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Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 01, 2005  |  0 comments

While wandering through the museum in the Mexican city of Queretaro, I spotted a group of children taking a break from their art class to eat lunch. I began following them with the intention of taking a few candid photographs when one of the girls noticed my camera. Instantly and spontaneously, the children formed this composition, assuming more natural poses and expressions than...

Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 01, 2005  |  0 comments

Our Picture This! assignment this month was "made in the shade"; pictures made under overcast sky, dark forest canopies, or anywhere the bright sun doesn't shine. Ask a wedding photographer, for example, his or her preference for a wedding day's shoot and generally they'll tell you one with a good cloud cover, even though the bride and groom might be...

Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 01, 2005  |  0 comments

We welcome your comments on articles, photo and digital events, feedback on how we're doing, constructive criticism, and friendly advice. We reserve the right to edit for brevity and to paraphrase longer comments if necessary. You can send us letters by US mail at Editor, News & Notes, Shutterbug Magazine, 1419 Chaffee Dr., Suite #1, Titusville, FL 32780, or by e-mail...

Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 01, 2005  |  0 comments

Fine art printmakers and their customers will soon have a guarantee on the longevity
of certain Epson fine art prints through Epson's new UltraGiclée(tm)
print certification program. This certification will enable printmakers to sell
their work and enable customers to buy these prints with confidence that the
prints will last.



UltraGiclée certified fine art prints, which can only be created on selected
Epson professional printers using select professional media and EPSON UltraChrome(tm)
ink, will be warranted to resist noticeable fading for 80 years from the original
date of purchase when the print is printed, framed, handled and displayed according
to warranty conditions. If a warranted print fades, Epson will provide the ink
and paper needed to make a replacement print. Current certified printers include
the EPSON Stylus Pro 4000, 7600 and 9600 printers, and certified media include
UltraSmooth(tm) Fine Art Paper, Textured Fine Art Paper and PremierArt(tm) Water
Resistant Canvas for Epson.



Wilhelm Imaging Research (www.wilhelm-research.com)
has independently tested the printers, inks and papers used in Epson's UltraGiclée
certification program for the fine art, fine art reproduction and fine art photography
industries. Final prints made according to the program's specifications will
be registered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.


In order to earn UltraGiclée certification, printmakers will attend a
training class on proper printing and finishing techniques. Classes will be
offered starting in late spring in various cities across the country. Details
will be available at www.epson.com/ultragiclee
beginning March 14.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 31, 2005  |  0 comments

As one professional high-tech manufacturer specialized in battery industry,
Number king Tech Co., ltd engaged in research, development, producing and marketing
of battery packs. Our main products include battery packs for digital cameras,camcorders,
PDA, laptops, mobile phones,etc . Due to the high quality, reasonable prices,
prompt delivery, excellent aftersales service, our products are popular in the
international market. Now our battery packs have sold to USA, European countries,
Southeast Asia, Middle east countries and enjoy a good reputation.



----Shenzhen Number King Tech Co., Ltd has been carrying through ISO9001: 2000
Quality Control system since the establishment, and most of our products have
already got CE certificate which can favor our company International Credibility
as a leader in the field of battery technology . Owing to the abundant funds,
advanced equipments, experienced researcher, professional talents in batteries,
Number King can develop and produce the special products according to the different
requirements of the customers in order to meet the different demands of the
market. We can provide you with both ODM and OEM service.



----Holding the enterprise's tenet "Specializing in the development of
battery packs, Creating the national Brand, to be the leader of the industry.
"Number King is eager to be your loyal cooperator and sincere partner for
long term business relationship. Number King would like to lead you to the wonderful
battery world and work with you together to embrace the prosperous future

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Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 30, 2005  |  0 comments

Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc., announces the development of three
new "DT" lenses - interchangeable Digital technology (DT) lenses designed
for the Maxxum Series digital SLR cameras, including the Maxxum 7D. These new
zoom lenses will expand the lineup of Konica Minolta interchangeable lenses
for Maxxum Series cameras. The DT Lenses employ a new optical system that is
specifically designed for digital SLR cameras, including the Maxxum 7D, which
incorporate an APS-C size CCD image sensor. Plans are to launch these Digital
Technology (DT) Lenses worldwide in the fall of 2005.



Developing interchangeable lenses for digital SLR cameras with an optical system
optimized for the popular Maxxum 7D meets the needs of users who would prefer
to take ultra-wide- angle pictures, users who would like to take pictures with
a compact standard zoom, and users who would like to easily take telephoto shots
without changing the lens.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 29, 2005  |  0 comments

It was standing room only in New York, Chicago, Seattle and Los Angeles -
the first four stops of the Just Show Me How Professional seminar tour, where
attendees learned a variety of tools and techniques that address digital workflow
issues of the professional photographer. Only six cities remain on this popular
ten city tour, so only a limited number of attendees will get to benefit from
this valuable information. The remaining cities are:

· Dallas, TX: March 13th

· Boston, MA: April 3rd

· Washington, DC: April 10th

· San Diego, CA: April 17th

· San Francisco, CA: May 1st

· Orlando, FL: May 15th



Several leading digital photography companies -- including Extensis, GretagMacbeth,
Lexar, Mirra, Nik Multimedia, Wacom, Microsoft, Adobe, and Blue Pixel - have
partnered together to address critical workflow issues that help professional
photographers stay competitive. While most seminars focus on the camera, editing,
or printing, the Just Show Me How seminar gives photographers the tools and
knowledge they need to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the complete
digital process - after they've taken the picture.



The seminars are taught by Rob Galbraith, professional photographer and digital
photography educator. Rob teaches attendees how to:

· Automate the transfer of digital images to the computer

· Sort and select digital images efficiently

· Construct a complete, color-managed editing environment

· Select and effectively use the correct tools and plug-ins for Photoshop

· Backup and catalog digital images for easy searching and retrieval

· Print digital images quickly and effectively

· Implement goof-proof methods for making files available to clients



About Rob Galbraith

A professional photojournalist who converted to digital photography in 1994,
Rob Galbraith is a respected editorial freelance photographer, digital photography
trainer, and digital imaging workflow consultant. He was the first photographer
to have a digitally shot photograph nominated for the prestigious National Newspaper
Award, one of journalism's highest honors in Canada. As a trainer, he
has consulted to more than 200 news organizations, top-tier photographers and
digital product manufacturers worldwide and has led dozens of seminars on the
use of digital cameras in professional photography. He is also the author of
The Digital Photojournalist's Guide, a book on the use of digital cameras
in photojournalism that spanned 4 editions. In addition, he is the publisher
of Rob Galbraith Digital Photography Insights (www.robgalbraith.com),
a web site for serious and professional digital photographers.



Seminar Registration Details

Interested seminar attendees should visit www.justshowmehowpro.com
to register for an upcoming event. The cost to attend is $149 in advance or
$169 for day of, walk-in registration.



About the Just Show Me How partners:

· Adobe (www.adobe.com)
helps people and businesses communicate better through its world-leading digital
imaging, design and document technology platforms for consumers, creative professionals
and enterprises

· Blue Pixel's (www.bluepixel.net)
mission is to teach digital photography from an unbiased, real world perspective
by leading digital photographers

· Extensis (www.extensis.com),
a Celartem company, is the world's leading provider of software solutions
that empower digital asset creators and users

· GretagMacbeth (www.gretagmacbeth.com)
is a worldwide technology leader of color management solutions for graphic arts,
photography, digital imaging, paints, plastics, apparel, textiles and automotive,
among other industries

· Lexar (www.lexar.com)
is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance digital media and
accessories

· Microsoft (www.microsoft.com),
founded in 1975, is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet
technologies for personal and business computing

· Mirra (www.mirra.com)
delivers the only smart and easy way to store, share, retrieve, and protect
digital photos - the Mirra Personal Server

· Nik Multimedia, Inc. (www.nikmultimedia.com)
provides innovative software solutions for the emerging digital imaging, photographic
and graphic design markets

· Wacom Technology (www.wacom.com)
is the leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays and pen
input technology for mobile devices

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Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 28, 2005  |  0 comments

The new SP AF11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF), an ultra wideangle
zoom lens, is designed for exclusive use on digital SLR cameras with smaller-size
image sensors. The lens uses a new optical system specially designed for digital
SLR cameras, in addition to the use of a glass-molded aspherical element having
a large clear aperture, hybrid aspherical elements, and elements using such
special glass materials as high index/high dispersion glass and low dispersion
optical glass, for outstanding optical performance.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 25, 2005  |  0 comments

Olympus has announced the development of what they dub the world's fastest
"Designed for Digital" interchangeable fixed-aperture wide zoom
lenses. Designed for use with Olympus E-System digital SLR cameras, including
the E-1 and EVOLT E-300, these three new Digital Specific lenses -- Zuiko
Digital ED 14-35mm f2.0, Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f2.0 and Zuiko Digital ED
90-250mm f2.8 -- feature fixed apertures through the entire zoom range.
These three lenses are due to go on sale in fourth quarter of 2005.

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Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 24, 2005  |  0 comments

Nikon has introduced the new D2Hs professional digital SLR camera that incorporates
several new enhancements and features. An all-new image processing engine in
the camera produces images with higher quality, finer gradations and lower noise,
while a newly refined exposure metering system improves on Nikon's 3D
Color Matrix technology. The D2Hs Auto White Balance and auto focusing systems
have been fine tuned to deliver precise, accurate results and an enhanced buffer
now offers continuous shooting at 8 frames per second for up to 50 consecutive
shots (JPEG, FINE).

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