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Thursday, January 31, 2008

PRESS RELEASE: DNP Photo Imaging America Raises the Bar in Retail Photo Printing with Multi-station Photo Kiosk
23:26 EST - LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2008 - Printing digital photos just got faster and more convenient for consumers and retailers with DNP Photo Imaging America's new self-service Photo Station, a digital kiosk using the company's leading dye-sublimation photo printing technologies. The company is unveiling the new kiosk at the Photo Marketing Association 2008 International Convention. The self-service Photo Station... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Athentech Introduces New Perfectly Clear® Lab v 3.0 For Fast, Accurate Corrections for Popular Photo Books and More
23:09 EST - 'Hot folder' application delivers new features, including processing pdf-embedded images LAS VEGAS, Nevada (31 January, 2008) - Athentech Technologies Inc., developer of the Perfectly Clear® automatic image-correction technology, is previewing its new Perfectly Clear® Lab v3.0 - a powerful, Vista-compliant "hot folder" application for labs, pre-press houses and other producers of photo books... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: jill-e designs Introduces New Camera Bags, Accessories at PMA '08
22:59 EST - Bag 'Combos', Rolling Leather Bags, Point-n-Shoot Pouches at Sneak Peek, Booth U259 LAS VEGAS, January 31, 2008 -- PMA '08 is where jill-e designs -- which makes high-fashion, highly functional camera bags and accessories for the serious female photographer -- is displaying a broad array of its camera bags in new sizes, designs, colors and combinations, the company announced today. Those new offerings... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Corel® and Smilebox™ Expand Partnership to Create New Options for Today's Tech Savvy Scrapbookers
22:40 EST - Corel® MediaOne ™ Integration with Smilebox™ Provides Scrapbookers with the Ability to Create and Share Their Projects Digitally OTTAWA, Canada -- January 31, 2008 Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL;TSX:CRE), a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, today announced that the company has expanded its relationship with Smilebox™, the leaders in digital... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: DNP Photo Imaging America's DS-80 Printer Garners Award in DIMA Digital Printer Shoot-out
22:18 EST - LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2008 - DNP Photo Imaging America's DS-80 high-speed, high-quality commercial photo printer garnered a prestigious award in the13th Annual DIMA Digital Printer Shoot-Out. The DS-80 won the 8-inch roll dye-sublimation category. A panel of judges rated entries in 10 categories, releasing the results today, just prior to the opening of the 2008 Photo Marketing Association International... (More)

Sigma DP1 nears availability
22:06 EST - Alongside a whopping raft of lens announcements at the PMA show, Sigma has officially launched its Foveon X3 sensor-based DP1 compact digital camera.

Alongside the press release Sigma has issued updated specifications for the DP1, fulfilling a pledge made at the end of November 2007 when the company commented on delays in commercializing the camera,... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Sunex Lauches New Full Spherical Panoramic Tripod Head
22:06 EST - Visit Sunex At Pma Booth # H177 LAS VAGAS, January 31, 2008 -- Sunex, Inc. a leading manufacturer of high quality digital imaging lenses announces today the introduction of the new full spherical panoramic tripod head designed to easily create full 360° immersive images. The new Sunex Panoramic Rotator is specifically designed for the Sunex 185° Superfisheye™ lens and includes 3 stop... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Sunex Lauches First Circular Fisheye Lens For 1.6x Crop DSLRs with 185° Field Of View
21:50 EST - LAS VAGAS, January 31, 2008 -- Sunex, Inc. a leading manufacturer of high quality digital imaging lenses announces today the introduction of the first circular fisheye lens for Canon APS-C and Nikon DX format DSLR Cameras with 185° field of view. The new Sunex SuperFisheye™ is designed to produce a complete circular image within the camera CMOS/CCD imager giving a true complete 185°... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: National Geographic Adds to its Earth Explorer Bag Collection
21:34 EST - Seven New Models Extend Range of National Geographic Carrying Solutions Las Vegas, NV (January 31, 2008) - National Geographic, a pioneer in the use of photography in achieving its mission of increasing world knowledge, announces seven new models to its highly successful Earth Explorer Camera Bag. Part of National Geographic's full line of photo and video support products and accessories, the Earth... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Sunex Lauches New Panoramic Dewarper Software
21:22 EST - LAS VAGAS, January 31, 2008 -- Sunex, Inc. a leading manufacturer of high quality digital imaging lenses announces today the introduction of panoramic dewarper software capable of producing high quality panoramic pictures while minimizing and controlling distortion. The new Sunex Dewarper DSLR software is a Photoshop plug-in filter for correcting distortion and optimizing wide angle picture shots.... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: X-Rite and HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series Supports Andy Katz Mumm Napa Valley Exhibit
21:04 EST - Museum-quality Printing, Profiling, & Color Matching System Makes For "Perfectly Beautiful" Solution To Prestigious Exhibit Deadline The photographs created by Andy Katz have taken him around the globe and have won him international renown. He has traveled through the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa seeking subjects for his varied canon of work, along with places (literally) closer to home - the... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Xerox Gives College Students their "Big Shot" with MyShot08 Photo Contest
20:51 EST - Fujifilm, Adobe and H&H Color Lab join Xerox in the launch of MyShot08 contest at Photo Marketing Association Show LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 31, 2008 -- Attention college students; fame and fortune are just a point, click and print away. The memories you are capturing today could be your big break tomorrow. Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX), along with FUJIFILM U.S.A, Inc., Adobe Systems Incorporated... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Smartparts Extends Innovative SyncPix™ Family of Digital Picture Frames With Three New Models
19:43 EST - SyncPix Digital Picture Frames Address Consumer Demand For Simplicity Las Vegas, NV (January 31, 2008) - Smartparts, Inc., a leading manufacturer and innovator driving the explosive digital picture frame market, announced three new innovative SyncPix™ digital picture frames at PMA 2008. Smartparts' advanced family of digital picture frames, SyncPix boasts unprecedented functionality and has... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Sigma announces APO 200-500mm F2.8/400-1000mm EX DG lens
19:21 EST - The ultra telephoto zoom lens that offers a fast aperture of F2.8 at the 500mm and F5.6 at the 1000mm focal length The dedicated “Attachment” ensures autofocusing at the 1000mm focal length. SLD and three ELD glass elements provide high image quality from the maximum large aperture Supplied with f72mm filter holder at the rear An ultra telephoto zoom lens offering a fast aperture... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Sigma announces 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens for Four Thirds
19:15 EST - The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Four Thirds, wide-angle zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with capability of wide angle photography. This lens will be showcased at PMA, which starts on January 31st 2008 in Las Vegas, U.S.A. The introduction of this new lens increases our lens line-up for Four Thirds mount to a total of eleven... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: SanDisk Ultra II Line Picks up Speed and Boosts Capacity with New 32- and 16-Gigabyte SDHC and 8GB SDHC Plus Cards
19:14 EST - Designed for Camcorders and Digital Cameras That Capture Still Images and Video, New SanDisk Cards Offer 50 Percent Faster Read and Write Speeds; 32GB is Industry-Leading Capacity LAS VEGAS --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 31, 2008 Giving photo enthusiasts the freedom to take more pictures and shoot more video, SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today increased both capacities and speeds in its SanDisk Ultra(R)... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Sigma launches APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM lens for Pentax and Sony
19:11 EST - The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM large aperture telephoto zoom lens for Pentax* and Sony* fittings. This large aperture zoom lens has improved optical performance and retains close-up ability with a minimum focusing distance of 100cm/39.4in. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Sigma launches APO 50-150mm F2.8 II EX DC HSM lens for Pentax and Sony
19:06 EST - The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the APO 50-150mm F2.8 II EX DC HSM compact, lightweight, large aperture telephoto zoom lens for Pentax* and Sony* fittings. This F2.8 large aperture telephoto zoom lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size sensors and its compact, lightweight body provides freedom of movement and versatility. The super multi-layer... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Smartparts Unveils World's First Digital Picture Frame With a Built-In Photo Printer
19:05 EST - The SP8PRT Sets a New Standard in the Digital Picture Frame Market Las Vegas, NV (January 31, 2008) - At PMA 2008, Smartparts, Inc., a leading manufacturer and innovator driving the explosive digital picture frame market, showcased the world's first digital picture frame with a built-in photo printer. Part of the company's extensive and highly-successful OptiPix™ family of digital picture frames,... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Sigma launches 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM lens
18:20 EST - High zoom ratio lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras and incorporating Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. SLD glass and Aspherical lenses provide high image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. Compact construction of 88.5mm (3.5") in length and 74mm (2.9") in diameter. Minimum focusing distance... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Sigma launches APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM lens for Four Thirds
18:16 EST - The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM for Four Thirds, the large aperture telephoto zoom lens has fast maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range. This lens will be showcased at PMA, which starts on January 31st 2008 in Las Vegas, U.S.A. The introduction of this new lens increases our lens line-up for Four Thirds mount to a total... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Sigma launches 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO lens for Nikon
18:11 EST - The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO for Nikon. The built-in motor allows autofocus with all Nikon digital cameras. These lenses incorporate a macro feature with maximum magnification 1:2 at the 300mm focal length. It is suitable for various types of shooting conditions. The 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO for Nikon is a telephoto zoom lens with excellent... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Sigma launches APO 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO lens for Nikon
17:41 EST - The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO for Nikon. The built-in motor allows autofocus with all Nikon digital cameras. These lenses incorporate a macro feature with maximum magnification 1:2 at the 300mm focal length. It is suitable for various types of shooting conditions. APO 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO for Nikon is a telephoto zoom lens with... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Sigma launches APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM lens
17:37 EST - Incorporating Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. Three SLD glass elements and a rear focus system provide optimum image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. The minimum focusing distance of 150cm (59.1”) makes it useful for close-up photography. HSM ensures quiet and high-speed autofocus. Compatible with Sigma’s... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Sigma launches APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens
17:31 EST - Incorporating Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. An ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a telephoto range up to 500mm and allows short perspective. Three SLD glass elements and a rear focus system provide optimum image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. HSM ensures quiet and high-speed autofocus. An ultra-telephoto... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Smartparts Announces World's Largest Digital Picture Frame
16:29 EST - The SP3200 Measures 32 Inches and Displays Images in High-Definition Las Vegas, NV (January 31, 2008) -- At PMA 2008, Smartparts, Inc., a leading manufacturer and innovator driving the explosive digital picture frame market, announced the world's largest digital picture frame, the 32 inch SP3200. The new flagship model of the company's extensive and highly-successful OptiPix™ family of digital... (More)

Sony: More details on the upcoming flagship DSLR
15:54 EST - Sony Corp. has today confirmed that the company's just-announced full-frame Exmor CMOS image sensor will be featured in the company's flagship DSLR.

The sensor, which is to be fabbed at Sony Semiconductor Kyushu Corp.'s Kumamoto Technology Center in Japan, has 24.6 megapixel resolution. Even with twice the active area of an APS-C sensor, Sony will... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: HP Announces Strategy to Bridge Gap Between Content Creation and Publishing
15:36 EST - LAS VEGAS --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 31, 2008 HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced its strategy to enable customers - from home consumers to large corporations - to harness the vast amount of rich media content that remains untapped for publishing. As part of the announcement, HP unveiled at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) tradeshow several retail photo printing solutions and services that provide consumers... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: PENTAX Announces Pro Program: Benefits Include Equipment Loans and Expedited Repairs
15:32 EST - GOLDEN, Colo. --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 31, 2008 PENTAX Imaging Company has announced a PENTAX Professional Services program (PPS) to support professional photographers with several services and benefits. Designed exclusively to support PENTAX products for the working pro, membership is complimentary and limited to working professional photographers. Known for superior photography products including... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: ArcSoft Announces New Digital Products in Retail Stores
15:27 EST - Powerful Software Available at a Store Near You FREMONT, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 31, 2008 ArcSoft, Inc. is announcing the availability of exciting new software products now in retail stores. To learn more about these multimedia solutions, visit ArcSoft in the Technology Suite, Rooms 108, 110, 132, LVVC South Hall at PMA 2008, January 31-February 2. "Consumers may now purchase our powerful... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: ArcSoft Launches Digital Solutions for Retailers at PMA 2008
15:24 EST - ArcSoft Offers Major New Revenue Streams for Retail Partners FREMONT, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 31, 2008 ArcSoft, Inc. is pleased to announce the arrival of a suite of software solutions designed to meet the needs of retailers and consumers. Retailers prepared to leverage their printing capabilities for greater revenue may now offer their customers the best solution - seamlessly integrated from... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Kata Introduces the Gecko Shoulder Strap (GSS)
15:16 EST - New Strap Boasts Unprecedented Level of Carrying Comfort and Ergonomics. Las Vegas, NV (January 31, 2008) - In continuing a tradition of creating comfortable carrying solutions for photographers of all kinds, Kata is proud to introduce the Gecko Shoulder Strap (part # KT-VG-604-DH). The Gecko Shoulder Strap is a comfortable, lightweight and ergonomic carrying solution which ensures secure positioning... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: ArcSoft Announces Print Partnership With Denevi Digital Imaging
14:28 EST - Panoramic Images From ArcSoft Professionally Printed by Denevi FREMONT, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 31, 2008 ArcSoft, Inc. announced today that panoramic images created with its desktop software, ArcSoft Panorama Maker(R), can now be sent to Denevi Digital Imaging for professional, large-format print fulfillment. The printing service is available both to OEM customers and in the retail versions.... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: DNP Photo Imaging America Revolutionizes photo Kiosk Software With Tomo™
14:21 EST - LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2008 - Tomo™, the retail photo printing industry's most versatile self-service kiosk software - and the Japanese word for "friend" - lives up to its name. The latest software release from DNP Photo Imaging America makes transforming digital media files into prints at a photo kiosk a fast, friendly experience and provides consumers with a variety of editing and printing options.... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Rimage Creates New Ways to View and Share Photo Memories
14:03 EST - PicsPlay DVD(TM) among PMA trade show highlights LAS VEGAS --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 31, 2008 Rimage (Nasdaq: RIMG), the industry-leading provider of on-demand digital content delivery in retail, today announced the company will showcase its PicsPlay DVD application at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) 2008 trade show. PicsPlay DVD is a new feature for retail photo kiosks with Rimage digital output... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: GE Cameras Score Big Features: Smile and Blink Detection, Better Optics, HDTV, GPS, and More
13:42 EST - 9 new models announced for 2008 LAS VEGAS --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 31, 2008 General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE digital cameras, announced the next generation of GE digital cameras for 2008. Nine all-new models will offer an exciting assortment of additional features, including smile detection, blink detection, upgraded lenses, and LCD screens that adjust to changes in ambient... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: New Micron Imaging Solution Extends High-Definition Video Capabilities to Ultra-Compact Portable Devices
13:12 EST - Complete Reference Design Includes Micron Imager and Ambarella Video Processor BOISE, Idaho & LAS VEGAS --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 31, 2008 Expanding its portfolio of industry-leading high-definition (HD) digital imaging solutions, Micron Technology, Inc. (NYSE:MU), today introduced a new imaging solution that enables ultra-compact HD digital video cameras for a number of portable devices including... (More)

Manfrotto's ModoPocket. Courtesy of Manfrotto, with modifications by Zig Weidelich.

PRESS RELEASE: Manfrotto Extends MODO Family of Consumer Supports With The Introduction of Ultra-Compact ModoPocket
13:01 EST - Pocket-Sized Stabilizer Offers On-The-Go Support For Small Point-And-Shoot Digital Cameras Las Vegas, NV (January 31, 2008) - Manfrotto's MODO family of support solutions for compact point-and-shoot digital cameras and camcorders has revolutionized the way consumers take their images. MODO has empowered consumers to do more with their digital cameras and capture clearer, sharper, blur-free photos,... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Casio EXILIM Receives a Top Ranking in Digital Camera Usage and Satisfaction in Study from J.D. Power and Associates
12:10 EST - Casio EXILIM Zoom Series is the Highest Ranked Digital Camera in Ultra-Slim Segment DOVER, NJ, JANUARY 31, 2008 -- Casio America, Inc. received the highest ranking in the ultra slim segment in the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Digital Camera Usage and Satisfaction StudySM for its Casio EXILIM Zoom Series. The study, based on responses from 7,493 digital camera owners, measured four factors to determine... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: HP SimpleSave Photo - An Easy-to-use, Affordable, Automatic Photo Backup Solution
11:03 EST - LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2008 - HP today introduced HP SimpleSave Photo, an easy-to-use and automated solution for finding and backing up precious photo memories on a PC. With only four percent of consumers regularly backing up PC files,(1) HP SimpleSave Photo represents a breakthrough for all who desire a hassle-free and affordable way to protect their most valuable photos. HP announced the new solution... (More)

Our PMA Coverage Is In Full Gear!
10:06 EST - The trade show floor won't open until later this morning, but we've already posted videos and reports....

The sun is just rising in Las Vegas, but Imaging Resource's two video crews and roving reporter have already posted their first dispatches from PMA 2008. Bookmark our to keep up with us, but meanwhile,... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Pretec 16GB, 24GB and 48GB CompactFlash®
09:29 EST - The highest-speed, highest capacity CF Cards for your professional needs! PMA show, Las Vegas, U.S.A. January 31, 2008 - Pretec, the second company in the world to offer CF cards (1995) and the first to produce a ruggedized PCMCIA ATA card, CF card, and also the first to offer 8GB SDHC and 16GB CF cards in 2006, has just launched another breakthrough in the flash industry. The highest capacity, fastest,... (More)

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

PRESS RELEASE: Pandigital Digital Photo Frame Line at PMA 2008 Convention and Trade Show
23:44 EST - LAS VEGAS --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 30, 2008 Pandigital: -0- WHERE: Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth K231 WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 31 - Saturday, Feb. 2, during show hours PMA's "Sneak Peek" for media - Wednesday, January 30, 12:00p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WHAT: Pandigital will show its industry-leading line of digital photo frames at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) 2008 Convention and Trade... (More)

Hands-on Preview posted for Sony A350 SLR!
15:42 EST - See our hands-on preview of a pre-production Sony A350, complete with sample images.

The Sony A300 and A350 are more significant upgrades to the company's consumer line than the Sony A200 announced earlier this year. The best news is that despite the new features, the Sony A300 and A350... (More)

Sony: Two live view Alpha-series DSLRs
15:01 EST - Sony has today announced two new single-lens reflex digital cameras that implement live view functionality.

The Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 are very closely related designs, sharing basically the same body which features a tilting 2.7" LCD display to take advantage of the live view mode.... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: SONY EXPANDS α (ALPHA) LENS SYSTEM WITH THE ADDITION OF TWO HIGH-PERFORMANCE ZOOMS
15:01 EST - SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2008 – Sony today announced two new high performance zoom lenses that offer α (alpha) digital SLR camera users more options for high picture quality. Vario Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA Co-developed with Carl Zeiss®, the SAL2470Z model is a wide angle 24-70mm zoom lens with a large f/2.8 aperture, ideally suited for discerning landscape and portrait photography.... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Sony Adds Video Compatibly to Digital Imaging GPS Receiver
15:01 EST - Subject: Sony GPS-CS1KASP device able to trace video footage with GPS coordinates To update an announcement made last year, Sony today said it will bundle new versions of Picture Motion Browser software and Image Tracker software with its GPS receiver for digital imaging products. With this new software, the GPS-CS1KASP device can trace the GPS coordinates of your Handycam® video footage to... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Display Photos in Style with Sony's New Digital Photo Frames
15:01 EST - S-Frame™ Brand Features an Elegant Design, Internal Memory and HDMI Outputs SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2008 -- Sony today unveiled its S-Frame brand of digital photo frames, offering vibrant LCD screens and stylish designs suitable for the living room, bedroom or office. The new DPF-V900, DPF-V700 and DPF-D70 digital photo frame models have WVGA resolution (800 x 480 pixels) along with 15:9 aspect-ratio... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Carry Creativity Along with Sony's Digital Photo Printers
15:01 EST - Lightweight Picture Station™ Products Enhance and Personalize Your Prints SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2008 --To simplify the process of printing your digital pictures, Sony today introduced two photo printers with one-touch printing and in-printer photo editing features. The transportable PictureStation DPP-FP95 or the DPP-FP75 photo printers can be taken to birthday celebrations, family reunions... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Norcent Offers Stylish, Feature-Rich 10-Megapixel Camera and Expanded Flash Memory Line Up at PMA Show
14:59 EST - Camera Offers Three-inch LCD Screen, Anti-Shake and Face Detection Norcent® Flash Memory Product Line-Up is Expanded for Retailers Las Vegas, NV - PMA Booth #G-251 -- January 28, 2008 -- Norcent, a marketer of high-quality home entertainment and digital products, will be featuring one of its latest digital cameras, the 10-megapixel DCS-1050 with Face Detection and Anti-Shake technology at... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Nik Software Announces Viveza™-U Point® Technology Powered Software for Adobe® Photoshop®
14:58 EST - New plug-in provides the most powerful, precise, and easy way for photographers to selectively control and adjust the color and light in their digital images Las Vegas, NV – January 30, 2008 (PMA 08, Booth #L161) – Nik Software, Inc. announces today Viveza, the latest addition to its line of award-winning photographic plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. Nik Software’s... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: With Quik Pod® Photographers Reach New Heights!
14:54 EST - January 29, 2008, Las Vegas, NV. Quik Pod®, announces the Quik Pod® DSLR for professional photographers. It is the world’s first handheld extendable monopod that multitasks as a self-image device, monopod and a boom for extended reach. No longer do photographers have to hold a skinny rod of a monopod for overhead shots. The Quik Pod® DSLR provides a hand grip assembly,... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference and FotoNation Join Forces Again - Will Bring Cutting-Edge Imaging Research to 08 Event
14:52 EST - Focus is on the 3rd Generation of Intelligent Image Capture Technologies and Applications Las Vegas, NV – January 30, 2008 – Future Image, the Association of Imaging Executives (AIE) and Photo Marketing Association International (PMA), the organizers of the 6Sight® - The Future of Imaging executive conference, announced at the PMA Sneak Peek press event in Las Vegas today that, for... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Enhanced and Expanded XIAS™ Digital Photo Frame Product Line to Launch at PMA Show
14:50 EST - Retailers Can Customize Product Features and Designer Frame Choices from 15 Options Las Vegas, NV - PMA Booth# G-251 -- January 29, 2008 -- XIAS (pronounced: kí-as) announces an expanded offering of its popular 8-inch digital photo frames and introduces new dynamic 10-inch digital photo frames. XIAS is also pleased to introduce WiFi capability and user-friendly Touch Screen technology in two... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: XIAS™ Products Bring Spring Color to the PMA Show With 8-Megapixel Slim-Design Digital Cameras and Pen Drives in Four Fresh New Colors
14:48 EST - DCS-860 and USB Pen Drives to come in Pearl White, Indigo Blue, Petal Pink, and Metallic Graphite Las Vegas, NV - PMA Booth# G-251 -- January 29, 2008 -- XIAS (pronounced: kí-as) announces a family of new Spring colors at the 2008 PMA show with the addition of stylish DCS-860 digital cameras and USB pen drives in pearl white, indigo blue, petal pink, and metallic graphite. Also on display... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Swiss Picture Bank Wins DIMA 2008 Innovative Product Award
12:21 EST - Las Vegas, NV - January 30, 2008 - Tribeca Labs, a leading developer of digital imaging software and services, today announced it was awarded the Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA) Innovative Digital Product Award for Swiss Picture Bank, the company's premier service for secure photo backup and storage. Swiss Picture Bank is first permanent online archive for digital photos designed to... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Delkin's New Dual Universal Battery Charger Wins Prestigious DIMA Award for Outstanding Design & Innovation
11:54 EST - Poway, CA. January 30, 2008 - Today Delkin's new Dual Universal Battery Charger was honored with the 2008 DIMA award for outstanding design and innovation. This unique charger for digital camera batteries combines universal compatibility among battery models with the ability to charge two batteries simultaneously. The need for a charger that can recharge two batteries of different models, voltages... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Delkin Introduces DIMA Award Winning ImageRouter At PMA 2008
11:38 EST - Poway, CA. January 30, 2008 - Delkin Devices, Inc. debuts the ImageRouter, their latest, cutting-edge card reader, at PMA 2008. The DIMA Award winning ImageRouter is a reader that offers professional photographers a complete file import system specifically designed to improve workflow efficiency. ImageRouter, a four-slot, USB 2.0 CompactFlash card reader with a built-in powered hub, simultaneously... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Vermont PhotoInkjet introduces an eco-friendly ink alternative for EPSON® Ultrachrome™ K3 printers.
11:28 EST - New ConeColor 100% color pigment formula replicates color space while alleviating the strain on the environment caused by one-time-use cartridges. EAST TOPSHAM, Vermont. January 30, 2008: Vermont PhotoInkjet announced today the immediate availability of ConeColor inks for EPSON Ultrachrome K3 printers. These 100% pigment, high-performance inks are packaged in economical 4, 16 and 32 ounce bottles... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Altek Previews World's First Geotagging Camera with Geotate
11:28 EST - LAS VEGAS, USA, 30 January 2008: Altek Corporation, a world leading digital still camera (DSC) ODM, is demonstrating at PMA (Booth G257) the world's first DSC which delivers geotagging technology that secures an instant location estimate that is later processed into meaningful GPS information. Geotate, the geo software company which delivers location-based solutions for consumer devices, has successfully... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Eye-Fi Collaborates With Nikon on First Camera Enhanced for Eye-Fi Card, Adds 'My Picturetown' To Eye-Fi Service
10:44 EST - Nikon's New D60 Digital SLR is the First Camera in "Eye-Fi Connected" Program MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye-Fi, makers of the world's first wireless memory card for digital cameras, today announced that it collaborated with Nikon Corporation, a world leader in digital imaging and precision optics, to deliver enhanced integration of the Eye-Fi Card with Nikon's new D60 digital... (More)

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Sony prepping full-frame imager
23:01 EST - Japan's Sony Corp. has today announced that it is developing a full 35mm-frame sized CMOS image sensor aimed at use in single-lens reflex digital cameras.

According to a press release issued by the company, the new imager will have an effective resolution of 24.81 megapixels with 12-bit on-chip A/D conversion. Impressively, it will be able to read out 6.3... (More)

Nikon announces D60 kit pricing!
23:00 EST - Nikon has set the price for the new D60 with 18-55mm VR lens kit at US$749.95. That's about $50 less than the MSRP of the Nikon D40x with the non-stabilized version of the 18-55mm lens.

As with its predecessor, the Nikon D60 has a sensor resolution of 10.2 megapixels and offers ISO sensitivity ranging from 100 to 1600, with the ability to extend this to ISO 3200. The D60 also retains... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Mustek to Introduce Digital Photo Frame With NXT Flat-Panel Speaker Technology at PMA
18:14 EST - PF-A950PS Supplies Rich, Diffuse Sound Field from Front of Frame for Enhanced Enjoyment of MP3 Music, Slide Shows and Audio IRVINE, CA, Jan. 29 -- Mustek will display at the Photo Marketing Association Show the new PF-A950PS, a 9.5-inch digital photo frame employing NXT flat-panel speaker technology, bringing added audio enjoyment and a sleeker form factor to consumers along with outstanding display... (More)

Panasonic: Two new TZ-series digicams
12:01 EST - Rounding out its digicam announcements for the day, Panasonic has unveiled two new TZ-series models.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 (known in Asia as the TZ11) includes a 1/2.5" 8.1 effective megapixel RGBG CCD image sensor, while the Panasonic TZ5 (aka the TZ15 in Asian markets) bumps this in favor... (More)

Panasonic announces Lumix DMC-FX35
12:01 EST - Panasonic has today taken the wraps off its new Lumix DMC-FX35 digital camera, also known in Asia as the DMC-FX36.

The Panasonic FX35 includes both a 1/2.33" 10.1 effective megapixel CCD image sensor and a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit branded F2.8 - F5.6 4x optical zoom lens. Images are framed and reviewed on a 2.5"... (More)

Panasonic: Two new FS-series digicams
12:01 EST - Continuing its announcements for the day, Panasonic has unveiled two similarly styled new digital cameras for its new Lumix FS line.

Both cameras are based around a 10.1 megapixel RGBG CCD image sensor and a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit branded F3.3 - F5.8 4x optical zoom lens. Where the two models differ is in their choice of LCD display... (More)

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LZ8 digital camera. Courtesy of Panasonic, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins.

Panasonic: Two new LZ-series digicams
12:01 EST - Continuing a very busy day for the Japanese consumer electronics giant, Panasonic has revealed two closely related digital cameras that join its Lumix LZ-series.

The Panasonic LZ8 includes a 1/2.5" 8.1 effective megapixel RGBG CCD image sensor, while the Panasonic LZ10 bumps this in favor of a 1/2.33" 10.1 effective megapixel imager. Both cameras couple... (More)

Panasonic announces Lumix DMC-FS3
12:01 EST - Among no less than eight new digicam announcements today, Panasonic has unveiled its Lumix DMC-FS3 digital camera.

The Panasonic FS3 is based around an 8.1 megapixel image sensor and a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit branded F2.8 - F5.1 3x optical zoom lens. Images are framed and reviewed on a 2.5" LCD display with 230,000... (More)

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LS80 digital camera. Courtesy of Panasonic, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins.

Panasonic prepares DMC-LS80
12:01 EST - Alongside our coverage of Panasonic's eight new digicam announcements for the day, we also have one further model which was quietly announced a few days ago but which (due to the volume of news lately) we're only now getting a chance to describe.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 will ship this February priced at $150, with three colors available - black, silver or pink. The Panasonic LS80 includes a 1/2.5" 8.1 effective megapixel CCD image sensor... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Firmware Updates for E-System components
00:01 EST - The ability to update the firmware in E-System components; bodies, lenses, flash units; is one of the key advantages of a 100% digital design. Firmware updates are available through Olympus Master and Olympus Studio software applications. The following firmware updates are now available: E-3 DSLR body: Dial operation on the power grip HLD-4 has been improved. The relationship between the rotation... (More)

Monday, January 28, 2008

Nikon announces D60 digital SLR
23:01 EST - Nikon Inc. has today announced its new D60 digital SLR, a refreshed version of the company's popular D40x model.

Nikon: Six new Coolpix digicams
23:01 EST - Nikon USA has today announced six new digital cameras, right before the start of the Photo Marketing Association tradeshow.

The Nikon Coolpix L18 is an eight megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens, and 3.0" LCD display. It draws power from two AA batteries (with alkalines in the product bundle), and stores images... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Nikon's New Wide-Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Lens Allows Photographers To Control Perspective
23:01 EST - MELVILLE, N.Y. (Jan. 28, 2008) - Nikon, Inc., today introduced the new PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED lens, the latest in a series of lenses that are equipped with a tilt/shift mechanism that enables photographers the flexibility to effectively manipulate perspective, distortion and focus. Whether photographing architecture, landscapes, interiors or panoramas, this Perspective Control (PC) lens easily... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Nikon's New AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm Lens Offers Broad Focal Range And Vr Image Stabilization For Photographers Of All Levels
23:01 EST - MELVILLE, N.Y. (JAN. 28, 2008) - Nikon, Inc., today announced the new AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens, which offers Nikon digital SLR photographers exceptional wide-angle capability along with superb telephoto versatility. The wide-ratio zoom makes this new lens suitable for a broad range of shooting situations, including indoor and outdoor events; streetscapes; and portraits and scenery,... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Nikon's New AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Lens Brings Sophisticated Technology and Design To Close-up Photographers
23:01 EST - MELVILLE, N.Y. (JAN. 28, 2008) - Nikon, Inc., today introduced the new AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lens engineered specifically for extreme close-up photography, and perfectly suited for general imaging as well. The new AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lens can focus at a distance of approximately 0.185m (.6 ft.) at its closest, and allows photographers to capture breathtaking close-up photography... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Fantasea Line Introduces the Nano Spotter LED Light
13:20 EST - 'A great way to be seen above and underwater' Fantasea Line announces the multi-use Nano Spotter Waterproof LED Light, perfect for all water sports and outdoor recreation, including scuba diving, snorkeling, white water and paddle sports, boating and aviation, surfing, fishing, hunting, backpacking and camping. The light is ultra compact and makes use of 5 super bright LED bulbs, powered by four... (More)

Sunday, January 27, 2008

PRESS RELEASE: Fujifilm Announces New GetPix™ Kiosk Software
14:20 EST - New GetPix™ Kiosk Software "TS" Offers Retailers Flexible Solutions and Improves Consumer Experience Valhalla, NY, January 24, 2008- FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. today announced the release of the GetPix Kiosk Software "TS" for use with the GetPix™ V5 and F6 Kiosk Terminals. GetPix Kiosk Software "TS" is Fujifilm's most versatile software to date, allowing retailers the ability to offer a wide... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Fujifilm Announces New Pro Shooting Software For School And Event Photography, And Workflow Software For Other Industries
14:16 EST - Halse Imaging Systems Software Supports FinePix S5Pro Camera with Bar Code Scanner; Workflow Software Delivers Increased Productivity and Quality for Labs Valhalla, NY, January 24, 2008 - FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. today announced its new School and Event Photography Shooting Software solution, and new workflow software for finishing labs. The shooting software solutions are designed to help professional... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. And EFI Complete Compatibility Testing Of EFI's Colorproof XF Proofing And Production Solution For Canon imagePROGRAF Printers
13:46 EST - EFI's Industry-Leading, Device-Independent Color Management and Intuitive Digital Workflow Solution Reduces Costs and Improves Productivity for Canon Customers LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 15, 2008 - As part of Canon's Alliance Program, EFI has completed compatibility testing of EFI's Bestcolor® Technology-driven Colorproof XF with Canon's large format devices. As a result, Canon U.S.A. will promote... (More)

Nikon releases D80 firmware version 1.10
00:00 EST - Nikon has released firmware version 1.10 for the D80 digital SLR. Available now via Nikon's support website, the update adds certified Windows Vista compatibility, USB MTP protocol support and improves long exposure noise reduction processing under certain conditions.

Modifications enabled with upgrade of A and B firmware from Ver. 1.01 to Ver. 1.10:The product will be "Certified for Windows Vista"Support for the new USB Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) has been added.... (More)

Friday, January 25, 2008

PRESS RELEASE: LightZone 3.4 With Enhanced Style Capabilities Now Available
19:57 EST - PALO ALTO, CA -- Light Crafts has announced the immediate availability of LightZone 3.4, the latest release of its award-winning photo editing software. This recent iteration includes seven style families and 38 pre-defined styles that can all be viewed and applied directly with just a click of the mouse. LightZone now instantly displays a real-time visual thumbnail preview of the picture rendered... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic's Keizo Ishiguro Wins Technical Achievement Award From PMDA, Honored During 2008 PMA Show
15:57 EST - LAS VEGAS, N.V. (January 25, 2008) - Panasonic today announced that Keizo Ishiguro, General Manager, Device Development Center, Panasonic AVC Networks Co., will be honored with the 2008 Photo Imaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association (P.M.D.A.) Technical Achievement Award at the P.M.D.A. Annual Awards Dinner held during the 2008 Photo Marketing Association Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. "We're... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Fotocommunity Unveils LinkedIn-Like Feature As US Expansion of Worldwide Online Photo Meeting Place Kicks Off At PMA
14:44 EST - Europe’s Leading & Largest Photographic Community Site Showcases US Commitment With Enhanced Innovative Social Networking Technology At German Pavilion M 200-5 BONN, GERMANY – January 29, 2008 – fotocommunity, Europe’s premier online meeting place for photographic enthusiasts and pros to share ideas and inspiration, unveils dynamic additions such as a new LinkedIn-like... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: RocketLife.com Launches Next Generation Photo Site At PMA 2008
13:28 EST - New Enhancements to RocketLife.com Online Digital Photo Product Creation Site Creates Beautiful Photo Books & Gifts with Dramatic Themes & Graphics in Seconds! Saves Hours of Frustrating Work January 24, 2008, Folsom, CA - Visan www.visan.com and www.rocketlife.com, the inventors of ground-breaking award-winning new media technologies, announced today that it is launching RocketLife.com... (More)

Thursday, January 24, 2008

PRESS RELEASE: Fotonation Fasttrack Hardware Accelerated Face Tracking Technology Deployed in Next Generation Fujitsu Milbeauttm Chips
13:47 EST - Hardware Integration of Face Tracking Enables Broader Adoption for Digital Camera & Camera Phones BURLINGAME, Calif., Jan. 24 -- FotoNation (http://www.fotonation.com/), a world-leading embedded imaging solutions company for the digital photography industry, has announced that FastTrack, its face tracking hardware accelerated image processing technology, is being integrated into the next generation... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Samsung to Introduce Next-Generation dSLR at PMA 2008
13:44 EST - GX-20 Boasts CMOS Sensor, Improved Shake Reduction and Live View LCD RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. (Jan. 24) -- At the 2008 Photo Marketing Association Show (PMA 2008), Samsung will introduce the GX-20 -- its highly-anticipated, next-generation dSLR. A 14.6 mega-pixel dSLR, the GX-20 extends the range of Samsung's acclaimed GX-Series and boasts an impressive feature set that will garner the attention of any... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Jobo Introduces New Line of Rechargeable Batteries
13:38 EST - Jobo Energy Premio batteries available for digital cameras, camcorders GUMMERSBACH, Germany (Jan. 24) -- Jobo AG introduces today its new line of Jobo Energy Premio rechargeable batteries for today's most popular digital cameras and camcorders. The Jobo Energy Premio battery line has been developed specifically for use with dSLRs, compact point-and-shoot digital cameras and camcorders. In total there... (More)

Fujifilm: 11mpix, 14.3x zoom digicam
00:01 EST - Fujifilm USA Inc. has today announced one of the more interesting digital cameras we've yet seen in the runup to this year's Photo Marketing Association tradeshow.

The Fujifilm FinePix S100FS is based around a 2/3" SuperCCD HR VIII image sensor with an 11.1 effective megapixel resolution and Fuji's RP Processor III. The sensor is coupled to a Fujinon-branded... (More)

Fuji updates the S8000fd
00:01 EST - Continuing its pre-PMA announcements, Fujifilm has launched an update to its S8000fd digital camera.

The main change in the Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd as compared to the previous model is a slight bump in sensor resolution. Where the S8000 used an eight megapixel 1/2.5" SuperCCD HR sensor, the Fuji... (More)

Fujifilm launches FinePix F100fd
00:01 EST - Fujifilm has today announced a new model for its FinePix F-series, in the form of the Fuji F100fd.

Based around a twelve megapixel 1/1.6" SuperCCD HR sensor, the Fujifilm F100fd features a Fujinon-branded 5x optical zoom lens that offers a 35mm-equivalent focal range from 28 - 140mm. The F100fd's... (More)

Fuji: "World's smallest" 12x zoom digicam
00:01 EST - Among its announcements for PMA is one that manufacturer Fujifilm says sets a record.

The Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd, says the company, is the world's smallest ten megapixel, 12x optical zoom digital camera. The resolution comes courtesy of a 1/2.3" CCD sensor, while the lens is Fujinon-branded... (More)

Fuji updates its Gen-Z digicam
00:01 EST - Fujifilm USA has today announced the new FinePix Z20fd digital camera, an update to the Z10fd model that launched last summer.

As with its older sibling, the Fujifilm FinePix Z20fd is targeted at so-called "Gen-Z" users. The main change in the Z20fd is an increase in sensor resolution from a 1/2.5" seven megapixel... (More)

Fuji launches FinePix J-series
00:01 EST - Completing its digicam announcements for the morning, Fujifilm has today launched a new FinePix J-series with two initial models.

The Fujifilm FinePix J10 marks the entry-level point, with an eight megapixel CCD imager coupled to a Fujinon-branded 3x optical zoom lens. A 2.5" LCD display caters for image framing and reviewing,... (More)

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Canon announces EOS Rebel XSi (UPDATED)
23:18 EST - Canon has today announced the new EOS Digital Rebel XSi digital SLR, also known in some markets as the EOS 450D.

The Canon XSi has a newly developed 12.2 effective megapixel CMOS image sensor, in place of the 10.1 megapixel CMOS imager in the original Rebel XTi. This gives a modest increase in image resolution with... (More)

Canon announces PowerShot SD1100 IS
23:01 EST - Canon has today announced its new PowerShot SD1100 IS digital camera, a compact model with an emphasis on style.

The Canon SD1100 IS Digital ELPH includes an eight megapixel 1/2.5" CCD imager and a Canon-branded 3x optical zoom lens with image stabilization, which covers a fairly standard range of 38-114mm... (More)

Canon: Three new A-series PowerShots
23:01 EST - Rounding out its point-and-shoot announcements for the day, Canon has unveiled three new PowerShot A-series digital cameras.

The Canon PowerShot A470 has a seven megapixel CCD imager coupled with a Canon-branded 3.4x optical zoom lens. Images are framed and reviewed on a 2.5" LCD display, with no form of optical viewfinder... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: New Canon U.S.A. Pixma iP2600 Inkjet Photo Printer Offers Style And Quality At A Value Price Point
23:01 EST - LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 23, 2008 – Aimed at the user looking to produce high-quality output from vacation photos to school projects, the new PIXMA iP2600 Photo Printer, announced today by Canon U.S.A., Inc., features photo-lab-quality printing, fast output speeds and a stylish design to capture the attention and satisfy the needs of consumers. Continuing to build on its single function printer... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Expands Popular Office All-In-One Series With A New Flagship Model - Pixma MX850 All-In-One Printer
23:01 EST - PIXMA MX850 Office All-In-One Offers Print, Copy, Scan, Fax and Network Capabilities in a Stunning Design LAKE SUCCESS, January 23, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc. has announced a new addition to its PIXMA printer lineup, the new PIXMA MX850 Office All-In-One (AIO) printer for homes and small offices. The PIXMA MX850 Office AIO printer features printing, copying, scanning and faxing capabilities... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Canon U.S.A. Introduces Two Highly Anticipated Telephoto Lenses At PMA 2008
23:00 EST - EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lenses Add New Levels of Super Telephoto Performance to Canon's Market-Leading EOS System LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 23, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the launch of two new telephoto lenses for use with its EOS SLR cameras: the EF200mm f/2L IS USM*/** and the EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM*/**, the world's longest... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: liveBooks Announces Luminance: A New Way For Photographers to Create an Emotional Connection With Customers
21:51 EST - New Solution Brings Together a Custom Web site with a Custom Developed Promotional Video Resulting in an Engaging Online Experience SAN FRANCISCO -- Jan. 23 -- liveBooks, Inc. the leading provider of customized portfolio Web sites and marketing software for professional photographers, announces the launch of Luminance, a new online solution that for the first time, combines a personalized Web site... (More)

Pentax's K20D digital SLR. Courtesy of Pentax, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins.

Pentax: Two new digital SLRs, five lenses
17:01 EST - Pentax Imaging Co. has today announced two new single-lens reflex digital cameras that will be shown for the first time at the 2008 Photo Marketing Association tradeshow next week.

The Pentax K20D DSLR follows in the footsteps of the company's well-received K10D model, and offers 14.6 effective megapixel resolution from a newly developed CMOS image sensor made in conjunction with... (More)

Three new Optio digicams from Pentax
17:00 EST - Alongside its announcement of new digital SLRs and lenses at PMA, Pentax has today unveiled three new Optio compact digital cameras.

The Pentax Optio M50 has an eight megapixel CCD imager coupled with a Pentax-branded 5x optical zoom lens. A 2.5" LCD display caters for image framing and reviewing, and there's 51MB of built-in... (More)

Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-H10 digital camera. Courtesy of Sony, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins.

Sony: 8mpix, 10x zoom digicam
13:01 EST - Way back in early 2005, Sony launched the first in its H-series of digital cameras, marking the company's return to the long zoom digital camera market.

The latest model in the series is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10, launched today in the runup to the Spring 2008 Photo Marketing Association tradeshow. The Sony H10 offers a sensor resolution of eight megapixels... (More)

Sony unveils Cyber-shot T300
13:01 EST - Sony has found its Cyber-shot T-series popular with customers thanks to attractive designs with slim, compact bodies, and an emphasis on ease of use.

The latest addition to the line is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300, which includes an image-stabilized 5x optical zoom lens, branded with the famous Carl Zeiss name and coupled with a 10.1 effective megapixel... (More)

Sony: Four new W-series digicams
13:01 EST - Continuing its pre-PMA announcements, Sony has today taken the wraps off four new digital camera models in its Cyber-shot W-series.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 starts things off with a $200 pricetag, and includes a seven megapixel imager coupled to a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar branded 4x optical zoom lens. The Sony W120 also includes... (More)

Sony: Two new S-series Cyber-shots
13:01 EST - Sony USA has today announced two new digital camera models that are closely related to the Cyber-shot S730 announced in Europe last month.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S750 and DSC-S780 are nearly identical to each other, with the exception of sensor resolution - the S750 offering seven megapixels, while the S850 boosts this just slightly to... (More)

Olympus announces xD Type M+
11:11 EST - Alongside its camera announcements yesterday, Olympus Imaging America Inc. added a new variant of its xD-Picture Card format.

The xD-Picture Card Type M+ is said to offer data transfer speeds that are 1.5 times faster than the regular Type M cards, which had write speeds of approximately 2.5 megabytes per second. That would place... (More)

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Olympus' SP-570UZ digital camera. Courtesy of Olympus, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins.

Olympus announces 20x zoom digicam
00:01 EST - Olympus' UltraZoom series of digital cameras are well known for their powerful zoom lenses, but the newly announced Olympus SP-570 UZ takes things up a notch with a whopping new lens.

The Olympus SP-570 UltraZoom digital camera features a 1/2.33" CCD imager with a resolution of ten megapixels, coupled with an Olympus ED-branded 20x (!!) optical zoom lens with an extremely useful... (More)

Olympus announces Stylus 1030 SW
00:01 EST - Among a whopping ten digital camera announcements in the runup to the Photo Marketing Association show in Las Vegas, Olympus has today announced the Stylus 1030 SW digital camera.

The Stylus 1030 SW is more than just another stylish-looking digicam - it's the latest in Olympus' of incredibly rugged compact cameras, offering the peace of mind you get when you're using a waterproof,... (More)

Olympus announces Stylus 850 SW
00:01 EST - Continuing its pre-PMA announcements, Olympus has unveiled the Stylus 850 SW digital camera.

The Stylus 850 SW, like the 1030 SW it is announced alongside, has a waterproof, shockproof, dustproof and freezeproof body, although it doesn't offer the crush proofing of its more expensive sibling.... (More)

Olympus: Three new Stylus digicams
00:01 EST - Among no less than five new Stylus-series digital cameras announced by Olympus today are the Stylus 840, 1010 and 1020.

Starting at a pricetag of $250, the Stylus 840 has an eight megapixel image sensor, 5x optical zoom lens, and a 2.7" LCD display with 230,000 pixel resolution. The $300 Stylus 1010 boosts sensor... (More)

Olympus: Four new FE-series digicams
00:01 EST - Rounding out the company's ten pre-PMA digital camera announcements, Olympus has today unveiled four new FE-series digital cameras.

Starting out from $150 is the Olympus FE-310 with a 5x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" LCD display with 154,000 pixel resolution, and power from two AA batteries. Stepping up to $180 gets you the Olympus... (More)

Monday, January 21, 2008

PRESS RELEASE: U.S.A. PocketWizard MultiMAX Revised!
12:00 EST - Elmsford NY, January 21, 2007 – The latest version of the MultiMAX has several incremental features that distinguish it from previous MultiMAX versions. Based a new radio chipset, the units now have: A USB Port for firmware updates Enhanced close range performance – they work better when very close together FAST MODE, a welcome return to the feature set An improved user interface Remote... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: Technical Cooperation Agreement with Adobe Systems
09:38 EST - A new development making raw image processing available at retail for the first time! We are pleased to announce an agreement that establishes technical cooperation between Noritsu Koki and Adobe Systems. This agreement enables photo retailers with Noritsu input terminals (CT terminals) and Noritsu minilab systems to accept and process raw image data, which is widely used in digital SLR camera photography.... (More)

Friday, January 18, 2008

PRESS RELEASE: CogniSign Expands xcavator.net Stock Photo Search Portal to 6 Million Images
20:19 EST - Four New Providers to Join, Providing Additional Rights Managed and Royalty Free (Microstock) Inventory SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15 -- CogniSign, a leader in image and video search technology, has expanded its stock photography search portal at xcavator.net to almost six million images of inventory. Xcavator.net is unique due to CogniSign's award-winning Intelligent Image Recognition Technology, which... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: FotoNation Announces "ChromaFix" One-Step Auto-Correction Of Chromatic Aberrations For Digital Images
13:27 EST - New Solution for Digital Cameras & Camera Phones to be Demonstrated at PMA 2008 Burlingame, CA, January 18, 2008 -- FotoNation (www.fotonation.com), a leading provider of embedded imaging solutions for the imaging industry, announced today “ChromaFixTM” new one-step chromatic aberration correction technology. ChromaFix brings advanced image processing technology normally found in... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: ExpressDigital Expands Darkroom Software with New Technology for the Changing Photography Landscape
13:19 EST - Darkroom v8.9 includes Fast Digital Output, Enhanced Wireless Support and Advanced Greenscreen ENGLEWOOD, CO and AUSTIN, TX–January 17, 2008 – ExpressDigital is proud to announce the next generation of its powerful workflow software, Darkroom v8.9, designed to help photographers make more money in their business. These new features reflect the ever-changing photography landscape, including... (More)

Thursday, January 17, 2008

PRESS RELEASE: First fully corrected lens for the UV-VIS-NIR spectrum is introduced by Coastal Optical Systems
13:39 EST - CoastalOpt® 60mm UV-VIS-IR 1:4 Apo Macro features: No focus shift from UV through IR (315nm through 1100nm) Excellent UV transmission Manual focus with automatic diaphragm All-metal lens barrel Floating element design Nikon F mount CPU for metadata transmission Perfect for full spectrum cameras such as the Fuji IS-Pro Designed for use with both 35mm film and digital formats West Palm Beach,... (More)

onOne prepares seam carving app
12:53 EST - onOne Software has today announced its acquisition of Liquid Resize technology, a variant of the "content aware" seam carving technology that first appeared at SIGGRAPH 2007.

Shortly after the annual computer graphics conference took place last August, a video posted on the YouTube website brought the tech firmly into the public eye. Co-invented by Shai Avidan and Ariel Shamir... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: GPSed.com: Social Network to Track, Trace and Share Trip Memories
11:21 EST - STUTTGART, Germany, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- SHAPE Services officially announced the release of GPSed (http://gpsed.com), a complete solution for real time GPS trip tracking and a social networking place for GPS, digital photography and mobile users. GPSed installed on the latest BlackBerry, some Symbian or Java smartphones with a built-in or external GPS receiver can record tracks and transfer them... (More)

Macworld Expo: Wednesday Report
03:36 EST - We spend some time chatting with people in the booths and learn a few things....

Our second day of Macworld Expo coverage features a new video training company with uncommonly high production values, an intriguing new camera from Casio, the luminaries at the O'Reilly booth, a Web browser... (More)

PRESS RELEASE: PictoColor Releases CorrectPhoto 3.0 Digital Photo Editor Featuring OneClick Color Correction and Free ImageTitler
00:27 EST - New Windows photo editor turns snapshots into great shots in a flash and features a simple way to add titles to pictures. BURNSVILLE, Minn. -- January 16, 2008 -- PictoColor announces the release of CorrectPhoto 3.0 with ImageTitler. CorrectPhoto features PictoColor's OneClick Color technology that instantly gives every photo the color of life. With just one click, anyone can remove an unwanted color... (More)

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Macworld Expo: Tuesday Report
15:20 EST - We cover the highlights of the keynote address and find a few products on the floor to discuss.

Our Macworld Expo cover continues with our report on the keynote product introductions -- the MacBook Air, Time Capsule --

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