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What's New And Notable In
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High-Performance
Scanner
Scan both prints and negatives using a high-resolution
scanner. The Canon CanoScan
9900F scanner provides up to 3200 x 6400 dpi resolution.
The unit includes Canon automatic retouching software
for removing dust and scratches. The scanner allows for
batch-scanning of up to 24 frames of negatives or eight
framed slides. Estimated Street Price: $399. Contact:
Canon, (800) OK-CANON, www.usa.canon.com. |
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Real-Time
Video Editing
Edit video in real time and
output to recordable DVD using a single application with
Pinnacle Edition 5. The software’s accelerated
graphics processing allows for real-time editing of video,
graphic layers and effects. List Price: $699 (software
only); $999 (with graphics card). Contact:
Pinnacle Systems, (650) 526-1600, www.pinnaclesys.com.
High-Tech File Protection
Safeguard your digital images using encryption software.
PentaSuite allows you to compress
and encrypt files into a coded format that’s readable
only to those you want to view your content. The
software includes an image browser with thumbnails, a
CD-creation tool, advance file conversion and support
for ZIP compression. List Price: $99.95 (download); $109.95
(boxed). Contact: PentaWare,
(888) 998-1492, (603) 929-9828, www.pentazip.com.
Noise-Reducing Plug-In
Reduce the appearance of grain-like
sensor noise from your digital images using nik multimedia’s
Dfine 1.0. This Photoshop-compatible plug-in allows
you to selectively reduce noise that can appear under
poor lighting conditions or higher ISO settings. It also
removes JPEG artifacts. Specific camera profiles are available.
List Price: $99.95. Contact: nik multimedia, (619) 725-3150,
www.nikmultimedia.com.
Personalized Screensavers
Convert your digital images into sharable screensavers.
Screensaver XP makes it easy
for you to create screensavers with your digital still
and video images. The simple-to-use interface allows
you to customize your background, transition time and
even add your own MP3 music files. The screensavers can
be shared via e-mail or on your personal Website. List
Price: $29.99 (home version). Contact:
Consulting Nation, (888) 400-4950, www.consultingnation.com. |
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Portable
Studio
Photograph your favorite collectibles
with the help of the Internet Photo Studio. Daylight-balanced
fluorescent bulbs are encased in two 8.5x11-inch light
units positioned above and below the subject. The top
box includes a clip for holding a background paper in
a natural sweep. List Price: $200. Contact:
Argraph Corp., (201) 939-7722, www.argraph.com. |
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Special-Effects
Filters
Apply lighting and shading effects to your digital images from
the photo-realistic to the fantastic. Auto
FX Mystical Lighting software provides 16 visual effects with
more than 400 presets. Filters include Spotlight, Edge
Highlight and Mottled Background. List Price: $179. Contact:
Auto FX Software, (800) 839-2008, www.autofx.com.
Digital Slideshow
Display a slideshow of your images on television from any media
card. The SanDisk Digital Photo Viewer
accepts CompactFlash, MMC, Memory Stick and SD memory cards
and displays images from them almost immediately on your television.
The lightweight unit includes a full-function remote control.
List Price: $79.99. Contact:
SanDisk, (408) 542-0500, www.sandisk.com.
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Hard
Copy
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Greenwich:
Beaches To Backcountry (Franco and Blum;
ISBN: 0-9727633-0-9) This photographic book features
full-color images that were created entirely using a
Minolta DiMAGE X digital camera.
Windows XP Killer Tips
by Kleber Stephenson (New Riders Publishing, 2026, ISBN:
0-7357-1357-X). The newest book from the best-selling
“Killer Tips” series is filled from cover
to cover with cool Windows XP sidebar tips, including
ways of printing photo sheets and ordering prints online.
The Little Mac iApps Book
by John Tollett with Robin Williams (Peachpit Press,
2026, ISBN: 0-321-18747-4). A companion volume to Robin
Williams’ Mac OS X Book, this tutorial gives you
full explanations about Mac iApps, including iPhoto,
iMusic, iCalendar and iDVD—perfect for the digital
lifestyle.
Start With A Digital Camera
by John Odam (Peachpit Press, 2026, ISBN: 0-321-13011-1).
This inspirational guide shows you how to take digital
photos and use them in graphic design, with tips on
what kind of camera is best suited for you.
Advanced Digital Camera Techniques
by Jack and Sue Drafahl (Amherst Media, Inc., 2026,
ISBN: 1-58428-099-9). Beginning and intermediate photographers
learn to attain expert results with their digital cameras
through this book’s clear, step-by-step techniques.
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High-Capacity
Memory
Record more images from your digital camera. The
Lexar 32X 4 GB CompactFlash card provides a sustainable write
speed of 6 MB per second. Optimized for high-performance
digital SLR cameras, the card’s Write Acceleration technology
promises improved performance with many camera models. List
Price: $1,499. Contact: Lexar
Media, (800) 789-9418, www.lexarmedia.com.
Digital Power Pack
Power your camera and flash with a single power source. The
Quantum Turbo 2x2 power pack can supply power to your digital
camera and external flash simultaneously. Weighing less
than two pounds, the rechargeable NiMH battery can be recharged
as quickly as 1.5 hours and delivers a flash recycling time
as fast as one second. Estimated Street Price: $472. Contact:
Quantum Instruments, (516) 222-6000, www.qtm.com.
Super Power Batteries
Increase the time you can spend shooting with your digital camera.
The PowerEx 2200 mAh NiMH batteries
from Maha are specifically designed to meet the demands of digital
cameras. These AA batteries and charger provide reliable
power even in extreme temperatures. List Price: $49.95 (with
charger). Contact: Maha Energy,
(800) 376-9992, www.mahaenergy.com.
Card-Reading Printer
Print lab-quality photos directly
from your memory card using the affordable Lexmark P700 printer.
Available for less than $100, the six-color printer accepts
CompactFlash, SecureDigital, SmartMedia, Memory Stick and MultiMedia
cards. The printer delivers a resolution of up to 4800 dpi for
producing beautiful borderless prints. List Price: $99. Contact:
Lexmark, (800) LEXMARK, www.lexmark.com.
Special Lighting And Effects Filters
Transform your digital images with unique special effects. Alien
Skin’s Xenofex 2 software provides 14 filters, which include
tools for creating realistic lightning and cloud effects.
You also can transform your images using Crumple, Cracks, Shatter
and Stain filters. List Price: $129; $69 (upgrade). Contact:
Alien Skin Software, (888) 921-7546, www.alienskin.com.
Personal Publishing
Produce your own bound book of photographs
with the help of Sony’s ImageStation. An AlbumPrint
photo book is comprised of up to 50 single-sided or 100 double-sided
pages bound in a vinyl, cloth or laminated cover. You can upload
your digital images to the Website to make a memorable gift.
List Price: $29.99 to $49.99 per book. Contact:
Sony, (800) 222-SONY, www.imagestation.com.
Rugged Camera Bag
Carry your digital cameras, plus
accessories, in the Kenko DCC digital camera bag. The
pull-away inner camera pocket is well-padded and offers easy
access to your camera. A fold-down front compartment provides
space for extra media cards and batteries. List Price: $19.95.
Contact: THK Photo, (800)
421-1141, www.thkphoto.com.
High-End Video Editor
Experience pro-level editing using
Vegas 4.0 from Sonic Foundry. This advanced video-editing
software provides a wealth of tools that are often found only
in more expensive applications. New features include transition
and FX generators, 5.1 surround-sound mixing tools and split-screen
A/B previewing. List Price: $489.97 (download); $559.96 (boxed).
Contact: Sonic Foundry, (800)
577-6642, www.sonicfoundry.com.
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Printing
Manual
Discover the ins and outs of your inkjet printer. Written
by editor Rob Sheppard, The Epson Complete Guide To Digital
Printing (Lark Books; ISBN: 1-57990-427-0) teaches you
how to get the best print possible from your digital images.
The book is filled with colorful pictures and illustrations,
and includes topics on image editing, color calibration
and creating panoramic images. List Price: $24.95. Contact:
Lark Books, (800) 284-3388, www.larkbooks.com. |
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Film
And Print Scanner
Scan your 35mm to medium-format film
using the Epson Perfection 3200 Pro scanner. Providing
an optical resolution of 3200 x 6400 dpi, this flatbed scanner
includes a 4x9-inch transparency unit for slides and negatives.
It delivers a 3.4 dynamic range for transparencies and is USB
2.0-compatible. List Price: $599. Contact:
Epson, (800) GO-EPSON, www.epson.com.
Windows Explorer Replacement
View thumbnails and exchange photo
files easily with GP Software’s Directory Opus 6.
Replacing the standard Windows Explorer interface of Windows
OS, the software provides a photo thumbnail window pane. You
can open two folders at once for easy drag-and-drop organizing
of all your files. List Price: $69.95. Contact:
GP Software, www.gpsoft.com.
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