Wacom Press Release

Wacom receives international award for product design

The Intuos3 pen tablet system from Wacom was awarded the coveted “red dot” for high design quality in the product design category by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen. Deciding factors for the independent jury’s decision included the clear, straightforward design of the pen tablet system, coupled with the emotional appeal achieved through the use of high-quality material and backpainting to provide optical depth.

These electronic input devices, manufactured by market leader Wacom, are characterized by the manner in which they transfer the intuitive feeling of using pen and paper to a more technical workflow in an incredibly realistic way. For many professional users, who use a pen tablet on a daily basis for many hours at a time, the character and personality of a product play just as important a role as functionality.

Fujifilm USA Press Release

“Digital accents by Fujifilm” Offer a Range of Accessory Options for Digital Photographers

Valhalla, NY, June 16, 2005 - As digital camera penetration increases, amateur photographers are looking to accessory products like camera bags, tripods and media wallets to accent their digital imaging experience. Research shows that almost half of all consumers are likely to purchase related accessories at the time if their digital camera purchase*.

Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., is responding to this trend by creating a new, universal line of digital camera accessories called “Digital accents by Fujifilm.” Designed to mesh perfectly with the lifestyles and photo habits of a wide variety of digital photographers “Digital accents by Fujifilm” accessories enhance the imaging experience, empowering consumers to take great photographs in exotic places around the world or in familiar surroundings around the corner from their home.

Olympus Japan Press Release

Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce the introduction of the “PPO-E04” Underwater Lens Port. This new accessory allows professional underwater photography using E-System wide zoom lenses. The “PPO-E04” will go on sale in July 2005.

This underwater lens port is a genuine Olympus accessory for the “ZUIKO DIGITAL” series of “Designed for Digital” lenses. To support professional use, it is able to withstand water pressures at depths of up to 60 meters. Professional underwater photography is now possible using digital SLR cameras.

Fantasea Line Press Release

Fantasea Line adds a new underwater housing for Nikon Coolpix 5900 and Nikon Coolpix 7900 Digital Cameras available in early June 2005.

Fantasea Line, distributor of the world’s most popular and affordable underwater photographic products, has announced the addition of a new underwater camera housing, the Fantasea CP-7, for the Nikon Coolpix 5900 and Coolpix 7900 digital cameras. 

The Fantasea CP-7 housing is rated to a maximum working depth of 130 ft./40m underwater. It is an injection molded plastic housing, constructed to take the rigorous environments that underwater photographers and outdoor photographers experience, and will protect digital cameras in these demanding activities. The housing offers push button controls that will provide access to the cameras most important controls and features. The CP-7 is a compact ergonomic design for easy one-hand shooting. Its operation is equally simple, as photographers need only to open and close one latch to insert the camera into place, without any mounts, screws, or gear alignments to bother with before shooting.

Fantasea Line International Press Release

Fantasea Cameras Adds the CP-6 Underwater Housing for Nikon Coolpix 4600, and Coolpix 5600 Digital Cameras

Fantasea Line adds a new underwater housing for Nikon Coolpix 4600 and Coolpix 5600 Digital Cameras available in early June 2005.

Fantasea Line, distributor of the world’s most popular and affordable underwater photographic products, has announced the addition of a new underwater camera housing, the Fantasea CP-6, for the Nikon Coolpix 4600 and Coolpix 5600 digital cameras.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

Sub-aqua stamina: 24-hour underwater protection for the FinePix F10 Zoom

Fujifilm today announced the arrival of a durable underwater housing unit for the hugely popular FinePix F10 Zoom.

Set to be a sub-aqua hit this summer, the brightly coloured polycarbonate casing provides a smart, waterproof shield for the FinePix F10 Zoom at depths of up to 40 metres.

Whether you’re about to embark on the journey to Atlantis or create your own adventure at a Florida water park, this high impact casing is precision-engineered to withstand the elements. Furthermore, it features a large, fast-response shutter button, as well as easy-to-use controls, so you can access everything the camera has to offer without the worry of water damage.

Contrado Press Release

Turn your treasured photos into a coffee-table style book

A luxurious coffee-table style Photo Book by Contrado is set to become the latest must-have innovation in photo albums.

The Photo Book, unveiled today, is a unique idea and is brand new to the UK. Contrado are the only company to offer the books with a personalised photo cloth cover. The concept is perfect for displaying photos of that special event, whether it be a wedding, a family holiday, a hen weekend, or charting a baby’s development.

Delkin Devices Press Release

DELKIN DEVICES® INTRODUCES INKJET VERSIONS OF THE POPULAR eFilm® ARCHIVAL GOLD CD-R

June 13, 2005 Poway, CA— Delkin Devices, Inc., maker of premium quality eFilm memory cards and other innovative digital photography products, today introduced inkjet printable versions of its popular eFilm Archival Gold “300-Year” CD-R.  The eFilm Inkjet Archival Gold CD-R is now shipping to distributors and resellers all over the world.

“Camera store dealers need to publicize their business every way they can.  Now when their customers pick up pictures and digital files, the dealer can provide a museum quality CD-R with a label that tells everyone where to get top quality products and services,” explains Martin Wood, CEO of Delkin Devices, Inc. “Research indicates the number one reason consumers take digital images is to preserve their precious memories. eFilm Archival Gold CD-R’s ensure that their precious memories are safe for years to come, and that assurance is found at their local camera store.”

Intemos Press Release

A SAFE, NON TOXIC LIQUID TO CLEAN DIGITAL SLR SENSORS.

IOptic, the first totally safe liquid for cleaning digital camera sensors, lenses and optical surfaces, is now available from Intemos (www.intemos.com).

Unlike other sensor cleaning liquids, IOptic, is non flammable, non toxic and is completely travel safe. Because it is not alcohol based, IOptic will not evaporate in the bottle as other cleaners do, and so lasts much longer.

Formulated to remove sticky particles, such as pollen or pollution from the sensor, IOptic can be used in conjunction with other Intemos’s DSLRClean swabs.

INTRO 2020 Press Release

ZIGVIEW - the world’s first Digital Angle Finder makes low and high level photography easy with its unique rotating LCD monitor.

ZIGVIEW simply attaches to the eyepiece of your SLR camera where the viewfinder image is captured by a CMOS sensor built into the Zigview and relayed in real time to a 1.9 inch/TFT colour display for easy viewing at any angle.

The Zigview is particularly useful for low angle photography where you would struggle to see through the viewfinder especially with Macro work, or high angle situations such as press work where it is impossible to see the subject when taking pictures over crowds etc. Zigview makes it easy to see the subject in both these situations and many more, without any difficulty.

Photobird.com have just reviewed the SanDisk ImageMate 8 in 1 USB 2.0 Card Reader/Writer.

“If you have a digital camera or other device that uses memory cards, you should seriously consider using the SanDisk ImageMate 8 in 1 USB 2.0 Card Reader/Writer. The SanDisk ImageMate 8 in 1 USB 2.0 Card Reader/Writer allows you to use your memory cards like “digital film”. The SanDisk ImageMate 8 in 1 USB 2.0 Card Reader/Writer is more convenient, less hassle, and easier to use than using the USB cable that came with your digital camera to transfer photos to your computer. In most of our tests, when transferring photos from memory cards, it was also much faster. At about $20, it’s practically a steal.”

Website: Photobird.com - SanDisk ImageMate 8 in 1 Card Reader

Sigma UK Press Release

Flash Bounce Reflector for EF 500 series flashguns.

· Soft and natural lighting with a surface light source.
· A three dimensional effect is created, making this an ideal accessory for portrait photography.
· Easy to attach and detach with Velcro Tape.

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Flash Bounce Reflector designed for use with the EF 500 series flashguns.

ATP Press Release

ATP Showcases Latest Flash Card Innovation at Computex 2005

New ProMax Super High Speed (133X) SD cards up to 2GB and MMCmicroTM cards up to 512MB for Latest Mobile Phones

Sunnyvale, CA (May 30, 2005) - ATP, a leading manufacturer of quality memory products, will showcase its latest flash media products at Computex Taipei 2005 from May 31 to June 4, in Taipei Taiwan. The ATP booth is located in Hall 1, Area C, Booth # C1100, C1102, C1199, and C1201, where ATP will debut both its ProMaxTM series of super high speed SD cards and MMCmicroTM cards. Both product unveilings are expected to solidify ATP’s leading expertise in the design and manufacture of the highest capacity, performance and quality flash cards in ultra small form factors.

The-Digital-Picture.com have just reviewed 2 camera bags from Lowepro, the Lowepro Pro Trekker II AW Camera Backpack and the Lowepro Lens Trekker 600 AW Camera Backpack.

“The Lowepro Pro Trekker AW II Camera Backpack has a large amount of storage available in additional to the main cavity. Small/thin items can be stowed in the see-through rear lid/cover pocket. Anything with a SlipLock attachment (such as a Lens Case) can be added to the many side, back and belt SlipLock loops. The Lowepro Pro Trekker AW II Camera Backpack includes two long/tubular SlipLock cases (one padded and one non-padded). An included tripod foot holder and tripod clips allow a tripod to be mounted on the sides or front of this camera backpack. I suppose you could get two additional holders to mount three tripods if you wanted to. D-rings and loops are also in abundance.”

Website: The-Digital-Picture.com - Lowepro Pro Trekker II AW Camera Backpack Review

Website: The-Digital-Picture.com - Lowepro Lens Trekker 600 AW Camera Backpack Review

ExpoImaging Press Release

ExpoDisc Announces ExpoAperture Depth-of-Field Guide—Simple, Fast and Accurate. 

Company Also Changes Name to “ExpoImaging”

MORGAN HILL, CA, (May 24, 2005) – ExpoDisc Inc., the pioneer in diffusion filters that allow photographers to balance color at capture, today announced the ExpoAperture Depth-of-Field Guide, a small circular pocket guide that enables photographers to quickly determine the maximum and minimum depth of field for a given focal length and aperture size.

The new Depth-of-Field Guide is compatible with all film and digital SLR cameras.  Suggested retail price is $19.95.  The versatile new Depth-of-Field guide is intended for the educational, hobbyist and professional markets.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

Expanded media card range now offers formats for every device

Fujifilm, the market leader in memory cards for digital devices, has announced the introduction of new media card formats aimed at both the professional photographer and the consumer.

The professional and consumer ranges will feature separate and distinctive packaging, and the extended portfolio means that almost every media card on the market can now be found under the Fujifilm brand - offering customers a straight forward path to whichever format they require.

Fujifilm Professional Media
Every single media card in Fujifilm’s Professional Media range comes complete with a Lifetime Guarantee.

Kicking off the new range, Fujifilm’s High Speed SecureDigital(tm)  (SD) card is available in 60x and 133x speeds.  The 60x speed comes in 256MB, 512MB and 1GB sizes.  The 133x speed card (offering up to 20MB/second transfer rate) is available in 512MB and 1GB sizes, and has undergone a rigorous and specially designed testing process to ensure it can withstand extreme conditions, including a temperature range of -25 to +85 degrees Celsius.  This makes it the perfect format for snow sports and extreme pursuits.

Kingston Technology Press Release

Kingston Technology Launches New “Ultimate” Line of SD Cards

Aimed at professional digital users SD Ultimate Cards’ use 133X Speed

[17 May 2005] Kingston Technology today announced the further expansion of its Secure Digital (SD) Card product line with the release of new ultra-performing ‘Ultimate’ SD cards, initially shipping in 512-MB and 1-GB capacities.

The new SD Ultimate cards offer significant performance benefits over the current Standard and Elite Pro lines of SD cards, including 133X super-fast transfer rates of larger size files—ideal for the photographic demands of enthusiasts and professional digital camera users.

Lastolite Press Release

Ezy–Viewing Of Your Digital Images, Come Rain or Shine!

Whilst the developments in digital photography have in many cases, made the job of the professional photographer easier, it also poses it’s own challenges. For example, ask any photographer the following questions:

· ‘Do you struggle to view your images on your laptop outdoors?’
· ‘Do the reflections from the sun prevent you from checking whether you have captured the model with their eyes open?’
· ‘Is it raining so hard that you do not dare start up your laptop to see if the photographs are correctly exposed?’

Lastolite Limited is confident that the answer to these questions is ‘yes’ and has designed a revolutionary new product – the Ezyview to provide the solution.

Creative Press Release

New WebCams for desktop and notebooks feature advanced technologies including ultra-wide-angle lenses and fast USB 2.0 connectivity. Ideal for broadband users.

London; Wednesday 27th April 2005: Creative (Nasdaq: CREAF) the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for the personal computer and the Internet, announces two WebCam products that top the company’s current WebCam product range – the Creative WebCam Live! Ultra for desktop users and the Creative WebCam Live! Ultra for Notebooks. They both combine the most advanced technology in hardware with comprehensive software suites to deliver outstanding image quality, flexibility and functionality.  Both products are available now.  The Creative WebCam Live! Ultra has a suggested retail price of £79.99, and the Creative WebCam Live! Ultra for Notebooks is available for £69.99.

“These two products address the needs of the most demanding of users,” comments Eoin Leyden, European Business Manager with Creative. “They deliver the high-end image quality and functionality customers demand for the broadband era.”

PNY Technologies Press Release

Change the colour of your USB 2.0 flash key to suit your moods with the new Color Attaché range from PNY

Mérignac, France 27th April 2005, PNY Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of its new range of “Color AttachéTM” USB 2.0 Flash Drives.

The Color Attaché comes with interchangeable covers, allowing the user to change the colour of their flash memory drive, as often as they like to suit their professional or pleasurable frame of mind.

It is a fun accessory, which can hold vast amounts of valuable data, i.e. music, films, photos, professional files etc.