New Lensbaby Macro Converters Give Lensbaby Shooters Limitless Close-Focus Options

 Portland, OR – February 2, 2012 – Lensbaby announces today the addition of its new macro photography accessories for its lens bodies and optics, the Lensbaby Macro Converters.  These Macro Converters help Lensbaby photographers create close-up, dreamy and artistic photos while blurring out distracting elements. 

“We’ve created a product that offers even more macro options beyond our existing Lensbaby Macro Kit, and works with every lens body and optic we make,” said Craig Strong, Lensbaby President and Co-Founder. “These Macro Converters offer great close-up range, and when mixed and matched with our existing Macro Kit, provide even more options for creative Lensbaby macro photography.” 

 The Macro Converters are available as a set containing one 8mm converter and one 16mm converter, which can also be stacked together to make a 24mm converter.  The existing Lensbaby Macro Kit (which features a +4 and +10 macro filter) can also be used in conjunction with the Macro Converters with the Double Glass, Single Glass, Plastic and Soft Focus Optics for an even closer capture.

 

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CNET “Best of CES 2012″ Best Camera; Popular Science “CES 2012 Product of the Future”; Popular Mechanics “CES 2012 Editor’s Choice Award”; Tom’s Guide “Best of CES 2012″

Valhalla, N.Y., January 16, 2012 – Fujifilm North America Corporation Electronic Imaging Division today announced that the new, revolutionary FUJIFILM X-Pro1 Digital Camera has won four awards during the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week: 

CNET “Best of CES 2012” – Best Camera
CNET recognized the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 digital camera as Best Camera saying, “The camera incorporates several innovations, including a promising new sensor and lovely hybrid viewfinder, all in a sleek, retro design.”

The “Best of CES” Awards, which are produced and judged by CNET, recognize the hottest products at the 2012 CES, including a Best of Show and People’s Voice award selected by the CNET online audience. The awards recognize the most innovative products that set the standard for all other products in the industry.

Popular Science “CES 2012 Product of the Future”
Popular Science magazine cited the FUJIFILM X–Pro1 digital camera saying, “Now, the X-Pro1 brings the same sleek look and innovative hybrid digital/optical viewfinder [as the FUJIFILM X-100 digital camera] to an interchangeable lens system, which currently includes three fast primes, or non-zoom lenses.”

Popular Mechanics “CES 2012 Editor’s Choice Award” 
Popular Mechanics magazine chose the FUJIFILM X-Pro1calling it, “A stunner, a gorgeous slab of aluminum, synthetic leather, and precision-milled nobs and dials that manages to be featherlight, thanks to it magnesium build.” 

Tom’s Guide “Best of CES 2012”
Tom’s Guide also cited the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 saying, “Each year, there are a special few products at CES that really wow us. Among them is the Fujifilm X-Pro1, Fujifilm’s new interchangeable lens camera.” 

“We are honored to receive these awards in recognition of the advanced technical innovation in our FUJIFILM X-Pro1 digital camera,” said Go Miyazaki, division president, Imaging & Electronic Imaging Division, Fujifilm North America Corporation. “Professionals and consumers have enthusiastically recognized the FUJIFILM X100 and the FUJIFILM X10 as the new “must have” cameras. Now the X-Pro1 marks Fujifilm’s re-entry into the interchangeable lens system camera category, with award winning design and technology that lives up to our legacy of supporting the culture of photography.”

With unique technology designed to deliver unsurpassed image quality, the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 has three compact, bright, prime FUJINON lenses, a newly developed 16MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensorTM, incorporating a uniquely designed filter array to optimize image color and quality, and Fujifilm’s proprietary EXR Processor technology. The FUJIFILM X-Pro1 is a worthy rival to the competitive cameras in the market.

To further expand its presence in the premium camera market, Fujifilm continues to focus on every detail, taking the X-Pro1 to the next level by featuring a new 2nd Generation Hybrid Multi
Viewfinder. The FUJIFILM X-Pro1 digital camera not only promises to deliver unsurpassed image quality and superb design, it also gives photographers a camera that looks and feels as good as the images it delivers. 

About Fujifilm
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, consists of five operating divisions and one subsidiary company. The Imaging Division sells consumer and commercial photographic products and services including film, one-time-use cameras, online photo services and fulfillment, digital printing equipment and service. The Electronic Imaging Division markets consumer digital cameras. The Motion Picture Division provides motion picture film, and the Graphic Systems Division supplies products and services to the printing industry. The Optical Devices Division provides binoculars, and optical lenses for closed circuit television, videography, cinematography, broadcast and industrial markets. FUJIFILM Canada Inc. markets a range of Fujifilm products and services. For more information, please visitwww.fujifilm.com/northamerica, or go to www.twitter.com/fujifilmus to follow Fujifilm on Twitter. To receive news and information direct from Fujifilm via RSS, subscribe at www.fujifilmusa.com/rss.

FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries, including electronic imaging, digital printing equipment, medical systems, life sciences, graphic arts, flat panel display materials, and office products, based on a vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin film coating technologies. The company was among the top 16 companies around the world granted U.S. patents in 2010, and in the year ended March 31, 2011, had global revenues of $25.8 billion*. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit www.fujifilmholdings.com.

* At an exchange rate of 86 yen to the dollar.

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 Rapid growing and profitable tile imaging market to benefit from EFI?€™s proven technology

FOSTER CITY, California, Jan. 10, 2012 – EFI (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced it has acquired privately-held Cretaprint S.L. based in Castellón, Spain, a leading developer of inkjet printers for ceramic tile printing.

 

?€œAs evidenced by our record revenues, we are benefitting from strong traction in our industrial inkjet segment and are excited about expanding into the ceramic tile market, which represents a tremendous growth opportunity for EFI,?€ said Guy Gecht, CEO of EFI.  ?€œWe have been tracking the swift transformation from analog to digital technology in tile imaging for quite some time, and have been deeply impressed with the fast growth and global leadership position of Cretaprint.?€

 

?€œWe are extremely excited to join EFI and look forward to leveraging EFI?€™s Silicon Valley high-tech DNA, inkjet expertise, workflow, and color management,?€ said Victor Blasco, CEO of Cretaprint.  ?€œEFI?€™s global presence will accelerate the adoption of our digital technology across the globe and especially in emerging markets.?€

 

Industry analysts continue to project rapid growth in ceramic tile inkjet printing, as noted by Dr. Ray Work, Work Associates.  ?€œThe tile industry is moving towards inkjet,?€ said Dr.Work. ?€œThe financial incentives are so great that the entire industry is converting rapidly to inkjet. The ceramic tile manufacturer can pay back their investment in an inkjet digital press for ceramic tiles in as little as six months.?€ *

 

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) conducts annual membership surveys. Their 2011 Industrial Printing Survey Report indicates that over 75 percent of its members utilize digital printing and also consider ceramic tile printing to be a strong market opportunity.

 

 

EFI will use its extensive knowledge of inkjet technology to enhance Cretaprint?€™s quality of output, software control, color management and more.  EFI?€™s digital experience and award winning imaging technology in combination with Cretaprint?€™s leading ceramic tile printing will provide the industry with expanded offerings, superior workflow software and a worldwide support network that will expand Cretaprint?€™s reach worldwide. 

 

EFI plans to strengthen Cretaprint?€™s operations in Spain, to further their expertise and innovation within the tile industry and to grow their market presence. ?€œAs a pioneer in the digitization of the print industry, EFI is expanding into lucrative new markets.  The ceramic tile industry can greatly benefit from our innovative portfolio of technologies,?€ said Ghilad Dziesietnik, Chief Technology Officer of EFI. ?€œWe look forward to sharing our success with Cretaprint?€™s 1,700-plus global customer network and expanding their talented employee base in Castellón.?€

 

Fourth Quarter 2011 Preliminary Results

Separately, EFI provided preliminary results for the fourth quarter of 2011, ended December 31.  For the fourth quarter the company expects record revenues of approximately $163 million compared to $145 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, marking EFI?€™s eighth consecutive quarter of double digit growth.  The company noted that the results were driven by record revenue in both the Inkjet and APPS/MIS segments.

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Revolutionary photo app changes the way people enhance and share photos

Las Vegas, NV (Photo Marketing Association, Consumer Electronics Show)—January 10, 2012—Leading photography software developer Nik Software (www.niksoftware.com) today announced Snapseed® for Android tablets. Snapseed elegantly combines Nik Software’s professional photography tools with its award-winning interface and technology. The new version of the acclaimed photo enhancement and sharing app will be initially compatible with NVIDIA® Tegra®-powered tablets running Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.x). To learn more and watch videos, visit www.snapseed.com.

“We’re very pleased to bring Snapseed to the Android tablet market,” said Michael J. Slater, President and CEO of Nik Software. “Offering Snapseed for Android tablets is a great opportunity for more users to experience the fun and creativity of photo editing and sharing. We worked with NVIDIA to make Snapseed fast and responsive for Android users everywhere.”

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Popular photo editing and sharing app available soon on the Mac App Store

Las Vegas, NV (Photo Marketing Association, Consumer Electronics Show)—January 10, 2012—Leading photography software developer Nik Software (www.niksoftware.com) today announced Snapseed^® for the Mac. Snapseed is an innovative photo enhancement and sharing app with a powerful suite of imaging filters and tools for anyone, anywhere to transform any image into an extraordinary photo. Designed exclusively for the Mac and available now on the Mac App Store, this new version of Snapseed combines Nik Software’s professional photography tools with its award-winning interface to deliver a powerful new photography app to Mac users.

“We’re thrilled with the success and worldwide recognition of our popular mobile app and are excited to bring the Snapseed experience to Mac users for the first time,” said Michael J. Slater, President and CEO of Nik Software. “By bringing Snapseed to the Mac App Store, we’re able to quickly extend our reach to a worldwide audience of creative amateur photographers while offering our existing mobile users the fully-featured Mac experience they’ve been asking for.”

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