Test out the new 80 MP Leaf Aptus-II 12!

See the New Leaf Aptus-II 12!
Would you like to shoot with the new 80 MP Leaf Aptus-II 12 on a Phase One 645DF Camera? Are you interested in making the move to high-end digital or upgrading your existing equipment? Here is your chance to test out the latest technology from Leaf in a studio environment so you can get a sense of what these systems can really do. Have technical questions? Ask our experts! We've got it all for you at our Digital Resource Center as well as Special Upgrade and Trade-in Promotions.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity!

• Test out the new 80 MP Leaf Aptus-II 12!
• Try out the Phase One 645DF with the new V-Grip Air
• Presentation from Ziv Argov, Leaf Director of Product Marketing on the Leaf product line
• Find out more about using Capture One with Leaf
  
• One-on-one with DT Support Techs
• Find out about our Special Trade-in Promo, Bundle Packages, and Upgrades

Open House Details:

Thursday, November 4th: 10am-5pm

Special Leaf Presentations: 11am and 2pm
Ziv Argov, Leaf Director of Product Marketing

Or come anytime throughout the day for hands-on demos and product testing!

Have technical questions? Ask our experts!

No need to RSVP. Stop by at your convenience.

Location:
DT Digital Resource Center
35 West 35th Street, 2nd Floor, New York City
(between 5th & 6th, only 2 blocks from Penn Station)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

If you would like more information about our Leaf Open House or to make an appointment, please call 1.877.f/ortless (367-8537) or email info@digitaltransitions.com. We hope to see you!

PPE 2010: Pentax Interview

P3's Brendan Interviews President Ned Bunnell from Pentax USA
Details Including coming later but for now all we can say is to expect
another anointment in the next coming weeks regarding a DSLR!
-photo by Mel B

Live from ppe 2010

This concludes our live coverage from the show stay tuned for more as we will continue to post more video from the show in the next coming days

Live with trek tech

New tripod leg adapter turns the system into a true tripod 4 low level shooting and heavy cameras

Live with Western Digital

New western digital mybook live with gigabit ethernet and wdtv live hub

Live with Athentech: Perfectly Clear

Perfectly clear image correction. New version 1.5 along with an app for the apple ipad. And phone.

Live with PogoPlug

Your own personal clown file management system. You supply your own usb hard drives the pogoplug than connects to your internet connection and you can share files with anybody!

Live coverage continues

More today coming soon

PDN Photo Plus Expo VIDEO: Pentax 645D

We get Hands On with the New 645D before it hits store shelves!

Hands on with the Pentax 645D at PPE 2010

One of many images taken with a production 645D at PhotoPlus in NYC. A full video feature coming soon
This is a Jpg straight out of camera, no Post Process, Shooting RAW+Jpg, Everything set to Auto (WB, Exposure etc)

New NEC 23inch "professional graphics monitor"

NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS EXPANDS MULTISYNC PA SERIES
WITH 23-INCH MODEL

Advanced Technologies, Superior Screen Performance Benefit Professional Graphics Users in Color-Critical Applications

CHICAGO - October 28, 2010 - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the new MultiSync® PA231W, a 23-inch professional graphics monitor designed specifically for photographers and users working in color-critical applications.

The MultiSync PA231W offers users enhanced connectivity, including DisplayPort, two DVI-D inputs, VGA and a USB hub. Its unparalleled color performance brings 71.6 percent coverage of the NTSC color space, full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) and a high contrast ratio of 1000:1. Graphics professionals will appreciate its 14-bit 3D lookup table (LUT) for precise color calibrations. Additionally, by utilizing DisplaySync ProT technology, users can control two computers connected to the MultiSync PA231W with only one keyboard and mouse, each with its own color space. This feature is essential for photographers working in different color spaces and operating systems.

“The addition of the MultiSync PA231W provides our customers with more options when it comes to choosing a professional-grade display for their workspace,” said Art Marshall, Product Manager at NEC Display Solutions. “Key technologies in this product combined with eco-conscious features enable users to depend on their monitors for accurate color, great ergonomics and convenience.”

The widescreen MultiSync PA231W offers the following features:
- 1920 x 1080 full high-definition resolution
- 270 cd/m² brightness
- 1000:1 contrast ratio
- 14-bit 3D lookup tables for calibration
- 75.4 percent coverage of AdobeRGB, 96.6 percent coverage of sRGB and 71.6 percent coverage of NTSC color space
- 46W typical power consumption, 15W in ECO ModeT
- DisplayPort, two DVI-D inputs, VGA and USB hub (2 computers, 3 devices)
- 4-way ergonomic stand with 150mm height adjust, pivot, swivel and tilt
- AmbiBrightT ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the display’s brightness based on external lighting conditions
- ECO ModeT, carbon footprint meter and cost meter
- DisplaySync Pro controls two computers with only one keyboard and mouse
- Color Vision Emulation allows a quick preview of colors that emulate color vision problems
- ENERGY STAR 5.0 compliance

The MultiSync PA231W will be available in November 2010 at an estimated street price of $679 and ships with a 4-year parts and labor limited warranty.

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About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and professional-grade large-screen LCD displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital cinema projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide variety of markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital signage. For additional information about NEC Display Solutions of America monitors, consumers can call (866) NEC-MORE, or visit the website at www.necdisplay.com. For digital images, please visit http://www.necdisplay.com/products/digitalmedialibrary/.

About VUKUNET
VUKUNET, from NEC Display Solutions of America, is the engine that powers the digital out-of-home advertising business. VUKUNET is the only universal ad serving platform that drives ads to any digital out-of-home network, regardless of content management system. VUKUNET makes the buying, flighting and reporting of digital out-of-home ad campaigns easy. For additional information about VUKUNET, visit www.vukunet.com or call (877) 805-VUKU. For VUKUNET logos and digital images, please visit http://www.vukunet.com/pressresources.aspx.

"The Truth about Professional Photographers "

Interesting video I was told about regarding Professional Photographers.
Warning some language/implications may be taken the wrong way but I do feel that many pros do feel like this sometimes. That said, Amateurs feel free to step it up, learn from and join the pros as colleagues, not price-undermining competition with a "Walley-world" Special DSLR

"The more photographers take the time to learn the craft and offer the public a quality product, the better the photograph industry will be." -from clip info

Olympus PEN E-P1 to Video used for Secretariat movie

Ground-breaking horse racing shots captured with the Olympus PEN E-P1 in the official Secretariat trailer
""Behind the Lens" with Academy Award-winning Director of Photography Dean Semler to see how he used the Olympus PEN in the critically acclaimed Disney Motion Picture "Secretariat" in theaters now."


Official Secretariat trailer:

New LaCie 2Big USB 3.0 Speed Demond HDD

LaCie 2Big USB 3.0 Breaks 300MB/s Barrier with 3TB Hard Drives

Today, LaCie demonstrates technology leadership with the availability of 3TB hard drives and the demonstration of record speeds in two of its professional storage solutions – LaCie d2 USB 3.0 and LaCie 2big USB 3.0.

Thanks to the inclusion of 3TB hard drives and the performance of USB 3.0, LaCie’s 2big USB 3.0, now available in 6TB, achieves a dramatic 20% speed boost by reaching 306MB/s--the fastest performance of any 2-bay RAID solution to-date. The d2 USB 3.0 also demonstrates a significant speed increase of 156MB/s with the inclusion of a 3TB hard drive.

“There is no question heavy data users continue to demand higher capacities, and in turn faster transfer speeds,” said Erwan Girard, Business Unit Manager for Professional Products. “Today, LaCie answered this challenge by introducing the largest available capacity and fastest transfer speeds in a single solution, providing users with increased backup efficiency and reduced risk for backup interruption.”

Availability
The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 6TB and LaCie d2 USB 3.0 3TB will be available worldwide, at the beginning of November. For more information, visit www.lacie.com.

About LaCie
With operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, LaCie is the leading manufacturer of storage devices for PC, Apple® and Linux. LaCie has differentiated itself through sleek design and remarkable technical performance. Find out more about our products at www.lacie.com

ARTRAGE FOR IPAD V. 1.0.3

ARTRAGE FOR IPAD V. 1.0.3 FOR MOBILE DIGITAL ARTISTS
UNVEILED AT SHOWSTOPPERS FOR DIGITAL HOLIDAYS
Actually “Paints” on Your iPad -- Blends Digital Watercolor & Oil Paints for
Mobile Artists Creating Masterpieces on the Go – Never Miss an Opportunity


October 28, 2010, NY, NY – Ambient Design www.artrage.com, the leading award-winning creator of realistic art painting software for Mac & Windows, will unveil update v. 1.0.3 of ArtRage for iPad at Showstoppers for the Digital Holidays, held today in NY. ArtRage for iPad lets you become a digital artist on your iPad, providing the experience of actually “painting” digitally on an iPad canvas with oil painting effects that smear and blend and watercolor strokes that merge to create soft, wet gradations, just as they would in a traditional art studio. The iPad user interface allows artists of all levels to bring their iPad everywhere they go to be ready to spontaneously unleash their creativity on the spot by drawing, sketching, and painting on the iPad in a wide range of artistic styles with tools that interact on the screen just as they would with real paint, ink, chalk, pen, or pencil.



Perfect Holiday Gift for the Aspiring Artist – You can Almost Smell the Paint



Priced at only $6.99, ArtRage for iPad is the perfect holiday stocking stuffer gift for a budding artist delving into mobile art with the iPad. “Once you experience ArtRage, you cannot live without it anymore,” said Sarah Brody, Principal, Sarah Brody Design. “Now I will never miss an opportunity to express myself artistically with my iPad with ArtRage installed on it. With ArtRage, you can almost smell the paint and feel the paper’s texture.” Barbara Lietzow, San Francisco-based painter and visual communications expert said, “The quality of paint representation and ArtRage’s ability to perfectly replicate impasto is uniquely realistic. ArtRage on the iPad allows me to work both in the studio and on the go to further explore new sculptural painting techniques.”

ArtRage Used Worldwide in Schools, K-12

Used worldwide in schools from China to the U.S., Children from K-12 are quickly learning painting and drawing with ArtRage using familiar tools from their art classes. Classically trained artists also are readily adapting to the intuitive user interface of digital versions of their tools, like watercolor and oils, paint tubes, palette knife, pencil, chalk and airbrush, as well as customizable canvas and paper.

Create Your Own Artwork from Digital Photography

Files from ArtRage for iPad can also be used on the desktop versions of ArtRage for Mac and Windows, and exported to JPEG, Photoshop and other formats for additional professional features, printing, and collaboration. In addition, digital photos can be imported and converted into paint, reworked in oil or watercolor or serve as a reference image while drawing. With its image tracing capabilities for photos, ArtRage can select colors automatically for every new stroke. “We went for a no compromise approach to achieve a highly optimized drawing and painting experience for ArtRage on the iPad,” said Andy Bearsley, Ambient Design’s Co-Founder and Technical Director. “ArtRage for iPad gives the user the feel of painting with real paint and wet watercolors, as well as industry-standard blend modes on tools and layers.”

ArtRage for iPad is available immediately for $6.99 at the Apple iTunes Store. ArtRage for iPad 1.0.3 will be available early November through the Apple iTunes Store. In addition to ArtRage for iPad, Mac and Windows desktop versions are also available from www.artrage.com: ArtRage 3 Studio and ArtRage 3 Studio Pro, priced at $40 and $80 respectively. ArtRage 3 Studio and ArtRage 3 Studio Pro feature additional tools, such as stencils, rulers, stickers, sticker spray, glitter tools, custom color palettes and more. They support Wacom tablets, laptop and desktop computers with touch-screens, Interactive White Boards (IWB), and are also optimized for the new popular Windows 7 multi-touch screens. On these optical multi-touch screens you can even paint with a traditional bristle brush instead of your finger. For more information, see www.artrage.com.

About Ambient Design Ltd.

Ambient Design Ltd. is a New Zealand-based global software development and publishing firm, specializing in creative applications and user interfaces for artists of all ages and all levels of competency, including professionals, hobbyists and students. The principals have over 40 years experience in combining complex image processing algorithms with an easily accessible user experience. Ambient Design Ltd. was founded in 2000 by Andy Bearsley and Matt Fox-Wilson, formerly of MetaCreations, the developer of Painter, Bryce and Kai’s Power Tools. Ambient Design’s products are available in 12 languages and have been downloaded over 10 million times. For more information, see www.artrage.com.

ArtRage, Ambient Design and the BrushMan logo are trademarks of Ambient Design Ltd. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Photo Plus Expo 2010 Epson Debuts Digital Photo-Realist Bert Monroy’s “Times Square” Image on Epson’s New DisplayTrans Media at PhotoPlus Expo

Four Years in the Making and Built Pixel by Pixel, Monroy’s “Times Square” Image Features More Than 750,000 Photoshop Layers of Real People and Places in New York City

NEW YORK (PhotoPlus Expo, Booth # 602) – Oct. 28, 2010 – Epson today is showcasing a major artistic accomplishment in its booth at PhotoPlus Expo in New York City. Acclaimed artist Bert Monroy recently completed a 5’ x 25’ hyper-realistic image of Times Square that was printed on Epson’s DisplayTrans™ media using an Epson Stylus® Pro 11880 printer. This massive backlit display will be visible to the public for the first time and can be seen through the duration of PhotoPlus Expo, Oct. 28-30.

Monroy’s Times Square is the culmination of four years of work. Every element in the image was meticulously created pixel-by-pixel using Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe Illustrator®. More than 750,000 Photoshop layers were used, bringing to life the likenesses of Monroy’s family, friends, scores of luminaries from the imaging industry, and intensely detailed scenes and landmarks in and around Times Square.

“This is the first time I’ve shown my work in this way and it’s really exciting to see how well the piece comes to life when illuminated on Epson’s DisplayTrans,” said Monroy. “It was crucial to use a printer and media that would reproduce the dark tones in the night sky, but also capture the vibrant colors and hold all of the intricate details. The combination of the Epson 11880 printer and DisplayTrans were pivotal in accomplishing these goals.”

About Epson’s DisplayTrans Media

Epson’s DisplayTrans media is a revolutionary new backlit material designed for high quality ink jet printing. Professional photographers, service providers and labs can now use ink jet technology versus a labor-intensive, chemical based system to produce stunning backlits with dense blacks, brilliant colors and clean highlights.

“It’s inspiring to see such an amazing work of art on our DisplayTrans media,” said Jeff Smith, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America. “Bert’s work pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in today’s world of digital imaging, which is very much in line with Epson’s overall business philosophy.”

Epson’s DisplayTrans is ideal for labs and service providers who need to cost-effectively complete short production runs while maintaining the highest quality. Additionally, creative professionals are able to produce backlits in-house with all the control of an ink jet printing workflow. DisplayTrans is compatible with the latest generations of Epson Stylus Pro roll-based printers, and is remarkably easy to use with free downloadable profiles. To learn more about Epson’s DisplayTrans go to www.proimaging.epson.com.

About Epson America, Inc.

Epson America, Inc. is a leading provider of an extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors, scanners and point-of-service printers that are renowned for their high quality, functionality, innovation and energy efficiency. Epson America is a U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, which employs more than 70,000 people in 106 countries around the world. To learn more about Epson America, please visit: www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).

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Image from Epson's webpage

Epson Offers New Signature Worthy Sample Paper Pack

Special Pack Gives Photographers Unique Sampling of Signature Worthy Papers

NEW YORK (PhotoPlus Expo, Booth # 602) – Oct. 28, 2010 – Epson America today introduced a new Signature Worthy® sample pack to give photographers and creative professionals the opportunity to try a variety of Epson Signature Worthy papers. Available for $24.95, the paper pack provides two letter-sized sheets of each of the following: Hot Press Bright and Hot Press Natural, Cold Press Bright and Cold Press Natural, Velvet Fine Art Paper, Exhibition Fiber Paper, and Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster.

“Signature Worthy prints adorn galleries and exhibitions worldwide and represent the very best of Epson’s professional papers,” said Grace Huang, group product manager, Epson America. “Regardless of the intended look and feel of your final print, the Signature Worthy line accommodates varying output needs. This new sample pack provides Epson pro printer users the opportunity to try each Signature Worthy paper to determine which best fits their need based on their own personal preference.”

Designed in collaboration with the world’s leading creative professionals, each Signature Worthy paper has been developed and tested at the highest levels to work in concert with Epson’s industry-leading professional printers and inks, including the award-winning Epson Stylus® Pro 900-series printers with Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink technology. These seven Signature Worthy papers offer advanced capabilities and enable photographers to achieve images with richer blacks, wider color gamuts and smoother tonal transitions that define the ultimate expression in print making.

More About Signature Worthy Papers

- Hot Press/Cold Press Bright and Natural: Hot Press papers offer a smooth surface and Cold Press papers feature a textured surface; both surfaces are available in either Bright or Natural, with Bright offering a bright whitepoint, while the Natural produces a warm whitepoint

- Velvet Fine Art Paper: Bright-white, 100 percent cotton rag fine art paper with a velvet surface for a distinctive museum-quality feel, along with an extremely high black density

- Exhibition Fiber Paper: Delivers the true look and feel of an F-surface, air-dried print that’s revered by professionals for its classic look from the days of dark room processing; it’s cotton fiber base is acid/lignin free

- Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster: Delivers highly saturated prints by offering maximum ink coverage and a high D-Max for true photographic reproductions; features the same Luster E surface of traditional silver halide prints

Availability

Epson’s new Signature Worthy sample packs will be on display and available for purchase at many photo resellers attending PhotoPlus Expo. In addition, the sample pack will be available through authorized Epson Professional Imaging resellers in November. For more information on Epson’s complete line of professional media, visit www.proimaging.epson.com.

About Epson America, Inc.

Epson America, Inc. is a leading provider of an extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors, scanners and point-of-service printers that are renowned for their high quality, functionality, innovation and energy efficiency. Epson America is a U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, which employs more than 70,000 people in 106 countries around the world. To learn more about Epson America, please visit: www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).

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Sunset in NYC after photoplus

Walking around... sunset

PPE LIVE: Sigma

New SD1 hands on preview. Video coming soon

Live with kodak

Kodak is showing off the new portra 400 film in every size 35mm to 8x10 with special order for  larger sheets

Live with lexar

They were featuring there partnership with crucial and the solid state drives

PPE Live: Nikon

New. Dslr's And compact cameras

PPE Live: Olympus new p&s

New olympus point and shoot yet been released but expected sometime early next year

PPE LIVE: OLYMPUS

The new E5 is like candy

PPE LIVE: VIDEO

Test video from the show floor

PPE Live 2010

Thousands in attendance on day one of photoplus expo in NYC

PPE 2010 LIVE: Pentax

New 645d and more
Also Mel with the president of Pentax North America

Live@ photoplus

Live coverage throughout  the show

PDN 2010 LIVE: Canon

New Canon printers, lenses and more

Live at Photo Plus 2010

Live Coverage starting at 10AM from the Show Floor by Brendan Cavanaugh and Melanie Beus. Insta-blogging with our Phones and Full Video Interviews and overviews coming in the next few days.
Stay Tuned for the best in Hands-on coverage!

Perfectly Clear® Fall Launch 2010 offers One Touch Photo Perfection to iPhone and Photoshop Users

New Perfectly Clear ® iPad App, Next Generation iPhone App and
Upgraded Photoshop Plug-in Produce Stunning I mages!

Perfectly Clear® Fall Launch 2010 offers One Touch Photo Perfection to iPhone and
Photoshop Users

NEW YORK CITY, New York (28 October, 2010) –– Not satisfied with your digital picture? Don’ t
discard it – correct it! Digital images that are underexposed, lack contrast, contain “ false” colors or even
have an artificial lighting color cast can all be revitalized to their inherent brilliance with a single touch on
your iPhone, iPad or computer using Perfectly Clear® from Athentech Imaging. Praised by professionals
and consumers alike, the resulting “ Real Color” pictures can be saved, viewed, shared or printed without
any degradation.


iPhone and iPad apps

The improved iPhone 2.0 app, developed from the award-winning1 iPhone 1.2 app, now offers a robust
and powerful noise reduction feature that eliminates the graininess so often associated with iPhone images
creating a great picture every time. Coupled with our patented corrections that are easy to use this app
will make you proud of pictures captured with your iPhone, and encourage you to share or upload them
for others to see. Perfectly Clear® iPhone is currently available as an online download via the Apple
iTunes App Store for US$2.99 with optional noise reduction for US$1.99 at http://www.athentech.com/
iPhone.html, Purchasers of earlier versions can upgrade their application at no cost.

At Photo Plus Expo in New York, Athentech Imaging will be demonstrating the NEW Perfectly Clear
iPad application, that boasts the unique Perfectly Smooth correction designed to render flawless skin
tones. Only one “ touch” is needed to produce incredibly smooth skin, wrinkle and blemish free for a great
look. In addition to all the award winning Perfectly Clear® corrections available on the iPhone, the iPad
also has contains the powerful Skin Tone Correction to ensure proper skin tones, has four new presets
with the ability to create your own, and has been re-engineered to create astonishing pictures on the “ Big
Screen.” You will love how amazing your images display in the higher resolution screen on the iPad.
Perfectly Clear® iPad is in the review process by Apple Inc. and a separate press release will be issued
when available. The price will be US$5.99.

Athentech Imaging Fall Launch Page 1

“ Perfectly Clear® is all about creating the best-looking image possible – automatically – to perfectly
preserve the photographer’ s memory of the event,” said Athentech Imaging President Brad Malcolm.
“ We‘ ve been thrilled by the large number of people who are using Perfectly Clear® to turn their ordinary
digital camera and camera phone images into extraordinary keepsakes that they want to save and share with
others”

New Photoshop® Plug-I n

The new Photoshop® Perfectly Clear® Plug-in builds on the award winning2 1.0 version. v1.5 contains
lots of exciting and powerful new features, such as powerful 32 and 64 bit processing engines, smarter
sharpening, incredibly efficient memory management, and works with layers and even selections. It
is compatible with CS3, CS4, CS5 and Elements 8 and is available for PC or MAC. Now with a new
improved user interface, you can turn your photos into masterpieces easily and quickly. A free trial version
of Photoshop® Perfectly Clear® Plug-In is available at http://www.athentech.com/Plugin.html, with the
full-featured version at US$199.

“ Our Perfectly Clear® Photoshop Plug-In creates a world in which the user can enjoy the fun and
excitement of taking great photos, without the burden of spending hours trying to edit them and fix them,”
Athentech President Brad Malcolm said. “ They’ re utilizing ‘ smart’ algorithms that do something even
better than simply edit photos – they actually correct their photos, with one click – automatically. This
is fundamentally changing the typical Photoshop workflow and image preparation process. Typically,
the automatic correction time is 2 seconds, compared to 5-7 minutes taken by Adobe experts for manual
correction, and most users have stated that they prefer the instant correction.”

PRESS M EM BERS

For more details on the Perfectly Clear corrections and to download a free trial version, go to:
www.athentech.com/media.html . Members of the press and imaging industry analysts can request a
license code for the Photoshop® Perfectly Clear® Plug-In 1.5 that permits the use of the application for an
indefinite period of time.

Athentech Imaging will be demonstrating these applications in our booth during the 2010 PDN PhotoPlus
Expo at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, NYC (booth 385), on October 28-30.

About Athentech® I maging I nc.

Athentech® Imaging Inc. is an entrepreneurial, privately held company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta,
Canada. The company is involved in three industries and markets: digital imaging, signal processing (for
medical applications), and earth sciences. For more information, please visit http://www.athentech.com.

1 . Winner of the 2010 DIMA Vision Award as one of the year’ s most distinctive, one-of-a-kind
digital imaging products.

2 . Perfectly Clear® Photoshop Plug-In winner of PMA Pro Photographer Hot Pick award in 2010

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Athentech and Perfectly Clear are registered trademarks of Athentech Imaging Inc. Any other corporate
names and trademarks in this document are the property of their respective companies.

CRU DataPort new products at PhotoPlus 2010

Secure Storage for Every Phase of Digital Asset Workflow™

– CRU-DataPort gives photographers worldwide secure storage for
every phase of digital asset workflow including on location, in the studio and archiving. For over 10 years,
WiebeTech has provided professional photographers and photo enthusiasts alike with dependable high
capacity storage solutions in small packages to secure digital assets and protect precious data. WiebeTech is
now a brand of CRU-DataPort, which has a long history of supplying U.S. government agencies and allies
with storage solutions to protect our nation’s most sensitive data.

In the studio, CRU-WiebeTech tools provide photo/video storage and backup in multi-drive storage arrays
with massive capacity. Built-in hardware RAID ensures data integrity and redundancy while easy-to-use high-
speed interfaces guarantee fast and reliable transmission.
On location, CRU-WiebeTech bus powered
products have proven to be portable, rugged and reliable for onsite backup during the shoot. Additionally,
these tools offer a simplified archiving solution to locate files and digital images. Easily swap-out backup
drives for secure offsite storage, mirror the internal drive and share entire project files with clients, friends and
family.

The new RTX220™-QR portable desktop RAID enclosure is the ideal solution for secure digital storage,
backup and archiving while the new ToughTech™ Q external drive enclosure allows photographers to store
up to 2TBs of data on location. RTX220-QR was designed with photographers in mind and features
preconfigured RAID 1 to ensure data integrity, high speed quad interface (FireWire 400/800, USB 2.0 or
eSATA), TrayFree™ drive bays for easy drive installation and removal, quiet fans and a rugged handle for
portability. The new ToughTech Q is safe and easy to use and houses any capacity 3.5” drive. Additional
ToughTech Q features include quad interface, improved passive cooling, host connection LEDs and a
Kensington™ lock slot.

The RTX line of internal and external enclosures are built in a variety of storage capacities and connections
from 1-8 TrayFree bays storing up to 16 TBs and six interface options (FireWire 400/800, USB 2.0, iSCSI,
U320 and eSATA). Some RTX models feature user selectable write protection to prevent accidental
alterations to valuable data. The ToughTech line of portable drives are available in 2.5” and 3.5” sizes and
include all necessary cables. Encrypted models are available which offer additional data security. To see our
newest digital storage solutions for safeguarding data in each phase of digital asset workflow, please visit us in
booth # 175 at PDN PhotoPlus in the Javits Convention Center in New York, NY October 27-30, 2010.

About CRU-DataPort
Founded in 1986, CRU-DataPort is a pioneer in data security and data mobility devices. The company's flagship DataPort®,
along with Data Express® and RhinoJR® (formerly manufactured by StorCase), and WiebeTech™ product brands of removable
and external hard drive enclosures are the de facto standard for physical data security and safe data transporting in
government, education and business markets. CRU-DataPort products are also widely used in media rich data environments
including audio/video production, digital cinema, video security capture, and disk-2-disk backup and archiving applications.
CRU-DataPort products are available through major distributors, PC manufacturers, specialty system builders and resellers
globally.

Nikon Presentations at PhotoPlus 2010

VISIT THE NIKON BOOTH AT PHOTOPLUS EXPO 2010 TO GET INSPIRED AND INFORMED WITH EXTRAORDINARY PRODUCTS AND PRESENTATIONS

Melville, NY, October 26, 2010 (PhotoPlus Expo Booth # 217) – At the PhotoPlus Expo 2010, Nikon visitors will view industry-leading digital imaging products, software and accessories and experience enlightening presentations from inspirational photographers in the Nikon Learn & Explore Theater. In the Get-In-Touch area, attendees will have hands-on access to Nikon’s latest D-SLR cameras, including the D3100 with Guide Mode and powerful D7000. From wide-angle to telephoto and everything in between, also available will be an assortment of NIKKOR lenses, including the nine recently launched models. Attendees can also experience the all-new lineup of COOLPIX cameras, including the high-performance P7000 and versatile S8100. Demonstrations will be offered of Nikon Capture NX2 imaging software and the COOLPIX S1100pj theater-on-the-go. Adding to the excitement, Nikon will also raffle two COOLPIX P7000 cameras and a COOLPIX S80 over the three days of the expo.

Where: PhotoPlus International Conference and Expo (Oct. 28-30, 2010)

The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center - 11th Ave. (between 34th & 39th St), NY

Nikon Booth #217

When: Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010 & Friday, Oct. 29, 2010: 10 AM - 5PM

Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010: 10 AM - 4PM


Nikon Speaker Schedule:



Thursday, October 28, 2010

* 10:15 – 11:00: The Challenges of Adventure Travel Photography - Tom Bol
* 11:15 – 12:00: Venice, Seoul and Slavery: Issues and Images – Jodi Cobb
* 12:15 – 1:00: “NIKKOR"... An Extension of your Mind's Eye - Cliff Mautner
* 1:15 – 2:00: Power to Astonish. Features to Inspire. The Nikon D7000 - Mike Corrado
* 2:15 – 3:00: Small Flash. Big Light. - Joe McNally
* 3:15 – 4:00: From Still to Motion - Corey Rich
* 4:15 – 5:00: Nikon COOLPIX - Sam Garcia



Friday, October 29, 2010

* 10:15 – 11:00: Nikon COOLPIX - Sam Garcia
* 11:15 – 12:00: From Still to Motion - Corey Rich
* 12:15 – 1:00: The Challenges of Adventure Travel Photography - Tom Bol
* 1:15 – 2:00: Small Flash. Big Light. - Joe McNally
* 2:15 – 3:00: “NIKKOR"... An Extension of your Mind's Eye - Cliff Mautner
* 3:15 – 4:00: Venice, Seoul and Slavery: Issues and Images - Jodi Cobb
* 4:15 – 5:00: Power to Astonish. Features to Inspire. The Nikon D7000 - Mike Corrado



Saturday, October 30, 2010

* 10:15 – 11:00: “NIKKOR"... An Extension of your Mind's Eye - Cliff Mautner
* 11:15 – 12:00: Small Flash. Big Light. - Joe McNally
* 12:15 – 1:00: The Challenges of Adventure Travel Photography - Tom Bol
* 1:15 – 2:00: From Still to Motion - Corey Rich
* 2:15 – 3:00: Venice, Seoul and Slavery: Issues and Images - Jodi Cobb
* 3:15 – 4:00: Power to Astonish. Features to Inspire. The Nikon D7000 - Mike Corrado

Digital Silver Imaging at PDN Expo 2010

Digital Silver Imaging Returns to Photo Plus With Expanded
Service Options

October 28, 2010

Belmont, MA – DSI returns to Photo Plus eager to share its’ expanded service offerings and to celebrate
a year of continued growth and innovative collaboration with industry partners. A pioneer in the
integration of modern laser imaging technology, DSI, offers black and white printing on silver halide,
fiber based or resin coated photographic papers. A DSI print delivers dynamic range, true tonal qualities
and outstanding longevity.

Eric Luden, a former ILFORD Photo executive and noted fine art photographer, based his company on
quality digital output solutions, a streamlined full service customer experience and a commitment to
individual satisfaction. In addition to exemplary printing, DSI offers traditional selenium and sepia
toning on both RC and fiber prints. Following are the upgraded and expanded services we now offer.

Upgraded Services

Increased scanning capacity with Imacon’s patented drum-like film scanner.
Archival Mounting, Matting and Framing – including flush mounting to aluminum

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Expanded Services

DSI Direct 2 Print instant online ordering with ROES software
B & W Film Processing

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Indusrty Partnership Growth

Top reseller of NIK Software within first year
Hosted Victor Ha, of Nik Software, for workshops & webinars
Became Precision Camera’s #1 partner in IR conversions

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For further details visit www.digitalsilverimaging.com or contact us info@digitalsilverimaging.com .

Canson Infinity to feature world-renowned photographers @ PDN

Interview Opportunities with Award-winning Photographers at the Canson ® Infinity Booth, PhotoPlus Expo, NY

Canson Infinity’s booth #843, will feature world-renowned photographers available for interviews and enlightening conversation at the Photo Plus Expo, this Thursday- Saturday. The list of award-winning photographers includes Jay Seldin (US), and Rojelio Reyes Rodriguez (US).

Steve Gunther, son of the late Curt Gunther, will also be in attendance to represent images from the 1964 Beatles First American Tour. The artist, Pushwagner (Norway) will have work featured in the booth as well.

A signed and numbered digitally printed pigment ink print from the archives of the late Curt Gunther, will be given away as a prize drawing during the 2010 PDN PhotoPlus Expo October 28-30, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

Canson® Infinity papers were selected to exclusively showcase ‘The Photography of Curt Gunther’, featuring The Beatles 1964 first North American tour collection.

Show attendees are encouraged to visit the booth, engage in conversation, get product information and be inspired. To schedule an appointment, please contact Susan Patton at 512-590-1659.

About Canson®

Canson® is the worldwide leader in Fine Art paper making and manufacturing. Since 1557, papers such as Arches®, Montval®, Mi-Teintes® have become emblem brands for the most famous artists worldwide including Picasso, Matisse, Ingres, Warhol, and Goya. With the evolution of printing technologies, Canson® has developed media dedicated to inkjet printing as well as a new generation of museum grade papers and canvas for Photography and Digital Fine Art.

Canson recently was awarded the prestigious Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) for Best Fine Art Inkjet Paper 2010.

www.cansoninfinity.com

Kodak Continues to Enhance Award-Winning Professional Film Portfolio

Creates World’s Finest Grain 400 Speed Color Negative Film with New KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 400
– Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today introduced the new KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 400 Film, featuring the finest grain structure available in a 400 speed color negative film. The new film incorporates KODAK VISION Film Technology, plus Antenna Dye Sensitization in the cyan and magenta emulsion layers to achieve its unbeatable fine grain. Photographers will appreciate the beautiful, natural skin tones and superb color reproduction of this new film, a long-time trademark of the KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA film family. Kodak will celebrate this new film, as well as other innovations, at Photokina trade show in Cologne, Germany Sept. 21 - 26. The celebration highlights Kodak’s 125 years of innovation, including its rich history, present accomplishments, and next wave of game-changing technologies



“This new PORTRA film follows a Kodak tradition of looking across our multiple business lines and leveraging our innovative technologies to make even industry-leading products better,” said Steven Decker, General Manager, Film, Paper and Output Systems, and Vice President, Film, Photofinishing and Entertainment Group, Eastman Kodak Company. “The new KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 400 Film is perfect for scanning and enlargements, two key components of today’s photographic workflow. At the same time, we’ve preserved the attributes that photographers have come to expect, like the unmatched skin tone reproduction of our PORTRA family of films.”



For years, professional photographers have preferred KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA Films for their consistently smooth, natural and beautiful range of skin tones.



The new KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 400 Film utilizes optimized Emulsion Spectral Sensitivity and Image Modifier Chemistry, Kodak’s Proprietary DIR Couplers and Micro-Structure Optimized T-Grain Emulsions. It is an ideal choice for portrait and fashion photography, as well as nature, travel and outdoor photography, where the action is fast or the lighting can’t be controlled.



The new film replaces the existing KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 400NC and 400VC Film offerings. Kodak estimates that current supplies of KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 400 NC and KODAK PROFESSIONAL 400 VC Films will last until end of year 2010 at the current sales pace.



"The new PORTRA 400 Film's skin tones are spot on without compromising saturation and contrast,” said Jonathan Canlas, a noted professional wedding, portrait and commercial photographer based in Utah, USA. “And for someone who scans film in house, it could not be easier to scan in terms of density and color. This new film delivers consistent and reliable results under a myriad of lighting situations."



The new KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 400 Film will be available in 35 mm, 120/220, and 4x5 sheet format, beginning in October 2010.



For more information, please visit www.kodak.com/go/professional.

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About Kodak

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.



To learn more, visit www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at www.kodak.com/go/followus.



More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery--join today at www.kodakgallery.com.



Choose from the widest selection of Kodak digital cameras, all-in-one inkjet printers, pocket video cameras and more at http://store.kodak.com.



(Kodak and PORTRA are trademarks.)

Innova Art Ltd. announces its partnership with Canon USA

(October 28, 2010) Innova Art Ltd. announces its partnership with Canon USA to retail the newly-launched JetMaster® Framing & Display System for the individual user. In December 2010, the kit version will be available via the Canon web site, and then through the standard Innova reseller channel. There are 2 versions as follows:

Version #1 = Kit: (1) JetMaster Display and (2) sheets of gloss canvas MSRP $14.99
Version #2 = Frame: (1) JetMaster Display Frame only MSRP $ 9.99

Innova will also launch the web-based print utility for the JetMaster at the same time. The easy-to-use online software is designed for end-users and shows the A4, US Letter and A3+ versions.

“Creating a professional dimensional print doesn’t have to be a difficult or expensive task. The JetMaster® Framing and Display System, allows the printed image to be mounted and ready for display in about three minutes,” states Wayne Connelly, Innova US President.



By utilizing the custom JetMaster® online template and versatile print utility, layout is easy and straight-forward. “Stretching canvas prints for display has always been a challenge for photographers, artists and visual communicators. The use of traditional stretcher bars is cumbersome and requires a high level of skill. The JetMaster® provides everything needed to create a professional framed image that looks like stretched canvas.”



The JetMaster®, made from pH neutral components, provides a professional solution to economically apply canvas, paper or various substrates and textiles to a display unit, ensuring perfect corners while using only scissors. In addition to the Canon retail partnership, the solid construction units are available in boxes of 10 (frames only), which ship flat. Four sizes are currently available with a MSRP of $5.99 - 12.99 per each unit:



16” x 20” (finished face size) using 20.47”x24.47” template $129.90/10 pack

12” x 16” (finished face size) using16.47”x20.47” template $ 99.99/10 pack

9.8” x 13.1” (finished face size) using 13” x 19” standard media $ 69.90/10 pack

5.3” x 7.8” (finished face size) using 8½” x 11” standard media $ 59.90/10 pack



About Innova Art Ltd: When it comes to color-critical digital printing, INNOVA delivers to the photographer, artist, print production house and print buyer. The Innova fine art digital printing products are divided into application specific ranges: FibaPrint, Photo, Fine Art, Canvas, Eco-solvent and Book Art Papers. Innova’s un-paralleled line of award-winning papers is available in cut sheets and rolls up to 60” wide. Innova also offers products specific to the sign marketplace, and craft and hobby market. For more information about Innova, visit www.innovaart.com .



JetMaster® is an Innova-patented product. For additional information, high res images and an on-line video product demonstration, visit www.jetmaster-systems.com.

Intuit Presents 2nd Annual Tweet-Up Event at PhotoPlus Expo

PHOTOPLUS EXPO ANNOUNCES INTUIT TO BE PRESENTING SPONSOR OF 2ND ANNUAL TWEET-UP EVENT DURING ANNUAL TRADE SHOW

Exhibitors Join Social Media Community to Share Latest Imaging Technology,

Including Intuit's GoPayment Mobile Payment Service

NEW YORK, NY -- October 25, 2010 – PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo announced today that Intuit will be the Presenting Sponsor of its 2nd Annual Tweet-Up event during the PhotoPlus Expo trade show on Thursday, October 28 from 4:00 p.m. -- 6:00 p.m. The Tweet-Up will take place in the trade show's pressroom located in Terrace 4B, which overlooks the trade show floor. Those interested in attending the Tweet-Up must register through the PhotoPlus Expo Facebook page. Attendance is free.

Dan Havlik, Technology Editor at Photo District News, will host this year's event, which welcomes trade show attendees a firsthand look at some of the latest digital imaging products and services. During the event, Intuit will demonstrate its GoPayment service that allows small businesses to accept credit cards through their mobile phones (www.gopayment.com). In addition to Intuit, a number of select exhibitors will participate in the Tweet-Up including Lowepro, Western Digital, Nikon, Vimeo, Lensbaby, Athentech, Adorama, onOne Software, IDC and Moab Paper, to name a few.

"Intuit is very excited to be the presenting sponsor of this year's Tweet-Up event at PhotoPlus Expo," explains Michelle Baker, Marketing Manager Intuit. “Social media and other mobile applications are playing a very important role in how we communicate and share our lives with friends, family, and business associates. Intuit's GoPayment service helps small businesses get paid anytime, anywhere, while social media sites like Twitter help them keep in touch."

"The response to this year's Tweet-Up has been overwhelming," says Jeff McQuilkin, Group Show Director for Nielsen Expositions, which owns the PDN PhotoPlus Expo trade show. "Having brands like Intuit, Nikon, Vimeo, Canon, and Western Digital approach us with their desire to participate in the Tweet-Up has really solidified the whole idea of social media and the evolving manner in which people communicate."

To view images from last year's Tweet-Up at PhotoPlus Expo, please visit Tweet-Up 2009.

About Intuit

Intuit Inc. is a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses; financial institutions, including banks and credit unions; consumers and accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services, including QuickBooks®, Quicken® and TurboTax®, simplify small business management, payment and payroll processing, personal finance, and tax preparation and filing. ProSeries® and Lacerte® are Intuit's leading tax preparation offerings for professional accountants. Intuit Financial Services helps banks and credit unions grow by providing on-demand solutions and services that make it easier for consumers and businesses to manage their money.

Founded in 1983, Intuit had annual revenue of $3.5 billion in its fiscal year 2010. The company has approximately 7,700 employees with major offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India and other locations. More information can be found at www.intuit.com.

About PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo

Designed for professionals in the photographic and imaging industries, PhotoPlus showcases the latest advances in photography, both traditional and digital. Held annually at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, attendees have the opportunity to explore an inspiring array of photography and imaging products and services - everything from image capture and color management to retouching and storage - all from the industry's leading manufacturers.

The show also offers more than 100 photography and imaging seminars and hands-on workshops taught by world-renowned experts with a focus on cutting-edge innovations in digital imaging products and techniques. For a complete listing of all the seminars and presentations at the event, follow to the link to the PPE website.

Website: http://www.photoplusexpo.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/photoplusexpo

Twitter: @PhotoPlusExpo (http://www.twitter.com/photoplusexpo)

Hashtags: #PPE10, #photo, #followfotog

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pdnphotoplusexpo

Epson Stylus Pro 4900

Epson Announces Much-Anticipated Epson Stylus Pro 4900
New 17-Inch Desktop Printer Incorporates Epson’s Latest Technology for Photographers, Graphic Designers and Proofing Professionals

CHICAGO – Epson America is once again redefining the standard for photographic print quality with the introduction of the Epson Stylus® Pro 4900 17-inch printer. Leveraging Epson’s latest engineering technology featured in the award-winning Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900, the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 combines the precision of Epson’s MicroPiezo® TFP® print head with the performance of Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink to deliver high quality prints, fast print speeds, and an extremely wide color gamut.

“The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 incorporates the most advanced technologies Epson has to offer in a robust 17-inch mechanism,” said Larry Kaufman, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. “Whether producing sellable color or black-and-white photography, fine art reproductions, or color accurate commercial and flexographic proofs for client approvals, the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 provides creative professionals with a powerful and productive tool in today’s competitive market.”

Utilizing ten colors, including Orange and Green, Epson UltraChrome HDR ink technology produces the widest color gamut ever from an Epson Stylus Pro printer and is certified by Pantone to cover 98 percent of the PANTONE® FORMULA GUIDE solid color palette1. Combined with Epson’s AccuPhoto™ HDR screening technology, this ink dramatically raises the level of print quality. The one-inch wide, 360 nozzle Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head excels in dot shape accuracy, dot placement and producing high quality prints at fast speeds. In addition, it features the latest ink-repelling coating and auto nozzle verification technologies that virtually eliminate clogged nozzles.

The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is designed to offer professionals a powerful combination of performance, flexibility and ease-of-use. It includes automatic switching between roll and cut-sheet media, allowing users to have both the front paper cassette and roll feeder loaded with different media types and automatically switch between them with a simple driver selection. In addition, the high-capacity paper cassette holds up to 200 sheets of 8.5”x11” to 17”x24” sized sheets.

The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is available in two configurations – the base model for photography and a Graphic Design Edition including an EFI® eXpress RIP.

Additional Epson Stylus Pro 4900 Features
- Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink: 10-color pigment based ink system provides outstanding short-term color stability for mission-critical proofing applications and longterm display permanence for photography and fine art; uses 11 high capacity 200ml ink cartridges with automatic Matte and Photo Black switching
- MicroPiezo TFP Print Head: One-inch wide, high performance print head with 360 nozzles per channel capable of handling ten separate ink channels; low vibration meniscus control provides highly accurate dot shape and placement and ink repelling coating dramatically reduces nozzle clogging
- AccuPhoto™ HDR Screening: Advanced screening algorithm produces extremely fine blends and photographic transitions with accurate highlight-to-shadow details and ensures consistent color balance, resulting in prints with superior color and clarity and incredibly sharp text and line art
- PreciseColor™ Manufacturing: Evaluates and adjusts each printer’s performance at the manufacturing stage, ensuring consistent color output from printer to printer and print to print, eliminating the need for internal calibration devices
- SpectroProofer®: Developed jointly with X-Rite®, optional SpectroProofer delivers automation of color management related tasks for proofing applications when driven by industry leading supporting RIP technology; consistency between the Epson 4900 and the 24- and 44-inch Epson 7900 and 9900 make it ideal for remote proofing applications

Pricing, Availability and Support
The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 Standard Edition and Graphic Design Edition will be available in December 2010 through Epson Authorized Professional Imaging Resellers for $2,495 and $2,995 (MSRP) respectively. The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 is supported by a standard Epson PreferredSM Limited Warranty, a one-year program that includes toll-free advanced telephone access Monday through Friday and unit exchange service in the unlikely event of any hardware failure. Optional Epson PreferredSM Plus Service Plans are also available, offering one or two additional years of protection. For additional information on the Epson Stylus Pro 4900, visit www.proimaging.epson.com.

About Epson America, Inc.
Epson America, Inc. is a leading provider of an extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors, scanners and point-of-service printers that are renowned for their high quality, functionality, innovation and energy efficiency. Epson America is a U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, which employs more than 70,000 people in 106 countries around the world. To learn more about Epson America, please visit: www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).

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1 Based on Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte printed with the Epson driver at 2880x1440 dpi; PANTONE coverage may vary when printed with a third-party RIP

Note: Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome , MicroPiezo, TFP, and SpectroProofer are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corp. AccuPhoto and PreciseColor are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Epson Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.