Press Release:

Pioneers of Digital Photography and Scuba Diving Education Extend Partnership to Bring Underwater Photography to Recreational Divers of All Skill Levels

LAS VEGAS, Nv., October 22, 2008 – Capturing in-water images is easier than ever for scuba divers and water enthusiasts of all levels as Olympus extends its partnership with PADI (the Professional Association of Diving Instructors) as the official digital underwater photography equipment sponsor of the PADI Diving Society through December 2009. Announced today at the DEMA Show 2008 in Las Vegas, the two companies have extended their relationship and will continue to work closely together to help recreational divers capture amazing images during their scuba and snorkeling adventures.
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Camera Manufacturer Launches New Made-for-Web Entertainment Series Entitled Look Good in Pictures: Nikon’s How to Series with Carson Kressley

MELVILLE, NY (Oct. 9, 2008) - Everyone loves to look great in pictures, yet so many of us are uncomfortable whenever someone yells “cheese!” and more often than not, dissatisfied with our picture. Nikon Inc. today announced a unique new series called Look Good in Pictures starring style guru and television personality, Carson Kressley. Beginning October 9, Carson shares entertaining and helpful insights at www.LookGoodinPictures.com. Throughout the fall series, Carson will give real practical advice on how to embrace photogenic qualities in a variety of everyday situations such as vacations, holidays, nights out on the town and weddings.
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http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/design/process/balsa/1_f.html

The Imaging Experience Theatre is a unique place at Photokina 2008 and on the internet. It’s a physical and virtual space where some of the best actors of the imaging world will bring and tell their amazing experiences.

We managed to gather in a 6-day multi channel event some of the most awarded photographers and other imaging artists in the world to create something that must be lived and experienced totally.

From the Himalaya to the Indian Ocean, from advertising to photojournalism, from pictures to multimedia, the theatre presents a wide range of seminars and workshops that will provide a mix of emotion, information and education unique in its genre.

The programme will feature three events everyday, with a meet and greet moment with the artist just before each event. So in addition to the institutional moment of the event, the theatre offers you also the great chance to have a few words with the artists.
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Futuresource Consulting predicts digital photo frames will be in 29 per cent of UK homes by 2011.

The research firm carried out a consumer survey across France, Germany, Russia and the UK to better understand consumers and digital photo frames. Research was carried out online among 3,500 respondents.

“The digital photo frame is a popular gift item and this is helping to fuel sales,” says Simon Bryant, principal consultant, Futuresource. “In 2007, the Western European DPF market exploded, reaching 3.8 million units. That’s up from just 0.6 million the year before, with Western Europe representing approximately 30 per cent of global volumes.
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