Adobe Launches CS2, Buys Macromedia

Adobe Systems Inc. recently announced several new digital camera software upgrades, including the release of its Creative Suite software and a new version of Adobe Photoshop CS.

The new release, dubbed CS2, is a major upgrade to the entire suite and includes new versions of InDesign, Illustrator and GoLive, as well as two new products: Version Cue and Adobe Bridge. The Creative Suite Premium Edition includes Photoshop CS2, InDesign CS2, Illustrator CS2, GoLive CS2, Version Cue CS2 and Acrobat 7.0.

Adobe also recently announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Macromedia in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $3.4 billion. Adobe CEO Bruce Chizen will continue as CEO, and Stephen Elop, Macromedia’s president and CEO, will become president of worldwide field operations for Adobe.

The Macromedia transaction is expected to close later this year. Adobe also announced plans to repurchase $1 billion in stock after the Macromedia acquisition is completed.

Photoshop CS2 contains many new tools, including a new version of Camera Raw, an enhanced Spot Healing Brush, a new Smart Sharpen tool, one-click red-eye removal and enhanced web gallery templates, including some Flash templates. A new feature called Smart Objects will allow users to scale and transform images without losing image quality.

There also are several new filters to help photographers with lens barrel correction, noise reduction, maintaining perspective and warping images.

Camera Raw has been upgraded to version 3.0 and enhanced with several important new features. It is now possible to open multiple raw files and process them simultaneously while still working in Photoshop. Camera Raw 3.0 also includes tools for cropping and straightening, adjusting color and applying curves, all as nondestructive edits.

What may be most interesting, however, is what has been removed. The familiar Photoshop File Browser has evolved into a separate application, now known as Adobe Bridge. Since it no longer is dependent on Photoshop, it acts as a central hub for managing files that can be opened in any of the Creative Suite components. Bridge also has enhanced sorting, renaming, search, metadata editing and rating functions, and collections can even be created (à la Adobe Album). There also is a full-screen slide show feature to review, rotate and rate images, as well as a Filmstrip mode for viewing images.

Adobe Stock Photos is a new stock photography service that will offer royalty-free images from several leading stock photography providers including Photodisc by Getty Images, Comstock Images by Jupitermedia, Digital Vision, Image-Shop royalty free by Zefaimages, and Amana.

Adobe Creative Suite 2, as well as its individual components, is shipping now in the United States and Canada. Upgrade and pricing information can be found at www.adobe.com.

Digital Cameras and Backs

Nikon Introduces D2HS SLR

Nikon has launched a D2Hs professional digital SLR camera that incorporates several new enhancements. Designed for photojournalists and sports/action photographers, the camera includes changes based on research and feedback from professional photographers.

A redesigned image-processing engine produces images with higher quality, finer gradations and lower noise. A newly refined exposure metering system improves on Nikon’s 3D Color Matrix technology. The auto white balance and autofocusing systems have been fine-tuned for accurate results, and an enhanced buffer offers continuous shooting at 8 frames per second for up to 50 consecutive shots (JPEG, FINE).

In addition to a 4.1-megapixel DX format, JFET image sensor lateral buried charge accumulator and sensing transistor array, the D2Hs features a faster, more precise 11-area autofocus system that also contributes to high-speed continuous shooting. The D2Hs is compatible with a wireless transmitter, which supports both IEEE 802.11g (for faster transfer speeds) and IEEE 802.11b networks. The transmitter also strengthens wireless security options and network protocols.

The D2Hs comes with Picture-Project software for managing, editing and sharing image files. The camera also is compatible with optional Capture 4 software designed for full control of RAW (NEF) files. Capture 4’s remote camera control function can operate most shooting settings and trigger the camera’s shutter release remotely, either connected via the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface, or using the wireless transmitter. The D2Hs has a suggested retail price of $3,499.

Canon Offers 8-MP EOS Rebel

Building on its EOS Digital Rebel series, Canon has developed a faster, smaller 8-megapixel Rebel XT SLR. Although the size of the APS-C CMOS sensor on the XT SLR is fractionally smaller than that of the EOS 20D camera, individual pixel dimensions are identical, and both provide the same effective angle of view, equivalent to 1.6x the normal EF lens focal length.

The new XT digital camera can shoot up to 14 consecutive 8-mega-pixel JPEGs, five RAW files, or four RAW or large/fine JPEGs at a rate of up to three frames per second. The EOS Digital Rebel camera’s smaller buffer permits bursts of only four 6.3-megapixel JPEG or RAW frames at a rate of up to 2.5 frames per second.

Like the Rebel SLR, the XT model has an ISO range of 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600. In addition, the auto ISO setting has been raised to 400 to help improve image quality, reduce camera shake and brighten the scene behind subjects when taking flash photos. The XT also offers 12-exposure modes: full auto, portrait, landscape, close-up, sports, night portrait, flash off, program AE, shutter speed-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, manual and auto depth-of-field AE.

Whereas the original Digital Rebel required dedicated software to extract middle/fine-resolution JPEGs from larger, uncompressed RAW image files, the new model saves RAW and large/fine-resolution images as separate files on CompactFlash cards. The user also has the option of selecting RAW (8-megapixel) files only.

Among the new features found on the XT are selectable metering and autofocus modes, flash exposure compensation control, improved E-TTL II evaluative flash metering and custom function control. The Digital Rebel XT SLR also has a monochrome mode for black-and-white images.

The EOS Digital Rebel XT is offered in two kit configurations: with and without Canon’s EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. The estimated price for the zoom lens kit is $999, while the body-only kit will sell for $899.

Nikon Refines Digital SLR

Nikon has introduced an interchangeable-lens, digital SLR camera that incorporates features of its D70 model while introducing refinements for greater ease and better pictures. The D70s employs the DX format sensor and F-lens mount design shared by all Nikon SLR cameras for compatibility with all AF Nikkor lenses, as well as the expanding line of DX Nikkor lenses.

Shutter release time lag is minimized for quick response, and the D70s is capable of shooting three frames per second for a continuous burst of 144 pictures when using the JPEG normal-large setting and a SanDisk SDCFH (Ultra II), SDCFX (Extreme/Extreme III) or Lexar Media 80X WA CompactFlash card.

Shutter speeds of 30 seconds to 1/8,000 second provide creative control. The built-in auto flash can synchronize at shutter speeds of up to 1/500 second, and flash coverage has been increased to support lenses as wide as 18mm. Sensitivity can be set between ISO 200 and 1600, or controlled automatically across the same range of settings.

The advanced System LSI processor produces vivid colors and clarity while maximizing the speed of file compression, memory buffer handling and simultaneous recording of JPEG and NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) files. The 6.1-effective-megapixel CCD image sensor features wide dynamic range and a high signal-to-noise ratio that creates 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images with high resolution and sharp details. The 3D Color Matrix Metering with 1,005-pixel sensor measures brightness, color, contrast, selected focus area and subject-to-camera distance information for each shot, comparing the results against an internal database of 30,000 scenes from actual photography. Variable, center-weighted metering and a choice of five spot meters also are available, as are exposure compensation and auto exposure bracketing.

Remote-control options also have been expanded for the D70s, with an optional remote cord for greater convenience and ease. Cable-free operation is available with the optional wireless remote control. Nikon Capture 4 (Version 4.2) software can be used to control the D70s from a computer via the USB connection.

The suggested retail price is $999 for the body only, and $1,299 with the 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom lens.

Canon Expands Elph Series

Canon has added two digital cameras to its PowerShot compact series: the 7.1-megapixel PowerShot SD500 Digital Elph and the 5-megapixel PowerShot SD400 Digital Elph.

The PowerShot SD500 model departs from the linear style that has characterized the Elphs. The new curved body is designed to reduce unevenness and fit the hand more comfortably. The SD500 also has a larger 1/1.8-inch type CCD image sensor, a retractable 3x optical/4x digital zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent focal length of up to 37-111mm, and shutter speeds ranging from 15 seconds to 1/2,000 second. The more powerful built-in flash has six modes (auto, auto with red-eye reduction, flash on, flash on with red-eye reduction, flash off and slow synchro).

The SD400 model also has a 35-105mm lens (35mm equivalent) on its 3x optical/4x digital UA zoom lens, which is slightly shorter in focal length than the SD500, and it has a top shutter speed of up to 1/1,500 second. Both models also feature a wide variety of shooting modes: auto, manual, digital macro, my colors, stitch assist, special scene and movie. The SD500 also includes individual settings for foliage, snow, beach and fireworks.

Both cameras have a range of movie features, including built-in microphones and speakers, and the ability to use the digital zoom while shooting movies in high-resolution 640 x 480 30 fps VGA mode. A new night display function automatically brightens subjects for dusk, night or other low-light situations. The cameras also support all current PictBridge functions, including single-image prints, several selected images per print, print cropping, quantity selection and date imprinting.

The SD400 and SD500 have estimated prices of $399 and $499, respectively.

Sony Cyber-Shot T Combines Slim Design, New Technology

Sony’s new, thin Cyber-shot DSC-T7 digital camera is slightly more than 1/3 inch thick, with a 2.5-inch, hybrid LCD screen that covers about two-thirds of the back of the camera. Despite its small size, the camera incorporates the features of other T-series models. It features 5.1-effective-megapixel resolution, an enhanced power management system for extended shooting time and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 3x optical zoom.

The camera also has an anti-reflection Clear Photo LCD, designed to prevent reflected light from interfering with the displayed image. Other LCD improvements include higher contrast, brightness and resolution.

Ten scene-selection modes are available, including twilight, fireworks, beach or snow. A magnifying-glass mode enables macro shooting up to 1 centimeter from objects, and a high-speed burst mode allows for quick shooting.

With optional Memory Stick PRO Duo media cards, the camera can capture and play back high-resolution motion video. The MPEG-VX fine mode helps to record video with 640 x 480 pixel resolution at 30 frames per second, up to the capacity of the memory card.

The Cyber-shot DSC-T7 is supplied with a 32MB Memory Stick Duo media card, an NP-FE1 Info-Lithium battery, connector block and external battery charger. It has an estimated price of $500.

Canon Powershot S2 Digital Meets Photo, Video Needs

Canon’s new PowerShot S2 IS digital camera provides the ability to capture still images and movie clips. The 5-megapixel camera is designed to provide high-quality resolution and color along with low noise.

The camera’s f/2.7-3.5, 6.72mm 12x zoom lens (36-432mm equivalent) improves telephoto shooting. When the optical zoom is augmented with the camera’s 4x digital zoom, the maximum focal length becomes equivalent to a 1,728mm lens on a 35mm camera. There are two levels of close-up shooting, macro and super macro.

The 12x zoom lens features 11 elements in nine groups, including one aspherical surface and one ultra-low-dispersion glass element. The UD element reduces chromatic aberration when the lens is at maximum telephoto range, for enhanced sharpness and color fidelity.

Direct printing is possible by connecting the S2 IS to a Canon Compact or Direct Photo printer or a PictBridge-compatible printer. The camera also features a variable-angle, 1.8-inch LCD screen. The multi-mode image stabilization functions allow users to select among continuous IS, panning IS and a new shoot-only IS mode that is active only during exposure while shooting still photos.

Because data compression rates are low, movies record with VGA resolution at 30 frames per second. Individual movie clips can last as long as 60 minutes or produce file sizes up to 1 GB on an SD media card. Other movie features include optical and digital zooming, manual focus, photo effects and my colors. The new camera is equipped with 16-bit audio recording at sampling rates adjustable up to 44 kHz. Microphone recording levels are adjustable in five steps.

The PowerShot S2 IS model incorporates DIGIC II processing for increased picture definition and vibrancy. The pace of image transfer is accelerated with a high-speed USB 2.0 port that is compatible with computers featuring standard USB 1.1 connections. The S2 IS has an estimated price of $499.

Nikon’s Coolpix S1 Offers Convenience, Reliability

Nikon has introduced the Coolpix S1, the first in a new series of cameras designed to blend portability with style. The S1 has an aluminum exterior and slim dimensions, 89.9 x 57.5 x 19.7mm. Its right-angled optic system allows the zoom lens to function without protruding from the camera body.

The S1 incorporates 5.1-megapixel performance and a 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens (35mm equivalent). The 2.5-inch LCD monitor boasts 110,000-dot clarity, removing the need for a viewfinder. A graphic user interface allows for function selection by name or icon, and a help button displays explanations for functions on the main menu.

The S1 has been designed to operate with reduced energy consumption, allowing a greater number of shots per battery. The camera has fast start-up times and can shoot up to approximately 1.8 frames per second.

Nikon’s D-Lighting function automatically compensates for pictures taken with excessive backlight or insufficient flash. Its in-camera red-eye fix detects and digitally corrects the red-eye effect caused by flash photography. In addition, a face-priority autofocus function provides optimal automatic focus for sharper portraits.

The suggested retail price for the Coolpix S1 is $379.

Rollei Debuts Five Cameras

Rollei recently released five new cameras, including the Rolleiflex 6008 AF with a db20p PhaseOne digital back and 16 megapixels. The SLR camera’s 6 x 6 medium format offers rapid and precise autofocusing with a dedicated autofocus lens. The 6008 AF, which is targeted to studio and on-location professionals, is compatible with the line of Rollei-6000 lenses.

In addition to metered manual mode, the camera offers three precise metering methods (center-weighted average, evaluative and spot) and exposure control for aperture-priority, shutter-priority and programmed AE. It also has comfortable flash photography with preflash metering, plus the option of selective exposure compensation to cope with difficult situations.

The 6008 AF weighs 1,500 grams and is 143 x 139 x 124mm without the lens. It is available through specialty retailers at an estimated retail price of $15,000.

In addition to the 6008 AF, the company is marketing the Rollei dr5, a flat digital camera. The 5.1-megapixel Rollei dr5100 boasts a 3x D-VarioApogon zoom lens, voice and video recording, a range of manual controls, and an f/2.5-4.3 wide-angle zoom lens with a very short focal length at the lower end. Rollei’s new 4-megapixel superzoom camera, the Rollei dk4010, has a 10x zoom lens and a 6x digital zoom for focal lengths from 5.7 to 57mm, a high-speed autofocus system, and unlimited continuous shooting. The last addition to the line is the compact Rollei Prego dp5200 digital with 5.2 megapixels, a 3x zoom lens and 4x digital zoom shooting.

Both the Rollei dr5100 and dp5200 are priced at $400. The Rollei dk4010 has a suggested price of $500. The price for the Rollei dr5 has yet to be announced.

Pentax Unveils First Digital 645

At the Spring Tokyo Trade Show, Pentax presented its first 645 digital medium-format camera. The professional-quality camera has a Pentax 645 autofocus mount, and is compatible with existing smc Pentax 645 interchangeable lenses. The camera also features a Kodak extra-large CCD image sensor with 18.6 total megapixels.

Pricing has yet to be announced.

Digital Camera Peripherals and Software

Sandisk Offers 1-GB Mini Card

SanDisk Corp. has doubled the capacity of its SanDisk miniSD cards to 1 GB. MiniSD cards are used in mobile phones that have multimedia capabilities such as digital cameras, music players, games and video recording and playback.

A 1GB card makes it possible to store approximately 16 hours of MP3 songs, record up to several hours of MPEG-4 video or take more than 2,000 digital photos on a 1-megapixel mobile phone. The miniSD card includes an adapter that allows it to be used in any of the existing SD card devices. The new card has a suggested retail price of $99.

Lenses

Olympus Designs Digital Aperture Zoom Lenses

Olympus has introduced three interchangeable, fixed-aperture, wide zoom lenses designed for use with its E-System digital SLR cameras. The new digital-specific B lenses include the Zuiko Digital ED 14-35mm f/2.0, the Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f/2.0 and the Zuiko Digital ED 90-250mm f/2.8.

The 14-35mm f/2.0 (28-70mm equivalent) and the ED 35-100mm f/2.0 (70-200mm equivalent) lenses feature apertures of f/2.0 over the full zoom range, which are intended to maximize the mobility of the zoom range while making the most of the brightness offered at f/2.0. In combination, the two lenses will give photographers the freedom to use the f/2.0 aperture over focal lengths ranging from wide-angle 14mm (28mm equivalent) to telephoto 100mm (200mm equivalent).

The ED 90-250mm f/2.8 has a wide aperture of f/2.8 over its entire telephoto focal length, up to 250mm (500mm equivalent), for photography in more varied lighting situations. The optical zoom range is designed for instantaneous optimal framing in sports and nature photography, where positioning for shots often is subject to constraints.

Prices have yet to be announced.

Nikon Offers Compact Lightweight SLR Lenses

Nikon has introduced two compact, lightweight, affordable lenses for use with digital SLRs. The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED is a 3x standard-zoom Nikkor, offering an 18-55mm focal-length range, with a picture angle equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens in 35mm format. The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED has a 3.6x 55-200mm focal range and a zoom performance of 55-200mm, providing a picture angle equivalent to an 82.5-300mm lens in 35mm format.

The 18-55mm lens features one ED glass element and one hybrid aspherical lens for high resolution and contrast, while minimizing chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion. With the 18-55mm, focusing is possible as close as 11 inches from subjects through the entire focal range. Optics on the 55-200mm lens incorporate two ED glass elements, and the lens can focus as close as 3.1 feet.

Both lenses employ newly developed compact Silent Wave Motors for smooth, quiet auto-focus performance. Seven-blade, rounded diaphragm openings achieve a natural blur for out-of-focus elements.

The 18-55mm lens measures 2.7 x 2.9 inches and weighs approximately 6.8 ounces, while the 55-200mm is 2.7 by 3.1 inches and weighs approximately 9 ounces.

The estimated street price for the 18-55mm zoom lens is $179; the 55-200mm zoom lens is $249.

Lensbabies Expands Series

Lensbabies has developed a second entry in its line of selective-focus SLR camera lenses. Lensbaby 2 and the Original Lensbaby bring one area of a photo into sharp focus, surrounded by graduated blur, glowing highlights and prismatic color distortions. Photographers can move the sharp area around the photo by bending the flexible lens tubing.

Lensbaby 2 features an f/2.0 aperture setting in addition to the original’s f/2.8, f/4.0, f/5.6 and f/8.0. The new Lensbaby also has a coated, high refractive index, a low-dispersion optical glass doublet, and minimal diffusion even at the f/2.0 aperture setting. Its levitating magnetic aperture system, which uses three shielded magnets embedded inside the optic cup to suspend metallicized plastic aperture disks just above the coated optical glass doublet, makes changing apertures faster.

Lensbaby 2 has a suggested manufacturer’s price of $150.

Camcorders

Canon Releases Three New Mini-DV Camcorders

Canon has introduced three megapixel mini-DV camcorders that offer a variety of video and photo features. The three new models include the 2.2-megapixel Optura 50 and Optura 60 and the 1.33-megapixel ZR400, all of which include high-resolution 16:9 wide-screen and standard 4:3 television aspect ratio video-recording modes.

Each new camcorder features the DV Photo Plus system, Canon optics, a megapixel CCD image sensor, a DIGIC DV image processor, and a Print & Share push button for automated image transfer and printing.

The new Optura series of cam-corders includes 2.2-megapixel CCDs with RGB primary color filters, optical image stabilization, nine-point Auto Intelligent Auto Focus with selectable autofocus points, continuous shooting modes for bursts of up to five frames per second, three exposure metering modes and built-in flashes. The Optura 50 is equipped with a 10x optical zoom lens, while the Optura 60 has a 14x optical zoom. Addi- tional features of the Optura 60 include an advanced accessory shoe and a built-in video light.

The new ZR400 mini-DV camcorder is an entry-level model with a 1.33-megapixel CCD and a Canon 0.6x wide attachment, housed in a compact design. The camcorder allows the shooting of simultaneous stills to MultiMedia Cards while taping video without interruption.

The ZR400 is available at an estimated retail price of $549, while the Optura 50 and 60 are priced at $799 and $899, respectively.

Printers

Epson Releases Three Printers

Epson America has redesigned its printer line, introducing four new models: the Stylus Photo R2400, Epson Stylus Pro 4800, Epson Stylus Pro 7800, and Epson Stylus Pro 9800. As an adjunct to the new printers, Epson has developed a new ink line, UltraChrome K3, which offers a wider color gamut and high print-permanence ratings.

With three levels of black and advanced driver controls, the new printers were designed to allow users to create professional-quality prints on a wide variety of media. Users have the choice of two interchangeable cartridges, photo black or matte black, to optimize black ink density and increase contrast output. Professional results can be achieved with the photo black mode on a variety of glossy media, and in matte black mode on matte and fine-art media.

The Photo R2400 driver has been enhanced to provide better black-and-white image control. The driver settings offer quick toning presets, separate controls for shadow and highlight tonality control, maximum optical density control, reduced gloss differential, and custom tone control. New driver and screening technology offers a unique method for converting color digital images into professional-quality black-and-white prints. In black and white or color, the R2400 prints borderless images in a range of sizes, including 13 x 19 and panorama.

The Stylus Pro 4800 replaces the Pro 4000 for printing images as wide as 17 inches, while the Pro 7800 and Pro 9800, replacing the Pro 7600 and 9600 models, print up to 24 and 44 inches in width, respectively. Print speed also has been improved in the new models. The 4800 can print a 16 x 20 photo lab-quality print in as little as 6 minutes and 41 seconds, and the 7800 and 9800 have print speeds approximately twice as fast as their predecessors.

The Epson UltraChrome K3 ink set is a unique eight-color system designed specifically for professional and fine-art photo-graphers. In addition to cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan and light magenta, UltraChrome K3 features a three-level black ink system that simultaneously uses black, light black and light-light black to create professional neutral and toned black-and-white prints from a single ink set.

The Photo R2400 carries an estimated price of $849. The Stylus Pro 4800 is priced at $1,995, and the 7800 and 9800 are priced at $2,995 and $4,995, respectively.

Miscellaneous

Samigon Bracket Flips Vertically, Horizontally

Argraph Corp. has introduced its Samigon V-H Flip Bracket, designed for both digital and traditional 35mm SLR cameras. The bracket allows photographers to flip their cameras from vertical to horizontal without changing flash position. The flash is mounted directly over the lens on a plate attached to two telescoping sections extending up to 28 inches to eliminate shadow and red eye. A sliding camera mount allows the camera to be centered under the flash no matter where the tripod mount is located on the camera.

The specially designed platform folds up when not in use, fits into its own nylon pouch, and occupies little space in a camera bag. The basic V-H Flip Bracket has a suggested retail price of $79. The deluxe model is priced at $144.

Websites

PixelGenius Blog Tackles Photoshop

PixelGenius, makers of the PhotoKit series of Adobe Photoshop plug-ins, has launched a new blog site, PhotoshopNews.com, dedicated to all things Photoshop. The project is the creation of the group of Photoshop experts who formed PixelGenius: Martin Evening, Bruce Fraser, Seth Resnick, Andrew Rodney, Jeff Schewe and Mike Skurski.

PhotoshopNews aims to bring the Photoshop community the latest news about Photoshop, with topics such as Photoshop, Adobe News, Camera Raw, DNG, Updates, and Facts and Myths. The site also will deal with content relating to digital imaging, including color management, digital output, digital photography, digital workflow and scanning. In addition, resources for Photoshop users will be listed.

Virtual Iris Launches Online Editing Website

Virtual Iris has created a website, Irisize.com, for online editing, including zooming, rotating, measuring, changing color and adding text. The resulting images, hosted on Irisize.com, are available for use on personal or business websites, auction sites, e-mails or presentations, and do not require plug-ins for receipt or viewing. Although the service eventually will charge fees starting at $1.99 for basic image conversion, it is available free of charge during a short trial period.

A variety of Virtual Iris technology demonstrations are available at www.virtualiris.com.

Books

Bradford Washburn Publishes Memoirs

One of the oldest surviving explorers and adventurers of the 20th century, Bradford Washburn, has published his autobiography. Now in his 90s, Washburn looks back on his multifaceted career, which includes pioneering work in aerial photography in Alaska’s mountains, 13 first ascents of Alaskan peaks and a decades-long relationship with the National Geographic Society. The autobiography also offers rare photographs and little-known anecdotes about Washburn’s World War II service and other explorations.

“An Extraordinary Life: The Autobiography of a Mountaineering Icon,” by Bradford Washburn and Lew Freedman, is available in a 6- by 9-inch, hardbound, 320-page edition with 100 black-and-white photographs for $27.95.

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Epson
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