Rollei is Back! First Single Lens Reflex Auto Focus Camera in 6x6 Medium Format to be Unveiled by Rollei at PMA 2005 - Four Other New Cameras To Be Introduced

ORLANDO, FL, February 16, 2005 Rollei, manufacturer of the classic twin-lens 6x6 Rolleiflex that has been a workhorse and a work of art for 85 years to professionals and enthusiasts, is back in the U.S.! And in a big way. Rollei will introduce five new cameras for professional photographers and digital camera enthusiasts, at the PMA 2005 Annual Convention and Trade Show here (booth 4598/99).

Of particular interest to professional photographers will be the new Rolleiflex 6008 AF with a db20p PhaseOne digital back and 16 megapixels. It is the world’s first single lens reflex camera in a 6 x 6 medium format to offer rapid and precise auto-focusing with its dedicated AF lenses.

PMA 2005 Casio has announced two new digital cameras today the EX-Z750 and EX-Z57

» EX-Z750: 7.2 Megapixel, High Quality Movie, Manual Photography
» EX-Z57: Large 2.7-inch Liquid Crystal Display, Extended Battery Life

February 15, 2005 CASIO, Inc., in conjunction with its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced two stylish additions to its popular EXILIM® ZOOM series. The new EX-Z750 is equipped with an astonishing 7.2 megapixel imaging element and an array of high-tech features, while the new EX-Z57 boasts a large 2.7-inch liquid crystal display. Both cameras will be available at retail in April, MSRP is $449.99 for the EX-Z750 and $399.99 for the EX-Z57. Casio’s EXILIM series of digital cameras embody advanced miniaturization and digital technologies, culminating in slim, compact bodies coupled with the latest in digital technologies, making them faster, smaller and more powerful. Casio’s EXILIM Engine and super long battery life technology, along with the latest in technology, put the EXILIM at the forefront of the digital camera market.

“We’re very proud to announce these two new additions to Casio’s EXILIM line. EXILIM ZOOM represents the perfect balance of form and function with its stylish body and advanced features,” said John Clough, president of Casio, Inc. “Our customers look forward to our EXILIM products because we take their needs seriously and deliver superior, state-of-the-art cameras that are also fun and easy to use.”

USB Reader/Writer is an Inexpensive Way to Upgrade xD Card to a Portable Storage Device Capable of Sharing Images, Music, Video and Documents

February 15, 2005 Olympus today announced the release of a One Gigabyte xD-Picture Card™ and a new Portable USB Reader/Writer for xD media. As one of the world's smallest storage media for digital cameras and digital voice recorders, the xD-Picture Card is now capable of holding an entire gigabyte of data, whether it's digital images, video, music files, written documents, or presentations. When any xD card is placed inside the new stylish, compact MAUSB-300 Reader/Writer, data can go anywhere and be directly transferred quickly to and from a personal computer for added convenience.

PMA 2005 New Silver Colored Version *istDS Compact Digital SLR Camera

PENTAX is pleased to announce the addition of a silver-colored version to the popular PENTAX *istDS digital SLR camera. Named the PENTAX *istDS Silver, it offers the same user-friendly features and high-standard specifications as the original black-colored version, except for its body color. With a choice of two attractive colors, the *istDS now extends outstanding maneuverability, simplified operations and an affordable price to a broader range of quality-conscious digital SLR users.