Microsoft, Fujifilm Speed Digital Photo-Finishing
Microsoft has teamed with Fuji Photo Film USA to connect digital photographers with retailers for convenient printing of digital pictures. Fujifilm's Get the Picture Online service is now accessible through the Windows XP Online Print Wizard, MSN Photos and Microsoft Digital Image Suite. This will allow consumers to order professionally processed digital prints directly from a Windows XP-based PC for pickup in as little as an hour at participating Fujifilm retail photo centers, including those at Sam's Club, Ritz Camera Centers and Wolf Camera.
Once a photo or group of photos is selected on the Windows XP desktop, consumers can click on the Order Prints Online icon and elect to pick up their prints at the photo center of their choice or have them mailed to their homes. Pickup locations are chosen via...
Onrequest, Alamy Sign Agreement
London-based Alamy Images has joined the Image Partner Program of OnRequest Images, Custom Stock, with headquarters in Seattle. Alamy will market OnRequest photography on its stock site at alamy.com, allowing clients to search and license images online.
The creation of the Image Partner Program and partnership with Alamy enables OnRequest Images to increase the exposure of its more than 1,600 professional photographers.
The Alamy web site was launched in February 2001 to provide a single source for royalty-free and traditionally licensed images. Currently, it offers access to the work of more than 2,500 photographers and 175 specialist agencies...
Reuters Offeres Images Online
Reuters.co.uk has launched a photo section featuring the work of the Reuters International team of photographers. Visitors to the site can choose from a range of galleries offering images related to world news stories, major sporting events and the entertainment world, taken by the service's network of 600 photographers. The site also offers animated slide shows displaying some of the more striking collections of recent Reuters photography, and allows users to browse and buy prints.
NPPA Fights NYC Ban on Subway Photography
New York City's Metropolitan Transit Authority is seeking to ban photography from the city's subways and buses, and the National Press Photographers Association is asking journalists to join in the fight against the proposed ban by submitting public comments. The change in MTA policy would make photography on the historic subway system punishable by a $25 fine and up to 10 days in prison, according to NPPA. The MTA cites the need to increase security on the transportation lines and to prevent terrorism as the reasons for the ban.
Although the proposed regulations contain an exception for journalists with NYPD press...
ASMP Denounces New CN Contract
The American Society of Media Photographers, having reviewed a copy of what is allegedly a new freelancer contract from Condé Nast, calls it one of the worst the organization's staff has ever seen. Although the contract appears to leave the photographer with marketable rights, the reality is that it comes very close to assigning all rights to Condé Nast, according to ASMP, which is urging photographers to negotiate changes before signing the contract.
The contract does not deal with compensation, leaving the specifics of each assignment to be arranged on a case-by-case basis, ASMP reports. The society also warns that Condé Nast will have the exclusive rights to first publication...
Jack Dykinga Travels Arizona
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SanDisk Controller Technology Boosts Memory Card Capacities
Delkin BurnAway Makes DVDs
Delkin Devices has introduced a new version of its BurnAway portable combo media player that burns DVDs. Both the CD and DVD BurnAways feature slim-type recordable disc drives, digital slide show players and DVD/MP3/CD players. The DVD BurnAway features a DVDR/RW/CDR/RW drive, which allows the making of CDs and DVDs with one unit.
Both units operate independently of a computer. Two built-in Memory Card slots support...
Lonely Planet Guide Encompasses Globe
The “Travel Book” features full-color, double-page spreads combined with cultural insights, key facts and maps. Original content was written by Lonely Planet’s expert staff and authors. The hardcover “Travel Book” is 448 pages and lists for $39.99.
Web Photo School Updates Site
Photoflex's Web Photo School has relaunched its website, www.webphotoschool.com, with new free and paid digital photography lessons that offer online learning for all skill levels. The library of more than 200 lessons is grouped into nine general categories: basic camera, basic lighting, portraits, products/still life, business websites, Internet/auction photos, outdoor photography/travel, digital manipulation/Photoshop and new lessons.
Fifteen free lessons are available, on topics ranging from...