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Luminous Landscape have reviewed the new HP DesignJet Z3100 large format printer, which offers a 12-ink HP Vivera pigment ink system, embedded spectrophotometer, advanced profiling solution and 200 year print life.
“And while the price may appear to be higher than the competition, when you factor in the built-in profiling spectrophotometer, 40GB hard drive and web server, along with 12 inks, 4 simultaneous blacks, and a Gloss Enhancer, the value for the money is clearly there. And in any event, as anyone doing production or large format printing well knows, the cost of the printer itself is ultimately found to be small compared to the eventual cost of the paper and ink which it uses over time.”
Luminous Landscape have reviewed the new HP DesignJet Z3100 large format printer, which offers a 12-ink HP Vivera pigment ink system, embedded spectrophotometer, advanced profiling solution and 200 year print life. “And while the price may appear to be higher than the competition, when you factor in the built-in profiling…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Kodak Easyshare C875 digital camera.
“Though it’s not the most stylish compact camera on the market, there’s something cute and comfortable about the all-silver Kodak EasyShare C875. Made largely of polycarbonate, the Kodak C875 has metal accents and buttons to give it a more luxurious feel. With dimensions of 3.6 x 2.5 x 1.4 inches (91 x 63 x 37mm) and weighing in at 7.87 ounces (223 grams) with the two AA batteries and SD memory card installed, the camera is light, but it still has enough heft and balance to help you keep it steady when shooting at the 5x end of the zoom. And you’ll need that extra weight and balance since there’s no image stabilization—optical or digital—on this model.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Kodak Easyshare C875 digital camera. “Though it’s not the most stylish compact camera on the market, there’s something cute and comfortable about the all-silver Kodak EasyShare C875. Made largely of polycarbonate, the Kodak C875 has metal accents and buttons to give it…
CES 2007: Kodak have quietly added the new Kodak Easyshare C653 to their website. The C653 is an entry-level digital camera with 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36–108mm, 2.4 inch LCD screen, digital IS using anti-blur mode to reduce blur caused by camera or subject movement, and 20 program scene and 3 color modes. The Kodak C653 costs $129.95 and is available now. The C653 will be available in the UK from late January for £99.99.
CES 2007: Kodak have quietly added the new Kodak Easyshare C653 to their website. The C653 is an entry-level digital camera with 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36–108mm, 2.4 inch LCD screen, digital IS using anti-blur mode to reduce blur caused by camera or subject movement, and…
SeeFile Software Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO—January 4, 2007—At the annual Macworld event in San Francisco, SeeFile Software LLC is introducing the third generation of its web-based creative collaboration tool, which allows instant web sharing and messaging around large media files. This new, Universal software which runs natively on either Intel-based or PowerPC-based Macs, turns any Macintosh computer into an interactive webserver for those media files, with support for remote access from anywhere on the Internet via standard browsers like Safari, Firefox and Internet Explorer.
SeeFile Software Press Release SAN FRANCISCO—January 4, 2007—At the annual Macworld event in San Francisco, SeeFile Software LLC is introducing the third generation of its web-based creative collaboration tool, which allows instant web sharing and messaging around large media files. This new, Universal software which runs natively on either Intel-based…
Lexar Press Release
FREMONT, CA, January 4th, 2007 – Lexar, a leader in advanced digital media and accessories, today announced that it has upgraded its JumpDrive® Mercury USB flash drive with features that include enhanced performance, as well as the advanced PowerToGo™ mobile computing software platform. The speed-rated JumpDrive Mercury also features a convenient built-in capacity meter that lets the user know how much memory is available even when power is removed. Available in 1GB and 2GB versions, JumpDrive Mercury is Lexar’s first product to feature the innovative capacity meter. In addition, like all Lexar JumpDrive products, JumpDrive Mercury will provide full compatibility with Microsoft® Windows® Vista™, and like all the company’s speed-rated JumpDrive products, it will also be enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost™, which can improve overall system performance by using portable flash memory devices as additional system memory.
Lexar Press Release FREMONT, CA, January 4th, 2007 – Lexar, a leader in advanced digital media and accessories, today announced that it has upgraded its JumpDrive® Mercury USB flash drive with features that include enhanced performance, as well as the advanced PowerToGo™ mobile computing software platform. The speed-rated JumpDrive Mercury…
Toshiba Press Release
Toshiba Adds New High Performance SDHC Cards and High Capacity microSD Card to Extensive Memory Card Line-up
05 January, 2007 - 4GB CLASS 6 SDHC Card, 4GB CLASS 4 miniSDHC Card, 2GB microSD Memory Card - TOKYO—Toshiba Corp., a leading innovator in memory card solutions, today announced the latest enhancement to its extensive line-up of SD Memory Cards: a 4-gigabyte (GB) Class 6 SDHC Card; a 4GB Class 4 miniSDHC Card; and a 2GB microSD Card. The new SDHC and miniSDHC Cards will be available worldwide from March next year, and the microSD will be launched worldwide next April.
Toshiba Press Release Toshiba Adds New High Performance SDHC Cards and High Capacity microSD Card to Extensive Memory Card Line-up 05 January, 2007 - 4GB CLASS 6 SDHC Card, 4GB CLASS 4 miniSDHC Card, 2GB microSD Memory Card - TOKYO—Toshiba Corp., a leading innovator in memory card solutions, today announced…
DIWA member Digit.no have reviewed the the Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd (also known as the S6000fd), a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 10.7x zoom lens equivalent to 28-300mm.
Website: Digit.no - Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd Review
DIWA member Digit.no have reviewed the the Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd (also known as the S6000fd), a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 10.7x zoom lens equivalent to 28-300mm. Website: Digit.no - Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd Review Website: Read our Fujifilm Finepix S6500fd Review Latest Prices / User Reviews…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the new HP B9180, an 8 colour, A3+ inkjet printer that uses Vivera pigment inks for waterproof photos which resist fading for more than 200 years.
“Colours are vibrant, but well controlled, so images don’t look over-excited when they’re not intended to. Our colour test image was one of the best we’ve ever seen. Reds, greens and blues are all well-rendered, looking natural and true. Detail is fine, with sharp edges and intricate lineage and colour gradation is smooth, with no noticeable bands.”
Website: TrustedReviews - HP Photosmart Pro B9180 Review
TrustedReviews have reviewed the new HP B9180, an 8 colour, A3+ inkjet printer that uses Vivera pigment inks for waterproof photos which resist fading for more than 200 years. “Colours are vibrant, but well controlled, so images don’t look over-excited when they’re not intended to. Our colour test image was…
PCMagazine have published their review of the 10 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ50 camera.
“Looking at my test shots alone, it’s clear why the camera retains the Editors’ Choice we awarded the FZ30. I tested the FZ50’s two different types of image stabilization, and it proved rock-solid on both my informal trials. The FZ50 also acquitted itself very well on image quality: My test shots of trees set against a bright sky showed very little fringing.”
Website: PCMagazine - Panasonic DMC-FZ50 Review
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PCMagazine have published their review of the 10 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ50 camera. “Looking at my test shots alone, it’s clear why the camera retains the Editors’ Choice we awarded the FZ30. I tested the FZ50’s two different types of image stabilization, and it proved rock-solid on both my informal trials…
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Fujifilm Finepix F31fd compact digital camera, which adds face detection and infra-red communication to the 6 month old F30 model.
Website: Fujifilm Finepix F31fd Photos
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Fujifilm Finepix F31fd compact digital camera, which adds face detection and infra-red communication to the 6 month old F30 model. Website: Fujifilm Finepix F31fd Photos
CES 2007: The first new camera of 2007 is the entry-level Pentax Optio E30 digital compact, with 7.1 megapixels, 2.4 inch LCD monitor and powered by AA-size batteries. The Pentax E30 will be available from February, price to be confirmed.
Pentax UK Press Release
4th January 2007 - Pentax introduces the new Optio E30, an entry-level compact which delivers high-resolution pictures. The camera offers a 7.1 effective megapixels and a 3X optical zoom lens and is designed to be high performance, yet simple to operate. The Optio E30 features a Green mode which automates settings and offers users a quick and intuitive way to begin shooting, making the Optio E30 the ideal choice for novices. The Optio E30 is the newest addition to Pentax’s Optio E series range offering world leading optics and a premium photographic experience, in an easy to use package at a competitive price.
CES 2007: The first new camera of 2007 is the entry-level Pentax Optio E30 digital compact, with 7.1 megapixels, 2.4 inch LCD monitor and powered by AA-size batteries. The Pentax E30 will be available from February, price to be confirmed. Pentax UK Press Release 4th January 2007 - Pentax introduces…
CES 2007: The new Fujifilm FinePix F40fd camera offers 8.3 megapixels, 3x zoom lens, 300 shot battery life, Face Detection technology and support for both xD-Picture Card and SD card formats. The Fujifilm F40fd will be available from March 2007. In the UK, pricing and stockists will be announced nearer to the date of retail launch. In the USA, price will be $299.
Fujifilm UK Press Release
Fujifilm is pleased to announce the launch of the FinePix F40fd, the latest in its flagship range of F series compact digital cameras. Featuring Fujifilm’s proprietary Real Photo Processor II, Super CCD HR VI and hardware-based Face Detection, the new model continues the F series tradition of delivering sophisticated technology and compact, straightforward design. Added to this, ISO 2000 sensitivity at full 8.3 megapixel resolution, 3.0x optical zoom lens and 300 shot battery life make it perfect for prolific snappers or enthusiast photographers who need a high-performance take-anywhere digital camera. In a first for FinePix cameras the FinePix F40fd features a dual memory card slot, which accepts not only Fujifilm’s traditional xD-Picture Card(tm) but also the popular Secure Digital (SD) card format.
CES 2007: The new Fujifilm FinePix F40fd camera offers 8.3 megapixels, 3x zoom lens, 300 shot battery life, Face Detection technology and support for both xD-Picture Card and SD card formats. The Fujifilm F40fd will be available from March 2007. In the UK, pricing and stockists will be announced nearer…
CES 2007: The new Fujifilm FinePix A800 and Fujifilm FinePix A610 cameras feature Fujifilm’s Super CCD HR and RP Processor together for the first time in the FinePix A series. The Fujifilm A610 and Fujifilm A800 will be available from late February 2007 in the UK, and pricing and stockists will be announced nearer to the date of retail launch. In the USA, the FinePix A610 and FinePix A800 will debut in March 2007 with retail prices of $129 and $179, respectively.
Fujifilm UK Press Release
Fujifilm today announced two new additions to its entry-level A series, the Fujifilm FinePix A610 and Fujifilm FinePix A800. In a first for Fujifilm’s A series, both cameras feature the company’s proprietary Super CCD HR sensor and RP (Real Photo) Processor together, making it possible to capture sharp images and more detail, with less noise. Fujifilm’s ‘Real Photo Technology’ cameras combine lens, CCD and processor, optimised to work together for best results. In another first for Fujifilm’s FinePix cameras, both the Fujifilm A610 and Fujifilm A800 feature a dual memory card slot, which accepts not only Fujifilm’s traditional xD-Picture Card(tm) but also the popular Secure Digital (SD) card format.
CES 2007: The new Fujifilm FinePix A800 and Fujifilm FinePix A610 cameras feature Fujifilm’s Super CCD HR and RP Processor together for the first time in the FinePix A series. The Fujifilm A610 and Fujifilm A800 will be available from late February 2007 in the UK, and pricing and stockists…
The new Fujifilm IS-1 is a compact camera with infrared capability, primarily aimed at the law enforcement, medical/dental and science fields. Priced at $899, the Fujifilm IS-1 IS-1 will be available at select authorized dealers in the United States in February 2007. There are no plans as yet to release the Fujifilm IS-1 in the UK.
Fujifilm USA Press Release
VALHALLA, N.Y.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Fujifilm continues to lead in the area of alternative light photography with today’s announcement of the IS-1 digital camera, Fujifilm’s latest model for capturing images in the infrared light spectrum. The Fujifilm IS-1 was developed for use in the law enforcement, medical/dental and science fields and is a follow-up model to the FinePix S3 Pro UVIR D-SLR. Like the FinePix S3 Pro UVIR, the Fujifilm IS-1 will help law enforcement officers solve crimes by capturing evidence not easily seen by the human eye. It can be used in both the visible and infrared light spectrums, making the evidence-gathering process more efficient and accurate.
The new Fujifilm IS-1 is a compact camera with infrared capability, primarily aimed at the law enforcement, medical/dental and science fields. Priced at $899, the Fujifilm IS-1 IS-1 will be available at select authorized dealers in the United States in February 2007. There are no plans as yet to release…
An End User’s Champion, Fraser’s Contributions to the Digital Imaging and Desktop Color Industry will be Celebrated in an Upbeat, Inspirational Multimedia Event on January 10
SAN FRANCISCO—Jan 03, 2007—Visual arts connoisseur, proud and humorous Scotsman, masterful musician, tireless digital imaging scientist and author, and peaceful Buddhist with more than a passing fancy for astronomy—Bruce Fraser was a renaissance man whose most outstanding characteristic was his humanity. In recognition of Bruce’s profound impact on shaping the development of digital imaging and color management products, and educating the hundreds of thousand of people who depend on these products in their daily work; Macworld Conference and Expo, the digital imaging and color management industry’s leading vendors, and famed publishing house Peachpit Press are pleased to invite all conference attendees, exhibitors and other interested friends, colleagues and fans to a gala tribute honoring the legendary consultant, author and lecturer Fraser, who passed away December 16. The tribute will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2007, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm at the Moscone Center in room 134 in the North Hall.
An End User’s Champion, Fraser’s Contributions to the Digital Imaging and Desktop Color Industry will be Celebrated in an Upbeat, Inspirational Multimedia Event on January 10 SAN FRANCISCO—Jan 03, 2007—Visual arts connoisseur, proud and humorous Scotsman, masterful musician, tireless digital imaging scientist and author, and peaceful Buddhist with more than…
CES 2007: Toshiba enters the personal storage market in North America with new USB 2.0 portable external hard drives. The Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive will be on retail store shelves in Spring 2007 at price points starting at $139.99.
Toshiba Press Release
IRVINE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD), the industry pioneer in mobile storage products, will capitalize on its 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) technology expertise and consumer brand leadership with a new line of USB 2.0 portable external hard drives in 100GB, 120GB and 160GB1 capacities. Available in North America, Toshiba’s new personal storage line of 2.5-inch HDDs provides a unique solution for data back-up by enabling automatic power-on and save capabilities for worry-free content management.
CES 2007: Toshiba enters the personal storage market in North America with new USB 2.0 portable external hard drives. The Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive will be on retail store shelves in Spring 2007 at price points starting at $139.99. Toshiba Press Release IRVINE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Toshiba Storage Device…
Ink2Image Press Release
Ink2Image Announced as Exclusive North American Distributor of Nazdar’s Lyson Products for the Photography and Fine Arts Markets - Former Lyson USA President Tony Martin Establishes New Company
Glenview, IL (January 3, 2007) — Ink2Image, a Glenview, IL-based distributor of digital inks, media, bulk-feed systems, and related products to the photography and fine arts industry, has been appointed by Nazdar as the exclusive North American distributor for Nazdar’s Lyson branded inks and products for the photography and fine arts markets. Shawnee, KS-based Nazdar, the largest manufacturer of screen printing inks in the United States, acquired Lyson in the first quarter of 2006.
Ink2Image Press Release Ink2Image Announced as Exclusive North American Distributor of Nazdar’s Lyson Products for the Photography and Fine Arts Markets - Former Lyson USA President Tony Martin Establishes New Company Glenview, IL (January 3, 2007) — Ink2Image, a Glenview, IL-based distributor of digital inks, media, bulk-feed systems, and related…
CES 2006: Samsung Electronics Press Release
Seoul, Korea - January 4, 2007: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world’s largest provider of thin-film transistor, liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels announced today that it has created the first LCD panel that can produce independent images on each side of a mobile LCD display. Samsung’s new double-sided LCD can show two entirely different pictures or sets of visual data simultaneously on the front and back of the same screen. Other conventional double-sided LCDs can only show a reverse image of the same video data. This new development will replace two display panels with one, thereby reducing overall thickness of mobile products by at least 1mm.
CES 2006: Samsung Electronics Press Release Seoul, Korea - January 4, 2007: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world’s largest provider of thin-film transistor, liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels announced today that it has created the first LCD panel that can produce independent images on each side of a mobile LCD…
Pandigital Press Release
Pandigital Expands Its Line of Digital Photo Frames with a Stunning 10.4-Inch Model with 256MB of Internal Memory; Following Exceptional Holiday Sales, Pandigital Expands Its Sales Reach by Adding New Retailers
LAFAYETTE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Pandigital today debuts a stunning 10.4-inch Digital Photo Frame following exceptionally strong holiday sales in Q4 2006. Pandigital led U.S.-sales of digital photo frames in Q4 with more than 500,000 units sold at top retailers around the United States. “Pandigital’s break-through product line helped solidify market acceptance of digital photo frames as a great way to view digital images,” said Dean Finnegan, president, Pandigital. “Pandigital frames include the features that let people quickly and easily enjoy their digital photos. This made them one of the hottest must-have gifts for the 2006 holiday season.”
Pandigital Press Release Pandigital Expands Its Line of Digital Photo Frames with a Stunning 10.4-Inch Model with 256MB of Internal Memory; Following Exceptional Holiday Sales, Pandigital Expands Its Sales Reach by Adding New Retailers LAFAYETTE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Pandigital today debuts a stunning 10.4-inch Digital Photo Frame following exceptionally strong holiday sales…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Canon G7, which features a 10 megapixel, 1/1.8 inch sensor, DIGIC III image processor, Face Detection, 35-210mm lens and optical image stabilization system.
“The Canon G7 looks and feels like a fine instrument. I mentioned this factor in the Pentax K100 review, where their special lenses just had the look and feel of precision. Early cameras were drafted by engineers on paper, crafted by machinists on lathes and mills, and assembled by skilled workers. They were treasures to own. The Canon G7 gives you a little more of that than most digital cameras, without the price tag of a Leica.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Canon G7 Review
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Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Canon G7, which features a 10 megapixel, 1/1.8 inch sensor, DIGIC III image processor, Face Detection, 35-210mm lens and optical image stabilization system. “The Canon G7 looks and feels like a fine instrument. I mentioned this factor in the Pentax K100 review, where their…