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March 3, 2009 — Casio America, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., released some exciting details about its upcoming digital camera models today. Soon to be released, the EX-S12 can make the most of Casio’s high-speed image processing engine to enable users to cut and paste moving subjects onto still backgrounds.

Casio has been a pioneer in digital cameras for over ten years. The new models maintain Casio’s long tradition of innovation and creativity. In 1995, Casio introduced the QV-10, the world’s first consumer digital camera with an LCD monitor so users could view the images they had just taken. In 2002, the company released the EX-S1, a card-sized camera so thin that it could be carried anywhere. In 2008, Casio launched the highly anticipated EX-F1 and EX-FH20, boasting high-speed burst shooting capabilities to ensure that users would never miss a crucial moment again, not to mention the ability to record high-speed movies that capture motion too fast for the human eye to perceive. Read more

March 3, 2009 -- General Imaging has released its 2009 lineup of GE digital cameras, introducing a full array of exciting new features, including auto scene detection, pan-capture panorama, and optical image stabilization. General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE digital cameras, unveiled ten new models this morning at the 2009 Photo Marketing Association trade show in Las Vegas.

Now entering their third model year, GE digital cameras offer higher resolution and more powerful zooms than ever before. Each camera in the 2009 collection features at least 9 megapixels of resolution – with seven models boasting 12 or more – helping preserve all life’s memories with greater clarity. Ready for your close-up? GE cameras certainly are, as seven of the new models feature zooms of 5X or higher, including an impressive 12X zoom in the X3 to make those big smiles appear even bigger. Read more

March 3, 2009 – Establishing a new category in flat panel TV design, JVC announced an LCD TV system that includes a super slim monitor that features a color space that is wider than a typical HDTV’s.

The new JVC LT-42WX70 is a 42-inch class (42.02 inches diagonal) full HD LCD TV monitor that targets digital imaging professionals and enthusiasts using high-end digital SLR cameras, allowing them for the first time to see the subtle colors, details and textures of their images faithfully reproduced.

The monitor features expanded color space capacity encompassing 100 percent of HDTV broadcasting’s (sRGB.904) color space and a coverage rate of 96 percent for Adobe RGB — a color space for still photographs taken on high-definition digital SLR cameras — to provide accurate reproduction of both video and still photographs. The LT-42WX70 also features 52 picture-quality adjustment properties for tweaking both still and video images source-by-source to the exact colors and tones the user prefers. Read more

March 3, 2009 – As the summer travel season approaches, Sony will make it easy for folks to print photos from just about anywhere, anytime by taking along one of its new lightweight photo printers announced today.

They Go Where You Go

The portable printers (models DPP-FP97 and DPP-FP67) can easily be transported in a carry-on bag to birthday parties or on family trips. Plus, they are the perfect addition to any scrapbooking party.

A variety of creative prints that come with the DPP-FP97 model make customizing memories and creating on-the-spot, one-of-a-kind gifts a snap. This model comes with frame, scrapbooking and calendar templates so you can personalize your photos. Sony added a software keyboard to this model for quick type messages and personalized greeting cards. Read more

March 3, 2009 – Sony is spotlighting its first digital still camera to feature sweep panorama technology here at the Photo Marketing Association confab. The new HX1 Cyber-shot model can take 224-degree panorama shots in one easy press-and-sweep motion.

It is also the company’s first Cyber-shot camera to use the exclusive 1/2.4-inch Exmor CMOS sensor technology. This technology allows it to achieve burst speeds of 10 frames per second at full 9.1 megapixel resolution in continuous burst mode.

Setting it apart from most digital still cameras, which use an electronic shutter to achieve high speed, the HX1 unit has a mechanical shutter that helps reduce distortion when shooting a moving subject. Read more

March 2, 2009 – M-ROCK, a leading manufacturer of high quality camera bags, backpacks and travel cases for professional photographers and enthusiasts, announced today it is introducing a new line of fully-featured rugged camera bags designed specifically for outdoor/adventure photographers and travel enthusiasts who need functional cases. Appropriately named, M-ROCK’s new Adventure series bags offer the perfect balance between style, convenience, color, and protection and provide photographers with the perfect solution for transporting camera and video gear no matter where their personal or professional adventures may take them.

M-ROCK’s new Adventure series bags offer a variety of solutions for even the most discerning photographer including laptop compatible backpacks and gadget bags with detachable roller trolleys; sling bags-turn-backpacks, several DSLR Gadget and top load holster bags; point-and-shoot digital camera bags; and attachable lens pouches for additional carrying capacity. In addition, every bag in the Adventure line is constructed with water resistant materials and includes a weather jacket and water resistant zippers to further protect contents from moisture, dust and dirt. M-ROCK camera bags are constructed with dense closed cell foam and plastic paneling for extra shock absorption and soft non abrasive internal lining to prevent scratches when carried or stored. Read more

March 2, 2009 – IPEVO, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of Internet-based devices, today announced the commercial availability of its Kaleido R7 wireless digital frame, previewed at CES 2009.

With the Kaleido R7, PC and Mac users have the ability to sync and stream their most important content – whether it be from a memory storage device, or wirelessly from the computer hard drive or the Web. When keeping the computer switched on isn’t practical, up to 3,000 images can be transferred from the hard drive or photo applications like iPhoto, and stored on the frame via the 512MB internal memory. For extended computer free viewing capacity, the user can simply plug-in their choice of SD memory card or USB storage device. Read more

March 2nd, 2009- AgfaPhoto kicks-off into 2009 with a new digital camera model range: under the name of OPTIMA, AgfaPhoto presents digital cameras with an enhanced range of functions. The OPTIMA 1438m is featuring a wide-angle lens, the OPTIMA 1338mT a touchscreen display and the OPTIMA 8328m comes with a PASM mode. The new AgfaPhoto OPTIMA models are distributed in America through VistaQuest (Booth A271).

AgfaPhoto OPTIMA model range

AgfaPhoto now offers OPTIMA cameras in a slim-design housing with an enhanced range of functions. With this new range of models, AgfaPhoto is once again reviving a concept from its brand history. Just as it did in 1959 when the first camera with automatic program selection and the name OPTIMA was brought to the market.

Wide-angle camera for landscape and architectural shots

The AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 1438m is equipped with a 32mm wide-angle lens. This means that the photographer can capture large areas in small interior spaces or on sightseeing tours. A selection of 23 scene modes permit the flexible adjustment to each situation. The OPTIMA 1438m comes in an attractive metal housing and presents a ten-megapixel CCD sensor, a 4x optical zoom and a 3" display. Read more

March 2nd, 2009- The AgfaPhoto DV-5580Z combines video, photo and sound recording in a convenient and lightweight body. The compact format and the adjustable swiveling display make the camera suitable for a broad range of tasks. Use it as a fun video camera for birthday parties or weddings, as a photo camera while on vacation, or as a voice recorder for interviews. This new member of the AgfaPhoto family is being distributed in North America through VistaQuest Corporation (Booth A271).

The AgfaPhoto DV-5580Z records video in high definition, with a maximum of 1440 x 1080 pixels and 30 frames per second. The energy-saving CMOS sensor with a resolution of 8 megapixels delivers high-resolution still images while preserving battery power. The 5x optical zoom lets you capture images from a greater distance as well. And when using the optional 4x digital zoom, you can get even closer to the subject. A digital image stabilizer reduces blurring. For shooting in low light conditions such as dark interiors, the camera is equipped with a video light. You can play back the captured images directly on your TV screen using the included TV cable. The images are played back on your PC or HD TV with a HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

With a weight of only 162 g (5.7 oz) and a size of just 12 cm x 6 cm (5” x 2.5”), the AgfaPhoto camera fits into any handbag. It has a 2.5” TFT LCD display and nine different programs: automatic, portrait, night, sports, landscape, sunrise, beach/snow, spotlight and manual. Read more

March 2, 2009--At the PMA tradeshow today, HP expanded its extensive personal publishing portfolio to unlock new revenue streams and further capitalize on the $65 billion market opportunity.(1)

The new products, services and tools from HP offer existing and new customer segments – from local community groups to sports enthusiasts – affordable and meaningful printing at home, online, at retail and through print service providers (PSPs). Highlights include: Read more