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Sigma at PMA 2007

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Tuesday 27th, March 2007

For Sigma, the latest Photokina has been an important event. Not only for them being a lens manufacturer but also a camera manufacturer. At that time Sigma introduced the Sigma SD14, a digital SLR camera based on the deviated Foveon X3 image sensor. Besides that Sigma introduced the DP1 digital compact camera that has been equipped with the Foveon image sensor. Not one of these cameras had reached the final stage then and the availability of the Sigma SD14 was even postponed. But at the PMA 2007 Sigma announced the availability of the Sigma SD14 digital SLR and the first results are starting to appear here and there on a users forum and on different web sites of the true Sigma lovers.

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Sony at PMA 2007

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Tuesday 27th, March 2007

Besides a large amount of digital compact cameras, among them the new Sony Cybershot DSC-W200, one of the world's first 12 Megapixel digital cameras, a twosome Alpha concept digital SLR cameras has been showcased together with some eight new lenses. Not a word about technical specifications, expectations, availability or what's so ever; only a sign to show that there is still life after the Sony Alpha 100. The aforementioned concept models had been displayed in a glass showcase and at first sight it looks like we are dealing with a semi- and a professional digital SLR camera model. The latest inside news tells us that at least one of them will get introduced this year.

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HP DreamColor technology

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Tuesday 13th, March 2007

HP announced the industry’s first highly integrated system that delivers the greatest level of digital color consistency across a series of devices. A company-wide initiative, HP DreamColor Technologies builds on HP’s more than 20 years of experience in color imaging to provide customers the assurance of producing accurate, predictable and consistent color from device to device. The system, announced at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) show, will first be made available to the graphic-intensive creative community and professional photography market through select HP printers. Over time, it will be implemented across a broader range of markets and HP product categories.

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X-Rite test chart reader

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Monday 12th, March 2007

X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader and internationally known name in color technology, showcases new levels of automation for ultra-fast test chart reading - the versatile X-Rite i1 iO Automated Scanning Table, which automates existing i1 workflows, and the high-volume X Rite i1-iSis for enhanced productivity at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA). Both automated test chart readers are additions to the award-winning X-Rite-i1 Swiss engineered product line, the latest effects of a merger with fellow world-class color technology developer GretagMacbeth. The test chart readers are designed for attaining exceptional color throughout high volume and large format production.

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PhotoLT print color calibrator

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Monday 12th, March 2007

X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader and internationally known name in color technology, launches two RGB products in its award-winning X-Rite i1 family of color management solutions for digital workflow the colorimeter-driven X-Rite i1 DisplayLT for monitors and the spectro powered X-Rite i1 PhotoLT for “monitor to-print match” - at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA ) International Convention Trade Show. These product additions reflect the latest effects of a merger with fellow world-class color technology developer GretagMacbeth. Based on X-Rite RGB small test-chart technology the All- New X-Rite i1 PhotoLT is designed for seamless color management from monitor to printer.

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X-Rite color managent

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Monday 12th, March 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. Fast And Easy Color Balancing, Anytime, Anywhere Imagine a totally non-subjective method of confirming the true color balance.

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Color management solutions

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Monday 12th, March 2007

X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader and internationally known name in color technology, unveils its dynamic X-Rite i1 family of color management solutions for a growing digital imaging market - including the launch of two RGB products, the colorimeter-driven X-Rite i1 DisplayLT for digital imaging enthusiasts and, for those who seek “monitor to print match” RGB workflow, the spectrophotometer-powered X-Rite i1 PhotoLT - at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA ) International Convention Trade Show. 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 from around the globe.

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Digital photograpy products

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Monday 12th, March 2007

Building on a strategy for growth that was evident last fall at photokina, KIS Photo-Me Group said it comes to PMA this year with an even sharper focus on demonstrating to photo retailers the tools and expertise that will help them significantly expand the creative range of digital photo products they can offer to increasingly demanding photography consumers. The company’s innovative new imaging products and exhibits on display at the PMA include a large-screen walk-up photo kiosk that lets consumers easily and immediately turn their snapshots into a variety of photo keepsakes; a versatile, high-speed, self-service “dry lab;” and numerous creative photo product samples.

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If there is any industry in the world that is changing almost every day, it is the digital imaging market. In this fast moving digital world manufacturers have to act quickly on the changing market or loose ground and end like a former important member of the industry. Today's consumer is definitely not the same consumer of a decade ago, new companies are rising, and older, well established companies suddenly fall. Corporate news have become more vary than only spreading the facts and figures around the end of a book year. Corporate news has become more and more important and is a way of communicating with your client and (future) consumer, so they know where the company stands for. Stay tuned to follow all the latest corporate announcements made during the PMA 2008!