ExpoImaging Press Release

ExpoImaging Announces an Affordable Custom White Balance Filter for Fixed Lens “Prosumer” and Entry Level Digital SLR Cameras

MORGAN HILL, CA (August 9, 2005) – ExpoImaging, Inc., the pioneer in diffusion filters that allow professional and high-end photographers to balance color at capture, today announced a custom white balance filter for fixed lens prosumer and entry-level digital SLR cameras.

The new product, called the ExpoCap Custom White Balance Aid, is a white balancing tool available in 52mm, 58mm, 67mm and 77mm filter sizes for the most popular prosumer and DSLR cameras. It has a suggested retail price from $59.95 to $79.95.

Unlike the original ExpoDisc White and Warm Balance Filters, which are calibrated to stringent standards of light transmission and neutrality for professional photographers, the ExpoCap produces a slightly warmed image when used to set the custom white balance on a digital camera.

Kodak UK Press Release

Kodak Helps Improve Productivity with New KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper Rolls

LONDON, August 3 — Responding to the positive response by professional photographers to Kodak’s introduction of professional cut sheet inkjet paper in mid-2004, Eastman Kodak Company today announces KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper in long-roll sizes for professional and advanced amateur (AdAm) photographers. The new inkjet long-roll format will further meet the demands of professional photographers by delivering increased printing efficiencies.

IMS Press Release

A NEW WAY TO ELIMINATE DUST ON CAMERAS AND LENSES

StikCap™, a unique product that helps eliminate dust from camera lenses and camera bodies, is launched today by IMS.

A disc of specially formulated sticky micro-weave fabric, StikCap™ is designed to fit inside front and rear lens caps to extract any dust as they are moved about.

StikCap™ is also designed to be used inside body caps to extract dust from the chamber and sensor areas of both traditional film and digital SLR cameras.

StikCap™ lasts for approximately three months and is easy to remove and replace.

Fantasea Line Press Release

Fantasea Line, announces two new camera housings, the Fantasea CP-8, for the Nikon Coolpix 8700 and 5700 digital cameras and the CP-8N for the Coolpix 8800. The CP-8 and CP-8N housings are designed with a unique air lock system for sealing the camera and allowing the water to exert an even pressure on the O-ring, thus increasing the reliability of the watertight seal.

Hama Press Release

Caseman – the new case brand by Hama - Forward – Fresh – Functional

Whether laptop, digital camera or mobile phone – high-tech products require protection—however that doesn’t mean they have to stick to traditional designs! In the Caseman range, Hama presents a new series which combines fashionable colours and designs with practical features. The Caseman range is divided into notebook, camera and mobile phone cases. All models are made of hard-wearing nylon in four fashionable colour combinations: grey-orange, black-brown, olive-brown and green-olive.

Delkin Devices Press Release

DELKIN DEVICES® INTRODUCES eFilm® ARCHIVAL GOLD “100 YEAR” DVD-R

July 22, 2005 Poway, CA— Delkin Devices, Inc., maker of premium quality eFilm memory cards and other innovative digital photography products, today introduced the long anticipated DVD-R addition to the popular eFilm Archival Gold media line.  The eFilm Archival Gold DVD-R is now shipping to distributors and resellers all over the world.

“Camera stores and mini-labs have been clamoring for museum quality media with the higher storage capacity of a DVD-R from the moment we introduced the eFilm Archival Gold CD-R,” explains Martin Wood, CEO of Delkin Devices, Inc. “There were many technical difficulties to overcome in developing a DVD-R that could withstand the rigorous accelerated aging tests required to meet our Archival Gold standard.  Now photographers working with the larger file sizes of today’s DSLRs have a reliable storage media for their work and precious memories.”

PhotoVu Press Release

PhotoVu™ Launches First Wireless 19” Digital LCD Picture Frame under $1000

Also announces upgraded support for latest versions of photo management software from Adobe® and Apple®

Boulder, CO—July 20, 2005—Today PhotoVu™ announced the availability of their new PV1945 19” picture frame at $999, expanding the PhotoVu product line to a portfolio of three full featured, wall-mounted models.

“As the LCD panel industry moves forward and prices continue to fall, we are able to rapidly incorporate these newer panel technologies into our portfolio, creating the highest quality customized digital picture frames, while at the same time passing our costs savings on to our customers,” said Mark Van Buskirk, Partner, PhotoVu.

Belkin USA Press Release

The Belkin USB Anywhere Lets You Transfer Photos from Your Digital Camera to a Portable Hard Dive—Without a Computer

Ideal for traveling, the compact USB Anywhere eliminates the need for a computer for photo storage

(Compton, CA) - July 13, 2005 - With Belkin’s new USB Anywhere, you can now transfer your songs, photos, and files from one mass-storage device (media reader, digital camera, hard drive) to another—without a computer. The device will begin shipping in North America in October 14, 2005.

Shutterbug have taken a look at the Wacom Intuos3, a pen tablet that replaces the traditional keyboard and mouse combination for a wide variety of computer-based tasks, including photography related programs like Adobe Photoshop.

“Graphic tablets have come a long way from their early beginnings. Easier to use and more suited to digital image editing than ever, the tablet is a standard feature of many photographers’ digital darkrooms. I continue to find new uses for my tablet and can’t imagine doing any serious image editing without one.”

Website: Shutterbug - Wacom Intuos3 Pen Tablet Review

Website: Read my Wacom Intuos3 Pen Tablet Review

About Photography have reviewed the DSLRClean, a sensor cleaning product that uses a unique micro-pore swab to create a mini vacuum effect, gently lifting dust from both CCD and CMOS type sensors.

“DSLRClean provides a reasonably simple and effective method for cleaning the sensor of your dSLR camera, but it is not a miracle cure. My problems may well be a result of inexperience, but the average user is never going to become particularly proficient, as sensors should only be cleaned when necessary.”

Website: About Photography - DSLRClean Review

Delkin Press Release

DELKIN DEVICES® INTRODUCES POP-UP SHADE LINE TO PROTECT EXPENSIVE DIGITAL CAMERA LCD SCREENS AND TAKE BETTER PICTURES!

Delkin Devices, Inc., maker of premium quality eFilm® memory cards and other innovative digital photography products, today introduced its new line of innovative eFilm® Pop-Up Shades™. Pop-Up Shades are LCD screen protective covers, which double as glare guards. These sturdy, lightweight covers are easily installed (and removed), protect a digital camera’s expensive LCD screen in the closed position, and pop up to provide easier viewing of the display in bright sunlight. Delkin begins shipping Pop-Up Shades to camera store dealers and distributors worldwide today, and the product is now available to the public at www.delkin.com.

Microsoft Press Release

Getting in Touch with PC Entertainment is Now Easier, More Convenient and More Fun

REDMOND, Wash., July 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) today announced that it will unveil two new hardware devices with innovative, easy-to-use features and sophisticated designs that will make accessing PC entertainment more enjoyable. The devices are an expression of Microsoft’s continuing commitment to enhancing consumers’ digital experiences
anywhere.

Microsoft Hardware has developed the first three-in-one control center for a Windows(R) XP-based Media Center PC with remote, keyboard and mouse capabilities in one sleek device, designed exclusively for the living room. For digital camera owners, Microsoft will also introduce a mouse, keyboard and digital image software suite for everyday use that turns any desktop into a virtual darkroom.

Mobile Action Press Release

Mobile Action’s Releases MA-800 25-in-1 Memory Card Reader with Multimedia Software for Cellular Phone Playback

WALNUT, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—July 11, 2005—Mobile Action, the world’s leading mobile management software developer for cellular handsets, today announced the North American release of the MA-800, a super 25-in-1 memory card reader that can exchange data between 25 different types of memory cards used in digital cameras, PDAs and mobile phones. Mobile Action’s new MA-800 card reader also comes bundled with Mediaphone Expert, a multimedia editing software package for mobile phones that lets users combine and edit content from different memory card sources and load the results on the handset memory card for playback on a cellular phone.

I/OMagic Press Release

I/OMagic Unveils its DataStation 2; New ``Dual Problem Solver’’ Device is a USB 2.0 External Floppy Drive and 7-n-1 Media Card Reader

IRVINE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—July 8, 2005—I/OMagic Corporation (OTCBB:IOMG), a leading provider of data storage products, announced today the release of its DataStation 2, a USB 2.0 external floppy drive with built-in 7-n-1 media reader.

Highlights include a small and lightweight proprietary design, with a built-in lighting system and the ability to draw power directly from the USB 2.0 port of any personal computer or notebook computer, which eliminates the need for an external power adapter.

Cardmedia Press Release

Cardmedia (Europe) Ltd has just introduced the StoreGuard USB Fingerprint pen drive, that allows you to secure the access of your files via fingerprint access control.

The StoreGuard is a Biometric Access Controlled USB Flash Disk which gives fingerprint access control to the content of the USB key for secure storage of your data and applications.
The casing is steel and it has a long sized pen-style clip to protect the biometric sensor when you carry your StoreGuard around.

The StoreGuard acts as a removable hard drive when plugged into a USB port. It is truly plug-and-play on Operating Systems that support USB, like Windows ME, 2000, and XP. Windows 98 requires a driver to be installed before the StoreGuard can be used normally. Access to StoreGuard’s data is done via the USB 2.0 high speed connection interface.

Hama Press Release

Magnetic wide-angle lenses by Hama - A silver ring on the horizon

The victory march of digital cameras continues. These little snapshot machines are becoming more and more stylish and intelligent. However, most of them still have one problem: They do not accept exchangeable lenses. Until now, that is, as with their magnetic wide-angle lenses Hama is introducing two products which increase the angle of view of the image greater, making it easy to fit more in to pictures taken with mobile phone cameras and digicams without filter threads.

Ricoh Press Release

Another First for Ricoh - DVD+R 2.4x Double Layer Printable.

• First inkjet printer compatible DVD+R Double Layer disc
• Fast creation of highest quality printed DVD labels
• Printable surface offers increased reliability

With the first DVD+R 2.4x double layer disc printable by inkjet printers, Ricoh now offers all film and music fans a perfect optical storage medium that ideally combines large storage capacity with reliable and simple archiving.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

Fujifilm launches a secure camera cushion your digicam can rely on

Fujifilm today expanded its digital camera accessories range with the launch of its handy Camcushion.

Filled with resin beads, and made from a durable, hard-wearing material, the Camcushion is a great companion for busy photographers wanting a steady platform for their cameras, or when use of a table-top tripod is impractical or just not possible. The no-nonsense cushion sits on any surface and is the ideal platform for cameras to rest safely and securely - perfect for self-timer shots or long exposures.

ePhotoZine have taken a look at the DSLRClean, a sensor cleaning product that uses a unique micro-pore swab to create a mini vacuum effect, gently lifting dust from both CCD and CMOS type sensors.

“Digital SLR users will face the inevitable fact that the camera’s sensor will need cleaning at some point during their period of ownership – and more than once. Even those manufacturers who install a ‘Dust Barrier’ on their cameras will encounter similar problems. All imaging sensors, whether CMOS or CCD, are very sensitive to static charge build-up or the use of ‘hazardous’ liquids, so one will be entering very new territory when the time comes to clean that sensor for the first time.”

Website: ePhotoZine - DSLRClean Review

Gepe Press Release

In 2004 Gepe introduced their new product a range of memory card boxes called The Card Safe.  These innovative boxes feature the revolutionary Multi Card compartment, which holds all relevant memory card types in the photo video market.  All Card Safe models offer unique protection to the cards and their content.

The new Card Safe Mini widens the product range to also hold the smaller memory cards that are used in more and more electronic items.  The new concept of the Multi Card compartment safely holds different types of memory cards: XD, SD, MMC, RS-MMC, SD-Mini and the Memory Stick Duo.