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Datacolor (www.datacolor.com), a global leader in color management solutions, today introduced SpyderCheckr, a new color reference tool that allows photographers to obtain consistent, accurate color within a standard RAW processing workflow, perform precision in-camera white balance, create custom camera calibration and record known color references. SpyderCheckr features 48 scientifically engineered color patches in a wide range of spectrally neutral colors and user-friendly profiling software that enables photographers to achieve consistent, predictable color control from capture to edit.

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LDP is offering a limited range of digital SLR cameras which have been converted from color to monochrome. Targeting the fine arts, forensic, astronomical and scientific markets, the converted cameras can capture a much higher resolution and accurate monochrome picture versus a stock camera.

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Leaf Imaging introduced the world’s highest resolution, one-shot medium format digital camera back. The Leaf Aptus-II 12 (and Leaf Aptus-II 12R with internal rotating sensor) is said to deliver the world’s highest-quality image capture. It is both a major technical advance and another important illustration of the benefits of medium format camera technology – namely, the ability to support a very large image sensor, with enormous light sensitivity and high dynamic range.

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Hamrick Software, the developer of VueScan, has released its latest version 8.6.58 – with support for 8 recently announced Canon scanners. This brings the total number of supported scanners to over 1550. VueScan also adds support for using multi-core processors to increase scan speed.

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The Nissin Group has introduced three innovative new models. The flagship model of the Nissin line, the Di866 Professional will now be available for Sony, joining the current Canon and Nikon models. It provides an exceptionally powerful guide number of 60 and sub flash of 12 (ISO 100, 105mm). And for ease of operation, it has a very user-friendly color display, which automatically rotates from horizontal to vertical as the flash is rotated. The six-icon interface represents each of the operation modes -- auto, TTL, manual/av, multi, wireless TTL and custom setting.

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The new LensPen OutdoorPro kit includes everything you need to keep optics clean, whether hiking a dusty trail or out on the lake at dawn: LensPen Original, MiniPro II, MicroKlear and FogKlear. All are designed with a specific job in mind, and all included in a compact nylon carrying case that fits on a belt.

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Lensbaby’s newest lens gives photographers a versatile and affordable option for Fisheye photography, plus access to all of the unique creative photography effects offered within the Lensbaby Optic Swap™ System.

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