Red Eye reduction Technology : FotoNation, a imaging and connectivity solutions company for the digital photography industry, announced that its patented in-camera red-eye detection and correction technology has surpassed an installed base of over 50 million digital cameras. FotoNation red-eye reduction technology is shipping in digital cameras from the industry’s leading brands, including Kodak, Nikon, Pentax, Sanyo and Samsung among others. “164 million digital cameras with 4 megapixels or more have shipped since 2004,” said Ron Glaz, Program Director for IDC’s Digital Capture Devices and Photofinishing Research. Based on this finding, the FotoNation red-eye reduction technology is commanding over 30% of this market segment.
Gossen light meters distributed by intro 2020 : With immediate effect, Intro 2020 has become the official UK importer and distributor of Gossen light meters. brings 65 years of German quality and design to a stable of products which already includes many photographic household names such as: Tamron lenses, Tamrac Bags, Hoya and Cokin filters and Crumpler bags. are far from complacent about their heritage and pedigree. In keeping with the rapidly changing needs of photographers, ’s mantra is: tradition is good, innovation is better. Products from perfectly balance price, value and quality, with ease of handling firmly at the centre of the design process, for example, the Digipro F, which can be operated one handed thanks to its swivel head.
Ritz Camera orders CruiseCam products : CruiseCam International announced that it has received an initial order of camera mounts from Ritz Camera Centers. Ritz Camera Centers, headquartered in Beltsville, MD, is the largest retail camera and photo chain in the US with approximately 1,000 locations in 45 states and the District of Columbia. The chain of stores now includes Ritz Camera, Wolf Camera, Kits Camera, Inkley's and The Camera Shop. All stores have Big Print Central Departments offering both traditional and digital prints "in minutes." The Ritz Camera Centers, Inc. website offers customers a one-hour printing and in-store pick-up service. Ritz Camera Centers, Inc. also owns and operates Boater's World Marine Centers.
Education books Wiley Pathways Imprint : John Wiley & Sons, Inc. announced today Wiley Pathways, a new imprint of Higher Education textbooks designed to serve the growing group of students, often working and with families, who are pursuing their post-secondary education with a strong career focus. All Wiley Pathways education books focus on the fundamentals and use a modular format with clear, concise language and built-in resources that promote independent learning. The Wiley Pathways education books are affordably priced at under $60. The name Wiley Pathways reflects the diverse paths of today's students many of whom may be changing their life, beginning or managing a family and entering, advancing, or changing careers.
Camera accessory survey from IDC : US digital still camera and camcorder owners are accessorizing to complement existing assets. According to a new IDC survey of U.S. digital still camera and camcorder owners, 84% of respondents have purchased accessories, and the majority are very pleased with those purchases. For those looking to purchase accessories in the future, memory cards, add-on lenses, and 4x6 photo printers are among the wish-list leaders. "When digital still cameras owners outshoot the capacity of the memory card bundled with their camera, they are very willing to purchase additional, higher capacity cards," said Chris Chute, research manager for IDC's Worldwide Digital Imaging Solutions group.
FotoNation face tracker Pentax Optio S7 and A20 : FotoNation, one of the world’s leading award-winning imaging and connectivity solutions companies for the digital photography industry, announced today that its innovative “Face Tracker” technology is now available in Pentax latest addition to its Optio line, the Optio S7 & the Optio A20 digital camera. FotoNation Face Tracker, available as the “Face Recognition AF & AE” function on the Pentax Optio S7 & Optio A20, automatically detects the position of a subject’s face and adjusts focus and exposure accordingly. Especially important for shooting under poor lighting conditions and at night, FotoNation Face Tracker uses a radically new approach to identify and lock onto human faces.
Drytac imaging products at Photokina 2006 : At next months Photokina show in Cologne, UK based manufacturer Drytac will be exhibiting their Drytac and Hot Press brands of mounting and laminating consumables and machinery. The show will see the launch of exciting new products such as: New sizes of the popular JetMounter range of roller laminators. New pressure sensitive adhesives developed for a variety of specific applications, including a block-out adhesive and an economical carrier-free adhesive. An innovative new solution for window graphics, WindowTac. This optically clear film can be applied easily on-site due to its temporarily repositionable adhesive and a specially developed release liner which allows air bubbles to escape.
Samsung sponsors NFL football exhibition : Samsung Electronics America, a world leader in consumer electronics is celebrating its second year of sponsorship with the NFL with an Samsung/NFL football game on Sept. 6, 2006. As part of the Official NFL 2006 Kick-off event, the flag football exhibition will showcase some of the NFL's greatest former players including: Hall of Famer Marcus Allen formerly of the Oakland Raiders, 1990's All-Decade Team and Minnesota Vikings receiver Cris Carter, the pride of the New York Jets Wayne Chrebet, three time Pro-Bowler Mark "Super" Duper and Pro-Bowler and Atlanta Falcons 1990s standout Jamal Anderson. These popular veterans will be divided into two teams with members of the South Florida media.
