With ‘Focus on Imaging 2008’ just round the corner, we would like to take this opportunity to let you know about the new products which will be added to the Newpro product range shortly. Some will be available from stock before Focus and examples of others will be showcased at Focus for delivery in March.

All featured products are already on the relevant parts of the Newpro website www.newprouk.co.uk and direct links will be provided below. This is an information only website, and NOT a selling website.

We have taken the opportunity to re-vamp the Op/Tech page of the website http://www.newprouk.co.uk/optech.htm and the straps, pouches and other accessories are now grouped in the relevant categories for the use they were designed for. We hope that this will benefit both you and your customers and make products easier and quicker to find.

New Op/Tech products.

Listed under the ‘Straps for SLR & DSLR cameras’ you will find the new Envy Strap and the SLR Wrist Strap. Click here for more information.

The Super Classic Strap, listed under both this category and also now under the ‘full size binocular straps’ category, is now available in a version without quick-release connectors which makes it ideal for use with heavy binoculars and allows a rainguard to be used. The new code is OCWB30 and is the same retail price as the other two versions - £17.95.

Listed under the ‘Lens Protection’ heading, you will find the new Lens Sleeves. These are designed to protect standard-type lenses between 3” and 6” in length and can be combined with the Hood Hats for all-round protection. Click here for more information.

The Laptop Computer Sleeves are now available for screen sizes ranging from 8” up to and including 17”. Click here for more information.

New Cullmann Products

Cullmann have added a new range of ball & socket and 3-way tripod heads to their range. Called MAGNESIT, they can be fixed to any tripod leg set or monopod with a ¼” or 3/8” thread. They represent a very good price to performance ratio, and more details and product specs can be found here by clicking on the first link you get to. Click here for more information.

New Perfect Pixs Product

After a very good uptake of the product range as a whole, we were asked many times for a true ‘pocket sized’ 3-tone card. Perfect Pixs were quick to react to this and we are very pleased to be able to offer the product now!! Full details can be found by clicking here and scrolling down to the first Perfect Pixs product box. Click here for more information.

New Hoodman Products

With digital camera LCD screens getting ever bigger, Hoodman have increased their range of viewing Loupes to include a 3” Loupe. The existing 2.5” Loupe is now £59.99 and the new 3” Loupe will have an RRP of £69.99. We hope to be able to showcase the 3” Loupe at Focus.

The new Nikon D300 will soon have a Hoodman Flip-Up Cap available for it (showcased at Focus and available in March), and the new D3 will have a clear protective screen available with the same time conditions.

HoodEYEs were shown for the first time at PMA in Las Vegas last week, and have been designed to replace a DSLR’s current eyepiece surround and fit around the user’s face to eliminate the majority of stray light that can cause internal reflections while using the viewfinder. We hope to have these on show at Focus and they should be available in March. RRP will be £24.99. They will be available in the fittings listed on the website.

For more information about the Hoodman products above (D3 protective screen details to be added soon), please click here and then click on the relevant box.

At this year’s Focus, System Insight will be demonstrating many new products from their Dye Sublimation Printer range as well as offering expert advice on how to make money from instant printing.

System Insight will demonstrate Mitsubishi’s new ‘Click Lite’ system and CP3800DW Dye Sublimation Printer – the complete Event Photography Solution. They will also illustrate how wireless works well with this system and offer advice on this technology

System Insight will also demonstrate how workflow and the right equipment can increase the amount of money you make at an event. They offer advice from their own experiences and events they have covered such as celebrity, black tie, proms, themed night and music events etc.

In addition, the popular Hi-Touch 730PS Dye Sublimation Printer will be shown on the stand and a bundle offer will be available for visitors. The affordable Hi-Touch 730PS offers photographers the chance to get into event photography without spending a lot of money. The Hi-Touch 730PS prints 7x5 in just over 60 seconds and the 8x6 in just over 70 seconds. Sell the prints to customers for £10 and you could make 900% profit! This is an opportunity you cannot miss out on.

Another printing solution on offer will be the Hi-Ti BS-ID400 Passport and ID Photo Printer, ideal for chemists and other companies printing ID or passport photos. The ultimate 6x4 ID and passport photo printing solution prints a 6x4 image in approx 70 seconds. With its compact size, the HiTi BS-ID400 can be installed almost anywhere at any time. The Hi-Ti CS-310/320 models can also print business cards, employee ID cards, VIP/membership cards, ticket passes etc. Get help and advice on how to make money from printing ID cards, passport photos and business cards.

With a large range of Dye Sublimation printers from many manufacturers including Hi-Touch, Mitsubishi, Citizen and Kodak, System Insight are able to offer expert advice for all your instant printing needs. All products sold are covered by their "no quibble" money back guarantee and 7 day trial period.

Sophia Antipolis, France (February 13, 2008) – REALVIZ ®, a leader in image processing software development, are delighted to confirm that they will be joining UK reseller partner, 360 Tactical VR at the forthcoming FOCUS ON IMAGING show, which takes place from 24 - 27 February 2008 at the NEC in Birmingham. FOCUS ON IMAGING is Europe's largest annual imaging show, covering the needs of photographers of all levels from image capture through to output and beyond.

During the show, the REALVIZ team will be demonstrating the latest innovations from their award-winning software range, including Stitcher ® Unlimited 5.6, ImageModeler ® 4, VTour 1.2 HDR and the HDR Imaging Studio. In addition, 360 Tactical VR will also be showing the SuperFisheye Bundle for the very first time in the UK. This latest bundle, which includes Stitcher Unlimited 5.6 and the Sunex 185° fish-eye lens, enables the creation of complete spherical panoramas in 3 shots with the use of circular images mounted on a 3 positional panoramic head.

Visitors to the show can also obtain a 20% discount off the standard retail price of the REALVIZ software products by visiting the team on stand LK2 at the NEC. (Discount offer valid for the duration of the show only).

About REALVIZ Stitcher:

REALVIZ Stitcher is a photo stitching and image assembling software for the creation of professional-level panoramas and 360° virtual tours. Starting from digital images, the software’s powerful central automatic stitching engine enables a diverse range of users to create high-quality panoramas, large-format prints, matte paintings, reflection maps and textures for film & television, as well as dynamic virtual tours for the real estate and tourism industries

About REALVIZ VTour:

REALVIZ VTour draws on the award-winning technology of Stitcher and ImageModeler, and offers an innovative and effective solution for the creation of photo-real 3D environments from 2D pictures or panoramas. REALVIZ VTour has been specifically developed for use in a wide range of applications, such as virtual walkthroughs, 3D simulation, virtual reality, urban planning and video games, and is also well suited for the creation of virtual sets for film and television.

About the REALVIZ HDR Imaging Studio:

The REALVIZ HDR Imaging Studio, combines Stitcher ® 5.6, VTour 1.2 HDR and Photomatix Pro from HDRsoft, and is the only software bundle available today for the creation of HDR environments for virtual reality, industrial design, special effects and video game applications, starting from digital snapshots and panoramas. With Stitcher 5.6, users can build HDR panoramas and directly export them as environment maps in their favorite 3D package. VTour 1.2 HDR also enables digital content creators, for the first time ever, to add depth information to their HDR environment maps for Spatial Image-Based Lighting (SIBL). The REALVIZ HDR Imaging Studio is available in English for Mac ® & Windows ® .

For further details on the REALVIZ software range, visit: www.realviz.com, or contact 360 Tactical VR www.360tacticalvr.co.uk. +44 (0)1355 813375.

This light modifying kit comprises 1 Snoot, 1 Diffusion Globe, 1 mini Beauty Dish and 1 Beauty Dish accessories kit. These have been designed with the mobile/wedding photographer in mind who requires professional lighting without the hassle of a larger, heavier lighting kit.

By simply putting the supplied rubber band onto your flashgun the accessories clamp onto the flash with a Velcro strap for quick fitting and removal.

Benefits:

1. Multiple lighting effects
2. Lightweight
3. Portable
4. Can be used with multiple flash guns for a complete studio setup
5. No need to glue or stick anything to your flashgun
6. Will fit Nikon, Canon and most other speedlite flash guns

Kit Contents:

1. 1x Diffusion Globe

2. 1x Snoot + 2x Honeycomb grids

3. 1x Mini Beauty Dish

4. Mini Beauty Dish Accessories Kit inc: Red/Blue/Yellow/Clear gels, 3x Honeycombs and 3x internal deflector discs (gold, matt silver, glossy silver)

5. Rubber bands + quick fasten Velcro strips for each accessory

Focus show Special offer: Complete kit with accessories for £149.00 including Vat ( RRP £199.00 + Vat )

Linhof and Studio has once again teamed up with five other leading figures in the industry to put together the must-see event of this year’s Focus-on-Imaging.

Presented by Linhof and Studio, BJP, Alpa of Switzerland, Light & Land and Ag, The Hub was a new concept for the annual show at the NEC last year. The companies have their exhibition stands around a central hub area and this is where they will host a programme of free seminars at Stand Q26.

Details of the varied seminar programme are now listed and include talks by Charlie Waite, Rhubarb Rhubarb and many more and cover a range of subject matters from Large Format techniques, Digital and Publishing to name a few.

The British Journal of Photography will curate the Hub seminar programme and you can book your place by emailing Fotoulla Michael at bjp.sales@bjphoto.co.uk with ‘focus talk bookings’ in the subject line.

ALPA of Switzerland will be joining us at the Hub this year and promise the first glimpse of the ALPA 12 Max Prototype. They promise to bring over a few more exciting product launches so don’t miss this opportunity to see Together with their full range of cameras , they will be on hand throughout the show to answer all your questions.

The Linhof Studio will be on hand with their usual extensive range of toys ! Linhof Hensel Bergger Lotus Shen Hao and numerous accessories for Analogue and Digital.

In addition we will be joined by a representative of Silvestri Cameras at THE HUB. From Focus , The Linhof Studio will be the official UK importer of Silvestri cameras and a selection of products will be available .

Stand visitors will also be able to take advantage of special show deals at THE HUB and take a look at new product launches from all the manufacturers.

The latest edition to the EIZO ColorEdge LCD range, the CG301W will be unveiled at this years Focus on Imaging Exhibition on EIZO’s stand C3. The 30-inch LCD includes several high-end features such as a wide colour gamut, 12-bit hardware calibration, and picture-by-picture suitable for a wide range of professional graphics applications such as digital photography and soft proofing.

The ColorEdge CG301W employs a wide gamut LCD panel that is 100% vs. NTSC and

reproduces 97% of the Adobe RGB colour space. This wide gamut is essential for soft proofing because Adobe RGB encompasses colour spaces used in printing such as ISO-coated and US Web-coated.

EIZO calibrates each unit of the ColorEdge CG301W at its factory in Japan by measuring every tone from 0 – 255 to produce a gamma curve of 2.2. Furthermore, for reliable colour output on the customer side, the CG301W offers hardware calibration. Thus, the monitor itself is calibrated rather than the computer’s graphics board as is the case with software calibration. This ensures no colour tones are lost in the calibration process.

EIZO’s ColorNavigator calibration software is bundled with the CG301W and allows users to set the values for brightness, white point, and gamma. ColorNavigator works with a measurement device to directly utilize the monitor’s 12-bit look-up table for hardware calibration in less than five minutes. When calibration is complete the settings can be saved as an ICC profile. ColorNavigator can also be used to emulate a colour space or colour characteristics of another monitor, meaning the CG301W can accurately reproduce how colour is displayed in the narrower sRGB colour space, which is often used for taking photographs or colour matching with other devices whereas other wide gamut monitors usually cannot.

The native resolution is 2560 × 1600 (16:10 aspect ratio). Dual DVI-D inputs are included for connecting to two PCs. A picture-by-picture function divides the screen into two equal halves, essentially offering two 1200 × 1600 monitors with no centre

bezel. Input from two different computers such as a Windows and a Macintosh can be displayed which makes it possible to work on two tasks simultaneously without having to toggle back and forth. One input supports dual link for displaying images up to the monitor’s native resolution of 2560 × 1600, and the other input is single link for images up to 1920 × 1200. The single link input supports HDCP equipped devices.

The ColorEdge CG301W comes equipped with EIZO’s latest ASIC (Application Specific

Integrated Circuit). The ASIC has a 12-bit look-up table with a total colour palette of 68.1 billion colors from which the most appropriate 16.7 million are selected. It also features 16-bit internal processing for smooth display of greyscale tones, which brings out details, especially in dark areas of an image. Furthermore, the ASIC includes a Digital Uniformity Equalizer function that corrects the brightness and chroma uniformity errors that are characteristic of LCD panels and cause an object to appear brighter and more saturated in the centre of the screen than along the edges.

As with all other EIZO monitor the CG301W comes with the EIZO Five year standard warranty instilling peace of mind for all users.

Delkin Devices unveiled two DIMA award winning products and seven other new products at the PMA 2008 show in Las Vegas,. Delkin was awarded its first DIMA award of 2008 for their new ImageRouter, a four slot CompactFlash reader that enables you to transfer images to your computer from four cards at once. The second DIMA award was given to Delkin for their innovative Dual Universal Battery Charger that charges any two batteries at the same time. Delkin introduced new products in all of its product categories from sensor cleaning, Archival Gold media, memory, power, and accessories.

“It is always exciting when you win awards for your products,” says Eric Richter, Marketing Manager. “However, our mission is to create imaginative products that make photography better. The ImageRouter and Dual Universal Charger make photography better by saving huge amounts of time in the photographer’s workflow.”

ImageRouter

Delkin’s DIMA Award winning ImageRouter is a CompactFlash UDMA enabled card reader that offers professional photographers a complete file import system to improve workflow efficiency.  ImageRouter, a four-slot, USB 2.0 CompactFlash UDMA card reader with a built-in powered hub, simultaneously transfers data from four CF cards to a PC with the optional BackupandBurn software. The ImageRouter was designed to allow for “daisy chaining” multiple units.  This means that multiple ImageRouters can be connected for downloading many cards at once. The BackupandBurn software allows you to import images from multiple cards and archive them to a CD or DVD.  The ImageRouter is also sold separately for use with your current file import and management system. The ImageRouter will be available in late March, 2008.

Dual Universal Charger

Delkin’s new Dual Universal Battery Charger was honored with the 2008 DIMA award for outstanding design and innovation.  This unique charger for digital camera batteries combines universal compatibility among battery models with the ability to charge two batteries simultaneously.  The need for a charger that can recharge two batteries of different models, voltages and even chemical composition at the same time has sprung up from the growth and development in the digital camera market.  Delkin’s Dual Universal Battery Charger is a single, two sided charger that uses individual charging plates specific to each camera battery, so it can charge almost any digital camera battery model.  Since Delkin’s charger and charging plates are purchased separately, each buyer can customize the charger to his or her own needs.  Anyone who subsequently upgrades his or her camera equipment and needs to charge a new battery model can simply purchase the additional charging plate for a fraction of the cost of a new charger. Delkin’s Dual Universal Battery Charger is available now for $59.99 with two charging plates.

SensorScope System – New and Improved

Photography’s most acclaimed sensor cleaning kit is now better than ever! The SensorVac is sturdier & more powerful, the SensorSafe Wands are made of a more absorbent and non-fibrous material and the SensorSolution is an enhanced quick drying and more effective dust removing formula.  The SensorScope, with these improvements, is by far the safest and most effective system for cleaning any digital SLR image sensor. The new and improved SensorScope system will be shipping in early March, 2008.

Snug-it Pro

Snug-it Pro camera skins provide complete protection for digital SLR cameras.  Heavy duty for heavy use, they are custom molded for a glove-like fit and come with a hard plastic cover to protect the LCD.  All buttons, dials, sensors and compartments are carefully molded over and around for a completely functional and rugged skin.  Thicker silicone provides added protection and ridges molded into the skin allow for a better grip.  Whether you are a professional photographer or a first-time digital SLR buyer, Snug-it Pro skins are perfect for anyone looking for complete camera protection. Snug-It Pro’s will begin shipping in late March, and will be available for the Canon Digital Rebel Xti, Canon 40D, and Nikon D40.

ExpressCard SSD – 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB

The Delkin ExpressCard SSD is the perfect solution for laptop users looking for reliable storage. It utilizes the PCI-E controller in the ExpressCard host and boasts transfer speeds over 45 MB/s. Solid State Drives are more reliable than traditional hard drives as they have no moving parts. The Delkin ExpressCard SSD is compatible will all laptops that have an ExpressCard 34 or 54 slot and works with Windows XP and Vista as well as Mac OS 10.4 and above. The Delkin ExpressCard SSD will be available in early March of 2008 and will be available in capacities of 4GB, 8GB and 16GB.

16GB CompactFlash UDMA & 16GB SDHC

Delkin’s Pro line of memory cards offers speed and reliability, making sure that you won’t miss a shot. The new 16GB CompactFlash UDMA cards boosts screaming fast read/write speeds—up to 305x (45MB/sec sustained transfer speed capability). Now photographers using UDMA enabled cameras such as the Canon 1Ds Mark III, Nikon D300 and Nikon D3X have a memory card that can maximize the full benefits of their camera investment. The Delkin SDHC Pro 16GB Class 6 cards offer maximum storage and speed. Many new digital SLRs and HD video cameras take SDHC cards now. When shooting in RAW in your digital SLR or HD in your video camera, you will need a large card to store all your images and footage. The CF Pro UDMA 16GB and SDHC Pro 16GB Class 6 cards are available.

Pop-Up Shade Canon 40D

Delkin’s popular Pop-Up Shade line has been expanded again to include Professional and Standard shades for the Canon 40D digital SLR.  Delkin’s Pop-Up Shades are custom-made for each camera and attach to the existing eye piece and slots around the display.  The shades block glare indoors and outdoors and include a piece of hard plastic to protect the LCD against damage.  The Professional shade covers most buttons on the back of the camera to reduce wear.  Convenient and easy to use, Pop-Up Shades are a must-have accessory. The Canon 40D Pop-Up Shades are available now.

Aaduki Multimedia Insurance announces a trade partnership deal with the APV (Association of Professional Videomakers) for 2008. Aaduki will be providing specialist cover including a Public Liability and Professional Indemnity (PL & PI) combination at an exclusive premium for the Trade Body.

Nik Stewert, National Marketing Manager of Aaduki said,” We have been working hard to reach an agreement with Trade Bodies to provide specialist cover for members. We have been impressed by the APV’s dedication and commitment to providing advice and support to its members and the public and wanted to offer an insurance policy that reflected this to members”.

Steve Crawford, Director of the APV said, “ The APV has always been a not for profit Organisation with the focus on training and support for its members in video and production and to provide advice and help to those entering the industry. I am delighted that Aaduki has recognised us as a leading force in this market and that they have arranged a scheme that benefits our members”.

The Association of Professional Videomakers (APV) was founded in 1993 and is one of the largest trade associations representing video professionals in the UK. Qualified APV members agree to abide by a code of conduct, which means potential clients can have confidence in their services. The APV is non-profit making and exists to promote professionalism and skills development within the video industry through education and assessment. Their aims are to uphold standards, promote high quality of service and aim to make it easier for professional videomakers to operate their businesses efficiently and effectively in today's ever-changing marketplace.

Aaduki has a host of new products currently being developed to bring to the market during 2008 and are available at their Devon based office on 0845 838 6933 during Office hours or 24 hour quotes are available on

We are pleased to announce that Noritsu minilabs from both the QSS-35 PLUS series and the QSS-37 series have been declared winners of the DIMA Digital Printer Shoot-
Out Award, as they rose above the competition in their respective categories.

The QSS-35 PLUS series received the highest marks for print quality in the (RA4 digital printer) 8 inch paper category and the QSS-37 series was given the highest scores in the (RA4 digital printer) 12 inch paper category.
Noritsu’s ongoing tradition of high quality is apparent in the fact that its products have won DIMA awards again this year after being recognized on numerous occasions in the past with the Innovative Digital Product Award and the Digital Printer Shoot-Out Award.

The QSS-3501 PLUS and QSS-3701 will be at the 2008 Focus-on-Imaging Exhibition, Birmingham NEC, 24-27 February.

Canon has unveiled two new professional EF lenses: the EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM. Equipped with Canon’s latest 4-stop Image Stabilizer, both models incorporate L-series lens optics and construction to deliver class-leading performance and operability.

With its large f/2 aperture, the EF200mm f/2L IS USM will appeal to photographers who require a brighter lens for indoor sports and portraiture photography. Improvements over the EF200mm f/1.8L USM include a fluorite lens element for better elimination of chromatic aberrations, a circular aperture diaphragm and a significantly lighter, more compact design.

The EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM enhances Canon’s super telephoto range with the longest focal distance of any EF lens on the market. Light enough to allow for handheld shooting, it is expected to be popular with sports, news and wildlife photographers.

Benefiting from UD and fluorite lens elements along with a raft of new optical technologies, both lenses offer professional photographers an exceptional degree of image quality – as standalone lenses and when combined with the Canon EF 1.4x extender.

Key features:

• EF200mm f/2L IS USM :
• 4-stop Image Stabilizer with 2 modes
• 1 x fluorite and 2 x UD lens elements
• Ring type USM auto focus with fulltime manual override
• Circular aperture diaphragm for pleasing background blur
• Supra Spectra coatings to reduce ghosting and flare
• Magnesium alloy body – 2.52kg
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• EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM:
• 4-stop Image Stabilizer with 2 modes
• 2 x fluorite, 1 x UD and 1 x super UD lens elements
• Ring type USM auto focus with fulltime manual override
• Circular aperture diaphragm for pleasing background blur
• Supra Spectra coatings to reduce ghosting and flare
• Magnesium alloy body – 4.5kg
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• Both lenses feature environmental seals to protect against dust, rain and humidity.
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• Pricing & Availability
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• The EF200mm f/2L IS USM will be available from April 2008 priced at £4499.99 RRP inc. VAT / €6659.99 RRP inc. VAT
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• The EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM will be available from June 2008 priced at £8999.99 RRP inc. VAT / €13299.99 inc. VAT 

Image Stabilizer

The 4 stop Image Stabilizer (IS) significantly extends the low light performance of both lenses. Photographers normally shooting handheld at 1/1000 sec can switch on IS to obtain a similarly steady and blur-free result with a shutter speed of just 1/60 second. For shooting immobile subjects, Mode 1 corrects for movement in the image along both the horizontal and vertical axes. For shooting while panning horizontally to follow a moving subject, Mode 2 turns off vertical correction and prevents the effect of dragging the subject back through the frame.

IS switches off automatically when the camera is mounted on a tripod, thus preventing feedback loops between the IS sensor and internal motor vibrations.

L-series optics

Both lenses incorporate a newly designed optical system that limits lens size while improving image clarity over the total image area. A combination of fluorite, UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) and Super UD glass elements are used to eliminate the secondary chromatic aberrations that otherwise reduce sharpness and introduce colour fringing. Canon’s patented Super Spectra lens element coatings reduce reflections off lens surfaces, ensuring undistorted images with natural colour balance and minimal ghosting or flare.

Lightweight design
The lenses employ magnesium alloy components to significantly reduce weight and size. The EF200mm f/2L IS USM has the lightest body in its class, weighing only 2.52 kg. Despite its longer focal length, the EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM is a similar length to the EF600mm f/4L IS USM at 461mm, but weighs 860g lighter. In keeping with Canon’s Kyosei philosophy of living in harmony with the environment, the lenses feature only lead-free glass.

Superb operability
Several features are incorporated to assist photographers in the field. The AF stop button at the front of each lens allows photographers to temporarily turn off auto focus. The button can be configured to control AF mode, IS, and AE lock with the EOS 40D, EOS 5D, EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III The EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM also feature a focus preset function that electronically memorised a user-selected focus position – particularly helpful for sports or wildlife photographers.

Diyframing has recently launched the UK School of Framing.

To celebrate the launch of the school, Diyframing will be handing out invites at Focus this year to a very special free seminar.

Framing your own photographs = serious profit

These free seminars are dedicated to the photography industry and focus on turning your business into making more profit. Duncan McDonald the CEO for Diyframing said ‘the seminars have been put together for the demand the photography market has to take their work to the next step’ Duncan was keen to point out ‘these seminars are free but availability is limited. We want the industry to see the extra profit they can make from adding the extra detail to their work and offering this additional service to their clients’.

The day will run from 10.30am to 2.30 pm and two dates are available, the 19 th March and the 16th April 2008. The places are however very limited and are allocated on a first come first basis.

The invites are available from Diyframing stand at the show.

Visit our website at www.diyframing.com or call the team today on 0800 80 10 61

Photographic rental companies like their shelves to be empty; it usually means their stock is out on hire. Following a raid by an armed gang though, London rental company, Pro Centre, found its shelves cleared of a large proportion of the company's Hasselblad H-System rental stock - though thankfully not the H3DII digital cameras which were out on rental! While this could have had disastrous consequences for Pro Centre's business, fortunately the company had registered the camera bodies under Hasselblad's H-Care programme so the 15 H2 bodies that were stolen, which are no longer available to purchase new, can still be replaced under the H-care scheme. Pro Centre will, therefore, be able to continue renting H2 cameras to photographers who require them.

Simon Barnard, Managing Director, Hasselblad UK, commented: "Thefts of this kind are, thankfully, very unusual and in this case I am most relieved that no-one was seriously hurt. However, losing so much equipment could potentially have had disastrous commercial consequences. Fortunately, due to Hasselblad's commitment to supporting existing H-System customers through the H-Care programme, owners of H-System cameras are not left 'out in the cold' if disaster should strike.

In the meantime, we would ask that if anyone is offered any Hasselblad H-System equipment under suspicious circumstances, please check the serial numbers with Pro Centre on +44 (0)20 7490 3122 or at www.procentre.co.uk."

Full details of the H-Care programme can be found on www.hasselblad.com.

DayMen International – the UK distributor for Lowepro, B+W filters and Giotto’s – has teamed up with internationally respected landscape photographer Colin Prior – to offer a free subscription offer at the show.

The first 1000 visitors who sign up for the free DayMen/Colin Prior newsletter will be entitled to claim their Colin Prior calendar on Stand B10.

To claim your calendar just visit the reception area on the DayMen stand (B10) – there’s no forms to fill in – get your visitors badge scanned and pick up your free gift.

Colin Prior – who has used Lowepro products for over 25 years - will also be speaking on the stand on both the Monday and Tuesday of Focus on Imaging.

Colin has an impressive collection of awards and a portfolio of books and calendars, which are recognised throughout the world and is also a founding member of the International League of Conservation Photographers.

Colin will be discussing his passion for the natural world and his fascination with the panoramic format - sharing some of the stories behind his favourite images.

The seminars are also free and guests are advised to turn up early as space is limited. For timings and details of all other seminars and talks, please go to www.daymen.co.uk or visit the stand for details.

Colour Confidence launch portable natural light solution

Birmingham, UK, 30 th January 2008 – Leading colour management specialist Colour Confidence has today announced the launch of the Colour Confidence GrafiLite. A brand new, cost-effective lighting solution for the photography market, GrafiLite delivers natural lighting for accurate colour and image assessment in a conveniently compact package. Priced at just £60 inc. VAT, the GrafiLite is the ideal way for photographers to ensure they evaluate their images under correct, consistent viewing conditions and present accurate final prints to clients. Full details are available at www.grafilite.com.

Designed for desktop use, the GrafiLite boasts a small footprint and folds down for easy storage. Colour Confidence supply the GrafiLite with a neutral viewing mat, providing a surface for image viewing which will not affect the appearance of colours – meaning the colour of your desktop will not prejudice image assessment. The lamp surround is designed in a neutral grey for the same reason.

The importance of accurate lighting to colour assessment is becoming increasingly recognised in the photographic industry. Advice from the colour experts at Munsell states that “Critical colour decisions… require careful consideration and a clear understanding of the advantages of simulated daylight technology. Daylight is evenly balanced across the visible spectrum… that means it more accurately renders colour”.

This is a view Colour Confidence has advocated for some time. As Simon Prais, Technical Director at Colour Confidence, advises, “it is important to assess images in consistent and correct viewing conditions. The colour of a print will look different from one lighting condition to another. From natural daylight to a fluorescent tube to tungsten, images can look warmer, cooler, flatter or less vibrant. Daylight (5000°k or D50) is the industry standard for viewing prints. Working near a window during daylight hours provides a good natural solution, but what happens to consistency when it gets dark?”.

Geoffrey Clements, Managing Director of Colour Confidence, comments: “At Colour Confidence we continue to identify areas of the colour management market which are currently not provided for. Controlled lighting is the ideal complement to a colour managed workflow, and can be the final piece in the jigsaw; however, traditional viewing booths can be prohibitive in terms of both cost and space for some photographers. In the GrafiLite, we believe we have developed a solution that effectively deals with these potential issues; the product offers the accurate lighting conditions photographers need, plus convenience and portability, at a highly attractive price point”.

Colour Confidence will be showcasing the GrafiLite, plus a wide range of colour management solutions, at Focus on Imaging – the UK's largest annual digital imaging exhibition – from 24-27th February, at Stand C22, Hall 9, Birmingham NEC.

Pricing and availability
GrafiLite is available direct from www.colourconfidence.com or from selected resellers and priced at £60 inc. VAT (Euro pricing €82 ex. VAT). For more information on GrafiLite, visit www.grafilite.com

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 24 January 2008: Canon today launches its latest D-SLR, the EOS 450D. Featuring a 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor, EOS Integrated Cleaning System, 3.0” LCD with Live View mode and a new 9-point AF system, the model presents consumers with an unprecedented level of image quality and versatility at this end of the market.

The EOS 450D employs features already proven in Canon’s professional EOS-1 series cameras, including the DIGIC III image processor and a redesigned menu system that enables features such as direct control of Speedlite flash units from the camera LCD. A choice of 13 custom functions allows the photographer to customise the camera to their shooting style.

“The EOS 450D bears the fruits of more than 20 years of ongoing investment into EOS,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe. “This camera continues Canon’s policy of taking technologies proven in the professional arena and putting them within reach of a wider market of amateur photographers.”

The EOS 450D features:

• 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor 1
• Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System 1
• 3.5 frames per second
• 3.0” LCD with Live View shooting
• 9-point wide-area AF system with f/2.8 cross-type centre point
• Picture Style image processing parameters
• DIGIC III image processor
• Digital Photo Professional RAW processing software 1
• Compact and Lightweight body
• Fully compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites 

Pricing & Availability  

The EOS 450D Body only is priced at £599.99 RRP inc. VAT / € 899.99 RRP inc. VAT

The EOS 450D 18-55mm kit is £679.99 RRP inc. VAT / € 999.99 RRP inc. VAT

Both are available from March 2008.

The EOS quality advantage

With all key components developed and manufactured in-house, EOS offers photographers a unique quality advantage. The EOS 450D’s specially designed 12.2 Megapixel sensor employs Canon’s high-sensitivity, low-noise CMOS technology to produce richly detailed images with minimal grain. The DIGIC III processor ensures superior image rendering and rapid response times, with an almost instant 0.1 start up. Image data is processed at 14 bits for Delivering a burst rate of 3.5 frames per second, the DIGIC III processor works with the image buffer to handle up to 53 JPEGs (6 in RAW) without interruption.

Built for better photos

The EOS 450D is designed to make photography a fluid experience for photographers of all levels and experience. Housed in a compact body that weighs less than 475 grams, the camera features an improved grip design that provides a natural, ergonomic fit with the user’s hands. A large, bright viewfinder makes image composition clearer and more comfortable. The menu system inherited from professional EOS cameras uses a simplified tab structure that does away with scrolling. It includes a user-defined My Menu tab for instant access to frequently used settings.

Several custom functions are available to optimise the quality of photos captured in a range of situations. Highlight Tone Priority boosts the dynamic range at the highlight end, providing better tonal detail from wedding dresses, cloudy skies and other bright objects. The new Auto Lighting Optimiser corrects brightness and contrast during image processing, while improving skin tones in portraits by ensuring correct exposure for faces. Photographers can also enable additional noise reduction for shots captured at high ISO speeds.

Live View

Available for the first time on a Canon consumer D-SLR, Live View mode makes it easier to shoot from awkward angles, such as ground-level macro shots or when shooting from a tripod. The image from the Live View mode is displayed as a smooth, 30fps video feed on the 3.0” LCD, which is 50% brighter than the screen of the EOS 400D. A grid line display and live histogram can be selected to help with shot composition and exposure. While focusing, the photographer can zoom in on specific details with up to 10x magnification of the image displayed on the LCD screen. Two types of auto focus are available: Quick AF flips the camera mirror momentarily to engage the AF sensor; Live AF uses the image contrast data to focus - a method familiar to anyone upgrading from a compact digital camera.

For studio environments, remote Live View lets the photographer compose, adjust settings and capture the shot from a PC using the supplied EOS utility software.

Other improvements

The EOS 450D complements its headline features with a host of smaller improvements that enhance the photographic experience. The viewfinder now displays all key exposure information including ISO speed. The addition of spot metering (4% of viewfinder) allows for greater control over exposure in tricky lighting conditions. PictBridge functionality has been expanded so that photographers can correct horizons and add picture effects before printing. A new high capacity battery extends shooting time on a single charge to a maximum of 500 shots.

Software

The EOS 450D is supplied with a comprehensive software suite that provides everything the photograph needs to manage and process images. This includes Digital Photo Professional (DPP), a powerful RAW converter that provides complete RAW image processing control. DPP also integrates with camera features such as Dust Delete Data and Picture Styles. The supplied Picture Style Editor software can be used to create custom Picture Styles for fine control over colour display. The camera also comes with EOS Utility, Image/Zoom Browser and Photostitch.

Profit with Portraiture

Building Better Profit with Graphistudio 

STAND NO: F20 and 21

Following the huge success and high attendance of the Graphistudio seminars at last year’s Focus, the programme is to be extended this year with the addition of a talks by the American award winning photographer Juli Cialone, PPA Photographer of the Year 2006 and 2007, entitled ’Profit with Portraiture’

Juli’s seminars will take place 4 times a day throughout the show and will be an opportunity for professional photographers who are interested in hearing first hand how by developing the book production side of their business, they can increase profitability.

For those new to Graphistudio, there will also be an opportunity for professional photographers to attend a seminar entitled ‘Building Better Profit with Graphistudio’. These will offer information on how to get the best out of working with Graphistudio and will highlight how to use best practice to attain the best results and sales. Both seminars will be followed by a question and answer sessions.

In order to book a seminar, professional photographers need to ring 08707 280690, option 5 to secure a place. Current Graphistudio customers can also schedule an individual one on one meeting.

The second generation of the very popular Image ProGRAF series printers has recently been released by Canon. These printers are the next step in redefining large format printing. After the successful launch last spring of the 12 colour iPF6100, Canon was quick to launch the rest of the family.

The 17” iPF5100 like the 24” iPF6100 is packed full of features to provide the best quality, speed and management it can muster. The versatile footprint means the iPF5100 takes up little room, but doesn’t disappoint with the stunning quality and impressive speed.

The larger 44” iPF8100 and 60” iPF9100 provides advanced professional features such as automatic clogged nozzle detection and compensation for reliability, 80 GB hard drive, and 330ml or 700 ml ink tanks for versatility. A large backlite LCD panel for ease of use and ink usage tracking for accountability are all part of this new IPF range.

The 12-colour pigment ink system with LUCIA inks offers excellent colour fastness, stability and a remarkably wide colour gamut. The new ink formulation for Black, Matte Black, Gray and Photo Gray reduces bronzing while providing stronger ink adhesion. 12 colour printing offers a cost advantage, by using more colour cartridges, less mixing is required which allows for a longer cartridge life thus cutting down on the cost per print. Vivid, breathtaking, long-lasting prints are achieved by combining these advances in technology.

The image PROGRAF series is designed for reliability, simplicity, productivity and above all quality.

Visit the imagePROGRAF range on the Velmex Distribution stand No S1 and see for yourself the quality, speed and cost savings you could achieve.

Advanced digital imaging specialist Spheron VR presents its latest HDR (High Dynamic Range) Camera System at Europe’s largest annual imaging event, Focus 2008 held in Birmingham UK in February.

The unique SpheroCam HDR records 26 f-stops of exposure data, capturing a 360 x 180 degree full spherical image and a resolution of up to 50 mega pixels – within a single scan operation.

Spheron VR ’s high performance technology provides the optimum image quality for use within both: General Scene Documentation Capture and advanced 3D Computer Graphics visualization techniques.

Spheron VR pioneered the development of this unique 32-bit HDR capturing device, which has been seen as revolutionary within the Photographic Industry. It is the first camera able to measure real-world luminosity values, from the darkest shadow areas through to the brightest sunlight - within a single scan operation.

Peter Taylor, Spheron VR CGI Business Manager, will present live demonstrations of this latest camera on the Spheron VR stand B53 at Focus, 24-27 February. Find out how this groundbreaking technology is being used in the emerging CGI Photography and computer graphics market.

Spheron UK contact Peter Taylor tel: 01525 242 149, email peter.taylor@spheron.com

www.spheron.com
Visit us at Focus on Imaging at booth B53 .

Broncolor have recently announced their new partnership with digital rental and sales specialists Peartree. A move that will undoubtedly strengthen Broncolor’s position in the market place for both sales and service throughout London and the Home Counties.

Peartree are now able to provide photographers with all essentials tools needed to conduct a high profile photo shoot, aiming to offer a ‘complete digital solution’ for hire or purchase.

A leader in its field, Broncolor has built a reputation throughout the world for meeting high demands and expectations in professional photography.

Peartree Rental’s Director Andy Quiney states, “Broncolor is a cutting edge company, far superior to anything in the market. We believe in providing our photographers with quality solutions and forming a relationship with a company known for product innovation and consistent reliability will only compliment our existing product range.”

Those who purchase Broncolor from Peartree can expect the same unique level of support they receive for their Leaf products. For more information please visit www.peartreerental.com or call Lawrie Hope on 020 7251 2044.

Utilising patented ColorTune technology, PhotoTune software simplifies the time-consuming process of colour correction, offering accurate colour in as little as 15 seconds. A six-step Color Wizard presents the user with a choice of two corrected images at each stage of the correction process; the user simply picks the image they are happiest with until a final, most accurate image is reached. Another key feature of the software is SkinTune technology, designed to allow intricate adjustments within a small range of colours; skin tones representing less than 1% of all available colours according to PhotoTune analysis.

“The PANTONE huey and PhotoTune Bundle has been created with accuracy and usability very much in mind”, comments Geoffrey Clements, Managing Director of Colour Confidence. “The combination of the two products makes perfect sense; any image adjustments, no matter how carefully made, can be rendered useless if you are working with an uncalibrated monitor. The huey delivers accurate on-screen colour in as little as three minutes, so combining this with the time-saving features of PhotoTune is an excellent way for photographers to maximise their productivity, without compromising on the quality or accuracy of their work”.

Colour Confidence will be showcasing the PANTONE huey and PhotoTune Bundle at Focus on Imaging, Europe’s largest annual digital imaging show, at the Birmingham NEC from 24^th – 27^th February. The event is an ideal opportunity for photographers from amateur to professional to see demonstrations of key solutions and get face-to-face colour management advice from the company’s colour experts. For more information see www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk.

Pricing and availability
The PANTONE huey and PhotoTune Bundle is available from www.colourconfidence.com and selected resellers, priced at £77 ex VAT / £90 inc. VAT (Euro pricing €115 ex. VAT)

onOne Software, working with Digital Depot,  will be showing two amazing new products for the first time at Focus on Imaging. Using Photoshop can be daunting for many photographers. You simply don't have the time to learn every feature. With plug-ins from onOne Software many of those features are simplified and enhanced.

NEW - PhotoTools Professional Edition is a group of 250 Photoshop Actions developed by professional photographers Kevin Kubota and Jack Davis. Set in a beautiful interface which makes choosing the correct action simple; each one represents hours of painstaking work by the professionals to create exactly the right effect. But PhotoTools goes several steps further by allowing each Action to be faded and saved. Many Actions can be added to an image and saved as a user-defined pre-set. There's never been an easier way to build your own unique actions. PhotoTools also has powerful batch processing capabilities to apply your chosen effect to picture after picture.

NEW - PhotoTune provides the simplest way yet to correct images for Photoshop. Designed around correcting skin tones and overall colour tones; PhotoTune is revolutionising the way people colour correct and enhance their pictures.

Both products will be on show at the onOne stand alongside their best selling masking tool, MaskPro and the award winning Genuine Fractals. Add to that the NEW PhotoFrame Professional Edition with more than 300 new frames designed especially by leading professional photographers. To round it all off - onOne Software will be promoting their amazing NEW Essentials 2.0 for Photoshop Elements. A pack of tools designed for the keen amateur which add so much more to Adobe's ubiquitous picture editing software.

There's a lot to see on the stand so get there early. We'll have demonstrations every 30 minutes encompassing everything that's new. We'll have professionals talking about our products including our very own Mike Wong for the Portland, Oregon office. You'll have your chance to buy all the products at special Focus show prices through our partner dealer Digital Depot. Roll-up, roll-up for some amazing demonstrations and excellent prices!

An evolution as well as a revolution has been quietly occurring in the Italian town of Arba. Nestled at the foothills of the Dolomites in arguably the best wine growing region of Italy (Friuli) and close to, (as they will vociferously argue), the very best place for Prosciutto Crudo (San Daniele), Graphistudio have become one the major employers in the area.

It has been five years since Graphistudio first entered the UK & Irish market place. Already dominating their home sector, the company had a great belief in its services to photographers, yet they knew they would need to both adapt and change in response to the unique demands that the British and Irish market places would place on their business.

Last year saw a challenging time as the company doubled the size of its newly built headquarters, a purpose built centre that would give even more space for new developments in printing and binding but also a cool and calm atmosphere to stimulate great creativity. The result of this move is already taking effect, new designs, covers, procedures, printing techniques and new patent applied binding machinery developed in house, are continuing to put the companies books and services at the forefront of development.

Each book is treated as an individual project and great pride and care are taken to meet the photographer’s needs, the company’s business is to provide a complete bespoke one-off bookmaking. Working with negatives, prints or digital files, they have a solution to meet almost every requirement. They offer a one stop shop that can include scanning, colour correction, photo editing, design, error correction and printing in both digital offset on various art papers / boards as well as digital laser using silk and metal photographic papers. With their own patented binding systems books can be ordered in sizes from 10cm x 10cm through to 40cm x 50cm and bigger, with duplicates of the main book order available at a fraction of the cost.

The Wedding Book, The Portrait Book and The Family Book and further bespoke projects such as commercial / models portfolios, corporate event books, party books etc are all quoted on an individual basis. The opportunities that their services can create are limited only by your own imagination, so they are sure that these services and products can be a springboard to help your business develop.

The company’s list of customers now includes many of the UK top earners. Clients range from those who want to just have everything collected and leave it all to us, to others who want to have creative control to bring their own design skills to the flavour of the books. With a little effort and understanding the process of creating a masterpiece becomes easier with every order. With books made for the MPA, Crufts, amongst many others including several well known soccer clubs, TV and film personalities and major corporations, the solutions that the company offers can not only expand your business by both increasing the value of your wedding orders or other photographic projects but also enabling those “if only I could” ideas to become a reality.

The company always quotes 6-8 weeks for production time but when all things go well this lead-time is often superseded. The company claim that the average production time for books is actually 22 days. Bearing in mind that most delays often occur outside the company’s control, (for example if the photographer or their client is slow to approve the PDF preview produced before printing and includes all the processes mentioned above) this is quite an achievement.

As well as new sizes, a new binding system, new designs, new covers, new papers - they have now perfected a brand new fool proof simple ordering soft ware systems. Also to help photographers with the display of their work Graphistudio have created contemporary perspex Studio Display Stands for them.

Jeremy Price, Sales and Marketing Director for Graphistudio in the UK says,

“As we are the only company using both digital laser and off set printing technology it has enabled us to explore new opportunities for photographers. The result is many new products for 2008. Looking modern and smart, the new size works really well with the selection of new covers - including a variety of embossed leathers, with metallic as well as new synthetic options. Additionally we are expanding our choice of papers and launching a new slim-binding format which can be combined with innovative design styles so that customers can personalise their book”.

For digital photographers who aspire to shoot studio pictures like a true professional, Focus on Imaging exhibitor Kenro has put together a portable flash kit that won't break the bank!

Comprising two powerful 300w mains or battery operated flash heads, lighting stands and umbrellas, the Kenro Compact 300 Flash kit is the ideal solution for any photographer looking for quality, durability and flexibility in a portable studio lighting kit.

With a suggested retail price of £395 excluding VAT, the kit even comes complete with its own carry cases.  

Features include power control range of 6 f-stops, from 1-32 to full power plus dual power input, so the units can either be mains operated or work from an optional rechargeable Battery Pack. This provides a highly flexible solution to shoot outdoors or in areas where there is limited mains supply.  

The ultra-compact flash heads are a new 'flat' concept of design and can be triggered by a synch cord, radio or infra-red device, giving them the flexibility of many high-end professional units.  

In addition, the 'daylight' LED modelling lamp is dimmed according to the proportion of the flash power selected, so that you'll be able to see the kind of effect the flash will give; very useful when visually assessing the lighting ratios when multiple light sources are used.  

The heads have a very usable Guide number of 22m (ISO100), recycling time 1.2 secs on full power, and the three section stands extend to a maximum of 244 cm.  

Optional extras you may also consider are the Kenro Wireless Flash Transmitter MkII (SRP £34.66 inc VAT) and the Kenro Flash Meter (SRP £59.93 inc VAT), plus Kenro supply a good range of portable backgrounds, stands and reflectors.   Visit the website at www.kenro.co.uk for full product details and how to locate your nearest stockist, call Kenro on 01793 615836 for more details or checkout the Kenro stand at Focus on Imaging.    

Flaghead Photographic Limited have now received the very latest digiCOVER products to protect the LCD screens of camera models from Nikon & Canon:

DIGICOVER offer a range of camera-specific protection foils to protect LCD screens from scratches, abrasions and general wear & tear. The foils are made from high quality 3M material and cut to fit specific compact cameras and DSLR models. Also available are a choice of protection foils for other hand-held devices such as mobile phones, PDA’s and various consumer electronics. DIGIVOVER helps to protect your equipment and safeguards your investment!

digiCOVER LCD protection foils are available in three versions:

digiCover plus for digital SLR cameras

• Camera specific foil, made for specific models
• Easy to apply, self-adhesive
• 3M quality foil
• Foil surface is “self-healing”
• Excellent optical qualities
• No loss of contrast
• Residue free removal
• Price: £7.62 + Vat (£8.95 inc. Vat)

digiCover plus for compact digital cameras 

• Camera specific foil, made for specific models
• Easy to apply, self-adhesive
• 3M quality foil
• Foil surface is “self-healing”
• Excellent optical qualities
• No loss of contrast
• Residue free removal
• Price: £6.47 + Vat (£7.60 inc. Vat)

digiCover for digital cameras & hand-held devices

• Protection foil available in 2, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0 & 3.5 inch
• THREE foils per pack
• Easily cut to size to fit LCD display surface
• Easy to apply, self-adhesive
• 3M quality foil
• Excellent optical qualities
• No loss of contrast
• Residue free removal
• Price: £3.49 + Vat (£4.10 inc. Vat)

The GREEN-CLEAN Sensor Cleaning System has been a great success since it’s introduction to the UK market in February 2006. This was followed by a complete Air Dusting System, which incorporates some unique products and now the UK & Ireland importer Flaghead Photographic Limited are pleased to announce another addition to its product range: The Green Clean Optic Cleaning System

THE SAFE AND EASY WAY TO CLEAN YOUR OPTICS!

Green Clean have an unrivalled reputation when it comes to cleaning delicate equipment and the Green Clean sensor cleaning system has established itself as a leader in this field.

• The Green Clean Optic Cleaning KitLC-7000 comes with a 150 ml can of aerosol (CFC free) to remove dust and loose particles from the surface of the optic and 10 Wet & Dry wipes.
• Wet & Dry wipes give a professional clean of any optic and are available in packs of 10, 50 or 100 sealed double sachets.
• Wet & Dry wipes also clean other sensitive surfaces such as the LCD display of digital cameras, camera viewfinders, eye glasses or sunglasses
• The Wet fleece cloth is specially formulated for non-harmful use on optics and contains a solvent that is completely safe for use on Hi-Tech coated lenses and is anti-static at the same time.
• The Dry fleece cloth absorbs any liquid residue, while polishing the surface of the optic

For more information and images contact:

Flaghead Photographic, Tel: 01202 733 123 or info@flaghead.co.uk

All Styles Design specialises in the creation of custom designs for digital albums.

While many companies are choosing standardisation, mass-production, "easy to learn" software,  or "cookie-cutter" templates that make all album designs look awfully similar, ALL STYLES DESIGN digital album creations are individually styled and inspired exclusively by the images received from the professional photographer. 

Our award-winning team delivers within 7 days a finished layout that is creative, innovative, inspired and incredibly well priced.

All Styles Design caters for those wanting maximum control over their work output as we supply ALL designs as hi-res. PSD files, completely editable, in layers.  A round of changes is  also included with every job.

Photographers who take advantage of this service do not need to change album companies: once the design is done, it can be printed and bound anywhere.

Our fully internet-based workflow is very simple to follow: You submit the order, upload the images and download the finished layout.

We listen and provide an extremely personal level of service as we focus on quality, not quantity.

For more information please visit our website: www.allstylesdesign.com or contact us at sales@allstylesdesign.com

The D701 - A compact, high-performance dry minilab that provides an excellent printing solution for a wide range of business locations.

Noritsu is pleased to announce the UK launch of the D701, a more environment-friendly compact dry minilab that, as a pioneer for new dry minilab solutions, is the ideal product for progressive printing businesses and represents excellent value for money, with a tiny footprint of less than half a square metre.

The D701 is a compact inkjet minilab that does not use any photofinishing chemicals, which means it is easy to install in just about any type of location, is easy to perform maintenance for, and is friendlier to the environment. This space-saving printer opens the door for those who were previously unable to install silver halide minilabs due to issues such as limited installation space and chemical handling.

The D701 uses a 6-gradation per-dot dye inkjet system with precise dot control to produce vivid prints with a smooth portrayal of a wide range of colours. This excellent colour quality ensures that customers receive top quality prints and with colourfastness of 96 years*, customers can expect their prints to last for many generations to come.

This dinky little printer is one to be taken seriously as it delivers quite a punch with its high quality prints in sizes up to 254 x 914mm (10 x 36”). With an impressive 650 (152 x 102mm/6 x 4”) prints per hour, it can be used for low or mid volume print services or as a supplementary printer for retail outlets with QSS minilabs installed. By connecting operation software and consumer terminals to the D701, you can obtain the same functionality and easily provide the same services as QSS systems.

The D701 will be proudly displayed at the 2008 Focus-on-Imaging Exhibition,

Birmingham NEC, 24-27 February.

Click the link below to view the USA launch interview:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN_bZaQxDaE&feature=related

*Wilhelm Imaging Research

Noritsu D701 Features

Compact design

The footprint of the D701 is a mere 0.43 square metres (including the RIP PC). The RIP PC can also be separated from the printer, in which case the footprint of the printer is only 0.35 square metres. Furthermore, if the optional Double Stack Cabinet is used, you can install two printers in the footprint of one, doubling your output without using extra floor space.

Prints up to 254 x 914mm (10 x 36”)*

This printer can produce photos in sizes ranging from 127 x 89mm (5 x 3.5”) all the way up to 254 x 914mm (10 x 36”), enabling a wide variety of print services.

* A paper width of 203mm or 254mm is required for prints with an advance length that exceeds 457mm. The maximum advance length for print widths of 127mm and 152mm is 457mm.

A capacity of approximately 650 prints per hour for the 152 x 102mm (6 x 4”) print size

In addition to its high capacity for 152 x 102mm (6 x 4”), the D701 also provides a capacity of approximately 250 prints per hour for 203 x 254mm (8 x 10”) prints and approximately 195 prints per hour for 254 x 305mm (10 x 12”) prints. This high capacity across the board makes the D701 a suitable solution for low to mid volume shops.

No Chemical Waste

The D701 does not use any chemicals, nor does it produce any waste solution. The absence of chemicals makes it user-friendly, as it can be installed almost anywhere and is easy to provide maintenance for.

Newly developed inkjet system - 4 colours, 6 gradations per dot*

This new dry printer employs a 4 colour dye ink system with 6 gradations per dot to produce vivid colours, and it also uses a new technology that adjusts the size of the dots when they are ejected onto the paper. This enables the individual dots to be output in 5 different sizes, which allows for a range of 6 gradations per dot including the no dot (white) variation. The result is high quality prints with fine details.

*Inkjet technology was provided by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Long lasting colours

Prints made with previously conventional dye ink tended to fade quickly, but the new ink used in the D701 has an improved molecular structure so it is able to withstand light and ozone, thus producing prints that boast excellent image performance of up to 96 years*

Print sorter unit (Option)

The print sorter unit, which holds up to 8 orders, enhances workflow efficiency, speeding up customer order deliveries.

*Wilhelm Imaging Research

Supports both roll and sheet paper

In addition to roll paper, the D701 also supports sheet paper ranging in size from 127 x 200 mm to 216 x 297mm. When setting both roll paper and sheet paper, it is possible to automatically switch between output from these two paper types, eliminating any delay in job processing and workflow.

The following features are also available with Noritsu Koki’s QSS minilabs. These features expand the possibilities of the D701 and enable its users to print with the same operations as QSS minilabs.

Operation software "EZ Controller" (sold separately)

The EZ Controller gives you the ability to easily perform many important functions such as PJP, order management, and value-added print creation.

"AccuSmart™" image processing technology employed

Noritsu’s AccuSmart™ technology enables you to easily portray the natural beauty of the scene as viewed by the photographer when the picture is taken. This advanced technology not only provides superb quality for well photographed images, it also applies appropriate correction to less-than-perfect shots, resulting in extremely high quality prints regardless of the image source.

A choice of film scanners to choose from (film scanners sold separately)

The HS-1800 supports a wide variety of film including 120, and the LS-1100 support only 135 and IX240 film. You can also choose not to add a scanner, and instead use the D701 as a stand-alone printer.

An array of options

The D701 supports a wide range of media input as well as the MD-2 Unit, QSS-Kids, Bravo II/Rimage CD writers, DVD writing and many other options to provide a scalable system that allows you to add new services as needed.

Let our professional Italian team print your images on an almost limitless selection of surfaces!

C54a is a small stand with big ideas.

Are you looking for a unique way to display your treasured pictures or to advertise your company or products? Then come and see us!

Thanks to Focus on Imaging 2008, Berbatech is able to demonstrate how your artistic images can gain unique effects if you get imaginative with the choice of surface.

We provide both creative and technical support to help you find the right surface, size, colours and effects to meet your particular requirements.

We use fade-free UV-stable inks for all prints, applying the colours directly to the surface – no intermediate layer or transfer is used (except when using our Digital Transfer technology – see below)

WE CAN PRINT DIRECTLY ONTO…

Aluminium, for delicate and stylish images. Your image will acquire a metallic-textured effect when printed on a lightweight rigid aluminium panel.

Acrylic, transparent, clean shapes and sleek modern finish for a contemporary feel.

'P-wall', a special rigid PVC panel with a mural effect: lightweight, waterproof, resistant to UV and corrosion, ideal for internal and external use, available in many different sizes and thicknesses.

What about glass or mirrors with your special image? Yes, we can do it.

Canvas: if this is the surface you prefer, we assist you with both printing and framing to a high standard.

Wood and any of its variants including MDF. Enhance or bring to life a piece of furniture. Using either a transparency or pre-layer enables you to show or hide the grain below.

Banners, a solution if you need to advertise, even on a very large scale.

Textiles, for example cotton flags etc.

Carbon fibre: Recently developed by Berbatech, this technology of printing directly onto carbon fibre gives your image a vibrant touch, especially with Motorsport pictures.

Digital Transfers, the versatility of this new technique allows you to decorate virtually any irregular surface and works perfectly on ceilings, walls and masonry.

Polymers, including, but not limited to PVC, Polyester, polycarbonate, vinyl for window decals and electrostatic materials.

Do you have in mind any materials not listed above? Then just ask – we are almost certainly able to meet your requirements!

Contact us:alba@berbatech.com

Studio background specialists, Creativity Backgounds is to offer Focus visitors a free roll of 2.72m x 11m Arctic White paper worth £35 to anyone buying three rolls of the same size paper in any colour.

And at the same time, the Brierley Hill, West Midlands, company is to give away 10 rolls of its 2.72 x 11m background paper worth £350 (plus VAT) as first prize in a draw it will be running on the stand. Second prize is four rolls, priced at a total of £140 (plus VAT).

Creativity Backgrounds, which will be on Stand E54, has been working with professional photographers for more than 30 years, s upplying the world's leading photographic background paper in 50 colours and widths to 3.55m backed by high stockholdings and outstanding service.