To search the Digital News content (plus any other content) on this site, enter the word(s) in the box below and click on the "Search" button. News Archive Q3 2006 Q2 2006 Q1 2006 Q4 2005 Q3 2005 Q2 2005 Q1 2005 Q4 2004 Q3 2004 Q2 2004 Q1 2004 Q4 2003 Q3 2003 Q2 2003 Q1 2003 Q4 2002 (NOTE: the following is a mixture of press releases and editorial comments. When ONLY a company-provided press release is used--either in full or excerpted--it will be identified as such.) PRESS RELEASE: WILHELM IMAGING RESEARCH'S NEW CERTIFIED IMAGE PERMANENCE TESTING PROGRAM AND SEAL STANDARDIZE RESULTS TO BETTER INFORM THE CUSTOMER 3/20/05 - (2/20/05) Responding to the worldwide need for uniform test methods to evaluate and rate the permanence of digitally printed photographs, the leading independent image stability testing laboratory, Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. (WIR), today announced the establishment of the WIR Image Permanence Testing Program and WIR Test Certification Seals that will be awarded to qualified papers, inks, and printers. To qualify for use of the seal, a product must have a minimum WIR Display Permanence Rating of 25 years and WIR Album/Dark Storage Rating at least equal to the display rating. Complete results and details of WIR test methods are available at www.wilhelm-research.com. Updated information, including ratings for ozone resistance, resistance to high humidity during display and storage, and water resistance will be posted on the WIR website as data becomes available. Leading printer manufacturers Epson, HP, and Lexmark have been awarded the first certification seals for use with selected products. The seals will be shown at the Photo Marketing Association International (PMAI) Convention in Orlando, Florida, February 20-23, 2005. Other companies are expected to qualify for the WIR Certification program in the near future. "HP strongly supports the use of the new Wilhelm Imaging Research Certification Seal as an industry standard for image permanence," said Pradeep Jotwani, senior vice president, Imaging and Printing Supplies Organization of HP. "We've been impressed with WIR's commitment to stringent, credible permanence testing, and the seal will enable customers to make meaningful comparisons between products and brands, and will ultimately eliminate confusion." At present there are no standards available from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) or the American National Standards Institute the (ANSI) for testing the image permanence of digitally printed photographs. According to Wilhelm, "We have been an active member of ANSI and ISO standards committees for more than 25 years, and we strongly support the development of global testing standards. When such standards do become available, WIR will be among the first to apply them to product testing. But consumers need meaningful permanence data now, and the WIR testing certification program is designed to meet that need." Photography has always been about preserving a moment, a special memory, or a loved one's face in time, and consumers care very much about how long their valued photographs will last. Consumers want objective permanence information to help them decide which products to buy. When consumers see a WIR certification seal on a package or in an advertisement, they will be reassured in knowing that the product has been tested according to WIR's rigorous test methods and that detailed permanence data for the product are available at www.wilhelm-research.com. About Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. www.wilhelm-research.com has for over 35 years conducted research on the stability and preservation of traditional and digitally printed color and black-and-white photographs and motion pictures. A major activity of WIR is the development of improved accelerated image permanence tests and advanced, full tonal scale, colorimetric analysis methods for the fading and staining that occurs with color and B&W photographic images over time. As an independent testing laboratory, WIR publishes brand name-specific, comparative data for desktop and large-format inkjet printers and other digital printing devices. WIR has provided standardized test data to many of the world's leading imaging and photographic companies, including Canon, Epson, Fuji, HP, Lexmark, and others. Wilhelm Imaging Research also provides consulting services to museums, archives, and commercial collections on sub-zero cold storage for the long-term preservation of still photographs and motion pictures. SOURCE: Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. www.wilhelm-research.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: MEDIA STREET LAUNCHES MYGALLERY Online photo-facility to store, view, share and to print photos @ home, @studio, and @lab 3/19/05 - (3/12/05) Media Street, Inc., the premier supplier of digital imaging products, announces the launch of MyGallery, the ultimate state-of-the-art, online and offline photo-facility to store, view, share, and print photos at home, at studio or at the Generations Print Lab. MyGallery can be accessed at http://mygallery.mediastreet.com. Photographers can now import images from their digital cameras and store their photos in MyGallery. The images can be stored, shared or printed using combination of MediaStreet's award-winning inks and/or media. The gadget-conscious can also create themed slide-shows using MediaStreet¹s eMotion Multimedia Digital Frames. "We are excited to offer digital photo enthusiasts their own private galleries on the Web that allows them to share, view and print their images," noted Norm Levy, president of MediaStreet. "What differentiates our service is the fact that we help our customers who may want to print on their own, or if they want, they can choose to have their images printed by our Generations Print Lab. Most other online photo-sharing services push all prints to be made at their lab while dissuading the customer to print at home." With MyGallery, photographers can also send invites for viewing their photographs without having their guests worry about registering or providing the intrusive personal information demanded by other services. Part of the MyGallery FREE service is the powerful photo management software FXFoto, which is optional and not required for use. MediaStreet's FxFoto combines professional photo editing capability that goes above and beyond red-eye and cropping. It also integrates automatic upload of images to MyGallery. Photos can also be grouped by them or event and then directed to the digital photo frame. By using MyGallery, individuals can view, share and download images from anywhere that have an internet connection. This is accomplished by simply uploading images off of a flash card directly to MyGallery. Once storage is complete and the flash card is ready for new images. MyGallery enables photographers to share photos from location or vacation, instantly on-demand. About Media Street Media Street Inc. is an independent manufacturer, converter and supplier of inkjet ink, papers, multimedia digital frames, and other essential solutions for the digital photographic and art markets. Their 'matched media solution' of pigmented inks and specially coated photographic and fine art papers delivers superior image quality and image permanence of over 100 years. Since their inception in June 2000, MediaStreet has served more than 10,000 customers in over 100 countries. For more information and to locate the dealer nearest you please visit www.mediastreet.com. SOURCE: Media Street, Inc. www.mediastreet.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: EPSON TO GUARANTEE LONGEVITY OF FINE ART PRINTS UltraGiclée(tm) Print Certification Program To Give Printmakers Confidence Selling Work 3/9/05 - (3/4/05) Fine art printmakers and their customers will soon have a guarantee on the longevity of certain Epson fine art prints through Epson's new UltraGiclée(tm) print certification program. This certification will enable printmakers to sell their work and enable customers to buy these prints with confidence that the prints will last. UltraGiclée certified fine art prints, which can only be created on selected Epson professional printers using select professional media and EPSON UltraChrome(tm) ink, will be warranted to resist noticeable fading for 80 years from the original date of purchase when the print is printed, framed, handled and displayed according to warranty conditions. If a warranted print fades, Epson will provide the ink and paper needed to make a replacement print. Current certified printers include the EPSON Stylus Pro 4000, 7600 and 9600 printers, and certified media include UltraSmooth(tm) Fine Art Paper, Textured Fine Art Paper and PremierArt(tm) Water Resistant Canvas for Epson. "This is the first program in digital fine art printing where a printing system has not only been tested for print longevity but also guaranteed," said Greg McCoy, senior product marketing manager, Professional Supplies, Epson America Inc. "Using Epson professional printers, Epson UltraChrome Ink, archival Epson media and approved finishing sprays and techniques, fine art printmakers will have the confidence that the prints they sell will be guaranteed against fading for 80 years." The Museum of Fine Art in Boston is using the Epson Stylus Pro 9600 and UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper to create UltraGiclée fine art reproductions in-house, enabling the museum to share its collections with as many people as possible. "We're amazed at how easy it is to create digital fine art reproductions that meet our requirements of color accuracy and longevity," said Debra LaKind, MFA Head of Rights, Licensing and Visual Archives. Wilhelm Imaging Research (www.wilhelm-research.com) has independently tested the printers, inks and papers used in Epson's UltraGiclée certification program for the fine art, fine art reproduction and fine art photography industries. Final prints made according to the program's specifications will be registered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. In order to earn UltraGiclée certification, printmakers will attend a training class on proper printing and finishing techniques. Classes will be offered starting in late spring in various cities across the country. Details will be available at www.epson.com/ultragiclee beginning March 14. About Epson Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for consumers, businesses, photographers and graphic artists. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) printers and transaction terminals for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif. SOURCE: Epson America, Inc. www.epson.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: HP GARNERS TOP HONORS FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTS AT PMA 2005 3/9/05 - (2/28/05) HP today announced that it received more awards than any other competitor - a total of 12 top honors for its digital photography products - in the recent Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA) Camera and Printer Shoot-Out competitions. Held in conjunction with last week's Photo Marketing Association (PMA) show in Orlando, Fla., the DIMA competitions submit a cross-section of digital photography products to tests that replicate real-world environments and push the devices to their limits. The results are then judged by panels of experts. Four different HP digital cameras swept the awards categorized by prices ranging from $100 to $499, while HP picked up eight other awards for a variety of its innovative photo printers, specialty papers and ink. "We're very pleased to be awarded with these honors, which validate HP's continued efforts in the area of digital photography," said Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president, Imaging and Personal Systems Group, HP. "Our goal is to deliver best-in-class products and solutions that allow any photographer - beginner or pro - to easily capture, share and print high-quality photos, affordably. These awards demonstrate that we're delivering on this." Four HP Photosmart digital cameras were named winners in the 2005 DIMA Digital Camera Shoot-Out, in which participants submitted images taken in live-model studios at the show. Conditions are designed to replicate the environment in which digital cameras are typically used. Within that environment, DIMA attempts to push the digital cameras to their natural limits. Entries were chosen by a panel of experts based on the overall quality of the digital print and the accuracy of color as compared to samples of fabric worn by the studio models. The following HP Photosmart digital cameras were selected as winners: * HP Photosmart M22 Digital Camera ($100 to $199 category) * HP Photosmart R707 Digital Camera ($200 to $299 category) * HP Photosmart R717 Digital Camera ($300 to $399 category) * HP Photosmart 945 Digital Camera ($400 to $499 category) In addition, several of HP's printers, photo paper and ink were named winners in various categories as part of the 2005 DIMA Digital Printer Shoot-Out. Photo entries were produced from pre-selected target files and participants were asked to provide specific information pertaining to the printer, photo and ink used, while also reporting on production timing. A panel of expert judges voted on the entries based on the overall quality of the digital print and the accuracy of the color as compared to the target print. The list of HP winning printers, photo paper and ink include: * HP Designjet 130 Printer (18-inch to 35-inch wide printer category) * HP Photosmart 8750 Professional Photo Printer (9-inch to 17-inch wide printer category) * HP Photosmart 8450 Photo Printer (8.5-inch wide or less -- $200 or more and 4 x 6-inch printer categories) * HP Photosmart 8150 Photo Printer (8.5-inch wide or less -- $100 to $199 printer category) * HP Photosmart 7450 Photo Printer (8.5-inch wide or less -- $99 or less printer category) * HP Premium Plus Photo & Proofing Gloss (24-inch wide or larger media category) * HP 97 Tri-color Inkjet Print Cartridge with Vivera Inks (less than 20-inch printer ink category) Joshi himself was honored by the International Imaging Industry Association (I3A) as the recipient of the organization's annual Leadership Award. This prestigious award recognizes those individuals in the international imaging community who have exhibited the exemplary qualities and innovative vision of a leader. "This award recognizes Vyomesh Joshi as a true innovator, who has helped transform the consumer and commercial digital imaging markets," said Lisa Walker, president, International Imaging Industry Association. "From his R&D roots, through his years directing HP's digital imaging strategy, he has driven initiatives leveraging HP's technology in inkjet, laser and LEP printing, while nurturing innovation in new areas for HP's digital imaging appliances, infrastructure and services." About HP HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. For the four fiscal quarters ended Jan. 31, 2005, HP revenue totaled $81.8 billion. More information about HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com. SOURCE: Hewlette-Packard Company www.hp.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: ARCSOFT ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF ARCSOFT PHOTOPRINTER(R) 5 NEW VERSION OF POPULAR SOFTWARE APPLICATION INCREASES FEATURES AND EASE-OF-USE 3/8/05 - (2/20/05) Today, ArcSoft(R) announced the availability of ArcSoft PhotoPrinter(R) 5, an easy-to-use desktop printing application. PhotoPrinter, among one of ArcSoft's most famous desktop applications, has an all new interface with increased functionality, making desktop printing easier while introducing a broader range of features and control. "With PhotoPrinter 5, we've built on the simplicity of previous versions and added many new features requested by our users," said Todd Rumaner, ArcSoft COO. "The new project wizard makes the program easier to use than ever before, and options such as video printing really take it beyond a basic printing application." PhotoPrinter 5 allows consumers to print multiple photos on a single page in a variety of sizes, and multiple pages at one time. Features include: * Quick Print option for printing a set of photos with just one click * Step-by-step interface for increased usability * Support for the most popular paper brands and styles * Offers all standard print sizes along with a variety of creative templates * Custom layout support, including photo collages, index sheets and wallet-size prints * Video frame printing from digital videos * Image enhancement tools for fast and easy photo editing * Automatic tools such as red-eye removal, image enhance, and crop PhotoPrinter 5 is currently available; please visit http://www.arcsoft.com/en/products/photoprinter/5.asp for more information. About ArcSoft ArcSoft, Inc. is a leading developer of software and firmware solutions for PC-peripheral, mobile phone, and consumer electronics manufacturers. Established in 1994, ArcSoft is a privately held company headquartered in Fremont, California, with regional commercial and development facilities in Europe and the Far East. For further details, please visit us at our corporate Web site: www.arcsoft.com. SOURCE: ArcSoft, Inc. www.arcsoft.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: INNOVA INTRODUCES OPTI-COAT ON TWO NEW PAPERS; NEW TECHNOLOGY REDUCES DUST AND PRODUCTION WASTE 2/19/05 - (2/16/05) At the Photo Marketing Association's (PMA) annual conference, Innova will announce two new solutions that drastically reduce, and in many cases eliminate, harmful coating dust common in other digital printmaking papers. Traditionally, coating dust has been a problem for digital printers than can clog costly print heads and cause a loss of surface integrity on imaged surfaces. This destroys printed images and results in material, labor and time wastes. Other coatings also scuff, flake, fail to adhere, and destroy prints. And of course, damaged prints have no commercial value. Developed by Innova Art Ltd (UK), Innova Fine Art Papers are distributed through ANW Crestwood and can be seen at PMA in booth #5350. Innova's New Offerings... Opti-coat is applied on a full range of Innova's top grade photographic and watercolor papers. These offerings are noted to be best for artists, photographers and graphic artists in the fine art, professional photographic and digital printing industries. The new papers introduced at PMA are a 315 cold press alpha cellulose base material (or top grade watercolor type paper) and a 450 Smooth cotton bright white (a heavy paper perfect for photographic printing). Innova Quote... Wayne Connelly, Innova Art USA, says, "While many companies concentrate strictly on image quality, we also focused on post printing handling issues. The material quality of our proprietary coating allows the printmaker to handle, frame and ship the printed images with minimal risk of damage from abrasion. Scuffing is a major cause of rejected output after printing is complete." Why These Papers are Different... The breakthrough, Opti-coat is a more robust coating, which takes more of a beating. While other products on the market have been too fragile, Opti-coat coating produces less scuffing and dust, and won't flake (a common complaint in printing with other brands). The impact for digital printers will be more suitable prints without damage from scuffing or peeling. And, Innova's inkjet receptive coating, Opti-coat, produces excellent density and superior color gamut. Innova Ltd. will produce custom papers with this coating on a 2-ton minimum order. New Paper Specs... Innova is showing two new solutions at the PMA show this week in sheet sizes of 8.5x11, 11x17, 13x19 and 17x22 inches. Parent sheets are newly sized in 36x48 inches, to accommodate four 16x20 inch images with 2" borders. This offers greater productivity and cost control compared to a 35x47 inch standard. Rolls are available in 15-meter jumbo lengths (20% longer) and are offered in 17, 24, 36 and 44 inch lengths and 60 inch widths. ANW Crestwood Quote... Innova's ANW papers will be offered in an innovative plastic case. ANW Crestwoods' Wayne Marciano, V.P. of sales states. " Retailer and consumers alike will appreciate the many benefits of our durable clear folded case: It offers improved protection in shipping and transport; the clear design easily allows the user to monitor inventory , and when empty, the cases are excellent archive grade storage containers for digital prints. About Innova... Innova Art Ltd. is a producer of digital papers for fine art and photography. Based in Epping, England, with an office in New Jersey, Innova offers a range of papers in both smooth and textured surfaces in only the best 100% cotton and alpha cellulose base fiber. All Innova products are acid/lignin free, buffered and meet stringent archive grade standards. For more information, please go to www.innovaArt.com. About ANW/Crestwood... ANW/Crestwood, Inc., Lincoln Park, NJ, represents the Innova brand digital art papers in the USA. With over 100 years experience in the fine art paper field, ANW was one of the earliest paper companies to supply digital fine art printmakers. "ANW is very excited about our relationship with Innova and we are looking forward to presenting papers of this caliber to the US market" stated Mark Caliguire, President. An importer and converter of paper products from around the world, ANW addresses a wide range of digital and traditional art applications in addition to a vast array of stationery, hobby and craft products. SOURCE: Innova Art Ltd www.innovaArt.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: PHOTOVU™ LAUNCHES NEW 17" WALL-MOUNTED WIRELESS DIGITAL PICTURE FRAME AFFORDING MORE CONSUMERS THE ABILITY TO BRING THEIR PHOTOS "OUT OF THE SHOEBOX AND ONTO THE WALL" 2/19/05 - (2/16/05) Today PhotoVu™ announced the availability of the new PV1740 picture frame, which expands the PhotoVu product line and, at $899, offers an affordable alternative to the larger PV1940™. "Many potential customers have asked us for a more cost effective complement to our current product offering and in response we've developed the PV1740," said Robert Jordan, Partner, PhotoVu. "For those customers who don't need quite the size of a 19" LCD display, the PV1740, with it's still wall-sized 17" LCD display, is a great fit, at an unbeatable value." As with all of PhotoVu's products, the PV1740 includes a custom frame and mat made to order, built-in support for Adobe® Photoshop® Album 2.0 and Apple's iPhoto™ photo management software, as well as an optional 40GB removable hard drive for stand-alone play. About the PhotoVu Frames All PhotoVu digital picture frames require no additional image manipulation or software installation. Consumer and business users can display thousands of digital photos or other digital content stored on any computer that has a network connection and is running Windows®, Macintosh®, Linux®, or a UNIX® based operating system. All features and operations are controlled remotely from any computer's web browser on the network. PhotoVu will be displaying their products at the Photo Marketing Association International® (PMA) Annual Convention (Booth 1762), at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, Feb 20th-23rd, 2005, as well as the PMA Sneek Peek on Feb 19th, 2005. About PhotoVu PhotoVu™ is a custom manufacturer of wireless, LCD, digital picture frames which allow the display of digital content, on the wall, throughout any home or business. Purchased directly and only at www.photovu.com, customers can create their own personalized product from a broad selection of custom frames and matting. Website: http://www.photovu.com SOURCE: PhotoVu™ www.photovu.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: NEW EPSON STYLUS® PHOTO R1800 PRINTER PRODUCES 13-INCH-WIDE GLOSSY AND MATTE PHOTOS FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS THAT CAN LAST 100-200 YEARS* 2/19/05 - (2/14/05) Introducing the latest ground-breaking digital photography product from Epson, designed to become "the" printer of choice for photographers seeking the best image and archival quality for both glossy and matte photos. The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 offers digital artists a wide selection of photo printing features, extremely fast print speeds and a high level of enduring image quality up to 200 years* that will advance their photographic skills and creativity to new levels. Based on the award-winning letter-size-format Epson Stylus Photo R800, the Epson Stylus Photo R1800 takes advantage of the same Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss(TM) eight-color pigment inks and is capable of making photo quality prints up to 13 inches wide and 44 inches long. This is Epson's fastest photo printer to date, capable of printing an 11"x14" color image in less than two minutes**. Never before has there been a 13-inch-wide format archival printer offered as low as $549 (manufacturer suggested retail price). "The explosive popularity of digital photography in recent years is giving birth to a whole new generation of digital photographers and artists with discerning tastes and complex media needs," said Patrick Chen, product manager, photo imaging, Epson America. "The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 addresses these customers by giving them the ability to quickly print stunning images on either glossy or matte surfaces in a wide variety of sizes that will resist fading for as long as one to two centuries." The Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss ink set is a unique eight-cartridge system designed specifically for professional and advanced amateur photographers and digital artists who seek superior image quality, fade-resistance, and flexibility. Advancing beyond the traditional combination of cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks, the Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss ink set adds red and blue inks that expand the color gamut of these primary colors. Using an eight-channel print head, the Epson Stylus Photo R1800 conveniently contains a Gloss Optimizer as well as both the Photo Black and Matte Black ink cartridges in the printer at all times, avoiding the need to swap cartridges. The printer driver automatically determines which black ink to use based on the paper type selected. About the EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 The EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 takes advantage of Epson's Advanced Micro Piezo® ink jet technology to achieve a 1.5-picoliter ink droplet (the smallest dot size in the industry) and resolutions up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi. With Epson's patented, true BorderFree® photo printing technology, the Epson Stylus Photo R1800 is able to produce prints in a variety of frame-ready and portfolio-ready photo paper sizes. Customers can print their photos (without having to trim the borders or tear off perforations) in seven sizes: 4"x6", 5"x7", 8"x10", 8.5" x 11² (letter), 11"x14", 12"x12" and 13"x19". Users can also print on 4-inch, 8.3-inch and 13-inch widths of photographic roll media. Additional Values The printer comes with Epson Print CD Software, Print Image Matching® Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® and three filters from Nik Color Efex Pro(TM) 2.0, which operate on both PC and Macintosh® platforms. Epson RAW Print is also included for easy printing of RAW format image files. Supported by Windows® 2000 and XP, Epson RAW Print works with the following cameras: Epson RD-1, Nikon® D70 and Canon® EOS Rebel. Color management solutions include premium ICC color profiles, X-Rite® Complete Guide to Color Management, and an exclusive offer by X-Rite for Monaco(TM) EZ Color. The EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 supports Windows 2000 and XP and Mac® OS X 10.2.4 or higher with both Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire® (IEEE 1394) ports. Media Choices with the EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 Epson offers a wide variety of papers for use with the Epson Stylus Photo R1800 including the following Epson-branded media: Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, Premium Luster Photo Paper, Enhanced Matte Paper, Watercolor Paper Radiant White, Velvet Fine Art, PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson, Matte Paper-Heavyweight, Double-Sided Matte Paper, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper and Premium Bright White Paper. The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 raises the bar on long-lasting photos by supporting a wide selection of media types and sizes of borderless Epson archival media. The printer's output can resist fading up to 200 years* on Epson's Watercolor Paper Radiant White, and up to 300 years* on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper when kept in "dark storage" environments such as in photo albums. In addition, the rating for Epson UltraChrome Hi Gloss ink on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper has recently been updated to 104 years* in normal lighting conditions. Direct CD/DVD Printing The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 is the first 13-inch-wide format printer in the U.S. capable of printing directly onto inkjet printable CDs or DVDs. Users simply place these disks in a tray that slides through the printer's front-loading CD tray and path. This capability is only offered by Epson and can be found on other printers such as the Epson Stylus Photo R200, R300/R300M, R320 and R800. Users can create their own CD or DVD designs, or utilize colorful backgrounds and images with the included Epson Print CD software. Pricing, Support and Availability The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 will be available in March 2005for an estimated street price of $549 through direct market resellers, specialty photo stores, computer superstores, on-line retailers, and Epson's retail Web site (www.epsonstore.com). The printer is backed by the one-year EPSON Exchange Warranty and is supported by the EPSON Connection, a customer support technical assistance line. About Epson Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business, photography and graphic arts markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) printers and transaction terminals for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America, Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif. *Lightfastness rating of 104 years with Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, and 200 years with Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant White, based on accelerated testing of prints displayed indoors, framed under glass. The 300-year rating on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper is based on accelerated testing in dark storage. See www.wilhelm-research.com for test details and information on other Epson papers. Actual print stability will vary according to display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or properly store them. ** Color photo speed is in Photo mode on Premium Glossy Photo Paper. Additional processing time will vary based on system configuration, software application and page complexity. SOURCE: Epson America, Inc. www.epson.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: EASTMAN KODAK BUYS CREO INC. 2/6/05 - (2/1/05) Eastman Kodak Co. is wrapping up a $3 billion shopping spree by buying Canada's Creo Inc. for $980 million. Kodak has been acquiring companies in an attempt to transform itself from the world's biggest film manufacturer into a digital heavyweight in photography, medical imaging and commercial printing. Kodak said Monday that its acquisition of Vancouver-based Creo, the world's biggest maker of printer software, would modestly dilute its earnings this year but would not alter its full-year profit projections of $2.60 to $2.90 a share. Acknowledging that its chemical-based businesses, led by silver-halide film, were in irreversible decline, Kodak launched an ambitious strategy in September 2003 to delve deeply into growth markets in the digital imaging realm. Commercial printing "represents one of the three pillars of Kodak's digitally oriented growth strategy," said Kodak's chief executive, Daniel Carp. "The purchase of Creo strengthens that pillar and essentially concludes the company's acquisition plan." Kodak will pay $980 million in cash, or $16.50 per share, for all the outstanding shares of Creo, which had about $85 million of cash on its balance sheet and no debt. The deal has been approved by each company's board of directors. Creo shares rose $1.82, or 12.7 percent, to $16.18 in Monday trading on the Nasdaq. Kodak shares rose 39 cents to $33.09 on the New York Stock Exchange. Kodak expects Creo will add at least 5 cents a share to operating earnings in 2006 and about $700 million in sales. Creo had sales of $636 million in its 2004 fiscal year. Kodak grew into a photography icon on the strength of its traditional film, paper and photofinishing businesses, but the 124-year-old company is now betting its future on filmless technology, from cameras and online photofinishing to minilabs and X-ray systems. Digital products and services accounted for about $5.5 billion of Kodak's sales in 2004 but will vault as high as $8 billion this year. Chemical-based businesses will account for about $6.6 billion in 2005, down from $8 billion last year, Kodak predicted. SOURCE: The Associated Press ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: ERGOSOFT TO UNVEIL D'VINCI™ HI-FI JET FINE ART PRINTING SYSTEM AT PMA Next generation digital fine art printing system is like Leonardo was, ahead of it's time. 2/5/05 - (1/21/05) ErgoSoft RIPs, a worldwide leader in the production of fine art, photography, and sign making, will unveil The d'Vinci™ Hi-Fi JET Fine Art Printing System at the 2005 Photo Marketing Show in Orlando. Utilizing ErgoSoft's StudioPrint RIP and Roland DGA Printers, offers a 12-color 54" wide fine art reproduction solution. The d'Vinci™ Hi-Fi JET Fine Art Printing System will be of size and quality that is unmatched in the industry. The d'Vinci System significantly increases print production volume. Without a loss of quality, d'Vinci System achieves at 1080x1080 bi-directional what other solutions require 1440x1440 unidirectional thereby cutting production time by more than half. On its 54" format, it will also enables printmakers to produce larger prints and impose more images on a single page further decreasing production time while minimizing consumable waste. Thanks to d'Vinci unique ink configuration and color rendering architecture, printmakers will also finally be able to realize the benefits of a wider color gamut using orange and green ink without loss of color fidelity in deeper, more saturated colors and finer image quality with the smoothest gradations. d'Vinci's unique ink configuration allows for dotless black and white prints with flexibility to vary the tone with colored inks. d'Vinci can print on a wide variety of media from fine art matte finish to photographic gloss. The d'Vinci™ Hi-Fi JET Fine Art Printing System will be on display at ErgoSoft's booth #4587. About the name d'Vinci™ d'Vinci is a spin on Leonardo da Vinci, the "d" representing the digital age. Leonardo da Vinci was a renaissance man, an artist, architect, engineer, and philosopher. This association between artist and print solution represents a renaissance of the true professional-level fine-art reproduction printing solution. SOURCE: Ergosoft U.S. www.ergosoftus.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: YELLOWHOUSE FOR THE DIGITAL AGE LAUNCHES AT PPA'S IMAGING USA Exciting new digital imaging community to take imaging creation and printing to new heights. 2/4/05 - (1/16/05) On January 16th 2005, a new paradigm in the digital imaging industry began with the launch of Yellowhouse (www.yellowhouseonline.com). The founders of this new community created to make 'photographers better printmakers' chose the Imaging USA Tradeshow in New Orleans, a premier event for professional photographers, to launch the company. After 18 months of analyzing the digital imaging industry, this new company was created to fill the critical needs of the artists and photographers that hereto have gone neglected. Yellowhouse is not a product but a support company dedicated to providing photographers and artists with a wide gamut of resources needed to build a solid foundation for the production of the finest quality prints possible in house or in studio. What is Yellowhouse? The original Yellow House was founded in Arles France in 1888 by Vincent Van Gogh as a post impressionist commune. There Vincent and Paul Gauguin had hoped to create better art by group "brainstorming," combining resources to procure needed art supplies and materials, and bringing this "enhanced" art to market via Vincent's brother in London. Launching in 2005, Yellowhouse for the 21st Century Framed on the original ideas of the Dutchman, Yellowhouse will duplicate his efforts by providing artists and photographers the tools to produce digital prints that fully capture each image's unique artistic message and visual effect, thereby opening the artists' doors to creative freedom. Yellowhouse will act as a virtual repository of resources for the digital photographer and artist, and it is dedicated to elevating the quality of digital output. By being accepted into this newly recreated Yellowhouse of Van Gogh, members will be not only be able to tap into a wide variety of tools and resources but will be able to build a community in their own image. The Founders, Masters, Partners, and members are all committed to building a community that will take digital image creation and printing to new and greater heights. While skill and professionalism are high on the list of requirements for membership, the one overarching requirement is that all members seek to globally raise the quality of digital imaging, and that they are willing to provide their own experience, knowledge, and skills to others in the spirit of enhancing the industry not just for the sake of the members but for the sake of the industry as a whole. Members of the virtual, artistic commune will receive: * IT technical support (online and toll free phone) * PC hardware and operating system support * Photoshop support * Peripherals and printer support * Profile generation * Technical support for all sponsors' products * Online knowledge base * Membership into the Professional Digital Imaging Association (PDIA) Members also receive: € Full access to the latest version of Ergosoft's StudioPrint RIP software. StudioPrint was chosen for its superior performance in delivering superior image fidelity and color accuracy. This dedication to excellence is true of all Yellowhouse Partners' products and services. € Online access to other Yellowhouse members € Online Forums for exchanging ideas and knowledge € Monthly contests involving member images, best practices, and success stories € Online image galleries for both Yellowhouse Members and Masters € Links to the members own web presence sites € Deep discounts and promotions on Yellowhouse Partners' products and services SOURCE: Yellowhouse www.yellowhouseonline.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: INNOVATIVE TRAINING NEWSLETTER FOR COREL PAINTER WINNING RAVE REVIEWS 1/26/05 - (1/25/05) Have a question about using Corel Painter? Ask Karen Sperling and she'll answer in her Artistry Tips and Tricks newsletter! "This is a brand-new concept in computer software training," says Sperling. "For just $10 a month, readers get to ask the author of the first several Painter manuals in addition to several published Painter books any Painter question they'd like. They then get answers in the form of written instructions accompanied by interim images in my Artistry Tips and Tricks newsletter. And if subscribers don't have any questions for a particular month, they're getting the benefit of reading the answers to what others have asked and learning something they might not have thought of!" Artistry Tips and Tricks is an Acrobat-format newsletter, downloadable from the Artistry web site at http://www.artistrymag.com. In addition to subscriptions, the newsletter is available one issue at a time for $14 each. So far, most of the questions coming into Artistry Tips and Tricks are about turning photos into paintings in Painter. However, Sperling notes, questions about using Painter for anything including fine art and cartooning are welcome. The Artistry Tips and Tricks newsletter is earning rave reviews from subscribers. Here are just a couple of examples: "Karen Sperling's monthly downloadable Painter ezine, Artistry Tips and Tricks, deservedly earns the devotion of all levels of Painter users. The technically informative content is written in both an engaging and approachable manner, never losing sight of the very foundations of art theory. Quite an undertaking for any publisher. Artistry Tips and Tricks succeeds in both arenas deftly." --Terre Spencer "Karen's approach to each topic or exercise in the Artistry Tips and Tricks monthly newsletter is clear and concise. The outlined steps to achieve the result are easy to follow, whether one is working with similar artwork as shown in her examples, or artwork that is in a completely different genre. The approach she uses in her guides helps stimulate one to venture around Painter's tools and brushes. It seems that the more I learn Painter from Karen, the more creative ideas I have." --Blair Hartsfield For more information about Artistry Tips and Tricks, please visit this page: http://www.artistrymag.com/docs/tipsnov.html or contact Karen Sperling at karensperling@sbcglobal.net or ksperling@aol.com. SOURCE: Karen Sperling www.artistrymag.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: EPSON PERFECTION™ 4990 SCANNER SERIES FEATURES GREATER DYNAMIC RANGE AND LARGER TRANSPARENCY UNIT FOR GREATER PRODUCTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE New Models Combine the High Resolution and DMax of a Dedicated Film Scanner with the Versatility of a Flatbed Scanner to Deliver Outstanding Results 1/19/05 - (1/12/05) Epson America Inc.'s newest flatbed scanners offer enhanced productivity and performance for photographers, graphic designers and other professionals by offering a higher DMax for greater dynamic range and a larger transparency unit than its predecessor models. The EPSON Perfection™ 4990 PHOTO and EPSON Perfection 4990 PRO scanners both have a versatile built-in 8"x10" transparency unit (TPU) with a moving carriage and lamp optimized for film scans for quality rarely seen in a consumer-level scanner. The TPU is almost 50% larger than the predecessor models. It includes film holders that support eight 35mm mounted slides, four 35mm film strips up to 24 frames, three to six medium format frames or two 4" x 5" frames. It also has an 8" x 10" guide for transparencies and proof sheets without film holders, allowing for a larger volume of negative scanning. Both models deliver high resolution and excellent image quality. They offer a maximum hardware resolution of 4800 x 9600 dpi, 48-bit color and up to 4.0 Dmax for true-to-life color accuracy and the ability to capture minute image detail. The Perfection 4990 scanner uses Epson's unique ColorTrue II Imaging System, providing customers with a technology that integrates superior hardware, optics and image processing to achieve accurate color reproduction and reduced noise. The Perfection 4990 PHOTO and PRO scanners include valuable and time-saving image-editing tools, such as hardware DIGITAL ICE™ advanced image restoration technology from Kodak/ASF. This technology automatically repairs physical defects like scratches, tears, and bends as well as dust from a scanned image from both film and prints for a clean, sharp image. It also includes Epson's exclusive Easy Photo Fix technology for color restoration and dust removal to automaticallyrestore faded and damaged color photographs, slides or negatives with the simple touch of a button. The combination of these technologies allows graphic artists and photographers to recover photos and film in almost any condition. "The EPSON Perfection 4990 scanner is the ideal scanner for demanding professionals. It has a resolution and DMax that are comparable to many dedicated film scanners at affordable prices," said Philip Amato, product manager, image capture products, Epson. "Users will find that these scanners also deliver the image quality of a film scanner with the versatility of a flatbed scanner." Both scanner models include a new scan progress indicator, as well as Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connectivity. All bundled software is compatible with Macintosh OS X 10.2.x to OS X 10.3.x. More About DIGITAL ICE Technology DIGITAL ICE Technology differentiates itself from software-only solutions because it does not soften, blur or otherwise alter any underlying details or composition of the original image. Instead, the patented DIGITAL ICE Technology works from within the scanner, during the scanning process, to provide users with a clear, authentic base image that improves the original image, which saves the customer time and alleviates frustration. More about EPSON Easy Photo Fix Technology The Epson Easy Photo Fix technology provides customers with an easy one-touch solution for restoring color to old photographs, negatives and slides, and removing dust from old slides and negatives. Customers simply scan an image and click on a check box for instant color restoration or dust removal. Epson Easy Photo Fix makes this process effortless since it is incorporated into the Epson Scan driver. The software has three different user modes: Full Auto mode, which automatically scans at pre-determined settings for entry-level users; Home mode, which offers some pre-set recommended settings for the advanced amateur; and Professional mode, which is completely manual to give the advanced user more control. Software Bundle with the Perfection 4990 PHOTO The Perfection 4990 PHOTO scanner includes an advanced software bundle with Automatic, Home and Professional modes for all user skill levels. The software bundle includes: - LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE 6 - Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 - ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR - EPSON Scan with Easy Photo Fix Software Bundle with the Perfection 4990 PRO The Perfection 4990 PRO includes a robust software package that makes this scanner the complete digital imaging solution. Included with this model are the following titles: - LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast Ai 6 - MonacoEZcolor 2.5 - ArcSoft PhotoStudio, ArcSoft PhotoBase and ArcSoft Panorama Maker - Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 - ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR - EPSON Scan with Easy Photo Fix Availability and Support The Perfection 4990 PHOTO and 4990 PRO will be available in early March for estimated street prices of $449 and $599, respectively. Both scanners can be purchased through Epson authorized dealers, consumer electronic stores, mail order, distribution and on the Epson Store Web site (www.epsonstore.com).Carrying a one-year limited warranty, the EPSON Perfection 4990 scanners are supported by the EPSON Connection, a fully-automated customer support and technical assistance line. For more information on Epson and its products, call 1-800-GO-EPSON (1-800-463-7766) or visit the Epson website at www.epson.com. About Epson America, Inc. Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business, photography and graphic arts markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) printers and transaction terminals for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif. SOURCE: Epson America, Inc. www.epson.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: STATE-OF-THE-ART DIGITAL MINILABS AND INNOVATIVE KIOSK SOFTWARE TO SHARE CENTER STAGE AT PMA 2005 Newly Introduced QSS-33 Series Digital Minilab and CT-X Kiosk Software on Display 1/16/05 - (1/13/05) Noritsu America Corporation, a leader in photo imaging technology, will display its latest line of digital photo imaging equipment during the annual Photo Marketing Association (PMA) 2005 convention. On exhibit for the first time will be the QSS-33 Series of digital minilabs along with Noritsu's new CT-X Kiosk Software. In addition, new versions of the company's popular printer-paper processors and film processors will also be on display. Demonstrations will take place from February 20-23, 2005 in booth #3050 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. QSS-33 Series of Digital Minilabs The QSS-33 Series represents the next generation of minilabs, with models designed to meet a wide variety of photo processing applications from lower-volume environments to the high-productivity demands of professional labs. The QSS-33 Series provides output of uncompromising quality, continuing a tradition of excellence that has yielded the QSS Series many industry awards, including "Top Product of the Year Award" from Photo Trade News magazine four years running and "Readers Choice Top Digital Minilab" from Photo Processing magazine for four years in a row. The QSS-33 Series offers the same high processing capacity for both film and digital media, up to 1,050 prints per hour for 4" x 6" images depending on the model. Image adjustment tools such as Noritsu's Digital Masking Software, which corrects deep and emulsion-side scratches in film, ensure the production of high-quality prints. CT-X Kiosk Software Offers New Features for Retail Photo Consumers Including Support for Camera Phones For retailers seeking a network-ready kiosk, Noritsu will display its newly introduced CT-X Kiosk Software. In tandem with a CT-2 Kiosk, the software provides a self-service photofinishing solution with enhanced capabilities to address the needs of today's photo customers, including photo transfers from camera phones and support for Infrared / Bluetooth wireless devices. New consumer-friendly features offer support for multiple languages and a streamlined interface that adds more functionality and reduces transaction time. Capabilities such as built-in image editing helps users add filters, adjust color, crop and zoom, and automatic red eye removal. Through an optional specialty print capability, consumers may also create custom greeting cards, calendars, photo frames, and more. New Digital Dry Printers New to Noritsu's photofinishing line are the dDP-421 and dDP-621 Digital Dry Printers. Designed as the first high-quality output systems for low-volume photo imaging orders, the dDP-Digital Dry Printers are minilab systems that employ dry inkjet technology and accept virtually every digital input media to produce vivid, high quality prints. The systems are less than half the size of a standard minilab. Operating on standard electrical current, the systems have a footprint of a mere 11 square feet, and feature an environmentally friendly design. The "dry" process means there are no chemicals used, nor any odors or waste disposal to worry about. The dDP-621 also has the distinction of being the highest capacity digital dry printer available on the market today, delivering 385 prints per hour for 4" x 6" images. The pigment-dye inkjet process yields prints with quality and longevity that is superior to dye-sublimation prints. New features of the dDP include a 7-color set of pigment ink that yields enhanced color portrayal and natural gradations to produce superior, long-lasting output; and a glossy paper that offers even more output choices than before. Attendees at the PMA 2005 show will also have the ability to interact with the QSS-3200 Series Digital Minilabs, the QSF-T15 film processor and professional lab equipment such as the R2R-1400 Roll-to-Roll digital printer, the MYTIS-1 Wide Format Inkjet printer and the S-1700 scanner. About Noritsu Noritsu America, headquartered in Buena Park, CA, was founded in 1978 by its parent company, Noritsu Koki Co. Ltd. of Japan. A pioneer in on-site photo processing technology, Noritsu revolutionized the industry when it unveiled the world's first 45-minute film developing and printing system. Noritsu is also respected for bringing the automated continuous processing equipment known as Quick Service Systems (QSS) to widespread use in the photographic market. QSS equipment gave the market a quick, easy-to-use alternative to labor-intensive manual procedures. Today, Noritsu is a world-class leader and a company dedicated to digital innovation and creative solutions. For more information, visit www.noritsu.com or call (800) 521-3686. SOURCE: Noritsu America www.noritsu.com ^ back to top PRESS RELEASE: OLYMPUS TO LAUNCH FIRST PICTURE-TAKING DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER Olympus m:robe - the first digital music player with a built-in digital camera - will be featured in the brand's first Super Bowl commercials since 1981. 1/6/05 - (1/6/05) A wild blend of digital music, photographs and extreme alternative dance will appear on the telecast of Super Bowl XXXIX, as Olympus Imaging America Inc. launches m:robe 500, the first digital music player with a built-in digital camera. The Melville, NY company has announced plans to run two 30-second television commercials promoting m:robe on the Super Bowl XXXIX telecast, scheduled for February 6, 2005 on the Fox Television Network. Olympus m:robe 500 is a portable digital music player unlike any other. It stores and plays as many as 5000 digital songs and also includes a digital camera. With m:robe, users can create personalized dynamic "remixes" that blend music and pictures together to, as the Super Bowl commercials' tagline suggests, "Let Your Pictures Groove." "Olympus is going to the Super Bowl with a couple of edgy and entertaining commercials because it's the perfect place to showcase a category changing idea and our brand's debut in digital music," said Martin Lee, vice president of marketing, Olympus Imaging America. "m:robe is a whole new way to listen to and experience digital music. It empowers you to do things you never thought you could do with digital music and images in one compact device." m:robe Also to Appear on the Grammy's and in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue The Super Bowl commercials are part of a $10 million campaign to launch Olympus m:robe. The campaign begins this week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, NV, where Olympus is celebrating its new digital music player with a series of live concerts on the trade show floor. Artists from the bands Black Crowes, Cheap Trick and Zebra are performing in the Olympus booth at CES. m:robe will be the featured product at Olympus Fashion Week in NYC from February 4-11. Following the Super Bowl, Olympus plans to run the m:robe commercials on the Grammy Awards telecast in February on the CBS Television Network. The Olympus m:robe will also be supported in a print advertising campaign featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Rolling Stone. Olympus is advertising on the Super Bowl as part of a marketing strategy that focuses on high-impact sponsorships reaching big audiences and supporting the brand¹s "Designed to Do More" marketing platform. Olympus owns the title sponsorship of Olympus Fashion Week in New York, is the official camera of the US Open Tennis Tournament and a sponsor of the Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Team and driver Michael Schumacher. "FOX is pleased to have Olympus join the ranks of advertisers taking advantage of the unprecedented reach and impact that the Super Bowl provides as television's most-watched and highest-rated event of the year," said Jon Nesvig, President, National Advertising Sales, News Corp. About m:robe The flagship model of the new m:robe series is m:robe 500, which combines a 20-gigabyte digital music player with a 1.22-megapixel digital camera to create a compact and stylish multimedia device unlike any that's come before it. With a one-of-a-kind "No Button" flat touch-screen interface incorporated into a vibrant 3.7-inch color VGA LCD display, music and digital images spring into action at your fingertips in several dynamic and captivating "remixes," transitions from one image to the next, set to music. Now, both your music and your digital images - the core elements of your self-expression - can conveniently travel anywhere with you. "Unlike traditional digital music players that only allow you to tune out the rest of the world, the m:robe 500 actually allows you to tune into the world by taking and experiencing your digital images on their own or together in a remix with your personal selection of music," said Keith Swiderski, business development manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. "The m:robe 500 reinvents the photo album, altering it from something you leave on a coffee table to something you can take with you and share with others. Whether using images taken by the m:robe 500 itself, or using high-resolution images imported to it and synching them to your music to create a 'remix' slideshow with audio, it delivers an interactive experience that excites the senses." About Olympus America Inc. Olympus Imaging America Inc. is a precision technology leader, designing and delivering award-winning products for consumer and professional markets. Olympus Imaging America works collaboratively with its customers and its parent company, Olympus Corporation, to develop breakthrough technologies with revolutionary product design and functionality that enhances peoples lives every day. These include: Digital and film cameras, Professional SLR Imaging Systems, Digital and Microcassette recorders, Digital Music Players, Personal Photo Printers, Digital Print Kiosks, Digital Video Projectors, Digital Media Binoculars. Olympus Imaging America Inc is responsible for sales in United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. For more information, visit. www.olympusamerica.com. SOURCE: Olympus Imaging America, Inc. www.olympusamerica.com ^ back to top Home | About Us | Advertise | Contact Us News & Reviews | How-To's | Resources © 2002-2006 Harald Johnson Communications. All rights reserved.