For articles, see f2 eZine Archive #13 - January 2003- March 2003

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rchive 13 - January - March 2003


EPSON STYLUS® PHOTO 2200 INK JET PRINTER

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Kodak DCS PRO 14n Digital
Room in a Bag
Photoshop 7
B&H Digital Photography SourceBook



Industry News #1

http://www.epson.com/
Epson Print Academy on digital printing travels to 27 cities
Solutions for Photographers - Beginners, Advanced Amateurs and Professionals

http://www.epsonprintacademy.com/schedule.shtml


The Secrets of Digital Printing Revealed!
Join your host, Vincent Versace, for an informative half-day seminar packed with pointers for producing your own dazzling prints. In addition to live demonstrations of the latest Epson equipment, the seminar features a series of videotaped interviews with a number of industry-leading photographers and master printmakers, including Greg Gorman, Jay Maisel, Joyce Tenneson, and Mac Holbert & Graham Nash of Nash Editions.


Registering for an EPSON Print Academy seminar is easy.

The total cost for this informative half-day seminar is just $49. Registration is easy. Just scroll down to your city, click on “Register for this Class” and fill out the form.

Early Bird Special— Sign up 7 days before the seminar and save $10.

All Print Academy Seminars begin at 8:30 am with Continental Breakfast and Registration, followed by the Seminar from 9 am to 1 pm.


On-site registration is available the day of the seminar if the event is not marked as Sold-Out, however we recommend that you pre-register to guarantee a seat. We will accept Visa/Mastercard and checks on-site.

2003 - WIPI recommends taking this class when it comes to a city near you.
Classes filling up quickly. Take advantage of the $10 discount for early registration


January 4     Phoenix, AZ  
Registration Closed/Sold-Out
January 11     Boston, MA  
Registration Closed/Sold-Out
January 18     Dallas, TX  
OPEN
January 19     Epson Employee Session
February 1     Miami, FL  
OPEN
February 8     Tampa, FL  
OPEN
February 22    Atlanta, GA   OPEN
March 1     San Francisco, CA , OPEN
March 8     Charlotte, NC , OPEN
March 15     Seattle, WA, OPEN
March 22     New York, NY, OPEN                                                                          
March 29     Washington DC,
OPEN                                                                          
April 5     Chicago, IL,
OPEN                                                                        
April 12     Kansas City, MO,
OPEN                                                                          
April 26     St. Louis, MO,
OPEN                                                                          
May 3     Los Angeles, CA,
OPEN                                                                          
May 10     Minneapolis, MN,
OPEN                                                                          
May 17     Philadelphia, PA,
OPEN                                                                          
May 31     Salt Lake City, UT,
OPEN                                                              
June 7     Denver, CO,
OPEN                                                                          
June 14     San Diego, CA,
OPEN  

Video Presentation by Joyce Tenneson
Joyce Tenneson has been described critically as one of America’s most interesting portrayers of the human character. Her work has been shown in over 150 exhibitions worldwide and is housed in numerous private and museum collections. Her photographs have appeared on countless covers of magazines such as: Life, Time, Entertainment Weekly, Premiere, Esquire and The New York Times Magazine. Joyce is the author of six books and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the International Center of Photography’s Infinity Award.

In addition, she was named Photographer of the Year by the international organization Women in Photography. A recent poll conducted by American Photo Magazine voted Tenneson among the 10 most influential women photographers in the history of photography.


http://www.epsonprintacademy.com/bio_tenneson.shtml

www.epsonprintacademy.com
WHO You’ll SEE and What You’ll LEARN

Hosted by award-winning photographer and digital expert Vincent Versace, the EPSON Print Academy combines live presentations, tutorials and product demonstrations with videotaped interviews with leading photographers and printmaking experts.

It’s your chance to learn professional printing techniques and discover creative solutions you won’t find anywhere else.



STYLUS® PHOTO 2200 INK JET PRINTER




Cutting-edge Performance.
Quality Made to Last.
With 7-color UltraChrome™ inks and
2880 x 1440 dpi resolution, the large-format
EPSON Stylus®Photo 2200 provides remarkable
archival photo printing, plus versatile media handling.

Key Features
7-color UltraChrome inks and individual ink cartridges
•Delivers archival results with a lightfastness rating of up to 75 years for color prints, and up to 100 years for
black and white prints*
2880 x 1440 dpi resolution with ultra-fine 4-picoliter ink droplets
Roll paper holder and automatic cutter
Interchangeable Photo and Matte Black inks
•Creates the deepest, darkest blacks on glossy and matte paper respectively
PRINT Image Matching ™ technology (P.I.M.)
•Works perfectly with PRINT Image Matching-enabled digital cameras for the best quality prints possible
Fast USB, FireWire IEEE1394 and parallel connectivity



STYLUS® PHOTO 2200 INK JET PRINTER
Innovative Ink System
The first desktop photo printer to include seven pigment inks, the EPSON Stylus Photo 2200 offers phenomenal quality and detail. EPSON UltraChrome Inks use a special technology that delivers the highest color gamut of any ink jet pigment ink. And, this innovative system provides convenient individual ink cartridges for more efficient ink use. Durable and fade-resistant, these brilliant inks deliver archival results for long-lasting portraits, snapshots and more.

Interchangeable Photo and Matte Black Inks
The EPSON Stylus Photo 2200 lets you optimize image quality based on the type of ink and paper you use. Photo Black ink can be used with glossy paper for the richest, deepest blacks possible. The optional Matte Black ink creates optimum results when printing on matte paper. Each of these choices, when used with its corresponding paper type, provides a higher optical density, plus improved contrast and gradations.

Convenient Paper Handling
The EPSON Stylus Photo 2200 has three paper paths for greater versatility. In addition to its standard paper path, the printer has a straight-through pass to handle a variety of media types, including posters as thick as 1.3 mm. A built-in roll paper holder and automatic cutter, make it ideal for continuous printing of 4" x 6" prints, which are automatically cut to size.

Minimum System Requirements
For Windows
- USB 1.1/Parallel: Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP
- IEEE1394 (FireWire): Windows 2000, Me and XP
- USB 2.0: Windows 2000 and XP
For Macintosh
- iMac, ™ G3 or G4 processor with built-in USB or FireWire
- Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x and OS X 10.1 or later
For Windows and Macintosh
- 500 MHz or faster processor recommended
- 128MB RAM or more recommended
- 200MB available hard disk space or more recommended
- CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Software
EPSON Software ™ Film Factory ™
P.I.M. plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop®
Exclusive third-party software offers
Printer Technology
• • • • • •

Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. EPSON, EPSON Stylus and Micro Piezo are registered trademarks and PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. BorderFree and UltraChrome are trademarks and EPSON Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. © Copyright 2002 for Epson America, Inc. CPD-13892 50K 6/02 CL
Epson America, Inc.
3840 Kilroy Airport Way
Long Beach, CA 90806
Epson Latin America, Inc.
6303 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126
Epson Canada, Ltd.
3771 Victoria Park Avenue
For onto, Ontario M1W 3Z5
www.epson.com
STYLUS
® PHOTO 2200 INK JET PRINTER
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Specifications
Printing Method
EPSON Micro Piezo ® ink jet technology
Color Configuration
7-color (CcMmYKk) UltraChrome pigment inks
with individual ink cartridges
Maximum Resolution (dots per inch)
2880 x 1440 dpi black and color on photo papers
Ink Technology
EPSON Archival Ink with exclusive Micro Encapsulation
Print Speed
8" x 10" photo 2 min. 6 sec. on matte paper
3 min. 51 sec. on semi-gloss paper
Sound Level
42 dB(A)
Printer Language
EPSON ESC/P Raster
Standard Interfaces
USB, FireWire (IEEE-1394), Parallel
Paper Handling
Letter, legal, 3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 11" x 14", 11" x 17" (B),
13" x 19" (Super B), A4, statement, executive, A3 (11.7" x 16.5"),
user-definable sizes, roll paper (4", 8.3", 13") and panoramic up to 13" x 44"
Maximum Printable Area
13" x 44"
Physical Characteristics (L x W x H)
24.3" x 13" x 8.2" (storage)
24.3" x 34.1" x 15.4" (printing)
25.7 lb
Ink Cartridge Life
Black ink life 628 pages text (ISO/IEC 10561
letter pattern); 440 pages graphics
(5% coverage)
Color ink life 440 pages (15% coverage)
Shelf life 2 years from production date
Optional Accessory
EpsonNet 10/100Base-TX External Ethernet Print Server
Warranty
Standard one year limited warranty including EPSON Exchange program
(U.S. and Canada only)

* Lightfastness rating of 75 years, based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media,
displayed indoors and under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to image, display
conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee
longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly
store them.


Industry News #2

KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera
Ultimate digital performance in an

easy-to-use SLR camera

You’ll see all the detail in your full 35 mm size image with the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera. This digital SLR camera has the industry's first full 35 mm size CMOS sensor and boasts an incredible 13.89 million total pixels. Choose the Basic mode for an easy, first-time shot. Or, select your preferences to give it the look you want. Now, you can also get the resolution you need with DCS Pro 14n’s variable-resolution raw files.

Designed for professional portrait, wedding, event, and commercial photography, the DCS Pro 14n adds speed to your workflow. Its FIREWIRE connectivity—at a 12 MB per second transfer rate—is up to four times faster than previous DCS Camera models.

The DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera—coming to a dealer near you from the industry leader in pro digital photography —Kodak Professional.

* Delivers the highest resolution images in the digital SLR market today—13.89 million total pixels.
* Features a unique full 35 mm size sensor (24 mm x 36 mm) with medium-format quality and enlargement capability. No lens magnification factor—get the same image with the lens as you would with film.
* Offers variable-resolution RAW and ERI-JPEG files.
* Transfers images ~3x to 4x faster than current FIREWIRE connectivity.
* Features a professionally enhanced, magnesium-alloy body.
* Safeguards your images with Picture Protection / KODAK PROFESSIONAL Extended Range Imaging Technology.
* Enables precise exposure control, TTL auto-white balance, and optimal color accuracy with 3D Digital Matrix Image Control.
* Gives D-TTL flash control for multi-sensor balanced fill-flash and manual control.
* Offers five-area autofocus with dynamic AF operation, focus-tracking, and LOCK-ON.
* Competitively priced.
More About DCS Pro 14n
 •
Features
 • Specifications / System Recommendations
 • Host Software
 • Catalog Numbers / Ordering
 • Questions and Answers
 • Service and Support

Latest Technology

 •
CMOS Image Sensors
 • Extended Range Imaging Technology (ERI)
 • DCS Custom Looks Software
 • DCS Photo Desk v2.0

Printable Product Information Sheets (PDF)

 •
Quick Download (51K)
 • Optimized for Print (491K)

uesday, October 8
KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera

Features


* 13.89 million total pixel image sensor
* Full 35 mm frame CMOS sensor (24 mm x 36 mm)
* Selectable image size—
* 4536 x 3024 (13.7 MP)
* 3024 x 2016 (6 MP)
* 2268 x 1512 (3.4 MP)
* 1134 x 756 (1 MP)

* Selectable ISO from 80 to 800 in 1/3-stop increments
* Burst rate—1.7 frames/second
* Burst depth— ~8 images (full-resolution DCR mode)
* Large, bright color LCD panel for image analysis
* LCD user interface
* KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCR File Format Module
(compatible with ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Software)
* Magnesium-alloy enhanced camera body and SLR functionality
* NIKON F-mount
* DTTL-enabled hotshoe and pop-up flash
* PC connector for external flash sync
* 10-pin remote trigger port
* Vertical shutter release
* Orientation sensor (detects camera orientation +/- 90 degrees from horizontal, rotated about optical axis)
* Custom Li-Ion battery
* 12-bit dynamic range
* Composite-video out—NTSC or PAL
* Single channel audio

KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera

Ordering Information

Camera CAT No.
KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera 834 4269 
 
DCS Pro 14n Accessories CAT No.

Charger/AC Adapter 112 7976 
Replacement Battery 123 6199 
DC Power Module 164 1000 
4-pin IEEE Cable 164 7668 
Video Cable 181 7774 
1 GB IBM MicroDrive 178 3695 

KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro 14n Digital Camera

Specifications


* ISO Settings: 80 to 800
* 13.89 MP CMOS Sensor (4560 x 3048)
* 13.89 Million Total Pixels (4560 x 3048)
* 13.7 Million Effective Pixels (4536 x 3024)

* File size: 41 MB full-resolution TIFF file;
~15 MB full-res. compressed DCR file
* Bit depth: 36-bit color (12 bits per color) original capture
* Removable, rechargeable Li-Ion battery
* 1:1 focal length (no magnification)
* COMPACTFLASH or MultiMedia Card
* Size: 5.16 in. (131 mm) tall, 6.22 in.
(158 mm) wide, 3.5 in. (89 mm) deep
* Weight: 2 lb (907 g) without battery and memory card
* Conforms to FCC Class B, CE Ma
rk
* Class B Declaration, VCCI Class B Certified

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Eastman Kodak Company is an authorized licensee of the COMPACTFLASH trademark.

System Requirements

PC
* WINDOWS 2000, WINDOWS XP Systems
* 233 MHz PENTIUM II Processor or greater
* 256 MB RAM minimum, 512 MB RAM recommended
* IEEE 1394 OHCI PCI adapter cards
(if tethered without on-board 1394 port)


MACINTOSH Systems
* MACINTOSH OS 9.04 or greater
* 300 MHz G3 or newer
* 256 MB RAM minimum, 512 MB RAM recommended



Industry News #3

Welcome to the WORLD of Adobe and PhotoShop
PHOTOSHOP 7


Discover all that's new in the latest version of the professional image-editing standard. Find out why PC Magazine gives Photoshop 7.0 a perfect 5-star rating!

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Acrobat wins Best of 2001 award.
Editors of PC Magazine praise document review and forms tools in Acrobat 5.0.

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Save big and switch to InDesign.
QuarkXPress owners: Receive a $300 rebate plus free technical support and training when you buy InDesign 2.0.

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From Macworld to CNET, find out why this "must-have upgrade" is "freaking awesome!"

Try Adobe DesignTeam.
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CLASSROOM IN A BOOK
Adobe® Classroom in a Book®, the world's best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, helps educators and students to master Adobe software quickly and easily. Developed by experts at Adobe, this official training series for Adobe graphics and publishing software provides comprehensive, self-paced lessons.

Classroom in a Book is ideal as a course textbook or for an individual, since it offers complete self-paced training based on real-world projects. Classroom in a Book titles include lessons for intermediate and advanced techniques for both Windows® and Macintosh® and feature specially created template files (included on a CD).

Order Classroom in a Book titles at a 25% discount
Educational institutions may order Adobe Classroom in a Book titles through Peachpit Press. All orders from academic institutions (other than college bookstores) receive a 25% discount off the list price. Order as many titles as you want and get the 25% discount on all of them. For academic pricing and information,
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Photoshop 6 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide

2. Adobe Photoshop 6.0 Classroom in a Book

3. HTML 4 for the World Wide Web, Fourth Edition: Visual QuickStart Guide

4. Illustrator 9 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide

5. QuarkXPress 4 for Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide

6. Adobe Illustrator 9.0 Classroom in a Book

7. Flash 5 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide

8. Dreamweaver 4 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide

9. Non-Designer's Design Book

10. Non-Designer's Web Book, Second Edition



Industry News #4

ROOM IN A BAG

A portable dressing room
www.MyPopUpRoom.com
( A WIPI Recommendation )

Ideal for

* Photographers
* Campground
* Poolside
* Beach
* Models* Tradeshows
* Swapmeets
* Vendors

 

Pop Up Room Includes

* 3 weight bags
* Ready to use in seconds
* Folds Flat for convenient travel and storage
* Comes in its own carying bag
* Includes 4 Tie down ropes and stakes
(these features are to keep the Pop Up Room stable in case it gets windy)

Weighs only 3 lbs!
The Pop Up Room can also be used as a mat for beach, pool side or the park.

Only $49.95 + $8.00 S&H (Additional $4.00 EA)

* Just unzip the convenient carrying bag, and out it pops!
Requires no assembly.

* It's Fast, Easy, and there are no messy parts.

* Fits easily back into the carrying bag.

Click here for further product information or to order

    Copyright 2002 Arbella Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserve
d.


B & H The Digital Photography Sourcebook 2nd edition,
SourceBook editor Jack Bogopulsky




The concept of the SourceABook mirrors the B&H Philosophy-to provide you with all the information you need to make informed buying decisions. All the informtion you could possible want to help guide you in selecting just the right products to meet your specific needs, can be found in these pages. In this exciting and ever changing marketplace you need the very latest information, features, specifications and comparisons at your fingertips to refer to. The SourceBook will help you learn how to successfully capture, store, edit, print, or display your pictures on-line. The SourceBook will help you to be your creative best, and your results are sure to impress , and delight your friends, relatives and associates.

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For articles, see f2 eZine Archive #13 - January 2003- March 2003