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Keep abreast of the photography industry's latest news. From new camera equipment to imaging software updates our digital photo newswire covers it all.
Thursday, June 21, 2007Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Included with Leaf Aptus Digital BackLeaf announced today that as a result of the seamless integration of
Leaf Capture and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom they will begin to bundle
Lightroom free of charge with every Leaf Aptus and Leaf Aptus S back
starting on June 1. |
Thursday, June 21, 2007Picture-Perfect Color Management Seminars
Are you unhappy with prints that don't match your monitor? Confused by
RAW file formats and ICC profiling? Not getting the best results from
your inkjet printer or photo imager? With an understanding of how to manage photographic color, you can
solve these problems quickly and easily. X-Rite Color Services, in
conjunction with Adobe, Epson and Fuji, is offering a seminar to help
you perfect your digital photo workflow. |
Thursday, June 21, 2007Sinar Bron Imaging Launches New Sinar Hy6 Digital Medium-Format CameraSinar, the legendary Swiss company that pioneered the use of digital
imaging technology in the professional photography market, is bringing
to market its much-anticipated Sinar Hy6 medium format digital camera
system. The Sinar Hy6, which received the Photokina Star 2006 award
for most outstanding new product, is the result of collaboration
between Sinar, the technology giant Jenoptik and Franke & Heidecke
(Rolleiflex). Designed to capture images using both digital and
conventional film backs, the Hy6 offers photographers a true 6×6 cm
medium-format size with the flexibility of a 4.5×6 cm camera. |
Thursday, June 21, 2007A&Is HP Indigo Technology Helps Establish Cost-Effective Book Solution For Pro PhotographersHP today announced that A&I Photographic and Digital Lab,
partnering with Great Circle Books, has incorporated the
industry-leading imaging capabilities of its new HP Indigo press 5000
to establish a unique publishing service for professional
photographers. Using the silver halide-quality capabilities of HP
Indigo technology and liquid HP ElectroInk, the new service provides an
affordable way for photographers to self-publish their work. |
Thursday, June 21, 2007A Photo Trove, A Mounting ChallengeIn some sense, the iconic photograph of Rosa Parks recreating her quiet act of rebellion on a bus in Montgomery, Ala., belongs to every American. But as a practical matter, it belongs to Bill Gates. Anyone wanting to use that image in a book or on a Website must first license it from Corbis, a corporation founded and owned by Mr. Gates, who is better known for starting Microsoft. The photo is among the 11 million prints and negatives in the legendary Bettmann archive, which Corbis bought in 1995. Read More... |
Thursday, June 21, 2007Jenoptik Strengthens Camera BusinessThe Jenoptik Group has purchased the remaining 49 percent of the shares
in SINAR AG, making it a 100 percent owned subsidiary of the technology
group's Laser & Optics division. The Board of Directors of SINAR AG
approved the share acquisition on Thursday last week. |
Thursday, June 21, 2007Panasonic LUMIX To Launch Digital Photo AcademyPanasonic LUMIX will launch the Digital Photo Academy, a series of
workshops for all digital camera owners who want to maximize their
cameras' features and create more rewarding and enjoyable photo
experiences. The academy, offering courses at three different levels,
will roll out in 20 cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago
and San Francisco, in May 2007. Courses in each city will be taught by
a local professional photographer, giving students ongoing access to
photo experts and resources in their own community. |
Thursday, June 21, 20072007 Festival Of The Photograph: June 7-9, Charlottesville, VirginiaPremiering June 7- 9, 2007, the Festival of the Photograph will
showcase the work of many of the world's most celebrated photographers
and exciting new artists, with images ranging from the fields of
photojournalism to fine art. NPR's Alex Chadwick will interview this
year's featured photographers William Allard, Sally Mann and Eugene
Richards on three separate evenings at the Paramount Theater. |
Thursday, June 21, 2007Acclaimed Photographer, Instructor Zucker DiesLeading portrait and wedding photographer Monte Zucker died on Friday
after battling pancreatic cancer. With more than 55 years of experience
in the photography industry, Zucker was a highly regarded educator,
mentor and author helping many of today's leading photographers take
their skills to the next level. He taught a vast array of classes and
workshops using an easy-to-understand, flexible approach that made him
a popular instructor among photographers of all ages. |
Thursday, June 21, 2007iView Collaborates With Getty Images To Automate Pro Photographers Photo SubmissionsDigital asset cataloging pioneer iView Multimedia Ltd., a wholly owned
subsidiary of Microsoft Corp., today announced the availability of The
Getty Images iView Submission Utility. Getty Images is the world's
leading provider of imagery, film and digital services. |
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