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Foto Week DC Starts Tomorrow

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:20:53 +0000

Fotoweek DC starts today in Washington D.C.

About the group and week:

FotoWeek DC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2008 to celebrate the power of photography. Our first annual weeklong festival brought over 20,000 visitors to the Nation’s Capital, galvanizing the Washington, DC community. Washington is unique in the photographic world, consisting as it does not only of a nexus of talented photographers, but also its far-ranging collections of photography. From national institutions like the Smithsonian to edgy galleries on 14th Street, the image is everywhere, and FotoWeek DC was created in part to pay tribute to this. The inaugural competitions attracted an astounding amount of high caliber work, and a photographic light show on the walls of the Nation’s monuments was, well, electrifying.

Visit the Fotoweek website by clicking here

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This Camera Thief Needs to Have a Heart

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:03:16 +0000

In Canada a thief took the digital camera that belong to a husband in mourning. The camera was used to capture a year’s worth of images of the man and wife prior to her passing. The person who took the camera is asked to return the camera containing precious memories. Anyone having information can call a toll free number…

CAMERA TAKEN AS HUSBAND MOURNED OVER WIFE’S DEATH

Keeping Your Vacation Photos Neat and Tidy

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:13:26 +0000

While your vacation photos aren’t meant to make a fashion statement Michael Ventre offers suggestions on how to keep your shots from making you wish you’d stayed at home instead…
(image :: what’s his name)

Daily Watch : Tutorial/Tips/Photographers/Reviews (November 8, 2009)

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:01:07 +0000

How to: Smoke Effect in Photoshop (Hidden Pixels)

Scrapbooking: Getting Started (DPNow.com)

Adventures in Photo Gift Giving (DPS)

(EditYourDigitalPhotos.com)

Moose Peterson: No Photoshop for wildlife (JPEG photogs get inspired!)

Weekly rewind and Lens Review Diary update

Olympus E600 makes a surprise retail debut

Canon Firmware Fixes Persnickity Ghost Images (CNET)

Your Cell Phone Becomes a Microscope (NYTimes)

Timecode and HD DSLR Workflow for Mac Users (Vincent Laforet)

Your Mobile Phone can get a “SixthSense” (NYTimes)

Photographer Gets Bumped by Tony Soprano (Dose)

Images of the Berlin Wall – 20 Years Later (NYTimes)

Beatles Photos Headed for Auction (BeatCrave)

Images of Berkeley 1900 (San Francisco Chronicle)

Interview with Damon Winter (APhoto Editor)

White House Endorses Federal Shield Law For Journalists (NPPA)

Review of Canon EOS 7D (DPReview)

Review of Leica M9 (The Digital Journalist)

X-rite ColorChecker Passport card – Review (Northlightimages.co.uk)

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New Photobooks Shine for Macintosh – With Environmental Friendliness

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:57:24 +0000

UK-based Printing-1 today announced they are launching the glossy photobook in the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. For three years Printing-1 has been offering customers the opportunity to design their individual photobook. For the hi-gloss photobook, the complete pages are coated with an environmentally friendly glossy varnish, which improves brilliance and detail. Customers can choose among seven different photo book formats with up to 250 pages.

Cambridge, United Kingdom – Printing-1 produces long lasting photobook. Now the online photobook specialist is adding an gloss vanish option to sealing the photobook pages. This ensures that after the whole family has browsed through the new photobook at Christmas it will still look like new. As an environmentally aware enterprise, the printer ensures through compliance with ISO 14001 that the pages in photobooks from Printing-1 remain free of toxic substances.

Glossy prints last longer:
For three years Printing-1 has been offering customers the opportunity to design their individual photobook. To the range of photo canvas prints and photo books as well as photobook calendars Printing-1 now adds the glossy photo book. For this the complete photo book pages are coated with an environmentally friendly glossy varnish, which improves brilliance and detail.

Environmentally friendly diversity:
Customers can choose among seven different photo book formats with up to 250 pages. A longer lasting book binding is achieved with a Polyurethan (PUR) glue, which keeps the photo book pages in place. Thanks to the new High-Gloss finish option, the printed surface is protected from wear and de-colouring, ensuring a long life for the book and the photographic memories within. The new hi-gloss can even be used with a good ecological conscience.

Special offer:
From now to the the 30th of November 2009 customers in the UK, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Austria and Germany can save up to £60 / 60 Euro when opting for a high gloss finish for free (normal price £0.30 / 0.30 Euro per page).

The Photo Book Specialist:
Printing-1 offers a Windows and Mac OS compatible online photo service, which can be used with photos from any digital camera or camera phone. Printing-1 specialises in photo books and photo canvas printing only. The professional printing processes allow Printing-1 to offer its photo booklet in the “pocket” format with ring- or laminated binding from £7.95 / 7.95 Euro – plus p&p £4.90 / 4.90 Euro (orders over £100 / 100 Euro ship free). Between the Pocket and the Premium format, Printing-1 offers further five intermediate sizes. The costs for the optional high gloss finish cost in the photo book Maxi 30 pence per page.

The ISO 14001 is a standard for environmental management systems. The aim of the standard is to reduce the environmental footprint of a business and to decrease the pollution and waste a business produces.

Printing-1: http://www.printing-1.co.uk/
Products: http://www.printing-1.co.uk/index.php?PHPSESSID=qv668efhrulnmdec5pecar81j4&page=STATIC_PRODUCTS
Download: http://www.printing-1.co.uk/download.php?cmd=app_download&idx=1&PHPSESSID=qv668efhrulnmdec5pecar81j4

Printing-1 started in October 2006 as a British-German joint-venture. The Internet-Service is specialising in high quality, modern photo print products like photo books and photo canvas. The service is fully compatible with Windows and Mac OS computers.

Epson Pro 3880 Printer Review

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:09:34 +0000

With the Epson Pro 3880’s arrival, Epson has completed the integration of the UltraChrome K3 Vivid Magenta system into its wide format printers. The 3880 builds on the original 3800 concept that offers desktop printer reliability and ease of use with the ink economy of professional size machines. Reviews of the new printer are just hitting the web.

Read JonCanfield’s review of the Epson 3880 here:

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/epson_stylus_pro_3880_review/

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Imaging Insider Product News

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:35:01 +0000

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2 Days Only! On select NEW ColorRight v.4 Products

ColorRight Neutral & Portrait
Recommended for All DSLRs and DSLRs with HD video

We are offering our NEWEST impact resistant “unbreakable” Color Right Neutral and Portrait for only $65.

These are the best prices ever for the new v.4 impact and fingerprint resistant products and they are only available for 2 days, and only through the email links below.

This fabulously reviewed tool will get the colors right in your camera in 15 seconds or less. No computer is needed.

ColorRight Neutral $65

ColorRight Portrait $65

“Color Balance Out of Whack?”
9 out of 10 as reviewed by Wired

“I cannot express the simplicity and accuracy of this device enough. For those of you who never use custom white balance, the “wow” factor you get out of your first image will … you away.” Eric- PhotographyBay Review

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Video :: Army Photojournalist Speaks About Ft Hood Shootings

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:54:20 +0000

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Review :: Panasonic GF1 Digital Camera

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:53:59 +0000

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The iPhone Gets a Case with Flash and a Lite with Beamer

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:48:15 +0000

The Beamer is a case specifically made for the iPhone. But, it’s a different in that it also includes a built-in light which not only is an electronic flash but also can be used as a flash light. It’s all integrated in a hard plastic case that will set you back a mere $32…

CEA EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR “APPS FOR INNOVATION”

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:39:46 +0000

Arlington, Va., November 6, 2009 – To address mounting interest in submissions, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® today extended the deadline for its Innovation Movement “Apps for Innovation” contest until Monday, December 14, 2009. The grand prize winner will be announced on Thursday, January 7, at the 2010 International CES in Las Vegas by CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro.

The winner will also receive $10,000 and a free trip to the 2010 International CES, January 7-10 in Las Vegas. CEA will notify the winner the week of December 20 if the panel of industry judges has selected his or her app for the grand prize.

“The ‘Apps for Innovation’ contest is an opportunity for software developers to impact both the private and public sectors by helping us visualize how innovation and entrepreneurial activity are at work across America,” Shapiro said. “App submissions might incorporate government data, while some might use interactive components such as photo-sharing or social-networking sites to encourage participation in the innovation debate.”

The contest is looking for developers to build apps that demonstrate how innovation and entrepreneurship are impacting the U.S. economy. The contest will also accept submissions from developers who create apps to help consumers advance policy goals that support innovation. The contest is open to apps for any type of device or any Web platform.

As an example, an app might take data from the U.S. government’s http://www.recovery.gov , its site to track the spending and use of stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Using that data, the app might reveal science and technology project spending and enable interactive features to allow comments from constituents or perhaps an easy way for them to e-mail their member of Congress.

In addition to the grand prize winner, judges will award a second place of $5,000 and a third place of $3,500. The best apps will be included in the “Apps for Innovation Library,” where apps will be available for free to the public as a way to help them learn about the innovation economy. The “Apps for Innovation Library” will be displayed on the show floor at CES via a Web kiosk, where the hundreds of thousands of CES attendees will have an opportunity to see the best submissions.

The contest is part of the Innovation Movement (http:// www.innovation-movement.com ), the grassroots campaign launched in June by CEA to mobilize Americans in support of public policies such as broadband and international trade that will play a key role in the global economic recovery and U.S. job creation. The mission of the Innovation Movement is to encourage the U.S. government to reward innovation and investment and support policies that foster entrepreneurship in a free-market system. More than 35,000 Americans have already joined the Innovation Movement.

To review the full rules of the contest and submit an “App for Innovation,” visit http://www.appsforinnovation.com .

About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $172 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

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Adobe Debuts Photoshop.com Mobile for Android

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:32:26 +0000

On-the-go photo editing and management made effortless with new Photoshop.com mobile application

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Nov. 6, 2009 – Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced the Photoshop.com Mobile for Android software, extending Adobe industry-leading digital imaging technology to users of the Google Mobile operating system. The release comes less than a month after the launch ofPhotoshop.com Mobile for iPhone, which quickly established itself as one of the “Top Free” applications on the Apple mobile platform. The Android application equips consumers with quick and easy image-editing tools, color adjustments and instant photo-sharing capabilities. Photoshop.com Mobile optimizes the camera-phone experience by allowing users to browse for their photos online and on their phone, directly from the application. The application is free and available today at the Android Market.

“Adobe is excited to extend its digital imaging capabilities to Android phone users so they can take control of their growing collections of mobile photos,” said Doug Mack, vice president and general manager of Consumer and Hosted Solutions at Adobe. “Photoshop.com Mobile is a great resource to edit, upload and share photos in a few short moments. It’s the perfect complement to the mobile phone cameras found on Android devices.”

Mobile Photo Sharing and Editing Features

Photoshop.com Mobile for Android offers essential, user-friendly photo-editing tools like crop, rotate and flip. The Soft Focus filter can be used to create a subtle blur effect, and for performing color adjustments such as exposure, saturation, tint changes and classic black-and-white. Since all edits and changes can be undone, users can be confident that their original photo will be safe. After making edits on their Android device, users can upload photos from their phone to theirPhotoshop.com account to view and retrieve their images at a later time from any Internet-connected computer.

In addition, Photoshop.com Mobile for Android offers features only available on Android phones. Users can automatically upload pictures to Photoshop.com albums in the background, even when the Photshop.com Mobile application is not running. Photoshop.com accounts provide 2GB of free online photo storage, which equates to over 1,500 photos. Made possible by the Android API, the new tab-based user interface enables users to view local and online content. Also, the Android Photo Browser makes maneuvering through photos fast and convenient, bringing users’ complete photo collections right to their pockets.

Adobe Photoshop Family

Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop CS4 Extended are at the heart of the Photoshop family, joined by solutions for users at every level who want to bring out the best in their digital images. Photoshop Lightroom addresses the workflow needs of professional and serious amateur photographers. Photoshop Elements provides exciting tools and sharing options for photo enthusiasts. Lastly, snap shooters can access Photoshop.com for free online photo editing to simply fix and enhance photos and quickly share those images on social-networking sites or through Photoshop.com online galleries.

Daily Watch : Tutorial/Tips/Photographers/Reviews (November 6, 2009)

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:01:16 +0000

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Better habits for better photography (Photocrati)

Terry White’s new Lightroom 2 printing app (Layers Magazine)

Importing 3D content into Photoshop CS4 (Layers Magazine)

Photoshop: We wish you a Merry Christmas (Illustrated Designs)

Casio EX-H10 surprises, battery lasts longer than CIPA rating

Noise wars: Canon G11 vs Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GF1

Wanna learn the Adobe Creative Suite? There’s an App for that! (Terry White Tech Blog)

Canon 7D firmware update 1.1.0 (Photography Blog)

Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac: The Missing Manual (Photography Blog)

Photographic Copyright Law (ePhotozine)

Foliopic – websites for photographers (ePhotozine)

Reuters Pictures of the Month for October 2009 (Reuters)

NPPA: Navigating the Downturn panel in Austin, TX (NPPA.org)

Ricoh CX2 Review (Photography Blog)

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Photo of Lee Harvey Oswald and Rifle Claimed the Real Deal

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:06:39 +0000

An analysis of the famous photo depicting Lee Harvey Oswald with a rifle is now claimed to be the real thing according to a Dartmouth professor. Oswald was accused of having assassinated the late U.S. President, John F. Kennedy…
(image via pbs)

POLL :: Pentax and the Future

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:37:28 +0000

Press Release: The Cavernous Urban Disguise ® 70 Pro Shoulder Bag

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:54:26 +0000

For the photographer carrying two regular or pro size DSLRs with lenses attached to each camera body – or even a 70-200 f2.8 lens attached to any camera body – Think Tank Photo announces the release of the cavernous Urban Disguise ® 70 Pro. This is a briefcase style gear bag for traveling in style and protecting camera equipment without attracting attention as an obvious camera bag. The interior accommodates a host of camera configurations that enable photographers to keep all their gear secure in one bag.

It features:

Secret pocket — On the inside of the front pocket is a “secret” zipped pocket. It is designed to hold airline tickets, passports, and other irreplaceable items.
Attaches to Rolling Bags — The Urban Disguise 70 features a slot that allows it to be secured to a roller. A tab on the bottom prevents it from accidentally unzipping.
Stretch pockets — The pockets on either side of the bag stretch to hold items like cell phones, strobes, and even smaller water bottles.
Business card slot — The back of the bag has a slot big enough to hold many business cards so you can give them away to clients and friends.
Rear zippered pocket – Ready access to magazines, notebooks, plane tickets, and other essential items.
Shoulder Harness — With Think Tank’s Shoulder Harness (sold separately) the shoulder bag converts into a backpack.

Like all of the Urban Disguise shoulder bags, this new model is designed to allow photographers to travel in style while protecting their valuable equipment from prying eyes. They are intentionally designed not to look like camera bags, thus allowing photographers to carry even their larger lenses into potentially perilous settings.

“This design concept is the culmination of years of observation of photojournalists and other photographers who have jury-rigged their bags to decrease their public exposure,” said Think Tank Photo founder and lead designer Doug Murdoch. “Whether it is a professional who wishes to maintain a subtle presence in potentially dangerous situations or a serious amateur who wishes to lessen the risk of having their gear ripped off, the Urban Disguise’s design allows the right gear to be carried with less fear.”

Specifications:
Internal Dimensions: 14.5” W x 12.25” H x 6.5” D (37 x 31 x 16.5 cm)
External Dimensions: 15” W x 12.5” H x 7.5” D (38 x 32 x 19 cm)

Weight: 2.2 – 3.8 lbs (1.0 – 1.7 kg) depending on accessories used

MSRP: $189.00

Press Release: Olympus E-P2

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:39 +0000

The Pen Is Now Mightier: Olympus Expands the Power and Performance of The E-P1 With The New E-P2

New Electronic Viewfinder, External Audio Port, Autofocus Tracking and More Creative Control All in a Retro Black Metal Body – Looks as Good as it Performs

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., November 5, 2009 – Less than six months after launching the groundbreaking PEN E-P1 Micro Four Thirds camera, Olympus proves that evolutionary change can happen incredibly fast by releasing the E-P2 with even more power and performance. The new PEN, like the E-P1, is the world’s smallest 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens system with In-body Image Stabilization. It blends the high-quality still images like that of a DSLR with High Definition (HD) video, stereo Linear PCM audio recording and In-Camera Creativity inside an ultra-portable body. Along with several new features, and eight in-camera Art Filters that can be applied to still images and HD videos, the result is mighty powerful and creative.

The innovative E-P2 offers more of what photo enthusiasts have been asking for:

A stylish retro black metal body reminiscent of a traditional PEN camera;
Accessory port to accommodate the included detachable VF-2 Electronic View Finder (EVF) or optional external microphone adapter EMA-1;
A newly-developed Continuous Autofocus (C-AF) Tracking System tracks the subject across or back-and-forward through the frame;
Two new art filters: Diorama & Cross Process for greater creative expression in your still images and HD videos;
iEnhance to automatically adjust color and contrast for a more dramatic effect;
Full Manual Control of shutter/aperture in Movie Mode; and
HDMI Control of camera’s playback functions using the TV Remote when the camera is connected to an HDTV.

“The high demand for the E-P1 demonstrates that today’s photo enthusiasts and consumers want the high-quality imaging like that of DSLRs in a compact retro design. The fact that it also offers HD video, creative functions and high-end stereo sound makes it even more desirable,” said John Knaur, senior marketing manager, Digital SLR, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “The new PEN builds on the success of the E-P1 by adding many of the features that were on enthusiasts’ wish list for the second generation: an EVF for composing with your eye close to the camera, the ability to add an external microphone, C-AF tracking, and a black metal body. With each new PEN, Olympus continues to enhance the line, and the future looks very bright.”

The E-P2 comes with either the small and lightweight Olympus M. ZUIKO Micro Four Thirds lenses: 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 (28-84mm equivalent) or 17mm f2.8 (34mm equivalent). The camera adds to the new category created by the E-P1: Not a P&S. Not an SLR. It’s a PEN.

Accessorize: Everything Goes with Basic Black
The E-P2 incorporates a new port for connecting new accessories including an optional EMA-1 Microphone adapter and the VF-2 live-finder, a detachable electronic viewfinder that comes with the E-P2. The live-finder easily slides onto the camera’s accessory port and hot shoe when needed to provide 1.15x magnification, a 100% field of view with amazing resolution, brightness and contrast. The viewfinder refreshes quickly to minimize image ghosting on fast-moving subjects.

The VF-2 rotates up to 90 degrees to enable photographers to look down into it, which is useful when shooting subjects from challenging angles. The built-in diopter adjustment and high magnification offer easy viewing with and without glasses.

For those who want to capture enhanced audio, the new EMA-1 external microphone connector can be plugged into the new camera’s external accessory port. The connector will accept the optional Olympus ME-51S stereo microphone or any microphone of their choice.

Olympus has a variety of other accessories to maximize the functionality of the new PEN, including the previously released 14-42mm and 17mm Micro Four Thirds lenses. The MMF-1 Four Thirds System Lens Adapter makes E-P2 compatible with all Olympus ZUIKO Digital SpecificTM lenses and other Four Thirds System lenses from Sigma, Panasonic and Leica.
Olympus OM film-based lenses can be attached to the E-P2 with the MF-2 OM Lens Adapter. Additionally, an optional FL-14 flash unit, suitably small for the camera, adds more lighting versatility to your shots.

Stay focused on Your Targets Wherever They Roam
Sometimes it can be hard enough to keep up with kids, let alone take pictures of them. The E-P2’s new C-AF Tracking and AF Target Registration locks your subject into focus, and constantly adjusts focus and brightness whether you or your subject is moving. With this mode, a simple push of the shutter release enables you to keep fast-moving and unpredictable subjects in focus – tracking subjects from left to right and from front to back – within the frame, automatically ensuring that even active subjects are captured clearly.

Even More Ways to Create
Olympus pioneered easy-to-use in-camera art filters for still images captured inside its E-System DSLRs. It was the first company to offer the ability to apply art filters to High Definition video recordings captured with the E-P1. Now, the E-P2 continues this tradition of innovation with eight in-camera art filters, including two new filters: the Diorama and Cross Process. The Diorama art filter gives users a miniature model photo feeling by narrowing the depth of focus and enhancing color and contrast. The selective focus that this filter offers lends intimacy to images of even the largest subjects like canyons or cityscapes.

The Cross Process art filter offers an unexpected look to images and videos by changing the color and contrast of subjects on the fly. Using this mode can result in surreal other-worldly images. Whether you’re a videographer, documentarian or established director – or just want to shoot like one – Art Filters set your images and videos apart from the pack. Since they’re built into the camera, you can achieve dramatic results on the go without needing a computer or editing software. These new filters are a welcome addition to the Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film and Pin Hole filters previously available on the E-P1.

Because the PEN is an interchangable lens system camera, you also have more creative options for video capture. You can attach any one of the new super-compact Micro Four Thirds lenses or, because the camera can accept many of the other Four Thirds Format lenses with an available MMF-1 Four Thirds System Lens Adapter, you can add anything from an extreme wide-angle fisheye lens to a super telephoto lens for a wide range of expressive options. All the while you will have more DSLR-like control over depth of field, focus, white balance and ISO. It begs the question, “What will you create?”

iEnhance for Radiant Colors
The E-P2 includes a new picture mode called iEnhance, which analyzes colors and brightness. The new mode mimics what the naked eye sees. For example, a beautiful sunset looks awesome in person and generally seems to fade when captured in an image. With iEnhance, the warm yellow and orange colors are heightened to be brilliant and closer to the actual scene. The result is exceptionally clear imaging with a dramatically lifelike color. iEnhance can be used in any shooting mode – from program to manual – and automatically engages when in iAuto.

HDMI Control from Your HDTV Remote
The new PEN makes sharing your content easier than ever. Just connect the E-P2 to your HDTV with an optional HDMI cable and use your HDTV’s remote to control playback functions and navigate the camera’s menus from the comfort of your favorite couch or chair.

Manual in Movie Mode
The E-P2’s manual movie mode allows for independent control of aperture and shutter for expanded exposure and creative control. Now you can adjust the shutter to control the depth of focus while using the aperture to set the overall brightness of the video. This level of control allows you to express your vision exactly how you want in your HD videos.

Make a Design Statement
The E-P2’s high-end, stainless-steel all-black body is easy to handle and carry, and has the styling and refinement of a precision chronometer. Its retro-chic look turns heads, from tech-aficionados and camera buffs to the style-conscious and everyday point-and-shooter. Built rock solid, it fits comfortably in a jacket pocket or a handbag for impromptu street-shooting or any spontaneous adventure. The E-P2 lets you do more and go more places while capturing your life, thanks to its compact size – 4.74″(W) x 2.75″ (H) x 1.37″ (D) – and light 11.1-ounce body. Attention to detail is visible in every aspect of the PEN’s design, including the currently available small and lightweight 14-42mm and 17mm M. ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses as well as the newly announced 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 (18-36mm equivalent) and 14-150mm f4.0-5.6 (28-300mm equivalent) M. ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses.

Ultra-Compact Body Delivers Superior Image Quality
The E-P2 has everything you need to produce vibrant DSLR-quality images: a large 12.3-megapixel imager, In-body Image Stabilization, fast Imager Autofocus, the proven Olympus Dust Reduction System and the new TruePic™ V Image Processor.

As the second Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus, the E-P2 provides the same image quality as current Four Thirds format E-System cameras because it has the same image sensor size as the E-30 and E-620 DSLR models, but in a much smaller body. This high-performance 12.3-megapixel Live MOS image sensor delivers excellent dynamic range, accurate color fidelity, and a state-of-the-art amplifier circuit to reduce noise and capture fine image details in both highlight and shadow areas.

The E-P2’s Live MOS image sensor is complemented by Olympus’ TruePic™ V Image Processor, which produces clear and colorful photos using all the pixel information for each image to provide the best digital images possible. The image processor is noted for accurate natural color, true-to-life flesh tones, brilliant blue skies and precise tonal expression; it also lowers image noise in photos shot at higher ISO settings (ISO 100 to ISO 6400), enabling great results in low-light situations.

Be a Mover, Not a Shaker
Any lens attached to the E-P2 will deliver blur-free images thanks to three modes of In-body Image Stabilization that compensate for up to four steps EV (exposure value). Mechanical Image Stabilization automatically compensates for camera shake in low light or when shooting without a tripod. Since the PEN is the world’s smallest interchangeable lens camera with In-body Image Stabilization, you’ll feel comfortable taking it on the road with you to capture the action. As an added advantage, the built-in image stabilization works not only with the M. Zuiko lenses but all Four Thirds lenses and even older OM film-based lenses when used with the appropriate adapter for the E-P2.

Small Real Estate with an Amazing 3-Inch LCD View
Consumers accustomed to composing and focusing using a point-and-shoot camera’s LCD will appreciate the E-P2’s 100 percent accurate, 3-inch full color HyperCrystal LCD, which gives them the same easy, seamless experience when shooting still images or videos. The camera’s Live Control function makes it easy to compose, edit and shoot pictures or videos without stopping to access various menus. The E-P2’s fast Imager Autofocus in Live View also enables you to compose, focus and capture the shot quickly and easily without ever taking your eyes off the large LCD.

The LCD displays 230,000 pixels in vivid color and includes HyperCrystal technology, which offers many times the contrast of conventional LCD monitors for easier viewing in both preview and playback. It also provides a wide viewing angle of 176 degrees, which ensures that images can be composed from even the most obscure angles.

This Camera Leaves Others in the Dust
You don’t have to waste precious time worrying about dust ruining the perfect image; instead, spend more of that time shooting with the E-P2. The proven Olympus Dust Reduction System produces spot-free photos with the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter™, a patented ultrasonic technology that vibrates to remove dust and other particles from the front of the image sensor, capturing it on a special adhesive membrane every time the camera is turned on.

What You See Is What You Get
When viewing the LCD in Live View, Art Filter effects and settings like white balance and exposure are viewable right on the LCD, and their impact is seen instantly on the display. Real-time monitoring offers amazing versatility and creative control, and users who apply a setting have instant gratification because what they see on the camera’s LCD is what they’ve captured. For musicians used to applying audio effects like reverb to their instruments before recording them, the concept of setting the E-P2 to capture precisely the kind of image they want before they press the shutter makes perfect sense. For imaging purists who want to shoot without filters, and apply them to images inside the camera later, or just edit images back at their computers, the E-P2 provides these options and opens more in-the-field creative possibilities.

Mix It Up with Multiple Exposure
With the E-P2’s Multiple Exposure function available for still image capture, you are free to tell a visual story your way, whether in a portrait, a landscape or a combination of both. The image capture options allow you to shoot one shot, then another and combine them in real time, or capture both shots separately and combine them in the camera later. Overlay your face on top of your pet’s face. Create an “identical twin” of yourself. Put the moon in the sky at noon. Your ability to manipulate space and time makes this new creative multimedia device a veritable time machine.

Frame Your Works of Art Inside the PEN
You can often achieve greater photographic expression by framing a scene in a unique way. The E-P2 provides four aspect ratios that serve as masks to frame your image to the desired proportions, including: the standard 4:3 aspect ratio that is suited to an 8 x 10-inch enlargement; the 16:9 aspect ratio that will display your images beautifully on a widescreen television; and other popular aspect ratios such as 3:2 and 6:6. The Multi-Aspect Shooting further expresses your creative vision when combined with Art Filters and multiple exposures. What will you create?

Stereo Audio Sounds As Good As the PEN Images Look
Like the innovative Olympus LS-11 portable audio recording device that puts the power of a recording studio in your pocket, the E-P2 features uncompressed CD-quality 16 bit/44.1kHz Linear PCM stereo recording capability to capture the rich sound quality of your scene. When you shoot with the E-P2, it’s like having a sound technician built into your camera to capture the nuances of the audio happening all around you. It has the versatility to record and play back in the WAV format and can record with its built-in stereo microphone. Whether recording audio while shooting a video or adding audio by recording a narration to your still images, the E-P2’s audio sounds as great as its images look. Now, with the new stereo microphone adapter, there is new freedom in audio capture with the PEN.

Create Your Own Multimedia Slideshows with Stills, Video and Audio Inside E-P2
Content is king, and with the E-P2 you have your own portable kingdom of still images, HD video, and audio to remix at your command. In playback mode you can seamlessly mix stills and movies inside the camera to create a multimedia slideshow; dub in one of five built-in dramatic background music options to provide a soundtrack for your cinematic creation. Plug the E-P2 into any HD television with an HDMI cable and show off your masterpieces to your audience before your DVD arrives in stores!

As Easy to Use as a Point-and-Shoot with SLR-Quality Technologies
The E-P2 is equipped with 19 scene-select modes for effortless picture taking. Standard scene modes like Night-Scene, Portrait and Landscape are easy-to-use solutions for everyday shooting. Capturing beautiful portraits is easy with the new ePortrait Mode. It enables you to smooth your subject’s skin – all in the camera and before capture! Additionally, edits can be made post-capture using the ePortrait mode.

Shooting scenes with both highlights and shadows can often be a challenge because of the extreme contrast between dark and bright areas. The E-P2 addresses this challenge with Shadow Adjustment Technology that adjusts for extreme light variations and maintains visible detail in both the shadow and highlight areas of the scene. Now users can see and preview the gradation on the Live View LCD and capture images showing the shadow detail they saw. This feature is also accessible in the Edit menu after the shot has been taken.

The E-P2’s Face Detection reduces the chance of blurred subjects in images by recognizing up to eight people’s faces and the background, tracking the faces within the image area, even if people are moving, and automatically focusing and optimizing exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures (ideal for large family or party group photos).

Don’t like changing camera settings for each shooting situation? The E-P2’s Intelligent Auto Mode automatically identifies what you’re shooting (Portrait, Landscape, Night + Portrait, Macro, Sports) and adjusts settings to capture the best result depending on the situation. First-time users will enjoy this quick and hassle-free feature, which does the thinking for them and produces incredible images like a pro.

The E-P2 offers ease-of-use and flexibility to meet your shooting style. Choose the Live Control technology, an advanced control panel system that incorporates the use of the sub dial and enables you to see the image and the menu controls all at the same time on the LCD. As a result, you can use the main and sub dials to select modes and adjust settings without having to take your eyes off the subject. Or if you prefer, shoot with the Super Control Panel, which is familiar to any serious shooter. These options along with the camera’s intuitive button layout make the camera simple to use. The E-P2 records to SDHC media cards to accommodate large files including videos with In-Camera Creative Features and uncompressed audio.

Digital Leveler
The E-P2 is equipped with an internal Digital Level Sensor that detects the camera’s pitch and roll and indicates it on the control panel. This Digital Leveler is a tremendous benefit when capturing architecture and landscapes. Level the perfect coastline shot on your next tropical vacation without being tethered to a computer and editing software.

Magnified Focus Assist
The E-P2 provides two optional methods to help the user focus: a Magnified Focus (MF) Assist Function and Magnification Display. When using manual focus, the MF Assist feature aids with critical focus by allowing you to zoom in on part of the image by simply turning the focusing ring on the front of the lens. The Magnification Display enables you to selectively enlarge the image on the LCD at the touch of a button. This mode works for both autofocus and manual focus. Both MF Assist methods provide up to a 10x magnification of a single point of the image for critical focus; perfect for macro or still-life photography.

18×18 Metering Modes
This mode divides the image area into an 18 x 18 grid, metering each of the 324 separate cells to obtain optimum exposure. In addition to 324-division ESP metering, center-weighted metering and spot metering modes are also available.

OLYMPUS Master 2 Software
Use the included OLYMPUS Master 2 software (Mac and PC) to easily download images and videos from the camera or other external device, such as a USB drive, and automatically organize them into albums and groups and by date. Develop high-quality RAW images, apply Art Filter effects, edit and print images. Also, apply the most common editing functions to your HD videos. Update camera and lens firmware through the software and download additional menu languages. A direct link makes uploading your images and videos to YouTube™ easier than ever.

OLYMPUS Studio 2 (Trial Edition Included)
Extend the capability of Olympus Master 2 with Olympus Studio 2. In addition to the functions of OLYMPUS Master 2, this software includes a lightbox mode and selection marks for comparing and sorting multiple images. RAW processing is enhanced with additional controls for finer adjustments. The trial edition can be used for 30 days after installation. After the trial period has expired, a license key is required for further use.

Availability
The Olympus E-P2 will be available in December 2009. It includes E-P2 Body, VF-2 Electronic View Finder, ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens or 17mm f2.8 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens, USB Cable, Video Cable, Li-Ion Battery Pack (BLS-1), Li-Ion Battery Charger (BCS-1), Shoulder Strap, OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM, Manuals and Registration card.

U.S. Pricing / Product Configurations
E-P2 Body with ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens and Electronic View Finder
Estimated Street Price: $1099.99

E-P2 Body with 17mm f2.8 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens and Electronic View Finder
Estimated Street Price: $1099.99

Journalists interested in more information, review units and high-resolution images of the Olympus PEN, M. Zuiko Digital Lenses and E-System accessories should contact Michael Bourne, Mullen Public Relations, (617) 226-9953 or michael.bourne@mullen.com, or Jennifer Lyons, senior manager, public relations, Olympus Imaging America Inc., 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034, ph: (484) 896-5350 / (800) 622-6372 or jennifer.lyons@olympus.com, or visit the Olympus website: http://www.getolympus.com.

ABOUT OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.
Olympus Imaging America Inc. is a precision technology leader, designing and delivering award-winning products for consumer and professional markets.

Olympus Imaging America Inc. works collaboratively with its customers and its ultimate parent company, Olympus Corporation, to develop breakthrough technologies with revolutionary product design and functionality that enhances people’s lives every day. These include:

Digital Cameras
Professional and Consumer Digital SLR Imaging Systems
Related Underwater Products and Accessories
Digital and Microcassette Recorders
Digital Media
Binoculars

Olympus Imaging America Inc. is responsible for sales in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. For more information, visit: www.olympusamerica.com.

*Specifications and design are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. All trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective holder. ©2009 Olympus Imaging America

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Daily Watch : Tutorial/Tips/Photographers/Reviews (November 5, 2009)

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:55 +0000

Photoshop Film Strip Photo Collage, Part 1 – Drawing The Film Strip (Good-Tutorials)

Design an Shining Girl Poster with Awesome Lighting Effect in Photoshop (Good-Tutorials)

How To: photoshop car tutorial Tutorialized.com (via TechShrine)

How to create a Victorian Era Photo (eHow via TechShrine)

How to create a Thriller/Horror Film Poster in Photoshop (Tutorialized.com)

How To: Quick Tips 1 ( Photoshop Education from BlogCatalog Blog)

Actions in Adobe Photoshop CS4 (Peachpit)

Olympus E-P2 leaked – specs promising, timing suspect (1001 Noisy Cameras)

It’s “Guest Blog Wednesday” featuring Tyler Stableford (Scott Kelby Blog)

Photography Legend’s Studio Comes to Life (Amateur Photographer)

PHOTOGRAPHER WINS €50,000 FOR GAZA STRIP PROJECT (Amateur Photographer)

Canon 100mm f2.8L hybrid IS macro lens tested (SLRGear.com)

New Canon 7D real-world samples at Focus Numerique (via 1001 Noisy Cameras)

Leica M9 review (PDN Gear Guide)

Nikon D3000 Manual – Now Available for Download (DPNotes.com)

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Imaging Insider : : Personal Projekts Preview #3

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:44:33 +0000

Imaging Insider is currently involved in what we call “Personal Projekts.” This is a small preview of a clip taken in the northeastern region of Asia.

Today we’re engaged in the most popular mode of travel in this part of the world…the scooter.

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Celebrity photographer A.J. Sokalner dies tragically on red carpet at Lady GaGa event

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:02:08 +0000

In what quickly turned to tragedy, a photographer, A.J. Sokalner waiting for Lady GaGa to arrive at an event, collapsed on the red carpet a few moments after her arrival. Shocking, to say the least.

According to Sokalner’s obituary, “Sokalner collapsed minutes after entertainer Lady Gaga arrived at the ACE Awards, an event hosted by the Accessories Council at Cipriani, a restaurant on 42nd Street. He was part of a group of about 25 photographers working a rope line outside the event, according to photographers who were there.”

Sokalner is a highly respected and admired photographer. “Photographer Brian Lamb says he was standing about five feet from Sokalner when he collapsed, but that he thought it was just a person fainting”, according to pdnonline.com. “By the time I saw him, he was already blue and people were starting to give him CPR,” Lamb says.

Fellow photographer Brian Arch says of the tragedy, “You see these people every day, sometimes three times a day at different events. And you think they’ll always be there.”

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FREE Back-up Bulb and FREE Shipping on all Cubelite Kit Orders

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:24:05 +0000

Redeem your FREE back-up bulb and FREE shipping on your Cubelite Kit order.

To do so, simply enter discount code ‘FCBFSH’ in the special discount code section during checkout. This offer is good only within the Continental US during the month of November, 2009.

Never before has it been so easy to get professional looking images for your website, ebay, advertising, brochures, or marketing purposes.

“You get what you pay for.” Unlike cheaper, inferior tent-like systems on the market today, the Cubelite delivers time and time again. Developed and manufactured by Lastolite, leaders in providing lighting solutions and backgrounds for the photographic market for over 25 years, the blue rimmed Cubelite is the “original” and goes far beyond cheaper, alternative systems.

The lighting is gorgeous…it bathes your product in clean, soft, wrap-around light. The Cubelite system provides the user with ‘what you see is what you get’, so there is no need to worry about light meter readings, shadows, glare, reflections etc. It’s simple, it’s easy and it’s fun to use. You are in complete control! With the Cubelite system you simply point the light from the side of the special photo diffusion material and then refine it further by utilizing the reflector that is placed inside the Cubelite. This reflector not only doubles as a second light source, but also allows you to fill in any shadows and kick light back into your product. This reflector is silver on one side for a more even look, and white on the other for a softer, diffused look.

Consistency is the name of the game. There is nothing worse than going to a website or ebay and seeing images that have a yellow/orange or magenta-ish look to them, or if the color in the product is washed out. Each Cubelite Kit (apart from the 5ft & 6.5ft) includes an Ezybalance Calibration Target for doing a custom color white balance with your camera, so colors will be clean and crisp and there will be no color shift to the image or background. Simple instructions lead you through this indispensible task to ensure you nail every shot.

Save $$$! The Cubelite helps save you money by providing you with correctly exposed and beautifully lit product shots. When you load them into the computer, you will spend significantly less time per image in fixing bad color, exposure or white backgrounds that look gray; therefore saving time, money, and aggravation.

Cubelite’s are ideal for many applications, such as photographing jewelry, food, giftware, shoes, apparel, housewares, packaging and furniture. They are available in 2ft, 3ft, 4ft, 5ft, and 6.5ft sizes. The 5ft & 6.5ft Cubelite’s are even 7ft in height which will easily accommodate a model; and don’t forget that they come as complete kits. The 2ft, 3ft, and 4ft kits include a professional photographic light, Manfrotto light stand, EzyBalance Calibration Target, white vinyl cleanable background, silver/white reflector, instructions, lighting guide and a blue carrying case.

There are no ’smoke and mirrors’ to these systems….straight out of the box and you’re ready to go! Just add your camera and tripod! It is that simple!

For those who have their own photographic lights, Cubelite’s are also available as standalone units through a local photographic dealer.

For more information, please visit www.cubelite.com or contact your favorite photo dealer. Remember, if it doesn’t have the blue rim, it’s not a Cubelite.

Remember to enter code ‘FCBFSH’ in the special discount section on the checkout page to receive a FREE back-up bulb and FREE shipping on your Cubelite Kit order.
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liveBooks secures $5 million in funding from strategic and private investors

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:52:16 +0000

Company introduces subscription-based pricing and pre-designed websites delivered through SaaS; aligns strategic partners to expand into graphic design, interior design and other new markets

SAN FRANCISCO – Nov. 4, 2009 – liveBooks, Inc., (www.livebooks.com) the leading provider of award-winning websites that allow creative professionals to promote and manage their businesses online, today announced that it has secured $5 million in funding from strategic and private investors. This allows the company to expand into new markets and create more flexible and affordable payment and design options for its customers.

With this funding, liveBooks has:

1) Lowered the cost of entry into the liveBooks suite and service so that any professional can now afford a liveBooks site;

2) Introduced a subscription-based service to eliminate the need for front-loaded monetary commitments;

3) Launched pre-designed site offerings with unrivaled choices in terms of number, design and utility;

4) Broadened its market reach with new, creative professional industries such as graphic design and interior design

The net result of these changes is that every creative professional now has access to an affordable solution designed to differentiate their online offer, without the need to get involved in the technology of running a website.

“We have been impressed with liveBooks’ approach to the photography industry and believe that a liveBooks site is a great solution for anyone selling a visual product to manifest their unique brand on the internet,” said Laura Shore, senior vice president of communications at Mohawk Fine Papers. “Our strategic relationship with liveBooks is an important component of our effort to expand our sphere of influence beyond paper products and to incorporate a 360-degree focus on products and services related to the graphics industry.”

For customers who want the benefits of liveBooks’ proven design expertise and intuitive site administration in a more affordable package, the company is now offering an unrivaled array of pre-designed themes and layout options with subscriptions priced at $39 a month.liveBooks is also extending this pricing flexibility to its customized design customers who want completely unique sites that are both visually stunning and true manifestations of their brands. Single customized sites will require a one-time design fee plus a subscription charge.

“liveBooks’ website platform empowers professional photographers with the tools they need to easily and successfully leverage the power of the internet to run their businesses,” said Chris Rainier, National Geographic Photographic Fellow. “At a time when creative professionals in all disciplines are facing job cuts and finding making a sustainable living increasingly difficult, the new liveBooks offering– which is at a price that even a student can afford – will be a saving grace. This gives me hope for the future of the global and independent creative photographer working as a professional.”

liveBooks has a history of creating beautifully designed and easy-to-manage websites for the world’s top photographers, such as Rainier, nature photographer and host of PBS’s “Adventures to the Edge” Art Wolfe, and celebrity photographer Harry Benson. Since its inception, liveBooks has created sites for more than 7,000 photographers and creative professionals.

“We’re extremely proud that our work has helped professional photographers grow their businesses over the past five years and we remain committed to delivering exceptional designs and customer service to the photographic community,” said Andy Patrick, CEO and president of liveBooks. “This financing allows us to take advantage of the significant growth opportunities in other creative markets where professionals’ business needs are similar to those of photographers. This, together with the implementation of the more scalable, SaaS- and subscription-based business model, presents our customers with more affordable options in these difficult economic times.”

liveBooks was incorporated in 2005 and quickly became well-known for developing and delivering customized websites that allow professional photographers to easily manage their online presence with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface and advanced search marketing tools. The 75-person company is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in the United Kingdom, Romania and throughout the United States.

To reflect the expansion of its business model and offerings, liveBooks today re-launched its website at www.liveBooks.com. The company can be reached at
(888) 833-4605.

About liveBooks

liveBooks, Inc. provides award-winning websites that serve as a business hub to help professionals in creative industries like photography, graphic design and interior design save time, promote their businesses and make more money. The company works with an extensive ecosystem of advisors, partners and consultants to deliver unrivalled products, services, partner applications and customer experiences through the powerful combination of small-business acumen, award-winning designs, a scalable platform and extensible architecture. liveBooks is committed to customer success through design leadership, business integrity and its belief in the power of image and creativity to enable social change.

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Click: New KODAK Pic Flick App Lets You Print and Share at the Speed of a Flash

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:54:46 +0000

iPhone/iPod touch Users Print and Share Photos directly to WiFi Enabled KODAK ESP 5250 Printers and W1020 Wireless Digital Frames

Rochester, NY, November 2, 2009 – Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) has introduced the KODAK Pic Flick App, a new, free Apple iPhone and iPod touch Device that enables consumers to upload pictures to a KODAK W1020 Wireless Digital Frame or print them wirelessly on the KODAK ESP 5250 All-in-One (AiO) WiFi-enabled Printer, which saves consumers an average of $110 a year on ink¹and offers the lowest total ink replacement cost in the industry.²

“Pictures are a way of sharing the unique moments in our lives,” said Randy Brody, Vice-President of Marketing Inkjet Systems, Eastman Kodak Company. “The KODAK Pic Flick App provides a fast, easy and fun way to print, display and share within seconds of capturing a moment at home or away from home. Consumers can simply upload pictures to a nearby KODAK W1020 Wireless Digital Frame or send them to the KODAK ESP 5250 AiO Printer using their Apple iPhone or iPod touch.”

The KODAK Pic Flick App features include:

Dual purpose for printing and sharing: Consumers can print pictures on a KODAK ESP 5250 AiO Printer or share them on the wireless KODAK W1020 Wireless Digital Frame directly from their Apple iPhone or iPod touch Device.

Wirelessly print and share images within your WiFi network range.

Print photos from 2×3 to 8.5×11 inches on the KODAK ESP 5250 AiO Printer.

“At Kodak, we believe pictures are meant to be shared and are committed to helping people do more with their pictures by providing solutions to make, manage and move images easily and effortlessly,” continues Brody. “With the KODAK Pic Flick App, we are helping consumers to print and share moments in the time it takes to make a simple phone call.”

The KODAK Pic Flick App is free and is available on the App Store.

To learn more, please visit the official KODAK Pic Flick page www.Kodak.com/go/PicFlick . KODAK Pic Flick App works on Apple iPhone and iPod touch devices using OS version 2.2 and above.

To send a print job or a file to the KODAK ESP 5250 All-in-One Printer or to the KODAK W1020 Wireless Digital Frame, consumers need to ensure that the device(s) are connected to the same LAN/WiFi connection as their iPhone or iPod touch device.

The KODAK ESP 5250 AiO Printer, available since September 2009, is the latest in Kodak’s range of AiO consumer printers. Kodak printers, including the KODAK ESP 5250, produce lab-quality, long-lasting photos and documents.

The WiFi-enabled AiO printer retails for $159.99 and features a 2.4” color LCD display panel to easily view and crop images along with built-in memory card compatibility. The wireless KODAK W1020 Wireless Digital Frame can hold up to 4,000 photos and can display and play pictures, video and audio clips. The 10” W1020 retails for $229.95.

About Kodak

As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

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KODAK and EASYSHARE are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

¹ Results based on average ink costs of leading consumer inkjet printers using average annual print volumes of 150 4×6 in. color photos (printed on KODAK Ultra Premium Paper, glossy finish & highest quality photo papers from other manufacturers), 800 black text pages and 550 mixed color graphic pages using standard cartridges available in single quantity pricing (i.e. no multi-packs, high capacity, combo packs, value packs or special promotions). Actual results may vary. For more information visit www.kodak.com/go/inkdata.

² As compared to leading consumer inkjet printers total ink load replacement costs using manufacturers recommended ink cartridges; excludes printers that use only one cartridge. Based on independent third party cartridge pricing survey data obtained September 2009.

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LIFE.com Partners With Animoto to Present Online Video Galleries

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:01:42 +0000

Animoto video creation platform powers LIFE.com to allow users to enjoy photo galleries in video format; Animoto users can now incorporate some of the world’s most iconic imagery into their own personal videos

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ — LIFE.com (http://life.com) today announced that it will now feature animated video galleries of some of its most iconic and powerful photography, including collections featuring Marilyn Monroe and the first lunar landing, powered by video creation platform Animoto (http://animoto.com). Through its partnership with Animoto, users will now have access to certain LIFE.com photo galleries in video format, letting them experience some of the world’s most classic moments, amazing places and stunning photography in a whole new way – animated and accompanied by synchronized, hand-selected music to heighten the images’ emotional impact. This is the first time LIFE.com will feature video on its site, which currently includes curated photo galleries in several categories, including news, entertainment and sports.

In addition, LIFE.com will provide Animoto with more than 100 wholly-owned images from the LIFE Image Collection archives for users to incorporate into their own Animoto videos. Animoto lets anyone quickly and easily create professional-quality videos from their own photos, video clips, music and text. Through this partnership, users can combine classic LIFE images with their own personal photography to create truly unique videos that can be shared with family and friends through email, blogs, YouTube, Twitter, social networks and mobile devices.

“The mission of LIFE.com has always been to share great photography and allow users to ’see their world’ through these images. We are thrilled to expand on this mission by partnering with Animoto and allowing users to view these galleries in video format, giving an added layer to the user experience with music and motion,” explained LIFE.com President, Andrew Blau.

Beginning today, LIFE.com is making a number of videos available on the site, including “Being There: VJ Day,” “Classic NY Yankees,” “Steve McQueen: King of Cool,” “Grace Kelly’s Wedding,” “LIFE Goes to France” and Martin Luther King’s “1963 March on Washington.” Other videos will be added throughout the year.

“The LIFE brand is known for iconic photography and we’re honored that LIFE.com is trusting Animoto’s video creation platform to communicate the stories of their beautiful photo galleries in video format,” said Brad Jefferson, CEO & co-founder of Animoto. “We’re equally excited that LIFE.com is making LIFE photos available on Animoto.com to enhance users’ ability to tell stories through their Animoto videos.”

About LIFE.com

LIFE.com, the largest collection of professional photography available online, is produced through a joint venture with Time Inc. and Getty Images. The web site pairs both companies’ expansive photo collections featuring both rarely seen and iconic photos from the 1850s through today. More than 8 million photos are featured on the site with approximately 3,000 new photos from Getty Images added daily.

About Animoto

The founders of Animoto Productions(TM) include veterans of the entertainment industry who share a passion for helping people better share their stories and express themselves through online media by innovating technologies in the field of video production. Animoto Productions, founded in August 2006, is based in New York City with an office in San Francisco. Visit http://animoto.com.

1 million fps Slow Motion video of bullet impacts made by Werner Mehl from Kurzzeit

imaginginsider@gmail.com (Imaging Insider) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:33:37 +0000