The New FUJIFILM X10 and FUJIFILM X100 Attracted Large Crowds, and Visitors Were Excited to See All of Fujifilm’s Imaging Technology and Products on Display

VALHALLA, N.Y., November 16, 2011 – Earlier this month at PhotoPlus Expo 2011 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, FUJIFILM North America Corporation was proud to showcase the expansion of the FUJIFILM X-series with the all-new premium compact FUJIFILM X10 digital camera, along with the award-winning and retro-styled FUJIFILM X100.

The Fujifilm exhibit at PhotoPlus Expo 2011 had a wide selection of digital imaging products, starting with the all-new premium compact FUJIFILM X10 with its fast F2.0 to F2.8 lens and bright, all-glass optical viewfinder, along with the wildly popular FUJIFILM X100 digital camera. The exhibit also featured the FinePix HS20EXR and F600EXR long zoom digital cameras and the FinePix Real 3D W3 digital camera. The Fujifilm exhibit also had a beautiful gallery of numerous X10 and X100 images on display demonstrating the high quality of the X-series cameras.

“Fujifilm was proud to showcase the all-new premium compact FUJIFILM X10 and was thrilled to see the excitement of photographers and the media around this extraordinary digital camera,” said Manny Almeida, vice president & general manager, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “PhotoPlus Expo is the must-attend event for all photo enthusiasts, and we are very grateful to Photo District News for hosting such a wonderful conference and we are already looking forward to next year’s show.”

At this year’s PhotoPlus Expo, Fujifilm also displayed the entire INSTAX instant film camera and film line along with the GF670 Professional dual-format folding camera, various personalized photo products, and advanced imaging equipment including the Xerox Phaser 6270 Printer, Epson Stylus Pro 7890 Wide Format printer and the Frontier Dry Minilab DL600. In particular, the Frontier Dry Minilab DL600 received 40 sales leads and one on-the-floor sale.

Fujifilm staff gave hands-on demonstrations of all the products, held more that 30 media briefings, and took more than 1,000 INSTAX instant film pictures of booth visitors to share with their family and friends.

About Fujifilm
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, consists of five operating divisions and one subsidiary company. The Imaging Division sells consumer and commercial photographic products and services including film, one-time-use cameras, online photo services and fulfillment, digital printing equipment and service. The Electronic Imaging Division markets consumer digital cameras. The Motion Picture Division provides motion picture film, and the Graphic Systems Division supplies products and services to the printing industry. The Optical Devices Division provides binoculars, and optical lenses for closed circuit television, videography, cinematography, broadcast and industrial markets. FUJIFILM Canada Inc. markets a range of Fujifilm products and services. For more information, please visit www.fujifilm.com/northamerica, or go to www.twitter.com/fujifilmus to follow Fujifilm on Twitter. To receive news and information direct from Fujifilm via RSS, subscribe at www.fujifilmusa.com/rss.

FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries, including electronic imaging, digital printing equipment, medical systems, life sciences, graphic arts, flat panel display materials, and office products, based on a vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin film coating technologies. The company was among the top 16 companies around the world granted U.S. patents in 2010, and in the year ended March 31, 2011, had global revenues of $25.8 billion*. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit www.fujifilmholdings.com.
* At an exchange rate of 86 yen to the dollar.

Renowned Photographers Jay Dickman, David Honl, and Vincent Laforet Will Share Tips and Techniques for Capturing Great Images and Videos at the Lexar Booth

FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 26, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced that Lexar Elite Photographers Jay Dickman, David Honl, and Vincent Laforet will share their extensive digital imaging expertise and portfolios, as well as their capture tips and techniques, with visitors at the Lexar booth (#450) at PhotoPlus Expo 2011, taking place October 27-29 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

 In addition, Lexar will also be demonstrating how photographers can spend more time capturing images and less time editing in the studio by using a suite of Lexar memory cards and readers, as well as Crucial® memory and SSD solutions.

 ”PhotoPlus Expo is one of the most highly anticipated events for the professional and photography enthusiast community each year,” said Manisha Sharma, director of product marketing for cards, Lexar. “The three Lexar Elite Photographers will offer attendees valuable tips and techniques to help improve their capture and image management skills, enabling them to spend more time creating and less time waiting.”

Each of these top shooters depends on Lexar Professional Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC™) and CompactFlash® (CF) memory cards and card readers to continuously and confidently capture images and improve workflow efficiency.

©Jay Dickman

• Jay Dickman’s celebrated style of photography encompasses historical events and cities around the world, and he is recognized worldwide for his nature photo work. Dickman will be discussing how to tell your photographic story and keep your audiences engaged.

©David Honl 

• David Honl is tireless in his photographic efforts, with a body of work that spans the globe and includes groundbreaking images from Iraq, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Turkey. Honl will be speaking on how to pack light when photographing in the world’s most dangerous places.

©Vincent Laforet 

• Vincent Laforet is a director and Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer who is known for his forward-thinking approach to image-making and storytelling. Laforet’s presentations will encompass his experiences as an award-winning photojournalist and his work in aerial photography.

The Lexar Elite Photographers will share their portfolios and tips for various levels of photographers at the Lexar booth between 10:30 am and 4 pm each day. The full schedule of presentations is as follows:

• Thursday, October 27

• 10:30-11:00am: Vincent Laforet
• 1:30-2:00pm: David Honl
• 3:30-4:00pm: Jay Dickman

• Friday, October 28

• 11:00-11:30am: Jay Dickman
• 1:30-2:00pm: David Honl
• 3:00-3:30pm: Vincent Laforet

• Saturday, October 29

• 10:30-11:00am: Vincent Laforet
• 1:00-1:30pm: Jay Dickman
• 2:00-2:30pm: David Honl

Designed for professionals in the photographic and imaging industries, PhotoPlus Expo showcases the latest advances in photography. Held annually at the Javits Center, attendees have the opportunity to explore an inspiring array of photography and imaging products and services – everything from image capture and color management to retouching and storage – all from the industry’s leading manufacturers.

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About Lexar

Lexar is a leading global brand of Lexar Media, Inc., a subsidiary of Micron Technology, one of the largest semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. Lexar offers industry-leading products in all major flash memory categories, including USB flash drives, innovative backup drives, high-performance memory cards for photography, and all popular form factors of memory cards for mobile devices. Lexar products are available worldwide at major retail and e-tail stores, and at www.lexar.com. For more information about Lexar products, visit www.lexar.com.

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Lexar. When Memory Matters.™

About Micron

Micron Technology, Inc. is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets a full range of DRAM, NAND and NOR flash memory, as well as other innovative memory technologies, packaging solutions and semiconductor systems for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, embedded and mobile products. Micron’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit www.micron.com.

 ©2011 Lexar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Information is subject to change without notice. Lexar, the Lexar logo, and When Memory Matters are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lexar Media, Inc. Crucial is a trademark of Micron Technology, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Where: The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – 11th Ave. (between 34th & 35th St)
When: Thursday, Oct. 27, 2010 & Friday, Oct. 28: 10AM – 5PM
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2010: 10AM – 4PM

Below is a schedule of Nikon sponsored presentations.

Thursday, October 27, 2011
· 10:15 – 11:00: Action Adventures: The COOLPIX AW100 & P7100 – Lucas Gilman
· 11:15 – 12:00: High Fashion. High Resolution. – Rob Van Petten
· 12:15 – 1:00: “The Man Behind the Image” – Sandro Miller
· 1:15 – 2:00: Rock and Roll Pixel Show! From The Pit to Performer! – Mike Corrado
· 2:15 – 3:00: The Nikon 1- Because Life Only Happens Once – Summer Lyn
· 3:15 – 4:00: Xperience Factory. “What’s Your Story?” – Mark Humphrey
· 4:15 – 5:00: The Power Of Light Meets Capture NX2 – Tony Corbell

Friday, October 28, 2011
· 10:15 – 11:00: The Power Of Light Meets Capture NX2 – Tony Corbell
· 11:15 – 12:00: High Fashion. High Resolution. – Rob Van Petten
· 12:15 – 1:00: “The Man Behind the Image” – Sandro Miller
· 1:15 – 2:00: Rock and Roll Pixel Show! From The Pit to Performer! – Mike Corrado
· 2:15 – 3:00: Xperience Factory. “What’s Your Story?” – Mark Humphrey
· 3:15 – 4:00: The Nikon 1- Because Life Only Happens Once – Summer Lyn
· 4:15 – 5:00: Action Adventures: The COOLPIX AW100 & P7100 – Lucas Gilman

Saturday, October 29, 2011
· 10:15 – 11:00: Xperience Factory. “What’s Your Story?” – Mark Humphrey
· 11:15 – 12:00: “The Man Behind the Image” – Sandro Miller
· 12:15 – 1:00: High Fashion. High Resolution. – Rob Van Petten
· 1:15 – 2:00: The Power Of Light Meets Capture NX2 – Tony Corbell
· 2:15 – 3:00: Action Adventures: The COOLPIX AW100 & P7100 – Lucas Gilman
· 3:15 – 4:00: The Nikon 1- Because Life Only Happens Once – Summer Lyn

Vist the LaCie booth (1077) at PhotoPlus to see a live demonstration of the LaCie Thunderbolt Series product range.

15 Photo Companies Rally together to support RTP’s Annual Fundraising Drive

New York, NY, October 25, 2011 – RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography announces the “kick off” of the RTP Annual Fundraising Drive with a raffle at Photo Plus Expo taking place October 27-29, 2011 at Jacob Javits Center in NYC.  Rehabilitation Through Photography is celebrating 70 years of “helping transform lives through the power of photography”. Started in 1941, RTP was created to help returning veterans.  Our goal today is to continue to provide photography instruction and programs to veterans, the physically and emotionally challenged, the elderly, at-risk youth, the economically disadvantaged, the homeless, the visually impaired and other special needs population.

Fifteen photo manufacturers and distributors have rallied together to donate over $5,000 of equipment and software to this important annual appeal. These companies are: Digital Photo Academy, Eastman Kodak Company, Fujifilm U.S.A.,  ICP: International Center for Photography, Lowepro, MyPix2Canvas.com, Nik Software, Nikon Inc., Olympus Imaging America inc., Pentax Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation, Sigma Corporation, Tamron U.S.A., The MAC Group, The Tiffen Company, and Western Digital.  Prizes include great cameras, lenses, steadycam, tripods, camera bags, passport drives, 16 x 20 canvas prints, photo instruction, photo books, and memberships.

The RTP Annual Fundraising Drive Photo Plus Expo Raffle is open to all exhibitors, photographers and attendees.  It’s simple to enter, just drop by the RTP: Rehabilitation Through Photography booth #259 at Photo Plus Expo. Raffle tickets are available for $2.00 each or $10.00 for a book of 6.  The money raised by this raffle is an integral part of assuring that our programs will continue to grow through 2012 and beyond.

Please visit us at Booth #259 and “help change lives through the power of photography”.

ABOUT REHABILITATION THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

Rehabilitation Through Photography provides photography instruction and programs to veterans, the physically and emotionally challenged, the elderly, at-risk youth, the economically disadvantaged, the homeless and, the visually impaired.   This photography instruction engages individuals with the wider world beyond their limitations and empowers them to see and act in creative and life-affirming ways. The acts of capturing the beauty and vitality of the world with a camera and of then enhancing the resulting images, rekindle individuals’ interest in and excitement about life.
 
RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography partners with public and private organizations across the New York metropolitan area to create programs and procure equipment and supplies and train instructors.  Some of the organizations supported by RTP include: ABBR, Arts & Media Preparatory Academy, Block Institute, Children’s Village, Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, Encore 49 Residence,  Jewish Home & Hospital, Land Gallery, Millenium High School, Pathways To Housing, Phyllis L. Susser School for Exceptional Children, STARR,Inc.  From the analog cameras and darkrooms of the past to the digital cameras and software of today, RTP’s programs have taught many thousands of students in need, created many inspiring works of beauty, and nurtured countless New Yorkers.

RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography is entirely supported by tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations and foundations and is a registered 5013C charitable organization.

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For More Information Contact:

Rehabilitation Through Photography  

 64 Fulton Street                                                                                 

Suite 905                                                                                              

 New York, NY 10038                                                                          

212-213-4946                                                                                     

rtpkellystrantz@gmail.com                                                               

Kelly J. Strantz, Executive Director                                                  

http://www.rtphoto.org/                                                                                                                                              

From PhotoClique.com

Renowned lens-maker Schneider Optics will debut its iPro Lens System at the 2011 PhotoPlus Expo at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York City, October 27-29, 2011. Schneider will be in booth 872 at the show.

The iPro Lens System is purpose-built to enable professional quality photographic and video imagery with the iPhone 4 and 4S. It allows iPhone 4/4S owners to enhance the camera integrated into their phone by adding the benefits of interchangeable Wide Angle and Fisheye lenses to capture more in every shot. The iPro Lens System’s professional optics are simple to use, easy to handle, and smartly self-storing.

The iPro Lens System features a rugged black iPhone case, plus Wide Angle and Fisheye lenses that tuck neatly away in the pocket-sized handle/lens case. The components are designed to work together. The lenses use a bayonet mount to securely fasten onto the custom iPhone case. The case also gives users the option of attaching the handle on the left or right side of the iPhone. What’s more, the handle itself enables the phone to be attached to a tripod…

Read more:

http://www.photoclique.com/2011/10/new-ipro-iphone-lens-system-makes-debut-at-photoplus-expo/

Special Event Gives Media, Attendees, and Social Media Mavens First Look at New Products and Technologies on Display During PhotoPlus Expo 2011 and WPPI NYC

During the event, Test Drive attendees will have an opportunity to tweet about the event and some of the new and interesting products and services they see from numerous exhibitors including Carl Zeiss, Western Digital, Expandable Photo Studios, Athentech, and Leica, to name a few. In addition, a large TV monitor will serve as a “tweet board” where all tweets will scroll throughout the evening.

“The Test Drive and Tweet-Up event gives PhotoPlus and WPPI NYC attendees an opportunity to see some great new products and technologies the day before they go on public display on the trade show floor,” explains Jeff McQuilkin, Director – PDN PhotoPlus International Conference & Expo. “It also gives participating exhibitors an opportunity to speak with customers in a relaxed environment to learn more about their needs as photographers and how their products and services can help meet those needs.”

Admission to the PhotoPlus Expo Test Drive and Tweet-Up is free to anyone who presents an official PhotoPlus Expo / WPPI NYC attendee badge. Anyone not registered for either show can register for free at PhotoPlusExpo.com.

About PDN

PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo

Designed for professionals in the photographic and imaging industries, PhotoPlus Expo showcases the latest advances in photography. Held annually at the Javits Convention Center, attendees have the opportunity to explore an inspiring array of photography and imaging products and services – everything from image capture and color management to retouching and storage – all from the industry’s leading manufacturers. The show also offers over 115 photography and imaging seminars and hands-on labs taught by world-renowned experts with a focus on cutting-edge innovations in digital imaging products and techniques.

About WPPI

Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI), a division of Nielsen Photo Group, is an organization that serves the educational and business needs of wedding and portrait photographers. WPPI is a professional organization that exists to help member photographers by providing them with exclusive information, programs and professional services to assist with their photographic artistry and business needs. WPPI routinely supplies its members with new benefits and valuable industry information enabling them to succeed in today’s active photo market business.

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MyPix2Canvas.com and Rehabilitation Through Photography will also offer PDN PhotoPlus Expo attendees the chance to win a free canvas photo print.

Apex, NC (PRWEB) October 20, 2011 – MyPix2Canvas.com, a photo-to-canvas printing company, will support Rehabilitation Through Photography (RTP) at PDN PhotoPlus Expo 2011 (PhotoPlus) to raise awareness of RTP’s mission to use the experience of photography to empower and inspire disabled and disenfranchised individuals in the New York metropolitan area. To support RTP’s mission, MyPix2Canvas has created a special discount code and will donate to RTP 10% of the proceeds from customers who use the code to purchase canvas photo prints. The MyPix2Canvas discount code (RTP2011) provides a 20% discount on canvas photo prints and is valid now through January 31, 2012. MyPix2Canvas customers can apply the code during the checkout step in the online ordering process.

In addition, visitors to the RTP booth (259) at PhotoPlus can enroll in a raffle to win a coupon code to order a free 16×20 inch canvas photo print from MyPix2Canvas. PhotoPlus, an annual event, which brings together leading photographers, suppliers and manufacturers in the imaging industry, runs Oct. 27-29, 2011 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

“The support from MyPix2Canvas is a great fit for our mission because canvas photo prints enable our students to showcase their photographic images and take pride in the art that they have created,” said Susan Schaffer, vice president, Rehabilitation Through Photography.

“We’re honored to be working with Rehabilitation Through Photography,” said Damon Rando, president, MyPix2Canvas. “We believe the artistic expression an individual can achieve with the tools of photography is a powerful emotional experience that can be enjoyed not only by the photographer but also by the audience viewing the printed photograph.”

MyPix2Canvas provides museum-quality canvas photo prints from customer photos via an easy-to-use website. To create these prints, visitors simply upload a digital picture and follow the guided process. The production team uses high-quality materials and a professional workflow to produce a custom gallery-wrapped canvas print from each customer photo. Each canvas photo print is packaged and shipped directly to the customer ready to display. Since opening for business in October 2010, MyPix2Canvas has delivered more than 36,000 canvas photo prints.

For more information on MyPix2Canvas, please visit http://www.mypix2canvas.com or follow the company on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com or via Twitter at http://twitter.com.

About Rehabilitation Through Photography
Rehabilitation Through Photography provides photography instruction and programs to special needs communities including the physically and developmentally challenged, the elderly, at-risk youth, the economically disadvantaged, the homeless and the visually impaired. This photography instruction engages individuals with a world that is beyond their limitations and empowers them to see and act in creative and life-affirming ways. The acts of capturing the beauty and vitality of the world with a camera and of then enhancing the resulting images, rekindle individuals’ interest in and excitement about life. Visit http://www.rtphoto.org for more information.

About MyPix2Canvas.com
MyPix2Canvas.com is an extension of a fine-art printing service that began several years ago under the name Artful Color. The owner and production team have nine years of experience producing high-quality fine-art giclee prints for photographers and artists, and use archival inks and museum-quality canvas to produce prints that will last a lifetime. These same processes and materials are used to turn personal snapshots into photo prints on canvas for customers of MyPix2Canvas.com. MyPix2Canvas.com is owned and managed by Artful Color, Inc. based in Apex, North Carolina. For more information or to place an order visit http://www.mypix2canvas.com or email info(at)mypix2canvas(dot)com.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Blurb has announced that it will demonstrate its complete line of products and services at this year’s PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo in New York City from October 27-29, 2011 at the Javits Convention Center. Attendees at this year’s show will have an opportunity to receive hands-on demos of the latest products including Blurb Mobile, ProLine, and Notebooks.

WPPI NYC, the first ever WPPI Expo to take place on the East Coast, is co-locating with PhotoPlus Expo this fall in new exhibit space at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. WPPI NYC will host a full day of educational seminars for professional photographers on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. A two-day Expo will follow on October 27-28, 2011 from 10:00am – 5:00pm each day.

Blurb representatives will be on hand to showcase the latest new products and demos including Notebooks, Instagram books, and their mobile application, Blurb Mobile.

“We are excited that Blurb will join us at this year’s PhotoPlus Expo,” explains Jeff McQuilkin, Director – PDN PhotoPlus International Conference & Expo. “The show continues to bring together innovative manufacturers, world class photographers, and imaging experts to create an incredible learning experience. Blurb certainly adds to this learning experience,” Mr. McQuilkin added.

“We are thrilled to be a part of PhotoPlus Expo this year,” says Eileen Gittins, Founder and CEO of Blurb, “The show attracts many of the worlds most talented and respected photographers, including several who work closely with our team at Blurb. There is a level of excitement and enthusiasm at PhotoPlus that is contagious throughout the show and we’re excited to be a part of it.”

About Blurb®

Blurb® is a creative publishing and marketing platform that unleashes the creative genius inside everyone. Blurb’s platform makes it easy to design, publish, market and sell professional-quality books, using the Blurb Bookify™ online bookmaking tool, Blurb’s free, award-winning Blurb BookSmart® app or by using Blurb’s PDF to Book workflow. Blurb’s bookstore and online marketing tools enable customers to market and sell their books, and keep 100% of their profit. Blurb’s social and community features allow customers to create and share Blurb books among friends and colleagues with ease.

Blurb was founded by Eileen Gittins in 2005, and includes a team of design, Internet and media veterans who share a passion for helping people bring their stories to life. In 2010, Blurb shipped just under 1.4 million books to more than 70 countries and territories. In 2010, Blurb was ranked the fastest growing media company on the Inc. 500. Blurb is based in San Francisco with offices in London. For more info, visit www.blurb.com.

About PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo

Designed for professionals in the photographic and imaging industries, PhotoPlus Expo showcases the latest advances in photography. Held annually at the Javits Convention Center, attendees have the opportunity to explore an inspiring array of photography and imaging products and services – everything from image capture and color management to retouching and storage – all from the industry’s leading manufacturers. The show also offers over 115 photography and imaging seminars and hands-on labs taught by world-renowned experts with a focus on cutting-edge innovations in digital imaging products and techniques.

About WPPI

Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI), a division of Nielsen Photo Group, is an organization that serves the educational and business needs of wedding and portrait photographers. WPPI is a professional organization that exists to help member photographers by providing them with exclusive information, programs and professional services to assist with their photographic artistry and business needs. WPPI routinely supplies its members with new benefits and valuable industry information enabling them to succeed in today’s active photo market business.