Ulead Systems Press Release

Northampton, UK October 18th, 2006 - Ulead Systems have announced a special promotional price for Ulead® PhotoImpact® 12, Ulead’s flagship image-editing software.  From October 18th 2006 until end of January 2007, consumers can purchase PhotoImpact 12 at the vastly reduced price of £29.99 – a saving of £20 on the SRP. Ulead® PhotoImpact® 12 is a complete image-editing suite. Users can choose powerful yet easy-to-use tools and share in your photos, greeting cards, labels, calendars, prints, email and more. This latest version adds innovative features that allow beginners to immediately enjoy success in editing their digital photos and sharing images in creative projects.

IOGEAR Press Release

IOGEAR’s Pocket Card Readers Provide Effortless Data Transfer for Photo Enthusiasts - Enable high-speed, bi-directional sharing between digital devices and computers

Irvine, CA - October 17, 2006 - IOGEAR’s family of Pocket Card Readers eliminate the hassle of cords and connectors for graphic professionals by offering easy data transfers from digital cameras, PDAs, Sony PSPs and cell phones to and from Macs and PCs. With raw image use on the rise, photographers need a quick and easy way to offload pictures. IOGEAR’s Pocked Card Readers deliver high-resolution images and graphics through a computer’s USB port at speeds up to 480 Mbps, four times faster than the standard digital camera connection. Since the memory card is inserted directly into Pocket Card Reader, picture enthusiasts no longer need to bring as much equipment with them or have their photography devices on hand in order to send images.

Phanfare Press Release

Beta release allows users of world’s fastest, easiest online service to manage photos and videos from any Internet-connected computer anywhere in the world.

Metuchen, NJ (October 17, 2006) – Online photo and video sharing service Phanfare today announced the immediate availability of MyPhanfare™. MyPhanfare is a web-based AJAX client that allows its customers to use Phanfare’s sophisticated workflow solution to manage photos and videos right on the web from any on-line computer anywhere in the world. Previously, Phanfare’s “quick-and-easy” workflow solution required the use of Phanfare’s downloadable local client software. “Our customers love our invisible background uploading of full-resolution photos and videos and the quick and easy workflow provided by our downloadable clients,” said Andrew Erlichson, Phanfare’s CEO. “But they also told us that they needed the universal accessibility that only a web client provides. In response, we created MyPhanfare which can be used when traveling to places where it’s not always practical to download and install software. Now Phanfare customers can upload photos and videos and manage their albums anywhere there’s an Internet-connected computer.”

Santa Fe Center for Photography Press Release

October 17, Have your photograph taken by: Keith Carter, Paul Elledge, Greg Gorman, Susan kae Grant, Jay Maisel, Frank Ockenfels 3, Matthew Jordan Smith, Joyce Tenneson, or Albert Watson. You are invited to bid on portrait sessions with some of the most well-known and accomplished photographers of our time.

FotoTime Press Release

DALLAS, TEXAS - October 17, 2006 - FotoTime, Inc., a leading provider of digital photo and video solutions, today announced a new everyday low price of 10 cents for 4x6-inch prints for FotoShare subscribers. FotoTime’s new pricing is now lower than Kodak, Snapfish, Shutterfly, Wal-Mart and Costco. Unlike these and other online services, there is no prepaid purchase plan or minimum quantity requirement.  FotoTime consumers also can choose between a glossy or matte finish when ordering prints. FotoTime uses the highest quality Fuji Crystal Archive paper available for long-lasting vibrant colors and endurance. “Our corporate commitment is to provide the best value possible to the customer,” said Jeff Kelling, FotoTime vice president of technology. “The new 10-cent prints are indicative of that promise and build on the value we already deliver through our powerful FotoAlbum Pro image management software and online photo sharing service.”

O’Reilly Press Release

Sebastopol, CA—Nothing brings us more gratification than introducing our digital photography expert authors and their books to the public. That’s why we’re excited about heading to the Big Apple early next month with four of our favorite digital photography authors. We’re joining the crowd of 25,000 folks attending PhotoPlus Expo 2006. This exciting educational conference—the largest and most comprehensive—opens at New York City’s Jacob Javits Center on Nov. 2. Teaching at PhotoPlus are four O’Reilly authors—Stephen Johnson, Peter Krogh, Julieanne Kost, and Eddie Tapp—all leading digital photographers. Their seminar topics range from a discussion of large format fine art printing to professional portrait retouching techniques. And throughout the three-day conference, these authors plan to stop by the O’Reilly booth (#1312) to answer questions and autograph books.

Corel Press Release

Dell* to install Corel® Snapfire* Starter Edition on desktops, notebooks and selected printers. Dell customers also offered exclusive Corel® Snapfire Plus and Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo XI option. 

Maidenhead, UK - 17 October 2006 - Corel® (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) today announced that Dell* would be installing Corel® Snapfire* Starter Edition on all its Dimension* desktops, Inspiron* notebooks and selected Dell printers in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as part of an ongoing strategic partnership deal between the two companies. In addition, Dell customers will also be offered the opportunity to buy Snapfire Plus and the full version of Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI for around a third of the recommended retail price, if they purchase a Dimension desktop or Inspiron notebook. All offers will go live across EMEA on 23rd October 2006.

Corel Press Release

Dell* customers also receive 200 prints free from ExtraFilm when purchasing next-generation digital imaging platform Corel® Snapfire* Plus as part of package

Maidenhead, UK - 17 October 2006 - Corel® (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) today announced a partnership with online photo print company ExtraFilm* for them to provide Corel® Snapfire* users in Europe the ability to order prints and other photography items directly from within the application. Corel Snapfire, Corel’s free-to-download next-generation modular digital imaging platform which launched earlier this month, provides all the tools users need to easily organise, enhance and share their digital photos and video clips.  ExtraFilm, which already provides print services to over 2.5 million loyal customers across Europe, will provide Corel Snapfire customers with the ability to buy professionally-produced and durable prints on traditional format as well as on multiple formats.

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

“In its defence though, the FZ50 still has a fantastic lens and excellent creative control, but apart from the new Function button, the best aspects are essentially the same as its predecessor. Sure, the FZ50 may resolve slightly more detail at its lowest ISO, but we’d happily swap this for better performance at higher sensitivities. Certainly if you demand better quality at high ISOs, you’ll be better off with a budget DSLR.”

Website: CameraLabs - Panasonic DMC-FZ50 Review

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DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Pentax Optio W10, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and a waterproof body.

“The Pentax Optio W10 is a camera that will appeal to a large audience. Moreover, it will prove right up the alley of those who love water sports. Photographing both in and around the water is very enjoyable indeed, and allows you to capture shots you normally wouldn’t dare dream of, considering the risk of damage to the camera. The Pentax Optio W10 is a very attractive camera, and will undoubtedly be the perfect holiday companion. A camera that ensures truly effortless, trouble-free photography; a successful concept! “

Website: LetsGoDigital - Pentax Optio W10 Review

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Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P3 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.

“The Nikon Coolpix P3 produced crisp prints at 8x10 inches, and somewhat softer but still acceptable ones at 11x14. As always though, the real test of print size came at the higher ISO settings. Here, the Nikon P3’s ISO 400 images were a little soft and noisy when printed at 8x10 inches, but we think well within the range of what most consumers would be satisfied with. ISO 200 shots looked quite clean at 8x10.”

Website: Imaging Resource - Nikon Coolpix P3 Review

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PCMagazine have published their review of the new Lexmark P350 Portable Photo Printer, which features new Evercolor II ink technology and PerfectFinish Photo Paper.

“A more global issue, though, is that most of the P350’s photos show a slight case of differential gloss, with some areas reflecting light better than others. You can see this effect only from some angles, but at those angles it gives the photos an odd look. You also have to be careful about how you handle photos you care about, because they’re relatively easy to scratch. After I finished evaluating photo quality, I noticed several subtle scratches that were caused just by shuffling through the stack and sliding the back of one photo over the front of another.”

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Visioneer Press Release

PLEASANTON, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Visioneer, Inc., a leader in intelligent imaging solutions, today announced the Visioneer OneTouch™ 9520 Photo Scanner. The new OneTouch 9520 is an advanced flatbed scanner designed to meet the needs of everyone from amateur photographers to scrapbooking enthusiasts. The OneTouch 9520 Photo Scanner scans photos, negatives and slides up to 4800 x 9600 dpi in 48-bit color. Priced at only $199.99, the OneTouch 9520 comes bundled with award-winning software tools to create collages, restore photos, burn photos to CDs, organize your images, make DVD slide shows and manage documents. “The Visioneer OneTouch 9520 Photo Scanner is the easiest-to-use photo scanner on the market to indulge your creativity,” said Bob Scaglia, senior vice president of retail sales at Visioneer. “With one touch of a button, you can burn your images onto a CD, restore old photos or create scrapbooks of special memories.”

Leica Press Release

Get $500 when you buy a R9 or DMR

10/12/2006 - Switch to digital with the world’s only digital analog system ... and save $500! The Leica Digital-Modul-R is the only imaging system in the universe that allows you to switch seamlessly from digital to film capture. It’s also the only system that lets you make full use of the incomparable range of Leica lenses - optics that deliver excellent image quality technically and aesthetically. Now you can avail yourself of the superlative Leica R9 camera and Modul-R system at a substantial cost saving. For a limited time, we will give you $500 when you buy a new Leica R9 or Digital-Modul-R outfit. This promotion is only in the United States of America and Canada. All purchasers must be made at an authorized Leica dealer in the USA or Canada.

Nikon Press Release

October 17, 2006 - Nikon Corporation (Michio Kariya, President) is pleased to announce the establishment of NIKON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, a wholly owned sales and service subsidiary, in Sydney, Australia. This new company has been launched to fortify sales of imaging products, beginning with digital cameras, and to enhance after-sales service in Australia. Operations will commence on November 1, 2006. Sales of Nikon imaging products began in Australia in 1959 with distribution through Maxwell Photo Optics. Maxwell Optical Industries Pty. Ltd., has continued with sales and service of our products up to the present. In response to the continued digitization of imaging products, we have established this wholly owned sales subsidiary based on our determination that a stronger marketing, sales, and service presence is required to further expand our business in Australia.

Ilford Photo Press Release

Following recent news of ILFORD Photo/HARMAN technology’s formation of a subsidiary company in the USA to handle technical support across North America, the company has now issued details of a global technical services network. Heading up Worldwide Technical Services is USA-based Rod Parsons who has been responsible for technical support in North America for the past 18 years. Parsons was previously manager of Worldwide Technical and Equipment Services for the previous ILFORD Imaging Group, and technical services manager for black-and-white paper at the company’s manufacturing plant in Mobberley, UK. Given which, he brings a wide range of knowledge and experience to the position.

onOne Software Press Release

Portland, OR - October 16, 2006 - onOne Software, Inc., announces the immediate availability of the new professionally designed Helene Glassman Digital Frame Collection. This new collection adds to the already extensive library of easy-to-use border and edge effects currently available for users of onOne Software’s PhotoFrame Pro 3 and PhotoFrame 3 designed specifically for Photoshop® Elements. “This new onOne Software Digital Frame Collection is a great addition to our line of customized signature frame collections,” said Craig Keudell, president of onOne Software. “Our goal in creating these Digital Frame Collections and collaborating with world-renowned professional photographers is to help other photographers spend more time behind the camera with the knowledge that their own final masterpieces are just a few mouse clicks away. We are proud to partner with Helene to bring her custom frames to our users.”

Casio Europe Press Release

Mysterious X symbol: photographic evidence wanted - great rewards - High-tech digital camera discovered in pharaoh’s grave!

Norderstedt, 16 October 2006 - Enigmatic signs and incredible discoveries are holding the world in suspense: mysterious X symbols are appearing everywhere and confounding the experts. Scientists discover a modern digital camera in the grave of an unknown pharaoh and in other amazing places. What’s the connection between the two phenomena? Will this riddle change the history of mankind for ever? Fans of conspiracy theories and the paranormal will find possible explanations on the website www.x-is-everywhere.com. Popular supernatural cliches and theories are applied to the X phenomenon with humour and an original twist, and to accompany the launch of the new EXILIM card EX-S770 from CASIO. At the heart of the site is the appeal to all users to send in photographic evidence of the X symbols. Attractive prizes can be won as a reward.

Megapixel.net have reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera.

“In summary, the D80 is an important step beyond the D70, and is an excellent alternative to the more expensive D200. Compared to its predecessor, the D80’s autofocus is much faster, its sensitivity range is greater and it is equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD monitor. Just as important, the 10.2-megapixel resolution of the D80 allows it to capture even finer details than had been possible with the D70. Last but not least, the D80 can be mated to a vertical grip that supports a second shutter release for vertical shots, something that was unavailable on the D70.”

Website: Megapixel.net - Nikon D80 Review

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TrustedReviews have taken a look at the Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS (known as the Canon SD800 IS in the United States).

“Another stand-out feature is the lens. Most 3x zoom compacts have a wide-angle setting equivalent to around 35-38mm, but the IXUS 850 has a 3.8x zoom with a range equivalent to 28-105mm, ideal for landscapes or big group shots at close range. As usual with Canon optics, the lens is of very high quality, producing extremely good edge-to-edge sharpness, and with less wide-angle spherical distortion than most. Combined with the Digic III processor it provides some of the best image quality I’ve seen from a pocket compact. Colour rendition is especially good; even when I deliberately tried to confuse the auto white-balance setting it still got it right. The only criticism I could find was some minor blue fringes on some high-contrast edges, but only under certain conditions.”

Website: TrustedReviews - Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS Review

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