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X-Rite ColorChecker Products Deliver All-new Easy, Accurate True Color Balance Methods At PMA07 PDF Print E-mail
Written by X-Rite, Inc.   
Tuesday, 06 March 2007
GretagMacbeth-Combined Line of Objective Color Confirmations for any System Under Any Illumination Showcased at Booth B-191 in The Las Vegas Convention

LAS VEGAS, NV – Photo Marketing Association (PMA®) International Trade Show – March 6th, 2007 – X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader and internationally known name in color technology, unveils its dynamic Color Checker® family of color management solutions for photographers - results of its merger with fellow world leader in the color industry GretagMacbeth – at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA®) International Convention Trade Show, March 8 – 11, 2007 in Las Vegas. Held at the Convention Center’s South Hall, PMA is billed as the world’s largest annual imaging event attended by more than 20,000 photographers and related professionals from around the globe.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 06 March 2007 )
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CANON INTRODUCES NEW 44-INCH imagePROGRAF iPF8000 PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 26 September 2006

LARGE FORMAT PRINTER FOR FINE ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY


Canon Serves Up A Triple-Threat Large Format Line-Up Now Offering Three 12-Color Wide Format Printers in 17, 44, and 60-Inch Widths

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 26, 2006 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of office imaging systems, inkjet technology and digital photography equipment, today unveiled the new 12-color imagePROGRAF iPF8000 pigment ink large format printer. Designed to produce stunning color for professional quality giclee prints and photographs, the iPF8000 utilizes Canon's proprietary LUCIA pigment inks to print borderless images up to 42-inches wide, with a maximum paper width of 44-inches at amazing production speeds with outstanding archival image quality. The iPF8000 debuts at SGIA, (Booth #0534) September 26th, in Las Vegas.

Canon's Graphic Arts line of large format printers now includes the imagePROGRAF iPF5000, iPF8000, and iPF9000 printers at 17-, 44-, and 60-inches wide respectively. This expands Canon's large format portfolio which includes their recently announced Corporate and CAD line of large format print solutions. The new iPF8000 printer joins its two sister products by offering an extremely wide color gamut with a full 12-color inkset featuring LUCIA pigmented inks, along with the L-COA processor to quickly and accurately process high resolution image data.

 

Last Updated ( Friday, 29 September 2006 )
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Epson Introduces Groundbreaking Photo Studio Flatbed Scanners PDF Print E-mail
Written by Epson America, Inc.   
Wednesday, 01 March 2006
6400 Dpi Resolution, Plus Fluid Mount Capabilities On The Higher-End Model

Epson Perfection V700 Photo and Epson Perfection V750-M Pro Scanners include innovative 6400 dpi optical resolution and a Dual Lens ™ System, along with a fluid mount accessory for the Pro model


Press Release: LONG BEACH, Calif.- The Epson Perfection V700 Photo and Epson Perfection V750-M Pro scanners are making their debut as the first scanners for photo studio applications that offer capabilities typically found in high-end commercial lab scanners, at a much more affordable price.  These two scanners were created with the professional and amateur photographer in mind and provide groundbreaking resolution that is achieved using a new Dual Lens System. In addition, a new fluid mount accessory (offered on the Pro model), allows photographers to perform wet scans on a flatbed scanner, which is especially valuable for enhanced scratch removal and grain reduction from black and white film.  The Epson Perfection V700 Photo and Epson Perfection V750-M Pro both incorporate the Epson Dual Lens System, which is a new double lens scanning system that enables super resolution (6400 dpi) scanning of 35mm, 2 ¼”, and 4”x 5” medium format film. High resolution (4800 dpi) scanning is also available for transparency and reflective scanning. Depending on the resolution selected, the lens carriage will switch and the appropriate lens will be set in place
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New Pantone(R) huey(TM) Improves Color and Solves Digital Image Problems on Monitors PDF Print E-mail
Written by Pantone, Inc.   
Monday, 16 January 2006

Family of Monitor Color Correction Tools Delivers Accurate Digital Images, Intensifies Online Gaming, Enhances e-Commerce and Web Experiences

CARLSTADT, N.J.--Jan. 16, 2006--Pantone, Inc., the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the availability of huey(TM), an easy-to-use monitor calibration tool designed for digital photo enthusiasts, gamers and any computer user wanting absolute color and clarity.

Pantone(R) huey(TM)Developed in partnership with GretagMacbeth and brought to market by Pantone, huey is based on GretagMacbeth's technology for professional-level products and delivered in an easy-to-use, affordable device -- a true breakthrough in terms of form, function and usability. About the size of a small marker, huey delivers excellent results on LCD, laptop and CRT displays without requiring users to have any knowledge of color management. In addition, huey is the first monitor calibration device to continually adjust the monitor as room lighting changes.


Last Updated ( Monday, 16 January 2006 )
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