Multi-Function Calibration Tool First to Address Color Balance Needs of Digital Photography with Multi-Source WhitePoint Checking, Bracketed Highlight and Blacks Adjustment
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ March 2, 2009 Datacolor, a global leader in digital color management technology, today announced SpyderCube, the first all-in-one RAW calibration device for fast and accurate whitepoint correction as well as bracketed adjustments for highlights and blacks. For years, photographers have relied on traditional flat gray cards to establish proper white balance in a wide range of shooting environments. Today, these professionals require new techniques to meet the changing dynamic of photography and new digital workflow processes. Capturing appropriate information at the time of image exposure will greatly reduce time and effort in the post-production process and ensure true color rendition and image detail.
To ensure that SpyderCube will outperform and outlast other white balance devices, Datacolor designed the product using ABS Cycoloy, a hybrid resin that is fade proof, extremely durable, and flame / shock resistant. In addition, colors are through-pigmented for durability, and are carefully formulated to provide optimal color values, including an 18% gray which defines a new standard for spectral neutrality to provide accurate color balance under any light source.
"Datacolor's core mission is to leverage our intimate knowledge of a photographer's digital workflow and create color management tools dedicated to helping them express their vision, save time, and reduce costs," said Christoph Gamper, Datacolor's Vice President for Consumer Business Products. "SpyderCube gives photographers a new and innovative way to quickly customize white balance and other adjustments when shooting in RAW and begin the color management workflow process during exposure, not in post-production."
Each feature of the SpyderCube is designed to provide a unique solution to RAW adjustment needs, yet work together to produce precise white balance and overall image adjustment when shooting in RAW. For example, the White face of SpyderCube helps define highlights in relation to the catch-light; the Gray face measures color temperature and mid-tone response; the Black face defines shadows in relations to the Black Trap; and the Black Trap defines absolute black.
In addition, SpyderCube does not require specialized or proprietary software to operate effectively and can be used with any RAW conversion software available today to precisely adjust all photos taken under the same lighting conditions. SpyderCube can also be used to improve JPEG camera files.
SpyderCube Features and Functions
Ability to capture accurate color without a lot of trial and error manipulation
Spectrally Neutral so SpyderCube responds accurately to all lighting conditions
Provides reference values to check and adjust RAW control settings
Includes Black Trap for shadow detail control
Allows users to instantly correct color images by setting color temperature values
Allows users to accurately adjust shadows and highlight detail in any RAW image
Ideal for location shooting (outdoors or indoors) and studios
Essential for RAW conversion, and can also be used when correcting images in a JPG workflow
Datacolor's SpyderCube will have a suggested list price of $59.00 and will be available at photo retail outlets beginning in March, 2009.
About Datacolor
Datacolor is a global leader in color management solutions and color communication technology. The world's leading brands, manufacturers, creative professionals and consumers, have been choosing Datacolor's innovative technology and solutions to consistently achieve the right color for nearly 40 years. A Swiss held company, Datacolor's global presence encompasses a sales, service and support network serving customers in more than 65 countries throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia, along with 13 worldwide operation and production facilities. Industries served include apparel and textile, paint and coatings, automotive, plastics, photography, home theater and others. For more information about Datacolor and its products or services, visit www.datacolor.com. Read More about Datacolor Revolutionizes White Balance Process for RAW Calibration with Introduction of New SpyderCube
With camera resolutions increasing and larger bit depths leading to bigger files, and with Video being added to DSLR's, we can expect more releases like this in the near future:
Larger Storage Space Perfect for Continuous High-Resolution Image Capture
Fountain Valley, CA -- (February 9, 2009) -- Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced it is increasing the capacity of its CompactFlash Elite Pro Flash memory cards to 32GB. Shipping immediately, the new cards offer larger capacity and fast data transfer rates to allow amateur and professional photographers to maximize the performance of their high-end digital cameras.
"The Kingston 32GB CF Elite Pro card is designed to keep pace with and not limit the productivity of the most advanced digital camera equipment on the market," said Wendy Lecot, Flash business development manager, Kingston Digital. "Combining the large storage capacity along with fast read and write speeds makes this card ideal for continuous capture and download of images."
Kingston's CompactFlash Elite Pro cards (part #: CF/32GB-S2) have a suggested price of $154.00 (MSRP U.S.) and are backed by a lifetime warranty and 24/7 live technical support. For more information visit www.kingston.com/flash. Visit www.kingston.com/wheretobuy for a reseller near you.
Features/benefits:
Capacities*: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Dimensions: 1.43" x 1.68" x 0.13" (36.4mm x 42.8mm x 3.3mm) CF Type I
Speed**: 25MB/sec. read, 20MB/sec. write
Operating Temperature: 0° to 60° C / 32° to 140° F
Storage Temperature: -20° to 85° C / -4° to 185° F
Standardized: complies with CompactFlash Association specification standards
Easy: plug and play
Guaranteed: lifetime warranty
Economical: autosleep mode preserves system battery life
*Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage.
**Speed may vary due to host and device configuration.
About Kingston Digital, Inc.
Kingston Digital, Inc. ("KDI") is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com or call 800-337-8410. Read More about Kingston Increases Capacity of CF Elite Pro Card to 32GB
Lexar is running rebates on select professional series Compact Flash and SD memory cards again through select retailers, valid through 1/15/2009.
B&H are offering the 2Gb 133x Professional Compact Flash card for #30, less $30 rebate, making it effectively free (plus shipping and possibly sales tax).
Lexar Unveils High-Capacity Memory Cards for Video
January 7, 2009: Lexar Media has released detail of a new line of memory cards specifically designed for extended, standard- and high-definition (HD) video capture.
Available in SDHC and Memory Stick Pro formats, the new Lexar Full-HD Video memory cards provide a reliable alternative to traditional tape-based storage devices and offer high-speed video transfer from the card to a computer for backup and sharing on popular user-generated content websites. The Lexar SDHC Full-HD Video memory card is available in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB capacities, with the ability to record up to 90, 180, and 360 minutes of content, respectively. The Lexar Memory Stick PRO Duo Full-HD Video memory card comes in capacities of 4GB and 8GB, and can record up to 90 and 180 minutes of content, respectively.
Both video memory cards are expected to be available from early March. Local pricing has still to be determined.
The SD Association (http://www.sdcard.org), which manages the SD Card specifications, has announced the SDXC card, a follow on from SDHC, holding up to 2 Terabytes of data with transfer speeds of up to 300 MB/sec. Most PC and Notebook hard drives can only sustain read/write speeds of 100MB/sec.
09/23/2008 - News Briefs from Photokina: Newly announced products from Photokina 2008 include Adobe Photoshop CS4, Lensbaby Composer, Microsoft Pro Photo Tools 2, and new Compact Flash cards from Sandisk, Lexar and Pretec. Read More about News Briefs from Photokina
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