New from Induro

Adventure AKP Series Tripod Kits
Induro (www.indurogear.com), makers of tripods, heads and accessories designed for demanding professional photographers, announces today the new Adventure AKP Series Tripod Kits.
For ease of operation, the popular Adventure Series tripods feature non-rotating aluminum alloy legs with a quick flip lock system and come complete with a matched head. The unique three-way Panhead provides precise camera positioning as well as rapid camera deployment via a snap-in quick release plate. And the new patent-pending folding handles make it easy to pack for transport. The new AKP series consists of three models - the compact four leg section AKP0, and the heavy-duty three leg section AKP1 and AKP2.
 

PHT-Series 3-Way Panheads with folding handles
Induro PHT-Series Panheads, comprised of magnesium alloy precision machined components, offer front and side tilt, and horizontal panning movements along with secure locking handles/knobs. Each head incorporates a secure dual quick release locking system and includes a snap-in style quick release plate. Graduated scales provide quick and easy repositioning and a built-in bubble ensures fast camera leveling. And unique patent-pending folding control handles make packing and transport easy.

QRT Series Quick Release Clamp
Induro QRT Series Quick Release Clamp for monopods, tripod heads and equipment that does not have a Quick Release System. The same solid support and locking system found on Induro heads can now be attached to any 1/4-20 or 3/8-16 threaded tripod, monopod or accessory mount.
"Induro's professional quick release system was designed with the busy on-location and studio photographer in mind," said Jan Lederman, President of Induro. "These new QRT Quick Release clamps allow photographers to easily update any tripod, monopod or accessory mount and provide rapid camera deployment."


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INDIANA-BASED COMMERCIAL PRINTER COMBATS ECONOMY, MARKET SHIFTS WITH INTEGRATION OF DIGITAL PRINT SOLUTIONS FROM FUJIFILM

Excell Color Graphics Installs Xerox Color 800 Press and FUJIFILM Acuity Advance HS UV Flatbed Press to Compete in Short-run Printing Market

VALHALLA, N.Y., February 15, 2010 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced that commercial printer Excell Color Graphics of Fort Wayne, Ind., has installed digital production and wide format solutions as part of its strategy to remain competitive since the turn of the economy, which has spurred the demand for short-run printing. In October 2010, the printer installed a Xerox Color 800 Press to accommodate quick turnaround, short-run jobs that are replacing traditional, high-volume, offset work orders. To compete even more aggressively, Excell Color Graphics has also entered the wide format printing space with the December 2010 installation of a FUJIIFLM Acuity Advance HS UV flatbed press, enabling the traditionally offset printer to produce posters and signage for customers.
“The shift in the economy prompted us to start implementing digital solutions into our workflow to supplement the loss of offset volume,” said Tom Parrot, president, Excell Color Graphics. “Currently, 20 percent of our volume is printed digitally, but 40 percent of the jobs that come through the shop is now printed digitally.”
In 2007, Excell Color Graphics began to explore how digital printing could impact business with the installation of a Xerox DocuColor® 5000 Digital Press, the first piece of digital equipment the company had ever purchased. It was an entry level way for the offset printer to experiment with digital. The Xerox Color 800 Press has now replaced the Xerox 5000 system and has integrated seamlessly into the shop’s workflow because of its 2,400 x 2,400 dpi, offset-like image quality. It has streamlined production with production speeds of up to 80 pages per minute and has also given Excell Color Graphics more flexibility since the device can print on thicker sheets, perform duplex printing and offers a clear ink option that promotes new and creative techniques for unique, eye-catching output that particularly appeals to the company’s advertising agency clientele. The device’s primary function in the shop is to fulfill orders for short-run marketing collateral including post cards and proposals as well as four-color printed envelopes that would normally be printed offset and would need to then be converted.