Fujifilm Continues to Shape the Future of Imaging With Exciting New Digital, 35mm and Advanced Photo System Products.NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 1997--Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. today reaffirmed its commitment as a photographic industry leader to shaping the future of imaging. At the heart of this bold initiative is the introduction of new products that showcase Fujifilm's innovative and truly unique advanced imaging technologies in both the digital imaging and traditional silver-halide fields. "Fujifilm's vision of the future of imaging is based on our firm belief that digital imaging and silver-halide photography truly complement each other. Building on the foundation of the world's most advanced silver-halide technology and expertise, Fujifilm is opening a new world of imaging by providing products and services that combine the best of both worlds -- Silver-halide and Digital Imaging. Prime examples of this include our new Frontier New Frontier President John F. Kennedy’s legislative program, encompassing such areas as civil rights, the economy, and foreign relations. [Am. Hist.: WB, K:212] See : Aid, Governmental Digital Lab System, our new Picture Plus System incorporating Fujix Pictrography 3000, the industry benchmark for digital printers, and our new Digital Imaging Service, as well as our many silver-halide products," said Osamu "Sam" Inoue, President, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. "Fujifilm is the only company that can provide a seamless array of products and services that retailers and photofinishers need to grow their businesses now and into the future," added Mr. Inoue. As part of this total imaging initiative, Fujifilm is announcing a host of new products, under the theme "Shaping The Future Of Imaging," at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA PMA (papillary-marginal-attached), n a system of epidemiologic scoring of periodontal disease devised by Schour and Massler in which the symbols denote the areas involved in gingival inflammation. PMA Progressive muscular atrophy ) Convention and Trade Show in New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , February 20-23, 1997. Products will include Advanced Photo System film and cameras; 35mm film and compact cameras; professional films; digital cameras, electronic and digital output devices, and the launch of the revolutionary new Fujifilm Digital Imaging Service. "As digital technology continues to become more pervasive and user-friendly, photography and the world of imaging must evolve to meet the changing needs of these new consumers," said Mr. Inoue. "With creative products such as our new Digital Imaging Service and Frontier Lab, along with our continued innovations in silver-halide photography, Fujifilm is a total imaging company ready with products to meet the needs of this dynamic industry," Mr. Inoue said. Unparalleled Digital Line-Up At the forefront of Fujifilm's introductions is an innovative array of new digital products, which together with the company's current products, create an unparalleled digital line-up at this year's PMA, with different sets of innovative products aimed at the casual photographer, or the hard-core computer user, the professional digital image maker or the photo labs servicing this niche. For example, on the image-capture side, Fujifilm offers both entry-level consumer digital cameras like the DS-7 or DS-220 and high-end professional models like the DS-515A for direct digital photography. And the company's newest digital camera for the professional and scientific markets, the DS-300, utilizes a 1.3 million-pixel CCD CCD in full charge-coupled device Semiconductor device in which the individual semiconductor components are connected so that the electrical charge at the output of one device provides the input to the next device. to bring high-resolution performance in a very affordable model. Simple home-use Fujifilm scanners and printers like the AS-1 Scanner or Print-It NC-2 Photographic Print Maker quickly launch conventional photo enthusiasts into the digital realm, a sure boost to photography in general. And for industrial, medical and photo applications, the new NC-300 Video-Graphic Printer joins the company's line of Thermo-Autochrome (TA) printers that feature high quality, easy operation and an environmentally-friendly design. For an even wider definition of image-making, the new Digital Photo-Video Imager FV-10D lets users turn just about anything into digital data. Simply connect the FV-10D to a PC, and it becomes an easy-to-use scanning device See scanner. for photos, negatives, slides and even 3D objects. In addition, photo labs can choose between a wide array of state-of-the-art Fujifilm digital photofinishing pho·to·fin·ish·ing n. The act or business of developing camera films and printing photographs for customers. pho products to create virtually any range and configuration of digital services for their customers, from the Picture Plus Workstation with the Pictrography 3000 and the new Pictrostat Digital 400, to the new Frontier Digital Lab System. With these product choices from Fujifilm, photo labs can build their business in the burgeoning field of digital imaging. Fujifilm will also be launching its revolutionary Digital Imaging Service. One of the many features of this service will link customers with photofinishers over the Internet to provide services that meet the needs of conventional silver-halide photography as well as the emerging user needs for digital image processing Digital image processing is the use of computer algorithms to perform image processing on digital images. Digital image processing has the same advantages over analog image processing as digital signal processing has over analog signal processing — it allows a much wider . This new service enables photofinishers to process film, digitize To convert an image or signal into digital code by scanning, tracing on a graphics tablet or using an analog to digital conversion device. 3D objects can be digitized by a device with a mechanical arm that is moved onto all the corners. it and deliver the results to a confidential mailbox A simulated mailbox in the computer that holds e-mail messages. Mailboxes are stored on disk as a file of messages, a database of messages or as an individual file for each message. The standard mailboxes are usually In, Out, Trash and Junk (Spam). for the consumer to view at home via the Internet. Through the Internet, consumers can place orders with labs for reprints and enlargements, which are then delivered to their retail store in the conventional manner. Early tests indicate that consumers who access their digital images this way will order more copies and enlargements than the traditional business model -- which means good news for photo labs and photo retailers in terms of increased consumerism consumerism Movement or policies aimed at regulating the products, services, methods, and standards of manufacturers, sellers, and advertisers in the interests of the buyer. . Fujifilm Smart Products With a host of new products, the Fujifilm Advanced Photo System family now boasts five smart film choices, as well as an industry-leading nine cameras. New Fujichrome 100 ix daylight color reversal film In photography, a reversal film is a still, positive image created on a transparent base using photochemical means. The terms slide and transparency are also used. Contrast with negative and print. is designed specifically for the advanced amateur photographer Amateur Photographer is the title of a British photography magazine, published weekly by IPC Media, a Time Warner subsidiary. The magazine provides articles on equipment reviews, photographic technique, and profiles of professional photographers. who prefers the image quality inherent in transparency slide films, but wants the many advantages of the Advanced Photo System -- including index prints, slide-mount printed data, ix information exchange and mid-roll film change. The new Endeavor 400ix Zoom MRC See Maximum return criterion. is an advanced camera that is similar to the current 400ix Zoom, but adds the versatile feature of Mid-Roll Change. Fujifilm will also prominently showcase the new Fujicolor QuickSnap Super Slim and Super Slim Flash one-time use cameras for the Advanced Photo System at PMA, emphasizing the important role these ultra-small one-time use cameras have in introducing new consumers to the joys of photography. Conventional 35mm Photography In the 35mm arena, Fujifilm is introducing the new Fujichrome Sensia II slide film line for the amateur and advanced amateur market, highlighted by the all-new Sensia II 100 (RA) film. Three new point-and-shoot cameras A film or digital camera in which the focus and exposure is entirely automatic. You aim and press the button; the camera does the rest. Point-and-shoot cameras can range from cheap throw-aways to pocket-sized digitals. augment Fujifilm's already robust compact camera line, giving consumers excellent choices at every price point. The full-featured Discovery 290 Zoom is a new and improved version of the popular and acclaimed Discovery 1000 Zoom, which received the top rating from a leading consumer publication. The Smart Shot Deluxe II and Smart Shot II are upgraded versions of Fujifilm's two top-selling 35mm compact cameras. In the one-time use department, the new high-speed QuickSnap Waterproof 800 camera will bring better results to swimmers, snorkelers, sailors and skiers alike. "Ten years ago, Fujifilm took the bold lead as the first manufacturer to introduce a one-time use camera, and today the company has a diverse line with a choice of nine different models in the 35mm format and two Super Slim models for the Advanced Photo System," explained Mr. Inoue. "And offerings such as the QuickSnap Party Pack, Kids Pack and Vacation Packs give both retailers and consumers a one-time use camera for any occasion," added Mr. Inoue. Professional Markets In the professional market, Fujifilm has announced new film, paper and camera products. Fujichrome ASTIA ASTIA Armed Services Technical Information Agency 100 Professional film for fashion and commercial photography continues the company's tradition of pushing film technology and quality to the next level. The new QuickChange System is a pre-loaded 4 x 5-inch eight-sheet pack version of the company's popular QuickLoad System. The EasyLoading and Barcode System A barcode system is a network of hardware and software, consisting primarily of mobile computers, printers, handheld scanners, infrastructure, and supporting software. Barcode systems are used to automate data collection where hand recoding is neither timely or cost effective. is a new technological innovation that will add an unprecedented amount of automation to medium format photography. As part of Fujifilm's strong commitment to American manufacturing, two new color papers are being produced in the company's Greenwood, South Carolina Greenwood is a city in Greenwood County, South Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 22,071. It is the county seat of Greenwood CountyGR6. , paper plant. Fujicolor Professional Paper SFA See sales force automation. SFA - Sales Force Automation 5 Type P is optimized for wedding and portrait photographers, while SFA5 Type C is designed for today's commercial photo labs and their customers. The Stars of PMA "Although Fujifilm's wide array of new digital, Advanced Photo System and conventional photography products will certainly be our stars for PMA, it is the depth of our entire product line in all imaging categories that truly makes us shine," concluded Mr. Inoue. "We are in the perfect position to help this industry grow by providing products that encourage new and existing conventional photography consumers to take more photographs, as well as expand their definition of photography into the digital frontier. Fujifilm is truly shaping the future of imaging," added Mr. Inoue. For more information on Fujifilm products, please visit Fujifilm's PMA `97 Booth No. H-10. Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. is the U.S. marketing subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. of Tokyo, a leading manufacturer of imaging and information products. These include professional and consumer film and cameras, minilabs, a chemical-free photographic color copier, photographic paper and photofinishing supplies, electronic imaging products, professional motion picture film, professional and consumer videotape, audiocassettes, computer floppy disks, data tapes and cartridges, optical disks, computer accessories, microfilm A continuous film strip that holds several thousand miniaturized document pages. See micrographics.  Microfilm and Microfiche and other micrographic mi·cro·graph n. 1. A drawing or photographic reproduction of an object as viewed through a microscope. 2. An instrument used to make tiny writing or engraving. products, graphic arts graphic arts: see aquatint; drawing; drypoint; engraving; etching; illustration; linoleum block printing; lithography; mezzotint; niello; pastel; poster; silk-screen printing; silhouette; silverpoint; sketch; stencil; woodcut and wood engraving. film, plates, equipment and chemistry, color and black-and-white proofing systems and monotone mon·o·tone n. 1. A succession of sounds or words uttered in a single tone of voice. 2. Music a. A single tone repeated with different words or time values, especially in a rendering of a liturgical text. scanner systems. Fuji TruColor, Inc. and Fujicolor Processing, Inc. are subsidiaries of Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., providing wholesale photofinishing through a network of laboratories across the country. -0- Note to Editors: For more information of these products, readers can call Consumer Information Service at 800/800-FUJI or access the Fujifilm Forum on CompuServe(R). Once on-line, command code is: GO FUJI. CONTACT: Thomas H. Shay shay n. Informal A chaise. [Back-formation from chaise (taken as pl. )] Noun 1. or Carol S. Smith, 914/789-8145 Please Do Not Publish These Numbers or Mindy Kramer or Hillary Deutschman, 212/768-0550 |
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