CANON U.S.A. ANNOUNCES NEW imageFORMULA DR-7090C UNIVERSAL PRODUCTION SCANNER

New Scanner Offers Unprecedented Flexibility While Maintaining Highest Image Quality

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., December 2, 2008 – Continuing to advance its award-winning DR-Series Scanner line, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital document imaging and office solutions, today introduced the Canon imageFORMULA DR-7090C Universal Production Scanner.

First previewed at the ARMA International Annual Conference last month, the Canon DR-7090C delivers incredible flexibility, image quality and reliability at high scanning speeds by leveraging technologies from Canon's award-winning imageFORMULA and imageRUNNER product lines. The DR-7090C has special appeal for the government, education, legal and financial marketplaces, due to its two-way design, capable of fast one-pass duplex and easy flatbed scanning, both in one compact unit.

"The DR-7090C is the newest addition to our DR-Series scanning and image capture line, whose combination of high-quality images, reliable paper handling, and excellent performance offer our customers a full range of scanning and archiving solutions," said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "By combining some of our leading technologies from other product lines, we are able to offer one of the most efficient, practical scanners on the market in the DR-7090C."

Through utilizing the imageRUNNER Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), the Canon DR-7090C scanner can handle high-volume batch jobs, achieving rapid speeds of up to 70 pages-per-minute (ppm)* in color, grayscale or black-and-white, and is capable of one-pass duplex document scanning, at speeds of up to 88 images per minute (ipm)*. Through the use of the flatbed, the DR-7090C scanner also provides the versatility for scanning bound books, business cards, and thick or fragile documents. Combined with resolutions up to 600 dots-per-inch (dpi), and boasting intelligent scanning features such as Three-Dimensional Color Correction and a new Advanced Text Enhancement mode, the Canon DR-7090C will enable companies to increase productivity and efficiency due to its high speed and versatility.

Durable, Efficient, Easy-to-Use
With a suggested daily volume of up to 8,000 sheets** and using Canon's Inclined Plane Separating Mechanism, which helps provide smooth, jam-free feeding, the Canon DR-7090C was designed to withstand continuous use in production scanning environments.

The space-saving design of this combination flatbed/sheet-fed color production scanner, and features such as dual Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports and SCSI-III interfaces, allow for easy and seamless integration into most business environments. It also comes bundled with Canon CapturePerfect 3.0 software, which streamlines the image capture process and helps produce consistent, high-quality scans.

Keeping the end-user in mind, the Canon DR-7090C offers an easy-to-use control panel that helps ensure effortless operation, even for a walk-up user. Scan-To-Job functions can be programmed to support direct, one-touch scanning to e-mail, file folders, printers, and up to 99 customized, predefined jobs. In addition, there is no manual presorting required when using the ADF, as the scanner automatically detects the size of each document in a mixed batch, and an advanced page separation mechanism allows for smooth and efficient document feeding for unattended batch scanning.

To facilitate integration with customer infrastructures, the Canon DR-7090C scanner has been tested and is compatible with imaging solutions from the following software vendors***:

* Datacap, Inc.
* DocuWare
* FileBound
* GoScan
* IproTech
* Laserfiche
* Westbrook Technologies Inc.


Canon will begin accepting orders for the imageFORMULA DR-7090C, which will be available through authorized Canon U.S.A. dealers, select distributors, and Canon resellers at a manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRP) of $6,995.

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† IFI Patent Intelligence, January 2008
* Rated in pages/images per minute with letter-sized documents at 300 dpi, landscape-feeding direction. Actual processing speeds may vary based on PC performance and applications
** This is calculated based on scanning speed and assumed daily time of use.
*** Please check the Canon Web site regularly for updates on imaging software vendors who have tested the DR-7090C Scanner.

Source: Canon U.S.A.

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Tech Bytes 12/2/08

Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day - Tech Bytes 12/2/08

free broadband access nationwide
Apple's recommend installing antivirus software
managing allowance online (PayPal Student account program)
Carnegie Hall YouTube

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FeaturePics.com supports The Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue organization.

Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - FeaturePics.com supports The Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue organization.

Fremont, California – February 20, 2008. FeaturePics.com has become a active supporter of The Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue (DVSHR), registered as a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) incorporated in 1995. The mission of the organization is to find permanent homes for unwanted Siberian Huskies, provide public education on the breed, and assist Siberian owners in dealing with training issues.

Each year the DVSHR publishes their annual calendar, which is their single largest annual fund raising event. This year, through the generosity of Featurepics.com, some background images from their authors were used in creating this calendar.

FeaturePics.com got involved because of its commitment to supporting good cause projects with all resources available. Starting from powering its servers using solar energy and continuing with humane support for “man’s best friends” FeaturePics.com proves to be more than just another stock photo web site, but rather a community of dedicated professionals looking to increase quality of life throughout.

“We are thrilled to have another opportunity to expand our relationship with our customers and offer support for those less fortunate,” said Elena Oryol, development lead at FeaturePics.com. “These seemingly small steps promote awareness and knowledge about our four legged friends and also help to create great artwork suited for any home.”

Please visit www.siberianhuskyrescue.org or http://www.featurepics.com/News/News.aspx to find information on how you can order these spectacular calendars!

Source: WebWire

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Stock Photography Sales Statistic November 2008

This is my stock photography sales statistic for November 2008. You can find a complete list of stock photography agencies that I work with at H. Lehnerer Photography.

This are for me the best 4 preforming stock agencies for November 2008:

1. Shutterstock
2. StockXpert
2. Featurepics
4. Dreamstime

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NIKON UNVEILS A DIGITAL MASTERPIECE: THE D3X DIGITAL SLR

With Extreme 24.5-Megapixel Resolution, Processed Image Files Exceeding 138 MB, Five Frame-per-Second Burst Speed and Nikon Core Technologies, the D3X Ushers in a New Level of Image Quality

MELVILLE, N.Y. (Nov. 30, 2008) – Nikon Inc. today announced the D3X, an FX-format digital SLR featuring extreme 24.5-megapixel resolution and superb low-noise capabilities, which provides professional photographers with commercial-quality image performance in a familiar and extraordinarily versatile D-SLR form factor. In conjunction with the groundbreaking Nikon FX-format D3, the D3X tops off a collection of flagship level, rugged, professional caliber digital single lens reflex cameras engineered to excel in all types of professional photographic disciplines from photojournalism and sideline sports, to commercial in-studio applications.

The foundation of the enhanced performance of the D3X is its FX-format, 24.5-megapixel (6048 x 4032) CMOS sensor providing commercial, high fashion, fine art and landscape photographers with the extreme resolution, dynamic range, color depth, detail and sharpness that clients demand. Whether creating catalogs, magazine covers, billboards or gallery prints, the large 5.49-micron pixel size and high signal to noise ratio produces vibrant images with breathtaking image fidelity while reducing lost highlights and shadows, and ensuring smoother tone reproduction with minimized noise. With full resolution shooting speeds of up to five frames-per-second (fps), and 14-bit files, that when processed are approximately 138 MB, the D3X offers today's photographic artists an extreme level of performance and versatility ready for demanding assignments in the studio or on location.

“In 2007, the 12.1-megapixel FX-format D3 delivered groundbreaking digital SLR image quality, coupled with incomparable high ISO, low noise performance and high-speed handling. In doing so, the D3 broke photographic barriers, enabling photographers to work in ways never before possible,” said Edward Fasano, general manager for Marketing, SLR Systems Products at Nikon Inc. “Now, the new 24.5-megapixel FX-format D3X D-SLR provides the extreme resolution and high dynamic range capabilities needed to meet the extraordinary needs of photographic disciplines such as high fashion, commercial advertising and fine art. The D3X delivers this remarkable capability while fitting seamlessly within the Nikon system, taking full advantage of Nikon’s world-renowned collection of NIKKOR lenses and Speedlights.”

Image Quality Takes Center Stage
To re-emphasize the importance of image quality above all else, the D3X delivers an incredible level of digital SLR performance to provide photographers with extremely high resolution, exceptional dynamic range, phenomenal total gradation and outstanding color reproduction. Image files can be recorded as TIFF, JPEG or NEF (RAW) formats in either 12- or 14-bit compressed or uncompressed formats, and recorded to UDMA compatible CompactFlash™ cards for optimum speed. Photographers can save image files directly to the dual card slots as overflow, backup, or as separate file formats to different cards. Building on the D3X's flexibility, users have the creative option to shoot in the 5:4 crop mode with 20.4-megapixel resolution, the ideal format for creating 8 x 10-inch portraits. While using DX-format lenses, faster continuous shooting of up to seven frames per second can be achieved at a resolution of 10.5 megapixels.

The exceptionally low noise of the D3X is essential to any professional commercial application, and it provides photographers with an ISO range of 100 to 1600, expandable to 50 (Lo-1) and 6400 (Hi-2). The ultra smooth tones and lack of grain at ISO 1600 as well as at low sensitivity settings result in smooth, natural skin tones and exacting detail that, before the D3X, required larger and far costlier studio-bound camera systems.

Advanced Technologies, Meticulously Executed
In a commercial setting or on location, imaging professionals need high performance in both speed and processing. The Nikon D3X can shoot at up to five fps at full resolution or up to seven fps in DX crop mode, allowing photographers to catch the split-second difference in a model’s expression or capture all of the action in a sequence. Just like the D3, the D3X achieves a start-up time of a mere 0.12 seconds and a shutter release time lag of 0.04 seconds.

The D3X’s speed, as well as high levels of performance, leverages Nikon core technologies including a newly enhanced EXPEED™ Image Processing System, specially designed for the D3X to provide superior image quality, faster processing speeds and lower power consumption. This advanced system is able to achieve extremely precise color reproduction for a broad spectrum of hues, in addition to vivid saturation and smooth gradation. What’s more, Nikon’s advanced noise processing function is engineered to minimize noise at all sensitivities and operate seamlessly without interfering with other image color parameters.

The D3X also features Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System, which continuously analyzes information from the 1,005-pixel RGB light sensor, to further refine auto exposure, auto white balance and autofocus calculations. This results in flattering portraits and awe-inspiring landscapes that portray accurate color and fine details. Nikon's exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering II helps ensure accurate exposures, even in the most challenging lighting conditions. Instantly evaluating each scene before capture, input data from the system's sensor is automatically referenced against an internal database of more than 30,000 images derived from actual photographs to calculate correct exposure values. Active D-Lighting, used in combination with 3D Matrix Metering II, helps to determines proper exposure, and creates realistic contrast while compensating for lost shadows and highlights. Prior to shooting, users can choose from Extra High, High, Normal, Low or Off settings, as well as an Auto mode.

Additionally, the D3X features Nikon’s exclusive Multi-CAM 3500FX focus module, with 51 AF points, 15 cross type sensors and 36 horizontal sensors that easily track and lock onto moving subjects, delivering the same fast and accurate AF performance that helped make the D3 immediately successful. Users can select any of the AF points, making it easy to consistently attain accurate focus right on a subject’s eyes, frame after frame. Additionally, three AF-area modes – Single point, Dynamic-area AF and Auto-area AF – are available to maximize the use of the 51 focus points by selecting the most suitable one to match subject conditions. AF is also available in one of two Live View modes optimized for the studio, including a phase detection handheld mode and a tripod mode. This feature allows the user to zoom in up to 27x on the LCD screen to ensure critical focus. While in Live View, the graphic indication of a virtual horizon is also available, making it easier than ever to confirm camera orientation.

To further ensure each photographer's ability to balance their personal style, Nikon’s Picture Control System enables users to adjust their images to pre-set parameters such as Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome that apply tweaks to image sharpening, tone compensation, brightness, overall tone and saturation. Photographers have creative control over these image parameters with the use of up to nine available customizable presets.

Synchronizing Both Form and Function
Engineered for real-world functionality, the D3X retains a rugged shell with moisture, dust and shock resistance that has become a hallmark of flagship Nikon D-SLRs, while preserving the usability and ergonomics that allow the camera to remain an extension of the photographer’s vision. Attention to detail goes so far as to include a self-diagnostic shutter system that is tested to exceed 300,000 cycles for maximum durability and longevity. The camera’s body also maintains the resilient magnesium alloy construction and form factor of the D3, promoting consistent Nikon system synergy.

A bright and accurate viewfinder offers 100 percent coverage with 0.7x magnification. The body also houses Nikon’s acclaimed 3.0-inch super density LCD screen, now relied upon by so many photographers. The high-resolution 920,000-dot screen is viewable at wide angles up to 170 degrees, and will allow photographers to quickly zoom in to confirm critical focus. Users can also output the video signal to an external display via HDMI to allow client viewing. Thanks to incredibly efficient internal circuitry, the D3X can capture up to 4400* shots per single charge of the camera’s Lithium ion battery.

System Strength Withstands the Test of Time
The D3X is fully compatible with Nikon’s Creative Lighting System (CLS) to give photographers a mobile lighting solution that is easy to manage. To further enhance mobility, the D3X is compatible with Nikon’s GP-1 GPS receiver to gather information such as latitude, longitude, altitude and date of shooting. Photographers can easily shoot tethered via USB, or use the WT-4a wireless transmitter to send images wirelessly when speed and mobility are essential. D3X users will also enjoy the system strength of more than 50 genuine NIKKOR lenses that provide outstanding sharpness and high resolution across a broad range of focal lengths.

Price and Availability
The Nikon D3X will be available at Nikon Authorized Professional Dealers starting December 2008, and will be available for an estimated selling price of $7999.95.**

* Based on CIPA Standards
** Estimated selling price listed is only an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Source: Nikon

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Tech Bytes 12/1/08

Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day - Tech Bytes 12/1/08

• Cyber Monday
• linking social networks in one place ( Power.com )
• 10.0000 iPhone apps
• Yahoo's top searches

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How To Make a Mini Tripod For Your Camera

Turn an old tennis ball into a nifty camera tripod in just minutes. Inspired by an Instructables.com project: http://www.instructables.com/id/SDMK5MWFDO29GEZ/

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Free Holiday Frames Now Available for PhotoFrame

New holiday frames, textures, layouts, backgrounds, and adornments available for all PhotoFrame 3 and 4 owners

onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of innovative software tools for photographers, today announced the availability of holiday-themed frames, textures, layouts, backgrounds, and adornments for their award-winning Photoshop® plug-ins, PhotoFrame 3 and PhotoFrame 4. The new content adds the perfect finishing touch to holiday cards, portraits or albums and is immediately available as free downloads from the onOne Exchange. These free elements are in addition to the 1000+ frames, backgrounds, textures, and adornments included with PhotoFrame 4 and are compatible with Essentials 2 for Apple® iPhoto® and Essentials 2 for Adobe® Photoshop® Elements®.

"In the spirit of the holidays, we wanted to give our PhotoFrame users free content to add to their frame, texture and adornment library," said Craig Keudell, president of onOne Software. "This is just the first of many free frame packs that we intend to provide to PhotoFrame users so they continue to get extra value out of their software."

PhotoFrame 4 allows users to quickly and easily create one-of-a-kind works of art with frames, borders, adornments and texture overlays. PhotoFrame 4 delivers hundreds of new frames, including exclusive content from professional photographers Kevin Kubota and Vicki Taufer. It also includes a new, intuitive frame library that allows users to easily search, browse and preview content in real-time. PhotoFrame 4 extends supports to Adobe® Photoshop Lightroom™ 2 and Apple Aperture, allowing photographers to work seamlessly within their chosen applications.

Source: onOne

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Reflex Stock to distribute The Irish Image Collection

Reflex Stock, a leading independent supplier of stock photography, has launched a new collection of rights managed images focused on iconic images of Ireland.

The Irish Image Collection is one of the most comprehensive archive of Irish images in the world and covers the entire spectrum of Ireland and Northern Ireland, including landscapes, cityscapes, life styles, travel, history, and imagery focused on the culture & heritage of the Irish people.

Included in this world class collection is a stunning array of panoramic images which are timeless and in a league of their own. Unequalled in its quality and scope, The Irish Image Collection is you’re a source for premium images representing the breadth and depth of Ireland and its’ people.

Dwyer O’Neill, Chief Executive, Reflex Stock said: “with our global head office in Ireland we felt it was appropriate to find a collection of images that truly represents the wonder and beauty of our island. We are very pleased to represent this collection and we look forward to providing iconic images of Ireland to our customers all over the world”.

Reflex Stock is one of the world’s leading independent suppliers of premium royalty free and rights managed stock photography and footage. It provides its customers with access to a unique collection of over twelve million quality images in many countries.

As well as consulting on all aspects of image rights and licensing, Reflex Stock offers customers an experienced and professional picture researching service that is able to deliver images tailored to your brief and your budget.

Reflex Stock has offices in the UK, Ireland and the United States (New York City).

For further information visit the award winning website www.reflexstock.com.

Source: WebWire

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Over 10 Million Images From the LIFE Photo Archive to be Made Available on Google

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - Access to LIFE’S Photo Archive – over 10 million images in total - will soon be available on a new hosted image service from Google, Time Inc. has announced. Ninety-seven percent of the photographs have never been seen by the public. The collection contains some of the most iconic images of the 20th century, including works from great photojournalists Alfred Eisenstaedt, Margaret Bourke-White, Gordon Parks, and W. Eugene Smith.

These images can be found when conducting a search on Google.com or on Google Image Search. Users can also search through the LIFE Collection directly by visiting http://images.google.com/hosted/life.

The LIFE Photo Archive featured on Google will be among the largest professional photography collections on the Web and one of the largest scanning projects ever undertaken. Millions of images have been scanned and made available on Google Image Search today with all 10 million images to be available in the coming months.

"For 70 years, LIFE has been about one thing, and that’s the power of photography to tell a story" says Andy Blau, LIFE’s President. "LIFE will now reach a broader audience and engage them online with the incredible depth and breadth of the LIFE Photo Archive from serious world events, to Hollywood celebrities to whimsical photographs" Time Inc. EVP, John Squires adds: "We’re delighted Google recognized the rich value of our photo archive and worked with us to bring it to millions of consumers. Consistent with the launch of the TIME Archive, PEOPLE Archive and the SI Vault, this initiative continues our efforts to build valuable new revenue opportunities from our rich heritage"

All keywords are translated into 16 different languages. LIFE’s Photo Archive will be scanned and available on Google Image Search free for personal and research purposes. Copyright and ownership of all images will remain with Time Inc.

"Bringing millions of never-before-seen offline images online aligns with Google’s mission to organize all the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful" said R.J. Pittman, Director of Product Management at Google. "The LIFE Photo Archive captures some of the most compelling events, people and places of the past two hundred years. We have enhanced Google Image Search to provide our users with a rich search and browse experience to explore these high quality historical images"

In addition to housing some of the most important images taken by LIFE photographers, the LIFE Photo Archive also includes: The Zapruder film of the Kennedy assassination; The Mansell Collection from London; Dahlstrom glass plates of New York and environs from the 1880’s; Hugo Jaeger Nazi-era Germany 1937-1944; DMI red-carpet celebrity shots; Pix Inc. personalities; the entire works left to the Collection from LIFE photographers Alfred Eisenstaedt, Gjon Mili, and Nina Leen.

LIFE also announces the most comprehensive offering to date to purchase fine art photographic prints online. The general public will now have access to buy LIFE’s famous photography through QOOP.com, a leader in online art sales.

Sorce: WebWire

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EM-140 DG Macro Flash available next week for Sony

EM-140 DG Macro Flash

• Ideal for Close-up photography, especially medical and scientific applications.
• Fully dedicated with the latest TTL auto exposure systems.
• Dual flash tubes can be switched on or off for creative flash control
• Wireless TTL Flash Control
• High Speed Synchro Flash
• Guide Number of 14/m, 46/ft (ISO100)

Multifunctional Macro Flash designed to work with Digital & 35mm Film SLR cameras (2004.9.10)

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new ELECTRONIC FLASH MACRO EM-140 DG. ELECTRONIC FLASH MACRO EM-140 DG is designed to work with both AF 35mm film and Digital SLR cameras of all-popular manufactures. The EM-140 DG Macro Flash is ideal for photographing subjects in fine detail when the shadowless mode is used, and is extremely effective for scientific and medical applications. Dual flash tubes can fire simultaneously or separately. Using only one flashtube creates modeling, which can give a three-dimensional feeling to the subject. The flash features a guide number of 14 w/ISO 100. The Modeling Flash function makes it possible to check for reflections and shadows before actually taking the flash picture. A wireless flash function is also available, where the EM-140 DG is used as master and the EF-530 DG SUPER as a slave unit for creating fine shadow details. High Speed Synchro and Exposure compensation functions are also available for advanced flash photography. 55mm and 58mm adapter rings are included with the flash. 52mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm and 77mm adapters are sold separately.

Source: Sigma

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Adobe Issues Call for Entries for 2009 Adobe Design Achievement Awards

Partnership with International Council of Graphic Design Associations for awards ceremony expands global recognition

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Nov. 24, 2008 - Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the call for entries for the ninth annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards (ADAA). The premiere competition honors the best student graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, animators, digital filmmakers, developers and computer artists from accredited higher education institutions worldwide. Now in partnership with the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda), the awards ceremony will be held during the Icograda World Design Congress in Beijing, China in October 2009. The Congress will bring together 2,500 delegates from around the globe at the China National Convention Center, located in the heart of the Beijing Olympic Green.

“Adobe is always inspired by the tremendous creativity that we see in Adobe Design Achievement Awards submissions," said Ann Lewnes, senior vice president of corporate marketing at Adobe. “Our partnership with Icograda will help us showcase breakthrough talent on a global stage, and preview the bright future of interactive design.”

“Communication designers play a critical role in developing messages that influence social and commercial perceptions,” said Professor Don Ryun Chang, president of Icograda. “We are excited to partner with Adobe for the prestigious Adobe Design Achievement Awards ceremony, which recognizes design innovation and encourages unrelenting progress in the field of graphic design and visual communication.”

As demand increases for talented designers and developers in the interactive design and development fields, the Adobe Design Achievement Awards spotlight the talented work of students in three media categories: Interactive Media, Motion Media, and Traditional Media.

-- Interactive Media categories include Browser-Based Design, Non-Browser Based Design, Application Development, Installation Design and Mobile Design.

-- Motion Media categories include Animation, Live Action and Motion Graphics.

-- Traditional Media categories include Illustration, Packaging, Photography, and Print Communications.

Open to students in 40 countries, the contest also draws attention to interactive design and development programs at some of the best accredited higher education institutions. Students are invited to submit projects through the Adobe Design Achievement Awards website. From the website, visitors will also be able to access ADAA Live!, an interactive website that lets visitors see participants submitting projects in real-time.

“I was honored to be a finalist in the Adobe Design Achievement Awards animation category in 2007,” said Johnny Kelley, who recently completed a two-year MA in Animation at The Royal College of Art. “My achievement in this awards competition will continue to benefit me professionally as I look forward to a long career creating compelling animations with Adobe solutions.”

The 2009 Adobe Design Achievement Awards entries will be reviewed and scored by an independent panel of distinguished judges. Judges include: Leimei Julia Chui (Japan), director of global communications for the International Design Center NAGOYA (IdcN); Louis Gagnon (Canada), co-founder of Paprika Communications; Cristina Chiappini (Italy), founder of her own Rome-based consultancy; Garth Walker (South Africa), founder of Orange Juice Design, a creative firm serving many of South Africa’s best known corporate and consumer brands; Tarek Atrissi (The Netherlands), a principal of his own design studio and teacher in the department of Art, Media and Technology at the Utrecht School of the Arts in Holland; Kyle Kim (Korea), a professor at the School of Design, Hongik University and cofounder of design firm UM & Partners; and Lance Wyman (US) principal of his own New York environmental graphic design office.

Submissions will be accepted online through June 5, 2009. The online submissions will be judged digitally in June. For the final phase of judging, semifinalists will be asked to submit their source files and a physical aspect of their entry as it is meant to be viewed. Finalists will be invited to Beijing, China and the Icograda World Design Congress and awarded software and cash prizes.

For more information regarding the 2009 Adobe Design Achievement Awards, visit www.ADAAentry.com.

Source: Adobe

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Hi-Tech Toys For The Holidays Features KODAK s1220 Photo Scanning System as ‘Cool Gadget’ for Turning Prints into Digital Images

Rochester, NY, November 25 -- In the age of all things digital consumers find it easier than ever to capture and save important moments. With the KODAK s1220 Photo Scanning System, an out of the box solution for converting prints to digital images, consumers and businesses now have a way to digitize and preserve the memories from their film based photographs. Hi-Tech Toys For The Holidays, a nationally syndicated television show that helps shoppers make important gift decisions, will feature the s1220 Photo Scanning System on its program 139 times during November and December in more than 100 unique markets.

“Now here’s a cool gadget you probably have not seen but would love to have, the KODAK s1220 Photo Scanning System. The s1220 virtually eliminates labor intensive manual feeding. You can place even a disorganized stack of photos or documents in the feeder, and the system digitizes them in minutes,” said Brett Larson, Host, Hi-Tech Toys For The Holidays. “It will also fix common problems such as red eye, incorrect color balance, and poor contrast.”

The KODAK s1220 Photo Scanning System provides novice and expert photographers with a simple method for converting hard copy photographs into digital images for easy storage. Images are used for archiving to CDs, DVDs and uploading to photo Web sites, including KODAK Gallery, to share memories with friends and family.

“Digital images help consumers create new ways to use their photographs, from enhanced prints to personalized gifts, such as calendars or photobooks,” said Sue Cardot, Worldwide Director for Solutions, Document Imaging, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group. “For photo retailers, businesses, or gadget junkies, the s1220 delivers digital images that can repurposed for new projects at the quality of the original prints themselves.”

Available via Kodak’s online store, the s1220 Photo Scanning System retails for $1,795 and includes a desktop photo scanner, as well as photo processing software. The versatile countertop system is capable of scanning up to 30 photos a minute at 300 dots per inch (dpi). Kodak’s Perfect Page Image Processing Technology automatically adjusts image properties, such as brightness, contrast and color balance, helping to produce high quality digital images.

Beyond photographs, the s1220 Photo Scanning System can also utilize KODAK SmartTouch Software to process and organize scanned documents, in searchable PDF or TIFF formats, making this a truly versatile system.

The national schedule for Hi-Tech Toys For The Holidays will be available at www.hitechtoystv.com. Larson’s review of the s1220 is also available on the Web site at www.hitechtoystv.com/videos/S1220.mov or accessible via a free download on the Apple iTunes Store at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=206237857.

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support.KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals reaching more than 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for the commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging and data storage industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

Source: Kodak

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Olympus 25x NA 1.05 Water Immersion Objective Offers Unprecedented Performance for Multiphoton Imaging

Center Valley, PA, November 24, 2008 - A 25x, NA 1.05 water immersion (WI) objective specifically designed for multiphoton imaging offers researchers unprecedented performance when used with the Olympus FluoView® FV1000-MPE multiphoton microscope system. The objective, optimized for and dedicated to the multiphoton system, offers a super-wide field of view, flexibility for patch clamping and cover slip use, outstanding infrared (IR) performance, and a deep-imaging correction collar for imaging far below the surface of living specimens. It can achieve up to 10 times the optical performance of similar objectives already on the market.

The objective has been designed specifically for 2-photon applications. Unlike other low magnification objectives, this new objective is designed so the exit pupil diameter is completely filled with the scanned excitation laser beam. The result is far greater brightness during fluorescence excitation combined with more efficient collection, for greatly enhanced instrument sensitivity and higher signal-to-noise ratios. The combination of magnification and numerical aperture has been optimized for maximum multiphoton performance. In addition, new optical coatings allow the objective to provide outstanding performance in the IR range, with up to 82 percent transmittance from 400 to 1000nm.

With a working distance of 2mm and a 35-degree angle available for patch clamping, the objective is excellent for neurophysiology and related applications. In addition, with researchers now seeking a wider field of view (FOV) when imaging deep into specimens, it boasts a super-wide 27.5 FOV.

Because the new objective is designed for deep-specimen imaging, it delivers maximum detection efficiency, and has been shown to collect usable signal from hundreds of microns below the surface. A correction collar is available to compensate for the refractive index mismatch that can occur between the dipping medium (water, at n=1.3) and the specimen (at about n= 1.36-1.4), allowing excellent resolution even more than 500 microns deep, depending on the specimen.

For more information on the Olympus 25x, NA 1.05 water immersion objective for multiphoton imaging, contact Olympus America Inc., 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley PA 18034-0610; phone 1-800-455-8236; visit www.olympusamerica.com/25x or email dennis.donley@olympus.com.

Source: Olympus

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FUJIFILM MARKS MILESTONE IN LTO ULTRIUM FORMAT

Production of 50 Million Cartridges Highlights Market Acceptance and Success of Storage Format

VALHALLA, NY, November 20, 2008 – FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of enterprise and mid-range data storage media, today announced that the company recently passed the 50 million milestone for the number of LTO Ultrium data cartridges manufactured since introduction. This achievement highlights Fujifilm’s leadership and success as a manufacturer of mid-range and enterprise tape media.

Fujifilm’s first LTO Ultrium data cartridge was shipped in 2000 and had a native capacity of 100 gigabytes with a transfer rate of 20 MB/sec. Today, LTO Ultrium data cartridges are capable of storing 800 gigabytes of native data with a 120 MB/sec transfer rate. With 2:1 drive compression, this capacity increases up to 1.6 terabytes of data storage with transfer rates as high as 240 MB/sec. Fujifilm’s announcement follows news made last month as the technology provider companies for the Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Program marked the shipment of 100 million LTO Ultrium data cartridges.

For data storage professionals who demand a solution that is highly reliable, cost effective and delivers high performance, Fujifilm’s tape media has been the preferred solution.

“We are pleased that our ATOMM and NANOCUBIC technologies have helped to advance the LTO Ultrium format and continue to make Fujifilm-manufactured media the media of choice,” said Norio Shibata, General Manager Recording Media Products Division, FUJIFILM Corporation. “We look forward to further developing multi-terabyte generations Ultrium 5 and Ultrium 6 with our advanced technologies and expert engineering.”

Prior to assuming his current role, Mr. Shibata was General Manager of the Recording Media Research Laboratories, where he led the development of the unique Fujifilm ATOMM and NANOCUBIC coating technologies.

“Fujifilm’s achievements in this category, along with the LTO Program’s recent announcement speak clearly to the success of the LTO tape storage format,” said Cindy Grossman, Vice President of Tape and Archive, IBM System Storage. “Data center managers continue to use tape storage to protect data, secure sensitive information with tape encryption, and reduce energy consumption and operation costs by archiving to tape. As companies like Fujifilm keep breaking the barriers of storage capacity with their technologies, the LTO Ultrium format will only continue to grow.”

Recent studies from The Clipper Group* indicate that the advances in data density and cartridge capacity help keep magnetic tape as the most cost-effective form of data storage. Tape offers both the lowest cost per/GB and is remarkably energy efficient because unlike servers, the system is at rest until the data is needed, significantly reducing operational and investment costs. In addition, LTO Ultrium generation 4 technology provides tape drive level-based encryption to help secure data during transport and storage, along with write-once, read-many (WORM) storage for compliance issues.

Fujifilm invests nearly $4 million dollars every day in research and development, using its enormous library of proprietary chemistry and advanced thin-film engineering expertise to create new products and advance existing businesses as customer needs evolve.

Source: FUJIFILM

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