Konica
Minolta has introduced the new ACTIVA 8 x 42 D WP SPORT and ACTIVA 10
x 42 D WP SPORT binoculars. These new binoculars feature a roof-prism,
and have a waterproof and lightweight, high performance design. Perfect
for use in all kinds of outdoor activities including bird watching, hunting,
and watching sporting events such as marine sports, these binoculars bring
together all the sophisticated specifications of the Konica Minolta ACTIVA
Series of binoculars for all active outdoor users.
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Pictureframes.com has just launched an online service portal devoted to the
artist and photographer community: www.pictureframes.com/artandphoto.
It is intended for artists and photographers who seek a single source for everything
from fine art printing to matting, framing, fulfillment, secure archiving and
an unfolding suite of web services. The new online portal is said to make it
easier for artists and photographers to maximize their exposure and sell more
work with useful services such as limited and open editions with the latest
giclee technology, free telephone forums on high interest topics and regular
Graphik Dimensions news updates. Even more reseller benefits are scheduled to
premiere this summer. Other advantages found at pictureframes.com/artandphoto
include a free full-sized proof with each edition, free certificates of authenticity,
the ability to hand-sign editions and nearly a dozen fine art quality papers.
Alien Skin Software has announced updates to several of their popular Adobe Photoshop-compatible
plug-ins. These updates address Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger compatibility as well as a
few, minor bugs. Updated products include the following:
· Eye Candy 5: Nature, both Macintosh and Windows versions
· Eye Candy 5: Textures, both Macintosh and Windows versions
· Eye Candy 4000, Macintosh version only
· Xenofex 2, Macintosh version only
· Image Doctor, Macintosh version only
· Splat!, Macintosh version only
These updates are available to registered users as free, downloadable patches
on the Alien Skin website:
Memorex has introduced two handy accessories that enable you to transfer digital
photos, data, music and other files between flash cards, digital cameras, USB
flash drives, external hard drives, MP3 players, and most other USB mass storage
devices--all without the use of a computer.
Giving digital still camera (DSC) manufacturers the benefits of full software
programmability with the performance of hard-wired solutions, Texas Instruments
Incorporated has introduced DaVinci technology optimized for the digital still
camera market. The technology includes a new highly flexible processor, a software
suite that simulates a full digital still camera system and third parties offering
camera-specific algorithms.
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Fuji Photo
Film U.S.A. has introduced new Fujicolor True Definition 400 35mm, a premium
ISO 400 35mm color print film featuring Fujifilm's New Fine-Color Film Technology
that is said to deliver extremely accurate color and skin tone reproduction,
wide exposure latitude and precise detail for exceptional prints.
Fujifilm's True Definition 400 film with New Fine-Color Film Technology offers
the following benefits:
Natural Skin Tones
True Definition 400 provides natural skin tones with continuously smooth gradation
from highlights to shadows without washed out flash pictures.
Soft Gradation
True Definition 400 provides rich highlight-to-shadow tone reproduction that
allows for fine details to be reproduced.
High Speed and Wide Exposure Latitude
True Definition 400 is a high sensitivity ISO 400 film with wide exposure latitude
for excellent low-light performance.
Excellent Sharpness
True Definition 400 provides extremely sharp depiction of all aspects of images
including texture details.
AgfaPhoto,
the independent company which has emerged from the Consumer Imaging division of
the Agfa-Gevaert Group, has announced it is significantly expanding the range
of its digital film offerings with new products in four popular formats: secure
digital (SD) cards, high-capacity compact flash (CF) cards, xD digital media cards,
and USB memory sticks.
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Elinchrom's
Digital series monolights are built with Swiss-watch precision starting
with a lightweight die-cast alloy chassis surrounded by a high-impact
translucent body with the same material used in racing helmets. Each unit
features a large digital LED display and interfaces with a Windows computer
(Mac OS version also coming) that can remotely control all functions,
including modeling lamp control. The three monolights offer rapid recycling
times, action-freezing flash duration, and a five-volt trigger voltage
that ensures delivery of the light head's full power to your digital
camera.
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