediately available and priced starting at $239.99, the Mercury On-The-Go 320GB 7200RPM drive has models available with USB 2.0, USB 2.0+eSATA, FireWire 400+USB 2.0, and FireWire 800/400+USB 2.0 Interfaces. In addition to the 320GB 7200RPM drive, OWC also offers additional 7200RPM models with capacities of 100GB to 200GB, priced from $109.99.

Datacolor’s award-winning Spyder3 display calibration device is now more affordable than ever. Effective from 1st June 2008, Datacolor’s award-winning Spyder3Elite is reduced in price from £175 to £155.99 while Spyder3Print is reduced by £60 to £253.99. “Our Spyder3 range has proved to be very successful among imaging professionals who trust Datacolor to get the best from their work. By introducing new, lower prices for Spyder3Elite and Spyder3Print, we are able to bring Datacolor’s advanced colour management technology to a new audience who are also passionate about colour in their work.” commented Christoph Gamper, European general manager of Datacolor.

The new Phase One 645 Camera is now shipping in volume worldwide. Based on an open platform, designed to support the photographers’ choice of lenses and digital backs or film operation, the Phase One 645 is available in a choice of five different configurations. Each camera system comprises the camera body, one 80mm F2.8 lens, P+ digital camera back, and Capture One 4.1 software.

A-DATA have launched the World’s fastest compact flash card, the 350x speed Turbo Series CF. Available in 8GB and 16GB capacities, the Turbo CF 350X offers a read speed of 52MB/sec and write speed of 47MB/sec. The card supports dual-channel data transferring and UDMA 0-5 mode as well as the MDMA 0-4 mode of high-level digital cameras. There’s no word yet on availability or pricing.

The new WD My Book Mirror Edition hard drive automatically stores valuable personal content twice to maximize data safety. Available in 1 TB and 2 TB capacities, the My Book Mirror Edition automatically uses RAID 1 mirroring for extra protection, making it an ideal storage solution for photographers. The full capacity of the drive can be utilized by converting the drive to RAID 0 (Striped). WD’s My Book Mirror Edition dual-drive storage systems are available now, priced at $289.99 for the 1TB version and $549.99 USD for the 2TB version.

Leica and Jenoptik have concluded an agreement for digital imaging components comprising optoelectronics and software. Leica intends to further integrate digital technology and optoelectronics into its existing and future cameras and in this way further expand its position as a leader in the premium segment. Jenoptik’s Digital Imaging business unit specializes in the development and manufacture of high-performance imaging systems.

The 1TB Little Big Disk Quadra is the largest capacity, most powerful mobile storage solution currently available. “The Little Big Disk is suitable for multiple in-the-field applications. A professional photographer will take thousands of RAW photos in one photo shoot, while a videographer needs tremendous capacity and transfer rates to edit their footage,” said Arnaud Prezelin, LaCie Product Manager for Creative Pro solutions. The 1TB LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra is available now at the suggested retail price of $659.99/ £399.99.

The MINOX DCC Rolleiflex AF 5.0 is a miniature version of the classic 6x6 camera complete with modern features. Weighing just 100 grams, the MINOX DCC Rolleiflex AF 5.0 includes an autofocus lens, a 1.1“ inch monitor, and an image resolution of up to 5 megapixels (square format). The camera is mechanically prepared for the exposure of the next shot by turning the mechanical metal hand crank. Many individual features have been reproduced in explicit detail and to scale, making the miniaturized MINOX DCC Rolleiflex AF 5.0 a sought after item for collectors and users.