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March 27, 2008

Buzz Links 27 Mar 2008


Oce adds 13 new products to Imaging Supplies solvent inkjet

Oce is proud to expand its range of Imaging Supplies solvent inkjet media portfolio by adding 13 products. Oce expanded its range to Photo Paper, Fabric lines, Backlit Film and Scrim Banner and Adhesive Backed Vinyl products. The following products have been launched:

  • Photo Paper – Get photo-quality image with Premium Photo Satin Paper. It has a smooth surface with white solvent-compatible inkjet receiver
  • Economy Gloss Paper (PHOTOECO) – The 190 gms/metre square boasts uniform treated gloss surface and can outperform any glossy paper
  • Quick Dry Matte Backlit Film (QDBLF) – This polyester film provides high image density for backlit application. Available in 36”, 54” and 60” wide 150 feet long roll, the film helps in saving inks
  • Universal Banner Fabric (UBF6) – The 6 mil polyester banner fabric media is specially designed for soft signage applications with heavy link loads
  • Scrim Banner – The non-fraying products with uniform weave are priced reasonably at 19-55 cents/sq.ft. It includes Scrim Banner 10 oz. Matte (SCRIM10M), Scrim Banner 10 oz. Gloss (SCRIM10G), Scrim Banner 13 oz. Matte (SCRIM13M) and Scrim Banner 13 oz. Gloss (SCRIM13G)
  • PSA Vinyl Gloss (CALVIN6G) and PSA Vinyl Matte (CALVIN6M) – They include a kraft release liner and permanent adhesive. These pressure sensitive calendared vinyls is available in gloss and matte finish

Get high quality images with Oce’s new range and make your life more colorful.

Via:Oce

Lexmark X500n multifunction laser printer honored by PC World

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Lexmark International, Inc's color multifunction laser printer X500n has been honored by PC World. The PC World ranked it in one of the top five color laser multifunction printers for good overall design and performance. The printer is specifically designed for small businesses and workgroups offering high quality prints.

With a speed of upto 31 page per minute in monochrome and 8ppm in color, the printer also scans and copies at the same time. Therefore, you can now save your money, which you would have otherwise invested in different equipments.

Available at a price of $499, the printer will give you best quality prints making your documents look more professional. Consequently, many features at an affordable price is a sure thing to mesmerize over.

Via: Press

Olympus E-420 Camera

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Olympus came out with world’s smallest digital camera E-420 with 2.7” LCD viewfinder. Put the lightweight compact camera in your pocket and roam around shooting. The 13.4 ounces weighing camera is 5.1” x 3.6” x 2.1”. Boasting the below mentioned features, the E-420 defines the true meaning of shooting. A perfect combination of Screen Autofocus and Live View LCD lets you capture true to life pictures.

  • Based on shadow adjustment technology, the camera gives optimum bright picture
  • Arrest blur free sharp image of a moving object, thanks to fast shutter speed and digital image stabilization
  • Perfect shot preview gives you an idea of how the picture will look before it is actually clicked and you can select the perfect effect
  • E-420 tracks upto 8 faces and deliver sharp brilliant picture

Dust particles are captured in a special membrane so that you get to see spot free pictures. Catch the minutest detail with 10 Megapixel Live-MOS image sensor. Wireless multi flash photography is possible, thanks to its compatibility with FL-50R and FL-36R. Capture best pictures of our life and become expert with this amazing camera E-420.

Via:Olympus

OKI CX3641 MFP

CX3641%20MFP%20.jpgRecently, Oki Data Americas, known to market its products under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, announced the launch of their award-winning CX3641 MFP (multifunction product). Including the unprecedented document management integration and new color management capabilities, this innovative product of OKI will truly redefine the color MFP category.

The CX3641 MFP is one of those products that eliminated the need for an additional dedicated PC or server. Not only this, it also simplifies the complex and time-consuming processes thereby boosting the workgroup productivity. IT professionals around the world can use this printing solution to manage costs with the support of this business color MFP. Its Duplex 100-sheet Automatic Document Feeder can easily scan both sides of a color document simultaneously saving a lot of time with great productivity.

“OKI Printing Solutions is changing the definition of color MFPs by offering such advanced technology and functionality as standard features that enhance everyday business processes,” said Mike Garofola, Sr. Marketing Manager, Color Products at Oki Data Americas, Inc.

OKI CX3641 Printer will come with the embedded EFI SendMe technology for an advanced document capture, editing and routing capability. Apart from it, this product will feature embedded EFI Fiery System 8e controller for a brilliant print management and delivering graphic artist quality color documents. The CX3641 MFP from OKI Printing Solutions will be available in the market in March at a list price of $ 19,000.

Via: Press

Oce CS9200 Series Low-Solvent Printers

Oce CS9200 Series Low-Solvent Inkjet Printers is the latest launch of Oce, an international leader in digital document management and delivery solutions. To start off, Oce has brought two models namely, 65-inch wide Oce CS9265 and 88-inch wide Oce CS9290. Both these printers are ideal for printing on vinyl and textile banners, vehicle graphics, window graphics and exhibition displays.

You can easily select any of the four print modes on both these printer models of Oce CS9200 Series. This easy to use and reliable printer series from Oce comes equipped with a winder and unwinder system making it easy to load media on them. It takes only 5 minutes per day for the operator maintenance of the new Oce CS9200 Series Low-Solvent Printers.

Designed specially to use the new High Speed Low-Solvent inks to support the production print speeds, Oce CS9200 Printers offer superior printing. This new series of printers from Oce will be available in the market in the second quarter of 2008. This will then be followed with the availability of the new High Speed Low-Solvent inks in the market.

Via:Oce

March 26, 2008

Buzz Links 26 March 08

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PictoColor ImageTitler 3.0 Digital Photo Tool

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PictoColor’s latest launch ImageTitler 3.0 software lets the users insert titles easily on photos while making slideshows or wven while posting on websites like Flickr, etc. This effective tool is very easy to use. Even a layman will be able to adjust the colors, insert title and produce images with striking clarity. The company is selling ImageTitler free with CorrectPhoto 3.0 Digital Photo Editor. If you don’t want any other software then you can also get only the ImageTitler at an MSRP of $19.95.

Via: ImageTitler

Sea and Sea MDX-PRO D3 Housing for Nikon D3

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Sea and Sea is rolling products one after another. This time it is MDX-PRO D3 Housing in Black for Nikon D3. The housing comes with accessories like the Housing body cap, hex wrench, CR2032 lithium battery and attachment tool. With the help of N 5-pin wired connector one can easily connect the optional TTL converter 250 for Nikon. Working with the YS-250PRO strobe, the convertor offers automatic TTL flash adjustment. The body of Housing is made from corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy (machined) / anodized body while its Grip is made from corrosion-resistant die-cast aluminum alloy. This ergonomic Housing is equipped with a 0.66x pick-up viewfinder standard.

Via:Sea and Sea

Kyocera KJ4 fastest inkjet printhead in World

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Kyocera Corporation unveiled the world’s fastest inkjet printhead KJ4 with 150metres per minute at 600dpi output or 200 metres/min at 600x480 dpi. Spanning 4.25” KJ4 delivers true to life prints at exceptional speed and resolution.

Based on extensive printhead technologies, the actuator and nozzles of drop-on-demand inkjet printhead work together efficiently. Simplified equipment configuration is achieved as it allows designs with fewer heads. Print on any material – paper, cloth or plastic as KJ4 supports UV ink and waterborne pigment ink.

With 2,656 nozzles/head, 4.25” of print width and a resolution of 600 dpi x 600 dpi, the KJ4 utilizes Piezoelectric DOD Line Inkjet Printhead, the droplet size varies from 4 pL to 21 pL. With the price not yet out, it will create waves in the market for sure.

Via: Press

Oce CS9160 Eco-Solvent Printer

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Recently, Oce, an international leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, launched their new Oce CS9160 printer. Using the Eco-solvent inks for both outdoor and indoor-durable prints, this new printer from Oce will also be put on display at the ISA International Sign Expo in Orlando in March 2008.

The 64-inch wide Oce CS9160 printer has been built after the witnessing the success of a previous model called the Oce CS9060. Specially designed to meet the advanced needs of the user, this printer will deliver reliable, superior and great productivity prints. Moreover, it will provide an expanded ink capacity with an ability to use 440ml cartridges.

You can easily get the print speed of up to 197 square feet per hour and that too with 720 x 720 dpi resolution using the new Oce CS9160 printer. You can also choose ONYX ® Workflow Software as an option to drive the Oce CS9160 printer. Unlike other printers, with Oce CS9160 printer you can use the ink economically without sacrificing the print quality and all this because of its Oce CS9000 VariaDot ™ imaging technology. Oce CS9160 printer will be available in the market in the second quarter of the year 2008.

Via: Press

Ashton Kutche with Nikon CoolPix

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Ashton Kutche Hollywood's A-list actor and producer will be seen on TV in the promotional campaign of Nikon’s latest awesome Coolpix Style Series collection of Digital Cameras. The campaign will be held in chic boutique hotels and high-end shopping destinations.

“Ashton is the perfect choice for this campaign as he embodies both the stylish and fun attributes of Nikon’s COOLPIX Style series cameras," said Lisa Baxt, senior communications manager for Nikon Inc. "Ashton’s collaborative spirit, creativity and approachable personality enhanced our campaign which showcases the great style, sleek colorful design and ease of use of Nikon’s newest COOLPIX Style series cameras.”

For more information on the Nikon Coolpix series, surf up www.image-acquire.com. We have enlisted almost every single coolpix model with the details.

Via: Nikon

March 25, 2008

Scrapblog launches Photo Cropping and Editing Tools

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Scrapblog, Inc feels proud by unveiling photo editing and cropping tools. Sufficing the creative calls of online scrapbookers, the powerful tools enhance the scrapbooking experience.

Use your digital mouse as scissors and cut picture in any shape using freehand cropping tool. Crop your picture in circle or rectangle or star or any shape you want. Apply photo effects like black and white, antique etc. using photo editor or do the freehand cutting at just one click. Make yourself beautiful by adjusting brightness, contrast, tint and saturation. Not only this you can save and share the data online.

You can also delete unwanted people from the picture and play pranks. Though the price of this easy to use tool is not disclosed yet but it will surely enhance the online scrapping experience.

Via: Press

Scrapblog launches Photo Cropping and Editing Tools

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Scrapblog, Inc feels proud by unveiling photo editing and cropping tools. Sufficing the creative call of online scrapbookers, the powerful tools enhance the scrapbooking experience.

Use your digital mouse as scissors and cut pictures in any shape using the freehand cropping tool. Crop your picture in circle or rectangle or star or any shape you want. Apply photo effects like black and white, antique etc., using photo editor or do the freehand cutting at just one click. Make yourself beautiful by adjusting brightness, contrast, tint and saturation. Not only this you can save and share the data online.

You can also delete unwanted people from the picture and play pranks. Though the price of this easy to use tool is not disclosed yet, but it will surely enhance the online scrapping experience.

Via: Press

March 24, 2008

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300M mobile scanning solution

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If you are looking for a small, portable scanner for Mac, your search ends here with Fujitsu launching ScanSnap S300M mobile scanning solution. Satisfying the call of small and home offices, mobile business people, Fujitsu ScanSnap S300M with ADF also acts as a compact desktop scanner. Power it on, connect through a USB connector and transform paper to PDF documents in one touch anytime and anywhere. Load 10 documents and 3.1lbs weighing scanner starts scanning at 8ppm.

Get rid of paper clutter as it comes equipped with Cardiris for business card scanning. Boasting the following features, the scanner is a true value for money:
• Advanced Quick Menu - Scan and email directly or send to .Mac account, iPhoto, folder or Mac preview
• Business card scanning - Convert business card easily using Cardiris and export to Address Book or Apple Works or Entourage
• Scans both sides of a document in one go
• Automatic Color Detection – Optimize file size and image clarity and is able to sense if a page has color content or not
• Scanner is capable of detecting a blank page and deleting it
• Capable of sensing 9 different paper sizes, the scanner crops the edges according to size of document

Put it in your bag and take it anywhere, thanks to its compact size. Bring home the amazing piece at an unbelievable price i.e. $295 and get the advantage of 1-year depot limited warranty.

Via: Press

March 21, 2008

Apple announces Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.0

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Apple has announced Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.0 for Aperture 2 and iPhoto ’08 for the following cameras:

Sony DSLR-A350
Sony DSLR-A200
Pentax K100D Super
Pentax *ist DS2
Pentax *ist DL2
Olympus E-3
Nikon D60
Leaf Aptus 65S
Leaf Aptus 54S
Hasselblad H3D-31II
Hasselblad H3D-31
Hasselblad CFV-16

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March 20, 2008

SpencerLab Printer Test Suite Version 4 Released

SpencerLab%20sRGB.jpgSpencer Lab unveiled Version 4 of SpencerLab Printer Test Suite. The company has taken care of print quality, cost per print and speed performances while developing the suite.

Encircling every field in itself including office, consumer, photographic and graphic markets, the suite consists of more than 50 test files, which works very well with Windows and Mac Operating Systems. The test files include CMYK and RGB, PDF and PostScript. The test files of SpencerLab Printer Test Suite support all ISO/IEC standards.

“We are extremely proud of this product launch. It is the culmination of years of development, with feedback and input from top color experts in the industry,” said Catherine Fiasconaro, SpencerLab Operations VP and Director of the Laboratory. The strength of the suite can be judged from the sponsors, some of which are Adobe, Eastman Kodak, Hewlett-Packard, Konica Minolta, Lexmark, Oce, Okidata, Toshiba, Xerox etc.

March 19, 2008

Pentax Optio V20 digital camera

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Pentax Imaging Company recently unveiled its compact and stylish digital camera Optio V20. Meeting the calls of businesses and consumers, Optio V20 possesses a 3” LCD monitor and a 5X zoom lens. The durable and reliable is surely going to take company's image to a new height with its amazing features.

This easy to use camera boasts face recognition technology, which detects the face automatically and set an optimized exposure for a bright and clear picture. Not only this, the camera with smile capture functionality sense key facial expression, and shutter is released automatically. Get amazing pictures with blink detection technology so that when the subject closes the eye, the shot is recaptured.

Focus on moving object with the Auto Tracking mode and click the picture from a distance of 4” without changing the focusing mode, thanks to Auto macro mode. Reasonably priced at US $279.95, the Optio V20 will not weigh heavily on your pocket also. Therefore, go home clicking and smiling.

Via: Press

Phase One 645 or Mamiya 645AFDIII Camera

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Mamiya Digital Imaging and Phase One recently unveiled its flexible open medium format digital camera platform called Phase One 645 or Mamiya 645AFDIII. Camera with high quality system option suffices the needs of professional photographers.

The platform uses a wide array of lenses including 28mm aspherical and D series lenses, Mamiya 645 lens range, Hasselblad V-lenses and Pentacon Six lenses. You can catch the unexpected events; thanks to the shutter speed of 1/4000sec. One feature that makes it more usable is that you don’t feel tired during daylong hand-held shooting sessions due to ergonomic molded grip. “Phase One and Mamiya have taken the first step in delivering a unique approach to designing camera systems,” said Henrik Håkonsson, CEO of Phase One.

Choose components from an open platform to customize your work according to your need with the camera. Photo Imaging Expo will display it for the first time.

Via: Press

March 18, 2008

Pentax launches digital camera Optio V20

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Pentax Imaging Company unveils its compact and stylish digital camera Optio V20. Meeting the calls of businesses and consumers, Optio V20 posseses a 3” LCD monitor and a 5X zoom lens. The durable and reliable camera is surely going to take company's image to a new height with its amazing features.

The easy to use camera boasts, face recognition technology, which detects the face automatically and set an optimized exposure for a bright and clear picture. Not only this, camera with smile capture functionality sense key facial expression, and shutter is released automatically. Get amazing pictures with blink detection technology, which racaptures the image when the subject closes his eyes.

Focus on moving object with its Auto Tracking mode and click the picture from a distance of 4” without changing the focusing mode, thanks to Auto macro mode. Reasonably priced at US $279.95, Optio V20 will not weigh heavily on your pocket also. So, go home clicking and smiling.

Via: Press

March 17, 2008

Sony DSCT300B cyber-shot digital camera

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Sony unveiled its stylish Cyber-shot Digital Camera DSCT300B boasting 3.5” black touchscreen and 10.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD Sensor. Catch the minutest detail with 5x optical zoom on a 16:9 display mode. Store your pictures and cherish them forever. Shoot underwater or in a cloudy weather, you will get true to life pictures. With below mentioned features, the camera stands out in the market:

Double Anti-Blur Solution – Get smooth crystal clear images using Super Steady Shot Optical image Stabilization System. It makes sure that there is no vibration and shaking of the camera while zooming.

Clear Raw NR Noise Reduction – Along with the clear picture, get distortion free sharp audio quality.

Face Detection Technology – The camera allows you to distinguish between an adult and child for a wonderful portrait shot.

Dynamic Range Optimization – Get the perfect picture in dim light or shadows or backlight areas.

Automatic macro Shooting – Don't worry about adjusting the focus every time you click.

Print directly from the camera by connecting it to any PictBridge enabled printer.

Imprison 260 shots in one recharge, thanks to G-series Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery offering a resolution of 1920 x 1080p, the camera brings to you, true to life pictures in vibrant colors. DSCT300B, priced at $449.99 is surely going to create ripples in the digital photo market with its exceptional features.

Via: Sony

Sony DSCT300B Cyber-Shot digital camera

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Sony unveiled its stylish Cyber-shot Digital Camera DSCT300B boasting 3.5” black touchscreen and 10.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD Sensor. Catch the minutest detail with 5x optical zoom on a 16:9 display mode. Store your pictures and cherish them forever. Shoot underwater or in a cloudy weather, you will get true to life pictures. With below mentioned features, the camera stands out in the market:

  • Double Anti-Blur Solution – Get smooth crystal clear images using Super Steady Shot Optical image Stabilization System. It makes sure that there is no vibration and shaking of the camera while zooming

  • Clear Raw NR Noise Reduction – Along with the clear picture, get distortion free sharp audio quality


  • Face Detection Technology – The camera allows you to distinguish between an adult and child for a wonderful portrait shot


  • Dynamic Range Optimization – Get the perfect picture in dim light or shadows or backlight areas


  • Automatic macro Shooting – Don’t worry about adjusting focus every time you click


  • Print directly from camera by connecting to PictBridge enabled printer


Imprison 260 shots in one recharge, thanks to G-series Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Offering a resolution of 1920 x 1080p, the camera brings to you true to life picture in vibrant colors. DSCT300B, priced at $449.99 is surely going to create ripples in digital photo market with its exceptional unmatched features.

Via: Sony

March 15, 2008

Xerox 8265 Color printer awarded during AIIM/On Demand Conference and Exposition

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Xerox 8265 Color Wide Format Printer was awarded Best of Show Award in wide-format printing category during AIIM/On Demand Conference and Exposition. Specifically designed for graphic design agencies, copy and sign shops, print providers and in-plant operations, the printer is based on advanced innovative technology.

"The Xerox 8265 opens up an entirely new set of high-value print jobs for customers looking to complement their current capabilities or enter the expanding graphic communications color wide-format market," said Valerie Blauvelt, vice president of marketing, Xerox Production Systems Group. Xerox 8265 produce bright colorful graphics on banners, posters, signs, life-size photos and floor graphics. Prints lasts upto 3 years without laminating, thanks to the environmental friendly eco-solvent inks. Inkjet technology ensures that there is no need for air purification system or ventilation.

Intelligent interweaving print technology is responsible for clear and sharp images. Another feature that makes it stand out in the market is that even though the ink consumption is very low, it delivers smooth color transitions. Though Xerox has not disclosed the price yet but one thing is sure that this printer is a true value for your money.

Via:Xerox

Barska Telescope-Strength Binocular

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If you are looking for a binocular with telescopic strength, your search ends here with Hammacher binoculars. Perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing, the binoculars have a telephoto enlargement as of a telescope. The portable binoculars are shipped in a hard case for safety purposes. Use it anywhere either in snowy weather or on a boat deck, thanks to the waterproof capability.

The professional grade optics is made up of steel and aluminum. The 40x magnification capable eyepieces can be interchanged. The scattering of light is reduced considerably with
the help of BAK-4 prisms. Safeguard your eyes by wearing glasses and stay away from the lens.

Even if the light is low, the multi-coated lenses offer great contrast and improved visibility.
The 16lbs weighing binocular is compact with 141/4” height, 113/4” weight and 24” length. Take it anywhere with handle on top of the device. Available at a price of $1,699.95, the binoculars lets you see the minutest detail possible.

Via:Hammacher

March 14, 2008

PICTO DigiArt i90 Digital Camera

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PICTO Korea unveiled its new ultra-slim digital camera the DigiArt i9. The stylish camera is covered with an elegant black body which leaves stunning impact on keen observers. It offers 3x of optical magnification with high ISO sensitivity up to 1000 for supreme quality images. This 17.5mm slim model features a large 3.0-inch high resolution LCD screen. Weighing just 130g, the compact camera includes a special ISH function for shake reduction and production of better images.

The Digix PICTO DigiArt i90 digital camera will be available soon for 179000 KRW.

Via: Press

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