[Journalists] Digital Camera that's not $100 but may be useful
Bryan Bashin
bashin at calweb.com
Tue Mar 6 01:49:46 CST 2007
Alan and the list,
Below I'm including a press release for a new
Pentax digital camera, the A30 model. As an
option for this model, Pentax now offers a
fascinating 'Face Tracker" technology, which
figures out where the face is and sets the proper
focus and exposure for it. One can immediately
see the utility of such a camera for the blind journalist on deadline.
I haven't yet had my hands on this particular
model, but I'm really curious to see how
accessible the unit is and how it might really
help with face location, focus and
illumination. Whoever gets to it first, please
post here. Press release below.
Bryan Bashin
>>
>>
>>>From: "Karen Thomas" <kthomas at thomas-pr.com>
>>>To: "Karen" <kt at thomas-pr.com>
>>>Subject: FotoNation "Face Tracker" Available in Newest Pentax C
>>> amera
>>>Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:45:53 -0500
>>>Organization: Thomas Public Relations
>>>X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3028
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>>>Release at: <
http://www.thomas-pr.com/pressreleases/fotonationpentaxrelease.html>http://www.thomas-pr.com/pressreleases/fotonationpentaxrelease.html
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Contact:
>>>
>>>Karen Thomas
>>>
>>>Thomas PR
>>>
>>>(631) 549-7575
>>>
>>>< mailto:kthomas at thomas-pr.com>kthomas at thomas-pr.com
>>>
>>> http://www.thomas-pr.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>FOTONATION “FACE TRACKER” AVAILABLE IN
>>>
>>>NEWEST PENTAX CAMERA
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Face Tracker Locks Faces in Camera for
Perfect Focus & Exposure -- Even in Poor Lighting
>>>
>>>Available in New PENTAX A30 Digital Camera
>>>
>>>Februrary 26, 2007, Galway, Ireland
-- FotoNation, (< http://www.fotonation.com/ >
www.fotonation.com), a world-leading embedded
imaging and connectivity solutions company for
the digital photography industry, announced today
that its innovative patent-pending “Face
Tracker”™ technology is now available in the
newly announced Pentax Optio A30 digital
camera. This latest Pentax camera incorporates
FotoNation Face Tracker for the “Face Recognition
Auto Focus and Auto Exposure” Function, which is
automatically activated when using the camera in
“Portrait Mode” to assure properly exposed portrait photos every time.
>>>
>>>FotoNation Face Tracker detects the location
of faces and adjusts focus and exposure
accordingly for optimal results. The technology
automatically focuses on faces regardless of
where they appear in the photo frame. Exposure
settings are instantly applied so that faces are
never dark, even when taking photos in difficult backlighting.
>>>
>>>Especially important for shooting under poor
lighting conditions and at night, FotoNation Face
Tracker uses a radically new approach to identify
and lock onto human faces in a camera’s preview
image. Face Tracker follows one or multiple
faces as they move around within the frame and
automatically adjusts focus and exposure before
the image is captured, ensuring that skin tones
and lighting are reproduced with exceptional accuracy.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>“Pentax’s newest model reflects the
competitive edge that Pentax is maintaining in
the industry, and we are delighted to be able to
contribute to one of the newest capabilities of
their new products,” said Eran Steinberg, CEO, FotoNation.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>FotoNation Face Tracker is shipping with the
Pentax Optio S7 & Optio A20 digital cameras. In
addition, FotoNation Red-Eye Detection and
Correction technology has been integrated into
the Pentax Optio A30, as well as two additional
new models from Pentax: the Optio M30 and T30
digital cameras, which were announced in January 2007.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>The PENTAX Optio A30 with FotoNation Face
Tracker will begin shipping in March. For more
information, see <
http://www.fotonation.com/>www.fotonation.com or
< http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/ > http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>About FotoNation
>>>
>>>FotoNation is a world-leading independent
provider of embedded imaging and communication
solutions for the digital camera industry. The
company’s extensive portfolio of patented
innovations includes in-camera red-eye removal
technology, wireless connectivity, and
face-recognition software. Over 50 million
digital cameras have been shipped with licensed
FotoNation Red-Eye detection and correction
technology. FotoNation develops innovative
solutions, patents, and products to enhance,
extend, and simplify the picture taking and
sharing experience. Clients include AOL, Canon,
Hewlett-Packard, Kodak, Microsoft, Nikon,
Olympus, Pentax, Samsung, Sanyo, and Sony, among others.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>FotoNation has won numerous awards, including
the DIMA 2006 Innovative Product Award and the
prestigious 2006 European IST award for its
Red-Eye Detection and Correction Technology. The
company makes important industry-wide
contributions to the advancement of digital
imaging. In 2005, FotoNation authored the
industry-adopted PTP-IP Specification, which is
the basis of the international camera connectivity CIPA-005/2005 standard.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>For more information, see <
http://www.fotonation.com/ > http://www.fotonation.com.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>About PENTAX Corporation
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>PENTAX Corporation is an innovative leader in
the production of digital and film cameras,
lenses, scopes, eyepieces, binoculars, mobile and
laser printers and scanners. For more than 80
years, PENTAX technology has developed durable,
reliable products that meet the needs of
consumers and businesses. <
http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/>http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/
>>>
At 03:14 AM 3/5/2007, you wrote:
>By inexpensive I mean $100 or less...preferably around the $40-$60 range.
>How much does yours run you?
>
>Part of why I asked is I bought a camera at Walgreens for ten bucks, and I
>should have remembered the old adage that you get what you pay for because
>the software that came with this piece of junk wasn't truly Windows XP
>compatible. I could never get the camera/PC connection to work.
>
>Needless to say, I'm looking for something better that won't bite me badly
>in the pocketbook. *GRIN*
>
>
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>From: journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>On Behalf Of jean parker
>Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 4:58 AM
>To: Blind Professional Journalists List
>Subject: Re: [Journalists] Digital cameras?
>
>Hi:
>
>I don't know what you mean by inexpensive, but I have a Cannon Power Shot
>that I've used for several years with no problem.
>
>Jean
>
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>To: "'Blind Professional Journalists List'" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 4:19 AM
>Subject: [Journalists] Digital cameras?
>
>
> > Anyone have any recommendations for really inexpensive digital cameras? I
> > just need a simple point & shoot camera for my work at the Daily
> > Nebraskan.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> >
> >
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Alan and the list,
Below I'm including a press release for a new Pentax digital camera, the A30 model. As an option for this model, Pentax now offers a fascinating 'Face Tracker" technology, which figures out where the face is and sets the proper focus and exposure for it. One can immediately see the utility of such a camera for the blind journalist on deadline.
I haven't yet had my hands on this particular model, but I'm really curious to see how accessible the unit is and how it might really help with face location, focus and illumination. Whoever gets to it first, please post here. Press release below.
Bryan Bashin
>>
>>
>>>From: "Karen Thomas" <kthomas at thomas-pr.com>
>>>To: "Karen" <kt at thomas-pr.com>
>>>Subject: FotoNation "Face Tracker" Available in Newest Pentax C
>>> amera
>>>Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:45:53 -0500
>>>Organization: Thomas Public Relations
>>>X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3028
>>>X-ELNK-Trace: f905b34ae0a2ac651aa676d7e74259b7b3291a7d08dfec79934d15ebf7d43a52415bb42b8a926e1c350badd9bab72f9c350badd9bab72f9c350badd9bab72f9c
>>>X-Originating-IP: 4.236.114.31
>>>
>>>Release at: < http://www.thomas-pr.com/pressreleases/fotonationpentaxrelease.html%3Ehttp://www.thomas-pr.com/pressreleases/fotonationpentaxrelease.html http://www.thomas-pr.com/pressreleases/fotonationpentaxrelease.html>http://www.thomas-pr.com/pressreleases/fotonationpentaxrelease.html
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Contact:
>>>
>>>Karen Thomas
>>>
>>>Thomas PR
>>>
>>>(631) 549-7575
>>>
>>>< mailto:kthomas at thomas-pr.com%3Ekthomas at thomas-pr.com mailto:kthomas at thomas-pr.com>kthomas at thomas-pr.com
>>>
>>> http://www.thomas-pr.com/ http://www.thomas-pr.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>FOTONATION “FACE TRACKER” AVAILABLE IN
>>>
>>>NEWEST PENTAX CAMERA
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Face Tracker Locks Faces in Camera for Perfect Focus & Exposure -- Even in Poor Lighting
>>>
>>>Available in New PENTAX A30 Digital Camera
>>>
>>>Februrary 26, 2007, Galway, Ireland -- FotoNation, (< http://www.fotonation.com/ http://www.fotonation.com/
> http://www.fotonation.com/ www.fotonation.com
), a world-leading embedded imaging and connectivity solutions company for the digital photography industry, announced today that its innovative patent-pending “Face Tracker”™ technology is now available in the newly announced Pentax Optio A30 digital camera. This latest Pentax camera incorporates FotoNation Face Tracker for the “Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure” Function, which is automatically activated when using the camera in “Portrait Mode” to assure properly exposed portrait photos every time.
>>>
>>>FotoNation Face Tracker detects the location of faces and adjusts focus and exposure accordingly for optimal results. The technology automatically focuses on faces regardless of where they appear in the photo frame. Exposure settings are instantly applied so that faces are never dark, even when taking photos in difficult backlighting.
>>>
>>>Especially important for shooting under poor lighting conditions and at night, FotoNation Face Tracker uses a radically new approach to identify and lock onto human faces in a camera’s preview image. Face Tracker follows one or multiple faces as they move around within the frame and automatically adjusts focus and exposure before the image is captured, ensuring that skin tones and lighting are reproduced with exceptional accuracy.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>“Pentax’s newest model reflects the competitive edge that Pentax is maintaining in the industry, and we are delighted to be able to contribute to one of the newest capabilities of their new products,” said Eran Steinberg, CEO, FotoNation.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>FotoNation Face Tracker is shipping with the Pentax Optio S7 & Optio A20 digital cameras. In addition, FotoNation Red-Eye Detection and Correction technology has been integrated into the Pentax Optio A30, as well as two additional new models from Pentax: the Optio M30 and T30 digital cameras, which were announced in January 2007.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>The PENTAX Optio A30 with FotoNation Face Tracker will begin shipping in March. For more information, see < http://www.fotonation.com/%3Ewww.fotonation.com http://www.fotonation.com/>www.fotonation.com
or < http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/ http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/
> http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/ http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>About FotoNation
>>>
>>>FotoNation is a world-leading independent provider of embedded imaging and communication solutions for the digital camera industry. The company’s extensive portfolio of patented innovations includes in-camera red-eye removal technology, wireless connectivity, and face-recognition software. Over 50 million digital cameras have been shipped with licensed FotoNation Red-Eye detection and correction technology. FotoNation develops innovative solutions, patents, and products to enhance, extend, and simplify the picture taking and sharing experience. Clients include AOL, Canon, Hewlett-Packard, Kodak, Microsoft, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Samsung, Sanyo, and Sony, among others.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>FotoNation has won numerous awards, including the DIMA 2006 Innovative Product Award and the prestigious 2006 European IST award for its Red-Eye Detection and Correction Technology. The company makes important industry-wide contributions to the advancement of digital imaging. In 2005, FotoNation authored the industry-adopted PTP-IP Specification, which is the basis of the international camera connectivity CIPA-005/2005 standard.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>For more information, see < http://www.fotonation.com/ http://www.fotonation.com/
> http://www.fotonation.com/ http://www.fotonation.com
.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>About PENTAX Corporation
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>PENTAX Corporation is an innovative leader in the production of digital and film cameras, lenses, scopes, eyepieces, binoculars, mobile and laser printers and scanners. For more than 80 years, PENTAX technology has developed durable, reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses. < http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/%3Ehttp://www.pentax.co.jp/english/ http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/>http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/
>>>
At 03:14 AM 3/5/2007, you wrote:
By inexpensive I mean $100 or less...preferably around the $40-$60 range.
How much does yours run you?
Part of why I asked is I bought a camera at Walgreens for ten bucks, and I
should have remembered the old adage that you get what you pay for because
the software that came with this piece of junk wasn't truly Windows XP
compatible. I could never get the camera/PC connection to work.
Needless to say, I'm looking for something better that won't bite me badly
in the pocketbook. *GRIN*
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]
On Behalf Of jean parker
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 4:58 AM
To: Blind Professional Journalists List
Subject: Re: [Journalists] Digital cameras?
Hi:
I don't know what you mean by inexpensive, but I have a Cannon Power Shot
that I've used for several years with no problem.
Jean
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Wheeler" <awheeler at neb.rr.com>
To: "'Blind Professional Journalists List'" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 4:19 AM
Subject: [Journalists] Digital cameras?
> Anyone have any recommendations for really inexpensive digital cameras? I
> just need a simple point & shoot camera for my work at the Daily
> Nebraskan.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
>
>
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