HP Scanjet 4850 photo scanner is announced today. Featuring 4800 x 9600-dpi resolution and 48-bit colour, the HP Scanjet 4850 can scan up to four 35mm slides or six photo negative frames at once. The HP Scanjet 4850 Photo Scanner is available from August 1 2005 for £99 / €149.

HP Press Release

HP Introduces a High Quality Scanner for the Home User

The HP Scanjet 4850 Photo Scanner meets all the scanning needs of a modern home from scanning photos and slides to creating photo albums, projects and scrapbooks

TENERIFE, June 27, 2005 – HP today unveiled the new HP Scanjet 4850 Photo Scanner, providing high resolution scanning at an affordable price. With slide, negative scanning, copying and sharing at the touch of a button, this scanner makes it easy to restore and enhance photos, slides and negatives from home.

HP Scanjet 4370 photo scanner is announced today. Featuring 3600 dpi resolution and 48-bit colour, the HP Scanjet 4370 can convert two 35mm slides, negative frames or multiple photos into digital format. The HP Scanjet 4370 Photo Scanner is available from July 15 for £69 / €99.

HP Press Release

Simple, Fast, Versatile Scanning Every day

The HP Scanjet 4370 Photo Scanner provides versatile, easy-to-use scanning, ideal for those looking to archive their photo collection

TENERIFE, June 27, 2005 – HP today unveiled the new HP Scanjet 4370 Photo Scanner, providing simple, easy scanning at the touch of a button. With a high scanning resolution and negative and slide scanning, it becomes easy to copy and archive important photos and documents in digital format, ensuring they last for years to come.

HP Scanjet 3800 photo scanner is announced today. The HP Scanjet 3800 offers 2400-dpi resolution and 48-bit colour and uses a built-in transparent materials adapter. The HP Scanjet 3800 Photo Scanner is available from August 1, 2005 and will cost £59 / €79.

HP Press Release

Vibrant Photograph and Negative Scanning for Life

The HP Scanjet 3800 Photo Scanner - a Compact, Versatile Device, Ideal for Scanning Images

TENERIFE, June 27, 2005 - HP today unveiled the new HP Scanjet 3800 Photo Scanner, designed for users who want to digitally store their photos and negatives. This scanner features a number of intuitive HP technologies, providing simple, easy scanning at the touch of a button. It’s the ideal device for photo enthusiasts looking for an affordable yet stylish scanner.

ASMP Press Release

The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is deeply concerned at the developing crisis that is threatening continued access to the world’s photographic heritage.  The RAW format is fast becoming the standard for professional and other serious imaging.  Encryption and the abandonment and termination of support for older RAW formats put in jeopardy the future use of many digital photographs.

As a result, the ability of photographers, clients, librarians, educators, and the public at large to access, use and control the photographs that make up our historical heritage and the economic livelihoods of professional photographers is at serious risk.

I/OMagic Press Release

I/OMagic Unveils its DataStation 2; New ``Dual Problem Solver’’ Device is a USB 2.0 External Floppy Drive and 7-n-1 Media Card Reader

IRVINE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—July 8, 2005—I/OMagic Corporation (OTCBB:IOMG), a leading provider of data storage products, announced today the release of its DataStation 2, a USB 2.0 external floppy drive with built-in 7-n-1 media reader.

Highlights include a small and lightweight proprietary design, with a built-in lighting system and the ability to draw power directly from the USB 2.0 port of any personal computer or notebook computer, which eliminates the need for an external power adapter.

Breeze Systems Press Release

BreezeBrowser Pro v1.2 adds new image magnifier and improved raw conversion

8th July, 2005 : Breeze Systems announce the immediate availability of BreezeBrowser Pro v1.2, latest release of their acclaimed image browsing and raw conversion software.

The Sigma 800mm F5.6 APO EX DG/HSM lens is announced. The new Sigma 800mm lens is designed for digital SLR cameras and features the Hyper Sonic Motor as well as full-time manual focusing. Available in Sigma, Canon and Nikon fittings, the Sigma 800mm lens has a price tag of £4499.99 in the UK.

Sigma UK Press Release

Fast maximum aperture 800mm ultra telephoto lens optimised for digital SLR cameras.

l Two Extraordinary Low Dispersion (ELD) glass elements produce excellent image quality.
l Accepts APO EX Tele-Converters. The lens can be used as a 1600mm ultra-telephoto lens when used with the 2X APO EX Tele-Converter.
l New multi layer lens coating is very effective with digital cameras, minimises flare and ghost.

Cardmedia Press Release

Cardmedia (Europe) Ltd has just introduced the StoreGuard USB Fingerprint pen drive, that allows you to secure the access of your files via fingerprint access control.

The StoreGuard is a Biometric Access Controlled USB Flash Disk which gives fingerprint access control to the content of the USB key for secure storage of your data and applications.
The casing is steel and it has a long sized pen-style clip to protect the biometric sensor when you carry your StoreGuard around.

The StoreGuard acts as a removable hard drive when plugged into a USB port. It is truly plug-and-play on Operating Systems that support USB, like Windows ME, 2000, and XP. Windows 98 requires a driver to be installed before the StoreGuard can be used normally. Access to StoreGuard’s data is done via the USB 2.0 high speed connection interface.

Extensis Press Release

Free update includes added RAW camera support, plus Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and Adobe Creative Suite 2 compatibility.

Wednesday 6th July, 2005 — Extensis, a division of Celartem, Inc., today released a free update to Portfolio 7 – the leading Digital Asset Management (DAM) solution for creative professionals – for both Macintosh and Windows platforms. Portfolio 7.0.6 provides compatibility updates for Adobe’s Creative Suite 2 and Apple’s Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger). Additionally, Extensis has added support for 14 new camera formats on both Mac and Windows versions of Portfolio. Registered owners of Portfolio 7 are eligible to receive the free upgrades immediately through the Extensis website at http://www.extensis.com/portfolio

Nikon Press Release

NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Internationally Acclaimed Sports Photographer George Tiedemann

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 1 /PRNewswire/—For some photographers, inspiration comes from the most unlikely places. For distinguished sports photographer George Tiedemann, his life was shaped by sports before he ever thought about photographing them. His inspiration came from his four years in the Marine Corps.

This July, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of esteemed sports photographer George Tiedemann, a man who has not only contributed so much to the sports world, but served our country as well.

HP Photosmart 475 is announced. The HP Photosmart 475 is the most advanced compact photo printer in the industry.  It can store up to a thousand photos internally on a hard drive, eliminating the need to store images on a PC or camera. Photos can be printed in high quality colour, as well as black and white, viewed on a TV as a photo album by using the included remote control or directly saved to CD by connecting an external CD/DVD burner – all without using a PC.  The HP Photosmart 475 is available from August 2005 at a recommended street price of £199.99 / €249.99.

HP UK Press Release

The First Portable Printer to Store up to 1,000 Photos

Store, edit and print photos from any location - without a PC - with the HP Photosmart 475 Compact Photo Printer

TENERIFE, June 27, 2005 - HP today announced the launch of the HP Photosmart 475 Compact Photo Printer, the most advanced compact photo printer in the industry.  This stylish new device can store up to a thousand photos internally, eliminating the need to store images on a PC or a camera.  Photos can be printed in high quality colour, as well as black and white, viewed on a TV as a photo album by using the included remote control or directly saved to CD by connecting an external CD/DVD burner – all without using a PC.

HP Photosmart 385 is announced. The HP Photosmart 385 is a compact photo printer has a large 6.4 cm built-in LCD screen and prints 10 x 15 cm photos in less than a minute. Replacing the Photosmart 375 this new model is a ‘take-anywhere’ photo printer that offers a host of impressive, on-board tools for selecting, editing and printing photos and built-in Bluetooth connectivity for direct printing from all Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and handhelds. The HP Photosmart 385 Compact Photo Printer is available from August 2005 at a recommended street price of £199.99 / €199.99.

HP UK Press Release

The HP Photosmart 385 Colour Photo Printer - a Lightweight, Stylish Portable Printer Ideal for any Social Occasion

London, UK, July 1, 2005 - HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) today announced the launch of the HP Photosmart 385 Compact Photo Printer, a take-anywhere photo printer that combines almost unlimited connectivity options with a host of impressive, on-board tools for selecting, editing and printing photos in either rich colour or professional quality black and white.

This latest addition to HP’s fast-growing range of portable printing solutions is designed for maximum portability and ease of use. Compact and weighing little more than 1.4 kg it comes with a standard power cable for use at home, at friends’ houses, or when away on holiday. An optional in-car adapter is available for travelling and for complete freedom, whilst an optional rechargeable battery lets users print up to 75 photos between charges, whether indoors or out.

HP Photosmart 335 is announced. The HP Photosmart 335 is a compact photo printer that weighs less than 1.4 kg. Replacing the Photosmart 325 this new model is designed for maximum portability and ease of use. The HP Photosmart 335 has five built-in memory card slots for direct printing from all major cards and a front panel USB port which connects to any PictBridge-enabled camera. The HP Photosmart 335 is available from August 2005 at a recommended street price of £149 / €149.

HP UK Press Release

The Ideal Portable Printing Companion

The HP Photosmart 335 Compact Photo Printer is a lightweight photo printer that delivers true-to-life panorama prints, on the go

London, UK, July 1, 2005 - HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) today announced the launch of its latest portable photo printer, the HP Photosmart 335 Compact Photo Printer. Compact and weighing less than 1.4 kg, this photo printer is a perfect portable device that can be taken anywhere and used to print high quality pictures.  With great connectivity features, it is perfectly designed for printing holiday snaps, whilst on the beach or for use at home.

Olympus Press Release

Affordable Style for Beginners Introducing the new Olympus C-315 Zoom

London, 1st July 2005

The new Olympus C-315 Zoom is a stylish and attractively priced camera. Building on the success of its predecessor the C-310Z, pronounced ‘Best Digital Budget Compact Camera’ by TIPA in 2004, the new Olympus C-315Z boasts the same special blend of design, performance, handling and affordability. It’s resolution has also been significantly increased to 5.1 million pixels to provide exceptional picture quality but what won’t be changing is the camera’s great value for money.

PhotographyBLOG is taking a much needed break - I am away in Tenerife on business for a few days, and then I’m off to watch the Tour de France cycle race. Normal service will resume around Monday July 11th. There is still plenty to do in my absence, with the Gallery, Competitions and Forums all open for business - only the News section of the site will be rather quiet. And if you email me, please don’t expect a reply until I get back. Until then, have a good couple of weeks, and aurevoir!

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Sanyo Press Release

Ultra-Compact SANYO VPC-C5 Digital Media Camera Now Available in the U.S.A.

Stylish Five-Megapixel Digital Still and MPEG-4 Video Camera Easily Fits Pocket or Purse, for Spontaneous Shooting Anytime, Anywhere

CHATSWORTH, Calif., June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—It’s easy to shoot high-quality photos and video anytime inspiration strikes with the ultra-compact new VPC-C5 Digital Media Camera from SANYO, now available in the U.S.A.

FotoInside Press Release

Cambridge, UK 29 June 2005. INTEL Corp. threatens a British online photo service regarding the term “inside”. Intel Europe’s representative, the law firm “Howrey Simon Arnold & White” states in a letter to “FotoInside Ltd” the word “INSIDE” format … was coined by our client in 1991 when it began using the INTEL INSIDE mark” and requests from FotoInside to change its name.

Hama Press Release

Magnetic wide-angle lenses by Hama - A silver ring on the horizon

The victory march of digital cameras continues. These little snapshot machines are becoming more and more stylish and intelligent. However, most of them still have one problem: They do not accept exchangeable lenses. Until now, that is, as with their magnetic wide-angle lenses Hama is introducing two products which increase the angle of view of the image greater, making it easy to fit more in to pictures taken with mobile phone cameras and digicams without filter threads.

Total Training Extends Line of Training Videos for Adobe Creative Suite 2 Plus, Total Training for GoLive CS2 – Now Shipping

Carlsbad, CA, June 29, 2005—Total Training™, Inc., a pioneer in engaging and innovative video-based training, today announced the availability of three new DVD-ROM based training series. Total Training for Adobe® GoLive® CS2 and Total Training Presents Creative Suite 2: from Design to Delivery, complete the Adobe Creative Suite 2 Premium Edition training product offering. Total Training Masters Collections: Advanced Adobe Photoshop CS2 is a product line extension and one of the first video training solutions geared towards elite Adobe Photoshop® CS2 users.