HP Press Release

The stylish and compact HP Photosmart A716 Compact Photo Printer delivers the power of a PC in a printer. With a built-in handle and optional battery,(1) this printer is easy to carry and convenient to print on the go. The A716 features a 2.5-inch color display providing users with the ultimate flexibility to view, edit and print photos that are instant-dry, water-resistant, and resist fading for generations.(2) Users can print a variety of different-sized photos including passport, wallet size, 4 x 6-inch, 5 x 7-inch, and panorama – all without a computer. The HP Photosmart A716 Compact Photo Printer is the only one of its kind that stores photos – up to 4,000(3) – with 4 gigabytes of internal memory for easy management and organization.

HP Press Release

Snap and print photos on vacation, at parties, almost everywhere! The handy HP Photosmart A436 Portable Photo Studio is entirely self-contained; you don’t need a PC. Its camera features 7 megapixels, 24x total zoom (3X optical, 8x digital), and a spacious 2.5” display, while the printer’s HP Photo Fix button lets you conveniently remove red eye and brighten your images, then print in sizes from wallet to 4 x 6”. Available soon for $299.99.

Nikon Europe Press Release

Nikon scoops two top EISA Awards for D200 and U Point Technology/Capture NX Software

Amsterdam, 15 August 2006.  Nikon Europe has taken two top honours at the prestigious EISA 2006-2007 Best Product Awards, with the D200 hailed as Camera of the year and Nikon’s U Point Technology/Capture NX software triumphant in the European Photo Innovation category. The two awards – for two quite different products - demonstrate Nikon’s commitment to producing a range of best-in-class products that are chosen by professional camera users all over the world for their quality, variety and overall performance.

JOBO AG Press Release

Gummersbach, Germany (August 15, 2006) –  JOBO AG announces today that the JOBO GIGA Vu Pro evolution digital image storage and viewing device has been awarded the prestigious 2006-2007 European Image Tank award from the European Imaging & Sound Association (EISA). In choosing the JOBO GIGA Vu PRO evolution, the EISA judges said, “The JOBO Giga Vu Pro Evolution is a fascinating hard-disk back-up device that works very fast and very simply. The image quality of its large built-in LCD screen is excellent. The device has many useful functions like the possibility to view RAW images, a black-and-white viewing mode, and dust detection. All for a very reasonable price in different capacity options from 40GB to 120GB.”

Samsung UK Press Release

London, UK – 15 August, 2006 - The Samsung NV10 has been named as the European Compact Camera 2006-2007 by The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). Along with the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) award. The EISA award is one of the most respected in the world and often referred to as the Nobel Prize for cameras. The Samsung NV10 was short listed by a team of 50 influential specialists from 20 European countries before being subjected to rigorous quality tests. EISA praised the unique makeup of the Smart Touch user interface and groundbreaking new design concept before concluding that the NV10 is a truly compact and robust camera.

IntellaSys Press Release

New OnSpec(TM) Controller Sets Speed Record Managing CompactFlash Data; xSil251 Memory Controller Enables 9MB/s Faster Data Transfers Than Any Other USB 2.0 Options

CUPERTINO, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Aug. 15, 2006—IntellaSys Corporation today launched its new OnSpec(TM) xSil251 memory controller citing independent test results that conclude it to be faster than any other options for enabling memory data transfers for UDMA CompactFlash (CF)/Microdrive or IDE Hard Disk Drive via USB 2.0 interface. The xSil251 launch has been timed to meet the growing OEM demand for a speedy controller on two fronts, first to support new media such as CF Cards in both PIO 6 and UDMA 4 modes, and secondly to provide a low-cost, easy-to-use USB 2.0 option for controlling external IDE Hard Drives singly or two of them as one.

Bibble Labs have just released Bibble 4.8.1, which adds support for Nikon’s newest DSLR, the D2Xs. This release also introduces the ability to import settings created in Pixmantec’s Raw Shooter Premium and Raw Shooter Essentials. This upgrade is free for all current Bibble 4 customers.

Website: Bibble 4.8.1

Imaging Resource have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 camera.

“The Panasonic Lumix LZ3 is a nice little camera at a very affordable price, particularly considering that it sports a 6x, optically stabilized zoom lens. Panasonic is very justifiably proud that they’ve managed to bring optical image stabilization to their entire product line, from top to bottom. The Panasonic LZ3 did quite well overall in our testing, delivering good bright color, good resolution, and only moderate lens distortion.”

Website: Imaging Resource - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 Review

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Trusted Reviews have reviewed the 7 megapixel, 12x zoom Kodak Easyshare P712 digital camera.

“In terms of overall performance it also does quite well. It starts up in about 3.5 seconds, which isn’t bad considering the size of the lens it has to roll out. Shot to shot times aren’t bad either, although it doesn’t have a conventional continuous mode. Instead it has “last burst” and “first burst” modes, which save a series of pictures either when the shutter is pressed or when it is released - the actual number of shots depends on the file type selected. In first burst mode it shoots 10 frames in about eight seconds.”

Website: Trusted Reviews - Kodak Easyshare P712 Review

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Norwegian website Akam.no have just published their review of the new top of the range 8 megapixel HP Photosmart R927 digital camera.

Website: Akam.no - HP Photosmart R927 Review

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Imaging Resource have reviewed the new HP D7160 desktop printer.

“Another surprise awaited me when I popped an SD card in the reader and made a series of 4x6 prints on HP Advanced photo paper from images shot by a Nikon Coolpix S6. Despite my earlier success with the garden shot, these prints were disappointing. Any bright object in them was oversaturated. One thing to remember with any inkjet is to wait a bit before evaluating the results. The ink is encapsulated in the paper surface and the vehicle has to evaporate and the paper surface shrink back down before the image can be evaluated. Waiting really didn’t help, though.”

Website: Imaging Resource - HP D7160 Review

The Zeiss Ikon SW superwide 35mm camera is announced, available in October 2006 for 799,00 €.

Carl Zeiss AG Press Release

Oberkochen, August 15, 2006. The Zeiss Ikon SW is the 35mm precision camera for uncompromising superwide photographers. Its lens mount takes any lens with M bayonet, in particular the ZEISS high performance superwide-angle lenses Distagon T* 2,8/15mm ZM and the Biogon T* types from the ZEISS ZM range. An accessory shoe directly above the lens takes the corresponding superwide Viewfinder. A second shoe is built in to take a flash, a bubble level or other accessory. The electronically controlled metal focal plane shutter offers speeds ranging from 1/2000 sec. – 8 sec. in automatic mode (AE-lock is available) and 1/2000 - 1 sec. + B in manual mode. Fastest flash synchro speed is 1/125 sec.

Carl Zeiss Ag Press Release

Oberkochen/Germany, August 15, 2006. The Zeiss Ikon Side Grip makes right-hand gripping and holding the Zeiss Ikon rangefinder or SW camera easier and safer. It also offers a standard ¼” tripod bushing exactly under the optical axis. The Zeiss Ikon Side Grip is made of a special durable synthetic material with a low weight of only 38 grams (1.4 oz.). The Zeiss Ikon Side Grip will be available from October 2006 for 75 EUR (not including VAT).

Carl Zeiss AG Press Release

Oberkochen/Germany, August 15, 2006. Now there is a genuine leather ever-ready case available for Zeiss Ikon cameras. It protects the camera and any of the lenses from 21 to 50mm against normal shock, vibration, rain splashes during transport and while the camera is not in service. However, the bottom part of the case may remain on the camera while shooting, as the front flap is simply and quickly flipped open, or can be easily detached and reattached. The camera is securely screwed into the case. The Zeiss Ikon ever-ready case is made of high-quality genuine black leather with internal black velvet lining. Shipping starts October 2006, list price will be 125 EUR without VAT.

Epson UK Press Release

EISA chooses Epson for professional photo scanning - EISA European Scanner 2006-2007 is the Epson Perfection V700 Photo/V750 Pro

15 August 2006 – The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), Europe’s biggest multimedia press organisation, has singled out the Epson Perfection V700 Photo/V750Pro professional scanner series as best “European Scanner 2006-2007”.  The Perfection V750 Pro is ideal for the professional photographer while the Epson Perfection V700 Photo is suitable for the photo enthusiast or advanced amateur photographer. The Photo Panel, responsible for judging and selecting the best products for the photography industry is made up from editors of 16 leading photography magazines across Europe.  The reasons for choosing the Perfection V700/V750 series were based upon its features and professional performance.

Sony Europe Press Release

The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has selected Sony Europe as the recipient of its EISA Award in five product categories. The awards span a broad diversity of digital age design concepts from consumer product design to internet-based streaming concepts. Media consumption patterns are evolving rapidly, so that passive linear TV viewing on a standard definition small screen TV will rapidly become antiquated. The ability for savvy consumers to develop sophisticated networks for capturing, storing and re-presenting digital media is reflected in the make-up of Sony’s award winning products. Sony’s EISA Awards for 2006-2007 include European Streaming Concept (Sony LocationFree TV, LF-PK1), European High-End Video Projector (VPL-VW100), European LCD TV (KDL-32V2000), European HDV Camcorder (HDR-HC3E HDV Camcorder) and European Consumer Camera (DSLR-A100 Digital-SLR Camera).

Canon UK Press Release

Canon has been awarded European Professional Camera 2006-2007 for the EOS 5D and European Photo Printer 2006-2007 for the PIXMA iP6600D by the prestigious European Imaging & Sound Association (EISA). The camera award is the second major honour for the EOS 5D, coming on the back of a Best D-SLR Professional in Europe 2006 award in April from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). “The breakthrough EOS 5D and advanced direct printing PIXMA iP6600D represent the ultimate consumer imaging devices, from image capture to printing,” remarked Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. “Photography is at the core of our business, and we strive to always push the boundaries of imaging technology. We are delighted to receive this recognition from the EISA members.”

Olympus UK Press Release

ZUIKO DIGITAL Top Pro lens range and Olympus µ 720 SW both win EISA Awards

London, 15 August 2006 – Olympus has received two of the recently-announced 2006 European Imaging & Sound Association (EISA) Awards. Honoured were both the water and shockproof µ 720 SW digital camera and the splash proof ZUIKO DIGITAL Top Pro range of lenses. Comprising five bright, fixed-aperture lenses, the ZUIKO DIGITAL Top Pro range is a part of the Olympus E-System and secured the “European Professional Lens 2006-2007” award on the basis of its professional quality and extreme performance attributes. Meanwhile, the compact µ 720 SW was crowned the “European Pocket Camera 2006-2007”. Waterproof to a depth of 5m* and shockproof against falls of up to 1.5m*, it represents the perfect partner for active photographers and those pursuing outdoor sports. EISA comprises 50 leading magazines in the areas of audio, mobile electronics, video and photography from 20 European countries. To reach their verdict, the jurors look for new products that combine the best in technology, features, design and ergonomics as well as value for money.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

EISA votes Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom European Zoom Camera of 2006-2007 - Powerful mini-SLR style camera honoured by celebrated awards association

Fujifilm today announces that its acclaimed FinePix S5600 Zoom digital camera has been named ‘European Zoom Camera 2006-2007’ at this year’s prestigious European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) awards. The FinePix S5600 Zoom is the third generation of Fujifilm’s powerful mini-SLR style cameras with long zoom lens. It features a fast 10x optical zoom with fixed lens housing, and covers all settings from wide angle to telephoto. This gives the photographer optical power without the bulkiness and heavy body of larger cameras.

SanDisk Press Release

BERLIN, GERMANY, AUG. 15, 2006 – SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) today announced that the European Imaging & Sound Association (EISA), Europe’s largest press organization, has named the new SanDisk Extreme® IV line of high-speed CompactFlash® cards as the European Memory Card of the Year 2006-2007. The SanDisk Extreme IV cards are the fastest storage cards in the world and are targeted at photographers who require the highest possible performance and the largest capacities for their medium format and high-end digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras.