A Look Back: Big Changes, but Some Things Have Remained the Same
by George Schaub
Thinking about the past is natural at this time of year, when part of what
we do is recognize change as being part of the natural cycle of life. In photography,
massive changes have taken place that affectedus...
Lexar Media's LockTight technology will now be supported in the Nikon
D200 digital SLR, enabling users to fully utilize the camera's advanced
feature set, including security functionality and burst mode shooting. Lexar
Professional LockTight CompactFlash is a unique security technology that allows
photographers and organizations to control access to information stored on the
user's memory cards. The Nikon D200 is the most affordable digital camera
that includes built-in LockTight functionality.
HP is offering two digital photography software products that enable consumers
to print high-quality photos at home in two simple steps. Available as a free
download, HP Photosmart Essential 1.9 offers a variety of photo organizing,
editing and sharing tools and can be expanded with free new features or upgrades
as they are released. Among the offerings are Holiday Card Packs that enable
users to create personalized holiday greeting cards by dragging and dropping
photos into professionally designed templates.
Overview How long will a photographic print last? There is no simple answer. But it is important for anyone who cares about their photos to have a base understanding of the factors that affect the longevity of prints to make informed decisions and insure those photographic prints will last an expected time.
Extensis has unveiled Portfolio 8, the latest edition of their popular digital
asset management solution. The new version of Portfolio provides industrial-strength
workflow features to organize and share digital files with visual catalogs and
embedded metadata--making it easy to quickly find, route and distribute
valuable material like images, brochures, layouts and logos within asset creation
workgroups and externally with global partners.
Tamrac's new Adventure 7 photo backpack is cleverly designed to not look
like a camera bag, enabling photographers to transport their expensive gear
with less risk of theft. This sleek photo backpack features a padded lower compartment
for protecting photo gear and a large top section for carrying personal items.
Delkin Devices is now shipping a Universal version of their popular Pop-Up
Shade that enables you to see your camera's LCD screen in the sun and
protect it from damage. The sturdy, lightweight covers are easily installed
and protect a digital camera's expensive LCD screen. Universal Pop-Up
Shades are designed to work on most digital point-and-shoot cameras and feature
a two-part design that allows the shade portion to be removed, leaving the LCD
guard in place.
Uniross has expanded its broad assortment of sophisticated battery chargers
with the introduction of a line of compact, versatile models designed for travelers
who need to recharge their batteries anywhere in the world. The Uniross Globe
Trotter chargers come complete with three international plugs that enable them
to be used in 90% of countries throughout the world.
Lyson, Inc., a leading provider of inks and media has introduced a bulk ink
feed system and bulk ink for Hewlett-Packard's popular Designjet 5000
and 5500 large format printers. The new Lyson bulk feed system features specially
modified REPLEO bulk ink cartridges with an everlasting chip. Lyson's
REPLEO ink sets are color matched to original OEM inks, in this case HP's
dye and pigment-based (UV) offerings, so there is no need to create new color
profiles.
Eastman Kodak Co. is now shipping the highly anticipated EasyShare-One--a
unique compact digicam that enables the user to send e-mail from the camera,
to connect to the Kodak EasyShare Gallery from Wi-Fi hotspots, and to optimize
viewing and operation via an intuitive touch screen and graphical menu interface.