Casio USA Press Release 25/08/04Casio USA Press Release

CASIO SHOWCASES THE 7 MEGAPIXEL EXILIM PRO EX-P700 WITH 4X OPTICAL ZOOM

New Top-of-the-Line EXILIM Model Offers Enthusiasts And Casual Picture-Takers Superior Portability, High-Resolution, and High-Speed Shooting

LAS VEGAS, NV, January 6, 2005 – Casio, Inc., in conjunction with its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, a leading innovator in digital cameras will be showcasing the EXILIM PRO EX-P700, the latest addition to the award-winning EXILIM series of digital cameras, at the 2005 International CES Show that opened here

today.  The camera will be on display at Casio’s Booth # 9808.

The EX-P700 has an ultra high resolution 7.2 million megapixel CCD with 4X optical zoom, and an ultra-fast 0.01 second release time lag (with flash off, focus locked).  This remarkable high-performance, high-resolution compact camera offers the operating ease users have come to expect from Casio’s EXILIM CARD, ZOOM and PRO ranges of compact cameras.  The EX-P700 will be available in January 2005, MSRP $599.99.

Casio USA Press Release

CASIO TO SHOWCASE AWARD-WINNING EXILIM DIGITAL CAMERAS AT 2005 INTERNATIONAL CES SHOW

Casio’s EXILIM EX-S100, EX-Z50, and EX-Z55 Offer State-of-the-Art Technology, High-Speed Performance, Elegant Compact Design, and Long Battery Operation

LAS VEGAS, NV January 6, 2005 – Casio, Inc., in conjunction with its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, a leading innovator in digital cameras will showcase its award-winning EXILIM digital camera line at CES 2005 in Las Vegas, January 6-9, 2005.  Casio’s EXILIM digital cameras, including the EX-S100, EX-Z50, and EX-Z55 will be displayed at the Casio booth # 9808 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visitors will be able to learn about the superior technology that makes the EXILIM cameras unique.  They will also have the chance to personally examine the EX-S100, winner of the 2004 Best of What’s New Award by Popular Science Magazine and the 2005 CES Innovations Award in the camera category for excellence in design and engineering. 

JP Distribution Press Release

JP Distribution are pleased to announce the new L-308S light Meter from Sekonic. This new meter is a direct replacement for the Flashmate L-308 BII and still maintains the same small size, lightweight and one hand operation of its predecessor as well as many of the other existing features including:

· Built in sliding Lumisphere, which provides easy changeover from incident to reflected light measuring: Lumidisc provided for contrast measuring.
· Cord or cordless flash measuring.
· Single mode selection button for setting ambient or flash measuring.
· +_ 0.1 EV repeat accuracy.
· Energy efficient AA battery operation
· Supplied with Lumidisc, case, neck cord and battery.

HP Press Release

LightScribe Direct Disc Labelling Technology Ready for Market at CES 2005

For the First Time, Customers Can Burn Professional-Looking, Silkscreen-Quality CD/DVD Labels Directly on Discs at Their Own PCs

Las Vegas, Jan. 6, 2005 - HP announced today that LightScribe Direct Disc Labelling technology is available immediately in personal computers and optical media launched by several leading manufacturers at CES 2005.

The first LightScribe-enabled PCs are being offered by HP. As of today, customers can purchase LightScribe-enabled PCs through HP distribution channels worldwide. Aftermarket DVD writers with LightScribe capabilities are slated to be available in Q1, 2005 from BenQ, HP, LaCie and Philips. CD-R discs are provided by HP and Verbatim and are available through retail immediately. Imation, Memorex, Philips and TDK discs are planned to be available in early 2005.

Kodak Press Release

Kodak Unveils First-of-its-Kind Wireless Digital Photography System at 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show

New KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE Digital Camera, Wi-Fi-Enabled EASYSHARE Printer Dock Plus Expand Boundaries of Picture Sharing

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5—On the eve of the 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Eastman Kodak Company introduced a groundbreaking wireless digital photography system, giving people the freedom to share pictures whenever and wherever they wish.

At the heart of the system is the new KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE zoom digital camera, which provides people with extraordinary control over how and when they share pictures. The device is the first of its kind, allowing people to e-mail pictures directly from the camera via Wi-Fi; to view online albums in the KODAK EASYSHARE Gallery (formerly Ofoto) on the camera; to store and organize up to 1,500 favorite pictures for instant display on its high-resolution, 3-inch touch screen LCD; and to take vibrant still pictures and full-motion video. No other digital camera gives people such an extensive ability to take, organize, share and print their pictures.

Kodak Press Release

T-Mobile USA Enables KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE Digital Camera Owners to Share Pictures ‘On the Go’ at More than 5,000 T-Mobile HotSpot Locations Nationwide

People Can Quickly and Conveniently Share Digital Pictures Directly from New Wi-Fi Enabled Camera

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5—Eastman Kodak Company and T-Mobile USA Inc., which operates the largest carrier owned Wi-Fi (802.11b) wireless broadband network in the United States, today announced an agreement to simplify online picture sharing using Wi-Fi outside of the home or office. Owners of the new KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE digital camera will have integrated access to T-Mobile HotSpot service, available at more than 5,000 convenient locations across the U.S.

All EASYSHARE-ONE camera purchasers will initially receive a free, camera-specific T-Mobile HotSpot trial (terms to be determined). T-Mobile HotSpot subscription plans will be available for the EASYSHARE-ONE camera beginning later this year (pricing and other terms to be determined).

Kodak Press Release

Kodak Adds WiFi Support to Best-Selling EASYSHARE Printer Dock Line; Transfer and Print Pictures from Any Room in the House

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5—Helping people share their pictures from any room in their house, Eastman Kodak Company today introduced WiFi support for its EASYSHARE Printer Dock Plus snapshot printer. The KODAK Wi-Fi card will be available this June for US$99 (MSRP).

After inserting the Wi-Fi (802.11b) card into the Printer Dock Plus, pictures from a docked EASYSHARE digital camera can be transferred wirelessly to a computer on the home network for immediate viewing, sharing and printing. In addition, the Printer Dock Plus can then act as a wireless picture printer for WiFi-enabled devices such as desktops, laptops, and even the new KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE digital camera.

The DSC-T33 that was first announced by Sony Japan at the end of 2004 is going to be released in the USA, available in March for about $450.

Sony USA Press Release

SONY CYBER-SHOT LINE SLIMS DOWN

New DSC-T33 Camera Combines Thin Profile with Big Performance

LAS VEGAS, (CES, Booth #N109), Jan. 5, 2005 - Sony’s best-selling Cyber-shot® T-series of digital still cameras just got even slimmer with the introduction of the 5.1-megapixel DSC-T33 model.

With a depth of just one-half inch, the new camera packs a range of powerful features into Sony’s thinnest model to date. It sports a large 2.5-inch LCD viewfinder, occupying about two-thirds of the back of the camera, so friends and family can gather round and enjoy images the moment they are captured.

Sony USA Press Release

SONY’S BEST-SELLING CYBER-SHOT P SERIES CELEBRATES FIVE GREAT YEARS WITH INTRODUCTION OF 7.2-MEGAPIXEL DSC-P200

LAS VEGAS, (CES, Booth #N109), Jan. 5, 2005 - Get ready to fall in love all over again. Five years after the Cyber-shot® Series first hit the market, the new DSC-P200 is expected to capture the hearts of consumers with unsurpassed grace, speed and style. Loaded with 7.2 megapixels, this compact point-and-shoot digital camera puts spectacular photos in the palm of your hand.

More compact than its predecessor model, the P200 camera slips comfortably into a shirt pocket or handbag. The camera’s slimmed down design makes it even more convenient for users to snap breathtaking photos anytime, anywhere. It will be available next month for less than $400.

“Since the Cyber-shot P Series was introduced, it has been one of our best selling camera families,” said Hiroshi Takahashi, vice president for digital imaging products at Sony Electronics. “The P200 will take this to greater heights with its advanced features, lower pricing, and more compact design.”

Sony USA Press Release

SONY’S NEW 4GB MEMORY STICK PRO (HIGH SPEED) MEDIA TAKES DIGITAL STORAGE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Higher Capacity Helps Store and Easily Share Digital Photos, Video and More

LAS VEGAS (CES Booth #N109), Jan. 5, 2005 - Sony is doubling the capacity of its flash media product line with the introduction of 4GB Memory Stick PRO™ (High Speed) media. The new 4GB media is expected to become a valuable tool for users who need to store and easily transfer large quantities of digital content, such as high-resolution digital photos and video clips.

The high-capacity media features increased durability with a standard operating temperature range of -13°F to +185°F, swift data transfer speeds and compatibility with a wide selection of currently available Memory Stick PRO devices. The 4GB Memory Stick PRO (High Speed) media will be available in March for about $900.

Sony USA Press Release

SONY PHOTO VAULT™ MINI CD-R STATION NOW AVAILABLE

Product Features Standard USB Interface for Direct-from-Camera CD Burning

LAS VEGAS (CES Booth #N109), Jan. 5, 2004 - Sony Electronics has just made available the new Photo Vault™ Mini CD-R Station, a portable, “PC-free” device for burning photos directly from digital still cameras to mini CD-R media.

Weighing only eight ounces, Photo Vault Mini CD-R Station adds convenience and flexibility to digital photography storage. Users can burn images directly from their camera to 8 cm mini CD-R using a standard USB interface. The device also features a built-in photo album capability to display photos on a television using its standard AV input.

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Seagate Press Release

SEAGATE SET TO SHIP 5GB CF PHOTO HARD DRIVE FOR DIGITAL CAMERAS

Highest capacity and best value for photography and other CompactFlash applications

LAS VEGAS—05 January 2005— Seagate, the world’s number-one consumer electronics hard drive designer, announced today at CES that the Seagate CompactFlash Photo Hard Drive, with a massive 5GB capacity, begins shipping next month into retail stores across the country. The first 5GB CompactFlash media storage card ever introduced, the Seagate CompactFlash Photo Hard Drive offers unparalleled capacities at cost-effective price points for digital photography hobbyists and professional photographers that shoot and store large volumes of high-resolution digital photos. Available in 2.5GB and 5GB capacities, it’s ideal for high-resolution, point-and-shoot and professional digital cameras with a Compact Flash type II media slot. It’s also the most cost-effective solution for entertainment, gaming and PDA devices that use Compact Flash Type II media.

Olympus UK Press Release

Wide-eyed precision and accuracy - The Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom

London, 5 January 2005
Today Olympus launches the much-anticipated new 7.1 million pixel C-7070 WIDE ZOOM.  With a magnesium-alloy body and high quality lens, extending from 27mm all the way to 110mm for 4x optical zoom power, it excels in versatility and precision.  And, for the very first time in an Olympus compact camera, it incorporates a 143-point dual autofocus system that enables predictive measurements, allowing images to be taken with incredible sharpness – even when the subject is moving.

The C-7070 WIDE ZOOM will hit the shelves from the end of February 2005, priced at £499.99 inc VAT (769.99 Euros)

Olympus UK Press Release

(also called the C-5500 Sports Zoom in the US)

Creative Photography The Easy Way - The Olympus C-55 ZOOM

London, 5th January 2005

The new 5.1 million pixel Olympus C-55 ZOOM provides extensive manual control to allow photographers the ability to explore their creative instincts. As with the C-70 ZOOM, just about every parameter can be adjusted to meet the specific situation. With a bright 1:2.8-4.8, 5x zoom lens (equivalent to 38-190mm) incredible shooting versatility is available.  This is enhanced with a 4x digital zoom for combined maximum magnification power of up to 20x. Action scenes can also be captured at up to 2.7 frames per second, while Super Macro can be shot from as close as 2cm.  After shooting, the results are viewable on the 5.1cm LCD monitor featuring a calendar as well as slideshow function with various display modes including zoom and fade.

The C-55 ZOOM will be available from March 2005 at under £300 (exact pricing to be confirmed at time of availability)

Olympus UK Press Release

(also called the D-425 in the US)

Olympus makes four million pixels affordable and user-friendly - The Olympus C-170

London, 5th January 2005

Point, shoot and enjoy the results. It really is that simple with the 4 million pixel Olympus C-170 digital camera. With its “one button, one function” design principle, which makes navigating menus and features incredibly easy, this new autofocus camera from Olympus ensures trouble-free operation – even for those new to the world of digital photography.

Available from early March exclusively through Argos. Pricing to be confirmed at time of availability.

Olympus UK Press Release

Extend your camera’s focal range without compromising aperture

Introducing the Olympus TCON-30C tele conversion lens

London, 5th January 2005

Digital camera owners can now significantly enhance their creative shooting options with the new Olympus TCON-30C tele conversion lens. Making a threefold increase in your camera’s existing focal range possible the TCON-30C brings distant subjects much closer for spectacularly detailed results. In addition Olympus’ usual high standard of manufacturing ensures shooting with the TCON-30C doesn’t result in any change to your camera’s specified aperture values.

Available from January 2005 the TCON-30C will be priced at £169.99 (or Ï259.99) inc VAT.

I/OMagic Press Release

I/OMagic Adds New Portable Storage Device, the GigaBank Elite 40, to its Product Line-Up

IRVINE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 5, 2005—New GigaBank(TM) Elite 40 has up to 40GB of Storage Space and a Single-Touch Data Back-up Function

I/OMagic Corporation (OTCBB:IOMG), a provider of data storage and digital entertainment products, announced today the latest addition to its line of portable storage devices, the new GigaBank(TM) Elite 40. The GigaBank(TM) Elite 40 features up to 40 GB(a) of storage capacity within a 1.8” IDE hard disk drive (HDD). Highlights include its single-touch data back-up function, the fact that it requires no batteries, adapters or installation software, and that it is compact enough to fit in your pocket.

IDC Press Release

Bright Future of Digital Cameras to Boost Consumer Photofinishing Market, IDC Expects

05 Jan 2005

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., January 5, 2005 – IDC expects positive growth in the consumer photofinishing market. Even though film usage will decline, the bright future of digital camera shipments will increase the number of images captured, shared and received, reveals a new IDC study. Digital camera images captured, shared and received worldwide will grow an average of 35% for 2003-2008. Digital cameras will continue to be the largest generator of digital images despite the greater forecasted proliferation of camera phones. Prints from digital images will surpass film prints in 2006 and will account for 71% of total worldwide prints by 2008.

Imation Press Release

Imation’s New ForceField(TM) Scratch Resistant Coating Defends Discs Against Scratches, Smudges, Static and Debris

OAKDALE, Minn., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Do you often discover your children’s sticky fingerprints and smudges on your favorite CDs? Do your friends use your new DVDs as coasters? Do you toss CDs into your briefcase or backpack on the way out the door or stack your latest music mixes on the backseat of your car? If you’re like most people, you know that everyday life can be hard on CDs and DVDs—until now. Imation Corp’s (NYSE:IMN) new proprietary ForceField(TM) scratch resistant coating for Imation CDs and DVDs provides a long-lasting “memory protection” layer designed to resist the rigors of everyday life: scratches, dust, smudges and everyday wear and tear that can interfere with the maximum enjoyment of music, photos and videos.

“Disc reliability and longevity are top concerns of CD and DVD users,” according to Wolfgang Schlichting, research director, removable storage at IDC. “Imation’s new ForceField scratch resistant coating addresses those concerns by providing a layer of protection that resists damage, helping discs last longer.”

“Say goodbye to excessive skips and playback interruptions, worrying about scratches, handling CDs and DVDs by their edges, or searching for lint-free cleansing cloths,” said Tom Lally, executive director of sales and marketing, Consumer and Office Markets, Imation. “With Imation’s new ForceField scratch resistant coating, your discs—and your precious memories or valuable data—are protected against scratches, smudges and dust. This means no more worries about disc scratches or smudges that can result from slipping CDs in file folders, sliding DVDs across countertops or handling discs with your fingers.”

The rigors of everyday use can render a disc unplayable, jeopardizing the life of music, photo and video memories, and other valuable files when not cared for or stored properly. But Imation’s CDs and DVDs with ForceField protection have a revolutionary scratch resistant coating that provides the following benefits over standard uncoated discs.

  —Scratch and Scuff-Resistance means discs can withstand the rigors of
    everyday handling at home or the office, including skids across a
    tabletop or being cleaned with ordinary tissues or fabrics.
  —Anti-Static Dust-Resistance repels up to 100 times more dust than a
    standard uncoated disc, helping prevent playback skips caused by dust
    and debris.  This eliminates the need for extra care when storing or
    carrying discs, or spending time searching for lint-free cleaning
    cloths.
  —Smear-Resistance allows fingerprints and surface smudges to be
    contained and easily wiped away—like the effects of car wax causing
    liquids to bead up rather than bleed and smear—reducing
    interference with disc recording and playback.  Use any soft tissue,
    cloth or even a shirt sleeve to wipe the debris away.

Imation CDs and DVDs protected by Imation’s ForceField scratch resistant coating are fully compatible with standard CD and DVD recorders and players, and will be available in assorted pack sizes of 52x CD-Rs, 8x DVD+Rs and 8x DVD-Rs. Imation discs with ForceField scratch resistant coating will be priced at a slight premium compared to standard, uncoated discs, and will begin shipping to retailers nationwide in February.

For more information on Imation CDs and DVDs protected by ForceField coating, go to http://www.imation.com/forcefield .

About Imation
Imation Corp is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of magnetic and optical removable data storage media. Additional information about Imation is available on the company’s website at http://www.imation.com/ , or by calling 1-888-466-3456.

Imation, ForceField and the Imation logo are trademarks of Imation Corp. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Kodak Press Release

Get Closer to the Action and Emotion with 10X and 5X Zoom Lenses; Z740 and Z700 Models Packaged with #1-Selling EASYSHARE Printer Dock

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5—Building on the global success of its EASYSHARE DX7590 and DX6490 zoom digital cameras, Eastman Kodak Company today announced a new category of EASYSHARE digital cameras. The KODAK EASYSHARE Z-Series helps everyday picture takers get closer, better, more creative shots through extended zoom lenses.

The KODAK EASYSHARE Z740 (10X optical zoom) and Z700 (5X optical zoom) digital cameras combine point-and-shoot flexibility and affordability with the photographic control granted by higher optical zoom ranges. Both models will be packaged with the new EASYSHARE Printer Dock Series 3, which makes real, borderless KODAK 4 x 6-inch pictures in as little as 90 seconds with just one touch.