SanDisk Press Release

SanDisk Wins Prestigious CES Innovation Award for the V-Mate Video Memory Card Recorder

NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today announced that the Consumer Electronics Association has given SanDisk a prestigious Innovation Award for the V-Mate™ Video Memory Card Recorder. The V-Mate Video Memory Card Recorder was selected as one of the most innovative consumer electronic products in the Portable Electronics: Audio/Video category. It was showcased today at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Press Review. SanDisk will also hold a press conference and demonstrate the V-Mate at the CES in Las Vegas, NV on January 8-11 at the Innovations 2007 Showcase, booth #68747, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.

DCResource 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.

“Standing on its own, the Canon PowerShot G7 is a very good, full-featured camera. It has very good image quality, superb performance, a stabilized 6X zoom lens, full manual controls, and support for an external flash. However, as a follow-up to the PowerShot G6, this camera is a big disappointment. Gone are the fast lens, rotating LCD, remote control, LCD info display, and RAW support that made that camera one of my favorites. And, with a retail price of almost $600, the G7 is priced dangerously close to entry-level digital SLRs. Do I recommend it? Yep. In the same way that I did the previous G-series cameras? Nope.”

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CameraLabs have reviewed the new Canon A640 and Canon A630, which has 10 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens.

“Speaking of which, the increase to a maximum of 800 ISO is still quite modest compared to the 1600 and even 3200 ISO modes boasted by other compacts, but of course it’s the quality that counts. Interestingly the A640 adopts a different approach to noise compared to most compacts these days. It appears to apply much lower noise reduction to avoid smearing fine detail, although at the cost of visible noise speckles. Ultimately it’s a personal choice as to which looks best, but we prefer Canon’s approach as at least the detail’s there and you can apply further noise reduction in software later as required.”

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The Dutch website Pixelmania have just reviewed the Olympus E-400, the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR camera.

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PCMagazine have just reviewed the new Canon PIXMA MP600 all-in-one device.

“The Canon Pixma MP600 Photo All-In-One printer ($199.99 direct) proves that Canon sees no reason to mess with a successful formula. Modeled closely on last year’s Editors’ Choice Pixma MP500—which it replaces in Canon’s line—the MP600 costs the same as the MP500 did originally and offers the same all-in-one (AIO) features and strengths, only more so. In particular, where the MP500 stood out for speed and output quality, the MP600 is faster and delivers even better print quality.”

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Fujifilm UK Press Release

08 November 2006 - Fujifilm is pleased to announce the launch of the Fujifilm FinePix Z5fd; the first in its range of ‘Z’ series cameras to feature hardware-based Face Detection technology. Available in three colours, Raspberry Red, Mocha Brown and Silver, the Fujifilm Z5fd becomes the flagship in Fujifilm’s ultra-slim, style-compact line-up alongside the FinePix Z3 and Z2. With 3x optical zoom, 6.3 Megapixels, ISO 1600, Intelligent Flash and new blog mode; plus Fujifilm’s unique Super CCD HR and RP Processor II, the Fujifilm Z5fd’s diminutive size and chic outer-shell look at odds with the amount of technology at its heart. The Fujifilm FinePix Z5fd is small enough that it will fit easily into a pocket or the most minimalist of clutch bags. The Fujifilm FinePix Z5fd features the traditional ‘Z’ series sliding lens cover, with a ‘Z5’ motif that lights up in operation, 2.5” scratch resistant LCD screen and non-extending Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens so that it will emerge unscathed from even the most cluttered of spaces.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

07 November 2006 - Fujifilm Professional is delighted to announce that the company is planning to re-launch Fujichrome Velvia 50 into the UK market. Production of Velvia 50 was halted at the beginning of 2005 when vital raw materials used in the production of the emulsion became unavailable. The re-launch of Velvia 50 is a further illustration of Fujifilm’s continued commitment to the production and promotion of professional film. Russ Gunn, Fujifilm Professional Product Manager, made this comment: “We have received many requests from photographers to restart manufacturing, as they had used Velvia 50 for many years and consider it unmatched in terms of quality and character. One of Fujifilm’s main priorities is to nurture the culture of photography, so we have been reviewing the possibility of restarting production.”

Olympus America Press Release

CENTER VALLEY, Pa, November 7, 2006 - Olympus Imaging America Inc. is proud to announce that the Olympus EVOLT E-330, the world’s first interchangeable lens digital SLR (single lens reflex) to feature a true “Live View” image on the LCD screen, in addition to the optical viewfinder, has won a 2006 Popular Science Best of What’s New Award in the Gadgets category. “Best of What’s New is the ultimate Popular Science accolade, representing a year’s worth of work evaluating thousands of products,” says Mark Jannot, editor of Popular Science. “These awards honor innovations that not only influence the way we live today, but that change the way we think about the future.”

FotoNation Press Release

FotoNation Implements PTP-IP Protocol on Trimble Devices to Wirelessly Transfer Photos from Digital Cameras

Burlingame, CA, Nov. 6, 2006—FotoNation, (www.fotonation.com), a world-leading imaging and connectivity solutions company for the digital photography industry, announced today that it has been selected by Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) to provide wireless PTP-IP technology for Trimble’s Mapping & Geographic Information System (GIS) handheld product line. Trimble’s new TrimPix technology enabled by FotoNation, links high resolution digital photographs to GIS features using Wi-Fi capable Nikon cameras. The technology is being showcased at the Trimble Dimensions Users Conference in Las Vegas and the European Conference for ESRI Users in Athens, Greece.

Intro 2020 Press Release

Unlock and enjoy your archived images with the new Summit 7 inch Photo Frame . The popularity of digital photography has created large archives of images on many home computers which rarely get seen and can be difficult to find. The new Summit 7 inch digital Photo Frame is a stylish way to view your favourite digital images in any location, either at home or work. Simply take your media card directly from your camera, or load your favourite images onto a spare card and plug it into the built in card reader. As soon as a card is inserted and the unit switched on the images on the card will automatically be detected and played in a slideshow sequence.  Customers can also alter the display time of each image and there is a choice of transitions.

AKVIS Press Release

October 26, 2006 - AKVIS LLC announces the release of the new version of AKVIS Noise Buster V.3.0 for Windows and Macintosh. This new version of noise reduction software supports batch processing that allows applying the same settings to a group of images. Whether you get digital images using a digital camera or a scanner, you may often notice the so-called digital noise. Such images can be improved with noise removal software. The idea is to reach balance between removing noise and keeping fine details on a picture. AKVIS Noise Buster reduces both luminance and color noise on digital images without spoiling other aspects of the photo. It makes your photos look more sharp and crisp.

AKVIS Press Release

November 8, 2006 - AKVIS LLC announces the release of AKVIS Sketch plug-in v.2.0 for Windows and Macintosh. The revolutionary algorithm allows converting a photo into a pencil sketch in a few mouse clicks. The Photoshop batch mode conversion introduced in the new version allows you to automatically convert a series of images, thus creating comics from videos! If youve always wanted to draw but didn’t know how, AKVIS Sketch 2.0 is the right software for you. This smart plug-in for photo-to-sketch conversion will help you to embody your creative ideas. You can make any photo look like B&W or color drawing, imitate the technique of graphite or color pencil, charcoal or watercolor painting.

Rocky Nook Press Release

GIMP 2 for Photographers: Image Editing with Open Source Software New Release by Rocky Nook

Santa Barbara, CA, November 7, 2006—Before investing hundreds of dollars on expensive software, you want to make sure that editing digital photographs is something you truly enjoy. That’s where “The GIMP 2”—a free digital image editing program—comes in. After you have explored the GIMP and learned how to use it, you may not need—nor want—to buy another image editing program. “GIMP 2 for Photographers” by Klaus Goelker is designed to facilitate your entry into the world of digital image editing with the help of the GIMP.

PNY Press Release

With the emergence of higher performance xD-Picture Card™ compatible digital cameras and thanks to its Olympus partnership, PNY Technologies enlarges its xD-Picture Card™ range launching the 2GB capacity. Introducing 2GB storage capacity in its xD-Picture Card™ range, PNY now meets all customers’ needs: digital camera owners can now take 1,000 shots (with a camera resolution of 8 megapixels) with an Olympus digital still camera in HQ mode (the default high-quality image setting). The development of advanced video-recording functions in digital cameras and the desire for higher digital picture quality means a demand for larger memory. Olympus plans to apply this high-capacity technology to develop the xD-Picture Card™ for Olympus digital cameras with memory capacities eventually reaching up to 8GB.

FilmLoop Press Release

New Tools Help Users Generate Photo Story Loops and Showcase Them at FilmLoop.com Web Site

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/—FilmLoop, Inc., a provider of free software that enables people and businesses to broadcast and share photo story Loops, today announced the general availability of FilmLoop 2.0 for Windows, as well as a completely re-vamped Web site (www.filmloop.com). A major upgrade to FilmLoop 1.0, the latest version provides new features to allow users to easily tell “photo stories.” Studio features include captions, bubbles, frames, tattoos, slide sorter and easy posting to Web sites like MySpace, Live Journal and Blogger. The new Web site is designed to showcase thousands of photo story loops submitted by users.

Pocket Solutions Press Release

Islandia, New York – September 12, 2006 - Pocket Solutions, Inc., a premier global provider of premium accessories for PDAs, smart phones, cell phones and digital cameras, today announced the latest addition to its high-quality line of PDA accessories – the only camera case that protects your camera while you are using it.  Pocket Solutions’ new leather camera cases are custom hand-crafted, laser cut and hand sewn and made specifically for each model of camera. “Just about everyone has a digital camera these days. While it is important to protect them from scratches and dings, it is also imperative to not miss that perfect shot struggling to get the camera out of its case,” stated Mike DiLeo, president of Pocket Solutions. “Our new camera case is specifically designed to offer protection and instant usability – with just about any camera out on the market today. This gives Pocket Solutions a huge advantage over standard camera cases and offers consumers the ultimate in camera case design and flexibility.”

NEW YORK (November 2, 2006)—The Universal Photographic Digital Imaging Guidelines have been updated and revised. The new version 2.0 is available to the public at http://www.UPDIG.org . A free, downloadable PDF version is also available on the UPDIG site.

The 12 Guidelines are organized into a Quick Guide (executive summary) and a Complete Guide. The aim is to clarify the issues affecting accurate reproduction and management of digital image files. Although the guidelines were created from a photographer’s perspective, the UPDIG group has worked hard to incorporate the concerns of everyone involved in the process of reproducing digital images. Anyone working with digital images should find them useful.

Luminescence of Nature Photography Press Release

The Photographer’s Guide to Capture NX, the popular eBook from photographer Jason P. Odell, is now available to customers via CD-ROM. The new format allows customers with limited bandwidth to have the opportunity to learn and master Nikon’s Capture NX software. The CD-ROM version of The Photographer’s Guide to Capture NX contains settings files for all the popular Nikon DSLR cameras, including the new D200 and D80 models. The CD also offers the user the actual Nikon RAW files used in the numerous tutorial exercises. The CD-ROM version is available for $29.99 USD from www.luminescentphoto.com/capturenx.html

KoffeeWare Press Release

Strasbourg, France – KoffeeWare, a company dedicated to peer-to-peer groupware solutions, launches KoffeePhoto a free software to manage, store and share personal pictures. Including an integrated peer-to-peer secure backup system, pictures are available from any connected computer. “KoffeePhoto is an innovative answer to photo sharing needs,” claims Gilles Pommereuil, CTO of KoffeeWare “and will soon provide new means of accessing to the personal digital picture library giving a new and deeper sense to the promise of an universal access to pictures”.

DIWA member LetsGoDigital have published their review of the recently announced 10 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ50 camera.

“One of the major assets of the Panasonic DMC-FZ50 is its lens, which not only offers a gigantic range, but also proves to be of excellent quality. And let’s be honest: that is exactly what one would expect of a lens that features the Leica brand name. The distortion is kept reasonably under control, the sharpness is high and chromatic aberration only occurs when working with extremely high contrasts. Another great addition is the camera’s regular zoom and focus ring. This simply is a lot easier and more pleasant to work with than buttons.”

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