21 Sep 08 Nikon Digital Imaging Software Business Enhanced by Collaboration With American Developer, Nik Software, Inc.
Partnership Will Lead to Exciting New Developments in Imaging Software for Digital Cameras
TOKYO, Feb. 14 — Nikon Corporation (Michio Kariya, President) is pleased to announce collaboration in the field of imaging software for digital cameras with American software developer, Nik Software, Inc. (formerly nik multimedia, Inc., Mr. Michael J. Slater, President & CEO; headquarters in San Diego, California).
With this collaboration, the technologies of both companies will be merged to develop and market innovative software products based on new concepts. This new relationship will enable a stronger presence and guarantee a leading role in the imaging software market.
To further the success of this collaboration, Nikon has also made equity investment in Nik Software, Inc. (hereafter “Nik”).
Behind the collaboration
As the popularity of digital cameras increases, software applications that allow users to enjoy and expand the possibilities of their digital images with management, enhancement, and processing tools become more and more important. Well aware of this fact, Nikon offers a selection of software applications including the image management and enhancement application, PictureProject, and the advanced image processing and editing application, Nikon Capture.
Nikon and Nik, with its own digital imaging software technology, have maintained a cooperative relationship since 2004.
Recognizing the significant benefits this collaboration will have in fortifying the digital imaging software business of both companies, as well as in offering users simple and fun to use software that appeals to the very broad digital photography market, Nikon and Nik have decided to expand and reinforce their ties.
* Overview of the collaboration
* Technical cooperation in the development of digital imaging software.
* Worldwide distribution, utilizing channels established by Nikon, of
products developed jointly.
* Plans for the future
With integration of Nikon’s digital camera technology with Nik’s digital imaging software technology, the introduction of digital imaging software, based on new concepts, that incorporates innovative technology, versatility, and unique advantages is scheduled.
Harnessing the strengths of both companies and establishing a cooperative relationship in the software business will further the development of next-generation digital imaging software. The resulting software will offer users a wide variety of benefits in working with their digital images, as well as offering greater performance from both personal and professional digital imaging. Together, all of these new possibilities and advantages will provide both companies with greater opportunities and a stronger position in the software business.
* Nik Software, Inc. corporate profile
President & CEO: Mr. Michael J. Slater
Offices: San Diego, California U.S.A. (Corporate Headquarters)
Hamburg, Germany (European Branch Office)
Primary business: Development and sales of digital imaging software
Primary products: nik Color Efex Pro(TM) (digital filters), nik
Sharpener Pro(TM) (digital image sharpening
software), Dfine(R) (digital image noise reduction
software)
Establishment: Established in 1995; Incorporated in 2001
* Statement from Mr. Michael J. Slater, President & CEO of Nik Software,
Inc.:
“This cooperative agreement enables both Nikon and Nik to fulfill their common commitment to continuously develop advanced products and technology for the booming digital photography market. We look forward to working with Nikon to build a strong digital imaging software business by leveraging both our companies’ proprietary technologies and photo-imaging know-how.”
For further information regarding the Nikon/Nik collaboration:
* Members of the press
Corporate Communications & IR Dept. Corporate Strategy Center, Nikon
Corporation
Fuji Bldg., 2-3 Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-8331 Japan
Mr. Hatori or Mr. Enomoto
+81-3-3216-1032
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21 Sep 08 With the Canon Digital Camera Range the World Can be at your Fingertips
Author: Muna wa Wanjiru
The different variety of cameras that are in use these days, range from the normal manual camera, to the automatic camera, to the digital camera. And the best place to find all of these is in the range of Canon digital camera models which are available on the market today..
Canon is constantly updating its products and you have a wide range of styles and features available when you go in for a Canon digital camera. These features can be found in many different digital cameras like that of the Canon Digital SD550, the Canon Digital PowerShot S2, and others of its ilk.
The features to be found on the different canon digital cameras can range from a larger than average LCD display, to stereo sound recording, to low image noise resolution and others. To see what the various features are for the different camera models you might have to compare them as you shop around.
For instance you will find that the Canon digital camera PowerShot S2 has a 5 Megapixel CCD, and a new Night Display which allows your LCD and EVH to become brighter in low light. You will also find movie options in this Canon digital camera like mic level, and a wind filter which can’t be found in earlier models.
With the Canon digital camera SD500 features like a continuous shooting mode can be found, as well as a redeye reduction option which has been designed into the camera via a built-in illuminator. This Canon digital camera also has a 1.8 low temperature LCD, a Flash Exposure Lock function to help you in your photography.
Some of the features to be found in these more expensive Canon digital cameras can also be found in the less expensive digital compact cameras. This diversity in features and models is also reflected in the price of the many Canon Digital cameras as they can start from about $100 and go upwards.
The actual price of the cameras should be looked into at the time you are thinking of buying your camera, as the prices will be subject to fluctuation and advances in technology.
When you’re looking at the range of Canon digital cameras besides finding out what are the various functions and features you might also want to find out what accessories are part of the camera, and which ones you’ll have to buy separately.
These accessories for the Canon digital cameras include things like a telephoto lens, a wide angle lens, a battery charger or kit, an A/C power adaptor, external flash, and a carrying case amongst other things.
As you can see from the number of options available to you, buying a camera isn’t what it used to be fifty years ago, there are a number of things that you will want to look into first before buying your camera. But with the Canon digital camera range the world can be at your fingertips as you can choose the perfect camera to suit you.
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