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Hahnemühle Anniversary Collection to tour photo capitals of the world in 2010
Nikon Australia introduces its newest FX-format digital SLR flagship
for fast response and high light sensitivity: the Nikon D3S. Standing
on the shoulders of the popular D3, the D3S takes the potential of
Nikon’s proprietary FX-format to incredible new levels designed to meet
or exceed a professional’s high standards. It delivers ISO 200 to ISO
12,800 as standard, with the excellent noise control and wide dynamic
range that the D3 is famous for. This provides photographers of any
discipline with additional latitude to achieve quality images in most
lighting situations.London, Paris and New York are just a few of the stops. The tour will begin in Sydney on February 10th, and will travel to Beijing, Berlin and Hong Kong with a special highlight at Photokina in Cologne, where the Hahnemühle Anniversary Photo Award winning images will be exhibited from September 21st to 26th 2010. READ MORE> Exhibition of Australia's best photography heads to Brisbane A collection of the greatest Australian photography is set to make its way to Brisbane in January 2010 as part of the Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards (or ‘APPAs’) Travelling Exhibition. More than one hundred photographs by Australia’s most recognised professional photographers will be on display in the free exhibition which commences Monday 4th January, 2010 at Brisbane’s Square Library. READ MORE> Datacolor introduces new easy-to-use monitor calibration system Datacolor has developed new Spyder3Express monitor calibration system – an advanced, yet easy-to-use monitor calibration system for consumers and photo enthusiasts. READ MORE> 2010 Biennial National Shoalhaven Photographic Competition and Exhibition The Shoalhaven Photographic Club is presenting the 2010 Biennial National Shoalhaven Photographic Competition & Exhibition in April 2010, an open competition encompassing the full range of photographic expression for all photographers across Australia. READ MORE> Roland DG introduces first inkjet printer/cutter with Metallic Silver Ink Roland DG recently the new SOLJET PRO III XC-540MT 54-inch (1370mm) inkjet printer/cutter featuring Metallic Silver ECO-SOL MAX ink (ESL3-MT). The first inkjet printer/cutter developed exclusively for metallic silver ink, it features six colours, CMYK+Metallic Silver+White (CMYK+MT+W). READ MORE> Apple updates MacBook with LED-backlit display, multi-touch trackpad and built in seven hour battery Apple has updated its popular MacBook with a new, durable polycarbonate unibody design featuring a brilliant LED-backlit display, a glass Multi-Touch trackpad and Apple’s innovative built-in battery for up to seven hours of battery life. READ MORE> Ricoh launches ultra small and light interchangeable lens camera system Tasco Sales Australia has announced the development and release of the GXR interchangeable unit camera system featuring the ultra small and light digital camera with the ability to change lenses. READ MORE> PMA gives show new look for 2010 The annual Australian PMA imaging show will be given a new name and treatment for the 2010 event. Due to be held from 4 - 6 June at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Australasian Show, now in its twenty-ninth year, will be promoted under the name of Digital Life Expo rather than the customary Photo Imaging Technology tag. READ MORE> Change of leadership at Hahnemühle FineArt Udo Hollbach replaces Jörg Adomat as Managing Director,Hahnemühle Fine Art GmbH in Dassel. READ MORE> Neschen and Erfurt introduce new digitally printable wallpapers Leading German wide-format materials manufacturer Neschen AG has teamed up with 150-year old wallpaper pioneer Erfurt & Sohn KG, to introduce a range of non-woven, textured wall coverings that can be custom digitally printed by solvent, eco-solvent, latex or UV processes. READ MORE> Adobe introduces Photoshop.com mobile application Adobe has introduced the Photoshop.com Mobile for Android software, extending its digital imaging technology to users of the Google Mobile operating system, which equips consumers with quick and easy image-editing tools, color adjustments and instant photo-sharing capabilities. READ MORE> New ODM Literature: Sticker and Smasher XXL Series ODM's Sticker and Smasher XXL series has been re-engineered to produce 'library-quality' hard cover books from wallet-size (4 x 4-inch 1/32-inch) up to tabloid-size (maximum: 18 x 18 x 4-inch). READ MORE> Upcoming exhibitions at The National Portrait Gallery READ MORE> Museo Fine Art relaunches Museo Artist Cards with larger counts and new packaging Museo Fine Art recently announced redesigned packaging configurations for Museo Artist Cards and now offers larger count boxes and bulk cartons for high volume users in order to eliminate the waste of unneeded packaging materials as well as the lower price point. READ MORE> Marcus Bell wins three AIPP print awards Marcus
Bell, founder and creative director of Studio Impressions, recently won
three 2009 print awards presented by the Australian Institute of
Professional Photography. His print was made on Breathing Color's
Optica One 300gsm Smooth Fine Art Paper using an Epson Stylus Pro 9900 Printer. READ MORE> Konica Minolta House opens new Sydney headquarters Konica Minolta opened its new Sydney headquarters, Konica Minolta House, in Sydney’s Macquarie Park at the end of October. READ MORE> HP launches You Tube Graphic Arts Channel HP has redesigned its Graphic Arts Portal and launched the HP You Tube Graphic Arts Channel (www.youtube.com/hpgraphicarts). The You Tube channel features interviews with well known designers, architects and Print Service Providers (PSPs) from around the globe. And the newly designed Graphic Arts Portal is even more user friendly with simplified navigation and enhanced access to tools and resources for PSPs. READ MORE> Head On Photo Festival launches in 2010 A remarkable array of local and international photography is set to grace the galleries, cafes, restaurants and even streets of Sydney in May 2010. The inaugural month-long Head On Photo Festival brings together a raft of inspiring and exciting photography exhibitions and multi media events on top of the famous Head On Portrait Photography Prize. READ MORE> IPA DIgital Print Forum Exclusive Offer The
IPA (USA) has completed an exhaustive study of the world's leading
digital presses, looking at colour management, properties of the
printed sheet, productivity and production. It is available from GASAA. READ MORE>Capture, view and print digital photos in 3D format with new FinePix REAL 3D System Fujifilm recently announced the local availability of the FinePix REAL 3D System which allows users to capture, view and print digital photos in a 3D format without the need to wear special 3D glasses. READ MORE> Apple's innovative multi-touch mouse Apple has introduced the new wireless Magic Mouse, the first mouse to use Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch technology, pioneered on iPhone, iPod touch and Mac notebook trackpads. READ MORE> Epson StylusPro GS6000 receives Avery Graphics ICS Performance Guarantee Durable graphics created by the Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 printer with UltraChrome GS ink on Avery Dennison Graphics (Avery Graphics) substrates now receive the Avery Graphics Integrated Component System (ICS) Performance Guarantee. READ MORE> HP announces ARTtrust HP recently announced at Paris Photo 2009, the European launch of ARTtrust, a simple, self-certification system that allows photographers and artists to provide individual identity to any Digital Fine Art Collection Pigment Print (Pigment Print), produced on HP Designjet Z series printers using HP Vivera pigment inks with any compatible media. READ MORE> Apple unveils new iMac with 21.5 and 27-inch displays Apple has unveiled an all new iMac line featuring brilliant LED-backlit 21.5 and 27-inch widescreen displays in a new edge-to-edge glass design and seamless all aluminium enclosure. READ MORE> Alucobond Architectural announces change to DIBOND Colour Finishes Responding to feedback from the signage industry, Alucobond Architectural has announced a change to two of the colour finishes for DIBOND, its innovative aluminium composite material. DIBOND White/Metallic panels, which are white on one side and metallic on the reverse side, will be replaced by DIBOND White/White panels, which feature white on both sides, and DIBOND Metallic/Metallic, which feature metallic on both sides. READ MORE> Pantone Turns iPhone into Color Studio on the Go Pantone LLC announces myPantone, an iPhone application for the changing needs of today’s designer which gives graphic, digital, multimedia, fashion, interior and industrial designers the freedom to capture, create and share Pantone Color Palettes – wherever they go and whenever they find inspiration. READ MORE> Orbis ring flash snaps Pamela Anderson at New Zealand Fashion week The orbis came to the rescue at New Zealand Fashion week when visiting celebrity and ‘fashion muse’ Pamela Anderson’s PR people issued a word-of-mouth decree that only photographers using ring flash would be allowed into her press conference! READ MORE> On Demand Machinery partners with Océ and TAP Custom to produce 'library-quality' hard cover books on demand On Demand Machinery, manufacturers of hard cover bookbinding equipment, has announced a partnership with Océ, manufacturer of digital printing presses and solution provider, and TAP Custom, leading supplier of hard cover materials to the 'Print-On-Demand' bookbinding industry. The ODM and Océ solution/partnership was recently on display at both respective booths in Chicago at Print 09. READ MORE> Nikon's new FX-format digital SLR READ MORE> The Gilding Studio launches two new framing products Tasmanian-based The Gilding Studio introduces The FramersMate and TriMate – innovative products to protect and perfect framing. READ MORE> Sony World Photography Awards call all sport and photography enthusiasts As sports fans get ready for the biggest football event of next year, the Sony World Photography Awards – one of the largest global photographic competitions – is looking to uncover the best amateur football photographs in the world for the 2010 Campaign Award. The winning photographer will win tickets, travel and accommodation to a FIFA World Cup game in South Africa. READ MORE> Best of Australian photography showcased in AIPP national travelling exhibition The best of Australian photography is showcased in a free national travelling exhibition by the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP). Comprising of winning images from Australia’s most coveted photography awards, the Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards (or ‘APPAs’), the exhibtion launched at The Atrium in Melbourne’s Federation Square on 12 October. READ MORE> Nec introduces ultra-thin Bezel LCD displays Nec announces the innovative 46-inch MultiSync X461UN ultra-narrow professional display. Ideal for digital signage in lobbies, broadcasting, public venues, retail areas, transportation applications, and financial environments, the display comes with the optional SpectraView colour calibration kit. READ MORE> Shelter: On Kindness Exhibition at RMIT Gallery An exhibition bringing together more than 50 artists, architects, writers and philosophers to explore the notion of shelter and kindness opened at RMIT Gallery. Curated by Suzanne Davies, Vanessa Gerrans and Sarah Morris, Shelter: On Kindness explores philosophical and material concepts of shelter. READ MORE> HP Announces Resellers for New HP Designjet L25500 Printer with HP Latex Inks Shane Lucas Director, HP Graphic Arts South Pacific, has announced the reseller partners in Australia and New Zealand for the new HP Designjet L25500 Printer with HP Latex Inks. CPI Graphics, GBC Australia, Imedia Imaging Supplies and Celmac will distribute nationally in Australia. Cielab will focus on Queensland, Aish Data & Design South Australia and Artref Western READ MORE> Self-serve photo books available while-you-wait with new Instant Photo Book Maker Consumers will shortly have access to self-serve photo books that will be available in just minutes, courtesy of a new system known as the Instant Photo Book Maker, courtesy of Fujifilm Australia, who is introducing the new Instant Photo Book Maker. READ MORE> Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 introduces first water-based white ink for package proofing applications Epson's new Stylus Pro WT7900 is an affordable, low maintenance proofer that produces high quality, colour accurate package proofs on both clear and opaque substrates. Equipped with the Epson UltraChrome HDR with White Ink, the printer has nine colours including Orange and Green (C, M, Y, Pk, Lc, Lm, Or, G, W), and due to this water-based pigment ink formulation the Pro WT7900 can produce high quality package proofs for environmentally conscious users in both office and factory locations. READ MORE> Eizo announces new ColorEdge CG243W widescreen monitor Eizo Oceania announces the availability of the new ColorEdge CG243W 24.1 inch (61.2cm) widescreen monitor for pre-press, photographic, video, post-production and animation applications. READ MORE> Alucobond Architectural appoints new Victorian Technical Sales Manager In a move that expands its Melbourne sales team, Alucobond Architectural has announced the appointment of Wade Martin as Technical Sales Manager, Victoria. READ MORE> Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 and Premiere Elements 8 now available with smart tools for editing magic Adobe has announced two new versions of its picture editor and movie-editing software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 and Adobe Premiere Elements 8 for Windows, available together as a single retail package or as standalone products. READ MORE> Starleaton to distribute new Kodak Fine Art Inkjet Media Kodak has developed seven grades of media specifically designed for the needs of limited art reproductions, museum exhibits and professional photography be distributed locally by Starleaton Digital Solutions. READ MORE> HP introduces first complete consumer line-up of touch-enabled HP Photosmart All-in-One printers HP recently unveiled the industry’s first complete consumer line-up of touch-enabled HP Photosmart All-in-One printers, featuring a breakthrough TouchSmart user interface – also known as the ‘HP Magic Frame’. READ MORE> Hahnemühle introduces two fine art papers In the 425th year of its existence, Hahnemühle FineArt adds two stunning new products to the innovative market for inkjet papers – new Baryta FB Fine Art paper and new Photo Rag 500 gsm paper, which replaces Photo Rag 460 gsm paper. READ MORE> Aussies get published as Blurb's personalised book publishing service expands Blurb, the creative publishing platform that allows anyone to design, publish, market and sell bookstore-quality books, announced a significant expansion of its Australian offering. READ MORE> GMS Introduces Revivawall, a self adhesive fabric for high quality wallpaper, art or signage Giclee Media Supplies recently released InkjetPro Revivawall, a new self-adhesive flexible woven polyester fabric, available for both pigment and eco solvent inks, made from pure polyester woven fibre and a special reusable self-adhesive that does not remove paint from most walls or leave a residue on glass READ MORE> Nikon announces the COOLPIX S1000pj Nikon Australia announces the introduction of the COOLPIX S1000pj compact digital camera which features a built-in projector. With a simple touch of a button, the camera projects photos or movies clips on any flat surface at up to 40 inches in size. Pictures can be projected individually, or as slide shows complete with music and added effects that enhance the experience. This capability to project still images or movie clips gives birth to an entirely new form of communication as all can visually share special moments together. READ MORE> Well-known European system developer ColorGATE presents the innovative You frame Print Solution, which bundles powerful components that complement one another ideally, including You frame Kit produced by English supplier, blanc canvas digital Ltd., with the You frame Print Software, specially modified to accommodate the framing system.GASAA appoints CMYKit as a Premier Approved Colour Consultancy (PACC) The Graphic Arts Services Association of Australia (GASAA) has appointed CMYKit Pty Ltd (CMYKit) as a Premier Approved Colour Consultancy (PACC), as the industry association continues to established highly successful and strategic arrangements with preferred suppliers across a range of business and technical areas. READ MORE> You frame ColorGATE Print Solution READ MORE > Getty Images and Flickr launch first-of-its-kind creative imagery collection Getty Images and Flickr announced the launch of the Flickr Collection, a creative imagery collection available exclusively on gettyimages.com for commercial licensing. With the debut of this first-of-its-kind collection, customers can easily access and license the inspirational and unexpected photographs for which the Flickr community is known. READ MORE > Exhibition of unique photographs at the Print Media Academy High Definition Skia Photography (HDSP) is the name of the new, revolutionary printing process that delivers photo prints of unprecedented quality on conventional offset paper and reproduces even the finest textures and details. This new technology, which works directly from the negative - the skiagraphic image - produces photographs without the need for a darkroom.READ MORE > New Serif PosterDesigner Pro for HP Designjet The Serif PosterDesigner Pro for HP is designed for use with the HP Designjet range of large format printers enabling HP Designjet users to produce fantastic posters and banners for marketing collateral, artwork and promotional materials. With smart HP technology built in, Serif PosterDesigner Pro for HP is designed to create and handle the highest-quality artwork in professional formats, supporting professional colour models and high resolutions. READ MORE > Sony’s digital imaging campaign chases twilight across the globe Sony Australia has announced its involvement in a global campaign for the company’s digital imaging products – a world first event named Twilight Football. A series of seven football matches will take place as the hour of twilight moves across the world on 22 September 2009. These games – including one played in Australia – will provide the backdrops to demonstrate the leading digital imaging technologies Sony offers through its Handycam camcorder, Cyber-shot digital camera and (Alpha) DSLR ranges. Canon Australia looks to “super-efficient” future for digital/offset printingCanon Australia warns that retaining separate workflows for digital and offset printing could be “throwing away more money than the paper being printed on”. In research commissioned by Canon and conducted by InfoTrends, they found that on average, for every $1 spent on printing, more than $6 is spent on related processes before and after printing. By automating printing processes, particularly job ticketing, pre-press and job routing, a significant reduction in costs can be made. READ MORE> Konica Minolta Australia secures Kodak Nexpress distributor deal At Pacprint09 in May, Konica Minolta Australia and Kodak announced a relationship that will see Konica Minolta distribute the family of Kodak Nexpress Digital Production Colour Presses within the Australian marketplace. This new agreement adds an important high-volume capability to the Konica Minolta range of colour digital solutions, helping to further grow their customer base. READ MORE> Building-in machine produces wallet-size up to tabloid ‘library-quality’ hard cover books The ODM Smasher XXL has been re-engineered to produce ‘library-quality’ hard cover books from wallet-size up to tabloid size books. Smasher XXL machine is a self-adjusting, hydraulic building-in machine requiring no make-ready. Cost-effective bookbinding machine can produce 100 to 300 covers per hour. Ideal for entry-level hard cover bookbinding production. ODM machines are built in the USA and work seamlessly with ODM’s Casemaking System and Sticker XXL Series. READ MORE> ARCHIVES • Canon unveils first clear toner device for light production market
• Epson Discproducer for professional, high quality disc publishing • Free ‘How-To’ guide on hardcover photo bookbinding available in Australia • New HP Vice President South Pacific Imaging & Printing Group• Lexar Media partners with Australian Photo Supplies• Canon Australia's Global Major Accounts Relationship Manager • Adobe reports third quarter 2008 financial results • Epson recognised as best European Photo Printer • Easy canvas stretching from X-Press Graph-X Supplies
• Hahnemühle's Gallerie Wrap System • RMIT's School of Creative Media • Canon and Foto Riesel create unique imaging experience • real people real portraits generates almost $1 million in portrait sales for studios across Australia • Queensland photographer is 2009 Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year |
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