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Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a world-leading manufacturer of professional LCD and PDP display products, today introduced the SyncMaster XL20, a 20-inch Light Emitting Diode (LED) Back Light Unit (BLU) monitor that features up to 114 percent of the National Television System Committee (NTSC) color gamut.

Westcott’s newest development, the Spiderlite™ TD3 takes the Spiderlite™ TD5 one step further by making it more compact with portable power. Whether shooting in the studio or on location, the Spiderlite™ TD3 offers light that you can take anywhere. You can take this complete system with you to a photo shoot in the desert, at a sporting event, or on a job site.

The FinePix F30 broke new ground in digital photography earlier this year when it became the first compact camera to capture full-resolution images at ISO 3200. Such high light sensitivities translate to more natural looking pictures and outstanding low-light performance. It also means Picture Stabilization in a more traditional way with the high sensitivities matched with faster shutter speeds for less blurring due to camera shake and subject movement.

From practical family cameras to stylish models or cameras that appeal to the serious photographer, Fujifilm has a camera for every consumer. The company’s comprehensive FinePix digital camera line-up makes it easy for photographers of all skill levels to capture moments just as their eye sees them.

“For over 70 years, Fujifilm has driven technological innovation in the imaging industry and our current FinePix camera range reaffirms that legacy,” said David Troy, Senior Product Manager, Consumer Products, Electronic Imaging Products Division, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. “Our philosophy has been, and will continue to be, to develop breakthroughs that help photographers take the highest quality photos.”

FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. is showcasing the highly anticipated FinePix S5 Pro digital-SLR camera at PhotoPlus Expo 2006 in New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, November 2nd - 4th. PhotoPlus Expo 2006 marks the first public North American showcase for the camera.

With the FinePix S5 Pro, Fujifilm is closer to the film image standard than ever before and developed with the specific needs of wedding, studio and portrait photographers in mind. Hallmark features of the FinePix S5 Pro include a greater command of the expanded dynamic range generated by Fujifilm’s Super CCD SR Pro sensor, less noise thanks to Real Photo Technology Pro, post-capture Face Detection Technology and more, all in a durable camera body.

Datacolor, a world leader in color technology, today announced the arrival of ColorVision PrintFIX PROTM 2.0. The free software upgrade to its TIPA award winning PrintFIX PROTM and PrintFIX PRO Suite™ printer profiling solutions will be available for download later in November.

The PrintFIX PROTM 2.0 upgrade gives photographers and designers valuable new features to enhance the quality of tinted and black and white prints. Features include a new gray axis algorithm, advanced profiles settings, and new soft proof capabilities-allowing preview of custom profiles and settings before making a test print. Users may also build a range of custom printer profiles for differing black and white tints.