ROCHESTER, New York, June 1, 2006 – Durst Image Technology U.S., LLC said today it has launched a revamped web site that makes access to a comprehensive collection of product and service information an intuitive, user-friendly proposition. The site url remains: www.durstus.com.
One of the most obvious improvements to the site include the division of product [...]
Revamped Durst U.S. Web Site Simplifies Access to Information In a More User-Friendly Format/Visitors Can Download Brochures, Register for Newsletters, Find Product & Service Info
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IDC ranks Canon No.1 in 2005 Western European Digital Camera Market
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LONDON, 31 May, 2006 – Canon Europe’s position as a leading provider of imaging technology solutions has been reconfirmed by IDC, ahead of the release of the industry analyst’s forthcoming Western European digital camera market forecast report*, in which Canon is positioned as the 2005 market leader for the fourth consecutive year.
The forthcoming IDC sector [...]
Understanding Professional Photography Workflow
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Photo management software power-house iView Multimedia has conducted a survey on the workflow of professional photographers. They asked over 700 photographers to describe their workflow to find out what they spend the most time doing, where their biggest delays arise, and how well it works in general – and there were some quite interesting results. [...]
Software Upgrades and Releases for May 31, 2006 – MACINTOSH
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Compositor 2.9.1 [[Requirements: Mac OS X 10.2.2 or later, QuickTime 6 or later, monitor set at Millions of Colors] (Shareware – $35.00):
Compositor is a full featured image editing and image to art application. It is one of the better values in the shareware market. I think you will agree after you take the tour and [...]
Software Upgrades and Releases for May 31, 2006 – WINDOWS
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Picture Resize Genius 2.1 (Shareware – $19.95):
Picture Resize Genius allows you to batch resize a list of images. You can specify the new dimensions and maintain an aspect ration based on height or width, and also add an optional text watermark to the resized files. Furthermore, you can customize the output file name, using several [...]
DIMA sponsors Picture Perfect Color seminar; members receive $50 discount
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JACKSON, Mich. – DIMA (Digital Imaging Marketing Association®) is sponsoring a seminar to help photo lab professionals get “Picture Perfect Color.” The Picture Perfect Color seminar, presented by the Graphics Intelligence Agency (GIA), GretagMacbeth and Photoworkshop, together with Canon, Apple and Adobe, will bring together two industry experts to teach attendees about using the best [...]
Photographer Accuses Shock Magazine Of Infringement
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Hachette Filipacchi Media’s new magazine of sensational pictures, Shock, faces just that situation. Blogger and photographer Michael Yon says the Iraq photo used as the dominant art on Shock’s first cover was published without his permission.
Source: Photo District News
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Sportraits Photography Captures The Magic Of Youth Baseball Leagues With Mitsubishi Printers
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IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, May 30, 2006 – Underscoring the steadfast performance and market-proven reliability of Mitsubishi digital photo printers for high-volume onsite printing, Sportraits Photography relies on high-performance Mitsubishi digital photo printers to provide onsite digital photography services for youth baseball leagues.
Identifying the opportunity to converge his passions for baseball and photography, Jeff Montgomery founded Sportraits [...]
Award-winning Photographer Tony Corbell Joins Nik Software to Lead Product Education and Planning
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San Diego, CA (May 30, 2006) – Nik Software, Inc. announces today the appointment of award-winning photographer Tony Corbell to the newly-created position of Senior Manager, Product Education and Planning for the company. In his new position, Tony will play a key leadership role in developing educational programs for Nik Software products and technologies. In [...]
iView MediaPro 3.1 released
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iView MediaPro 3.1 for Windows and Mac is now out of beta and has been officially released. The new version of the popular image management software runs natively on Macs with Intel processors and includes a Notepad tool for adding and sharing comments about cataloged items.
Source: Rob Galbraith
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Adobe Photoshop Elements Techniques: “Learn The Easy Way” with Free Video Tutorials
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Unlock the secrets of this amazing program and “learn the easy way” with Adobe® Photoshop® Elements Techniques newsletter and website. We show you step-by-step how to do everything from color correcting and sharpening your photos, to creating the most requested photographic special effects.
Get started here: http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/walkthrough/gettingstarted_step1.php or view the FREE video tutorials here: http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/learningcenter/.
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Demand for Epson Multi-Function Devices expected to grow by 25 per cent in Middle East during 2006
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May 29, 2006-The Middle East consumer electronics market is expected to record a rapid increase in demand for Multi-Function Devices (MFD) during 2006, driving the growth of the computer product manufacturing industry and bringing regional consumers the benefits of better-designed, feature-packed and more affordable models of Multi-Function products.
Khalil El-Dalu, General Manager, Epson Middle East said: [...]
Stay Cool With Fujifilm’s New FinePix Z3 DigitalCamera
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Valhalla, NY, May 30, 2006 – Continuing its history of developing digital cameras that look as good as the pictures they take, Fujifilm today announced the launch of the FinePix Z3, the latest model in Fujifilm’s slim and stylish Z-Series of digital cameras and the successor to the FinePix Z1.
With an updated body and a [...]
Kodak launches four innovative desktop scanners setting new standards in usability and versatility
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May 30, 2006— Eastman Kodak Company today announces the launch of new workgroup and departmental level scanners, the KODAK i1200 and i1300 Series, thereby setting new industry standards in terms of design and functionality. Capitalising on its 75 years of document management know-how and commitment to deliver the most innovative and feature-rich scanner product portfolio, [...]
Software Upgrades and Releases for May 30, 2006 – WINDOWS
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Batch Image Resizer 2.73 (Shareware: 6 images per process – $29.95):
This program works with the major image formats, including JPEG, BMP, GIF, PCX, and PNG. You can batch-resize, rotate, and stamp text on your images, and convert formats. You can view images and GIF animations before or after editing. Changes: Version 2.73 adds ability [...]
Author of The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography To Give Talk in Las Vegas
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Jim Miotke To Offer “Top Tips for Digital Photography: Storytelling With Your Digital Camera.”
Redmond, WA (PRWEB) May 30, 2006 – BetterPhoto.com, the worldwide leader in online photography education, today announced that President Jim Miotke will be in the Las Vegas area to help photographers better understand the world of digital photography. Jim will give [...]
PhotoChannel Networks Inc. Raises $2.75 Million
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May 29, 2006) – PhotoChannel Networks Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PNI)(OTCBB:PHCHF) (”PhotoChannel” or the “Company”), the leading innovator of online digital media solutions for retailers, reports that the Company has received all commitments and subscription agreements for its non-brokered private placement announced April 20, 2006. Commitments and subscriptions for 27,500,000 units greatly exceeded what the Company initially [...]
PhotoChannel Posts Record Revenues
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May 29, 2006) – PhotoChannel Networks Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PNI)(OTCBB:PHCHF) (”PhotoChannel” or “PNI”) the leading innovator of online digital media solutions for retailers, reports its second quarter fiscal 2006 financial statements for the six month period ending March 31, 2006. PhotoChannel’s financial statements and related management discussion and analysis is now available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
“PhotoChannel [...]
Robert Heinecken, Artist Who Juxtaposed Photographs, Is Dead at 74
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Robert Heinecken, an artist and teacher whose eclectic and challenging work radically expanded the range of possibilities for photography as art, died on Friday at a nursing home in Albuquerque. He was 74.
Source: NYTimes via Dr. Dik
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ALPS Electrics Two Megapixel camera modules
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Alps has developed the three-model FP85 Series of two-megapixel camera modules for mobile phones. The modules have casings of identical size, and feature fixed focus, macro facility and autofocus respectively. Alps will commence sample shipments from early June 2006. The FP85 Series will be on display at the ALPS SHOW 2006 being held at the [...]
Photographer Chris Rainier’s Photography Tips
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Kingston Technology, the independent world leader in memory products, announced that internationally-acclaimed and award-winning documentary photographer, Chris Rainier, is the featured photographer on Kingston’s Icons of Photography Web site beginning today. Chris Rainier is considered one of the premier Master Photo Printers in the world. His love and appreciation for black-and-white photography can be traced [...]
Casio camera set to snap up market
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Imaging technology player Casio is giving its rival vendors a run for the money with its 10.1-megapixel digital still camera – a compact and features-packed gadget that the company unveiled in Taipei yesterday.
Currently, Casio is occupying the lead spot in the global megapixel war, said Casio Taiwan President Toshiharu Okimuro and Jin Nakayama, general [...]
Google releases Picasa for Linux
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Google has just released a Linux version of Picasa, its free to download photo software, via Google Labs. Picasa offers basic editing, sharing, organizing and publishing of photos. Google acquired the photo management company in 2004.
Source: CNET
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Image Sensor Sales will Cross $7 Billion in 2006 Despite Price Erosion
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Intensifying competition and stamina of VGA devices cool off the hot growth rates
Scottsdale, Arizona — May 25, 2006 — For the second year in a row, sharp price erosion will curb revenue growth in image sensors during 2006, but once again, strong unit volumes will drive sales to a fifth-straight record level this year. Total [...]
Photography: An intimate insight into the lives of people with a learning disability – 3 June – 14 August 2006
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A new collection of personal photographs and stories offers an intimate insight into the lives of people with a learning disability. Mencap’s Snap! goes on display at the V&A* from 3 June until 14 August. The Snap! display features over 40 of the best photographs and stories by and of people with a learning disability [...]
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