Epson UK Press Release

Epson® wins four prestigious industry awards for their superior imaging products in this year’s TIPA Awards

The Technical Imaging Press Association (TIPA) has awarded Epson four awards in their annual review of the best products in the photo market.

May 2005 - Epson has swept the board at the TIPA Awards, winning in four categories: Best Prestige Camera, Best Flatbed Scanner, Best A3 Photo Printer and Best Image Storage Back-Up.

TIPA currently has 31 member magazines across Europe, making it by far the largest and most influential photo and imaging press association in Europe. Widely regarded as experts, the editors of the magazines meet once a year to judge the best photographic products available on the market today.

The Epson R-D1 rangefinder digital camera won Best Prestige Camera for its unique blend of traditional analogue features combined with state-of-the-art digital functionality. Whilst preserving the look and feel of a classic camera, it is the first digital camera to incorporate a rangefinder. Judges said it “gives twenty-first century photographers a way to use the famous Leica lenses from our photographic heritage.”

The Best Flatbed Scanner was awarded to the Epson Perfection 4990 Photo.  Ideal for both professionals and enthusiasts, it allows restoration of torn or damaged film, making it possible to recapture those precious memories.  The judges were impressed by the stunning results produced by the 4800 x 9600 ppi resolution and 4.0 DMax optical density. Digital ICE was also highlighted for allowing fast scanning without the need to use software to digitally remove scratches and dust.

In a highly contested category, the Epson Stylus Photo R1800 won the Best A3 Photo Printer award. The Ultra-Chrome High Gloss™ ink made it a clear winner in this category. The ink acts as a gloss on the photographs, making them highly durable – a state previously difficult to obtain with glossy prints.  The judges decided that the fast printing times and flexibility made it the ideal photo printer for professionals.

Best Imaging and Storage Back-up went to the Epson P-2000 Multimedia Storage Viewer, which allows users to store their imaging files and view them on the crystal clear 3.8” Photo Fine colour display. Incorporating 40GB of memory it can store photos, music and even movies. It also impressed the judges with its long battery life. Files can be backed up from CompactFlash and SD memory cards, via the slots, as well as directly from a PC or Mac with a 2.0 USB interface.

Epson R-D1 key features summary:

·              World’s first rangefinder digital camera
·              1.0x viewfinder – to view subject as though looking with your naked eye
·              6.1 MegaPixel CCD, capturing images in JPEG or RAW format
·              Lens compatibility with many new and existing M & L mount lenses*
·              Full manual and aperture priority exposure modes
·              2” LCD for image review
·              Lithium-Ion battery with low power consumption
·              Advanced image processing technology
·              Shutter speeds from 1 sec – 1/2000 sec
·              ISO settings from 200 – 1600
·              Pictures saved to removable SD memory card
·              RRP £2000.00 inc VAT

Epson Perfection 4990 Photo key features summary:

·              No-compromise scanning power for photo professionals and serious enthusiasts
·              Exceptional quality at 4800 x 9600dpi resolution, 4.0DMax optical density
·              Removes surface defects during scanning using Digital ICE™ Technology
·              Saves time by scanning multiple originals with the large 8 x 10” film adapter
·              Includes film holders for 35mm film and slides, medium and large format film
·              Tracks scanning progress with moving blue LED
·              Preview and retrieve your images with Epson Creativity Suite
·              Enjoy faster scanning and easy connection with USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
·              RRP £349.00 inc VAT

Epson Stylus Photo R1800 key features summary:

·              10 x 8 photos with borders at 1440 x 720 dpi in 66 seconds
·              Borderless printing at a resolution up to 5760 x 1440** optimised dpi for outstanding photos
·              Prints from 10 x 15cm up to A3+
·              Displays fine details with Epson MicroPiezo™ and Variable-sized Droplet Technology and 1.5pl inks droplets
·              Results last up to 3x longer than conventional prints*
·              Achieve a high quality finish on gloss or matte media
·              Eight individual cartridges for maximum cost efficiency
·              Produces professional looking CDs and DVDs
·              Advanced connectivity with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and IEEE 1394 (FireWire
·              RRP £399.00 inc VAT

Epson P-2000 Multimedia Storage Viewer key features summary:

·              3.8 high-definition TFT colour screen
·              Outstanding picture quality from PhotoFine LCD technology - 212 pixels per inch
·              Compact, lightweight and slim - 142mm x 23mm x 91.5mm and weighs 317 grams
·              Download from CompactFlash, SD, XD, Memory Stick, Smart Media and MMC memory cards1
·              Connects directly to PC or TV for larger screen viewing
·              Prints directly on 10 x 15, A4, 5 x 7 or 4 x 6 formats on compatible Epson printers
·              RRP £349.00 inc VAT