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Rangefinder
Magazine New Products Specifications in these listings are condensed from information provided by manufacturers and suppliers. For more information about these new products or processes, use the Quick Response Form provided on page 150 in this issue. When contacting the companies direct, please mention Rangefinder.
“
Digital is a natural evolution in photography,” said Jan Lederman,
president, Mamiya America Corporation. “Our focus has always been
to provide photographers with the tools they need to produce an image.
Color management is an often overlooked, but crucial part of the digital
process. X-Rite’s Monaco Systems represents a partner dedicated
to the same goals of continuously evolving and improving tools for professional
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The Kyocera Finecam
SL300R is the world’s thinnest 3X optical zoom
digital camera and it virtually eliminates shutter lag time, as well
as shooting at an unprecedented 3.5 frames per second. The camera boots
in just under 0.7 seconds and features Kyocera’s new RTune Rapid
Tuning Technology, which allows you to take a continuous stream of photographs
up to the limit of your memory card. The Kyocera Finecam SL300R comes
bundled with the highly rated Adobe Photoshop Album software and has
an MSRP of $399. It is available nationwide. Information: http://global.kyocera.com/.
The problem with many small digital cameras is their boxy toy camera
design. Not so with the classic Leica M3 2.1. Minox has made miniature
magic with this Classic Camera. They have fully loaded a replica
of the legendary Leica M3, with outstanding digital technology. The classical
style of this camera is mechanically precise, with finely machined metal
detailing, and we would expect no less of any sporty German import. This
user-friendly model measures only 65x49x44mm and boasts a 32MB memory
chip, allowing image capacity from 41–99 images depending on quality
settings. Other standard features include an ISO sensitivity of 100,
a 9.6mm focal length, automatic white balance and 1/4 to 1/1000 second
exposure settings. This sleek little import comes with a USB cable and
software for downloading and processing images to the PC. Visit: www.minox.com
or email info@minox.com for more detailed information. 
Panasonic has introduced its powerful, new, up
to 2100 mAh nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable battery system, providing a cost-efficient
energy source for today’s portable electronic devices. The high-capacity
up to 2100 mAh AA Ni-MH batteries last up to three times longer in digital
still cameras than standard alkaline batteries and can be charged hundreds
of times. Panasonic’s new rechargeable system also features the
smallest battery charger on the market, the Quick Charger, capable of
charging two 2100 mAh AA Ni-MH batteries in only two hours. For more
information: www.panasonic.com/.
Expansion Top.
The Z-Lid Expansion Top automatically lifts vertically and lays flat
on the item being scanned. The CanoScan 3200F Color Image Scanner features
Canon’s dust and scratch reduction for paper and printed photos
and grain and fading correction for film. Fading correction feature examines
originals with faded color and intelligently rebuilds color quality.
Information: www.usa.canon.com/. 
Nikon (www.nikonusa.com), recently announced development
of the D70,
a new interchangeable-lens digital SLR camera designed to deliver superb
image quality and hallmark Nikon SLR performance at an attractive price.
A new DX Zoom-Nikkor lens is being developed concurrently to match the
D70, and both products are scheduled to go on sale in the spring of 2004.
The new model will offer an exclusive selection of new features and Nikon
SLR technology that will surpass products within the evolving digital
SLR market, and provide exceptional value at an estimated retail price
of $999 for the camera body. Nikon did not release any further data at
this writing.
Launching at WPPI 2004 will be The Portrait:
Mirror of the Soul, the new book by famed portrait photographers Louise
and Joseph
Simone. There
are 245 images in this exquisite hardcover book. “This work was
created to serve as a source of inspiration for those who love photography.
We carefully chose the appropriate lighting, composition and design in
symbiosis with our subject. It took many years to create… We hope
it will stimulate a profound interest for photography,” commented
Louise Simone. The 200-page book, printed by Marathon Press, incorporates
some state of the art printing techniques and will sell for $79.95. If
you’re not attending WPPI, visit www.simoneportrait.com to place
your order.
professional level packages.” 
Pentax U.S.A., Inc. recently announced that the long-anticipated digital
SLR ist D (pronounced ist-dee) has begun shipping in the U.S. Housed
in one of the world’s smallest, lightest SLR camera bodies, the
*ist D comes equipped with an array of advanced functions and user-friendly
features, including an APS-sized CCD with impressive 6.1 effective megapixels,
a responsive SAFOX VIII autofocus system with 11-point AF sensor, a sophisticated
16-segment multi-pattern metering system, a bright viewfinder with a
newly developed compact glass pentaprism and 22 user-adjustable custom
functions. The ist D is compatible with existing Pentax 35mm format interchangeable
lenses and accessories. For more information contact www.pentaxdigital.com/;
or call (800) 877-0155.