Since 1983 PDN's PhotoPlus International Conference and Expo (PPE), one of the largest and most comprehensive photography expo's and
educational conferences, will once again bring the international world of photography into focus October 23-25 at the Jacob Javits
Convention Center. PDN's PhotoPlus Expo brings together diverse audiences including professional and advanced amateur photographers,
students, imaging professionals, educators and manufacturers and is the industry's premier resource for information, solutions, ideas,
and networking. For more information and show updates, visit www.photoplusexpo.com.
Our coverage begins with new product announcements and press releases for exhibitors at the show. Our Show floor coverage begins on
Thursday, October 23 with additional product announcements, photographs from the show floor, and video interviews to follow at the end
of each day.
Show Hours:
Thursday (23rd): 10am - 5pm Gold Expo Pass / Conference Bagdes get in at 9am
Friday (24th): 10am - 5pm Gold Expo Pass / Conference Bagdes get in at 9am
October 31,2008 -- PhotoPlus expo ended last Saturday, but our video coverage of the show is just now wrapping up. In this latest and last installment, Cameratown posts six new booth video's demonstrating great new products and services from trade show floor. In total, Cameratown has posted 18 new video's showing off some the latest products and services from companies such as Trek-Tech, Drobo, Quantum, Hahnemule, Lensbaby, Sony, Aqua Tech, ImageSpan, Shootsac, Gitzo, Metz, Imagenomics, X-Rite, Think Tank Photo, and Olympus.. Read Full Story
October 29,2008 -- We have just published part two of our three part story on PhotoPlus Expo 2008. PhotoPlus Expo is an annual photography trade show that takes place at the Jacob Javitz Center in NYC. We used PhotoPlus to launch our new video coverage and ended up bringing back over 18 video demonstrations from the show. We achieved mixed results with audio and promise to correct for these issues for our next series, which will most likely be at PMA in Las Vegas next March.
In part 2 of our highlights from PhotoPlus Expo we have great new video explaining the DROBO storage system, a demonstration of X-Rite's ColorMunki Monitor / Printer calibration system, a quick overview of Sony's 24.6-Megapixel DSLR-A900, a demonstration of Think Tank Photo's new Shape Shifter backpack, a new wireless macro ring flash from Metz, and a very short clip showing the Olympus Micro Four-Thirds digital camera prototype. . Read Full Story
October 27,2008 -- We have just published part one of our two part story on PhotoPlus Expo 2008. The consensus was that PhotoPlus Expo 2008 would be overshadowed by Photokina, a huge photography trade show held every other year in Cologne, Germany. But I am happy to report that I came back with a lot of great new information from PhotoPlus Expo and in my eyes the show was a great success. Not only was it the first opportunity for us here in the U.S. to get our hands on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900, but there were a lot of new innovations and non-camera product announcements that we were able to bring home to you by way of video. Click to read the full story and you'll find six video's demonstrating new products from Hahnemuhle, Gitzo, Shootsac, Imagenomics, Lensbaby, and a brief clip of well known photographer, George Lepp, demonstrating the benefits the 21-megapixel resolution found on the new Canon EOS 5D Mark II. . Read Full Story
October 26,2008 -- The Metz mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital is a powerful handheld flashgun with a GN of 45 for ISO 100/21° at a 35 mm focal length, as well as the latest recharging technology. In the basic version, it is an ideal flash unit for photographers who put a higher priority on manual adjustment, high light output and rapid recycling times than on an extensive range of options. It is equipped with a secondary reflector so that perfect highlights can be created in portraits.. Read Full Story
October 26,2008 -- The Metz mecablitz 36 AF-4 digital is now available in five versions. The Canon and Nikon versions that have been available for some time now have be supplemented with models for Olympus/Panasonic, Pentax/Samsung and Sony Alpha digital cameras. Thus, depending on the camera manufacturer, the highly-specific E-TTL-flash mode, i-TTL, Four Thirds-TTL flash mode, P-TTL or ADI flash operating modes are available. With these two sophisticated entry-level models Metz offers the right flash solution for users of all these digital cameras. . Read Full Story
October 26,2008 -- The mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital a completely redesigned, wireless Metz macro-flash, is equipped with two individually-controllable, swiveling reflectors integrated in the housing. The new ring-form macro-flash thus ensures balanced and precise lighting and also maximizes the scope for customizing light arrays in the macro area. With its individually variable reflectors (0°-20°) and the highly sensitive light distribution, there are no limits to personal creativity. It is easy to set light accents that are appropriate for each theme. And all this with maximum user-friendliness, because the Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 digitally regulates light through the automatic wireless TTL*, which provides reliable and precise lighting – or provides differentiated lighting via its special slave function, by means of six different part-lighting levels. . Read Full Story
October 25,2008 -- Argraph Corporation recently introduced the MemoryKick MediaCenter. It claims this product will revolutionize the way we see, share and store photos, videos and music. The MemoryKick MediaCenter makes all your files portable.. Read Full Story
October 25,2008 -- At PhotoPlus Expo this week Hahnemuhle USA has unveiled a premium quality, canvas print wrapping system called Gallerie Wrap. Gallerie Wrap is a complete system of easy-to-use fastening components and stretching frames to accommodate most popular imaging formats. It requires no special tools and, with a little practice, allows artists and photographers to produce professional quality gallery wraps in minutes. . Read Full Story
October 25,2008 -- Representing a level of technology unprecedented in Epson's history, Epson America today announced its next generation of professional ink jet printers – the 24-inch Epson Stylus® Pro 7900 and the 44-inch Epson Stylus Pro 9900. This Epson Stylus Pro series incorporates Epson's latest achievements in photographic ink jet technology, including Epson's MicroPiezo TFP™ print head with new Epson UltraChrome® HDR Ink technology, to deliver a higher level of print quality, increased performance with speeds almost twice as fast as previous models, and the widest color gamut ever from Epson Stylus Pro printers. The Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 will be available in November 2008 through authorized resellers for $3,995 and $5,995 (MSRP) respectively. . Read Full Story
October 25,2008 -- Canon today unveiled the new imagePROGRAF iPF6200, a 24-inch wide large format printer using 12 colors of LUCIA pigment ink, designed for photographic and graphic arts professionals. The iPF6200 utilizes Canon's groundbreaking LUCIA color pigment ink, offering an extremely large color gamut and optimized for printing digital photographic imagery. Based on the award-winning iPF6100 platform, the iPF6200 includes a professional-grade software RIP, and an internal hard drive to create a streamlined workflow that is required by photographic professionals, making the iPF6200 an unbeatable value in its class. The imagePROGRAF iPF6200 printer is available immediately through authorized Canon U.S.A. dealers with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $3,495, including EFI Colorproof eXpress, a stand and a basket. With the introduction of the iPF6200, the new MSRP for the imagePROGRAF iPF6100 is $2,795. . Read Full Story
October 25,2008 -- Named after famous Japanese poet Ono no Komachi, who was renowned for her beauty, the E-420 Komachi Kit certainly lives up to its namesake. The new limited-edition kit caters to those looking for amazing image quality in a small and light digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera with an elegant design. The kit couples the world’s smallest DSLR – the E-420 and the ED 25mm f2.8 Zuiko Digital Lens – with a fitted, hand-made brown leather case and strap designed with a fashionable retro look. A camera that is not only stylish, but also easy to use and carry. The kit also includes a 1GB CompactFlash memory card. The limited edition kit is available at select photo-specialty stores starting October 2008 with an estimated street price of $749.99.. Read Full Story
October 25,2008 -- Panasonic's LUMIX TZ-Series of digital cameras has been honored by J.D. Power and Associates as a top-ranking model in a tie as the highest ranked camera in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Digital Camera Usage and Satisfaction Study(SM), "Premium Point and Shoot Segment." The Panasonic LUMIX TZ-Series received a total of 773 points, based on a 1,000-point scale. The LUMIX TZ-Series also received five JDPower.com Power Circle Ratings* for overall satisfaction, which are derived from J.D. Power and Associate studies and signify that the product is "Among the best" in its category.. Read Full Story
October 25,2008 -- The new Photoflex Transpac Dual Kit Case was designed for photographers based on their feedback and is designed for transporting location lighting kits. The case has a rugged exterior combined with a protective interior offering durability and safety in one piece. This case is customizable for a variety of configurations and the new red interior makes it easier to see and find equipment. . Read Full Story
October 24,2008 -- Corel today announced the opening of its new Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 Ultimate 'Before and After' Photo Contest. Photography enthusiasts around the world are welcome to enter the contest by enhancing a photo using Paint Shop Pro® Photo. Providing easy-to-use photo editing tools such as the Makeover Tools or more advanced tools including HDR Photo Merge to merge several photos to create the perfect shot, Paint Shop Pro Photo provides a continued depth of functionality that enables users to grow as their skills and knowledge progress.. Read Full Story
October 24,2008 -- X-Rite today announced a next generation color management software development toolkit (SDK) to allow third parties to develop high-quality custom ICC profiles for digital display and printing systems. The new i1Prism SDK will give X-Rite partners and OEMs access to X-Rite's state-of-the-art profiling technology and allow tight workflow integration with prepress and printing systems to create a high quality end-user experience. The new i1Prism SDK features several unique key features including: X-Rite’s groundbreaking Optical Brighter Compensation methodology, advanced controls for color separation and black generation, and X-Rite’s unique iterative profiling technology. . Read Full Story
October 23,2008 -- Nik Software today announced the availability of its new Complete Collection for Aperture, bringing all of the company's award-winning digital imaging software products to Apple's groundbreaking photo editing and management software. This Aperture specific bundle is available at a new low price of $299.95. . Read Full Story
October 23,2008 -- Kubota Image Tools announces today the latest update to its entire product line of image enhancing software tools. Now available, the new and improved Kubota Image Tools DASHBOARD, powered by onOne Software's PhotoTools, is a quick-launch interface for more than 280 Kubota Photoshop Actions including Kubota Artistic Tools V1, award-winning Kubota Artistic Tools V2, Kubota Artistic Tools V3, and the recently-released Kubota Artistic Tools V4 and Kubota Production Tools V2. . Read Full Story
October 23,2008 -- How can you master the fundamentals of Photoshop CS4, with all of its incredible new features? Deke McClelland's latest offering--Adobe Photoshop CS4 One-on-One (O'Reilly Media, $49.99) -- provides an appealing and proven learning system, step-by-step text lessons, DVD-video demonstrations, and exciting real-world projects. Indeed, with Deke's expert advice to guide you, it's like working with a personal coach. . Read Full Story
October 22,2008 -- Sony's latest addition to the SnapLab™ digital photo printer line, model UPC-R20L, is a compact all-in-one unit that offers event photographers flexibility and advanced features for professional digital photofinishing. Using a Silex USB wireless device server, photographers with cameras capable of FTP auto file transfers can send digital photos directly to the SnapLab system. The images can be transferred via a wireless (Wi-Fi) or wired (10/100 Base T) connection and stored in a "HOT" folder that can be set to automatically print photos sent to the kiosk. The UPC-R20L SnapLab digital photo printing system is currently available at a suggested list price of $2,995. . Read Full Story
October 22,2008 -- Sony Electronics today added two new models to its family of S-Frame digital photo frames - including the company's first 10-inch model here at the PhotoPlus Expo trade show. The new 10-inch and 8-inch digital photo frames (models DPF-D100 and DPF-D80) have high-quality SVGA resolution (800 x 600 pixels) LCD screens. The digital photo frames will dispay images that are up to 48 megapixels or files that are up to 100MB. The digital photo frames have 200MB of available capacity, so you can store hundreds of photos to the device and then return your memory card back to the camera. . Read Full Story
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