Jeanette and Mike of Photo Connection With Their New Canon 8100 Printer
Jeanette and Mike of Photo Connection (Colchester CT) just took delivery of their new Canon IPF8100.
The CanoniPF8100 offers twelve independent color channel printing on multiple media configurations up to 44 inches wide. Its printing speed coupled with large ink tank capacity and built-in 80 gigabyte hard drive make it the ideal choice for professional wide format ink jet printing.
Pro Digital Gear’s experience with our demonstration Prograf printers validates Canon’s claim regarding automatic clogged nozzle detection and compensation Contact us for more information on Canon Prograf printers.
Congratulations Mike and Jeanette!
Canon has released three new wireless units for use with the EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 7D cameras.
By coupling each compatible camera with one of the new WFT units, professionals can fire up to 10 cameras simultaneously with Canon’s new Camera Linking function, which is perfect for getting that split-second shot from multiple angles.
The new WFT units also enable the roaming photojournalist or back-country nature photographer to geotag images easily through hard-wired or Bluetooth-connected GPS devices and append coordinates to the image’s EXIF data. Additionally, reliable file transfer options such as FTP Mode provide wedding and event photographers with the ability to send images in real-time to a computer for instant prints or projection onto event screens while allowing the photographer to operate wirelessly.
Call or contact Pro Digital Gear for additional information.
Epson has just announced that shipment of more of their “Signature Worthy” media is beginning. We first saw samples of this long-awaited media at Photo Expo more than a year ago. In addition to the Exhibition Fiber Paper that has been available for some time now, Epson has begun shipping its Hot Press and Cold Press papers.
“Epson Signature Worthy papers enable photographers to achieve images with richer blacks, wider color gamuts and smoother tonal transitions that define the ultimate expression in print making.”
“Optimized for use with Epson Stylus Pro Printers and inks, including new Epson UltraChrome® HDR ink technology (found in the Epson Stylus® Pro 7900 and 9900), the new Signature Worthy Hot Press and Cold Press Papers yield richer blacks, smoother tonal transitions and an expanded color gamut to produce the most advanced fine art prints. The Hot Press papers offer a smooth surface and Cold Press papers feature a textured surface. In addition, Hot Press and Cold Press Bright offer a bright white point, while the Hot Press and Cold Press Natural offer a warm white point.”
Epson profiles for the new media are available on the Epson web site. As soon as I can lay my hands on some samples of the new hot press and cold press media, I will give you my impression.
The Canon Digital Learning Center has a number of excllent video tutorials exploring specific features of the remarkable new Canon 7D DSLR. Tutorials included are:
- Automatic AF Point
- Manual AD Point
- Spot AF
- Zone AF
- Memorizing AD Points
- AF Custom Functions
- Image Quality Options
- Viewfinder Options
- Electronic Level Display
- Love View Basics
- Movie Mode Basics
- Movie Mode Settings
- Customizing Operations
- Battery Display
- Flash
- Basic WFT
The video tutorials are available for viewing on line or downloading for playback on an ihone or iPod or for playback on your camera’s LCD screen at http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=3167
ColorByte announced that Image Print 8.0 now supports the Epson 7900 and 9900 printers.
These drivers are the first to incorporate a brand new color engine capable of fully using the expanded gamut offered by the HDR inks. This technology is the first of its kind and will allow ImagePrint to maximize the color and dynamic range of different paper types like never before. ColorByte claims to see as much as 40% more color volume than with the 880 series printers.
ColorByte began filling orders on December 18th. Many of the most popular papers have already been profiled and ColorByte will be adding more profiles to their library everyday.
If you are already familiar with ImagePrint call us for pricing for Version 8.0. If you are not sure that it meets your needs, you can download a trial version of this RIP from the ColorByte site at http://www.colorbytesoftware.com/
Epson 3880 Wide Format Professional Printer
The December 2009 issue of Outdoor Photographer magazine included the Epson 3800 printer in an article entitled “Ultimate Printers For Your Masterpieces, Amazing B&W, Speed & Color”. Of the printers listed including those from HP and Canon, it was the only one capable of printing to 17 inches.
I have used the 3880’s predecessor (the Epson 3800) for several years now for most of my prints for gallery display and sale. It is capable of stunning archival prints in both color and B&W. As the article points out, its media handling capability from 17″x22″ fine art media down to 4″ x 6″ cut sheet sizes is impressive. The printer is available in two editions, the standard and the graphic arts editions. The graphic arts edition includes a custom Colorburst RIP. We expect to be shipping the 3880 standard edition shortly. In the mean time, we are expecting delivery of a small supply of Epson 3800 refurbished printers. Call for the latest status or for information about the Epson 3880 based on my personal experience.
John
As if travelling with photo gear was not difficult enough already, the Government has imposed some restrictions on the transportation of spare Lithium Ion batteries. I just discovered this requirement recently.
•Effective January 1, 2008, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) implemented a new rule for airline passengers traveling with spare (uninstalled) lithium batteries as follows: •Passengers are prohibited from carrying spare lithium batteries in checked baggage. In carry-on baggage, passengers may still carry any number of smaller lithium ion batteries (those with 8 grams or less of equivalent lithium content) and smaller lithium ion metal batteries (those with up to 2 grams of lithium), provided that they are protected from short circuit (see below). •For complete details, please go to safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html .
The Canon web site lists Canon batteries that are acceptable for carry-on. Proper protection of exposed electrical contacts on spare batteries is required to prevent shorts.
Due to the overwhelming success of the Epson Stylus Pro 4880 printer promotion which
resulted in a short supply of product, Epson Professional Imaging is pleased to announce an
extension of the current mail-in cost reduction rebate promotion. To help ensure continued
customer satisfaction, end user customers who purchase any version of the Epson Stylus Pro
4880 printer (SP4880K3, SP4880EX, or SP4880CB) will be able to take advantage of the
promotion through December 31, 2009.
Pro Digital Gear expects that the recent supply shortage for the 4880s will end soon and we will again be able to resume shipping of the Eposn 4880s qualifying for the $500 rebate.
For some of us , it is that time of the year when we begin firing up our heating systems. An unwanted side effect is the drying of the air in our homes and offices. Usually Pro Digital Gear begins receiving calls about nozzle clogging issues on customer’s ink jet printers at the start of the heating season. Lack of printer use and low humidity are generally the causes of nozzle clogs. The ink at the nozzles tips simply dries causing the clog.
There are several steps that you can take to minimize clogging problems:
- Run periodic nozzle checks from your the Utility tab of the Epson printer driver. The nozzle check prints a simple pattern on a single sheet of paper and uses a minuscule amount of ink.
- Maintain the humidity in the room where the printer is stored.
- Cover the printer and include a local source of moisture under the cover. Pro Digital Gear sells custom made printer covers for many Epson large format printers.
For those who use a Windows operating system there is an automated solution for Step 1 called Harvey Head Cleaner. It is a simple program that will print a nozzle check pattern on your ink jet printer on a schedule that you can adjust to suit your needs.
Harvey Head Cleaner for Your Ink Jet Printer
Harvey Head Cleaner is available from Pro Digital Gear and is simple to install and setup. Before purchasing be sure your printer is supported and you are using a Windows based computer.
Canon has announced the update of the EOS -1D Mark III. The all new Canon-1D Mark IV delivers the shooting speed of the 1D Mark III at 10 frames/ second but features a higher resolution 16.1 Mega-pixel CMOS sensor. In addition, the camera is capable of full HD movie recording.
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The EOS-1D MarkIII is a favorite of wildlife and action photographers everywhere. As a wildlife photographer, and user of the EOS 1-D MarkIII, I can attest to it’s capabilities and performance. The new EOS 1-D Mark IV with its enhanced capabilities is sure to be another winner!
Major Features
New 45-point Area AF sensor including 39 cross-type AF points with f/2.8 support plus new AI Servo II AF with improved algorithm
ISO 100 – 12800 (expandable to L: 50, H1: 25600, H2: 51200, H3: 102400) for shooting from bright to dim light with low noise levels.
16.1 Megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for high image quality and speed.
10.0 fps continuous shooting up to 121 Large JPEGS or 28 RAW using a UDMA CF card.
3.0-inch ClearView II LCD monitor, 160° viewing angle, 920,000-dot VGA, reflection resistance with multi coating and high-transparency materials for bright and clear viewing.
Magnesium alloy body with shutter durability up to 300,000 cycles and exclusive dust- and weather-resistance.
Fully compatible with over 50 EF lenses and a wide range of EOS System accessories.
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