Samsung launches new full HD camcorder
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Ridgefield Park, N.J., announced the HMX-T10 camcorder. The full HD HMX-T10 features a 20-degree Slanted Lens that ensures that the user can truly enjoy their recording experience without any discomfort to their arm or wrist, a common occurrence in standard camcorders currently on the market. The HMX-T10 is part of Samsung’s [...]
Mitsubishi launches new compact photo system printer
Mitsubishi Electric unveils its new compact instant printer for professional photo systems. With its minimal dimensions, the printer occupies only about 40 percent of the volume of space taken up by a comparable previous model. It was developed for retail outlets that have been putting off the acquisition of a photo system up to now [...]
Canon announces new color digital presses, multifunction printers
Canon U.S.A. Inc., Lake Success, N.Y., announced its new flagship color production presses, the Canon imagePRESS C7010VP, C6010VP and C6010 digital presses. Built upon the imagePRESS platform, the new models offer commercial printers, print-service providers and Inplant/CRDs the ability to work with an expanded array of media types as well as new features designed to [...]
Cosina to make Micro Four Thirds lenses
JPEA Photo Electro News reports Cosina, maker of Voigtlander cameras and lenses, has officially approved of Micro Four Thirds standard developed by Olympus and Panasonic, and will supply Voigtlander and other lenses it makes in the Micro Four Thirds standard. Cosina announced a super-fast normal lens Micro Four Thirds in Micro Four Thirds standard. Nokton [...]
Epson expands Signature Worthy line of media to include rolls
Epson America Inc. is expanding its Signature Worthy line of professional media for photographers and fine artists by offering a wider selection of roll-based products. Due to the growing popularity of Hot Press and Cold Press papers, Epson is now offering these products in rolls of 17-inch, 24-inch, 44-inch, and 60-inch widths. The company is [...]
Minox intros BV 8×56 BR binoculars
The BV 8×56 BR binoculars from Minox, Meriden, N.H., are said to meet the demands of those who require high-recognition capabilities in very low-light situations. The company says this model is ideal for hunting, nature viewing or general observation in poor light or even moonlight conditions, delivering “superb images of brilliant contrast and brightness.” The [...]
Apple adds cameras — <1MP cameras — to iPod touch
The new iPod Touch from Apple will add front and rear cameras, making the popular media player something of an HD video camcorder as well. The iPod Touch is “packed” with features, Apple says, including a Retina display, FaceTime video calling, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 chip, 3-axis gyro… “all combined in the thinnest and [...]
Redrock gets down and dirty
Redrock|ops is a new concept in cinema rigs – camo-style camera rigs for video DSLR cameras. Redrock Micro, Hollywood, Calif., says the line fuses the durability of professional cinema equipment with modern camouflage styling. Redrock|ops rigs are limited edition versions of existing Redrock cinema rigs that employ a camouflage coating on the rigs. The camouflage [...]
New bags from M-ROCK
Camera bags safe and sturdy enough to protect the delicate equipment they hold, yet easy enough to access when the mood strikes. That’s the description M-ROCK, Aventura, Fla., gives to its new line of bags. The SLR Camera Bag is equipped with two shoulder straps for optimum customization, allowing users to wear it as a [...]
ScrapWalls.com announces web-based custom photo collages
ScrapWalls.com, Ann Arbor, Mich., allows users to construct shape collages out of their digital photo galleries in seconds by uploading their pictures and selecting a template. With more than 25 templates to choose from — ranging from wedding cakes to words and mountain ranges — ScrapWalls’ simple interface and automated picture-placement make it easy to [...]
