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ILFORD Imaging Switzerland GmbH (www.ilford.com) is pleased to announce its line of GALERIE inkjet photo media has received high print permanence ratings from Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc., the world's leading independent permanence testing laboratory.

Results show that ILFORD GALERIE Gold Fibre Silk, Smooth Pearl and Smooth Gloss media achieved a very high level of overall Print Permanence and Dark Storage Stability Ratings. When printed with HP Vivera pigment inks, the papers were found to withstand fading and yellowing for more than 250 years in archival album or dark storage conditions, and are stable for more than 200 years when displayed under glass. The Smooth papers also demonstrated a “very high” resistance to high humidity.

Lensbaby, manufacturer of creative effects camera lenses, announces the beginning of its Senior Style Portrait Contest. In order to celebrate and reward outstanding, forward-looking Senior Portrait photography, Lensbaby has put together a contest full of exceptional prizes, with a Canon 5D Mark II camera being one of many valuable items in the grand prize package.

Following the publication of the first six titles in the Fields of Vision series, volumes 7–9 present images by Carl Mydans, Gordon Parks and Arthur Rothstein, from the Library of Congress’ renowned collection of Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Office of War Information (OWI) photographs. Transporting the viewer to the America of the 1930s and 1940s, the images offer a glimpse of a new narrative style that was later to blossom on the pages of Look and Life magazines.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced the launch of the NX200 compact system camera. The NX200 delivers professional image quality with ease of use that lets users unleash their creativity. The NX200 includes a 20.3 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and other premium features such as high-speed continuous shooting (7fps (max) with 100ms Advanced Auto Focus), wide range ISO (100-12,800), Full HD movie recording, and Samsung’s unique i-Function lens. With exceptional performance and functionality built into a compact metallic form factor in the NX200, users no longer have to trade off camera style for image quality.

On Saturday, September 17th, 2011 the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) will hold “Take a Shot: A Digital Photography Symposium,” the center’s first annual day-long seminar for photography enthusiasts, practitioners, or simply those wishing to learn more about the many styles and techniques involved in the art. Open to students of all levels, the symposium is designed to provide information and technique sharing through various interactive and intensive workshops taught by some of the most recognized photographers in New England.

Expanding its line of printing solutions for photographers and artists alike, Epson today introduced the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Signature Worthy Edition. This bundle combines the award-winning 17-inch Epson Stylus Pro 3880 printer with six, full, letter-sized packs of select Epson Signature Worthy papers to give professionals a complete printing solution, offering the finest in color fidelity, smooth tonal transitions, impressive black density, and extraordinary longevity.

Two New Security Bundle Kits Protect Photography Equipment from TheftWhile New TSA-Approved Combination Lock Streamlines Travel Through Airport Security.

Gary Fong, Inc. (www.garyfongestore.com), developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge photography equipment designed to help photographers experience new levels of creativity, today introduced two new value-packed bundles containing the popular GearGuard line of photography equipment security products. By combining several of its most sought-after camera, lens and camera bag security devices into two unique packages, both of which include the company’s brand new 36” Cable & TSA-Approved Combination Lockfor easy secure transportation during travel,Gary Fong is providing consumers with the most cost-effective options forseamless theft prevention of valuablephotography gear. The Gary Fong GearGuard product line enables photographers to focus solely on shooting, rather than worry about roving hands snatching their gear during a shoot or when in transit.