ACDSee 9 Photo Manager is announced, with a new Quick View mode that allows you to see your photos more quickly then ever before. It also allows you to quickly browse through your photo collections. Available for $39.99, ACDSee 9 will also have a simplified onscreen presentation that will increase the speed of the product and your photo viewing experience.

ACD Systems Press Release

ACD Systems Releases ACDSee 9 Photo Manager – the Company’s Fastest and Easiest-to-use Photo Management Software To Date

Victoria, British Columbia – September 13, 2006 – ACD Systems International Inc. (TSX: ASA), makers of ACDSee™ photo management and creative editing software and Canvas™ technical illustration software, today announced the release of ACDSee™ 9 Photo Manager for photography enthusiasts. With the release of ACDSee 9, ACD Systems once again sets the industry standard for both speed and usability in a digital photo management software.

TrustedReviews have the first online review of the Canon PIXMA MP160 all-in-one.

“Canon claims the PIXMA MP-160 can produce a 15 x 10cm ‘photo lab’ quality print in 52 seconds, but we couldn’t quite match that. Printing from a PC in top quality mode took one minute 50 seconds and in standard mode from a camera, via PictBridge, it still clocked one minute three seconds. This, in itself, is not a bad time and is considerably quicker than, for example, the latest budget all-in-ones from Lexmark. When printing from a camera, pressing Fit to page gives you a borderless print.”

Website: TrustedReviews - Canon PIXMA MP160 Review

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PCMagazine have reviewed the new Sony DPP-FP55 photo printer.

“For the most part, the new Sony PictureStation DPP-FP55 ($150 street) can serve as the archetypal dedicated photo printer. Limited to 4- by 6-inch photos, it can print from PictBridge-enabled cameras, memory cards, and computers. A 2-inch color LCD lets you preview photos, and a built-in menu system gives you some basic kiosk-like editing features such as cropping, adjusting color, and removing red-eye. But this printer also stands out for fast printing speeds and a relatively low cost per photo.”

Website: PCMagazine - Sony DPP-FP55 Review

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PCMagazine have the vey first review of the new HP Photosmart A716 compact photo printer.

“When I reviewed the 475, I said it had so many strengths that if it weren’t for the lack of water resistance, it would be a runaway pick for Editors’ Choice. With the HP Photosmart A716 Compact Photo Printer, the company retains the strong features and performance of the 475 and adds water resistance, too. That’s enough for it to replace the Epson PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition as our Editors’ Choice for a high-end, small-format photo printer.”

Website: PCMagazine - HP Photosmart A716 Review

The Sony Cybershot DSC-H2 is a 6 megapixel camera with a 2 inch LCD screen. The Sony H2’s standout feature is the massive 12x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 36-432mm, allowing for many creative opportunities. The DSC-H2 also offers an image stabilisation system which ensures sharper results when hand-holding the camera. There are 7 different scene modes and a range of more creative shooting modes available. We reviewed and loved the original DSC-H1 nearly a year ago, so can the Sony DSC-H2 replicate its success?

Website: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 Review

CIPA Press Release

September 12, 2006 - In August 2006 the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA, President: Michio Kariya) reviewed the January 31, 2006 forecast of 2006-2008 shipments of various types of cameras and related goods. Total shipment of digital cameras increased by a strong 20.3% in volume from the previous year during the first 7 months of 2006. Domestic shipment of digital cameras with built-in lenses increased 7.9%, and export of digital cameras with built-in lenses increased 22.5%. As a result, though the estimation at the beginning of the year predicted that the total shipment of digital cameras in 2006 would rise 4.0% from the previous year, a total of 72.97 million digital cameras are now forecast to be shipped in 2006, up 12.7% from the previous year.

Pro-View Press Release

The New Pro-View Wireless Remote Display - the DSLR accessory no serious photographer should be without.

The Pro-View Wireless Remote Display (WRD) brings an innovative new technology to photographers using DSLR and SLR cameras. The Pro-View Wireless Remote Display (WRD) uses a micro-color video camera and a 2.4 GHz transmitter in a custom enclosure that slips on the camera in place of the eye cup. You are now ready to see the view through your lens on your remote hand-held color display.  A focus adjusting knob allows for precise focusing on any camera. The Pro-View WRD allows the photographer the freedom to be much more creative in camera placement.  New perspectives can be attained with precise composition; no more point and hope shots. With the Pro-View WRD, you see what your camera sees by viewing the live view on a hand-held color display.  You can position your camera high or low and comfortably view and frame your picture.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

The Fujifilm A700 is a 7.3 megapixel, user-friendly addition to Fujifilm’s respected ‘A’ range of digital cameras.

Fujifilm today announced the launch of the Fujifilm FinePix A700 - a straightforward compact with user-friendly controls and multiple scene positions for ultimate ease-of-use.  The latest addition to Fujifilm’s popular ‘A’ series entry-level cameras, the Fujifilm A700 contains a 3x optical zoom and a powerful Super CCD HR sensor, delivering 7.3 megapixels - providing a robust package, at a reasonable price point, that the whole family can use. The Fujifilm A700 offers a no-nonsense approach to photography, making it ideal for digital camera newcomers, or those keen to maintain high image quality levels without having to deal with the complexity that comes with some of the higher end cameras. The Fujifilm A700 has been designed so that the exterior controls and menus are easy to navigate.  In addition, the large 2.4” LCD monitor makes it possible to shoot and review images quickly and easily.

Lexmark Press Release

Lexmark International today introduced the Lexmark P350 Portable Photo Printer, featuring new Evercolor II ink technology, and PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper as part of a photo printing system that produces photos of exceptional quality and durability.  The Lexmark P350 has an estimated street price of £99.99*. The first to feature Lexmark’s new Evercolor II pigmented ink technology, the Lexmark P350 4-by-6 inch photo printer produces vibrant, borderless photos that print in as little as 75 seconds** with up to 4,800 x 1,200 dots per inch resolution. Evercolor II is a pigment-based ink system that is meant to be used with Lexmark’s new PerfectFinish Photo Paper, a micro-porous photo paper that absorbs the inks quickly. Compared with conventional dye-based inks, the Evercolor II pigmented inks dry more quickly and are highly resistant to water. Together, Lexmark’s Evercolor II inks and PerfectFinish Photo Paper yield high-quality photos that are remarkably resilient and durable – lasting for up to 100 years in a frame and up to 200 years in an album***

Lexmark Press Release

Lexmark International are proud to introduce the new Lexmark X5470 All-In-One with Fax and Photo, a feature-packed, four-in-one inkjet backed by the new Lexmark Protection Guarantee*. The X5470 has an estimated street price of £99.99**. The Lexmark X5470 sports a stylish, compact design for today’s home office, while also delivering workhorse performance with print speeds up to 25 pages per minute (ppm) black and 18 ppm colour***, a 10-sheet automatic document feeder, premium photo features and PC-free photo, fax and copy capabilities.  The Lexmark X5470 is backed by the new Lexmark Protection Guarantee that features next-business-day replacement for up to one year, helping to ensure a printing experience that is as reliable as it is productive.

Lexmark Press Release

Lexmark International are proud to introduce the new Lexmark Z845 High Performance Colour Printer, a single-function inkjet that delivers sharp, crisp text, high-end graphics and photos at exceptional speeds, priced under £60*. Designed for budget-conscious consumers with high expectations for productivity, quality and reliability, the Lexmark Z845 delivers speeds up to 24 pages per minute (ppm) black and 18 ppm colour**.  The Z845 features borderless graphic and photo printing, as well as an optional colour cartridge that provides six-colour printing capabilities. Lexmark’s exclusive Fast Pics and Imaging Studio Software make it easy for users to enhance, print and manage their photos.

Adobe UK Press Release

New Photoshop Elements 5 Provides Easy Editing and High Impact Options to Showcase and Share Photos - Adobe’s No. 1 Selling Consumer Photo Editing Software Offers Fun, Creative Possibilities for Consumers to Showcase and Share Photos in Engaging Ways

London. — Sept. 12, 2006 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 5.0 software, a major upgrade to the No. 1 selling consumer photo editing software*. Available for Windows®, Photoshop Elements offers new and more flexible ways for consumers to organize files, edit images with ease and share photos in engaging and innovative ways. Adobe Photoshop Elements allows for quick, one-click fixes to photos with the option of exploring more sophisticated editing techniques. In addition, Adobe today announced Adobe Premiere® Elements 3.0 software, a complete home video editing solution (see separate press release). Also available together in a single retail package, Adobe Photoshop Elements plus Adobe Premiere Elements delivers unique integrated functionality that provides consumers with the ability to do more with their photos and home videos.

Adobe UK Press Release

New Adobe Premiere Elements 3 Brings Home Videos to Life with Powerful and Accessible Editing Tools - Latest Video Editing Software Offers Unparalleled Ease-of-Use for Beginners and Interactive Sharing with Adobe Flash Video

London. — Sept. 12, 2006 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Premiere® Elements 3.0 software for Windows®, a landmark upgrade to the No. 1 selling consumer video editing software*. The simplified interface and drag-and-drop simplicity of Adobe Premiere Elements enables users to easily add professional quality effects and enhancements, as well as output to a wide variety of devices and formats – including Adobe Flash® Video, the standard video format for popular social networking Web sites. In addition, Adobe today announced Adobe Photoshop® Elements 5.0 software, a complete photo editing solution (see separate press release). Also available together in a single retail package, Adobe Photoshop Elements plus Adobe Premiere Elements delivers unique integrated functionality that provides consumers with the ability to do more with their photos and home videos.

Adobe UK Press Release

Adobe Takes Home Videos and Photos to New Level with Landmark Release of Photoshop Elements Plus Premiere Elements Software Bundle - Integrated Photo and Video Functionality Offers More Ways to Make and Share Creations Just in Time for the Holidays

London. — Sept. 12, 2006 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced two milestone upgrades to its digital photo and video products for consumers, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 5.0 for Windows® and Adobe Premiere® Elements 3.0 for Windows. The unique integrated functionality of the products allows users to do more with their photos and videos, whether adding impact to photo slideshows with video effects and transitions, providing dramatic pauses to videos with freeze frame effects or creating professional-looking printed CD/DVD labels and covers. Available separately or together in a single retail package, Adobe Photoshop Elements software, the new version of the No. 1 selling consumer photo editing software*, adds more creative ways to organise, edit and share digital photos. For video enthusiasts, Adobe Premiere Elements, the No. 1 selling consumer video editing software*, offers a simplified user interface that makes turning home videos into professional-quality DVDs even easier.

Corel Press Release

New Release Sets The Standard For Easy-to-Use, Professional-Quality Image Editing Software At An Affordable Price

Maidenhead, UK - 12 September 2006 - Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) today announced the release of Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo XI, a major new product release from its award-winning digital imaging portfolio. The new flagship digital imaging software package continues the tradition of providing easy-to-use, professional-quality editing software at an affordable price. Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI is a complete digital photography toolkit that allows users to edit, manage and share their photos as well as create stunning photo projects, Paint Shop Pro XI offers a range of versatile new features and enhancements that meet the needs of novices, photo hobbyists and professional photographers alike. In addition, business users will also find Corel Paint Shop Pro XI an ideal solution for editing and enhancing photos used in a variety of corporate communications materials such as presentations, technical documentation, marketing collateral and emails.

Priced at £77 excl VAT for the full box and £52 excl VAT for the upgrade, Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI is available immediately.

O’Reilly Press Release

In a Sea of Digital Photo Software, an Affordable Pearl O’Reilly’s Newest Missing Manual Explains Everything You Need to Know About Photoshop Elements 5

Sebastopol, CA—If you love scrapbooking, arranging photos in galleries, or creating cool slideshows set to music, you’ll definitely want the just-announced Photoshop Elements 5. And for those serious about photography, the new version of Elements now includes Photoshop’s most sophisticated drawing tool, Curves. This major upgrade combining Photoshop’s power with Elements’ simplicity gives digital photography enthusiasts the tools the pros use to make their pictures shine. “The new version helps keep photos organized, makes top-notch prints and truly nifty creative projects,” says Barbara Brundage, bestselling O’Reilly author and Photoshop Elements’ expert. Adobe is really jumping on the scrapbooking bandwagon with this release. It’s the must-have software for the scrapbooking hobbyist.”

Hitachi Press Release

Hitachi Storage Breakthrough Signals Bright Future on Hard Drive’s 50th-Birthday; New Perpendicular Recording Data Density Demo Promises 2-Terabyte Hard Drive by Decade End; Hitachi Plans 1-Terabyte Drive for 2007

SAN JOSE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Sept. 13, 2006—Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi) has much more to celebrate than the birth of the hard drive, which happened 50 years ago today in San Jose, California. The company is also celebrating an areal density(1) achievement of 345 gigabits per square inch (Gbits/sq. in.) using perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology. This areal density, demonstrated in laboratory testing, represents an increase of more than two-and-a-half times the areal density of today’s highest-capacity products. By 2009, Hitachi predicts that 345 Gbits/sq. in. would result in a two-terabyte (TB) 3.5-inch desktop drive, a 400-gigabyte (GB) 2.5-inch notebook drive or a 200-GB 1.8-inch drive(2). In the first half of 2007, Hitachi expects to bring hard drive areal density half way to the 345 Gbits/sq. in. mark with a 1-TB 3.5-inch product.

Wetpixel.com / DivePhotoGuide.com Press Release

The 2nd Annual Wetpixel.com and DivePhotoGuide.com International Underwater Photo & Video Competition, in association with Our World Underwater—over $35,000 in prizes.

(PRWEB) September 12, 2006—Wetpixel.com and DivePhotoGuide.com have teamed up again in association with Our World Underwater to celebrate the beauty and delicacy of the marine environment with their 2nd annual international underwater photography and video competition. The competition aims to become the “Superbowl” of international underwater photo competitions—with fantastic prizes, celebrity judges and the opportunity to have your images showcased to the world as some of the world’s best. A new website has launched to support the competition at http://www.underwatercompetition.com

SeeFile Press Release

SeeFile debuts Global version of innovative Web image review application - Rollouts at AppleExpo and Photokina, pricing €399 to €3995; European resellers sought

Paris, September 11 2006 - SeeFile Software is unveiling a new version of its software, SeeFile 2.6, at Apple Expo (stand P28) and Photokina (hall 10.1, stand C018 and hall 4.1, stand C017) this month. SeeFile 2.6 is the first version of the software to be offered in a language other than English (in this case French and German).  The software allows photographers, graphic designers and video editors to share private folders with their clients and collaborators, requiring only a PC or Mac web browser at the client end. Additional localizations can be done by modifying a small number of files associated with the product, and do not require any recompilation or software development. With this version of the product, SeeFile is aiming to bring the software’s capabilities the European market for the first time. Sales of the product, as well as highly positive reviews (Seybold Reports, Studio Photography and Design, Shutterbug, Big Picture), have so far been concentrated in North America.

LaCie Press Release

PORTLAND, OR (September 2006) – LaCie today announced increased capacities for its LaCie Hard Drives Design by FA Porsche. New drives reach a phenomenal 500GB in a small, sleek case created exclusively for LaCie by the renowned agency Porsche Design GmbH. Exhibiting world-class style and elite performance, LaCie Hard Drives Design by FA Porsche allow people to easily add massive storage to a desktop computer. New USB drives are shipping now, and FireWire drives ship in October. LaCie Senior Product Manager Olivier Mirloup said, “LaCie’s awarded FA Porsche-designed hard drives are quiet, easy to carry and stack, and now have some of the largest capacities available at a low price per gigabyte. These drives are the fastest, easiest way to add storage to your computer, making room for lots of additional video, audio and music files. And our 1-Click Backup Software simplifies data protection.”