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Epson Perfection V33 and V330 Photo Scanners
Epson launches two all-purpose scanners that provide intelligent imaging technologies at affordable prices. The Epson Perfection V33 and V330 Photo scanners offer 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution and ReadyScan LED technology that enables fast scan speed and eliminates warm-up time. Both models come with this software: ArcSoft Scan-n-Stitch Deluxe and Epson’s Easy Photo Fix software. The model V330 adds a built-in transparency unit that enables scanning slides, negatives and film. The new scanners are priced at $89 and $119 resp….
CanoScan 9000F scans high quality film at speed
Canon announces the CanoScan 9000F, the latest scanner also capable of scanning a range of film transparencies. The new 9000F has evolved from the model 8800F and offers a number of improved features. Quality has been enhanced to include a 9,600 x 9,600 dpi CCD sensor, and the 48-bit color depth ensures exceptionally accurate color rendition. The new film adaptor allows more light to penetrate the unit, enabling even faster speeds with one frame of 35mm negative film scanned in approximately 18 seconds…
Mail your photos to the Pandigital digital photoframe
Pandigital is shipping its Photo Mail Digital Photo Frame. This Digital Photo Frame is a next-generation, wirelessly-connected digital photo frame that displays photos emailed directly to it. You can view photos from family and friends by allowing them to send photos directly to the frame from their own email account. The frame will have an SRP of $179.99 and includes the ability to receive 300 photos emailed to the frame with no service fee to the customer. Additional photo allotments may be purchased directly from Pandigital…
Dalsa powers Intergraph camera with 140Mp sensor
DALSA is powering the new generation of Z/I Imaging Digital Mapping systems by Intergraph, the model DMC II 140, with a custom 140 Megapixel image sensor, designed exclusively for Intergraph. The new DMC II 140 camera uses five customized image sensors per system: four 42 Megapixel (6096 x 6846) and one 140 Megapixel (12240 x 11418), collecting 308 Megapixels with one exposure. DALSA’s very large image format (88 x 82 mm), hermetically sealed sensors are optimized for photogrammetric performance…
Pentax launches 12Mp rubber coated Optio M90
Pentax introduces the Optio M90, a new lightweight, entry-level, compact digital camera. Key features include a sophisticated metal rubber coated soft-touch exterior, a high-definition CCD sensor of approximately 12.1 megapixels, a large and easily-viewable 2.7″ LCD monitor, as well as an optical wide-angle 5x zoom (28mm to 140mm in 35mm format). The Optio M90, now only announces in Europe, is also available in two colors, black and burgundy red, and will be available by mid June for £119.99…
Lexar Pro 600x/300x 32GB CF cards now available
Lexar Media announces – with some delay – the availability of the Professional 600x / 300x 32GB CF cards. These Professional 600x/300x memory cards offer increased speed & performance, with a guaranteed minimum sustained write speed capability of 90MB/s and 45MB/s, respectively, when paired with an UDMA 6-enabled device. All Lexar Professional memory cards include a limited lifetime warranty, a free downloadable copy of Image Rescue 4 software, and money-saving promotions from Adobe…
New BenQ E1260 offers High Dynamic Range mode
BenQ introduces the E1260 HDR camera. HDR (High Dynamic Range) image enhancement technology is designed to bring out the finest details in the darkest and brightest parts of an image, allowing you to create stunning photos under even the highest contrast lighting conditions. It is built to be more than just a backlight solution, and is the perfect tool to overcome high contrast lighting condition challenges. The 12 megapixel E1260 with a 4x wide optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch LCD will be available next month…
New AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II lens
Nikon announces the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II lens. The lens benefits from the addition of Nikon’s proprietary Nano Crystal Coat to reduce instances of ghosting and flaring, and lets you select from three focus modes: manual mode (M), autofocus with manual override (M/A) mode, and new A/M mode which is used to avoid cancelling the AF setting by unintentionally moving the focus ring while shooting. The lens is scheduled to be available in late May with an estimated selling price of $6,999.95…
Fujifilm releases FinePix HS10 / HS11 firmware
Fujifilm releases firmware update version1.01 for the FinePix HS10 / HS11 digital camera. This update incorporates these following improvements: 1. Some distorted images with pin-cushion type can be captured at AE bracketing mode 2. Sometimes unclear details in images 3. In RAW + JPEG mode, JPEG images are sharper 4. Soft image or not smooth enough color gradation in D-range 200, 400% than in 100% …
Fujifilm releases Finepix A- and J-series firmware
Fujifilm has again released a numer of firmware updates for the A- and J-Series. In case you own one of the cameras mentioned below, you should check-out the Fujifilm support website to download the latest version: Fujifilm Finepix AV100 / AV105 / AV110 / AV130 / AV135 / AV140 / AX200 / AX205 / AX210 / AX230 / AX235 / AX240 / JV100 / JV105 / JV110 / JX200 / JX205 / JX210 and JV1004…
