HP Press Release

COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 26, 2006 – HP today made a series of announcements marking the international expansion of its digital photography business and its efforts to further accelerate the photo industry’s transformation from analogue to digital technologies. The news, announced at the Photokina tradeshow, includes the expansion of HP’s online and retail photo businesses in Europe; an addition to its retail photo printing portfolio; new professional photo-printing systems with industry-leading colour output and management capabilities; and additional tools for HP Indigo digital presses that enhance photo-specialty printing. Collectively, these products, services and partners’ efforts enable new experiences for all of HP’s photography customers – from consumers, hobbyists and professionals to retailers and print service providers.

Nokia Press Release

Showcasing its expanding assortment of multimedia computers and solutions, Nokia has an innovative and compelling story to tell to consumers and imaging professionals alike.

Cologne, Germany and Espoo, Finland - Nokia, the global leader in mobility, today kicked off a weeklong display of its latest imaging achievements at Photokina 2006. Highlighting the benefits that mobility brings to imaging, Nokia’s exhibition area is packed with the newest Nokia Nseries multimedia computers and the very latest experiences offered by them. Nokia is pleased to invite the media to attend a press conference at Photokina 2006 from 3 pm to 4 pm on Tuesday, 26 September, in the Offenbach Saal, Congress Centrum Ost. To learn more about Nokia’s comprehensive offering in multimedia computers and solutions, you can also visit Nokia at Photokina 2006 in hall 4.2, C 010/E 019.

We’ve now arrived in Cologne (Sunday evening here). Tomorrow is the Press day, ahead of the first day proper on Tuesday. Expect big announcements tomorrow from Apple, Epson and Fujifilm, amongst others…Make sure that you check our Photokina 2006 Report regularly for all the latest news live from the show.

Pentax have revealed that they will be showing 3 new SLR lenses - smc PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm F2.8ED AL[IF], smc PENTAX-DA* 50-135mm F2.8ED [IF] and smc PENTAX-DA* 60-250mm F4ED [IF], at Photokina next week, along with the 18 megapixel PENTAX 645 Digital medium-format camera (first shown as a prototype back at PMA in February). The company have also announced that the 645 Digital will be upgraded with new sensors throughout its life, reaching an expected final resolution of 30 megapixels.

Pentax UK Press Release

Thursday 21st September 2006, London - Pentax will be exhibiting three new interchangeable digital SLR camera lenses, as well as a new medium-format camera, at this year’s Photokina in Cologne.  Still in pre-production, Photokina will represent the first opportunity for anyone outside of Pentax’s engineering team to view these exciting new products. Also on demonstration at the show will be the recently launched K10D - Pentax’s flagship digital SLR camera, featuring 10 megapixels, Pentax’s proprietary shake reduction system and a host of other innovative features.  These in turn will be supported by Pentax’s current digital compact line-up, which includes marketing leading cameras such as the Optio A20, Optio W20 and Optio T20.

Transcend Press Release

Transcend information Inc., world leader in memory and Flash products will be present at Photokina, Köln 2006, the global business and communication platform for the imaging sector, to display its complete Flash product range. As one of the pioneers in Flash memory, Transcend has some of the fastest SD and CF cards in the world, with transfer speed up to 150X and 120X respectively. Recently, it has also launched a series of USB Flash memory sticks (JetFlash family) and MP3 players (T.sonic family) that are characterized by their stylish designs and extra features.

Wacom Press Release

Hall 4.1, stand G011/H018, Photokina 2006, Cologne, Germany, 26 September – 1 October 2006- “Let your work flow” will be the theme for Wacom’s presentation at Photokina 2006. At the show, the company will be showcasing its products for professional and amateur photographers and their integration into the digital workflow. Wacom’s products enhance the creative process. They enable photographers to easily and intuitively edit their digital pictures, saving time and money. At the same time, they give every photographer the freedom to fully explore his creative potential, making picture editing a truly creative, artistic process.

Nikonians Press Release

The 1,600 suppliers from 50 countries at this year’s “World of Imaging” Photokina in Cologne, Germany will be joined by the fastest growing international community of Nikon-oriented photographers on the Internet.

(PRWEB) August 29, 2006—Nikonians have been attending the world’s largest photography trade show for more than 40 years. They just didn’t have an internationally recognized name, or a global Internet web-site to help them get organized — until now. It was the Cologne, Germany Photokina in 1960 when the famous Nikon F appeared with praise from a new breed of fans. These fans had to wait nearly 40 years to define themselves under the name Nikonians. The biggest difference between the first Photokina held in Cologne, Germany in 1950 to the 2006 edition is that Nikon is now a major participant and the brand’s users have organized to form a powerful international community. This year, they are not just fans and supporters of the Nikon brand. They are actively promoting excellence in photography by sharing their knowledge through the Nikonians community.

Apple have scheduled a news conference for the first day of Photokina 2006, and are remaining tight-lipped about exactly what they will unveiling at the largest photography show of the year. Will it just be an updated version of Aperture, or an entirely new software offering? There have even been rumours of an Apple camera in the past, but rest assured that PhotographyBLOG will be there to bring you the news.

Epson UK Press Release

21st August 2006 – Epson, the digital imaging pioneer, will display and demonstrate the latest in photo printing, photo display and projection at Photokina 2006.  The Epson booth is designed to ensure that there is something to interest you, whether you are a professional or amateur photographer, a scrapbooker, starting out in home photo printing or even a home cinema enthusiast. Epson will also host a press conference at Photokina on the 25th September at 16.00 in the Europasaal.  It will discuss Epson’s business strategy and latest technology innovations for the photo industry and launch its latest products for the professional and consumer photo markets.

Fuji Hunt Press Release

As Fuji Hunt’s expertise in all aspects of image handling and processing continues to develop both inkjet and analogue fields - as well as bridging the two in many instances - the company’s Photokina 2006 exhibit promises to be a major attraction at the world fair of imaging. While photochemistry remains the backbone of Fuji Hunt’s product ranges, the company’s Inkjet Solutions division has also been progressing rapidly, and the company’s presence at Photokina will be reflecting this advance. Utilising part of parent company Fujifilm’s stand - Stand 9, Hall 4.2 facing the main entrance to the halls - Fuji Hunt will be displaying and demonstrating a wide selection of its products.

ILFORD Photo Press Release

Bringing a full photographic balance to the biennial Photokina show this year will be ILFORD Photo and parent company HARMAN technology, demonstrating how the very roots of photographic imaging are able to accommodate the latest techniques and market requirements. This year’s Photokina exhibition in Cologne (26 Sept - 1 Oct) promises to be the most successful event in the illustrious history of this event, with more exhibitors, more visitors, and more of everything which makes the photo imaging sector tick. Contributing to that success will be a major presence by HARMAN technology and ILFORD Photo (stand C36/38, Hall 10.1) making its first appearance at the show since the company’s reconstruction.