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"Technology to capture, create, and communicate." Welcome to the November 2008 Team Digital Newsletter. Highlights from this issue include: CANON CLOSES THE PRICE GAP ON LENSES
At any point in time there are a lot of very good reasons why photographers should buy from local dealers. Inspection before delivery, warranty and service issues, the ability to try before you buy, advice and troubleshooting support are just a few of these. When you combine this with the ideal of helping to keep local people employed it makes a pretty strong case for sticking to the principal of buying local. Having said that there is a point where the price differential becomes a valid consideration and despite our vested interest we at Team Digital accept that. Thankfully Canon have as well and have dropped the prices dramatically on a range of lenses so that in many cases they now enjoy parity with overseas pricing. In some cases there may still be a pricing differential of 5% to 10% but surely the benefits of buying local are worth more than that. Below are some comparative prices showing the extent of the reductions.
* Save even more with Team Digital’s discounted price. D700 – NIKON’S GREAT ALLROUNDERWhen we first handled the new Nikon D700 we had difficulty categorising it - Was it an enthusiast's camera or a backup (or indeed frontline camera) for wedding and portrait photographers or was it more of a specialist unit for low light events or confined shooting locations? In the end we decided it was a great allrounder that would appeal to many photographers because of its flexibility as well as its unique capabilities. Features at a glance:
Pop in to 268 Lord St East Perth and get a feel for the D700 or call us and we will be happy to drop one out for you to play with for the day.
BUNKER BAY ROUNDUPThe third annual Bunker Bay AIPP conference was held on the 16th to the 18th September and according to many who attended was the best yet.
CAPTURE ONE 4 PRO – Puts the Photographer in control
New or enhanced features include:
Release of Capture One 4 Pro is scheduled for late October 2008 and provides for a free upgrade for Capture One Pro customers. See our “Coming Events” section of this newsletter for the dates and details of the upcoming Applications Training session and Information Evening on Capture One 4 Pro with Canadian Guru Walter Borchenko. PHASE ONE P65+, TOP OF THE CROP
BUT WHY THE NEED TO UPGRADE? Photographers need real reasons to upgrade beyond 39 megapixel digital backs. Certainly real value includes higher resolution but also requires new functions, faster operation, higher quality through expanded sensitivity, increased dynamic range, better results in the studio or on location and a better long-term investment. Some of the improvements resulting from the new Sensor+ technology include:
For full specifications, delivery and pricing please contact either Trevor, Ben, Peter or Pat or drop into 268 Lord St East Perth where any of out team members will be happy to help. ADOBE CS4 RELEASE
See the improved interface – easily work with multiple open files by using tabbed document display, navigate to any area of an image with new, ultra-smooth zooming and panning. Maintain pixel clarity as you zoom and easily edit at the highest magnification with the new pixel grid. Enjoy dramatically enhanced retouching with re-engineered Dodge, Burn, and Sponge tools that now intelligently preserve colour and tone details. These are just some of the benefits that await the user of Adobe’s new CS4 Suite. Talk to us now about pricing and upgrade paths as well as our CS4 training programs shortly to come on stream. Meet the New MacBook Pro
The ever-surprising people from Apple have managed to excel again with the latest revision of their MacBook Pro 15" Laptop. Instead of an 'Aluminium Look' the new laptop is carved out of a solid piece of aluminium. This means less parts and more reliability. While it's sporty new looks and hi-tech construction may well make your eyes water it's what's under the hood that really counts in a professional-level notebook. The MacBook Pro doesn't disappoint. Inside the sleek case an Intel Core 2 Duo processor hums at speeds up to 2.8GHz which when teamed with a 1066MHz frontside bus and up to 6MB of shared L2 cache enables the MacBook Pro to run applications faster than ever before.
Come and see the sleek new design, grunty horse-power and glossy screen for yourself, just drop in to our showroom next week and see our new demo MacBook Pro 15". APPLE’S TIME MACHINE MAKES BACKUP A BREEZEOne of the key strengths of the Apple operating system is its imbedded security, data protection and its resistance to infiltration by unwanted visitors. Your data can be further protected against corruption and loss by utilising the new Time Machine feature which takes the headache out of the backup process.Time Machine can keep an up-to-date copy of everything on your Mac - applications, digital photos, music, movies, TV shows and documents. Now if ever you need to you can easily go back in time and view your files as they were or restore them to your hard drive. Time machine is different to other applications in that it not only keeps a spare copy of every file, it remembers how your system looked on a given day.
To start using Time Machine all you have to do is connect an external drive to your Mac. When you attach it, you're asked if you want it to be a Time Machine drive and if you say 'yes', Time Machine then takes care of everything else. You will never have to worry about backing up again. Every hour of every day an incremental backup of your Mac is made automatically as long as your backup drive is attached. Apple's Time Capsule is a purpose built device that is ideal as a Time Machine backup destination. It not only offers storage capacity of 500GB or 1TB, but provides wireless networking capabilities as well. For less than $450 a Time Capsule represents cost effective insurance. Please feel free to contact David Johnson at the Team Digital showroom on 9328 3377 for further help in getting started or to purchase an external drive. EPSON SERIOUS ABOUT SIGNAGE
The launch of the new Stylus Pro GS6000 heralds Epson’s entry into the global sign and display market where the company is determined to set new quality and performance standards. The launch of its 64" 8-colour photo-quality printer and ground-breaking Ultrachrome GS solvent inks makes a bold opening statement in this regard. Epson's chemical engineers have developed a truly remarkable ink in UltraChrome GS that is easy to work with, has a much lower environmental impact than other solvent inks yet delivers true photo-quality images with an extremely wide colour gamut on virtually any coated or non-coated media. Epson Stylus pro GS6000 at a glance:
Team Digital will shortly take delivery of a GS6000 but in the meantime please contact Pat Donaghey on 9328 3377 for further details and pricing. NEW GENERATION EPSON 7900 & 9900
Late November should see the arrival of the first of the new generation printers into the Team Digital warehouse. The 24 inch Stylus Pro 7900 and 44 inch 9900 will be Epson’s first 10 colour printers and will be equipped with a revolutionary new pigment ink technology- Epson UltraChrome HDR (High Dynamic Range). What will this mean for the professional image maker? Reduced graininess in skin tone areas; smoother tonal gradation from shadows to highlights; excellent short term colour stability and outstanding long term lightfastness, highly accurate colour control with neutral black and white and high gloss levels on water resistant prints. We are currently compiling an ALERT LIST of customers who would like to be notified as soon as the new printers hit the floor. Please contact any of our staff on 9268 3377 to be included on the list or for further details and indicative pricing on the new Epsons. BIG PRICE DROP FOR BIG BERTHA
The latest news flash from Epson HQ is that they have repositioned the price of their flagship 64” wide 11880 Stylus Pro Printer by dropping the recommended retail price by a whopping $5500. Given the fluctuations in the exchange rate we are not certain just how long the new price will apply, so if you are thinking large format, now may be the time to act. EIZO MONITOR - TRIAL OFFER
Team Digital has hundreds of satisfied Eizo users who can attest to the benefits of using a true purpose built graphics monitor for managing their imaging workflows. Warren Bellettte from Warren Bellette Photography in Albany says “My CG30” is fantastic, I couldn’t go back to my old monitor now”. “Its easy to calibrate and profile and it shows 100% of what the print will show in colour and highlight and shadow detail.” Bill Hatto is responsible for Photographic Systems training and support at West Australian Newspapers and is also an Eizo convert. “Colour consistency and stability and the ease of calibration are real pluses for us in a newspaper environment.” says Bill. To help extend the family of happy Eizo users we are offering a no obligation 7 day trial period. We will drop the monitor off at you place of business and collect it one week later, unless of course you refuse to let us take it away in which case we will happily accept an order in lieu. XRITE + GRETAG MACBETH = MORE OPTIONS
The recent amalgamation of two leading manufacturers of Colour management solutions gives us the opportunity to further strengthen our commitment to the imaging and printing industries with an expanded range of equipment and software. Products such as the EyeOne range of Spectrophotometers, Colour Reflection Spectrophotometers and Xrite 500 series Densitometers are now readily available as is the expertise needed to successfully assist with implementation. Call Pat on 9328 3377, he will be happy to assist with your needs.
DROBO DRIVE – FOR SERIOUS STORAGE CAPACITY
Drobbo is a storage robot which can be used as a primary drive or as a storage backup. With a maximium capacity of 16TB Drobbo is a serious storage system that can accommodate masses of data and high res images. The technology behind this system is “Beyond Raid” which is about the last technical thing you need to know when using Drobbo. All day to day functions are performed automatically so that it is a true “Plug and Play” device. Contact either Ben or Trevor for a demo on this exciting new aid.
WELCOME TO THE TRAINING TEAM BRENTTeam Digital is delighted to welcome Brent Acie to the training team commencing 1st November 2008. Brent has a rich and colourful background in art and design, including visual fine arts, graphics, corporate image styling, creative direction, styling and makeup and much more. He is particularly adept at Digital Media and Image Manipulation, with specialist expertise in Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom. Brent is a consultant/trainer to the Professional photographic industry and most recently played a key role in the development of the Diploma of Photo-Imaging.
For a description and timetable of all courses offered please visit the Team Digital website training page at www.teamdigital.com.au. NEW WEBSITE
It's been a lot of work and we will let our customers be the judge as to whether it was worth it, but on the 24th October the new Team Digital website went live. Our prime objectives in designing the layout and content of the new site were threefold.
As with all such projects we would love some objective feedback so don’t be shy in telling us what you think. We are always on the lookout to improve. SERVICE WITH A SMILE AT TEAM DIGITAL
Technical support: Team Digital offers a first class field support service to Professional Apple users who are concerned with maintaining I.T. efficiency in the workplace. In charge of Team Digital’s drive for service excellence is Rob Findlay who draws on over ten years experience in providing on-site support in the following areas:
Workshop Repairs: As a “Gold Rated” Apple Authorised Service Provider, Team Digital is recognised as one of the benchmarks for Warranty and Non-Warranty Apple repairs in Western Australia. Our reputation has been hard earned and is due largely to workshop manager Stuart White who understands that for many customers their Apple computer is an integral part of their business. “For them an accurate diagnosis of the problem followed by a prompt and effective repair is essential” says Stuart. Why not contact us when next the need arises and experience the Team Digital difference. COMING EVENTS12th November 2008 – Adobe Photoshop CS4 Software Join us for one of our two hour sessions commencing at 2pm and again at 6pm for a comprehensive update on the latest release from Adobe. Learn the new tools and features of the software and the most appropriate upgrade path. Ideal for current and prospective users of Adobe’s CS software. There will be a nominal cover charge of $20 to cover presenters costs. Supper and refreshments provided. 17th November 2008 at 6.00pm – Phase One Presentation Join us at Team Digital for an evening of HIGH RES ACTION featuring the latest releases from the Phase One stable and presented by one of the Guru’s of the Technology. Canadian Walter Borchenko. Walter will review the Phase One P65+ which was released last month at Photokina before handing over to WA’s own award winning photographer Simon Westlake. Simon will put the new 60.5 megapixel back through its paces in the studio with the images he captures being downloaded to laptop and projected for critiquing and open discussion. The evening will also include an overview of Capture One 4 Pro software and the changes that have been incorporated into the latest version of this widely used program. Richard Williamson from Phase One importer L&P Photographics will also be on hand to demonstrate the rest of Phase One range and use his intimate knowledge of the product to answering any of those nagging questions that guests may have. The evening will conclude with a light snack and refreshments.
Course Fee = $198 or $165 inc for AIPP & ACMP members. Ideal if attendees can bring their own laptop but a limited number or workstations will be available for those unable to do so. To book phone Jenny on 9328 3377 or email Jenny. ***Please note there is a limit of 20 places and this course cannot be repeated so first come first served. New Training ScheduleMake sure you are getting the most out of your time and software. Hone your skills at Team Digital's Training Centre. Click on a course to register. TEAM DIGITAL- LATEST BARGAIN RELEASESAll of the products below represent great value. Many are new and cannot be offerred at these prices again.
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