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Gitzo carbon fiber tripods

Mark Peters
Photokina report
Sunday 24th, September 2006
Posted by: Mark Peters

Gitzo, revered throughout the world for its precision and quality in bringing new products to market for both the professional photo and video - has redesigned it’s breakthrough 6X tripod technology. First launched in late 2005, 6X carbon fiber tripods utilized a revolutionary design process that reduced overall weight up to 17 percent without sacrificing strength or stability. The new generation of 6X tripods features an innovative “G-lock” mechanism, a new ground level feature, new upper discs and bolts The new G-lock - or gravity lock - mechanism represents Gitzo’s evolution of the twist lock system. The completely revised locks are faster, stronger and 20 percent more rigid than standard twist locks.

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myPIXmania and ACD Systems

Posted by: Mark Peters Friday 15th, September 2006

ACD Systems International, makers of ACDSee digital imaging management and editing software, and myPIXmania (FotoVista), Europe's leader in online photo development, have announced a strategic partnership to fulfill the growing demand for an easy-to-use, high quality Web-based photo services experience. As part of the partnership a myPIXmania program extension to ACDSee 3.1, ACDSee PowerPack, ACDSee Photo Manager 7 and later, will be made available for ordering prints and photo gifts. It will be distributed among customers via a secure download page. This product and service pairing is a great opportunity for users to manage, organize, and enhance their digital photos in ACDSee Photo Manager, go to myPIXmania directly, order their prints and gifts, and pick them up at a convenient retail outlet or have them mailed directly.

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ACDSee 9 Photo Manager

Posted by: Mark Peters Thursday 14th, September 2006

ACD Systems, makers of ACDSee photo management & creative editing software and Canvas technical illustration software, announced the release of ACDSee 9 Photo Manager for photography enthusiasts. With the release of ACDSee 9, ACD Systems once again sets the industry standard for both speed and usability in a digital photo management software. With the release of version 9, ACDSee continues to be the fastest and most powerful software available for viewing, organizing, enhancing and sharing digital photos. Impressive new features in ACDSee 9 include Quick View mode, desktop Showroom, the Shadow / Highlight tool, Private Folders, Auto Categories, Calendar Events View, and more.

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