Eclipse Solar Gear Press Release

Innovative Solar Camera/Video Bag and Tackle Bag From Eclipse Solar Gear

—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Keeping the batteries charged and ready to go is an obsession for many consumers of personal electronics. What happens when you are outside in a remote area? The Eclipse Solar Gear product line is designed to trickle charge the batteries of many types and brands of electronics including cell phones, PDAs, hand-held GPS units, MP3 players, iPods, and AA batteries with a convenient solar charging solution.

Ideal for the avid photographer, the Solar Camera/Video Bag features an integrated solar panel providing power to trickle charge your rechargeable AA batteries or digital camera batteries while spending the day at your favorite outdoor event.

The Solar Tackle Bag is ideal for the avid fisherman. The tackle bag (in Advantage Camo) includes four plastic tackle containers, side pockets, and a solar charging solution to keep your rechargeable AA batteries, GPS, or two-way radio batteries charged while you enjoy your day out fishing.

Innovus Design Press Release

Innovus Designs Inc - 2006 CES Innovations Award- Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Innovus Design Inc, a new company providing the new Eclipse Solar Gear product line, today announced that The “Fusion” Solar Messenger Bag w/ optional PowerPac, is a recipient of the 2006 Innovations Design and Engineering Best of Innovations in the Portable Power category. The Solar Messenger Bag will be displayed in the Innovations 2006 Showcase in Innovations Plus at the Sands Expo and Convention Center and in the Las Vegas Convention Center Grand Lobby during International CES in Las Vegas, NV.

Selected as “Best of Innovations” in the Portable Power category, the Solar Messenger Bag provides solar power to trickle charge external batteries and the internal batteries of many types of personal electronics using an existing 12V cigarette lighter adapter. The feature rich solar messenger bag is made of durable nylon and constructed to protect and power your personal electronics, including cell phones, MP3 players, iPods, and portable satellite radios.

Hama Press Release

DataSafe III SE is the name of the portable DVD burner that Hama presents as the successor to the model introduced last spring. Thanks to a new chip technology, the compatibility of the burner has been improved and at the same time the burn speed has been increased. The DataSafe burns the data of most common memory card types on DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW and CD-R/-RW, and is also a mobile DVD, MP3 and media player for the formats JPEG, MPEG 1 and 2, as well as being a USB 2.0 MultiCard reader. The powerful Ii-Ion rechargeable battery provides for long-lasting use when travelling. Once connected to your computer via USB, the DataSafe III SE is immediately recognized as an external DVD burner and card reader. It functions without a driver for Windows ME, 2000 and XP. Drivers are included for Windows 98SE.

Kingston Technology Press Release

The Perfect Companion for Professionals Who Demand High Transfer Rates with Speed and Reliability

Fountain Valley, CA – November 17, 2005 – Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of its new Kingston® 15-in-1 Hi-Speed Reader.

Designed to support 15 popular types of Digital Memory cards using four media ports, this USB 2.0 Hi-Speed reader delivers up to 480 Mbps data transfer rates for high-resolution images, data and more. Kingston’s 15-in-1 Reader installs quickly and easily with its plug-and-play design and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 specification standards. It is the essential reader to suit faster speed cards currently offered in the market, including Kingston’s SD Ultimate memory card with 133x write speed.

Wacom Press Release

Wacom’s Graphire Bluetooth Wireless Pen Tablet for Photo and Art Enthusiasts Now Includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 3 and More

Vancouver, WA - Nov. 15, 2005 - Wacom® Technology today announced the inclusion of several additional software programs with its Graphire® Bluetooth® wireless pen tablet. Featuring the control and comfort of Wacom’s patented cordless, battery-free pen and mouse, as well as the freedom of a wireless device, the Graphire Bluetooth offers a 6” x 8” active area and is priced at $249.99. With the addition of Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 3 and PC digital inking programs, Graphire Bluetooth users now can experience even more control and performance. In addition to being a favorite of photo enthusiasts and aspiring digital artists, mobile office workers, educators and students appreciate the variety of tasks they can easily accomplish with the Graphire Bluetooth.

Peli Products Press Release

Peli Products, the world famous hard case manufacturer, are pleased to announce the launch of the new Peli Protector 1560 case.

The 1560 model is a mid-size roller Peli case and features durable ball-bearing polyurethane wheels as well as an extension handle with effortless release latch, for easy transport.  It also comes with rubberised front and side grips for added comfort when carrying.  An o-ring seal and an automatic pressure equalization valve ensure the case is completely watertight. The “double step latches” make opening easy, while still providing strong enough force to keep the case securely closed when dropped or knocked.

Transcend Press Release

Transcend is proud to announce the launch of its New, Funky, Portable USB 2.0 Multi-Card Reader

As more and more people discover the benefits of digital devices such as, camera phones, PDAs, digital cameras, MP3 players and multimedia devices, it is increasingly important that users have a quick and easy solution for transferring data and information between all their devices and a computer. Transcend’s latest portable Multi-Card Reader is the perfect answer, as it is small, requires no installation and simply connects to any PC, Mac, or notebook computer using a hi-speed USB 2.0 connection. The Multi-Card Reader supports all the popular memory cards without the need for an adapter, including, CompactFlash(tm)  Type I/II (CF), Microdrive(tm), Secure Digital (SD(tm)), miniSD(tm), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMCplus(tm), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO®, Memory Stick Duo®, Memory Stick PRO Duo® and xD-Picture Cards. With the use of their supplied adapters, the Multi-Card Reader also supports the direct insertion of, RS-MMC, MMCmobile(tm), MMCmicro(tm) and microSD(tm) memory cards.

Intro 2020 Press Release

Intro 2020 introduce OPUS Fine Art & Digital Photo Albums

Innova Art introduces a new range of blank inkjet Art & Photo albums, which await your treasured photos, memories and presentations. Opus is a full album kit, which consists of all you need to print and bind your own elegant photo albums.

Almost everyone today owns a camera, and the vast majority of them are now digital. With the accessibility and ease of use, we snap many hundreds of images each year. Finding an easy, fun and simple way to share them is the key. Innova Fine Art Presentation albums are the perfect solution for the digital photographer, containing 20 sheets of double sided archival papers to print up to 40 or more images. The A4 pages are pre hinged and punched to fit the simple yet stylish post system, which also allows you to change and add to the content and layout of the album. Refill packs are available.

Iomega Press Release

Iomega Introduces Innovative New 4 Gigabyte and 8 Gigabyte Micro Mini Hard Drives With Drop Shock Technology

Credit Card-Sized External Hard Drive Delivers Easy-To-Use, Robust Portable Storage for Mobile Professionals

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Iomega Corporation (NYSE: IOM), a global leader in data storage celebrating 25 years of business, today announced the new Iomega(R) Micro Mini(TM) Hard Drive in 4GB* and 8GB capacities.  Designed with drop shock technology to handle the inevitable bumps and dings of portable use, the robust new Iomega Micro Mini Hard Drive brings economical high capacity, outstanding portability and a new alternative to Flash-based drives for mobile professionals and Internet enthusiasts.

Transcend Press Release

Transcend Releases its New, Enormous Memory Capacity Flash Drive, the 8GB Ultra-Speed JetFlash(tm) 2A USB 2.0 Flash Drive

Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend) is due to release its latest Ultra-Speed JetFlash(tm) 2A USB 2.0 Flash Drive later this month, which has an enormous memory capacity of 8GB. This release will make the Transcend 8GB Ultra-Speed JetFlash(tm) 2A the highest capacity true USB 2.0 Flash Drive available in the world.

There is more to the Ultra-Speed JetFlash(tm) 2A, than just its huge 8GB memory capacity. As the 8GB JetFlash(tm) 2A is a Transcend product, it is capable of lightning fast USB 2.0 transfer speeds. Transcend has focused on the research and development of higher performance Flash memory technology for many years, so it should come as no surprise that our true USB 2.0 8GB JetFlash(tm) 2A with its Dual-Channel technology is capable of outstanding read speeds of up to 21MB/sec and write speeds of up to 11MB/sec.

Intro 2020 Press Release

Seculine ZIGVIEW-R - the world’s first TTL Motion Sensor shutter release, Interval & Exposure Timer, based on the original Zigview Digital Angle Finder.

Building on the success of Seculine’s Zigview Digital Angle Finder, the Zigview R incorporates a host of new features including a motion sensor trigger, a sophisticated interval timer and a Bulb exposure controller making it the ideal accessory for wildlife, nature and macro photography or any situation where a covert or accurately timed approach is required.

Simply attach the Zigview-R digital angle finder to the viewfinder of your camera, frame the subject area as required on the TFT colour display and input the required shutter trigger settings using the on screen menu’s.

Olympus UK Press Release

Hot on the heels of the launch of the E-500 Digital SLR, Olympus are announcing a new Magnifier Eyecup which increases the performance of the E-500’s view finder by 1.2 times.

Just attach the ME-1 eyecup magnifier to enjoy an even better view of your subject, significantly enhancing easy focussing and framing.

The eyecup incorporates two lenses and measures 40 mm x 30 mm x 12mm. Available from December 2005 at a price to be confirmed, the ME-1 also fits onto the E-500’s forerunner, the Olympus E-300.

Intemos Press Release

8th November 2005 - Intemos, the same company that make DSLRClean, the revolutionary Digital SLR Sensor cleaning kit, have launched DigiCamClean - the only cleaning system specifically designed to clean small lenses such as those found in mobile phone cameras and digicams.

DigiCamClean can be used to clean small lenses, viewfinders and any other small or hard to access optical surface.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

Read it and weep!  New memory card readers from Fujifilm give their rivals the blues

New media card readers feature multiple format support, USB 2.0 connection for fast data transfer, and cool translucent design - with blue LEDs!

Fujifilm, the market leader in memory cards for digital devices, today announces four new media card readers, all characterised by their high performance, stylish design and ease-of-use.  The readers are named as follows:

* DCR2-161: multi-format USB 2.0 card reader (16 types) and 3 port USB 2.0 hub - £34.99 inc VAT
* DCR2-XD: USB 2.0 reader for xD-Picture Cards(tm)  - £12.99 inc VAT
* DCR2-71: multi-format USB 2.0 memory card reader (7 types: Secure Digital(tm), MiniSD(tm), MultiMedia(tm), RS-MMC(tm), MMCmobile(tm), MMCplus(tm), TransFlash(tm)) - £12.99 inc VAT
* DCR2-MS: multi-format USB 2.0 memory card reader (4 types: Memory Stick(tm), Memory Stick PRO(tm), Memory Stick Duo(tm), Memory Stick PRO Duo(tm)) - £12.99 inc VAT

Agilent Technologies Press Release

Agilent Technologies Introduces Industry’s Brightest and Smallest Auto-Focus Auxiliary LED Flash for Digital Still Cameras - Lamp Enables Auto-Focusing in Low-Light Conditions at Distances up to 3 Meters

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 8, 2005 - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced a high-brightness LED (light-emitting diode) specifically designed to provide the illumination required to operate the automatic focus function of a digital still camera under low-light conditions, and at a range up to 3 meters. With a typical light output of 18 candela (at 20 mA) the Agilent ASMT-FJ10 is the brightest auto-focus LED on the market. With dimensions of 4.80 mm length x 4.80 mm width, it also features the industry’s smallest package footprint.

In the past, cameras used infrared-emitting LEDs as the light source for auto-focusing under low-light conditions because only IR LEDs provided sufficient light output for the application. The use of visible light means that the same auto-focusing sensor is used under both low-light and ordinary conditions, whereas IR requires a separate sensor. Since the orange 612nm LED provides visible illumination, the same device can also be used as a red-eye reduction lamp and serve as an indicator that the camera’s self-timer is operating.

Nikon Europe Customer Care Notice

Safety Warning Recall of Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3 for Nikon D-SLR Cameras

Through strict quality control procedures Nikon has detected that on rare occasions some rechargeable Li-ion batteries of the type EN-EL3 for Nikon Digital SLR cameras may become defective, resulting in overheating during recharging. Investigations have clarified that the cause of the defect is not a design fault, but has resulted from a problem in a manufacturing process that occurred during the production of this battery type between May and September 2004. In the interests of its customers and as a reflection of Nikon’s commitment to safety and product quality, the company has initiated a voluntary recall and replacement program of all EN-EL3 batteries manufactured during this period. The EN-EL3 is provided as a supplied accessory with the D100, D70 and D50 Digital SLR cameras. It is also sold as a separate accessory for these camera models, and can be used in the Nikon D70s.

DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A620, which features a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 2 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 35–140 mm focal length.

“These are some of the most well designed models I have dealt with. They are not your typical compact consumer models, yet they are small enough to be carried in a coat pocket or purse. When I first saw the A620 and A610, it seemed like they were a cross between the consumer A95 and the prosumer G6 . After working with the A620, I can now confirm that this is the case. Its high-end features speak of “only the best”, while its more affordable price says “I’m easy on the wallet”.”

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Creative UK Press Release

CREATIVE ANNOUNCES THE ZEN SLEEK PHOTO – high-capacity MP3 and WMA PLAYER DESIGNED TO SUPPORT music subscription services

Features Stunning Colour OLED Screen for Vibrant Photos and Menus

London, 4th November, 2005 – Creative (NASDAQ: CREAF), a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products and the number one manufacturer of MP3 players with music subscription support, today launched the Zen™ Sleek Photo, a 20GB MP3 player and photo viewer designed to support music download and subscription services.  Featuring a striking 262,144-colour BriteVue™ OLED 1.7-inch screen, the Zen Sleek Photo displays bright, vibrant photo slideshows and crisp, vivid colour menus.

“The Zen Sleek Photo builds upon the successful Zen Sleek by adding photo and music subscription support out-of-the-box,” said Geraldine De Bonis, European Business Manager for MP3 Players with Creative.  “The combination of FM radio, voice recording, supreme audio quality and a stunning OLED screen for photo viewing makes Zen Sleek Photo the ideal choice for anyone who wants the most from their MP3 player.”

Wacom Press Release

Wacom Presents World’s First Wide-Format Pen Tablet - New Intuos3 6x11 is Designed for Use with Widescreen Displays and Dual Monitors

Vancouver, WA, Nov. 1, 2005 – Wacom Technology Corporation’s new Intuos3 6x11 pen tablet is specifically designed for photographers, designers and artists who are using multiple monitors or a widescreen display like the 23” Apple® Cinema HD display. The Intuos3 6x11 features an active area with an aspect ratio (height-towidth) that is a great match to the screen aspect ratio of either a widescreen display or two standard displays used together. This provides optimal pen control and efficient use of the entire tablet.

“With as much as 50% of the creative community soon using either widescreens or dual monitors, we’re confident that the Intuos3 6x11 is going to be very popular,” said Michael Marcum, Wacom’s Director of Product Management. “The Intuos3 6x11 is really a demonstration of the importance we place on identifying emerging customer needs and providing products in a timely way to meet those needs.”

The Nikon Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 and Nikon Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 are announced today. Available at the end of December 2005, the SB-R200 will cost £169.99 / €255 and the SU-800 price is to be confirmed. Two macro kits are also available (details below). Macro Set A is £549.99 / €820 and Macro Set B is £379.99 / €565.

Nikon UK Press Release

Nikon expands the Creative Lighting System with the launch of the SB-R200 Remote Speedlight and SU-800 Commander Unit

Nikon UK is pleased to announce the introduction of the Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 and Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800.

Designed to make macro lighting easy whilst also expanding the creative potential for general multiple- flash photography, the new equipment was designed with the co-operation of specialist macro photographers from the wildlife and medical sectors.