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Ferrania Press Release
Ferrania Technologies continues expansion of OptiJet™ family of inkjet cartridges and paper - Company adds new cartridges and papers for use in new Epson, Canon, HP and Lexmark printers
Orlando, Fla. — February 26, 2006 — Ferrania Technologies unveiled an expanded family of OptiJet™ inkjet cartridges and inkjet media today at the Photo Marketing Association International (PMAI) Annual Convention in Orlando (booth #3364). The new cartridges are designed to provide cost-effective alternatives for consumers who have purchased one of the many new inkjet printers and multi-function machines that have hit the market in the past several months. New media give consumers a wide range of sizes and stocks from which to choose, all with National Brand quality at a fraction of the cost. “The cost of inkjet cartridges makes them the single largest expense over the life of a desktop printer. The ultimate costs dwarf the initial purchase price of the printer,” said Tom Zohn, Inkjet Director of Growth for Ferrania. “Bringing these new, value-priced cartridges to market gives consumers more choices when they shop and it gives retailers flexibility and depth in their product lines. Best of all, it helps reduce the total cost of ownership for many inkjet printers.”
Ferrania Press Release Ferrania Technologies continues expansion of OptiJet™ family of inkjet cartridges and paper - Company adds new cartridges and papers for use in new Epson, Canon, HP and Lexmark printers Orlando, Fla. — February 26, 2006 — Ferrania Technologies unveiled an expanded family of OptiJet™ inkjet cartridges and…
ExpoImaging Press Release
ExpoImaging to Exhibit ExpoDisc Digital White Balance Filters at PMA—A Fast and Easy Custom White Balance Solution for Professional Photographers
ExpoImaging Booth 5132 and at Sneak Peek 2/26 at Westcott Table
ORLANDO, FL (Feb. 26, 2006) – ExpoImaging Inc., the pioneer in diffusion filters that allow professional photographers and videographers to accurately color balance at capture, will exhibit its ExpoDisc Digital White Balance Filters here at PMA. The ExpoDisc is a custom white balance filter that allows digital photographers to set a custom white balance without having to carry, hold, position, or fumble with any of the numerous gray cards, white cards and targets available today. The snap-on white balance filter is, in effect, a gray card in filter form, without all the hassles and inconsistencies of a gray card. The ExpoDisc is suitable for use with any digital still and video camera with a custom white balance function, including digital SLR and fixed lens prosumer cameras.
ExpoImaging Press Release ExpoImaging to Exhibit ExpoDisc Digital White Balance Filters at PMA—A Fast and Easy Custom White Balance Solution for Professional Photographers ExpoImaging Booth 5132 and at Sneak Peek 2/26 at Westcott Table ORLANDO, FL (Feb. 26, 2006) – ExpoImaging Inc., the pioneer in diffusion filters that allow professional…
muvee Technologies Press Release
Singapore and New York, NY - February 20, 2006 - muvee Technologies, the pioneer and leader in Instant Personal Video, has partnered with Vector, Japan’s largest online software download website, to make its muvee autoProducer software more easily available to its Japanese-speaking customers. Jack Chen, muvee’s director of sales and marketing in Japan, said, “Japan is one of our key markets and this deal with Vector is part of our increasing efforts to cater to our customers here. Vector’s success and popularity for software downloads makes it an ideal and convenient platform for our Japanese-speaking users to purchase our software via a secure payment network.”
muvee Technologies Press Release Singapore and New York, NY - February 20, 2006 - muvee Technologies, the pioneer and leader in Instant Personal Video, has partnered with Vector, Japan’s largest online software download website, to make its muvee autoProducer software more easily available to its Japanese-speaking customers. Jack Chen, muvee’s…
FotoNation Press Release
FotoNation at PMA Feb. 26-March 1, Orlando - Technology Suite X9
FotoNation is the company that develops hot-new products for digital cameras such as in-camera WiFi as implemented by the leading camera companies and in-camera red-eye currently available in products by Kodak, Nikon, Pentax, Sanyo and more. FotoNation will show at PMA 2006 products related to Wireless Camera Connectivity and Embedded Imaging technology.
FotoNation Press Release FotoNation at PMA Feb. 26-March 1, Orlando - Technology Suite X9 FotoNation is the company that develops hot-new products for digital cameras such as in-camera WiFi as implemented by the leading camera companies and in-camera red-eye currently available in products by Kodak, Nikon, Pentax, Sanyo and more…
Wacom Press Release
Wacom launches new Interactive Pen Display for presentation, audio editing, office automation and command and control - PL-720 for direct pen input onto the screen
Wacom, the leading manufacturer of pen tablets and Interactive Pen Displays, today launches the PL-720, a high resolution, 17” LC screen equipped with a pen that allows the user to write, annotate and navigate directly with the pen onto the screen. Aimed at non-graphic markets such as presentation, audio editing, office automation, command and control systems markets, the new, modern design of the PL-720 provides an ideal tool for an intuitive workflow. The PL-720 has a sleek and contemporary design with a small robust footprint to conveniently minimise desk space. The new interactive pen display has a 17” diagonal viewing area, SXGA resolution with 1280x1024 pixel and 16.2 Mio colours. The stand is adjustable to allow the display to change positions from almost vertical (73°) to almost horizontal (18°).
Wacom Press Release Wacom launches new Interactive Pen Display for presentation, audio editing, office automation and command and control - PL-720 for direct pen input onto the screen Wacom, the leading manufacturer of pen tablets and Interactive Pen Displays, today launches the PL-720, a high resolution, 17” LC screen equipped…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Olympus E-500, an 8 megapixel DSLR with a 2.5 inch LCD screen in a body with a classic penta-prism design.
“One of the advantages of the FourThirds system is that a compact size can be created and that the lenses can be easily exchanged. All lenses have a focal length multiplier of two. The 14-45 mm Zuiko Digital lens that comes supplied in the kit thus handles itself as a 28-90mm on a 35mm camera; which is a beautiful and universal range. The lens itself is also very compact. In combination with the small body, it makes the Olympus E-500 an ideal digital camera to take with you on any trip. Furthermore, it is an extremely light-weight camera.”
Website: LetsGoDigital - Olympus E-500 Review
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Olympus E-500, an 8 megapixel DSLR with a 2.5 inch LCD screen in a body with a classic penta-prism design. “One of the advantages of the FourThirds system is that a compact size can be created and that the lenses can be easily exchanged…
Northlight Images have been busy reviewing all three of Pantone’s new monitor calibration devices, including the affordable Pantone huey (pictured).
“At the price, it’s (Pantone huey) going to be popular, but I do take serious issue with the degree that the interface/help has been dumbed down, to the point of not including useful information that might help people make better and more consistent use of the product. The help available provides no additional information to help you beyond getting the device to work (it’s fine for that). I just wish that the need for product differentiation had not removed the opportunity to educate users in colour management if they were curious. A short sighted omission and I’ll blame my favourite villains—marketing”
Website: Northlight Images - Pantone huey Review
Website: Northlight Images - Pantone Eye One Display LT Review
Website: Northlight Images - Pantone Eye One Display 2 Review
Northlight Images have been busy reviewing all three of Pantone’s new monitor calibration devices, including the affordable Pantone huey (pictured). “At the price, it’s (Pantone huey) going to be popular, but I do take serious issue with the degree that the interface/help has been dumbed down, to the point of…
Norwegian website Akam.no have published their review of the new Fujifilm FinePix E900 Zoom, a 9 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 32-128mm and an ISO range of ISO 80 to ISO 800.
Norwegian website Akam.no have published their review of the new Fujifilm FinePix E900 Zoom, a 9 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 32-128mm and an ISO range of ISO 80 to ISO 800. Website: Akam.no - Fujifilm FinePix E900 Zoom Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
CNET have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera.
“Overall, the Nikon D200 raises the bar a notch in the midrange digital SLR class, providing extra features and a more robust body than those of the Canon EOS 20D for only a few hundred dollars more, and most of the good stuff found in the 12.8-megapixel Canon EOS 5D—with the obvious exception of the full-frame sensor—for a lot less money.”
Website: CNET - Nikon D200 Review
CNET have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera. “Overall, the Nikon D200 raises the bar a notch in the midrange digital SLR class, providing extra features and a more robust body than those of the Canon EOS 20D for only a few hundred dollars more…
DCViews have just reviewed the 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F11.
“Colour rendition is excellent with clean natural looking colours which can be beefed up a bit by using the Chrome setting in the Fujifilm Finephoto mode. Exposure was generally OK although sometimes the camera would expose a bit too much for the shadow areas leading to some overexposure of the highlights. This is easily corrected though by applying some permanent exposure compensation of -1/3EV in the menu. Trying to assess correct exposure on the LCD monitor may prove misleading, as an image may seem lighter or darker than it actually is, depending on the angle at which you view the screen. As there is no histogram function, the only way to really find out if the image is correctly exposed will be when viewing the picture on your (calibrated) PC screen. It would be nice if Fuji could introduce this function in a follow up to the F11 next year”
Website: Fujifilm FinePix F11 Review
Website: Read my Fujifilm FinePix F11 Review
DCViews have just reviewed the 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F11. “Colour rendition is excellent with clean natural looking colours which can be beefed up a bit by using the Chrome setting in the Fujifilm Finephoto mode. Exposure was generally OK although sometimes the camera would expose a bit too much…
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. Noise Reduction 101
2. New Fuji And Panasonic Digicams (The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly)
3. Kind Words From A Gary’s Parries Fan
Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question too difficult, or too easy. As a Principal Software Engineer, and a former Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, as well as a recording studio owner/operator, and now, a digital camera enthusiast, GARY has more digital camera knowledge in his entire brain than most people have in their little finger. And, in the unlikely event that GARY would not know the answer to your question, he will answer it anyway, true to the spirit of the word “Parries”, a fencing term which, in this context, implies “cleverly evasive answers”. So let your imaginations run wild. Email all of your nagging questions to: [email protected], and then, En Garde!
The best question of the week will receive a small prize from the PhotographyBLOG goody bag, so send your questions now. If you would like your name, location, email address, and/or website included in the column with your question, please expressly give your permission in the email, along with the information you would like included. No private information will be included without your consent.
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are: 1. Noise Reduction 101 2. New Fuji And Panasonic Digicams (The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly) 3. Kind Words From A Gary’s Parries Fan Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to…
Fujfilm USA Press Release
New Film Provides Pure, Accurate Color and Excellent Highlight Details
PMA 2006 Booth # 3508 http://www.fujifilm.com/pma
Valhalla, NY, February 14, 2006 - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. announces the introduction of new Fujichrome T64 Professional at the PMA 2006 Annual Convention and Trade Show. The new ISO 64 tungsten-type color transparency film delivers ultra-fine grain and optimum tonal scale and gradation under tungsten lighting. Fujichrome T64 Professional incorporates new-generation color couplers and new color correction technology which ensure pure, accurate color reproduction, making this film ideally suited for a wide range of product shots, interiors, furniture, architecture, certain medical imaging needs and other professional applications requiring tungsten lighting. The new film also possesses excellent color image stability.
Fujfilm USA Press Release New Film Provides Pure, Accurate Color and Excellent Highlight Details PMA 2006 Booth # 3508 http://www.fujifilm.com/pma Valhalla, NY, February 14, 2006 - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. announces the introduction of new Fujichrome T64 Professional at the PMA 2006 Annual Convention and Trade Show. The new…
Fujifilm Press Release
New Film Features Improved Color Saturation and Image Stability, Finer Grain
PMA 2006 Booth # 3508 http://www.fujifilm.com/pma
Valhalla, NY, February 14, 2006 - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. announces the introduction of Fujichrome Provia 400X Professional film at the PMA 2006 Annual Convention and Trade Show. The new high-speed color reversal film delivers new levels of color saturation, ultra-fine grain, rich tone reproduction and improved color image stability. Fujichrome Provia 400X features Epitaxial Sigma Crystal Technology for ultra-fine grain (RMS: 11) along with new generation couplers and new color correction technology for excellent performance and image stability. The new film will replace Fujichrome Provia 400F, a favorite among professionals for commercial and fashion photography.
Fujifilm Press Release New Film Features Improved Color Saturation and Image Stability, Finer Grain PMA 2006 Booth # 3508 http://www.fujifilm.com/pma Valhalla, NY, February 14, 2006 - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. announces the introduction of Fujichrome Provia 400X Professional film at the PMA 2006 Annual Convention and Trade Show. The…
Fujifilm USA Press Release
PMA 2006: Fujifilm Showcases Multiple Imaging Solutions for Retailers, Professionals, Businesses and Consumers
PMA 2006 Booth # 3508 http://www.fujifilm.com/pma
Valhalla, NY - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., is featuring a broad spectrum of imaging technologies and products at the PMA 2006 Annual Convention and Trade Show under the banner, “Fujifilm. Expand the World of Imaging.” The tagline was created to underscore Fujifilm’s role in providing a wide range of innovative solutions - digital, analog or a fusion of technologies - that will expand the value that imaging products and services can bring to businesses and consumers alike.
Fujifilm USA Press Release PMA 2006: Fujifilm Showcases Multiple Imaging Solutions for Retailers, Professionals, Businesses and Consumers PMA 2006 Booth # 3508 http://www.fujifilm.com/pma Valhalla, NY - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., is featuring a broad spectrum of imaging technologies and products at the PMA 2006 Annual Convention and Trade Show…
Fixation Press Release
With effect from the end of February 2006, FIXATION will become the first UK SIGMA Official EX Professional Repair Centre. The addition of SIGMA servicing facilities at the respected south London service centre has been a result of the rapidly increasing demand for SIGMA lenses by accredited professionals and the requirement for the servicing of them. FIXATION have been established over 18 years and are already authorised CANON & Nikon service agents providing repair facilities of the highest standards. Considerable investment in spares and special tools along with the appointment of a fully trained SIGMA service technician will enable FIXATION to provide speedy and effective repairs and servicing of SIGMA EX lenses to manufacturing standards.
Fixation Press Release With effect from the end of February 2006, FIXATION will become the first UK SIGMA Official EX Professional Repair Centre. The addition of SIGMA servicing facilities at the respected south London service centre has been a result of the rapidly increasing demand for SIGMA lenses by accredited…
AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER COLIN FINLAY SHARES TIPS AND TECHNIQUES AT KINGSTON “ICONS OF PHOTOGRAPHY” WEB SITE
New Program Designed to Inspire and Educate Photo Enthusiasts and Pros with Personal Tips, Techniques, and Experiences from World-Class Image Makers
Internationally-acclaimed and award-winning photographer Colin Finlay shares some of the secrets, tips, and techniques that have made him one of the busiest photojournalists and advertising photographers in the world. Other Kingston Icons of Photography include: Harry Benson, Barbara Bordnick, Douglas Kirkland, Gerd Ludwig, Peter Read Miller, and Chris Rainier.
AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER COLIN FINLAY SHARES TIPS AND TECHNIQUES AT KINGSTON “ICONS OF PHOTOGRAPHY” WEB SITE New Program Designed to Inspire and Educate Photo Enthusiasts and Pros with Personal Tips, Techniques, and Experiences from World-Class Image Makers Internationally-acclaimed and award-winning photographer Colin Finlay shares some of the secrets, tips, and techniques…
Nazdar Press Release
SHAWNEE, KS – Nazdar, North America’s largest manufacturer of screen inks, digital inks, and chemicals, announces the acquisition of Lyson, Ltd., and its subsidiary, Lyson, Inc., a leading manufacturer of inkjet inks for digital printers. The Lyson brand and product line are now part of Nazdar’s Inks and Coatings Division, based in Shawnee, Kansas. Based in Stockport, UK, with a US subsidiary in Chicago, Illinois, Lyson supplies major OEM digital printer manufacturers and end-users through an international network of distributors. The Lyson product line includes digital inks for all major inkjet print technologies, including piezo, thermal, and CIJ. Lyson manufactures both solvent and water based inks in pigment and dye formulations for markets such as industrial coding and marking, office printing, wide format graphics, fine art, photography, proofing and grand format billboard printing.
Nazdar Press Release SHAWNEE, KS – Nazdar, North America’s largest manufacturer of screen inks, digital inks, and chemicals, announces the acquisition of Lyson, Ltd., and its subsidiary, Lyson, Inc., a leading manufacturer of inkjet inks for digital printers. The Lyson brand and product line are now part of Nazdar’s Inks…
Epson UK Press Release
Epson Stylus Photo RX640 makes its show debut at Focus on Imaging 2006 - Stand Number C10 - Along with a huge range of consumer and LFP products, Epson will be showcasing its latest addition to its award-winning all-in-one range, the Stylus Photo RX640.
26th February 2006 – The Stylus Photo RX640 is the ideal solution for photo enthusiasts who need an advanced photo centre for their digital imaging needs. Making it’s show debut at Focus on Imaging and with an array of features including CD-R printing, a high definition 2.5 inch Photo Fine colour LCD preview monitor and a 3200dpi scanner with built-in transparency unit, its set to be the main attraction at Epson’s stand this year. Visitors to the stand can expect to find a solution for all printing, scanning and viewing needs. From amateur photographic enthusiasts through to professional photographers, the Epson stand includes a device to enable everyone to free their photos.
Epson UK Press Release Epson Stylus Photo RX640 makes its show debut at Focus on Imaging 2006 - Stand Number C10 - Along with a huge range of consumer and LFP products, Epson will be showcasing its latest addition to its award-winning all-in-one range, the Stylus Photo RX640. 26th February…
InsideOut Travel Magazine is hosting its third photo contest and the theme is “Wonders of the World.” Our photo editor is looking for photos of something (things, people, places, and/or moments) extraordinary you caught on camera during a trip. We’ll show the pictures at our Travelers Happy Hour on March 20, 2006. Good luck!
InsideOut Travel Magazine is hosting its third photo contest and the theme is “Wonders of the World.” Our photo editor is looking for photos of something (things, people, places, and/or moments) extraordinary you caught on camera during a trip. We’ll show the pictures at our Travelers Happy Hour on March…
PMA 2006: The Kodak Easyshare Z612 is announced today. 6 megapixels, 12x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD, available in March for $399.95.
Kodak Press Release
New KODAK EASYSHARE Z612 Digital Camera Allows Enthusiasts to Zoom in on the Action with its 12X Extended Zoom Capabilities - Fast Performance, High-Quality Detailed Long Shots, Steady Videos Enhance New Z-Series Camera
ROCHESTER, NY, February 17—Eastman Kodak Company today announced the new KODAK EASYSHARE Z612 zoom digital camera, the latest model in its Z-series line, which helps everyday picture takers get closer, better, more creative shots. KODAK EASYSHARE Z-Series digital cameras combine fast-performing, point-and-shoot flexibility with the photographic control achieved through a higher optical zoom. The 6-megapixel KODAK EASYSHARE Z612 Zoom Digital Camera is a compact camera boasting a 12X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON optical zoom lens with Kodak’s image stabilization technology for sharp shots and steady videos. The camera’s easy-to-use performance features include a 2.5” display, PASM modes, auto-image enhance, on-camera cropping, histogram and advanced video designed to help aspirational photographers take better pictures with sharper detail.
PMA 2006: The Kodak Easyshare Z612 is announced today. 6 megapixels, 12x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD, available in March for $399.95. Kodak Press Release New KODAK EASYSHARE Z612 Digital Camera Allows Enthusiasts to Zoom in on the Action with its 12X Extended Zoom Capabilities - Fast Performance, High-Quality…